David Marr was shocked to discover that members of his family were officers in the Queensland Native Police, an armed force believed to have massacred some 40,000 First Nations people during the 19th century.   

Killing for Country is his relentless exposé of those forebears and the greed, hatred and violence they let loose. Bringing together his experience as a former lawyer, Marr reveals the brutal fight for possession of a country.   

Marr speaks with host Sally Warhaft about the ghosts of the unresolved frontier wars that haunt us today.  

Recorded live at Melbourne Writers Festival 2024. 

David Marr was shocked to discover that members of his family were officers in the Queensland Native Police, an armed force believed to have massacred some 40,000 First Nations people during the 19th century.      Killing for Country is his relentless exposé of those forebears and the greed, hatred and violence they let loose. Bringing together his experience as a former lawyer, Marr reveals the brutal fight for possession of a country.      Marr speaks with host Sally Warhaft about the ghosts of the unresolved frontier wars that haunt us today.     Recorded live at Melbourne Writers Festival 2024.

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