1899

Church of England Bishop's Lodge, overlooking Bundock Street, opened.

Ayr Tramway Joint Board formed by Townsville, Thuringowa and Ayr local authorities under the chairmanship of Joseph Hodel.

Cyclone hits Cairns.

Gold output in Charters Towers exceeded 300,000 ounces, but mine safety was inadequate.

Flying Fish Point prinary school opens.

Burketown Mineral Field was declared in  in an attempt to promote development in the area. 

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