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.
Phil Henry is the Coordinator of the Capricorn Chapter.
His contact details are :
Phone: 0434 017 132
Email: mgcapricornia@gmail.com
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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, Myella Farm Stay June 20th and 21st, 2026
By Jo Emmert
Pictures by lots of team members.
Saturday, 20 June, 2026.
The Yeppoon contingent all gathered at Fig Tree Creek boat ramp as prearranged with Gurney introducing Kim Davis (new club member) and Anne Scott before heading off to meetup with the Rockhampton group. That is all except Gary Kunst who left earlier in his Land Rover to pick up the supplies from my house for the weekend. Note: Gary was able to pack his one of a kind so absolutely nothing moved, I think he was laughing at the fact I thought I could fit all the weekend supplies in Paddy.
Whilst meeting up with all the Rockhampton group it was a pleasant surprise to see our coordinator Phil who has been in Brisbane with his wife Margaret who by now you all should have heard, has recently undergone major surgery with complications. Phil later explained the situation, and we were pleased to hear that Margaret is now back on the recovery trail. Also pleasing to see Bronwyn and Ray who had travelled in from Anakie and Saphire for this run. Gary Whight then got busy selling out the remainer of the numbers board game tickets.
I gave a brief outline of the coming events of the weekend including a trip down memory lane with a complimentary “Gloria’s Poker Run” and the Rusty Door prize. Jim then did a brief drivers brief on the route to be taken and then we were away.
Onwards and upwards to the Big Dam recreational area at Mt Morgan for the inaugural Great Bake-off competition.
All the entries were displayed on the picnic table, and the blue dots were posted for the winners!! There was an array of delicacies both sweet and savory, with Paul and Clare Lynam’s Damper winning and Meridth and Ewen Sutherland’s Egg sandwich platter coming in as the runner up with Pat and Lyle’s cheesecake receiving a highly commented mention. Only 2 votes between first, second and third. So close. We then tucked into the goodies for smoko.
The cars attracted a few young local kids on their pushbikes who looked over the vehicles, not believing there was a V8 under Jim and Sandra’s bonnet. It wasn’t long before the kids were in awe as bonnets were lifted for the kids, they had their own best in show car – Gary’s Land Rover. They thought their day couldn’t get any better and then they were offered some morning tea, smiles all round, it made their morning and I think weekend.
Soon we were off to Dululu via the scenic lookout in Mt Morgan and a tour around the back streets of Mt Morgan led by Gary in his trusty Rover.
On arriving at Dululu, we were met by Clem and Jean Hill and Brian and Glenis Russell who travelled up from Biloela.
Several tables had been reserved for us so soon everybody were enjoying a cool beverage or two from the bar of the magnificently restored Dululu Pub after it was burnt to the ground over a decade ago. The meals were promptly served, and the quality matched the quality of the restoration of the old Pub.
The Lucky Rusty Door raffle was drawn and won by new member Anne whilst her friend Kim won the Poker run. Gary W drew the numbers board games and the first was won by his brother Kevin and the second by Judy Hamilton.
Soon it was time to leave but not before the cars were lined up in front of the pub for a photoshoot. Our goodbyes were said to those who only came as far as Dululu - Gurney, Kim, Anne, Brian and Glenis.
On leaving Gary K suggested that we follow the old River Road from Dululu to Wowan so off we ventured with him in the lead through the back streets of Wowan and onto Myella.
On arriving at Myella which so far had been breakdown free, Jim and Sandra’s old faithful GT experienced a problem getting the rear hatch open. However retired panel beater Clem sprang into action with his tools and soon got the hatch open. Of course, all the on lookers sprung into action not to help but to take photos. (Guilty as charged) I guess it will make an entry to the Broken MG award at Christmas.
After settling into their rooms at Myella, rest of the afternoon was enjoyed by everyone resting and mingling waiting for the cook up that I had promised.
I hope I was able to deliver on my promises, well no one complained to me or Katie only compliments, so we will take that as a win, win for all.
A huge call out to Paul D, Gordon and Phil for the clearing away and washing up skills that they put on display and all members for the kitchen clean up, it made a quick job out of the worst job of the day. Then we finished Pat and Lyle’s cheesecake off, I think Clare was very lucky to obtain the last piece on offer.
By now our host Carl had the fire pit well and truly ablaze and our group were taking advantage of it with a beverage or two. Carl and Lyn then gave a very informative and interesting presentation on Myella ‘s history and current farming procedures. As a point of interest ABC’s Landline featured Myella on Sunday 20th June’s programme.
Phil, obviously relieved with Margret’s progress picked up a guitar and sang and played into the remaining evening whilst most people eventually retired for the night.
Sunday, 21 June, 2026
Slight rain fell on Saturday night leading to a crisp Sunday morning and soon the group were up mingling, packing and enjoying a hot Coffee or Tea.
The stove was lit and soon the air filled with aroma of bacon, eggs, (donated from the Myella chooks Saturday night). There were also tomatoes, mushrooms, rissoles and sausages cooking and people waiting eagerly to be fed once again, which they were. (We should consider a name change to the MG Car and Food Club I think), we eat so much when on a run.
Before long it was time to say go bye to Carl, Lyn and Olive (our hosts) but not before we had a final lucky door prize or two. Pat Fielding won the chocolates, (I think Pat donated them to Olive who had made us so welcome) and Olive also won a half full bottle of red, made her weekend.
On leaving Lyn warned us that they had experienced a leak in their water feed pipe and that the entry road was flooded near the gate, so we had to traverse a rather large mud puddle on the way out.
Everybody made it through and off to Baralaba we headed where we waved goodbye to Clem and Jean who took the turnoff back to Biloela.
The rest of the convoy continued our way up the Dawson River Road to the Capricorn Highway and right where we had an unfortunate incident a couple of years ago the Police had the road blocked. Breathe easy, a wide load was being transported Eastward along the Capricorn highway. This allowed the group to bunch up a little and stretch their legs. The wide load/s were making good speed, so we followed them to the top of the Gogango Range where they stopped and allowed us and other traffic to overtake.
Then an uneventful trip into Kabra where most of us stopped to say our final goodbyes however a few took advantage and had their midday meals before continuing home.
I am sure that everybody who attended enjoyed their weekend in the country and that the chapter is still very much alive albeit the dwindling of our beloved British MGs.
I wish to thank all who assisted and participated, hopefully I have not forgotten to mention those that supported the weekend.
Those who attended were;
Gordon Kelsey - Subaru Outback
Phil Henry (with Gordon)
Gary Kunst - Land Rover series 3
Pat and Lyle Fielding - Audi TT
Kim, Anne and Gurney - Land Rover Discovery TDi (Dululu only)
Paul and Joanne Davey - MGB Roaster
Jim and Sandra Armstrong - MGBGT
Gary and Robbie Galaway - Land Rover Defender
Ewen and Merith Sutherland - BMW Z3
Bronwyn and Ray - Big Red Fiat Van
Clare and Paul Lynam - FC Holden Station Sedan (maiden run with club)
Gary and Doris - Triumph Mk11 2.5 Sedan
Clem and Jean Hill - Mazda MX 5 (met at Dululu)
Brian and Glenis Russell - MGB Roadster Fast Back (Dululu only)
Jo and Katie Emmert - MGB Roadster
MGCC of QLD., Inc. Capricorn Chapter.
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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