Community & Business
9 March, 2026
Proposal to name Jacquelyn Court's Park after local legend
Toowoomba Regional Council has received a proposal to name Oakey’s Jacquelyn Court Park, currently named after the street, after Geoffrey Dickins, a former war veteran and for many years, a well-respected businessman, councillor and volunteer in Oakey.
Geoff Dickins, born in 1918, lived in the Oakey district for 70 years and made a significant contribution to the local community.
In World War II, he served his country in Rathmines, Cairns, Karumba, Darwin, Broome, Yampy Sound and Milne Bay along with flying missions in the Coral Sea, New Guinea and Borneo.
From humble beginnings in the corner of the Commercial Hotel, Mr Dickins and wife Judy bought land and established the Oakey Gift shop and arcade, which stands today.
Mr Dickins served on the Oakey Show Society Committee from 1985 to 1994 and as a Jondaryan Shire Councillor from 1984 to 1997.
He was involved with the Jondaryan Woolshed and the Oakey Landcare Group, contributing to the beautification of Oakey Creek and Clean Up Australia campaigns.
A founding supporter of the Oakey ANZAC National Fitness Club in the early 1950s, Mr Dickins remained involved for nearly 40 years and was the only founding member to do so throughout its operation.
He received multiple honours, including the Premier’s Award for Seniors, Lions Club Award, and RSL Australia Remembers.
Mr Dickins is remembered for his long-standing dedication to community service and local civic life in Oakey, including a long-standing involvement with the Oakey Masonic Lodge and as a Justice of the Peace.
How to have your say:
Provide your feedback on the proposed name by Friday March 27th 2026 by:
completing an online form
emailing yoursay@tr.qld.com.au
writing to TRC, PO Box 3021, Toowoomba Qld 4350.
All feedback will be considered by Council before a final decision is made.
We’ll share updates on the proposal in the Champion, including Council’s final decision, which will be made in a formal report.
To ask a question or find out more, contact Council’s Stakeholder Engagement team on 131 872 or yoursay@tr.qld.com.au.
