Green Light for Tucker’s Quarry
Noel Tucker’s controversial application to establish a quarry, at Riordanvale, has finally been given the green light by Council with a 5/4 majority. The consent, which met with many objections, had 20 conditions attached
Entertainment for Late Night Shoppers
Christmas Eve in the Proserpine Main Street will be brightened by a decorated Christmas Tree and traditional Carols by Candlelight, at which all ages will be invited to join in. An old man with a beard and a red coat may well be on view for the occasional ‘selfie.’
Hall Cinema
Council is to investigate the possibility of showing motion pictures at The Cultural Hall, following the closure of the Eldorado Theatre last week.
Semi-Trailer Capsize
A New South Wales driver escaped harm after his Kenworth lorry left the Highway and crashed, North of Bloomsbury. His load of fruit and vegetables was relatively undamaged.
New Car for Blue Nurses
Doreen Wesley accepted the keys for a new Camira SL Sedan from Crossley Car Sales. The air conditioning would be welcomed, as the nurses carry out their busy schedule.
Council Queen Rejected
Council rejected electing a N.Q. Games Foundation entrant stating ‘there are too many Queen competitions already’.
South Molle Scuba Olympics
100 divers raided South Molle to compete in novelty events and diving on the Outer Barrier Reef.
Cannonvale Children Celebrated
Christmas at Cannonvale School, on Friday. Santa arrived on a large tractor. Childbirth tutor Rose Parker described it as a ‘totally enjoyable day’
New Supermarket at Cannonvale
Denham’s brought 100 years of experience when they opened their new supermarket with 5BMX bikes to give away.
Women’s Basketball Final
Courgettes beat Jinx 23 points to 19.
Obituary
Harold Hurst and his wife Ollie were described as carefree, kind, kindly and full of humour by the Bowen Independent journalist. Harold was typical of the old seafarers who have been, by words in the Bowen/Whitsunday area, plying their trade in a variety of boats and welcomed by local families such as the Hallamms of Hayman, the Nicholsons of Lindeman, the Bauers of South Molle and the Thorogoods at Long Island. Harold will be remembered by his many friends as ‘one of nature’s gentlemen.’
