Proserpine Mill Trades with Russia
Having purchased Soviet made electronic equipment, the Mill hosted a visit from two Russians from their trade ministry. Russia is considering increasing the importation of Australian sugar.
New Shire Chairman
Cr. Peter Faust recorded a comfortable victory in the election with Cr Vera McClennan just 222 votes behind and Mr. Sergeant well back in third place. All three candidates expressed wishes that the council would work well for people in all parts of the shire.
Open Air Disco in Main Street
Night shopping will be enlivened with music this Thursday. Main Street will be barricaded at the Mill Street and Chapman Street intersections for the occasion.
High Rainfall in March
587mm of rain fell this year, in March, the highest figures since 1974. Only 39mm was recorded in March last year.
Uniting Church Bazaar
This year, the church decided to replace their usual Baby Show with a daylong bazaar. Wife of the minister, Mrs. Boyd Matthews, commented that although this was profitable it lacked the social atmosphere of the baby show.
Young Queenslanders Tourism Association (YQTA)
Geoff Muntz, State Minister for Youth, commended the local branch of the YQTA when they met up at the High School on their genuine concern for the community.
Spalla Place Opens
Airlie’s latest shopping complex opened, situated in the heart of Airlie. It contains seven businesses.
Central Queensland Rugby League
The squad visited Proserpine with coach Bill Nosworthy and completed a tough aerobic session at Proserpine Gymnasium under instructor Janet Erricker.
Junior Cricket Break-up
President Mark Bennett presented awards to Bruce Hobson, Jason Colbourne, Bradley Watson and Peter Bates.
Fancy Dress Ball
Organised by ‘Nurse of the Year’ Debbie Williams in aid of the Queensland Cancer Fund. Uninhibited merriment spilled out into the town as people danced the night away.
Cricket
Seamer Bill Woods 5/14 proved too difficult for Magpies batters who collapsed to 38 all
out in the season’s final against Centrals.
Karate Locals Leave For NZ
Wayne Hinschen and Rod Gillmeier have been selected for Australia in the Trans-Tasman Cup. They leave for N.Z. today.
Sport
Soccer – Proserpine 1, West Mackay 3; Rugby Union – Proserpine 4, Club Mackay 4.
