All Guugu Yimithirr people had returned to present day Hope Vale. The mission was still administered by the Lutheran Church.
July
3 Royal Hayman Hotel resort opened by Australian Deputy Prime Minister, Sir Arthur Fadden in anticipation of a royal visit to Australia, for which Hayman was granted a Royal Charter. It catered for 120 guests and included a swimming pool, elaborate dining room and live evening entertainment. Access was by Catalina and Sandringham seaplanes or by bus and launch from Mackay.