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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 |
Identified overProof non-corrections | FIND |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 496 | 82.3 | 99.0 | 94.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 201 | 89.6 | 99.5 | 95.2 |
Weighted Words | 90.3 | 99.6 | 96.4 |
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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." |
Identified overProof corrections | THEY PRINCIPAL TAKEN LEFT ARE ONE AGREEING OFFICE SYSTEM MILES THERE EXPERIENCE STATE WE SOME AVERAGE OVER PROVINCE HE GREY TABLE BELL VERY ENCLOSED THOSE HAVE NEW WERE SEEMS STEPS WRAGGE LINE REFERENCE REMNANT AMERICAN BEST |
Identified overProof non-corrections | COURSE COMBINES AXLE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 460 | 75.0 | 98.5 | 93.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 222 | 82.4 | 98.6 | 92.3 |
Weighted Words | 84.9 | 98.7 | 91.6 |
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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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Searchability of unique words | 357 | 79.8 | 94.4 | 72.2 |
Weighted Words | 81.1 | 94.7 | 72.2 |
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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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All Words | 75 | 85.3 | 96.0 | 72.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 62 | 85.5 | 95.2 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 86.4 | 94.4 | 58.6 |
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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 |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 93 | 65.6 | 87.1 | 62.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 73 | 68.5 | 84.9 | 52.2 |
Weighted Words | 68.5 | 86.2 | 56.3 |
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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] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 350 | 93.4 | 98.6 | 78.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 195 | 96.4 | 97.9 | 42.9 |
Weighted Words | 96.4 | 97.5 | 30.0 |
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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 |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 58 | 75.9 | 91.4 | 64.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 32 | 75.0 | 90.6 | 62.5 |
Weighted Words | 70.8 | 87.8 | 58.2 |
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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 |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 361 | 89.2 | 96.7 | 69.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 176 | 90.9 | 96.0 | 56.3 |
Weighted Words | 91.3 | 95.2 | 44.8 |
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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 |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TODAY THSA GAZETTE |
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All Words | 362 | 90.1 | 98.9 | 88.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 177 | 91.5 | 98.3 | 80.0 |
Weighted Words | 92.0 | 98.0 | 75.1 |
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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 |
Identified overProof non-corrections | CORRESPONDENT FIELD THOSE ERE IAST MY AUGUST |
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All Words | 275 | 55.6 | 96.7 | 92.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 159 | 62.3 | 95.6 | 88.3 |
Weighted Words | 62.7 | 95.2 | 87.2 |
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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 |
Identified overProof corrections | OLD MONTHS LINGERED PORTION MARE FOREHEAD BACK MORNING TELEGRAPHED SMYTH FRIDAY WALLAN MR HOUR SKILLFUL STARTED |
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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All Words | 137 | 59.1 | 80.3 | 51.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 98 | 63.3 | 79.6 | 44.4 |
Weighted Words | 56.5 | 76.6 | 46.2 |
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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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All Words | 294 | 82.3 | 91.5 | 51.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 169 | 85.8 | 91.7 | 41.7 |
Weighted Words | 85.1 | 92.2 | 47.5 |
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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 |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SURE BEEN INITIATE MECHANICS ACT TODAYS ISSUE ACCIDENT PARLIAMENT POTENT MAGAZINE UPON |
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All Words | 266 | 74.1 | 92.5 | 71.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 158 | 77.2 | 92.4 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 74.2 | 92.0 | 68.8 |
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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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Identified overProof non-corrections | SHIPPING MCCULLOCH |
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Searchability of unique words | 55 | 76.4 | 96.4 | 84.6 |
Weighted Words | 75.8 | 95.5 | 81.4 |
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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. |
Identified overProof corrections | CAPTAIN ACKNOWLEDGMENT LANGUAGE PROCEEDING FESTINIOG SAYS IMPORTANCE WENTWORTH CARRY EAST |
Identified overProof non-corrections | OBSERVA [**VANDALISED] MARTINDALE INTERACT [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 845 | 96.4 | 99.4 | 83.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 416 | 97.4 | 99.3 | 72.7 |
Weighted Words | 97.4 | 99.2 | 69.5 |
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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 |
Identified overProof corrections | FRIENDSHIP PEOPLE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | FLAIR [**VANDALISED] HAYING [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 96 | 91.7 | 95.8 | 50.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 59 | 96.6 | 96.6 | 0.0 |
Weighted Words | 95.9 | 95.9 | 0.0 |
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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. | |
Identified overProof corrections | CANAL LIGHTKEEPERS FRIEZES ROUND FRESNEL STORMS CHAS RICHLY THEMSELVES |
Identified overProof non-corrections | YEASTY REVIEW HENRI [**VANDALISED] IV [**VANDALISED] ADVANCEMENT [**VANDALISED] MEDIVAEL INVERTED [**VANDALISED] CORDOUAN |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 526 | 94.7 | 98.1 | 64.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 288 | 95.5 | 97.2 | 38.5 |
Weighted Words | 95.1 | 96.9 | 36.6 |
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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." |
Identified overProof corrections | EIGHTY UNINTERRUPTED BREAKWATER RUSSIA PORTMADOC INCLUDING CHAINS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TUNNELS [**VANDALISED] MAXIMUM |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 294 | 96.6 | 99.0 | 70.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 169 | 95.3 | 98.8 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 94.5 | 98.6 | 75.0 |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 5960 | 83.6 | 96.6 | 79.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 3066 | 86.5 | 95.9 | 69.7 |
Weighted Words | 86.9 | 96.0 | 69.7 |