Amalgamation of Seaforth and Kalamia mills effected by John Drysdale, manager of Kalamia.
Mulgrave sugar tramway opened to service the co-operative Mulgrave mill at Gordonvale.
Goondi Bend State primary school opened.
February
1 Cyclone "Eline" strikes Mackay. Flooding changes to the mouth of the Pioneer River to the current entrance at East Point.