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Council Showdown Looms. Apparently Shire Clerk, Des Erricker had failed to carry out a Council resolution to set up an agency in Airlie Beach to accept Council fees. Division 2 Councillor Karina Shim had criticised this lack of action vehemently and Des Errickson had responded.
Obituary
Lawrence Charles Hopwood died in hospital aged 36.
Heinz Hewbach who built hibiscus Lodge in Airlie Beach, died aged 73.
Crush Delayed. Heavy rainfall [Cannon Valley 65.5mm] last week caused minor delays at the mill with an estimated 300,000 tonnes to be harvested. Water Bans are still in force however.
Race Course Left at Barrier. Council requested State support for a race course between Proserpine and the beach area. This was refused as it would affect race meetings in the Lower Burdekin circuit.
M.P. Warns of Fuel Cost Increases. The Prices Surveillance Authority approved increases in fuel prices of 2.1 cents and 5.8 cents a litre. This could cause a 10% increase in food cost. N.Q. fuel prices may reach 60 cents a litreby Christmas.
Phone At Quarry. Inspector Of Mines requested installation of a phone at the Quarry in case of accident.
Smoke Issue Fanned. Non Smokers Movement of Queensland asked Council to restrict smoking in public places and not to renew cigarette advertisements on Council property.
Collinsville Power Station. Premier, Sir Joh gave an assurance that Collinsville Power Station will not be closed or scaled down.
Top Twirler. Judy Lemmon, one of 6 members of Proserpine Twirlers who entered, won bronze medal in one section of the National Championships at Homebush Sports Centre, Sydney.
Tennis. Local Closed Championships; Champion Ladies Final Colleen McDowall defeated Elspeth Scotford. In the men’s final Jim Skaife beat Gary Scotford.
Whitsunday Sailing Club enjoyed magnificent hospitality of Earlando Resort following the annual race from Airlie. Line honours went to John Welsh on ‘Rhiannon’.
Boathaven Marina.The $200 million, nine year development is soon to be muddy no longer and will finally lose its reputation alongside its traditional name.
Guides and Brownies Revel in The First Whitsunday Hosted Rally. 140 girls gathered at Cool Palms for the day long events which included a hysterical obstacle course. Z
Harvest Festival Queen 1986. There were 16 competition prizes for this year’s Festival Queen topped by: 1 week for two at the Gold Coast.
Queensland Place Names Board proposes the name “Whitsunday” to the town comprising Airlie, Cannonvale, Shutehaven, and Jubilee.
Contributed with thanks by the Proserpine Museum
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