No. 2, North, on the Western Reef : Before Crushing single work   poetry   "Now if this claim turns out an ounce,"
Alternative title: No. 2 Reef, Before Crushing
Issue Details: First known date: 1869... 1869 No. 2, North, on the Western Reef : Before Crushing
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This two-part poem contrasts a prospector's hopes and dreams for a rich gold reef with his later disappointment.

Notes

  • As it appears in Voices from the Bush, the second part of the poem is titled 'Ditto : After Crushing'.

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The Poet of Morinish i "Now if this claim turns out an ounce,", William Anderson Forbes , 1930 extract poetry (No. 2, North, on the Western Reef : Before Crushing)
— Appears in: The Brisbane Courier , 29 December 1930; (p. 7)
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