NLA Trial index

NLA Trial Articles from 1858

Notes
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  3. Colour legend:
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  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.
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Article ID 782747, Article, NAIRNE. MONDAY, AUGUST 23., page 3 1858-08-28, The South Australian Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1858 - 1889), 158 words, 6 corrections

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NAIRNE. NAIRNE. NAIRNE.
MONDAY, AUGUST 23. MONDAY, AUGUST 23. MONDAY, AUGUST 23.
Present-Messrs. J. T. Bee (in the chair), John Kain, and Present—Messrs. J. T. Bee (in the chair), John Kain, and Present-Messrs. J. T. Bee (in the chair), John Kain, and
William Giles. William Giles. William Giles.
The Clerk reported cash in hand iel. 17s. Id., and in Bank, The Clerk reported cash in hand 46l. 17s. 1d., and in Bank, The Clerk reported cash in hand and. 17s. 1d., and in Bank,
15G/. l63, lid. 156l. 16s. 11d. 156. 163, lid.
L etter received from Dr. Cotthurst, accepting the terms Letter received from Dr. Colthurst, accepting the terms L letter received from Dr. Colthurst, accepting the terms
for attending destitute poor, as stated in Chief Secretary's for attending destitute poor, as stated in Chief Secretary's for attending destitute poor, as stated in Chief Secretary's
letter dated 5th August. letter dated 5th August. letter dated 5th August.
Mr. Giles moved, and Mr. Kain seconded, that ten cattle Mr. Giles moved, and Mr. Kain seconded, that ten cattle Mr. Giles moved, and Mr. Kain seconded, that ten cattle
per 80-acre section be allowed to depasture on waste lands per 80-acre section be allowed to depasture on waste lands per 80-acre section be allowed to depasture on waste lands
for year ending 30th June, 1859. for year ending 30th June, 1859. for year ending 30th June, 1859.
Clerk to put np public notice in Nairne, that on and after Clerk to put up public notice in Nairne, that on and after Clerk to put up public notice in Nairne, that on and after
1st September next persons obstructing the main line of road 1st September next persons obstructing the main line of road 1st September next persons obstructing the main line of road
by leaving wood, drays, &c, will be prosecuted. by leaving wood, drays, &c., will be prosecuted. by leaving wood, drays, &c, will be prosecuted.
Memorial presented to the Council, with the bye-law, to be Memorial presented to the Council, with the bye-law, to be Memorial presented to the Council, with the bye-law, to be
submitted to His Excellency for approval. submitted to His Excellency for approval. submitted to His Excellency for approval.
Accounts ordered to ba paid :-Clerk, for salary one quarter, Accounts ordered to be paid :—Clerk, for salary one quarter, Accounts ordered to be paid Clerk, for salary one quarter,
15/. ; J. N. Braunsthal and staff, road work, 9/. 2s. 6d. ; 15l. ; J. N. Braunsthal and staff, road work, 9l. 2s. 6d. ; 157. ; J. N. Braunsthal and staff, road work, 97. 2s. 6d. ;
Henry Jackson, Ranger, balance of salary to '1st July Henry Jackson, Ranger, balance of salary to 1st July Henry Jackson, Ranger, balance of salary to 1st July
last, 8/. last, 8l. last, 87.
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Searchability of unique words9797.9100.0100.0
Weighted Words97.9100.0100.0

Article ID 785299, Family Notices, Family Notices, page 2 1858-11-11, The South Australian Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1858 - 1889), 59 words, 3 corrections

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DIED. DIED. DIED.
At York Hotel, Adelaide, after a long illness, Sir. Emile , At York Hotel, Adelaide, after a long illness, Mr. Emile At York Hotel, Adelaide, after a long illness, Sir. Emile ,
Cremazy, son of Captain Cremazy, aged 21 years, chief officer Cremazy, son of Captain Cremazy, aged 21 years, chief officer Cremazy, son of Captain Cremazy, aged 21 years, chief officer
of the French barque Concorde. Born at the isle of Reunion. of the French barque Concorde. Born at the isle of Reunion. of the French barque Concorde. Born at the isle of Reunion.
Deeply regretted by all who knew him. , Deeply regretted by all who knew him. Deeply regretted by all who knew him.
On the 9th November, at North Adelaide. William Watton, On the 9th November, at North Adelaide, William Watson, On the 9th November, at North Adelaide. William Watson,
aged 86, a member of the Society of Friend«. aged 86, a member of the Society of Friends. aged 86, a member of the Society of Friends.
Identified overProof corrections WATSON FRIENDS
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Searchability of unique words4092.597.566.7
Weighted Words94.199.185.5

Article ID 13012482, Family Notices, Family Notices, page 1 1858-07-24, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 202 words, 6 corrections

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BIRTHS. BIRTHS. BIRTHS.
On the 15th instant, at No, 6, Essex-street, Mrs. Samuel On the 15th instant, at No. 6, Essex-street, Mrs. Samuel On the 15th instant, at No, 6, Essex-street, Mrs. Samuel
Waisen, of a daughter. Watson, of a daughter. Watson, of a daughter.
On iiie Slat instant, at Sea View Houso, Paddington, tbo wife of On the 21st instant, at Sea View House, Paddington, the wife of On the 21st instant, at Sea View House, Paddington, the wife of
Alexander Campbell, Esq., of a »on._ Alexander Campbell, Esq., of a son. Alexander Campbell, Esq., of a son.
MARRIAGES. MARRIAGES. MARRIAGES.
On the 23rd June, by the Bot. Wm, M'Kce, at the rcsldcnco of On the 23rd June, by the Rev. Wm. M'Kee, at the residence of On the 23rd June, by the Rev. Wm, McKee, at the residence of
Mr. Maclean, Morton Park, Hr. James Plows, of Camdon, to Mr. Maclean, Morton Park, Mr. James Plows, of Camden, to Mr. Maclean, Morton Park, Mr. James Plows, of Camden, to
Miss Catherine Gilchrist Maclean. Miss Catherine Gilchrist Maclean. Miss Catherine Gilchrist Maclean.
On the 15th instant, by the Ker. Wm, M'Kee, at the residence On the 15th instant, by the Rev. Wm. M'Kee, at the residence On the 15th instant, by the Rev. Wm, McKee, at the residence
of Mr. Maclean, Morton Park, Mr. Robert Alexander Hazlett, to of Mr. Maclean, Morton Park, Mr. Robert Alexander Haslett, to of Mr. Maclean, Morton Park, Mr. Robert Alexander Hazlett, to
Kiss Marr Maelean. Miss Mary Maclean. Miss Mary Maclean.
On the 17th instant, hy «peela! license, at St. James' Charon, by On the 17th instant, by special license, at St. James' Church, by On the 17th instant, by special license, at St. James' Church, by
the Ker. Robert Allwood, Robert Laing, builder, to Ann Barrio, the Rev. Robert Allwood, Robert Laing, builder, to Ann Harvie, the Rev. Robert Allwood, Robert Laing, builder, to Ann Barrio,
both or this city. both of this city. both of this city.
On Wednesday, tho 21st instant, by tbo Rev. M. B. Coben, at On Wednesday, the 21st instant, by the Rev. M. R. Cohen, at On Wednesday, the 21st instant, by the Rev. M. B. Cohen, at
the Synagogue, Mr. B. n. Cohen, to Sarah, only daughter of the Synagogue, Mr. B. H. Cohen, to Sarah, only daughter of the Synagogue, Mr. B. H. Cohen, to Sarah, only daughter of
Samuel Darts, Esq., late of Qonlburn. Samuel Davis, Esq., late of Goulburn. Samuel Davis, Esq., late of Goulburn.
DEATHS. DEATHS. DEATHS.
On the JOtb June, 1858, at Pleasant Creek, Tlotorlá, in ohlld On the 30th June, 1858, at Pleasant Creek, Victoria, in child- On the 10th June, 1858, at Pleasant Creek, Victoria, in child
blrlh, Agnes, the beloved wife of M. Tornan, and daughter of Mr. birth, Agnes, the beloved wife of M. Ternan, and daughter of Mr. birth, Agnes, the beloved wife of M. Ternan, and daughter of Mr.
James Ewen, of this olty, aged 27 years. James Ewen, of this city, aged 27 years. James Ewen, of this city, aged 27 years.
On tho 22nd instant, at her residence, 297, Kent-street, Mrs, On the 22nd instant, at her residence, 387, Kent-street, Mrs. On the 22nd instant, at her residence, 297, Kent-street, Mrs
Mary Ann West, rellot of tho late Mr. William West, in tho COth Mary Ann West, relict of the late Mr. William West, in the 69th Mary Ann West, relict of the late Mr. William West, in the 60th
year of nor agc, deeply regretted. year of her age, deeply regretted. year of her age, deeply regretted.
Identified overProof corrections TERNAN GOULBURN HOUSE WATSON SON SPECIAL RELICT DAVIS CAMDEN CHURCH AGE CHILDBIRTH VICTORIA
Identified overProof non-corrections HARVIE HASLETT MKEE [**VANDALISED]
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Searchability of unique words8582.496.580.0
Weighted Words85.096.375.1

Article ID 13015906, Article, THE MURRAT 8NAG—B0AT. To the Editor of the Sydney Morning Herald., page 4 1858-08-31, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 172 words, 6 corrections

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THE MURRAT 8NAG-B0AT. THE MURRAY SNAG-BOAT. THE MURRAY SNAGBOAT.
7o the Editor of the Sydney Morning Herald. To the Editor of the Sydney Morning Herald. To the Editor of the Sydney Morning Herald.
Sir,-I take the liberty to contradict some of the statements in SIR,—I take the liberty to contradict some of the statements in Sir,-I take the liberty to contradict some of the statements in
-jour journal concerning the snag-boat. I am a working man, a your journal concerning the snag-boat. I am a working man, a -your journal concerning the snagboat. I am a working man, a
«nagger from the old country. He who throws blame on the «nagger, snagger from the old country. He who throws blame on the snagger, nigger from the old country. He who throws blame on the swagger,
knows nothing about her. 'For the last six months I have had the knows nothing about her. For the last six months I have had the knows nothing about her. For the last six months I have had the
pleasure of being chief mate in the Grapler,-have stood on her pleasure of being chief mate in the Grapler,—have stood on her pleasure of being chief mate in the Grapher have stood on her
- seek and done the principal part of the work that has been don« ; deck and done the principal part of the work that has been done ; - seek and done the principal part of the work that has been done ;
. therefore, I have a good idea of what work she is able to do when therefore, I have a good idea of what work she is able to do when therefore, I have a good idea of what work she is able to do when
properly handled. It appears to me. Sir, that your Mr. Observer properly handled. It appears to me, Sir, that your Mr. Observer properly handled. It appears to me Sir, that your Mr. Observer
' -imagines he understands something about snagging. You will imagines he understands something about snagging. You will imagines he understands something about snagging. You will
' allow me, however, to say, that be knows nothing about the work, allow me, however, to say, that he knows nothing about the work, allow me, however, to say, that he knows nothing about the work,
nor yet the implements to do it with. I have known the «nagger nor yet the implements to do it with. I have known the snagger nor yet the implements to do it with. I have known the trigger
to be nine day« in taking out one snag- and putting it on the bank. to be nine days in taking out one snag and putting it on the bank. to be nine days in taking out one snag- and putting it on the bank.
I remain. Sir, yours, &c, I remain, Sir, yours, &c., I remain. Sir, yours, &c,
FREDERICK WILSON. FREDERICK WILSON. FREDERICK WILSON.
.Echuca, Monday, August 23. Echuca, Monday, August 23. Echuca, Monday, August 23.
Identified overProof corrections MURRAY DAYS
Identified overProof non-corrections BOAT [**VANDALISED] SNAGGER DECK INYOUR GRAPLER [**VANDALISED]
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Searchability of unique words10395.195.10.0
Weighted Words93.592.8-9.7

Article ID 13020849, Article, APPENDIX. [?] Railway Office, Sydney, August 17, 1858., page 8 1858-09-22, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 250 words, 3 corrections

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I APPExrjnr. I APPENDIX. I APPExrjnr. Railway
I Railway Office, Sydney, AuRnst IT. 185S. I Railway Office, Sydney, August 17, 1858. Office, Sydney, August 17. 1858. My
My dear Mr. Pell,-I regret thnt your note of this morning, My dear Mr. Pell,-- I regret that your note of this morning, dear Mr. Pell,-I regret that your note of this morning,
addressed to mo, wa» not received until arter 12 o'olock. addressed to me, was not received until after 12 o'clock. addressed to me, was not received until after 12 o'olock.
I -as not aware until after Riohardson's otatcment to the sclcot I was not aware until after Richardson's statement to the select I was not aware until after Richardson's statement to the select
eommttteo that any portion of tho line on tho Parramatta aido of commtttee that any portion of the line on the Parramatta side of committee that any portion of the line on the Parramatta side of
Haslam'« Crrek Bridge had bren repaired on tho day of tho acci- Haslam's Creek Bridge had been repaired on the day of the acci- Haslam's Creek Bridge had been repaired on the day of the accident.
dent. On hearing thin, I made inquiry from Morgan, and bo told dent. On hearing this, I made inquiry from Morgan, and he told On hearing this, I made inquiry from Morgan, and he told
mo that Richardson uaked him, immediately after tho accident, to me that Richardson asked him, immediately after the accident, to me that Richardson asked him, immediately after the accident, to
be allowed to put on men to rop&tr a alack which he »aid existed be allowed to put on men to repair a slack which he said existed be allowed to put on men to repair a shack which he said existed
at the bridge ; this Morgan properly refused until I bud ini-pectcd at the bridge ; this Morgan properly refused until I had inspected at the bridge ; this Morgan properly refused until I had inspected
the line. Shortly after I had »cen tho line, and before Morgan the line. Shortly after I had seen the line, and before Morgan the line. Shortly after I had seen the line, and before Morgan
left to attend the inqueit at Parramatta, Richardson again asked left to attend the inquest at Parramatta, Richardson again asked left to attend the inquest at Parramatta, Richardson again asked
Morgan to let him take some of tho men and nick up sluoks in tho Morgan to let him take some of the men and pick up slacks in the Morgan to let him take some of the men and pick up sticks in the
Ino between Haslem'» Creek and tho curro at the ine between Haslem's Creek and the curve at the Ino between Haslem's Creek and the curve at the
top of the incline. Morgan then gave Ipcrmiaaion for top of the incline. Morgan then gave permission for top of the incline. Morgan then gave permission for
Biobardaon to Uko White and tho Newtown gaog, pro- Richardson to take White and the Newtown gang, pro- Richardson to the White and the Newtown gang, probably
bably »ht or »even men, they ha\ing nothing important at this bably six or seven men, they having nothing important at this six or seven men, they having nothing important at this
Um« to do, and lift a few " glacki," atatcd by Richardson to exist time to do, and lift a few "slacks," stated by Richardson to exist time to do, and lift a few " Blacks," stated by Richardson to exist
on the Incline. From my own inspection of the road I «ra satis on the incline. From my own inspection of the road I am satis- on the Incline. From my own inspection of the road I am satisfied
fled that there waa no slack, ao tar as I Inspected the line (about fled that there was no slack, so far as I inspected the line (about that there was no slack, so far as I inspected the line (about
200 Tarda from th» brldeo). ranulrlnir immediate Rttj-ntlnn 200 yards from the bridge), requiring immediate attention. 200 yards from the bridge). rendering immediate attention
Very sincerely your», Very sincerely yours, Very sincerely yours,
Jon« Wuittom. John Whitton. Jone WHITton.
Professor Pty. Professor Pell. Professor Pty.
Identified overProof corrections ATTENTION PICK CURVE AM GANG BEEN HASLAMS HASLEMS REPAIR SO SEEN YARDS SEVEN SELECT SIDE STATEMENT YOURS STATED ME WHITTON AUGUST HAVING PERMISSION SIX WAS RICHARDSONS SAID INQUEST TIME FAR
Identified overProof non-corrections SLACKS JOHN COMMTTTEE APPENDIX OCLOCK REQUIRING SATISFLED [**VANDALISED] INE
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Searchability of unique words13372.294.078.4
Weighted Words73.493.475.1

Article ID 49772150, Article, NAIRNE. MONDAY, APRIL 5., page 3 1858-04-10, South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA : 1839 - 1900), 117 words, 4 corrections

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NAIUNE. NAIRNE. NAIUNE.
M0-H-i.T. AKUL 5. MONDAY, APRIL 5. M0-H-i.T. AKUL 5.
Prcjent— All the members. Mr. J. T. Bee, Cha'rnun. Present— All the members. Mr. J. T. Bee, Chairman. Present All the members. Mr. J. T. Bee, Chairman.
Cash on hand.jCli \ti.C\.; ind in Bank, £180 10*. ed. Cash on hand, £14 12s. 6d. ; and in Bank, £180 10s. 6d. Cash on handlers \ti.C\.; and in Bank, 180 10s. 6d.
Re.'airod, tha: Messrs. B.-c, lllllmm, and Thomas be Resolved, that Messrs. Bee, Hillman, and Thomas be Repaired, the: Messrs. Bee, Hillman, and Thomas be
aosointoJ to inspect a titu for a foctbridare over the appointed to inspect a site for a footbridge over the Bremer, near Callington, and to report to next meeting. appointed to inspect a site for a footbridge over the
Tbe C!;r~ rcportoi he lud attended to the Instructions The Clerk reported he had attended to the instructions The C!;r~ reported he had attended to the instructions
of the Council ia regard to the lists of ratepayers for the of the Council in regard to the lists of ratepayers for the of the Council in regard to the lists of ratepayers for the
appointment of cj-.stabli.-s. Oijectioni to be heard at appointment of constables. Objections to be heard at appointment of cj-.stabli.-s. Objections to be heard at
the next msctin?. the next meeting. the next meeting?.
The CiMirmaa was requested to write to the Destitute The Chairman was requested to write to the Destitute The Chairman was requested to write to the Destitute
Bjatd aboot the bill of expcnies incurred by the Council Board about the bill of expenses incurred by the Council Board about the bill of expenses incurred by the Council
on account or the maaParUh. on account of the man Parish. on account of the maaParUh.
The followina sura was ordered to be paid :— John «. The following sum was ordered to be paid :— John N. The following sum was ordered to be paid 25 John S.
Braunsthal and atalT, for district wort, £li 16s. id. Braunsthal and staff, for district work, £12 15s. 2d. Braunsthal and staff, for district were, £11 16s. 6d.
Identified overProof corrections BOARD SUM PRESENT EXPENSES SITE HAD STAFF OBJECTIONS APPOINTED CHAIRMAN FOLLOWING ABOUT REPORTED MEETING FOOTBRIDGE HILLMAN
Identified overProof non-corrections NAIRNE PARISH NEAR WORK MAN HAND CONSTABLES THAT RESOLVED CALLINGTON APRIL BREMER CLERK REPORT MONDAY
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All Words11362.882.352.4
Searchability of unique words7357.579.551.6
Weighted Words54.279.054.3

Article ID 49783041, Article, TRINITY BOARD. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10., page 3 1858-12-17, South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA : 1839 - 1900), 115 words, 5 corrections

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TRINITY BOARD. TRINITY BOARD. TRINITY BOARD.
FBIDAT, DuCBM-^h in FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10. FRIDAY, DuCBM-^h in
iresenti— master ana warr^m Present— Master and Wardens. presenting master and warm
Read, a letter from the Hon. the Treasurer, informing Read, a letter from the Hon. the Treasurer, informing Read, a letter from the Hon. the Treasurer, informing
the Board that the Hon. the Commissioner of Public the Board that the Hon. the Commissioner of Public the Board that the Hon. the Commissioner of Public
Works had granted Mr. Luehr's request to place his bathing-house adjoining the abutment of the new Works had granted Mr. Luehr's request to place his bathing-house adjoining the abutment of the new Works had granted Mr. Spehr's request to place his bathing-house adjoining the abutment of the new
bridge. bridge. bridge.
th?8^1 aJ1?ttcr from &a Fon- lhe Treasnrer, grouUmf Read, a letter from the Hon. the Treasurer, granting those allotted from &a For- the Treasurer, grouUmf
.ne jjoard the use of the Government schooner Yatala the Board the use of the Government schooner Yatala one board the use of the Government schooner Yatala
» send down the Keepers and stores to tho MacDonnell to send down the Keepers and stores to the MacDonnell I send down the Keepers and stores to the MacDonnell
Lighthouse. Lighthouse. Lighthouse.
t ?£$ a lelter from the Hcad Keeper, Cape Bonla Read, a letter from the Head Keeper, Cape Borda t of a letter from the Head Keeper, Cape Borda
Lighthouse, forwarding a requisition for stores, whlou Lighthouse, forwarding a requisition for stores, which Lighthouse, forwarding a requisition for stores, which
were ordered to be sent. were ordered to be sent. were ordered to be sent.
Read, a letter from the Head Keeper, Troubridge Read, a letter from the Head Keeper, Troubridge Read, a letter from the Head Keeper, Troubridge
L.ghthouse, informing tho Board that his stock of oil Lighthouse, informing the Board that his stock of oil Lighthouse, informing the Board that his stock of oil
was reduced to two months' consumption. was reduced to two months' consumption. was reduced to two months' consumption.
Bead, a latter from the Head Keeper, Start Lltht Read, a letter from the Head Keeper, Sturt Light- Read, a letter from the Head Keeper, Start Light
houBe, acknowledging the receipt cf stores forwarded. house, acknowledging the receipt of stores forwarded. house, acknowledging the receipt of stores forwarded.
Requisition for the Lightship stores being approved, Requisition for the Lightship stores being approved, Requisition for the Lightship stores being approved,
the Board separated. the Board separated. the Board separated.
Identified overProof corrections WHICH BORDA FRIDAY
Identified overProof non-corrections WARDENS DECEMBER PRESENT LUEHRS [**VANDALISED] GRANTING STURT
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Searchability of unique words7188.791.525.0
Weighted Words90.392.623.0

Article ID 60423003, Article, The Engineer-in-Chief to the Railway Commissioners. Railway Department, Sydney, 13th July, 1858., page 2 1858-07-16, Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875), 686 words, 4 corrections

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Tho Engineer-jn-Chief to tue Railway Commissioners. The Engineer-in-Chief to the Railway Commissioners. The Engineer-in-Chief to the Railway Commissioners.
"! Ballway Department, Sydney, lOih July, 1868. I Railway Department, Sydney, 13th July, 1858. "I Railway Department, Sydney, 10th July, 1868. I
. GEKTLKMEN-Immediately altor recoiving informador GENTLEMEN — Immediately after receiving information . GEKTLKMEN-Immediately after receiving information
that an accident had occurred on tho Groat Southon that an accident had occurred on the Great Southern that an accident had occurred on the Great Southern
Ballway, I proceeded down the line to Haslam's' Greek, Railway, I proceeded down the line to Haslam's Creek, Railway, I proceeded down the line to Haslam's' Creek,
where ífonnd the whole of the carriages of the 7.35 a.m where found the whole of the carriages of the 7.35 a.m where found the whole of the carriages of the 7.35 am
up-train from Campbelltown, off the rails. The engine up-train from Campbelltown, off the rails. The engine up-train from Campbelltown, off the rails. The engine
did not lenvo tho rails, having broken tho coupling did not leave the rails, having broken the coupling did not leave the rails, having broken the coupling
aftaabing the first horse-box to the tender.' attaching the first horse-box to the tender. attaching the first horse-box to the tender.'
Ona oareful examination of the road, I discovered On a careful examination of the road, I discovered On careful examination of the road, I discovered
that tho wheels of a carriage or horse-box' had left the that the wheels of a carriage or horse-box had left the that the wheels of a carriage or horse-box' had left the
mils about ¿SO yards on tho Parramatta side of where rails about 250 yards on the Parramatta side of where rails about 50 yards on the Parramatta side of where
the carriegos had been overturned ; but at this point the the carriages had been overturned ; but at this point the the carriages had been overturned ; but at this point the
permanent woy was'in perfectly goad condition, both as permanent way was in perfectly good condition, both as permanent way was in perfectly good condition, both as
to gauge and level. to gauge and level. to gauge and level.
I afterwards examined the wheels, oxles, axle-boxes, and I afterwards examined the wheels, oxles, axle-boxes, and I afterwards examined the wheels, axles, axle boxes, and
springs of both carriages and horse-boxes, but'th'ere was springs of both carriages and horse-boxes, but there was springs of both carriages and horse-boxes, but there was
nothing in their condition that might not, hnvo been nothing in their condition that might not have been nothing in their condition that might not, have been
oaused after being thrown off the..roils. , There was no caused after being thrown off the rails. There was no caused after being thrown off the rolls. There was no
broken wheel, axle, axle-box, .or spring ; but tbeso were broken wheel, axle, axle-box, or spring ; but thess were broken wheel, axle, axle-box, or spring ; but these were
all so much strained and driven out. of position, that it all so much strained and driven out of position, that it all so much strained and driven out. of position, that it
is now impossible to state their condition immediately is now impossible to state their condition immediately is now impossible to state their condition immediately
preceding tho aooident.. ": preceding the accident. preceding the accident. ":
: - The horse-boxes, which I believe first left the roils, The horse-boxes, which I believe first left the rails, : - The horse-boxes, which I believe first left the rails,
.aro of the usual construction, having wheels, axles, oxle are of the usual construction, having wheels, axles, axle- are of the usual construction, having wheels, axles, axle
boxes, and springs, sent out from England, the frame- boxes, and springs, sent out from England, the frame- boxes, and springs, sent out from England, the frame-
work only being made in the colony, and tûoy are in work only being made in the colony, and they are in work only being made in the colony, and they are in
every respect well and properly constructed. every respect well and properly constructed. every respect well and properly constructed.
.The lino where the carriages first left the rails is level The line where the carriages first left the rails is level The line where the carriages first left the rails is level
for about 200 yards, > and for half a mile towards for about 200 yards, and for half a mile towards for about 200 yards, and for half a mile towards
Parramatta is perfectly straight, with a falling gradient Parramatta is perfectly straight, with a falling gradient Parramatta is perfectly straight, with a falling gradient
in the direotion of Homebush at tho rote of 40 feet per in the direction of Homebush at the rate of 40 feet per in the direction of Homebush at the rate of 40 feet per
mile ; after passing over this level portion, the rails are mile ; after passing over this level portion, the rails are mile ; after passing over this level portion, the rails are
on'an incline of. one in a hundred, and a curve of 20 on an incline of one in a hundred, and a curve of 20 on an incline of. one in a hundred, and a curve of 20
chains radius. ! . ' chains radius. chains radius. ! . After
After a most careful examination of the rolling (nek After a most careful examination of the rolling stock a most careful examination of the rolling (neck
and permanent woy,'I am satisfied that there is nothing and permanent way, I am satisfied that there is nothing and permanent ways am satisfied that there is nothing
in tho général oonBtruotion of either that could have in the general construction of either that could have in the general construction of either that could have
been the cause of the acoident ; but some derangement been the cause of the acoident ; but some derangement been the cause of the accident ; but some derangement
moy have taken place of tho axle-boxes or springs of the may have taken place of the axle-boxes or springs of the may have taken place of the axle-boxes or springs of the
horse-boxes after leaving Parramatta, whioh would horse-boxes after leaving Parramatta, which would horse-boxes after leaving Parramatta, which would
account for tho aooident. account for the accident. account for the accident.
My, impression, after having inspeotod tho line and My impression, after having inspected the line and My impression, after having inspected the line and
carriages, was, that tho aooident might have been caused carriages, was, that the accident might have been caused carriages, was, that the accident might have been caused
by excessive speed, combined with Black oouplings by excessive speed, combined with slack couplings by excessive speed, combined with Black couplings
between the carriages ; but this supposition is destroyed between the carriages ; but this supposition is destroyed between the carriages ; but this supposition is destroyed
by the direot evidence Riven as to tho speed at tho time by the direct evidence given as to the speed at the time by the direct evidence given as to the speed at the time
of tho acoident, and tho state of the couplings before of the accident, and the state of the couplings before of the accident, and the state of the couplings before
leaving Parramatta. i leaving Parramatta. leaving Parramatta. From
From tho ovidenoo of tho porters at Parramatta, and From the evidence of the porters at Parramatta, and the evidence of the porters at Parramatta, and
the guard of the train, tho whole of tho ourrieges and the guard of the train, the whole of the carriages and the guard of the train, the whole of the carriages and
horse-boxes were connected by screw oouplings, exoept the horse-boxes were connected by screw couplings, except the horse-boxes were connected by screw couplings, except the
coupling between the two horse-boxes, which was not a coupling between the two horse-boxes, which was not a coupling between the two horse-boxes, which was not a
sorew oiupling, but bad centro links and side ohainB ; screw coupling, but had centre links and side chains ; screw coupling, but bad centre links and side chains ;
the buffers, tborefore, of the horse-boxoB would not be the buffers, therefore, of the horse-boxes would not be the buffers, therefore, of the horse-boxes would not be
tn contact, and glentor oscillation would take place than in contact, and greater oscillation would take place than in contact, and greater oscillation would take place than
if a screw coupling bad been used ; but if tho train if a screw coupling had been used ; but if the train if a screw coupling had been used ; but if the train
were not proceeding at a far greater speed than that were not proceeding at a far greater speed than that were not proceeding at a far greater speed than that
stated, this would not bo sufficient to throw the horse- stated, this would not be sufficient to throw the horse- stated, this would not be sufficient to throw the horse-
boxes off the line. Nor does it follow that oven at a boxes off the line. Nor does it follow that even at a boxes off the line. Nor does it follow that even at a
-much higher speod those horse-boxes would necessarily much higher speed those horse-boxes would necessarily much higher speed those horse-boxes would necessarily
have been thrown off tho line in consequence of not have been thrown off the line in consequence of not have been thrown off the line in consequence of not
having screw couplings, as waggons constantly travel by having screw couplings, as waggons constantly travel by having screw couplings, as waggons constantly travel by
goods trains at a speed of 30 miles an hour and upwards, goods trains at a speed of 30 miles an hour and upwards, goods trains at a speed of 30 miles an hour and upwards,
on whioh. trains eorow couplings aro never used. Wag- on which trains screw couplings are never used. Wag- on which trains eorow couplings are never used. Wag-
gons also aro frequently attached to passenger trains, gons also are frequently attached to passenger trains, gons also are frequently attached to passenger trains,
both here and in England, and are connected only with both here and in England, and are connected only with both here and in England, and are connected only with
centre links and side chains. centre links and side chains. centre links and side chains.
Tho speed of this train having been spoken to BO posi- The speed of this train having been spoken to so posi- The speed of this train having been spoken to BO positively
tively by so many witnesses as not being greater than 25 tively by so many witnesses as not being greater than 25 by so many witnesses as not being greater than 25
miles an hour, I regrot that I am not in a position at miles an hour, I regret that I am not in a position at miles an hour, I regret that I am not in a position at
prosent to trace any cause for this lamentable accident. present to trace any cause for this lamentable accident. present to trace any cause for this lamentable accident.
I can morely suggest that some derangement may have I can merely suggest that some derangement may have I can merely suggest that some derangement may have
taken placo in tho wheels, axles, axle-boxes, or springs taken place in the wheels, axles, axle-boxes, or springs taken place in the wheels, axles, axle boxes, or springs
to one of the horse-boxes, after tho train left tba to one of the horse-boxes, after the train left the to one of the horse-boxes, after the train left the
Station at Parramatta. Station at Parramatta. Station at Parramatta.
1 bave, lea., I have, &c., I have, lea.,
JOHN WHITTON. JOHN WHITTON, JOHN WHITTON.
Tho Commissioners for Railways. The Commissioners for Railways. The Commissioners for Railways.
Identified overProof corrections THEY REGRET GREAT GOOD FOUND INFORMATION INSPECTED SOUTHERN THEREFORE RATE GENERAL WAY ATTACHING LEAVE RECEIVING CREEK EVEN PRESENT GIVEN EXCEPT MERELY DIRECT DIRECTION
Identified overProof non-corrections STOCK GENTLEMEN THESS ACOIDENT [**VANDALISED] SLACK OXLES [**VANDALISED]
Word
count		OCR
accuracy %		overProof
accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words63783.798.389.4
Searchability of unique words26089.697.777.8
Weighted Words92.198.377.8

Accumulated stats for 8 articles from year 1858

Word
count		OCR
accuracy %		overProof
accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words163582.095.775.9
Searchability of unique words86285.194.965.7
Weighted Words86.795.264.3