 Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Description: A ferry service using a dinghy across the Arthur River, Tasmania commenced in 1878. About that time drovers were taking cattle down the west coast to Zeehan to supply the mining town with meat. The first hand winched punt started in 1884. The ferry was in continuous service until the bridge across the Arthur River was opened in 1970. This photograph shows the Arthur River punt carrying horses, people across the river. Format: Pictorial and artistic works Object: photographs Titles: Men with horse on the Arthur River punt on the west coast of Tasmania Subjects: horses; punts; rivers; ferries; passengers Places: Arthur River, Tasmania; West Coast, Tasmania Institution: Circular Head Heritage Centre Object number: CHH_00700 Disclaimer The content of this record is provided by Circular Head Heritage Centre. For any questions about the content please contact them. |
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