Why was the Rabbit Proof Fence constructed and who did it?
1904 Richard John Anketell constructed it. The fence was built because of rabbits. Maintenance Alexander Crawford until 1922
To protect crops and animals
Construction
The fence was built by john anketell 3.7m apart barbed wire
He had a working force of 120 people 350 camels 210 horses and 41 donkeys
How could the rabbits expand so fast?
The rabbits could expand so much because of their hair
Info about the fence
Stretching from north to south across Western Australia, 3256km long
Story´s and histories around the Rabbit Proof Fence
The story of Thomas Austin who let the 24 rabbits loose. 1788 "the introduction of a few rabbits could do little harm and might provide a touch of home, in addition to a spot of hunting." Octoper 1859
The 3 girls who walked home from Moore river place
1600km
What were the results of the Rabbit Proof Fence
Today, the Rabbit Proof fence, now called the State Barrier Fence
(Conclusion)
What do I think about the Rabbit Proof Fence
Thomas Austin. Point of interest
Sources
https://www.amusingplanet.com/2016/04/the-rabbit-proof-fence-of-australia.html
https://slwa.wa.gov.au/wepon/land/html/rabbits.html
And background knowledge on https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabbit-proof_fence
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