The Morris Minor Car Club of Qld had its humble beginning back in 1981 when Greg and Rose Callaghan and a few others, all of which were interested in Morris Minors came together to form a club. They first met at Greg's home and later held their meetings at the Shafston Hotel. Membership in the first year was 19 single members and 17 family members.

The events for the first year included attendance at the Sugar Festival, Nambour, a navigation run and a car show at Indooroopilly Shopping Town for the Blind. In October 1982 the highlight was the first Gold Coast run and as a result of that event the Gold Coast Club was formed. During 1983 members travelled to Bundoon, N.S.W. for the first Morris Minor Car Clubs of Australia National Rally.

The club continued to prosper with membership increasing, various changes in meeting rooms, and in 1989 the combined Morris Minor Car Clubs of Queensland hosted the 4th National Rally in Toowoomba. Onward, numerous Runs to various parts of South East Queensland, Motor Shows, Heritage Days, 10th and 15th Club Birthday Celebrations, National Rallies, Touring with the Morris Minor Touring Club, hosting the 50th Anniversary of the Morris Minor Day, Members giving hands on demonstrations on various parts of the Morris Minor mainly after meetings, to present day.

The membership of the Club is now over 80 and is an enthusiastic, well supported club.

Year by Year

1981-82
PRESIDENT: Greg Callaghan
VICE PRESIDENT: Cathy Griffiths
SECRETARY: Adrianne Myers
TREASURER: Lance Chew
SOCIAL DIRECTOR: Paul Fallis
EVENTS DIRECTOR: Graham Brennan
The Club first met at the home of Greg and Rose Callaghan. Later in 1981, the Club met at the Shafston Hotel at East Brisbane. Membership in the first year was 19 single members, 17 family memberships. Events held during the first year included a run to Nambour and gymkhana, attendance at the Sugar Festival, Nambour, navigation run to Carbrook and a car show at Indooroopllly Shopping Town for the Blind.

1982-83
PRESIDENT: Greg Callaghan
VICE-PRESIDENT: Paul Fallis
SECRETARY: Adrianne Myers
TREASURER: Margaret Rickards
SOCIAL DIRECTOR: Alana Thompson
ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR: David Edds
LIBRARIAN: Ian Myers
SPARE PARTS MANAGER: Graham Brennan
TEA LADY: Gwen McGinn
A variety of motoring events were enjoyed by members during this year. One highlight was the first Gold Coast run held In October, 1982. The Gold Coast Club was formed as a result of this event. During Easter 1983 members travelled to Bundoon, N.S.W. to participate in the first Morris Minor Car Clubs of Australia National Rally. The Morris Minor Car Club of Ipswich was formed In June, 1983.

1983-84
PRESIDENT: Paul Fallis
VICE-PRESIDENT/ PUBLIC RELATIONS: Greg Callaghan SECRETARY: Alana Thompson
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY: Rose Callaghan
TREASURER: Adrianne Myers
SOCIAL DIRECTOR: Ron Ash
ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR: Garry Eastwell
MAGAZINE EDITOR: Wendy Roberts
LIBRARIAN: Terry Rickards
SPARE PARTS MANAGER: Allan Eiseman
TEA LADY: Em Kennedy
Events members participated in included an economy run to Mt. Tamborine, Social day run to Iron Bark Gully, novelty observation run, Christmas B.B.O., and a motorkhana with the Ipswich Club. In January, 1984 the Club changed its venue for meetings from the Shafston Hotel to the C.W.A. Hall, Gregory Terrace.

1984-85
PRESIDENT: Garry Eastwell
VICE-PRESIDENT: Mark Yabsley
SECRETARY: Bev Eastwell
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY: Sue McGinn
TREASURER: Wendy Roberts
SOCIAL DIRECTOR: Desley McGinn
ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR: Colin Sands
MAGAZINE EDITOR: Cherle Ash
LIBRARIAN: Ron Ash
SPARE PARTS MANAGER: Arthur Whitworth
TEA LADY: Em Kennedy
The combined Queensland and Gold Coast Clubs run and concourse at the Gold Coast was well supported by members. The first Morrie Olympics was held in July, 1984 at Beaudesert and is now an annual event. The Club became incorporated on the 10th July 1984. At Easter 1985, members attended the 2nd National Rally held at Eildon, Victoria. On the 8th June, 1985, the Brisbane Southside Morris Minor Car Club was formed. Membership numbers were Single 29: Family 31.

1985-86
PRESIDENT: Adrianne Myers
VICE-PRESIDENT: Garry Eastwell
CORRESPONDENCE SECRETARY: Bev Eastwell
MINUTES SECRETARY: Dianne Wright
TREASURER: Garry Troth
EDITOR/LIBRARIAN: Phil Kerr
CLUB CAPTAIN: Robert Hodgkinson
TEA LADY: Em Kennedy
Members took part in the All British Day in September, 1985, week-end away at Eumundi and in April 1986 was our first week-end away at Wondai. October 1985 saw the birth of the Morrie Centrefold - thanks to Dianne Edds.

1986-87
PRESIDENT: David Edds
VICE PRESIDENT: Garry Eastwell
CORRESPONDENCE SECRETARY: Bev Eastwell
MINUTES SECRETARY: Dianne Edds
TREASURER: Garry Troth
EDITOR/LIBRARIAN: Phil Kerr
CLUB CAPTAIN: John Beames
TEA LADY: Em Kennedy
Members took part in the annual All British Day In September, 1986 and in October went to a Club Car display at the Wilston State School. In November there was the Gold Coast weekend, at that time there was a water restriction on at the Gold Coast, so motorists were advised to wash their morries before leaving home. In 1987, members took part in the St. Patrick's College parade, a combined Clubs outing which included a parade through Caloundra, camping at Imbil, Wondai week-end and the 1987 National Rally In South Australia.

1987-88
PRESIDENT: Graham Brennan
VICE-PRESIDENT: Garry Eastwell
TREASURER: Garry Troth
CORRESPONDENCE SECRETARY: Bev Eastwell
MINUTES SECRETARY: Lynda Downes
EDITORS: Anne Morris,Therese Andersen
CLUB CAPTAIN: Bren Andersen
LIBRARIANS: Ray & Maryann Muller
TEA LADY: Em Kennedy
This financial year's events included the Morrie Olympics, a navigation/observation run, maintenance day, economy run with the Holden Club, once again camping at Imbil.

1988-89
PRESIDENT: Garry Eastwell
VICE-PRESIDENT: David Edds
TREASURER: Garry Troth
CORRESPONDENCE SECRETARY: Bev Eastwell
MINUTES SECRETARY: Kerrie Gough
EDITORS: Ann Morris Bev Eastwell
LIBRARIAN: Ken Kennedy
ACTIVITIES OFFICER: David Edds
TEA LADY: Em Kennedy
During the month of May, there was a picnic at Slaughter Falls, in September the Ipswich Club held the Limelight Concourse, and the Morrie Olympics was hosted by the Gold Coast Club. The combined Morris Minor Car Clubs of Queensland hosted the 4th National Rally in Toowoomba.

1989-90
PRESIDENT: Graham Brennan
VICE-PRESIDENT: James Smith
TREASURER: Garry Troth
CORRESPONDENCE SECRETARY: Bev Eastwell
MINUTES SECRETARY: Debbie Whitworth
ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR: Garry Eastwell
EDITOR: Kate Padman
TEA LADY: Em Kennedy
The Night Rider run was enjoyed in January, an outing and meeting with members living on the Sunshine Coast, camping at Imbil, week-end at Flick's Crossing, Morrie Olympics, Limelight Concourse and Club Christmas party.

1990-1991
PRESIDENT: Arthur Whitworth
VICE-PRESIDENT: Bob Wright
TREASURER: James Smith
CORRESPONDENCE SECRETARY: Gail Murphy
MINUTES SECRETARY: Sue Lax / Debbie Frost
EDITOR: Kate Padman
TEA LADY: Debbie Whitworth
Graham Frost Night Rider run, Motor Show and TENTH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS!

1991-92
PRESIDENT: Arthur Whitworth
VICE PRESIDENT: Graham Brennan
TREASURER: Bev Eastwell
MINUTES SECRETARY: Margaret Cannon
CORRESPONDENCE SECRETARY: Lynda Kennedy
ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR: Kenneth Kennedy
LIBRARIAN: Clint Lax
CATERING OFFICER: Em Kennedy
REGALIA OFFICER: Phoebe Wright
EDITOR: Lynda Kennedy
DATING OFFICERS: Garry Eastwell, Merv Potter
NATIONAL RALLY DELEG. Garry Eastwell
Meetings were held at the Playground & Recreation Assn. of Old, Spring Hill. Caboonbah Homestead; Morrie Olympics; Economy Run; Carnival of Flowers; Camping Lake Moogerah; Christmas Party; Night Rider Run; Motor Show; Week­end camp at Imbil.

1992-93
PRESIDENT: Arthur Whitworth
VICE-PRESIDENT: Garry Eastwell
TREASURER: Bev Eastwell
MINUTES SECRETARY: Margaret Cannon
CORRESPONDENCE SECRETARY: Lynda Kennedy
ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR: Kenneth Kennedy
LIBRARIAN: Maureen Downes
CATERING OFFICER: Em Kennedy
REGALIA OFFICER: Phoebe Wright
EDITOR: Linda Clarke
DATING OFFICERS: Garry Eastwell, Merv Potter
NATIONAL RALLY DELEGATE: Garry Eastwell
Limelight Concourse; Carnival of Flowers; Dave's Hysterical Historical Tour; Gold Coast Motorkhana; Christmas Party; Night Rider Run; Motor Show; Kingscliffe Run; Motor Heritage Day - Mt. Cotton; Camp at Imbil.

1993-94
PRESIDENT: Garry Eastwell
VICE-PRESIDENT: David Edds
TREASURER: Bev Eastwell
SECRETARY: Margaret Cannon
MAGAZINE EDITOR: Linda Clarke
REGALIA OFFICER: Anne Morris
ACTIVITIES OFFICER: Bob Wright
LIBRARIAN: Graeme Frost
CATERING OFFICER: Maureen Downes
DATING OFFICER: Garry Eastwell
NATIONAL RALLY DELEGATE: Garry Eastwell
Meetings were held at members houses. Economy Run & Train Ride - Rosewood; All British Day - Samford; Nostalgia Town Run; Bowling Night - Clayfield; Leukemia Day - Mt. Cotton; Christmas Party; Breakfast in the Park - Chermside; Motor Show; Day Trip to Mt. Tamborine; Day Trip to Maleny.

1994-95
PRESIDENT: David Edds
VICE-PRESIDENT: Lynda Kennedy
TREASURER: Bev Eastwell
SECRETARY: Margaret Cannon
EDITOR: Nerissa Herbert
REGALIA OFFICER: Anne Morris
ACTIVITIES OFFICER: Bob Wright
LIBRARIAN: Barry Stone
CATERING OFFICER: Melinda Park
DATING OFFICER: David Edds
NATIONAL DELEGATE: Graeme Frost
Meetings were held at McDonalds at Annerley. Day Trip to BelleVue Homestead; All British Day; Picnic Brisbane Forest Park; Bribie Island; Christmas Party at North Pine Dam; Motor Show; LeukemIa Day; Day Trip to Mooloolaba. 7 Cars participated in the Australian Morris Minor Gulf/Reef trip around Queensland.

1995-96
PRESIDENT: Lynda Kennedy
VICE-PRESIDENT: Brian Cannon
TREASURER: Bev Eastwell
SECRETARY: Margaret Cannon
EDITOR: Dennis Darcy
REGALIA OFFICER: Anne Morris
ACTIVITIES OFFICER: Ken Kennedy
LIBRARIAN: Barry Stone
DATING OFFICER: Dave Edds
NATIONAL DELEGATE: Graeme Frost
COMBINED CLUBS DELEGATE: Bob Wright
Meetings were held at McDonalds at Annerley. Somerset Trundle; Leukemia Motor Heritage Day at Amberley; Bowling Night; Christmas Party at Albany Links Restaurant; Night"Rider "Run; 15th Birthday Celebration - Static Car Display, Social Evening &. Line Dancing.

1996-1997
PRESIDENT:  Graeme Frost
VICE-PRESIDENT:  Brian Cannon
TREASURER:  Gordon Robinson
SECRETARY:  Margaret Cannon
EDITOR: Debra Frost
REGALIA OFFICER:  Nerissa Herbert
ACTIVITIES OFFICER:  John Herbert
LIBRARIAN:  Laurie McKinless
CATERING OFFICER: 
DATING OFFICER:  Dave Edds
NATIONAL DELEGATE:  Graeme Frost
COMBINED CLUBS DELEGATE:  Bob Wright
Meetings were held at McDonalds at Annerley but changed to Brisbane Central School in July.  Club outings included runs to North Pine Dam & markets, Glasshouse Mountains and Queensland Reptile Park, All British Day at Australian Woolshed, a camping weekend at O’Reilly’s and also a weekend away in Lismore. Several members participated in the National Touring Club’s trip to Alice Springs and Ayres Rock. A change to the constitution in November that a quorum would be 9. The 8th National Rally was held in Canberra in March.