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Re: Melbourne trains perhaps could use this idea



Melbourne has already had a similar scheme.  For a while, poems (changed
weekly or monthly) were placed on hoardings at some stations.  The blurb at
the time stated: challenging without being confrontational; accessible
without being bland.

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Regards
Roderick Smith
Rail News Victoria Editor

An anonymous poster:
> A rail company in northern England has appointed a poet-in-residence to
> inspire passengers and staff on its trains. Ian McMillan will write and
give
> recitals - but has promised he will not be a nuisance to those hoping for
a
> peaceful journey.
> (from the Age odd spot)
> Just the thing for when your stuck between 2 stations.