Contributed by the Proserpine Museum
Road Collapses Beneath Truck
Whitsunday Crushers driver, Wayne Newton, had just dropped off his friend Lance Law, when his stationary truck, loaded with five metres of gravel, disappeared through the roadway and into a box culvert below. A small crowd of onlookers soon gathered. Troy West manoeuvred his crane on to the solid footpath, before attempting to lift the truck.
To Clamp down on Water Use.
It has been decided to enforce water restrictions and Shire officers are now on patrol to check illegal hosing. A breach will mean a fine of $25.
Milk Department to Change Hands
After more than 25 years in charge of Proserpine Milk Supplies, Arnold Legge is calling it a day. He and his wife Denise have sold to a new firm. Mr Alan Murray, his wife Robyn, together with the Dray Bros, comprise the new milk distributing outfit.
Another $10,000 ‘Scratch’ Win
The winner purchased her ticket from Geoff and Pearl Rudd’s Airlie Beach Newsagency.
Big Weekend for the Pony Club
Our big weekend is over, and a successful one it was, both socially and performance wise.
Our Blue Nurses
They made 5,175 visits during the year to people who needed help in their own homes. The nursing sisters were Marie Dukes, Doreen Wesley, Lillian Orr and Denise Hobson.
Probus Club Under Way
Thirteen retired and semi-retired businessmen attended the Probus interest meeting and decided to meet regularly on the fourth Tuesday of each month, at the Whitsunday Sailing Club.
TV for Tiny Tot
Runner-up in the Miss Tiny Tot Charity Section, Jodie Louise Radley, five years old of Faust Street, won a 48cm Rank Arena Colour TV set.
Mrs Radley raised $7,364.54 for the competition by organising cabarets, cent sales, bingo and raffles. All money raised went to the Endeavour Foundation.
Clint tackles ‘em on his Motorcycle
Six-year-old Proserpine lad, Clint Burke, rode his Yamaha ‘Peewee’ 50cc bike and was placed third.
Obituary:
The death of Joe Afribo occurred at his Chapman Street home, on Tuesday. He was 53 years old. He operated the Main St Bakery (which was next to Buttercup Lane) for many years. He is survived by his wife and four young children.
