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FERRY, ROY COOK'S RIVER QUEEN.

Overview

B/W print. White hulled ferry,2 dark stripes around upper edge. Angular structure/shelter built on supports covering the open boat. Skipper? standing at wheel. 2 men in hats sitting on right. Heading west, away from Claremont Baths,with houses & trees in background.

Historical information

Roy Cook's ferry service ran from Claremont Jetty to Point Walter. The boat was the River Queen, the fare was 6 pence return. Photo belived to be original copy from B&W glass neg. plate collection found under donor's home. Photographer G F Yeats lived in Langsford Street and then 73 Shenton Road.

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cwa-org-28--85-330
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Date of creation +70 years
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Roy Cook's Ferry
Roy Cook's Ferry
River Queen
Source: Claremont Museum 85.330

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