Urban Water Plans
All levels of government were involved in discussion of water provision. Construction of preliminary works for the $32 million Proserpine Dam would begin in 1986. The dam was expected to be capable of holding water by late 1986.
Proserpine TAFE Axed
Queensland Authorities have axed Proserpine TAFE, wiping out 10 years of hard work by local co-ordinators with a stroke of the pen. In 1975, Jan Maltby began to develop the successful Proserpine TAFE extension program. Since then, well over 1,000 students had benefited from it.
In 1985, 22 classes had been organised. Mrs. Maltby resigned with regret, tired with coping with the prevailing city based attitude.
Cricketers Find a Home
Land adjacent to the Junior Sporting Complex is available and, if a clubhouse can be built, this will provide an unprecedented boost to Proserpine cricket.
A Museum for Proserpine?
Discussion was taking place and interested people were being urged to attend the next Bicentennial Committee to initiate planning for this.
World Acclaimed Pianist in Proserpine
Famous classical pianist Roger Woodward gave a two-and-a-half-hour recital at the Cultural Hall, on Wednesday, and afterwards spent time talking freely with members of the audience of 200 people.
‘Bridal Spectacular’ For Mother’s Day
Compere for the occasion, Tolma Camm, introduced models displaying bridal day and evening wear, in aid of Miss Australia Day Quest Helen Raiteri.
Obituary
Frederick Peter Neilson, aged 71, died after a long illness. He had been a pioneer Yalbaroo farmer who helped build the first school at Yalbaroo.
Dog Obedience
Whitsunday Dog Obedience Club had been recently formed. All interested dog owners were invited to join at the Showgrounds, on Tuesday evening.
Whitsunday Archery
Whitsunday Archery held an indoor FITA Shoot, at Airlie Allsports. It was won by Andy Dinnie.
High School Notes
Darren Steel and Andrew Stevens were selected in the NQ Schools Rugby League team.
Year Eleven Leadership Camp takes place this week at Cape Hillsborough.
The School Musical has been booked for the Cultural Hall, in August.
Mervyn Dries [National Capital Seminar] and Trent Graham [Science Summer School] are the school’s nominations for Commonwealth programs.
Lott’s Butchery
Whole Rumps $4.55 Kg.
Gaming Machines
Council offered no objection to the introduction of five entertainment machines at the Reef Gateway Hotel, Cannonvale.
