Area north of Mackay formerly known as Seaview was renamed Bucasia in remembrance of Father Bucas and to avoid confusion with other locations named Seaview.
Jetty was built at Cannonvale for cruises to the Whitsunday Islands.
Shark-catcher and author, Norman Caldwell lived on Hayman Island after previously living for a while on Grassy Island.
The art deco Johnstone Shire Hall opened in Innisfail, replacing a structure destroyed in 1936. It is the foremost example of several art deco buildings, including the hospital, masonic centre, water tower and the Queens Hotel.
The Range Road (Kennedy Highway) from Cairns to Kuranda was opened.
March
30 Official opening of the new Forgan Bridge over the Pioneer River by the Premier's wife Mrs Forgan Smith
31 Opening of Mackay Court House in Victoria Street by Premier and Mackay MLA William Forgan Smith.
April
1 Opening of Mackay Fire Station in Alfred Street by Premier and Mackay MLA William Forgan Smith.