Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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"I C T O It I A N RAILWAYS. | VICTORIAN RAILWAYS. | I C T O R I A N RAILWAYS. |
TFÏ^DFRS ire inuted for the CO\STRUCTION of | TENDERS are invited for the CONSTRUCTION of | TENDERS are invited for the CONSTRUCTION of |
the SI ARNAUD and DONALD RAILWAY | the ST. ARNAUD and DONALD RAILWAY. | the ST ARNAUD and DONALD RAILWAY |
A prchmlnari deposit of £150 must accompmj each | A preliminary deposit of £150 must accompany each | A preliminary deposit of £150 must accompany each |
tender | tender. | tender. |
Full pirtlcuhra it tho Engineer in Chief's ollco, | Full particulars at the Engineer-in-Chief's office, | Full particulars at the Engineer in Chief's office, |
Spencer street, Melbourne | Spencer-street, Melbourne. | Spencer street, Melbourne |
TcnduB, endorsed " lender for St Annud ind | Tenders, endorsed "Tender for St Arnaud and | Tenders, endorsed "Tender for St Arnaud and |
Donald Riiluaj, ' must be deposited in tho railu ij | Donald Railway," must be deposited in the railway | Donald Railway, ' must be deposited in the rails in |
tender box, Crown Landa office, Treasurj gardens, it | tender box, Crown Lands office, Treasury-gardens, at | tender box, Crown Lands office, Treasury-gardens it |
or before 12 o clock noon on Inda}, Sth April, ISal | or before 12 o clock noon on Friday, 8th April, 1881. | or before 12 o'clock noon on Friday, 8th April, ISal |
The lowest or any tender will not necessarily bo | The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be | The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be |
accepted | accepted | accepted |
J B PVTTFRSOV, | J. B. PATTERSON. | J B PATTERSON, |
Commissioner of Radwa>8 | Commissioner of Radways. | Commissioner of Radway |
Identified overProof corrections | LANDS PARTICULARS AT ARE /TREASURY/GARDENS|TREASURYGARDENS ACCOMPANY INVITED FRIDAY TENDERS PRELIMINARY PATTERSON CONSTRUCTION |
Identified overProof non-corrections | CLOCK [**VANDALISED] VICTORIAN ATOR RADWAYS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 72 | 63.9 | 93.1 | 80.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 52 | 71.2 | 92.3 | 73.3 |
Weighted Words | 72.5 | 91.2 | 68.1 |
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V7~10'_OttlAN RAILWAYS. | VICTORIAN RAILWAYS. | V7~10'_OttlAN RAILWAYS. |
NOTICE to CONTRACTORS. | NOTICE to CONTRACTORS. | NOTICE to CONTRACTORS. |
in conscquonco or rriuay, istjuiy, uoiiig a puuuc | In consequence of Friday, 1st July, being a public | in consequence of or Friday, injury, being a pubic |
holday, the TIME for receiving TENDERS for Ingle- | holday, the TIME for receiving TENDERS for Ingle- | holiday, the TIME for receiving TENDERS for Inglewood |
wood and Chnrlton Railway, ton Composite Railway | wood and Charlton Railway, ten Composite Railway | and Charlton Railway, ton Composite Railway |
Carriages, Telegraph Lino along Shepparton and | Carriages, Telegraph Line along Shepparton and | Carriages, Telegraph Line along Shepparton and |
Numurkah Railway, and Walor Supply Works, Caul | Numurkah Railway, and Water Supply Works, Caul- | Numurkah Railway, and Water Supply Works, Caulfield |
Acld and EaBt Brighton, 1B EXTENDED to Monday, | field and East Brighton, is EXTENDED to Monday, | and East Brighton, is EXTENDED to Monday, |
4th July. | 4th July. | 4th July. |
J B PATTERSON, | J. B. PATTERSON, | J B PATTERSON, |
Commissioner of Rallw a) s | Commissioner of Railways. | Commissioner of Rallw a) s |
Identified overProof corrections | WATER IS CAULFIELD FRIDAY CONSEQUENCE LINE BEING EAST CHARLTON |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PUBLIC VICTORIAN HOLDAY [**VANDALISED] TEN |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 51 | 70.6 | 88.2 | 60.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 41 | 70.7 | 90.2 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 69.8 | 89.4 | 65.0 |
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Department of Trade and Customs, | Department of Trade and Customs, | Department of Trade and Customs, |
Melbourne, October 26,1881. | Melbourne, October 26, 1881. | Melbourne, October 26, 1884 |
TENDERS for OIL TANKS. | TENDERS for OIL TANKS. | TENDERS for OIL TANKS. |
TENDERS will be rocotvcd up to noon of Tnurauay, | TENDERS will be received up to noon of Thuraday, | TENDERS will be received up to noon of Thursday, |
the 10th November noxt, tor the SUPPLY of lix | the 10th November next, for the SUPPLY of six | the 10th November next, for the SUPPLY of lix |
lOOgal. OIL TANKS for Lighthouses. | 100gal. OIL TANKS for Lighthouses. | lOOgal. OIL TANKS for Lighthouses. |
Tenders to bo endorsed " Tender for OH Tanks," and | Tenders to be endorsed "Tender for Oil Tanks," and | Tenders to be endorsed "Tender for Oil Tanks," and |
addressed to tho Secretary for Harbour,), tin., Custom- | addressed to the Secretary for Harbours, &c., Custom- | addressed to the Secretary for Harbour, ), tin., Custom- |
house, Melbourne. | house, Melbourne. | house, Melbourne. |
Specifications and full particulars may bo obtained | Specifications and full particulars may be obtained | Specifications and full particulars may be obtained |
on application at tho Dockyard, Williamstown. | on application at the Dockyard, Williamstown. | on application at the Dockyard, Williamstown. |
Tho lowest or any tender not necessarily accoptod. | The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. | The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. |
J AMiSÖ 11. UHAV-Ö, | JAMES H. GRAVES, | J AMES 11. LEAVES, |
_Commisalonor of Trad o and Cuatimg. * | Commissioner of Trade and Customs." | Commissioner of Trade of and Coating. |
Identified overProof corrections | RECEIVED ACCEPTED COMMISSIONER NEXT |
Identified overProof non-corrections | JAMES SIX GRAVES HARBOURS THURADAY |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 77 | 76.6 | 92.2 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 49 | 81.6 | 89.8 | 44.4 |
Weighted Words | 82.5 | 89.2 | 38.3 |
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RAILWAY BRAKE EXPERI- | RAILWAY BRAKE EXPERI- | RAILWAY BRAKE EXPERIMENTS. |
MENTS. | MENTS. | |
According to late advices from Europe, | According to late advices from Europe, | According to late advices from Europe, |
some extensive and important brake trials | some extensive and important brake trials | some extensive and important brake trials |
are in progresa on the German state railways | are in progress on the German state railways. | are in progress on the German state railways |
Much more attention ia given by professional | Much more attention is given by professional | Much more attention is given by professional |
men to mattera of this kind in England and | men to matters of this kind in England and | men to matters of this kind in England and |
on the Continent than can be the case here, | on the Continent than can be the case here, | on the Continent than can be the case here, |
where the field ia restricted under a kind of | where the field is restricted under a kind of | where the field is restricted under a kind of |
" pre emptive Byatem to one contrivance | "pre-emptive system" to one contrivance | pre-emptive system to one contrivance |
aloi e "The brake question, Baya the | alone. "The brake question," says the | alone e "The brake question, says the |
Engmcei of September 2, " haa long been re | Engineer of September 2, "has long been re- | Engineer of September 2, " has long been receiving |
ceiviug thorough examination by the German | ceiving thorough examination by the German | thorough examination by the German |
Government, and recently, m addition to | Government, and recently, in addition to | Government, and recently, in addition to |
numerouB trains running ever since the | numerous trains running ever since the | numerous trains running ever since the |
Cassel brake trials in 1877 on various linea, | Cassel brake trials in 1877 on various lines, | Cassel brake trials in 1877 on various lines, |
trains bave been specially prepared fitted | trains have been specially prepared fitted | trains have been specially prepared fitted |
with the following six continuoua brake | with the following six continuous brake | with the following six continuous brake |
By sterna, the inventor or bia representative | systems, the inventor or his representative | By sterna, the inventor or his representative |
being in each case called upon to certify in | being in each case called upon to certify in | being in each case called upon to certify in |
writing that the ^ehiclcB aro supplied with | writing that the vehicles are supplied with | writing that the vehicles are supplied with |
the moat recent improvements -Heberlein | the most recent improvements :—Heberlein | the most recent improvements -Heberlein |
Smith, Hardy, Sandera, M eatinghouBe, Steel | Smith, Hardy, Sanders, Westinghouse, Steel- | Smith, Hardy, Sanders, M eatinghouBe, Steel |
M'lmtcs, and Carpenter A seneB of tríala | McInnes, and Carpenter. A series of trials | M'lmtcs, and Carpenter A series of trials |
on a portion of line near Ifalenalee station | on a portion of line near Halenslee station | on a portion of line near Ifalenalee station |
on the Berlin Girdle railway willprobablycom | on the Berlin Girdle railway will probably com- | on the Berlin Girdle railway willprobablycom |
Bieuce about the 2'>th met beforeu commission | mence about the 29th inst. before a commission | Bieuce about the 25th met before commission |
of ei gineetaspcciallj appointed toreporton the | of engineers specially appointed to report on the | of ei gineetaspcciallj appointed toreporton the |
Bubject of continuoua braltea 'I he most | subject of continuous brakes. The most | subject of continuous brakes 'I he most |
practical portion of the tríala will, however, | practical portion of the trials will, however, | practical portion of the trials will, however, |
commence immediately afterwards, when all | commence immediately afterwards, when all | commence immediately afterwards, when all |
six trama will be Bent to work the expresa | six train will be sent to work the express | six teams will be sent to work the express |
service between Berlin and Breslau for three | service between Berlin and Breslau for three | service between Berlin and Breslau for three |
or four months The ordinary hand brakes | or four months. The ordinary hand brakes | or four months The ordinary hand brakes |
on the vehicles are to be plombé bo aa to | on the vehicles are to be plombé so as to | on the vehicles are to be plumber so as to |
ensure that in each case the special Byatem on | ensure that in each case the special system on | ensure that in each case the special System on |
trial is alone used for all purposes , the cause | trial is alone used for all purposes ; the cause | trial is alone used for all purposes , the cause |
of any departure from this rule, aa well aa | of any departure from this rule, as well as | of any departure from this rule, as well as |
any inconvenience or delay whatever in the | any inconvenience or delay whatever in the | any inconvenience or delay whatever in the |
usual traffic of the line resulting in any mea | usual traffic of the line resulting in any mea- | usual traffic of the line resulting in any measure |
Bure from the continuoua brake, being | sure from the continuous brake, being | from the continuous brake, being |
specially noted by an engineer told off to ac | specially noted by an engineer told off to ac- | specially noted by an engineer told off to accompany |
company each train throughout its journey. | company each train throughout its journey. | each train throughout its journey. |
Captain C Fairholme in a letter to The | Captain C. Fairholme in a letter to The | Captain C Fairholme in a letter to The |
¡Tri««! saya - | Times says :— | Press! says " |
" The extreme caro taten by tho autl "-'Mes of tho | "The extreme care taken by the authorities of the | The extreme care taken by the and S"Mes of the |
Itoyal llailvyay Direction of Berlin, to whose chargo | Royal Railway Direction of Berlin, to whose charge | Royal Railway Direction of Berlin, to whose charge |
tho control of the entire arrangements has been oom | the control of the entire arrangements has been com- | the control of the entire arrangements has been committed |
mittcd by the Minister of 1 uhllc M orkB to ousuro | mitted by the Minister of Public Works to ensure | by the Minister of 1 while M orkB to ensure |
perfect impartiality, as well as the known high cha | perfect impartiality, as well as the known high cha- | perfect impartiality, as well as the known high character |
ractcr of tho German officials generally, combino to | racter of the German officials generally, combine to | of the German officials generally, combine to |
give thcae trials a special interest | give these trials a special interest." | give these trials a special interest |
It baa alwaya appeared to ua surprising | It has always appeared to us surprising | It has always appeared to us surprising |
that Mr Woods and his friends, notwith- | that Mr. Woods and his friends, notwith- | that Mr Woods and his friends, notwithstanding |
standing the confidence they profeas to re | standing the confidence they profess to | the confidence they profess to repose |
poae in their patent, have never ventured to | repose in their patent, have never ventured to | in their patent, have never ventured to |
incur a moderate outlay for the purpose of | incur a moderate outlay for the purpose of | incur a moderate outlay for the purpose of |
taking part in some oi these international | taking part in some of these international | taking part in some of these international |
competitions 'Ihe Moods brake haa been | competitions. The Woods brake has been | competitions 'The Woods brake has been |
patented "all over the world, but the pro | patented "all over the world," but the pro- | patented all over the world, but the proprietors |
pnetora do not Bcem to strive after a very ex- | prietors do not seem to strive after a very | do not seem to strive after a very ex- |
extensive reputation. | extensive reputation. | extensive reputation. |
Identified overProof corrections | TAKEN THEROYAL CHARACTER SO SEEM COMMITTED COMBINE SUBJECT SYSTEM CONTINUOUS LINES REPOSE US PROGRESS CHARGE RECEIVING CARE PROFESS MATTERS ALWAYS MEASURE EXPRESS PROPRIETORS SANDERS SENT SAYS NUMEROUS SERIES BEFORE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ENGINEERS AUTHORITIES INST WESTINGHOUSE HALENSLEE REPORT PROBABLY SYSTEMS PUBLIC WORKS MCINNES TIMES PLOMBÉ [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 414 | 80.7 | 95.4 | 76.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 239 | 82.8 | 94.6 | 68.3 |
Weighted Words | 82.8 | 94.8 | 69.7 |
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TASMANIAN MAIN LINE RA1L.WAY, | TASMANIAN MAIN LINE RAILWAY. | TASMANIAN MAIN LINE RAILWAY, |
Statement of trafilo for week'ending' October | Statement of traffic for week ending October | Statement of traffic for week ending' October |
21, 1881, as compared with corresponding wook lut | 21, 1881, as compared with corresponding week last | 21, 1881, as compared with corresponding week last |
year :- ? - < ' . JJ . ,"i i ii Í | year :— | year :- ? - JJ . rain is |
1881. jlSSO., | . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1881. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1880. | 1881. alSO., |
Passengers, No. 5152 ... £580 16 0 No. 2,638 .. £532 7 0 | Passengers, No. 5152 ... £580 16 0 No. 2,638 .. £532 7 0 | Passengers, No. 5152 ... £580 16 0 No. 2,638 .. £532 7 0 |
Parcels, etc...".. 72'H- 0 fil 0 * | Parcels, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . 72 14 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 9 8 | Parcels, etc...".. 12th- 0 fil 0 2 |
Goods, tons, 309. 170 U 10 tons, 303 170 18 S | Goods, tons, 359. . . . . . .176 11 10 tons, 363 . . . 175 18 3 | Goods, tons, 309. 170 U 10 tons, 303 170 18 S |
Live stock, head, 710.. 11110 7 hoad, 1,257 00 10 11 | Live stock, head, 716.. . 111 16 7 head, 1,257 . . . . 56 10 11 | Live stock, head, 710.. 11110 7 head, 1,257 00 10 11 |
Malls, rents, etc. G1 1 0 69 13 Q | Mails, rents, etc. . . . . . . . 64 1 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 13 9 | Malls, rents, etc. 61 1 0 9-13 Q |
Totalii...'.'... £1,005 19,11' ' ',£87ill>,2 | Totals . . . . . . . . . . .. £1,005 19 11 . . . . . . . . . . £875 19 2 | Total...'.'... £1,005 19,11' ' ',£87ill>,2 |
PuscBCcra! increase, £13 Os ; parcoli, etc. Increase, £21 | Passengers, increase, £48 9. ; parcels, etc. increase, £21 | PuscBCcra! increase, £13 On parcels, etc. Increase, £21 |
5s, 3d.; goods, incruaso, 18s. 7il.; live stock. Increase, £55 | 5s, 3d. ; goods, increase, 18s. 7d. ; live stock. increase, £55 | 5s, 3d.; goods, increase, 18s. 7d.; live stock. Increase, £55 |
0s 8(1. ; mails, rents, etc., lncreaso, £1 7s. Su- Total in- | 5s 8d. ; mails, rents, etc., increase, £1 7s. 3d.Total in- | 0s 86. ; mails, rents, etc., increase, £1 7s. 8d- Total increase, |
crease, £130 0s. 9d. | crease, £130 0s. 9d. | £130 0s. 9d. |
Identified overProof corrections | LAST TRAFFIC ENDING RAILWAY WEEK |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TOTALS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 49 | 73.5 | 93.9 | 76.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 30 | 80.0 | 96.7 | 83.3 |
Weighted Words | 84.6 | 96.8 | 79.5 |
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-Funerals.- -- . - | Funerals. | Funerals. -- - |
THE FRIENDS of Mr. HENRY LARKIN aro.re:, | THE FRIENDS of Mr. HENRY LARKIN are re- | THE FRIENDS of Mr. HENRY LARKIN are re:, |
«p'cctfully invited to attend the Funeral of his late beloved" | spectfully invited to attend the Funeral of his late beloved | respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of his late beloved |
AVIFK, Johanna; to move fioin his lcsidonco, Regent-street. | WIFE, Johanna ; to move from his residence, Regent-street, | WIFE, Johanna; to move from his residence, Regent-street. |
Chippendale, THIS (Ttidnv) MORNING, athnlf-past S o'clock, to | Chippendale, THIS (Friday) MORNING, at half-past 8 o'clock, to | Chippendale, THIS (Friday) MORNING, at half-past 8 o'clock, to |
Neciapoli.-.. AV. and H.KINSELA. Gcoigc-.siicet,oppositoChrist | Necropolis. W. and H. KINSELA, George-street, opposite Christ | Necropolis.-.. W. and H KINSELA. Gcoigc-.siicet,oppositoChrist |
Chinch, aiidOxforri-ttiPot. ne.ir Crown-street. | Church, and Oxford-street, near Crown-street. | Church, aiidOxforri-ttiPot. near Crown-street. |
T" IIË FRIKÑTTS^rMi:rYLÓRENCE""NEWLAND' | THE FRIENDS of Mr. FLORENCE NEWLAND | T" IIË FRIKÑTTS^rMi:rYLÓRENCE""NEWLAND' |
are îci-pcctfiiUv invited to attend the Funeral of Mr. | are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of Mr. | are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of Mr. |
HURRAY SHARPE; to movo finni his late ip-idenco. No. 5, | MURRAY SHARPE; to move from his late residence, No. 5, | MURRAY SHARPE; to move from his late residence. No. 5, |
Daighan-tpdace, Darghon-i>ti eat. I.vndhurst, THIS MORNING, | Darghan-terrace, Darghan-street, Lyndhurst, THIS MORNING, | Daighan-tpdace, Darghan-street Lyndhurst, THIS MORNING, |
»t a quarter to 9 o'clork, to Balmain Cemeteiv, THOMAS, | at a quarter to 9 o'clock, to Balmain Cemetery. THOMAS, | at a quarter to 9 o'clock, to Balmain Cemetery, THOMAS, |
Pndci taker. Ill, A'oik-stiet't. | Undertaker, 111, York-street. | Under taker. Ill, York-street. |
THE FRIKNDS~of~Mr.~¿XMER' FOLKS~aro^èspoôt | THE FRIENDS of Mr. JAMES FOLKS are respect- | THE FRIKNDS~of~Mr.~¿XMER' FOLKS~aro^èspoôt |
fully invited to attend tbo l'uneial of hi» beloved WIFE, | fully invited to attend the Funeral of his beloved WIFE, | fully invited to attend the funeral of his beloved WIFE, |
Eliza: to move f i oin his rcsidenep. Palmer-street, Pairuniattii, | Eliza; to move from his residence, Palmer-street, Parramatta, | Eliza: to move from his residence. Palmer-street, Parramatta, |
¡THIS MORNING, Friday^at 0 o'edoek._ | THIS MORNING, Friday, at 9 o'clock. | THIS MORNING, Friday at 0 o'edoek._ |
THE FRIENDS of tho late Mrs. NICHOL are invited | THE FRIENDS of the late Mrs. NICHOL are invited | THE FRIENDS of tho late Mrs. NICHOL are invited |
to attend her Funeral. THIS (Tnday) AFTERNOON. The | to attend her Funeral, THIS (Friday) AFTERNOON. The | to attend her Funeral. THIS (Friday) AFTERNOON. The |
train leaves at 2.50, for theNcciopolis, liom the Mortii.irv, Sydney. | train leaves at 2.30, for the Necropolis, from the Mortuary, Sydney. | train leaves at 2.50, for the Necropolis, from the Mortuary, Sydney. |
_JAMES CURTIS." | JAMES CURTIS. | JAMES CURTIS." |
THE FRIENDS of the deceased Mrs. MARY DEN | THE FRIENDS of the deceased Mrs. MARY DENNING | THE FRIENDS of the deceased Mrs. MARY DEN |
are invited to attend her Funeral ; which will leave | are invited to attend her Funeral ; which will leave | are invited to attend her Funeral ; which will leave |
her lntp residence, Aigvle-strcct. Parramatta. THIS fKrldny) | her late residence, Argyle-street, Parramatta, THIS (Friday) | her late residence, Argyle-street. Parramatta. THIS Friday) |
ATTERNOON, at 4 o'olock. JORDAN SPARKS, Utmdcrtaker. | AFTERNOON, at 4 o'clock. JORDAN SPARKS, Undertaker. | AFTERNOON, at 4 o'clock. JORDAN SPARKS, Undertaker. |
Identified overProof corrections | LYNDHURST NEAR MURRAY /ARGYLE/STREET|ARGYLESTREET RESPECTFULLY NECROPOLIS /HALF/PAST|HALFPAST UNDERTAKER /DARGHAN/STREET|DARGHANSTREET FRIDAY MORTUARY DARGHAN KINSELA /YORK/STREET|YORKSTREET FROM CEMETERY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | FLORENCE CHRISTCHURCH FOLKS /OXFORD/STREET|OXFORDSTREET DENNING /GEORGE/STREET|GEORGESTREET OPPOSITE TERRACE NEWLAND |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 173 | 62.4 | 86.7 | 64.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 77 | 67.5 | 88.3 | 64.0 |
Weighted Words | 69.2 | 89.5 | 65.8 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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LAND FOR THE MULTITUDE | LAND FOR THE MULTITUDE | LAND FOR THE MULTITUDE |
on the | on the | on the |
| MOUNT RAMSAY ESTATE. | MOUNT RAMSAY ESTATE. | MOUNT RAMSAY ESTATE. |
j NEW lOAVN'SHIP. | NEW TOWNSHIP. | j NEW TOWNSHIP. |
i Nearly 1000 lots to select from, at the | Nearly 1000 lots to select from, at the | i Nearly 1000 lots to select from, at the |
INRLSERVLD SALE | UNRESERVED SALE | UNRESERVED SALE |
on | on | on |
MONDAY next, 21th OCTOBER, | MONDAY next, 24th OCTOBER, | MONDAY next, 24th OCTOBER, |
to be hela at tho Rooms, Pitt-stieet, at 11 o'clock, | to be held at the Rooms, Pitt-street, at 11 o'clock, | to be held at the Rooms, Pitt-street, at 11 o'clock, |
on | on | on |
I THE FOLLOWING LIBERAL TERMS, | THE FOLLOWING LIBERAL TERMS, | I THE FOLLOWING LIBERAL TERMS, |
£2 acpoi.itper lot. and £1 monthly, without mteicst. | £2 deposit per lot, and £1 monthly, without interest. | £2 appointees lot. and £1 monthly, without interest. |
! ' 'RICHARDSON and WRENCH, | RICHARDSON and WRENCH, | ! RICHARDSON and WRENCH, |
I __^_ A uctioneers. | Auctioneers. | I says A auctioneers. |
Identified overProof corrections | TOWNSHIP UNRESERVED AUCTIONEERS HELD /PITT/STREET|PITTSTREET INTEREST |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PER DEPOSIT |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 49 | 81.6 | 95.9 | 77.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 39 | 79.5 | 94.9 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 77.7 | 95.4 | 79.3 |
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O Y 33 R N M-E N T RAILWAY S. | GOVERNMENT RAILWAYS. | O Y 33 R N ME N T RAILWAY S. |
. JÜYXNILC INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION, | JUVENILE INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION, | . JUVENILE INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION, |
BATHURST. ' ' r , , | BATHURST. | BATHURST. ' ' r , , |
' 'l'iom* the 29th October till the Oth November, inolusivc, | From the 29th October till the 9th November, inclusive, | ' 'from the 29th October till the 9th November, inclusive, |
RETURN TICKETS to BATHURST will be issued at all Sta- | RETURN TICKETS to BATHURST will be issued at all Sta- | RETURN TICKETS to BATHURST will be issued at all Sta- |
tions to, persons visiting this Exhibition, at the following" | tions to persons visiting this Exhibition, at the following | tions to persons visiting this Exhibition, at the following |
rates:-1- ' < , , | rates :— | rates- ' < , , |
Adults-1st class. Excursion Fares. | Adults—1st class. Excursion Fares. | Adults-1st class. Excursion Fares. |
Ditto-2nd class, ljd pel mile (including return).' | Ditto—2nd class, 1½d per mile (including return). | Ditto 2nd class, ld per mile (including return). |
Children (under 18 years of age)—1st or 2nd class, ¼d per mile; | Children (under 18 years of age)—1st or 2nd class, ¼d per mile; | Children (under 18 years of agewas or 2nd class, ¼d per mile; |
but no less charge than 3d, nor greater than 2s Gd, to bo | but no less charge than 3d, nor greater than 2s 6d, to be | but no less charge than 3d, nor greater than 2s 6d, to be |
i" ? ' " innilc lor nnv distance. ' . | made for anv distance. | in ? ' " mails for any distance. The |
The tickets will'bo available for return till the 16th November. | The tickets will be available for return till the 16th November. | tickets will be available for return till the 16th November. |
CHAS. A. GOODCHAP, | CHAS. A. GOODCHAP, | CHAS. A. GOODCHAP, |
""'.?" ' Commissioner for Railways. | Commissioner for Railways. | ""'.?" Commissioner for Railways. |
Department of Fttblic YA'orks, | Department of Public Works, | Department of Public Works, |
. Rajlw av Branch, ' | Railway Branch, | . Rajlw as Branch, ' |
Sydtiev, 28t'h üetiihcr, 1SS1._;_ | Sydney, 28th October, 1881. | Sydney, 28th weather, 1SS1._;_ |
Identified overProof corrections | SYDNEY JUVENILE INCLUSIVE PUBLIC FROM WORKS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | GOVERNMENT AGE [**VANDALISED] MADE ANV |
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All Words | 88 | 81.8 | 93.2 | 62.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 61 | 85.2 | 93.4 | 55.6 |
Weighted Words | 88.0 | 93.7 | 47.7 |
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INVERELL. | INVERELL. | INVERELL. |
THURSDAY. | THURSDAY. | THURSDAY. |
Groat indignation is expressed hore at tho action of | Great indignation is expressed here at the action of | Great indignation is expressed here at the action of |
tho Government in omitting tho Clarenco *ad Now | the Government in omitting the Clarence and New | the Government in omitting the Clarence and New |
England railway from their policy. A monster moot- | England railway from their policy. A monster meet- | England railway from their policy. A monster meeting |
ing hus beou convened by tho Mayor for Saturday | ing has been convened by the Mayor for Saturday | has been convened by the Mayor for Saturday |
ovening, to consider the position of matters. Mr. Mur- | evening, to consider the position of matters. Mr. Mur- | evening, to consider the position of matters. Mr. Murray's |
ray's motion for a railway from Inverell to Glen Innes | ray's motion for a railway from Inverell to Glen Innes | motion for a railway from Inverell to Glen Innes |
is cordially approved of. Tho Tenterfield lino-, it is | is cordially approved of. The Tenterfield line, it is | is cordially approved of. The Tenterfield line-, it is |
thought, would do no good to this district. It would | thought, would do no good to this district. It would | thought, would do no good to this district. It would |
bo longer land much moro costly than tho direct lino | be longer and much more costly than the direct line | be longer land much more costly than the direct line |
via G len Innes to Invcroll, and would not dovelopo tho | via Glen Innes to Inverell, and would not develope the | via Glen Innes to Inverell, and would not develope the |
grand G wydir country. | grand Gwydir country. | grand G wydir country. |
Identified overProof corrections | BEEN BE GREAT HAS EVENING MEETING DEVELOPE MORE NEW HERE LINE CLARENCE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | GWYDIR |
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All Words | 93 | 73.1 | 97.8 | 92.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 66 | 80.3 | 98.5 | 92.3 |
Weighted Words | 81.0 | 98.1 | 90.0 |
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TELOWIE, September 21. | TELOWIE, September 24. | TELOWIE, September 21. |
Better farmers' weather could hardly be de | Better farmers' weather could hardly be de- | Better farmers' weather could hardly be desired. |
sired. Showers ftll during tbe night. Tbe | sired. Showers fell during the night. The | Showers fell during the night. The |
gaoge for the week registered 0 510 inches. Tbe | gauge for the week registered 0.540 inches. The | gauge for the week registered 0 510 inches. The |
crops are looking fine, many coming into ear | crops are looking fine, many coming into ear | crops are looking fine, many coming into ear |
they are from fifteen to eighteen inches high, | they are from fifteen to eighteen inches high, | they are from fifteen to eighteen inches high, |
bat are seen increasing daily. Hope; are now | but are seen increasing daily. Hopes are now | but are seen increasing daily. Hope; are now |
entertained that we shall have fair hay crops, | entertained that we shall have fair hay crops, | entertained that we shall have fair hay crops, |
and that tbe wheat will be of good quality if | and that the wheat will be of good quality if | and that the wheat will be of good quality if |
tot great in quantity. | not great in quantity. | not great in quantity. |
Identified overProof corrections | FELL BUT NOT GAUGE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | HOPES |
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All Words | 68 | 86.8 | 98.5 | 88.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 57 | 91.2 | 98.2 | 80.0 |
Weighted Words | 91.8 | 97.9 | 73.8 |
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Automatic Coupler. | Automatic Coupler. | Automatic Coupler. |
 NUMBER of gentlemen attended at the Redforn | A NUMBER of gentlemen attended at the Redfern | A NUMBER of gentlemen attended at the Redfern |
Railway Station, on Friday, to witness a trial of | Railway Station, on Friday, to witness a trial of | Railway Station, on Friday, to witness a trial of |
Messrs. E. R. Thomas and G. Cowdery's automatic | Messrs. E. R. Thomas and G. Cowdery's automatic | Messrs. E. R. Thomas and G. Cowdery's automatic |
oonpling for railway and other stock, as manu | coupling for railway and other stock, as manu- | coupling for railway and other stock, as manufactured |
factured by Messrs. Hudson Brothers. Amongst | factured by Messrs. Hudson Brothers. Amongst | by Messrs. Hudson Brothers. Amongst |
thoso proaent wee-Sir Henry Parkes, Sir John | those present were—Sir Henry Parkes, Sir John | those present were Sir Henry Parkes, Sir John |
Robertson, the Mayor of Sydney (Mr. J. Harris), the | Robertson, the Mayor of Sydney (Mr. J. Harris), the | Robertson, the Mayor of Sydney (Mr. J. Harris), the |
Hon. John Sutherland, Measra. Batt, J. Taylor, J. | Hon. John Sutherland, Messrs. Batt, J. Taylor, J. | Hon. John Sutherland, Messrs. Batt, J. Taylor, J. |
Alger, J. Wright, W. Wakoford, A. Bennett, O'Kerr, | Alger, J. Wright, W. Wakeford, A. Bennett, O'Kerr, | Alger, J. Wright, W. Wakeford, A. Bennett, G Kerr, |
J. Jamieaon, W. Ford, Blaxland, F. E. Rogers, J .A. | J. Jamieson, W. Ford, Blaxland, F. E. Rogers, J. A. | J. Jamieson, W. Ford, Blaxland, F. E. Rogers, J A. |
Road, A.R. Fremlin, A. Mackay, F. Abigail, Henson, | Road, A. R. Fremlin, A. Mackay, F. Abigail, Henson, | Road, A.R. Fremlin, A. Mackay, F. Abigail, Henson, |
Thomasson (Ibbottson and Co., Sheffield), R. H. | Thomasson (Ibbottson and Co., Sheffield), R. H. | Thomasson (Ibbotson and Co., Sheffield), R. H. |
Bumet (locomotivo engineer), Jaoobs, J. Dunn, R. | Burnet (locomotive engineer), Jacobs, J. Dunn, R. | Burnett (locomotive engineer), Jacobs, J. Dunn, R. |
Webster, W- Aldorson, Wooloott, Thos. Alderson, . | Webster, W. Alderson, Woolcott, Thos. Alderson, | Webster, W- Alderson, Wooloott, Thos. Alderson, . |
Wilkinson (Mines Department), E. Flood, Parvea, | Wilkinson (Mines Department), E. Flood, Purves, | Wilkinson (Mines Department), E. Flood, Parvea, |
R. B. Smith, Fitzpatrick, W. J. Foster, Badgery, | R. B. Smith, Fitzpatrick, W. J. Foster, Badgery, | R. B. Smith, Fitzpatrick, W. J. Foster, Badgery, |
Martin, G. L. Carter, Fulford, P. Higgins, Trevor | Martin, G. L. Carter, Fulford, P. Higgins, Trevor | Martin, G. L. Carter, Fulford, P. Higgins, Trevor |
Jones voity engineer), Mountain (city surveyor), | Jones (city engineer), Mountain (city surveyor), | Jones city engineer), Mountain (city surveyor), |
Barnett (colonial architect), G. Cowdery (engi* | Barnett (colonial architect), G. Cowdery (engi- | Barnett (colonial architect), G. Cowdery (engine |
neer of existing lines), and J. Rae (under | neer of existing lines), and J. Rae (under | neer of existing lines), and J. Rae (under |
secretary). Tho oompany assembled at the Red" | secretary). The company assembled at the Red- | secretary). The company assembled at the Red" |
tern railway Btation at Halt-past va o dook, and | fern railway station at half-past 12 o'clock, and | fern railway station at half-past va o'clock, and |
inspeoted tho automatic coupling as manufactured by | inspected the automatic coupling as manufactured by | inspected the automatic coupling as manufactured by |
Messrs, Hudson Brothers. Experiments wore made | Messrs. Hudson Brothers. Experiments were made | Messrs Hudson Brothers. Experiments were made |
with an engine, throe truoks, and a guard's van. An | with an engine, three trucks, and a guard's van. An | with an engine, three trucks, and a guard's van. An |
engine and van wero drivon along tho line while the | engine and van were driven along the line while the | engine and van were driven along the line while the |
osntre truok was detaohed and shunted; the | centre truck was detached and shunted ; the | centre truck was detached and shunted; the |
guard's van and third truok becoming attached to the | guard's van and third truck becoming attached to the | guard's van and third truck becoming attached to the |
engine and trnok on the line on whioh they were | engine and truck on the line on which they were | engine and truck on the line on which they were |
running. Tho contrivance, whioh ia exceedingly | running. The contrivance, which is exceedingly | running. The contrivance, which is exceedingly |
simple, ia workod by means of a small lever | simple, is worked by means of a small lever | simple, is worked by means of a small lever |
and is self-coupling. An ongino with some | and is self-coupling. An engine with some | and is self-coupling. An engine with some |
tracks followed another truok down an in | tracks followed another truck down an in- | tracks followed another truck down an in |
dine, and by means of the invention the | cline, and by means of the invention the | dine, and by means of the invention the |
truoks wero united, and the progress of the stray | trucks were united, and the progress of the stray | trucks were united, and the progress of the stray |
truolc arrested. The great desiderata in the matter | truck arrested. The great desiderata in the matter | trucks arrested. The great desiderata in the matter |
of coupling railway stock is expedition and immunity | of coupling railway stock is expedition and immunity | of coupling railway stock is expedition and immunity |
from danger, and these aro aoquired in the invention | from danger, and these are acquired in the invention | from danger, and these are required in the invention |
of tho Messrs. Cowderv, whioh oan be worked without | of the Messrs. Cowdery, which can be worked without | of the Messrs. Cowdery, which can be worked without |
the necessity of . the operator being botween tho car | the necessity of the operator being between the car- | the necessity of the operator being between the car |
riages or truoks to be oonneoted. The party was | riages or trucks to be connected. The party was | riages or trucks to be connected. The party was |
next conveyed to Darling Harbour, where the | next conveyed to Darling Harbour, where the | next conveyed to Darling Harbour, where the |
strength of those couplings was fully tested. | strength of those couplings was fully tested. | strength of those couplings was fully tested. |
Between SO or 40 truoks were on a line | Between 30 or 40 trucks were on a line | Between 30 or 40 trucks were on a line |
(some of which were loadod), and were affixed to the | (some of which were loaded), and were affixed to the | (some of which were loaded), and were affixed to the |
couplings of th) truoka fitted with tho automatic | couplings of the trucks fitted with the automatic | couplings of th) trucks fitted with the automatic |
ooupling. These were drawn some distanoe, and | coupling. These were drawn some distance, and | coupling. These were drawn some distance, and |
fully justified the general opinion as to the utility | fully justified the general opinion as to the utility | fully justified the general opinion as to the utility |
and durability of the tested invention. Subse | and durability of the tested invention. Subse- | and durability of the tested invention. Subsequently |
quently the party wore oonveyed to tho Eedfern | quently the party were conveyed to the Redfern | the party were conveyed to the Redfern |
station, whero refreshment was provided on board one | station, where refreshment was provided on board one | station, where refreshment was provided on board one |
of Hudson's Palace Dining Cars by tho City Catering | of Hudson's Palace Dining Cars by the City Catering | of Hudson's Palace Dining Cars by the City Catering |
Company. Thia was dono good justioe to by those | Company. This was done good justice to by those | Company. This was done good justice to by those |
present, subsequent to which " The health of Messrs. | present, subsequent to which "The health of Messrs. | present, subsequent to which " The health of Messrs. |
Hudson Bros.'' was proposed by Sir Henry Parkes, . | Hudson Bros.'' was proposed by Sir Henry Parkes, | Hudson Bros.'' was proposed by Sir Henry Parkes, and |
and drunk amidst cheera. The arrangements wore | and drunk amidst cheers. The arrangements were | drunk amidst cheers. The arrangements were |
carried out under tho direotion of tho station mastor | carried out under the direction of the station master | carried out under the direction of the station master |
(Mr. Collina) and not a hitch occurred to prevent a | (Mr. Collins) and not a hitch occurred to prevent a | (Mr. Collins) and not a hitch occurred to prevent a |
thorough test of tho patented ooupling being | thorough test of the patented coupling being | thorough test of the patented coupling being |
effected. | effected. | effected. |
The following advantages aro claimed by Messrs. | The following advantages are claimed by Messrs. | The following advantages are claimed by Messrs. |
Thomas and Cowdory for their automatic coupler ; | Thomas and Cowdory for their automatic coupler; | Thomas and Cowdery for their automatic coupler ; |
-"1. Few parts and groat eimplioity in their con« | —"1. Few parts and great simplicity in their con- | -"1. Few parts and great simplicity in their cons |
atruotion, BO that every working portion Bhnll be eqnal | struction, so that every working portion shall be equal | traction, so that every working portion shall be equal |
to tho hoaviest strains likely to be applied to them. | to the heaviest strains likely to be applied to them. | to the heaviest strains likely to be applied to them. |
(2.) Simplicity of oonstrnotion insures, in most | (2.) Simplicity of construction insures, in most | (2.) Simplicity of construction insures, in most |
oases, strength, and renders the working parts the | cases, strength, and renders the working parts the | cases, strength, and renders the working parts the |
least liable to damage ia any condition, either from | least liable to damage ia any condition, either from | least liable to damage is any condition, either from |
severe strains by sudden jerking forward in starting | severe strains by sudden jerking forward in starting | severe strains by sudden jerking forward in starting |
a heavy load, or by jerking backward in oheoking the | a heavy load, or by jerking backward in checking the | a heavy load, or by jerking backward in checking the |
speed of a heavily laden train. (3.) That the | speed of a heavily laden train. (3.) That the | speed of a heavily laden train. (3.) That the |
coupling shall bo BO constructed that under | coupling shall be so constructed that under | coupling shall be so constructed that under |
any condition whatever it can be coupled | any condition whatever it can be coupled | any condition whatever it can be coupled |
or uneouplod at tho will of the attendant | or uncoupled at the will of the attendant | or uncoupled at the will of the attendant |
when required. (4.) That any numbor of carriages, | when required. (4.) That any numbor of carriages, | when required. (4.) That any number of carriages, |
truoks, &o., can bo coupled up or let loose instan | trucks, &c., can be coupled up or let loose instan- | trucks, &o., can be coupled up or let loose instantaneously |
taneously by tho attendant by tho most simple | taneously by the attendant by the most simple | by the attendant by the most simple |
appliance. (5.) That tho couplings should take | appliance. (5.) That the couplings should take | appliance. (5.) That the couplings should take |
tho strain evenly on tho oharpoßt curvea, | the strain evenly on the sharpest curves, | the strain evenly on the sharpest curves, |
and nt tho tangent points of rovorao curves, | and at the tangent points of reverse curves, | and at the tangent points of reverse curves, |
whore the S form makes thia difficult of attainment. | where the S form makes this difficult of attainment. | where the S form makes them difficult of attainment. |
(G.) That any differonooin thohoight of rolling stock | (6.) That any difference in the height of rolling stock | (G.) That any differences thought of rolling stock |
from either construction or load will not in any way | from either construction or load will not in any way | from either construction or load will not in any way |
intorforo with tho perfect ooupling up. or oven strain | interfere with the perfect coupling up or even strain | interfere with the perfect coupling up. or even strain |
upon the ooupling. (7.) That all parts shall | upon the coupling. (7.) That all parts shall | upon the coupling. (7.) That all parts shall |
bo of such simplicity both aa regarda form | be of such simplicity both as regards form | be of such simplicity both as regards form |
and notion, as to preoludo any ahanoe of | and notion, as to preclude any chance of | and notion as to preclude any chance of |
disarrangement, and suoh as to require the minimum | disarrangement, and such as to require the minimum | disarrangement, and such as to require the minimum |
of caro and attention to keep in working ordor, and | of care and attention to keep in working order, and | of care and attention to keep in working order, and |
also to bo easily wo rkod and understood without any | also to be easily worked and understood without any | also to be easily we read and understood without any |
long poriod of drilling to tho duty. (8.) That the | long period of drilling to the duty. (8.) That the | long period of drilling to the duty. (8. That the |
oporation of ooupling up should De instantaneoas | operation of coupling up should be instantaneous | operation of coupling up should be instantaneous |
by morely running tho rolling stock together with a | by merely running the rolling stock together with a | by merely running the rolling stock together with a |
modorate amount of force, and that tho un | moderate amount of force, and that the un- | moderate amount of force, and that the uncoupling |
coupling can bo accomplished aa spoodily. | coupling can be accomplished as speedily. | can be accomplished as speedily. |
(9.) That oarriages, truoks, «fco., fitted with tho | (9.) That carriages, trucks, &c., fitted with the | (9.) That carriages, trucks, were., fitted with the |
automatio coupling can bo naod in oonjnno | automatic coupling can be used in conjunc- | automatic coupling can be used in conjunc |
tion with rolling atook fitted with the aorew | tion with rolling stock fitted with the screw | tion with rolling stock fitted with the screw |
coupling, and therefore not causo any difficulty or | coupling, and therefore not cause any difficulty or | coupling, and therefore not cause any difficulty or |
delay in working tho two together during tho gradual | delay in working the two together during the gradual | delay in working the two together during the gradual |
conversion of tho whole. (10.) That tho automatio | conversion of the whole. (10.) That the automatic | conversion of the whole. (10.) That the automatic |
couplings can bo easily fitted and bo adaptable to | couplings can be easily fitted and be adaptable to | couplings can be easily fitted and so adaptable to |
any kind of rolling stook, whether with central or | any kind of rolling stock, whether with central or | any kind of rolling stock, whether with central or |
aido bufforp, as thoy would othorwiso provo | side buffers, as they would otherwise prove | side buffers, as they would otherwise prove |
inconvenient for general adoption should tho wholo | inconvenient for general adoption should the whole | inconvenient for general adoption should the whole |
rollin? Btook require romodelling. The only outlay | rolling stock require remodelling. The only outlay | rolling? stock require remodelling. The only outlay |
neoeasary should bo for tho improved ooupling. (ll.) | necessary should be for the improved coupling. (11.) | necessary should be for the improved coupling. (11.) |
That tho wholo of tho oporationa of coupling np or | That the whole of the operations of coupling up or | That the whole of the operations of coupling up or |
uncoupling should bo aocomnliahod without tho | uncoupling should be accomplished without the | uncoupling should be accomplished without the |
nlightoot noooBHity for tho attendant to JIÄHR between | slightest necessity for the attendant to pass between | slightest necessity for the attendant to MOHR between |
or uudor tho buffers or tho rolling stock." Th^ ab | or under the buffers or the rolling stock." The ab- | or under the buffers or the rolling stock." The absence |
sence of complicated uiaohiiiery is tho rrroat r">om» | sence of complicated machinery is the great recom- | of complicated machinery is the great room |
inondation to thif) expeditions nm do of coupling | mendation to this expeditions made of coupling | mendation to the) expeditionary do of coupling |
trucks, and combined with tin !*».{.>- to MUÍ operator ita | trucks, and combined with safety to the operator its | trucks, and combined with the !*».{.>- to Miss operator its |
adoption would doubtless result ia fi door«aso ia tkn | adoption would doubtless result in a decrease in the | adoption would doubtless result in a decrease in the |
loss of b.r.mrr.1 lifo on railways. | loss of human life on railways. | loss of barriers life on railways. |
Identified overProof corrections | COLLINS DISTANCE LOADED ARE HEAVIEST PRECLUDE DECREASE OCLOCK NECESSARY REDFERN OPERATION SCREW ITS DRIVEN JACOBS REVERSE INSPECTED MACHINERY CHEERS THIS MODERATE /HALF/PAST|HALFPAST OPERATIONS LIFE EQUAL CASES UNCOUPLED TRUCK REMODELLING SHARPEST CARE EVEN MASTER ORDER CHANCE CONJUNCTION REGARDS SIDE PROVE CONNECTED CAUSE SPEEDILY DETACHED USED CHECKING CENTRE DONE JUSTICE JAMIESON PERIOD OTHERWISE LOCOMOTIVE WAKEFORD THREE MERELY INTERFERE DIRECTION INSTANTANEOUS SLIGHTEST |
Identified overProof non-corrections | COWDORY [**VANDALISED] INCLINE PURVES PASS DIFFERENCE EXPEDITIONS [**VANDALISED] RECOMMENDATION IBBOTTSON [**VANDALISED] HUMAN IA [**VANDALISED] ACQUIRED SAFETY WOOLCOTT NUMBOR [**VANDALISED] OKERR [**VANDALISED] BURNET HEIGHT |
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All Words | 860 | 76.3 | 97.0 | 87.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 384 | 81.8 | 95.6 | 75.7 |
Weighted Words | 84.0 | 96.0 | 75.2 |
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MELBOURNE. | MELBOURNE. | MELBOURNE. |
(FBOM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) | (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) | (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) |
Saturday. 20th August. | Saturday, 20th August. | Saturday. 20th August. |
On inquiry at the Melbourne Hospital at a lata | On inquiry at the Melbourne Hospital at a late | On inquiry at the Melbourne Hospital at a late |
hour this afternoon aa to the condition of the | hour this afternoon as to the condition of the | hour this afternoon as to the condition of the |
man Clota, who cut hi9 throat yesterday in | man Clota, who cut his throat yesterday in | man Clota, who cut his throat yesterday in |
Fitzroy, and his wife whom he hacked about the | Fitzroy, and his wife whom he hacked about the | Fitzroy, and his wife whom he hacked about the |
head and face with a tomahawk, I was informed | head and face with a tomahawk, I was informed | head and face with a tomahawk, I was informed |
that both patients were progressing favorably, | that both patients were progressing favorably, | that both patients were progressing favorably, |
although it was not considered that either was | although it was not considered that either was | although it was not considered that either was |
entirely out of danger. In the case of the | entirely out of danger. In the case of the | entirely out of danger. In the case of the |
woman it was feared that erysipelas might ensue, | woman it was feared that erysipelas might ensue, | woman it was feared that erysipelas might ensue, |
and in that case her ultimate recovery could ba | and in that case her ultimate recovery could ba | and in that case her ultimate recovery could be |
little short of a miracle. [Our correspondent | little short of a miracle. [Our correspondent | little short of a miracle. [Our correspondent |
telegraphing last night states that Mr. and Mrs. | telegraphing last night states that Mr. and Mrs. | telegraphing last night states that Mr. and Mrs. |
Clota were then both alive.-ED. B.A.] | Clota were then both alive.-ED. B.A.] | Clota were then both alive ED. B.A.] |
A serious charge has been preferred against | A serious charge has been preferred against | A serious charge has been preferred against |
Mr. Kermode, the lighthouse-keeper at Qabo | Mr. Kermode, the lighthouse-keeper at Gabo | Mr. Kermode, the lighthouse-keeper at Gabo |
Island, by a Mr. ICebby, wbo alleges that tho | Island, by a Mr. Kebby, who alleges that the | Island, by a Mr. Kebby, who alleges that the |
death of his father, a line repairer attached to | death of his father, a line repairer attached to | death of his father, a line repairer attached to |
the Telegraph Department of New South Wales, | the Telegraph Department of New South Wales, | the Telegraph Department of New South Wales, |
was accelerated by the refusal of Kermode to | was accelerated by the refusal of Kermode to | was accelerated by the refusal of Kermode to |
supply him with provisions. It seems that | supply him with provisions. It seems that | supply him with provisions. It seems that |
early iu July last Mr. ICebby, senior, left Edeu | early in July last Mr. Kebby, senior, left Eden | early in July last Mr. Kebby, senior, left Eden |
for the purpose of repairing the cable between | for the purpose of repairing the cable between | for the purpose of repairing the cable between |
that place and Gabo Island, and that running | that place and Gabo Island, and that running | that place and Gabo Island, and that running |
short of supplies for himself and his boat's craw | short of supplies for himself and his boat's crew | short of supplies for himself and his boat's crew |
he applied for provisions to Kermode, telling | he applied for provisions to Kermode, telling | he applied for provisions to Kermode, telling |
him that the Government of New South Wales | him that the Government of New South Wales | him that the Government of New South Wales |
would be responsible for the cost of tho same. | would be responsible for the cost of the same. | would be responsible for the cost of the same. |
The request was, it is stated, at first refused | The request was, it is stated, at first refused | The request was, it is stated, at first refused |
altogether, but ultimately the applicants were | altogether, but ultimately the applicants were | altogether, but ultimately the applicants were |
grudgingly supplied with a little tea and bread. | grudgingly supplied with a little tea and bread. | grudgingly supplied with a little tea and bread. |
The party afterwards proceeded to the house of | The party afterwards proceeded to the house of | The party afterwards proceeded to the house of |
a Mr. Devlin, ou the mainland, whore they wera | a Mr. Devlin, on the mainland, whore they were | a Mr. Devlin, on the mainland, where they were |
hospitably entertained; but iu the meantime all | hospitably entertained ; but in the meantime all | hospitably entertained; but in the meantime all |
had sulfered severely from want of suitable | had suffered severely from want of suitable | had suffered severely from want of suitable |
food, aud Mr. Kebby, who never recovered hia | food, and Mr. Kebby, who never recovered his | food, and Mr. Kebby, who never recovered his |
strength, went home, where he grew gradually | strength, went home, where he grew gradually | strength, went home, where he grew gradually |
worse and died on the 14th July. The circum | worse and died on the 14th July. The circum- | worse and died on the 14th July. The circumstances |
stances have been brought under the notico of | stances have been brought under the notice of | have been brought under the notice of of |
Mr. A. Wilson, the secretary of Victorian porta | Mr. A. Wilson, the secretary of Victorian ports | Mr. A. Wilson, the secretary of Victorian ports |
aud harbors, who ha3 promised to make a | and harbors, who has promised to make a | and harbors, who has promised to make a |
searching inquiry into the alleged inhuman con | searching inquiry into the alleged inhuman con- | searching inquiry into the alleged inhuman conduct |
duct of the li«hthouse-keeper. | duct of the lighthouse-keeper. | of the lighthouse-keeper. |
Identified overProof corrections | AS SUFFERED LATE NOTICE CREW PORTS EDEN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BA [**VANDALISED] WHORE [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 322 | 92.9 | 99.1 | 87.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 190 | 96.3 | 98.9 | 71.4 |
Weighted Words | 96.9 | 98.9 | 64.9 |
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LIGKHT. | LIGHT. | LIGKHT. |
Saturday. Febbttativ s issi | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1881. | Saturday. Febbttativ s issue |
Present—All. Mr. J. N. Smith Iiaviug | Present—All. Mr. J. N. Smith having | Presenter. Mr. J. N. Smith Iiaviug |
objected to the exchange of; reserve near | objected to the exchange of reserve near | objected to the exchange of; reserve near |
Section 5,-_ fhe reserre is to- remain as it is. | Section 5, the reserve is to remain as it is. | Section 5 The reserve is to remain as it is. |
The failw&j authorities nsked permission to | The railway authorities asked permission to | The railway authorities asked permission to |
"bum the grass on the railways permission | burn the grass on the railway; permission | "burn the grass on the railways permission |
,■ granted. The clerk was ordered to collect 9<i. | granted. The clerk was ordered to collect 9d. | is granted. The clerk was ordered to collect 9d. |
rate, the balance to be colleoted .another year. | rate, the balance to be collected another year. | rate, the balance to be collected another year. |
The manure in the sheep yards on reserra | The manure in the sheep yards on reserve | The manure in the sheep yards on reserve |
"near the Light' Bridge, not to he rotnorod | near the Light Bridge, not to be removed | near the Light' Bridge, not to he removed |
without the consent of the Council. | without the consent of the Council. | without the consent of the Council. |
Identified overProof corrections | ASKED RAILWAY COLLECTED REMOVED BURN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | HAVING PRESENT [**VANDALISED] FEBRUARY ALL [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 74 | 82.4 | 90.5 | 46.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 48 | 85.4 | 91.7 | 42.9 |
Weighted Words | 84.8 | 92.6 | 51.7 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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Death of a Child. | Death of a Child. | Death of a Child. |
An inquest was held yesterday at the Eailw&y Pier | An inquest was held yesterday at the Railway Pier | An inquest was held yesterday at the Railway Pier |
1. ie.i, by the City Coroner, Mr. H. Shiell, J.P., as | Hotel, by the City Coroner, Mr. H. Shiell, J.P., as | 1. read, by the City Coroner, Mr. H. Shiell, J.P., as |
to the cause of death of a child aged one month, tho | to the cause of death of a child aged one month, the | to the cause of death of a child aged one month, the |
son. of James and Margaret BaineB, residing at | son of James and Margaret Baines, residing at | son of James and Margaret Barnes, residing at |
Xuoae* BaildingB, Darling Harbour. The evidence | Lucas' Buildings, Darling Harbour. The evidence | Lucas' Buildings, Darling Harbour. The evidence |
[-tended to show that the mother of the child was of | tended to show that the mother of the child was of | tended to show that the mother of the child was of |
(drunken habits, and had neglected it, and the is | drunken habits, and had neglected it, and the in- | (drunken habits, and had neglected it, and the is |
squeet was adjourned until to-morrow morning for | quest was adjourned until to-morrow morning for | inquest was adjourned until to-morrow morning for |
tfnrther evidence. | further evidence. | further evidence. |
Identified overProof corrections | FURTHER BUILDINGS THESON RAILWAY LUCAS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BAINES HOTEL |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 72 | 88.9 | 97.2 | 75.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 50 | 86.0 | 96.0 | 71.4 |
Weighted Words | 85.2 | 95.3 | 67.9 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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BiM18j ;A^I*MOEA^ | R.M.S. ALMORA | BiM18j ;A^I*MOEA^ |
TH«'BiT.S.N. Oompany'a R.MwS. Almora, | THE B.I.S.N. Company's R.M.S. Almora, | THe BI.S.N. Company's RMS. Almora, |
ffbm' Londbn. fon ,'Moroton Bay, «:« Naplas; | from London for Moreton Bay, via Naples, | from' London. for Moreton Bay, of Naples; |
Sues GanfvljtBataTia.and theNorthe rn Qneono' | Suez Canal, Batavia, and the Northern Queens- | Suez GanfvljtBataTia.and the North in Queens' |
land ports, with the incoming Tor reB Straits | land ports, with the incoming Torres Straits | land ports, with the incoming Tor reB Straits |
mails' frora-iErigfend, arrived at Ooa btomx laot | mails from England, arrived at Cooktown last | mails' frora-iErigfend, arrived at Goa home last |
night, boing.rsovarol ht-aro boforo he r oohtraot | night, being several hours before her contract | night, boing.rsovarol heard before her contract |
jticie. Sha-msy be ejected to an iro at the | time. She may be expected to arrive at the | time. Shanasy be ejected to an inn at the |
anuhoTflge, Brisbane Roads, about Tl ''ednestlay | anchorage, Brisbane Roads, about Wednesday | anchorage, Brisbane Roads, about Tl ''Wednesday |
morning. | morning. | morning. |
Identified overProof corrections | WEDNESDAY LONDON QUEENSLAND FOR SUEZ LAST TIME HER MORETON NAPLES COMPANYS FROM ANCHORAGE CONTRACT BEFORE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | CANAL TORRES NORTHERN BATAVIA SHE SEVERAL ENGLAND HOURS ARRIVE MAY BEING AND COOKTOWN VIA EXPECTED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 53 | 35.8 | 67.9 | 50.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 47 | 36.2 | 68.1 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 34.1 | 65.8 | 48.1 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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AIILLToiipi DRAKE. | MILLIGAN'S BRAKE. | AIILLToiipi DRAKE. |
A deputation from the Aflllignn's Brake Com | A deputation from the Milligan's Brake Com- | A deputation from the Aflllignn's Brake Company |
pany waited on tho Minister of Railways | pany waited on the Minister of Railways | waited on the Minister of Railways |
on Wednesday, to protest against n charge | on Wednesday, to protest against a charge | on Wednesday, to protest against a charge |
of £142 sent in to them "for tho uso of | of £142 sent in to them for the use of | of £142 sent in to them "for the use of |
carriages on which the brake was tested. | carriages on which the brake was tested. | carriages on which the brake was tested. |
It was stilted that they understood the car- | It was stated that they understood the car- | It was stated that they understood the carriages |
riages were lent free of cost,' Air. Tatter- | riages were lent free of cost, Mr. Patter- | were lent free of cost,' Air. Tatter- |
son having promised every facility on their | son having promised every facility on their | son having promised every facility on their |
undertaking to pay tho necessary cxponses of | undertaking to pay the necessary expenses of | undertaking to pay the necessary expenses of |
working, Air. Bent snid they would only he | working. Mr. Bent said they would only be | working, Mr. Bent said they would only he |
charged that amount, and the chnrgo would he | charged that amount, and the charge would be | charged that amount, and the charge would he |
modified. | modified. | modified. |
Identified overProof corrections | EXPENSES USE STATED MR SAID |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BE PATTERSON MILLIGANS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 81 | 80.2 | 91.4 | 56.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 55 | 85.5 | 94.5 | 62.5 |
Weighted Words | 83.5 | 93.8 | 62.3 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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PRINTING A RAILWAY PROSPECTUS. | PRINTING A RAILWAY PROSPECTUS. | PRINTING A RAILWAY PROSPECTUS. |
Few people are aware of the immense amount . | Few people are aware of the immense amount | Few people are aware of the immense amount of |
of labour and material expended in fche printiag " | of labour and material expended in the printing | labour and material expended in the printing " |
and issuing of prospectuses of coiripariies pro | and issuing of prospectuses of companies pro- | and issuing of prospectuses of companies proposed |
posed to be formed," .and: as -some particulars | posed to be formed, and as some particulars | to be formed," and: as some particulars |
have been obtained concerning the-isSUe of ' the | have been obtained concerning the issue of the | have been obtained concerning the isSUe of the |
prospectus of the Hull,- Barnsley, arid West: | prospectus of the Hull, Barnsley, and West | prospectus of the Hull,- Barnsley, and West: |
Riding J unction Railway and Dock Company, | Riding Junction Railway and Dock Company, | Riding Junction Railway and Dock Company, |
with a share capital of three millions, -their | with a share capital of three millions, their | with a share capital of three millions, their |
enumeration will prove of interest.' ; The printing , | enumeration will prove of interest. The printing | enumeration will prove of interest. The printing establishment |
establishment entrusted with tho work was that | establishment entrusted with the work was that | entrusted with the work was that |
of Messrs. M. Harland and Son; Manor-st., | of Messrs. M. Harland and Son, Manor-st., | of Messrs. M. Harland and Son; Manor-st., |
Hull, who received at 9 p.m. ori Friday tho 26th! | Hull, who received at 9 p.m. on Friday the 26th | Hull, who received at 9 p.m. on Friday the 26th! |
November, the " copy " for tho prospectus arid | November, the "copy" for the prospectus and | November, the " copy " for the prospectus and |
application form, with an order to print 450,000, | application form, with an order to print 450,000, | application form, with an order to print 450 000, |
this being accomplished by; 9 p:m.' on the 3rd | this being accomplished by 9 p.m. on the 3rd | this being accomplished by; 9 p.m." on the 3rd |
December, or within six days. 7 The paper used 7 | December, or within six days. The paper used | December, or within six days. 7 The paper used 7 |
was '900 reams of large post, ' weighing 20,700 | was 900 reams of large post, weighing 20,700 | was '900 reams of large post, ' weighing 20,700 |
lbs: ; 368 reams of foolscap, -weighing 4784 lbs. ; | lbs. ; 368 reams of foolscap, weighing 4784 lbs. ; | lbs: ; 368 reams of foolscap, weighing 4784 lbs. ; |
350,000 envelopes, 7000 lbs. ; and 350,000 maps | 350,000 envelopes, 7000 lbs. ; and 350,000 maps | 350,000 envelopes, 7000 lbs. and 350,000 maps |
weighing. 12, 600 lbs/;5 or a total weight of over | weighing. 12,600 lbs. ; or a total weight of over | weighing. 12, 600 lbs/;5 or a total weight of over |
20 tons. The printing had to be executed at | 20 tons. The printing had to be executed at | 20 tons. The printing had to be executed at |
the rate of 70,000 per day, 'over a hundred women | the rate of 70,000 per day, over a hundred women | the rate of 70,000 per day, over a hundred women |
boing employed in folding the prospectus and' | being employed in folding the prospectus and | being employed in folding the prospectus and' |
-maps to accompany the prospectus by poBt-to | maps to accompany the prospectus by post to | maps to accompany the prospectus by post to |
tho public," arid although all were not so posted, . | the public, and although all were not so posted, | the public," and although all were not so posted, . |
about 50,000 being sent to brokers in various | about 50,000 being sent to brokers in various | about 50,000 being sent to brokers in various |
parts' of the couutry, rio lets a sum than £2500 | parts of the country, no less a sum than £2500 | parts of the country, no less a sum than £2500 |
; was. expendedin postage Btamps alone.— Hull- | was expended in postage stamps alone.— Hull- | was expended in postage stamps alone Hull- |
News. | News. | News. |
Identified overProof corrections | COMPANIES COUNTRY JUNCTION STAMPS LESS NO |
Identified overProof non-corrections |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 203 | 89.7 | 99.5 | 95.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 125 | 95.2 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 95.5 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 2799 | 78.8 | 95.1 | 77.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 1610 | 82.7 | 94.6 | 68.7 |
Weighted Words | 83.8 | 94.9 | 68.6 |