1939

Andergrove Primary school opened.

Innisfail's art deco court house opened.

Lizard Island was declared a national park.

April 

15 Opening of Slade Point State School by QLD Premier and Mackay MLAr William Forgan Smith.

August 

26 First Ship arrives at Mackay's new Outer Harbour. The "Sydney Star" arrives to great fanfare,

December

Mackay Junior Cricket Association formed.

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