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: phil@ph7consulting.com.au​​
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.
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)
MGCC of QLD., Inc. Capricorn Chapter.
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Run Report – Byfield - 15 February 2026
By: Phil Henry
Photo by: Phil Henry
One of these days, spring and summer will return, heralding fewer impediments to trouble-free monthly runs. Simultaneously, your humble correspondent will not need to mention the weather.
Suffice to say, February produced an onslaught of (mainly inaccurate) forecasts for rain, storms, plague, pestilence and who know what else.
Based on these wildly misleading reports, an executive decision was taken to delete the two preliminary stops and instruct those who had signed up for the run to just head direct to the Byfield Store.
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Future important changes to run details will be signposted with “UPDATE” or similar. For reasons at which you are free to guess. In the end 11 fearless souls braved the quite delightful sun as they traversed the Byfield road.
That’s a bit of poetic licence, there was some mist that a good road speed would have handled easily. Not so for Jo, Paul and Clare who encountered more challenging conditions in Rocky and turned back.
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As always, the Byfield Store delivered coffees, sanggers, burgers and so on without delay and all participants were extremely happy with their choices.
In Gary Whight’s absence Paul Davey handled the lucky number draw, but with so few participants failed to fill the card, which has jackpotted.
In all, a short but successful run, we all look forward to March.
Participants
Jim and Sandy Armstrong - Praaaado
John and Gail Newton - Some utilitarian vehicle
Ewen and Meredith Sutherland - MGB
Paul and Joanne Davey - MGB
Phil Henry - MGTF (late model)
MGCC of QLD., Inc. Capricorn Chapter.
Run Report – 25 January, 2026
By: Phil Henry
Photos by: Phil Henry
The day before Australia Day dawned clear over Capricornia. Just as well, after postponement for a storm that never materialised the previous week. That said, some observers noted a highly localised red mist descending at one stage during the formalities. Does anyone have any information?
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Mysteries apart, it was a very good roll-up, as our first run of the year usually attracts. Thirty-one members in 19 cars in total, with all vehicles making it to the top of the mountain without serious incident (some bluey-green wet mist notwithstanding).
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As members arrived, flasks of coffee and some nibbles appeared and talk got down to everyone catching up after the Christmas break. Appetisers then gave way to lunches, whether snags on the BBQ or other options.
The reinvigorated lucky chance game was explained and then delivered by Gary Whight. Paul Lynam was the inaugural winner. Paul had left by then but, unlike other forms of lucky number draws, the prize remains Paul’s for next time we see him. I’m sure we’ll all get used to the new game.
The temperature on Mt Archer was little different to that on the plain so, after plenty of chat and food, members gradually drifted homewards. A good start to our year. As mentioned the full calendar will be circulated once the committee has nailed down some last details.
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Participants:
Paul and Joanne Davey
Gary and Julie Kunst
Jim Armstrong
Gordon Kelsey
John Rowe
John and Gail Newton
Jack and Rae Cowie
Ian and Judy Hamiton
Ewen and Meredith Sutherland
Martin and Narelle Adamson
Lyle and Pat Fielding
Jo Emmert and Katie
Kev and Yvonne Carr
Trevor Andersen
Gary Whight
Brian and Glenis Russell
Paul and Clare Lynam
Neville Funch
Phil Henry
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