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Marie typing an article for Sydney Morning Herald (italics). Onlookers intrigued by the new technology.
Dora de Beer in local costume and Marjorie Jones in usual bushwalking oufit, in Lijiang.

Black Dragon Pool outside Lijiang.
Marie eating with chopsticks, delighted at mastering the technique

Sansato Massif, the goal is in sight.
Ahimsa, Marie's basic fibro house in an ideal setting in Cheltenham.

Marie and friends on Ahimsa verandah.
Ahimsa sign, welcoming all.

Marie with Erika Wohwill in Hut of Happy Omen (courtesy Sydney Morning Herald).
Meditation group at Leo Berkeley's house. Leo on seat at back with Marie and Natasha Jackson in front (1949).

Sr Dhammadina with group at Leo Berkeley's house (1952).
Ven. U Thittila with members of the Buddhist Society of NSW visiting the Vihara land (1956).

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Marie Byles

Recent Posts

  • “Anne McLeod has crafted a highly readable book about a truly inspiring woman who was ahead of her time. Solicitors will be impressed by the story of Byles’ incredible determination to break down barriers.” Law Society Journal of NSW.
  • A History of Women in the Legal Profession in NSW
  • Lawyers with depression – insights into maintaining mental health
  • Women’s Legal Status Act (NSW) 1918
  • Mt Sansato expedition 1938

Quote from Marie Byles

"There is something in the contact between the human being and nature which is very hard to explain, but as you lie on Mother Earth and look up at the stars, the life force seems to bring a new health to your tired limbs and worried mind." Marie Byles

Recent Posts

  • “Anne McLeod has crafted a highly readable book about a truly inspiring woman who was ahead of her time. Solicitors will be impressed by the story of Byles’ incredible determination to break down barriers.” Law Society Journal of NSW.
  • A History of Women in the Legal Profession in NSW
  • Lawyers with depression – insights into maintaining mental health
  • Women’s Legal Status Act (NSW) 1918
  • Mt Sansato expedition 1938
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