What’s wrong with this picture?

Here is a funny story.

This building is the GPO in Perth. It was constructed between 1914 and 1923. A difficult period with a war and resultant materials shortages and construction difficulties because of the sandy soil. Money was getting tight for the £400,000 project and payments to the builders were being delayed.
Here, in this Coat of Arms, is evidence of the dissatisfaction of the builder.
We know the Kangaroo and Emu represent continuous forward progress as animals that can’t walk backwards easily. Tradition and standards would have our representatives looking steadfastly ahead. Why then, is the emu peering askance at the Kangaroo, and what is it that has the Kangaroos attention?

Turns out the Kangaroo is looking accusingly toward State Treasury in expectation of payment and Emu is in full support of his colleague.
It’s hilarious that this little aside was never corrected.Les mer