Summary
Pre-paid toll voucher for West Gate Bridge access. Commuter class vehicle only, circa 1982.
Purchased by the donor during the early 1980s for use when commuting to work from Newport to Port Melbourne over the West Gate Bridge.
Physical Description
Rectangular shaped, landscape format, paper voucher, printed on both sides. The voucher is printed in shades of green and the design comprises both text and illustrative motifs.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Nick Milograd, 04 Sep 2010
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Issued By
West Gate Bridge Authority, Port Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1982
Tolls were applied to the West Gate Bridge from its openning to the public in November 1978, until 1985 when they were abolished by the Cain Labor Government.The West Gate Freeway was tolled 16 November 1978 until 29 November 1985. -
Inscriptions
Front; 'West Gate/ Pre-Paid Toll Voucher/ CLASS 1/ VALID FOR ONE (1) CROSSING ONLY/ Voucher may only be presented at a managed toll lane. Not valid at an automatic toll lane. Do not bend; tear or deface./ WEST GATE BRIDGE For re-order: P.O. Box 127, Port Melbourne 3207 Phone: 645 1599/ "001-000-: 005358006" ' 'COMMUTER CLASS 1 VEHICLE ONLY' stamped across front of voucher in green ink. Reverse; 'COMMUTER CLASS 1 VEHICLE ONLY'
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Overall Dimensions
140 mm (Width), 70 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Freeways, Road Bridges, Toll Bridges, Toll Vouchers, Transport Passes
