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ACCIDENT.-A rather serious accident befel | ACCIDENT.—A rather serious accident befel | ACCIDENT-A rather serious accident befel |
a man named Samuel Hayes, in the employ of Messrs. | a man named Samuel Hayes, in the employ of Messrs. | a man named Samuel Hayes, in the employ of Messrs. |
Fuller & Co., on Thursday morning1. It appear-) ho was | Fuller & Co., on Thursday morning. It appears he was | Fuller & Co., on Thursday morning. It appear-) he was |
employed driving a ballast-truck on a tramway ,.t the | employed driving a ballast-truck on a tramway at the | employed driving a ballast truck on a tramway at the |
new smelting works, now being erected for the Patr-nt | new smelting works, now being erected for the Patent | new smelting works, now being erected for the Patent |
Copper Company, at Port Adelaide. Tho truck had | Copper Company, at Port Adelaide. The truck had | Copper Company, at Port Adelaide. The truck had |
di>-charged its load of silt, and he was in tho act of | discharged its load of silt, and he was in the act of | discharged its load of silt, and he was in the act of |
pulling it it into its position again, when he fell baik | pulling it it into its position again, when he fell back- | pulling it it into its position again, when he fell back |
wards and the t uck patse I over both liis lej:s above the | wards and the truck passed over both his legs above the | wards and the t uck passe I over both his leg above the |
knee, lacerating thom in a nv-st frightful manner. He | knee, lacerating them in a most frightful manner. He | knee, lacerating them in a most frightful manner. He |
was piomptly attended by Dr. Millner and conveyed | was promptly attended by Dr. Millner and conveyed | was promptly attended by Dr. Millner and conveyed |
home, where he was progressing fivorahly on Tliur-day | home, where he was progressing favorably on Thursday | home, where he was progressing favorably on Thursday |
evening. The s «ne parson îoceived a serious injury | evening. The same parson received a serious injury | evening. The s One person received a serious injury |
some time since by being jammed between two railway | some time since by being jammed between two railway | some time since by being jammed between two railway |
trucks on the Queen's Wharf. | trucks on the Queen's Wharf. | trucks on the Queen's Wharf. |
APPOINTMENTS.-Serjeant-Major Hall, to be | APPOINTMENTS.—Serjeant-Major Hall, to be | APPOINTMENTS.-Serjeant-Major Hall, to be |
Inspector of Metropolitan Police, vice Keid, deceased ; | Inspector of Metropolitan Police, vice Reid, deceased; | Inspector of Metropolitan Police, vice Reid, deceased ; |
C. ¡sheppard, to bo Surveyor and Draughtsman, at the | C. , to be Surveyor and Draughtsman, at the | C. Sheppard, to be Surveyor and Draughtsman, at the |
Central Hoad Board, vice Ash« in, piomoted ; Edward | Central Road Board, vice Ashwin, promoted; Edward | Central Road Board, vice Ashe in, promoted ; Edward |
Lamb, to be bailiff at Mount Barker, vice John Lamb ; | Lamb, to be bailiff at Mount Barker, vice John Lamb; | Lamb, to be bailiff at Mount Barker, vice John Lamb ; |
Samuel Boyle, Poundkeeper at ¡Stock} ard on Section | Samuel Boyle, Poundkeeper at Stockyard on Section | Samuel Boyle, Poundkeeper at Stockyard on Section |
220S, Hundred of Hatton ; G. Kingsborough, to be | 2208, Hundred of Hanson; G. Kingsborough, to be | 220, Hundred of Hatton ; G. Kingsborough, to be |
keeper of Saddleworth lJound. | keeper of Saddleworth Pound. | keeper of Saddleworth Pound. |
PERMANENT EQUITABLE BUILDING AND IN- | PERMANENT EQUITABLE BUILDING AND IN- | PERMANENT EQUITABLE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT |
VESTMENT SOCIETY.-At a meeting ot the above | VESTMENT SOCIETY.— At a meeting of the above | SOCIETY-At a meeting of the above |
fcociety, held on Wednesday evening. Juno 12, 7¿ shares | Society, held on Wednesday evening, June 12, 7¼ shares | society, held on Wednesday evening. June 12, 73 shares |
were aold at au average premium of ¿-3 per share. We | were sold at an average premium of £23 per share. We | were sold at an average premium of 25 per share. We |
are informed that 95 additional shares have been taken up | are informed that 95 additional shares have been taken up | are informed that 95 additional shares have been taken up |
during the present month. | during the present month. | during the present month. |
CEBHATA.-In the advertisement of subscrip- | ERRATA.—In the advertisement of subscrip- | CERATA. In the advertisement of subscriptions |
tions in yesterday's Advertiser, for building a dwciiiug | tions in yesterday's Advertiser, for building a dwelling | in yesterday's Advertiser, for building a dwelling |
house fjr the Catholic cler^jman, Gawler, two erroia | house for the Catholic clergyman, Gawler, two errors | house for the Catholic clergyman, Gawler, two errors |
appeared. The £12 stated as collected by Mrs. i | appeared. The £12 stated as collected by Mrs. | appeared. The £12 stated as collected by Mrs. i |
MpEuea, should have been Mrs. McLaren, and the I | McEwen, should have been Mrs. McLaren, and the | MpEuea, should have been Mrs. McLaren, and the |
«um of £i for air bricks should be 4s. | sum of £4 for air bricks should be 4s. | sum of 5 for air bricks should be 4s. |
Identified overProof corrections | ERRORS ROAD MORNING DWELLINGHOUSE BACKWARDS FAVORABLY SUM AN THEM DISCHARGED CLERGYMAN PATENT JUNE HIS STOCKYARD RECEIVED MOST REID PROMPTLY POUND PROMOTED SOLD |
Identified overProof non-corrections | LEGS ASHWIN SAME MCEWEN HANSON PASSED ERRATA PARSON [**VANDALISED] APPEARS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 260 | 84.6 | 96.2 | 75.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 174 | 82.8 | 94.8 | 70.0 |
Weighted Words | 83.1 | 94.6 | 68.0 |
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BIRTH. | BIRTH. | BIRTH. |
TAMBLYN-On the 8th October, at Wallaroo Mine, the | TAMBLYN.—On the 8th October, at Wallaroo Mine, the | TAMBLYN On the 8th October, at Wallaroo Mine, the |
wife of Mr. James Tamblyn, of a son. | wife of Mr. James Tamblyn, of a son. | wife of Mr. James Tamblyn, of a son. |
KINDEKMANN.-On the I6th0ct'jber, the wife of Mr. G. | KINDERMANN.—On the 16th October, the wife of Mr. G. | KINDERMANN. On the I6th0ct'jber, the wife of Mr. G. |
Kindcrmann, of a son. | Kindermann, of a son. | Kindermann, of a son. |
DIED. " | DIED. | DIED. " |
NIXON-On the 15th October, at Port Elliot, Mr. nenry | NIXON.—On the 15th October, at Port Elliot, Mr. Henry | NIXON On the 15th October, at Port Elliot, Mr. Henry |
Kemp Brown Nixon, aged 27, son of the late Captain Nixon, | Kemp Brown Nixon, aged 27, son of the late Captain Nixon, | Kemp Brown Nixon, aged 27, son of the late Captain Nixon, |
of the 96th regiment of foot. | of the 96th regiment of foot. | of the 96th regiment of foot. |
Identified overProof corrections | KINDERMANN HENRY |
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All Words | 52 | 92.3 | 98.1 | 75.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 26 | 92.3 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 90.1 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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BIRTH. | BIRTH. | BIRTH. |
LESTER.—On the 30th November, at the Commercial | LESTER.—On the 30th November, at the Commercial | LISTER-On the 30th November, at the Commercial |
Hotel, Wallaroo Bay, the wife of Mr. Henry Lester, of a son. | Hotel, Wallaroo Bay, the wife of Mr. Henry Lester, of a son. | Hotel, Wallaroo Bay, the wife of Mr. Henry Lester, of a son. |
MARRIED | MARRIED. | MARRIED |
BRIGGS—GIBB.—On the 5th November, at the | BRIGGS—GIBB.—On the 5th November, at the | BRIGGS—GIBB.—On the 5th November, at the |
ottne brides father, by the Rev. C. Marryatt, Captain | residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. C. Marryatt, Captain | ottne brides father, by the Rev. C. Marryatt, Captain |
"ríT,figs'T?rí,íhe BhiP Victory,to Elizabeth,youngest daughter | Briggs, of the ship Victory, to Elizabeth, youngest daughter | "ríT,figs'T?rí,íhe ShiP Victory, to Elizabeth, youngest daughter |
ol Mr. William Gibb, of Queenstown. | of Mr. William Gibb, of Queenstown. | of Mr. William Gibb, of Queenstown. |
"D.nrn DIED. "" | DIED. | "Dean DIED. |
bl lOER.-On the4th November, suddenly, through the | SPICER.—On the 4th November, suddenly, through the | by BEER-On the 4th November, suddenly, through the |
onreting of a blood vessel, at the residence of hia brother, | bursting of a blood vessel, at the residence of his brother, | bursting of a blood vessel, at the residence of his brother, |
william C. Spicer, Brinacombe. near Auburn, Edward | William C. Spicer, Brinscombe, near Auburn, Edward | William C. Spicer, Branscombe. near Auburn, Edward |
Spicer, aged 29 years, late of Kyneton, Victoria. | Spicer, aged 29 years, late of Kyneton, Victoria. | Spicer, aged 29 years, late of Kyneton, Victoria. |
Identified overProof corrections | SHIP VICTORY HIS TO ELIZABETH YOUNGEST BURSTING |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BRINSCOMBE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 83 | 79.5 | 89.2 | 47.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 51 | 84.3 | 98.0 | 87.5 |
Weighted Words | 85.1 | 97.5 | 83.3 |
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' BIRTHS ' | BIRTHS. | BIRTHS |
VARLEY -On the 19th December, at Strangways terrace, | VARLEY.—On the 19th December, at Strangways-terrace, | VARLEY -On the 19th December, at Strangways terrace, |
west, Mrs ¿Varley of a son | west, Mrs. Varley of a son. | west, Mrs Varley of a son |
WHITE-On the 20th October, at the Elma, Hillbatts, | WHITE.—On the 20th October, at the Elms, Hillbutts, | WHITE-On the 20th October, at the Elma, Hillbatts, |
near Wlmborne, Dorset, Mrs Samuel White White, of a | near Wimborne, Dorset, Mrs. Samuel White White, of a | near Wimborne, Dorset, Mrs Samuel White White, of a |
son, 23^ -^ | son. | son, 23s -s |
KEARNE -On the 22na October, at 15 Boundary-road, | KEARNE.—On the 22nd October, at 75, Boundary-road, | KEARNE -On the 22nd October, at 15 Boundary-road, |
St "John's Wood, London, MrB J H Keane, of a | St. John's Wood, London, Mrs. J. H. Keane, of a | St John's Wood, London, Mrs J H Keane, of a |
dungUter | daughter. | daughter |
DIED | DIED. | DIED |
MUDIE.-On the isth December, at Kensington, Eliza | MUDIE.—On the 18th December, at Kensington, Eliza- | MUDIE On the 15th December, at Kensington, Elizabeth |
beth Wedderburn, onlj child ot Chas Mayelston and Har- | beth Wedderburn, only child of Chas. Mayelston and Har- | Wedderburn, only child of Chas Mayelston and Harriet |
riet Logie Mudie, aged three months, from measles and | riet Logie Mudie, aged three months, from measles and | Logie Mudie, aged three months, from measles and |
bronchi tia | bronchitis. | bronchitis |
Identified overProof corrections | WIMBORNE DAUGHTER BRONCHITIS ONLY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ELMS HILLBUTTS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 68 | 88.2 | 97.1 | 75.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 45 | 86.7 | 95.6 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 86.8 | 94.8 | 60.2 |
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TELEGRAPHIC DESPATCHES. | TELEGRAPHIC DESPATCHES. | TELEGRAPHIC DESPATCHES. |
(FKOJI OUR OWN COP.RESrONllENTS.) | (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS) | (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS.) |
BYDNKY, TUUHSDAY. | SYDNEY, THURSDAY. | SYDNEY, THURSDAY. |
Tho Land Bills havo been introduced in the | The Land Bills have been introduced in the | The Land Bills have been introduced in the |
Upper House in tho samo shape as they formerly | Upper House in the same shape as they formerly | Upper House in the same shape as they formerly |
left llio Assembly, excepting that it is proposed | left the Assembly, excepting that it is proposed | left the Assembly, excepting that it is proposed |
that they should como into operation directly | that they should come into operation directly | that they should come into operation directly |
after tiny pass. | after they pass. | after they pass. |
Mr. Wilson will movo to-morrow for a com- | Mr. Wilson will move to-morrow for a com- | Mr. Wilson will move to-morrow for a committee |
mittee of inquiry into tiro Burrangong riots. Tho | mittee of inquiry into the Burrangong riots. The | of inquiry into the Burrangong riots. The |
black, " Hairy," has confessed to two rapes and | black, "Harry," has confessed to two rapes and | black, " Harry," has confessed to two rapes and |
eleven robberies, besides tho murder of Mrs. | eleven robberies, besides the murder of Mrs. | eleven robberies, besides the murder of Mrs. |
Mills, and tho attempted murder of her son. | Mills, and the attempted murder of her son. | Mills, and the attempted murder of her son. |
In tho AsBembly to-day tho proceedings woro | In the Assembly to-day the proceedings were | In the Assembly to-day the proceedings were |
unimportant. | unimportant. | unimportant. |
ADELAIDE, THOIISDAY. | ADELAIDE, THURSDAY. | ADELAIDE, THURSDAY. |
Tho markets remain the same. | The markets remain the same. | The markets remain the same. |
Identified overProof corrections | COME HAVE THURSDAY FROM SYDNEY HARRY WERE CORRESPONDENTS MOVE |
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All Words | 95 | 75.8 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 71 | 87.3 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 87.8 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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ABSTRACT OF SALlsS BY AUCTION | ABSTRACT OF SALES BY AUCTION | ABSTRACT OF SALES BY AUCTION |
-THISDAYi | THIS DAY. | -THIS DAY |
Vt. Sons M'CosiBB_At ¿Is room», Collins stn ot | Mr. JOHN McCOMBE.—At his rooms, Collins-street— | At. Sons M'CosiBB_At Sis Rooms, Collins-st on |
Groceries, provisions, American chairs, furniture, | Groceries, provisions, American chairs, furniture, | Groceries, provisions, American chairs, furniture, |
- pianoforte, booka, &c | pianoforte, books, &c. | - pianoforte, books, etc |
«tears GEO. THOMAS and Co,-At the now bridge, | Messrs. GEO. THOMAS and Co.-- At the new bridge, | steers GEO. THOMAS and Co At the new bridge, |
- Baw thora-Timber, pilos, and an iron houso, | Hawthorn-- Timber, piles, and an iron house, | - Saw them Timber, piles, and an iron house, |
'Sftisrs. FRASKII and COHEN-At their rooms, Collins | Messrs. FRASER and COHEN-- At their rooms, Collins- | 'Messrs. FRASER and COHEN At their rooms, Collins |
street-Billl.rd-lablo, locomotive tank. engine, | street-Billiard-table, locomotive tank engine, | street-Billl.rd-lablo, locomotive tank. engine, |
-lotherham Company's whcola and axles | Rotherham Company's wheels and axles | -Rotherham Company's wheels and axles |
Jitinrs. Row, KiitK, and Co.-At their yards, Bourkc | Messrs. Row, Kirk, and Co.-- At their yards, Bourke- | Jitters. Row, KIRK, and Co.-At their yards, Bourke |
ítrcot- Milch cowa. I | street-- Milch cows. | street- Milch cows. I |
Jlcitrs O. 8. Toss and Co -On the Australlau Wharf | Messrs. C. S. Ross and Co.-- On the Australian Wharf | Messrs O. S. Ross and Co -On the Australian Wharf |
-Scotch flooring, lluing and weather boards, ex | -- Scotch flooring, lining and weather boards, ex | Scotch flooring, lining and weather boards, ex |
Wave ; w hito pine flooring and el olvicg. | Wave ; white pine flooring and shelving. | Wave ; white pine flooring and of giving. |
1ST. HranKY -At the promisee, Eli-abeth-stroet | Mr. HURREY.-- At the promise, Elizabeth-street | 1ST. HranKY -At the promises, Elizabeth-street |
Pa» nbrokors' pledgos. | Pawnbrokers' pledges. | Pass broken' pledges. |
Sir. N. KINSMAN.-At the ground Little Oxford street | Mr. N. KINSMAN.-- At the ground Little Oxford-street | Sir. N. KINSMAN At the ground Little Oxford street |
-Freehold propertt. | -- Freehold property. | Freehold properties. |
JfcEsrs. GBBioand MunruY-At the Australian Wharf | Messrs. GREIG and MURRAY.-- At the Australian Wharf | Messrs. GBBioand Murray-st the Australian Wharf |
-Market paling«, vine polos.. | -- Market palings, vine poles. | -Market palings, vine poles.. |
Jdr. Jon» BKLLJJT -At the premisos, Napier-street, | Mr. Johm BRILLIN.-- At the premises, Napier-street, | Jdr. Jone BKLLJJT -At the premises, Napier-street, |
Fitzroy-Household furniture and effocts. | Fitzroy-- Household furniture and effects. | Fitzroy Household furniture and effects. |
3Sr. EDWARD MACCABE.-At the premises, Grooves- , | Mr. EDWARD MACCABE.-- At the premises, Greeves- | Mr. EDWARD MACCABE. At the premises, Grooves- street, |
street. Collingwood-Household lurniture, fee, i | street, Collingwood-- Household furniture, &c. | Collingwood-Household furniture, fee, i |
Identified overProof corrections | ROTHERHAM POLES MURRAY HOUSE KIRK PLEDGES /ELIZABETH/STREET|ELIZABETHSTREET FRASER BOOKS COWS SALES MESSRS LINING ROSS DAY NEW EFFECTS BOURKE MR THIS WHITE PALINGS PILES WHEELS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TABLE HAWTHORN JOHM JOHN HURREY GREIG BILLIARD GREEVES BRILLIN HIS PROMISE PROPERTY SHELVING PAWNBROKERS MCCOMBE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 141 | 62.4 | 83.7 | 56.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 97 | 59.8 | 84.5 | 61.5 |
Weighted Words | 61.2 | 85.2 | 61.7 |
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I ' HORSE RAILWAYS. | HORSE RAILWAYS. | HORSE RAILWAYS. |
I , lo the Editor of the Herald. | To the Editor of the Herald. | To the Editor of the Herald. |
Bin,-As your correspondent "A. E," has challenged ruo | SIR,—As your correspondent "A. E," has challenged me | Sir-As your correspondent "A. E, has challenged me |
personally in his letter of to-day "to materially gainsay | personally in his letter of to-day "to materially gainsay | personally in his letter of to-day to materially gainsay |
his calculation" of the cost of horao railways, I think it | his calculation" of the cost of horse railways, I think it | his calculation" of the cost of horse railways, I think it |
would bo wrong to allow gross errors in an estimate, based | would be wrong to allow gross errors in an estimate, based | would be wrong to allow gross errors in an estimate, based |
on a palpable absurdity as to construction, to pass un- | on a palpable absurdity as to construction, to pass un- | on a palpable absurdity as to construction, to pass un- |
noticed, especially at a timo when the question of internal | noticed, especially at a time when the question of internal | noticed, especially at a time when the question of internal |
communication is about to bo publicly considered by a | communication is about to be publicly considered by a | communication is about to be publicly considered by a |
mooting of citizens. | meeting of citizens. | meeting of citizens. |
, I would merely state that tho figures I am about to give | I would merely state that the figures I am about to give | , I would merely state that the figures I am about to give |
aro not estimated at random, but oro prices actually paid | are not estimated at random, but are prices actually paid | are not estimated at random, but on prices actually paid |
tor materials of tho best description on works carried oat | for materials of the best description on works carried out | for materials of the best description on works carried out |
under my own saperintendonce during tho past year, | under my own superintendence during the past year. | under my own superintendence during the past year, |
i t'A. E." puts down rails at £30 per ton, making this | "A. E." puts down rails at £30 per ton, making this | i t'A. E." puts down rails at £30 per ton, making this |
item alone como to £2400 per milo for rails woighing oOlbs. ' | item alone come to £2400 per mile for rails weighing 50lbs. | item alone come to £2400 per mile for rails weighing 50lb. to |
to tho yard, Roils wore delivered on tho works I rcfor to | to the yard. Rails were delivered on the works I refer to | the yard, Rolls were delivered on the works I refer to |
at £12 per ton. | at £12 per ton. | at £12 per ton. |
, Sleepers ore estimated by "A. E." to cost 4s. each. | Sleepers ore estimated by "A. E." to cost 4s. each. | , Sleepers ore estimated by A. E." to cost 4s. each. |
Sawn sleepers fit to carry a 751b. rail woro doliverod at 2s, | Sawn sleepers fit to carry a 75lb. rail were deliverod at 2s, | Sawn sleepers fit to carry a 751. rail were delivered at 2s |
each. | each. | each. |
< Allowing a fair price for an averago amount of carriogo, | Allowing a fair price for an average amount of carriage, | Allowing a fair price for an average amount of carriage, |
£15 per ton would bo a vary full prico for rails ; thoroforo | £15 per ton would be a very full price for rails ; therefore | £15 per ton would be a very full price for rails ; therefore |
f A. E." has simply doubled the actual cost of those | "A. E." has simply doubled the actual cost of those | f A. E." has simply doubled the actual cost of those |
materials at tho present timo. But, perhaps, ho calculated | materials at the present time. But, perhaps, he calculated | materials at the present time. But, perhaps, he calculated |
they would all havo to bo carted by bullock tcami to Mudgee, | they would all have to be carted by bullock teams to Mudgee, | they would all have to be carted by bullock team to Mudgee, |
whence he dates his letter. Even this would not bring tho | whence he dates his letter. Even this would not bring the | whence he dates his letter. Even this would not bring the |
cost of rails up to his estimate. So much for " A. E.'s" | cost of rails up to his estimate. So much for "A. E.'s" | cost of rails up to his estimate. So much for " A. E.'s" |
rlculotions. | calculations. | calculations. |
Now, as to tho palpablo absurdity to which I referred. | Now, as to the palpable absurdity to which I referred. | Now, as to the palpable absurdity to which I referred. |
allude of courso to tho proposal to lay down a | I allude of course to the proposal to lay down a | allude of course to the proposal to lay down a |
rail woighing 50 lbs. to tho yard for a horso railway-What | rail woighing 50 lbs. to the yard for a horse railway—What | rail weighing 50 lbs. to the yard for a horse railway-What |
for ? If " A. E." had taken tho trouble to road my former | for ? If "A. E." had taken the trouble to road my former | for If " A. E." had taken the trouble to read my former |
letter ho would havo seen the amount of trafilo carried over | letter he would have seen the amount of traffic carried over | letter he would have seen the amount of traffic carried over |
a bar of 14 inch x 8 inch flat iron on a wooden rail. And, | a bar of 1½ inch x 8 inch flat iron on a wooden rail. And, | a bar of 14 inch x 5 inch flat iron on a wooden rail. And, |
further, that my estimate at all ovonts his tho morit of | further, that my estimate at all events his the merit of | further, that my estimate at all events his the merit of |
being correct, inasmuch as it is based on prices which hove | being correct, inasmuch as it is based on prices which have | being correct, inasmuch as it is based on prices which have |
been paid for a work similar to that which I proposed. | been paid for a work similar to that which I proposed. | been paid for a work similar to that which I proposed. |
I I havo aot time now to reply to " A. E.'s" romorks on | I have not time now to reply to "A. E.'s" remarks on | I I have not time now to reply to " A. E's" remarks on |
tho genoral question of horso railways versus locomotivo | the general question of horse railways versus locomotive- | the general question of horse railways versus locomotive |
railways as applicable to this colony. Of courso wo all | railways as applicable to this colony. Of course we all | railways as applicable to this colony. Of course we all |
know the description of iron roads used (moro particularly | know the description of iron roads used (more particularly | know the description of iron roads used (more particularly |
in tho mining districts) beforo the introduction of tho | in the mining districts) before the introduction of the | in the mining districts) before the introduction of the |
locomotive. | locomotive. | locomotive. |
Ono feature, however, in tho relativo position of tho ques- | One feature, however, in the relative position of the ques- | One feature, however, in the relative position of the question |
tion now beforo tho public, and English railways of tho | tion now before the public, and English railways of the | now before the public, and English railways of the |
present day must not bo lost sight of. There, tho traffic | present day must not be lost sight of. There, the traffic | present day must not be lost sight of. There, the traffic |
was sufficient to induce tho investment of capital by private | was sufficient to induce the investment of capital by private | was sufficient to induce the investment of capital by private |
individuals. Is it so here ? Again, I ropoat, wo cannot | individuals. Is it so here ? Again, I repeat, we cannot | individuals. Is it so here ? Again, I repeat, we cannot |
yet afford to pay for Buch a costly moans of communication, | yet afford to pay for such a costly means of communication, | yet afford to pay for such a costly means of communication, |
io the enormous extent required. | to the enormous extent required. | to the enormous extent required. |
' As I am now on my way to Mudgee, I shall be provonted | As I am now on my way to Mudgee, I shall be prevented | As I am now on my way to Mudgee, I shall be prevented |
attending the mooting on Monday, which I rogrot, for I | attending the meeting on Monday, which I regret, for | attending the meeting on Monday, which I regret, for I |
I trust something practicable will result from it. I shall, | I trust something practicable will result from it. I shall, | I trust something practicable will result from it. I shall, |
howover (if I arrivo safely at my destination), bo most | however (if I arrive safely at my destination), be most | however (if I arrive safely at my destination be most |
happy, personally, to explain to "A.B." somo fow particulars | happy, personally, to explain to "A.B." some few particulars | happy, personally, to explain to "A.B." some few particulars |
with regard to horse-railways, which his ozperionco in | with regard to horse-railways, which his experience in | with regard to horse railways, which his experience in |
England docs not appear to havo afforded. | England does not appear to have afforded. | England does not appear to have afforded. |
I am, Sir, your obedient servant, | I am, Sir, your obedient servant, | I am, Sir, your obedient servant, |
WM. WEAVER, C. E. | WM. WEAVER, C. E. | WM. WEAVER, C. E. |
' Associate of the Institution of Civil Engineers. | Associate of the Institution of Civil Engineers. | Associate of the Institution of Civil Engineers. |
I Parramatta, Tuesday night. | Parramatta, Tuesday night. | Parramatta, Tuesday night. |
Identified overProof corrections | PREVENTED MILE ARE MERIT REPEAT ONE REGRET DOES SUCH SUPERINTENDENCE ONTHE THEREFORE EXPERIENCE REFER GENERAL COURSE WE SOME AVERAGE WEIGHING CARRIAGE MEETING REMARKS COME VERY OUT ARRIVE HAVE RELATIVE MORE MEANS FEW EVENTS ME WERE CALCULATIONS BEFORE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | DELIVEROD WOIGHING [**VANDALISED] ROAD [**VANDALISED] TEAMS |
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All Words | 505 | 81.8 | 98.8 | 93.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 263 | 85.2 | 98.5 | 89.7 |
Weighted Words | 86.4 | 98.6 | 90.0 |
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MELBOURNE SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. | MELBOURNE SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. | MELBOURNE SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. |
lo the Arfiíoi oí the Ila aid I | To the Editor of the Herald. | to the Arrival of the Ila and I |
Silt,-Hi )oui Ilemlilot Monda), I pcrieiio there is nnothci | SIR,—By your Herald of Monday, I perceive there is another | Silloth your Ilemlilot Monday, I perceive there is another |
ship«reck.to adorn the llends of Milbouinc, and the brows of | shipwreck to adorn the Heads of Melbourne, and the brows of | shipwrecked adorn the trends of Melbourne, and the brows of |
Responsible (I) Governmental that go a-licaii cit) lho crow | Responsible (!) Government at that go-a-head city. The crew | Responsible (I) Governmental that go a-head it) The crew |
were all but lost-siifftring grut hardship lho ship Janet, I | were all but lost-- suffering great hardship. The ship Janet, | were all but lost suffering great hardship The ship Janet, I |
from Hobson'*. Bit) to Ncwcistlc, an abintloned wrook The | from Hobson's. Bay to Newcastle, an abandoned wreck. The | from Hobson's. Bay) to Newcastle, an abandoned wreck The |
owner of tho Janet, who lutppened to ho in Melbourne it the | owner of the Janet, who happened to be in Melbourne at the | owner of the Janet, who happened to be in Melbourne it the |
time, mites -" lho people on bonil hid cnduied much ex- | time, writes :—"The people on board had endured much ex- | time, mites " The people on board had endured much exposure |
posure nul hirilship Had the telegram« been ti insmittcd fiom | posure and hardship. Had the telegrams been transmitted from | and hardship Had the telegrams been the dismissed from |
Queenscliff is formerl), I w ould hu e know n the position of the | Queenscliff as formerly, I would have known the position of the | Queenscliff is formed), I would have known the position of the |
if ssel carl) in tho di), and could hal o gil on ttmol) assist mee, | vessel early in the day, and could have given timely assistance, | is set early in the day, and could have got on timely) assistance, |
and in all prob tbilit) stn oil the ship 1 or tho Bike of propeiti, | and in all probability saved the ship. For the sake of property, | and in all probability stir off the ship For the sake of property, |
and in the ciusc of humnniti, not to speak of tho gcnctnlli m | and in the cause of humanity, not to speak of the generally in- | and in the cause of humanity, not to speak of the generally in |
toiesting intelligence of the eil host trrli als and Infest don irturcs | teresting intelligence of the earliest arrivals and latest departures | arresting intelligence of the evil host train als and Infest don returns |
of ships, freights, nnil ft tends. It is surcl) time that tho Goiein | of ships, freights, and friends. It is surely time that the Govern- | of ships, freights, and friends. It is surely time that the Government |
nicnt should allow *tts the benelit of the gioittn intention of | ment should allow us the benefit of the greatest invention of | should allow gets the benefit of the growth intention of |
modern timos, seeing lint the niichinoi) is iii end) proiidcd, mid | modern times, seeing that the machinery is already provided, and | modern times, seeing that the machinery is in end) provided, and |
such a gmluitv lo the public I inn suie would be dill) tpprc | such a gratuity to the public I am sure would be duly appre- | such a gratuity to the public I inn sure would be still) topic |
ci itcil " | ciated." | of itcil " |
M hat i csscl w ill bo the ne\t, or w hit In os mi) bo sacrificed to | What vessel will be the next, or what lives may be sacrificed to | What a vessel will be the next, or what In as may be sacrificed to |
the morccmi) disposition of a fen narrow -minded members of a | the mercepary disposition of a few narrow-minded members of a | the morceau) disposition of a few narrow minded members of a |
hbetal Goici-nnicnt, is )ct to come | liberal Government, is yet to come. | liberal Government, is yet to come |
I lim o no doubt the member« of the Clumber of Commerce, | I have no doubt the members of the Chamber of Commerce, | I have no doubt the members of the Chamber of Commerce, |
Melbourne, w ill considei mc a most impertinent i îsltor to their | Melbourne, will consider me a most impertinent visitor to their | Melbourne, will consider mc a most impertinent i visitor to their |
poit-nul should ccitiml) îcgict interfering ii Uli theil nrmgo | port-- and should certainly regret interfering with their arrange- | post-war should certainly) regret interfering in Uli then orange |
niciits oi gain«, hut that mi conscientious opinion is tint the | ments or gains, but that my conscientious opinion is that the | merits or gain, but that in conscientious opinion is that the |
monopoli of the shipping intelligence is not only a disgncc to the | monopoly of the shipping intelligence is not only a disgrace to the | monopoly of the shipping intelligence is not only a disgrace to the |
sistci colony, but to lue whole woiltl-all other ports as In the | sister colony, but to the whole world--all other ports as in the | sister colony, but to The whole will all other ports as in the |
ci«c of the innot, being is much interested a« tint of Melbourne | case of the Janet, being as much interested as that of Melbourne. | case of the inner, being is much interested as that of Melbourne |
j JOHN SMITH. | JOHN SMITH. | JOHN SMITH. |
Identified overProof corrections | SAKE PERCEIVE SURELY YOUR PROVIDED SURE ENDURED WRECK REGRET GREAT TIMELY MONOPOLY FRIENDS GOVERNMENT VESSEL HUMANITY NEWCASTLE PROPERTY MACHINERY EARLY FOR /GO/A/HEAD|GOAHEAD YET DISGRACE VISITOR NEXT SUFFERING HOBSONS ANOTHER WHAT MONDAY BOARD CASE TELEGRAMS MAY HAVE ABANDONED KNOWN GENERALLY CONSIDER PROBABILITY FEW DAY CREW CAUSE GRATUITY HAPPENED CHAMBER LIBERAL TIMES ASSISTANCE CERTAINLY SISTER BENEFIT BAY WILL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | AM AT BY HEADS ARRANGEMENTS DEPARTURES US PORT HERALD GAINS LIVES SIR SAVED LATEST WITH ALREADY EDITOR EARLIEST FORMERLY GIVEN APPRECIATED SHIPWRECK WRITES CITY GREATEST TRANSMITTED ME WORLD ARRIVALS INTERESTING MY MERCEPARY INVENTION DULY |
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All Words | 287 | 53.0 | 85.4 | 68.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 163 | 44.8 | 79.1 | 62.2 |
Weighted Words | 44.6 | 79.7 | 63.4 |
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AAIIBIAGES. , | MARRIAGES. | MARRIAGES. By |
By special license, on the 3nd instant, at.the residence of tbo | By special license, on the 2nd instant, at the residence of the | special license, on the 3rd instant, at the residence of the |
¿riJell «ten-father, Crabby Credlr, by tile Kev. William U. | bride's step-father, Crabby Creek, by the Rev. William H. | bride's step-father, Crabby Creek, by the Rev. William H. |
White, or Muscle Brook, Wtlllatn Henry, third ton of John | White, of Muscle Brook, William Henry, third son of John | White, of Muscle Brook, William Henry, third son of John |
Tindall, Esq., of Bathurst, to Barham, eldest daughter of | Tindall, Esq., of Bathurst, to Barbarra, eldest daughter of | Tindall, Esq., of Bathurst, to Barham, eldest daughter of |
the late Alexander M'Donald, Ksq , of Kossahlre, Scotland. | the late Alexander McDonald, Esq., of Rossshire, Scotland. | the late Alexander M'Donald, Esq of Rossshire, Scotland. |
The happy pair immediately after the ceremony started for | The happy pair immediately after the ceremony started for | The happy pair immediately after the ceremony started for |
Bathurst. | 2795 | Bathurst. | 2795 | Bathurst. | 2795 |
On the. 84th,of April last past, by the Rev, James Manly, of | On the 24th of April last past, by the Rev. James Manly, of | On the. 24th of April last past, by the Rev James Manly, of |
Singleton. Luke Conroy, to Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, widow, | Singleton, Luke Conroy, to Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, widow, | Singleton. Luke Conroy, to Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, widow, |
bom df ««wellbrook. | both of Muswellbrook. | born of wellbrook. |
r ./,'n DEATHS. | DEATHS. | r ./,'n DEATHS. |
t Mid J-OTO, bnitho 4th Instant, Janet Elizabeth, only | At Mid Lorn, on the 6th instant, Janet Elizabeth, only | Mid JOIN, brothe 4th Instant, Janet Elizabeth, only |
? daughter of William and Margaret Johnston, aged 8 | daughter of William and Margaret Johnston, aged 8 | daughter of William and Margaret Johnston, aged 8 |
months and S weeks. | | months and 3 weeks. | months and 3 weeks. | |
-J- ' " *" ?'.I | -J- I'll | |
Identified overProof corrections | BRIDES AT MARRIAGES CREEK /STEP/FATHER|STEPFATHER SON ROSSSHIRE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MUSWELLBROOK LORN MCDONALD BARBARRA BOTH |
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All Words | 100 | 76.0 | 92.0 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 67 | 82.1 | 92.5 | 58.3 |
Weighted Words | 82.4 | 91.5 | 51.8 |
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I ROCKY RIVER. | ROCKY RIVER. | I ROCKY RIVER. |
I rProm the Thmtvorlh Jbamlner.) I | (From the Tamworth Examiner.) | I From the Tamworth Examiner.) I |
Mr. Commissioner Dalton has just made a tour to avery ram- | Mr. Commissioner Dalton has just made a tour to every ram- | Mr. Commissioner Dalton has just made a tour to every ramification |
ification of the Rooky River, for the purpose of collecting li- | ification of the Rocky River, for the purpose of collecting li- | of the Rocky River, for the purpose of collecting licenses. |
censes. He reports that he has never seen these diggings in so | censes. He reports that he has never seen these diggings in so | He reports that he has never seen these diggings in so |
depressed and lethargic a state as at present, principally attri- | depressed and lethargic a state as at present, principally attri- | depressed and lethargic a state as at present, principally attributable |
butable to the exodus of Chinese to Bingera on the one, and | butable to the exodus of Chinese to Bingera on the one, and | to the exodus of Chinese to Bingera on the one, and |
the egress of Europeans to Oban and the Denison on the other. | the egress of Europeans to Oban and the Denison on the other. | the egress of Europeans to Oban and the Denison on the other. |
There were wera scarcely any diggers to be seen at work ex- | There were were scarcely any diggers to be seen at work ex- | There were were scarcely any diggers to be seen at work except |
cept Chinese. Mr. D. estimates the present population of bona | cept Chinese. Mr. D. estimates the present population of bona | Chinese. Mr. D. estimates the present population of bona |
Hele miners on the Rooky at BO Europeans and 160 Chinese. It | fide miners on the Rocky at 80 Europeans and 160 Chinese. It | fide miners on the Rocky at BO Europeans and 150 Chinese. It |
is almost lnorodiblo thai so small a number of diggers could | is almost incredible that so small a number of diggers could | is almost incredible that so small a number of diggers could |
raise SOO ounoes of gold In a fortnight-did not flit last raoort | raise 900 ounces of gold in a fortnight—did not the last escort | raise SOO ounces of gold in a fortnight did not flat last report |
convey that amount of gold, the actual produce of this gold | convey that amount of gold, the actual produce of this gold | convey that amount of gold, the actual produce of this gold |
field, on the 23rd September. Presuming that 900 ounces ot | field, on the 23rd September. Presuming that 900 ounces of | field, on the 23rd September. Presuming that 900 ounces of |
gold was obtained in a lortnlght, it would give to eaoh miner | gold was obtained in a fortnight, it would give to each miner | gold was obtained in a fortnight, it would give to each miner |
here nearly two ounces per week per man. Who are the lucky | here nearly two ounces per week per man. Who are the lucky | here nearly two ounces per week per man. Who are the lucky |
diggers? Eolio answers who. | diggers? Echo answers who. | diggers? Echo answers who. |
Rocky River. Pot. 2nd. | Rocky River, Oct. 2nd. | Rocky River. Pot. 2nd. |
Identified overProof corrections | ECHO EACH TAMWORTH BONAFIDE EVERY EXAMINER FROM INCREDIBLE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | OCT ESCORT |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 167 | 89.2 | 98.2 | 83.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 102 | 90.2 | 98.0 | 80.0 |
Weighted Words | 90.2 | 97.8 | 77.6 |
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YANKAULLA. Decevbek 28.' | YANKALILLA, DECEMBER 28. | YANKALILLA. December 28.' |
no memoen present | No members present. | no members present |
— ? ? - ? : - JisraARY 3. | JANUARY 3. | A ? ? - ? : - JisraARY 3. |
sn*cu-*i'Hnrroro.— rresent— Biessn. -James | SPECIAL MEETING.—Present— Messrs. James | sn*cu-*i'Hnrroro.— presents Bless. -James |
BhuW(Craairmank Hy Butterworth; and ifQnanl | Smith (Chairman), Ely Butterworth, and William | BhuW(Craairmank Hy Butterworth; and ifQnanl |
Mdorhouas.' This meeting Was held to open tent | Moorhouse. This meeting was held to open ten- | Moorhouse.' This meeting was held to open tent |
den far taking charge of the jetty and tramway) | ders for taking charge of the jetty and tramway, | den far taking charge of the jetty and tramway) |
dearing the utter and keeping ft dear of, sand, | clearing the latter and keeping it clear of sand, | clearing the utter and keeping ft dear of sand, |
'n** WH?*---'t|g **'* w*iimfsgft dues for six *'**'*if*i | and collecting the wharfage dues for six months. | 'and WH?*---'t|g the wharfage dues for six *'**'*if*i |
Three tenden were received, namely, from A.' | Three tenders were received, namely, from A. | Three tenders were received, namely, from A.' |
ByleajB.** HoUand/ and -A. H. Hibbart. ? That of | Byles, R. Holland, and A. H. Hibbart. That of | ByleajB.** Holland and -A. H. Hibbart. ? That of |
A H.ffibbarti at £8 per month, was accepted. . ; | A H. Hibbart, at £8 per month, was accepted. | A H.ffibbarti at £8 per month, was accepted. ; |
? .'?*:? JasuabtII. ' , ? | JANUARY 11. | ? less:? JasuabtII. ' , ? |
t. PresenV-Mr. James Smith (Chairman). * 1*o! | Present-- Mr. James Smith (Chairman). No. | t. Present Mr. James Smith (Chairman). W Lee! |
quorum. . ... - 1 | quorum. | quorum. . ... - 1 |
Identified overProof corrections | DECEMBER TENDERS HOLLAND MOORHOUSE WHARFAGE MEMBERS CLEARING YANKALILLA |
Identified overProof non-corrections | WILLIAM MONTHS ELY IT LATTER MESSRS COLLECTING BYLES SPECIAL JANUARY CLEAR |
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All Words | 76 | 59.2 | 73.7 | 35.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 56 | 66.1 | 80.4 | 42.1 |
Weighted Words | 62.0 | 79.6 | 46.2 |
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A a tr A TIC s. '?" | ACQUATICS. | A a tr A TIC s. '?" |
SCUM/ERS1 MATC1T, "lt. ÖREEX v. McG-RATH, | SCULLERS MATCH, R. GREEN v. McGRATH | SCULLERS MATCH, "R. GREEN v. McGRATH, |
,£75 TO £50. ; * ' ; ; | £75 TO £50. | £75 TO £50. ; ; |
Thia race as our readers know caroo off hist Saturday) | This race as our readers know came off last Saturday | This race as our readers know came off last Saturday) |
and resulted, us wo supposed it would, in nu easy victory | and resulted, us we supposed it would, in an easy victory | and resulted, as we supposed it would, in an easy victory |
for Dick Green. Green was tho favorite, but there was | for Dick Green. Green was the favorite, but there was | for Dick Green. Green was the favorite, but there was |
not much business dono ; although Homo people thought | not much business done ; although some people thought | not much business done ; although some people thought |
that in tho heavy boats MoGnith would provu tho botter | that in the heavy boats McGrath would prove the better | that in the heavy boats McGrath would prove the better |
mun. This idea howoycr: proved faltauious) " Dick | man. This idea however proved fallacious ; "Dick | man. This idea however: proved fallacious) " Dick |
, Greon"remaining Champion of ¡Port ; Jackson, and'. Iiis | Green" remaining Champion of Port Jackson, and his | , Green remaining Champion of Port ; Jackson, and'. Miss |
; opponent, wo think wo may say¿iiover having a ,chanco | opponent, we think we may say never having a chance | ; opponent, we think we may say never having a chance |
from start to finish. Wo'did hoar rumours pf another | from start to finish. We did hear rumours of another | from start to finish. We did hear rumours of another |
engagement j but wo fancy tba sumo'men will not meet | engagement but we fancy the same men will not meet | engagement but we fancy that summer will not meet |
again. - I | again. | again. I |
-, ; PIOBOX MATCH.-RA, pigeon match carno. off at Cam- | PIGEON MATCH.—A pigeon match came off at Cam- | e, PIGEON HATCHERY, pigeon match came. off at Camperdown |
perdown Inst; Saturday, between Mr Betts and Mr'Too | perdown last Saturday, between Mr. Betts and Mr. Too- | last; Saturday, between Mr Betts and Mr'Too |
good, for,ül und tko birch), 7.birds each! Tho scoi-e is as | good, for £1 and the birds, 7 birds each. The score is as | good, form and the birds), 7 birds each! The score is as |
"tollbws :-Mr lf; Betts, 0 I O I 'O Ï,', total 3 ; Mr W. | follows :—Mr. H. Betts, 0 1 0 1 0 1, total 3 ; Mr. W. | "follows Mr H; Betts, 0 I O I O 2,', total 3 ; Mr W. |
Toogood, 1 0 0,0, 0,0, total 1.' Tho.shooting bf Mr | Toogood, 1 0 0 0 0 0, total 1. The shooting of Mr. | Toogood, 1 0 0,0, 0,0, total 1.' The shooting of Mr |
Botts was much admired. i | Betts was much admired. | Betts was much admired. i |
Identified overProof corrections | NEVER REMAINING AN THE DID CAME MCGRATH LAST SCORE WE SOME FOLLOWS HOWEVER MAN SCULLERS CHANCE BETTER PROVE SHOOTING BIRDS DONE FALLACIOUS SAY HEAR |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SAME US [**VANDALISED] HIS ACQUATICS MEN |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 141 | 61.7 | 92.9 | 81.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 94 | 70.2 | 94.7 | 82.1 |
Weighted Words | 69.1 | 95.7 | 86.0 |
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Arrival of the Benares | Arrival of the Benares | Arrival of the Benares |
. >»",j m AT ¡ MELBtiüBNE. « ' ^ | AT MELBOURNE. | away in AT MELBtiüBNE. a |
'EiJRÖPEATSr'NEWS TÖ AUGUST 80. | EUROPEAN NEWS TO AUGUST 26. | 'EiJRÖPEATSr'NEWS TO AUGUST 30. |
41 'AMERICAN NEWS TO AUGUST IO. . | AMERICAN NEWS TO AUGUST 16. | 41 AMERICAN NEWS TO AUGUST 10. |
THE P. and 0. Company's mail steamer Benares, | THE P. and O. Company's mail steamer Benares, | THE P. and O. Company's mail steamer Benares, |
Captain Purchase, was signalled.off Cape'Otway | Captain Purchase, was signalled off Cape Otway | Captain Purchase, was signalled. off Cape Otway |
yesterday;forenoon,:and arrived in Hobson's | yesterday forenoon, and arrived in Hobson's | yesterday;forenoon,:and arrived in Hobson's |
Bayilast evening. ? , ¡ - ' . » > ?> i-->t- . ( | Bay last evening. | Bay last evening. ' . a a rest- ( |
'The folowing is a list of tho passengers' by | The following is a list of the passengers by | The folowing is a list of the passengers' by |
the Benares:- -: " > ¿ | the Benares :— | the Benares:- -: " > ¿ |
jFor Melbourne-Ensign Robinson, Mr. Loa | For Melbourne— Ensign Robinson, Mr. Lea- | j For Melbourne-Ensign Robinson, Mr. Les |
royd, Mr. Airey, Mr. Spiers, Mr. Mazeurel, Mr. | royd, Mr. Airey, Mr. Spiers, Mr. Mazeurel, Mr. | royd, Mr. Airey, Mr. Spiers, Mr. Mazeurel, Mr. |
Clapperton,, and Mr. Smith.. . | Clapperton, and Mr. Smith. | Clapperton,, and Mr. Smith.. . |
For Sydney—Commander Hutchinson, R.N. ; | For Sydney—Commander Hutchinson, R.N. ; | For Sydney—Commander Hutchinson, R.N. ; |
Mr. Howard, R.N.; Miss Purchase, Mr. Har- | Mr. Howard, R.N.; Miss Purchase, Mr. Har- | Mr. Howard, R.N.; Miss Purchase, Mr. Hargreaves |
greaves and Mr.. Spicer. | greaves and Mr. Spicer. | and Mr.. Spicer. |
ïFrom King George's Sound:-Three deck | From King George's Sound :— Three deck | From King George's Sound Three deck |
passengers, for Melbourne, and one for Syd- | passengers, for Melbourne, and one for Syd- | passengers, for Melbourne, and one for Sydney. |
ney. | ney. | |
'The'heads of intelligence received from our | The heads of intelligence received from our | 'The heads of intelligence received from our |
telegraphic ? correspondent comprise (lie. follow- | telegraphic correspondent comprise the follow- | telegraphic correspondent comprise (the. following:- |
ing:- ? I. .,:"! ' . . . | ing :— | I .,:"! ' . . . |
Vf;« ?/-" .^HOME-NEWS. _ | HOME NEWS. | few of-" HOME NEWS. _ |
, 'X'üo Imperial parliament was prorogued, on | The Imperial parliament was prorogued, on | , 'X's Imperial parliament was prorogued, on |
the sixth of August; .".'"..'' | the sixth of August. | the sixth of August; 2".'"..'' |
The new Bankruptcy Bill, concerning which | The new Bankruptcy Bill, concerning which | The new Bankruptcy Bill, concerning which |
groat interest was folt in commercial circles, had | great interest was felt in commercial circles, had | great interest was felt in commercial circles, had |
previously passed both Houses, and received the | previously passed both Houses, and received the | previously passed both Houses, and received the |
Hoya! assent. | Royal assent. | Royal assent. |
Her Majesty tho Queen was on a visit to. | Her Majesty the Queen was on a visit to | Her Majesty the Queen was on a visit to. |
Ireland.^/She had' beea every whore received | Ireland. She had been everywhere received | Ireland.^/She had' been every where received |
with .the.utmost enthusiasm. Tho Prince of | with the utmost enthusiasm. The Prince of | with the utmost enthusiasm. The Prince of |
Wales had. preceded the Queen, whose welcome | Wales had preceded the Queen, whose welcome | Wales had preceded the Queen, whose welcome |
fully bears out the expectations arising from tho | fully bears out the expectations arising from the | fully bears out the expectations arising from the |
Prince's reception. ;, | Prince's reception. | Prince's reception. ;, |
Tho King of Denmark had paid a visit to | The King of Denmark had paid a visit to | The King of Denmark had paid a visit to |
England. His Majesty had also visited France. | England. His Majesty had also visited France. | England. His Majesty had also visited France. |
.?Mr. Turnor; a conservative, has been returned | Mr. Turner, a conservative, has been returned | Mr. Turner; a conservative, has been returned |
torthe House, of Commons, as member for South. | to the House of Commons, as member for South | for the House, of Commons, as member for South. |
Lancashire.:./;. ; t .v .- ? . ' R .? - < ? > | Lancashire. | Lancashire's;. ; t v .- ? . ' R. > |
.>'¿'. ¿-Tho' Sociál-V'Bói'ehco Association held their | The Social Science Association held their | 4's'. The' Sociál-V'Bói'ehco Association held their |
annual . mooting, in Dublin. Lord Brougham | annual meeting, in Dublin. Lord Brougham | annual meeting, in Dublin. Lord Brougham |
presided on tho occasion. : | presided on the occasion. | presided on the occasion. |
: Tho Baron Yidil, as he is called, was placed | The Baron Vidil, as he is called, was placed | The Baron Yidil, as he is called, was placed |
om his trial, but as his son still obstinately re- | on his trial, but as his son still obstinately re- | on his trial, but as his son still obstinately refused |
fused to give evidence, it was impossible to con- | fused to give evidence, it was impossible to con- | to give evidence, it was impossible to convict |
vict him of thc attempt to murder. He was | vict him of the attempt to murder. He was | him of the attempt to murder. He was |
found guilty of the minor offence, and sentenced | found guilty of the minor offence, and sentenced | found guilty of the minor offence, and sentenced |
to r twelve months* imprisonment, with hard | to twelve months' imprisonment, with hard | to r twelve months' imprisonment, with hard |
labour. - ? | labour. | labour. - ? |
Tho Baron's son, whose filial regard for a | The Baron's son, whose filial regard for a | The Baron's son, whose filial regard for a |
'worthless .parent saved him . from merited | worthless parent saved him from merited | worthless parent saved him from merited |
punishment, did not himself escape. Ho was | punishment, did not himself escape. He was | punishment, did not himself escape. He was |
sentenced to one month's imprisonment, for | sentenced to one month's imprisonment, for | sentenced to one month's imprisonment, for |
.contempt of oourt, in refusing to give bis evi. | contempt of court, in refusing to give his evi- | contempt of court, in refusing to give his evil. |
?donco. -, ..' ' , | dence. | donee. e, ..' Mr. |
Mr. Layard," of Nineveh and Crimea celobrity, | Mr. Layard, of Nineveh and Crimea celebrity, | Layard," of Nineveh and Crimea celebrity, |
'has, been:appointed Under-secretary for Fo- | has been appointed Under-secretary for Fo- | 'has, been appointed Under-secretary for Foreign |
reign Affairs. | reign Affairs. | Affairs. |
Several changes in tho ' Australian Govern- | Several changes in the Australian Govern- | Several changes in the Australian Governments; |
ments; : are t about: to take place. Sir . Henry | ments are about to take place. Sir Henry | are at about: to take place. Sir Henry |
'Young will bo relieved, and Colonel Gore | Young will be relieved, and Colonel Gore | 'Young will be relieved, and Colonel Gore |
?Browne, now. Governor of New Zealand,'will | Browne, now Governor of New Zealand, will | Browne, now. Governor of New Zealand, will |
Buccood him as Governor of Tasmania, Sir | succeed him as Governor of Tasmania, Sir | succeed him as Governor of Tasmania, Sir |
BAchard Gravés'Mácdonnol, Governor of South' | Richard Graves Macdonnel, Governor of South | Richard Graves Macdonnel, Governor of South' |
Australia, is to be succeedod by Sir Dominic | Australia, is to be succeeded by Sir Dominic | Australia, is to be succeeded by Sir Dominic |
Daly. ' '? ;. . | Daly. | Daly. . . |
A frightful railway accident tana occurrod in | A frightful railway accident has occurred in | A frightful railway accident has occurred in |
n-tunnel near Brighton. The loss of life was | a tunnel near Brighton. The loss of life was | a tunnel near Brighton. The loss of life was |
terrible In all, nearly two hundred persons | terrible. In all, nearly two hundred persons | terrible in all, nearly two hundred persons |
?wore killed or wounded on tho occasion. | were killed or wounded on the occasion. | were killed or wounded on the occasion. |
Mr. Roebuck, in a speech to his constituents, | Mr. Roebuck, in a speech to his constituents, | Mr. Roebuck, in a speech to his constituents, |
at ..Sheffield, afirmad that bo knew of the | at Sheffield, afirmed that be knew of the | at Sheffield, affirmed that he knew of the |
existence of á convention whereby tho Island ol | existence of a convention whereby the Island of | existence of a convention whereby the Island of |
Sardinia would eventually be ceded to France. | Sardinia would eventually be ceded to France. | Sardinia would eventually be ceded to France. |
In reply to this statoment, tho Paris Moniteur | In reply to this statement, the Paris Moniteur | In reply to this statement, the Paris Moniteur |
gives it a formal contradiction.' Tho Moniteur | gives it a formal contradiction. The Moniteur | gives it a formal contradiction.' The Moniteur |
dcolares that not only doos such convention not | declares that not only does such convention not | declares that not only does such convention not |
exist, but'that evon the thought of entering into | exist, but that even the thought of entering into | exist, but that even the thought of entering into |
negotiations on the aubjoct, with tho Govern- | negotiations on the subject, with the Govern- | negotiations on the subject, with the Government |
ment of Turin, had never occurred to tho | ment of Turin, had never occurred to the | of Turin, had never occurred to the |
Government of tho'Emperor of tho Fronoh. | Government of the Emperor of the French. | Government of the Emperor of the French. |
'This explicit denial,' taken in connection with | 'This explicit denial, taken in connection with | This explicit denial,' taken in connection with |
tho lato positive statement to a similar offed by | the late positive statement to a similar effect by | the late positive statement to a similar effect by |
Baron Ricaioli; in the Italian Parliament,has had | Baron Ricasoli in the Italian Parliament, has had | Baron Ricasoli in the Italian Parliament, has had |
a-somowbat soothing effect upon tho uneasiness | a somewhat soothing effect upon the uneasiness | a somewhat soothing effect upon the uneasiness |
respecting immodiato designs ia tho Medí, | respecting immediate designs in the | respecting immediate designs in the Medic, |
torraoean. ' | Mediterranean. | terraces. ' |
' MisB' ^Oathorino 'Hayes, as sha has still been | Miss Catherine Hayes, as she has still been | ' Miss' Catherine Hayes, as she has still been |
rgoneraUy called, oven since her marriage with | generally called, even since her marriage with | generally called, ever since her marriage with |
her laie husband, Mr. Bushnell, is dead. She | her late husband, Mr. Bushnell, is dead. She | her late husband, Mr. Bushnell, is dead. She |
'bad .'burst a blood-vessol on the 13th of | had burst a blood-vessel on the 13th of | 'had burst a blood-vessel on the 13th of |
August, and, after lingering throughout | August, and, after lingering throughout | August, and, after lingering throughout |
.tho.- week, at . tho , rosidonco of aomo | the week, at the residence of some | the. week, at the residence of some |
'friends near Sydenham, she -broathod her last | friends near Sydenham, she breathed her last | friends near Sydenham, she -breathed her last |
on Sunday, August tho 18 th. There was no | on Sunday, August the 18th. There was no | on Sunday, August the 18th. There was no |
Itbpe of' her rocóvery from th« first, This | hope of her recovery from the first. This | hope of' her recovery from the first, This |
lamented lady has been buriod'in tho oomotery | lamented lady has been buried in the cemetery | lamented lady has been buried in the cemetery |
at Kensall Green. « ' .*? * -.-. . .? | at Kensall Green. | at Kensall Green. 6 3 5? 4 -.-. . .? |
Identified overProof corrections | EMPEROR SUCCEEDED THEROYAL OTWAY SIGNALLED RESIDENCE DOES WITHTHE GREAT HEADS SUBJECT LATE IMMEDIATE RECOVERY BURIED FELT LAST CELEBRITY COURT GRAVES DECLARES CAPE SOME /BLOOD/VESSEL|BLOODVESSEL MEETING MACDONNEL RICASOLI ZEALAND HOPE EVEN OFF GENERALLY UTMOST FRENCH CATHERINE SUCCEED CEMETERY APPOINTED WERE BREATHED TURNER SOMEWHAT RICHARD BAY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | YESTERDAY VIDIL LEAROYD FORENOON AFIRMED MEDITERRANEAN LANCASHIRE [**VANDALISED] SCIENCE SOCIAL IRELAND EVERYWHERE EUROPEAN |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 581 | 79.5 | 96.4 | 82.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 333 | 83.5 | 96.4 | 78.2 |
Weighted Words | 84.8 | 96.4 | 76.4 |
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SrrKEME COURT OP NEW SOUTH WALES, I | SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES. | SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES, I |
This Court will sit BS in banco on Friday next, the | This Court will sit as in banco on Friday next, the | This Court will sit BS in banco on Friday next, the |
third dny of May, at ten o'clock, for bearing and dis | third day of May, at ten o'clock, for hearing and dis- | third day of May, at ten o'clock, for bearing and disposing |
posing of the matter of the habeas corpus caBo ex parte | posing of the matter of the habeas corpus case ex parte | of the matter of the habeas corpus case ex parte |
Wilson, and petitions for leave to appeal; after whiob, | Wilson, and petitions for leave to appeal; after which, | Wilson, and petitions for leave to appeal; after which, |
the special paper will be taken, comprising the cases and | the special paper will be taken, comprising the cases and | the special paper will be taken, comprising the cases and |
démarrera hereunder mentioned only. ' | demurrers hereunder mentioned only. | demurrers hereunder mentioned only. ' |
ALÏHED STEPHEN | ALFRED STEPHEN | ALFRED STEPHEN |
SAMUEL FREDERICK MILFORD | SAMUEL FREDERICK MILFORD | SAMUEL FREDERICK MILFORD |
KB WARD WISE. | EDWARD WISE. | KB WARD WISE. |
¡ Horum T. Marshall ; Wsllaoh v.' Lloyd ; Holroyd v. | Horam v. Marshall ; Wallach v. Lloyd ; Holroyd v. | J Horan T. Marshall ; Wallach v.' Lloyd ; Holroyd v. |
Davis ; Catlin v. tba Municipality of Redfern ; How and | Davis ; Catlin v. the Municipality of Redfern ; How and | Davis ; Catlin v. the Municipality of Redfern ; How and |
others ?. Brown. | others v. Brown. | others ?. Brown. |
Identified overProof corrections | SUPREME ALFRED DEMURRERS WHICH WALLACH CASE DAY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | AS EDWARD HEARING HORAM |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 83 | 84.3 | 95.2 | 69.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 68 | 83.8 | 94.1 | 63.6 |
Weighted Words | 83.4 | 94.6 | 67.4 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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BIRTHS. | BIRTHS. | BIRTHS. |
GOODHAET.— On the 20th Stay, at North Adelaide, the | GOODHART.— On the 20th May, at North Adelaide, the | GOODHART On the 20th Stay at North Adelaide, the |
wife of George William Goodaart. of a daughter. | wife of George William Goodhart, of a daughter. | wife of George William Goodhart. of a daughter. |
McNAMA&A.— On the 25th llay, at Qaeenstown, Mrs. | McNAMARA.— On the 25th May, at Queenstown, Mrs. | McNAMARA On the 25th May, at Queenstown, Mrs. |
M. Mcnamara, of a son. | M. Mcnamara, of a son. | M. Mcnamara, of a son. |
JOHNSTON.-Ou the 2rth May, at Archer-street, Mrs. | JOHNSTON.—On the 27th May, at Archer-street, Mrs. | JOHNSTONE-In the 29th May, at Archer-street, Mrs. |
William Johnston, of twin daughters. | William Johnston, of twin daughters. | William Johnston, of twin daughters. |
WAEREN.— On Wednesday, the 22nd May, at Robe, Mrs. | WARREN.—On Wednesday, the 22nd May, at Robe, Mrs. | WARRENER On Wednesday, the 22nd May, at Robe, Mrs. |
William Warren, of a daughter. | William Warren, of a daughter. | William Warren, of a daughter. |
MARRIED | MARRIED. | MARRIED |
KOBERTS -DONALDSON.— On the 22nrt May. by | ROBERTS—DONALDSON.— On the 22nd May, by | ROBERTS -DONALDSON On the 22nd May by |
the Kev. John Ayling, at the residence of the brile's father, | the Rev. John Ayling, at the residence of the bride's father, | the Rev. John Ayling, at the residence of the bride's father, |
Mr. Thoaris Roberts, of Mount Pleasant, to Mary, tWer | Mr. Thomas Roberts, of Mount Pleasant, to Mary, elder | Mr. Thomas Roberts, of Mount Pleasant, to Mary, tWer |
dauglm-r of Mr- James Donaldson, Sunny Brae Farm, | daughter of Mr James Donaldson, Sunny Brae Farm, | daughter of Mr- James Donaldson, Sunny Brae Farm, |
Blumberjr. | Blumberg. | Blumberg. |
GLOVER— DACEY.— On the 2Jth May, by special | GLOVER—DACEY.— On the 27th May, by special | GLOVER DACEY On the 24th May, by special |
licence, at Trinity Church, by the Rev. Dean Farrell. Mr. | licence, at Trinity Church, by the Rev. Dean Farrell. Mr. | licence, at Trinity Church, by the Rev. Dean Farrell. Mr. |
Tinr-naa Glover, third son of Mr. Gnorge Glover, of Rich | Thomas Glover, third son of Mr. George Glover, of Rich- | Thomas Glover, third son of Mr. George Glover, of Richmond. |
mond. Surrey, to Catherine Dacey, of Kent Town. | mond, Surrey, to Catherine Dacey, of Kent Town. | Surrey, to Catherine Dacey, of Kent Town. |
FIELD— WATTS.— On the 23rd May, at the Tabernacle | FIELD—WATTS.— On the 23rd May, at the Tabernacle | FIELD WATTS On the 23rd May, at the Tabernacle |
Chapel- Encounter Bav, by the ReF. R. W. Newland. Sir, | Chapel, Encounter Bay, by the Rev. R. W. Newland, Mr. | Chapel- Encounter Bay, by the Rev. R. W. Newland. Sir, |
John Field, to Miss Hester Watts, of Mount Barker. | John Field, to Miss Hester Watts, of Mount Barker. | John Field, to Miss Hester Watts, of Mount Barker. |
DIED. | DIED. | DIED. |
WHITRIDGE.— On Sunday, May 26, nt his residence, | WHITRIDGE.— On Sunday, May 26, at his residence, | WHITRIDGE On Sunday, May 26, at his residence, |
near Enfield, Mr. William Wuitridge Robert Whitridge, | near Enfield, Mr. William Whitridge Robert Whitridge, | near Enfield, Mr. William Whitridge Robert Whitridge, |
aged 36 years. | aged 36 years. | aged 36 years. |
DRANSFIELD,— On the 2jth May, at Franklin-street. | DRANSFIELD,— On the 27th May, at Franklin-street, | DRANSFIELD On the 25th May, at Franklin-street. |
Adelaide, Isabella, wife of Mr. F. W. Dransfield, aged 28 | Adelaide, Isabella, wife of Mr. F. W. Dransfield, aged 28 | Adelaide, Isabella, wife of Mr. F. W. Dransfield, aged 28 |
years. | years. | years. |
Identified overProof corrections | GOODHART BRIDES THOMAS BLUMBERG QUEENSTOWN BAY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ELDER |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 175 | 86.9 | 96.0 | 69.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 83 | 91.6 | 98.8 | 85.7 |
Weighted Words | 91.9 | 98.8 | 85.2 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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AliBEB/ION DISTRICT ROAD BOARD, | ALBERTON DISTRICT ROAD BOARD, | AlBERTON DISTRICT ROAD BOARD, |
Minutes of meeting held at the Toll | Minutes of meeting held at the Toll- | Minutes of meeting held at the Toll |
? house, Tarraville, on Saturday, Novembei | house, Tarraville, on Saturday, November | ? house, Tarraville, on Saturday, November |
' '23rd, 3861. | 23rd, 1861. | ' 23rd, 1861. |
Present-^The Chairman, Messrs. Smith | Present—The Chairman, Messrs. Smith | Present The Chairman, Messrs. Smith |
Dialler, Lear, Wilkinson, and Liston. | Disher, Lear, Wilkinson, and Liston. | Dialler, Lear, Wilkinson, and Liston. |
The minutes of last meeting1 were rear | The minutes of last meeting were read | The minutes of last meeting were read |
and confiimed. | and confirmed. | and confirmed. |
Pursuant to notice Mr. Disher movec | Pursuant to notice Mr. Disher moved | Pursuant to notice Mr. Disher moved |
that a further sum not oxceeding £12 b< | that a further sum not exceeding £12 be | that a further sum not exceeding £12 b< |
[ expended on Contract No. i22. Secondec | expended on Contract No. 122. Seconded | [ expended on Contract No. 122. Seconded |
by Mr. Lear. (Carried.) | by Mr. Lear. (Carried.) | by Mr. Lear. (Carried.) |
Tenders were opened for Contract No | Tenders were opened for Contract No. | Tenders were opened for Contract No |
131, clearing' a road leading to the Jacl | 131, clearing a road leading to the Jack | 131, clearing a road leading to the Jack |
River:—E. Colliss, 7s, Gd.; J. Milroy | River :—E. Colliss, 7s, 6d. ; J. Milroy, | River's. Colliss, 7s, 6d.; J. Milroy |
7s. Resolved that J. Milroy's tender bi | 7s. Resolved that J. Milroy's tender be | 7s. Resolved that J. Milroy's tender be |
accepted. | accepted. | accepted. |
Resolved that the Secretary be allowcc | Resolved that the Secretary be allowed | Resolved that the Secretary be allowed |
1 extra expenses for proceeding out of tin | extra expenses for proceeding out of the | 1 extra expenses for proceeding out of the |
1: district to recover rates from Mr. Bayliss | district to recover rates from Mr. Bayliss. | 1 district to recover rates from Mr. Bayliss |
• I William Howden, Chairman. | WILLIAM HOWDEN, Chairman. | • I William Howden, Chairman. |
Identified overProof corrections | EXCEEDING MOVED SECONDED CONFIRMED ALBERTON NOVEMBER READ ALLOWED JACK |
Identified overProof non-corrections | RIVER [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 100 | 86.0 | 97.0 | 78.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 71 | 87.3 | 98.6 | 88.9 |
Weighted Words | 85.3 | 98.9 | 92.3 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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? MORPETH.klfLWAV.' : ' , . | MORPETH RAILWAY. | ? MORPETH.klfLWAV.' : ' A telegram |
A telegram was received in Maitland yester | A telegram was received in Maitland yester- | was received in Maitland yesterday |
day morning, stating that the Assembly had | day morning, stating that the Assembly had | morning, stating that the Assembly had |
voted £20,000 about half-past 12 o'clock a.m., | voted £20,000 about half-past 12 o'clock a.m., | voted £20,000 about half-past 12 o'clock a.m., |
for the extension of theGreat Northern line to | for the extension of the Great Northern line to | for the extension of the Great Northern line to |
terminus at Morpeth . We are not' in posses | terminus at Morpeth. We are not in posses- | terminus at Morpeth We are not' in possession |
sion of any additional particulars, bufwould | sion of any additional particulars, but would | of any additional particulars, but would |
merely remark that the further consideration | merely remark that the further consideration | merely remark that the further consideration |
of the Company's bill had been set down :for | of the Company's bill had been set down for | of the Company's bill had been set down for |
yesterday (Friday) Evening iirthe, Assembly, | yesterday (Friday) Evening in the Assembly, | yesterday (Friday) Evening in the Assembly, |
to take precedence. . , ? ?''' '' ' ' | to take precedence. | to take precedence. . , ? ?''' '' ' ' |
Identified overProof corrections | WOULD BUT GREAT |
Identified overProof non-corrections | RAILWAY |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 65 | 87.7 | 96.9 | 75.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 49 | 91.8 | 98.0 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 94.3 | 98.6 | 74.9 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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EI ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH. | BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH. | EI ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH. |
ADELAIDE. 1st Julv. | ADELAIDE, 1st July. | ADELAIDE. 1st July. |
Mr Pile, of River Darling, arrived in Gawlor, ] | Mr Pile, of River Darling, arrived in Gawlor, | Mr Pile, of River Darling, arrived in Gawler, from |
from Menindie, where some of Burke's party re | from Menindie, where some of Burke's party re- | Menindie, where some of Burke's party returned |
turned sick, 20th June. They report that Dr | turned sick, 20th June. They report that Dr | sick, 20th June. They report that Dr |
Becker and two other men, and three camels, | Becker and two other men, and three camels, | Becker and two other men, and three camels, |
died at Cooper's Creek. Burke had gone forward | died at Cooper's Creek. Burke had gone forward | died at Cooper's Creek. Burke had gone forward |
with three men, eight horses, and three camels, | with three men, eight horses, and three camels, | with three men, eight horses, and three camels, |
with five months' provisions. | with five months' provisions. | with five months' provisions. |
Flour, £14 10s to £15. Little doing. | Flour, £14 10s to £15. Little doing. | Flour, £14 10s to £15. Little doing. |
Wheat, in town, 6s ; at port, 6s 3d. | Wheat, in town, 6s; at port, 6s 3d. | Wheat, in town, 6s at port, 6s 3d. |
Identified overProof corrections | JULY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BY GAWLOR [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 64 | 96.9 | 96.9 | 0.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 54 | 96.3 | 96.3 | 0.0 |
Weighted Words | 97.0 | 97.0 | 0.0 |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 3043 | 77.7 | 94.3 | 74.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 1867 | 79.7 | 94.2 | 71.3 |
Weighted Words | 80.0 | 94.4 | 71.8 |