Friday 18 October 2013

The Rabbit Proof Fence

This fence lays claim to being the longest  fence in the world. It was constructed between 1901 and 1907 to keep rabbits and other vermin out of Western Australia. In the 1950's myxomatosis was introduced to control the rabbits, the fence still remains and but is now called The State Barrier Fence of WA.  You can read more about it  here



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9 comments:

  1. Nice shots and info. I saw the beautifully filmed and touching movie.

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  2. Not aware of this fence. Glad you shared it and its history.

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  3. Wow...that is very interesting. Thanks for sharing...

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  4. interesting. where are the bunnies? did you ever see any during your visit? ( :

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  5. very interesting, greeting from Belgium

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  6. Hi Linley
    No wonder it took 6 years to complete, that is a huge fence!
    Have you seen the Movie - Rabbit Proof fence?!
    Have a great week Wren x

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  7. What we need is a fence, or something. to keep the cane toads out. ewww they're so disgusting :)

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  8. When the girls are first taken, the grandmother beats her own head with a stone in agony. Why does she do this? Explain.fence estimator

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