NLA Trial index

NLA Trial Articles from 1857

Notes
  1. Accuracy of OCR and overProof is measured in comparison with the human corrections. We know human corrections in this sample are incomplete, and themselves contain errors, but they are the best we could find automatically from the NLA newspapers corpus, tagged as completely corrected then further filtered to those with at least 3 corrections, at least 40% of lines corrected and lowest third percentage of non-dictionary words.
  2. Accuracy is measured by a separate process from that used to colour words in this output: the colouring process is heuristic, and not completely accurate.
  3. Colour legend:
    Text - OCR text corrected by human and/or overProof
    Text - human and/or overProof corrections
    Text - discrepencies between human and/or overProof
    Text - human corrections not applied by overProof
  4. Identified overProof corrections are calculated by the statistical calculation process, and shows those words changed by overProof which ALSO match human corrections. As human corrections are often wrong and incomplete, so too is this list.
  5. Identified overProof non-corrections are calculated by the statistical calculation process, and shows those words in the overProof output which DO NOT MATCH human corrections. As human corrections are often wrong and incomplete, so too is this list. Words marked as [**VANDALISED] are those which have been changed by overProof but not by the human correction; as before, a missed human correction will be (incorrectly) classified as vandalisation by overProof.
  6. Searchability of unique words refers to the distinct words in an article, and how many are present before and after correction. It is measure of how many of the words within an article could be used to find the article using a search engine.
  7. Weighted Words refers to a calculation in which common words count for little (a fraction of a word) and unusual words count for more, in proportion to the log of the inverse of their frequency in the corpus. It may be an indicator of how well distinctive words in an article can be searched before and after correction.

Article ID 3726313, Family Notices, Family Notices, page 2 1857-04-11, The Moreton Bay Courier (Brisbane, Qld. : 1846 - 1861), 96 words, 3 corrections

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- BIRTHS. " BIRTHS. BIRTHS. On the
On the 6th January, nfc 26, Clifton-road, East, On the 6th January, at 26 Clifton-road, East, 6th January, at 26, Clifton-road, East,
St. John's-«»öd, the »rife of W. A. Og«», Esq., St. John's-wood, the wife of W. A. Ogg, Esq., St. John's-wood, the wife of W. A. Ogg, Esq.,
formally of Sydnoy, Ne»v South Walei, of a son. formerly of Sydney, New South Wales, of a son. formally of Sydney, New South Wales, of a son.
On the 29 th of Mardi, at her residence, in On the 29th of March, at her residence, in On the 29th of March, at her residence, in
Wanrick, Mis. Otto Sachse, of a son. Warwick, Mrs. Otto Sachse, of a son. Warwick, Mrs. Otto Sachse, of a son.
MARRIED. MARRIED. MARRIED.
At Timbarra, Noiv England, by special license, At Timbarra, New England, by special license, At Timbarra, New England, by special license,
on the 26th March, by the Rev. Thomas Kings- on the 26th March, by the Rev. Thomas Kings- on the 26th March, by the Rev. Thomas Kingsford,
ford, of Warwick, Archibald Kennedy Cullen, ford, of Warwick, Archibald Kennedy Cullen, of Warwick, Archibald Kennedy Cullen,
Esq, son of the Rev. Gavin Gullen, of the pniisb Esq., son of the Rev. Gavin Cullen, of the parish Esq, son of the Rev. Gavin Gillen, of the parish
of Balmaclellun, Scotland, te Margaret Lowe, of Balmaclellan, Scotland, to Margaret Lowe, of Balmaclellun, Scotland, to Margaret Lowe,
third daughter of Robert Meston, Esq., of Tim- third daughter of Robert Meston, Esq., of Tim- third daughter of Robert Meston, Esq., of Timbarra,
barra, New England. barra, New England. New England.
Identified overProof corrections /JOHNS/WOOD|JOHNSWOOD PARISH SYDNEY WALES WIFE MRS OGG TO
Identified overProof non-corrections BALMACLELLAN FORMERLY
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count		OCR
accuracy %		overProof
accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words8380.796.481.3
Searchability of unique words5080.096.080.0
Weighted Words83.196.177.0

Article ID 12993875, Article, DEPARTURES., page 4 1857-04-07, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 51 words, 3 corrections

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. ",. , . DEPARTURES. DEPARTURES. . ",. DEPARTURES.
april o.-Valliant, for Timor. April 6.—Valliant, for Timor. April o. Valliant, for Timor.
April G.-Uni, for Timor. April 6.—Uni, for Timor. April Grant, for Timor.
April 6-Spray, for Nelson and Port Cooper. April 6.—Spray, for Nelson and Port Cooper. April 6 Spray, for Nelson and Port Cooper.
April 0.-Eetrlovcr, for Bluff Harbour (N. Z). April 6.—Retriever, for Bluff Harbour (N. Z). April O. Retriever, for Bluff Harbour (N. Z).
April 6.-Jessie, for tho Islo of Pines. April 6.—Jessie, for the Isle of Pines. April 6. Jessie, for the Isle of Pines.
April 0.-Almeda, for tho Kingsmill Group. April 6.—Almeda, for the Kingsmill Group. April 0. Almeda, for the Kingsmill Group.
April 6.-Moultan, for Guam. April 6.—Moultan, for Guam. April 6. Moulton, for Guam.
April6.-Matoata, for Callao. April 6.—Matoaka, for Callao. April6.-Matoata, for Callao.
April 6.-Anna, for Callao. April 6.—Anna, for Callao. April 6. Anna, for Callao.
Identified overProof corrections ISLE RETRIEVER THE
Identified overProof non-corrections MATOAKA MOULTAN [**VANDALISED] UNI [**VANDALISED]
Word
count		OCR
accuracy %		overProof
accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words4687.091.333.3
Searchability of unique words2785.288.925.0
Weighted Words87.889.211.1

Article ID 13000151, Article, THE PROPOSED LIGHTHOUSE. To the Editor of the Sydney Morning Herald., page 4 1857-09-02, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 93 words, 6 corrections

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THE PROPOSED LIGHTHOUSE. THE PROPOSED LIGHTHOUSE. THE PROPOSED LIGHTHOUSE.
To the Editor of the Sydney Morning Herald. To the Editor of the Sydney Morning Herald. To the Editor of the Sydney Morning Herald.
Sin,-Since the loss of the ship Dunbar, thcro ha\ e been a great SIR,—Since the loss of the ship Dunbar, there have been a great Sir Since the loss of the ship Dunbar, there have been a great
many opinions about the erection of a second lighthouse ani tis many opinions about the erection of a second lighthouse and its many opinions about the erection of a second lighthouse and its
position Do jou not think tho beat plan would bo for tho Pilot position. Do you not think the best plan would be for the Pilot position Do you not think the best plan would be for the Pilot
Boaid to call a meeting of all pilots and maitcrs of vessels (of Board to call a meeting of all pilots and masters of vessels (of Board to call a meeting of all pilots and masters of vessels (of
coastcis as wella» sea-going \isstls), and l^c the opinion of coasters as well as sea-going vessels), and have the opinion of coasters as well as sea-going vessels), and in the opinion of
them nil! Tour able pen in the mutier, I thmk, u oula hu\ o tho them all? Your able pen in the matter, I think, would have the them all! Your able pen in the matter, I think, a oula have of the
desued effect. i desired effect. desired effect. i
lours, &e, Yours, &c., hours, &e,
A SHIPMASTER. A SHIPMASTER. A SHIPMASTER.
Identified overProof corrections BOARD THERE ITS COASTERS YOUR SIR BE HAVE MASTERS DESIRED MATTER WELL BEST YOU
Identified overProof non-corrections YOURS
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count		OCR
accuracy %		overProof
accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words8569.496.588.5
Searchability of unique words5874.198.393.3
Weighted Words74.298.092.4

Article ID 49206182, Article, ESTIMATE BY MR. G. E. HAMILTON OF THE COST OF A HORSE-POWER RAILWAY. June 30, 1857., page 3 1857-09-01, South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA : 1839 - 1900), 345 words, 4 corrections

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SSTDCIIS BT XS..0. X. KAimiOW OS- IBS COST OV X ESTIMATE BY MR. G. E. HAMILTON OF THE COST OF A SSTDCIIS BT XS..0. X. KAimiOW OS- IBS COST OF X
nnm-nnm uitvir. HORSE-POWER RAILWAY. nnm-nnm until.
Jnne30. ISSr. June 30, 1857. June 30. ISSr.
Sir— 1 beg to state that I estimate the cost ot tne per Sir—I beg to state that I estimate the cost of the per- Sirs I beg to state that I estimate the cost of the permanent
manent way for a single line, laid with 35-lb rails, at manent way for a single line, laid with 35-lb rails, at way for a single line, laid with 35-lb rails, at
£2,825 per mile, to include ballast and metalling. For £2,825 per mile, to include ballast and metalling. For £2,825 per mile, to include ballast and metalling. For
the permanent way of a line laid with 56-lb rails, at the permanent way of a line laid with 56-lb rails, at the permanent way of a line laid with 50lb rails, at
£3,302 ptr mile, to inciuoe oauan. Ana ror we perma £3,302 per mile, to include ballast. And for the perma- £3,302 per mile, to include cause. Ana for we permanent
nent way of a Sine laid with 701b rails, at £3,686 per nent way of a line laid with 70-lb rails, at £3,686 per way of a line laid with 50lb rails, at £3,686 per
mile, to include ballast. mile, to include ballast. mile, to include ballast.
These estimates being confined to the ' permanent These estimates being confined to the "permanent These estimates being confined to the ' permanent
way,' are necessarily irrespective of any cutting and way," are necessarily irrespective of any cutting and way,' are necessarily irrespective of any cutting and
embanking, drainage, culverts, bridges, level-crossings, embanking, drainage, culverts, bridges, level-crossings, embanking, drainage, culverts, bridges, level-crossings,
[and and compensations, fencing, and rolling-stock; and and compensations, fencing, and rolling-stock ; [and and compensations, fencing, and rolling-stock;
neither are any sidings taken into account. neither are any sidings taken into account. neither are any sidings taken into account.
On the subject of the cost of ' rolling-stock' respec On the subject of the cost of "rolling-stock" respec- On the subject of the cost of ' rolling-stock' respectively
tively fora line to be worked by horses, and on one for tively for a line to be worked by horses, and on one for for a line to be worked by horses, and on one for
locomotive power, looking at the difference in thevelocity locomotive power, looking at the difference in the velocity locomotive power, looking at the difference in the velocity
of traction on each, and of the time occupied between the of traction on each, and of the time occupied between the of traction on each, and of the time occupied between the
termini, I consider that, on a line of any length, the termini, I consider that, on a line of any length, the termini, I consider that, on a line of any length, the
lesser cost of a kind of rolling-stock suitable for horse lesser cost of a kind of rolling-stock suitable for horse lesser cost of a kind of rolling-stock suitable for horse
haulage, would be much more than counterbalanced haulage, would be much more than counterbalanced haulage would be much more than counterbalanced
by the greater quantity required for general traffic of an by the greater quantity required for general traffic of an by the greater quantity required for general traffic of an
extended nature, in consequence of the slow speed and extended nature, in consequence of the slow speed and extended nature, in consequence of the slow speed and
limited power. limited power. limited power.
- The difference of cost between horse traction and lo The difference of cost between horse traction and lo- - The difference of cost between horse traction and locomotive
comotive traction can hardly be defined, unless an actual comotive traction can hardly be defined, unless an actual traction can hardly be defined, unless an actual
case were given; because, with'n certain limits, it case were given ; because, within certain limits, it case were given; because, within certain limits, it
most depend so much upon the amount of traffic. For must depend so much upon the amount of traffic. For most depend so much upon the amount of traffic. For
example, on a line where four or five horses are equal example, on a line where four or five horses are equal example, on a line where four or five horses are equal
to the work, locomotive traction would be more expen to the work, locomotive traction would be more expen- to the work, locomotive traction would be more expen-
sire; but, on a long line, where a considerable amount sire; but, on a long line, where a considerable amount sire; but, on a long line, where a considerable amount
of tonnage passes daily, it will be eery nearly the truth of tonnage passes daily, it will be very nearly the truth of tonnage passes daily, it will be very nearly the truth
to assume that horse traction would be two and a half or to assume that horse traction would be two and a half or to assume that horse traction would be two and a half or
possibly three times more costly than locomotives pro possibly three times more costly than locomotives pro- possibly three times more costly than locomotives properly
perly proportioned to tlie work they would have to do, perly proportioned to the work they would have to do, proportioned to the work they would have to do,
and to the inclines to be contended with. and to the inclines to be contended with. and to the inclines to be contended with.
I have, 4c, I have, &c., I have, c,
GEO. E. HAMILTON, Civil Engineer. GEO. E. HAMILTON, Civil Engineer. GEO. E. HAMILTON, Civil Engineer.
To the Hon. the Chairman or the Railway Committee, To the Hon. the Chairman of the Railway Committee To the Hon. the Chairman or the Railway Committee,
of the Legislative Council. of the Legislative Council. of the Legislative Council.
Identified overProof corrections VELOCITY VERY JUNE WITHIN
Identified overProof non-corrections MUST MR SIR [**VANDALISED]
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count		OCR
accuracy %		overProof
accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words31791.595.344.4
Searchability of unique words15896.298.150.0
Weighted Words97.198.755.9

Article ID 49207921, Article, NAIRNE. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4., page 3 1857-12-05, South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA : 1839 - 1900), 187 words, 6 corrections

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NAIBNE. NAIRNE. NAIRNE.
TimmiT nvrnnm *- TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4. TimmiT avenue 4-
Present— Messrs. Bee (Chairman), Appleton, Eain, Present—Messrs. Bee (Chairman), Appleton, Kain, Present Messrs. Bee (Chairman), Appleton, Rain,
and Forrest and Forrest. and Forrest
The Clerk reported cash in hand, £10 Is. 3d., and in The Clerk reported cash in hand, £10 1s. 3d., and in The Clerk reported cash in hand, £10 Is. 3d., and in
Rank-. £23! U«.B-1 Bank, £281 14s.6d. Bank-. £23! U«.B-1
Dr. Forster, of Little Hsmpton, attended the Council Dr. Forster, of Little Hampton, attended the Council Dr. Forster, of Little Hampton, attended the Council
on behalf of the inhabitants of that township ani of on behalf of the inhabitants of that township and of on behalf of the inhabitants of that township and of
Blakiston, wishing the Ci mcil to take steps, for an in Blakiston, wishing the Council to take steps, for an in- Blakiston, wishing the Ci meal to take steps, for an increase
crease of postal sccommoi' tion. The (jotancll resslved crease of postal accommodation. The Council resolved of postal sccommoi' tion. The (Council resolved
that a public meeting be called on the subject . that a public meeting be called on the subject. that a public meeting be called on the subject. The
The Chairman reported that he had, with Mr. Steele The Chairman reported that he had, with Mr. Steele Chairman reported that he had, with Mr. Steele
and Mr. Light, gone through and checked the assess and Mr. Light, gone through and checked the assess- and Mr. Light, gone through and checked the assessment-book,
ment-book, to prove that the copies were correct, and ment-book, to prove that the copies were correct, and to prove that the copies were correct, and
advertised the same in the Government Gazette and advertised the same in the Government Gazette and advertised the same in the Government Gazette and
Obterver newspaper, notifying the day of appeal. Observer newspaper, notifying the day of appeal. Observer newspaper, notifying the day of appeal.
Accounts ordered to be paid:— Joel Matthews, for Accounts ordered to be paid :— Joel Matthews, for Accounts ordered to be paid Joel Matthews, for
balance of work on main line, £21 10s.; J. N. Brauns balance of work on main line, £24 10s. ; J. N. Brauns- balance of work on main line, £21 10s.; J. N. Brains
thai and staff, district roads, £4 i2s,; Joseph Byder, one thal and staff, district roads, £4 12s. ; Joseph Ryder, one that and staff, district roads, £4 12s,; Joseph Ryder, one
half-year's rent, £6 10s.; Clerk, for salary due to this half-year's rent, £6 10s. ; Clerk, for salary due to this half-year's rent, £6 10s. Clerk, for salary due to this
date, £13 ; A. M. Steele, account for sundries, £1 3s. Id. date, £13 ; A. M. Steele, account for sundries, £1 3s. 1d. date, £13 ; A. M. Steele, account for sundries, £1 3s. 4d.
Ordered, that blank forms be procured for summonses Ordered, that blank forms be procured for summonses Ordered, that blank forms be procured for summonses
for arrears of rates, for immediate.' proceedings to bt for arrears of rates, for immediate proceedings to be for arrears of rates, for immediate. proceedings to be
taken against all defaulters. taken against all defaulters. taken against all defaulters.
Identified overProof corrections NAIRNE BANK HAMPTON BETAKEN RESOLVED OBSERVER RYDER
Identified overProof non-corrections DECEMBER BRAUNSTHAL ACCOMMODATION TUESDAY KAIN
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count		OCR
accuracy %		overProof
accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words15890.596.260.0
Searchability of unique words10588.695.258.3
Weighted Words88.595.459.9

Article ID 49209382, Article, NAIRNE. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3., page 3 1857-11-07, South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA : 1839 - 1900), 128 words, 7 corrections

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NAIRNE. NAIRNE. NAIRNE.
Tmumf. NoTKiraBK 3. Tuesday, November 3. Tmumf. NoTKiraBK 3.
Present— Messrs. Beo (in Ha shair), Appleton, Kain, Present— Messrs. Bee (in the chair), Appleton, Kain, Present Messrs. Bee (in Ha chair), Appleton, Kain,
and Forrest. and Forrest. and Forrest.
The Clerk' reported cash in hand £243'fr5d, and in the The Clerk reported cash in hand £24 3s 5d, and in the The Clerk' reported cash in hand £243'fr5d, and in the
Dank £412 12s. 6-L _ .. .... .. Bank £412 12s.6d. Bank £412 12s. 6d s .. ....
Various deputations waited on tne uouncu rcjsraing Various deputations waited on the council regarding Various deputations waited on the council regarding
the opening er new roads and altering others, wn*« the opening of new roads and altering others, which the opening of new roads and altering others, was
wert¥.cHered to be inspected, and reported upon by next were ordered to be inspected, and reported upon by next wert¥.cHered to be inspected, and reported upon by next
meeting. meeting. meeting.
Several tirnWr BcettaM were granted to various parties. Several timber licences were granted to various parties. Several timber BcettaM were granted to various parties.
The following sums were ordered to be paid :—Register The following sums were ordered to be paid :—Register The following sums were ordered to be paid Register
newspaper, for advertisemetitt, £3 8s. j Mr. Arnold A. newspaper, for advertisements, £5 8s. ; Mr. Arnold newspaper, for advertisements, £3 8s. j Mr. Arnold A.
Light, for re-assessment ef the dUtriot, £50 - Mr. Araold A. Light, for re-assessment of the district, £50 ; Mr. Arnold Light, for re-assessment of the district, £50 Mr Arnold
A Light, mounting map,10s. j Braunsthal and Staff, road- A. Light, mounting map, 10s. ; Braunsthal and Staff, road- A Light, mounting map, 10s. j Braunsthal and Staff, road-
workr£Uls. 6d.j Mr. 'Kicker, for smith's work£2 ISs. j works £14 1s. 6d. ; Mr. Tucker, for smith's work £2 18s. ; workrooms. 6d Mr. 'Kicker, for smith's work £2 ISs. j
John Asheton, for carpenter's work, £3 11s.; MattfJews John Asheton, for carpenter's work, £3 11s. ; Matthews John Asheton, for carpenter's work, £3 11s.; Mathews
and Co., road-work, £23 8s. ; Constable & Co., £5. and Co., road-work, £23 8s. ; Constable & Co., £5. and Co., road-work, £23 8s. ; Constable & Co., £5.
Identified overProof corrections BANK REGARDING MAP DISTRICT BEE COUNCIL ADVERTISEMENTS CHAIR TIMBER OF
Identified overProof non-corrections WHICH TUCKER NOVEMBER LICENCES ROADWORKS TUESDAY MATTHEWS
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count		OCR
accuracy %		overProof
accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words10377.790.356.5
Searchability of unique words7276.490.358.8
Weighted Words75.889.456.0

Article ID 49210427, Article, WILLUNGA. MONDAY, JULY 20., page 3 1857-07-30, South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA : 1839 - 1900), 201 words, 4 corrections

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WILLUNGA. WILLUNGA. WILLUNGA.
Moitdat. Jult 20. MONDAY, July 20. Monday. July 20.
Present— All the membfts. Present — All the members. Present All the members.
The Clerk reported the balance to be 4213 13s. 3d. The Clerk reported the balance to be £213 13s. 3d. The Clerk reported the balance to be 4213 13s. 3d.
The following accounts were examined and ordered to The following accounts were examined and ordered to The following accounts were examined and ordered to
be naid : — J: Forinan. in full for Hewetf « Snmn. ilS be paid : — J. Forman, in full for Hewett's Swamp, £12 ; be paid : — J: Forman. in full for Hewett S Simm. ilS
B; Atkinson; for metalling approach to bridge at Wil B. Atkinson; for metalling approach to bridge at Wil- B; Atkinson; for metalling approach to bridge at Willanga,
langa, £12 4s.; Clerk, for petty cash, £5; and T.Wil lunga, £12 4s.; Clerk, for petty cash, £5; and T. Wil- £12 4s.; Clerk, for petty cash, £5; and Evil
liams, £15, being the last instalment of £35 given liams, £15, being the last instalment of £35 given liams, £15, being the last instalment of £35 given
by ths Council in aid of a bridge at Doctor's Hill. by the Council in aid of a bridge at Doctor's Hill. by the Council in aid of a bridge at Doctor's Hill.
Mr. Leonard was requested to employ a man to rake Mr. Leonard was requested to employ a man to rake Mr. Leonard was requested to employ a man to take
the metal into the rnts.at Hewett's Swamp, and Mr. Kell the metal into the ruts at Hewett's Swamp, and Mr. Kell the metal into the rats at Hewett's Swamp, and Mr. Kell
to caos« some necessary repairs to be made in the Church to cause some necessary repairs to be made in the Church to cause some necessary repairs to be made in the Church
road. . ; road. road. . ;
Mr. Brown agreed to iusp?et the road near Strout's, Mr. Brown agreed to inspect the road near Strout's, Mr. Brown agreed to inspect the road near Strout's,
and to confer with the contractor Pierce as to certain and to confer with the contractor Pierce as to certain and to confer with the contractor Pierce as to certain
alterations at Toll's-road. alterations at Toll's-road. alterations at Trott's-road.
Some repairs and fencing were ordered to be done near Some repairs and fencing were ordered to be done near Some repairs and fencing were ordered to be done near
Tamblyn's bridge, under the superintendence of Mr. Tamblyn's bridge, under the superintendence of Mr. Tamblyn's bridge, under the superintendence of Mr.
Browne. Browne. Browne.
Mr. Leonard and Mr. Browne were requested to inspect Mr. Leonard and Mr. Browne were requested to inspect Mr. Leonard and Mr. Browne were requested to inspect
the state of the road at Hewett's Swamp, and report at the state of the road at Hewett's Swamp, and report at the state of the road at Hewett's Swamp, and report at
next meeting. next meeting. next meeting.
The Clerk was instructed to publish a notice in tbe The Clerk was instructed to publish a notice in tbe The Clerk was instructed to publish a notice in the
Ohterver that summonses would be issued against all Observer that summonses would be issued against all Observer that summonses would be issued against all
p*r- as who should not have paid their rates. persons who should not have paid their rates. par- as who should not have paid their rates.
Identified overProof corrections FORMAN JULY CAUSE MEMBERS OBSERVER MONDAY
Identified overProof non-corrections RUTS TBE [**VANDALISED] TOLLS [**VANDALISED] WILLIAMS PERSONS RAKE [**VANDALISED]
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count		OCR
accuracy %		overProof
accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words18091.195.043.7
Searchability of unique words10191.194.133.3
Weighted Words91.193.628.3

Article ID 60266750, Article, FEARFUL SHIPWRECK AND CANNIBALISM., page 4 1857-10-31, Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875), 823 words, 5 corrections

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FEARFUL" SHIPWRECK AND CANNIBALISM. FEARFUL SHIPWRECK AND CANNIBALISM. FEARFUL" SHIPWRECK AND CANNIBALISM.
.: The following narrative has been handed to us fot The following narrative has been handed to us for .: The following narrative has been handed to us for
publication by a passenger in the Manuell Carvallo, publication by a passenger in the Manuell Carvallo, publication by a passenger in the Manuell Carvalho,
from Tahiti from Tahiti :— from Tahiti
In February last year, tho Chilian brigantine Sarah In February last year, the Chilian brigantine Sarah In February last year, the Chilian brigantine Sarah
Ann left Valparaiso for the South Sen Islands« She had Ann left Valparaiso for the South Sea Islands. She had Ann left Valparaiso for the South Sea Islands She had
on board, besides the captain and crew, several passen- on board, besides the captain and crew, several passen- on board, besides the captain and crew, several passengers,
gers, ono a female, for Tahiti and other islands, in all gers, one a female, for Tahiti and other islands, in all one a female, for Tahiti and other islands, in all
fourteen souls.' She arrived safely at the Gambier fourteen souls. She arrived safely at the Gambier fourteen souls. She arrived safely at the Gambier
Group some time in March, and meeting there ó French Group some time in March, and meeting there a French Group some time in March, and meeting there A French
corvette, bound for Tahiti, forwarded the letters by bet corvette, bound for Tahiti, forwarded the letters by her corvette, bound for Tahiti, forwarded the letters by bet
expecting to bo detained a short time there. The nest expecting to be detained a short time there. The nest expecting to be detained a short time there. The next
that was heard of hi-r was by n schooner from the Gam that was heard of her was by a schooner from the Gam- that was heard of her was by a schooner from the Gambier's
bier's some six weeks later, which reported thai she had bier's some six weeks later, which reported that she had some six weeks later, which reported that she had
I sailud tbreo weeks previously for Tahiti direct, haring sailed three weeks previously for Tahiti direct, having I sailed three weeks previously for Tahiti direct, having
taken in a considerable quantity of pearl shells, taken in a considerable quantity of pearl shells, taken in a considerable quantity of pearl shells,
and-.two youths, sons of Mrs. Stevens, of Tahiti, at and two youths, sons of Mrs. Stevens, of Tahiti, as and two youths, sons of Mrs. Stevens, of Tahiti, at
passengers. '.Since then nothing wos heard of her until passengers. Since then nothing was heard of her until passengers. 'Since then nothing was heard of her until
May last, when Captain Dunham, of the Tahitian May last, when Captain Dunham, of the Tahitian May last, when Captain Dunham, of the Tahitian
schooner Juliu, trading amongst tho Panmotiton group, schooner Julia, trading amongst the Panmonton group, schooner Julius, trading amongst the Panmotiton group,
happened to call at on island called Bligh's Lagoon, . happened to call at on island called Bligh's Lagoon, happened to call at on island called Bligh's Lagoon, .
situated about 540 miIo3 south-east ? by east of Tahiti, situated about 540 miIes south-east by east of Tahiti, situated about 540 miles south-east by east of Tahiti,
and discovered the remains of the wreck. Tho natives of ' and discovered the remains of the wreck. The natives of and discovered the remains of the wreck. The natives of this
this island have long been known as sav gos, and no t this island have long been known as savages, and no island have long been known as save gas, and not
traders have hitherto beon nhl o to establish themselves ' traders have hitherto been able to establish themselves traders have hitherto been all of to establish themselves '
th'oro. Captain.Dunham landed, and ascertained that it there. Captain.Dunham landed, and ascertained that it there. Captain Dunham landed, and ascertained that it
was the wreck of tho, unfortunate Sarah Ann, without i was the wreck of the unfortunate Sarah Ann, without was the wreck of the unfortunate Sarah Ann, without a
doubt, but entirely broken up; lie was soon, however, doubt, but entirely broken up ; he was soon, however, doubt, but entirely broken up; he was soon, however,
driven off by the natives, who attacked him and his foot driven off by the natives, who attacked him and his four driven off by the natives, who attacked him and his foot
men with spears and stonor thrown by slings, with men with spears and stones thrown by slings, with men with spears and stones thrown by slings, with
which they aro very export-the women and children which they are very expert—the women and children which they are very export-the women and children
equally so as tho men. Hu shaped bis course for Chain equally so as the men. He shaped his course for Chain equally so as the men. He shaped his course for Chain
Island to procuro assistance, for the purpose of discover- Island to procure assistance, for the purpose of discover- Island to procure assistance, for the purpose of discover-
ing if any of the unfortunates still survived. Here ha ing if any of the unfortunates still survived. Here he ing if any of the unfortunates still survived. Here he
took in fifteen natives, and returning rgtin, landed, and took in fifteen natives, and returning again, landed, and took in fifteen natives, and returning again, landed, and
held some slight communication with tho natives, and held some slight communication with the natives, and held some slight communication with the natives, and
from samo of them obtained a quantity of human bait from same of them obtained a quantity of human hair from some of them obtained a quantity of human bait
I plaited, also a shirt with one of the Stevens1 nama plaited, also a shirt with one of the Stevens' name I plaited, also a shirt with one of the Stevens' name
moikod on it. Ou endeavouring to examine a part of marked on it. On endeavouring to examine a part of marked on it. On endeavouring to examine a part of
the island to which he had. not previously been, he wu the island to which he had not previously been, he was the island to which he had not previously been, he was
again attacked by the natives and driven off. Although again attacked by the natives and driven off. Although again attacked by the natives and driven off. Although
well provided with fire-arms he would not usa then, well provided with fire-arms he would not use them, well provided with fire-arms he would not usa then,
having no authority to do so, and the island being having no authority to do so, and the island being having no authority to do so, and the island being
within the French protectorate. He then returned to within the French protectorate. He then returned to within the French protectorate. He then returned to
Chain Island and Tahiti. Chain Island and Tahiti. Chain Island and Tahiti.
In the meantime, intelligence of the discovery bad In the meantime, intelligence of the discovery bad In the meantime, intelligence of the discovery had
roached Tahiti, and thd Governor immediately despatched reached Tahiti, and the Governor immediately despatched reached Tahiti, and the Governor immediately despatched
the war-steamer Milan to the spot, but after aa abseoct the war-steamer Milan to the spot, but after an absence the war-steamer Milan to the spot, but after an absence
often or twelve days she returned without having teeni of ten or twelve days she returned without having seen a often or twelve days she returned without having seen
soul, and only having destroyed a few huts and canoes, soul, and only having destroyed a few huts and canoes, soul, and only having destroyed a few huts and canoes,
and fired a few shot and shell at random; ? and fired a few shot and shell at random. and fired a few shot and shell at random; The
The Julia, having returned to Tahiti, was immediately The Julia, having returned to Tahiti, was immediately Julia, having returned to Tahiti, was immediately
chartered by Mrs. Stevens, the mother of the. two chartered by Mrs. Stevens, the mother of the two chartered by Mrs. Stevens, the mother of the two
youths, for; another trial, and Captain Dunham, youths, for another trial, and Captain Dunham, youths, for; another trial, and Captain Dunham,
having oblained -authority to uso-force if necessary, having obtained authority to use force if necessary, having obtained authority to use force if necessary,
proceeded again early in July, with a much larger force proceeded again early in July, with a much larger force proceeded again early in July, with a much larger force
than before; Mrs. Sevons herself accompanying bin. than before ; Mrs. Stevens herself accompanying him. than before; Mrs. Sevens herself accompanying him.
Having landed, by a well concoived stratagem, he sue Having landed, by a well conceived stratagem, he suc- Having landed, by a well conceived stratagem, he succeeded
ceeded in capturing tho greater part of the natives ceeded in capturing the greater part of the natives in capturing the greater part of the natives
(twenty in number) without a blow, although they sung- , (twenty in number) without a blow, although they strug- (twenty in number) without a blow, although they sung- ,
gled fearfully, and it took two strong men to each. Ea gled fearfully, and it took two strong men to each. He gled fearfully, and it took two strong men to each. Eva
then commenced the examination of the island, and found then commenced the examination of the island, and found then commenced the examination of the island, and found
several ovens, and near them a considerable quantity of several ovens, and near them a considerable quantity of several ovens, and near them a considerable quantity of
human bones, «Inwing too plainly the fate of the un- human bones, showing too plainly the fate of the un- human bones, blowing too plainly the fate of the unfortunate
fortunate crew and passengers. A gale of wind coming fortunate crew and passengers. A gale of wind coming crew and passengers. A gale of wind coming
on, he was obliged to leavo the land sooner than he on, he was obliged to leave the land sooner than he on, he was obliged to leave the land sooner than he
intended, having hoped to make a muoh more careful intended, having hoped to make a muoh more careful intended, having hoped to make a much more careful
examination; but ho is convinoed not one of them it examination; but he is convinced not one of them it examination; but he is convinced not one of them it
alive. Thoro are left on the island one man, five or six alive. There are left on the island one man, five or six alive. There are left on the island one man, five or six
women, and a few. children, whom Captain Dunham women, and a few children, whom Captain Dunham women, and a few children, whom Captain Denham
could not capture, as they have caves in the ground in could not capture, as they have caves in the ground in could not capture, as they have caves in the ground in
"whioh they hid themselves. which they hid themselves. which they had themselves.
Having embarked his prisoners he returned to Tahiti, Having embarked his prisoners he returned to Tahiti, Having embarked his prisoners he returned to Tahiti,
but three of them died before arriving ; the remainder but three of them died before arriving ; the remainder but three of them died before arriving ; the remainder
he banded over to the authorities, who have distributed he handed over to the authorities, who have distributed handed over to the authorities, who have distributed
the children to respectable natives and others, who have the children to respectable natives and others, who have the children to respectable natives and others, who have
engaged to bring them .up. The men and women sta engaged to bring them up. The men and women are engaged to bring them up. The men and women sta
still detained, and the former are employed oh tho roads, still detained, and the former are employed on the roads, still detained, and the former are employed on the roads,
Seo. , . '..-*.< 'i &c. Seo. , . '..-*.< 'i
This island is perhaps one of tho moat desolato in the This island is perhaps one of the moat desolate in the This island is perhaps one of the most desolate in the
Paciflo, not a cocoanut tree on the whole of it, and tba Pacific, not a cocoanut tree on the whole of it, and the Pacific, not a cocoanut tree on the whole of it, and the
only nourishment the natives have is a kind oi> nut or only nourishment the natives have is a kind of nut or only nourishment the natives have is a kind of not of
berry which grows in the bush, with wbioh the'ialand is berry which grows in the bush, with which the island is berry which grows in the bush, with which the island is
ooverod, and a scanty supply of.Ash. covered, and a scanty supply of fish. covered, and a scanty supply of Ash.
It is generally supposed that the wreck' took placo at It is generally supposed that the wreck took place at It is generally supposed that the wreck' took place at
night, and part of the crew and passengers may have night, and part of the crew and passengers may have night, and part of the crew and passengers may have
been drowned. As yet the natives are very shy in been drowned. As yet the natives are very shy in been drowned. As yet the natives are very shy in
speaking about it, and will say nothing to orimtoate speaking about it, and will say nothing to criminate speaking about it, and will say nothing to criminate
themselves, but as they get more oivilized there >iUuM themselves, but as they get more civilized there is little themselves, but as they get more civilized there >iUuM
doubt but that the details of this horrid trajredy wi" doubt but that the details of this horrid tragedy will doubt but that the details of this horrid tragedy we"
come to light _ come to light. come to light a
Identified overProof corrections REACHED CRIMINATE AN SEA SUCCEEDED BE SEEN PROCURE PLACE NAME CIVILIZED PACIFIC STONES LEAVE TRAGEDY SAILED CONCEIVED MARKED DESOLATE CONVINCED USE COVERED ABSENCE
Identified overProof non-corrections PANMONTON CARVALLO [**VANDALISED] SAME BIERS [**VANDALISED] FISH NEST [**VANDALISED] EXPERT GAM [**VANDALISED] FOUR LITTLE ABLE HID [**VANDALISED] NUT [**VANDALISED] MOAT [**VANDALISED] SAVAGES SHOWING MUOH [**VANDALISED] STRUGGLED HAIR MIIES BAD [**VANDALISED] TEN
Word
count		OCR
accuracy %		overProof
accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words78288.695.459.6
Searchability of unique words35689.993.838.9
Weighted Words91.995.139.3

Accumulated stats for 8 articles from year 1857

Word
count		OCR
accuracy %		overProof
accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words175487.695.160.6
Searchability of unique words92788.294.755.0
Weighted Words90.195.352.6