On This Day 1986 Oct 30th.

Council Contributions To Roadworks. Council will allocate $120,000 to resealing and construction of roads in the Proserpine Shire. For capital works the Federal Government claimed it contributed 60% but its critics estimate the figure to be 47.8%.  

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State Elections: Profiles of Candidates:  

Geoff Muntz, current member, National Party, appointed to Cabinet in 1983, is dedicated to the needs of the community and its small businesses and farms.  

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Bob Rowley, Liberal Party, a shire resident for 15 years, particularly supports junior sport especially cricket.  

Peter Jardine, ALP, established in business in Mackay for 7 years, extensively involved in youth affairs, rugby union and the Choral Society.  

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Obituary.  

Clive Brooke Mitchell died aged 52. His funeral was at St. Catherines.  

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Proserpine State School; fancy dress proved a successful function with many interesting characters including a roaring twenties flapper and a handsome prince in frog uniform.  

Green Light for Woodwark Bay Resort. Work on the 360 room international hotel, the 18 hole golf course, shops and recreational facilities expected to cost $100 million would begin early next week.  

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Pitter-Patter On South Molle. Thanks to staff members and their wives the infant population on the island has rocketed from one to twelve in the past 18 months.  

Cannonvale Reef Gateway Hotel. Smorgasboard with live entertainment $10 per head.  

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Toadmaster Laments Death of Horny Devil. Toad master Craig Anthony relied on his thoroughbred toad to produce some precious stock for his races in Airlie so he was sad to lose his Horny Devil. Fortunately all was not lost. He was able to use its skin to fashion a waist coat and hat which can still be seen in the Proserpine Museum.  

High School Speech Night. Guest speaker was former 1977 student Mary McLennan. Student displays of musical items and gymnastics were of a high standard. Senior Dux Awards went to Reg Muller [senior] and Nicole Kelly [junior] with Rod Kelly Sportsperson of the Year.  

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Harvest Festival. Proserpine is set to enjoy celebrating its 3 day Harvest Festival  run by the Lions with a wide variety of entertaining activities planned. Several charities benefited from fundraising including the Nursing Home and the NQ Bush Children’s Home.  

Success For Bora’s Hopes. Local pullers came out winners out of 8 teams after 5 successful pulls.  

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Change of Club For Eddie Muller. Eddie took time off between clubs to cut some family cane, after finishing last season with Brisbane Souths and before joining his new club Canterbury Bankstown.  

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