NLA Trial index

NLA Trial Articles from 1869

Notes
  1. Accuracy of OCR and overProof is measured in comparison with the human corrections. We know human corrections in this sample are incomplete, and themselves contain errors, but they are the best we could find automatically from the NLA newspapers corpus, tagged as completely corrected then further filtered to those with at least 3 corrections, at least 40% of lines corrected and lowest third percentage of non-dictionary words.
  2. Accuracy is measured by a separate process from that used to colour words in this output: the colouring process is heuristic, and not completely accurate.
  3. Colour legend:
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    Text - human and/or overProof corrections
    Text - discrepencies between human and/or overProof
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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.
  5. Identified overProof non-corrections are calculated by the statistical calculation process, and shows those words in the overProof output which DO NOT MATCH human corrections. As human corrections are often wrong and incomplete, so too is this list. Words marked as [**VANDALISED] are those which have been changed by overProof but not by the human correction; as before, a missed human correction will be (incorrectly) classified as vandalisation by overProof.
  6. Searchability of unique words refers to the distinct words in an article, and how many are present before and after correction. It is measure of how many of the words within an article could be used to find the article using a search engine.
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Article ID 5808802, Family Notices, Family Notices, page 4 1869-12-08, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 166 words, 10 corrections

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[In ordor to guard against imposition, notices of I [In order to guard against imposition, notices of [In order to guard against imposition, notices of
; Births, Marriages, and Deaths, must bo authenticated j Births, Marriages, and Deaths, must be authenti- Births, Marriages, and Deaths, must be authenticated
byaomo respectable porBonin Melbourne to insure cated by some respectable person in Melbourne by some respectable person Melbourne to insure
' their insertion.] to insure their insertion.] ' their insertion.]
, BIRTHS. BIRTHS. BIRTHS.
BROWNE.-On the 2Ut ult, at Rosevale, Pleasant BROWNE.—On the 21st ult., at Rosevale, Pleasant BROWNE.-On the 21st alt, at Rosevale, Pleasant
! Ci celt, Mrs. S. C. Browne of a son, stillborn. Creek, Mrs. S. C. Browne of a son, stillborn. ! Ci celt, Mrs. S. C. Browne of a son, stillborn.
TOBIN-On the 6th hist., athor residence, KenBlng TOBIN.—On the 5th inst., at her residence, Kens- TOBIN On the 6th inst., at her residence, Kensing,
, ton-cottage, Emerald-blU, Mrs. William Arthur B. ington-cottage, Emerald-hill, Mrs. William Arthur ton-cottage, Emerald-hill, Mrs. William Arthur B.
Tobin of a daughter. B. Tobin of a daughter. Tobin of a daughter.
DEATHS. DEATHS. DEATHS.
liotoER.-On the 30th ult., at her resldcnco, tho Mla BOLGER.—On the 30th ult., at her residence, the liotoER.-On the 30th ult., at her residence, the Mla
Luin, Brighton, in her 60th jcar, Marian, eldest Miamia, Brighton, in her 69th year, Marian, eld- Luin, Brighton, in her 60th year, Marian, eldest
daughter of the late William Bolger, Esq , solicitor, est daughter of the late William Bolger, Esq., solicitor, daughter of the late William Bolger, Esq , solicitor,
Dublin. English papers please copy. Dublin. English papers please copy. Dublin. English papers please copy.
Cora.AND.-On the Gili inst., at Hawthorn, of effusion COPELAND.—On the 6th inst., at Hawthorn, of effu- CommAND. On the Gili inst., at Hawthorn, of effusion
on tbc brain, James Harper, twin son of James and sion on the brain, James Harper, twin son of James on the brain, James Harper, twin son of James and
Harriet Jane Copeland, aged nine months. and Harriet Jane Copeland, aged nine months. Harriet Jane Copeland, aged nine months.
FORBES.- On Ihe 7th inst., at Edinburgh-house, 102 FORBES.—On the 7th inst., at Edinburgh-house, FORBES.- On the 7th inst., at Edinburgh-house, 102
Smith-street, Collingwood, Edwin Darcy, third son 162 Smith-street, Collingwood, Edwin Darcy, Smith-street, Collingwood, Edwin Darcy, third son
' of Jumes Duff and Emily Ann Forbes, aged Uvo third son of James Duff and Emily Ann Forbes, of James Duff and Emily Ann Forbes, aged two
aged five years and nine months. aged five years and nine months. aged five years and nine months.
VINES.-On the 6th inst., at Bendigo-street, Prahran, VINES.—On the 5th inst., at Bendigo-street, Prah- VINES.-On the 6th inst., at Bendigo-street, Prahran,
Sam)], the beloved wifo of J. Vines, aged 54 years. ran, Sarah, the beloved wife of J. Vines, aged 54 years. Sam)], the beloved wife of of J. Vines, aged 54 years.
Identified overProof corrections YEAR PERSON /EMERALD/HILL|EMERALDHILL WIFE BE ORDER SOME BY
Identified overProof non-corrections CREEK KENS INGTON SARAH MIAMIA
Word
count		OCR
accuracy %		overProof
accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words15084.094.062.5
Searchability of unique words9085.694.461.5
Weighted Words88.894.450.5

Article ID 5814661, Article, INQUESTS., page 5 1869-02-26, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 368 words, 5 corrections

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INQUESTS. INQUESTS. INQUESTS.
Dr. Maclean, the district coroner, hold an Dr. Maclean, the district coroner, held an Dr. Maclean, the district coroner, held an
inquest at Mount Cotterell, on Wednesday inquest at Mount Cotterell, on Wednesday inquest at Mount Cotterell, on Wednesday
afternoon, as to tho causo of a fire, by which afternoon, as to the cause of a fire, by which afternoon, as to the cause of a fire, by which
a house, lately purchased by Mr. W. J. T. . a house, lately purchased by Mr. W. J. T. a house, lately purchased by Mr. W. J. T. .
Clarke, from one Angus M'Donald, was Clarke, from one Angus McDonald, was Clarke, from one Angus M'Donald, was
destroyed. M'Donald had given up posses- destroyed. McDonald had given up posses- destroyed. M'Donald had given up possession,
sion, and removed fiom tho premisos on the sion, and removed from the premises on the and removed from the premises on the
Monday previous to tho firo, closing all tho Monday previous to the fire, closing all the Monday previous to the fire, closing all the
doors and windows, and placing sacking doors and windows, and placing sacking doors and windows, and placing sacking
across the top-sash of each window. The across the top-sash of each window. The across the top sash of each window. The
houso stood alone in a hollow, at somo house stood alone in a hollow, at some house stood alone in a hollow, at some
distance from any othor habitation. On distance from any other habitation. On distance from any other habitation. On
the evening of the Otk instant some the evening of the 6th instant some the evening of the 6th instant some
persons passing near tho . place noticed persons passing near the place noticed persons passing near the place noticed
that the sacking was torn off ono of that the sacking was torn off one of that the sacking was torn off one of
the windows, that a part of one window had the windows, that a part of one window had the windows, that a part of one window had
been removed, and that tho door of tho skil- been removed, and that the door of the skil- been removed, and that the door of the skillion
lion was wide open. Miss Atkinson also lion was wide open. Miss Atkinson also was wide open. Miss Atkinson also
stated to the jury that about eight o'clock the stated to the jury that about eight o'clock the stated to the jury that about eight o'clock the
same evening, on passing within a short same evening, on passing within a short same evening, on passing within a short
distanco of the premises, she observed a spark distance of the premises, she observed a spark distance of the premises, she observed a spark
Îjroceeding from tho houso. This attracted proceeding from the house. This attracted proceeding from the house. This attracted
1er attention, and on her going a fow steps her attention, and on her going a few steps her attention, and on her going a few steps
further sho saw another spark, which was further she saw another spark, which was further she saw another spark, which was
fixed, and which in tho course of a fow se- fixed, and which in the course of a few se- fixed, and which in the course of a few seconds
conds became a flamo, on seeing which sho conds became a flame, on seeing which she became a flame, on seeing which she
ran homo and told hor parents. Tho Aro was ran home and told her parents. The fire was ran home and told her parents. The fire was
obsorved by several porsons at á distanco, but observed by several persons at a distance, but observed by several persons at a distance, but
it seems that nobody took the troublo to as- it seems that nobody took the trouble to as- it seems that nobody took the trouble to ascertain
certain tho causa of it, or made any attempt certain the cause of it, or made any attempt the cause of it, or made any attempt
to oxtinguish the fiamos. As thero was no to extinguish the flames. As there was no to extinguish the flames. As there was no
evidence to show how tho fire originated, the evidence to show how the fire originated, the evidence to show how the fire originated, the
jury returned a verdict to the offect that tho jury returned a verdict to the effect that the jury returned a verdict to the effect that the
house was destroyed by fire on the evening of house was destroyed by fire on the evening of house was destroyed by fire on the evening of
the Gth Fobruary, by some person or porsons the 6th February, by some person or persons the 6th February, by some person or persons
unknown. unknown. unknown.
An inquest took placo on Thursday, at tho An inquest took place on Thursday, at the An inquest took place on Thursday, at the
Bayview Hotel, Williamstown, before Dr. Bayview Hotel, Williamstown, before Dr. Bayview Hotel, Williamstown, before Dr.
Maclean, on the bodies of Edward Norris Maclean, on the bodies of Edward Norris Maclean, on the bodies of Edward Norris
Conradi, and his son Norris Conrad!, who Conradi, and his son Norris Conradi who Conradi, and his son Norris Conradi!, who
went down in the Clutha, in Port Phillip Bay went down in the Clutha, in Port Phillip Bay went down in the Clutha, in Port Phillip Bay
on tho 20th inst. Tho ovidonce showed that on the 20th inst. The evidence showed that on the 20th inst. The evidence showed that
the nccident occurred about one o'clock in the accident occurred about one o'clock in the accident occurred about one o'clock in
the afternoon, and must have been cousodby the afternoon, and must have been caused by the afternoon, and must have been caused by
a whirlwind capsizing the boat suddonly, a whirlwind capsizing the boat suddenly, a whirlwind capsizing the boat suddenly,
while the unfortunate occupants wore uncon- while the unfortunate occupants were uncon- while the unfortunate occupants were unconscious
scious of its approach. Tho jury returned a scious of its approach. The jury returned a of its approach. The jury returned a
verdict that Mr. Conradi and his son were verdict that Mr. Conradi and his son were verdict that Mr. Conradi and his son were
accidentally drowned. accidentally drowned. accidentally drowned.
Identified overProof corrections SUDDENLY CAUSED HELD EFFECT TROUBLE PROCEEDING FEBRUARY FLAMES OTHER FEW THERE CAUSE EXTINGUISH ACCIDENT FLAME HOME
Identified overProof non-corrections MCDONALD
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accuracy %		overProof
accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words34082.699.496.6
Searchability of unique words17790.499.494.1
Weighted Words91.399.189.9

Article ID 5831762, Family Notices, Family Notices, page 8 1869-05-20, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 189 words, 7 corrections

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Funoral Notices. Funeral Notices. Funeral Notices.
G BAND UNITED ORDER of FREE GARDENERS GRAND UNITED ORDER of FREE GARDENERS G BAND UNITED ORDER of FREE GARDENERS
i of AUSTRALASIA. f of AUSTRALASIA. i of AUSTRALASIA. of
The members of tho Victorian Lodge, and tlio order The members of the Victorian Lodge, and the order The members of the Victorian Lodge, and the order
In general, aro requested to follow the romains of in general, are requested to follow the remains of in general, are requested to follow the remains of
their late brother JOHN M'NIOOL, to tho Molbijnrne their late brother JOHN McNICOL, to the Melbourne their late brother JOHN McNICOL, to the Melbourne
General Ceniotcry, on Thursday, May 20, at 3 General Cemetery, on Thursday, May 20, at 3 General Cemetery, on Thursday, May 20, at 3
o'clock. | o'clock. o'clock. Members
Members to assomblo 'at the Kings Arma Hotel, Members to assemble at the Kings Arms Hotel, to assemble at the Kings Arms Hotel,
corner of Quconsbcrry-strcet, Hotham, at half past 2 corner of Queensberry-street, Hotham, at half past 2 corner of Queensberry-street, Hotham, at half-past 2 o'clock.
o'clock. 1 o'clock. 1
j_By order of tim R.W.M. By order of the R.W.M. By order of the R.W.M.
THE Friends of Mr. ROBERT OLIVER, butehor. THE Friends of Mr. ROBERT OLIVER, butcher, THE Friends of Mr. ROBERT OLIVER, butcher.
are respectfully invited to follow the rema! ia of are respectfully invited to follow the remains of are respectfully invited to follow the rema! ia of
his late wife to tho place of intermont in the Mel- his late wife to the place of interment in the Mel- his late wife to the place of interment in the Melbourne
bourne General Cemetery. bourne General Cemetery. General Cemetery.
j The, funeral to leave his residence, Northcote, on The funeral to leave his residence, Northcote, on j The, funeral to leave his residence, Northcote, on
Friday, May 21, at 2 o'clock precisely. I Friday, May 21, at 2 o'clock precisely. Friday, May 21, at 2 o'clock precisely. I
WILLIAM GEORGE RAVEN, undertaker, 203 and WILLIAM GEORGE RAVEN, undertaker, 203 and WILLIAM GEORGE RAVEN, undertaker, 203 and
205 Smith itreot, Fitzroy. | 205 Smith-street, Fitzroy. 205 Smith street, Fitzroy.
THE TrlendB of the late Mr. ROBERT HAREN THE Friends of the late Mr. ROBERT HAREN THE Friends of the late Mr. ROBERT HARDEN
aro respectfully invited to follow his romains tí are respectfully invited to follow his remains to are respectfully invited to follow his remains to
the place of Interment, Melbourne G eneral Coraotery. the place of interment, Melbourne General Cemetery. the place of Interment, Melbourne General Cemetery.
The funeral to movo from his late residence. The funeral to move from his late residence, The funeral to move from his late residence,
Munster Arms Hotel, Littlo Bourke street cast, on Munster Arms Hotel, Little Bourke-street east, on Munster Arms Hotel, Little Bourke-street east. on
Friday, 21st Inslant, at half past 12 o'clock,' Friday, 21st instant, at half-past 12 o'clock. Friday, 21st Instant, at half-past 12 o'clock,'
' JOHN DALEY, uiKlpijiaker, Latrobe and Spring JOHN DALEY, undertaker, Latrobe and Spring ' JOHN DALEY, uiKlpijiaker, Latrobe and Spring
1 streets, Melbourne ' streets, Melbourne. 1 streets, Melbourne
Identified overProof corrections LITTLE BY /QUEENSBERRY/STREET|QUEENSBERRYSTREET BUTCHER ASSEMBLE INSTANT REMAINS EAST MCNICOL MOVE
Identified overProof non-corrections GRAND HAREN [**VANDALISED]
Word
count		OCR
accuracy %		overProof
accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words16281.597.586.7
Searchability of unique words7885.997.481.8
Weighted Words86.397.481.0

Article ID 13179136, Family Notices, Family Notices, page 8 1869-07-22, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 88 words, 4 corrections

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FUNERAL.-The, Friends of Mr. JOSEPH KAIN~ FUNERAL.—The Friends of Mr. JOSEPH KAIN FUNERAL-The, Friends of Mr. JOSEPH KANE
aro invited to attend tho Funeral of his doocased are invited to attend the Funeral of his deceased are invited to attend the Funeral of his deceased
Daughter, FLORENCE AMY ; lo movo from his rosi Daughter, FLORENCE AMY ; to move from his resi- Daughter, FLORENCE AMY to move from his residence,
denco, No. 8, Yurong.street, WdjUoomooIoo, THIS dence, No. 8, Yurong-street, Wolloomooloo, THIS No. 8, Yurong-street, Wolloomooloo, THIS
AFTERNOON, at a quarler-paBt 2 o'cloc.'r. THOMAS, AFTERNOON, at a quarter-past 2 o'clock. THOMAS, AFTERNOON, at a quarter-past 2 o'clock. THOMAS,
Undertaker, lil, York-street, near Wosloyan ohi^l._ Undertaker, 141, York-street, near Wesleyan chapel. Undertaker, 141, York-street, near Wesleyan child
UNEKAL.-Tho Friends of Mr. GEORGE hMS FUNERAL.— The Friends of Mr. GEORGE EAS- FUNERAL-The Friends of Mr. GEORGE hMS
TON, Baker, aro invited lo attend tho Funeral of his TON, Baker, are invited to attend the Funeral of his TON, Baker, are invited to attend the Funeral of his
lato dopiirtea Brother, JOSEPH ; to movo fiom his resi- late departed Brother, JOSEPH ; to move from his resi- late departed Brother, JOSEPH to move from his residence,
dence, Botany Rood, Redfern, THIS (Thursday) AFTER- dence, Botany Road, Redfern, THIS (Thursday) AFTER- Botany Road, Redfern, THIS (Thursday) AFTERNOON,
NOON, at 3 o'clock. J. and G. fcHYING, Undertakers, NOON, at 3 o'clock. J. and G. SHYING, Undertakers, at 3 o'clock. J. and G. SHYING, Undertakers,
opposite Christ Church. opposite Christ Church. opposite Christ Church.
Identified overProof corrections ROAD WOLLOOMOOLOO ARE SHYING DECEASED /YURONG/STREET|YURONGSTREET LATE WESLEYAN DEPARTED /QUARTER/PAST|QUARTERPAST MOVE
Identified overProof non-corrections CHAPEL KAIN [**VANDALISED] EASTON
Word
count		OCR
accuracy %		overProof
accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words7768.896.187.5
Searchability of unique words4973.593.976.9
Weighted Words73.492.872.8

Article ID 13189762, Article, COASTERS INWARDS—FEBURARY 20., page 4 1869-02-22, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 85 words, 3 corrections

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COASTERS INWARDS -FminuAnv 30. I COASTERS INWARDS—FEBRUARY 20. COASTERS INWARDS -FminuAnv 30. I
Weet Ilnrtlcy No 2, from tho UrlliiiRCr River, xvith 47,000 feet West Hartley No. 2, from the Belinger River, with 47,000 feet West Hartley No 2, from the UrlliiiRCr River, with 47,000 feet
timber, 1700 spokes; Lurline, Gleaner, Secret, Evelina, Don timber, 1700 spokes ; Lurline, Gleaner, Secret, Evelina, Don timber, 700 spokes; Lurline, Gleaner, Secret, Evelina, Don
.lunn, from Newcastle, with 558 tone coal ¡ Ageuorln, from Gerrin- .luan, from Newcastle, with 558 tons coal ; Agenoria, from Gerrin- Juan, from Newcastle, with 550 tons coal 2 Agenoria, from Gerringong,
gong, willi 150 kegs butter, 2G pin , 2 coops poultry, 2 c»«cs egjB, gong, with 150 kegs butter, 26 pig, 2 coops poultry, 2 cases eggs, with 150 kegs butter, 26 pin , 2 coops poultry, 2 cases eggs,
4 hides ¡ Morpeth (s.), from the Hunter River, xvith 210 balci 4 hides ; Morpeth (s.), from the Hunter River, with 216 bales 4 hides 2 Morpeth (s.), from the Hunter River, with 240 bales
liny, 4 bales,xxool, 12 cases xvine, 4 bales skins, 10 baskets hay, 4 bales wool, 12 cases wine, 4 bales skins, 10 baskets hay, 4 bales wool, 12 cases wine, 4 bales skins, 10 baskets
pinxins, 58 bogs onions, 1C0 bogs grain, 125 hides, 200 sheep, and prawns, 58 bags onions, 160 bags grain, 125 hides, 200 sheep, and prawns, 58 bags onions, 100 bags grain, 125 hides, 200 sheep, and
sundries. sundries. sundries.
Identified overProof corrections WINE EGGS AGENORIA PRAWNS HARTLEY BAGS HAY WEST WOOL TONS
Identified overProof non-corrections FEBRUARY LUAN PIG BELINGER
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accuracy %		overProof
accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words6163.993.481.8
Searchability of unique words4870.891.771.4
Weighted Words70.692.273.5

Article ID 31990621, Family Notices, Family Notices, page 2 1869-06-26, The South Australian Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1858 - 1889), 53 words, 6 corrections

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BERTH. BIRTH. BERTH.
BABTLCTT.—On the 23rd Jane, at Green BARTLETT. —On the 23rd June, at Green BARTLETT-In the 23rd June, at Green
Bill Fana, Upper Start, the wife of Mr, S. Hill Farm, Upper Sturt, the wife of Mr. S. Hill Farm, Upper Sturt, the wife of Mr S.
Bartiett, of ? mn. Bartlett, of a son. Bartlett, of man.
MAB.RIEU MARRIED. MARRIED
aOCKBRILL-KILLIOOAT.-On the 24th COCKERILL —KILLICOAT.— On the 24th aOCKBRILL-KILLIOOAT.-On the 24th
Jane, at Chrutchurch, North Adelaide, by the June, at Christchurch, North Adelaide, by the June, at Christchurch, North Adelaide, by the
Yen. ArehdeaoonMarrvat. lie W. O. CockeriU, Ven. Archdeacon Marryat, Mr. W. C. Cockerill, Ven. ArehdeaoonMarrvat. lie W. O. Cockerill,
of Fort Adelaide, to Maria Looiaa, ?econd of Port Adelaide, to Maria Louisa, second of Port Adelaide, to Maria Louisa, second
daughter ef Captain KiOieoat, Abberton Park, j daughter of Captain Killicoat, Abberton Park, daughter of Captain Killicoat, Abberton Park, j
near Eooringa. near Kooringa. near Kooringa.
Identified overProof corrections FARM JUNE HILL CHRISTCHURCH VEN MARRIED PORT KILLICOAT BARTLETT LOUISA STURT SECOND COCKERILL KOORINGA
Identified overProof non-corrections MARRYAT BIRTH ARCHDEACON SON
Word
count		OCR
accuracy %		overProof
accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words5052.084.066.7
Searchability of unique words3650.088.977.8
Weighted Words38.588.781.6

Article ID 41404606, Article, MR. STRANGWAYS AND MR. J. HOWARD CLARK. TO THE EDITOR., page 3 1869-11-10, South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA : 1839 - 1900), 540 words, 7 corrections

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MR. STRANGVYAY8 AND MR. J. HOWARD MR. STRANGWAYS AND MR. J. HOWARD MR. STRANGWAYS AND MR. J. HOWARD
CLARK. CLARK. CLARK.
TO THE EDITOR. TO THE EDITOR. TO THE EDITOR.
Sir— in your paper ot tins morning appears a Sir—In your paper of this morning appears a Sir in your paper of this morning appears a
letter headed in the most appropriate manner— letter headed in the most appropriate manner— letter headed in the most appropriate manner
'Fiction in High Places' (I, of course, regard "Fiction in High Places" (I, of course, regard Fiction in High Places' (I, of course, regard
the columns of the Register as coming under that the columns of the Register as coming under that the columns of the Register as coming under that
denomination), anu signeu oy a person wnom I denomination), and signed by a person whom I denomination), and signed by a person whom I
presume yo'i would allude to as 'our valued cor presume you would allude to as "our valued cor- presume you would allude to as our valued correspondent
respondent John Howard Clark.' The first com respondent John Howard Clark." The first com- John Howard Clark.' The first complaint
plaint made is that if a member of Parliament plaint made is that if a member of Parliament made is that if a member of Parliament
ijoes not correct the 'Hansard' slips, he (the does not correct the "Hansard" slips, he (the does not correct the 'Hansard' slips, he (the
member) is responsible for the Register's blunders member) is responsible for the Register's blunders member is responsible for the Register's blunders
—a very convenient doctrine for a Register pro —a very convenient doctrine for a Register pro- a very convenient doctrine for a Register pro
prietor—but 'it won't wash.' (I hope Mr. Clark prietor—but "it won't wash." (I hope Mr. Clark prietor—but 'it won't wash (I hope Mr. Clark
will not take objection to this classical phrase.) will not take objection to this classical phrase.) will not take objection to this classical phrase.)
1 he next complaint is a double one— first that I The next complaint is a double one—first that I The next complaint is a double one first that I
have alleged that Mr. J. H. Clark is the writer have alleged that Mr. J. H. Clark is the writer have alleged that Mr. J. H. Clark is the writer
known as Geoffry Crabthorn; and the next that known as Geoffry Crabthorn ; and the next that known as Geoffry Crabthorn; and the next that
he manufactures the articles appearing with that he manufactures the articles appearing with that he manufactures the articles appearing with that
signaiure; and I notice that Mr. Clark does not signature; and I notice that Mr. Clark does not signature; and I notice that Mr. Clark does not
take the trouble to deny or in any way to repudiate take the trouble to deny or in any way to repudiate take the trouble to deny or in any way to repudiate
the suggestion. Mr. Clark is. rightly or wrongly, the suggestion. Mr. Clark is, rightly or wrongly, the suggestion. Mr. Clark is. rightly or wrongly,
looked upon by many people as the writer of the looked upon by many people as the writer of the looked upon by many people as the writer of the
articles in question, many of which are loud in articles in question, many of which are loud in articles in question, many of which are loud in
their praises of the many good qualities. &c. of their praises of the many good qualities, &c., of their praises of the many good qualities. &c. of
Mr. John Howard Clark, and I certainly did not Mr. John Howard Clark, and I certainly did not Mr. John Howard Clark, and I certainly did not
think it possible that there could be any other man think it possible that there could be any other man think it possible that there could be any other man
irj the colony who could make so many bad puns in in the colony who could make so many bad puns in in the colony who could make so many bad puns in
bo shoit a space, and so far-fetched that they require so short a space, and so far-fetched that they require so short a space, and so far-fetched that they require
italics to call attention to them. 1 do not intend italics to call attention to them. I do not intend italics to call attention to them. I do not intend
to follow Mr. Clark through the other statements to follow Mr. Clark through the other statements to follow Mr. Clark through the other statements
of his letter, but merely to point out that in his of his letter, but merely to point out that in his of his letter, but merely to point out that in his
laudable desire to have a kick at me he has really laudable desire to have a kick at me he has really laudable desire to have a kick at me he has really
been kicking his friend and admirer the Hon. been kicking his friend and admirer the Hon. been kicking his friend and admirer the Hon.
A. Blyth. I never joined Mr. A. Blyth in A. Blyth. I never joined Mr. A. Blyth in A. Blyth. I never joined Mr. A. Blyth in
any .Ministry, as a reference to public records any Ministry, as a reference to public records any Ministry, as a reference to public records
will show. The occasions on which I have will show. The occasions on which I have will show. The occasions on which I have
been in the Ministry with Mr. Blyth have been in the Ministry with Mr. Blyth have been in the Ministry with Mr. Blyth have
been when Mr. Reynolds resigned in lSb'i and been when Mr. Reynolds resigned in 1862, and been when Mr. Reynolds resigned in lSb'i and
Messrs. Blyth and Milne joined Water Messrs. Blyth and Milne joined Water- Messrs. Blyth and Milne joined Water
house. Stow, and myself, and in 1863 when Mr. house, Stow, and myself, and in 1865 when Mr. house. Stow, and myself, and in 1863 when Mr.
Reynolds again resigned; and Messrs. Blyth and Reynolds again resigned ; and Messrs. Blyth and Reynolds again resigned; and Messrs. Blyth and
Santo joined Ayers, Andrews, and myself, and as Santo joined Ayers, Andrews, and myself, and as Santo joined Ayers, Andrews, and myself, and as
on each occasion I was in possession I should in on each occasion I was in possession I should in on each occasion I was in possession I should in
my innocence have regarded any 'meek and for my innocence have regarded any "meek and for- my innocence have regarded any 'meek and for
giving1' act as coming rather from the other giving" act as coming rather from the other giving' act as coming rather from the other
side. Of course, newspaper proprietors in side. Of course, newspaper proprietors in side. Of course, newspaper proprietors in
general, and Mr. Clark in particular, are general, and Mr. Clark in particular, are general, and Mr. Clark in particular, are
superior to all feelings of profit and loss, and superior to all feelings of profit and loss, and superior to all feelings of profit and loss, and
are on all occasions actuated solely by a desire are on all occasions actuated solely by a desire are on all occasions actuated solely by a desire
to promote the diffusion of useful knowledge, to promote the diffusion of useful knowledge, to promote the diffusion of useful knowledge,
utterly regardless of cost tp themselves, and look utterly regardless of cost to themselves, and look utterly regardless of cost to themselves, and look
upon subscriptions, &a, as merely an unpleasant upon subscriptions, &c., as merely an unpleasant upon subscriptions, &a, as merely an unpleasant
necessity of the noble work in which they are necessity of the noble work in which they are necessity of the noble work in which they are
engaged. I do not wish to use a tu quoque argu engaged. I do not wish to use a tu quoque argu- engaged. I do not wish to use a tu quoque argument;
ment; but if Mr. Clark is sincere in his remarks, I ment; but if Mr. Clark is sincere in his remarks, I but if Mr. Clark is sincere in his remarks, I
am sure he will agree that any person, especially a am sure he will agree that any person, especially a am sure he will agree that any person, especially a
newspaper writer, should not draw, as he has newspaper writer, should not draw, as he has newspaper writer, should not draw, as he has
done, on his imagination solely for his facts; and done, on his imagination solely for his facts ; and done, on his imagination solely for his facts; and
some people may think that some matters that some people may think that some matters that some people may think that some matters that
took place a few months ago may have caused the took place a few months ago may have caused the took place a few months ago may have caused the
animus displayed in Mr. Clark s letter. animus displayed in Mr. Clark's letter. animus displayed in Mr. Clark s letter.
I 1 am. Sir, &c I am, Sir, &c., I I am. Sir, c
H.B.T. STRANGWAYS. H. B. T. STRANGWAYS. H.B.T. STRANGWAYS.
1 Adelaide, November 6, 1869. Adelaide, November 6, 1869. 1 Adelaide, November 6, 1869.
Identified overProof corrections WHOM SIGNATURE SIGNED SHORT FORGIVING YOU
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Article ID 60892960, Article, PRESENTATION OF COLOURS TO THE 91ST HIGHLANDERS., page 4 1869-11-02, Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875), 304 words, 3 corrections

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PRESENTATION OP COLOURS TO THE DIST PRESENTATION OF COLOURS TO THE 91ST PRESENTATION OF COLOURS TO THE LIST
HIGHLANDERS. HIGHLANDERS. HIGHLANDERS.
On tho Western Heights at Dover, on August 24, On the Western Heights at Dover, on August 24, On the Western Heights at Dover, on August 24,
tho Dist (Argyieihire) Highlanders, who returned home the 91st (Argyleshire) Highlanders, who returned home the Dist (Argyleshire) Highlanders, who returned home
last yeur, after fifteen years' continuous foreign fer»loe, last year, after fifteen years' continuous foreign service, last year, after fifteen years' continuous foreign service,
comprehending a share in quelling the Indian mutiny, comprehending a share in quelling the Indian mutiny, comprehending a share in quelling the Indian mutiny,
exchanged the old colours whioh they have carried ¿ince exchanged the old colours which they have carried since exchanged the old colours which they have carried since
1844 for new ones, tho. presentation being amended 1844 for new ones, the presentation being attended 1844 for new ones, the. presentation being amended
with full military honours, and thc religious servios in with full military honours, and the religious service in with full military honours, and the religious services in
conncotion with the ceremony being cisduoted by his connection with the ceremony being conducted by his connection with the ceremony being conducted by his
Grnoo the Archbishop of Canterbury, The 9Jet, Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury. The 91st, Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury, The 91st,
although Highlanders in name, as well ai in foot, ore although Highlanders in name, as well as in fact, are although Highlanders in name, as well as in foot are
not a kilted regiment, but wear " the tartan trews," n not a kilted regiment, but wear "the tartan trews," a not a kilted regiment, but wear " the tartan trews," n
belt of tartan surrounding tho base of the shako, and belt of tartan surrounding the base of the shake, and belt of tartan surrounding the base of the state, and
other minor accessories indioative of their nationality. other minor accessories indicative of their nationality. other minor accessories indicative of their nationality.
After the nsual preliminaries incidental to snoh ooo's After the usual preliminaries incidental to such occa- After the usual preliminaries incidental to such boots
slons had been gone through, the colours were taken sions had been gone through, the colours were taken shoes had been gone through the colours were taken
from tho onse and handed by tho majors of the 91st to from the case and handed by the majors of the 91st to from the case and handed by the mayors of the 91st to
Mrs. Gordon, who in turn presented them, in a few Mrs. Gordon, who in turn presented them, in a few Mrs. Gordon, who in turn presented them, in a few
well-c'icsen words, to tho junior ensigns kneeling to well-chosen words, to the junior ensigns kneeling to well-chosen words, to the junior ensigns kneeling to
receive tbem at her hands. Colonel Gordon replied on receive them at her hands. Colonel Gordon replied on receive them at her hands. Colonel Gordon replied on
behalf of the regiment. Addressing Mrs. Gordon as behalf of the regiment. Addressing Mrs. Gordon as behalf of the regiment. Addressing Mrs. Gordon as
the representative of the Daohcss .of Argyll, he thanked the representative of the Duchess of Argyll, he thanked the representative of the Duchess of Argyll, he thanked
ber for having plaoed in their hands the visible em- her for having placed in their hands the visible em- her for having placed in their hands the visible emblems,
blems, and rallying points, as he hoped, of the stead blems, and rallying points, as he hoped, of the stead- and rallying points, as he hoped, of the stead
fattness and loyaly of (be regiment for thirty years to fastness and loyalty of the regiment for thirty years to fastness and loyalty of (be regiment for thirty years to
come. The square then opened ont, rinks were w, come. The square then opened out, ranks were re- come. The square then opened out, rinks were w,
formed, and the rogiment marched past with the ucw. formed, and the regiment marched past with the uew formed, and the regiment marched past with the new.
colour?. They are not much more than half the size of colours. They are not much more than half the size of colour?. They are not much more than half the size of
the former, the staff, instead of being tipped with a the former, the staff, instead of being tipped with a the former, the staff, instead of being tipped with a
miniature spear bead, is snrmounted in eaeh case with a miniature spear head, is surmounted in each case with a miniature spear head, is surmounted in each case with a
golden lion. Tho ceremony ol presentation waa fol' golden lion. The ceremony of presentation was fol- golden lion. The ceremony of presentation was followed
lowed by a dejeuner given by Colonel Bertie Gordon lowed by a dejeuner given by Colonel Bertie Gordon by a dejeuner given by Colonel Bertie Gordon
and the officers of the 91st Regiment, ot whioh the and the officers of the 91st Regiment, of which the and the officers of the 91st Regiment, of which the
Arohbishop and a numerous oompany wore entertained. Archbishop and a numerous company were entertained. Archbishop and a numerous company were entertained.
Identified overProof corrections LOYALTY YEAR EACH SUCH WAS DUCHESS PLACED ARGYLESHIRE WHICH OUT COMPANY USUAL STEADFASTNESS INDICATIVE /WELL/CHOSEN|WELLCHOSEN GRACE SERVICE CONDUCTED SURMOUNTED SINCE HEAD INCONNECTION
Identified overProof non-corrections ATTENDED FACT SHAKE REFORMED OCCASIONS MAJORS [**VANDALISED] RANKS UEW
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Article ID 60895075, Article, ABSTRACT OF SALES BY AUCTION THIS DAT., page 1 1869-07-23, Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875), 189 words, 5 corrections

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I ABSTRACT OF SALES BY AUCTION THIS DAT. 1 ABSTRACT OF SALES BY AUCTION THIS DAY. ABSTRACT OF SALES BY AUCTION THIS DAY. 1
I BIOHABDSON and 'WBENOH. -At tho Boome, RICHARDSON and WRENCH.—At the Rooms, I RICHARDSON and 'WRENCH. -At the Rooms,
IPitt-street, ot ll o'elook, Piro Cottages, Newtown Pitt-street, at 11 o'clock, Five Cottages, Newtown- Pitt-street, at 11 o'clock, Five Cottages, Newtown
Road and Brisbane-street; Four Building Sitos, Road and Brisbane-street; Four Building Sites, Road and Brisbane-street; Four Building Sites,
' Parramatta-street; Allotment of Land, Koat-strsot; Parramatta-street; Allotment of Land, Kent-street; ' Parramatta-street; Allotment of Land, Kent-street;
Familr Boidenoo. Paddington, Family Residence, Paddington, Family Residence. Paddington,
:\ JOHN ff. COHEN.-At Bogers and OO.'B Booms, JOHN G. COHEN.—At Rogers and Co.'s Rooms, Mr JOHN G. COHEN-At Rogers and CO's Booms,
222, Pitt-street, at ll o'olook, Mattresses, Bedsteads, 222, Pitt-street, at 11 o'clock, Mattresses, Bedsteads, 222, Pitt-street, at 11 o'clock, Mattresses, Bedsteads,
Pallias»?», Cots, Bolsters, Pillows, &o. Palliasaces, Cots, Bolsters, Pillows, &c. Palliasses, Cots, Bolsters, Pillows, so.
BRADLEY, NEWTON, and LAMB.- On tho Pre BRADLEY, NEWTON, and LAMB.—On the Pre- BRADLEY, NEWTON, and LAMB.- On the Premises,
mises, No. 6, Macquario-plaoe, at ll o'olook.'HouBO mises, No. 6, Macquarie-place, at 11 o'clock. House- No. 6, Macquarie-place, at 11 o'clook. House
hold Famituro and Effeots. hold Furniture and Effects. hold Furniture and Effects.
OHA8. MOOEE and CO.-At their Booms, Pitt« CHAS. MOORE and CO.-- At their Booms, Pitt- CHAS. MOORE and COAT their Rooms, Pitt
» streot, at ll o'olook, Gonoral. Drapery. Manchester street, at 11 o'clock, General Drapery, Manchester street, at 11 o'clock, General. Drapery. Manchester
|J Gooi«, Clothing, Broes Matorialg, Blankets, Car Goods, Clothing, Dress Materials, Blankets, Car- J Goods, Clothing, Bros Materials, Blankets, Car
s8 ? petinp;, Woollons, &o peting, Woollens, &c. 8 ? peting;, Woollens, No
û IBWIN and TTJBNEB.-At their Produco Stores, IRWIN and TURNER.-- At their Produce Stores, 2 IRWIN and TURNER At their Produce Stores,
a| Ciroular Quay, at a quarter to ll o'olook. Loather; Circular Quay, at a quarter to 11 o'clock. Leather ; at Circular Quay, at a quarter to ll o'clock. Leather;
if at a quarter-past ll, Hides, &o. ; at half-past 2, at a quarter-past 11, Hides, &c. ; at half-past 2, if at a quarter-past ll, Hides, &c. at half-past 2,
1 Tallow, &o. Tallow, &c. 1 Tallow, No.
S : JAMES DEVLIN, Junior.-At his Produce Stores, ' JAMES DEVLIN, Junior.-- At his Produce Stores, S : JAMES DEVLIN, Junior At his Produce Stores, '
H : Circular Quay, at ll o'olook, Hidos, Calfskins, ko. ; Circular Quay, at 11 o'clock, Hides, Calfskins, &c. ; H : Circular Quay, at 11 o'clock, Hides, Calfskins, to. ;
3 at half-past 2, Tallow, Neatsfoot Oil, Liverpool at half-past 2, Tallow, Neatsfoot Oil, Liverpool 3 at half-past 2, Tallow, Neatsfoot Oil, Liverpool
Salt, &0. Salt, &c. Salt, 16.
jf MOET and CO.-At their Produeo Storos, Circular MORT and CO.-- At their Produce Stores, Circular of MOsT and COAT their Produce Stores, Circular
[j Quay, at ll o'clock, Hidos, Hair, &o-; at a quarter Quay, at 11 o'clock, Hides, Hair, &c. ; at a quarter- [j Quay, at 11 o'clock, Hides, Hair, c-; at a quarter
g past 2, Tallow, &c j past 2, Tallow, &c. g past 2, Tallow, c j
Identified overProof corrections HOUSEHOLD FAMILY THE RESIDENCE /MACQUARIE/PLACE|MACQUARIEPLACE ROOMS WOOLLENS FIVE FURNITURE MATERIALS GENERAL WRENCH ROGERS GOODS CHAS SITES RICHARDSON DAY MOORE /KENT/STREET|KENTSTREET EFFECTS TURNER IRWIN LEATHER
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Article ID 68579191, Article, NOTICES OF MOTIONS., page 5 1869-06-19, Williamstown Chronicle (Vic. : 1856 - 1954), 75 words, 3 corrections

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NOTICES OF MOTIONS. NOTICES OF MOTIONS. NOTICES OF MOTIONS.
Cr. Fr nlin : To move- Cr. Franklin: To move— Cr. Fr rain : To move-
That the Coniicil conoider tho: desirability That the Council consider the desirability That the Council consider the: desirability
of maiking the Strand rorad froil Mariner-street of making the Strand road from Mariner-street of making the Strand road from Mariner-street
to Thomas-street. to Thomas-street. to Thomas-street.
The Mayor : To move- The Mayor: To move— The Mayor : To move-
That planse be prepared and tenders invited That plans be prepared and tenders invited That plans be prepared and tenders invited
for erecting steps leading from the Cole-street for erecting steps leading from the Cole-street for erecting steps leading from the Cole-street
brid?e i a'ailw.ssay?: l?ace aouth. bridge in Railway-place south. bridge i a'ailw.ssay?: face south.
That as a new toll-gate is about to be That as a new toll-gate is about to be That as a new toll-gate is about to be
erected in .the Cemetery-road, the Council erected in the Cemetery-road, the Council erected in the Cemetery-road, the Council
cease to collect tolls at the entrance of the cease to collect tolls at the entrance of the cease to collect tolls at the entrance of the
Uraving-dock in Nelson-place.. Graving-dock in Nelson-place. Graving-dock in Nelson-place..
Identified overProof corrections MAKING PLANS BRIDGE /GRAVING/DOCK|GRAVINGDOCK SOUTH CONSIDER
Identified overProof non-corrections /RAILWAY/PLACE|RAILWAYPLACE FRANKLIN
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Article ID 158936855, Article, A NOVEL RAILWAY PROJECT IN LONDON.—THE NARROW GAUGE., page 3 1869-04-17, Adelaide Observer (SA : 1843 - 1904), 693 words, 6 corrections

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A NOVEL BAIL WAY PROJECT IN LON A NOVEL RAILWAY PROJECT IN LON- A NOVEL RAILWAY PROJECT IN LON
DON.—THE NARROW GAUGE. DON.— THE NARROW GAUGE. DON.—THE NARROW GAUGE.
A project of a somewhat novel character is an A project of a somewhat novel character is an- A project of a somewhat novel character is an
nounced in the prospectus of the "Islington Bail nounced in the prospectus of the "Islington Rail- nounced in the prospectus of the Islington Railway
way Company." The object is the construction way Company." The object is the construction Company." The object is the construction
of a line from Islington Green, near the Agiicul of a line from Islington Green, near the Agricul- of a line from Islington Green, near the Agricultural
tural Hall, to a point adjoining the City Station of tural Hall, to a point adjoining the City Station of Hall, to a point adjoining the City Station of
the Metroplitan Kailway at Finsbury, with an the Metroplitan Railway at Finsbury, with an the Metroplitan Railway at Finsbury, with an
intermediate station by the Eagle Tavern, City intermediate station by the Eagle Tavern, City- intermediate station by the Eagle Tavern, City
road. The railway is to form a continuous bridge road. The railway is to form a continuous bridge road. The railway is to form a continuous bridge
or viaduct, and to have a gauge of only three feet. or viaduct, and to have a gauge of only three feet. or viaduct, and to have a gauge of only three feet.
It is stated that a liue with a less gauge than the It is stated that a line with a less gauge than the It is stated that a line with a less gauge than the
one contemplated can be worked with perfect safety one contemplated can be worked with perfect safety one contemplated can be worked with perfect safety
and economy; and the Eestiniog Kailway, which and economy ; and the Festiniog Railway, which and economy; and the Festiniog Railway, which
has only a gauge of two feet, is instanced as a has only a gauge of two feet, is instanced as a has only a gauge of two feet, is instanced as a
favourable illustration. The capital of the Com favourable illustration. The capital of the Com- favourable illustration. The capital of the Company
pany is to be £SOU,000. The construction of the pany is to be £800,000. The construction of the is to be £SOU,000. The construction of the
whole works is not to occupy more than one year, whole works is not to occupy more than one year, whole works is not to occupy more than one year,
and the capital is estimated to be sufficient for the and the capital is estimated to be sufficient for the and the capital is estimated to be sufficient for the
purchase of the plant, rolling-stock, property, and purchase of the plant, rolling-stock, property, and purchase of the plant, rolling-stock, property, and
payment of expenses and compensations. payment of expenses and compensations. payment of expenses and compensations.
On this subject the Money Market Review On this subject the Money Market Review On this subject the Money Market Review
writes:—" The line is intended to be built upon a writes :— "The line is intended to be built upon a writes" The line is intended to be built upon a
continuous viaduct. The most remarkable feature continuous viaduct. The most remarkable feature continuous viaduct. The most remarkable feature
of it is perhaps that the ordinary gauge of 4 ft. of it is perhaps that the ordinary gauge of 4 ft. of it is perhaps that the ordinary gauge of 4 ft.
81 in. is to be departed from. For such a special 8½ in. is to be departed from. For such a special 8½ in. is to be departed from. For such a special
and independent line there is no need to adopt it, and independent line there is no need to adopt it, and independent line there is no need to adopt it,
as there will be no junctions at either end or at as there will be no junctions at either end or at as there will be no junctions at either end or at
any intermediate point. The gauge will be only any intermediate point. The gauge will be only any intermediate point. The gauge will be only
three feet, with a view to ensure cheap construction three feet, with a view to ensure cheap construction three feet, with a view to ensure cheap construction
and. an inexpensive rolling-stock. There is the and an inexpensive rolling-stock. There is the and. an inexpensive rolling-stock. There is the
highest scientific and practical authority as to the highest scientific and practical authority as to the highest scientific and practical authority as to the
safety of such a gauge, and the lacility with which safety of such a gauge, and the facility with which safety of such a gauge, and the facility with which
it may be worked. Perhaps the most singular it may be worked. Perhaps the most singular it may be worked. Perhaps the most singular
railway iu the United Kingdom, and the best railway in the United Kingdom, and the best railway in the United Kingdom, and the best
paying also, is the Festiniog line, which runs paying also, is the Festiniog line, which runs paying also, is the Festiniog line, which runs
from the slate mountains of Carnarvonshire and from the slate mountains of Carnarvonshire and from the slate mountains of Carnarvonshire and
Merionethshire towards the sea at Port Madoc. Merionethshire towards the sea at Port Madoc. Merionethshire towards the sea at Port Madoc.
The gauge of that line is only two feet, yet last The gauge of that line is only two feet, yet last The gauge of that line is only two feet, yet last
year it carried 125,000 tons of freight and 120,00'l year it carried 125,000 tons of freight and 120,000 year it carried 125,000 tons of freight and 1200ft
passengers, and not a single accident has occurred passengers, and not a single accident has occurred passengers, and not a single accident has occurred
upon it since its opening, four years ago. There upon it since its opening, four years ago. There upon it since its opening, four years ago. There
are various other lines here and there of a narrower are various other lines here and there of a narrower are various other lines here and there of a narrower
gauge than the ordinary one, to which the same gauge than the ordinary one, to which the same gauge than the ordinary one, to which the same
advantages attach. Experience, in short, has de advantages attach. Experience, in short, has de- advantages attach. Experience, in short, has de
' monstrated its safety. The estimates put forward monstrated its safety. The estimates put forward ' monstrated its safety. The estimates put forward
assume a gross traffic oh this proposed Islington assume a gross traffic on this proposed Islington assume a gross traffic on this proposed Islington
line of £150,000 a year at minimum fares; and, line of £150,000 a year at minimum fares ; and, line of £150,000 a year at minimum fares; and,
deducting 40 per cent, for working expenses—a deducting 40 per cent. for working expenses— a deducting 40 per cent, for working expenses
very high scale for so light a line—the return upon very high scale for so light a line— the return upon very high scale for so light a line—the return upon
the capital is put at fully 10 per cent, per annum. the capital is put at fully 10 per cent. per annum. the capital is put at fully 10 per cent, per annum.
Moreover, it is proposed that the arches upon Moreover, it is proposed that the arches upon Moreover, it is proposed that the arches upon
which the line is to be built shall be available for which the line is to be built shall be available for which the line is to be built shall be available for
letting; and it is pointed out that from this sonrce letting; and it is pointed out that from this source letting; and it is pointed out that from this source
a considerable revenue may be gained over and a considerable revenue may be gained over and a considerable revenue may be gained over and
above that comprised in the estimate of the 10 per above that comprised in the estimate of the 10 per above that comprised in the estimate of the 10 per
cent, dividend. Finally, tbe promoters set forth cent. dividend. Finally, the promoters set forth cent dividend. Finally, the promoters set forth
that the proposed- line will be a complete under that the proposed line will be a complete under- that the proposed line will be a complete under
taking in itself, and have no extension projects taking in itself, and have no extension projects taking in itself, and have no extension projects
attached to it." attached to it." attached to it."
The Bullionist says:—" The Metropolitan earns The Bullionist says :— "The Metropolitan earns The Bullion is says" The Metropolitan earns
a net profit of between twenty-eight and twenty a net profit of between twenty-eight and twenty a net profit of between twenty-eight and twenty
nine thousand pounds per mile, and the North nine thousand pounds per mile, and the North nine thousand pounds per mile, and the North
Eondon between fourteen and fifteen thousand London between fourteen and fifteen thousand London between fourteen and fifteen thousand
pounds per mile. The Islington Kailway would pounds per mile. The Islington Railway would pounds per mile. The Islington Railway would
have the advantage of being at the minimum of have the advantage of being at the minimum of have the advantage of being at the minimum of
expense. It would, be purely a passenger-line, expense. It would, be purely a passenger-line, expense. It would be purely a passenger line,
with few servants, and light and inexpensive with few servants, and light and inexpensive with few servants, and light and inexpensive
stations. In relation to the general railway system stations. In relation to the general railway system stations. In relation to the general railway system
of the metropolis its claims' are also great. By its of the metropolis its claims are also great. By its of the metropolis its claims' are also great. By its
means the residents of Islington would be placed means the residents of Islington would be placed means the residents of Islington would be placed
in communication with nearly all the railways in communication with nearly all the railways in communication with nearly all the railways
having termini in London ; and it would supple- having termini in London ; and it would supple- having termini in London and it would supple-
ment the northern traffic of the Metropolitan Bail ment the northern traffic of the Metropolitan Rail- ment the northern traffic of the Metropolitan Railway
way by opening up fresh inducements to residents way by opening up fresh inducements to residents by opening up fresh inducements to residents
in the north of London to avail themselves of it. in the north of London to avail themselves of it. in the north of London to avail themselves of it.
The Parliamentary expenses must be light, seeing The Parliamentary expenses must be light, seeing The Parliamentary expenses must be light, seeing
that tbe opposition of any existing Company would that tbe opposition of any existing Company would that the opposition of any existing Company would
be highly unreasonable." be highly unreasonable." be highly unreasonable."
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Batlway Traffic.—The traffic on the South Railway Traffic.— The traffic on the South Railway Traffic.—The traffic on the South
Australian Bail ways for the week ended Satur Australian Railways for the week ended Satur- Australian Railways for the week ended Saturday,
day, April 10, was:—Port Line—Passengers, day, April 10, was :— Port Line— Passengers, April 10, passport Line—Passengers,
5,062 ; fares, £213 14s. 7d. ; goods, £77 11s. 11d. 5,062 ; fares, £213 14s. 7d. ; goods, £77 11s. 11d. 5,062 ; fares, £213 14s. 7d. ; goods, £77 11s. 11d.
North Line— Passengers, 1,887 ; fares, £387 19s. North Line— Passengers, 1,887 ; fares, £387 19s. North Line Passengers, 1,887 ; fares, £387 19s.
10d. ; goods, £996 19s. 6d. Total, £1,676 5s. 10d. 10d. ; goods, £996 19s. 6d. Total, £1,676 5s. 10d. 10d. ; goods, £996 19s. 6d. Total, £1,676 5s. 10d.
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