1922

Queensland electoral system changed, abolishing the Legislative Council, through the votes of members dubbed the suicide squad, appointed to vote the chamber out of existence, leaving Queensland with a unicameral parliament.

Ayr's heritage-listed council headquarters erected. 

Dundula primary school opened at Bakers Creek.

Collinsville linked to Bowen by rail.

Inkerman irrigation Scheme opened by Premier E.G. Theodore.

Soldier settlement sugar cane farming area established in El Arish, with about 70 farms taken up and cane taken to the South Johnstone mill.

El Arish primary school opens.

Last mining company in Golden Gate closed down.

Premier Theodore officially opened the Home Hill power house. 

Italian families owned 86 of the 159 farms supplying cane to Macknade mill.


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