The Great Emu War
The Great Emu War by Gordon Cope, published by Chinaman’s Gully Publishing in September 2018, is a historical fiction work that delves into an unusual episode in Australian history. Set in 1932 during a significant emu plague in Western Australia, the narrative follows the Federal Government’s decision to deploy soldiers armed with machine guns to combat the situation. This edition spans 330 pages and is presented in English, offering readers a unique perspective on a bizarre conflict.
In this book, readers will encounter a rich tapestry of characters and events, including farmers contemplating secession from the Commonwealth, a state election, and soldiers with their own hidden agendas. The story also touches on themes of psychology and interpersonal relations, highlighting the complexities of human behavior in the face of adversity. Cope’s exploration of this historical incident reveals the interplay between ordinary individuals and the forces of power, making for a narrative that is both comical and poignant.
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In 1932 in the wheat country of Western Australia there was a plague of emus. The plague was so great that the Federal Government was convinced to send a squad of soldiers equipped with machine guns mounted on trucks. They were ordered to shoot the emus – a tactic that had been tried before and failed miserably. Still, consistency often prevails while unrequited success weeps quietly in the corner. There is a lot going on – farmers who want to secede from the Commonwealth, a State election and referendum, soldiers more interested in what is under the soil, a commander with questionable mental health, Aboriginal farmhands once again bemused by the white fellas and the usual line up of conspirators, wannabees, politicians and ordinary folks. Oh, and many thousands of emus.There is nothing more interesting or more comical – tragic – or emotional than human beings and when they live in interesting times and collide with great wealth and power, there’s a lot to explore.
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