DARLING DOWNS CHAPTER
Established September, 2005
The MG Car Club was formed in 1954, the club is composed of motoring enthusiasts who enjoy all makes of motor vehicles, not just MGs and provides activities for all aspects of motoring, sporting, and social.
The Darling Downs Chapter was formed in September 2005, and since that date the chapter has grown strongly with a growing list of members in Toowoomba, Warwick and as far west as Roma, who, enjoy access to all the benefits of the parent body at a reduced membership rate.
MG Car Club of Queensland promotes sporting and concourse events at a State and National level in addition to a strong calendar of club activities, technical and historic information can be accessed from the club web site.
Darling Downs' members enjoy regular monthly day runs and midweek lunch meetings, (organised by our Midweek Run Conveners). Day runs commence on the last Sunday of the month from various locations. Details of all runs are included in the "What's On" link on the MG Car Club website.
For further information contact Darling Downs' Conveners:
Marilyn Keating - Coordinator
Email: ddc.mgccq@mgccq.org.au
Mobile: 0427 573 048
DARLING DOWNS CHAPTER RUN
Sunday 29 March 2026
By: Bill & Del Fischer
On the beautiful autumn morning of Sunday 29th March, members and visitors assembled at the entrance to the Toowoomba Showgrounds for the monthly run. While most members drove their MG’s, a relative of Gaye’s arrived in a very impressive electric IM5 MG. Noel Campbell came along in his FJ Holden and others in modern vehicles.
After admiring some of the old windmills erected near the main entrance, we travelled through Westbrook, Wyreema, Charlton to McMahon Park, Gowrie Junction for morning tea.
The next section took us through Highfields before returning to the north eastern suburbs of Toowoomba. After crossing the Harlaxton railway bridge, we meandered through too many streets to mention before doing the circuit of Prince Henry Drive, stopping en route to have a vantage point look at the Lockyer Valley, then driving around the old Hillclimb track of the 60’s (the gates are locked at night for obvious reasons).
From here, after a few more bends, we travelled down the range through Withcott, Postman’s Ridge and into Murphys Creek Tavern for a well deserved lovely lunch. Unfortunately, Jim’s MGB had mechanical problems and returned home on a tilt tray.
We hope everyone enjoyed themselves as much as we enjoyed arranging the run for you.
PARTICIPANTS:
Michael & Marilyn Keating (Jaguar XJ6)
Gaye Hawkshaw & Debbie Schier (Camry)
Brian & June Phillips (MGBGT)
Malcolm & Barb Campbell (PT Cruiser)
Gene & Faye Lucas (MGTD)
Bill & Del Fischer & Noel Campbell (FJ Holden)
Owen Douglas (MGB)
Trevor Martin (MGB)
Rob Fraser (MGTD) Ian & Jenny Roberts (MGB)
Jim Carstens (MGB)
Guest: Bernie Garland (IM5 MG)
DARLING DOWNS CHAPTER​
TWILIGHT RUN - 28 FEBRUARY, 2026
There is no better way of enjoying a summer evening than by driving along a country road with the roof down and the wind in your hair. A twilight run with your MG friends is just a bonus.
All 27 members, old and new, met at Peacehaven Park at Highfields to commence our run at 5.30pm. Our run took us west of Highfields through Gowrie Junction, back along Birman Road to Harlaxton, out to Mort Street and then to Hermitage Road. We got a great view of the new base hospital construction with the 4 massive cranes silhouetted across the evening sky. From there, we drove on to Glenvale and finally into South Street, completing the run at the City Golf Club, where we gathered again for dinner.
The car park at the City Golf Club is very big and some members had to park quite a way from the entrance. ​​
But never fear, the trusty “Courtesy Cart” wasn’t far away to lend a ride for those who needed a helping hand, especially after dinner!! Although there were a large number of people also dining at the Club, our meals were delivered promptly and enjoyed by all.
Thank you Rob & Narelle for a great outing.
PARTICIPANTS:
Michael & Marilyn Keating (MGBGT), Bill & Del Fischer (MGA), Ken Shead & Sue Craig (MGBGT), Pat Bermingham (MGB), Mike Green (MGB), Gaye Hawkshaw & Debbie Schier (Camry), Rob & Narelle Fraser (MGBGT), Ian & Jenny Roberts (MGB), Aletha Ward & Dale Missen (MG Cyberster), Owen & Kay Douglas (Tucson), Brian & June Phillips (MGBGT), Trevor & Karen Martin (MGB), Ben & Hayley Jewell (MGA), Ron & Judy Gillis (Mazda), Cheryl Francis (Mazda)
DARLING DOWNS CHAPTER RUN
11 February 2026
By Marilyn Keating
Our Chapter has a lunch time meet every second month, so our first one for 2026 was held on 11 February. I try to vary the area where we meet, just so everyone has a turn at a longer drive to arrive at the destination.
This time it was decided that lunch would be at the Bull & Barley Inn situated in Cambooya which is about a twenty-minute drive from the centre of Toowoomba. 20 members and 2 guests converged at the Pub just before noon. It is a lovely old building, kept in good condition and has air conditioning which was very much appreciated on the day we visited.
A cold ale or two prior to lunch was very welcome by the early arrivals.
It wasn’t long before menus were being perused and lunch orders were taken. The meals arrived quickly and were enjoyed by all who attended. We recommend this great establishment for a meal if other MG members are ever up this way.
Participants:
Gene & Faye Lucas (MGTD), Gaye Hawkshaw & Sharon (Camry), Owen Douglas & Malcolm Campbell (MGB), Jim Carstens (Ford), Ron & Judy Gillis (Mazda), Trevor & Karen Martin (Nissan), Peter & Jenny Wild (Mini), Janis Lawrence (MX5), Bill & Del Fischer (MGA), Ian & Jenny Roberts (MGB), Michael & Marilyn Keating (E-Type), Bob & Barb Martin (Our Guests)
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