Banknotes started to be used in transactions, distributed by De Javasche-bank in Semarang

Dutch East-Indies Monopolipos and Stamps regulation

Construction of the Semarang-Vorstenlanden railway line begins

Inauguration of Semarang-Tanggung railway segment; Opening of Samarang Station (Kemijen)

Bandjir Kanal Barat was built in response to flood problems in Semarang

Inauguration of the Semarang-Joana Stoomtram Maatschappij (SJS) inner-city tram line and main line

The establishment of the Regional Council (Gemeenteraad) for Semarang.

The introduction of Semarang's electricity service by ANIEM

Koloniale Tentoonstelling or International Colonial Expo was hosted in Semarang

The construction of Prauwenhaven in result of Semarang Harbor's expansion.

Commencement of the de Volkhuisvesting programme

Simongan was the first airport in Semarang

Establishment of Central Java Province Government

The closure of the inner-city tram line "Bodjong Express" owned by SJS

The construction of a connecting path between Tawang Station and Poncol Station

Japanese occupied Semarang

Battle of Semarang (Pertempuran Lima Hari)

Semarang was handed over from the Dutch Government to the Indonesian Government