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At Gembrook Park they set up an Acclimatization Park with the aim of
importing European Species to be introduced to Australia. Quail, deer, guinea fowl and
blackberry were some of these. People of the time really did want to bring a bit of Europe to make Australia a bit more like 'the Old Country' This attitude often brought catastrophic results. A Colac farmer named Austin is credited with importing and releasing the first rabbits to the colony with disastrous results. It nearly ruined the pastoral industry and rabbits remain a constant problem to farmers to this day. 60 acres of this park still remains today. |
