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.
MGCC of QLD., Inc. Capricorn Chapter.
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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)
MGCC of QLD., Inc. Capricorn Chapter.
Run Report – Rivendell Gardens – 21 March 2026
By: Phil Henry
Photos by: Phil Henry
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On the irregular day of Saturday, a posse of Chapter members gathered at the government buildings in Parkhurst to go and inspect the legendary Rivendell gardens, owned by Carol and Ross Mylrea, who also have A Man’s Toyshop. Four cars had come up from the coast for the jaunt.
Suffice to say the gardens, themed around frangipanis but with many other native and introduced species, are nothing less than spectacular. As we wandered around, Carol provided a running commentary with thoroughly comprehensive knowledge about everything we were looking at.
Apart from the plants there were fountains, lakes, statues and peacocks. The attached photographs do not do credit to the size and scope of the place, which is on 25 acres (just over 10 hectares).
Following morning tea, Ross took us to look at his collection of old Yankee iron (Plymouths, de Sotos and so on) and petrol pumps. These treasures are under wraps for good reason, but I did grab a shot of an MGF, the sole representative of our marque.
Following an exhausting morning, the group repaired to the Caves Country Pub for lunch and refreshments, where we were joined by John Newton and grandson Kane, and Phil White and mate Greg Lacey.​
In lieu of the usual tour fee, donations totalling $160 were raised which will go to the Rockhampton Animal Management Centre, reflecting the close relationship between the Carol and Ross Mylrea with the Centre for looking after the peacocks.
Thanks to Robbie and Gary Galloway and Glenis and Brian Russell for suggesting the venue and Gary Whight for organising.
The lucky number draws were won by Ewen Sutherland and Gary Whight’s sister Jennifer Adams.
We then repaired to our homes for LLDs: Little Lie Downs (thanks Meredith)!
Participants:
Paul and Joanne Davey - MGB
Brian and Glenis Russell - MGB
John Newton and Kane - E-type Jaguar
Ewen and Meredith Sutherland - BMW Z3
Jo and Katie Emmert - MGB
Gary and Robbie Galloway - Suzuki (I think)
John Rowe - MGA
Ian and Judy Hamilton - Subaru BRZ
Phil White and Greg Lacey - MGB
Gary Whight - Triumph 2500TC
Phil Henry - MGTF (late model)
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