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Kangaroo Hunt in Western Australia, 1857. Creator: Unknown
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Kangaroo Hunt in Western Australia, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Kangaroo Hunt in Western Australia, 1857. This exhilarating sport commences before sunrise, and the sense of freedom and enjoyment which one experiences, mounted on a good horse, in the early freshness of an Australian morning, on the boundless plains gemmed with the richest flowers, must be felt to be appreciated. The kangaroos, tall as grenadiers, with heads like rabbits, and tails like bedposts, afford an unlimited quantity of hard galloping; and as they are not bad to eat and are destructive to the farmers crops their rapid extinction is inevitable'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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This photograph, titled 'Kangaroo Hunt in Western Australia, 1857', transports us back in time to an era of adventure and excitement in the vast Australian outback. The scene unfolds before sunrise, with horsemen dressed in their finest attire, ready to embark on an exhilarating hunt. The sense of freedom and enjoyment experienced while riding on a sturdy horse amidst the early morning freshness and the richly flowered plains of Western Australia is indescribable. The kangaroos, towering tall like grenadiers, with heads resembling rabbits and tails as long as bedposts, offer an endless supply of hard galloping. The thrill of the chase, coupled with the fact that they are not only a delicious source of food but also destructive to farmers' crops, makes their rapid extinction inevitable. This image, published in the 'Illustrated London News' in 1857, captures the essence of the bush, showcasing the rustic charm of rural life in Western Australia. The wood engraving, created by an unknown artist, provides a glimpse into the regionalism of the 19th century, highlighting the unique wildlife and the sporting traditions of the time. The image, reminiscent of the era's newspapers, offers a fascinating insight into the past, inviting us to appreciate the history and culture of a bygone era.
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