NLA Trial index

NLA Trial Articles from 1873

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Article ID 1311165, Article, THE TWO-FEET RAILWAY GAUGE., page 4 1873-03-10, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), 978 words, 12 corrections

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TEE TWO-FEET RAILWAY GAUGE. THE TWO-FEET RAILWAY GAUGE. THE TWO FEET RAILWAY GAUGE.
THE resources of the Fcstimog Railway havo THE resources of the Festiniog Railway have THE resources of the Festiniog Railway have
just been increased by the addition of a second just been increased by the addition of a second just been increased by the addition of a second
Fairlie locomotive of the typo of the " Littlo Fairlie locomotive of the type of the "Little Fairlie locomotive of the type of the " Little
Wonder," and by some new rolling-stock in- Wonder," and by some new rolling-stock in- Wonder," and by some new rolling-stock intended
tended to accommodate the increased passenger tended to accommodate the increased passenger to accommodate the increased passenger
traffic of tbo summer season. The engine, traffic of the summer season. The engine, traffic of the summer season. The engine,
which is named tho " James Spooner," hag been which is named the "James Spooner," has been which is named the " James Spooner," has been
built by the Avonside Company, at Bristol, and built by the Avonside Company, at Bristol, and built by the Avonside Company, at Bristol, and
made her trial trip on the lino recently. Sho made her trial trip on the line recently. She made her trial trip on the line recently. She
does not differ from the Little Wonder in any does not differ from the Little Wonder in any does not differ from the Little Wonder in any
important respect, but has been improved upon important respect, but has been improved upon important respect, but has been improved upon
in some minor details, among which should be in some minor details, among which should be in some minor details, among which should be
mentioned a regulating apparatus, the contri- mentioned a regulating apparatus, the contri- mentioned a regulating apparatus, the contri-
of Mr. Percy Spooner, by means of which vance of Mr. Percy Spooner, by means of which of Mr. Percy Spooner, by means of which
the driver can work the two engines either the driver can work the two engines either the driver can work the two engines either
separately or m combination On the 2ft (or separately or in combination. On the 2ft. (or separately or in combination On the 2ft (or
rather 1ft lllm ) gauge of the marvellous little rather 1ft. 11½in.) gauge of the marvellous little rather 4ft film ) gauge of the marvellous little
railway the engine descended from Deifiws to railway the engine descended from Duffws to railway the engine descended from Deifiws to
Portmadoo a distance of 11>V milea at an aver Portmadoc a distance of 14½ miles at an aver- Portmadoc a distance of 116 miles at an aver-
ago speed of 30 milea an hour and was pu»hed age speed of 30 miles an hour ; and was pushed age speed of 30 miles an hour and was rushed
to a speed of 50 miles an hour on one portion of to a speed of 50 miles an hour on one portion of to a speed of 50 miles an hour on one portion of
the journey When passing at this rate over a the journey. When passing at this rate over a the journey When passing at this rate over a
straight line her cour=e was a« perfcctlv »mooth straight line, her course was as perfectly smooth straight line her course was as perfectly smooth
na that of atramwaycar andonlv in going rouud so that of a tramway car, and only in going round as that of atramwaycar and only in going round
the sharpest curves-curves of two chains radius the sharpest curves— curves of two chains radius the sharpest curves curves of two chains radius
or less -wa« the suialle«t oscillation perceptible or less— was the smallest oscillation perceptible or less was the smallest oscillation perceptible
to those standing either on the driving or on one to those standing either on the driving or on one to those standing either on the driving or on one
of the bogie platform Tho slight oscillation of the bogie platform. The slight oscillation of the bogie platform The slight oscillation
then produced was not a to and fro lateral move then produced was not a to and fro lateral movement then produced was not a to and fro lateral move
of the engine as a whole, like that of an of the engine as a whole, like that of an of the engine as a whole, like that of an
ordinary locomotive but an alternate ri rag and ordinary locomotive, but an alternate rising and ordinary locomotive but an alternate rising and
falling of the sides of the earner frame, and falling of the sides of the carrier frame, and falling of the sides of the earner frame, and
wa« supposed to be due to the ela«ticity of aome was supposed to be due to the elasticity of some was supposed to be due to the elasticity of some
indmrubber packing on which thi frame is «up indiarubber packing on which the frame is supported. indiarubber packing on which the frame is up
The engine being quite new and hardly The engine being quite new and hardly The engine being quite new and hardly
settled to her bearing», no attempt was made to settled to her bearings, no attempt was made to settled to her bearings, no attempt was made to
test her traction power to the full extent, but test her traction power to the full extent, but test her traction power to the full extent, but
this will certainly not be inferior to that of the this will certainly not be inferior to that of the this will certainly not be inferior to that of the
Little Wonder, which, weighing twenty tons Little Wonder, which, weighing twenty tons Little Wonder, which, weighing twenty tons
her elf, i- able to draw a tram a quarter of a herself, is able to draw a train a quarter of a her self, is able to draw a tram a quarter of a
rode ni length, and weighing 213 ton«, at the rate mile in length, and weighing 213 tons, at the rate rode in length, and weighing 23 tons, at the rate
of 10 mues an hour, up an uninterrupted ascent of 10 miles an hour, up an uninterrupted ascent of 10 miles an hour, up an uninterrupted ascent
which average one in nmetv, and reached one which averages one in ninety, and reached one which average one in ninety, and reached one
in «ixty nine at its «teepe t part So winding is in sixty nine at its steepest part. So winding is in sixty-nine at its Steepe t part So winding is
the road that with a tram of this length, the the road that with a train of this length, the the road that with a tram of this length, the
occupant« of he la t carriage only get a glimpse occupants of the last carriage only get a glimpse occupants of he last carriage only get a glimpse
of the engine five times in fourteen mile» In of the engine five times in fourteen miles. In of the engine five times in fourteen miles In
truth, the Fe»tmiog Railway follows a course truth, the Festiniog Railway follows a course truth, the Festiniog Railway follows a course
much like that of a path cut for toun»t« in a much like that of a path cut for tourists in a much like that of a path cut for tourists in a
mountainous country, bending round cliff sides mountainous country, bending round cliff sides mountainous country, bending round cliff sides
pas ing through deep cuttings, and overhung bv passing through deep cuttings, and overhung by passing through deep cuttings, and overhung by
frowning precipices The new pa »enger rolling frowning precipices. The new passenger rolling frowning precipices The new pa Benger rolling
stock, hie the engine, i» mounted on double stock, like the engine, is mounted on double stock, his the engine, is mounted on double
bogies, each bogie platform having four wheel» bogies, each bogie platform having four wheels. bogies, each bogie platform having four wheels
The carriage« ore 6ft wide, and 36ft long over The carriages are 6ft wide, and 36ft long over The carriages ore 6ft wide, and 36ft long over
all ¡ and are compo«ite, containing first, second, all ; and are composite, containing first, second, all 6 and are composite, containing first, second,
ana third cia«s compartment» Each compart- and third class compartments. Each compart- and third class compartments Each compart-
ment holds six pa««enger= comfortably Before ment holds six passengers comfortably. Before ment holds six passengers comfortably Before
completing the superstructure, Mr Spooner, the completing the superstructure, Mr. Spooner, the completing the superstructure, Mr Spooner, the
engineer of the line, te-ted the practicability of engineer of the line, tested the practicability of engineer of the line, tested the practicability of
the carriages by running platforms of the same the carriages by running platforms of the same the carriages by running platforms of the same
size, and he found that they made their way size, and he found that they made their way size, and he found that they made their way
round the curves with perfect smoothness. For round the curves with perfect smoothness. For round the curves with perfect smoothness. For
the goods traffic of the line, which consista of the goods traffic of the line, which consists of the goods traffic of the line, which consists of
Blates, coal, timber, and general merchandise, he slates, coal, timber, and general merchandise, he slates, coal, timber, and general merchandise, he
does not propo»e to alter the small waggons does not propose to alter the small waggons does not propose to alter the small waggons
already in use, since the extraordinary facility already in use, since the extraordinary facility already in use, since the extraordinary facility
With which they can be moved and handled, and with which they can be moved and handled, and With which they can be moved and handled, and
the small amount of non paying weight in the small amount of non-paying weight in- the small amount of non-paying weight in
volved m their employment, are found in prac volved m their employment, are found in prac- volved in their employment, are found in practice
tice to more than compensate for the absence of tice to more than compensate for the absence of to more than compensate for the absence of
great cubic capacity When the trials of the great cubic capacity. When the trials of the great cubic capacity When the trials of the
day were over, Mr Spooner entertained the day were over, Mr. Spooner entertained the day were over, Mr Spooner entertained the
visitors on the occasion at dinner, and, in re visitors on the occasion at dinner, and, in re- visitors on the occasion at dinner, and, in response
spouse to his health, entered somewhat fully spouse to his health, entered somewhat fully to his health, entered somewhat fully
into the question of the utility of narrow gauge into the question of the utility of narrow gauge into the question of the utility of narrow gauge
railways. He said that he thought a gauge of railways. He said that he thought a gauge of railways. He said that he thought a gauge of
2 ft. 6in. was ample for every purpose to which 2ft. 6in. was ample for every purpose to which 2 ft. 6in. was ample for every purpose to which
s railway could be applied, ond that the diminu- a railway could be applied, and that the diminution a railway could be applied, and that the diminu-
of the dead weight of the rolling stock, by of the dead weight of the rolling stock, by of the dead weight of the rolling stock, by
facilitating stoppage in cases of danger, would facilitating stoppage in cases of danger, would facilitating stoppage in cases of danger, would
render high speeds more safe on such a line than render high speeds more safe on such a line than render high speeds more safe on such a line than
on one of the ordinary ¿Huge of 4ft 8Vin Re on one of the ordinary gauge of 4ft. 8½in. on one of the ordinary gauge of 4ft 8in Re
fernng to the controversy now in progress withre Referring to the controversy now in progress with ferring to the controversy now in progress with
regard to the future gauge of India, Mr Spooner regard to the future gauge of India, Mr. Spooner regard to the future gauge of India, Mr Spooner
said that the supposed difficulty of carrying said that the supposed difficulty of carrying said that the supposed difficulty of carrying
bulky goods, such as unpre»sed cotton, on a bulky goods, such as unpressed cotton, on a bulky goods, such as unpressed cotton, on a
narrow gauge was unreasonable His own narrow gauge was unreasonable. His own narrow gauge was unreasonable His own
rolling stock was constructed with a view to rolling stock was constructed with a view to rolling stock was constructed with a view to
heavy traffic, and would require modification for heavy traffic, and would require modification for heavy traffic, and would require modification for
tiaffic of a différent description But he would i traffic of a different description. But he would traffic of a different description But he would i
undertake to carry on the Fcstimog Railway as | undertake to carry on the Festiniog Railway as undertake to carry on the Festiniog Railway as much
much unprcssed cotton as could be carried on j much unpressed cotton as could be carried on impressed cotton as could be carried on the
the Bombay and Baroda, and that without the the Bombay and Baroda, and that without the Bombay and Baroda, and that without the
Bmalle6t difficulty or inconvenience. With re- smallest difficulty or inconvenience. With re- smallest difficulty or inconvenience. With regard
gard to the break of gauge, it only wanted well gard to the break of gauge, it only wanted well to the break of gauge, it only wanted well
considered mechanical arrangements. His rail- considered mechanical arrangements. His rail- considered mechanical arrangements. His railways
ways formed a sort of junction with the Cam- ways formed a sort of junction with the Cambrian formed a sort of junction with the Cambrian
brian Railway at Minfiord, and large quanti Railway at Minfford, and large quantities Railway at Minford, and large quantity
of coal and slate, not to speak of other of coal and slate, not to speak of other of coal and slate, not to speak of other
merchandise, were interchanged between the merchandise, were interchanged between the merchandise, were interchanged between the
two lines. He found that two men, working two lines. He found that two men, working two lines. He found that two men, working
steadily, could traurfei 100 tons of coal per steadily, could transfer 100 tons of coal per steadily, could transfer 100 tons of coal per
day from the Cambrian to the Festiniog day from the Cambrian to the Festiniog day from the Cambrian to the Festiniog
trucks ,- ao tbat the break of gauge added not trucks ; so that the break of gauge added not trucks ,- so that the break of gauge added not
more than ono penny per ton to the price of more than one penny per ton to the price of more than one penny per ton to the price of
coals in the district supplied by the latter rail- coals in the district supplied by the latter rail- coals in the district supplied by the latter railway.
way. In conclusion, he paid a warm tribute to way. In conclusion, he paid a warm tribute to In conclusion, he paid a warm tribute to
the public services rendered by Mr. Fairlie, the public services rendered by Mr. Fairlie, the public services rendered by Mr. Fairlie,
whoso engines increased nearly threefold the whose engines increased nearly threefold the whose engines increased nearly threefold the
carrying capacity of any line to which they were carrying capacity of any line to which they were carrying capacity of any line to which they were
applied. In Wales the gauge of the Festiniog applied. In Wales the gauge of the Festiniog applied. In Wales the gauge of the Festiniog
Railway is to be much extended. A similar line Railway is to be much extended. A similar line Railway is to be much extended. A similar line
will shortly be opened from Portmadoc through will shortly be opened from Portmadoc through will shortly be opened from Portmadoc through
Beddgelert to Bettwa-y-Coed, and others are Beddgelert to Bettws-y-Coed, and others are Beddgelert to Bettwa-y-Coed, and others are
projected in different directions, while twelve projected in different directions, while twelve projected in different directions, while twelve
Fairlie engines, resembling tho " James Fairlie engines, resembling the "James Fairlie engines, resembling the " James
Spooner," have already been ordered for the Spooner," have already been ordered for the Spooner," have already been ordered for the
purpose of working them.-English paper. purpose of working them.— English paper. purpose of working them English paper.
Identified overProof corrections PERFECTLY SLATES PASSENGERS REFERRING SHE PROPOSE COMPOSITE OCCUPANTS WHEELS TRANSFER TOURISTS COMPARTMENTS RISING SMALLEST INDIARUBBER UNPRESSED SIXTY CLASS WHOSE LAST CONSISTS TYPE BEARINGS SMOOTH ELASTICITY NINETY TESTED
Identified overProof non-corrections DIMINUTION MILE [**VANDALISED] TRAMWAY PUSHED SUPPORTED BETTWS ASMUCH RESPOUSE [**VANDALISED] MOVEMENT HERSELF CARRIER TRAIN QUANTITIES AVERAGES STEEPEST ONTHE MINFFORD CONTRIVANCE DUFFWS CAR
Word
count		OCR
accuracy %		overProof
accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words90889.697.172.3
Searchability of unique words41789.295.255.6
Weighted Words90.095.555.1

Article ID 1313400, Family Notices, Family Notices, page 4 1873-04-05, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), 111 words, 12 corrections

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mitins BIRTHS. mining
DAMW -On tho 29th March, ,it llopowoll-stroot, rud BAKER.—On the 29th March, at Hopewell-street, Pad- DAMW -On the 29th March, at Hopewell-street, rud
dington, Sydney, the wife of Mr. John Baker, of a son. dington, Sydney, the wife of Mr. John Baker, of a son. dington, Sydney, the wife of Mr. John Baker, of a son.
Dos veusoN -On the 3rd April, nt Cassadu, Tort Mac- | DONALDSON.—On the 3rd April, at Cassada, Port Mac- Des veusoN -On the 3rd April, at Cassada, Port Mac- |
kay, Mrs llobort B Donutilion, of a son kay, Mrs. Robert E. Donaldson, of a son. kay, Mrs Robert B Donutilion, of a son
M VltKIAGKS. MARRIAGES. M VltKIAGKS.
CoATi.a-BAicrn -On tlio 2nd April, nt All Satnla" COATES—BAKER.—On the 2nd April, at All Saints' CoATi.a-BAicrn -On the 2nd April, at All Saints"
Chinch, by tho ltoi.T. Jones, John Kipling Coates, Church, by the Rev. T. Jones, John Kipling Coates, Church, by the liner. Jones, John Kipling Coates,
onh son of tho 1 Ho Kipling Coates, of Darlington, only son of the late Kipling Coates, of Darlington, only son of the 1 Ho Kipling Coates, of Darlington,
Euglaud, to Elizabeth Juno linker, only daughter of England, to Elizabeth Jane Baker, only daughter of England, to Elizabeth Jane Tinker, only daughter of
Henry Baker, of bt-iutliorpo, into of Brisbano Henry Baker, of Stanthorpe, late of Brisbane. Henry Baker, of Stanthorpe, into of Brisbane
MACCAIITHV-ÜI.LI01 r -On tlio 3rd April, nt tlicCliiucli MACCARTHY—ELLIOTT.—On the 3rd April, at the Church MACCAIITHV-ÜI.LI01 r -On the 3rd April, at tlicCliiucli
of England, Kangaroo Point, Justin Eduard Tilomas, of England, Kangaroo Point, Justin Edward Thomas, of England, Kangaroo Point, Justin Edward Thomas,
oldest sou of Captain MniUartto, to Mai) Scott only eldest son of Captain MacCarthy, to Mary Scott, only eldest son of Captain MniUartto, to Mary) Scott only
daughter of John elliott, Ks<j, iuto of Brisbano daughter of John Elliott, Esq., late of Brisbane. daughter of John Elliott, Esq, into of Brisbane
Identified overProof corrections AT THOMAS PORT SAINTS JANE ESQ /HOPEWELL/STREET|HOPEWELLSTREET BRISBANE ELDEST ROBERT EDWARD MARY STANTHORPE CASSADA CHURCH
Identified overProof non-corrections REV MACKAY MACCARTHY PADDINGTON DONALDSON MARRIAGES LATE BIRTHS
Word
count		OCR
accuracy %		overProof
accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words10355.381.658.7
Searchability of unique words5356.684.965.2
Weighted Words56.582.359.4

Article ID 1328940, Family Notices, Family Notices, page 2 1873-10-07, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), 59 words, 7 corrections

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ninia BIRTH. ninia
SLAIOHTIB -On tlio 2nd October, at her residence, SLAUGHTER.—On the 2nd October, at her residence, SLAUGHTER -On the 2nd October, at her residence,
Hope street, South llrisbiue, Mm r. Slaughter, of a Hope-street, South Brisbane, Mrs. F. Slaughter, of a Hope street, South Brisbane, Mrs F. Slaughter, of a
daughter daughter. daughter
MVKI'.IACr MARRIAGE. MVKI'.IACr
?WEST-MrN7iEs -On thotith September, it normanton, WEST—MENZIES.—On the 6th September, at Normanton, ?WEST-MrN7iEs -On the 4th September, at Normanton,
Gulf of Carpcntiria, bj Christopher Francis, J*sq, Gulf of Carpentaria, by Christopher Francis, Esq., Gulf of Carpentaria, by Christopher Francis, Esq,
Itcglstrnr for Mtirrligcs, Alexander I nth, third son Registrar for Marriages, Alexander Frith, third son Registrar for Marriages, Alexander Firth third son
of tlio Into Dr w est, Liinisklllen, Ireland, to Lhrli of the late Dr. West, Enniskillen, Ireland, to Chris- of the late Dr West, Enniskillen, Ireland, to Chris
tina JcnUns,thlr 1 d lughtcr of JohnMenzies, Urisbiue tina Jenkins, third daughter of John Menzies, Brisbane. tina JcnUns,thlr daughter of John Menzies, Brisbane
Identified overProof corrections THE BY JOHN ESQ WEST CHRISTINA MENZIES BRISBANE REGISTRAR MARRIAGES LATE CARPENTARIA ENNISKILLEN MRS
Identified overProof non-corrections JENKINS FRITH MARRIAGE BIRTH
Word
count		OCR
accuracy %		overProof
accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words5349.186.874.1
Searchability of unique words4055.090.077.8
Weighted Words51.588.476.0

Article ID 5872060, Article, SHOCKING RAILWAY ACCIDENT. (FROM THE GOULBURN CHRONICLE, SEPT. 20), page 6 1873-09-22, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 830 words, 5 corrections

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SHOCKING RAILWAY ACCI- SHOCKING RAILWAY ACCIDENT SHOCKING RAILWAY ACCIDENT.
DENT.
Ortnvr tuf goulbübn ciiuonic_e. sept. 20.) (From the Goulburn Chronicle Sept. 20.) Ortnvr turf Goulburn Chronicle. Sept. 20.)
On A\ ednesday last, at about 2 o'clock in On Wednesday last, at about 2 o'clock in On Wednesday last, at about 2 o'clock in
the afternoon, an accident occurred at the the afternoon, an accident occurred at the the afternoon, an accident occurred at the
ballast pits of Messrs. Styles, Murray, and ballast pits of Messrs. Styles, Murray, and ballast pits of Messrs. Styles, Murray, and
Co., whereby a man named John Livesey was Co., whereby a man named John Livesey was Co., whereby a man named John Livesey was
literally cut to pieces while in the act of per- literally cut to pieces while in the act of per- literally cut to pieces while in the act of performing
forming his accustomed duties on the engine forming his accustomed duties on the engine his accustomed duties on the engine
named the Avenel The scene of this ter- named the Avenel. The scene of this ter- named the Avenel The scene of this terrible
rible occurrence is situate about three miles rible occurrence is situate about three miles occurrence is situate about three miles
from Sey mour, and is know n to the public as from Seymour, and is known to the public as from Seymour, and is known to the public as
the Gravel pits, Mangalore, fiom whence the the Gravel pits, Mangalore, from whence the the Gravel pits, Mangalore, from whence the
contractois for the second section of the contractors for the second section of the contractors for the second section of the
Noith-Enstern Railway constructed a branch North-Eastern Railway constructed a branch North-Eastern Railway constructed a branch
leading to the main line some 18 months ago leading to the main line some 18 months ago leading to the main line some 18 months ago
for the purpose of piocurmg grav el b illast foi for the purpose of procuring gravel ballast for for the purpose of procuring gravel ballast for
their contract w oik, which commences at Sey- their contract work, which commences at Sey- their contract work, which commences at Seymour
mour and terminates at Ben illa On this mour and terminates at Benalla. On this and terminates at Benalla On this
branch line the Avenel, with its string branch line the Avenel, with its string branch line the Avenel, with its string
of ballast trucks, is in constant woik, and of ballast trucks, is in constant work, and of ballast trucks, is in constant work, and
it was in the capacity of fireman that it was in the capacity of fireman that it was in the capacity of fireman that
John Livesey had woiked on the locomotive John Livesey had worked on the locomotive John Livesey had worked on the locomotive
just named for some considerable time prior just named for some considerable time prior just named for some considerable time prior
to Wednesday last-the day on which ho to Wednesday last-the day on which he to Wednesday last-the day on which he
lost Ins life, undei the following heart- lost his life, under the following heart- lost his life, under the following heartrending
rending circumstances The Avenel, m rending circumstances. The Avenel, in circumstances The Avenel, in
charge of the engineer and a guard, was charge of the engineer and a guard, was charge of the engineer and a guard, was
stationed at tho shoots, wlulo the trucks stationed at the shoots, while the trucks stationed at the shoots, while the trucks
were receiving their ballast loading, on were receiving their ballast loading, on were receiving their ballast loading, on
Wednesday afternoon last It vi as about 2 Wednesday afternoon last. It was about 2 Wednesday afternoon last. It was about 2
o'clock when the work of filling the trucks o'clock when the work of filling the trucks o'clock when the work of filling the trucks
from the shoots was completed, and the from the shoots was completed, and the from the shoots was completed, and the
vi ord was given that all was ready and fair word was given that all was ready and fair word was given that all was ready and fair
for a start. At this time the unfortunate for a start. At this time the unfortunate for a start. At this time the unfortunate
man Livesey was engaged m tho work of man Livesey was engaged in the work of man Livesey was engaged in the work of
cleaning and oiling the engine-a task it cleaning and oiling the engine-a task it cleaning and oiling the engine a task it
would appear which he was as well able to would appear which he was as well able to would appear which he was as well able to
pcrfoim during the run to and fro perform during the run to and fro perform during the run to and fro
as when stationaiy on the line The as when stationary on the line The as when stationary on the line The
signal to move on was given, and the signal to move on was given, and the signal to move on was given, and the
Avenel with its tram of hallaBt trucks left Avenel with its train of ballast trucks left Avenel with its train of ballast trucks left
the shoots— Livesey being at that moment the shoots— Livesey being at that moment the shoots Livesey being at that moment
observed to be standing on the outer rail observed to be standing on the outer rail observed to be standing on the outer rail
which runs fore and aft on the side of the which runs fore and aft on the side of the which runs fore and aft on the side of the
engine As the tram mov ed slow ly dow n the engine. As the train moved slowly down the engine As the tram moved slowly down the
line, the fireman was Seen to shift from the line, the fireman was seen to shift from the line, the fireman was Seen to shift from the
right hand Bide of the engine on to the fiont, right hand side of the engine on to the front, right hand side of the engine on to the front,
foi the purpose, it is supposed, of attending to for the purpose, it is supposed, of attending to for the purpose, it is supposed, of attending to
the cleaning and oiling process on the other the cleaning and oiling process on the other the cleaning and oiling process on the other
side. But this was his last appeaiance in side. But this was his last appearance in side. But this was his last appearance in
life, and the honiblo sequel has now to bo life, and the horrible sequel has now to be life, and the horrible sequel has now to be
related Ab the tram was pioceeding along related. As the train was proceeding along related As the tram was proceeding along
the line at slow speed, something undei 200 the line at slow speed, something under 200 the line at slow speed, something under 200
yaids distant fiom the startiug point, and yards distant from the starting point, and yards distant from the starting point, and
having cleared the nairow road through tho having cleared the narrow road through the having cleared the narrow road through the
cutting, wherein a large stump protrudes to cutting, wherein a large stump protrudes to cutting, wherein a large stump protrudes to
such an extent ns to afford but au inch or such an extent as to afford but an inch or such an extent as to afford but an inch or
two of space between it and the engine, the two of space between it and the engine, the two of space between it and the engine, the
guaid, who was nding on the last truck, guard, who was riding on the last truck, guard, who was riding on the last truck,
discovered blood stains and pieces of discovered blood stains and pieces of discovered blood stains and pieces of
flesh on the wheels of the tiucks, and flesh on the wheels of the trucks, and flesh on the wheels of the trucks, and
at onco called out to the di iver to stop at once called out to the driver to stop at once called out to the driver to stop
the engine. This was dono as quickly as the engine. This was done as quickly as the engine. This was done as quickly as
possible, and it was then found that poor possible, and it was then found that poor possible, and it was then found that poor
LivcBey's body liad been torn to fragments Livesey's body had been torn to fragments Livesey's body had been torn to fragments
no few er than seven trucks, representing 11 no fewer than seven trucks, representing 14 no fewer than seven trucks, representing 11
wheels on the right band side, having passed wheels on the right band side, having passed wheels on the right hand side, having passed
r lum as moved bv the stains of blood over him, as proved by the stains of blood r him as moved by the stains of blood
ond pieces of mangled flesh which adhered and pieces of mangled flesh which adhered and pieces of mangled flesh which adhered
to them. To describe the scene presented to to them. To describe the scene presented to to them. To describe the scene presented to
the beholders, including the mother of de- the beholders, including the mother of de- the beholders, including the mother of deceased,
ceased, would he utterly impossible, except ceased, would he utterly impossible, except would he utterly impossible, except
by saying that the skull was severed and by saying that the skull was severed and by saying that the skull was severed and
picked up in two different places, legs and picked up in two different places, legs and picked up in two different places, legs and
arms torn from their sockets, the trunk arms torn from their sockets, the trunk arms torn from their sockets, the trunk
divided into fragments and scattered hither divided into fragments and scattered hither divided into fragments and scattered hither
and thither, whilst the heart and intestineB and thither, whilst the heart and intestines and thither, whilst the heart and intestines
lay about the ground for the space of about lay about the ground for the space of about lay about the ground for the space of about
150 yards like so much carrion. As touching 150 yards like so much carrion. As touching 150 yards like so much carried. As touching
the cause of the accident, it may be said the cause of the accident, it may be said the cause of the accident, it may be said
to be a matter of conjecture, but one of two to be a matter of conjecture, but one of two to be a matter of conjecture, but one of two
things may be counted as certain, viz., that things may be counted as certain, viz., that things may be counted as certain, viz., that
the unfortunate man's foot came in contact the unfortunate man's foot came in contact the unfortunate man's foot came in contact
with the stump just referred to, and he with the stump just referred to, and he with the stump just referred to, and he
was thereby dragged from his position on was thereby dragged from his position on was thereby dragged from his position on
the side rail, or that ho missed his footing the side rail, or that he missed his footing the side rail, or that he missed his footing
while coming through the cutting, and while coming through the cutting, and while coming through the cutting, and
was forced back by the embankment on to was forced back by the embankment on to was forced back by the embankment on to
the rails. At 4 o'clock in the afternoon, an the rails. At 4 o'clock in the afternoon, an the rails. At 4 o'clock in the afternoon, an
inquest was held on the body by Dr. Heeley, inquest was held on the body by Dr. Heeley, inquest was held on the body by Dr. Heeley,
and after hearing the evidence of the guard and after hearing the evidence of the guard and after hearing the evidence of the guard
and engine-driver, as also that of another, and engine-driver, as also that of another, and engine-driver, as also that of another,
witness who was on the engine at the time1 witness who was on the engine at the time1 witness who was on the engine at the time
of the accident, a verdict of accidental death 1 of the accident, a verdict of accidental death of the accident, a verdict of accidental death 1
was returned. The deceased was an active was returned. The deceased was an active was returned. The deceased was an active
and competent engine-driver, although lately ¡ and competent engine-driver, although lately and competent engine-driver, although lately ¡
employed in the more humble capacity as I employed in the more humble capacity as employed in the more humble capacity as I
fireman, for it is said that he drove the first fireman, for it is said that he drove the first fireman, for it is said that he drove the first
engine that ever ran on a Victorian line. He engine that ever ran on a Victorian line. He engine that ever ran on a Victorian line. He
was 35 ycaTB of ago and unmarried, but for was 35 years of age and unmarried, but for was 35 years of age and unmarried, but for
many years had been the comfort and sup- many years had been the comfort and sup- many years had been the comfort and support
port oi his aged mother, who kept house for port of his aged mother, who kept house for of his aged mother, who kept house for
him, and had accompanied him through him, and had accompanied him through him, and had accompanied him through
India, California, and other British colonies, India, California, and other British colonies, India, California, and other British colonies,
and for whom the deepest sympathy is felt and for whom the deepest sympathy is felt and for whom the deepest sympathy is felt
on account of her sudden bereavement. on account of her sudden bereavement. on account of her sudden bereavement.
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Article ID 13315027, Article, MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF SYDNEY., page 5 1873-06-17, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 244 words, 4 corrections

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j« ' MimiCWAlV.CQTjNpIL OF SYDNEY. I MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF SYDNEY. is ' MimiCWAlV.CQTjNpIL OF SYDNEY.
A spboiaTj meeting of tho City Council was hold at tho A Special meeting of the City Council was held at the A special; meeting of the City Council was held at the
Town,HaUr,'Yptk-8tí¿et, at half-past 2 o'clook yosterday Town Hall, York-street, at half-past 2 o'clock yesterday Town,HaUr,'Yptk-8tí¿et, at half-past 2 o'clook yesterday
afternoon, for the purpose of electing a City Arohitoot, in afternoon, for the purpose of electing a City Architect, in afternoon, for the purpose of electing a City Architect, in
the room of Mr. Willwm, deceased. Tho following aldor the room of Mr. Willson, deceased. The following alder- the room of Mr. William, deceased. The following aldermen
men woro present : Tho Mayor (Air. James Morriman) in men were present : The Mayor (Mr. James Merriman) in were present The Mayor (Mr. James Merriman) in
the chair, and Aldormon Oatloy, M117.0, Fowlor, Micintosh, the chair, and Alderman Oatley, Maze, Fowler, Macintosh, the chair, and Aldermen Oatley, 117.0, Fowler, Macintosh,
Green, Day, Linsloy, Rowe, rnliuer, Goold, Stool, Kippax, Green, Day, Linsley, Rowe, Palmer, Gould, Steel, Kippax, Green, Day, Linsley, Rowe, Palmer, Goold, Steel, Kippax,
Chapman, und Murphy.« Chapman, and Murphy. Chapman, and Murphy
MINUTES Ol' LAST MHKTINO. MINUTES OF LAST MEETING. MINUTES OF' LAST MEETING.
Tho minutes of tho last meeting of the Council woro The minutes of the last meeting of the Council were The minutes of the last meeting of the Council were
read und duly coufiinicd. read and duly confirmed. read and duly confirmed.
CITY Altl'HITEOT. CITY ARCHITECT. CITY ARCHITECT.
Alderman Macintosh moved,-"That the Council tlo Alderman Macintosh moved,— "That the Council do Alderman Macintosh moved,-"That the Council do
now proceed with tho oleclion of a City Architect by ballot, now proceed with the election of a City Architect by ballot, now proceed with the election of a City Architect by ballot,
und that tho names of the candidatos bo reduced lo six, and that the names of the candidates be reduced to six, and that the names of the candidates be reduced to six,
four,' and two, boforo final election ; aud that Aldermen four, and two, before final election ; and that Aldermen four,' and two, before final election and that Aldermen
Taliner and Mooro be appointed scrutinoois." Palmer and Moore be appointed scrutineers." Palmer and Moore be appointed scrutineers."
Tho motion was duly seconded and carried. The motion was duly seconded and carried. The motion was duly seconded and carried.
The candidates wore' s.iid to bo tho following gentlemen : The candidates were said to be the following gentlemen : The candidates were' said to be the following gentlemen :
Messrs. A. Bond, W. Boles, B. Baokhotiso, J. J. Davey, Messrs. A. Bond, W. Boles, B. Backhouse, J. J. Davey, Messrs. A. Bond, W. Boles, B. Backhouse, J. J. Davey,
E. Hughes, J. Horbury Hunt, Hilly and Snpsford, J. G. E. Hughes, J. Horbury Hunt, Hilly and Sapsford, J. G. E. Hughes, J. Horbury Hunt, Hilly and Sapsford, J. G.
Knight (Viclomi), C. Mayes, G. W. Ryan, 1?. H. Rous», Knight (Victoria), C. Mayes, G. W. Ryan, F. H. Reuss, Knight (Victoria), C. Mayes, G. W. Ryan, F?. H. Reuss,
E. Rtunboy, and D. M'Beath. E. Rumsey, and D. McBeath. E. Rtunboy, and D. McBeath.
On the reduction taking place to six tho result stood as On the reduction taking place to six the result stood as On the reduction taking place to six the result stood as
follows :-Messrs. Boles, Bond, <B\ickhousp, Himt, Knight, follows :— Messrs. Boles, Bond, Backhouse, Hunt, Knight, follows :-Messrs. Boles, Bond, Backhouse, Hunt, Knight,
and M'Bcnth. Tho next reduction showed tho following and McBeath. The next reduction showed the following and M'Beath. The next reduction showed the following
unmes:-Messrs. Boles, Bond, Hunt, and M'Beath. In names :— Messrs. Boles, Bond, Hunt, and McBeath. In names: Messrs. Boles, Bond, Hunt, and M'Beath. In
the third place they wore íeduccd to Messrs. Bond and the third place they were reduced to Messrs. Bond and the third place they were reduced to Messrs. Bond and
Hunt. Mr. Bond was finally ohoson by 14 to I. Hunt. Mr. Bond was finally chosen by 14 to 1. Hunt. Mr. Bond was finally chosen by 14 to I.
Tho Council then rose. The Council then rose. The Council then rose.
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Article ID 13315660, Article, TRIAL OF TANK ENGINE. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD., page 5 1873-06-26, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 110 words, 3 corrections

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TRIAL OF TANK ENGINE. TRIAL OF TANK ENGINE. TRIAL OF TANK ENGINE.
TO THE BlllTOIl Ol' THE 11BKAM1. I TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. TO THE BlllTOIl OF' THE LIBRARY. I
bin,-Mr. Meiklo's letter cnthely conflrms what I elated, SIR,—Mr. Meikle's letter entirely confirms what I stated, Sir-My. Meikle's letter entirely confirms what I stated,
as did ho hold tho position of Locomotivo Superintendent as did he hold the position of Locomotive Superintendent as did he held the position of Locomotive Superintendent
((ho title by which tho head of the locomotivo dopartment (the title by which the head of the locomotive department ((ho title by which the head of the locomotive department
is known on all railways) ho would havo at onco said so ; is known on all railways) he would have at once said so ; is known on all railways he would have at once said so ;
but Ulis ho docs not do, tor the simple icason that ho ii no1 but this he does not do, for the simple reason that he is not but this he does not do, for the simple reason that he is not
Iho Locomotive Superintendent. the Locomotive Superintendent. the Locomotive Superintendent.
Ho is "head" ot tho locomotivo dopaitiucnt in Mol He is "head" of the locomotive department in Mel- He is "head" of the locomotive department in Mel
boui-no in tho same way as Mi. Scott in in Svdnoy-that is, bourne in the same way as Mr. Scott is in Sydney—that is, bourne in the same way as Mr. Scott in in Sydney that is,
becnusoat tho present timo I hoi o is no oflitoi of higher because at the present time there is no officer higher because the present time I here is no officer of higher
guide over him. grade over him. guide over him.
Your obedient servant, Your obedient servant, Your obedient servant,
J. II. THOMAS. J. H. THOMAS. J. H. THOMAS.
Identified overProof corrections MEIKLES DEPARTMENT MELBOURNE SYDNEY FOR SIR HE BECAUSE HAVE ENTIRELY REASON CONFIRMS DOES ONCE THIS TIME OFFICER STATED
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Article ID 28694340, Article, COUNTRY NEWS. [From our Reporter.] GOOLWA, APRIL 15., page 3 1873-04-16, The South Australian Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1858 - 1889), 649 words, 4 corrections

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COUNTRY NEWS. COUNTRY NEWS. COUNTRY NEWS.
[From our Reporter.] [From our Reporter.] [From our Reporter.]
GOOLWA, APRIL 15. GOOLWA, APRIL 15. GOOLWA, APRIL 15.
It may be remembered that a short time ago It may be remembered that a short time ago It may be remembered that a short time ago
we recorded in these columns the death of we recorded in these columns the death of we recorded in these columns the death of
Captain Luxon, who for many years traded Captain Luxon, who for many years traded Captain Luxon, who for many years traded
between Goolwa and the up Murray ports. He between Goolwa and the up Murray ports. He between Goolwa and the up Murray ports. He
was a man of many excellent qualities, who was a man of many excellent qualities, who was a man of many excellent qualities, who
by bis genial and agreeable manners had won a by his genial and agreeable manners had won a by his genial and agreeable manners had won a
place in the esteem and confidence of aU with place in the esteem and confidence of all with place in the esteem and confidence of all with
whom he was associated, and at hii death— whom he was associated, and at his death— whom he was associated, and at his death
which followed upon a short illness—great which followed upon a short illness—great which followed upon a short illness—great
sympathy was felt for his family. He was not sympathy was felt for his family. He was not sympathy was felt for his family. He was not
a member of a Benefit Society, but the members a member of a Benefit Society, but the members a member of a Benefit Society, but the members
of the various Friendly Societies, with a true of the various Friendly Societies, with a true of the various Friendly Societies, with a true
spirit of benevolence, at once suggested the spirit of benevolence, at once suggested the spirit of benevolence, at once suggested the
propriety of assisting the widow and father propriety of assisting the widow and father propriety of assisting the widow and father
less, and a Committee, consisting of Messrs. less, and a Committee, consisting of Messrs. less, and a Committee, consisting of Messrs.
S. Crystal (Chairman), J. Meadowcroft (Hon. S. Crystal (Chairman), J. Meadowcroft (Hon. S. Crystal (Chairman), J. Meadowcroft (Hon.
Sea), Jas. Barker, B. I: Dean, R. Allen, jun., Sec), Jas. Barker, R. L. Dean, R. Allen, jun., Sea), Jas. Barker, B. I: Dean, R. Allen, jun.,
P. T. Hill, & Usher. Roberts, 8. Fuller, E. P. T. Hill, S. Usher, Roberts, S. Fuller, E. P. T. Hill, & Usher. Roberts, 8. Fuller, E.
Tyrrell, T. Goode, jun., Mitchell, and others, Tyrrell, T. Goode, jun., Mitchell, and others, Tyrrell, T. Goode, jun., Mitchell, and others,
having been appointed, a picnio and concert, on having been appointed, a picnic and concert, on having been appointed, a picnic and concert, on
an extensive scale, were arranged for Easter an extensive scale, were arranged for Easter an extensive scale, were arranged for Easter
Monday. To make the affair a thorough suc Monday. To make the affair a thorough suc- Monday. To make the affair a thorough success
cess a canvass for what was likely to be re cess a canvass for what was likely to be re- a canvass for what was likely to be required
quired was made, and it is a pleasing foot to quired was made, and it is a pleasing ft tact to was made, and it is a pleasing foot to
notice that the friends of the ohject e? readily notice that the friends of the object so readily notice that the friends of the object e? readily
assisted that the Committee had only to super assisted that the Committee had only to super- assisted that the Committee had only to superintend
intend the arrangements, as the whole of intend the arrangements, as the whole of the arrangements, as the whole of
the refreshments—substantial and otherwise the refreshments—substantial and otherwise the refreshments—substantial and otherwise
—as well as the amusements were provided —as well as the amusements were provided as well as the amusements were provided
without expense. The picnic was held en without expense. The picnic was held on without expense. The picnic was held in
an admirable site on the Murray bank, near an admirable site on the Murray bank, near an admirable site on the Murray bank, near
Air. Dance's timber-yard. A spacious pavilion Mr. Dance's timber-yard. A spacious pavilion Mr. Dance's timber-yard. A spacious pavilion
was erected, in which a recherche collec was erected, in which a recherche collec- was erected, in which a recherche collection
tion was spread, consisting of poultry, j ants, tion was spread, consisting of poultry, joints, was spread, consisting of poultry, ants,
delicacies, and fruits, &&, and here the picnicers delicacies, and fruits, &c., and here the picnicers delicacies, and fruits, c, and here the picnicers
were at liberty, upon a nominal charge, to were at liberty, upon a nominal charge, to were at liberty, upon a nominal charge, to
regale themselves. The amusements comprised regale themselves. The amusements comprised regale themselves. The amusements comprised
athletic sports, football, oiskct, quoits, crtqiet, athletic sports, football, cricket, quoits, croquet, athletic sports, football, basket, quoits, cricket,
aad other diversions, which were heartily in and other diversions, which were heartily in- and other diversions, which were heartily in
dulged in. The steamers Tyro (Mr. Samuel dulged in. The steamers Tyro (Mr. Samuel dulged in. The steamers Tyro (Mr. Samuel
ShetlifiVs) and Blanche (Messn>. Oliver and Shetliffe's) and Blanche (Messrs. Oliver and ShetlifiVs) and Blanche (Messrs. Oliver and
WalkerV) were very generously lent by Walker's) were very generously lent by Walker) were very generously lent by
tha owners and worked by them gratui the owners and worked by them gratui- the owners and worked by them gratuitously.
tously. The Tyro made a couple of pleasure tously. The Tyro made a couple of pleasure The Tyro made a couple of pleasure
excursions to the Murray Mouth and the excursions to the Murray Mouth and the excursions to the Murray Mouth and the
Coorong, and the Blanche, which brought a Coorong, and the Blanche, which brought a Coorong, and the Blanche, which brought a
good complement of passengers from Milang good complement of passengers from Milang good complement of passengers from Milang
—distant 28 miles—also made short trips —distant 28 miles—also made short trips distant 28 miles—also made short trips
between the Goolwa and the Month. The between the Goolwa and the Month. The between the Goolwa and the Month. The
weather was inauspicious, being wet in the weather was inauspicious, being wet in the weather was inauspicious, being wet in the
morning, and dull and threatening throughout morning, and dull and threatening throughout morning, and dull and threatening throughout
the day, or doubtless tbe attendance would the day, or doubtless the attendance would the day, or doubtless the attendance would
have been very considerably increased. Not have been very considerably increased. Not- have been very considerably increased. Not
withstanding this, however, there could not withstanding this, however, there could not withstanding this, however, there could not
have been less than four hundred persons have been less than four hundred persons have been less than four hundred persons
present, and as tha rain held off, folks were present, and as tha rain held off, folks were present, and as the rain held off, folks were
able to enjoy themselves, so that hilarity and able to enjoy themselves, so that hilarity and able to enjoy themselves, so that hilarity and
good feeling thoroughly characterised the pro good feeling thoroughly characterised the pro- good feeling thoroughly characterised the proceedings.
ceedings. The concert which followed—in the ceedings. The concert which followed—in the The concert which followed—in the
Goolwa Hill Store, very kindly lent by the Goolwa Mill Store, very kindly lent by the Goolwa Hill Store, very kindly lent by the
proprietor, Mr. James Barker—was attended by proprietor, Mr. James Barker—was attended by proprietor, Mr. James Barker—was attended by
about 400 persona. The Mayor of Goolwa (Mr. about 400 persons. The Mayor of Goolwa (Mr. about 400 persons. The Mayor of Goolwa (Mr.
T. Goode, J.P.) presided, and the entertainment T. Goode, J.P.) presided, and the entertainment T. Goode, J.P.) presided, and the entertainment
was sv grreat success. The following was the was a great success. The following was the was so great success. The following was the
programme : — Overture, " Zunpa," Misses programme : — Overture, " Zampa," Misses programme : — Overture, " Zunpa," Misses
Michael and Taylor ; song, " Mary of Argyle," Michael and Taylor ; song, " Mary of Argyle," Michael and Taylor ; song, " Mary of Argyle,"
Mr. Deane; recitation, Mr. Goodwin; duet, Mr. Deane ; recitation, Mr. Goodwin ; duet, Mr. Deane; recitation, Mr. Goodwin; duet,
''Hear me, Norma," Mrs. Livesy and Mrs. C. ''Hear me, Norma," Mrs. Livesy and Mrs. C. ''Hear me, Norma," Mrs. Livesay and Mrs. C.
Price ; reading, " Paddy's Voyage," Mr. Mans Price ; reading, " Paddy's Voyage," Mr. Mans- Price ; reading, " Paddy's Voyage," Mr. Mansfield
field ; song, " Her bright Smile," Mr. Elliott; field ; song, "Her bright Smile," Mr. Elliott ; ; song, " Her bright Smile," Mr. Elliott;
duet, "Peace to thy Spirit," lady and gentle duet, "Peace to thy Spirit," lady and gentle- duet, "Peace to thy Spirit," lady and gentleman;
man; reading, "Battle of Limerick," Mr. P. man ; reading, "Battle of Limerick," Mr. P. reading, "Battle of Limerick," Mr. P.
T, Hill; song, "The Skipper and hi* T. Hill ; song, "The Skipper and his T, Hill; song, "The Skipper and his
Boy," Miss Sunnier; recitation, Miss Mori Boy," Miss Sumner ; recitation, Miss Mori- Boy," Miss Sunnier; recitation, Miss Moriarty;
arty; fantasia, piano, "What are the arty ; fantasia, piano, "What are the fantasia, piano, "What are the
Wild Waves Saying r Mia Elliott Wild Waves Saying ?" Miss Elliott Wild Waves Saying r Mrs Elliott
Part 2—Duet, "Palermo Quadrilles," Misses Part 2—Duet, "Palermo Quadrilles," Misses Part 2—Duet, Palermo Quadrilles," Misses
Michael find Taylor; recitation, Mr. Goodwin: Michael find Taylor ; recitation, Mr. Goodwin : Michael find Taylor; recitation, Mr. Goodwin:
song," Far away," Miss Michael; recitation, Mr. song, "Far away," Miss Michael ; recitation, Mr. song," Far away," Miss Michael; recitation, Mr.
W. Got Jon; song, "Kooyanna," Gentleman; W. Gordon ; song, "Kooyanna," Gentleman ; W. Gee Jon; song, "Kooyanna," Gentleman;
song, " The Death of Nelson," Master jpUiott; song, " The Death of Nelson," Master Elliott ; song, " The Death of Nelson," Master jpUiott;
doer, ''Flower Gatherers," Mrs. Livesy and duet, ''Flower Gatherers," Mrs. Livesy and doer, ''Flower Gatherers," Mrs. Livesay and
Mrs. C. Price; recitation, "Death Side," Mr. Mrs. C. Price ; recitation, "Death Side," Mr. Mrs. C. Price; recitation, "Death Side," Mr.
Barker ; duel, " On the Blue Wave," Lady and Barker ; duet, "On the Blue Wave," Lady and Barker due, On the Blue Wave," Lady and
Gentleman; song, "Hen Convention," Mr. Gentleman ; song, "Hen Convention," Mr. Gentleman; song, "Hen Convention," Mr.
Deane; finale, " God Save the Queen," Com Deane ; finale, "God Save the Queen," Com- Deane; finale, "God Save the Queen," Company.
pany. Votes of thanks to the ladies, Mr. pany. Votes of thanks to the ladies, Mr. Votes of thanks to the ladies, Mr.
Barker, and the Chairman closed the proceed Barker, and the Chairman closed the proceed- Barker, and the Chairman closed the proceedings.
ings. ings.
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Article ID 39299461, Article, RAILWAY GRADIENTS. TO THE EDITOR., page 5 1873-10-24, South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA : 1839 - 1900), 187 words, 10 corrections

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RAILWAY GRADIENTS. RAILWAY GRADIENTS. RAILWAY GRADIENTS.
TO THI EDITOR. TO THE EDITOR. TO THE EDITOR.
Sir— By this mornings Register I notice in the Sir—By this morning's Register I notice in the Sir By this mornings Register I notice in the
report of yesterday's proceedings in Parliament report of yesterday's proceedings in Parliament report of yesterday's proceedings in Parliament
that some of the honorable members present that some of the honorable members present that some of the honorable members present
made great obiectioas to the Port Wakefieli made great objections to the Port Wakefield made great objections to the Port Wakefield
Railway Bill in consequence of the section of the Railway Bill in consequence of the section of the Railway Bill in consequence of the section of the
line skowing a gradient ef 1 in 60 in some places. line showing a gradient of 1 in 60 in some places. line showing a gradient of 1 in 60 in some places.
Allow me to inform you that I was engaged as Allow me to inform you that I was engaged as Allow me to inform you that I was engaged as
Assistant Engineer on the Wilts, Somerset, Assistant Engineer on the Wilts, Somerset, Assistant Engineer on the Wilts, Somerset,
and Waymouth Railway, upon which there is a and Waymouth Railway, upon which there is a and Waymouth Railway, upon which there is a
gradient of 1 in 50*4 for about three miles. The gradient of 1 in 50.4 for about three miles. The gradient of 1 in 5944 for about three miles. The
line has now been working about 24 years, and 1 line has now been working about 24 years, and line has now been working about 24 years, and I
have never heard of either accident or incon I have never heard of either accident or incon- have never heard of either accident or inconvenience
venience arising on account of the said gradient. venience arising on account of the said gradient. arising on account of the said gradient.
The gradient is between Holywell Tunnel and The gradient is between Holywell Tunnel and The gradient is between Holywell Tunnel and
Chantmnrle. Most likely Mr. Mais, the Engi Chantmarle. Most likely Mr. Mais, the Engi- Chantmnrle. Most likely Mr. Mais, the Engineer-in-Chief,
neer-in-Chief, will recollect it, as he was engaged neer-in-Chief, will recollect it, as he was engaged will recollect it, as he was engaged
on the said railway during its construction. on the said railway during its construction. on the said railway during its construction.
I am, Sir, Ac, I am, Sir, &c., I am, Sir, etc,
j! T. MANTON, C.E. J. T. MANTON, C.E. J! T. MANTON, C.E.
Coombe Down, Mitcham, Coombe Down, Mitcham, Coombe Down, Mitcham,
October 28, 1873. October 28, 1873. October 28, 1873.
Nobthkbk Whiat.— Some of the lint wheat NORTHERN WHEAT.—Some of the first wheat Nobthkbk Whites Some of the first wheat
ever grown as far north aiBeltana has been tent ever grown as far north as Beltana has been sent ever grown as far north aiBeltana has been sent
to the Acufer Office by Mr. W.C. J. Chandler to the Register Office by Mr. W. C. J. Chandler to the Acufer Office by Mr. W.C. J. Chandler
of that locality. It looki haalthy. of that locality. It looks healthy. of that locality. It looks healthy.
Identified overProof corrections WAKEFIELD FIRST OBJECTIONS SHOWING LOOKS HEALTHY SENT
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Article ID 63227065, Article, A NUGGET WEIGHING 159 OUNCES. (From the Ballarat Star, 3rd February.), page 3 1873-02-08, Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875), 128 words, 3 corrections

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A NUGOET WEIGHING 159 OUNCES. A NUGGET WEIGHING 159 OUNCES. A NUGGET WEIGHING 159 OUNCES.
(From the Ballarat Star, 3rd February.) (From the Ballarat Star, 3rd February.) (From the Ballarat Star, 3rd February.)
ON Snturdny, a nugget "weighing 131b, wna brought ON Saturday, a nugget weighing 13lb, was brought ON Saturday, a nugget weighing 10lb, was brought
into tho Commercial Bank here, from Smythesdale. into the Commercial Bank here, from Smythesdale. into the Commercial Bank here, from Smythesdale.
Tho findor declined to stuto tho proeiso locality whore it The finder declined to state the precise locality where it The finder declined to state the precise locality where it
was found, but enid it was not fnr from Smythesdale. was found, but said it was not far from Smythesdale. was found, but said it was not far from Smythesdale.
The welcomo stranger wus unearthed a few foot from . The welcome stranger was unearthed a few feet from The welcome stranger was unearthed a few foot from the
tho surface ; and, from what wo have leornod, it could the surface ; and, from what we have learned, it could surface and from what we have learned, it could
not hare fallen into moro needful hands. The man not have fallen into more needful hands. The man not have fallen into more needful hands. The man
who has thus suddenly been raised to comparativo who has thus suddenly been raised to comparative who has thus suddenly been raised to comparative
affluence, was inst before in fi semi-starvinfc stato, being affluence, was just before in a semi-starving state, being affluence, was inst before in a semi starving state, being
hnrdly able to obtain snllioient for tho subsistence of bis . - hardly able to obtain sufficient for the subsistence of his hardly able to obtain sufficient for the subsistence of his wife
wifo and four children. Tho nugget wns smelted at wife and four children. The nugget was smelted at and four children. The nugget was smelted at
Messrs. "Wittowksi Brothers establishment, and is ex- Messrs. Wittowksi Brothers establishment, and is ex- Messrs. "Wittowski Brothers establishment, and is expected
pected to yield ISOoz of puro gold. pected to yield 150oz of pure gold. to yield 19oz of pure gold.
Identified overProof corrections LEARNED WHERE SUFFICIENT STATE HARDLY STARVING PRECISE WE PURE FAR WELCOME SATURDAY MORE COMPARATIVE FINDER SAID
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Article ID 63228116, Article, THE FESTINIOG RAILWAY., page 3 1873-03-10, Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875), 979 words, 11 corrections

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.: 1 THE FESTÍNIOG RAILWAY. , THE FESTINIOG RAILWAY. .: 1 THE FESTINIOG RAILWAY.
?THE resources of tho'Testiuiog Railway have just boon THE resources of the Festiniog Railway have just been THE resources of tho'Testiuiog Railway have just been
increased by the addition of n, second Fairlie locomotivo increased by the addition of a second Fairlie locomotive increased by the addition of a, second Fairlie locomotive
pt tbo:typo of tho Little Wonder, and by Borne nerr rpllibg. of the type of the Little Wonder, and by some new rolling at the type of the Little Wonder, and by some new rolling.
stock intended.to.accoaiiqodato the increased passenger, stock intended to accommodate the increased passenger stock intended.to.accoaiiqodato the increased passenger,
trafiló,of, tho-summor season. , The .engine,-which- is traffic of the summer season. The engine, which is traffic of, the summer season. The engine which- is
named .tba James, Spooner', luis .been built by the Avou named the James Spooner, has been built by the Avon- named the James, Spooner', has been built by the Avon
sido Company at Bristol, and iuauo'!lior trial '{rip'on side Company at Bristol, and made her trial trip on side Company at Bristol, and iuauo'!lior trial 'prison
tho lino on Thursday. Sho docs not".differ ttom I ho" the line on Thursday. She does not differ from the the line on Thursday. She does not differ from I ho"
Little .Wonder in auy important respect, but has, boen Little Wonder in any important respect, but has been Little Wonder in any important respect, but has, been
improved upon in some minor details, among willoh improved upon in some minor details, among which improved upon in some minor details, among which
should bo mentioned a regulating apparatus, tho con' should be mentioned a regulating apparatus, the should be mentioned a regulating apparatus, the con'
contrivance of Mr. Percy Spooner, by means of which the contrivance of Mr. Percy Spooner, by means of which the contrivance of Mr. Percy Spooner, by means of which the
driver can work tho tivc engines oithor separately or in i driver can work the two engines either separately or in driver can work the five engines either separately or in a
combitiátiou. Ou tho 2ft (or rather ,1ft ll jiu), gauge combination. On the 2ft (or rather 1ft 11¼in) gauge combination. On the 2ft (or rather that if the), gauge
of' the marvellous little railway tho' engine descended of the marvellous little railway the engine descended of the marvellous little railway the' engine descended
from Dliliws to Portnindoe, a distance of 14J' milos/ from Dullws to Portadoc, a distance of 14½ miles from Dliliws to Portmadoc, a distance of 140' miles
lit.i .-nu nvorago speed of thirty miles an hour; nail at an average speed of thirty miles an hour ; and with an average speed of thirty miles an hour; nail
r was.. pushed lo n spood of fifty miles au hour, was pushed to a speed of fifty miles an hour, r was.. pushed to a speed of fifty miles an hour,
on : ono portion ot' tho journoy. When paw on one portion of the journey. When passing on one portion of the journey. When paw
mg at^his-rate over a straight lino, her course WAS ns at this rate over a straight line, her course was as mg at^his-rate over a straight line, her course WAS is
perfectly smooth as that of a tramway car, and only lu perfectly smooth as that of a tramway car, and only in perfectly smooth as that of a tramway car, and only in
going) round tho sharpest curves, curves of two chalas going round the sharpest curves, curves of two chains going) round the sharpest curves, curves of two chains
radias or less, was the smallest oscillation perceptible to . radius or less, was the smallest oscillation perceptible to radius or less, was the smallest oscillation perceptible to those
those stand in u either on the driving or on ono of the those standing either on the driving or on one of the stand in u either on the driving or one of the
bogie platforms. The slight oscillation then produced . * bogie platforms. The slight oscillation then produced bogie platforms. The slight oscillation then produced . *
was not a to-nod.fro lateral movement of the engins) aa was not a to and fro lateral movement of the engine as was not a to-and-fro lateral movement of the engine as
a> whole, like that of an ordinary locomotive, ont an a whole, like that of an ordinary locomotive, but an a whole, like that of an ordinary locomotive, but an
alternate rising und fulling of tho sides of tho carrier alternate rising and fulling of the sides of the carrier alternate rising and falling of the sides of the carrier
frame, and was supposed to be duo to tho elasticity of frame, and was supposed to be due to the elasticity of frame, and was supposed to be due to the elasticity of
some inuinrubber packing pa which this frame is sap« some indiarubber packing on which this frame is sep- some indiarubber packing on which this frame is saps
ported. Tho engine being quito now, and hardly settled ported. The engine being quite new, and hardly settled ported. The engine being quite new, and hardly settled
to her bearings, no attempt wasmade to test ter trac- to her bearings, no attempt was made to test her trac- to her bearings, no attempt was made to test ter trac-
tion power to the fall extent ; but this will certainly tion power to the fall extent ; but this will certainly tion power to the fall extent ; but this will certainly
not. be inferior to that of the littlo Wonder, whick not be inferior to that of the Little Wonder, which not be inferior to that of the little Wonder, which
weighing 20 tons herself, is able to draw a train weighing 20 tons herself, is able to draw a train weighing 20 tons herself, is able to draw a train
a quarter of a milo in length, and weighing- 313 tons, a quarter of a mile in length, and weighing 213 tons, a quarter of a mile in length, and weighing- 323 tons,
at the rate of ten miles 'an hour, np au uninterrupted at the rate of ten miles an hour, up an uninterrupted at the rate of ten miles an hour, up an uninterrupted
ascent which averages 1- in 00, and reached 1 in (¡5 at ascent which averages 1 in 90, and reached 1 in 60 at ascent which averages 1- in 00, and reached 4 in (55 at
its steepost port. So winding is the road that with a its steepest part. So winding is the road that with a its steepest part. So winding is the road that with a
train of this length the occupants of tho last carringa, train of this length the occupants of the last carriage train of this length the occupants of the last carring,
Oaly gee A glimpse of the engine fir« times in tho Isl, only get a glimpse of the engine five times in the 14 Oaly gee A glimpse of the engine five times in the Isl,
miles. In trntb, tho Festiniog Railway follows a , miles. In truth, the Festiniog Railway follows a miles. In truth, the Festiniog Railway follows a ,
course much like that of ft path cat far tourists in a course much like that of a path cut for tourists in a course much like that of ft path car for tourists in a
mountainous country, bending round cliff-sides, passing mountainous country, beading round cliff-sides, passing mountainous country, bending round cliff sides, passing
through deop.outtingg, and overhung by frowning pre- through deep cuttings, and overhung by frowning through deop.outtingg, and overhung by frowning pre-
cipices, , " precipices. choices, " The
Tba new passenger rolling stock, like the engine, is The new passenger rolling stock, like the engine, is new passenger rolling stock, like the engine, is
mounted on double bogios, each bogie platform having mounted on double bogies, each bogie platform having mounted on double bogie, each bogie platform having
four wheels. The carriages are 0 fcot wide, and 30 feet four wheels. The carriages are 6 feet wide, and 30 feet four wheels. The carriages are 6 feet wide, and 30 feet
long overall : and aro composite, containing1 first, long overall and are composite, containing first, long overall and are composite, containing first,
second, and third-class compartments. Each compart- second, and third-class compartments. Each compartment second, and third-class compartments. Each compart-
ment holds six passengers comfortably. Before com holds six passengers comfortably. Before ment holds six passengers comfortably. Before completing
ploting tho superstructure,, Mr. Spooner, tho engineer completing the superstructure, Mr. Spooner, the engineer the superstructure,, Mr. Spooner, the engineer
of tho line, tested the practicability of the carriages by . of the line, tested the practicability of the carriages by of the line, tested the practicability of the carriages by running
running platforms of tho samo sizo, and he found that running platforms of the same size, and he found that platforms of the same size, and he found that
they mada their way round the curves with perfect they made their way round the curves with perfect they made their way round the curves with perfect
smoothness. For tho goods trnflio of the line, which smoothness. For the goods traffic of the line, which smoothness. For the goods traffic of the line, which
consists of slates, coal, timber, and general merchandise, consists of slates, coal, timber, and general merchandise, consists of slates, coal, timber, and general merchandise,
ho does not propose to alter tho email wnggonB already he does not propose to alter the small wnggons already he does not propose to alter the small waggons already
in uso, since the extraordinary facility with which they in use, since the extraordinary facility with which they in use, since the extraordinary facility with which they
can bo move j and handled, and tho small amount iii can be moved and handled, and the small amount of can be move j and handled, and the small amount in
non-paying weight involved in their employment, ar« non-paying weight involved in their employment, are non-paying weight involved in their employment, are
found ; in praotice to moro , than compensate for the found in practice to move, than compensate for the found in practice to more , than compensate for the
absence of great «nbio capacity. When the trials of absence of great cubic capacity. When the trials of absence of great cubic capacity. When the trials of
the day wera over, Mr. Spooner entertained tho visitors the day were over, Mr. Spooner entertained the visitors the day were over, Mr. Spooner entertained the visitors
on the occasion at dinner, and, in response to bis heatk, on the occasion at dinner, and, in response to his health on the occasion at dinner, and, in response to his health,
entered somewhat fnllv into tho (lunation of tho.utihtT entered somewhat fully into the question of the utility entered somewhat fully into the (duration of the utilitY
of nurrow-gnugo railways. Hs said tant no tnougub of narrow-gauge railways. He said that no thought of narrow-gauge railways. He said that no thought
a gauge of 2ft Ciu was ampia for cvory purpose to gauge of 2ft 6in was ample for every purpose to a gauge of 3ft 6in was ample for every purpose to
j which, a railway could bo applied ..and timi tho diminu which a railway could be applied, and that the diminu- ; which, a railway could be applied and that the diminu-
I tion of tho d«ad woight of the rolling stock, by tion of the dead weight of the rolling stock, by tion of the dead weight of the rolling stock, by
I facilitating stoppago in cases of danger, would facilitating stoppage in cases of danger, would I facilitating stoppage in cases of danger, would
j render high speods more »ufo on* snob a line than on render high speeds more safe on such a line than on render high speeds more safe on such a line than on
! ono of tho ordinary gang« of 4ft Sijio. Keforring one of the ordinary gauge of 4ft 8½in. Referring one of the ordinary gauge of 4ft 8in. Referring
to tho controversy now in progress with rogar« to tho to the controversy now in progress with regards to the to the controversy now in progress with regard to the
future'gauge of India, Jir. Spooner said that the sup. future gauge of India, Mr. Spooner said that the supposed future gauge of India, Mr. Spooner said that the sup.
I posed difficulty of carrying bulky goods, such as un- difficulty of carrying bulky goods, such as unpressed I posed difficulty of carrying bulky goods, such as un-
pressed cottou, on a narrow gnuga was unreasonable. cotton, on a narrow gauge was unreasonable. pressed cotton, on a narrow gauge was unreasonable.
His own rolling stock wns constructed with a view to a His own rolling stock was constructed with a view to a His own rolling stock was constructed with a view to a
I heavy traffic;' and would requiro modification for trnffio heavy traffic, and would require modification for traffic heavy traffic;' and would require modification for traffic
of a different description. But he would undertake to of a different description. But he would undertake to of a different description. But he would undertake to
carry on the Fostiniog Railway an much unpressed carry on the Festiniog Railway an much unpressed carry on the Festiniog Railway an much unpressed
cotton as could bo carried on tho Bombay and Baroda, cotton as could be carried on the Bombay and Baroda, cotton as could be carried on the Bombay and Baroda,
nod that without the smallest difficulty or inconvenience. nod that without the smallest difficulty or inconvenience. and that without the smallest difficulty or inconvenience.
With regard.to the break of gauge, it only wonted w»U With regard to the break of gauge, it only wasted well- With regard to the break of gauge, it only wanted was
considorcd mechanical arrangements. His railways considered mechanical arrangements. His railways considered mechanical arrangements. His railways
formed a sort of junction with tho Cambrian Biilway at formed a sort of junction with the Cambrian Railway at formed a sort of junction with the Cambrian Railway at
Juiuffonl; and large quantities of coal and slate, not to Minfford; and large quantities of coal and slate, not to Juiuffonl; and large quantities of coal and slate, not to
speak of other merchandise, wera interchanged between speak of other merchandise, were interchanged between speak of other merchandise, were interchanged between
tho two lines. He found that two men, working steadily, the two lines. He found that two men, working steadily, the two lines. He found that two men, working steadily,
could transfer 100 tonsof coal per day from the- Cam could transfer 100 tons of coal per day from the Cam- could transfer 100 tons of coal per day from the Cambrian
briau to tho Festiniog trucks ; BO that the break of brian to the Festiniog trucks ; so that the break of to the Festiniog trucks ; so that the break of
gauge added not moro than ono penny, par ton .to the gauge added not more than one penny per ton to the gauge added not more than one penny per ton to the
price of coals ia the district supplied by tho latter rail price of coals in the district supplied by the latter rail- price of coals in the district supplied by the latter railway.
;way. lu conclusion, he paid &: warm-tribute'to tho way. In conclusion, he paid a warm-tribute to the In conclusion, he paid a: warm-tribute'to the
public services rendered by Air. Fairlio, whoso engines public services rendered by Mr. Fairlie, whose engines public services rendered by Air. Fairlie, whose engines
increased nearly threefold tho carrying capacity of any increased nearly threefold the carrying capacity of any increased nearly threefold the carrying capacity of any
.lino to which thoy were applied. . ¡I ' ' line to which they were applied. line to which they were applied. I ' '
! In Wales the gauge of tho Festiniog Railway is about In Wales the gauge of the Festiniog Railway is about ! In Wales the gauge of the Festiniog Railway is about
¡to ba muoh extended. A similar lino wil^sliortly bo to be much extended. A similar line will shortly be to be much extended. A similar line will shortly be
opened from Partmndoa through Beddgelcrt to Bettwsy opened from Portmadoc through Beddgelert to Bettwsy- opened from Portmadoc through Beddgelcrt to Bettwsy
jCoed, and others nra projected ia different directions, Coed, and others are projected in different directions, jCoed, and others are projected in different directions,
¡while twelvo Fuirlio engines, resembling the M James while twelve Fairlie engines, resembling the "James while twelve Fairlie engines, resembling the M James
Spooner," have already been ordered for the purpose of Spooner," have already been ordered for the purpose of Spooner," have already been ordered for the purpose of
! working them. . working them. working them. .
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Article ID 107174072, Family Notices, Family Notices, page 3 1873-08-09, Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931), 86 words, 3 corrections

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?JpUNERALS. FUNERALS. ?JpUNERALS.
WILLTAM J. D1XON, Undertaker, 21, South Head WILLIAM J. DIXON, Undertaker, 21, South Head- WILLIAM J. DIXON, Undertaker, 21, South Head
road, begs to inform his friends and the inhabitants of road, begs to inform his friends and the inhabitants of road, begs to inform his friends and the inhabitants of
Strawberry HUtf, Sedfern, Waterloo, Glebe, Nowtj«n, Strawberry Hills, Redfern, Waterloo, Glebe, Newtown, Strawberry Hill, Redfern, Waterloo, Glebe, Newtown,
Anh&eM, Burvood, &c , that he has npsned his Ashfield, Burwood, &c., that he has opened his Ashfield, Burwood, etc, that he has opened his
Second Branch Funeral KsiablUhment, at 819, George Second Branch Funeral Establishment, at 819, George- Second Branch Funeral Establishment, at 819, George
street eoutb, street south, street south,
RAILWAY BRID3B, RAILWAY BRIDGE, RAILWAY BRIDGE,
and Is prepared to conduct funerals in the most respect and is prepared to conduct funerals in the most respect- and is prepared to conduct funerals in the most respectable
able manner, snd at ihe lowest possible prices. able manner, and at the lowest possible prices. manner, and at the lowest possible prices.
PleMB note the addresses— WILLIAM J. DIXO.V, Please note the addresses— WILLIAM J. DIXON, Please note the addresses WILLIAM J. DIXON,
Undertaker, 819, G-:orge-strcet south, RaitwAy liriilge ; Undertaker, 819, George-street south, Railway Bridge ; Undertaker, 819, George-street South, Railway Bridge and
and 21, South HoiJ-roid, If yda Fork, next Har.fy Bros. and 21, South Head-road, Hyde Park, next Hardy Bros. 21, South Head-road, If you Park, next Hardy Bros.
Identified overProof corrections REDFERN ESTABLISHMENT BURWOOD NEWTOWN HARDY ASHFIELD DIXON BRIDGE PLEASE OPENED PARK
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Article ID 113594511, Article, SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. PORT OF ECHUCA. RIVERINE HERALD OFFICE, Tuesday Evening, ARRIVALS., page 2 1873-10-22, Riverine Herald (Echuca, Vic. : Moama, NSW : 1869 - 1954), 148 words, 4 corrections

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" SKIPPING INTELLIGENCE. SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. " SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
POET OF ECHUCA. ^ PORT OF ECHUCA. PORT OF ECHUCA. A
Riverine Herald Office, Tuesday Evening, j Riverine Herald Office, Tuesday Evening, Riverine Herald Office, Tuesday Evening, j
arrivals. i Arrivals. arrivals. i
October 18tli.-- Corowa, with 250 bales of wool, from October 18th.—Corowa, with 250 bales of wool, from October 18th.-- Corowa, with 250 bales of wool, from
the Murrumbidgce. Tyro, with 110 bales of wool and the Murrumbidgee. Tyro, with 110 bales of wool and the Murrumbidgee. Tyro, with 110 bales of wool and
180 tons of flour, grain, wine, &c., from Albury. 180 tons of flour, grain, wine, &c., from Albury. 180 tons of flour, grain, wine, &c., from Albury.
October 19th.—Waligunyah, with 420 bales of wool, October 19th.—Wahgunyah, with 420 bales of wool, October 19th.—Waligunyah, with 420 bales of wool,
from Tocumwal. Kingfisher and one barge, with from Tocumwal. Kingfisher and one barge, with from Tocumwal. Kingfisher and one barge, with
sleepers for India, from Barbour's mills. sleepers for India, from Barbour's mills. sleepers for India, from Barbour's mills.
October 20tli.—Kingfisher, with sleepers for India, October 20th.—Kingfisher, with sleepers for India, October 20tli.—Kingfisher, with sleepers for India,
from Barbour's mills. Elizabeth, with 1,000 bales of from Barbour's mills. Elizabeth, with 1,000 bales of from Barbour's mills. Elizabeth, with 1,000 bales of
wool, from the Murrumbidgee. Adelaide and barge, wool, from the Murrumbidgee. Adelaide and barge, wool, from the Murrumbidgee. Adelaide and barge,
with market timber, from Blair and M 'Groutlier's with market timber, from Blair and M 'Groutlier's with market timber, from Blair and M 'Groutlier's
mills. mills. mills.
DEPARTCHES. DEPARTURES. DEPARTURES.
October 18th.—Pride of the Murray, with 50 tons of October 18th.—Pride of the Murray, with 50 tons of October 18th.—Pride of the Murray, with 50 tons of
general cargo, fur the Darling. Pioneer, with 50 tons general cargo, for the Darling. Pioneer, with 50 tons general cargo, for the Darling. Pioneer, with 50 tons
of cargo, for Hay. of cargo, for Hay. of cargo, for Hay.
October 20th.—Waligunyah, with 15 tons of cargo, October 20th.—Wahgunyah, with 15 tons of cargo, October 20th.—Waligunyah, with 15 tons of cargo,
for Tocumwal. for Tocumwal. for Tocumwal.
October 21st.— Corowa, with 80 tons of cargo, for October 21st.—Corowa, with 80 tons of cargo, for October 21st Corowa, with 80 tons of cargo, for
Hay. Tyro, with 120 tons of car^o, for Albury. Hay. Tyro, with 120 tons of cargo, for Albury. Hay. Tyro, with 120 tons of cargo, for Albury.
Kingfisher and barge, for Barbour's nulls. Kingfisher and barge, for Barbour's mills. Kingfisher and barge, for Barbour's mills.
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Article ID 113594726, Article, SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. PORT OF ECHUCA. RIVERINE HERALD Office, Friday Evening. ARRIVALS., page 2 1873-12-13, Riverine Herald (Echuca, Vic. : Moama, NSW : 1869 - 1954), 62 words, 3 corrections

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* SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
PORT OF ECHOIC PORT OF ECHUCA. PORT OF ECHOIC
.'"Rivjeuijtk Herald Oriioe. Fnday Evening. / RIVERINE HERALD OFFICE. Friday Evening. .'"Rivjeuijtk Herald Office. Friday Evening. A
v aiuuva ARRIVALS. v arrive
December 11th—Pioneer, with 500 bales of wool. December 11th—Pioneer, with 500 bales of wool. December 11th—Pioneer, with 500 bales of wool.
DEPAKTUltES. DEPARTURES. DEPARTURES.
December 10tli - Pearl. December 10th—Pearl. December 10th - Pearl.
December 11th—Kingfisher. December 11th—Kingfisher. December 11th—Kingfisher.
, . December. 12th—Tyro, for Goolwa. . •[BY'ELHCTRIC December 12th—Tyro, for Goolwa. , . December. 12th—Tyro, for Goolwa. . •[BY'ELHCTRIC
TELEGIIAPH.] ' [BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.] TELEGRAPH.] '
; - The Riverina left Swau Hill for Echucaat 7: p.m. The Riverina left Swan Hill for Echuca at 7 p.m. ; - The Riverina left Swan Hill for Echuca at 7: p.m.
on Thursday. on Thursday. on Thursday.
The Elizabeth sailed from Hay in night for up■■■' The Elizabeth sailed from Hay in night for up- The Elizabeth sailed from Hay in night for up'
river. j river. river. j
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Article ID 197051017, Article, SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. PORT OF MELBOURNE. ARRIVED. September 18., page 2 1873-09-19, Ovens and Murray Advertiser (Beechworth, Vic. : 1855 - 1918), 153 words, 4 corrections

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SHIPPI N G INT E L LI GE N C E. SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. SHIPPI N G INT E L Le GE N C E.
(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.) (BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.) (BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)
PORT OF MELBOURNE. PORT OF MELBOURNE. PORT OF MELBOURNE.
arrived. ARRIVED. arrived.
Seutember 18. September 18. September 18.
Aldinga, steamer, frcm Adelaide. Aldinga, steamer, from Adelaide. Aldinga, steamer, from Adelaide.
sailed. SAILED. sailed.
' " September 16. September 16. " September 16.
Coorong, steamer, for Adelatde. Coorong, steamer, for Adelaide. Coorong, steamer, for Adelaide.
Macedon, steamer, for Sydney. Macedon, steamer, for Sydney. Macedon, steamer, for Sydney.
City of Adelaide, steamer, for Adelaide. City of Adelaide, steamer, for Adelaide. City of Adelaide, steamer, for Adelaide.
remarks. remarks. remarks.
September 18.— Calm ; weather, cloudy, September 18.—Calm ; weather, cloudy, September 1934 Calm ; weather, cloudy,
unsettled. Bar., 29.83 : Iher., 61. unsettled. Bar., 29.83 : ther., 61. unsettled. Bar., 29.83 : ther., 61.
EIVEli MURRAY. RIVER MURRAY. RIVER MURRAY.
Wahgunxah. WAHGUNYAH. Wahgunyah.
arrived. ARRIVED. arrived.
September 18. — Tyro, from Albury; Wa- September 18.—Tyro, from Albury; Wa- September 18. 2 Tyro, from Albury; Waradgery,
radgery, from Echuca. radgery, from Echuca. from Echuca.
sailed. SAILED. sailed
September 18. — Tyro, for Eohuoa ; Wa- September 18.—Tyro, for Echuca; Wa- September 18. A Tyro, for Echuca ; Waradgery,
radgery, for Albuiy. radgery, for Albury. for Albany.
remarks. REMARKS. remarks.
September 18. — Calm ; weather, fine. Bar., September 18. — Calm ; weather, fine. Bar., September 18. A Calm ; weather, fine. Bar.,
29.30; ther., 80. River, lift. 3in. 29.30; ther., 80. River, 14ft. 3in. 29.30; the., 80. River, lift. 3in.
echuca. ' ECHUCA. echuca. '
sailed. SAILED. sailed.
oepicuiuer ai. — i'euri, ior nay. September 17. — Pearl, for Hay. epicures at. a court, for hay.
remarks. REMARKS. remarks.
September 18. — Wind, W., light; weather, September 18. — Wind, W., light; weather, September 18. 9 Wind, W., light; weather,
fine. Bar., 29.32 ; ther., 62. River, 25ft. fine. Bar., 29.32 ; ther., 62. River, 25ft. fine. Bar., 29.32 ; ther., 62. River, 25ft.
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ESTABLISHED 1854. ESTABLISHED 1854. ESTABLISHED 1854.
; PU-BUSHIEX) D-AJTI/ST, PUBLISHED DAILY. ; PU-BUSHIEX) DEWHIRST,
fTfcis ;s true liberly, when free-born raeii, having lQ' This is true liberty, when free-born men, having to This is true liberty, when free-born men, having to'
Revise tlic public, may sp-ak free " — Hilton. advise the public, may speak free." — MILTON. Revise the public, may speak free " E Hilton.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1873. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1873. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1873.
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Article ID 198911521, Article, ANOTHER FAIRLIE LOCOMOTIVE, page 13 1873-03-29, The Tasmanian (Launceston, Tas. : 1871 - 1879), 603 words, 3 corrections

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ANOTHER 'FAIRLIK ' I0C0M0TIVE ANOTHER "FAIRLIE" LOCOMOTIVE. ANOTHER 'FAIRLIE ' LOCOMOTIVE
Another' Fnirlie locomotive of the 'Littio Another Fairlie locomotive of the "Little Another Fairlie locomotive of the Little
Wonder ' type has. been added to the Festi Wonder" type has been added to the Festi- Wonder ' type has. been added to the Festiniog
niog Railway. One of her improvements is niog Railway. One of her improvements is Railway. One of her improvements is
a regulating apparatus, the contrivance of a regulating apparatus, the contrivance of a regulating apparatus, the contrivance of
Mr Percy Spooner, by means o,f which the Mr Percy Spooner, by means of which the Mr Percy Spooner, by means of which the
driver can work the two engines either sepe driver can work the two engines either sepe- driver can work the two engines either send
rately or in combination. On the 2: ft. :(or rately or in combination. On the 2 ft. (or rately or in combination. On the 2: ft. for
rather 1 ft. 11 J in.) gauge of the marvellous rather 1 ft. 11¼ in.) gauge of the marvellous rather 1 ft. 11 J in.) gauge of the marvellous
from Duffws to Portmadoc, a distance from Duffws to Portmadoc, a distance from Duffws to Portmadoc, a distance
ofl4J miles, at an average speed of of 14½ miles, at an average speed of offal miles, at an average speed of
30 miles an hour and was pushed to 30 miles an hour and was pushed to 30 miles an hour and was pushed to
a speed of 50 miles an hour on one a speed of 50 miles an hour on one a speed of 50 miles an hour on one
portion of tho journey. When passing at portion of the journey. When passing at portion of the journey. When passing at
this rate over a straight line, her course was this rate over a straight line, her course was this rate over a straight line, her course was
as perfectly smooth as that of a tramway car. as perfectly smooth as that of a tramway car. as perfectly smooth as that of a tramway car.
Her traction power will certainly not be in Her traction power will certainly not be in- Her traction power will certainly not be in
ferior to that of the Little' Wonder, which, ferior to that of the Little Wonder, which, ferior to that of the Little' Wonder, which,
weighing 20 tons, herself, i3 able to draw a weighing 20 tons, herself, is able to draw a weighing 20 tons, herself, is able to draw a
train iv quarter of a mile in lengh, and weigh train a quarter of a mile in length, and weigh- train a quarter of a mile in length, and weigh-
ing 213 tons, at the rate of ten miles an ing 213 tons, at the rate of ten miles an ing 213 tons, at the rate of ten miles an
hour, up an uninterrupted ascent which aver hour, up an uninterrupted ascent which aver hour, up an uninterrupted ascent which averages
ages 1 in 90, and reached 1 in 69 at its steep ages 1 in 90, and reached 1 in 69 at its steep- 1 in 90, and reached 1 in 69 at its steep
est part. So winding is the road that with est part. So winding is the road that with est part. So winding is the road that with
a train of this length, the occupants of the a train of this length, the occupants of the a train of this length, the occupants of the
last carriage only get a glimpse of the engine last carriage only get a glimpse of the engine last carriage only get a glimpse of the engine
five times in tho 14 miles. five times in tho 14 miles. five times in the 14 miles.
The now passenger rolling stock is mounted The now passenger rolling stock is mounted The new passenger rolling stock is mounted
on double bogies, each bogie platform having on double bogies, each bogie platform having on double bogies, each bogie platform having
four wheels. The carriages are 6 feet wide four wheels. The carriages are 6 feet wide four wheels. The carriages are 6 feet wide
and 36 feet long over all ; and are composite, and 36 feet long over all ; and are composite, and 36 feet long over all and are composite,
containing first, second, and third class com containing first, second, and third class com- containing first, second, and third class compartments.
partments. Each compartment holds six partments. Each compartment holds six Each compartment holds six
passengers comfortably. When the trials of passengers comfortably. When the trials of passengers comfortably. When the trials of
the day were over, Mr Spooner entertained the day were over, Mr. Spooner entertained the day were over, Mr Spooner entertained
the visitors on the occasion at dinner, and, in the visitors on the occasion at dinner, and, in the visitors on the occasion at dinner, and, in
response to his health, entered somewhat response to his health, entered somewhat response to his health, entered somewhat
fully into the question of the utility of nar fully into the question of the utility of nar- fully into the question of the utility of narrow-gauge
row-gauge railways. He said that he thought row-gauge railways. He said that he thought railways. He said that he thought
a gauge oi 2 feet 6 inches was ample for every a gauge of 2 feet 6 inches was ample for every a gauge of 2 feet 6 inches was ample for every
purposofor which a. railway could be ap purpose for which a railway could be ap- purpose for which a railway could be applied,
plied, and that the diminution of the dead plied, and that the diminution of the dead and that the diminution of the dead
weight of the rolling stock, by facilitating weight of the rolling stock, by facilitating weight of the rolling stock, by facilitating
stoppage in cases of danger, would render stoppage in cases of danger, would render stoppage in cases of danger, would render
high speeds more safe on such a line than on high speeds more safe on such a line than on high speeds more safe on such a line than on
orm of the ordinary gauge of 4 feet 8J inches. one of the ordinary gauge of 4 feet 8½ inches. one of the ordinary gauge of 4 feet 6 inches.
Referring to the controversy- ? now in Referring to the controversy now in Referring to the controversy- ? now in
progress with regard to the future progress with regard to the future progress with regard to the future
gauge of India, Mr Spooner said that the gauge of India, Mr. Spooner said that the gauge of India, Mr Spooner said that the
supposed difficulty of carrying bulky goods, supposed difficulty of carrying bulky goods, supposed difficulty of carrying bulky goods,
such as impressed cotton, on a narrow gauge such as impressed cotton, on a narrow gauge such as impressed cotton, on a narrow gauge
was unreasonable. His own rolling stock was unreasonable. His own rolling stock was unreasonable. His own rolling stock
was constructed with a .view to a heavy was constructed with a view to a heavy was constructed with a view to a heavy
.traffic, and would require modification for traffic, and would require modification for traffic and would require modification for
traffic of a different description; But he traffic of a different description; But he traffic of a different description; But he
would undertake to carry on the FestinioR would undertake to carry on the Festiniog would undertake to carry on the Festiniog
Railway as much unpressed cotton as could Railway as much unpressed cotton as could Railway as much unpressed cotton as could
be carried on the Bombay and Baroda, and be carried on the Bombay and Baroda, and be carried on the Bombay and Baroda, and
that without the smallest difficulty or incon that without the smallest difficulty or incon- that without the smallest difficulty or inconvenience.
venience. With regard to the break of venience. With regard to the break of With regard to the break of
gauge, it only wanted well-considered me gauge, it only wanted well-considered me gauge, it only wanted well-considered me
chanical arrangements. His railways formed chanical arrangements. His railways formed chanical arrangements. His railways formed
a sort of junction with the Cambrian Rail a sort of junction with the Cambrian Rail- a sort of junction with the Cambrian Railway
way at Minfford ; and large quantities of way at Minfford ; and large quantities of at Minfford and large quantities of
coal and slate, not to speak bt other mer coal and slate, not to speak of other mer- coal and slate, not to speak of other merchandise,
chandise, were interchanged between the two chandise, were interchanged between the two were interchanged between the two
lines . He found that two men, working lines. He found that two men, working lines . He found that two men, working
steadily, could transfer 100 tons of coal per steadily, could transfer 100 tons of coal per steadily, could transfer 100 tons of coal per
day from the Cambrian to the Festiniog day from the Cambrian to the Festiniog day from the Cambrian to the Festiniog
trucks; so that the break or gauge added trucks; so that the break or gauge added trucks; so that the break or gauge added
not moro than one penny per ton to the price not more than one penny per ton to the price not more than one penny per ton to the price
of coals in the district supplied by the latter of coals in the district supplied by the latter of coals in the district supplied by the latter
railway. ? In conclusion, Jhe paid a warm railway. In conclusion, the paid a warm railway. In conclusion, he paid a warm
tribute to tbo public services rendered by tribute to the public services rendered by tribute to the public services rendered by
Mr Fairlie, whose eriginea increased nearly Mr Fairlie, whose engines increased nearly Mr Fairlie, whose engines increased nearly
threefold the carrying capacity of any line to threefold the carrying capacity of any line to threefold the carrying capacity of any line to
which they were applied. The narrow gauge which they were applied. The narrow gauge which they were applied. The narrow gauge
is being adopted throughout Wales, and will is being adopted throughout Wales, and will is being adopted throughout Wales, and will
become popular elsewhere. become popular elsewhere. become popular elsewhere.
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