Vandals paint swastikas, racial messages throughout South

Before Christmas Nazi signs such as swastikas, as well as phrases like ‘white power’ were spray painted in South Dubbo.

While some of the graffiti has since been painted over, numerous swastikas can still be seen throughout the city.

In a statement, Cr Shields said it was devastating to learn of the graffiti.

“To think that there is someone in Dubbo who is either hopelessly naive or brutally nasty enough to graffiti the Nazi swastika is around our city sickens and angers me,” he said.

“The reports and pictures that are alarmingly doing the rounds on social media is devastating.  It is not only a vicious insult to all those who are considered a minority group but to all of us who cherish our freedoms.”

While it has older connotations, during World War II the swastika became a sign of the Nazi Party. It was used in propaganda material praising the ‘pure’ Aryan race and calling for the genocide of Jews.

“Some events in 20th century proved that humanity can quickly fall into the hands of unspeakable evil,” Cr Shields said.

“The Nazis were the very embodiment of vile savagery.  

“Australians, like millions from around the world joined together to defeat an evil regime that sought global tyrannical murderous power.  Indeed many Australians lost their lives in defence of freedom from the Nazis.”

The mayor said he asked council staff to do what they could to remedy the senseless, nasty graffiti.

Dubbo Regional Council offers a reward of up to $2500 for information leading to the conviction of anyone committing wilful damage, including graffiti, to or theft of council property.

Those who witness graffiti should contact the police.