Historical information
Rabbits were brought to Australia on the First Fleet as a source of food. However the plague of rabbits appears to have originated with the release of 24 wild rabbits by Thomas Austin for hunting purposes in October 1859, on his property, Barwon Park, near Winchelsea, Victoria.
Significance
This a typical Rabbit trap used by residents of Moorabbin Shire c1930
Physical description
Austral Box Steel Rabbit trap 20thC
Inscriptions & markings
AUSTRAL