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Marie's parents Cyril and Ida Byles

Marie and parents with Baldur (centre) and David (right)

Marie's crowning glory, before the haircut

Seawards, the beach house on Sunrise Hill at Palm Beach with a view over to Bouddi Headland

The Pirate Girls on Barrenjoey headland, Palm Beach

Walking to Mt Hay (1923)

Graduating in law from Sydney University (1924)

Palm Beach party. Marie right front, Nell Cusack behind her (1928)

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A cuddly encounter while bushwalking

Cartoon in Sydney Bushwalker journal

At the wheel of the SS Eknaren, more fun than a passenger ship.

Canadian cowboys in the Rockie Mountains

The day Marie first went on 'The Ice'. Other girl dressed normally in a skirt, Marie in knickerbocker pants (1928).

At the summit of Mt Cook during a blizzard (January 1929)

Marie and Marjorie with two guides Alf Brusted and Arne Larsen, after the conquest

Baldur surveying the High Country from Mt Townsend (1932)

Baldur conducting his environmental survey in the Snowy Mountains.

Snow Gum

Mr Barry from Gosford City Council appreciating Bouddi's natural assets (1934)

Bouddi Natural Park working bee).

Preparing to embark up the Irrawaddy River (1938)

Mule train and porters

Expedition members outside the temple they camped in that night

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).

When the sun was shining in winter Marie preferred to work outside.

Berangie Chambers under construction in Eastwood (1956)

Marie's kuti at Maha Bodhi Meditation Centre (1957).

U Thein, Vipassana meditation teacher.

Marie and Sarana travelling by bullock wagon to Sagain Hills (1957).

Marie showing respect for Burmese monks.

Tenko San the founder of Ittoen community.

Marie with Ayako returning from cleaning toilets shows the strain.

Marie lived and slept on Ahimsa's verandah.

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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