Farmers relayed their concerns about the birds ravaging their crops, and a deputation of ex-soldiers were sent to meet with the Minister of Defence, Sir George Pearce.
農家等はエミューの収穫物略奪について懸念を伝え、退役軍人の代表者が国防大臣ジョージ・ピアース（英語版）卿に面会するため派遣された。