NLA Trial index

NLA Trial Articles from 1877

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Article ID 5913998, Article, BICYCLES. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS., page 6 1877-01-29, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 183 words, 4 corrections

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TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARÓOS. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.
BICYCLES. BICYCLES. BICYCLES.
Sir,-A bicycle or a new deacription, having Sir,—A bicycle of a new description, having Sir-As bicycle or a new description, having
a driving-wheel of about 5f t or so ia diameter, a driving-wheel of about 5ft. or so in diameter, a driving-wheel of about 5ft or so in diameter,
haa lately been brought into uee by thoae has lately been brought into use by those has lately been brought into use by those
who affect that mode of locomotion. Owing who affect that mode of locomotion. Owing who affect that mode of locomotion. Owing
to the great height of the wheel, the driver to the great height of the wheel, the driver to the great height of the wheel, the driver
ia perched high in air, and bocomea an is perched high in air, and becomes an is perched high in air, and becomes an
object of extreme terror to even the quietest object of extreme terror to even the quietest object of extreme terror to even the quietest
horace. Yesterday, on the Dandonong-road, horses. Yesterday, on the Dandonong-road, horse. Yesterday, on the Dandenong-road,
I met a selfish young maa bestriding oao of I met a selfish young man bestriding one of I met a selfish young man bestriding one of
these, and occupying to himself the centre of these, and occupying to himself the centre of these, and occupying to himself the centre of
the road, reckleaa of whatever injury he the road, reckless of whatever injury he the road, reckless of whatever injury he
might cauee. If, by hia instrumentality, the might cause. If, by his instrumentality, the might cause. If, by his instrumentality, the
bread-winner of aome family should be killel bread-winner of some family should be killed bread-winner of some family should be killed
or maimed, I trust, should he escape an or maimed, I trust, should he escape an or maimed, I trust, should he escape an
indictment for manslaughter, that he may at indictment for manslaughter, that he may at indictment for manslaughter, that he may at
all events be mulcted heavily for the main- all events be mulcted heavily for the main- all events be mulcted heavily for the maintenance
tenance of the family so deprived ; and I tenance of the family so deprived; and I of the family so deprived and I
shall be much obliged if allowed through shall be much obliged if allowed through shall be much obliged if allowed through
your columns to call the attention of the your columns to call the attention of the your columns to call the attention of the
police to these new vehicles, and to suggest police to these new vehicles, and to suggest police to these new vehicles, and to suggest
that the nuisance may probably be reached that the nuisance may probably be reached that the nuisance may probably be reached
by means of the Polica Offences Statute. by means of the Police Offences Statute.— by means of the Police Offences Statute.
Yonra, ka, ' W. R. L. Yours, &c., W. R. L. Yours, ka, ' W. R. L.
Jan. 26. Jan. 26. Jan. 26.
Identified overProof corrections IS THOSE RECKLESS MAN ONE DESCRIPTION KILLED USE HIS HAS BECOMES CAUSE YOURS SOME ARGUS
Identified overProof non-corrections HORSES DANDONONG [**VANDALISED]
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All Words16988.898.284.2
Searchability of unique words11185.698.287.5
Weighted Words88.198.184.1

Article ID 18820067, Article, The Proposed New Railway Station at Newcastle., page 4 1877-06-23, The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893), 373 words, 3 corrections

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The Proposed,Kew Ballway Station The Proposed New Railway Station The Proposed New Railway Station
at'JTowoaitle. at Newcastle. at'JTowoaitle.
We (Nevcattle Pilot) have bees favoured with a We (Newcastle Pilot) have bees favoured with a We (Newcastle Pilot) have been favoured with a
view of the plan, covering 48 yards of tracing, of the view of the plan, covering 48 yards of tracing, of the view of the plan, covering 48 yards of tracing of the
Now Railway Station at Newcastle, tenders for New Railway Station at Newcastle, tenders for New Railway Station at Newcastle, tenders for
which re new called. The plans do not we under- which are new called. The plans do not, we under- which re new called. The plans do not we understand,
stand, differ materially from those whieh were pre- stand, differ materially from those whieh were pre- differ materially from those which were prepared
pared when tender« were called soma time ago, «ave pared when tenders were called some time ago, save when tenders were called some time ago, save
that they are of a much more ornamental character, that they are of a much more ornamental character, that they are of a much more ornamental character,
and certainly próvida for a bailding that will be and certainly provide for a building that will be and certainly provide for a building that will be
suitable for the terminus of the Great Nortbt-rn suitable for the terminus of the Great Northern suitable for the terminus of the Great Northern
Railway, with it« varions branches and increasing Railway, with its various branches and increasing Railway, with its various branches and increasing
traffic, besides adding greatly to the appearanci of traffic, besides adding greatly to the appearance of traffic, besides adding greatly to the appearance of
Newcastle. The building will stretch from Watt Newcastle. The building will stretch from Watt- Newcastle. The building will stretch from Watt
street to the high-level foot-bridge, and consequently street to the high-level foot-bridge, and consequently street to the high-level foot-bridge, and consequently
there can bs no traffic where the Bolton street cross- there can be no traffic where the Bolton street cross- there can be no traffic where the Bolton street crossing
ing now is. Past-eager» by th» railway for the ing now is. Passengers by the railway for the now is. Passengers by the railway for the
steamers will cross by the bridge, un o which the steamers will cross by the bridge, un o which the steamers will cross by the bridge, on of which the
platform 400 feet long, exteodt, Over the platform platform 400 feet long, extends. Over the platform platform 400 feet long, extends, Over the platform
there will be a verandah all the way, and at the Watt there will be a verandah all the way, and at the Watt- there will be a verandah all the way, and at the Watt
street end there will be the turn-table. The specifi- street end there will be the turn-table. The specifi- street end there will be the turn-table. The specifications
cations provida for the old station to be cleared cations provide for the old station to be cleared provide for the old station to be cleared
away by the contractor. The ticket office, which away by the contractor. The ticket office, which away by the contractor. The ticket office, which
ia to be roofed with «lass, so for as lo form a distinct is to be roofed with glass, so for as to form a distinct is to be roofed with glass, so for as to form a distinct
compartment of the building will ba opposite Messrs compartment of the building will be opposite Messrs. compartment of the building will be opposite Messrs
Lane and Hacking's store. To it will be the main Lane and Hacking's store. To it will be the main Lane and Hocking's store. To it will be the main
entrance, and there will be three windows for busi- entrance, and there will be three windows for busi- entrance, and there will be three windows for business
ness to be transacted at. It forms the centre of the ness to be transacted at. It forms the centre of the to be transacted at. It forms the centre of the
building, which has besides, on the ground floor, a building, which has besides, on the ground floor, a building, which has besides, on the ground floor, a
general waiting room, ladies' and gentlemen's ditto, general waiting room, ladies' and gentlemen's ditto, general waiting room, ladies' and gentlemen's ditto,
ante-rooms, stationmasters office, telegraph officer's ante-rooms, stationmasters office, telegraph officer's ante-rooms, stationmasters office, telegraph officer's
ditto, p -reels delivery office, guards', porters' lamp ditto, parcels delivery office, guards', porters' lamp ditto, p -reels delivery office, guards', porters' lamp
rooms, &c. On the upper floor, there are six large rooms, &c. On the upper floor, there are six large rooms, &c. On the upper floor, there are six large
rooms and a smaller one. There will be a veranda rooms and a smaller one. There will be a veranda rooms and a smaller one. There will be a veranda
tbe whole length of the building to Scott-street, and tbe whole length of the building to Scott-street, and the whole length of the building to Scott-street, and
over it a balcony. In the centre will be a small over it a balcony. In the centre will be a small over it a balcony. In the centre will be a small
lantern tower. The plans are very olabarate, and the lantern tower. The plans are very elaborate, and the lantern tower. The plans are very elaborate, and the
building will be both handsome and commodious. building will be both handsome and commodious. building will be both handsome and commodious.
The impro'Bion is that the Government which is The impression is that the Government which is The impression is that the Government which is
generally admitted to.be one of action, rather than generally admitted to be one of action, rather than generally admitted to be one of action, rather than
of mere promise and piecrust, will accept one of the of mere promise and piecrust, will accept one of the of mere promise and piecrust, will accept one of the
tenders that will be sent in. We have some reason tenders that will be sent in. We have some reason tenders that will be sent in. We have some reason
to believe that two tenders will be sent in from New- to believe that two tenders will be sent in from New- to believe that two tenders will be sent in from Newcastle.
castle. ! castle. !
Identified overProof corrections IMPRESSION PROPOSED VARIOUS PASSENGERS GLASS SAVE APPEARANCE NORTHERN ELABORATE EXTENDS ITS PROVIDE
Identified overProof non-corrections HACKINGS [**VANDALISED] BEES [**VANDALISED] TBE [**VANDALISED] UN [**VANDALISED] WHIEH [**VANDALISED] PARCELS
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All Words35491.297.571.0
Searchability of unique words17992.796.653.8
Weighted Words92.996.246.6

Article ID 18828484, Article, ADELAIDE. Tuesday., page 5 1877-12-20, The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893), 61 words, 3 corrections

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ADELAIDE. ADELAIDE. ADELAIDE.
. .Tuesday. Tuesday. Tuesday.
I The Northern Territory Estimates and Appropria The Northern Territory Estimates and Appropria- The Northern Territory Estimates and Appropria
I tion Bill have passed the Assembly. The Kadi a and tion Bill have passed the Assembly. The Kadina and I tion Bill have passed the Assembly. The Kadi a and
Wallaroo KailwAy Bill hits pusaed the Council. Wallaroo Railway Bill has passed the Council. Wallaroo Railway Bill was passed the Council.
The steamer Sttidt Am-iierdam, which sailed from The steamer Stadt Amsterdam, which sailed from The steamer Stadt Amsterdam, which sailed from
Plymouth on the 31st October, arrived here t) is Plymouth on the 31st October, arrived here this Plymouth on the 31st October, arrived here it) is
moning. She has brought 40 immigrants for the morning. She has brought 40 immigrants for the morning. She has brought 40 immigrants for the
Government of South australia, Sue leaves to-night Government of South Australia. She leaves to-night Government of South Australia, She leaves to-night
fur Meloourne. for Melbourne. for Melbourne.
Identified overProof corrections MORNING STADT RAILWAY AMSTERDAM MELBOURNE
Identified overProof non-corrections THIS KADINA APPROPRIATION
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accuracy %		Errors
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All Words5377.492.566.7
Searchability of unique words4180.592.762.5
Weighted Words79.792.261.5

Article ID 51907499, Article, Facts and Scraps. (From the Papers.), page 2 1877-01-13, Rockhampton Bulletin (Qld. : 1871 - 1878), 245 words, 6 corrections

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Fants and Scraps. Facts and Scraps. Facts and Scraps.
j (From the rapers.) (From the Papers.) (From the Papers.)
THE Courier's telegraphic correspondent at THE Courier's telegraphic correspondent at THE Courier's telegraphic correspondent at
Townsville reports :-The Argus, a new weekly Townsville reports:—The Argus, a new weekly Townsville reports :-The Argus, a new weekly
paper, published its first issue lost Saturday. paper, published its first issue last Saturday. paper, published its first issue lost Saturday.
-Plenty of rain has fallen, causing the stop- —Plenty of rain has fallen, causing the stop- Plenty of rain has fallen, causing the stoppage
page of thc carrying trade with the country page of the carrying trade with the country of the carrying trade with the country
districts Grass is abondant.-Wakefield's districts. Grass is abundant.—Wakefield's districts Grass is abundant. Wakefield's
ice-making machinery has arrived, and is ice-making machinery has arrived, and is ice-making machinery has arrived, and is
being erected. being erected. being erected.
A Cooktown telegram says that a crushing A Cooktown telegram says that a crushing A Cooktown telegram says that a crushing
of 110 tons of stone from the Mark Twain of 110 tons of stone from the Mark Twain of 110 tons of stone from the Mark Twain
prospecting claim has yielded 330 ounces of prospecting claim has yielded 339 ounces of prospecting claim has yielded 300 ounces of
smelted gold. -The exports at Cooktown for smelted gold.—The exports at Cooktown for smelted gold. -The exports at Cooktown for
the year are valuod at £091,272, and the the year are valued at £691,272, and the the year are valued at £091,272, and the
imports £214,371. imports £214,371. imports £214,371.
At Dalby, John Dcwston, whose wife died At Dalby, John Dewston, whose wife died At Dalby, John Dcwston, whose wife died
suddenly on Thursday night, 4th instant, suddenly on Thursday night, 4th instant, suddenly on Thursday night, 4th instant,
committed suicido by taking carbolic acid on committed suicide by taking carbolic acid on committed suicide by taking carbolic acid on
thc Saturday night following. He was fouud the Saturday night following. He was found the Saturday night following. He was found
dead ou Sunday, the 7th, with a letter by his dead on Sunday, the 7th, with a letter by his dead on Sunday, the 7th, with a letter by his
side, which left unmistakeable signs of side, which left unmistakeable signs of side, which left unmistakeable signs of
suicide. suicide. suicide.
At Maryborough, on Monday last. George At Maryborough, on Monday last, George At Maryborough, on Monday last. George
Wood, steward of thc Tambaroora, has been Wood, steward of the Tambaroora, has been Wood, steward of the Tambaroora, has been
imprisoned forty-eight hours for assaulting imprisoned forty-eight hours for assaulting imprisoned forty-eight hours for assaulting
Captain Hardy, master of that steamer, while * Captain Hardy, master of that steamer, while Captain Hardy, master of that steamer, while leaving
leaving thc wharf at Brisbane on her last leaving the wharf at Brisbane on her last the wharf at Brisbane on her last
voyage. voyage. voyage.
Thc Maryborough Turf Club bas sued two The Maryborough Turf Club has sued two The Maryborough Turf Club has sued two
of its members for arrears of subscription and of its members for arrears of subscription and of its members for arrears of subscription and
gained a verdict gained a verdict. gained a verdict
There are «rest complaints of the scarcity There are great complaints of the scarcity There are great complaints of the scarcity
, of harvest labour in Victoria. of harvest labour in Victoria. of harvest labour in Victoria.
The price paid by the Queensland Govern- The price paid by the Queensland Govern- The price paid by the Queensland Government
ment Cor the Fairlie locomotive was £2850"-or ment for the Fairlie locomotive was £2850—or for the Fairlie locomotive was £2850 or
£100 less than the price asked. £100 less than the price asked. £100 less than the price asked.
The Government of Near South Wales have The Government of New South Wales have The Government of Near South Wales have
ordered one night and two day «an from ordered one night and two day cars from ordered one night and two day and from
América for ass on the railway. America for use on the railway. America for ass on the railway.
Identified overProof corrections AMERICA PAPERS GREAT VALUED ONTHE ABUNDANT FOUND FACTS
Identified overProof non-corrections CARS DEWSTON USE
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Searchability of unique words15392.898.072.7
Weighted Words92.898.072.1

Article ID 51908133, Article, VITORIA. MELBOURNE, Febuary 19., page 2 1877-02-20, Rockhampton Bulletin (Qld. : 1871 - 1878), 51 words, 4 corrections

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I VIOÏXUiIA. VICTORIA. I VIOÏXUiIA.
I Mni.iiontSK, February lil. : MELBOURNE, February 19. I Mni.iiontSK, February lil. :
A charge of corruption has bee» hr/Jiiglit A charge of corruption has been brought A charge of corruption has been hr/Jiiglit
against Hie Speaker hy Mr. tlraham Berry, against the Speaker by Mr. Graham Berry, against the Speaker by Mr. Graham Berry,
omi referred tn thc arbitration of Messrs. and referred to the arbitration of Messrs. and referred to the arbitration of Messrs.
Francis and Higinholhaui. lt is believed a Francis and Higinbotham. It is believed a Francis and Higinbotham. lt is believed a
letter bas hem drafted amply apologising to letter has been drafted amply apologising to letter has been drafted amply apologising to
thc Speaker. the Speaker. the Speaker.
Several fatal accidents from lightning are Several fatal accidents from lightning are Several fatal accidents from lightning are
reported. reported. reported.
Identified overProof corrections BEEN GRAHAM THE BY HIGINBOTHAM
Identified overProof non-corrections IT MELBOURNE BROUGHT VICTORIA
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All Words4566.791.173.3
Searchability of unique words3775.789.255.6
Weighted Words79.291.458.5

Article ID 58217802, Article, Science. NOVEL HYDRAULIC RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVE., page 2 1877-06-09, Alexandra Times (Vic. : 1868 - 1877), 486 words, 3 corrections

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Science. Science. Science.
NOVEL HYDRAULIC RAILWAY NOVEL HYDRAULIC RAILWAY NOVEL HYDRAULIC RAILWAY
LOCOIMOT'IVE. LOCOMOTIVE. LOCOMOTIVE.
A NEi-w mod0 of travelling has lately beon A NEW mode of travelling has lately been A NEw mode of travelling has lately been
invented, which the inventors claim to be invented, which the inventors claim to be invented, which the inventors claim to be
applicable to any mining country where applicable to any mining country where applicable to any mining country where
flumes exist, or which may be used wherever flumes exist, or which may be used wherever flames exist, or which may be used wherever
a stream of water of ufllaient velocity of a stream of water of sufficient velocity of a stream of water of sufficient velocity of
ourrent can.be iuclosed for sultable distance. current can be inclosed for suitable distance. current can be enclosed for suitable distance.
'Tlho doevice nvolves, a carriago driven ntireoly The device involves, a carriage driven entirely 'The device involves, a carriage driven entirely
by outside power; and paradoxical as it may by outside power ; and paradoxical as it may by outside power; and paradoxical as it may
appear, It is caused to travel ?ither in the appear, it is caused to travel either in the appear, It is caused to travel either in the
samte direction as the force, or diametrically same direction as the force, or diametrically same direction as the force, or diametrically
toppuite thereto, while the direction of appli opposite thereto, while the direction of appli- opposite thereto, while the direction of application
cation of the power remains unchanged. • In cation of the power remains unchanged. In of the power remains unchanged. a In
short, it is a carriage which'travels up stream, short, it is a carriage which travels up stream, short, it is a carriage which travels up stream,
impelled by no other force thian that of the impelled by no other force than that of the impelled by no other force than that of the
current. The invention isaclaimed to be current. The invention is claimed to be current. The invention is claimed to be
practicable; it has already been used in practicable ; it has already been used in practicable; it has already been used in
California for transportation on a small scale; California for transportation on a small scale ; California for transportation on a small scale;
and judging from experiments, the Inventors and judging from experiments, the inventors and judging from experiments, the Inventors
state that a car for thie transportation of state that a car for the transportation of state that a car for the transportation of
passengers may thus he driven at consider passengers may thus be driven at consider- passengers may thus he driven at considerable
able speed, depending, of course, upon the able speed, depending, of course, upon the speed, depending, of course, upon the
head of water. head of water. head of water.
The carriage rests on ordinary flanged The carriage rests on ordinary flanged The carriage rests on ordinary flanged
wheels which traverse rails laid on the edges wheels which traverse rails laid on the edges wheels which traverse rails laid on the edges
of the lunmeo. On the axles are attached of the flume. On the axles are attached of the tunnel. On the axles are attached
paddle-wheels, which correspond in shape to paddle-wheels, which correspond in shape to paddle-wheels, which correspond in shape to
" the section of the flume, cind atre acted upon the section of the flume, and are acted upon " the section of the flame, and are acted upon
by the ctrrent therein. It is clear that the by the current therein. It is clear that the by the current therein. It is clear that the
current turoing the paddles will so rotate the current turning the paddles will so rotate the current turning the paddles will so rotate the
wheels of the vehicle, which will consequtently wheels of the vehicle, which will consequently wheels of the vehicle, which will consequently
move in a direction opposite to that of the move in a direction opposite to that of the move in a direction opposite to that of the
current. When It is desired to move in the current. When it is desired to move in the current. When It is desired to move in the
sante direction ar the current the paddles are same direction as the current the paddles are same direction as the current the paddles are
stayid stationary, and the water impels the stayed stationary, and the water impels the stayed stationary, and the water impels the
ear down streamn. car down stream. ear down stream.
A test trial with a working model, we learn, A test trial with a working model, we learn, A test trial with a working model, we learn,
has demonstrated the capacity of the carriage has demonstrated the capacity of the carriage has demonstrated the capacity of the carriage
to carry about 8lbs. of load (exclusive of It. to carry about 8lbs. of load (exclusive of its to carry about 8lbs. of load (exclusive of It.
awo weight) for every inch (miner's measure) own weight) for every inch (miner's measure) two weight) for every inch (miner's measure
of water in the flume. A flume of 000 of water in the flume. A flume of 600 of water in the flame. A flame of 000
incites of water will therefore furnish power to, inches of water will therefore furnish power to inches of water will therefore furnish power to
transport a load of about 50001bs. up stream, transport a load of about 5000lbs. up stream, transport a load of about 5000ft. up stream,
on any grade from 4 to 20 inches to the rodl, on any grade from 4 to 20 inches to the rod, on any grade from 4 to 20 inches to the rod,
at a speed of from 4 to 8 miles per. hour; at a speed of from 4 to 8 miles per hour ; at a speed of from 4 to 8 miles per. hour;
a less grade caused a slower rus; The a less grade caused a slower run ; The a less grade caused a slower runs; The
strength of flame and car is the only maeaaur,' strength of flume and car is the only measure strength of flame and car is the only measure
of capacity of the 'device In going, dowtr of capacity of the device in going down of capacity of the device In going, down
etreamt, and the velocity may exterid to any stream, and the velocity may extend to any stream, and the velocity may extend to any
speed desired,' being 'governed only by :the speed desired, being governed only by the speed desired,' being governed only by the
grade and tie speed of the flow of wateri grade and the speed of the flow of water. grade and the speed of the flow of water
The rate of travel is regulated by brakes, The rate of travel is regulated by brakes, The rate of travel is regulated by brakes,
and the paddle-wheels are attached to the and the paddle-wheels are attached to the and the paddle-wheels are attached to the
.hafts. With clutch gear, to be unshipped at shafts. With clutch gear, to be unshipped at shafts. With clutch gear, to be unshipped at
pleassro.. , pleasure. pleasure.. The
The frame is ,uilt in two seotions, and tht The frame is built in two sections, and the frame is built in two sections, and the
platform rests on anti-friotion halls, for.the platform rests on anti-friction balls, for the platform rests on and friction halls, for
purpose of tutrning curves with but little frio~ purpose of turning curves with but little fric- the purpose of turning curves with but little fresh
tion. - y double gearing the speed may. be tion. By double gearing the speed may be tion. - y double gearing the speed may be
greatly increased for passeeiger transportationi greatly increased for passenger transportation, greatly increased for passenger transportation
of courae at the expenlea of power. of course at the expense of power. of course at the expense of power.
This intventiono w ie tst atted through the This invention was patented through the This intentions were test attend through the
Ssfiutifin Atierican' Patent Agency, 7th Scientific American Patent Agency, 7th Ssfiutifin American' Patent Agency, 7th
Novtther, 187t1, hy .?lo-ere. C. A. . Lameo November, 1876, by Messrs. C. A. Lamen November, 1871, by Steere. C. A Large
soad John A. lalckir t, of Peutz RIiacli, Cal. and John A. Hackett, of Pentz Ranch, Cal. road John A. lalckir t, of Peutz RIiacli, Cal.
Identified overProof corrections CLAIMED DOWNSTREAM SUITABLE SAME CONSEQUENTLY SUFFICIENT SHAFTS STAYED EXPENSE SECTIONS TURNING EITHER FRICTION TRAVELS NOVEMBER NEW THAN MODE ENTIRELY BUILT PLEASURE ROD EXTEND CAN LOCOMOTIVE PASSENGER INVOLVES AMERICAN
Identified overProof non-corrections RANCH PATENTED /ANTI/FRICTION|ANTIFRICTION RUN LAMEN ITS FLUMES [**VANDALISED] WAS INCLOSED SCIENTIFIC MESSRS OWN PENTZ HACKETT FLUME [**VANDALISED] BALLS
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All Words45383.294.768.4
Searchability of unique words21580.592.661.9
Weighted Words82.992.656.6

Article ID 62076997, Article, COPY OF MR. MORIARTY'S REPORT., page 2 1877-05-19, Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser (Grafton, NSW : 1859 - 1889), 152 words, 3 corrections

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CiU'V or Mic. MOIIIAIITY'S. I.W'OIIT. COPY OF MR. MORIARTY'S REPORT. CiU'V or Mic. MOIIIAIITY'S. IMPORT.
" lu rofcronco to tho Ureilgo for tho C'lnrunoo JÜvor "In reference to the Dredge for the Clarence River " In reference to the average for the Clarence River
«ho will probably ho completed nuil rondy for trial she will probably be completed and ready for trial She will probably be completed and ready for trial
in six wcoks, hut 1 don't think it would bu judicious in six weeks, but I don't think it would be judicious in six weeks, but I don't think it would be judicious
to Bund her away before ive have a great trinl, say fur to send her away before we have a great trial, say for to send her away before we have a great trial, say for
a month, in .Sydney. a month, in Sydney. a month, in Sydney.
" Tho works at thu Clarence I leads aro now going "The works at the Clarence Heads are now going " The works at the Clarence leads are now going
on very satisfactorily, hut sonio timo hack thura were on very satisfactorily, but some time back there were on very satisfactorily, but some time back there were
interruptions, owing to tho breakdown of tho locomo- interruptions, owing to the breakdown of the locomo- interruptions, owing to the breakdown of the locomotive
tive engine used for hauling thu stone from tho quarry tive engine used for hauling the stone from the quarry engine used for hauling the stone from the quarry
to Hie breakwater. Wo have, howuvur, sent down to the breakwater. We have, however, sent down to the breakwater. We have, however, sent down
another engine, which has boon at work for about a another engine, which has been at work for about a another engine, which has been at work for about a
month, mut, as I have stated uvurything ¡snow going month, and, as I have stated everything is now going month, but, as I have stated Everything is now going
on satisfactorily. Tho ronairs of thu other engine ure on satisfactorily. The repairs of the other engine are on satisfactorily. The repairs of the other engine are
now also nearly completed, so that wo shall have two now also nearly completed, so that we shall have two now also nearly completed, so that we shall have two
engines, and there will helm further danger of thc engines, and there will be no further danger of the engines, and there will helm further danger of the
work bohle: delayed. work being delayed. work being: delayed.
" (Signial) JJ. 0. MoTti.MiTV." "(Signed) E. O. MORIARTY." " (Signal) JJ. 0. MoTti.MiTV."
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Article ID 65376159, Article, RAILWAY ACCIDENT NEAR SANDHURST., page 4 1877-03-01, Kilmore Free Press (Kilmore, Vic. : 1870 - 1954), 505 words, 5 corrections

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RAILWAY ACCIDENT NEAR SAND RAILWAY ACCIDENT NEAR SAND- RAILWAY ACCIDENT NEAR SANDHURST.
HURST. HURST.
The branch: liho from Siindhurst to Iogle The branch line from Sandhurst to Ingle- The branch: line from Sandhurst to Ingle
'woud appears to be shaping. well to gain for wood appears to be shaping well to gain for 'wood appears to be shaping. well to gain for
itself distinrition as a prolific, source of. ac itself distinction as a prolific source of ac- itself distinction as a prolific, source of, accidents.
cidents.-: Ii was only on a Friday' last that cidents. It was only on a Friday last that It was only on a Friday' last that
the wife of th9.gatekoEPeip at the thunder the wife of the gatekeeper at the thunder- the wife of the gatekeEPers at the thunder
strebt.orossing r?ceived isuch 'injuries from street crossing received such injuries from street. crossing received such injuries from
a passing train as caused her almost instant a passing train as caused her almost instant a passing train as caused her almost instant
death,: and now the Bendigo Advertiser re death, and now the Bendigo Advertiser re- death, and now the Bendigo Advertiser records,
cords, afnibrrow escape from loss of.life cords a narrow escape from loss of life afnibrrow escape from loss of life
which occurred on the same line on Tuesday which occurred on the same line on Tuesday which occurred on the same line on Tuesday
in a precisely similar manner.. It appears in a precisely similar manner. It appears in a precisely similar manner. It appears
that a ballast train, consisting of ten.tiucks, that a ballast train, consisting of ten trucks, that a ballast train, consisting of ten trucks,
loaded with ballast and a locomotive, driven loaded with ballast and a locomotive, driven loaded with ballast and a locomotive, driven
I??w,? V est, was proceeding along the line i by W. West, was proceeding along the line from,? West was proceeding along the line i
tront Sandhurst: towards Inglewood. After' from Sandhurst towards Inglewood. After Front Sandhurst: towards Inglewood. After'
running a short distance down the-gradiepnt running a short distance down the gradient running a short distance down the gradient
at the terminiation of which the Job's Gully I at the termination of which the Job's Gully at the termination of which the Job's Gully I
level crossing is situated, the driver observed 1 level crossing is situated, the driver observed level crossing is situated, the driver observed that
that the gates were closed. He iuimediately I that the gates were closed. He immediately the gates were closed. He immediately I
sounded the whistle,' and reversed tihe engine sounded the whistle, and reversed the engine sounded the whistle, and reversed the engine
endeavoring to stop the train. The gate endeavoring to stop the train. The gate- endeavoring to stop the train. The gate
keeper't wife, hearing the apprºacohing'train, keeper's wife, hearing the approaching train, keeper's wife, hearing the apprºacohing'train,
rushed out from the house, with the inten rushed out from the house, with the inten- rushed out from the house, with the intention
tion of opening the gates., Se lihad opened tion of opening the gates. She had opened of opening the gates., He had opened
one and ran across the road to open the one and ran across the road to open the one and ran across the road to open the
other when the train came up, the other when the train came up, the other when the train came up, the
efforts of the driver to pull up having efforts of the driver to pull up having efforts of the driver to pull up having
proved futile, and foreseeing the danger proved futile, and foreseeing the danger proved futile, and foreseeing the danger
in which she stood, and with also, pro- in which she stood, and with also, pro- in which she stood, and with also probably,
bably, a vivid recollection, of the fatal re- bably, a vivid recollection, of the fatal re- a vivid recollection, of the fatal result
sult that had attended a similar case a few sult that had attended a similar case a few that had attended a similar case a few
days before, she loosed her hold of the gate. days before, she loosed her hold of the gate. days before, she loosed her hold of the gate.
and threw herself back against the rail- and threw herself back against the rail- and threw herself back against the railway
way fence just as the engine smashed way fence just as the engine smashed fence just as the engine smashed
through. The shattered fragments 0f the through. The shattered fragments 0f the through. The shattered fragments of the
gate were thrown on the opposite side of'the gate were thrown on the opposite side of'the gate were thrown on the opposite side of the
road to that on which the woman stood ; road to that on which the woman stood ; road to that on which the woman stood ;
had it been otherwise she would certainly had it been otherwise she would certainly had it been otherwise she would certainly
have received some very serious injuries, if have received some very serious injuries, if have received some very serious injuries, if
indeed she had not been killed. As it was, indeed she had not been killed. As it was, indeed she had not been killed. As it was,
the persons who witnessed the accident the persons who witnessed the accident the persons who witnessed the accident
thought when she fell hack against the fence, thought when she fell hack against the fence, thought when she fell back against the fence,
that she had been struck by the engine and that she had been struck by the engine and that she had been struck by the engine and
sustained fatal injuries. It does not at pre- sustained fatal injuries. It does not at pre- sustained fatal injuries. It does not at present
sent appear very clear to whom the accident sent appear very clear to whom the accident appear very clear to whom the accident
is to be attributed. The gatekeeper (Joseph is to be attributed. The gatekeeper (Joseph is to be attributed. The gatekeeper (Joseph
Day) states that no notice is given to gate- Day) states that no notice is given to gate- Day) states that no notice is given to gate-
keepers of the running of ballast trains, and keepers of the running of ballast trains, and keepers of the running of ballast trains, and
that at the time the train passed the sema- that at the time the train passed the sema- that at the time the train passed the semaphore
phore at the top of the gradient the danger phore at the top of the gradient the danger at the top of the gradient the danger
signal was hoisted: TBefore credence is placed signal was hoisted. Before credence is placed signal was hoisted: Before credence is placed
in this statement, however, the other side in this statement, however, the other side in this statement, however, the other side
should, of course,. be heard. This cross'ng should, of course, be heard. This crossing should, of course, be heard. This crossing
is certainly a most dangerous one, and is certainly a most dangerous one, and is certainly a most dangerous one, and
should never have been formed ; thore is a should never have been formed ; there is a should never have been formed ; there is a
heavy and continuous traffici over this road heavy and continuous traffic over this road heavy and continuous traffic over this road
--the main thoroughfare to Eaglehawk -- --the main thoroughfare to Eaglehawk -- -- the main thoroughfare to Eaglehawk --
and .if a bridge had been constructed all and if a bridge had been constructed all and if a bridge had been constructed all
danger of accident would hare been lpre danger of accident would hare been pre- danger of accident would have been here
venldI,. and, moreover, the expense of its vented, and, moreover, the expense of its venldI,. and, moreover, the expense of its
constructirn would have been saved in a very construction would have been saved in a very construction would have been saved in a very
few years in the gatekeeper's salary. At the few years in the gatekeeper's salary. At the few years in the gatekeeper's salary. At the
time of this accident the gatekeeper, it time of this accident the gatekeeper, it time of this accident the gatekeeper, it
seems, was lying down on the sofa in his seems, was lying down on the sofa in his seems, was lying down on the sofa in his
house, and states that he knew nothing of house, and states that he knew nothing of house, and states that he knew nothing of
the approach of the train. He has been the approach of the train. He has been the approach of the train. He has been
suspended, pending an investigation. suspended, pending an investigation. suspended, pending an investigation.
3. 3.
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Article ID 70608483, Article, The New Railway Station for Newcastle., page 20 1877-08-25, Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1870 - 1907), 522 words, 4 corrections

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The New Ballway Station for The New Railway Station for The New Railway Station for
Newcastle, Newcastle. Newcastle,
WE givo herewith a view of the new railway station » WE give herewith a view of the new railway statiom WE give herewith a view of the new railway station is
now' in course of erection at Newcastle. The now now in course of erection at Newcastle. The new now in course of erection at Newcastle. The new
buildings will bo a great improvement or- any of the buildings will be a great improvement on any of the buildings will be a great improvement on any of the
present citations of thc Northern linc, hut particularly present citations of the Northern line, but particularly present citations of the Northern line, but particularly
on tito existing one at Newcastle, which was alto on the existing one at Newcastle, which was alto- on the existing one at Newcastle, which was altogether
gether unsuited to tho requirements of the city, and gether unsuited to the requirements of the city, and unsuited to the requirements of the city, and
lacked almost everything that could afford comfort or lacked almost everything that could afford comfort or lacked almost everything that could afford comfort or
convenience to the public. The magnificent station convenience to the public. The magnificent station convenience to the public. The magnificent station
which Newcastle, after long Waiting, is at last which Newcastle, after long waiting, is at last which Newcastle, after long Waiting, is at last
about to have, has many features not found in the rail about to have, has many features not found in the rail- about to have, has many features not found in the railway
way architecture of this colony, and i tis to be hoped the way architecture of this colony, and it is to be hoped the architecture of this colony, and I was to be hoped the
improvement will extend along the line. The building improvement will extend along the line. The building improvement will extend along the line. The building
will be found thoroughly well suited for thc terminus will be found thoroughly well suited for the terminus will be found thoroughly well suited for the terminus
of tho Great Northern Railway, with its various of the Great Northern Railway, with its various of the Great Northern Railway, with its various
branches and increasing trafile, besides adding greatly branches and increasing traffic, besides adding greatly branches and increasing traffic, besides adding greatly
to the appearance of Newcastle. The building^ will to the appearance of Newcastle. The building will to the appearance of Newcastle. The building will
stretch from Watt-street to the high level foot-bridge, stretch from Watt-street to the high level foot-bridge, stretch from Watt-street to the high level foot-bridge,
and consequently there can be no tratlic where the and consequently there can be no traffic where the and consequently there can be no traffic where the
Bol ton-street crossing now is. Passengers by_ the Bolton-street crossing now is. Passengers by the Bolton-street crossing now is. Passengers by the
railway for thc steamers will cross by the bridge, railway for thc steamers will cross by the bridge, railway for the steamers will cross by the bridge,
unto which thc platform, 400 feet long, extends. Over unto which the platform, 400 feet long, extends. Over under which the platform, 400 feet long, extends. Over
this platform there will bo a verandah all the way, this platform there will be a verandah all the way, this platform there will be a verandah all the way,
and at the Watt-street end there will be the turn-table. and at the Watt-street end there will be the turn-table. and at the Watt-street end there will be the turn-table.
Tho specifications provide for thc old station to be The specifications provide for the old station to be The specifications provide for the old station to be
cleared away by the contractor. The ticket office, cleared away by the contractor. The ticket office, cleared away by the contractor. The ticket office,
which is to bo roofed with glass, so as to form a which is to be roofed with glass, so as to form a which is to be roofed with glass, so as to form a
distinct compartment of the building, will be oppo distinct compartment of the building, will be oppo- distinct compartment of the building, will be opposite
site Messrs. Lane and Hacking's store. To it will site Messrs. Lane and Hacking's store. To it will Messrs. Lane and Hocking's store. To it will
be the main entrance, and thero will be three windows be the main entrance, and there will be three windows be the main entrance, and there will be three windows
for business to bo transacted at. It forms the centre for business to be transacted at. It forms the centre for business to be transacted at. It forms the centre
of the building, which has besides, on the ground of the building, which has besides, on the ground of the building, which has besides, on the ground
floor, a general waiting room, ladies' and gentlemen's floor, a general waiting room, ladies' and gentlemen's floor, a general waiting room, ladies' and gentlemen's
ditto, ante-rooms, station-master's office, telegraph ditto, ante-rooms, station-master's office, telegraph ditto, ante-rooms, station-master's office, telegraph
officei^s ditto, parcels delivery office, guards, porters, officer's ditto, parcels delivery office, guards, porters, offices ditto, parcels delivery office, guards, porters,
lamp rooms, &c. On the upper floor there are six lamp rooms, &c. On the upper floor there are six lamp rooms, &c. On the upper floor there are six
large rooms and a smaller one. There will be a large rooms and a smaller one. There will be a large rooms and a smaller one. There will be a
verandah tho whole length of the building to Scott verandah the whole length of the building to Scott- verandah the whole length of the building to Scott
street, and over it a balcony. In the centre will be a street, and over it a balcony. In the centre will be a street, and over it a balcony. In the centre will be a
small lantern tower. small lantern tower. small lantern tower.
The officers in the Electric Telegraph Depart The officers in the Electric Telegraph Depart- The officers in the Electric Telegraph Department
ment gave their half-yearly ball in the Masonic Hall, ment gave their half-yearly ball in the Masonic Hall, gave their half-yearly ball in the Masonic Hall,
on Eriday, and the gathering-for it might be more on Eriday, and the gathering—for it might be more on Friday, and the gathering-for it might be more
appropriately described as a social gathering-passed appropriately described as a social gathering-passed appropriately described as a social gathering passed
off very satisfactorily. About fifty couples were pre off very satisfactorily. About fifty couples were pre- off very satisfactorily. About fifty couples were present,
sent, including the heads of the various branches of sent, including the heads of the various branches of including the heads of the various branches of
the department. The Hon. John Davies, M.P., Post the department. The Hon. John Davies, M.P., Post- the department. The Hon. John Davies, M.P., Postmaster-General,
master-General, accepted an invitation to attend, and master-General, accepted an invitation to attend, and accepted an invitation to attend, and
remained in the ball-room during the early part of the remained in the ball-room during the early part of the remained in the ball-room during the early part of the
evening. The linn, gentleman was thus brought into evening. The hon. gentleman was thus brought into evening. The hon, gentleman was thus brought into
social relationship with many of the officers of his de social relationship with many of the officers of his de- social relationship with many of the officers of his department
partment and their friends on the i\v¡t day of Ids partment and their friends on the first day of his and their friends on the the day of Ids
Ministerial career. The ball room was handsomely de Ministerial career. The ball room was handsomely de- Ministerial career. The ball room was handsomely decorated
corated with evergreens, supplied by Mr. Charles corated with evergreens, supplied by Mr. Charles with evergreens, supplied by Mr. Charles
Moore, and flags obtained principally from the Obser Moore, and flags obtained principally from the Obser- Moore, and flags obtained principally from the Observatory.
vatory. Messrs. Brewer and O'Connor were tho vatory. Messrs. Brewer and O'Connor were the Messrs. Brewer and O'Connor were the
masters of ceremonies. There were twenty-one dances masters of ceremonies. There were twenty-one dances masters of ceremonies. There were twenty-one dances
ou the programme, all of which were gone through ou the programme, all of which were gone through on the programme, all of which were gone through
before daylight. Mr. R. U. Miller, of Pitt before daylight. Mr. R. U. Miller, of Pitt- before daylight. Mr. R. U. Miller, of Pitt
street, provided the refreshments, and the head street, provided the refreshments, and the head- street, provided the refreshments, and the head
quarters baud supplied thc music ; both giving sa quarters band supplied the music ; both giving sa- quarters band supplied the music ; both giving satisfaction.
tisfaction. tisfaction.
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Article ID 106307503, Article, PROPOSALS FOR CONSTRUCTING LIGHT RAILWAYS., page 3 1877-03-10, The Herald (Fremantle, WA : 1867 - 1886), 617 words, 5 corrections

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- PROPOSl S F'OR-CONSTcrUyiNG' PROPOSALS FOR CONSTRUCTING - PROPOSE S F'OR-CONSTcrUyiNG'
LIGHT RAILWAYS. LIGHT RAILWAYS. LIGHT RAILWAYS.
MIessrs Brogden & Sons, railway contra - Messrs. Brogden & Sons, railway contra- Messrs Brogden & Sons, railway centre -
tors, of New Zealand, have laidale.proposal tors, of New Zealand, have laid a proposal tors, of New Zealand, have laidale.proposal
before the Queenaland Government for time before the Queensland Government for the before the Queensland Government for time
construction of railways, as per annexed construction of railways, as per annexed construction of railways, as per annexed
specification, at £3000 per mile. specification, at £3000 per mile. specification, at £3000 per mile.
Surveys.-All surveys to be made by con Surveys.—All surveys to be made by con- Surveys. All surveys to be made by contractors.
tractors. tractors.
- Lmd.-AIL n.enessary_ land -to-be pur. Land.—All necessary land to be pur- - Lmd.-AIL necessary land to be, purchased
chased and paid for by the Government; chased and paid for by the Government ; and paid for by the Government;
but lines to be taken along existing roa.ls but lines to be taken along existing roads but lines to be taken along existing roads
where practicable. where practicable. where practicable.
Guage.-The guage of the proposed rail. Gauge.—The gauge of the proposed rail- Guage The guage of the proposed railways
ways to be three ftet six inches. ways to be three feet six inches. to be three feet six inches.
Construction.-Works to be constructed Construction.—Works to be constructed Construction. Works to be constructed
in a'pisin but oabstanthil manner. in a plain but substantial manner. in again but substantial manner.
Curves-No curve to be sharper than four Curves-- No curve to be sharper than four Curves-No curve to be sharper than four
chains radius. chains radius. chains radius.
Gradients.-No gradient to be steeper Gradients.-- No gradient to be steeper Gradients No gradient to be steeper
than one in fifty. than one in fifty. than one in fifty.
Clearing. -Line to be cleared of standing Clearing.-- Line to be cleared of standing Clearing. Line to be cleared of standing
Limber for one andl a-hali chains in width. timber for one and a-half chains in width. timber for one and a-half chains in width.
Fenming.-No fencling to be usd exempt Fencing.-- No fencing to be used except Fenning. No fencing to be used exempt
in towns, and to extend 'or a quarter of a in towns, and to extend or a quarter of a in towns, and to extend for a quarter of a
mile on each side of station, averaging ha f mile on each side of station, averaging half mile on each side of station, averaging half
mile of fence to every fifteen miles of mile of fence to every fifteen miles of mile of fence to every fifteen miles of
rail way. railway. railway.
Earthworks.-All cuttings to have a for Earthworks.-- All cuttings to have a for- Earthworks All cuttings to have a formation
mation width of ten feet in ro-k and mation width of ten feet in rock and width of ten feet in rock and
twelve feet in earth or clay with requisile twelve feet in earth or clay with requisite twelve feet in earth or clay with requisite
slopes. All embankments to,have a forma slopes. All embankments to have a forma- slopes. All embankments to have a formation
tion width on top of twlve feet, with such tion width on top of twelve feet, with such width on top of twelve feet, with such
slopes as may be found nemressary. slopes as may be found necessary. slopes as may be found necessary.
Bridges and Filhl) Oi)mnings.-All hridges Bridges and Flood Openings.-- All bridges Bridges and Fill) Oi)mnings.-All bridges
and flood openings thint may be required to and flood openings that may be required to and flood openings think may be required to
be designed by us and built so as to have a be designed by us and built so as to have a be designed by us and built so as to have a
strength sufficient to b ar n strain, without strength sufficient to bear a strain, without strength sufficient to bear a strain, without
breaking, fmur times gremter than can he breaking, four times greater than can he breaking, four times greater than can he
put upon them with the hessiest rolling put upon them with the heaviest rolling put upon them with the heaviest rolling
atom'k to be used mn the propos d lines. stock to be used on the proposed lines. stock to be used in the proposed lines.
Existing Br dges.--Whlere road or other Existing Bridges.-- Where road or other Existing Br des.- Where road or other
bridges exist and cat he made available for bridges exist and can he made available for bridges exist and cat he made available for
the proposed railways, the'same to be used; the proposed railways, the same to be used, the proposed railways, the same to be used;
and new bridges to be built only in s:lto,, and new bridges to be built only in situa- and new bridges to be built only in size,,
ti.ns where there is no existing I ridlge tions where there is no existing bridge towns where there is no existing I ridge
available, or where the existing bridge Im available, or where the existing bridge is available, or where the existing bridge Im
no;;t of a ufficieoUt -strength--to--carey-the not of a sufficient strength to carry the not of a sufficient -strength--to--carey-the
railway. railway. railway.
rermanent Way.-The rails to be of iron Permanent Way.-- The rails to be of iron permanent way The rails to be of iron
or steel, as may be agreed upon, and to or steel, as may be agreed upon, and to or steel, as may be agreed upon, and to
weigh thL.ty pounds to the lineal vard. weigh thirty pounds to the lineal yard. weigh thirty pounds to the lineal yard.
Sleepers,-The sleepere to be of oxwoovd, Sleepers.-- The sleepers to be of boxwood, Sleepers The sleepers to be of Boxwood,
ironhnrl', turpentint or gumn, or other ap ironbark, turpentine or gum, or other ap- ironbark', turpentine or guns, or other approved;
prved; timbor procurable 6n the lilne'f proved timber procurable on the line of timber procurable on the liner
railway within flve miRes-of wijire the railway within five miles of where the railway within five maRes of where the
.leepers are to be used, and to be six feet sleepers are to be used, and to be six feet sleepers are to be used, and to be six feet
six inches by seven inches by four inclhes, six inches by seven inches by four inches, six inches by seven inches by four inches,
either split or sawn, and properly bedded to either split or sawn, and properly bedded to either split or sawn, and properly bedded to
receive the rails. receive the rails. receive the rails.
Ballast,-The ballast to consist of the Ballast.-- The ballast to consist of the Ballast The ballast to consist of the
best gravel, sands or other dry material, best gravel, sands or other dry material, best gravel, sands or other dry material,
obtainable along the line and to be spread obtainable along the line and to be spread obtainable along the line and to be spread
(so as to have four inches below the sleeper) (so as to have four inches below the sleeper) (so as to have four inches below the sleeper)
to a width of seven feet six inches, the road to a width of seven feet six inches, the road to a width of seven feet six inches, the road
to be ballasted with the same material to be ballasted with the same material to be ballasted with the same material
between _thesleeperto the _leveLof -~he between the sleepers to the level of the between _thesleeperto the level of -the
under-side ?of the rail. under-side of the rail. under side of the rail.
Culverts.-Ali culverts to be of wood -or Culverts.-- All culverts to be of wood or Culverts. Ali culverts to be of wood For
stone, of sufficient strength and waterway stone, of sufficient strength and waterway stone, of sufficient strength and waterway
according to the dr.linage area and the height according to the drainage area and the height according to the drainage area and the height
of-the-duks-o er-them.- - of the banks over-them. of-the-duks-o anthem.- -
Level Crossings.--All road and street czus Level Crossings.-- All road and street cros- Level Crossings. All road and street crossings
sings to have guard baulks, for a road width sings to have guard baulks, for a road width to have guard baulks, for a road width
of fiftesen feet in streets, and ten feet in of fifteen feet in streets, and ten feet in of fifteen feet in streets, and ten feet in
roads. roads. roads.
Stations.--StBtlons to be of wood or iron, Stations.--Stations to be of wood or iron, Stations. Stations to be of wood or iron,
to be ereoted where necessary, averaging one to be erected where necessary, averaging one to be erected where necessary, averaging one
station to every fifteen miles of line, with station to every fifteen miles of line, with station to every fifteen miles of line, with
watering tanks at each, watering tanks at each, watering tanks at each,
Roling Stock.-To consist of two loco Rolling Stock.-- To consist of two loco- Rolling Stock To consist of two loco
motives(abolit twelve tone loaded), two motives (about twelve tons loaded), two motives about twelve tone loaded), two
carriages, two covered vans, four open wag carriages, two covered vans, four open wag- carriages, two covered vans, four open waggons,
gons, and two brke vans, to every thirty gons, and two brake vans, to every thirty and two brake vans, to every thirty
miles of railway, aund in the same proportion miles of railway, and in the same proportion miles of railway, and in the same proportion
for any greater or lesser length , this esti for any greater or lesser length, this esti- for any greater or lesser length, this estimate
,mate beiig made on an assumlption that mate being made on an assumption that being made on an assumption that
onehnndred and- twentyiy miieswouid Te one hundred and twenty miles would be one hundred and- twenty miles would Te
made. made. made.
Speed --The maximum speed tobe fifteexv Speed -- The maximum speed to be fifteen Speed --The maximum speed be fifteen
miles per hour, everage speed from ten to miles per hour, average speed from ten to miles per hour, average speed from ten to
twelve miles per hour. twelve miles per hour. twelve miles per hour.
Mainteuance.--The whole of the works Maintenance.-- The whole of the works Maintenance. The whole of the works
to be maintained in good working order for to be maintained in good working order for to be maintained in good working order for
a period of twelve months from the date 6f a period of twelve months from the date of a period of twelve months from the date of
completionas a guarantee of their stabi completion as a guarantee of their stabi- completion as a guarantee of their stability.
lity. lity.
Identified overProof corrections HALF HUNDRED HEAVIEST WOULD REQUISITE QUEENSLAND FIVE DRAINAGE NOT BRAKE AVERAGE ABOUT YARD ROLLINGSTOCK /A/HALF|AHALF TURPENTINE ROCK BEING MESSRS ASSUMPTION COMPLETION PERMANENT TIMBER FENCING ROADS BEAR IRONBARK TWENTY MAINTENANCE LOCOMOTIVES SUBSTANTIAL ERECTED BOXWOOD APPROVED
Identified overProof non-corrections PROPOSALS CONTRA [**VANDALISED] BANKS GAUGE OVER GUM PLAIN CARRY SITUATIONS LAID PROPOSAL CONSTRUCTING TONS EXCEPT
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accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words61882.593.763.9
Searchability of unique words25681.694.570.2
Weighted Words84.095.169.4

Article ID 108190654, Article, The Fairlie Engine Company., page 2 1877-02-05, Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931), 87 words, 4 corrections

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The Fairlie Engine GomDany; The Fairlie Engine Company. The Fairlie Engine Company;
Mr. 6. H. Boyce, one of tne partners in the Fairlie Mr. G. H. Royce, one of the partners in the Fairlie Mr. G. H. Boyce, one of the partners in the Fairlie
Engine Oompany, has arrived in Sydney. This gentle Engine Company, has arrived in Sydney. This gentle- Engine Company, has arrived in Sydney. This gentleman
man introduced one of Us engines into Queensland, and man introduced one of his engines into Queensland, and introduced one of Us engines into Queensland, and
the trial (which was reported at the time) provedagreat the trial (which was reported at the time) proved a great the trial (which was reported at the time) proved great
success, performing half as much work again as the success, performing half as much work again as the success, performing half as much work again as the
ordinary engines in use, and using less coal. It is to be ordinary engines in use, and using less coal. It is to be ordinary engines in use, and using less coal. It is to be
hoped that Mr. Boyee will be afforded an opportunity of hoped that Mr. Royce will be afforded an opportunity of hoped that Mr. Boyce will be afforded an opportunity of
testing me of his engines on the New South Wales lines, testing one of his engines on the New South Wales lines, testing me of his engines on the New South Wales lines,
say ovei the Zigzag. say over the Zigzag. say over the Zigzag.
Identified overProof corrections GREAT PROVED OVER COMPANY
Identified overProof non-corrections ROYCE
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count		OCR
accuracy %		overProof
accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words8588.295.360.0
Searchability of unique words6091.798.380.0
Weighted Words88.396.066.3

Article ID 108192824, Article, A Horse Killed on the Railway, page 2 1877-02-13, Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931), 114 words, 4 corrections

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A Horse Killed on the Eailway A Horse Killed on the Railway. A Horse Killed on the Railway
Last Sundiy morning, while the midnight tram Last Sunday morning, while the midnight train Last Sunday morning, while the midnight tram
w*s passing along new seveaSiflt Station tbrefrborees was passing along near Seven Hills Station three horses was passing along new seveaSiflt Station tbrefrborees
were noticed on the line, and one of them was struck were noticed on the line, and one of them was struck were noticed on the line, and one of them was struck
by the eaginn and dragged slongiome 20 jr 36 yards i by the engine and dragged along some 20 or 30 yards; by the engine and dragged along some 20 jr 36 yards i
as could be seen in the morning from tbe hair and blood as could be seen in the morning from the hair and blood as could be seen in the morning from the hair and blood
on the metals and steppers. One of the hind legs- was on the metals and sleepers. One of the hind legs was on the metals and shippers. One of the hind legs was
cut off, a fore foot, and tie head nearly severed from the cut off, a fore foot, and the head nearly severed from the cut off, a fore foot, and the head nearly severed from the
body. The passengers in tbe train -W not feel the body. The passengers in the train did not feel the body. The passengers in the train -W not feel the
shock nor knew anything about the aocident, until they shock nor knew anything about the accident, until they shock nor knew anything about the accident, until they
arrived at Blscktown. The horse w»b the property of I arrived at Blacktown. The horse was the property of arrived at Blacktown. The horse was the property of
Mr. William Smith, of SeveaBiUs.— Cumberland Times. ! Mr. William Smith, of Seven Hills.—Cumberland Times. Mr. William Smith, of SeveaBiUs.— Cumberland Times. !
Identified overProof corrections ENGINE SOME ACCIDENT RAILWAY BLACKTOWN SUNDAY
Identified overProof non-corrections NEAR HILLS DID SLEEPERS SEVEN HORSES THREE OR
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count		OCR
accuracy %		overProof
accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words11179.390.152.2
Searchability of unique words7581.389.342.9
Weighted Words81.087.735.0

Article ID 136099634, Article, (FROM THE SYDNEY PAPERS) MUDGEE. Wednesday., page 2 1877-06-01, Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954), 72 words, 3 corrections

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(FROM TIlE SYDNEYPAPP?$R) * (FROM THE SYDNEY PAPERS) (FROM THE SYDNEYPAPP?$R) *
MUDGEE. MUDGEE. MUDGEE.
Wednesday. Wednesday. Wednesday.
Aia meeting of the Rhilway League held At a meeting of the Railway League held Aia meeting of the Railway League held
ast night it was determin.d to request the last night it was determined to request the last night it was determined to request the
Mayo. to oal a publio m-eting to impres; Mayor to call a public meeting to impress Mayor to coal a public meeting to impress;
on the Goverment and Parliament the wish on the Goverment and Parliament the wish on the Goverment and Parliament the wish
of the inhabitants of this distriot to possess of the inhabitants of this district to possess of the inhabitants of this district to possess
at an early date direct railway communiea. at an early date direct railway communica- at an early date direct railway communication
tion with the metropolis, yia \Vllerawarjg. tion with the metropolis, via Wallerawang. with the metropolis, via Wallerawang.
Muuswellbrook scheme totally condemnod. Muuswellbrook scheme totally condemned. Muuswellbrook scheme totally condemned.
There is a lege amount of feelng on the There is a large amount of feeling on the There is a large amount of feeling on the
quietion here. question here. question here.
Identified overProof corrections DETERMINED DISTRICT LAST QUESTION IMPRESS FEELING PUBLIC LARGE CONDEMNED WALLERAWANG MAYOR COMMUNICATION VIA
Identified overProof non-corrections CALL PAPERS SYDNEY
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accuracy %		overProof
accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words6971.094.280.0
Searchability of unique words5269.294.281.2
Weighted Words64.294.685.0

Article ID 181786156, Article, DALBY. June 21., page 8 1877-06-23, The Week (Brisbane, Qld. : 1876 - 1934), 71 words, 3 corrections

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DALBY. DALBY. DALBY.
June 21. June 21. June 21.
At the Government land sales held here to- At the Government land sales held here to- At the Government land sales held here to-day,
day, eleven thousandacres on Cecil Plains "were day, eleven thousand acres on Cecil Plains were eleven thousand acres on Cecil Plains were
all bought by Mr. Jas Taylor, of Cecil Plains, all bought by Mr. Jas Taylor, of Cecil Plains, all bought by Mr. Jas Taylor, of Cecil Plains,
at the npset price of thirty shillings per acre. at the upset price of thirty shillings per acre. at the upset price of thirty shillings per acre.
Suburban.lota 6old.near the JondaryanEail Suburban lots sold near the Jondaryan Rail- Suburban lots sold near the JondaryanEail
w.ty Station: township, amounting to four way Station township, amounting to four way Station: township, amounting to four
hundred and- fourteen acres, were bought by hundred and fourteen acres, were bought by hundred and, fourteen acres, were bought by
Mr. Wienholt, of Jondaryan, ntthonpset-prico' Mr. Wienholt, of Jondaryan, at the upset price Mr. Wienholt, of Jondaryan, ntthonpset-prico'
of £2 per aero. The total; amonnt realised bj of £2 per acre. The total amount realised by of £2 per acre. The total; amount realised by
tlio sole rvas £17,000.' i' :; i: ■ ■ the sale was £17,000. the sole was £17,000.' i' s; i: s s
Identified overProof corrections NEAR THOUSAND WAS SOLD UPSET AMOUNT BYTHE LOTS SUBURBAN
Identified overProof non-corrections SALE RAILWAY
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count		OCR
accuracy %		overProof
accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words7174.690.161.1
Searchability of unique words5278.896.281.8
Weighted Words78.797.287.0

Accumulated stats for 14 articles from year 1877

Word
count		OCR
accuracy %		overProof
accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words336985.995.769.3
Searchability of unique words182086.695.465.4
Weighted Words87.795.361.9