Historical information

This board indicated the tolls and fares for the Williamstown/Newport to Port Melbourne steam ferry. The tolls were approved by the Williamstown Council in 1972. The ferry was an important link to the north side of the lower Yarra River before the Westgate bridge opened in November 1978. It closed in January 1974, after a mechanical breakdown.

Physical description

Lare white enamelled board with black print listing tolls and fares in dollars and cents for vehicles and animals for the Williamstown/Newport to Port Melbourne steam ferry. The tolls have been changed over time, and are overwitten with new fares.

Inscriptions & markings

"CITY OF WILLIAMSTOWN/SCALE OF TOLLS TO BE PAYABLE AND COLLECTED FOR/THE USE OF COUNCIL’S STEAM FERRY AT NEWPORT"