Stage Number: MBNH.07.02.36
Group: Western
Local Study Area: Toowong-St Lucia-Indooroopilly
Epoch: Late 19th Century
Street Address: Austral Streetboat ramp
Latitude & Longitude: -27.49191667,152.99777778
Time Link: 1893
Map Link: 1904
Image Time Point: 1904
The vehicular ferry to Montague Road in West End was a joint initiative of local authorities and one of the three vehicular ferries which operated upstream of the city. Gailey donated land for approach road (Ferry Road). It was hailed as Brisbane’s first free ferry service (free during day), and funded primarily by South Brisbane Council. It aurvived the major 1893 flood but the punt transferred to city. It was then replaced by the short lived passenger only ferry .
SLHG Papers: 07 Posties Cops and Ferrymen
QSA. QSA Series ID 2043 City of Brisbane and Suburbs Maps – A1A Series. 4 chains to the inch. Brisbane and suburbs. Sheet 1. 4 chains to the inch. Brisbane, Survey Office. 634532
