✨ Public Ferries Notice
[PROVINCE OF OTAGO]
Superintendent of the Province of Otago,
with the advice and consent of my Executive Council, do Proclaim and Declare the several Ferries established at the several places undermentioned, to be Public Ferries within the meaning of the "Ferries Ordinance Amendment Ordinance, 1856," for the conveyance of Passengers, Animals, and Goods, and that the same shall be known respectively by the following names, videlicet:—
One thousand eight hundred and sixty-three.
JOHN HYDE HARRIS,
Superintendent.
By His Honor’s command,
THOMAS DICK,
Provincial Secretary.
NOTICE.
| NAME OF FERRY. | POSITION OF FERRY. |
|---|---|
| Teviot Ferry | On the Clutha River at the Junction of the Teviot. |
| Lower Dunstan Ferry | On the Clutha River at the Lower Dunstan Township. |
| Manuherikia Ferry | On the Manuherikia River at the Lower Dunstan Township. |
| Upper Dunstan Ferry | On the Clutha River at the Upper Dunstan Township. |
| Clutha Bridge Ferry | On the Clutha River at the Clutha Junction. |
| Kawarau Ferry | On the Kawarau River at the Junction of the Clutha. |
| Lindis Ferry | On the Clutha River at a point near to and south of the Junction of the Lindis Stream. |
| Shotover Ferry | On the Shotover River on the line of road from Arrowton to Frankton. |
| Frankton Ferry | On the Kawarau River below the Falls at Frankton. |
| Sowburn Ferry | On the Clutha River at the Junction of the Sowburn. |
Teviot Ferry, Lower Dunstan Ferry, Manuherikia Ferry, Upper Dunstan Ferry, Clutha Bridge Ferry, Kawarau Ferry, Lindis Ferry, Shotover Ferry, Frankton Ferry, Sowburn Ferry.
By virtue of the powers in me vested by the "Ferries Ordinance, 1856," I, the Superintendent of the Province of Otago, with the advice and consent of the Executive Council, do hereby give notice that the authorised Fares chargeable at the above mentioned Ferries, for persons, animals, carriages, and goods conveyed across the same, shall be as undermentioned, viz.—from sunrise till one hour after sunset:
For each person ... 1s.
For each horse, mule, or ass, not drawing any carriage ... 2s.
For each head of great cattle ... 1s.
For sheep, goat, and hog, when under 20 ... ½d.
For sheep, goat, and hog, when 20 and upwards ... 2d.
For cart, dray, waggon, and carriage of what kind soever, exclusive of goods and passengers ... 2s.
For horse, mule, ass, and bullock, drawing any cart, dray, waggon, or other carriage ... 1s.
For bale of wool ... 1s.
For other goods at the rate of 4d. per 100 lbs.
From one hour after sunset till sunrise, the above fares and freight and one-half more shall be charged.
Further, I hereby give notice, that the Mail, and persons exhibiting a certificate under the hand of the Superintendent, that they are on duty under the employ of the Government, are exempt from the payment of the said fares and freights.
JOHN HYDE HARRIS,
Superintendent of the Province of Otago.
Given under my hand, and issued under the Public Seal of the said Province,
(L.S.) this seventh day of July,
Dunedin, 7th July, 1863.
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Otago Provincial Gazette 1863, No 254
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Proclamation of Public Ferries
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🚂 Transport & Communications7 July 1863
Public Ferries, Province of Otago, Fares, Clutha River, Kawarau River
- John Hyde Harris, Superintendent of the Province of Otago
- Thomas Dick, Provincial Secretary
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Ferry Fares, Public Ferries, Province of Otago, Clutha River, Kawarau River
- John Hyde Harris, Superintendent of the Province of Otago