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Gallery: Melbourne Cup 2022 events across Toowoomba

It’s the race that stops the nation, and punters were keen to take part in the glamour of the Melbourne Cup at events across Toowoomba. See who our photographers captured enjoying the race day here.

Nev Madsen and Kevin Farmer
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November 1, 2022 - 3:00PM
Toowoomba Chronicle
‘Convincing victory’: Gold Trip takes home 2022 Melbourne Cup

Taking part in the revelry of the Melbourne Cup, punters across Toowoomba were out and about enjoying events to celebrate the race that stops a nation.

See who was taking part in Melbourne Cup events here:

Rohan and Sarah McVeigh. Melbourne Cup Day at the Toowoomba Turf Club. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Rohan and Sarah McVeigh. Melbourne Cup Day at the Toowoomba Turf Club. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Helen Gillam (left) and Deborah Donaldson. Melbourne Cup Day at the Toowoomba Turf Club. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Helen Gillam (left) and Deborah Donaldson. Melbourne Cup Day at the Toowoomba Turf Club. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
(from left) Samantha Meara, Jeffrey Naumann and Helen Naumann. Melbourne Cup Day at the Toowoomba Turf Club. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
(from left) Samantha Meara, Jeffrey Naumann and Helen Naumann. Melbourne Cup Day at the Toowoomba Turf Club. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
(from left) Jake Willett, Isabella Byrne, Sophie Simpson and Emily Clark. Melbourne Cup Day at the Toowoomba Turf Club. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
(from left) Jake Willett, Isabella Byrne, Sophie Simpson and Emily Clark. Melbourne Cup Day at the Toowoomba Turf Club. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Blake Hunter-Smith with his mother Jessica Champkin. Melbourne Cup Day at the Toowoomba Turf Club. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Blake Hunter-Smith with his mother Jessica Champkin. Melbourne Cup Day at the Toowoomba Turf Club. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
(from left) Michelle Lucas, Coralie Wall, Karen Zimmermann and Rachel Clark. Melbourne Cup Day at the Toowoomba Turf Club. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
(from left) Michelle Lucas, Coralie Wall, Karen Zimmermann and Rachel Clark. Melbourne Cup Day at the Toowoomba Turf Club. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Pranchalee Pakarat and Urai Santisopha. Melbourne Cup Day at the Toowoomba Turf Club. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Pranchalee Pakarat and Urai Santisopha. Melbourne Cup Day at the Toowoomba Turf Club. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
(from left) Sandy Pearce, David Pearce and Andrew McIntyre. Melbourne Cup Day at the Toowoomba Turf Club. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
(from left) Sandy Pearce, David Pearce and Andrew McIntyre. Melbourne Cup Day at the Toowoomba Turf Club. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Tanya Kuhn and her daughter Sarina Kuhn. Melbourne Cup Day at the Toowoomba Turf Club. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Tanya Kuhn and her daughter Sarina Kuhn. Melbourne Cup Day at the Toowoomba Turf Club. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
(from left) Sherry Walker, Sally Millard and Lucy Devenish. Melbourne Cup Day at the Toowoomba Turf Club. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
(from left) Sherry Walker, Sally Millard and Lucy Devenish. Melbourne Cup Day at the Toowoomba Turf Club. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Tracy Curless and Dale Grobler. Melbourne Cup Day at the Toowoomba Turf Club. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Tracy Curless and Dale Grobler. Melbourne Cup Day at the Toowoomba Turf Club. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Cass Nicholson and Gavin Swan. Melbourne Cup Day at the Toowoomba Turf Club. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Cass Nicholson and Gavin Swan. Melbourne Cup Day at the Toowoomba Turf Club. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Pranchalee Pakarat and Urai Santisopha. Melbourne Cup Day at the Toowoomba Turf Club. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Pranchalee Pakarat and Urai Santisopha. Melbourne Cup Day at the Toowoomba Turf Club. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
(from left) Georgia Welke, Tessa Kajewski and Thomas Leslie. Melbourne Cup Day at the Toowoomba Turf Club. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
(from left) Georgia Welke, Tessa Kajewski and Thomas Leslie. Melbourne Cup Day at the Toowoomba Turf Club. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Susan and Craig Smith. Melbourne Cup Day at the Toowoomba Turf Club. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Susan and Craig Smith. Melbourne Cup Day at the Toowoomba Turf Club. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Jeff Stone and Mila Fotiou. Melbourne Cup Day at the Toowoomba Turf Club. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Jeff Stone and Mila Fotiou. Melbourne Cup Day at the Toowoomba Turf Club. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
(from left) Shirley Kajewski, Charmaine Kajewski, Chelsea Doneman and Georgie Welke. Melbourne Cup Day at the Toowoomba Turf Club. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
(from left) Shirley Kajewski, Charmaine Kajewski, Chelsea Doneman and Georgie Welke. Melbourne Cup Day at the Toowoomba Turf Club. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Jessica and Margaret Toleman at the Chronicle Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Melbourne Cup at Urban Grounds Cafe raising funds for One Wish, One Cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Jessica and Margaret Toleman at the Chronicle Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Melbourne Cup at Urban Grounds Cafe raising funds for One Wish, One Cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Emma Turner (left) and Charmaine Searle. The Chronicle Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Melbourne Cup at Urban Grounds Cafe raising funds for One Wish, One Cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Emma Turner (left) and Charmaine Searle. The Chronicle Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Melbourne Cup at Urban Grounds Cafe raising funds for One Wish, One Cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Belinda King (left) and Kelly Atkinson at the Chronicle Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Melbourne Cup at Urban Grounds Cafe raising funds for One Wish, One Cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Belinda King (left) and Kelly Atkinson at the Chronicle Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Melbourne Cup at Urban Grounds Cafe raising funds for One Wish, One Cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Sally and Brett Harvey at the Chronicle Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Melbourne Cup at Urban Grounds Cafe raising funds for One Wish, One Cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Sally and Brett Harvey at the Chronicle Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Melbourne Cup at Urban Grounds Cafe raising funds for One Wish, One Cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Sharron Cooper with her mother Leila Fernance at the Chronicle Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Melbourne Cup at Urban Grounds Cafe raising funds for One Wish, One Cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Sharron Cooper with her mother Leila Fernance at the Chronicle Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Melbourne Cup at Urban Grounds Cafe raising funds for One Wish, One Cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
(from left) Prue Cunningham, Jodie Humphreys, Emma Turner and Naomi Deignan. The Chronicle Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Melbourne Cup at Urban Grounds Cafe raising funds for One Wish, One Cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
(from left) Prue Cunningham, Jodie Humphreys, Emma Turner and Naomi Deignan. The Chronicle Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Melbourne Cup at Urban Grounds Cafe raising funds for One Wish, One Cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
(from left) Leonie McLennan, Bree Shelley and Donna Fisher. The Chronicle Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Melbourne Cup at Urban Grounds Cafe raising funds for One Wish, One Cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
(from left) Leonie McLennan, Bree Shelley and Donna Fisher. The Chronicle Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Melbourne Cup at Urban Grounds Cafe raising funds for One Wish, One Cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Robyn Gray (left) and Cheryl Blanch. The Chronicle Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Melbourne Cup at Urban Grounds Cafe raising funds for One Wish, One Cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Robyn Gray (left) and Cheryl Blanch. The Chronicle Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Melbourne Cup at Urban Grounds Cafe raising funds for One Wish, One Cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Nikki Wicks (left) and Naomi Butterworth at the Chronicle Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Melbourne Cup at Urban Grounds Cafe raising funds for One Wish, One Cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Nikki Wicks (left) and Naomi Butterworth at the Chronicle Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Melbourne Cup at Urban Grounds Cafe raising funds for One Wish, One Cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
At the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City are (from left) Danielle Davey, Kathy Garthe, Heather Phillips and Angie Griffiths raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City are (from left) Danielle Davey, Kathy Garthe, Heather Phillips and Angie Griffiths raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City are (from left) Tanya Milligan, Cathy Jocubeit, Wendy Keller and Sally Peacock raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City are (from left) Tanya Milligan, Cathy Jocubeit, Wendy Keller and Sally Peacock raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup luncheon are (from left) Jody Ross, Michelle McVeigh and Anneliese Seymour hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup luncheon are (from left) Jody Ross, Michelle McVeigh and Anneliese Seymour hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Sandy Hilder and Bob Adams at the Chronicle Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Melbourne Cup at Urban Grounds Cafe raising funds for One Wish, One Cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Sandy Hilder and Bob Adams at the Chronicle Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Melbourne Cup at Urban Grounds Cafe raising funds for One Wish, One Cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Amy Martell (left) and Kirsten Woolston at the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Amy Martell (left) and Kirsten Woolston at the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
George and Sue Goodwin at the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
George and Sue Goodwin at the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City are (from left) Chris Seydel, Lisa Seydel, Debbie Smith and Bruce Smith raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City are (from left) Chris Seydel, Lisa Seydel, Debbie Smith and Bruce Smith raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Tiffany Ernst (left) and Annie Sendall. The Chronicle Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Melbourne Cup at Urban Grounds Cafe raising funds for One Wish, One Cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Tiffany Ernst (left) and Annie Sendall. The Chronicle Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Melbourne Cup at Urban Grounds Cafe raising funds for One Wish, One Cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Sandy Hilder and Bob Adams at the Chronicle Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Melbourne Cup at Urban Grounds Cafe raising funds for One Wish, One Cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Sandy Hilder and Bob Adams at the Chronicle Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Melbourne Cup at Urban Grounds Cafe raising funds for One Wish, One Cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
(from left) Charmaine Searle, Julie Ikin, Michael Todd, Andrew Bishop and Kodi Koina at the Chronicle Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Melbourne Cup at Urban Grounds Cafe raising funds for One Wish, One Cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
(from left) Charmaine Searle, Julie Ikin, Michael Todd, Andrew Bishop and Kodi Koina at the Chronicle Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Melbourne Cup at Urban Grounds Cafe raising funds for One Wish, One Cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
(from left) Helen Donnollan, Berenice Butcher and Val Bobart. The Chronicle Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Melbourne Cup at Urban Grounds Cafe raising funds for One Wish, One Cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
(from left) Helen Donnollan, Berenice Butcher and Val Bobart. The Chronicle Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Melbourne Cup at Urban Grounds Cafe raising funds for One Wish, One Cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Skye Prasser and Joshua Slade at the Chronicle Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Melbourne Cup at Urban Grounds Cafe raising funds for One Wish, One Cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Skye Prasser and Joshua Slade at the Chronicle Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Melbourne Cup at Urban Grounds Cafe raising funds for One Wish, One Cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Courtney Locke (left) and Kylie McCallum. The Chronicle Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Melbourne Cup at Urban Grounds Cafe raising funds for One Wish, One Cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Courtney Locke (left) and Kylie McCallum. The Chronicle Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Melbourne Cup at Urban Grounds Cafe raising funds for One Wish, One Cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Dinny and Jackie Madden. The Chronicle Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Melbourne Cup at Urban Grounds Cafe raising funds for One Wish, One Cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Dinny and Jackie Madden. The Chronicle Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Melbourne Cup at Urban Grounds Cafe raising funds for One Wish, One Cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Camilla Taylor (left) and Andrew Searle. The Chronicle Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Melbourne Cup at Urban Grounds Cafe raising funds for One Wish, One Cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Camilla Taylor (left) and Andrew Searle. The Chronicle Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Melbourne Cup at Urban Grounds Cafe raising funds for One Wish, One Cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
At the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City are (from left) Cathy Watt, club president Chris Watt, James Venn and Maree Schwerin raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City are (from left) Cathy Watt, club president Chris Watt, James Venn and Maree Schwerin raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Gabby Schnitzerling (left) and Protea Place CEO Amanda Dalton at the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Gabby Schnitzerling (left) and Protea Place CEO Amanda Dalton at the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Three generations of Orford family members (from left) Melissa, Glenda and Sue Orford at the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Three generations of Orford family members (from left) Melissa, Glenda and Sue Orford at the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Gabby Schnitzerling (left) and Protea Place CEO Amanda Dalton at the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Gabby Schnitzerling (left) and Protea Place CEO Amanda Dalton at the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Kiriley Grover (left) and Christie-Lee Johnston at the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Kiriley Grover (left) and Christie-Lee Johnston at the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City are (from left) Donna Schmidt, Roxley Schmidt, Pam Campbell and Henry Campbell raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City are (from left) Donna Schmidt, Roxley Schmidt, Pam Campbell and Henry Campbell raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City are (from left) Jenny Stephens, Amanda Lehane and Diana Bryant raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City are (from left) Jenny Stephens, Amanda Lehane and Diana Bryant raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City are (from left) Tanya Milligan, Cathy Jocubeit, Wendy Keller and Sally Peacock raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City are (from left) Tanya Milligan, Cathy Jocubeit, Wendy Keller and Sally Peacock raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup luncheon are (from left) Jody Ross, Michelle McVeigh and Anneliese Seymour hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup luncheon are (from left) Jody Ross, Michelle McVeigh and Anneliese Seymour hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
George and Sue Goodwin at the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
George and Sue Goodwin at the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Maree Schwerin (left) with event co-MC Kim Stokes at the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Maree Schwerin (left) with event co-MC Kim Stokes at the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Michaela Hannant and Caleb O'Dea at the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Michaela Hannant and Caleb O'Dea at the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup luncheon are (from left) Maree Schwerin, event co-MC Kim Stokes and Kaye Foley of Kaye Foley Modelling Academy and Agency hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup luncheon are (from left) Maree Schwerin, event co-MC Kim Stokes and Kaye Foley of Kaye Foley Modelling Academy and Agency hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Paula Tregaskis (left) and Jill Scanlan at the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Paula Tregaskis (left) and Jill Scanlan at the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Paula Tregaskis (left) and Jill Scanlan at the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Paula Tregaskis (left) and Jill Scanlan at the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City are (from left) Jenny Stephens, Amanda Lehane and Diana Bryant raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City are (from left) Jenny Stephens, Amanda Lehane and Diana Bryant raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Jan Romanowski (left) and Judith Gibbins at the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Jan Romanowski (left) and Judith Gibbins at the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Model Josh Smith prepares for the runway for the Kaye Foley Modelling Academy and Agency show at the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Model Josh Smith prepares for the runway for the Kaye Foley Modelling Academy and Agency show at the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Models Sophie Gull and Josh Smith prepare for the runway for the Kaye Foley Modelling Academy and Agency show at the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Models Sophie Gull and Josh Smith prepare for the runway for the Kaye Foley Modelling Academy and Agency show at the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Model Sophie Gull prepares for the runway for the Kaye Foley Modelling Academy and Agency show at the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Model Sophie Gull prepares for the runway for the Kaye Foley Modelling Academy and Agency show at the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Model Sophie Gull prepares for the runway for the Kaye Foley Modelling Academy and Agency show at the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Model Sophie Gull prepares for the runway for the Kaye Foley Modelling Academy and Agency show at the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Models Josh Smith and Sophie Gull prepare for the runway for the Kaye Foley Modelling Academy and Agency show at the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Models Josh Smith and Sophie Gull prepare for the runway for the Kaye Foley Modelling Academy and Agency show at the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Kiriley Grover (left) and Christie-Lee Johnston at the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Kiriley Grover (left) and Christie-Lee Johnston at the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City are (from left) Jan Romanowski, Judith Gibbins and Marcia Ruhle raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City are (from left) Jan Romanowski, Judith Gibbins and Marcia Ruhle raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Greg Johnson with fellow MC Kim Stokes at the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Greg Johnson with fellow MC Kim Stokes at the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City are (from left) Jan Romanowski, Judith Gibbins and Marcia Ruhle raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup luncheon hosted by Rotary Club of Toowoomba City are (from left) Jan Romanowski, Judith Gibbins and Marcia Ruhle raising funds for Protea Place, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Trisha and Ron Ward look to back a winner at the Melbourne Cup luncheon at Club Toowoomba, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Trisha and Ron Ward look to back a winner at the Melbourne Cup luncheon at Club Toowoomba, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Sandy and John Beresford at the Melbourne Cup luncheon at Club Toowoomba, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Sandy and John Beresford at the Melbourne Cup luncheon at Club Toowoomba, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Sandy and John Beresford at the Melbourne Cup luncheon at Club Toowoomba, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Sandy and John Beresford at the Melbourne Cup luncheon at Club Toowoomba, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Trisha and Ron Ward look to back a winner at the Melbourne Cup luncheon at Club Toowoomba, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Trisha and Ron Ward look to back a winner at the Melbourne Cup luncheon at Club Toowoomba, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup luncheon at Club Toowoomba are (from left) Lorraine Smith, Karen Ratcliffe and Ruth Blades, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup luncheon at Club Toowoomba are (from left) Lorraine Smith, Karen Ratcliffe and Ruth Blades, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup luncheon at Club Toowoomba are (from left) Honor Stevens, Des Hussey and Linda Hussey, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup luncheon at Club Toowoomba are (from left) Honor Stevens, Des Hussey and Linda Hussey, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup luncheon are (from left) Patty Holt, Bell Hayes, Judith Standen, Amanda Edwards and Gina Hawker at Club Toowoomba, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup luncheon are (from left) Patty Holt, Bell Hayes, Judith Standen, Amanda Edwards and Gina Hawker at Club Toowoomba, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Rhonda Worland (left) and Collette Rooney at the Melbourne Cup luncheon at Club Toowoomba, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Rhonda Worland (left) and Collette Rooney at the Melbourne Cup luncheon at Club Toowoomba, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup party at The Rock are (from left) Joel Schrodter, Tate Costigan, Connor Swinton, Joel Stower and Peter Dann, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup party at The Rock are (from left) Joel Schrodter, Tate Costigan, Connor Swinton, Joel Stower and Peter Dann, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup party are (from left) Riley Wockner, Holly Walker and Callum Hart at The Rock, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup party are (from left) Riley Wockner, Holly Walker and Callum Hart at The Rock, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Leesa Siebenhausen, (left) with Indeana Payne, won best dressed at the Melbourne Cup party at The Rock, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Leesa Siebenhausen, (left) with Indeana Payne, won best dressed at the Melbourne Cup party at The Rock, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Reacting during the Melbourne Cup race are (from left) Brinda Desai, Nishant Kishnani and Dea Kishnani at The Rock Melbourne Cup party, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Reacting during the Melbourne Cup race are (from left) Brinda Desai, Nishant Kishnani and Dea Kishnani at The Rock Melbourne Cup party, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup party at The Rock are (from left) Karen Coleman, Jocelyn Sevil, Dominique Haddin, Ange Shannon, Bec Statton and Bridget Wheatley, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup party at The Rock are (from left) Karen Coleman, Jocelyn Sevil, Dominique Haddin, Ange Shannon, Bec Statton and Bridget Wheatley, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Libby Coghlan (left) and Kate Ruijter at the Melbourne Cup party at The Rock, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Libby Coghlan (left) and Kate Ruijter at the Melbourne Cup party at The Rock, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Jason and Jasmine Riddle at Melbourne Cup party at The Rock, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Jason and Jasmine Riddle at Melbourne Cup party at The Rock, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup party are (from left) Bob Ruijter, Libby Coghlan, Kate Ruijter and Stephen Henry at The Rock, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup party are (from left) Bob Ruijter, Libby Coghlan, Kate Ruijter and Stephen Henry at The Rock, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup party at The Rock are (from left) Holly Leitch, Bianca Flanagan and Breanna Boardman, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup party at The Rock are (from left) Holly Leitch, Bianca Flanagan and Breanna Boardman, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Brandon Traynor and Lilly Otto at the Melbourne Cup party at The Rock, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Brandon Traynor and Lilly Otto at the Melbourne Cup party at The Rock, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Brandon Traynor and Lilly Otto at the Melbourne Cup party at The Rock, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Brandon Traynor and Lilly Otto at the Melbourne Cup party at The Rock, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Reacting during the Melbourne Cup race are (from left) Riley Wockner, Callum Hart, Chris Hall and Holly Walker at The Rock Melbourne Cup party, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Reacting during the Melbourne Cup race are (from left) Riley Wockner, Callum Hart, Chris Hall and Holly Walker at The Rock Melbourne Cup party, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Reacting during the Melbourne Cup race are (from left) Brinda Desai, Nishant Kishnani and Dea Kishnani at The Rock Melbourne Cup party, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Reacting during the Melbourne Cup race are (from left) Brinda Desai, Nishant Kishnani and Dea Kishnani at The Rock Melbourne Cup party, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup party at The Rock are (from left) Holly Leitch, Bianca Flanagan and Breanna Boardman, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup party at The Rock are (from left) Holly Leitch, Bianca Flanagan and Breanna Boardman, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup party are (from left) Maggie Marshall, Kerri Coghlan and Anna Osborne at The Rock, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup party are (from left) Maggie Marshall, Kerri Coghlan and Anna Osborne at The Rock, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup party at The Rock are (from left) Brandon Traynor, Lilly Otto, Bayley O'Donnell and Campbell Coghlan, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup party at The Rock are (from left) Brandon Traynor, Lilly Otto, Bayley O'Donnell and Campbell Coghlan, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup party are (from left) Shaun Otto, Bec Steger, Vicki Hamilton, Keith Hamilton, Nicki Hibbard, Sam Staatz and Georgia Rea at The Rock, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup party are (from left) Shaun Otto, Bec Steger, Vicki Hamilton, Keith Hamilton, Nicki Hibbard, Sam Staatz and Georgia Rea at The Rock, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup party are (from left) Riley Wockner, Holly Walker and Callum Hart at The Rock, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup party are (from left) Riley Wockner, Holly Walker and Callum Hart at The Rock, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Watching the Melbourne Cup race are (from left) Riley Wockner, Callum Hart, Chris Hall and Holly Walker at The Rock Melbourne Cup party, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Watching the Melbourne Cup race are (from left) Riley Wockner, Callum Hart, Chris Hall and Holly Walker at The Rock Melbourne Cup party, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Marlene Potgieter holding baby Sailor Marshall with (back, from left) Jules Harwood, Danah Hillman and Lauren Athorn at the Melbourne Cup party at The Rock, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Marlene Potgieter holding baby Sailor Marshall with (back, from left) Jules Harwood, Danah Hillman and Lauren Athorn at the Melbourne Cup party at The Rock, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Riley Wockner (left) reacts after backing the winner with Callum Hart, Chris Hall and Holly Walker at The Rock Melbourne Cup party, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Riley Wockner (left) reacts after backing the winner with Callum Hart, Chris Hall and Holly Walker at The Rock Melbourne Cup party, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup party are (from left) Maggie Marshall, Kerri Coghlan and Anna Osborne at The Rock, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup party are (from left) Maggie Marshall, Kerri Coghlan and Anna Osborne at The Rock, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Shannon Fagan (left) and Cassie Troy at the Melbourne Cup party at The Rock, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Shannon Fagan (left) and Cassie Troy at the Melbourne Cup party at The Rock, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup party at The Rock are (from left) Dea Kishnani, Brinda Desai, Rashmi Bulchandani, Liza Vasdevani and Miral Patel, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup party at The Rock are (from left) Dea Kishnani, Brinda Desai, Rashmi Bulchandani, Liza Vasdevani and Miral Patel, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Rae Wynland (left) and Sharon Pengelly at the Melbourne Cup party at The Rock, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Rae Wynland (left) and Sharon Pengelly at the Melbourne Cup party at The Rock, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup party at The Rock are (from left) Nicole Grieve, Liam O'Sullivan and Betty O'Sullivan, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup party at The Rock are (from left) Nicole Grieve, Liam O'Sullivan and Betty O'Sullivan, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup party at The Rock are (from left) Dea Kishnani, Brinda Desai, Rashmi Bulchandani, Liza Vasdevani and Miral Patel, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
At the Melbourne Cup party at The Rock are (from left) Dea Kishnani, Brinda Desai, Rashmi Bulchandani, Liza Vasdevani and Miral Patel, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Marlene Potgieter holding baby Sailor Marshall with (back, from left) Jules Harwood, Danah Hillman and Lauren Athorn at the Melbourne Cup party at The Rock, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Marlene Potgieter holding baby Sailor Marshall with (back, from left) Jules Harwood, Danah Hillman and Lauren Athorn at the Melbourne Cup party at The Rock, Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer
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