Delta Hotel's electricity generator upgraded to supply the town of Ayr, a role that continued until the late 1930s.
Babinda State high and primary schools open.
Inkerman mill, erected by John Drysdale on the southern bank of the Burdekin, crushes for the first time.
Hull River Aboriginal mission established to protect the inhabitants from Chinese opium and to regulate their employment by labour-hungry settlers.
A tent school was opened in Dimbulah.
Hambledon Junction railway station officially renamed Edmonton.
Copper mining ceases in Einasleigh when Chillagoe smelters close.
Haughton River Farmers Association formed.
A Presbyterian mission was established on Mornington Island at Gununa.
Home Hill State School opens.