Distribution of Cactoblastis cactorum eggs in Queensland, 1930

QLD
Australia
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28 October 1930
25 May 2011
25 May 2011

Location

QLD
Australia
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25 May 2011
Department of Public Lands

Collection of the University of Queensland Library

80 miles to an inch
Prickly pear

Distribution of Cactoblastis cactorum eggs in Queensland, 1930.To control prickly pear, large numbers of Cactoblastis cactorum eggs were distributed throughout pear infested lands. This map appeared in the annual report of the Prickly Pear Commission 1930 and shows the number of Cactoblastis eggs released in each Land Agents’ District. The report stated that since October 1927, ‘the grand total of Cactoblastis eggs distributed in Queensland either by the Commission or through material given to landowners is 1,700,000,000'. The release of the eggs had a major impact on prickly pear and allowed lands to be reclaimed for agricultural production. Queensland parliamentary papers, vol 2, 1930

Re-claimed prickly pear lands, 1935

QLD
Australia
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1 January 1935
13 April 2011
13 April 2011

Location

QLD
Australia
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13 April 2011
Brisbane
Department of Lands

Collection of the University of Queensland Library

Prickly pear

Re-claimed prickly pear lands, 1935. In 1935, prickly pear was being controlled mainly by the work of Cactoblastis cactorum and other insects introduced from overseas. This map recorded the area formerly infested with prickly pear, as well as newly re-claimed lands under development. Queensland parliamentary papers, Vol 2, 1935

Prickly pear singeing machine

Prickly pear singeing machine

A machine employed to control the rapid and devastating spread of prickly pear in Queensland. 

Location

Australia
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Queensland Museum
28 October 2010
28 October 2010

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Australia
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Prickly pear
Transformation
Transformation: how the landscape has changed and been modified
Dimensions
580mm
1270mm
1550mm

Prickly pear jelly

Recipe for Prickly pear jelly

Pick prickly pears when deep purple. Use LONG BBQ tongs to pick and long sleeves to protect against cactus thorns. Half of a large grocery bag is enough to start with. Wash pears well - hold each pear with tongs (NOT fingers). Cut in half with sharp scissors. Fill a large pan no more than half full. Cover with water and boil until pears are soft and mushy. Run the pears through a ricer, food mill or force them through a sieve. Strain juice through cheesecloth.

25 October 2010
25 October 2010
25 October 2010
Prickly pear

Prickly pear treatment, Chinchilla, 1928-29

Before and after treatment of prickly pear in the Chinchilla area, by cactoblastis moth, May 1928 - October 1929. Collection of John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland

Collection of John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland images API-101-01-001, API-101-01-002

Prickly pear infestation, Chinchilla, 1920s

This photo taken near Chinchilla about 1920 illustrates how much of a hindrance prickly pear was to settlers and why properties were often abandoned.

Collection of John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland image 152651

Carting prickly pear near Kingsthorpe, 1920s

Carting prickly pear during the 1920s drought near Kingsthorpe, for use as cattle fodder. Collection of the State Library of Queensland

Collection of the State Library of Queensland image APE-056-0001-0002

Types of prickly pear, 1925

Common pest pear (Opuntia stricta var. stricta), Spiny pest pear (Opuntia stricta var.

Prickly pear, 1925

1 January 1925
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25 October 2010
25 October 2010
Commonwealth Prickly Pear Board
Prickly pear

Map showing main prickly pear areas of Queensland and New South Wales, 1925. Australia Prickly Pear Board, The prickly pears acclimatised in Australia, Sydney, Commonwealth Prickly Pear Board, 1925

Prickly pear

The introduction and spread of exotic plant and animal species in Australia has impacted on the environment, native biodiversity and local communities, transforming the landscape.

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