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The location of the new Grafton Bridge was announced yesterday and surprise, surprise it will be downstream but adjacent to the existing 1932 structure. This sign, now in the local museum, predates any bridges over the wide Clarence River and was illuminated at night through the use of kerosene to warn that the ferry was closed and advise travelers where they could find an alternative route. Once there were over 30 ferries/punts that crossed the Clarence River, now there are only 2 left.
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It's hard to imagine a time with no bridges.
ReplyDeletePunt means ferry? How did I never know that?
But the last two are wonderful to go on. I've not seen a sign like that at the other ferries though!
ReplyDeleteA sign with some history!
ReplyDeleteI suppose swimming across would be out of order?!
ReplyDeleteNow that is a great sign. No wonder it's in a museum.
ReplyDeleteThat's an awesome sign. Shame half of it was damaged.
ReplyDeletemy first encounter with the word 'punt'.:p
ReplyDeletea kerosene-lighted sign--an awesome find!
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I remember having to use lots of punts when travelling south when I was a kid.
ReplyDeleteI am amazed how many punts crossed the Clarence. I have only ever been on the Wiseman's Ferry punt and that was rather ancient in the early 90's. Interesting old sign!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great looking sign. And very unusual, I am thinking?!
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