The Victorian naturalist . Purra Purra Water-hole—Mt. Hamilton. Photo: Author Because of the heavy seas by whichthey are swept, conditions on the reefsfringing the island are unfavourable tomolluscs, but muttonbirds, seals andpenguins have always been there ingreat numbers. One would thereforeexpect to find signs of aboriginaloccupation on the island, but, as faras I know, this is not the case. Perhapsthe heavy swell was too much for theirfrail From the Craigs shell midden, on top of thecliffs, Lady Julia Percy Island may be seen onthe horizon. Photo: Author May, 1968 133

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