Overseas exports of Blair Athol coal begin after the oil shock in 1972.
Houses from Blair Athol were transferred to Clermont because they were in the way of future open-cut coal operations. When large-scale mining returned to Blair Athol, Clermont became its dormitory suburb.
The first people to row unaided across the Pacific Ocean, Sylvia Cook and John Fairfax arrived at Hayman Island after spending 361 days crossing the ocean.
A saltwater swimming pool was completed ion Brampton Usland.
December
20 Opening of new M.R.E.B. Administration building on the corner of Wood and Gordon Streets.