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..~ ~ lhese are mo meln' camping groundS ape" for 'everyone: Two of many Song-CYcle Sites areshcwn. Tho men's _and ,~woments. places 8re~not shown nor ere the Dreamtime SUes - Which, are; ail Law Grounds and sacred sites. Ail these places concentrated' . In this area: ' _,'. '. ,. Wo see the protoction of, this are8 8S follows: -A- NON DEVELOPMENTZONE - 21<1n from high watermark Inland - see map. This area' to be used 8S per tradition for camping, learning and recreation. so all 'can experience the. AborIginal lifestyle.' .' , We are aware that future development Is Inevitable and- see no' objections to any develOl'ffiCOt taking place oytslde"h~, 2km Zone, as long. 8s : It'i Is .complimentary te the, eXisting environment .end:' blends Eurapeerl end Aboriginal, Culture.' , ' For further Information conlact Paddy Roe.

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