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Notice to Mariners. | Notice to Mariners. | Notice to Mariners. |
(No. 8, of 1882.) | (No. 8, of 1882.) | (No. 6 of 1882.) |
Gulf of St. Vincent. Semaphore Jrtty. | Gulf of St. Vincent. Semaphore Jetty. | Gulf of St. Vincent. Semaphore Jetty. |
NOTICE is hereby given, that a Lens | NOTICE is hereby given, that a Lens | NOTICE is hereby given, that a Lens |
ApiaiatUH of additional power has | Apparatus of additional power has | Apparatus of additional power has |
been fixed in the I .igln house at the cud of | been fixed in the Lighthouse at the end of | been fixed in the I Light house at the end of |
the Semaphore Jetty, I'ort Adelaide. | the Semaphore Jetty, Port Adelaide. | the Semaphore Jetty, Port Adelaide. |
On «tp|iroaching the roadstead hi dear | On approaching the roadstead in dear | On approaching the roadstead in clear |
weather the Habt will be observed from a | weather the light will be observed from a | weather the East will be observed from a |
vessel's deck, when five miles distant, on the | vessel's deck, when five miles distant, on the | vessel's deck, when five miles distant, on the |
following magnetic hearings, viz *- i | following magnetic bearings, viz .— | following magnetic bearings, viz 4- From |
From the Lighthouse, S. 65deg. W. round | From the Lighthouse, S. 65 deg. W. round | the Lighthouse, S. 35deg. W. round |
bv the W. to ni. 33 deg W. | by the W. to N. 33 deg W. | by the W. to me. 33 deg W. |
Il II. FKKQUSON, | R. H. FERGUSON, | H II. FERGUSON, |
President Marine Board. | President Marine Board. | President Marine Board. |
Marine Board Office. P'rt AJelaide, 22u«l. | Marine Board Office, Port Adelaide, 22nd. | Marine Board Office. Port Adelaide, 22nd. |
February, 1882. | February, 1882. | February, 1882. |
Identified overProof corrections | PORT LIGHT BEARINGS FERGUSON END APPARATUS APPROACHING BY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | DEAR [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 79 | 82.3 | 96.2 | 78.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 56 | 85.7 | 98.2 | 87.5 |
Weighted Words | 84.9 | 98.3 | 88.8 |
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TRAMWAY FROM PAKENHAM TO | TRAMWAY FROM PAKENHAM TO | TRAMWAY FROM PAKENHAM TO |
GEMBROOK. | GEMBROOK. | GEMBROOK. |
A deputation of persons interested in tho | A deputation of persons interested in the | A deputation of persons interested in the |
construction of a line of tramway from | construction of a line of tramway from | construction of a line of tramway from |
Pakenham to Gembrook was introduood to | Pakenham to Gembrook was introduced to | Pakenham to Gembrook was introduced to |
the Minister of Railways yesterday by Dr, | the Minister of Railways yesterday by Dr. | the Minister of Railways yesterday by Dr |
Dobson, M L C , and Mr Bent, M L A Tho | Dobson, M.L.C., and Mr. Bent, M.L.A. The | Dobson, M L C., and Mr. Bent, M L A The |
deputation cited facts and fignroa to show | deputation cited facts and figures to show | deputation cited facts and figures to show |
that if a line of tramway woro mado botwoon | that if a line of tramway were made between | that if a line of tramway were made between |
tho two places it would pay the department, | the two places it would pay the department, | the two places it would pay the department, |
and alBO open up a large tract of valuablo | and also open up a large tract of valuable | and also open up a large tract of valuable |
country They stated that if a steam tram | country. They stated that if a steam tram- | country They stated that if a steam tramway |
way could not bo constructed, a horso tram- | way could not be constructed, a horse tram- | could not be constructed, a horse tramway |
way would meet the wants of tho district, | way would meet the wants of the district, | would meet the wants of the district, |
and would perhaps bo just as suitablo for it | and would perhaps be just as suitable for it | and would perhaps be just as suitable for it |
as a steam one | as a steam one. | as a steam one |
Mr Bent promised to refer the queation to | Mr. BENT promised to refer the question to | Mr Bent promised to refer the question to |
the engineers of the department, and ascer- | the engineers of the department, and ascer- | the engineers of the department, and ascertain |
tain their mows upon it | tain their views upon it. | their views upon it |
Identified overProof corrections | INTRODUCED BETWEEN VIEWS SUITABLE HORSE WERE MADE BE QUESTION VALUABLE ALSO FIGURES |
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All Words | 117 | 85.5 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 71 | 83.1 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 83.5 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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COUNTRY-KILLED MEAT. | COUNTRY-KILLED MEAT. | COUNTRY KILLED MEAT. |
A quantity of beef slaughtered in tho | A quantity of beef slaughtered in the | A quantity of beef slaughtered in the |
country and Bent to town by train was on | country and sent to town by train was on | country and sent to town by train was on |
view yesterday at the Metropolitan Moat | view yesterday at the Metropolitan Meat | view yesterday at the Metropolitan Meat |
Market, Hotham About six months ago tho | Market, Hotham. About six months ago the | Market, Hotham About six months ago the |
Wangaratta Slaughtering and Refrigerating | Wangaratta Slaughtering and Refrigerating | Wangaratta Slaughtering and Refrigerating |
Company waa formed for the purpoao of | Company was formed for the purpose of | Company was formed for the purpose of |
carrying on tho buameaa of slaughtering and | carrying on the business of slaughtering and | carrying on the business of slaughtering and |
sending meat to the Melbourne market, and | sending meat to the Melbourne market, and | sending meat to the Melbourne market, and |
the beef under notice is the cjmpwy s first | the beef under notice is the company's first | the beef under notice is the company s first |
consignment The carcases after cooling are | consignment. The carcases after cooling are | consignment The carcases after cooling are |
cut up into quarters and packed in the rail- | cut up into quarters and packed in the rail- | cut up into quarters and packed in the railway |
way trucks,'he latter being run by a siding | way trucks, the latter being run by a siding | trucks, he latter being run by a siding |
into tho company's slaughter-house The | into the company's slaughter-house. The | into the company's slaughter-house The |
hind quarters are hung from the roof of the | hind quarters are hung from the roof of the | hind quarters are hung from the roof of the |
truck, and tho fore quartera packed ono upon | truck, and the fore quarters packed one upon | truck, and the forequarters packed one upon |
the other with clotha or clean straw between | the other with cloths or clean straw between. | the other with cloths or clean straw between |
In summer the cars, which aro built for tho | In summer the cars, which are built for the | In summer the cars, which are built for the |
purpose with double sides, filled in between | purpose with double sides, filled in between | purpose with double sides, filled in between |
with charcoal, will be refrigerated by the dry | with charcoal, will be refrigerated by the dry | with charcoal, will be refrigerated by the dry |
air procesa, but at present this is unnecessary, | air process, but at present this is unnecessary, | air process, but at present this is unnecessary, |
although tho threo apecial cara built by tho | although the three special cars built by the | although the three special car built by the |
Railway department for the company a trade | Railway department for the company's trade | Railway department for the company a trade |
are used in bringing down too beef '1 he | are used in bringing down the beef. The | are used in bringing down too beef The present |
present consignment constata of 11 carcases | present consignment consists of 15 carcases | consignment consists of 11 carcases |
of beef, and the experiment, as fur as the | of beef, and the experiment, as far as the | of beef, and the experiment, as far as the |
quality and condition are concerned, Ins been | quality and condition are concerned, has been | quality and condition are concerned, has been |
highly sufceisful The carcases, which are | highly successful. The carcases, which are | highly successful The carcases, which are |
of email or medium si/o, give indications of | of small or medium size, give indications of | of small or medium size, give indications of |
having been carefully handled, bein,; cloan | having been carefully handled, being clean, | having been carefully handled, being clean |
hard, and free from bruises Not onlv ii | hard, and free from bruises. Not only is | hard, and free from bruises Not only is |
lhere ft total absence of bruioea, bat the fl,->\ | there a total absence of bruises, but the flesh | there ft total absence of bruises, but the flesh |
is of a bright red colour, contrasting favo 'r | is of a bright red colour, contrasting favour- | is of a bright red colour, contrasting favo 'r |
ably with the dark appearance of much of | ably with the dark appearance of much of | ably with the dark appearance of much of |
the meat slaughtered in town Messra W | the meat slaughtered in town. Messrs. W. | the meat slaughtered in town Messrs W. |
Reynolds and Son, tho amenta for the co n | Reynolds and Son, the agents for the com- | Reynolds and Son, the agents for the con- |
pany, have for aomo time been dealing v/ith | pany, have for some time been dealing with | pany, have for some time been dealing with |
coDBignmenta of country killed meatfnm | consignments of country killed meat from | consignments of country killed meaning |
Gip) a Land, and they find that it ia very | Gipps Land, and they find that it is very | Gip) a Land, and they find that it is very |
much appreciated by the public Mr J W | much appreciated by the public. Mr. J. W. | much appreciated by the public Mr J W |
Hnpnn, of Flyn s Creek, has been snndiii" ">1 | Hagan, of Flyn's Creek, has been sending 30 | Hagan, of Flyn s Creek, has been spending" "a |
carcoBes a week, and ho will aend 59 weekly | carcases a week, and he will send 50 weekly | carcoBes a week, and he will send 59 weekly |
when the pointä connecting bis tramway | when the points connecting his tramway | when the points connecting bis tramway |
with tho mnin line are put in | with the main line are put in. | with the main line are put in |
This gentleman, it appears, has built a | This gentleman, it appears, has built a | This gentleman, it appears, has built a |
B]au"hter houae, and made a tramway it tra | slaughter-house, and made a tramway from | slaughter house, and made a tramway it tra |
it to the main line for the purpose of dell no; | it to the main line for the purpose of dealing | it to the main line for the purpose of dell not |
in tho manner described with the fat stock | in the manner described with the fat stock | in the manner described with the fat stock |
from his Btation In thia case tho ordinary | from his station. In this case the ordinary | from his station In this case the ordinary |
tincha aro used, and it ia not intended to | trucks are used, and it is not intended to | trucks are used, and it is not intended to |
carry on the buBiness in summor Mr | carry on the business in summer. Mr. | carry on the business in summer Mr |
Hasan's conaignment which wai at the | Hagan's consignment which was at the | Hasan's consignment which was at the |
metropolitan market yesterday waa also in | metropolitan market yesterday was also in | metropolitan market yesterday was also in |
excellent condition Some other ca'cii"» | excellent condition. Some other carcases | excellent condition Some other calcined |
Eentfrom Gippa Land on previona orvusinna | sent from Gipps Land on previous occasions | Rent from Gipps Land on previous crushing |
aro-also highly sboken of by Mr R«jnr>l I" | are also highly spoken of by Mr. Reynolds. | are also highly spoken of by Mr R«jnr>l I" |
The refri"erating cars provided for the Wan | The refrigerating cars provided for the Wan- | The refrigerating cars provided for the Wangaratta |
Karatta Company are capable of contunin" | garatta Company are capable of containing | Company are capable of containing |
from 12 to]1carca»eaeach, and arran 'ementa | from 12 to 15 carcases each, and arrangements | from 12 to]1carca»eaeach, and arran 'ements |
nre Lew; made for "ending down from '"O to | are being made for sending down from 50 to | are Lew; made for ending down from '"O to |
lCOperwcek ItisBtatedthnt meat slaughtered | 100 per week. It is stated that meat slaughtered | lCOperwcek ItisBtatedthnt meat slaughtered |
in tho country ia rapidly gainim; fav ur | in the country is rapidly gaining favour | in the country is rapidly gaining; fav ur |
m the Sydney market ond it no doubt has | in the Sydney market, and it no doubt has | in the Sydney market and it no doubt has |
much to recommend it nnywher» When | much to recommend it anywhere. When | much to recommend it anywhere When |
rattle ore driven lorn; diatancca, and knocked | cattle are driven long distances, and knocked | cattle are driven long; distances, and knocked |
about in railway trucka, tho meat ia not | about in railway trucks, the meat is not | about in railway trucks, the meat is not |
likely to be in such good condition aa if the | likely to be in such good condition as if the | likely to be in such good condition as if the |
animals were Blau"htered near their paaturea, | animals were slaughtered near their pastures, | animals were slaughtered near their pastures, |
while frequently tho beat joints aro Bpoiled | while frequently the best joints are spoiled | while frequently the beat joints are spoiled |
hy bruises These considerations have also | by bruises. These considerations have also | by bruises These considerations have also |
an important bearint; upon the export trndo | an important bearing upon the export trade | an important bearing; upon the export trade |
m fro?cn meat, and it may yet bo found pro | in frozen meat, and it may yet be found pro- | in frozen meat, and it may yet be found pro |
Gtable to have the meat intended for ship | fitable to have the meat intended for ship- | Stable to have the meat intended for shipment |
ment Blaughtercd at country dopu's on the | ment slaughtered at country depôts on the | Slaughtered at country depots on the |
railway lines | railway lines. | railway lines |
Identified overProof corrections | PROCESS POINTS PASTURES SIZE SPOILED GIPPS ONE PREVIOUS SMALL LONG THERE STATION FROZEN CONSIGNMENTS FAR AGENTS GAINING HAGAN CONSISTS CONTAINING FLESH CLOTHS CATTLE SPOKEN BEARING MESSRS ANYWHERE ONLY BUSINESS SPECIAL SEND SUCCESSFUL SENT THREE DISTANCES TRUCKS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PROFITABLE HAGANS EACH ARRANGEMENTS FORE [**VANDALISED] OCCASIONS FLYNS FAVOURABLY PER FAVOUR STATED DEPÔTS BEST |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 527 | 75.1 | 92.8 | 71.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 238 | 79.8 | 94.5 | 72.9 |
Weighted Words | 80.9 | 95.2 | 74.9 |
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CAMBERWELL AND FERNTREE | CAMBERWELL AND FERNTREE | CAMBERWELL AND FERNTREE |
GULLY RALWAY LEAGUE. | GULLY RALWAY LEAGUE. | GULLY RAILWAY LEAGUE. |
A largo and ínlluei tial public meeting lo | A large and influential public meeting to | A large and values tral public meeting to |
advocate the conelruction of a direct line ot | advocate the construction of a direct line of | advocate the construction of a direct line of |
railwuj from Camber» eil to Ferntree (inllj | railway from Camberwell to Ferntree Gully | railway from Camberwell to Ferntree (Gully |
waa held on Saturdoj evening at the Protei | was held on Saturday evening at the Protes- | was held on Saturday evening at the Protest |
tant-hnll, Burwood. Mr. W F. Clarke occu- | tant-hall, Burwood. Mr. W. F. Clarke occu- | ant-hill, Burwood. Mr. W F. Clarke occupied |
pied the chair, and notwithstanding tho | pied the chair, and notwithstanding the | the chair, and notwithstanding the |
unfavourable state of the weather the hill | unfavourable state of the weather the hall | unfavourable state of the weather the hill |
was well filled. | was well filled. | was well filled. |
I.ettera wero read from Mr Walkci, | Letters were read from Mr. Walker, | Letters were read from Mr. Walker, |
M L A , and Captain Gillespie, cliairnun of | M. L. A., and Captain Gillespie, chairman of | MLA., and Captain Gillespie, chairman of |
the Nunawading Sbiro Council, expressing | the Nunawading Shire Council, expressing | the Nunawading Shire Council, expressing |
their approval of the object of the league, | their approval of the object of the league, | their approval of the object of the league, |
and promising their acme eo operation | and promising their active co-operation. | and promising their acme co operation |
A letter w aa also rtad from Mr. Thom is | A letter was also read from Mr. Thomas | A letter was also read from Mr. Thomas |
Grnnrood, lion, eecretnrj of the Ferntree | Grimwood, hon. secretary of the Ferntree | Grimwood, hon, secretary of the Ferntree |
Gully Hollway Leaguo, stating that the league | Gully Railway League, stating that the league | Gully Railway League, stating that the league |
had paeeed a resolution in favour of the line | had passed a resolution in favour of the line | had passed a resolution in favour of the line |
starting from Camberwell. | starting from Camberwell. | starting from Camberwell. |
Mr. lioiimT THAIL, J.P., addressed the | Mr. ROBERT TRAIL, J.P., addressed the | Mr. lioiimT THAIL, J.P., addressed the |
meeting at coueiderablo length, stating that | meeting at considerable length, stating that | meeting at considerable length, stating that |
the Government was welcome to tako from | the Government was welcome to take from | the Government was welcome to take from |
Ina land Bnffieient for the railway and have | his land sufficient for the railway and have | his land sufficient for the railway and have |
ballast nnd limber from hie estate for | ballast and timber from the estate for | ballast and timber from his estate for |
i othing. He also believed that othor land- | nothing. He also believed that other land- | nothing He also believed that other landowners |
owners would treat the Government in the | owners would treat the Government in the | would treat the Government in the |
Birao liberal manner. | same liberal manner. | same liberal manner. |
The following resolutiona wero unani- | The following resolutions were unani- | The following resolutions were unanimously |
mously paB3ed . | mously passed :— | passed . |
"That in tho opinion of this meeting it la dcalrab'a | "That in the opinion of this meeting it is desirable | "That in the opinion of this meeting it is desirable |
that tho proposed Uno of raihv ly to Ferntree dully, | that the proposed line of railway to Ferntree Gully, | that the proposed line of rails ly to Ferntree Gully, |
bo tonttructcd from Camberwell bj way of Burwood | be constructed from Camberwell by way of Burwood. | be constructed from Camberwell by way of Burwood |
"lliat it la desirable that a ilylnir survey of tho | "That it is desirable that a flying survey of the | "that it is desirable that a flying, survey of the |
routo from Camberwell lo rcrctreo Gully ho at once | route from Camberwell to Ferntree Gully be at once | route from Camberwell to Ferntree Gully he at once |
mado by the Government, for tho purpose of t03tltu | made by the Government, for the purpose of testing | made by the Government, for the purpose of testing |
the advniitrgcs Of that routo as to distauco, oat, aed | the advantages of that route as to distance, cost, and | the advantages Of that route as to distance, oat, and |
rrolnblo tinfllc; arid that Messrs Walker, Kojs, and | probable traffic ; and that Messrs. Walker, Keys, and | probable traffic; and that Messrs Walker, Keys, and |
GIM>, M L A 'F, bo requested to ask tho lion, tho | Gibb, M.L.A.'s, be requested to ask the Hon. the | GIM, M L A 'F, be requested to ask the hon, the |
fil blister of Rallw aj s to hare such surrey inatlo." | Minister of Railways to have such survey made." | fil blister of Rallw an s to have such surrey made." |
A deputation consisting of Boveral gentle- | A deputation consisting of several gentle- | A deputation consisting of several gentleman |
man present waa then elected to accompany | man present was then elected to accompany | present was then elected to accompany |
Mesara. Walker, Kejs, and Gibb, to the | Messrs. Walker, Keys, and Gibb, to the | Messrs. Walker, Keys, and Gibb, to the |
Minister of Railway B. | Minister of Railways. | Minister of Railway B. |
It WOB decided to hold public meotinga ot | It was decided to hold public meetings at | It was decided to hold public meetings of |
Terntree Gully on Wednesday and Camber- | Ferntree Gully on Wednesday and Camber- | Ferntree Gully on Wednesday and Camber- |
well on Thursday next. | well on Thursday next. | well on Thursday next. |
A vote ol tbankB waa paaBed to the chair- | A vote of thanks was passed to the chair- | A vote of thanks was passed to the chairman. |
man. | man. | |
Identified overProof corrections | NOTHING DISTANCE HON LETTERS SAME BE PASSED GRIMWOOD SUFFICIENT OTHER THOMAS ROUTE PROBABLE /CO/OPERATION|COOPERATION SEVERAL TAKE RESOLUTIONS MEETINGS TRAFFIC SATURDAY CONSTRUCTED MADE FLYING LARGE ADVANTAGES HIS SHIRE TIMBER SECRETARY THANKS WERE CONSIDERABLE KEYS TESTING CONSTRUCTION |
Identified overProof non-corrections | RALWAY [**VANDALISED] HALL RAILWAYS INFLUENTIAL TRAIL PROTESTANTHALL ACTIVE COST ROBERT |
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All Words | 301 | 68.4 | 94.7 | 83.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 145 | 70.3 | 93.8 | 79.1 |
Weighted Words | 70.5 | 93.7 | 78.5 |
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EUROPEAN TELEGRAMS. | EUROPEAN TELEGRAMS. | EUROPEAN TELEGRAMS. |
[HY CAB LU ] | [BY CABLE.] | [BY CAR LU ] |
(urerEit's IFLEOHAMS ) | (REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.) | (urerEit's IFLEOHAMS ) |
COMMERCIAL~NTELLIGENCE. | COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE. | COMMERCIAL~NTELLIGENCE. |
LONDON. JULY 10. | LONDON, JULY 10. | LONDON. JULY 10. |
Tm continuos to advanco, a fuithoi riso | Tin continues to advance, a further rise | Tin continues to advance, a further rise |
of £1 having boon established to day. | of £1 having been established to-day. | of £1 having been established to day. |
Stnita and Australian quoted at £103 | Straits and Australian quoted at £103. | Straits and Australian quoted at £103 |
Produce -VV heat and flout no finuoi | Produce.—Wheat and flour are firmer. | Producers heat and flour no firmer |
Adolaido wheat, per 1901b ,ox waiohouso, | Adelaide wheat, per 496lb., ex warehouse, | Adelaide wheat, per 1901b ex warehouse, |
Is higher, DJa fiovn por 2801bB , ox | 1s. higher, 53s.; flour, per 280lbs., ex | is higher, DJa flour per 280 lbs , ox |
wirohouso, Is highoi, ¿~a Now ¿caland | warehouse, 1s. higher, 37s. New Zealand | warehouse, is higher, sea New Zealand |
wheat, ex stoic, Is bd lughor, e>ls bd. | wheat, ex store, 1s. 6d. higher, 51s. 6d. | wheat, ex store, is 6d higher, sets d. |
lion -Galvanised hon 1ms fallon 5s , | Iron.—Galvanised iron has fallen 5s., | lion Galvanised son has fallen 5s , |
the latest puco bolug £17 los for 20 | the latest price being £17 15s. for 26- | the latest price being £17 lost for 20 |
gau0o _ | gauge. | gauge _ |
Identified overProof corrections | BEEN FALLEN BY TIN STORE HAS CONTINUES STRAITS FURTHER ADELAIDE GAUGE RISE FIRMER ZEALAND ADVANCE FLOUR BEING NEW WAREHOUSE PRICE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ARE PRODUCE [**VANDALISED] IRON INTELLIGENCE REUTERS CABLE COMMERCIAL |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 60 | 40.0 | 81.7 | 69.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 48 | 45.8 | 85.4 | 73.1 |
Weighted Words | 44.7 | 82.7 | 68.7 |
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I RAILWAY TO CAPE PATTERSON. I | RAILWAY TO CAPE PATTERSON. | RAILWAY TO CAPE PATTERSON. A |
A largo deputation, introduced by Mr L L I | A large deputation, introduced by Mr. L. L. | large deputation, introduced by Mr L L I |
Smith, M L A , waited upon the Minister of | Smith, M.L.A., waited upon the Minister of | Smith, M.L.A., waited upon the Minister of |
Railways yesterday to ask for a railway or a I | Railways yesterday to ask for a railway or a | Railways yesterday to ask for a railway or a I |
tramway from Griffith's Point to tho Cape I | tramway from Griffith's Point to the Cape | tramway from Griffith's Point to the Cape I |
Patterson coalQolds. They explained tnat | Patterson coalfields. They explained that | Patterson coalQolds. They explained that |
the line could be constructed for £1,000 or | the line could be constructed for £1,000 or | the line could be constructed for £1,000 or |
£1,200 a mile, and that rolling stock could be | £1,200 a mile, and that rolling stock could be | £1,200 a mile, and that rolling stock could be |
used upon it which was unfit for the main , | used upon it which was unfit for the main | used upon it which was unfit for the main , |
linee. The line would aleo open np the coal- | lines. The line would also open up the coal- | lines. The line would also open up the coal- |
fields at Cape Patterson and Kilcunda, and | fields at Cape Patterson and Kilcunda, and | fields at Cape Patterson and Kilcunda, and |
enable the coal raised to be carried direct to | enable the coal raised to be carried direct to | enable the coal raised to be carried direct to |
the Bhipa at Griffith's Point. The work of | the shipa at Griffith's Point. The work of | the ships at Griffith's Point. The work of |
eupplsing coal to the Railway department | supplying coal to the Railway department | supplying coal to the Railway department |
would ahortly be commenced, and it waa | would shortly be commenced, and it was | would shortly be commenced, and it was |
expected that the first delivery would bo | expected that the first delivery would be | expected that the first delivery would be |
mode to the department in January next. A | made to the department in January next. A | made to the department in January next. A |
first-clasB engine had been erected on the | first-class engine had been erected on the | first-class engine had been erected on the |
ground, and good machinery waa now in | ground, and good machinery was now in | ground, and good machinery was now in |
course of erection. ! | course of erection. | course of erection. ! |
Mr. BENT Baid that bo would bo pleased to | Mr. BENT said that he would be pleased to | Mr. BENT said that he would be pleased to |
recommend the Cabinet to construct the line | recommend the Cabinet to construct the line | recommend the Cabinet to construct the line |
if the Western Port Coal Company would | if the Western Port Coal Company would | if the Western Port Coal Company would |
band over the route of the existing tramway, ' | hand over the route of the existing tramway, | hand over the route of the existing tramway, which |
which wns now useless, at a fair price. Ho | which was now useless, at a fair price. He | was now useless, at a fair price. He |
would not, howover, consent to the paymont ! | would not, however, consent to the payment | would not, however, consent to the payment of |
of any extravagant sum aä compensation to \ | of any extravagant sum as compensation to | any extravagant sum as compensation to the |
the company^ He had given contracts for | the company. He had given contracts for | company He had given contracts for |
the supply of 200,000 tons of Victorian | the supply of 200,000 tons of Victorian | the supply of 200,000 tons of Victorian |
coal, and every day he saw the greater | coal, and every day he saw the greater | coal, and every day he saw the greater |
necessity for developing our own ooal fields. | necessity for developing our own coal fields. | necessity for developing our own coal fields. |
The recent Btrike at Newcastle diminished | The recent strike at Newcastle diminished | The recent strike at Newcastle diminished |
the supply of coal to the department, and if | | the supply of coal to the department, and if | the supply of coal to the department, and if a |
Mr. Paterson, the contractor, had not gone , | Mr. Paterson, the contractor, had not gone | Mr. Paterson, the contractor, had not gone , |
out of his way to oblige the department, | out of his way to oblige the department, | out of his way to oblige the department, |
there would bave been no coals for the loco- ¡ | there would have been no coals for the loco- | there would have been no coals for the loco- ¡ |
motives. The Egyptian war had also inter- . | motives. The Egyptian war had also inter- | motives. The Egyptian war had also inter- . |
fered with the coal contracts, and only that j | fered with the coal contracts, and only that | fered with the coal contracts, and only that morning |
morning Mr. Paterson had asked for 'and ' | morning Mr. Paterson had asked for and | Mr. Paterson had asked for and |
obtained 5s. a ton more for the coal he sup | obtained 5s. a ton more for the coal he sup- | obtained 5s. a ton more for the coal he supplied |
plied than was agreed upon in Ina con- ] | plied than was agreed upon in in a con- | than was agreed upon in his con- ] |
tract. _ I | tract. | tract. I |
Identified overProof corrections | PAYMENT AS HAND /FIRST/CLASS|FIRSTCLASS UP SUPPLYING SHORTLY HOWEVER MADE HAVE LARGE SAID STRIKE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MAINLINES SHIPA INTERFERED LOCOMOTIVES CONTRACT |
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Searchability of unique words | 149 | 87.9 | 96.6 | 72.2 |
Weighted Words | 89.0 | 96.3 | 66.1 |
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WESTERN AUSTRALIA | WESTERN AUSTRALIA | WESTERN AUSTRALIA |
(FBOM OUR OWN COIHtESPONDENT.) | (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) | (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) |
PERTII. Tnon3DAT. | PERTH, THURSDAY. | PERTH. THURSDAY. |
The Legislature laBt night agreed to a reso- | The Legislature last night agreed to a reso- | The Legislature last night agreed to a resolution |
lution affirming that the construction of a | lution affirming that the construction of a | affirming that the construction of a |
railway from Roebuck Bay to Cambridge | railway from Roebuck Bay to Cambridge | railway from Roebuck Bay to Cambridge |
Gulf, on the laud-grant system, would be | Gulf, on the land-grant system, would be | Gulf, on the land-grant system, would be |
advisable for the development of the Kim | advisable for the development of the Kim- | advisable for the development of the Kimberley |
berley district A definite proposition in | berley district. A definite proposition in | district A definite proposition in |
connexion with the queetion ia to be dis | connexion with the queetion ia to be dis- | connexion with the question is to be disclosed |
cneeed to morrow | cussed to-morrow. | to morrow |
The House has decided not to entertain | The House has decided not to entertain | The House has decided not to entertain |
Mr J J Casey a proposal for concessions to | Mr. J. J. Casey a proposal for concessions to | Mr J J Casey a proposal for concessions to |
the Jarrahdale Timber Company | the Jarrahdale Timber Company. | the Jarrahdale Timber Company |
Identified overProof corrections | CORRESPONDENT LAST PERTH /LAND/GRANT|LANDGRANT THURSDAY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | QUEETION [**VANDALISED] IA [**VANDALISED] DISCUSSED |
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All Words | 70 | 90.0 | 95.7 | 57.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 55 | 89.1 | 94.5 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 87.6 | 92.7 | 41.4 |
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ROYAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA. | ROYAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA. | ROYAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA. |
The ordinary monthly meeting of the | The ordinary monthly meeting of the | The ordinary monthly meeting of the |
Royal Society of Victoria waa held in the | Royal Society of Victoria was held in the | Royal Society of Victoria was held in the |
Bociety a hall, Victoria street, last mi,ht Mr. | Society's hall, Victoria street, last night, Mr. | Society a hall, Victoria street, last night Mr. |
R L J Ellery the president, being in the | R. L. J. Ellery, the president, being in the | R L J Ellery the president, being in the |
chair MesBrs J bummers and John A. | chair. Messrs. J. Summers and John A. | chair Messrs J Summers and John A. |
Stuart were elected members of the Bociety, | Stuart were elected members of the Society, | Stuart were elected members of the society, |
while Mr James H Horner waa elected aa | while Mr. James H. Horner was elected as | while Mr James H Horner was elected as |
an aesonate | an associate. | an associate |
Mr D A-DEBSON read a paper entitled | Mr. D. ANDERSON read a paper entitled | Mr D ANDERSON read a paper entitled |
Improvements in Contrivances for vary- | "Improvements in Contrivances for varying | Improvements in Contrivances for vary- |
ing the Gauge of the Wheels of Rolling | the Gauge of the Wheels of Rolling- | ing the Gauge of the Wheels of Rolling |
stock for Rail and other Permanent Waya, ' | stock for Rail and other Permanent Ways," | stock for Rail and other Permanent Way, and |
and also exhibited a working model of the in- | and also exhibited a working model of the | also exhibited a working model of the invention |
vention Mr Anderson propoaea to render | invention Mr. Anderson proposes to render | Mr Anderson proposes to render |
hia invention practicable in the following | his invention practicable in the following | his invention practicable in the following |
manner -The axle of the carriage or trnci | manner :— The axle of the carriage or truck | manner -The axle of the carriage or truck |
le made with a slot collar in the centre and | is made with a slot collar in the centre and | is made with a slot collar in the centre and |
at the Bide of thia collar ia a sleeve, on the | at the side of this collar is a sleeve, on the | at the side of this collar is a sleeve, on the |
outer edge of which the wheel ia faatened. | outer edge of which the wheel is fastened. | outer edge of which the wheel is fastened. |
I hese Bleevea are drawn out from or into the | These sleeves are drawn out from or into the | These sleeves are drawn out from or into the |
¿lot collar by right or left handed screws | slot collar by right or left handed screws | slot collar by right or left handed screws |
I natened to a double platform On the inner | fastened to a double platform. On the inner | I hastened to a double platform On the inner |
end of the sleeve is a Hange, held in position | end of the sleeve is a flange, held in position | end of the sleeve is a Range, held in position |
by hinged clamps on either side of the slot | by hinged clamps on either side of the slot | by hinged clamps on either side of the slot |
collar and in these clumps recesses for the | collar and in these clamps recesses for the | collar and in these clumps recesses for the |
i veition of the Ilangea are provided The | reception of the flanges are provided. The | version of the changes are provided The |
hinged clamps fall from the position occupied | hinged clamps fall from the position occupied | hinged clamps fall from the position occupied |
while the truck is runuing by tho partial un- | while the truck is running by the partial | while the truck is running by the partial un- |
screwing of two bolts when the (langea can | unscrewing of two bolts when the flanges can | screwing of two bolts when the (ranges can |
be moved either away from,or in towarda the | be moved either away from or in towards the | be moved either away from or in towards the |
slot collar Ihe method of working thia | slot collar. The method of working this | slot collar The method of working the |
contrivance is brielly as follows -The | contrivance is briefly as follows :— The | contrivance is briefly as follows -The |
tiucka having been run on to an adjusting | trucks having been run on to an adjusting | trucks having been run on to an adjusting |
platfotm the rails of which are capable of | platform the rails of which are capable of | platform the rails of which are capable of |
Oeing din" n in or forced back BO aa to tttain | being drawn in or forced back, so as to attain | being din" n in or forced back so as to attain |
either gnugo by the aid of euch machinery, | either gauge by the aid of such machinery, | either gauge by the aid of such machinery, |
formBtance aa an engine working an endleaB | for instance as an engine working an endless | formance as an engine working an endless |
cogged chain willi left or riL,ht h indetl | cogged chain with left or right handed | cogged chain with left or right h ended |
screws Should it be desired to alter from | screws. Should it be desired to alter from | screws Should it be desired to alter from |
the broad lo the narrow gnn_e the broad | the broad to the narrow gauge, the broad | the broad to the narrow gauge the broad |
Hal ge will alreadv be in position 1 his l8 | flange will already be in position. This is | Hal age will already be in position This 13 |
unscrewed and allowed to fall back and the | unscrewed and allowed to fall back and the | unscrewed and allowed to fall back and the |
rai a" being then drawn in towards each other | rails being then drawn in towards each other | rain a" being then drawn in towards each other |
by the contrivance already mentioned, the | by the contrivance already mentioned, the | by the contrivance already mentioned, the |
slot ia reduced in size, and the outer ex- | slot is reduced in size, and the outer | slot is reduced in size, and the outer ex- |
tremities of it lammed against either side of | extremities of it jammed against either side of | tremities of it Jammed against either side of |
the f ani,e, when the clamp is forced back into | the flange, when the clamp is forced back into | the of and, when the camp is forced back into |
position and screwed up When accommo- | position and screwed up. When accommodating | position and screwed up When accommodating |
dating a truck to the wider gauge the rails | dating a truck to the wider gauge, the rails | a truck to the wider gauge the rails |
are forced back m the same manner until the | are forced back in the same manner until the | are forced back in the same manner until the |
slot is extended auflicieutly to receive | slot is extended sufficiently to receive | slot is extended sufficiently to receive |
the larger Hange It ia contended that | the larger flange. It is contended that | the larger Range It is contended that |
the invention would bo especially UBO | the invention would be especially useful | the invention would be especially use |
for coal trucks or refrigerating cars | for coal trucks or refrigerating cars | for coal trucks or refrigerating cars |
in which froren meat was being con- | in which frozen meat was being | in which frozen meat was being conveyed |
veyed from the interior of Now South | conveyed from the interior of New South | from the interior of New South |
Wales to Melbourne as tho alteration | Wales to Melbourne as the alteration | Wales to Melbourne as the alteration |
can be made in lees than an hour, even if | can be made in lees than an hour, even if | can be made in less than an hour, even if |
only a Bingle truck is operated on at a time, | only a single truck is operated on at a time, | only a single truck is operated on at a time, |
while if several were run on to the platform | while if several were run on to the platform | while if several were run on to the platform |
at once the work could be completed m a | at once the work could be completed in a | at once the work could be completed in a |
few minutes It is admitted that the firBt | few minutes. It is admitted that the first | few minutes It is admitted that the first |
coBt of making axles of the now pattern | cost of making axles of the new pattern | cost of making axles of the new pattern |
would be much greater than at preaent, but | would be much greater than at present, but | would be much greater than at present, but |
as they are indestructible, the matter of the | as they are indestructible, the matter of the | as they are indestructible, the matter of the |
difference in cost is a comparatively trilling | difference in cost is a comparatively trifling | difference in cost is a comparatively trifling |
consideration Locomotives cannot be | consideration. Locomotives cannot be | consideration Locomotives cannot be |
treated in tina way owing to the fire boxea | treated in this way owing to the fire boxes | treated in this way owing to the fire boxes |
interfering with the alterations Mr Ander- | interfering with the alterations. Mr. Anderson | interfering with the alterations Mr Ander- |
stated that he intends to ask permission | stated that he intends to ask permission | stated that he intends to ask permission |
from the Victorian and New South | from the Victorian and New South | from the Victorian and New South |
Walea Railway departments, in March | Wales Railway departments, in March | Wales Railway departments, in March |
next to run a truck fitted with an axle | next, to run a truck fitted with an axle | next to run a truck fitted with an axle |
of hie invention from Melbourne to Sydney | of his invention from Melbourne to Sydney | of his invention from Melbourne to Sydney |
and back again | and back again. | and back again |
Several members expressed their entire | Several members expressed their entire | Several members expressed their entire |
approval of the principle applied by the | approval of the principle applied by the | approval of the principle applied by the |
inventor to tbie contrivance | inventor to the contrivance. | inventor to this contrivance |
A paper was alao read by Professor Kernot | A paper was also read by Professor Kernot | A paper was also read by Professor Kernot |
on ' The Lateral Stability of the Victoria | on "The Lateral Stability of the Victoria | on The Lateral Stability of the Victoria |
street bridge In tina abort paper it waa con- | street bridge." In this short paper it was | street bridge In this short paper it was contended |
tended that the engineera who had officially | contended that the engineers who had officially | that the engineers who had officially |
condemned the structure bad based their | condemned the structure had based their | condemned the structure bad based their |
recommendations and calculations on | recommendations and calculations on | recommendations and calculations on |
a misunderstanding of the principles | a misunderstanding of the principles | a misunderstanding of the principles |
of BlaticB The bridge waa condemned | of statics. The bridge was condemned | of States The bridge was condemned |
as weak under wind pressure, but in ita | as weak under wind pressure, but in its | as weak under wind pressure, but in its |
present state its resistance under ordi- | present state its resistance under | present state its resistance under ordi- |
ordinary pressure was double that of many | ordinary pressure was double that of many | ordinary pressure was double that of many |
chimney B and many other structures that | chimneys and many other structures that | chimney B and many other structures that |
experience haa proved to be perfectly safe. | experience has proved to be perfectly safe. | experience has proved to be perfectly safe. |
It waa also twice as strong against lloodB as | It was also twice as strong against floods as | It was also twice as strong against floods as |
the Toolambo bridge on the Goulburn Valley | the Toolambo-bridge on the Goulburn Valley | the Toolamba bridge on the Goulburn Valley |
railway The Victoria street bridge was | railway. The Victoria-street bridge was | railway The Victoria street bridge was |
exactly a point of contact and conflict | exactly a point of contact and conflict | exactly a point of contact and conflict |
between the old and empirical Behool of | between the old and empirical school of | between the old and empirical School of |
engineera who reject acience aa " theory, ' and | engineers who reject science as "theory," and | engineers who reject science as " theory, and |
the new Behool who contend that all correct | the new school who contend that all correct | the new school who contend that all correct |
estimates must be baaed on strict mathemati- | estimates must be based on strict mathematical | estimates must be based on strict mathematical |
cal investigation | investigation. | investigation |
After Profeasor Kernot'a paper bad beea | After Professor Kernot's paper had been | After Professor Kernot's paper had been |
diBcuased, the society adjourned | discussed, the society adjourned. | discussed, the society adjourned |
Identified overProof corrections | SCHOOL JAMMED BRIEFLY PROPOSES ENGINEERS ASSOCIATE SO BOXES SUCH SUFFICIENTLY SLEEVES HAS SUMMERS TRIFLING RUNNING ATTAIN THIS FROZEN SHORT FASTENED SCIENCE MESSRS FIRST DISCUSSED SINGLE NIGHT ENDLESS KERNOTS FLOODS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | STATICS FLANGE RECEPTION FLANGES TOOLAMBO [**VANDALISED] INSTANCE USEFUL DATING CLAMP [**VANDALISED] SOCIETYS WAYS CHIMNEYS LEES [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 707 | 84.6 | 96.3 | 76.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 317 | 87.7 | 95.9 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 87.9 | 95.4 | 62.1 |
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'THE WOODS BRAKE. | THE WOODS BRAKE. | THE WOODS BRAKE. |
TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGOS, | TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS. | TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS, |
fair,- your correspondent Contentment | Sir,—Your correspondent "Contentment" | fair,- your correspondent Contentment |
must be well worthy of Ina motto if he can | must be well worthy of his motto if he can | must be well worthy of his mother if he can |
complacently submit without complaint to 1 | complacently submit without complaint to | complacently submit without complaint to 1 |
the fearful diBtornfort of " Woods' brako " | the fearful discomfort of "Woods' brake." | the fearful discomfort of " Woods' brake " |
AB a constant traveller on the line from | As a constant traveller on the line from | As a constant traveller on the line from |
Melbourne to Sandhurst for more than two | Melbourne to Sandhurst for more than two | Melbourne to Sandhurst for more than two |
jenrB past, I can safely Bay that on nearly | years past, I can safely say that on nearly | years past, I can safely say that on nearly |
every journey complaints havo been loud and | every journey complaints have been loud and | every journey complaints have been loud and |
emphatic of tho horrible grinding and shaking | emphatic of the horrible grinding and shaking | emphatic of the horrible grinding and shaking |
caused by the application of the brake in | caused by the application of the brake in | caused by the application of the brake in |
question, and on one occasion coming into | question, and on one occasion coming into | question, and on one occasion coming into |
Castlemaine the light in the carriage waa | Castlemaine the light in the carriage was | Castlemaine the light in the carriage was |
actually shaken completely out by the same | actually shaken completely out by the same | actually shaken completely out by the same |
influence -Yours, Ate | influence.—Yours, &c., | influence -Yours, Ate |
E. R. HICKLING. | E. R. HICKLING. | E. R. HICKLING. |
31 ColliDB-Blreet weBt, Dec. 11. | 34 Collins-street west, Dec. 14. | 31 Collins-street west, Dec. 11. |
Identified overProof corrections | AS YEARS WAS ARGUS DISCOMFORT HAVE /COLLINS/STREET|COLLINSSTREET HIS WEST SAY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MOTTO [**VANDALISED] SIR |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 105 | 87.6 | 98.1 | 84.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 79 | 86.1 | 97.5 | 81.8 |
Weighted Words | 86.7 | 97.0 | 77.6 |
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Railway Accident. | Railway Accident. | Railway Accident. |
.A- terrible railway accident oc | A terrible railway accident | A- terrible railway accident oc- |
currod.on th» 29t!> Juno, on tlio | occurred on the 30th June, on the | curred on the 29th June, on the |
Central Enilroad of New Jersoj, at | Central Railroad of New Jersey, at | Central Railroad of New Jersey, at |
Long Branch. While a train filled | Long Branch. While a train filled | Long Branch. While a train filled |
with passengers was crossing a bridgo | with passengers was crossing a bridge | with passengers was crossing a bridge |
over a branch of the Shrewsbury | over a branch of the Shrewsbury | over a branch of the Shrewsbury |
river, tho bridgo gave way, and the | river, the bridge gave way, and the | river, the bridge gave way, and the |
cars wero thrown on.their sides into | cars were thrown on their sides into | cars were thrown on their sides into |
tho water, which was about 4ft deep' | the water, which was about 4ft deep. | the water, which was about 4ft deep' |
Mr. James W. Bradley wd. Mr. G. | Mr. James W. Bradley and. Mr. G. | Mr. James W. Bradley and. Mr. G. |
"W". Demorcst, well-known ritizonrof | W. Demorest, well-known citizens of | "W". Demorcst, well-known citizen of |
Now York, wero killed, and 100 | New York, were killed, and 100 | New York, were killed, and 100 |
others wpro inoro or less injured. | others more or less injured. | others were more or less injured. |
Ex-President Grant was among'tlio | Ex-President Grant was among the | Ex-President Grant was among the |
injured, lie was pulled.out^ from tlio | injured. He was pulled out from the | injured, He was pulled out from the |
smoking car by a brakomhn. | smoking car by a brakeman. | smoking car by a brakeman. |
Identified overProof corrections | JERSEY JUNE BRAKEMAN OCCURRED BRIDGE RAILROAD PULLED HE AMONG OUT MORE WERE THEIR |
Identified overProof non-corrections | CITIZENS DEMOREST |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 87 | 67.8 | 97.7 | 92.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 63 | 76.2 | 96.8 | 86.7 |
Weighted Words | 74.4 | 95.7 | 83.2 |
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Births. | Births. | Births. |
]Iowknn.-On 6th October, lt her residaener | HOWARD.—On 6th October, at her residence, | ]Iowknn.-On 6th October, at her residence |
Brisbaneostreet, the wife of Joseph Howard, | Brisbane-street, the wife of Joseph Howard, | Brisbane-street, the wife of Joseph Howard, |
of twins, son nnd daughter. | of twins, son and daughter. | of twins, son and daughter, |
RitOlSY.--Oo 2nd October, at Bonn Vista, | RIGNEY.—On 2nd October, at Bona Vista, | RilEY. -On 2nd October, at Bona Vista, |
Avoca, the wite of J. F. Rigney of a | Avoca, the wite of J. F. Rigney of a | Avoca, the wife of J. F. Rigney of a |
daughter. | daughter. | daughter. |
Marriages. | Marriages. | Marriages. |
GOWEtR-RODn.-On 1st August. at Hay. New | GOWER—ROBB.—On 1st August. at Hay, New | GOWEtR-RODn.-On 1st August. at Hay. New |
South Wales, by the Rev. Joseph Lintett | South Wales, by the Rev. Joseph Lintott | South Wales, by the Rev. Joseph Lintott |
Taylor, Church of England clergyman. | Taylor, Church of England clergyman, | Taylor, Church of England clergyman. |
Walter Allen Gower, brewer, second son of | Walter Allen Gower, brewer, second son of | Walter Allen Gower, brewer, second son of |
the Tate John (Tower,. E.q., Adelaide, to | the late John Gower, E.q., Adelaide, to | the late John (Power,. Esq., Adelaide, to |
Kate, second daughter of the late Charles | Kate, second daughter of the late Charles | Kate, second daughter of the late Charles |
Robb, of Launceston, Teamanie. | Robb, of Launceston, Tasmania. | Robb, of Launceston, Tasmania. |
JAuseeOx-WA.LKLATa.-On September 30, at | JAMIESON—WALKLATE.—On September 30, at | JAuseeOx-WA.LKLATa.-On September 30, at |
the Wesleyan Church, Princes.strest, Sydney, | the Wesleyan Church, Princes.strest, Sydney, | the Wesleyan Church, Princes-street, Sydney, |
by the Rev. 0. W. Graham, Charles Edward, | by the Rev. C. W. Graham, Charles Edward, | by the Rev. C W. Graham, Charles Edward, |
necond son of the late Jehn J. Jaemiesoe, | necond son of the late John J. Jamieson, | second son of the late John J. Jamieson, |
Blank Manager, Saedhurst, Tintarie, to Alios | Bank Manager, Sandhurst, Victoria, to Alice | Bank Manager, Sandhurst, Tintarie, to Alice |
Wesley, third daughter of J. W. Walklate, of | Wesley, third daughter of J. W. Walklate, of | Wesley, third daughter of J. W. Walklate, of |
LaenCateone. | Launceston. | LaenCateone. |
,SIT urrAAW-XViLKtu.-On 23rd September, at | SHEPPARD—WALKER.—On 23rd September, at | SIT urrAAW-XViLKtu.-On 23rd September, at |
St Andrea's Church. Blighton, by the Rev. | St. Andrea's Church, Brighton, by the Rev. | St Andrew's Church. Brighton, by the Rev. |
H. Plow Kane, Branton Murray, second son | H. Plow Kane, Brenton Murray, second son | H. Plow Kane, Brenton Murray, second son |
of SherheutnO Shnppard, J.P., of Clonmoro, | of Sherboune Sheppard, J.P., of Clonmore, | of Sherbourne Sheppard, J.P., of Glenmore, |
Oneeleld, to Certrdeds youagest daoglitegor | Caulfield, to Gertrude youngest daughter of | Oneeleld, to Certrdeds youngest daoglitegor |
the late Chas. Jao. Walker, of Launceston, | the late Chas. Jno. Walker, of Launceston, | the late Chas. Jno. Walker, of Launceston, |
Tasmania. | Tasmania. | Tasmania. |
Deaths. | Deaths. | Deaths. |
lleuunT.-On 5th October, at the reshlence of | BRUMBY.—On 9th October, at the residence of | lleuunT.-On 5th October, at the residence of |
her grandfather, Mr. W. Pitt, Longford | her grandfather, Mr. W. Pitt, Longford | her grandfather, Mr. W. Pitt, Longford |
Hlouse, Susannah Edith, eldest daughter of | House, Susannah Edith, eldest daughter of | House, Susannah Edith, eldest daughter of |
bMr. Jaa. W. Brumby, Cressy, aged 14 years. | Mr. Jas. W. Brumby, Cressy, aged 14 years. | Mr. Jas. W. Brumby, Cressy, aged 14 years. |
Funeral Notices. | Funeral Notices. | Funeral Notices. |
The funeral of the late Mliss SresANNAnn | The funeral of the late MISS SUSANNAH | The funeral of the late Miss SresANNAnn |
EmuTi BEnueny will leave her grandfather's, | EDITH BRUMBY will leave her grandfather's, | EmuTi BEnny will leave her grandfather's, |
Mr. Wim. 1'itt's residence, Longford House, on | Mr. Wm. Pitt's residence, Longford House, on | Mr. Wim. Pitt's residence, Longford House, on |
Wednesday, the 11th iust., at 4 o'alock, for | Wednesday, the 11th inst., at 4 o'clock, for | Wednesday, the 11th inst., at 4 o'clock, for |
Wesleyan burying ground.-Josh WOKouT, | Wesleyan burying ground.-- JOHN WRIGHT, | Wesleyan burying groundless WOKou, |
Undertaker, Longford. | Undertaker, Longford. | Undertaker, Longford. |
Identified overProof corrections | BANK BRIGHTON OCLOCK INST BRENTON SANDHURST SHEPPARD MISS BONA /BRISBANE/STREET|BRISBANESTREET LINTOTT JNO YOUNGEST PITTS JAMIESON AND ALICE JAS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | GROUND [**VANDALISED] NECOND [**VANDALISED] ANDREAS [**VANDALISED] CAULFIELD WM CLONMORE WITE [**VANDALISED] VICTORIA WRIGHT GERTRUDE SHERBOUNE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 206 | 75.2 | 86.4 | 45.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 108 | 76.9 | 89.8 | 56.0 |
Weighted Words | 79.9 | 91.3 | 56.5 |
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THE 84th AND- 88th REGIMENTS. ' | THE 84th AND 88th REGIMENTS. | THE 84th AND- 88th REGIMENTS. TO |
TO THE EDITOE. | TO THE EDITOR. | THE EDITOR. |
.Sir— Among the European telegrams in | Sir—Among the European telegrams in | Sir Among the European telegrams in |
Monday s Register appears one intimat | Monday's Register appears one intimat- | Monday s Register appears one intimating |
ing a serious disturbance as having | ing a serious disturbance as having | a serious disturbance as having |
taken mace between twn vprnmonfa ? tUa | taken place between two regiments—the | taken place between two versions ? tUa |
84th and the 88th— stationed in the County | 84th and the 88th—stationed in the County | 84th and the 58th stationed in the County |
Galway, and that before the fighting could | Galway, and that before the fighting could | Galway, and that before the fighting could |
be quelled many of the soldiers were | be quelled many of the soldiers were | be quelled many of the soldiers were |
more or less injured. To those who | more or less injured. To those who | more or less injured. To those who |
are in any way familiar with the general | are in any way familiar with the general | are in any way familiar with the general |
names pf the British Army the 88th Regi | names of the British Army the 88th Regi- | names of the British Army the 88th Regiment |
ment will at once be recognised as the famous | ment will at once be recognised as the famous | will at once be recognised as the famous |
Connaught Rangers— in fact, the territorial | Connaught Rangers—in fact, the territorial | Connaught Rangers in fact, the territorial |
name which it now bears— and when it is un | name which it now bears—and when it is un- | name which it now bears and when it is understood |
derstood that its 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th bat | derstood that its 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th bat- | that its 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th battalions |
talions are formed of the South Mayo, the | talions are formed of the South Mayo, the | are formed of the South Mayo, the |
Galway, the Roscommon, and the North | Galway, the Roscommon, and the North | Galway, the Roscommon, and the North |
Mayo Militia respectively, it will be' seen | Mayo Militia respectively, it will be seen | Mayo Militia respectively, it will be seen |
that where the regiment is now stationed is | that where the regiment is now stationed is | that where the regiment is now stationed is |
the birthplace of several of its members. On | the birthplace of several of its members. On | the birthplace of several of its members. On |
the other hand, the 84th Regiment, which | the other hand, the 84th Regiment, which | the other hand, the 84th Regiment, which |
formerly had a' number of Irishmen in its | formerly had a number of Irishmen in its | formerly had a number of Irishmen in its |
ranks, is now known as the York and Lan | ranks, is now known as the York and Lan- | ranks, is now known as the York and Lancaster |
caster Regiment ; and in all probability, as | caster Regiment ; and in all probability, as | Regiment and in all probability, as |
the army reforms brought into force last year | the army reforms brought into force last year | the army reforms brought into force last year |
have proved, would very soon become one | have proved, would very soon become one | have proved, would very soon become one |
composed almost of Yorkshiremen, while | composed almost of Yorkshiremen, while | composed almost of Yorkshiremen, while |
the Irishmen would enter those regi | the Irishmen would enter those regi- | the Irishmen would enter those regiments |
ments known solely as 'Irish regiments.' | ments known solely as "Irish regiments." | known solely as Irish regiments.' |
According to the latest date, however, the | According to the latest date, however, the | According to the latest date, however, the |
Connaught Rangers were stationedat Galway, | Connaught Rangers were stationed at Galway, | Connaught Rangers were stationed at Galway, |
and the York and Lancaster Regiment at the | and the York and Lancaster Regiment at the | and the York and Lancaster Regiment at the |
Curragh, in Kildare ; but, perhaps, on account | Curragh, in Kildare ; but, perhaps, on account | Curragh, in Kildare ; but, perhaps, on account |
of the disturbed state of Connemara the | of the disturbed state of Connemara the | of the disturbed state of Connemara the |
latter has lately been sent to reinforce the | latter has lately been sent to reinforce the | latter has lately been sent to reinforce the |
former. The comirg into contact of any | former. The coming into contact of any | former. The coming into contact of any |
two regiments generally occasions some | two regiments generally occasions some | two regiments generally occasions some |
trouble : but as the Connaught Rangers | trouble : but as the Connaught Rangers | trouble ; but as the Connaught Rangers |
no. doubt hold pesuliar opinions relative, | no doubt hold peculiar opinions relative, | no doubt hold peculiar opinions relative, |
to the state of affairs in that part of Ireland | to the state of affairs in that part of Ireland | to the state of affairs in that part of Ireland |
which hardly coincide with those of English | which hardly coincide with those of English | which hardly coincide with those of English |
men, the cause of the disturbance is nothaid | men, the cause of the disturbance is not hard | men, the cause of the disturbance is not hard |
to seek. - - . | to seek. | to seek. - - . |
lam. Sir, &c, W. G. W. ; | I am. Sir, &c, W. G. W. | I am. Sir, c, W. G. W. ; |
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Searchability of unique words | 157 | 94.9 | 99.4 | 87.5 |
Weighted Words | 95.5 | 99.3 | 84.4 |
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The LandGrant Kailway. | The Land Grant Railway. | The Land Grant Railway. |
From the Sydney Morning Herald of | From the Sydney Morning Herald of | From the Sydney Morning Herald of |
Monday last (28th ultimo) we extract the | Monday last (28th ultimo) we extract the | Monday last (28th ultimo we extract the |
following article, which will be interesting | following article, which will be interesting | following article, which will be interesting |
in that it expresses the opinion of our | in that it expresses the opinion of our | in that it expresses the opinion of our |
neighbours in New Sonth Wales ?:—The | neighbours in New South Wales :—The | neighbours in New South Wales c-The |
Queensland' Government iB pledged to the | Queensland Government is pledged to the | Queensland Government is pledged to the |
acceptance of the proposals of one railway | acceptance of the proposals of one railway | acceptance of the proposals of one railway |
syndicate for the construction of a Hue from ] | syndicate for the construction of a line from | syndicate for the construction of a line from ] |
a point 30 miles east of Cliarleville" to thei | a point 30 miles east of Charleville to the | a point 30 miles east of Charleville" to the |
New South Wales border. The distance is | New South Wales border. The distance is | New South Wales border. The distance is |
'250 miles, the cost 2,500,000 acres af land. | 250 miles, the cost 2,500,000 acres of land. | 250 miles, the cost 2,500,000 acres of land. |
.The purpose of the line is to extend the | The purpose of the line is to extend the | The purpose of the line is to extend the |
present railway system of the colony, and | present railway system of the colony, and | present railway system of the colony, and |
afford communication between the Wart-ego | afford communication between the Warrego | afford communication between the Warrego |
country and the capital, and to join vrith | country and the capital, and to join with | country and the capital, and to join with |
the New South Wales line at Bourke. It | the New South Wales line at Bourke. It | the New South Wales line at Bourke. It |
may also form a portion of the main trunk | may also form a portion of the main trunk | may also form a portion of the main trunk |
line which will one day run through from | line which will one day run through from | line which will one day run through from |
Sydney to Point'Parker on the Gulf of Car | Sydney to Point Parker on the Gulf of Car- | Sydney to Point Parker on the Gulf of Carpentaria, |
pentaria, and, in the length between Charle | pentaria, and, in the length between Charle- | and, in the length between Charleville |
ville and Cuunamulla, of the line that will | ville and Cunnamulla, of the line that will | and Cunnamulla, of the line that will |
join with the Adelaide transcontinental at j | join with the Adelaide transcontinental at | join with the Adelaide transcontinental at Government |
Government Gums. There is positively | Government Gums. There is positively | Gums. There is positively |
nothing to objcct to in the line itself ; and If | nothing to object to in the line itself ; and if | nothing to object to in the line itself and If |
the price paid is regarded as satisfactory, | the price paid is regarded as satisfactory, | the price paid is regarded as satisfactory, |
and the manner iu which the co itract has | and the manner in which the contract has | and the manner in which the contract has |
been obtained is not open to objection, the | been obtained is not open to objection, the | been obtained is not open to objection, the |
Queensland Government may be commended | Queensland Government may be commended | Queensland Government may be commended |
for the first step in a new branch of legiti | for the first step in a new branch of legiti- | for the first step in a new branch of legitimate |
mate railway enterprise. It may, of course, | mate railway enterprise. It may, of course, | railway enterprise. It may, of course, |
be argued that other lines demand a prfor | be argued that other lines demand a prior | be argued that other lines demand a prior |
attention; but it cannot be shown that tbis | attention; but it cannot be shown that this | attention; but it cannot be shown that this |
lias-is calculated to prove a wasteful enter | line is calculated to prove a wasteful enter- | basis calculated to prove a wasteful enterprise |
prise or unprofitable expenditure. The price | prise or unprofitable expenditure. The price | or unprofitable expenditure. The price |
paid seems the one salient point of objection. | paid seems the one salient point of objection. | paid seems the one salient point of objection. |
The proposal to barter a territory even for | The proposal to barter a territory even for | The proposal to barter a territory even for |
250 miles .of railway seems at the outset | 250 miles of railway seems at the outset | 250 miles of railway seems at the outset |
fantastically absurd, bat yet when the value | fantastically absurd, but yet when the value | fantastically absurd, but yet when the value |
of land propose! to be taken i3 estimated, | of land proposed to be taken is estimated, | of land proposed to be taken as estimated, |
and the probable cost of the railway con | and the probable cost of the railway con- | and the probable cost of the railway considered, |
sidered, the comparison does not seetc to | sidered, the comparison does not seem to | the comparison does not seem to |
leave a wide margin of profit on either side. | leave a wide margin of profit on either side. | leave a wide margin of profit on either side. |
Mr. Alfred.-. Tuotnas, C.E., found mmy ex | Mr. Alfred. Thomas, C.E., found many ex- | Mr. Alfred.-. Thomas, C.E., found many expensive |
pensive though few -formidable obstacles iu | pensive though few formidable obstacles in | though few formidable obstacles in |
the south. Timber works will have to be | the south. Timber works will have to be | the south. Timber works will have to be |
largely resorted to, aud timber along the | largely resorted to, and timber along the | largely resorted to, and timber along the |
whole line is limited and scarce. Ballast | whole line is limited and scarce. Ballast | whole line is limited and scarce. Ballast |
will also have to be conveyed over long | will also have to be conveyed over long | will also have to be conveyed over long |
| distances, there being no available Supply | distances, there being no available supply | | distances, there being no available Supply |
for 140 miles ; labor will be dear aud carriage | for 140 miles ; labor will be dear and carriage | for 140 miles ; labor will be dear and carriage |
expensive, and chauces of drought or flood | expensive, and chances of drought or flood | expensive, and chances of drought or flood |
have. to be seriously considered. Consider | have to be seriously considered. Consider- | have. to be seriously considered. Considering |
ing all these niitters Mr. Thomas estimated | ing all these matters Mr. Thomas estimated | all these matters Mr. Thomas estimated |
I the cost of construction at not less than | the cost of construction at not less than | the cost of construction at not less than |
£1500 per mile. Ou the other hand the land | £4500 per mile. On the other hand the land | £1500 per mile. On the other hand the land |
proposed to be taken in payment has togen | proposed to be taken in payment has been | proposed to be taken in payment has been |
valued at seven shillings and sixpence per | valued at seven shillings and sixpence per | valued at seven shillings and sixpence per |
acre, which, upon the terms stipulated, | acre, which, upon the terms stipulated, | acre, which, upon the terms stipulated, |
would average but~£3750 per mile. The | would average but £3750 per mile. The | would average but £3750 per mile. The |
syndicate, however, make up the balant e by | syndicate, however, make up the balance by | syndicate, however, make up the ballast by the |
the increment of value which would | the increment of value which would | increment of value which would |
naturally follow the construction of the | naturally follow the construction of the | naturally follow the construction of the |
line. The only place - where a set ious mis | line. The only place where a serious mis- | line. The only place - where a set Hous mis |
take may have arisen is in the consideration | take may have arisen is in the consideration | take may have arisen is in the consideration |
of tbis certain and ever-progressive increase | of this certain and ever-progressive increase | of this certain and ever-progressive increase |
of value. Had our own Murruinbidgee line | of value. Had our own Murrumbidgee line | of value. Had our own Murrumbidgee line |
been constructed on the laud grant system | been constructed on the land grant system | been constructed on the land grant system |
when Hay remained at least as remote from | when Hay remained at least as remote from | when Hay remained at least as remote from |
Sydney, as Cuunamulla from Brisbane, | Sydney, as Cunnamulla from Brisbane, | Sydney, as Cunnamulla from Brisbane, |
something of the sune value might possibly | something of the same value might possibly | something of the same value might possibly |
have been put upon the Riverina plaius, and | have been put upon the Riverina plains, and | have been put upon the Riverina plains, and |
it is not necessary to ask if the country | it is not necessary to ask if the country | it is not necessary to ask if the country |
would not ha^-c been a great loser bad such | would not have been a great loser had such | would not have been a great loser had such |
an arrangement been made. | an arrangement been made. | an arrangement been made. |
Identified overProof corrections | PRIOR PARKER MURRUMBIDGEE SAME WITHTHE SEEM MANY CUNNAMULLA THIS WARREGO INTHE PLAINS MATTERS CHANCES OBJECT CONTRACT |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BALANCE BYTHE [**VANDALISED] SERIOUS |
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All Words | 516 | 91.7 | 98.8 | 86.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 253 | 92.9 | 98.8 | 83.3 |
Weighted Words | 92.9 | 98.9 | 84.5 |
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WOODS' RAIL WAY BRAKE. | WOODS' RAILWAY BRAKE. | WOODS' RAILWAY BRAKE. |
. The statement which hns been widely | The statement which has been widely | The statement which has been widely |
circulated to the cfFcct that the Railway | circulated to the effect that the Railway | circulated to the effect that the Railway |
Department had arranged for the purchase | Department had arranged for the purchase | Department had arranged for the purchase |
o£ tlie sole right to uso Woods' Brake in | of the sole right to use Woods' Brake in | of the sole right to use Woods' Brake in |
"Victoria turns out to be altogether | Victoria turns out to be altogether | Victoria turns out to be altogether |
unwarranted. | unwarranted. | unwarranted. |
Before mating any purchase of ft Railway | Before making any purchase of a Railway | Before making any purchase of ft Railway |
Brako, it is the Intention of tho Hon. Tlios. | Brake, it is the intention of the Hon. Thos. | Brake, it is the intention of the Hon. Thos. |
Bent-, to have a thorough trial given to the | Bent, to have a thorough trial given to the | Bent-, to have a thorough trial given to the |
Wcstinghouse, and other brakes, and also to | Westinghouse, and other brakes, and also to | Westinghouse, and other brakes, and also to |
tnlco tlie opinion of Parliament upon the | take the opinion of Parliament upon the | take the opinion of Parliament upon the |
subject. | subject. | subject. |
All that Jlr. Bent has done with respect | All that Mr. Bent has done with respect | All that Mr. Bent has done with respect |
to the Woods' Brako is to ascertain the ternjs | to the Woods' Brake is to ascertain the terms | to the Woods' Brake is to ascertain the terms |
upon which tlie right to apply it to the Govorri-'. | upon which the right to apply it to the Govern- | upon which the right to apply it to the Governor-'. |
ment railways would be granted to tl«o, | ment railways would be granted to the | ment railways would be granted to the, |
Department. ' | Department. | Department. |
Definite arrangements have, we belcievo | Definite arrangements have, we believe | Definite arrangements have, we believe |
been mado to fix the Westinghouse brako t.o 3 | been made to fix the Westinghouse brake to 3 | been made to fix the Westinghouse brake to 3 |
locomotives and fourteen carriages, so that | locomotives and fourteen carriages, so that | locomotives and fourteen carriages, so that |
the brake will be thoroughly tested. | the brake will be thoroughly tested. | the brake will be thoroughly tested. |
Identified overProof corrections | EFFECT MAKING TAKE MADE USE THOS MR TERMS BELIEVE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | GOVERNMENT |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 134 | 82.8 | 99.3 | 95.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 76 | 86.8 | 98.7 | 90.0 |
Weighted Words | 87.7 | 99.0 | 91.9 |
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LOCAL BOARD OF MAIN ROADS, | LOCAL BOARD OF MAIN ROADS, | LOCAL BOARD OF MAIN ROADS, |
PENINSULA DISTRICT. I | PENINSULA DISTRICT. | PENINSULA DISTRICT. I |
Present—F. \V, Ginner. Esq. j.P., | Present—F. W. Gunner, Esq. J.P., | Presents. V, Gurner. Esq. JP. |
Chairman, and Crs. Hied, Davies, and | Chairman, and Crs. Ried, Davies, and | Chairman, and Crs. Reid, Davies, and |
Lamshed. The Secretary,^Mr N. D, | Lamshed. The Secretary, Mr. N. D. | Lamshed. The Secretaryship N. D |
Bennett, and the Surveyor, Mr T Jones | Bennett, and the Surveyor, Mr. T. Jones, | Bennett, and the Surveyor, Mr T Jones |
Sen. | Sen. | Sen. |
Minutes of the previous uieeting were | Minutes of the previous meeting were | Minutes of the previous meeting were |
read and con6rcued. | read and confirmed. | read and confirmed. |
CORRESPONDENCE. | CORRESPONDENCE. | CORRESPONDENCE. |
From Mr Hawke, of jvapmida, asking | From Mr Hawke, of Kapunda, asking | From Mr Hawke, of Kapunda, asking |
for further particulars, re road roller | for further particulars, re road roller. | for further particulars, re road roller |
From the Edilhburj^h Corporation forwarding | From the Edilhburgh Corporation forwarding | From the Edithburgh Corporation forwarding |
nominations for board. Statins* | nominations for board. Stating | nominations for board. Stating |
that although it might be desirable to | that although it might be desirable to | that although it might be desirable to |
have a member for tfae southern Peninsula, | have a member for the southern Peninsula, | have a member for the southern Peninsula, |
the great satisfaction giren bv the hoard | the great satisfaction given by the hoard | the great satisfaction given by the heard |
in the past, and the impartiality shown | in the past, and the impartiality shown | in the past, and the impartiality shown |
on all occasions, enabled the; Council to.', | on all occasions, enabled the Council to | on all occasions, enabled the; Council to.', |
express.'the greatest confidence in the | express the greatest confidence in the | express. the greatest confidence in the |
members of the Board and its officers. | members of the Board and its officers. | members of the Board and its officers. |
Received.. ":Vl: ? | Received. From A. J. Mills, apologising for not | Received.. "Vl: on |
on faster, with contract 374f mowing*; | getting on faster, with contract 374 owing | faster with contract 374f owing; |
to dry: weatiier. Received. .5 • isv; | to dry weather. Received. | to dry: weather. Received. 5 6 is; |
. Petitions from Kadina Corporation re j | Petitions from Kadina Corporation re | Petitions from Kadina Corporation re j |
placing of Thomas* Plain and PeelarWeela ; | placing of Thomas' Plain and Peelar Weela | placing of Thomas Plain and PeelarWeela ; |
roads on schedule, referred to Board for | roads on schedule, referred to Board for | roads on schedule, referred to Board for |
report. Received. -^i | report. Received. | report. Received. -a |
SDEVETOR'S REPORT. . , ' \ | SURVEYOR'S REPORT. | SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The |
The Surveyor^ Report was read Vas | The Surveyor's Report was read as | Surveyor Report was read as |
follows1st. The want of water in tbr | follows :-- 1st. The want of water in the | follows 1st. The want of water in the |
districts materially affects the progress of | districts materially affects the progress of | districts materially affects the progress of |
road work and is a very serious matter to | road work and is a very serious matter to | road work and is a very serious matter to |
the contractors, causing u n a voidable delay | the contractors, causing unavoidable delay | the contractors, causing a n a avoidable delay |
and extra expense in carrying oat their | and extra expense in carrying out their | and extra expense in carrying out their |
contracts. 2nd. Two contracts For con-: | contracts. 2nd. Two contracts for con- | contracts. 2nd. Two contracts For construction |
stroction have been completed during the | struction have been completed during the | have been completed during the |
month, eight for construction and one for | month, eight for construction and one for | month, eight for construction and one for |
maintenance metal in hand, progressing | maintenance metal in hand, progressing | maintenance metal in hand, progressing |
slowly, and nine contracts for construction | slowly, and nine contracts for construction | slowly, and nine contracts for construction |
not commenced. 3rd. J. Cadd has | not commenced. 3rd. J. Cadd has | not commenced. 3rd. J. Cadd has |
declined to sign contract 280, Waterloo | declined to sign contract 280, Waterloo | declined to sign contract 280, Waterloo |
Bay read. I therefore suggest the work | Bay road. I therefore suggest the work | Bay read. I therefore suggest the work |
be re-advertised. 4th. I suggest that | be re-advertised. 4th. I suggest that | be re-advertised. 4th. I suggest that |
tenders be called for the following works : | tenders be called for the following works : | tenders be called for the following works : |
—Staking 150 chains on Mai t laud and | — Staking 150 chains on Maitland and | Staking 150 chains on May t land and |
Ardrossin road, in two contracts. | Ardrossin road, in two contracts. | Ardrossan road, in two contracts. |
Requisition for April— | Requisition for April— | Requisition for April |
Construction £2,000 j | Construction ... ... ... ... ... ... £2,000 | Construction £2,000 j |
Statiomnen and laborers ... 450 | Stationmen and laborers ... ... . 450 | Stationers and laborers ... 450 |
Maintenance metal ... ... 150 1 | Maintenance metal ... ... .. ... ... 150 | Maintenance metal .... 150 1 |
£2,600 | ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . £2,600 | £2,600 |
Adopted. | Adopted. | Adopted. |
Election of Membees. | ELECTION OF MEMBERS. | Election of Members. |
The following nominations for two | The following nominations for two | The following nominations for two |
members vere then opened: — | members were then opened :— | members were then opened: a |
District or Cor- Person Nominp:>ration. | District or Cor- | ... ... ... ... | Person Nomin- | District or Cor- Person Nominp:>ration. |
vote- ated. | poration. ... ... .. | No. of votes. | ated. | vote- dated. |
JEdithburgh 1 ... F. W. G-urner | Edithburgh .. ... ... ... ... ... 1 ... F. W. Gurner | Edithburgh 1 ... F. W. Gurner |
„ ... ... 1 ... Jnc. Reid | „ ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 1 ... Jno. Reid | J 1 ... Jno. Reid |
Eudina 2 ... P. W. G-urner | Kadina ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . 2 ... P. W. Gurner | Kadina 2 ... P. W. Gurner |
tt 2 ... J. J. Christmas | " ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 2 ... J. J. Christmas | at 2 J J. Christmas |
Wallaroo 2 ... T. Paries | Wallaroo ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 2 ... T. Paries | Wallaroo 2 ... T. Barnes |
„ 2 ... T). Bews | " ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 2 ... D. Bews | 2 2 ... T). Bews |
TCulpara 1 ... Jiio. Reid | Kulpara ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . 1 ... Jno. Reid | TCulpara 1 ... Jno. Reid's |
tf 1 ... I}. Besra | " ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . 1 ... D. Bews | 1 II. Basra |
Yorketown 1 ... *F. W. Grurner | Yorketown ... ... ... ... ... ... . 1 ... F. W. Grurner | Yorketown 1 ... F. W. Gurner |
„ 1 ... Jnr>. Reid | " ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 1 ... Jno. Reid | J P ... Jnr. Reid |
Green's Plains ... 1 ... Juo Reid | Green's Plains ... ... ... ... ... 1 ... Jno Reid | Green's Plains 1 ... Jno Reid |
1 ... D. Bdwa | " ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 1 ... D. Bews | 1 ... D. Bews |
Moonta... 1 ... Juo- Reid | Moonta ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 1 ... Jno. Reid | Moonta... 1 ... Jno- Reid |
1 ... T. Hague | ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . 1 ... T. Hague | J T Hague |
Clinton" 1 — F- W- Qurner | Clinton ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 1 ... F. W. Gurner | Clinton" 1 C F- W- Gurner |
„ 1 ... D. Bewa | " ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 1 ... D. Bews | J P ... D. Bews |
Melville 2 ... F. W G-nrner | Melville ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 2 ... F. W. Gurner | Melville 2 F W Gurner |
)s 2 ... Juo. Reid | " ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 2 ... Jno. Reid | as 2 ... Jno. Reid |
Dalrymple 1 ... F- W. Garner | Dalrymple ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 1 ... F. W. Garner | Dalrymple 1 ... F- W. Garner |
„ 1 ... Juo. Reid | " ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 1 ... Jno. Reid | E 1 ... Jno. Reid |
The Totals were Reid, 8 ; Gurner, 8 ; | The Totals were Reid, 8 ; Gurner, 8 ; | The Totals were Reid, 8 ; Gurner, 8 ; |
Bews, 5 ; Davies, 2 ; Christmas, 2 ; Hague. | Bews, 5 ; Davies, 2 ; Christmas, 2 ; Hague, | Bews, 5 ; Davies, 2 ; Christmas, 2 ; Hague. |
L. As the districts only nominate two | 1. As the districts only nominate two | L. As the districts only nominate two |
members Messrs Reid and Guruer were | members Messrs Reid and Guruer were | members Messrs Reid and Gurner were |
duly elected. | duly elected. | duly elected. |
Accounts. | Accounts. | Accounts. |
The following accounts were passed for | The following accounts were passed for | The following accounts were passed for |
payment, in connection with land | payment, in connection with land | payment, in connection with land |
pur^ha-ed at Kulpara. J. Daniel, | purchased at Kulpara. J. Daniel, | purchased at Kulpara. J. Daniel, |
£35 2s Gd ; J. Stephens, £35 ; W. P. Spry, | £35 2s 6d ; J. Stephens, £35 ; W. P. Spry, | £35 2s 6d ; J. Stephens, £35 ; W. P. Spry, |
£*23 8s Gd ; J. Durden, £43 lis 3d. | £23 8s 6d ; J. Durden, £43 11s 3d. | 423 8s 6d ; J. Durden, £43 11s 3d. |
Coxtfacts. | Contacts. | Contracts. |
Contract No. 390—vlaitland and Yorketown | Contract No. 390—Maitland and Yorketown | Contract No. 390—vlaitland and Yorketown |
Road.—For making 29 chains 64 links | Road.—For making 29 chains 64 links | Roadster making 29 chains 64 links |
of road. E. Langsfoni, Ju'-y 20, £l78, | of road. E. Langsford, July 20, £178, | of road. E. Langsford, July 20, £178, |
(accepted). Other tenderers—T. Lamshed, | (accepted). Other tenderers—T. Lamshed, | (accepted). Other tenderers. Lamshed, |
J. C, A G-rummott, H. Tossell, J. Jeffrey. | J. C. A. Grummett, H. Tossell, J. Jeffrey. | J. C, A Grummett, H. Tossell, J. Jeffrey. |
Contract No. 391—Kulpara and Maitlaud | Contract No. 391—Kulpara and Maitlaud | Contract No. 391—Kulpara and Maitland |
Koaci.—F°r making 40 chains of road. R. | Road.—For making 40 chains of road. R. | Koaci.—F°r making 40 chains of road. R. |
Sheilds. Dee. 30, £124. Others tenderers— | Sheilds. Dee. 30, £124. Others tenderers— | Sheilds. Dec. 30, £124. Other tenderers |
J. Jeffrey, Aug. 30, £130; W. Nagel, Jaa | J. Jeffrey, Aug. 30, £130 ; W. Nagel, Jas | J. Jeffrey, Aug. 30, £130; W. Nagel, Jas |
Williamson. | Williamson. | Williamson. |
Resolved that Jeffrey's tender be accepted | Resolved that Jeffrey's tender be accepted | Resolved that Jeffrey's tender be accepted |
on account cf time. | on account of time. | on account of time. |
Contract No. 392—Kadina and Ager? | Contract No. 392—Kadina and Agery | Contract No. 392—Kadina and Ager? |
Rotid.—For making CO chains of road. W. | Road.—For making 60 chains of road. W. | Roadster making CO chains of road. W. |
Chapmin Sep. I, £278 5-?. (accepted). Other | Chapman Sep. 1, £278 5s. (accepted). Other | Chapman Sep. I, £278 5-?. (accepted). Other |
tenderers—R. Shields, J. G-jidswortli;1 WJackson, | tenderers—R. Shields, J. Goldsworthy, W. Jackson, | tenderers. Shields, J. G-jidswortli;1 WJackson, |
J. Jeffrey, Jas. Williamson, J. | J. Jeffrey, Jas. Williamson, J. | J. Jeffrey, Jas. Williamson, J. |
Brooks. | Brooks. | Brooks. |
Contract No. 393—Wearer's Lagoon and | Contract No. 393—Wearer's Lagoon and | Contract No. 393—Wearer's Lagoon and |
Stansbary Ro^id —For making 60 chains of | Stansbary Road —For making 60 chains of | Stansbury Reid For making 60 chains of |
r.cid. E- Ryan, Oct. 20, £276, (accepted.) | road. E. Ryan, Oct. 20, £276, (accepted.) | road. E- Ryan, Oct. 20, £276, (accepted.) |
Other tenderers—W-. J. Lae, W. Phillips, | Other tenderers—W. J. Lee, W. Phillips, | Other tenderers-. J. Lee, W. Phillips, |
Geo Cook, W. Faull. | Geo Cook, W. Paull. | Geo Cook, W. Faull. |
Contract No. 391—Minlaton and Stansbury | Contract No. 391—Minlaton and Stansbury | Contract No. 391—Minlaton and Stansbury |
Road.—For making 40 chains of road. T. | Road.—For making 40 chains of road. T. | Roadster making 40 chains of road. T. |
Hunt, September SO, £1.90, (accepted.) | Hunt, September 30, £190, (accepted.) | Hunt, September 30, £1.90, (accepted.) |
Other tenderers—A.. J. Miila. | Other tenderers—A.. J. Mills. | Other tenderers.. J. Mills. |
Contract No. 395—Yorketown and Stansbnrv | Contract No. 395—Yorketown and Stansbury | Contract No. 395—Yorketown and Stansbury |
Rond.—For making 40 chains of road. | Rond.—For making 40 chains of road. | Roadster making 40 chains of road. |
W. Piiull, June 20. £127 10.*, (accepted.) | W. Paull, June 20. £127 10s, (accepted.) | W. Paull, June 20. £127 10s, (accepted.) |
Other tenderer:-—J£. Ryan, J. Reed, W. | Other tenderer :— J. Ryan, J. Reed, W. | Other tenderer:-—J£. Ryan, J. Reed, W. |
Phillips, E. Shunkey, W. J. Lee, A. J. Milta, | Phillips, E. Shunkey, W. J. Lee, A. J. Mills, | Phillips, E. Shunkey, W. J. Lee, A. J. Mills, |
Samuel Roberts. | Samuel Roberts. | Samuel Roberts. |
Contract No. 396—Moonta and Xalkaburv | Contract No. 396.— Moonta and Kalkabury | Contract No. 396—Moonta and Kalkabury |
Road.—For providing and delivering 1,000 | Road.— For providing and delivering 1,000 | Roadster providing and delivering 1,000 |
cubic yards of 2£ inch gauge limestone | cubic yards of 2½ inch gauge limestone | cubic yards of 2 inch gauge limestone |
metal. Hy. Williams, August 31, £150; | metal. Hy. Williams, August 31, £150 ; | metal. Hy. Williams, August 31, £150; |
(accepted.) Other tenders, W. Chapman, | (accepted.) Other tenders, W. Chapman, | (accepted.) Other tenders, W. Chapman, |
J, Jeffrey, W. Nagel, R. Shields and W. | J. Jeffrey, W. Nagel, R. Shields and W. | J Jeffrey, W. Nagel, R. Shields and W. |
Goldsworthy | Goldsworthy. | Goldsworthy |
Re-advertisement.—Contract No. 3S3— | Re-advertisement.—Contract No. 383— | Re-advertisement.—Contract No. 383 |
Yorketown and Para Wurlie Rnad.—For | Yorketown and Para Wurlie Road.—For | Yorketown and Para Wurlie Race-For |
making 80 chains of rnad. W. Paul, Sept. ' | making 80 chains of rnad. W. Paul, Sept. | making 80 chains of road. W. Paul, Sept. 30 |
30. £268 10s (iiei-ep:!11.) Other tenders Geo, | 30. £268 10s (accepted.) Other tenders Geo. | £268 10s (iiei-ep:!11.) Other tenders Geo, |
Cook, John, Hit', W. Shunker, and A. J. | Cook, John, Hill, W. Shunkey, and A. J. | Cook, John, Hit', W. Shuker, and A. J. |
Stills. | Mills. | Stills. |
Contract No. 397—To supply one Road | Contract No. 397— To supply one Road | Contract No. 397—To supply one Road Roller |
Roller in two parts, and not to vfeitrh less than | Roller in two parts, and not to weigh less than | in two parts, and not to weigh less than |
three tons, to be delivered ut Moonta- W. | three tons, to be delivered at Moonta. W. | three tons, to be delivered at Moonta- W. |
H. May, £79 10*. (accepted.) Other tenderers | H. May, £79 10s. (accepted.) Other tenderers | H. May, £79 10s. (accepted.) Other tenderers |
T. Horwood & Co. | T. Horwood & Co. | T. Horwood & Co. |
Accounts amounting to £1,052 16s 2d | Accounts amounting to £1,052 16s 2d | Accounts amounting to £1,952 16s 2d |
were pureed for payment a:id the Board | were paseed for payment and the Board | were passed for payment and the Board |
adjourned. | adjourned. | adjourned. |
Identified overProof corrections | LANGSFORD PURCHASED JULY BY OWING WEATHER MAITLAND FOLLOWS MEETING CONFIRMED KALKABURY OUT GIVEN STATING SURVEYORS KAPUNDA PAULL JNO EXPRESS EDITHBURGH WEIGH GRUMMETT MILLS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | WEELA ATED [**VANDALISED] ARDROSSIN [**VANDALISED] VOTES STANSBARY [**VANDALISED] HILL JACKSON CONTACTS EDILHBURGH ROND [**VANDALISED] NOMIN REPLACING PARIES [**VANDALISED] AGERY APOLOGISING OTHERS [**VANDALISED] PEELAR STATIONMEN GRURNER [**VANDALISED] RIED PRESENT [**VANDALISED] UNAVOIDABLE RNAD [**VANDALISED] GETTING MAITLAUD [**VANDALISED] PORATION SECRETARY GUNNER HOARD [**VANDALISED] PASEED GURUER [**VANDALISED] DEE [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 591 | 84.3 | 89.5 | 33.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 291 | 85.6 | 89.0 | 23.8 |
Weighted Words | 86.4 | 90.2 | 28.1 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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COOKTOWN. | COOKTOWN. | COOKTOWN. |
[FOOM OUR OWN tMRES~PONDEB y] | [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] | [FROM OUR OWN taRES PONDER v] |
Wednesday, November 21. | Wednesday, November 29. | Wednesday, November 21. |
The schooner Isabella Gollan, with the material | The schooner Isabella Gollan, with the material | The schooner Isabella Gollan, with the material |
for the Rocky Island lighthouse anihbard, missed | for the Rocky Island lighthouse on board, missed | for the Rocky Island lighthouse aboard, missed |
stays near WVrlkpr's Point, lfew o4~egaouth of Cook | stays near Walker's Point, a few miles south of Cook- | stays near WVrlkpr's Point, few o4~egaouth of Cook |
town, at 8 o'clock this morning, add, not having: | town, at 8 o'clock this morning, add, not having | town, at 8 o'clock this morning, and not having: |
room to wear, went ashore..She is not much dam. | room to wear, went ashore. She is not much dam- | room to wear, went ashore She is not much dam. |
aged yet, and will probably be got off by this after | aged yet, and will probably be got off by this after- | aged yet, and will probably be got off by this afternoon's |
noon's tide if the weather continue fin. The Cou | noon's tide if the weather continue fine. The Gov- | tide if the weather continue fine. The Cow |
enmnent schouoner Spittire proceeds to hc4iasistanoe | ernment schooner Spitfire proceeds to hc4iasistanoe | comment schooner Spitfire proceeds to hc4iasistanoe |
this evening. | this evening. | this evening. |
Later. | Later. | Later |
Mr. Lawcs, the contractor foi the lighthose, sue | Mr. Lawes, the contractor for the lighthouse, suc- | Mr. Lawes, the contractor for the lighthouse, succeeded |
ceeded in getting the Isabella Golija off the raoels | ceeded in getting the Isabella Gollas off the rocks | in getting the Isabella Gollan off the races |
this afterooo,.and she returned to Cooktowsn to | this afternoon, and she returned to Cooktown to | this afteroon and she returned to Cooktown to |
night. The damage is presumed to be triling, as tle | night. The damage is presumed to be triffling, as the | night. The damage is presumed to be acting, as the |
vessel is making very little water. | vessel is making very little water. | vessel is making very little water. |
Identified overProof corrections | SUCCEEDED ASHORE SPITFIRE FEW FROM FINE LAWES |
Identified overProof non-corrections | GOVERNMENT MILES ADD [**VANDALISED] CORRESPONDENT BOARD SOUTH ROCKS GOLLAS WALKERS TRIFFLING ON AFTERNOON |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 112 | 77.7 | 89.3 | 52.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 83 | 78.3 | 85.5 | 33.3 |
Weighted Words | 78.3 | 85.7 | 34.2 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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·Iepatation. | Deputation. | deputation. |
... Syt?y, Fid ytay,--?Molnara, M'lhono and | SYDNEY, Friday.—Messrs. McElhone and | ... Stay, Fid ytay,--?Molnara, M'lhono and |
MI.~LnAughltin waited on the MTinli?or for | McLaughlin waited on the Minister for | MI.~LnAughltin waited on the Minister for |
Works to.daly, alnd proLoatlod a mimol'rl, | Works to-day, and presented a memorial, | Works to-day, and presented a memorial, |
I[nod., by the niuhabitanH of AMnrrmrundt, | signed by the inhabitants of Murrurundi, | lined., by the inhabitants of AMnrrmrundt, |
nzi(lg ou tllohe advantg?Ino r the town for | pointing out the advantage of the town for | nzi(lg on the advantage r the town for |
toi c?tabUiLhmontl of rhilway workehops?. | the establishment of railway workshops. | the establishment of railway workshops?. |
Mr. LJokoey roplittd that, nlo ??rlton hatd yet, | Mr. Lackey replied that no action had yet | Mr. LJokoey replied that, no action has yet, |
bon taken toward" ctablehinighh wordheope | been taken towards establishing workshops | been taken toward" ctablehinighh woodheap |
on jio Northarn Liesl bnt, It t waoe pro | on the Northern Line, but, if it was pro- | on the Northern Lies but, It t wace pro |
voaoe to do ao, the moenoriallaBte would | posed to do so, the memorialists would | poses to do so, the moenoriallaBte would |
rooulvo fatr coualdnFrtion. | receive fair consideration. | receive fair coualdnFrtion. |
Identified overProof corrections | MINISTER BEEN SO BUT NORTHERN MEMORIAL /TO/DAY|TODAY ESTABLISHMENT INHABITANTS REPLIED ACTION FAIR DEPUTATION RAILWAY PRESENTED WORKSHOPS RECEIVE NO ADVANTAGE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | CONSIDERATION PROPOSED ESTABLISHING MCELHONE POINTING MEMORIALISTS MCLAUGHLIN HAD MURRURUNDI SYDNEY WAS SIGNED TOWARDS IF OUT FRIDAY MESSRS LACKEY LINE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 67 | 34.3 | 68.7 | 52.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 55 | 30.9 | 65.5 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 20.0 | 62.0 | 52.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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DASTARDLY ATTEMPT TO UPSET A 1 | DASTARDLY ATTEMPT TO UPSET A | DASTARDLY ATTEMPT TO UPSET A 1 |
TRAIN.- : ' | TRAIN. | TRAIN.- : London, |
? London, February 2. ' | LONDON, February 2. | February 2. ' |
A dastardly- attempt was. made yesr | A dastardly attempt was made yes- | A dastardly- attempt was. made year |
serday to .upset the' fast ' boat'' train | terday to upset the fast "boat'' train | serday to upset the' fast ' boat'' train |
on the London, Chatham, and IDover | on the London, Chatham, and Dover | on the London, Chatham, and Dover |
Bnilway near Canterbury. .Some | Railway near Canterbury. Some | Railway near Canterbury. Some |
scoundrels placed a sleeper across the | scoundrels placed a sleeper across the | scoundrels placed a sleeper across the |
line of railB, and had it not been dis | line of rails, and had it not been dis- | line of rails, and had it not been discovered |
covered in time, a serious loss of life | covered in time, a serious loss of life | in time, a serious loss of life |
must have occurred, as the ' boat ' | must have occurred, as the "boat" | must have occurred, as the ' best ' |
train is one of the fastest in the King | train is one of the fastest in the King- | train is one of the fastest in the King |
dom. | dom. | dom. |
Identified overProof corrections | DOVER RAILWAY RAILS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | YESTERDAY |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 63 | 93.7 | 96.8 | 50.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 46 | 91.3 | 97.8 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 93.0 | 98.7 | 81.8 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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1 ) IMPUTATIONS, | DEPUTATIONS. | 1 ) DEPUTATIONS, |
AILWAY I'RO.M KEItANG TO K00NDR00K. | RAILWAY FROM KERANG TO KOONDROOK. | RAILWAY FROM KERANG TO KOONDROOK. |
A dsputation of residents of the district lying | A deputation of residents of the district lying | A deputation of residents of the district lying |
letween Kerang nn<l Koondrook waited on tho | between Kerang and Koondrook waited on the | between Kerang and Koondrook waited on the |
'omrnissioner of Railways jestorday, and asked | Commissioner of Railways yesterday, and asked | 'Commissioner of Railways yesterday, and asked |
for a fine of railway hetween these places. Tho | for a line of railway between these places. The | for a fine of railway between these places. The |
ength of lino askctl for was about 2 miles, end | length of line asked for was about 2 miles, end | length of line asked for was about 2 miles, and |
jrould probably cost about t'1000 per mile, cxcla- | would probably cost about £1000 per mile, exclu- | would probably cost about 4000 per mile, extra- |
lire of railB. Mr. Bent promised to consult the | sive of rails. Mr. Bent promised to consult the | line of rails. Mr. Bent promised to consult the |
Cabinet on the subject. | Cabinet on the subject. | Cabinet on the subject. |
Identified overProof corrections | YESTERDAY BETWEEN WOULD DEPUTATIONS COMMISSIONER DEPUTATION LENGTH FROM RAILS LINE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | END [**VANDALISED] EXCLUSIVE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 62 | 67.7 | 96.8 | 90.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 42 | 73.8 | 95.2 | 81.8 |
Weighted Words | 74.8 | 93.9 | 75.8 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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BACCHUS MARSH RALW AY STATION. | BACCHUS MARSH RAILWAY STATION. | BACCHUS MARSH RALW AY STATION. |
A deputation of residents of the Bacchus | A deputation of residents of the Bacchus | A deputation of residents of the Bacchus |
Marsh district interviewed tlie Commissioner | Marsh district interviewed the Commissioner | Marsh district interviewed the Commissioner |
of Railways yesterday, v.-ith tho object of | of Railways yesterday, with the object of | of Railways yesterday, with the object of |
securing a more central site for the railway | securing a more central site for the railway | securing a more central site for the railway |
station than that proposed by tlie department. | station than that proposed by the department. | station than that proposed by the department. |
It was contended that a much more suitable | It was contended that a much more suitable | It was contended that a much more suitable |
sile could be found than that on Stamford-hill, | site could be found than that on Stamford-hill, | she could be found than that on Stamford-hill, |
where it is now proposed to have the station, | where it is now proposed to have the station, | where it is now proposed to have the station, |
by making a short embankment wliicb would | by making a short embankment which would | by making a short embankment which would |
cost about £300, and towards which the | cost about £300, and towards which the | cost about £300, and towards which the |
Bacchus Marsh shire council were willing to | Bacchus Marsh shire council were willing to | Bacchus Marsh shire council were willing to |
contribute. Mr. Bent said he had promised to | contribute. Mr. Bent said he had promised to | contribute. Mr. Bent said he had promised to |
visit Bacchus Marsh before the site was defi | visit Bacchus Marsh before the site was defi- | visit Bacchus Marsh before the site was definitely |
nitely fixed, aud that promise he intended fo | nitely fixed, and that promise he intended to | fixed, and that promise he intended to |
keep. | keep. | keep. |
Identified overProof corrections | WITH |
Identified overProof non-corrections |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 104 | 91.3 | 98.1 | 77.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 68 | 98.5 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 99.3 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 4483 | 82.0 | 94.5 | 69.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 2400 | 83.3 | 94.3 | 65.8 |
Weighted Words | 84.3 | 94.6 | 65.5 |