This was revamped, and renamed in honour of Arch Foley, a member of the 1918 Townsville representative team that travelled north to Cairns, and south throughout Central Queensland.
The following year, a Central Zone (Herbert River, Charters Towers and Home Hill) was added.
The Foley Shield continued to be held annually until the introduction of the statewide Queensland Cup competition in 1996.
Also, the re-introduction of Bowen to the Foley Shield (Formerly part of Whitsunday) who will combine with Palm Island, who play a 7 team A-Grade Competition.
Mount Isa-Mid West will be known as Northern Outback, and Cape-Torres will be known as Remote Areas Rugby League.