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Before the Fence: The Rabbits are Coming

03/10/2026 By Moya Sharp Leave a Comment

This article appeared just one year before the ‘Rabbit Proof Fence” was started. The fence wouldn’t be finished until 1907. This may be the first recorded sighting of rabbits on the Eastern Goldfields.   Kalgoorlie Western Argus 23 October 1900 The Rabbits are Coming! Widgiemooltha Oct 15 1900 –  Two local prospectors named J. Reed […]

Filed Under: People, Places & Towns, Ripping Yarns & Tragic Tales Tagged With: Australian History, Goldfields History, Laverton, rabbits, Western Australia, Widgiemooltha

The Rabbits are Coming-

09/12/2017 By Moya Sharp Leave a Comment

This article appeared just one year before the ‘Rabbit Proof Fence” was started. The fence wouldn’t be finished until 1907. This may be the first recorded sighting of rabbits on the Eastern Goldfields.   Kalgoorlie Western Argus 23 October 1900 The Rabbits are Coming! Widgiemooltha Oct 15 1900 –  Two local prospectors named J. Reed […]

Filed Under: Ripping Yarns & Tragic Tales, They were 1st Tagged With: Australian History, Goldfields History, rabbits, Widgemooltha

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