Ep 34 The Great Emu War: Australian History

Published: March 29, 2020, 8:10 p.m.

b'In the early 1930s the post WW1 Soldier Settlers in Western Australia were doing it hard, trying to make a living growing wheat in a tough economic climate.\\xa0\\nWhen the native Emus descended on their crops on mass, they called on the Commonwealth Minister of Defense to come to their rescue.\\xa0 And so began the Emu War in the west.....\\n\\xa0(45 mins)\\n\\xa0www.australianhistoriespodcast.com.au\\nBrilliant stories from Australia\\u2019s past!\\nEnjoying the podcast?\\xa0\\xa0 Help support the show with a one-off donation'