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Guide to the Lyttelton-Wellington ferry

Guide to the Lyttelton-Wellington ferrypage from ferry service booklet page from ferry service booklet page from ferry service booklet

The Union Steam Ship Company Pocket Guide, October 1929, gives information about the inter-island 'Express Service' between Wellington and Lyttelton. The minimum single fare for steerage passengers at that time, 20 shillings (£1), is equivalent to about $80 in today's money.

Gavin McLean collection

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How to cite this page: 'Guide to the Lyttelton-Wellington ferry', URL: http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/media/photo/guide-to-the-lyttelton-wellington-ferry, (Ministry for Culture and Heritage), updated 28-May-2008

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