Tuesday, March 7, 2023

PHANTOM FEMALE IN GRAFFITIVILLE


 Apart from sporting a spooky woman  on  its  trunk, this Townsville  palm  tree in the CBD  has  had  graffiti  and  the   initials of many  people  carved into  it , some  a  considerable   number  of   years   ago .  The  incisions and  artwork  go  from  almost  ground  level  to  high  up  the  tree .  

A quick scan of the  tree  turned up  at least one swear word , several  hearts with arrows, initials  galore , a  few    names , dates . With a bit of imagination, one  shape  above  could  be  taken  as  that  of  a high - kicking , leggy,  malnourished   burlesque  dancer . 


The tree  is located next to  busy Flinders Street, near a bus stop, the railway station  and  the   Victory  in  the   Pacific  fountain . 

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