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IMPROVED ACCESS DENIED |
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Regrettably, our local councillor and Redland Councils engineering
department have rejected our proposal for the original access to our
property to be reinstated. It was hoped that council might take advantage of
the clearing done by the Pipeline Authority to make Gramzow Road passable
from the Fabian Road end, but we have been advised that this is not to be.
The following photographs, taken looking west from our competitors entrance,
show just how near this link is.
Unfortunately, our competitors and spectators will forced to use the very
dangerous Gramzow Road / Mount Cotton Road intersection for some time yet! |
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CAPRICORNIA CHAPTER |
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Capricorn Chapter
MGCC country members living in the Rockhampton, Yeppoon, Biloela and Moura
districts can now enjoy more social activities with the Capricorn Chapter
being officially recognised following a meeting in Rockhampton last
Saturday.
Gurney Clamp was appointed Co-ordinator of the clubs newest
regional Chapter, joining Wide Bay and Darling Downs. Founding members from
these existing Chapters joined club President David Miles and Assistant
Treasurer Kevin Ponting in Rockhampton for the occasion.
Gurney and Gloria
Clamp, Trevor and Dell Watkins, Graham and Lyn Cope, Ian Bryant and Peter Boxall, along with Val Horgan, Kev Ponting and David Miles had a very
productive discussion regarding chapter guidelines and procedures over
Saturday night's dinner, which also consisted of much laughter and a wine or
two...or three..or four!
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CLUB
POINTS SCORES & RULES HERE |
Click here
for the Points Scores for 2008.
Click here
for the final Points Scores for 2007.
Click
here
for the Points Rules.
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Lists of the
resources available to you in the club library
are available here. There is one listing all the
resources by title, one by shelf list i.e. the
order they are in on the shelves, one by author
and one by subject.
Don't forget that the library is open each
Friday night (starting 11th Jan 2008) for
browsing or borrowing. It is hoped to extend
these opening hours so watch here for further
information.
Click here for:
Title List
Author List
Shelf List
Subject List
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WISHLIST |
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WANTED:
For Rocklea Clubrooms -
Working Chest freezer
While donations of such items would be much appreciated, we
are willing to
pay for the items or services mentioned.
If you can assist in any way,
please call David Miles, 38922699 or 0438760447.
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CAMS
OFFICIALS |
From time to time CAMS advises us
of training sessions for people wishing to become CAMS
officials - stewards, flaggies, time-keepers etc. If you
would like to be on a list to receive this information could you
please email Elaine Hamilton
here.
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JOHN
CAMPBELL BOOK |
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John Campbell's book "Centaur"was launched at
our Clubrooms on Friday, 3rd August.
Click to
read advertisement.
Click
here to download Order Form.
Errata list for book available
here
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ANOTHER STEP |
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Owen Mc Neil has applied his painting skills and lighting know-how to ensure
yet another step towards the completion of our bar and kitchenette. Come
along on Friday night and see for yourslf just what a difference this has
made (and partake in some tummy warming tucker). Noe for the floor!!
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HOT
WINTER FOOD |
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Mal Kelson
would like to change the Friday night menu during winter to hot
food including soup and would like volunteers to make these. If
you are interested in assisting, please contact Mal by emailing
malkelson@tpg.com.au or by phone at 3801 3713.
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Many of you will
remember the late Russell Crew's immaculately
prepared British Racing Green MGB setting
records at the hillclimb and putting on a show
at Morgan Park and Leyburn. Those closer to him
will also remember that his next project was to
restore a GT to Sebring status and race that.
Sadly that was never finished although his wife
Glenda tried to complete it and the rolling
chassis and motor were sold to an MG enthusiast
in Melbourne. He has now finished it and is
racing it at Sandown.
Click here for
photos and more story.
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HISTORY OF THE HILL |
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HISTORY OF THE HILL: A pictorial
history of the first 40 years of Mt Cotton
This book was launched at the Australian Hillclimb
Championships on the
first weekend in November by hillclimb designer, Jon
McCarthy who came from
England especially for the occasion.
The book features:
- An illustrated history of the hillclimb
- The winners of all major trophies
- Information on all those who have won FTD or Top
Six
- Information on milestones in terms of times
achieved and a
celebration of those who have broken the magic 40s
mark
- The Tighe Cams series
- ‘Personal perspectives’, a collection of
reminiscences from a wide
range of contributors
- Tributes to interesting vehicles and also to the
occasions when
Leonard Teale attended and when Dick Johnson took
part in special challenges
The book comes with a CD containing
- Full results of all hillclimbs from Feb 1968 until
the end of June 2007
- Full reports of all hillclimbs (from the Club’s
magazine, the ‘Octagon’
Price for the book and CD is $80. They are not being
sold separately.
If any errors are found in the book, you are asked
to contact Elaine
Hamilton at vprojects@uq.net.au. A list of errata
has been updated and is
available here.
Copies are available at the Clubrooms or
by using the order form available
here.
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ENTRY FORMS |
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Entry forms for Club events will be
posted on the web site on the entry page,
as a PDF file, as soon as they become available.
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HILLCLIMB
POINTS SCORES HERE!! |
Here are the points scores for 2008.
Click here for MGCCQ Top Six Challenge.
Click here for Tighe Series Outright Points.
Click here for Tighe Series Class Points.
Click here for list of Tighe Series winners for 2007.
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CAMS
EVENTS |
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Important message for anyone
who takes part in CAMS events. CAMS have advised that if a
new rule or a change of rule appears on their website then that
information is deemed to have been distributed.
Therefore, it is
wise that everyone check the CAMS website often.
www.cams.com.au |
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