The Emu War: Australia’s Environment and Adversaries of 1932
The Emu War: Australia’s Environment and Adversaries of 1932
The year is 1933… just last year, one of Australia’s most brutal wars broke out, splitting two of the largest inhabitants of the continent - humans and emus - against each other. The war started primarily over crop and land disputes near the west coast, and has since ended with no clear winner. Now, a council has been assembled to discuss the future of the relationship between man and bird, hopefully bringing this dark chapter of Australian history to a close.
Topic 1: Negotiating a Lasting Truce
Topic 2: Emu Representation