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NLA Trial Articles from 1872

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Article ID 8921135, Article, BREAK OF GAUGE., page 3 1872-08-07, The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), 537 words, 9 corrections

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BREAK OF GAUGE. BREAK OF GAUGE. BREAK OF GAUGE.
The following statements appear in JTerepath'a The following statements appear in Herepath's The following statements appear in Herepath's
Railway and Commercial Journal of 25th M»yi Railway and Commercial Journal of 25th May Railway and Commercial Journal of 25th May
1872 : 1872 :— 1872 :
" GREAT WESTERN'.-OAUOE ALTERATION. "GREAT WESTERN.—GAUGE ALTERATION. " GREAT WESTERN. GAUGE ALTERATION.
" It will long be recorded as one of the most "It will long be recorded as one of the most " It will long be recorded as one of the most
noted events of tile current year that, in it the gauge noted events of the current year that, in it the gauge noted events of the current year that in it the gauge
of the Great Western was changed from brood to of the Great Western was changed from broad to of the Great Western was changed from broad to
narrow in respect of a most important section, that narrow in respect of a most important section, that narrow in respect of a most important section, that
in tbo year 1872 Brunei's very wide gonge of 7ft. in the year 1872 Brunel's very wide gauge of 7ft. in the year 1872 Brunel's very wide gauge of 7ft.
was given up by its owners in favour of the general was given up by its owners in favour of the general was given up by its owners in favour of the general
gaugo of tho country, which is 4ft. 8Jin. gauge of the country, which is 4ft. 8½in. gauge of the country, which is 4ft. 8½in.
" Most ongineers consider that a gaugo of 5ft. 6in. "Most engineers consider that a gauge of 5ft. 6in. " Most engineers consider that a gauge of 5ft. 6in.
¡3 about tbo best for railways, but the objection to is about the best for railways, but the objection to is about the best for railways, but the objection to
adopting tho best gaugo in this country is that it adopting the best gauge in this country is that it adopting the best gauge in this country is that it
would crcato ' a break of gauge, ' the very evil to get would create 'a break of gauge,' the very evil to get would create ' a break of gauge, the very evil to get
rid of which Brunei's 7ft. gauge has gone to Ike rid of which Brunel's 7ft. gauge has gone to the rid of which Brunel's 7ft. gauge has gone to Ike
wall. Wo havo long bad uniformity or accounts, wall. We have long had uniformity of accounts, wall. We have long bad uniformity or accounts,
and lind a benefit in tbo change from the old and find a benefit in the change from the old and had a benefit in the change from the old
higgledy-piggledy system. We aro now getting higgledy-piggledy system. We are now getting higgledy-piggledy system. We are now getting
uniformity ot gauge, the convenience of which will uniformity of gauge, the convenience of which will uniformity of gauge, the convenience of which will
bo great ; and it will doubtless bo productive of in- be great ; and it will doubtless be productive of be great and it will doubtless be productive of increased
creased traffic, but it will not result in reduced work* increased traffic, but it will not result in reduced working traffic, but it will not result in reduced works
expenditure. Long experience in this country expenditure. Long experience in this country expenditure. Long experience in this country
has proved that, tho expense of working a broad has proved that, the expense of working a broad has proved that, the expense of working a broad
and narrow gaugo lino, other circumstances being and narrow gauge line, other circumstances being and narrow gauge line, other circumstances being
alike, is the same, or that there is no material dif- alike, is the same, or that there is no material alike, is the same, or that there is no material difference.
ference. The only coses where a break of guage ia difference. The only cases where a break of gauge is The only cases where a break of gauge is
desirable aro in neighbouring countries which may desirable are in neighbouring countries which may desirable and in neighbouring countries which may
bo at war. Here, a dillerenco in gaugo might be be at war. Here, a difference in gauge might be be at war. Here, a difference in gauge might be
highly useful to check invasion ; but for commer- highly useful to check invasion ; but for commercial highly useful to check invasion ; but for commercial
cial purposes a break of gauge is to be avoided aa purposes a break of gauge is to be avoided as purposes a break of gauge is to be avoided as
much as pebbles in tho shoes of those who have to much as pebbles in the shoes of those who have to much as pebbles in the shoes of those who have to
journey on foot. journey on foot. journey on foot.
".The Great Western have done wisely to get rid "The Great Western have done wisely to get rid "The Great Western have done wisely to get rid
of the brood gauge in South Wales, and on som* of the broad gauge in South Wales, and on some of the broad gauge in South Wales, and on some
other parts of their system. other parts of their system. other parts of their system.
" Tbo part recently changed from broad to narrow "The part recently changed from broad to narrow The part recently changed from broad to narrow
gauge is Milford Haven to Gloucester. This has gauge is Milford Haven to Gloucester. This has gauge is Milford Haven to Gloucester. This has
eon done in a fortnight, whereas it was expected» been done in a fortnight, whereas it was expected been done in a fortnight, whereas it was expected
month would bo necessary. Tbo next section for a month would be necessary. The next section for month would be necessary. The next section for
chango-that which is now in course of execution change—that which is now in course of execution change that which is now in course of execution
-lies between Glouoestor and Swindon. lu a week lies between Gloucester and Swindon. In a week lies between Gloucester and Swindon. in a week
or two tho Great Western will havo but one gauge or two the Great Western will have but one gauge or two the Great Western will have but one gauge
-tho narrow-from Swindon to Milford Haven. « —the narrow—from Swindon to Milford Haven. -the narrow-from Swindon to Milford Haven. a
Between Swindon and Paddington a mixed gauge will Between Swindon and Paddington a mixed gauge will Between Swindon and Paddington a mixed gauge will
exist, in order to accommodate tho narrow gaugo traína exist, in order to accommodate the narrow gauge trains exist, in order to accommodate the narrow gauge trains
to South Wales and tbo north, and tho broad gauge to South Wales and the north, and the broad gauge to South Wales and the north, and the broad gauge
trains to Bristol, Exeter, and Cornwall. -From Swin- trains to Bristol, Exeter, and Cornwall. From Swindon trains to Bristol, Exeter, and Cornwall. From Swindon
don to Bristol, thoGroat Western lino will bo entirely to Bristol, the Great Western line will be entirely to Bristol, the Great Western line will be entirely
broad gauge, as borctoforo ; but whother tho facility broad gauge, as heretofore ; but whether the facility broad gauge, as heretofore ; but whether the facility
with which the chango of gaugo lias boen offocted in with which the change of gauge has been effected in with which the change of gauge has been effected in
other parts of tho Groat Wosturn systom shall ever other parts of the Great Western system shall ever other parts of the Great Western system shall ever
lead to the entiro abolition of the broad guage is a lead to the entire abolition of the broad gauge is a lead to the entire abolition of the broad gauge is a
question wo need not now discuss. At the same question we need not now discuss. At the same question we need not now discuss. At the same
time, it is to bo observed that, a mixed is more time, it is to be observed that, a mixed is more time, it is to be observed that, a mixed is more
oxpensive to maintain than oither a broad or narrow expensive to maintain than either a broad or narrow expensive to maintain than either a broad or narrow
gaugo singly, and tho very circumstance of the gauge singly, and the very circumstance of the gauge singly, and the very circumstance of the
Groat Western having a considerable portion of Great Western having a considerable portion of Great Western having a considerable portion of
their gauge mixed in order to kcop up the broad their gauge mixed in order to keep up the broad their gauge mixed in order to keep up the broad
gaugo to Bristol, certainly favours tho entiro aboli- gauge to Bristol, certainly favours the entire gauge to Bristol, certainly favours the entire aboli-
tion of the broad gaugo at some futuro time." abolition of the broad gauge at some future time." tion of the broad gauge at some future time."
Identified overProof corrections CREATE MAYBE EXPENSIVE ENGINEERS HEREPATHS BEEN ARE HAD ASMUCH WHETHER HERETOFORE CASES BRUNELS EITHER FUTURE ENTIRE KEEP LINE EFFECTED HASBEEN
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Article ID 8924170, Article, BROAD V. NARROW GAUGE., page 3 1872-08-13, The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), 505 words, 5 corrections

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BROAD F, NARROW GAUGE. BROAD V. NARROW GAUGE. BROAD F, NARROW GAUGE.
The following information, which wo take The following information, which we take The following information, which we take
from tho Argus, is contained in somo corres- from the Argus, is contained in some corres- from the Argus, is contained in some correspondence
pondence laid on the tablo of tho Victorian pondence laid on the table of the Victorian laid on the table of the Victorian
Assembly on August Cth : Assembly on August 6th :— Assembly on August 6th :
It comprised a despatch from tho ngont It comprised a despatch from the agent- It comprised a despatch from the agent
gencral, containing a letter recoived by him general, containing a letter received by him general, containing a letter received by him
from Sir George Laidlaw, of Toronto, president from Sir George Laidlaw, of Toronto, president from Sir George Laidlaw, of Toronto, president
of tho Credit "Valley Railway. The letter sont of the Credit Valley Railway. The letter sent of the Credit Valley Railway. The letter sent
by Sir George Laidlaw covers letters from Mr. by Sir George Laidlaw covers letters from Mr. by Sir George Laidlaw covers letters from Mr.
Gooderham, managing director of tho Toronto Gooderham, managing director of the Toronto Gooderham, managing director of the Toronto
and Nipissing Railway, and Mr. Wraggo, chiof and Nipissing Railway, and Mr. Wragge, chief and Nipissing Railway, and Mr. Wragge, chief
engineer of the Toronto, Groy, and Bruce engineer of the Toronto, Grey, and Bruce engineer of the Toronto, Grey, and Bruce
Kailway. Illustrations, photographs, mid Railway. Illustrations, photographs, and Railway. Illustrations, photographs, and
papers, referring to a group of railroads in papers, referring to a group of railroads in papers, referring to a group of railroads in
tho provinco of Ontario now being con- the province of Ontario now being con- the province of Ontario now being constructed
structed on a gaugo of 3 ft. G in., uro also structed on a gauge of 3 ft. 6in., are also on a gauge of 3 ft. 6 in., are also
sent. Tho agent-general adds that ho had re- sent. The agent-general adds that he had re- sent. The agent-general adds that he had received
ceived a lottor from Mr. Sandford Fleming, ceived a letter from Mr. Sandford Fleming, a letter from Mr. Sandford Fleming,
engineer in-chief of the Canadian, Pacific, and engineer-in-chief of the Canadian, Pacific, and engineer in-chief of the Canadian, Pacific, and
Intercolonial Railroads, stating that ho pur- Intercolonial Railroads, stating that he pur- Intercolonial Railroads, stating that he pur-
posed soon passing ovor tho prinoipnl narrow posed soon passing over the principal narrow posed soon passing over the principal narrow
gauge Hues of tho Dominion,' and that ho would gauge lines of the Dominion, and that he would gauge lines of the Dominion,' and that he would
then write him a report on tho gaugo question then write him a report on the gauge question then write him a report on the gauge question
as concerning Canadian lines in genoral. In as concerning Canadian lines in general. In as concerning Canadian lines in general. In
regard to Victoria, Mr. Fleming said, " I vory regard to Victoria, Mr. Fleming said, "I very regard to Victoria, Mr. Fleming said, " I very
much doubt tho expediency of making a much doubt the expediency of making a much doubt the expediency of making a
change." Mr. W. W. Evans, of Now York, an change." Mr. W. W. Evans, of New York, an change." Mr. W. W. Evans, of New York, an
Americau ongiuoor of considerable oxpuriouco, American engineer of considerable experience, American engineer of considerable experience,
had promised to send Mr. Childers at an had promised to send Mr. Childers at an had promised to send Mr. Childers at an
early date a roport on tho gaugo question early date a report on the gauge question early date a report on the gauge question
considered in rofereuco to tho railway systom considered in reference to the railway system considered in reference to the railway system
of tho United States ; and Mr. Childers was of the United States ; and Mr. Childers was of the United States and Mr. Childers was
informed that a convention of engineers and informed that a convention of engineers and informed that a convention of engineers and
directors of Amorican railroads was to havo directors of American railroads was to have directors of American railroads was to have
been held at Chicago last month to consider been held at Chicago last month to consider been held at Chicago last month to consider
this quostion, and ho lind takon stopB to ob- this question, and he had taken steps to ob- this question, and he had taken steps to obtain
tain a full roport. A lottor was onclosod from tain a full report. A letter was enclosed from a full report. A letter was enclosed from
Dr. Boll, ono of tho directors of tho Donvor Dr. Bell, one of the directors of the Denver Dr. Bell, one of the directors of the Denver
and Rio Grande railroad, now in COIU'RO of con- and Rio Grande railroad, now in course of con- and Rio Grande railroad, now in COIU'RO of construction
struction in tho stato of Colorado, ,'which lino is struction in the state of Colorado, which line is in the state of Colorado, which line is
tho longest on tho narrow gaugo yet built the longest on the narrow gauge yet built the longest on the narrow gauge yet built
{» the United States. Sir Goorgo Laid- in the United States. Sir George Laid- in the United States. Sir George Laid-
law states in his lottor that broad-guago law states in his letter that broad-gauge law states in his letter that broad-gauge
roads which cost G0,000dol. per milo, would roads which cost 60,000dol. per mile, would roads which cost G0,000dol. per mile, would
only havo cost an avorngo of ovor 15,000dol. per only have cost an average of over 15,000dol. per only have cost an average of over 15,000 dol. per
Mile if thoy had boon built on tho 3ft. Oin. mile if they had been built on the 3ft. 6in. Mile if they had been built on the 3ft. 6in.
gniigo ; and that the working of tho Toronto, gauge ; and that the working of the Toronto, gauge and that the working of the Toronto,
«rey, and Bruco, and tho Toronto and Nipissing Grey, and Bruce, and the Toronto and Nipissing Grey, and Bruce, and the Toronto and Nipissing
«nos, had not loft a rouinant of opposition to lines, had not left a remnant of opposition to fines, had not left a remnant of opposition to
tho effectiveness of the 3ft. Oin. gauge in that the effectiveness of the 3ft. 6in. gauge in that the effectiveness of the 3ft. 6in. gauge in that
country. Thora woro hundreds of milos of country. There were hundreds of miles of country. There were hundreds of miles of
railway in Canada on a mixed gaugo, the railway in Canada on a mixed gauge, the railway in Canada on a mixed gauge, the
traffic on which was on " ohnngo-gaugo cars." traffic on which was on "change-gauge cars." traffic on which was on " change gauge cars."
that is to say, cars tho wheoh of which could bo that is to say, cars the which of which could be that is to say, cars the wheels of which could be
spread on tho nxlo from ono width to another. spread on the axle from one width to another. spread on the note from one width to another.
A copy of a circular issued from tho oflico of A copy of a circular issued from the office of A copy of a circular issued from the office of
the Denver und Kio Orando Railwav Com- the Denver and Rio Grande Railway Com- the Denver and Rio Grande Railway Company,
pany, Philadelphia, states that "tho question pany, Philadelphia, states that "the question Philadelphia, states that "the question
M to which shall bo tho standard for thoso as to which shall be the standard for those M to which shall be the standard for those
railways in America sooms MOW to be no longer railways in America seems now to be no longer railways in America seems NOW to be no longer
open, all liest authorities ngrooing with us in open, all best authorities agreeing with us in open, all best authorities agreeing with us in
the adoption of 3ft. OB tho gaugo whioh bost the adoption of 3ft. as the gauge which best the adoption of 3ft. OB the gauge which best
MTb*ne» the strong points of both systems, combines the strong points of both systems, Mahoney the strong points of both systems,
while having the fewest of their disadvantages." while having the fewest of their disadvantages." while having the fewest of their disadvantages."
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Article ID 13255178, Article, CENTRAL POLICE COURT. TUESDAY. BEFORE the Mayor and the Police Magistrate, with Messrs. Hezlet, Macintosh, Kippax, Smart, Meares, and Levey., page 3 1872-04-03, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 911 words, 5 corrections

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CENTRAL POLICE COURT. CENTRAL POLICE COURT. CENTRAL POLICE COURT.
TlESDAY. TUESDAY. TUESDAY.
Bei ore the Mayor and the Police Magistrat», with Before the Mayor and the Police Magistrate, with Before the Mayor and the Police Magistrate, with
Messrs. Hezlet, Macintosh, Kippax, Smart, Mearos, and Messrs. Hezlet, Macintosh, Kippax, Smart, Meares, and Messrs. Hezlet, Macintosh, Kippax, Smart, Meares, and
Levey. ' Levey. Levey. '
Soven persons wero fined for drunkenness. Seven persons were fined for drunkenness. Seven persons were fined for drunkenness.
Ann Murray, charged with having boen drunk and dis- Ann Murray, charged with having been drunk and dis- Ann Murray, charged with having been drunk and disorderly
orderly in George-street, pleaded guilty, and was fined 10a,, orderly in George-street, pleaded guilty, and was fined 10s., in George-street, pleaded guilty, and was fined 10s,,
or to ho impnsoned three days. The constable then or to be imprisoned three days. The constable then or to be imprisoned three days. The constable then
charged her with having also, at the same time and place, charged her with having also, at the same time and place, charged her with having also, at the same time and place,
made use of indecent language, in reply to a question put made use of indecent language, in reply to a question put made use of indecent language, in reply to a question put
to her by the Inspector-General of Police. This charge to her by the Inspector-General of Police. This charge to her by the Inspector-General of Police. This charge
she denied ; but the constable having deposed to tho lan she denied ; but the constable having deposed to the she denied ; but the constable having deposed to the lan
language be charged as indecent, she was adjudged to be language be charged as indecent, she was adjudged to be language be charged as indecent, she was adjudged to be
guilty, and was further sentenced to pay a penalty of 20s., guilty, and was further sentenced to pay a penalty of 20s., guilty, and was further sentenced to pay a penalty of 20s.,
or to bo imprisoned seven days. or to be imprisoned seven days. or to be imprisoned seven days.
Rosanna Tonte was brought forward by constable Rosanna Toute was brought forward by constable Rosanna Tonne was brought forward by constable
Callaghan, of the Forbes police, who deposed that on the Callaghan, of the Forbes police, who deposed that on the Callaghan, of the Forbes police, who deposed that on the
30th November last ho apprehended her on a chargo of 30th November last he apprehended her on a charge of 30th November last he apprehended her on a charge of
breaking into and stealing from a store, for which offonco breaking into and stealing from a store, for which offence breaking into and stealing from a store, for which offence
tho ForbCB Bench sentenced her to the Reformatory School the Forbes Bench sentenced her to the Reformatory School the Forbes Bench sentenced her to the Reformatory School
at Newcastle for two years ; eho was subsequently dis- at Newcastle for two years ; she was subsequently dis- at Newcastle for two years ; she was subsequently discharged,
charged, end he now charges her with having no lawful charged, and he now charges her with having no lawful and he now charges her with having no lawful
means of support I bo did not explain how she means of support [he did not explain how she means of support he did not explain how she
cbino the second timo into his custody] ; believes came the second time into his custody] ; believes chine the second time into his custody] ; believes
her to be botween 13 and 14 years of ngo; her her to be between 13 and 14 years of age ; her her to be between 13 and 14 years of age; her
father deserted her threo or four yoars ago, and father deserted her three or four years ago, and father deserted her three or four years ago, and
her mother is a drunkard and a reputed prostitute ; de her mother is a drunkard and a reputed prostitute ; de- her mother is a drunkard and a reputed prostitute ; defendant
fendant has been keeping company with prostitutes, and fendant has been keeping company with prostitutes, and has been keeping company with prostitutes, and
lias I een in tho habit of bomg out at night, Ordered to bo has been in the habit of being out at night. Ordered to be has been in the habit of being out at night, Ordered to be
sent to Biloela. sent to Biloela. sent to Biloela.
Ihoinas Clarko was charged with stealing from tho Thomas Clarke was charged with stealing from the Thomas Clarke was charged with stealing from the
persi n Hannah Treovo di poned that at about twenty person. Hannah Treeve deposed that at about twenty person n Hannah Treeve di ported that at about twenty
minutes past 6 o'clock y esUrday evening sho alightud from minutes past 6 o'clock yesterday evening she alighted from minutes past 6 o'clock by yesterday evening she alighted from
a minago at tbo railway terminus, Redfirn, and when a carriage at the railway terminus, Redfern, and when a mirage at the railway terminus, Redfern, and when
(ress rp the platfoiin felt that somu person's hsnd waa in crossing the platform felt that some person's hand was in (ress re the platform felt that some person's hand was in
her poekit, and t irning instantly caught the prisoner m her pocket, and turning instantly caught the prisoner in her pocket, and t irning instantly caught the prisoner in
theact of witldruwing bis band , sho tilt that her pur<o, the act of withdrawing his hand ; she felt that her purse, the act of withdrawing his hand , he felt that her purse,
which a minute before was ia her pocket was gone, and which a minute before was in her pocket was gone, and which a minute before was in her pocket was gone, and
seizing the prisoner's hands, which woro concealed uuder a seizing the prisoner's hands, which were concealed under a seizing the prisoner's hands, which were concealed under a
ccat which ho carried over his arm, charged bim with , coat which he carried over his arm, charged him with coat which he carried over his arm, charged him with
laving robbtd her, ho replied "I havo not got your ' having robbed her ; he replied "I have not got your having robbed her, he replied "I have not got your '
purse, " sho hod said nothing about a purse, a purse, " she had said nothing about a purse ; a purse, " she had said nothing about a purse, a
porter carno to her assistance, Mr. Tre-evo having porter came to her assistance, Mr. Treeve having porter came to her assistance, Mr. Treeve having
(.mo to call a cab, and took hold of gone to call a cab, and took hold of (come to call a cab, and took hold of
priFcner, who no eooncr moved than her purse was seen prisoner, who no sooner moved than her purse was seen prisoner, who no sooner moved than her purse was seen
at his feet, ncrnstable carno, and sho gave tbo prisoner at his feet ; a constable came, and she gave the prisoner at his feet, constable came, and she gave the prisoner
intoiustf dy , the puree produced is tho Baum , it ojn timed into custody ; the purse produced is the same ; it contained interests day ; the purse produced is the Baum ; it on timed
tbree £1 notes, some silver, a gold ring, and a watuh-koy , three £1 notes, some silver, a gold ring, and a watch-key ; three £1 notes, some silver, a gold ring, and a watch-key ,
sho cannot swear to tho money, but can swear ti tho purse, she cannot swear to the money, but can swear to the purse, she cannot swear to the money, but can swear to the purse,
the ring, and the key. Edward Delany, porter nt the the ring, and the key. Edward Delany, porter at the the ring, and the key. Edward Delany, porter at the
Rtdfiin Railway plrtion, corroborated Mrs. Ireove's evi Redfern Railway station, corroborated Mrs. Treeves' evi- Redfern Railway station, corroborated Mrs. Ireove's evidence
dence na to the finding of tho pureo Pnsunor denied that dence as to the finding of the purse. Prisoner denied that as to the finding of the purse Prisoner denied that
his hand was m the lady'b pocket, or that ho dropped the his hand was in the lady's pocket, or that he dropped the his hand was in the lady's pocket, or that he dropped the
purso whero it was found. Committed for trial at the purse where it was found. Committed for trial at the purse where it was found. Committed for trial at the
Quarter Sosnonp Quarter Sessions. Quarter Sessions
A le-tender Johnsfono, charged with having smlon two Alexander Johnstone, charged with having stolen two A le-tender Johnstone, charged with having stolen two
fry,nppttns, of the value of 6» 6d , the gooda of Charlea fryingpans, of the value of 5s. 6d., the goods of Charles fryingpans, of the value of 6s 6d, the goods of Charles
Sweet, of George street Soutb, pleaded guilty, and was Sweet, of George-street South, pleaded guilty, and was Sweet, of George street South, pleaded guilty, and was
sentenced fo bo imprisoned thrco months sentenced to be imprisoned three months. sentenced to be imprisoned three months
Ann Miliy was calltd upon to account for a fowl found Ann Miley was called upon to account for a fowl found Ann Miley was called upon to account for a fowl found
in her possession and suspected of being stolen property in her possession and suspected of being stolen property. in her possession and suspected of being stolen property
i ailing m this, sho was sentenced to bo imprisoned threo Failing in this, she was sentenced to be imprisoned three railing in this, she was sentenced to be imprisoned three
lumths months. months
William J Ward, omnibuB driver, charged with cruelly William J. Ward, omnibus driver, charged with cruelly William J Ward, omnibus driver, charged with cruelly
illlreating one ot his horses, pleaded guilty, and wis soa illtreating one of his horses, pleaded guilty, and was sen- illtreating one of his horses, pleaded guilty, and was sentenced
trnccd to pay a penalty of 40s , or to be imprisoned fourteen tenced to pay a penalty of 40s., or to be imprisoned fourteen to pay a penalty of 40s., or to be imprisoned fourteen
days. days. days.
On the summons paper were niño caaes, of which ono w»s On the summons paper were nine cases, of which one was On the summons paper were two cases, of which one was
dismissed, another was postponed, and four wero not proai dismissed, another was postponed, and four were not prose- dismissed, another was postponed, and four were not proof
ruted Wiley v North was an undr fended proceeding uadur cuted Wiley v North was an undefended proceeding under ruled Wiley v North was an under fended proceeding under
tho 'tenants' Act, m which cornplunantoUained a sovon the Tenants' Act, in which complaint obtained a seven the tenants' Act, in which cornplunantoUained a seven
day b' warrant of possession Louis i Ross chirgtd James days' warrant of possession. Louisa Ross charged James day b' warrant of possession Louis i Ross charged James
Taylor with having asBttulfed bor She deposed ihit on Taylor with having assaulted her. She deposed that on Taylor with having assaulted her She deposed that on
ibe 22nd ef March last, about 10 o'clock at night, shs want the 22nd of March last, about 10 o'clock at night, she went the 22nd of March last, about 10 o'clock at night, she went
to the difendnnt's house to bring homo her husband, but to the defendant's house to bring home her husband, but to the defendant's house to bring home her husband, but
paid nothing whatever to the defendant, ho bo*evor paid nothing whatever to the defendant ; he however paid nothing whatever to the defendant, he however
violently can¡.ht her by tho throat and throw her d iwn, violently caught her by the throat and throw her down, violently caught her by the throat and threw her down,
and when she roce to her feet ho struck her a blow which and when she rose to her feet he struck her a blow which and when she rose to her feet he struck her a blow which
knocked her down, Bbo was then enceinte Mr. Roberts knocked her down ; she was then enceinte. Mr. Roberts knocked her down, She was then enceinte Mr. Roberts
called a witness, whose evidence went to corroborate thu of called a witness, whose evidence went to corroborate the of called a witness, whose evidence went to corroborate that of
tho prctecuttix For the defence Mr. Carroll, acting upon the prosecutrix. For the defence Mr. Carroll, acting upon the prosecutrix For the defence Mr. Carroll, acting upon
instructuns, called as a witness a poraon who, whatover instructions, called as a witness a person who, whatever instructions, called as a witness a person who, whatever
i otk place, saw nothing of it. Defendant was sentenced to took place, saw nothing of it. Defendant was sentenced to i oak place, saw nothing of it. Defendant was sentenced to
pay n penal y of 40s with 45s 6d for costs H nryßiylis pay a penalty of 40s with 45s 6d for costs. Henry Baylis pay a penalty of 40s with 45s 6d for costs H nryßiylis
(cmplaincd of Ai.n M'Cnfiroy that on the 16th of last complained of Ann McCaffrey that on the 16th of last (complained of Ain M'Cnfiroy that on the 16th of last
month sie carno diunk to his bouso at tbo Gebe, andas month she came drunk to his house at the Glebe, and as month she came drunk to his house at the Glebe, and
sho wculd not go owa> bo had to put her out, she took up she would not go away he had to put her out, she took up as she would not go away he had to put her out, she took up
a brick, «nd declared lhat sbe would havo his H'e, ana a brick, and declared that she would have his life, and a brick, and declared that she would have his life, and
being afraid, ho prayed for protfction against her Do- being afraid, he prayed for protection against her. De- being afraid, he prayed for protection against her Dole
le ndant having no cause to show to the contrary, was fendant having no cause to show to the contrary, was ndant having no cause to show to the contrary, was
ordered to entir into a recognisance with two surstiea in ordered to enter into a recognisance with two sureties in ordered to enter into a recognisance with two sureties in
£25 each, to keep tho peace for twelvo montos, or m default £25 each, to keep the peace for twelve months, or in default £25 each, to keep the peace for twelve months, or in default
of such sureties, to bo imprisoned twelve months of such sureties, to be imprisoned twelve months of such sureties, to be imprisoned twelve months
LmtssiitG Blmnfss- A pawnbroker's licenso was LICENSING BUSINESS.— A pawnbroker's license was LmtssiitG Blmnfss- A pawnbroker's license was
granted to Thomas Hillaid Tho license of ihehou-e granted to Thomas Hillard. The license of the house granted to Thomas Hillard The license of the house
in Sussex street, known or the Labour in Vam, was trins in Sussex street, known or the Labour in Vain, was trans- in Sussex street, known or the Labour in Vain, was transferred
ferred irom Edward Felton to Catherine Hill. ferred from Edward Felton to Catherine Hill. from Edward Felton to Catherine Hill.
Identified overProof corrections YESTERDAY BETWEEN PLATFORM WHERE CHARLES TRANSFERRED ASSAULTED GLEBE ILLTREATING CAME UNDER ONTHE REDFERN LADYS FRYINGPANS STATION PROTECTION TUESDAY PROSECUTRIX MILEY JOHNSTONE /WATCH/KEY|WATCHKEY AGE LIFE OFFENCE INSTRUCTIONS CASES AWAY SESSIONS ROBBED HOME SOONER SOUTH COMPLAINED PERSON INTHE HOWEVER TREEVE VAIN GOODS WITHDRAWING HAVE ENTER MAGISTRATE MEARES ROSE HIM OMNIBUS COAT CLARKE ALIGHTED DEFENDANTS HILLARD
Identified overProof non-corrections THROW [**VANDALISED] TREEVES BAYLIS MCCAFFREY NINE CROSSING OBTAINED CARRIAGE HENRY COMPLAINT UNDEFENDED TURNING LICENSING ALEXANDER BUSINESS PROSECUTED CONTAINED LOUISA FAILING TOUTE
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Article ID 13260849, Article, THE OVERLAND TELEGRAPH., page 5 1872-07-22, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 80 words, 3 corrections

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THE OVERLAND TELEGRAPH. THE OVERLAND TELEGRAPH. THE OVERLAND TELEGRAPH.
———♦——— ———♦——— assess
THE Hen. tho Fostmaster-General.seceived the following THE Hon. the Postmaster-General received the following THE Hon. the Postmaster-General the following
telegram an Saturday morning, from Mr. C. Todd, Superin- telegram an Saturday morning, from Mr. C. Todd, Superin- telegram an Saturday morning, from Mr. C. Todd, Superintendent
tendent of Telegraphs, South Australia :— " Attack Creek, tendent of Telegraphs, South Australia :— " Attack Creek, of Telegraphs, South Australia is " Attack Creek,
10th July. Latitude 19. Overland Telegraph was pro. 10th July. Latitude 19. Overland Telegraph was pro- 10th July. Latitude 19. Overland Telegraph was progressing
greasing rapidly. Expect to havo gap of only aixty milea greasing rapidly. Expect to have gap of only sixty miles rapidly. Expect to have gap of only sixty miles
first week in August, when Estafette will run three time» a first week in August, when Estafette will run three times a first week in August, when Estafette will run three times a
week. Wire zommunioation right through- by end «f week. Wire communication right through by end of week. Wire communication right through- by end of
August, or first week in September. Shall strengthen line August, or first week in September. Shall strengthen line August, or first week in September. Shall strengthen line
next year with largo number of iron posts." next year with large number of iron posts." next year with large number of iron posts."
‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗ ‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗ ‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗
Identified overProof corrections HON SIXTY MILES HAVE LARGE /POSTMASTER/GENERAL|POSTMASTERGENERAL COMMUNICATION TIMES
Identified overProof non-corrections PRO [**VANDALISED] GREASING [**VANDALISED] RECEIVED
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Article ID 18768627, Article, LATEST NEWS.. [Australian Associated Press Telegra[?].] SYDNEY. Friday evening, recd. at 7.30., page 3 1872-11-16, The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893), 103 words, 4 corrections

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LATEST NEW& LATEST NEWS. LATEST NEWS
[Australian Associated PxoM T.leemaalJ [Australian Associated Press Telegraph.] [Australian Associated PxoM T.leemaalJ
SÏDNEY. SYDNEY. SYDNEY.
Friday oTeniMir, reed, kt 7/30. Friday evening, recd. at 7.30. Friday oTeniMir, reed, kt 7/30.
The Assembly rejected tbe motion to adopt tin» The Assembly rejected the motion to adopt the The Assembly rejected the motion to adopt the
uiuiow-gange system o£ railway construction. narrow-gauge system of railway construction. narrow-gauge system of railway construction.
Tim linancial statement ii promised (or Thursday. The financial statement is promised for Thursday. The financial statement is promised (or Thursday.
II.MS. Blanche has returned from a ais moni!» H.M.S. Bianche has returned from a six months H.M.S. Blanche has returned from a six months'
cruise among the island?, Lieut. Smith died durtftg cruise among the islands. Lieut. Smith died during cruise among the island?, Lieut. Smith died during
the period of ferer. the period of fever. the period of fever.
A close holiday has been kept to-day. Th» A close holiday has been kept to-day. The A close holiday has been kept to-day. The
banquet in celebration of the completion^ of tate banquet in celebration of the completion of tele- banquet in celebration of the completion, of tate
graphic communication with England promises tars* graphic communication with England promises to be graphic communication with England promises tars
a bril.iant affair. _ , a brilliant affair. a brilliant affair. A ,
Tbe Victorian Upper House has read thfEducitio* The Victorian Upper House has read the Education The Victorian Upper House has read the Education
Bill a second time. Bill a second time. Bill a second time.
| The body of a murdered womaa hw been «and^t The body of a murdered woman has been found at The body of a murdered woman has been handed
Gulgong. .; -, Gulgong. Gulgong. .; -,
Identified overProof corrections MONTHS SYDNEY DURING SIX NEWS BRILLIANT FINANCIAL IS EDUCATION /NARROW/GAUGE|NARROWGAUGE WOMAN FEVER
Identified overProof non-corrections AT BE FOUND FOR PRESS EVENING BIANCHE ISLANDS TELEGRAPHIC TELEGRAPH RECD
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Searchability of unique words7368.584.952.2
Weighted Words68.586.256.3

Article ID 18768881, Article, COOLAH., page 6 1872-11-26, The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893), 372 words, 5 corrections

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COOLAH. COOLAH. COOLAH.
MUHDEH ov A WOMAN.-Some short time since MURDER OF A WOMAN.—Some short time since MURDER ON A WOMAN Some short time since
the dead body of a young woman waa found amongst I the dead body of a young woman was found amongst the dead body of a young woman was found amongst the
the Warrambungles, a few miles from Coonabarabran the Warrambungles, a few miles from Coonabarabran. Warrumbungles, a few miles from Coonabarabran
It was identified by the wife of the poundkeeper, It was identified by the wife of the poundkeeper, It was identified by the wife of the poundkeeper,
at ¿bindooran, as being that of a person who had at Mundooran, as being that of a person who had at Mundooran, as being that of a person who had
been staying there for a few days, and who had been staying there for a few days, and who had been staying there for a few days, and who had
there sold some of the things she had with her, clothes there sold some of the things she had with her, clothes there sold some of the things she had with her clothes
and boots The dress she wore led to the identifica- and boots. The dress she wore led to the identifica- and boots The dress she wore led to the identifica-
tion of the remains A young man was in her com- tion of the remains. A young man was in her com- tion of the remains A young man was in her company
pany at Mundooran, ana was represented to be her pany at Mundooran, and was represented to be her at Mundooran, and was represented to be her
husband, having it is said, been married to her two husband, having it is said, been married to her two husband, having it is said, been married to her two
years since by Mr Edwards, the Police Magistrate years since by Mr. Edwards, the Police Magistrate years since by Mr Edwards, the Police Magistrate
ot Coonabarabran. Nothing has since been heard of Coonabarabran. Nothing has since been heard of Coonabarabran. Nothing has since been heard
of this young mau, he may also be lying of this young man ; he may also be lying of this young man, he may also be lying
murdered amongst the mountains, steps have murdered amongst the mountains ; steps have murdered amongst the mountains, steps have
been taken by the police to discover his been taken by the police to discover his been taken by the police to discover his
whereabouts The unfortunate creature was evi- whereabouts. The unfortunate creature was evi- whereabouts The unfortunate creature was evidently
dently murdered, bar skull being fractured by heavy dently murdered, her skull being fractured by heavy murdered, her skull being fractured by heavy
blows, and her hair-net being found in har mouth, blows, and her hair-net being found in her mouth, blows, and her hair-net being found in her mouth,
placed there probably hy the murderer to Btifie her placed there probably by the murderer to stifle her placed there probably by the murderer to stifle her
screams for assistance. It is to be hoped that the screams for assistance. It is to be hoped that the screams for assistance. It is to be hoped that the
perpetrator of this crime will soon be arrested perpetrator of this crime will soon be arrested. perpetrator of this crime will soon be arrested
We have previously bad some nice rain, which has We have previously had some nice rain, which has We have previously had some nice rain, which has
given us a nice growth of grass, but was not suffi- given us a nice growth of grass, but was not suffi- given us a nice growth of grass, but was not sufficiently
ciently heavy to fill the dams which have bean con- ciently heavy to fill the dams which have been con- heavy to fill the dams which have been constructed
structed lately. Some of these dams are of consi- structed lately. Some of these dams are of consi- lately. Some of these dams are of considerable
derable size, and require a heavy fall of ram to put derable size, and require a heavy fall of rain to put size, and require a heavy fall of rain to put
much water in them, this heavy fall commenced on much water in them, this heavy fall commenced on much water in them, this heavy fall commenced on
Thursday night, about 9 o'clock, and continued m Thursday night, about 9 o'clock, and continued in Thursday night, about 9 o'clock, and continued in
successive showers till about four next morning successive showers till about four next morning : successive showers till about four next morning
most of the dams were quite filled-the water run- most of the dams were quite filled—the water run- most of the dams were quite filled-the water running
ning out at the race-and all received a welcome ad- ning out at the race—and all received a welcome ad- out at the race-and all received a welcome addition
dition to then* supply. It was oaly a thunder Btorm, dition to their supply. It was only a thunder storm, to their supply. It was only a thunderstorm,
so may have distributed its favors partially. so may have distributed its favors partially. so may have distributed its favors partially.
Mr Ewen, the chief constable at Coonabarabran, Mr. Ewen, the chief constable at Coonabarabran, Mr Ewen, the chief constable at Coonabarabran,
baa escorted an unfortunate man on his road to Mait- has escorted an unfortunate man on his road to Mait- has escorted an unfortunate man on his road to Maitland,
land , he was a shearer at Mr. Conder^ Bungebar land ; he was a shearer at Mr. Conder's Bungebar he was a shearer at Mr. Conder's Bungaban
station on the Castlereagh, and, whilst driving m a station on the Castlereagh, and, whilst driving in a station on the Castlereagh, and, whilst driving in a
mob of wild horses, was thrown from his norse, mob of wild horses, was thrown from his horse, mob of wild horses, was thrown from his horse,
being so severely injured about the head that he IB being so severely injured about the head that he is being so severely injured about the head that he is
now insane. He was of course accompanied by an- now insane. He was of course accompanied by an- now insane. He was of course accompanied by another
other trooper. other trooper. trooper.
November 23._ November 23. November 23
Identified overProof corrections MURDER STIFLE ONLY CONDERS HORSE THEIR
Identified overProof non-corrections WARRAMBUNGLES [**VANDALISED] STORM BUNGEBAR [**VANDALISED] THUNDER [**VANDALISED]
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Article ID 28688188, Family Notices, Family Notices, page 2 1872-08-27, The South Australian Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1858 - 1889), 70 words, 4 corrections

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BIRTHS. BIRTHS. BIRTHS.
WILLIAMS.-On the 24th August, at Le- I WILLIAMS.—On the 24th August, at Le- WILLIAMS.-On the 24th August, at Le- I
fe*ie-tenae3, the wife of tho Bey. F. WQliami, : fevre-terrace, the wife of the Rev. F. Williams, fe*ie-tenae3, the wife of the Rev. F. Williams,
of a daughter. of a daughter. of a daughter.
BEATON.—At the Telegraph Station, Wai- ' BEATON.—At the Telegraph Station, Wal- BEATON-On the Telegraph Station, War'
laroo. the wife of J. Beaton, tttationmuter, of < laroo, the wife of J. Beaton, Stationmaster, of Taree. the wife of J. Beaton, Stationmaster, of a
a daughter. a daughter. daughter.
DIED. DIED. DIED.
HABVEY.—On the 19th Jane, at Durban, HARVEY.—On the 19th June, at Durban, HARVEY-On the 19th June, at Durban,
Natal. Arthur Harvey, in his 63rd year. Natal, Arthur Harvey, in his 63rd year. Natal. Arthur Harvey, in his 63rd year.
Mll-ia.—On the 25th Angnat, at Metinga, MILLS.—On the 25th August, at Metinga, Allanson the 25th August, at Metinga,
Dalkey, of bronchitii, Samuel Hills, in hh 68th Dalkey, of bronchitis, Samuel Mills, in his 68th Dalkey, of bronchitis, Samuel Hills, in his 68th
year, late of Ooodwood, ' year, late of Goodwood. year, late of Goodwood, '
Identified overProof corrections STATIONMASTER JUNE REV BRONCHITIS GOODWOOD
Identified overProof non-corrections LEFEVRETERRACE WALLAROO MILLS
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Searchability of unique words3275.090.662.5
Weighted Words70.887.858.2

Article ID 51791261, Article, No title, page 1 1872-12-12, Rockhampton Bulletin (Qld. : 1871 - 1878), 382 words, 4 corrections

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NABKOW GAUGE rs THE UNITED STATE*. NARROW GAUGE IN THE UNITED STATES.— NARROW GAUGE IN THE UNITED STATES.
Engineering, in un editorial on " Narrow Gauge Engineering, in an editorial on "Narrow Gauge Engineering, in an editorial on " Narrow Gauge
Progress," eora :-"It il lesa than a year einoe Progress," says:—"It is less than a year since Progress," cora 3-stall less than a year since
fae advantages of narrow gauge became firmly the advantages of narrow gauge became firmly the advantages of narrow gauge became firmly
fixed io the Western American mind ; yet to- fixed in the Western American mind ; yet to-day fixed in the Western American mind ; yet in
nearly all the new lines being constructed or nearly all the new lines being constructed or nearly all the new lines being constructed or
projected in the West are narro* gauge." It is, projected in the West are narrow gauge." It is, projected in the West are narrow gauge." It is,
of course, cot to be expected that an English of course, not to be expected that an English of course, not to be expected that an English
journal should have complete and minute infor- journal should have complete and minute infor- journal should have complete and minute information
mation concerning American railroads i still this mation concerning American railroads ; still this concerning American railroads still this
extraordinary statement is quite unaccountable. extraordinary statement is quite unaccountable. extraordinary statement is quite unaccountable.
We make it our business to obtain (end gire) We make it our business to obtain (and give) We make it our business to obtain (and gave)
information concerning the progress of all new information concerning the progress of all new information concerning the progress of all new
linea whatsoever, and we are very sure that not lines whatsoever, and we are very sure that not lines whatsoever, and we are very sure that not
one-twentietb-Bnd probably not one-fiftieth one-twentieth— and probably not one-fiftieth— one-twentietb-Bnd probably not one-fiftieth
of tbe linet in progress are narrow gauge roads. of the lines in progress are narrow gauge roads. of the lines in progress are narrow gauge roads.
We ara likely to lay track on six or eeven, and We are likely to lay track on six or seven, and We are likely to lay track on six or seven, and
perhaps eight, thousand miles of new railroad, perhaps eight, thousand miles of new railroad, perhaps eight thousand miles of new railroad,
during the year 1872, three-fourths of it in the during the year 1872, three-fourths of it in the during the year 1872, three-fourths of it in the
West. Of this probably not more than from West. Of this probably not more than from West. Of this probably not more than from
two to three hundred miles will be narrow two to three hundred miles will be narrow two to three hundred miles will be narrow
gauge. That there are projected narrow rail- gauge. That there are projected narrow railroads gauge. That there are projected narrow rail-
to tbs amount of several thousand miles to tbs amount of several thousand miles to the amount of several thousand miles
is sot improbable j but than there are probably is sot improbable ; but than there are probably is not improbable j but than there are probably
a million or two of standard gauge railroads a million or two of standard gauge railroads a million or two of standard gauge railroads
projected, there being not many towntbips in projected, there being not many townships in projected, there being not many townships in
the United States which have not a projected the United States which have not a projected the United States which have not a projected
railroad. We are accustomed, however, to railroad. We are accustomed, however, to railroad. We are accustomed, however, to
oount the railroad only when the rails are kid, count the railroad only when the rails are laid, count the railroad only when the rails are laid,
the organisation of a company signifying little ) the organisation of a company signifying little ; the organisation of a company signifying little )
the letting of a contract, not' much ; the com- the letting of a contract, not much ; the the letting of a contract, not much ; the com-
completion of considerable grading, even only a completion of considerable grading, even only a completion of considerable grading, even only a
probability (as hundreds of miles of old beds probability (as hundreds of miles of old beds probability (as hundreds of miles of old beds
testify). The slips between the cap and the lip testify). The slips between the cap and the lip testify). The slips between the cap and the lip
are increased in the case of a narrow gauge rail- are increased in the case of a narrow gauge are increased in the case of a narrow gauge rail-
railroad by the possibility that after all it may be railroad by the possibility that after all it may be railroad by the possibility that after all it may be
made of the standard gauge-a fate that bas made of the standard gauge— a fate that has made of the standard gauge-a fate that has
befallen several promisingnarrow gauge projeots. befallen several promising narrow gauge projects. befallen several promising narrow gauge projects.
As for the history of the narrow gauge move- As for the history of the narrow gauge movement As for the history of the narrow gauge movement
ment in this country, not nearly eo many lines in this country, not nearly so many lines in this country, not nearly so many lines
of that gauge are being projeotsd new as were of that gauge are being projected new as were of that gauge are being projected new as were
a year ago. Tbsn most of tba narrow gauge a year ago. Then most of the narrow gauge a year ago. Then most of the narrow gauge
companies were organised by mea with no companies were organised by men with no companies were organised by men with no
knowledge either of engineering or railroad knowledge either of engineering or railroad knowledge either of engineering or railroad
operation. When these companies have oomo operation. When these companies have come operation. When these companies have come
into the control of experienced railroad men, as into the control of experienced railroad men, as into the control of experienced railroad men, as
they have occasionally, their first step frequently they have occasionally, their first step frequently they have occasionally, their first step frequently
bas been to adept the étendard gauge.-Bail has been to adept the standard gauge.— Railroad has been to adopt the standard gauge Bail
Gazette. Gazette. Gazette.
Identified overProof corrections THEN SO HAS TOWNSHIPS PROMISING COME COUNT SEVEN PROJECTS LAID SINCE LESS
Identified overProof non-corrections /TO/DAY|TODAY GIVE SOT [**VANDALISED] TBS [**VANDALISED] ADEPT [**VANDALISED] SAYS /ONE/TWENTIETH|ONETWENTIETH
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Article ID 51791282, Article, No title, page 3 1872-12-14, Rockhampton Bulletin (Qld. : 1871 - 1878), 383 words, 4 corrections

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NABBOW GAUGE IR THE UNITED STATES. NARROW GAUGE IN THE UNITED STATES.— NARROW GAUGE IN THE UNITED STATES.
Engineering, in an editorial on " Narrow Gauge Engineering, in an editorial on "Narrow Gauge Engineering, in an editorial on " Narrow Gauge
Progresa," eaye :-'*It ia leaa than a year since Progress," says:—"It is less than a year since Progress," says visit is less than a year since
the advantages of narrow gauge became firmly the advantages of narrow gauge became firmly the advantages of narrow gauge became firmly
fixed in the Western American mind ¡ yet to- fixed in the Western American mind; yet to- fixed in the Western American mind is yet in
nearly all the new linea being constructed or day nearly all the new lines being constructed or nearly all the new lines being constructed or
projected in the West are narrow gauge." It ia, projected in the West are narrow gauge." It is, projected in the West are narrow gauge." It is,
of oourse, not to be expected that an English of course, not to be expected that an English of course, not to be expected that an English
journal should hare complete and minute infor- journal should have complete and minute infor- journal should have complete and minute information
mation concerning American railroads ¡ etill thia mation concerning American railroads ; still this concerning American railroads is still this
extraordinary etatement is quite unaccountable. extraordinary statement is quite unaccountable. extraordinary statement is quite unaccountable.
We make it our business to obtain (and gire) We make it our business to obtain (and give) We make it our business to obtain and give
information concerning the progress of all new information concerning the progress of all new information concerning the progress of all new
lines whatsoever, and we are very sure that not lines whatsoever, and we are very sure that not lines whatsoever, and we are very sure that not
one-twentieth-and probably not one-fiftieth one-twentieth-and probably not one-fiftieth one-twentieth and probably not one-fiftieth
of the lines in progress are narrow gauge roads. of the lines in progress are narrow gauge roads. of the lines in progress are narrow gauge roads.
We are likely to lay track on eix or aeven, and We are likely to lay track on six or seven, and We are likely to lay track on six or seven, and
perhaps eight, thousand miles of new railroad perhaps eight, thousand miles of new railroad perhaps eight thousand miles of new railroad
during the year 1872, three-fourths of it in the' during the year 1872, three-fourths of it in the during the year 1872, three-fourths of it in the'
West. Of this probably not more than from West. Of this probably not more than from West. Of this probably not more than from
two to three hundred milea will be narrow two to three hundred miles will be narrow two to three hundred miles will be narrow
gauge. That there are projected narrow rail- gauge. That there are projected narrow railroads gauge. That there are projected narrow rail-
roads to the amount of Beveral thousand milea to the amount of several thousand miles roads to the amount of several thousand miles
ia not improbable ¡ but then there are probably is not improbable ; but then there are probably is not improbable 5 but then there are probably
a million or two of standard gauge railroads a million or two of standard gauge railroads a million or two of standard gauge railroads
projected, there being not many townships in projected, there being not many townships in projected, there being not many townships in
the United States which have not a projected the United States which have not a projected the United States which have not a projected
railroad. -We are accustomed, however, to railroad. We are accustomed, however, to railroad. -We are accustomed, however, to
count the railroad only when the rails are laid, count the railroad only when the rails are laid, count the railroad only when the rails are laid,
the organisation of a company signifying little ; the organisation of a company signifying little ; the organisation of a company signifying little ;
the letting of a contract, not much ; the com- the letting of a contract, not much ; the the letting of a contract, not much ; the com-
completion of considerable grading, even only a completion of considerable grading, even only a completion of considerable grading, even only a
probability (as hundreds of miles of old bede probability (as hundreds of miles of old beds probability (as hundreds of miles of old beds
testify). The slips between the oup end the lip testify). The slips between the cup and the lip testify). The slips between the cup and the lip
are increased in the case of a narrow gauge rail- are increased in the case of a narrow gauge rail- are increased in the case of a narrow gauge rail-
road by the possibility that after ell it may be road by the possibility that after all it may be road by the possibility that after all it may be
made of the standard gauge-a fate that has made of the standard gauge— a fate that has made of the standard gauge-a fate that has
befallen several promising narrow gauge projects. befallen several promising narrow gauge projects. befallen several promising narrow gauge projects.
As for the history of the narrow gauge move- As for the history of the narrow gauge movement As for the history of the narrow gauge movement
ment in thia country, not nearly eo many lines in thsa country, not nearly so many lines in this country, not nearly so many lines
of that gauge are being projeoted now aa were of that gauge are being projected now as were of that gauge are being projected now as were
a year ago. Then most of the narrow gange a year ago. Then most of the narrow gauge a year ago. Then most of the narrow gauge
companies were organised by men with no companies were organised by men with no companies were organised by men with no
knowledge either of engineering or railroad knowledge either of engineering or railroad knowledge either of engineering or railroad
operation. When thesB companies have come operation. When these companies have come operation. When these companies have come
into the control of experienced railroad men, aa into the control of experienced railroad men, as into the control of experienced railroad men, as
they have occasionally, their first step frequently they have occasionally, their first step frequently they have occasionally, their first step frequently
baa been to adopt the atandard gauge.-Bail has been to adopt the standard gauge.— has been to adopt the standard gauge. Rail
road Gazelle. Railroad Gazette. road Gazelle.
Identified overProof corrections BEDS CUP SO STATEMENT THESE SIX COURSE STILL GIVE SEVEN LESS SAYS
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Article ID 60865060, Article, JUNCTION POINT. [FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.] August 24., page 4 1872-08-31, Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875), 302 words, 3 corrections

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JUNCTION POINT. JUNCTION POINT. JUNCTION POINT.
[FROM OUR OOUKESPONbBNT.1 . [FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.] [FROM OUR OOUKESPONbBNT.1 .
. AUDnwt24'.' August 24. . AUDnwt24'.'
SINCE roy-Inst, I havo not anynow discoveries tor SINCE my Iast, I have not any new discoveries to SINCE roy-Inst, I have not any new discoveries to
roport, all tho olnimB knowa to faino, as woll ns othors, report, all the claims known to fame, as well as others, report, all the claims known to fame, as well as others,
bonic busy Braking or driving, . being busy sinking or driving. being busy sinking or driving, The
Tho Arlington Compnny aro now having a crushing The Arlington Company are now having a crushing Arlington Company are now having a crushing
of soma fifty or sixty tons at tho Washington Com- of some fifty or sixty tons at the Washington Com- of some fifty or sixty tons at the Washington Company's
pany's mnchino, whiah they oxpoct to return about 2oz pany's machine, which they expect to return about 2oz machine, which they expect to return about 2oz
to tho ton. Tho Washington uro nlso crushing a lot of to the ton. The Washington are also crushing a lot of to the ton. The Washington are also crushing a lot of
[ their own ' Btono with a lot of mullock thrown in, nnd their own stone with a lot of mullock thrown in, and their own Stone with a lot of mullock thrown in, and
whiah looks ns if it would roturn a good Hold, ' which looks as if it would return a good field. which looks as if it would return a good Hold, The
' Tho Victoria Prospectors and No. 1 north, havo about The Victoria Prospectors and No. 1 north, have about Victoria Prospectors and No. 1 north, have about
300 tons on top botwoou thom, tho formar nhout 100,. 300 tons on top between them, the former about 100, 300 tons on top between them, the former about 100,.
i and tho latter 200 tons, but thoy aro waiting in tho hopo and the latter 200 tons, but they are waiting in the hope and the latter 200 tons, but they are waiting in the hope
that aro long soma speculators will orcot a machino nonr that ere long some speculators will erect a machine near that are long some speculators will erect a machine near
tho works, which I nm suro would pay auyona woll, ns the works, which I am sure would pay anyone well, as the works, which I am sure would pay anyone well, as
tliaso two claims alonó could ' sond IOU tons par weak, these two claims alone could send 100 tons per week, these two claims alone could send YOU tons per week,
hosidcB what could ho got from sovornl other claims closo besides what could be got from several other claims close besides what could he got from several other claims close
to, whiah aro now on gold mid nra holding on, in tho to, which are now on gold and are holding on, in the to, which are now on gold and are holding on, in the
sama hopo ns that of tho Victoria. same hope as that of the Victoria. same hope as that of the Victoria.
j Thoso two latter claims uro raising splendid ntono,: Those two latter claims are raising splendid stone, j These two latter claims are raising splendid stone,:
and nil thoy hnvo on top is calculated tojjivo a roturn and all they have on top is calculated to give a return and all they have on top is calculated to give a return
' of from tlu-co to four ounces to tho ton. of from three to four ounces to the ton. ' of from three to four ounces to the ton.
It ia reported hero that part of tho mails for boro, on It is reported here that part of the mails for here, on It is reported here that part of the mails for bore, on
Sunday lust, was lost by tho postman on tho road. If Sunday last, was lost by the postman on the road. If Sunday last, was lost by the postman on the road. If
such is tho faofc, I think thu runtier should bo inquired such is the fact, I think the matter should be inquired such is the fact, I think the matter should be inquired
into nt hoad quarters, ns thora is no telling to what into at head quarters, as there is no telling to what into at head quarters, as there is no telling to what
iucouvonionco residents may ba put to. Indeed, what, inconvenience residents may be put to. Indeed, what- inconvenience residents may be put to. Indeed, what,
pvor tho facts may bo, tho authorities ought to inquire ever the facts may be, the authorities ought to inquire ever the facts may be, the authorities ought to inquire
into tho ninttor, ns tho circulation of tho roport, into the matter, as the circulation of the report, into the matter, as the circulation of the report,
wholhor Imo or falso, unluriilly makes many pcrsous i whether true or false, naturally makes many persons whether true or false, naturally makes many persons i
unensy, I uneasy. uneasy, I
Identified overProof corrections BETWEEN CLOSE NEAR WHATEVER AM SURE ARE THEM SAME BE FACT THE ERECT INCONVENIENCE THERE SEVERAL THESE BESIDES LAST WHETHER SOME EXPECT WELL REPORT OTHERS FALSE STONE PER HOPE COMPANY GIVE HAVE BEING KNOWN NATURALLY UNEASY NEW FORMER ALONE ANYONE TRUE SEND FAME THREE HEAD PERSONS ANY HERE ALSO MACHINE WEEK MATTER SINKING
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Article ID 70739541, Article, No Title, page 2 1872-10-08, The North Eastern Ensign (Benalla, Vic. : 1872 - 1938), 158 words, 6 corrections

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A elan?cblo'y and fatal accident happened at A melancholy and fatal accident happened at A elan?cblo'y and fatal accident happened at
Wallah Wa?lla on FIidny last, whereby a fine Wallan Wallan on Friday last, whereby a fine Wallan Wallan on Friday last, whereby a fine
boy of 20 moths old,s on of )lr TIoznas Smycth, boy of 20 months old, son of Mr Thomas Smyth, boy of 20 months old on of the TIon as Smyth,
met his death, It seems that tle boy had gone met his death. It seems that the boy had gone met his death, It seems that the boy had gone
into' a small paddock where a more and foal, a into a small paddock where a mare and foal, a into a small paddock where a more and foal, a
recent purchase of ALr Smyth's were grazing, recent purchase of Mr Smyth's were grazing, recent purchase of ALE Smyth's were grazing,
and received a kick iolu the maro which drove and received a kick from the mare which drove and received a kick sold the mare which drove
in a por ion of his loreheod. J)r Brock was sent in a portion of his forehead. Dr Brock was sent in a portion of his forehead. J)r Brock was sent
f r, an 1 wra iin nc'ndace aso quickly as possible. for, and was in attendance as quickly as possible. f r, an I was in conduce as quickly as possible.
but all his okillul elffr a welu unavailing to save but all his skillful efforts were unavailing to save but all his skillful elder a well unavailing to save
life. 'ihe poor boy liugerd oni until aloday I life. The poor boy lingered on until Monday life. 'The poor boy lingered on until today I
mortnii when le exuilo I. Wh\\'a ren ler thie morning when he expired. What renders the sad morning when he excite I. Wh\\'a render this
sad ev?le even muore lticlessint is the laca tbhat event even more distressing is the fact that sad cycle even more lticlessint is the idea that
about an Iour Iun re the aclcelet ht.ppeuel AIr about an hour before the accident happened Mr about an hour In re the accident happened Mr
d Inyto had estrted for alllbuonine; he was in?l Smyth had started for Melbourne ; he was d Inyto had started for alllbuonine; he was in
s an ly telouaphed tor, and wan bLck in his own instantly telegraphed for, and was back in his s an ly telegraphed for, and was back in his own
house by 3 o'clock in the afternoou.-hilmors own house by 3 o'clock in the afternoon.—Kilmore house by 3 o'clock in the afternoou.-hilmors
Qoardtan,, i Guardian. Qoardtan,, i
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Identified overProof non-corrections FACT MELBOURNE THOMAS DR RENDERS INSTANTLY GUARDIAN ATTENDANCE WHAT MONDAY DISTRESSING KILMORE EFFORTS SON FROM EVENT MELANCHOLY EXPIRED BEFORE AFTERNOON
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Article ID 92271555, Article, THE FESTINIOG RAILWAY., page 14 1872-06-01, South Australian Chronicle and Weekly Mail (Adelaide, SA : 1868 - 1881), 322 words, 8 corrections

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THE FESTINIO& RAILWAT. THE FESTINIOG RAILWAY. THE FESTIVE RAILWAY.
. Almost everybody has heard of the FeBtiniog Almost everybody has heard of the Festiniog . Almost everybody has heard of the Festiniog
-Railway in Wales, but, aa it is possible there Railway in Wales, but, as it is possible there Railway in Wales, but, as it is possible there
are many who know; little -concerning th&line are many who know little concerning the line are many who know; little concerning the line
beyond that it is -constructed on a itwo-feet beyond that it is constructed on a two-feet beyond that it is constructed on a two-feet
gauge, we intehdiffirnishingonr readers with a gauge, we intend furnishing our readers with a gauge, we intehdiffirnishingonr readers with a
I ew particulars respecting :it. The railway, few particulars respecting it. The railway, few particulars respecting it. The railway,
wMchis «ibout 12 miles in length connects the which is about 12 miles in length connects the wMchis about 12 miles in length connects the
slate} quarries at FeBtiniog with tte port at slate quarries at Festiniog with the port at slate quarries at Festiniog with the port at
Sioiantadoc.. The average' gradient -is one in Portmadoc. The average gradient is one in Sioiantadoc.. The average' gradient is one in
ninety-two, whilst the maximum gradient iax-ne ninety-two, whilst the maximum gradient is one ninety-two, whilst the maximum gradient taxing
ineightyi There are two tunnels— one 750 yards in eighty. There are two tunnels— one 750 yards in eighty There are two tunnels one 750 yards
in lesgth, and the other 60 yMds;and Jtlie in length, and the other 60 yards; and the in length, and the other 60 yds and the
line, iot the' most part, is cut' in the iearly line, for the most part, is cut in the nearly line, of the most part, is cut' in the dearly
vertical mde of me -Maentwrog vaie, neces vertical side of the Maentwrog Vale, neces- vertical side of me -Maentwrog vale, necessarily
sarily occasioning a great amount of 'embank- ; sarily occasioning a great amount of embank- occasioning a great amount of embank- ;
pent, i It Appears ^ that the railway was opened ment. It appears that the railway was opened pent, i It appears that the railway was opened
in 1833 as ja tramway, thetrucks being drawn in 1833 as a tramway, the trucks being drawn in 1838 as a tramway, the trucks being drawn
by horses sp.to lie- quarries and Tunning back by horses up to the quarries and running back by horses space be- quarries and Turning back
loaded and; with the horses of themselves. - loaded and with the horses of themselves. loaded and; with the horses of themselves.
But after a time, 4be horses being found ifiEffi But after a time, the horses being found ineffi- But after a time, the horses being found ifiEffi
cie&t, locomotives were substituted ; and in 1863 cient, locomotives were substituted ; and in 1863 credit, locomotives were substituted and in 1863
the line was made available for passenger traffic, ; the line was made available for passenger traffic, the line was made available for passenger traffic, ;
the old locomotivesbeing successively displaced, the old locomotives being successively displaced, the old locomotives being successively displaced,
by Mr. Fairlie*« ^Idttle! Wonder' and ** Jattlfe , by Mr. Fairlie's "Little Wonder" and "Little by Mr. Fairlie's Little! Wonder' and as Jattlfe ,
Oiant.' The line -having attracted very great Giant." The line having attracted very great Grant.' The line having attracted very great
attention, in February, 1370, it was inspected attention, in February, 1870, it was inspected attention, in February, 1879, it was inspected
by a Royal Commission, representing England. by a Royal Commission, representing England, by a Royal Commission, representing England.
France, Germany, Bussia, S treden, Norway, and ? France, Germany, Russia, Sweden, Norway, and France, Germany, Russia, S treden, Norway, and
Switzerland, and the result was most satis Switzerland, and the result was most satis- Switzerland, and the result was most satisfactory.
factory. The regulation speed over the-curaes, factory. The regulation speed over the curves, The regulation speed over the cures,
which are of six-chains radius, is 12 miles per which are of six-chains radius, is 12 miles per which are of six chains radius, is 12 miles per
hour ; but it is stated that the Commissioners hour ; but it is stated that the Commissioners hour ; but it is stated that the Commissioners
were carried over them at more than 30 miles were carried over them at more than 30 miles were carried over them at more than 30 miles
an hour. The entire cost of the railway 'in- an hour. The entire cost of the railway in- an hour. The entire cost of the railway including
cluding a mile of breaEwater in the Glaslyn cluding a mile of breakwater in the Glaslyn a mile of breakwater in the Glaslyn
estuary, half-a-mile of tunnelling, an almost estuary, half-a-mile of tunnelling, an almost estuary, half-a-mile of tunnelling, an almost
uninterrupted' series of : cuttings in 'syenite uninterrupted series of cuttings in syenite uninterrupted' series of cuttings in syenite
rock, breastwork ^embankments, stations, work rock, breastwork embankments, stations, work- rock, breastwork embankments, stations, workshops
shops, sevenvlocoatotives, and -more ^than |a, shops, seven locomotives, and more than a sevenvlocoatotives, and more than a,
thousand waggons and carriages, has been about thousand waggons and carriages, has been about thousand waggons and carriages, has been about
£6,000 per mile, and its earnings now pay 12^ £6,000 per mile, and its earnings now pay 12½ £6,000 per mile, and its earnings now pay 126
percent.' «??-?.?..- . ?. : per cent." per cent.' a??-?.?..- . ?. :
Identified overProof corrections EIGHTY BREAKWATER RUSSIA VALE FAIRLIES SIDE FEW FESTINIOG CENT TRUCKS
Identified overProof non-corrections EMBANKMENT CURVES PORTMADOC TO INEFFICIENT UP RUNNING NEARLY OUR SEVEN SWEDEN INTEND GIANT FURNISHING
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Article ID 108981569, Article, THE RAILWAY GAUGE QUESTION., page 7 1872-04-13, The Telegraph, St Kilda, Prahran and South Yarra Guardian (Vic. : 1866 - 1888), 277 words, 7 corrections

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THE.RAILWAY GAUGE QUESTION:. THE RAILWAY GAUGE QUESTION. THE RAILWAY GAUGE QUESTION:.
More than once have we, in these columns, More than once have we, in these columns, More than once have we, in these columns,
regrretted the extravagant expenditure which regretted the extravagant expenditure which regretted the extravagant expenditure which
was lavished ,on the construction of our Go was lavished on the construction of our Go- was lavished on the construction of our Government
vern'ment railways, and. urged that all fur vernment railways, and urged that all fur- railways, and. urged that all further
thor extension's should be made much more ther extensions should be made much more extensions should be made much more
economically. One most potieit mode of economically. One most potent mode of economically. One most patient mode of
donlg this ic by reducing the width of the doing this is by reducing the width of the doing this is by reducing the width of the
present ,gauge, which is 51t Sin, to one of present gauge, which is 5ft 3in, to one of present gauge, which is 5ft 8in, to one of
about ifc. We are convinced that this could about 3ft. We are convinced that this could about it. We are convinced that this could
be done at ii large saving inr cost, anli yet be done at a large saving in cost, and yet be done at a large saving in cost, and yet
all thei jst reqcuirements of a railivay service' all the just requirements of a railway service all the just requirements of a railway service'
be:l fforded. We aire lappy to think that be afforded. We are happy to think that be:l afforded. We are happy to think that
our present BMinistry falvours this, view of our present Ministry favours this view of our present Ministry favours this, view of
the:'question, and thit, unless it can be the question, and that, unless it can be the question, and that, unless it can be
cleai'ly proved to be erroneous, they will 'at clearly proved to be erroneous, they will act clearly proved to be erroneous, they will at
u?jn i it in aiiy new irailway' unidertlkin;i ' upon it in any new railway undertakings um i it in any new railway' undertakings '
,eymy ifinitiate. they may initiate. seamy illustrate.
.This recurrence to a now quiet subject has This recurrence to a now quiet subject has This recurrence to a now quiet subject has
been caused by two reasnns-first, Pailia been caused by two reasons—first, Parlia- been caused by two reasons first, Parlia
mneit will shortly reassemble, when the fur-, ment will shortly reassemble, when the fur- miners will shortly reassemble, when the further
ther prosecution of riilway' undertakings ther prosecution of railway undertakings prosecution of railway undertakings
ar?di ue sto beid considered, andt secon?ily, are sure to be considered, and secondly, and ue sto beid considered, and secondly,
that, we:have by the last mail had sent to us. that we have by the last mail had sent to us. that, we: have by the last mail had sent to us,
fromi England a copy of The: Mechkanibs' from England a copy of The Mechanics' from England a copy of The: Mechkanibs'
.igadiejt, of date January 27, which con Magazine, of date January 27, which con- gradient, of date January 27, which contains
tains an article headed " The R.iil.a tains an article headed "The Railway an article headed " The Railway
Gauge Questioin in Victoria," which strongly Gauge Question in Victoria," which strongly Gauge Question in Victoria," which strongly
atvocates our. view of the matter. As this advocates our view of the matter. As this advocates our. view of the matter. As this
artidle'may be irofitably read .at the presehnt article may be profitably read at the present article may be profitably read at the present
jiincfure,?we reprint it in another part of to juncture, we reprint it in another part of to- juncture, we reprint it in another part of to
diay'sis`se of The Telegraph.: day's issue of The Telegraph. diay'sis`se of The Telegraph.:
The friends of Mr. John Steavenson, the The friends of Mr. John Steavenson, the The friends of Mr. John Steavenson, the
seacetary of rrilwaiys will be glad to hear secretary of railways, will be glad to hear secretary of railways will be glad to hear
t?aQt ie j ecoverinnr steadily from. the acci that he is recovering steadily from the acci- traffic j recovering steadily from. the acre
df't which receItly com6pelled him to quit dent which recently compelled him to quit diet which recently compelled him to quit
hisofficial duties. before he- had got qui't'e his official duties before he had got quite his official duties. before he had got quite
well from a painful illness. This week he well from a painful illness. This week he well from a painful illness. This week he
hti~si'en able to leave his bed. has been able to leave his bed. horsemen able to leave his bed.
Identified overProof corrections REGRETTED COMPELLED PROFITABLY RECOVERING HAS MINISTRY FURTHER DOING JUST JUNCTURE HAPPY FAVOURS REQUIREMENTS RAILWAY MAY RECENTLY ADVOCATES SECRETARY CLEARLY REASONS ANY SECONDLY OFFICIAL AFFORDED
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Article ID 113592646, Article, SHIPPING ECHUCA. Riverine Herald office, Friday Night. ARRIVALS., page 2 1872-10-26, Riverine Herald (Echuca, Vic. : Moama, NSW : 1869 - 1954), 164 words, 6 corrections

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S HIPP ING SHIPPING S HIPP ING
ECHOCA. ECHUCA. ECHUCA.
"Biverine Herald" officei Friday Night. "Riverine Herald" office, Friday Night. "Riverine Herald" Office Friday Night.
AUIUVAL5. ' ... ARRIVALS. ARRIVALS. ' ...
October 23—Cumberoona, from Albury, witn cargo 01 October 23—Cumberoona, from Albury, with cargo of October 23—Cumberoona, from Albury, with cargo 01
Wool and six passengers; Win. M'C'ulIoch and Co., Wool and six passengers; Wm. McCulloch and Co., Wool and six passengers; Win. M'Culloch and Co.,
agents. Corowa and har^e, from Uav, with 60U bilea of agents. Corowa and barge, from Hay, with 600 bales of agents. Corowa and barge, from Java, with 600 bales of
■wool; Frederick Payne, agent. Jane £lizi, from wool; Frederick Payne, agent. Jane Eliza, from wool; Frederick Payne, agent. Jane Eliza, from
Wahgunyab, with full cargo of wool; John Orr, Wahgunyah, with full cargo of wool; John Orr, Wahgunyah, with full cargo of wool; John Orr,
agent. agent. agent.
October 24—Wihgunyah, from Tocutnwal, with 300 October 24—Wahgunyah, from Tocumwal, with 300 October 24—Wihgunyah, from Tocumwal, with 300
bales of wool; Win. M Culloch and 'Jo , agents. Tyr>, bales of wool; Wm. McCulloch and Co., agents. Tyro, bales of wool; Win. M'Culloch and 'Co , agents. Tyr,
from Hay, with 300 bales of wool} D. J. Coghill, from Hay, with 300 bales of wool; D. J. Coghill, from Hay, with 300 bales of wool D. J. Coghill,
agent. agent. agent.
October 25—Waradgery and barcc, from Wahgunyah, October 25—Waradgery and barge, from Wahgunyah, October 25—Waradgery and barge, from Wahgunyah,
with 20) bales of wool and 20 tons of fljur, and fivo with 200 bales of wool and 20 tons of flour, and five with 20 bales of wool and 20 tons of flour, and five
passengers. Win. MOulIooh and Co., agents. passengers. Wm. McCulloch and Co., agents. passengers. Win. M'Culloch and Co., agents.
DKP.VllTUKES. DEPARTURES. DEPARTURES.
October 23—Cumberoona and bar^o, for Albury, with October 23—Cumberoona and barge, for Albury, with October 23—Cumberoona and barge, for Albury, with
69 tons of general cargo and eight passengers; W m. 50 tons of general cargo and eight passengers; Wm. 69 tons of general cargo and eight passengers; Wm.
M'Culloch and Co , scents. McCulloch and Co., agents. M'Culloch and Co , scents.
October 24—Jane Eliza, for Albury, with 40 tons of October 24—Jane Eliza, for Albury, with 40 tons of October 24-inch Eliza, for Albury, with 40 tons of
general cargo and three passengers; John Orr, agent. general cargo and three passengers; John Orr, agent. general cargo and three passengers; John Orr, agent.
The following steamers are loading at the wharf: — The following steamers are loading at the wharf:— The following steamers are loading at the wharf: —
Tvro and Corowa for Hay, and the Waradgery for Tyro and Corowa for Hay, and the Waradgery for Tyro and Corowa for Hay, and the Waradgery for
Wahgunyab. Wahgunyah. Wahgunyah.
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Article ID 114736697, Article, No title, page 2 1872-05-15, Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931), 920 words, 4 corrections

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Whatever may be thought of tlie new WHATEVER may be thought of the new Whatever may be thought of the new
Ministry by persons who are always in Ministry by persons who are always in Ministry by persons who are always in
search of perfection, and, of course, never search of perfection, and, of course, never search of perfection, and, of course, never
find it, most practical men will agree with find it, most practical men will agree with find it, most practical men will agree with
the remark of Mr. M acleay in the Assembly the remark of Mr. MACLEAY in the Assembly the remark of Mr. M Macleay in the Assembly
yesterday, that we must have a Government yesterday, that we must have a Government yesterday, that we must have a Government
of some kind. The characteristic observa of some kind. The characteristic observa- of some kind. The characteristic observe
vation of Mr. Charles Campbell in the vation of Mr. Charles Campbell in the vation of Mr. Charles Campbell in the
Legislative Council, when Mr. Hay announced Legislative Council, when Mr. Hay announced Legislative Council, when Mr. Hay announced
to that . body the formation of the Cabinet, to that body the formation of the Cabinet, to that body the formation of the Cabinet,
namely that the late Mr. Wentwouth namely that the late Mr. Wentworth namely that the late Mr. Wentworth
had left the colony in disgust at the grasp had left the colony in disgust at the grasp- had left the colony in disgust at the grasp
ing aspirations of ' penniless adven ing aspirations of "penniless adven- ing aspirations of ' penniless adventurers,'
turers,' scarcely applies in the turers," scarcely applies in the scarcely applies in the
present case. There arc names on the list of present case. There are names on the list of present case. There are names on the list of
the Cabinet that would cany weight with the Cabinet that would carry weight with the Cabinet that would carry weight with
them in monetary institutions, notwithstand them in monetary institutions, notwithstand- them in monetary institutions, notwithstand-
ing tlie sarcastic jest of Mr. Macleay about ing the sarcastic jest of Mr. Macleay about ing the sarcastic jest of Mr. Macleay about
one of its members being distinguished as a one of its members being distinguished as a one of its members being distinguished as a
negotiator of loans. But, in point of fact — negotiator of loans. But, in point of fact— negotiator of loans. But, in point of fact I
and we believe that the country may be con and we believe that the country may be con- and we believe that the country may be congratulated
gratulated on the circumstance — the qualifi gratulated on the circumstance— the qualifi- on the circumstance is the qualifications
cations for Ministerial office are not measured cations for Ministerial office are not measured for Ministerial office are not measured
by the length of the purse. If they were, what by the length of the purse. If they were, what by the length of the purse. If they were, what
a Cabinet might be selected from the Legis a Cabinet might be selected from the Legis- a Cabinet might be selected from the Legislative
lative Council, w ith. Mr. Chawles Campbell lative Council, with Mr. Charles Campbell Council, with. Mr. Charles Campbell
himself as Premier ! Mr. Macleay is too himself as Premier ! Mr. Macleay is too himself as Premier ! Mr. Macleay is too
sensible a man to have ever gone so far as sensible a man to have ever gone so far as sensible a man to have ever gone so far as
tin's ; and, whatever may be his dislikes or this ; and, whatever may be his dislikes or this and whatever may be his dislikes or
prejudices, he is willing to give his frank sup prejudices, he is willing to give his frank sup- prejudices, he is willing to give his frank support
port to a Ministry that 'will faithfully con port to a Ministry that will faithfully con- to a Ministry that will faithfully conduct
duct the business of the country. duct the business of the country. the business of the country.
We fully agree with Mr. Macleay as to We fully agree with Mr. Macleay as to We fully agree with Mr. Macleay as to
tho desirableness of jjroceeding without delay the desirableness of proceeding without delay the desirableness of proceeding without delay
in. the further extension of internal communi in the further extension of internal communi- in. the further extension of internal communication.
cation. The subject has been so frequently cation. The subject has been so frequently The subject has been so frequently
discussed, and the very latest facts and ex discussed, and the very latest facts and ex- discussed, and the very latest facts and experiments
periments bearing upon it so fully published, periments bearing upon it so fully published, bearing upon it so fully published,
that the Minister for Public Works, Mr. that the Minister for Public Works, Mr. that the Minister for Public Works, Mr.
Sutherland, is well grounded in the matter ; Sutherland, is well grounded in the matter ; Sutherland, is well grounded in the matter and
aud, being no doubt ready to take it in hand and, being no doubt ready to take it in hand being no doubt ready to take it in hand
as soon as he receives the authorization of as soon as he receives the authorization of as soon as he receives the authorization of
Parliament, we share the confidence expressed Parliament, we share the confidence expressed Parliament, we share the confidence expressed
in his ability and desire to bring it to a suc in his ability and desire to bring it to a suc- in his ability and desire to bring it to a successful
cessful issue. Mr. Macleay thinks that the cessful issue. Mr. Macleay thinks that the issue. Mr. Macleay thinks that the
extensions ought to be completed to extensions ought to be completed to extensions ought to be completed to
Wagga Wagga, Dubbo, and Armidale Wagga Wagga, Dubbo, and Armidale Wagga Wagga, Dubbo, and Armidale
' at least,' in the course of two years. The "at least," in the course of two years. The at least' in the course of two years. The
calculation may be considered rather too fast calculation may be considered rather too fast calculation may be considered rather too fast
by the adherents of the old ' slow-coach ' by the adherents of the old "slow-coach" by the adherents of the old ' slow-coach '
system of former times ; but cheap railways system of former times ; but cheap railways system of former times ; but cheap railways
and speedy but efficient construction have and speedy but efficient construction have and speedy but efficient construction have
now succeeded tlie cumbrous and costly pro now succeeded the cumbrous and costly pro- now succeeded the cumbrous and costly processes
cesses in favour with old theorists a few cesses in favour with old theorists a few in favour with old theorists a few
years ago. We hear no more of such vast years ago. We hear no more of such vast years ago. We hear no more of such vast
expenditures of tinie and money as were expenditures of time and money as were expenditures of time and money as were
deemed absolutely necessary during the deemed absolutely necessary during the deemed absolutely necessary during the
departmental administration of Cajitain departmental administration of Captain departmental administration of Captain
Mautikdale, for instance — a very cour Martindale, for instance— a very cour- Mautikdale, for instance is a very courteous
teous gentleman, but not sufficiently teous gentleman, but not sufficiently gentleman, but not sufficiently
progressive to have charge of Inter progressive to have charge of Inter- progressive to have charge of Internal
nal Communication in a young and nal Communication in a young and Communication in a young and
advancing colony. Russian railways on the advancing colony. Russian railways on the advancing colony. Russian railways on the
Fcstiniog principle ; cheap but strong rails, Festiniog principle ; cheap but strong rails, Festiniog principle ; cheap but strong rails,
and moderate speed, with Fairlie engines, are and moderate speed, with Fairlie engines, are and moderate speed, with Fairlie engines, are
more in accordance with the present times ; more in accordance with the present times ; more in accordance with the present times ;
when our enterprising South Australian when our enterprising South Australian when our enterprising South Australian
friends are endeavouring to ' float ' a great friends are endeavouring to "float" a great friends are endeavouring to float ' a great
scheme for a trans-continental railway — a scheme for a trans-continental railway — a scheme for a trans-continental railway is a
scheme, however, which they have stolen, scheme, however, which they have stolen, scheme, however, which they have stolen,
without the slightest iicknowledgmeut, from without the slightest acknowledgment, from without the slightest acknowledgment, from
the original projectors in Sydney. In the original projectors in Sydney. In the original projectors in Sydney. In
stirring times like these, and with the impulse stirring times like these, and with the impulse stirring times like these, and with the impulse
of continued mineral discoveries, the rail of continued mineral discoveries, the rail of continued mineral discoveries, the rail
should be pushed ahead, without waiting for should be pushed ahead, without waiting for should be pushed ahead, without waiting for
the revenue to exceed the ordinary expendi the revenue to exceed the ordinary expendi- the revenue to exceed the ordinary expenditure
ture to such an extent as to cover all charges ture to such an extent as to cover all charges to such an extent as to cover all charges
for new public works of that kind. for new public works of that kind. for new public works of that kind.
Sucli a time, if it ever does arrive, will Such a time, if it ever does arrive, will Such a time, if it ever does arrive, will
hardly be within the present generation. If hardly be within the present generation. If hardly be within the present generation. If
debts are incurred, at a fair rate of interact, debts are incurred, at a fair rate of interact, debts are incurred, at a fair rate of interest,
in order to construct works from which pos in order to construct works from which pos- in order to construct works from which posterity
terity must derive the greatest advantages, terity must derive the greatest advantages, must derive the greatest advantages,
undoubtedly it is fair and right that pos undoubtedly it is fair and right that pos- undoubtedly it is fair and right that posterity
terity should bear a part of the burden of terity should bear a part of the burden of should bear a part of the burden of
responsibility. Otherwise, we must be con responsibility. Otherwise, we must be con- responsibility. Otherwise, we must be contented
tented to remain in a condition of stagnation, tented to remain in a condition of stagnation, to remain in a condition of stagnation,
in which the intelligent progress and enter in which the intelligent progress and enter- in which the intelligent progress and enterprise
prise of other countries will put ns thoroughly prise of other countries will put us thoroughly of other countries will put as thoroughly
to shame. It will be seen that Mr. to shame. It will be seen that Mr. to shame. It will be seen that Mr.
Sutherland, though recovering from his Sutherland, though recovering from his Sutherland, though recovering from his
late illness, will not be able to take charge of late illness, will not be able to take charge of late illness, will not be able to take charge of
his department for a few days ; but he and his department for a few days ; but he and his department for a few days ; but he and
his colleagues will no doubt be able to give his colleagues will no doubt be able to give his colleagues will no doubt be able to give
this important .subject due attention when this important subject due attention when this important subject due attention when
Parliament meets again. Parliament meets again. Parliament meets again.
The address of Mr. Parkes to the electors The address of Mr. Parkes to the electors The address of Mr. Parkes to the electors
of Eiust Sydney fully recognizes the great iin of East Sydney fully recognizes the great im- of East Sydney fully recognizes the great importance
portauce of taking advantage of the present portance of taking advantage of the present of taking advantage of the present
favourable tune for the development of natural favourable time for the development of natural favourable tune for the development of natural
resources, and availing ourselves of tho pros resources, and availing ourselves of the pros- resources, and availing ourselves of the prosperous
perous condition of pastoral and mining pur perous condition of pastoral and mining pur- condition of pastoral and mining pursuits.
suits. ' It will be (he duty of the Govern suits. "It will be the duty of the Govern- It will be the duty of the Government.
ment. ' he Kays, ' by a just, discerning, and ment," he says, "by a just, discerning, and he says, by a just, discerning, and
liberal policy, to give free scope to these liberal policy, to give free scope to these liberal policy, to give free scope to these
elements of progress, and to assist, in tho elements of progress, and to assist, in the elements of progress, and to assist in the
la'igu.ign of the great statesman recently language of the great statesman recently language of the great statesman recently
withdrawn froni amongst us by the withdrawn from amongst us by the withdrawn from amongst us by the
hiind of death, in ' precipitating the hand of death, in 'precipitating the hand of death, in precipitating the
colony into a nation.' ' There can be no colony into a nation.' " There can be no colony into a nation.' ' There can be no
doubt that if this great policy be loyally doubt that if this great policy be loyally doubt that if this great policy be loyally
adhered to, it will merit and receive public adhered to, it will merit and receive public adhered to, it will merit and receive public
support. The country, at the present time, support. The country, at the present time, support. The country, at the present time,
needs the guidance of a clear head and a needs the guidance of a clear head and a needs the guidance of a clear head and a
steady hand. The ' Deficiency Debt' which steady hand. The "Deficiency Debt" which steady hand. The Deficiency Debt' which
has so bothered the brains of each succeeding has so bothered the brains of each succeeding has so bothered the brains of each succeeding
financier to dispose of, should be consolidated, financier to dispose of, should be consolidated, financier to dispose of, should be consolidated,
as was proposed by Mr. Samuel long ago ; as was proposed by Mr. Samuel long ago ; as was proposed by Mr. Samuel long ago and
and we hope that Mr. Piddington, who was and we hope that Mr. Piddington, who was we hope that Mr. Piddington, who was
a staunch reformer at one time, will be able, a staunch reformer at one time, will be able, a staunch reformer at one time, will be able,
quite consistently with his endeavours to quite consistently with his endeavours to quite consistently with his endeavours to
keep the ordinary expenditure within the keep the ordinary expenditure within the keep the ordinary expenditure within the
ordinary revenue, to see his way clearly to ordinary revenue, to see his way clearly to ordinary revenue, to see his way clearly to
the carrying of this arrangement into effect. the carrying of this arrangement into effect. the carrying of this arrangement into effect.
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Article ID 128808384, Article, THE 69TH REGIMENT—AN IRISH GIFT TO IRISH SOLDIEBS., page 3 1872-12-14, Freeman's Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1932), 404 words, 6 corrections

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THE 69TH REGIMENT—AN IRISH THE 69TH REGIMENT—AN IRISH THE 69TH REGIMENTAL IRISH
GIFT TO IRISH SOLDIEBS. GIFT TO IRISH SOLDIERS. GIFT TO IRISH SOLDIERS.
(From tlie New York Irish American.) (From the New York Irish American.) (From the New York Irish American.)
On Thursday evening last, Mr. O'Connor, On Thursday evening last, Mr. O'Connor, On Thursday evening last, Mr. O'Connor,
tho delegate from Tipperary, waited upon the delegate from Tipperary, waited upon the delegate from Tipperary, waited upon
Colonel Cavanagh and the officers of the Colonel Cavanagh and the officers of the Colonel Cavanagh and the officers of the
Sixty-ninth Regiment, at their Armoury, Sixty-ninth Regiment, at their Armoury, sixty-ninth Regiment, at their Armoury,
Essex Market, to ask their acceptance oftfan Essex Market, to ask their acceptance of an Essex Market, to ask their acceptance of an
Irish flair, and an address from the neoule of Irish flair, and an address from the people of Irish fair, and an address from the people of
Tipperary. Mr. O'Connor was introduced Tipperary. Mr. O'Connor was introduced Tipperary. Mr. O'Connor was introduced
by Colonel Cavanagh, and was accorded such, by Colonel Cavanagh, and was accorded such, by Colonel Cavanagh, and was accorded such
a reception as Irish soldiers and gentlemen, a reception as Irish soldiers and gentlemen, a reception as Irish soldiers and gentlemen,
know well how to give. know well how to give. know well how to give
Mr. O'Connor haying acknowledged tho Mr. O'Connor haying acknowledged the Mr. O'Connor having acknowledged the
Irish courtesy and frieudship he experienced, Irish courtesy and friendship he experienced, Irish courtesy and friendship he experienced,
explained the object of his mission to explained the object of his mission to explained the object of his mission to
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Article ID 147370283, Article, THE LIGHTHOUSE., page 3 1872-07-30, Geelong Advertiser (Vic. : 1859 - 1929), 567 words, 4 corrections

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THE LIGHTHOUSE. THE LIGHTHOUSE. THE LIGHTHOUSE.
Tho most interesting kind of lighthouse The most interesting kind of lighthouse The most interesting kind of lighthouse
is the solitary tower, which, like t.he far is the solitary tower, which, like the far- is the solitary tower, which, like the far
famed Eddystone Lighthouse, stands up famed Eddystone Lighthouse, stands up famed Eddystone Lighthouse, stands up
bravely in the midst of tho fretful wave s, bravely in the midst of the fretful waves, bravely in the midst of the fretful waves,
fur from any shore, to warn the passing far from any shore, to warn the passing for from any shore, to warn the passing
vessel of hidden dangers. Of this class vessel of hidden dangers. Of this class vessel of hidden dangers. Of this class
there i3 a. celebrated example at the mouth there is a celebrated example at the mouth there is a celebrated example at the mouth
of the Garonne, in tho middle of the bight of the Garonne, in tho middle of the bight of the Garonne, in tho middle of the bight
of the Bay of Biscay. It is called tha Tour of the Bay of Biscay. It is called the Tour of the Bay of Biscay. It is called the Tour
de Govdonsul, and serves to light and guide de Cordouan, and serves to light and guide de Govdonsul, and serves to light and guide
the shipping which ply to Bordeaux and the the shipping which ply to Bordeaux and the the shipping which ply to Bordeaux and the
Languedoc Caaal. Though one of the finest Languedoc Canal. Though one of the finest Languedoc Canal. Though one of the finest
of modern lighthouses, it is not a modorn of modern lighthouses, it is not a modern of modern lighthouses, it is not a modern
building. .It was begun in 1534, but was building. It was begun in 1534, but was building. It was begun in 1934, but was
not lighted till 1610, in the reign of Henri not lighted till 1610, in the reign of Henri not lighted till 1610, in the reign of Henry V.
IV. It consists oE a central tower, sur IV. It consists of a central tower, sur- It consists of a central tower, surrounded
rounded by a wall one hundred and thirty rounded by a wall one hundred and thirty- by a wall one hundred and thirty
four feet in diameter, which is constructed four feet in diameter, which is constructed four feet in diameter, which is constructed
so as to bear the rude shocks of the waves so as to bear the rude shocks of the waves so as to bear the rude shocks of the waves
which roll in from the Atlantic and invest which roll in from the Atlantic and invest which roll in from the Atlantic and invest
the name of the Bay of Biscay with so much the name of the Bay of Biscay with so much the name of the Bay of Biscay with so much
dread. In this wall are chambers like case dread. In this wall are chambers like case- dread. In this wall are chambers like case
mates, and in them the lightkeopers arcs mates, and in them the lightkeepers are mates, and in them the lightkeepers arcs
accomodated. Its strength is proved by its accomodated. Its strength is proved by its accomodated. Its strength is proved by its
having stood the force of Biscayan Btorms having stood the force of Biscayan storms having stood the force of Biscayan storms
for more than two centuries. The tower is for more than two centuries. The tower is for more than two centuries. The tower is
nearly 200 feet high; it is constructed in nearly 200 feet high; it is constructed in nearly 200 feet high; it is constructed in
stages of diminishing diameters, and each stages of diminishing diameters, and each stages of diminishing diameters, and each
of these is surrounded by galleries, of these is surrounded by galleries, of these is surrounded by galleries,
pilasters, and friezes'richly ornamented; pilasters, and friezes richly ornamented; pilasters, and friezes richly ornamented;
these again are surmounted by a conical these again are surmounted by a conical these again are surmounted by a conical
tower, which bears tho lantern. Within tower, which bears the lantern. Within tower, which bears the lantern. Within
the tower is a chapel, besides various the tower is a chapel, besides various the tower is a chapel, besides various
other apartments, and it is ascended by a other apartments, and it is ascended by a other apartments, and it is ascended by a
spacious staircase. At first, the only spacious staircase. At first, the only spacious staircase. At first, the only
light at the summit of this splen light at the summit of this splen- light at the summit of this splendid
did tower was the uncertain blaze of a few did tower was the uncertain blaze of a few tower was the uncertain blaze of a few
billets of wood. It was considered a great billets of wood. It was considered a great billets of wood. It was considered a great
improvement when a good coal fire was improvement when a good coal fire was improvement when a good coal fire was
substituted for this. Afterwards a rude substituted for this. Afterwards a rude substituted for this. Afterwards a rude
reflector was added in the form of an in reflector was added in the form of an in- reflector was added in the form of an in
verted cone. In 1780, lamps and reflectors verted cone. In 1780, lamps and reflectors serted cone. In 1780, lamps and reflectors
took the place of the fire, and in 1822, the took the place of the fire, and in 1822, the took the place of the fire, and in 1822, the
beautiful dioptric apparatus of Fresuel was beautiful dioptric apparatus of Fresnel was beautiful dioptric apparatus of Fresnel was
placed at the summit of the tower, and the placed at the summit of the tower, and the placed at the summit of the tower, and the
grace of medivosl architecture forms a grace of medivael architecture forms a grace of medivosl architecture forms a
suitable pedestal from which may be dis suitable pedestal from which may be dis- suitable pedestal from which may be displayed
played a proof of the scientific advance* played a proof of the scientific advance- a proof of the scientific advances
ment of the 19th century. But though, the ment of the 19th century. But though, the ment of the 19th century. But though the
instances of lighthouses hitherto given instances of lighthouses hitherto given instances of lighthouses hitherto given
have been from foreign lands, we must not have been from foreign lands, we must not have been from foreign lands, we must not
think that England has failed to take the think that England has failed to take the think that England has failed to take the
position she ought to take in this matter. position she ought to take in this matter. position she ought to take in this matter.
No country has made such advances as she No country has made such advances as she No country has made such advances as she
has, both in regard to lifeboats and light has, both in regard to lifeboats and light- has, both in regard to lifeboats and light
houses. It was a proud distinction that houses. It was a proud distinction that houses. It was a proud distinction that
was conveyed in the words of the master was conveyed in the words of the master was conveyed in the words of the master
of a French vessel that came ashore at of a French vessel that came ashore at of a French vessel that came ashore at
night on the English coast:-" I knew it night on the English coast :—" I knew it night on the English coast:-" I knew it
must be England, by tho way in which the must be England, by the way in which the must be England, by the way in which the
lifeboats came out to my assistance." And lifeboats came out to my assistance." And lifeboats came out to my assistance." And
so with lighthouses. You may sail lound so with lighthouses. You may sail round so with lighthouses. You may sail round
our coasts, and find yourselves lighted on our coasts, and find yourselves lighted on our coasts, and find yourselves lighted on
your way by star after star gleaming forth your way by star after star gleaming forth your way by star after star gleaming forth
from her capes and headlands, or held up from her capes and headlands, or held up from her capes and headlands, or held up
torch-like from amidst the very yeaBty torch-like from amidst the very yeasty torch-like from amidst the very yeaBty
I warea tnemselves. waves themselves. I waves themselves.
-Evening Hours. —Evening Hours. Evening Hours.
GREAT MEN.-Douglas Jerrold was a GREAT MEN.—Douglas Jerrold was a GREAT MEN. Douglas Jerrold was a
compositor; Chaa Dickens, a reporter; John compositor; Chas Dickens, a reporter ; John compositor; Chas Dickens, a reporter; John
Kitto, editor of tho '* Pictorial Bible," a Kitto, editor of the "Pictorial Bible," a Kitto, editor of the '* Pictorial Bible," a
shoemaker; Dr Livingstone, a factory shoemaker; Dr Livingstone, a factory shoemaker; Dr Livingstone, a factory
operative ; John Cassell, a journeyman car operative ; John Cassell, a journeyman car- operative ; John Cassell, a journeyman carpenter
penter ; and William Gifford, tho founder penter ; and William Gifford, the founder and William Gifford, the founder
of " The Quarterly Itcmcxo," and one of the of " The Quarterly Review," and one of the of " The Quarterly Itcmcxo," and one of the
most powerful journalists of his day, a cabin most powerful journalists of his day, a cabin most powerful journalists of his day, a cabin
boy, and afterward a shoemaker's appren boy, and afterward a shoemaker's appren- boy, and afterward a shoemaker's apprentice.
tice. tice.
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Article ID 208376605, Article, THE FESTINIOG RAILWAY., page 2 1872-05-27, The Express and Telegraph (Adelaide, SA : 1867 - 1922), 319 words, 10 corrections

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THE FESTINIOGr RAILWAY. THE FESTINIOG RAILWAY. THE FESTINIOG RAILWAY.
Almost everybody has heard of the Festiniog Almost everybody has heard of the Festiniog Almost everybody has heard of the Festiniog
Railway in Wales, but, as it is possible there Railway in Wales, but, as it is possible there Railway in Wales, but, as it is possible there
are many who know little concerning the line are many who know little concerning the line are many who know little concerning the line
beyond that it is constructed on a two-feet beyond that it is constructed on a two-feet beyond that it is constructed on a two-feet
gauge, we intend furnishing our readers with a gauge, we intend furnishing our readers with a gauge, we intend furnishing our readers with a
few particulars respecting it. The railway, few particulars respecting it. The railway, few particulars respecting it. The railway,
which is iibout 12 miles in length connects the which is about 12 miles in length connects the which is about 12 miles in length connects the
slate quarries at Festiniog with the port at slate quarries at Festiniog with the port at slate quarries at Festiniog with the port at
Pormt.idoc. The average gradient is one in Portmadoc. The average gradient is one in Portmadoc. The average gradient is one in
ninety-two, whilst the maxim am gradient is one ninety-two, whilst the maximum gradient is one ninety-two, whilst the maxim am gradient is one
ineighty. There are two tunnels—one 750 yards in eighty. There are two tunnels—one 750 yards in eighty. There are two cornerstone 750 yards
in. length, and the other 60 yards; and the in length, and the other 60 yards; and the in length, and the other 60 yards; and the
line, for the most part, is cut in the nearly line, for the most part, is cut in the nearly line, for the most part, is cut in the nearly
vertical side of the Maentwrog Vale, neces vertical side of the Maentwrog Vale, neces- vertical side of the Maentwrog Vale, necessarily
sarily occasioning a great amount of embank sarily occasioning a great amount of embank- occasioning a great amount of embankment
ment. It appears that the railway was opened ment. It appears that the railway was opened It appears that the railway was opened
in 1833 as a tramway, the trucks being drawn in 1833 as a tramway, the trucks being drawn in 1838 as a tramway, the trucks being drawn
by horses up to the quarries and running back by horses up to the quarries and running back by horses up to the quarries and running back
loaded and with the horses of themselves. loaded and with the horses of themselves. loaded and with the horses of themselves.
But after a time, the horses being found ineffi But after a time, the horses being found ineffi- But after a time, the horses being found inefficient,
cient, locomotives were substituted; and in IS63 cient, locomotives were substituted ; and in 1863 locomotives were substituted; and in 1863
the line was made available for passenger traffic, the line was made available for passenger traffic, the line was made available for passenger traffic,
the old locomotives being successively displaced the old locomotives being successively displaced the old locomotives being successively displaced
•by Mr. Fairlie's "Little Wonder" and " Little by Mr. Fairlie's "Little Wonder" and "Little by Mr. Fairlie's "Little Wonder" and " Little
Giant." The line having attracted very great Giant." The line having attracted very great Giant." The line having attracted very great
attention, in February, 1870, it was inspected attention, in February, 1870, it was inspected attention, in February, 1870, it was inspected
by a Royal Commission, representing England, by a Royal Commission, representing England, by a Royal Commission, representing England,
France, Germany, liussia, Sweden, Norway, and France, Germany, Russia, Sweden, Norway, and France, Germany, Russia, Sweden, Norway, and
Switzerland, and the result was most satis Switzerland, and the result was most satis- Switzerland, and the result was most satisfactory.
factory. The regulation speed over the curves, factory. The regulation speed over the curves, The regulation speed over the curves,
which are of six-chaius radius, is 12 miles per which are of six-chains radius, is 12 miles per which are of six chains radius, is 12 miles per
hour ; but it is stated that the Commissioners hour ; but it is stated that the Commissioners hour ; but it is stated that the Commissioners
were carried over them at more than 30 miles were carried over them at more than 30 miles were carried over them at more than 30 miles
an hour. The entire cost of the railway " in an hour. The entire cost of the railway "in- an hour. The entire cost of the railway " in
eluding a mile of breairwater in the Glaslyn cluding a mile of breakwater in the Glaslyn cluding a mile of breakwater in the Glaslyn
estuary, half-a-mile of tunnelling, an almost estuary, half-a-mile of tunnelling, an almost estuary, half-a-mile of tunnelling, an almost
uninteriupted series of cuttings in syenite uninterrupted series of cuttings in syenite uninterrupted series of cuttings in syenite
rock, breastwork embankments, stations, work rock, breastwork embankments, stations, work- rock, breastwork embankments, stations, workshops
shops, seven locomotives, and more than a shops, seven locomotives, and more than a seven locomotives, and more than a
thousand waggons and carriages, has been about thousand waggons and carriages, has been about thousand waggons and carriages, has been about
£6,000 per mile, and its earnings now pay 124 £6,000 per mile, and its earnings now pay 12½ £6,000 per mile, and its earnings now pay 124
per cent." per cent." per cent."
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Identified overProof non-corrections TUNNELS [**VANDALISED] MAXIMUM
Word
count		OCR
accuracy %		overProof
accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words29496.699.070.0
Searchability of unique words16995.398.875.0
Weighted Words94.598.675.0

Accumulated stats for 18 articles from year 1872

Word
count		OCR
accuracy %		overProof
accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words596083.696.679.3
Searchability of unique words306686.595.969.7
Weighted Words86.996.069.7