Contents

• President’s column and meeting notices - page 1Introduces the Meryla Pass research, a historic properties tour, a talk on convict clothing and proposed constitution changes.
• Moore Memorable Musings and the properties tour - page 2Bruce Moore reflects on names and life stages; the issue outlines a Berrima and Sutton Forest tour and group activities.
• Convict clothing and sketching the museum - page 3Rosemary Rope’s forthcoming presentation and a report on a museum art workshop.
• Constitution update - page 4Proposed changes to the Society’s constitution are presented for members’ consideration.
• Cosh and Roxburgh on Meryla’s history - page 5The history of Meryla Pass and the question of the 1818 exploration route are introduced.
• Meryla Pass and the falls - page 6The article compares historical interpretations of the route and considers the unresolved identity of Meryla Falls.
• Meryla Valley memories and motor travel - page 7Recollections of farming, timber and the pass are followed by a 1930 motoring account.
• Society contacts and office bearers - page 8Contact and committee details as printed in April 2026.