The Great Western Woodlands – a verse by John Terrell

It’s special out here, connecting with nature
Surrounded by bush, acre upon acre
It’s quiet here too, as I suck in fresh air
No sound of machinery or thoughts of despair

Salmon gums and gimlets they shine in the sun
Once raped for mine timber, and railed out by the ton
Gone are the woodlines, a relic of our past
Hail the bronzed gums that stoically hold fast

Now regenerating with the goodwill of nature
Helped by conservation and sound legislature
Their ribbon-like bark hangs in long strands
Thriving in the Great Western Woodlands

Goldfields Woodland 2017 – John Terrell

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Moya Sharp

Owner at Outback Family History

My name is Moya Sharp, I live in Kalgoorlie Western Australia and have worked most of my adult life in the history/museum industry. I have been passionate about history for as long as I can remember and in particular the history of my adopted home the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia. Through my website I am committed to providing as many records and photographs free to any one who is interested in the family and local history of the region.

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