CAPRICORN CHAPTER
Established 24 May, 2008
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 the meeting in Rockhampton.
Founding members from these existing Chapters joined club President David Miles and Assistant Treasurer Kevin Ponting in Rockhampton for the occasion. Gurney Clamp was appointed Co-ordinator of the club's newest regional Chapter, joining Wide Bay and Darling Downs. After holding that position for 10 years, he resigned at the end of 2018 and the role has been taken over by Gary Kunst.
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Phil Henry is the Coordinator of the Capricorn Chapter.
His contact details are :
Phone: 0434 017 132
Email: mgcapricornia@gmail.com​​
Click here for our Facebook page.​
Here is the 2026 Calendar. to download in Excel. The committee has made provisions for any changes or additional outings, through listing some impromptu runs.
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Run Report – 17 May 2026 – Blackdown Tableland
By: Phil Henry
Photos by: Phil Henry
Amongst all the current uncertainties, it was a small but determined coastal band who gathered at Fig Tree Creek parking area before trotting up to Rockhampton to meet the newly returned traveller Jo Emmert and her friend Gab (have I got that right?) along with Gordon Kelsey. It was at this stage that the paucity of MGs became very apparent.
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Pleasantries dispensed with, the group headed west on the Capricorn Highway before stopping, as usual, at Duaringa for morning tea and use of facilities. Plenty of morning tea was offered around but special mention must be made of Judy Hamilton’s cake.
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Having phoned in that they would be late, it was at this point that John and Gail Newton arrived. The story was that while reversing out of the driveway, the handbrake on the E-type had locked on. John attempted to explain the cause of this inconvenience as the failure of an MG branded split pin. OK John.
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​Then it was on down the highway before spearing off and up the winding track to the Blackdown Tableland campsite. As might have been predicted, the barbeque didn’t work but most had brought a simpler cold lunch anyway.
Gordon had brought his small BBQ which was more than adequate for its task. Everyone went for a stroll to the lookout point – some before lunch, some after.
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Before departing for home, the group had a spirited discussion about arrangements for the June run to Myella Farmstay. The outcome of these discussions will be accurately rendered into the run sheet, probably followed by corrections.
Lucky number draw – more tickets were sold but, again, with such a small number of participants we haven’t completed a whole page.
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Participants:
Jim and Sandra Armstrong - MGBGT
Jo Emmert and Gab - MGHS
Ian and Judy Hamilton - Subaru BRZ
John and Gail Newton - oyota Hilux
Ewen and Meredith Sutherland - BMW Z3
Lyle and Pat Fielding - Audi TT
Gordon Kelsey and Phil Henry - Subaru Forester (shame on both of you!)
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Run Report – Gracemere Pub – April 2026
By: Phil Henry
Photos by: Phil Henry
“Events in the Middle East”, as they shall be referred to in future, are influencing everyday life around the globe in ways that I’m sure those more intimately involved ever imagined.
This includes the monthly runs of the Capricorn Chapter of the MG Car Club of Queensland. We were obliged to cancel the planned run to Many Peaks and Gladstone because of insufficient starters. Incidentally, it was lack of starters that (allegedly) cruelled the introduction of the P76. Just saying.
Which is how only 7 hardy souls congregated at the Gracemere Hotel for a feed and a shandy.
The food was pronounced fine, with one unfortunate exception. Everyday cars were in evidence, with only two MGs and a BMW representing the sports genre.
The lucky number draw was not conducted, again because of low numbers.
Participants:
Ewen and Meredith Sutherland - BMW Z3
Rae and Jace Cowie - MGBGT
Wayne Bergin - MGA
Paul and Joanne Davey - Ute
Gordon Kelsey - Subaru
Phil Henry - Hyundai Kona N
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Run Report – Impromptu Run Mt Chalmers Historical Museum - 5 April 2026
By: Phil Henry
Photos by: Phil Henry, Karen Henry
This impromptu run came about as the Coordinator liaised with one of the locals hoping to keep the Historical Museum open, about conducting a fundraiser there.
This was simply one of their regular Open Days. A small contingent of members attended as per the list below. Along with other visitors.
This venue is indeed a piece of Capricornia history, well worthy of a few hours’ inspection and reflection.
With current uncertainty about fuel availability and cost into the future, we are looking at a return here for 17 May run rather than Blackdown Tableland. Watch this space.
Participants:
John and Gail Newton - E-type Jaguar
Gary Whight and Doris Lisle - Triumph 2500TC
Trevor Andersen - MGTF (proper one)
Phil Henry - MGTF (late model)
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