ON THIS DAY 6th February 1986

Celebrating two years of service to Proserpine:
Mackey Permanent Building Society celebrated two years of service in Proserpine. Birthday festivities lasted for a week: giveaways for children and drinks and cake for the other customers. The staff members who were sharing the joy were Wendy Edwards, Paula Taylor, Bernadette Day and Christine Hinschen.
High School Observations:
The year started with an increased population, as, 85% of Year Tens returned to school and enrolled in Year Eleven. Congratulations to Tim Jorgensen and Karryn Crothall, seniors from 1985, who attained a TE score of 970. Michael Braby and Bobby Steel did very well with 965 and Catherine Pini 930.
An exchange student arrives from Sweden:
Sweden exchange student Carl Frederick Elgh,17, will live in Proserpine Shire for a year attending High School and living with Muriel and Con Jansen. He is fascinated by sharks and our wildlife.
Special air posting for Samantha French:
Samantha, 19, was commissioned to a special post in Air Traffic Control at the Melbourne RAAF base. Her father was very proud. He had been a sergeant ion the RAF in England. Some of her classmates Sharon Hedgelong and Tracey Muller have also joined the Air Force and two lads joined the army.
Entertainment:
Dave and Joy Seawright celebrated the first birthday of the Reef Gateway Hotel on Saturday night. Rodeshow, the showband proved to be versatile and funny. Talent ranged from serious musicianship to slapstick comedy. Their rendition of ‘Stairway to Heaven’ received the most applause.                                   A large birthday cake was cut by Dave and Joy and trays of hot and cold savouries were served.
First Woman to lead Tennis Association:
Another chapter was written in the fifty-two-year history of the Proserpine Tennis Assn when Mrs Irene Ferraris was elected as its first female president.
Indoor Cricket launched last week:
Indoor Cricket, a sport popular Australia wide, began officially in Proserpine last week. Hundreds of players who formed forty teams (eight in each) and many spectators visited the new cricket court in Anzac Road. Court Manager, Mr Dan Dray said that for a small court fee the players can enjoy an invigorating sport, in any weather conditions. All equipment is supplied.
School of Dance is in again:
The Dee Jay’s School of Dance commenced classes in the Cultural Hall this week. The Principal Miss Denise Jarrott ARAD said the children seemed very keen to get back to class after a long break.
Road Report:
The Council’s Consulting Engineers, Ullman & Nolan, have been requested to submit a detailed report on the state of all secondary roads within the Shire and to evaluate the adequacy in respect to existing and projected traffic flows. Estimated cost of this report $5 558.
Plains become a Traffic Hazard:
Monday morning saw many commuters who work in Proserpine, drive in from the coast in trucks or four-wheel drives to cope with the conditions on Hamilton Plains. RACQ spokesman said he only had to help a couple of people who stalled their cars, but it was the worst traffic hazard he had seen.

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