James Somerville papers concerning Heathcote National Park (N.S.W.), 1943-1987

MLMSS 6487

fonds

1943-1987

Textual Records, Clippings

153267

0.12 metres of textual material (1 box)

During the 1930s the Mountain Trails Club and the Sydney Bush Walkers took up leases to protect and conserve bushland at Miara and Morella Karong in the Heathcote area. In 1943, 712 acres were dedicated as Heathcote Primitive Area and managed by a Trust. Additions brought to 1578 hectares the area which was scheduled as Heathcote State park in 1967. In 1975, with an area of 2251 hectares, the name was changed to Heathcote National Park. Among the original trustees were James Somerville and Myles Dunphy

Heathcote National Park Trust Advisory Committee minutes, 1944-1978
Heathcote National Park history etc', including correspondence with Myles Dunphy, New South Wales Dept of Lands, New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service, reports, maps, 1943-1987

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