Taren Point Ferry 1922 - 1945

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Article TitleCompetition between the free vehicle ferry punt at Taren Point and the toll charge bridge at Tom Ugly's is causing concern. Bridge revenue from tolls is declining while the punt is constantly loaded to capacity all weekend. Councillor Monro suggests the elimination of the ferry crossing and the building of a causeway and concrete bridge across Gawley Bay as relief work for unemployed.Date18th July 1930Article ReferencePropeller 18 July 1930 p. 4

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Card TypeNewspaperTranscriptionCompetition between the free vehicle ferry punt at Taren Point and the toll charge bridge at Tom Ugly's is causing concern. Bridge revenue from tolls is declining while the punt is constantly loaded to capacity all weekend. Councillor Monro suggests the elimination of the ferry crossing and the building of a causeway and concrete bridge across Gawley Bay as relief work for unemployed. Propeller 18 July 1930 p. 4SubjectsTaren Point Ferry 1922 - 1945FileKIRKBY CARD 0093319

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