Apparently the graffiti recorded in the following photos is of great historical interest and heritage value as some of the examples below have been in existence for well over a year with not a finger or a scrubbing brush has been raised in anger or disapproval by the Moonee Valley City Council.
TOUR ONE:- NAPIER PARK.
The sign providing information about Napier Park contains amusing ironies as well as plain and simple stuff-ups. (Throughout this site you can click on the images for larger versions.)
The City of Essendon? Think that disappeared back in the days of the Ark, but let's not dwell on that. As you approach and enter Napier Park is looks like a well tended and attractive park area ...
... but then one comes across examples of the use made of Napier Park by "individuals as a place for both passive and active recreation".
Today's gratuitous piece of "it's not rocket science" advice to those people we are required by law to vote for at council elections -
"Rapid and continual removal of graffiti is the best way for individuals, councils, businesses and commercial property owners to protect the image of their local environment and preserve citizens and customers’ sense of security. Studies show that removal within 24 to 48 hours results in a nearly zero rate of reoccurrence."
Tomorrow. TOUR TWO, a look at "a thing of beauty and a joy forever" (apologies to Jack Keats) the Taj Mahal of Essendon, the former Brickmakers Arms Hotel.
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