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Artistic merit tackles graffiti

From the Autumn/Winter 2009 edition of Bush Telegraph Magazine.

Graffiti on public amenities is a common problem, and State forest  facilities are no exception. Recently, graffiti appeared on a toilet block in  the Swan’s Crossing recreation area on the mid north coast. The graffiti was  brought to the attention of FNSW by a community member who had dealt with the  problem in an innovative and artistic manner. ‘Donna’ submitted a photo of her  graffiti-busting mural with a supporting poem - thanks Donna for your community  spirit and efforts!

This is Swan’s Crossing,
  A camper’s retreat.
  Families that come here
  Try to keep it all neat.
  But on this wall, there was a scrawl.
  After being given a wash, it made it just faint,
  So I decided to give it a scene with some paint.
  This is what happened …and was done by me.
  It’s only acrylic, can be washed off you see.
  Despite this, I hope it can stay
  As others have said that they like it this way.
  ‘Donna’,  2009.





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This article appears in the Autumn/Winter 2009 edition of Bush Telegraph Magazine.

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