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Article ID 5918483, Article, NARROW ESCAPE FROM RAILWAY ACCIDENT., page 7 1878-10-25, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 885 words, 6 corrections

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NARROW ESCAPE FROM NARROW ESCAPE FROM A NARROW ESCAPE FROM
BAIL WA Y A CCI DENT. RAILWAY ACCIDENT. RAILWAY A CCI DENT.
The following reports relativo to the The following reports relative to the The following reports relative to the
recent narrow escape from a collision on the recent narrow escape from a collision on the recent narrow escape from a collision on the
railways, at North Melbourne, were laid on railways, at North Melbourne, were laid on railways, at North Melbourne, were laid on
the table of the Assembl) )esterdayby Mr the table of the Assembly yesterday by Mr. the table of the Assembly yesterday by Mr
Moods - Woods :— Woods -
Victorian hailwaja, Victorian Railways, Victorian Railways,
lrallic Managers Office Traffic Manager's Office, Traffic Managers Office
Melbourne Oct 2! 1873 Melbourne, Oct 23, 1873. Melbourne Oct 2! 1873
Memo for the information of the lion the Memo for the information of the hon. the Memo for the information of the hon the
Comniissionei Commissioner. Commissioner
I have the honour to attach leportfrom the I have the honour to attach report from the I have the honour to attach report from the
stationmaster, North Melbourne relative to stationmaster, North Melbourne relative to stationmaster, North Melbourne relative to
a narrowest ape from collision which occurred a narrow escape from collision which occurred a narrowest Cape from collision which occurred
it Hint station last ni"ht it h ilf past 4 at that station last night at half-past 4. it That station last night at half-past 4
1 rom inquiries tint I have been able to From inquiries that I have been able to From inquiries that I have been able to
mai e in the shoit time at ni) diapoa ii, it ap make in the short time at my disposal, it ap- make in the short time at an) diaper is, it appears
pears th it in consequence of the alterations pears that in consequence of the alterations that in consequence of the alterations
going on m the )atd, the mixed 110 train to going on in the yard, the mixed 4.10 train to going on in the yard, the mixed 110 train to
Geelong, coiisistin" of about 20 vehicles, did Geelong, consisting of about 20 vehicles, did Geelong, consisting" of about 20 vehicles, did
not get away till 120, and that the 4 20 not get away till 4.20, and that the 4.20 not get away till 120, and that the 4-20
train to Williamstown was also late 'lins train to Williamstown was also late. This train to Williamstown was also late 'This
latter tram being li_ht overtook the 110 latter train being light overtook the 4.10 latter train being light overtook the 110
it North Melbourne passed the danger at North Melbourne passed the danger it North Melbourne passed the danger
signal, and ran up at considerable Bpced signal, and ran up at considerable speed signal, and ran up at considerable speed
to within 40 yards of the Geelong train stand to within 40 yards of the Geelong train stand- to within 40 yards of the Geelong train standing
mg at the pi itform, causing aome alarm to ing at the platform, causing some alarm to at the platform, causing some alarm to
the passeii"ers At the same time the 1 5 the passengers. At the same time the 4.5 the passengers At the same time the 1 5
pm up from Williamstown was also stand p.m. up from Williamstown was also stand- pm up from Williamstown was also stand
mg tln>re I have not )et received an) report in there. I have not yet received any report ing there I have not yet received any report
as to why the driver of the 1 20 train (who I as to why the driver of the 4.20 train (who I as to why the driver of the 1 20 train (who I
believe saw the 4 10 start) should have believe saw the 4.10 start) should have believe saw the 4.10 start) should have
diHieguded the signal, and rim at such disregaded the signal, and run at such disregarded the signal, and ran at such
high speed so close to the other train, high speed so close to the other train, high speed so close to the other train,
but I am quite cert nu that had the 4 20 tiam but I am quite certain that had the 4.20 train but I am quite certain that had the 4-20 train
been fitted with the oidinar), in place of the been fitted with the ordinary, in place of the been fitted with the ordinary), in place of the
continuous brake, there would have been a continuous brake, there would have been a continuous brake, there would have been a
sev ei e collision, accompanied, I am certain, severe collision, accompanied, I am certain, several e collision, accompanied, I am certain,
with serious injuries, und probably loss of with serious injuries, and probably loss of with serious injuries, and probably loss of
life to the passengers in all three trains life to the passengers in all three trains. life to the passengers in all three trains
I conaider th it the station master at Mel I consider that the station master at Mel- I consider that the station master at Melbourne
bourne ev meed veiy great lack of judgment bourne evinced very great lack of judgment Rev need very great lack of judgment
in starting outwards a heavily loaded mixed in starting outwards a heavily loaded mixed in starting outwards a heavily loaded mixed
tram only one minute in advance of a purely train only one minute in advance of a purely tram only one minute in advance of a purely
passenger train running un the same line passenger train running on the same line passenger train running in the same line
i\hen furthei inquiries are complete I when further inquiries are complete. I when further inquiries are complete I
will be enabled to furnish a more detailed will be enabled to furnish a more detailed will be enabled to furnish a more detailed
teport JOHN ANDI nsov report. JOHN ANDERSON, report JOHN ANDI now
Acting traffic Manager Acting traffic Manager Acting traffic Manager
The Secretary foi It ulvvajs, 5.C The Secretary for Railways, &c. The Secretary for It always, 5.6
(Cop) ) (Copy.) (Cop) )
(E 1181) North Melbourne Station, (E 1,181) North Melbourne Station, (E 1181) North Melbourne Station,
Oct 22 1878 Oct 22, 1878. Oct 22 1878
Memo foi Acting'I lafltc Mana"cr Memo for Acting Traffic Manager. Memo for Acting late Manager
I hal e to repoit the driver of the 4 20 p m I have to report the driver of the 4.20 p.m. I have to report the driver of the 4 20 p in
this evening for approaching this station it this evening for approaching this station it this evening for approaching this station it
an incautious speed, the signals being against an incautious speed, the signals being against an incautious speed, the signals being against
bim, protecting the 4 10 down Ballaiat, stand- him, protecting the 4.10 down Ballarat, stand- him, protecting the 4.10 down Ballarat, standing
ing here taking up passengers Hld it not ing here taking up passengers. Had it not here taking up passengers Had it not
been foi the patent brake, which enabled him been for the patent brake, which enabled him been for the patent brake, which enabled him
to pull up about 40 yards from the standing to pull up about 40 yards from the standing to pull up about 40 yards from the standing
tiam, a collision would have occurred The tfain, a collision would have occurred. The train, a collision would have occurred. The
Ballarat tram arrived here at 12!) and the Ballarat train arrived here at 4.29 and the Ballarat train arrived here at 12!) and the
Vi llhamstow n at 1 30 p m Williamstown at 1.30 p.m. Vi thamstow n at 1.30 p m
(Signed) TuisfUAst E P SQUIUL, S M (Signed) TRISTRAM E. P. SQUIRE, S.M. (Signed) TuisfUAst E P SQUIUL, S M
v íctorian Hailway3 Victorian Railways. v Victorian Railways
Locomotive Superintendents Oilice, Locomotive Superintendent's Office, Locomotive Superintendents Office,
Melbourne, Oct 21,1878 Melbourne, Oct 21, 1878 Melbourne, Oct 21,1878
Sir -In reference to the statements that Sir,— In reference to the statements that Sir -In reference to the statements that
the 4 20 p m Vi llhamstovrn tram approached the 4 20 p.m. Williamstown train approached the 4 20 p m Vi lliamstown tram approached
¡North Melbourne station at too high a speed North Melbourne station at too high a speed North Melbourne station at too high a speed
whilst the Ballarat mixed tram was standing whilst the Ballarat mixed train was standing whilst the Ballarat mixed train was standing
there, and that had the tram not been fitted there, and that had the train not been fitted there, and that had the tram not been fitted
up with continuous brakes a collision would up with continuous brakes a collision would up with continuous brakes a collision would
have occurred, I have the honour to state have occurred. I have the honour to state have occurred, I have the honour to state
that the Vi llhamstow n train stopped before that the Williamstown train stopped before that the Vi thamstow a train stopped before
passing the " home semaphore, that being passing the "home" semaphore, that being passing the " home semaphore, that being
the point to which trains are to runwhen the the point to which trains are to run when the the point to which trains are to run when the
" distant ' semaphore is against them, the "distant" semaphore is against them, the " distant semaphore is against them, the
distant semaphoie again protecting the distant semaphore again protecting the distant semaphore again protecting the
stopped train outside the station The dnvei stopped train outside the station. The driver stopped train outside the station. The driver
states that he saw tho Ballarat train standing states that he saw the Ballarat train standing states that he saw the Ballarat train standing
at the station , also saw the signals against at the station ; also saw the signals against at the station, also saw the signals against
lum, and that he shut oft steam, applied the him, and that he shut off steam, applied the him, and that he shut off steam, applied the
blakes, and stopped at the proper place Hie brakes, and stopped at the proper place. The brakes, and stopped at the proper place. The
tram w is undei proper contiol I beg to train was under proper control I beg to tram was under proper control I beg to
attach drivers report attach drivers report attach drivers report
'Hie Bullant mixed tnm should have left The Ballarat mixed train should have left 'the Ballarat mixed train should have left
Spencer atreet at 110 p m , hut did not leave Spencer-street at 4.10 p.m., but did not leave Spencer street at 120 p in , but did not leave
till 4 2J p m , owing to shunting trucks 'Hie till 4.25 p.m., owing to shunting trucks. The till 4 20 p m , owing to shunting trucks 'He
Vi llhamstown train was delayed until aftei Williamstown train was delayed until after Vi Williamstown train was delayed until after
the Ballarat tram started, pioperly BO I the Ballarat train started, properly so I the Ballarat tram started, properly SO I
think, because the Vi illiamatown train stops think, because the Williamstown train stops think, because the Vi Williamstown train stops
at all stations, and the Ballarat does not I at all stations, and the Ballarat does not I at all stations, and the Ballarat does not
know of no reason why all trains should not know of no reason why all trains should not know of no reason why all trains should not
leave Spencer atreet at the published times leave Spencer-street at the published times leave Spencer street at the published times
punctu illy -Yours obediently, punctually.— Yours obediently, punctually -Yours obediently,
S Mutts, Loco Superintendent S. Mirla, Loco Superintendent. S Butts, Loco Superintendent
'Hie Secretar) The Secretary. The Secretary
(Cop) ) (Copy.) (Cop) )
Melbourne Oct 23 1878 Melbourne, Oct 23, 1878. Melbourne Oct 23 1878
S Mirla, Tsq , Locomotive Supeuntendent S. Mirla, Esq., Locomotive Superintendent. S Mirls, Tsq , Locomotive Superintendent
Sir,-Upon reading this mornings Aya I Sir,— Upon reading this morning's Age I Sir Upon reading this mornings Aya I
found an erroneous report had been supplied found an erroneous report had been supplied found an erroneous report had been supplied
to that journal making it appeal that a col- to that journal making it appeal that a col- to that journal making it appear that a collision
lision was likely to take place at North Mel- lision was likely to take place at North Mel- was likely to take place at North Melbourne
bourne station between the 4 20 p m Wil- bourne station between the 4.20 p.m. Wil- station between the 4 20 p m Williamstown
liamstown and the 110 pm Geelong tiaina liamstown and the 4.10 p.m. Geelong trains. and the 110 pm Geelong train
1 hav e to state that upon approaching that I have to state that upon approaching that I have to state that upon approaching that
station I saw the signal at danger, also the station I saw the signal at danger, also the station I saw the signal at danger, also the
train standing there 1 shut oil steam As the train standing there, I shut off steam. As the train standing there 1 shut off steam As the
tram did not leave, I applied the brake upon train did not leave, I applied the brake upon tram did not leave I applied the brake upon
nearing the home si"nal, and stopped at the nearing the home signal, and stopped at the nearing the home signal, and stopped at the
piopei place The train was under proper proper place. The train was under proper proper place The train was under proper
control and I could hav e pulled up ans where control and I could have pulled up anywhere control and I could have pulled up any where
within r)0 sarda of the place 1 did atop within 50 yards of the place I did stop. within 50 yards of the place I did stop
Thinking the Geelong train would move Thinking the Geelong train would move Thinking the Geelong train would move
away, I deferred putting on the brake, not away, I deferred putting on the brake, not away, I deferred putting on the brake, not
wishing to appl) it a second time, but as the wishing to apply it a second time, but as the wishing to apply it a second time, but as the
Ballarat train did not move I stopped my Ballarat train did not move I stopped my Ballarat train did not move I stopped my
train at the home signal train at the home signal. train at the home signal
I am, sir, your obedient servant I am, sir, your obedient servant, I am, sir, your obedient servant
J Suxtacits, Dnvei J. Summers, Driver. J Suxtacits, Driver
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Searchability of unique words28783.694.163.8
Weighted Words87.494.455.3

Article ID 5946055, Article, WOODS PATENT BREAK. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS., page 7 1878-08-27, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 875 words, 7 corrections

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WOODS1 PATENT BREAK. WOODS' PATENT BREAK. WOODS' PATENT BREAK.
TO THE EDITOR OP TUE AKODS. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.
Sir,-With very great reluctance, I ventura Sir,—With very great reluctance, I venture Sir,-With very great reluctance, I venture
to address you on theabove subject, not, I muBt to address you on the above subject, not, I must to address you on the above subject, not, I must
confess, with any idea of being able to con confess, with any idea of being able to con- confess, with any idea of being able to convince
vince Tlie Argus that it has been moat un- vince The Argus that it has been most un- The Argus that it has been most unjustly
justly maligning a valuable invention and in justly maligning a valuable invention and in maligning a valuable invention and in
juring the property of its owners, although juring the property of its owners, although juring the property of its owners, although
that is true, but with the intention of stating that is true, but with the intention of stating that is true, but with the intention of stating
a few facts for the information of the public a few facts for the information of the public a few facts for the information of the public
at large. at large. at large.
In your yesterday's article you say-1. That In your yesterday's article you say—1. That In your yesterday's article you say. That
the company which owns this break "practi- the company which owns this break "practi- the company which owns this break practically
cally consists of nobody but Mr. John Woods," cally consists of nobody but Mr. John Woods," consists of nobody but Mr. John Woods,
to which I reply that Mr. Woods' voting power to which I reply that Mr. Woods' voting power to which I reply that Mr. Woods' voting power
equals a little more than a fourth of tho equals a little more than a fourth of the equals a little more than a fourth of the
whole-that that power has never once been whole—that that power has never once been whole-that that power has never once been
exercised, and that instead of that gentleman exercised, and that instead of that gentleman exercised, and that instead of that gentleman
dictating the entire policy of the company, dictating the entire policy of the company, dictating the entire policy of the company,
he has persistently refused to have anything he has persistently refused to have anything he has persistently refused to have anything
to do with its management up to this to do with its management up to this to do with its management up to this
hour. The fact ia the arrangement mado be- hour. The fact is the arrangement made be- hour. The fact is the arrangement made between
tween Mr. Woods and the company was just tween Mr. Woods and the company was just Mr. Woods and the company was just
this-that in consideration of the company this— that in consideration of the company this-that in consideration of the company
finding all the money, time, and ability neces- finding all the money, time, and ability neces- finding all the money, time, and ability necessary
sary to patent and introduce his invention, ho sary to patent and introduce his invention, he to patent and introduce his invention, he
would give them half the profits, an arrange- would give them half the profits, an arrange- would give them half the profits, an arrangement
ment which is of common occurrence to me ment which is of common occurrence to me which is of common occurrence to me
in the practice of roy profession as a patent in the practice of my profession as a patent in the practice of my profession as a patent
agent. agent. agent.
You Bay, secondly, that the company's You say, secondly, that the company's You Bay, secondly, that the company's
memorandum of association provides that memorandum of association provides that memorandum of association provides that
shareholders poSBeBaing 10 shares Bhall have shareholders possessing 10 shares shall have shareholders poSBeBaing 10 shares shall have
one vote. The fact ia, they have 10 votes ; one vote. The fact is, they have 10 votes ; one vote. The fact is, they have 10 votes and
and so on through the paragraph. Of course, and so on through the paragraph. Of course, so on through the paragraph. Of course,
on such a point it is hardly to be supposed on such a point it is hardly to be supposed on such a point it is hardly to be supposed
that the orroris intentional, but it only shows that the error is intentional, but it only shows that the errors intentional, but it only shows
how easily oven an Argus writer may make how easily even an Argus writer may make how easily even an Argus writer may make
miaBtatements when thoy lead up to foregone misstatements when they lead up to foregone misstatements when they lead up to foregone
conclusions. conclusions. conclusions.
That you should have found fault with the That you should have found fault with the That you should have found fault with the
scientific board who were appointed to report scientific board who were appointed to report scientific board who were appointed to report
upon the company's break, and with their upon the company's break, and with their upon the company's break, and with their
report, is not very surprising, considering that report, is not very surprising, considering that report, is not very surprising, considering that
you have already generously said-see Argus, you have already generously said—see Argus, you have already generously said-see Argus,
April l8-that "such a committee would April 18—that "such a committee would April 18 that such a committee would
necessarily be appointed to approve of the necessarily be appointed to approve of the necessarily be appointed to approve of the
article." You have before you a copy of the article." You have before you a copy of the article." You have before you a copy of the
letter asking their report, and I fearlessly letter asking their report, and I fearlessly letter asking their report, and I fearlessly
challenge you to point out a single sentence challenge you to point out a single sentence challenge you to point out a single sentence
which would indicate that anything but a which would indicate that anything but a which would indicate that anything but a
fair and unprejudiced report was expected. fair and unprejudiced report was expected. fair and unprejudiced report was expected.
And yet what was its tenor? (founded on un And yet what was its tenor ? (founded on un- And yet what was its tenor? (founded on undeniable
deniable facts, and not opinions). Why, deniable facts, and not opinions). Why, facts, and not opinions). Why,
substantially this, that the Woods break is substantially this, that the Woods break is substantially this, that the Woods break is
equal to the very best in point of equal to the very best in point of equal to the very best in point of
power, and costs 'considerably less to power, and costs considerably less to power, and costs considerably less to
construct and to maintain. If this be construct and to maintain. If this be construct and to maintain. If this be
true, why should the Government re- true, why should the Government re- true, why should the Government refuse
fuse to adopt a useful invention to fuse to adopt a useful invention to to adopt a useful invention to
gratify political spite. The position which gratify political spite. The position which gratify political spite. The position which
my company takes up is simply this-If we my company takes up is simply this—If we my company takes up is simply this-If we
cannot Bupply as good a break as anyone else, cannot supply as good a break as anyone else, cannot supply as good a break as anyone else,
and at a less coat, we do not want the Go- and at a less cost, we do not want the Go- and at a less coat, we do not want the Government
vernment to take it. And furthermore, we vernment to take it. And furthermore, we to take it. And furthermore, we
are not in a hurry with our proposals-we do are not in a hurry with our proposals—we do are not in a hurry with our proposals-we do
not want tho Government to enter into any not want the Government to enter into any not want the Government to enter into any
negotiations until it is perfectly satisfied that negotiations until it is perfectly satisfied that negotiations until it is perfectly satisfied that
it ia to the public advantage to do so. What it is to the public advantage to do so. What it is to the public advantage to do so. What
more can yon want ? more can yon want ? more can you want ?
There is a great deal in your article which There is a great deal in your article which There is a great deal in your article which
I have neither time nor inclination to reply I have neither time nor inclination to reply I have neither time nor inclination to reply
to, but one or two points more I must refer to, but one or two points more I must refer to, but one or two points more I must refer
to. to. to
1. About the £1,700 odd expended by the 1. About the £1,700 odd expended by the 1. About the £1,700 odd expended by the
Railway department, which, with charac- Railway department, which, with charac- Railway department, which, with characteristic
teristic candour, is said to be the cost of teristic candour, is said to be the cost of candour, is said to be the cost of
appljing the break to "one train of eight applying the break to "one train of eight applying the break to one train of eight
curriages, locomotive, tender, and van," carriages, locomotive, tender, and van," carriages, locomotive, tender, and van,"
instead of eight engines and IG carriages, instead of eight engines and 16 carriages, instead of eight engines and 16 carriages,
and other vehicles, as ia really the case. It and other vehicles, as is really the case. It and other vehicles, as is really the case. It
these very engines and carriages had been these very engines and carriages had been these very engines and carriages had been
fitted with the Westinghouso break they fitted with the Westinghouse break they fitted with the Westinghouse break they
would have cost, according to the figures sup- would have cost, according to the figures sup- would have cost, according to the figures supplied
plied by the Adelaide Government, no less plied by the Adelaide Government, no less by the Adelaide Government, no less
than £1,068. Where then is the IOBB ? than £1,068. Where then is the loss ? than £1,068. Where then is the loss ?
2. You say (not that it matters much, ex- 2. You say (not that it matters much, ex- 2. You say (not that it matters much excepting
cepting as showing tho animus) "the West cepting as showing the animus) "the West- as showing the animus) the Westinghouse
inghouse break is not patented in the colony, inghouse break is not patented in the colony, break is not patented in the colony,
and it is pretty certain that the Woods Com- and it is pretty certain that the Woods Com- and it is pretty certain that the Woods Company
pany will take care that it never is." The pany will take care that it never is." The will take care that it never is." The
iNvbodB Company will do nothing of tho sort. Woods Company will do nothing of the sort. iN beds Company will do nothing of the sort.
It l will oppoBe no man's application for a It will oppose no man's application for a It l will oppose no man's application for a
patent so long as it is well advised, and in patent so long as it is well advised, and in patent so long as it is well advised, and in
prpof of this I may say that only last Wed- proof of this I may say that only last Wed- proof of this I may say that only last Wednesday
nesday a patent was granted to Sir. Westing nesday a patent was granted to Mr. Westing- a patent was granted to Sir. Westing-
house for certain improvements in railway house for certain improvements in railway house for certain improvements in railway
brealtB, which was not opposed hythe Woods breaks, which was not opposed by the Woods breakS, which was not opposed by the Woods
Company or anybody else ; so that at all Company or anybody else ; so that at all Company or anybody else ; so that at all
events you cannot have the Westinghouso events you cannot have the Westinghouse events you cannot have the Westinghouse
break, with the latest improvements, without break, with the latest improvements, without break, with the latest improvements, without
paying a royalty to the inventor. paying a royalty to the inventor. paying a royalty to the inventor.
8. You say that the company has reaped 3. You say that the company has reaped 8. You say that the company has reaped
certain benefits by reason of their break certain benefits by reason of their break certain benefits by reason of their break
having been fitted on so many vehicles and having been fitted on so many vehicles and having been fitted on so many vehicles and
tested on the Williamstown line. True, but tested on the Williamstown line. True, but tested on the Williamstown line. True, but
BO, far as money is concerned at present we so far as money is concerned at present we SO, far as money is concerned at present we
have benefitted nothing, whereas the Govern- have benefitted nothing, whereas the Govern- have benefitted nothing, whereas the Government,
ment, as I am informed on reliable authority, ment, as I am informed on reliable authority, as I am informed on reliable authority,
bas already reaped very considerable pecu- has already reaped very considerable pecu- has already reaped very considerable pecuniary
niary advantage. However, my company niary advantage. However, my company advantage. However, my company
,is prepared to consider this whenever ,is prepared to consider this whenever is prepared to consider this whenever
'negotiations may be opened up with it. negotiations may be opened up with it. negotiations may be opened up with it.
I Sm, &c, I am, &c., I am, c,
EDWD. WATJSKS, EDWD. WATERS, EDWD. WATERS,
i Sec. to the U.C.H. llrcalc uompany. Sec. to the U.C.R. Break Company. i Sec. to the U.C.H. local company.
Aug. 26. Aug. 26. Aug. 26.
[Wo are not surprised at Sir. waters' irrita- [We are not surprised at Mr. Waters' irrita- [We are not surprised at Sir. waters' irrita-
tion. It is unpleasant to have quiet " littlo, tion. It is unpleasant to have quiet "little tion. It is unpleasant to have quiet " little,
arrangements" unsparingly exposed. But we arrangements" unsparingly exposed. But we arrangements" unsparingly exposed. But we
shall have something to say in reply to our shall have something to say in reply to our shall have something to say in reply to our
correspondent to-morrow.-ED. A .] correspondent to-morrow.—ED. A.] correspondent to-morrow. ED. A
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corrected %
All Words81393.698.880.8
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Article ID 5947355, Article, MILLIGAN'S PATENT BREAK., page 3 1878-09-06, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 385 words, 7 corrections

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MILLIGAN'S PATENT BREAK. % MILLIGAN'S PATENT BREAK. MILLIGAN'S PATENT BREAK. %
Mr Samuel Milligan and others interested Mr. Samuel Milligan and others interested Mr Samuel Milligan and others interested
in Milhgan'B patent break had an interview in Milligan's patent break had an interview in Milligan's patent break had an interview
with the Chief Secretary yesterday, to request with the Chief Secretary yesterday, to request with the Chief Secretary yesterday, to request
that an experimental trial of the break that an experimental trial of the break that an experimental trial of the break
might be allowed on tlie Victorian railways might be allowed on the Victorian railways. might be allowed on the Victorian railways
The application had been made to the Com The application had been made to the Com- The application had been made to the Commissioner
missioncr of Railways, but had been re- missioner of Railways, but had been re- of Railways, but had been refused
fused fused.
Mr MILLICAN gave an explanation con Mr. MILLIGAN gave an explanation con- Mr MILLICAN gave an explanation concerning
ceming his break, and stated that it had been cerning his break, and stated that it had been his break, and stated that it had been
patented here and at home He mentioned patented here and at home. He mentioned patented here and at home. He mentioned
that he had valuable testimony from home that he had valuable testimony from home that he had valuable testimony from home
speaking highly of tho invention, and re speaking highly of the invention, and re- speaking highly of the invention, and remarked
marked that there w ero 100 patents for breaks marked that there were 106 patents for breaks that there were 100 patents for breaks
lnHnuand He desired to have an expen in England. He desired to have an experi- lnHnuand He desired to have an experimental
mental trial of his break, and avas willing to mental trial of his break, and was willing to trial of his break, and was willing to
guarantee payment of all expenses guarantee payment of all expenses. guarantee payment of all expenses
Mr BüRitY said that the same request Mr. BERRY said that the same request Mr BERRY said that the same request
miüit be made by the other 10. patentees, might be made by the other 105 patentees, might be made by the other 10. patentees,
and itwaB not reasonable to suppose th it the and it was not reasonable to suppose that the and it was not reasonable to suppose that the
Government could test all breaks There Government could test all breaks. There Government could test all breaks There
vv as no present intention on the part of the was as no present intention on the part of the was no present intention on the part of the
Government to forestall fair inquiry, and Government to forestall fair inquiry, and Government to forestall fair inquiry, and
when the time came for the adoption of one when the time came for the adoption of one when the time came for the adoption of one
particular break on tho Victorian railways, particular break on the Victorian railways, particular break on the Victorian railways,
the proper course av onld bo to appoint some the proper course would be to appoint some the proper course as would be to appoint some
independent scientific board to decide which independent scientific board to decide which independent scientific board to decide which
was the bestbreik An exhaustive inquiry was the best brake. An exhaustive inquiry was the best break An exhaustive inquiry
would be n necessary preliminary to the would be a necessary preliminary to the would be a necessary preliminary to the
selection of the break, but the Gov ernment selection of the break, but the Government selection of the break, but the Government
could not undertake to put into practical use could not undertake to put into practical use could not undertake to put into practical use
every invention He (Mr Berry) had never every invention. He (Mr. Berry) had never every invention He (Mr Berry) had never
heard hitherto of any breaks equal m merit heard hitherto of any breaks equal in merit heard hitherto of any breaks equal in merit
to Westin^house s and Woods', and no doubt to Westinghouse's and Woods', and no doubt to Westinghouse s and Woods', and no doubt
other breaks before coming into competition, other breaks, before coming into competition, other breaks before coming into competition,
would have to mike out a puma facie would have to make out a prima facie would have to make out a prima facie
case case. case
Mr TiscnAM put the matter as one of fair Mr. FINCHAM put the matter as one of fair Mr TiscnAM put the matter as one of fair
play Woods break had been tested on the play, Woods break had been tested on the play Woods break had been tested on the
Victorian railways, and why should nob the Victorian railways, and why should not the Victorian railways, and why should not the
same privilege bo granted in this case, moie same privilege be granted in this case, more same privilege be granted in this case, more
especially w ben the state was to be put to no especially when the state was to be put to no especially when the state was to be put to no
expense ? expense? expense ?
Mr BERRY-Pverjuody cannot bo Com Mr. BERRY.—Everybody cannot be Com- Mr BERRY-Pverjuody cannot be Commissioner
missioner of Railway s Besides, the Victorian missioner of Railways. Besides, the Victorian of Railways Besides, the Victorian
railways cannot be turned into an experi- railways cannot be turned into an experi- railways cannot be turned into an experimental
mental shop for all the breaks invented All mental shop for all the breaks invented. All shop for all the breaks invented All
that he could say was that when the time that he could say was that when the time that he could say was that when the time
came to choose a break the matter would came to choose a break the matter would came to choose a break the matter would
hav e to be referred to a competent board, have to be referred to a competent board, have to be referred to a competent board,
but there was now too much political feeling but there was now too much political feeling but there was now too much political feeling
excited to enable a board to which no objec excited to enable a board to which no objec- excited to enable a board to which no objection
tion would be taken to be appointed tion would be taken to be appointed. would be taken to be appointed
Identified overProof corrections PRIMA CONCERNING MORE WERE MAKE BEST
Identified overProof non-corrections EVERYBODY WESTINGHOUSES FINCHAM ENGLAND BRAKE
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Article ID 5949077, Article, MINING NOTES., page 7 1878-09-19, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 243 words, 4 corrections

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MINING NOTES. MINING NOTES. MINING NOTES.
HIL mining maimatrs roport - The mining managers report :— The mining managers report -
City of Callarat Sept l-l-All tlio works at tho City of Ballarat Sept. 14.—All the works at the City of Ballarat Sept l-l-All the works at the
mine making good progress During tlio just week mine making good progress. During the just week mine making good progress During the just week
thowell hate been engaged putting in pump rods) the men have been engaged putting in pump rods. showers have been engaged putting in pump rods)
We expect the new boam to bctlcliveictl this week We expect the new beam to delivered this week. We expect the new beam to bctlcliveictl this week
Great Extended Walhalla, Sept IG -No work has Great Extended, Walhalla, Sept. 16.—No work has Great Extended Walhalla, Sept 16 -No work has
been done In tno iaco of the tunnel during tho post been done in the face of the tunnel during the past been done by the race of the tunnel during the past
fortnight, tho contractors having bet« engaged In fortnight, the contractors having been engaged in fortnight, the contractors having been engaged in
preparing timber tor anil erecting centreing preparing timber for and erecting centreing. preparing timber for and erecting centreing
Long funnel Extended. Sept 10 -The bell crank Long Tunnel Extended, Sept. 16.—The bell crank Long Tunnel Extended. Sept 16 -The bell crank
Ima bet,n placed in position and connected with tho has been placed in position and connected with the has been placed in position and connected with the
engine 'ihepulloj willshortl> bo fixed in tho pit engine. The pulley will shortly be fixed in the pit engine 'the pulley Willsford be fixed in the pit
heul Tho brick lining of duo la belüg proceeded head. The brick lining of flue is being proceeded head The brick lining of the is being proceeded
with as roptdH as posblblo with as rapidly as possible. with as rapidly as possible
North Long Tunnel, Sept 10 -Tho stoning and North Long Tunnel, Sept. 16.—The stoping and North Long Tunnel, Sept 16 -The stoping and
widening of tunnel baa boen completed and drhlng widening of tunnel has been completed and driving widening of tunnel has been completed and driving
in samo resumed, the total distance being now 320ft in same resumed, the total distance being now 329ft. in same resumed, the total distance being now 320ft
from mouth from mouth. from mouth
Lad) Tranklin, ^ ood s Point, Sept II-Cleanednp Lady Franklin, Wood's Point, Sept. 14.—Cleaned up Lady Franklin, s Wood's Point, Sept II Cleaned
after tho dn>b crushing, j leid ¿80/ lCdwt 1 ho wiro after five day's crushing, yield 280z. 16dwt. The wire after the drab crushing, j Reid £80 16dwt The wire
rope used on tho inclined tramway broke, und pre rope used on the inclined tramway broke, and pre- rope used on the inclined tramway broke, and prevented,
\cnted tho Bending of moro quart/ to tho machino, or vented the sending of more quartz to the machine, or the sending of more quartz to the machine, or
the cni-htng would lum. been continued 1 ho bat the crushing would have been continued. The bat- the crushing would have. been continued The bat
tor> will bo started again on tlio loth tery will be started again on the 16th. tor will be started again on the 15th
Just-in Time,Gobur,Sept 11 Jíottomstopethorccf Just-in-Time, Gobur, Sept. 14.—Bottom stope the reef Just-in Time,Gobur,Sept 11 Jíottomstopethorccf
looks nell, 2ft thick, carrying gold Also the top looks well, 2ft. thick, carrying gold. Also the top looks well, 2ft thick, carrying gold Also the top
stope looks well, the reef ia ¿ft thick, and showing stope looks well, the reef is 3ft. thick, and showing stone looks well, the reef is 3ft thick, and showing
^old Hie reef in the eastern drito is dft thick and gold. The reef in the eastern drive is 3ft. thick, and gold The reef in the eastern drive is 3ft thick and
earrjing gold Commenced crushing on tho Oth hist, carrying gold. Commenced crushing on the 9th inst., carrying gold Commenced crushing on the 9th Inst,
and will denn upon Tuetdaj, 1.th hist and will clean up on Tuesday, 17th inst. and will clean upon Tuesday, 13th last
Identified overProof corrections PREVENTED BALLARAT PAST SAME BE RAPIDLY INST HAS DRIVE PITHEAD TUESDAY FOR WIRE POSSIBLE DRIVING LADY REPORT PULLEY STOPING FRANKLIN HAVE CLEANED MORE MANAGERS QUARTZ WOODS BEAM MACHINE SENDING CLEAN
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Article ID 8963400, Family Notices, Family Notices, page 1 1878-05-21, The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), 129 words, 3 corrections

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, ,- . i mivru. BIRTH. , ,- . i mayor.
LLOTD.-On May 10, ni her residence, Barraok-stroet, LLOYD.— On May 10, at her residence, Barrack-street, LLOYD On May 10, at her residence, Barrack-street,
Mrs. John Roberts Lloyd, o£ a daughter, 4443 Mrs. John Roberts Lloyd, of a daughter, 4443 Mrs. John Roberts Lloyd, of a daughter, 4443
: MAKJ&'AGE. 7" MARRIAGE. : MARRIAGE. 7"
ELLIOTT-ELI-IS.-OÙ May 11,' at ï"ernburst, Coal ELLIOTT-ELLIS.— On May 14, at Fernhurst, Coal ELLIOTT-ELI-IS.-OÙ May 11,' at Fernhurst, Coal
River, by the. Rev.. D. B. Tinning, of Richmond, River, by the Rev. D. B. Tinning, of Richmond, River, by the. Rev.. D. B. Tinning, of Richmond,
Ambrose John, youngest son of the late John Elliott, Ambrose John, youngest son of the late John Elliott, Ambrose John, youngest son of the late John Elliott,
to Matilda ,Mary Ann, eldost daughter of Mr. Chas. to Matilda Mary Ann, eldest daughter of Mr. Chas. to Matilda Mary Ann, eldest daughter of Mr. Chas.
Ellis,, of, .Runnymede, Brushy 1'hiins. Melbourne Ellis, of Runnymede, Brushy PLains. Melbourne Ellis,, of Runnymede, Brushy Plains. Melbourne
and Home papers please copy. 1121) and Home papers please copy. and Home papers please copy. 1121)
" ~ DEATHS. : DEATHS. DEATHS.
CoitT.-Oir'May l8,'at the Eardley Arms, Melbourne CORT.— On May 18, at the Eardley Arms, Melbourne- CoitT.-Oir'May 18, at the Eardley Arms, Melbourne
street,' aftor.i a short illnom, George Cort, aged D9 street, after a short illness, George Cort, aged 59 street,' after a short illness, George Cort, aged 59
. years.'» iThe funeral will leave the residence of years. The funeral will leave the residence of . years The funeral will leave the residence of
Chariest Ellen, Oatlands, Tui.s (TUESDAY) ÀPI'KB Chariest Ellen, Oatlands, THIS (TUESDAY) AFTER- Charles Ellen, Oatlands, Thi.s (TUESDAY) AFTER
NOOS, at 2 o'clock. Friends are invited to follow NOON, at 2 o'clock. Friends are invited to follow NOON, at 2 o'clock. Friends are invited to follow
his remains to the Oatlands Cemetery' -1410 his remains to the Oatlands Cemetery. | 4440 his remains to the Oatlands Cemetery -1410
YOUNOI-On Blay 19, nt Bothwell, Hunter Young, YOUNG.— On May 19, at Bothwell, Hunter Young, YOUNG-On Blay 19, at Bothwell, Hunter Young,
aged 54: _ 4419 aged 54. | 4419 aged 54: _ 4419
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Article ID 13410279, Article, DEPUTATIONS. THE RAILWAY OMNIRUSES, page 5 1878-03-27, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 351 words, 5 corrections

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DEPUTATIONS. DEPUTATIONS. DEPUTATIONS.
Tur. RAILWAY O.VINIBVSES. THE RAILWAY OMNIBUSES. THE. RAILWAY OMNIBUSES.
YrSTEntui morning a doputaliou, consisting of Mr G"orgo YESTERDAY morning a deputation, consisting of Mr. George YrSTEntui morning a deputation, consisting of Mr George
Pile, Mr Isichol, »vii barsden Mr Irontnill, "and Mr Pile, Mr. Nichol, Mr. Marsden, Mr. Brentnall, and Mr. Pile, Mr Nichol, via Marsden Mr Brentnall, and Mr
Jackfon, bid an interview with the Minister foi Worl s re- Jackson, had an interview with the Minister for Works re- Jackson, had an interview with the Minister for Works respecting
specting flip in idequate nature of the omnibus accommoda- specting the inadequate nature of the omnibus accommoda- ship in adequate nature of the omnibus accommodation
tion to and from the railway station, and they suggested tion to and from the railway station, and they suggested to and from the railway station, and they suggested
that the Government should alloiv waggonette^ to enter that the Government should allow waggonettes to enter that the Government should allow waggonettes to enter
the station-yard, or should form a stand for them at the station-yard, or should form a stand for them at the station-yard, or should form a stand for them at
tho mlvvay gato Mr Sutherland admitted that there the railway gate. Mr Sutherland admitted that there the railway gate Mr Sutherland admitted that there
wns too much ground for complaint in regatd to was too much ground for complaint in regard to was too much ground for complaint in regard to
the- means of transit for pa1» eneréis nrnving at the the means of transit for passengers arriving at the the means of transit for past energies arriving at the
Redfern station and desmng to go t Sydney Isn monopoly Redfern station and desiring to go to Sydney. No monopoly Redfern station and desiring to get Sydney Isn monopoly
wasEucn 'o the'Bus Compinv, but tbov ii n-> hal tho was given to the 'Bus Company, but alone had the wasEucn to the Bus Company, but they in n had the
permission of the Commissoneis to take tlieir'busts mto permission of the Commissioners to take their 'buses into permission of the Commissioners to take their busts into
tho r ni y ay 3 ard Ibis was on arrangement which grew* the railway yard. This was an arrangement which grew their my ay yard This was on arrangement which grew,
out of the old tnmuav company, the proprietor« of the out of the old tramway company, the proprietors of the out of the old tramway company, the proprietors of the
'buses unlertaking to provide all th"1 accommodation that 'buses undertaking to provide all the accommodation that 'buses undertaking to provide all the accommodation that
vvna required I1 our jean ago he tnod to introduce a was required. Four years ago he tried to introduce a was required If our years ago he tried to introduce a
sv-itfiu tv which passengers should buy the r 'bus tickets system by which passengers should buy their 'bus tickets system by which passengers should buy the r 'bus tickets
til t!i/> ruinai stitions anil ho proposed tint, m tho event at the railway stations ; and he proposed that, in the event til the railway stations and he proposed that, in the event
of tho 'bus proprietom filling to piovule the required of the 'bus proprietors failing to provide the required of the 'bus proprietors filling to provide the required
arconimodation, the holder of u tiikot should bo entitled accommodation, the holder of a ticket should be entitled accommodation, the holder of a ticket should be entitled
to engage another cony VIUKO nnd to clmrgo tho cost of to engage another conveyance and to charge the cost of to engage another copy VIDEO and to charge the cost of
it to the 'Bus Coiiipwy Ilia 'lius Company, howevei, it to the 'Bus Company. The 'Bus Company, however, it to the 'Bus Coiiipwy Ilia 'lius Company, however,
iéfu«el to enter into ¡lint irriin.'Piiiei t an] although tho refused to enter into that arrangement and although the refused to enter into that irriin.'Piiiei t an] although the
! complaints which hid reached the Commis íoner's o tico complaints which had reached the Commissioner's office complaints which had reached the Commis- soner's of rice
J vi ero numerous, nothing hal i eillj be n done Hie com- were numerous, nothing had really been done. The com- J were numerous, nothing had a really been done the company
pany lind been s ippli"d with a statenent «howiLir the pany had been supplied with a statement showing the had been a applied with a statement showing the
merise numlicr of pawugen bj each ti nu during tho vear average number of passengers by each train during the year merise number of passages by each to me during the year
| as informition on winch to laso their calculations. "What as information on which to base their calculations. What | as information on which to base their calculations. "What
the department iles ted was to meet the convenience of th" the department desired was to meet the convenience of the the department iles ted was to meet the convenience of the
public to tho fullest extent and if tho deputation would, public to the fullest extent and if the deputation would, public to the fullest extent and if the deputation would,
through the Tnnsit Commissioners, make any suggestion through the Transit Commissioners, make any suggestion through the Transit Commissioners, make any suggestion
winch vvoul 1 nu et the rai« hi would undertake to sav thnt which would meet the case, he would undertake to say that which would meet the rail he would undertake to say that
tlieKnlwny Department would not put any dinicjltios in the Railway Department would not put any difficulties in tlieKnlwny Department would not put any difficulties in
the way Hie depilition thanked tho Minister for hu the way. The deputation thanked the Minister for his the way The deputation thanked the Minister for his
courtesy, and withdrew. courtesy, and withdrew. courtesy, and withdrew.
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Article ID 13425237, Article, ALBURY. FRIDA[?]., page 5 1878-09-07, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 86 words, 3 corrections

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1 ALBURY. ALBURY. 1 ALBURY.
_ _ PÄIDA»-'. FRIDAY _ _ PRIDAY-'.
On Tuesday morning Mr. Thomas Dight, of Bungo On Tuesday morning Mr. Thomas Dight, of Bungo- On Tuesday morning Mr. Thomas Dight, of Bungowannah
wannah station, rode out on the run, with the intention wannah station, rode out on the run, with the intention station, rode out on the run, with the intention
of returning in a few hours. On Wednesday his horse of returning in a few hours. On Wednesday his horse of returning in a few hours. On Wednesday his horse
came home riderless. An active search has been made, came home riderless. An active search has been made, came home riderless. An active search has been made,
and the Murray dragged, but BO far with no result and the Murray dragged, but so far with no result and the Murray dragged, but so far with no result
The bridle was found in a paddock near the home, The bridle was found in a paddock near the home, The bridle was found in a paddock near the home,
stead. stead. stead.
Heavy rain fell yesterday, and all through last -ighfc . Heavy rain fell yesterday, and all through last night. Heavy rain fell yesterday, and all through last -night The
The gauge Ehowed 1.20 points this morning. The gauge showed 1.20 points this morning. gauge showed 1.20 points this morning.
Tho weather is still unsettled. The weather is still unsettled. The weather is still unsettled.
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Article ID 29602043, Article, PUBLIC TRIAL OF WOODS'S PATENT BRAKE. (From the Melbourne Age of May 2.], page 6 1878-05-06, The South Australian Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1858 - 1889), 881 words, 9 corrections

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PUBLIC TRIAL OF WOODS'S PUBLIC TRIAL OF WOODS'S PUBLIC TRIAL OF WOODS'
PATENT BRAKE. PATENT BRAKE. PATENT BRAKE.
(From the Melbourne Age of May 2.] [From the Melbourne Age of May 2.] (From the Melbourne Age of May 2.]
The Directors of the Universal Continuous The Directors of the Universal Continuous The Directors of the Universal Continuous
Railway Brake Company recently announced Railway Brake Company recently announced Railway Brake Company recently announced
that they would cause a public trial of their that they would cause a public trial of their that they would cause a public trial of their
brake—the one invented by the Hon. J. brake—the one invented by the Hon. J. brake—the one invented by the Hon. J.
Woods —to be made, the results to be reported Woods—to be made, the results to be reported Woods to be made, the results to be reported
on by a professional board. The trials took on by a professional board. The trials took on by a professional board. The trials took
place yestecday. The board appointed consisted place yesterday. The board appointed consisted place yesterday. The board appointed consisted
of Messrs. W. A. Zeal, A. K. Smith, M.LA., and of Messrs. W. A. Zeal, A. K. Smith, M.L.A., and of Messrs. W. A. Zeal, A. K. Smith, MLA and
Barnes, but the hitter gentleman was not pre Barnes, but the latter gentleman was not pre- Barnes, but the latter gentleman was not present.
sent. The Company issued a large number of sent. The Company issued a large number of The Company issued a large number of
invitations to the public, and at the hoar ap invitations to the public, and at the hour ap- invitations to the public, and at the hour appointed
pointed for the start from Spencer-street—l pointed for the start from Spencer-street—1 for the start from Spencer-street
o'clock—about 230 gentlemen assembled and o'clock—about 230 gentlemen assembled and o'clock—about 230 gentlemen assembled and
proceeded onthe journey. Amongst the number proceeded on the journey. Amongst the number proceeded on the journey. Amongst the number
there wasaiargebodyof members of both Houses there was a large body of members of both Houses there wasaiargebodyof members of both Houses
ef Parliament. A number of professional gentle of Parliament. A number of professional gentle- of Parliament. A number of professional gentlemen,
men, and others engaged in mechanical pursuits, men, and others engaged in mechanical pursuits, and others engaged in mechanical pursuits,
were also present. The trials ware made on the were also present. The trials ware made on the were also present. The trials were made on the
main Murray line, between Melbourne and main Murray line, between Melbourne and main Murray line, between Melbourne and
Woodend. The figures given below show that Woodend. The figures given below show that Woodend. The figures given below show that
the experiments were highly successful, and, the experiments were highly successful, and, the experiments were highly successful, and,
judging from tbe remarks made by those who judging from the remarks made by those who judging from the remarks made by those who
witnessed tiie trials, there was bnt one prevalent witnessed the trials, there was but one prevalent witnessed the trials, there was but one prevalent
opinion and that was that the brake was a great opinion and that was that the brake was a great opinion and that was that the brake was a great
success. The train consisted of an engine, eight success. The train consisted of an engine, eight success. The train consisted of an engine, eight
carriages, and a van, the total weight of which carriages, and a van, the total weight of which carriages, and a van, the total weight of which
was about 130 tons. To this, of course, has to was about 130 tons. To this, of course, has to was about 130 tons. To this, of course, has to
be added the weight of the 230 passengers— be added the weight of the 230 passengers— be added the weight of the 230 passengers
not an inconsiderable trifle. The arrangements not an inconsiderable trifle. The arrangements not an inconsiderable trifle. The arrangements
for testing the brake were perfect. In order for testing the brake were perfect. In order for testing the brake were perfect. In order
that the gentleman keeping the time showing that the gentleman keeping the time showing that the gentleman keeping the time showing
the rate of speed conld make accurate calcula the rate of speed could make accurate calcula- the rate of speed could make accurate calcula-
tions, flags were fixed at a considerable distance tions, flags were fixed at a considerable distance tions, flags were fixed at a considerable distance
from the points at which the brake was to from the points at which the brake was to from the points at which the brake was to
be applied. These latter points were also be applied. These latter points were also be applied. These latter points were also
marked by a flag, on reaching which the driver marked by a flag, on reaching which the driver marked by a flag, on reaching which the driver
put the brake into action. The distances from put the brake into action. The distances from put the brake into action. The distances from
these flags to the points of stoppage were care these flags to the points of stoppage were care- these flags to the points of stoppage were carefully
fully measured. Mr. T. Gaunt, who supplied fully measured. Mr. T. Gaunt, who supplied measured. Mr. T. Gaunt, who supplied
special chronometers, was the timekeeper of the special chronometers, was the timekeeper of the special chronometers, was the timekeeper of the
rate of speed; and Mr. A. K. Smith acted in a rate of speed; and Mr. A. K. Smith acted in a rate of speed; and Mr. A. K. Smith acted in a
similar capacity in regard to tbe time taken to similar capacity in regard to the time taken to similar capacity in regard to the time taken to
stop the train. At every place the train was stop the train. At every place the train was stop the train. At every place the train was
brought gently to a standstill, the passengers not brought gently to a standstill, the passengers not brought gently to a standstill, the passengers not
feeling a shock or jolt. This feature of the trials feeling a shock or jolt. This feature of the trials feeling a shock or jolt. This feature of the trials
was favorably commented on. The first trial on was favorably commented on. The first trial on was favorably commented on. The first trial on
the way to Woodend was made near the Keilor the way to Woodend was made near the Keilor- the way to Woodend was made near the Keilor
road station; the second, opposite Vineyard road station; the second, opposite Vineyard- road station; the second, opposite Vineyard
hill, at Sunbnry; the third, close to the Sun hill, at Sunbury; the third, close to the Sun- hill at Sunbury; the third, close to the Sunbury
bury station; the fourth, in the Sunbury bury station; the fourth, in the Sunbury station; the fourth, in the Sunbury
cutting; the fifth, beyond the Biddell's cutting; the fifth, beyond the Riddell's cutting; the fifth, beyond the Riddell's
Creek Etation; and sixth, at Mount Mace Creek station; and sixth, at Mount Mace- Creek Station; and sixth, at Mount Macedon.
,dcn. On the journey to Melbourne three don. On the journey to Melbourne three On the journey to Melbourne three
trials were made, but ouly two were trials were made, but only two were trials were made, but only two were
timed. Tho first was at the Macedon timed. The first was at the Macedon timed. The first was at the Macedon
decline, the second at Kiddcll's Creek, and decline, the second at Riddell's Creek, and decline, the second at Riddell's Creek, and
the third in tbe Sunbury cutting. The points the third in the Sunbury cutting. The points the third in the Sunbury cutting. The points
of trial ou the two journeys were the same. of trial on the two journeys were the same. of trial on the two journeys were the same.
The third trial was made at a point where The third trial was made at a point where The third trial was made at a point where
the grade was 1 in SO descending, bat the grade was 1 in 50 descending, but the grade was 1 in SO descending, but
owing to some mismanagement the tune was owing to some mismanagement the time was owing to some mismanagement the time was
not taken; and as it waa getting dark the not taken; and as it was getting dark the not taken; and as it was getting dark the
distance was not measured. Mr. Woods was distance was not measured. Mr. Woods was distance was not measured. Mr. Woods was
present at the trials. The following are the re present at the trials. The following are the re- present at the trials. The following are the re
asnlts:—First Trial—Ascending grade 1 in 3G9; ults :—First Trial—Ascending grade 1 in 369; asnlts:—First Trial—Ascending grade 1 in 369;
speed, forty-five miles an hour; distance train speed, forty-five miles an hour; distance train speed, forty-five miles an hour; distance train
stopped in, 821 feet; time, 19sec. Second Trial. stopped in, 821 feet; time, 19sec. Second Trial. stopped in, 821 feet; time, 19sec. Second Trial.
—Ascending grade 1 in 499; speed, thirty-eight —Ascending grade 1 in 499; speed, thirty-eight Ascending grade 1 in 499; speed, thirty-eight
miles an hour; distance train stopped in, 5U6 miles an hour; distance train stopped in, 566 miles an hour; distance train stopped in, 556
feet 6 inches ; time, 17 sec. Third Trial.—Des feet 6 inches; time, 17 sec. Third Trial.—Des- feet 6 inches ; time, 17 sec. Third Triangles
cending grade 1 in 343 ; speed, forty-one miles cending grade 1 in 343; speed, forty-one miles cending grade 1 in 343 ; speed, forty-one miles
an hour; distance traiu stopped iv, an hour; distance train stopped in, an hour; distance train stopped iv,
616 feet 6 inches; time, 18.93£ sec. Fourth 616 feet 6 inches; time, 18.93 sec. Fourth 616 feet 6 inches; time, 1890 sec. Fourth
Trial.—Asceuding grade 1 in 50 with a Trial.—Ascending grade 1 in 50 with a Trial.—Asceuding grade 1 in 50 with a
carve of sixty chains radius; speed, twenty-two curve of sixty chains radius; speed, twenty-two curve of sixty chains radius; speed, twenty-two
and a half miles an hour; distance train stopped and a half miles an hour; distance train stopped and a half miles an hour; distance train stopped
in, 123 feet 6 inches; time, 7.85 sec. Fifth in 123 feet 6 inches; time, 7.85 sec. Fifth in 123 feet 6 inches; time, 7.85 sec. Fifth
Trial.—Ascending grade 1 in 56 ; speed, twenty Trial.—Ascending grade 1 in 56; speed, twenty Trial.—Ascending grade 1 in 56 ; speed, twenty
five miles an hour; distance train stopped in, five miles an hour; distance train stopped in, five miles an hour; distance train stopped in,
202 feet 6 inches; time, 9.2 sec. Sixth Trial. — 202 feet 6 inches; time, 9.2 sec. Sixth Trial.— 202 feet 6 inches; time, 9.2 sec. Sixth Trial. 6
Ascending grade 1 in 52, with curve of sixty Ascending grade 1 in 52, with curve of sixty Ascending grade 1 in 52, with curve of sixty
chains radius; speed, twenty-four and three chains radius; speed, twenty-four and three chains radius; speed, twenty-four and three
quarter miles an hour; distance train stopped quarter miles an hour; distance train stopped quarter miles an hour; distance train stopped
in, 184 feet; time, 7J sec. Seventh trial.— in, 184 feet; time, 7¾ sec. Seventh trial.— in, 184 feet; Time, 7 sec. Seventh trials
Descending grade lin 52: speed 65.8 miles an Descending grade 1 in 52; speed 65.8 miles an Descending grade lin 52: speed 65.8 miles an
hour; distance train stopped in, 2,1(55 feet; hour; distance train stopped in, 2,165 feet ; hour; distance train stopped in, 2355 feet;
time, 46£ sec. Eighth Trial.—Descending grade time, 46¾ sec. Eighth Trial.—Descending grade Time, 46 sec. Eighth Trial.—Descending grade
lin 56; speed, sixty-one and a half miles an 1 in 56; speed, sixty-one and a half miles an lin 56; speed, sixty-one and a half miles an hour;
hour; distance train stopped in, 1587 feet; hour; distance train stopped in, 1,587 feet; distance train stopped in, 1587 feet;
time, 37 sec. Ninth Trial.—Time and measure time, 37 sec. Ninth Trial.—Time and measure- time, 37 sec. Ninth Trial.—Time and measure
mentenot taken. ments not taken. ment not taken.
On the return of the train to Spencer-street, On the return of the train to Spencer-street, On the return of the train to Spencer-street,
a number of the gentlemen who witnessed the a number of the gentlemen who witnessed the a number of the gentlemen who witnessed the
trials assembled at Finlay's Hotel. Mr. W. trials assembled at Finlay's Hotel. Mr. W. trials assembled at Finlay's Hotel. Mr. W.
Wilson, M.L.C., proposed the health of Mr. Wilson, M.L.C., proposed the health of Mr. Wilson, M.L.C., proposed the health of Mr.
Woods in a highly eulogistic speech. Mr. Woods in a highly eulogistic speech. Mr. Woods in a highly eulogistic speech. Mr.
Woods, in replying, said that it had been repre Woods, in replying, said that it had been repre- Woods, in replying, said that it had been represented
sented that his patent was a copy of the West sented that his patent was a copy of the West- that his patent was a copy of the West
inghouse brake, but he desired to point out that inghouse brake, but he desired to point out that inghouse brake, but he desired to point out that
he first submitted his brake to the railway , he first submitted his brake to the railway he first submitted his brake to the railway ,
department in 1863, whereas the Westinghouse department in 1863, whereas the Westinghouse department in 1863, whereas the Westinghouse
brake was not patented until 1866 or 1867. brake was not patented until 1866 or 1867. brake was not patented until 1866 or 1867.
When he submitted his brake to Mr. Higin When he submitted his brake to Mr. Higin- When he submitted his brake to Mr. Higinbotham
botham in 1863, that gentleman said that he botham in 1863, that gentleman said that he in 1863, that gentleman said that he
objected to the brake because he considered it objected to the brake because he considered it objected to the brake because he considered it
would give the engine-driver too great a control would give the engine-driver too great a control would give the engine-driver too great a control
over the engine, and would therefore have a over the engine, and would therefore have a over the engine, and would therefore have a
tendency to make them careless. When he tendency to make them careless. When he tendency to make them careless. When he
entered office he instructed Mr. Mirls, the loco entered office he instructed Mr. Mirls, the loco- entered office he instructed Mr. Mirls, the locomotive
motive engineer, to have the brake fitted to two motive engineer, to have the brake fitted to two engineer, to have the brake fitted to two
carriages for an experiment, and he guaranteed carriages for an experiment, and he guaranteed carriages for an experiment, and he guaranteed
to pay the expense if it were not a success. to pay the expense if it were not a success. to pay the expense if it were not a success.
Identified overProof corrections YESTERDAY RIDDELLS COULD ONLY
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Article ID 29605158, Family Notices, Family Notices, page 4 1878-08-03, The South Australian Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1858 - 1889), 168 words, 5 corrections

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?ms. BIRTHS. was.
TATTKBBfrS.—*)* tfce 3l«t J«lt, at Bnn 'V PATTERSON.—On the 31st July, at Rundle- TATTKBBfrS.—*)* the 31st July, at Bon 'V
street, Adelaide, the wife of S. S. Patterson, of street, Adelaide, the wife of S. S. Patterson, of street, Adelaide, the wife of S. S. Patterson, of
a son. a son. a son.
HACK.—On the 31st July, at George-street, HACK.—On the 31st July, at George-street, HAWKE-On the 31st July, at George-street,
Hackaey, Mrw.Ceatce B. Hack. «f « aaai Hackney, Mrs. George B. Hack, of a son. Hackney, Mrw.Ceatce B. Hack. of a man
WUU) — *ta the lat of Amgmt.tb, wife«( WELLS.—On the 1st of August, the wife of WUU) 5 to the 1st of Auguste, wife's
The.. «'.4t s TWstle bm, •'•j—o?th-sBM*. Thos. Wells, Thistle Inn, Waymouth-street, The.. stat s TWstle bm, •'•j—o?th-sBM*.
AM«i(k;.af .MB. Adelaide, of a son. AM«i(k;.af MB.
M.MAKAS- <Hi the 13* J..ly. aft Maaeat McMANAS.—On the 13th July, at Mount KANAKAS- on the 13th July. at Mascot
Slj, Yawoari,-. thr wife «f Thoaav* KcXanai, of Sly, Yarcowie, the wife of Thomas McManas, of Sir, Vawser,-. the wife of Thomas Keenan, of
* ?**i. Both *«ig wrfl. a son. Both doing well. a son. Both doing well.
MABBIKD. MARRIED. MARRIED.
SHKDIIKX—MoCiIJMaT.—<?n (far lit «f SHEDDEN—McCALLUM.—On the 1st of SHKDIIKX—MoCiIJMaT.— (far list of
August, at tlie n-Mfl>nce «f tfae hridW fatfcar, August, at the residence of the bride's father, August, at the n-Mfl>nce of the brides father,
hjrthcKCT. J. ?OBtT, af M«r}<bett Vafc-, Mr. by the Rev. J. Benny, of Morphett Vale, Mr. hjrthcKCT. J. OBST, of Marlbed late-, Mr.
Job* Shwifen. r i—m i ?>! ti?«U. T . « Iri ai-ir. John Shedden, commercial traveller, Adelaide, John Shwifen. r ram i s! till. T . a Iri near.
to A«B«a. mai awgtaiii of Mr. ArafcttaM to Agnes, second daughter of Mr. Archibald to Angas. mail signing of Mr. ArafcttaM
M<OBan, AUiao. McCallum, Adelaide. MORAN, AUiao.
IrtTfN-TUBNia: <ta the 3W Jrfr r at DUNN—TURNER.—On the 31st July, at IrtTfN-TUBNia: in the SW Jrfr r at
tlif Priaaitrrr MethaiMat Cbwrli, itbefc Soriar*. the Primitive Methodist Church, Black Springs, the Primitive Methodist Church, stock forward.
br lk?*e. hjr Be*. J. H. Wiba^ ?b*x? by licence, by Rev. J. H. Williams, George by those. by Rev. J. H. Wiles Ibex?
Haary Duaa, t* Bin Tamer. Henry Dunn, to Eliza Turner. Henry Dunn, to Bin Tamer.
TUKKKK—DUNN.—Ob tb. Slat Julv. at TURNER—DUNN.—On the 31st July, at TUKKKK—DUNN.—Ob b. 31st July, at
the PriatHne M(tha<fe« Obwrrfa. Bbek Sarie^. the Primitive Methodist Church, Black Springs, the Private M(tha Obwrrfa. Bbek Sarre.
to lienaee, fcy Ib-r. J. H. U'tftinas, W'iUMaa by licence, by Rev. J. H. Williams, William to licensed, by the. J. H. U'tftinas, W'iUMaa
Turaer, to Eh-aar Mam Du*n. Turner, to Elenor Maria Dunn. Turner, to Eleanor Mary Dun.
MBD. DIED. MBD.
VEIi-<* tte 2a4 Aa««Bt, JeJ« I^ob, YEO.—On the 2nd August, John Benjamin, VEIi-<* the 2nd August, Jess Bob,
<mlj mw of the Ub- J. ft. Vaa, «f Adataiee. only son of the late J. S. Yeo, of Adelaide. only man of the Ub- J. ft. Vaa, of Adelaide.
Identified overProof corrections BRIDES BY FATHER THOMAS PRIMITIVE REV LATE DOING METHODIST WELL HENRY JOHN MARRIED ONLY HACKNEY TURNER CHURCH
Identified overProof non-corrections WILLIAM BLACK AGNES SPRINGS YARCOWIE DAUGHTER RESIDENCE /WAYMOUTH/STREET|WAYMOUTHSTREET LICENCE MARIA BENNY WILLIAMS YEO ELIZA RUNDLE SHEDDEN MCMANAS SLY TRAVELLER VALE MRS BIRTHS BENJAMIN ELENOR THOS MCCALLUM MOUNT MORPHETT WELLS DIED INN ARCHIBALD COMMERCIAL SECOND THISTLE
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Article ID 66067817, Article, THE INTERLOCKING RAILWAY SYSTEM., page 3 1878-07-16, The Cornwall Chronicle (Launceston, Tas. : 1835 - 1880), 453 words, 3 corrections

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THE INTERLOCKIXGitAlLWAr THE INTERLOCKING RAILWAY THE INTERLOCKIXGitAlLWAr
SYSTEM. * SYSTEM. SYSTEM. *
Tn October last a rather serious rail In October last a rather serious rail- In October last a rather serious railway
way accident occurred at tbe Spencer way accident occurred at the Spencer accident occurred at the Spencer
street terminus, the Argus tnys, which it street terminus, the Argus says, which it street terminus, the Argus says, which it
was seen at the time could not have was seen at the time could not have was seen at the time could not have
hop cned if the inter-locking system had happened if the inter-locking system had happened if the inter-locking system had
been at use at a certain point in the been at use at a certain point in the been at use at a certain point in the
yard, and in consequence the railway yard, and in consequence the railway yard, and in consequence the railway
detriment sent borne In Messrs detriment sent borne in Messrs. detriment sent borne by Messrs
MKcnzie and Holland, the well known McKenzie and Holland, the well known McKenzie and Holland, the well known
manufacturers of railway appliances, for manufacturers of railway appliances, for manufacturers of railway appliances, for
a set of their excellent signal and point a set of their excellent signal and point a set of their excellent signal and point
gear for erection nt the spot inqucslinn. gear for erection at the spot in question. gear for erection at the spot requesting.
This has arrived, and is being erected This has arrived, and is being erected This has arrived, and is being erected
under ^superintendence of a reprcfien under superintendence of a represen- under superintendence of a represent
tbe purpose. This gentleman has also the purpose. This gentleman has also the purpose. This gentleman has also
entered into a contract witb the depart, entered into a contract with the depart- entered into a contract with the depart,
incut, on behalf of his employers to ment, on behalf of his employers to incur, on behalf of his employers to
supply three other sets of inter-locking supply three other sets of inter-locking supply three other sets of inter-locking
gear— one tn bo erected at tbo West gear— one to be erected at the West gears one to be erected at the West
Geelong junction, another ot Foutserny, Geelong junction, another at Footscray, Geelong junction, another of Footscray,
ami a third at Williamslown, to actuate and a third at Williamstown, to actuate and a third at Williamstown, to actuate
points, signals, and tbe gates at a level points, signals, and the gates at a level points, signals, and the gates at a level
crossing. Tho apparatus costs about crossing. The apparatus costs about crossing. The apparatus costs about
£450 each set, and in our now greatly ex £450 each set, and in our now greatly ex- £450 each set, and in our now greatly extended
tended state railway system there are fiO tended state railway system there are 50 state railway system there are fiO
stations at whirh it might be advantage stations at which it might be advantage- stations at which it might be advantage
ously placed. It is In contemplation tu ously placed. It is in contemplation to ously placed. It is in contemplation to
have several other sets supplied, hut to have several other sets supplied, but to have several other sets supplied, hut to
have tho machinery manufactured in the have the machinery manufactured in the have the machinery manufactured in the
colony, which would he a great mistake. colony, which would he a great mistake. colony, which would he a great mistake.
Messrs Mackenzie and Holland make a Messrs Mackenzie and Holland make a Messrs Mackenzie and Holland make a
specialty of interlocking apparatus, and specialty of interlocking apparatus, and specialty of interlocking apparatus, and
supply it to all parts of the world, con supply it to all parts of the world, con- supply it to all parts of the world, consequently
sequently they can uiako it better and sequently they can make it better and they can make it better and
cheaper than any other firm, and we shall cheaper than any other firm, and we shall cheaper than any other firm, and we shall
he wantonly throwing away n great ad he wantonly throwing away a great ad- he wantonly throwing away a great advantage
vantage if wo fail to avail ourselves of vantage if we fail to avail ourselves of if we fail to avail ourselves of
their great experience in this branch of their great experience in this branch of their great experience in this branch of
manufacture. In caso soino of our manufacture. In case some of our manufacture. In case some of our
readers may have forgotten what the readers may have forgotten what the readers may have forgotten what the
' interlocking' system is — we fully ex "interlocking" system is — we fully ex- ' interlocking' system is — we fully explained
plained it about two years ago — it may plained it about two years ago — it may it about two years ago is it may
now be mentioned that under it railway now be mentioned that under it railway now be mentioned that under it railway
accidentB are nearly impossible, accidents are nearly impossible, accidents are nearly impossible,
since its chief feature 'is that a line since its chief feature is that a line since its chief feature is that a line
cannot bo signalled open for traffic, until cannot be signalled open for traffic, until cannot be signalled open for traffic, until
it is really so. The points and signals it is really so. The points and signals it is really so. The points and signals
arc operated hy the snmo lovers, and the are operated by the same levers, and the are operated by the same lovers, and the
mechanism is so cunninglycontrivcl that mechanism is so cunningly contrived that mechanism is so cunningly contrived that
the signalman cannot give misleading the signalman cannot give misleading the signalman cannot give misleading
directions even if he tried. The leceut directions even if he tried. The recent directions even if he tried. The recent
alarming accident which threw a full alarming accident which threw a full alarming accident which threw a full
passenger train, bound for Williams passenger train, bound for Williams- passenger train, bound for Williamstown,
town, off tlie rails, could not have oc town, off the rails, could not have oc- off the rails, could not have occurred
curred under the interlocking system. curred under the interlocking system. under the interlocking system.
Indeed, it was the iutcrlucking gear Indeed, it was the interlocking gear Indeed, it was the interlocking gear
(not in connection with the points at (not in connection with the points at (not in connection with the points at
which tho train went astray) that gave which the train went astray) that gave which the train went astray) that gave
notice of tho accident, and led to its notice of the accident, and led to its notice of the accident, and led to its
being amended before serious injury was being amended before serious injury was being amended before serious injury was
sustained, for the signalman in his hut sustained, for the signalman in his hut sustained, for the signalman in his hut
found his lovers agitated when they found his levers agitated when they found his lovers agitated when they
should have been at rest, showing that should have been at rest, showing that should have been at rest, showing that
thcro was something amiss, and ho just there was something amiss, and he just there was something amiss, and he just
had time to give tbo necessary warning had time to give the necessary warning had time to give the necessary warning
and have the errant train restored to its and have the errant train restored to its and have the errant train restored to its
proper course. proper course. proper course.
Identified overProof corrections ACCIDENTS SAME FOOTSCRAY BY SOME CASE CUNNINGLY CONTRIVED RECENT HAPPENED MCKENZIE SAYS
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Article ID 88209905, Family Notices, Family Notices, page 2 1878-01-03, Bendigo Advertiser (Vic. : 1855 - 1918), 52 words, 3 corrections

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Ji a i; ui At.; K. MARRIAGE. In a i; i At.; K.
On the lOtli August, ISiM »t the 1'rpsliytevinn On the 19th August, 1854, at the Presbyterian On the 10th August, 13th at the 1'rpsliytevinn
Clmroli, ('oIliiiK-Alrneti Mtflltowno, ny tlio Into Church, Collins-street, Melbourne, by the late Church, ('oIliiiK-Alrneti Mtflltowno, by the late
Her. Irving 1 lelhtfdii'Hoil, also liy llm Uov. Douii Rev. Irving Hetherington, also by the Rev. Dean Rev. Irving 1 lelhtfdii'Hoil, also by the Rev. Dean
Sliittery, of Warrnnmlianl) 11 err ' 1 .copolil Collin, Slattery, of Warrnambool, Herr Leopold Collin, Slattery, of Warrnambool) 11 err ' 1 Leopold Collin,
Professor of Music, to ClutiioMo Tlu'ivna Kiilliwn, Professor of Music, to Charlotte Theresa Fullam, Professor of Music, to ClutiioMo Tlu'ivna Kathleen,
•daughter of the InLo ltobert 1'uUam, Sydney. daughter of the late Robert Fullam, Sydney. daughter of the late Robert Fullam, Sydney.
Identified overProof corrections LEOPOLD BY DEAN REV LATE FULLAM SLATTERY WARRNAMBOOL CHURCH ROBERT
Identified overProof non-corrections CHARLOTTE MELBOURNE MARRIAGE HETHERINGTON THERESA HERR /COLLINS/STREET|COLLINSSTREET PRESBYTERIAN
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Article ID 107933321, Article, Great-Heat at Merr[?], page 4 1878-01-12, Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931), 56 words, 4 corrections

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&reat-Heat aft'Merrtjffc. Great Heat at Merriwa. Great Heat aft'Merrtjffc.
f SPECTAI/ TO*9HB ' KVZHTKS1 SlUtffiQ (SPECIAL TO THE EVENING NEWS.) of SPECIAL TO*9HB ' KVZHTKS1 SlUtffiQ
MERRnVA,Fii8*j«' . MERRIWA, Friday. MERRnVA,Fii8*j«' The
Tbe heat is registered under shingled' verandah' The heat is registered under shingled verandah heat is registered under shingled' verandah
at 122dsg, the hottest day recorded here tor at 122deg, the hottest day recorded here for at 102deg, the hottest day recorded here for
years. ' . ' . ???'.' ' years. years.
Bbibbaxe, Friday.— Considerable doubts are BRISBANE, Friday.—Considerable doubts are BRIsbane, Friday's Considerable doubts are
expressed as to the competency of the Commisr expressed as to the competency of the Commis- expressed as to the competency of the Commissioner
sioner for Railways carrying out tbe traffic sioner for Railways carrying out the traffic for Railways carrying out the traffic
manager's flftries. - . manager's duties. manager's fifties. - .
Identified overProof corrections GREAT COMMISSIONER SPECIAL BRISBANE
Identified overProof non-corrections MERRIWA EVENING NEWS DUTIES FRIDAY [**VANDALISED]
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Article ID 147319034, Article, CONSIGNEES OF FOODS BY RAIIWAY. Saturday, November 2nd., page 2 1878-11-04, Geelong Advertiser (Vic. : 1859 - 1929), 93 words, 3 corrections

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CONSIGNEES UK iiOODS BY KAII CONSIGNEES OF GOODS BY RAIL- CONSIGNEES UK iiOODS BY RAIL
WAV. WAY. WAY.
Saturday, November 2nd. Saturday, November 2nd. Saturday, November 2nd.
Goods have been received for tlie follow Goods have been received for the follow- Goods have been received for the follow
5iil* consiimees at the Geclong Station : ing consignees at the Geelong Station :— Sails consignees at the Geelong Station :
Geo. Synnot and Co., Holmes, White and Geo. Synnot and Co., Holmes, White and Geo. Synnot and Co., Holmes, White and
Co., Buekland and Burnett, Scott Bros., Co., Buckland and Burnett, Scott Bros., Co., Buckland and Burnett, Scott Bros.,
Broad 1 lent Bros., Australian Mortgage, Land, Broadbent Bros., Australian Mortgage, Land, Broad 1 lent Bros., Australian Mortgage, Land,
and Finance Co., Bright and Hitcheoeks, and Finance Co., Bright and Hitchcocks, and Finance Co., Bright and Hitchcocks,
Swanstou and Willis, C. Siiattock, J. Camp Swanston and Willis, C. Shattock, J. Camp- Swanston and Willis, C. Shattock, J. Campbell,
bell, Dennys, Lascellcs and Co., J- Warren, bell, Dennys, Lascellcs and Co., J. Warren, Dennys, Lascelles and Co., J- Warren,
Bawden, D, Guthrie and Co.. Order, Martin Bawden, D, Guthrie and Co., Order, Martin Bawden, D Guthrie and Co.. Order, Martin
and Sons, Everett, Wood, Mulligan, Joseph and Sons, Everett, Wood, Mulligan, Joseph and Sons, Everett, Wood, Mulligan, Joseph
Thompson, Don-ling, Malcolm, Topham, Thompson, Dowling, Malcolm, Topham, Thompson, Dowling, Malcolm, Topham,
Angus and Co., Nash, Strachan, Murray, Angus and Co., Nash, Strachan, Murray, Angus and Co., Nash, Strachan, Murray,
Shannon and Co., Dalgety, Ibbotson and Co. Shannon and Co., Dalgety, Ibbotson and Co. Shannon and Co., Dalgety, Ibbotson and Co.
Identified overProof corrections SWANSTON SHATTOCK RAILWAY BUCKLAND GEELONG DOWLING HITCHCOCKS
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Article ID 200546065, Article, THE WOODS'S RAILWAY BRAKE. TO THE EDITOR OF THE AGE., page 3 1878-04-18, The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), 296 words, 3 corrections

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THE WOODS'S RAILWAY BRAKE. THE WOODS'S RAILWAY BRAKE. THE WOODS RAILWAY BRAKE.
to thh editor of tub aos. TO THE EDITOR OF THE AGE. to the editor of the aos.
Sir, — lour able aud moderate article in to SIR,—Your able and moderate article in to- Sir, I Your able and moderate article in to
day's issue on the hon. Alinisler of Railways aud day's issue on the hon. Minister of Railways and day's issue on the hon. Minister of Railways and
his brake must be received with commendation his brake must be received with commendation his brake must be received with commendation
by all concerned. Alauy have been tho camiuoutg by all concerned. Many have been the comments by all concerned. Many have been the comments
upon that gentleman's notion in tho niattor, both upon that gentleman's notion in the matter, both upon that gentleman's notion in the matter, both
in tbo press and elsewhere ; and while all seem in the press and elsewhere ; and while all seem in the press and elsewhere and while all seem
free to admit that ho should bo untitled to the free to admit that he should be entitled to the free to admit that he should be entitled to the
full benefits of his invention, it is thought that if full benefits of his invention, it is thought that if full benefits of his invention, it is thought that if
an improved brake is a renuisile— and no doubt it an improved brake is a requisite—and no doubt it an improved brake is a requisites and no doubt it
is a very important on£ — that others hesiilgs tbe is a very important one—that others besides the is a very important one is that others besides the
Cakioet Minister should havo a, chance of com Cabinet Minister should have a chance of com- Cabinet Minister should have a chance of competing
peting for the honors and benefits accruing to tho peting for the honors and benefits accruing to the for the honors and benefits accruing to the
inventor of improvements to tbo property of tho inventor of improvements to the property of the inventor of improvements to the property of the
public. Could not, Sir, in tho intorcsts of the public. Could not, Sir, in the interests of the public. Could not, Sir, in the interests of the
public, so us to secure to them tho very best public, so as to secure to them the very best public, so us to secure to them the very best
return for what must be a very largo outlay, as return for what must be a very large outlay, as return for what must be a very large outlay, as
well as to stimulate a spirit of iuveution gene well as to stimulate a spirit of invention gene- well as to stimulate a spirit of invention generally,
rally, a board be appoiulod to .receive and con- rally, a board be appointed to receive and con- a board be appointed to receive and con-
sidersuch plausand models as would be submitted sider such plans and models as would be submitted sider such plan and models as would be submitted
vby inventors, aud then, after duo consideration, by inventors, and then, after due consideration, by inventors, and then, after due consideration,
havo tho most likely tried, and, if successful, have the most likely tried, and, if successful, have the most likely tried and, if successful,
properly tested, and then fairly remunerate the properly tested, and then fairly remunerate the properly tested, and then fairly remunerate the
successful competitor. I feel sure that such a successful competitor. I feel sure that such a successful competitor. I feel sure that such a
courso would settlo tho matter in a better way, course would settle the matter in a better way, course would settle the matter in a better way,
and that the hon. Afr. Woods himself would (how and that the hon. Mr. Woods himself would (how- and that the hon. Afr. Woods himself would (how
ever the decision wout) place himself at onco out ever the decision went) place himself at once out ever the decision went) place himself at once out
of tho reach of the unenviable criticisms that of the reach of the unenviable criticisms that of the reach of the unenviable criticisms that
have been freely indulged in, and on a much have been freely indulged in, and on a much have been freely indulged in, and on a much
sounder footing as a politician, I| feel assured sounder footing as a politician, I feel assured sounder footing as a politician, I feel assured
that the' gentleman named values far more that the gentleman named values far more that the gentleman named values far more
highly Iris Btatus as a statesman than tho mere highly his status as a statesman than the mere highly Iris status as a statesman than the mere
peouniary benefits acciuiug to an iuvoulion of pecuniary benefits accruing to an invention of pecuniary benefits accruing to an invention of
this kind. — lours. Ac.. this kind. — Yours, &c. this kind. I tours. Ac..
WILAIOT OAKEY. WILMOT OAKEY. WILMOT OAKEY.
Rossi yn-street, West Melbourne. Rosslyn-street, West Melbourne. Rossi lyn-street, West Melbourne.
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Word
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accuracy %		overProof
accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words27479.296.784.2
Searchability of unique words16083.895.673.1
Weighted Words84.895.872.5

Accumulated stats for 14 articles from year 1878

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accuracy %		overProof
accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words447182.894.366.9
Searchability of unique words213885.094.060.1
Weighted Words87.094.355.9