Loan Repayments Cost Shire
81.13 per cent of the General Rates for the year went in interest and loan repayments reported Shire Clerk Des Erricker.
Happy Showtime
Glorious weather throughout the show weekend put the gloss on another success for the organisers and patrons at the Proserpine Show.
The usual high standards of displays and competition in all categories was recorded, be it woodchopping, floral art, poultry, or equestrianism, champion dogs, cane and cattle.
The ‘Henry Deicke Memorial Trophy’ for the champion local boy rider was presented to Peter Van Drie.
Obituary
Walter [Wally] Schridde, aged 81, died at the hospital. His funeral took place at St. Paul’s Anglican Church.
Journey For Sight Bikeathon
This will be held by the Lions to aid funding research into blindness caused by diabetes.
International Airport?
According to the WTA, the debate over whether Hamilton Island or Proserpine Airport become international is premature. Federal and State Governments consider the three current international airports are adequate, at the moment.
Unleaded Petrol
At present, the only bowsers for unleaded petrol are at the Shell Service Station, in Main Street, but they will soon be appearing in all Proserpine service stations. In 1986, it became standard in all vehicles.
Sport
Rugby Union:
Raiders beat Brothers 16-9.
AFL:
The Bloods beat Mackay City 13-11-89 to 2-3-15.
Rugby League:
Brahmans lost to Bowen Brothers 8-20.
Squash:
Men’s semi-final winners were M. Richards and K. Miller. Kate Rigby defeated Juanita Lewis in four sets in the women’s final.
Tennis:
Ted’s Tactics long winning streak was ended by Slack Shot with Thelma McDonald and Maureen Minon’s win proving crucial.
Archery:
Rodney Wagner shot the club’s top score in the indoor F.I.T.A. at Airlie All Sports.
