19/10/2026
ON THIS DAY from the Proserpine Guardian 16th October, 1986
COUNCIL SHOWDOWN LOOMS: Apparently Shire Clerk, Des Erricker had failed to carry out a Council resolution to set up an agency in Airlie Beach to accept Council fees. Division 2 Councillor Karina Shim had criticised this lack of action vehemently and Des Erricer had responded.
OBITUARY:
Lawrence Charles Hopwood died in hospital aged 36.
Heinz Hewback who built Hibiscus Lodge in Airlie Beach, died aged 73
MP WARNS OF FUEL COST INCREASES: The Prices Surveillance Authority approved increases in fuel prices of 2.1 cents and 5.8 cents a litre. This could cause a 10% increase in food cost. NQ fuel prices may reach 60 cents a litre by Christmas.
SMOKE ISSUE FANNED: Non Smokers Movement of Queensland asked Council to restrict smoking in public places and not to renew cigarette advertisements on council property.
COLLINSVILLE POWER STATION: Premier, Sir Joh gave an assurance that Collinsville Power Station will not be closed or scaled down.
TOP TWIRLER: Judy Lemmon, one of 6 members of Proserpine Twirlers who entered, won a bronze medal in one section of the National Championships at Homebush Sports Centre, Sydney.
BOATHAVEN MARINA: The $200 million, nine year development is soon to be muddy no longer and will finally lose its reputation alongside its traditional name.
QUEENSLAND PLACE NAMES BOARD: proposes the name "Whitsunday" to the town comprising Airlie, Cannonvale, Shutehaven and Jubilee.
RUGBY LEAGUE PRESENTATION NIGHT: Best and fairest winners were as follows:- Under 18s, David Lade, Reserve-Lindsey McNeill 'A' Grade - Ross McNeill. Clubman was Ross Howard.
TRIATHLON: Airlie Beach's first official triathlon attracting almost 50 athletes was won by Greg Parr from the Gold Coast. Jane Miller from Townsville was first female to cross the line.
