| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| Funoral Mitlcex. | Funeral Notices. | Funeral Notices. |
| FUNERAL. - Tlie Friends of Mr. | FUNERAL.— The Friends of Mr. | FUNERAL. - The Friends of Mr. |
| WILLIAM GRANVILLE NORRIS, de | WILLIAM GRANVILLE NORRIS, de- | WILLIAM GRANVILLE NORRIS, deceased, |
| rpaacd, oro roapectful'y Invlti-d to attend his | ceased, are respectfully invited to attend his | are respectfully invited to attend his |
| Funeral, to move from his late residence. Har- | Funeral, to move from his late residence, Har- | Funeral, to move from his late residence. Harcourt |
| court ?) roct, Valley. THIS (Wtdnesdaj ) MORN- | court street, Valley, THIS (Wednesday) MORN- | s) rock, Valley. THIS (Wednesday ) MORNING, |
| ING, at 10 o'clock, for General Cemetery, Too- | ING, at 10 o'clock, for General Cemetery, Too- | at 10 o'clock, for General Cemetery, Toowong. |
| wong. | wong. | |
| J. s. J. HISLOP, Undertakers, Queen atroeet | J. & J. HISLOP, Undertakers, Queen-streeet, | J. s. J. HISLOP, Undertakers, Queen street |
| and 'I ribune-Btreot South Brisbane. | and Tribune-street, South Brisbane. | and 'I Tribune-street South Brisbane. |
| ALDERNEY BULL, "Brightboy," now | ALDERNEY BULL, "Brightboy," now | ALDERNEY BULL, "Bright boy, now |
| standing at Barrambin, Bowen Brldpo, | standing at Barrambin, Bowen Bridge, | standing at Barrambin, Bowen Bridge, |
| Podlgreo, Terns, ice, on application P. M. | Pedigree, Terms, &c., on application P. M. | Pedigree, Terms, ice, on application P. M. |
| CAMPBELL. | CAMPBELL. | CAMPBELL. |
| Identified overProof corrections | WEDNESDAY PEDIGREE TERMS ARE INVITED BRIDGE NOTICES RESPECTFULLY THE DECEASED STREET /TRIBUNE/STREET|TRIBUNESTREET |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | STREEET BRIGHTBOY [**VANDALISED] |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 58 | 75.9 | 96.6 | 85.7 |
| Searchability of unique words | 53 | 75.5 | 96.2 | 84.6 |
| Weighted Words | 73.6 | 95.3 | 82.2 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| NEW SOUTH WALES. | NEW SOUTH WALES. | NEW SOUTH WALES. |
| DENILIQUIN*, Ai « O -btock ílovementa-To tlav, | DENILIQUIN, AUG 6.— Stock Movements—To-day, | DENILIQUIN, At a O -Stock ílovementa-To play, |
| f>,700 uto.e sheep frouiMctoria crossed, tri» clliu,; to | 5,700 store sheep from Victoria crossed, travelling to | 5700 store sheep from Victoria crossed, tree close,; to |
| 'iiii lill sutlo» On Uoutlav, Wooldridge und | Till Till station. On Monday, Wooldridge and | 'him self suffer On Uoutlav, Wooldridge and |
| Uro uah ton will forward two trucks of fat cheep (Cash | Broughton will forward two trucks of fat cheep (Cash- | Bro ugh ton will forward two trucks of fat sheep (Cash |
| m in's) to Peck, Hudson, and Ray«or, James Maun | man's) to Peck, Hudson, and Raynor ; James Maun | in in a) to Peck, Hudson, and Raynor, James Mann |
| and Lo will forward one truek ot fit tJiuop (\\. | and Co will forward one truck of fat sheep (W. | and Co will forward one truck of fit troop (in. |
| Iiolmos's) toEtterelnnk, ¿'aylestone, and Mun», Mel | Holmes's) to Ettershank, Eaglestone, and Maun, Mel- | Holmes's) toEtterelnnk, Eaglestone, and Mann, Mel |
| I tourne. Several largo mubs of Queensland fat cattle | bourne. Several large mobs of Queensland fat cattle | I tourne. Several large mobs of Queensland fat cattle |
| aro approaching loi the Melbourne market, btoek | are approaching for the Melbourne market. Stock | are approaching for the Melbourne market, Stock |
| hualncM Is very dull for the time of >car. Tiie lamb | business is very dull for the time of year. The lamb | business is very dull for the time of year. The lamb |
| supply, which should have been ready for tho Mel- | supply, which should have been ready for the Mel- | supply, which should have been ready for the Melbourne |
| bourne market a month since, will nob ho ready fora | bourne market a month since, will not be ready for a | market a month since, will not be ready for a |
| month i QC The grass and crops aro looking well. | month yet. The grass and crops are looking well. | month a QC The grass and crops are looking well. |
| WILCANNIA, ALO 0 -Tho btcamer Tolarno, with | WILCANNIA, AUG. 6.— The steamer Tolarno, with | WILCANNIA, AUG 6 -The steamer Tolarno, with |
| a loaded barge, arilvcd hero last night. The Cato has | a loaded barge, arrived here last night. The Cato has | a loaded barge, arrived here last night. The Cato has |
| arrived ut Bourke. The \ Ictorla has pa«bcd Menlndlo | arrived at Bourke. The Victoria has passed Menindie | arrived at Bourke. The Victoria has passed Menindie |
| up stream. The steamer Wilcannia has passai Went- | up stream. The steamer Wilcannia has passed Went- | up stream. The steamer Wilcannia has passed Wentworth |
| worth for Wilcannia. Tho river Ia ¿Ut Hin., and | worth for Wilcannia. The river is 31ft 2in. and rising. | for Wilcannia. The river is but Hill., and |
| Identified overProof corrections | BUSINESS FROM EAGLESTONE AUG YEAR MENINDIE NOT AT ARE BE RAYNOR STOCK PASSED HERE LARGE MOBS CO STORE TRUCK VICTORIA HOLMESS |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | MOVEMENTS TRAVELLING MAUN [**VANDALISED] TILL STATION /TO/DAY|TODAY ETTERSHANK YET BROUGHTON RISING MONDAY CHEEP [**VANDALISED] MANS |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 144 | 63.2 | 87.5 | 66.0 |
| Searchability of unique words | 96 | 66.7 | 86.5 | 59.4 |
| Weighted Words | 66.8 | 85.2 | 55.4 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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| i DEPUTATIONS. | DEPUTATIONS. | i DEPUTATIONS. |
| I THE MICALAGO RAILWAY STATION. | THE MICALAGO RAILWAY STATION. | THE MICALAGO RAILWAY STATION. |
| A deputation from Micalago, accompanied ey jviessra» | A deputation from Micalago, accompanied by Messrs | A deputation from Micalago, accompanied by jviessra» |
| O'sullivan and Dawson, Ms.L.A., waited upon tho | O'Sullivan and Dawson, Ms.L.A., waited upon the | O'Sullivan and Dawson, Ms.L.A., waited upon the |
| Minister for Works yesterday, at tho Legislativo Assembly, | Minister for Works yesterday, at the Legislative Assembly, | Minister for Works yesterday, at the Legislative Assembly, |
| to ask for a change in tho site of the proposed railway | to ask for a change in the site of the proposed railway | to ask for a change in the site of the proposed railway |
| station at Miculiigo, on the railway from Goulburn to | station at Micalago, on the railway from Goulburn to | station at Micalago, on the railway from Goulburn to |
| Cooma. They represented that tho proposed site was a, | Cooma. They represented that the proposed site was a | Cooma. They represented that the proposed site was a |
| most inconvenient one, being on a flat which would bo | most inconvenient one, being on a flat which would be | most inconvenient one, being on a flat which would be |
| flooded in wet weather. It was also a milo and a-half from | flooded in wet weather. It was also a mile and a-half from | flooded in wet weather. It was also a mile and a-half from |
| the township. The deputation stated thnt a suitable site) | the township. The deputation stated that a suitable site | the township. The deputation stated that a suitable site |
| nearer (he township could be obtained. | nearer the township could be obtained. | nearer (the township could be obtained. |
| Mr. LYNE regretted that he had to roceivo the deputa- | Mr. LYNE regretted that he had to receive the deputa- | Mr. LYNE regretted that he had to receive the deputation |
| tion in the Assembly, becauso(all tho pnpors in connection | tion in the Assembly, because all the papers in connection | in the Assembly, because all the papers in connection |
| with tho proposed station were in tho Publie Works | with the proposed station were in the Public Works | with the proposed station were in the Public Works |
| Department. Ho presumed that thoro wore engineering diffi- | Department. He presumed that there were engineering diffi- | Department. He presumed that there were engineering difficulties |
| culties in tho way of taking the station nearer the township, | culties in the way of taking the station nearer the township, | in the way of taking the station nearer the township, |
| or the site which tho deputation objected to would not hove | or the site which the deputation objected to would not have | or the site which the deputation objected to would not have |
| been sc-leoted. Ho would, howorer, havo inquiries mado | been seleoted. He would, however, have inquiries made | been selected. He would, however, have inquiries made |
| into tho matter, nnd ascertain whether tho wishes of tho | into the matter, and ascertain whether the wishes of the | into the matter, and ascertain whether the wishes of the |
| deputation could bo acceded to. | deputation could be acceded to. | deputation could be acceded to. |
| Identified overProof corrections | LEGISLATIVE ALL THERE RECEIVE BECAUSE MILE HOWEVER MADE PUBLIC HAVE BY PAPERS |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | SELEOTED MESSRS |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 165 | 78.8 | 98.8 | 94.3 |
| Searchability of unique words | 92 | 84.8 | 97.8 | 85.7 |
| Weighted Words | 87.1 | 98.0 | 84.4 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| ^DDSAND ENOS._ | ^DDSAND ENOS._ | DEMAND ENOS |
| Swindling a Railway Company. | Swindling a Railway Company. | Swindling a Railway Company. |
| An exceedingly ingenióos railway-tick* | An exceedingly ingenious railway-ticket | An exceedingly ingenious railway ticks |
| fraud was recently disclosed by au inspecte | fraud was recently disclosed by an inspector | fraud was recently disclosed by an inspector |
| of the line on which it happened. The o< | of the line on which it happened. The | of the line on which it happened. The o< |
| casion was theChaster races, and the scene fin | occasion was the Chester races, and the | casion was the Chaste races, and the scene for |
| takes place in a carriage of a class euperic | scene first takes place in a carriage of a class | takes place in a carriage of a class superior |
| to that of the tickets of some of the occt | superior to that of the tickets of some of | to that of the tickets of some of the occt |
| pants. | the occupants. | pants. |
| Calls one traveller to another, " Bill, whs | Calls one traveller to another, "Bill, what | Calls one traveller to another, Bill, was |
| colour's your ticket? " | colour's your ticket? " | colours your ticket? " |
| " Yellow." | "Yellow." | " Yellow." |
| "Yellow ! It ought to be blue." | "Yellow ! It ought to be blue." | "Yellow ! It ought to be blue." |
| " Blue f Yehow was given me, that's all. | "Blue? Yellow was given me, that's all." | " Blue f Yehow was given me, that's all. |
| " Don't matter ; bet you half .a-crown you | "Don't matter ; bet you half-a-crown your | " Don't matter ; but you half a-crown you |
| ticket ought to be bine." | ticket ought to be blue." | ticket ought to be fine." |
| "Done.''' | "Done !'' | "Done.''' |
| Then the first traveller appeals politely t | Then the first traveller appeals politely to | Then the first traveller appeals politely at |
| the gentleman opposite to be allowed to se | the gentleman opposite to be allowed to see | the gentleman opposite to be allowed to see |
| his ticket to settle the dispute, to which th | his ticket to settle the dispute, to which the | his ticket to settle the dispute, to which the |
| ; gentleman as politely accedes, and, on th | gentleman as politely accedes, and, on the | gentleman as politely accedes, and, on th |
| ticket appearing really to be blue, it is hand | ticket appearing really to be blue, it is hand- | ticket appearing really to be true, it is handed |
| ed back with many thanks, and the half | ed back with many thanks, and the half | back with many thanks, and the half |
| erown bet immediately handed over. | crown bet immediately handed over. | crown but immediately handed over. |
| Scene, second takes place at the tickel | Scene second takes place at the ticket | Scene, second takes place at the ticket |
| barrier at Chester, when, on the first travel | barrier at Chester, when, on the first travel- | barrier at Chester, when, on the first traveller |
| 1er attempting to pass, he is stopped by thc | ler attempting to pass, he is stopped by the | attempting to pass, he is stopped by the |
| inspector on the ground of having no ticket, | inspector on the ground of having no ticket, | inspector on the ground of having no ticket, |
| He answers blusteringly that he handed ii | He answers blusteringly that he handed it | He answers blustering ly that he handed it |
| over the shoulder of the gentleman in front, | over the shoulder of the gentleman in front, | over the shoulder of the gentleman in front, |
| and finally, after a great deal of free lan- | and finally, after a great deal of free | and finally, after a great deal of free language, |
| guage, is hauled off to the stationmaster's | language, is hauled off to the station-master's | is hauled off to the stationmaster's |
| office to. explain. There he swears to the | office to explain. There he swears to the | office to explain. There he swears to the |
| delivery of the ticket, and the inspector | delivery of the ticket, and the inspector | delivery of the ticket, and the inspector |
| swears as readily the other way, and the | swears as readily the other way, and the | swears as readily the other way, and the |
| oaths being more or loss equal, the traveller | oaths being more or less equal, the traveller | oaths being more or less equal, the traveller |
| demands in desperation, to see the tickets in | demands in desperation, to see the tickets in | demands in desperation, to see the tickets in |
| the -inspector's possession. Poured on the | the inspector's possession. Poured on the | the inspector's possession. Poured on the |
| station-master's table, he pounces' on » hine | station-master's table, he pounces on a blue | station-master's table, he pounces' on a fine |
| one and pronounces it his.. . | one and pronounces it his. | one and pronounces it his.. " |
| " Oh, come 1 " says the station-master, | "Oh, come !" says the station-master, | Oh, come 1 " says the station-master, |
| "who's to tell that?" | "who's to tell that ?" | who's to tell that?" |
| "Why, by the corner torn 08;1 " . , | "Why, by the corner torn off !" | "Why, by the corner torn 08 " . , |
| " Oh, ybnt corners are torn off every day Í | "Oh, but corners are torn off every day ! | " Oh, your corners are torn off every day I |
| There's nothing to prpve yon tore it." | There's nothing to prove you tore it." | There's nothing to prove yon tore it." |
| ."Ain't there P" . replies the.. traveller,, | "Ain't there ?" replies the traveller, | "Ain't there P" . replies the.. traveller,, |
| ** ain't there P. Hdjv ; about that P " and in I | "ain't there ? How about that ?" and in | it ain't there P. Hdjv ; about that P " and in I |
| triumph he , produces the actual earner, | triumph he produces the actual corner, | triumph he produces the actual corner, |
| which, of course, actually fits. In the brief | which, of course, actually fits. In the brief | which, of course, actually fits. In the brief |
| handling of the ticket in soene first of. this | handling of the ticket in scene first of this | handling of the ticket in scene first of this |
| little comedy or proverb, he. had managed to ¡ | little comedy or proverb, he had managed to | little comedy or proverb, he. had managed to ¡ |
| secure the oorner which later served him* so | secure the corner which later served him so | secure the corner which later served him so |
| usefully. | usefully. | usefully. |
| Identified overProof corrections | HALFCROWN SUPERIOR BUT PROVE INGENIOUS LESS |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | OCCASION HOW BET [**VANDALISED] BLUSTERINGLY [**VANDALISED] OCCUPANTS DDSAND [**VANDALISED] WHAT |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 335 | 90.4 | 94.6 | 43.8 |
| Searchability of unique words | 174 | 94.3 | 96.0 | 30.0 |
| Weighted Words | 95.0 | 96.1 | 21.1 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| BIRTHS. | BIRTHS. | BIRTHS. |
| YOUNG.—On the Sth January, at Moonta, the | YOUNG.—On the 5th January, at Moonta, the | YOUNG-On the 8th January, at Moonta, the |
| wi-e of J. U. Young, Hutt-street Dispensuy, Ade | wife of J. H. Young, Hutt-street Dispensary, Ade- | wife of J. H. Young, Hutt-street Dispensary, Adelaide, |
| laide, of a son. | laide, of a son. | of a son. |
| WICKSTEED.—On the 31st December, at tliw- | WICKSTEED.—On the 31st December, at Haw- | WICKSTEED.—On the 31st December, at the- |
| thonic, Mre. T. Fred. Wicksteed, of a daughter. | thorne, Mrs. T. Fred. Wicksteed, of a daughter. | home, Mrs. T. Fred. Wicksteed, of a daughter. |
| BIGGS.—On the 29(h December, at Goodwood East, | BIGGS.—On the 29th December, at Goodwood East, | BEGG-On the 29th December, at Goodwood East, |
| the wife of Ed war a Biggs, jun., ot a daughter. | the wife of Edward Biggs, jun., of a daughter. | the wife of Ed war a Biggs, jun., of a daughter. |
| WILLIAMS —On tbe 2nd January, at Woodville, | WILLIAMS.—On the 2nd January, at Woodville, | WILLIAMS On the 2nd January, at Woodville, |
| tte w ite of G. H. Williams, of a son. | the wife of G. H. Williams, of a son. | the wife of G. H. Williams, of a son. |
| JAY.—On the 3rd January, at Brougham-place, | JAY.—On the 3rd January, at Brougham-place, | MAY-On the 3rd January, at Brougham-place, |
| North Adelaide, the wife of Melville Jay, ot a sou. | North Adelaide, the wife of Melville Jay, of a son. | North Adelaide, the wife of Melville Jay, of a son. |
| o*7 | 6-7 | of |
| MARRIAGES. | MARRIAGES. | MARRIAGES. |
| BfCE—MEANV.— On tiie -md Januaiy, at St. Eose'a | RICE—MEANY.—On the 2nd January, at St. Rose's | BfCE—MEANV.— On the and January, at St. Rose's |
| Church, Kapunda, by the Rev. Father Essar, James | Church, Kapunda, by the Rev. Father Essar, James | Church, Kapunda, by the Rev. Father Essar, James |
| Joseph, stcond eon of Jaa. Rice, Bowden (late of | Joseph, second son of Jas. Rice, Bowden (late of | Joseph, second son of Jas. Rice, Bowden (late of |
| Hoigan), to Annie Theresa, second daughter of Hr. | Morgan), to Annie Theresa, second daughter of Mr. | Morgan), to Annie Theresa, second daughter of Mr. |
| P. Meany, of near Liuwood, Dublin. i**.?*jrta>jand | P. Meany, of near Linwood, Dublin. Freeman and | P. Meany, of near Linwood, Dublin. i**.?*jrta>jand |
| Eilkennv Times please copy. | Kilkenny Times please copy. | Eilkennv Times please copy. |
| MASTERS—PHILLIPS.—On tfae ISth October. | MASTERS—PHILLIPS.—On the 15th October, | MASTERS—PHILLIPS.—On the 10th October. |
| ISBS, at the Wesleyan Church, Strathalbyn, by the | 1885, at the Wesleyan Church, Strathalbyn, by the | 1888, at the Wesleyan Church, Strathalbyn, by the |
| Rev. P. C Thomas, James Grist, eon ot Chas. Masters, | Rev. P. C. Thomas, James Grist, son of Chas. Masters, | Rev. P. C Thomas, James Grist, son of Chas. Masters, |
| otOaklands, Meadows, to Louisa, daughter ot Alfred | of Oaklands, Meadows, to Louisa, daughter ot Alfred | Oaklands, Meadows, to Louisa, daughter of Alfred |
| Phillips, ol Wattle Bank, Stxathalbyn* | Phillips, of Wattle Bank, Strathalbyn. | Phillips, of Wattle Bank, Strathalbyn |
| DEATHS. | DEATHS. | DEATHS. |
| WITHERS.—On the 4th January, at FuUarton, | WITHERS.—On the 4th January, at Fullarton, | WITHERSPOON the 4th January, at Fullarton, |
| Edmund Alexander Withers, aged 6S years. | Edmund Alexander Withers, aged 68 years. | Edmund Alexander Withers, aged 68 years. |
| PEARCE.—On the 6th January, at the Adelaide | PEARCE.—On the 6th January, at the Adelaide | PEARCE-On the 6th January, at the Adelaide |
| Hoapital. from severe burning, Susan Ann, the ddest | Hospital, from severe burning, Susan Ann, the eldest | Hospital. from severe burning, Susan Ann, the eldest |
| beloved daughter of John W. Pearce, of Tickera, and | beloved daughter of John W. Pearce, of Tickera, and | beloved daughter of John W. Pearce, of Tickera, and |
| sister of Bey. John Pearce, Riverton, aged 23 yean. | sister of Rev. John Pearce, Riverton, aged 23 years. | sister of Rev. John Pearce, Riverton, aged 23 years. |
| LAWSON.—On Hie 4th Januaiy, at Bendleby. of | LAWSON.—On the 4th January, at Bendleby, of | LAWTON-On the 4th January, at Bendleby. of |
| Inflammation of the brain from teething, George A., | inflammation of the brain from teething, George A., | inflammation of the brain from teething, George A., |
| the youngest and dearly-beloved son of J. L and L. | the youngest and dearly-beloved son of J. L and L. | the youngest and dearly-beloved son of J. L. and L. |
| Lawson, aged U months and 2 weeks. His cud wis | Lawson, aged 11 months and 2 weeks. His end was | Lawson, aged 11 months and 2 weeks. His end was |
| peace. | peace. | peace. |
| HILL. —On the Sth January, at her residence, | HILL.—On the 5th January, at her residence, | HILL. On the 8th January, at her residence, |
| Kensington-terrace, Kensington, Anna Robinson, | Kensington-terrace, Kensington, Anna Robinson, | Kensington-terrace, Kensington, Anna Robinson, |
| relict of the late Jobn liill, in the 09tli year of her age. | relict of the late John Hill, in the 69th year of her age. | relict of the late John Hill, in the 69th year of her age. |
| RUSSELL—On tbe sth Januaiy, at Young-street, | RUSSELL—On the 5th January, at Young-street, | RUSSELL-On the 5th January, at Young-street, |
| I'arkt-idc, John, the only -surviving son ot John and | Parkside, John, the only surviving son of John and | Parkside, John, the only surviving son of John and |
| Jane huESell, aged 12 months. | Jane Russell, aged 12 months. | Jane Russell, aged 12 months. |
| WILLIAMS.—On the 4th Januaiy. at Woodville, | WILLIAMS.—On the 4th January, at Woodville, | WILLIAMSON the 4th January. at Woodville, |
| Frederick George, the dearly bdoved chili of G. fl. | Frederick George, the dearly beloved child of G. H. | Frederick George, the dearly beloved child of G. S. |
| and A. Williams, aged two days. | and A. Williams, aged two days. | and A. Williams, aged two days. |
| FURZE.—Ou the till January, at Googer-strcet. o, | FURZE.—On the 6th January, at Gouger-street of | FURZE-On the till January, at Gouger-street. or |
| coigestion of the brain, caused by iciteasa hutt | congestion of the brain, caused by intense heat, | congestion of the brain, caused by intense heat |
| Flt-tence Amy, infant daughter of William Lcwarn | Florence Amy, infant daughter of William Lewarn | Florence Amy, infant daughter of William Edward |
| aud Elizabeth Furze, aged 7 months. | and Elizabeth Furze, aged 7 months. | and Elizabeth Furze, aged 7 months. |
| Identified overProof corrections | FULLARTON MORGAN FLORENCE CHILD EDWARD PARKSIDE DISPENSARY ROSES MRS /GOUGER/STREET|GOUGERSTREET CONGESTION INTENSE OAKLANDS MR HOSPITAL END LINWOOD ELDEST WAS HEAT JAS |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | HAWTHORNE FREEMAN KILKENNY LEWARN OT [**VANDALISED] |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 307 | 80.8 | 95.4 | 76.3 |
| Searchability of unique words | 144 | 82.6 | 96.5 | 80.0 |
| Weighted Words | 85.5 | 96.9 | 78.4 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| MEETING AT PETERSBURG. | MEETING AT PETERSBURG. | MEETING AT PETERSBURG. |
| A largely attended public meeting was | A largely attended public meeting was | A largely attended public meeting was |
| held in the Institute on Monday evening, | held in the Institute on Monday evening, | held in the Institute on Monday evening, |
| August 9, to farther consider the extension | August 9, to further consider the extension | August 9, to farther consider the extension |
| Of the broad oranore tn Patanthnnr.. and nthnr | of the broad gauge to Petersburg, and other | of the broad orators in Patanthnnr.. and other |
| local matters. Mr. Callasy, „ who wu | local matters. Mr. CALLARY, who was | local matters. Mr. Callary, who was |
| voted to the chair, said he considered | voted to the chair, said he considered | voted to the chair, said he considered |
| the present waa a moat favourable timo | the present was a most favourable time | the present was a most favourable time |
| to sound publio opinion on a subject | to sound public opinion on a subject | to sound public opinion on a subject |
| which .was of great interest not only to the | which was of great interest not only to the | which was of great interest not only to the |
| immediate district but to the colony at large. | immediate district but to the colony at large. | immediate district but to the colony at large. |
| Mr. W. Thbkadgold, J.P., one .of the depu | Mr. W. THREADGOLD, J.P., one of the depu- | Mr. W. Threadgold, J.P., one of the deputation |
| tation who waited npon the Commissioner of | tation who waited upon the Commissioner of | who waited upon the Commissioner of |
| Public works some time ago* said that oa | Public works some time ago, said that on | Public works some time ago, said that on |
| that occasion the Commissioner promised | that occasion the Commissioner promised | that occasion the Commissioner promised |
| that a survey would be made and a full | that a survey would be made and a full | that a survey would be made and a full |
| report obtained. He, however, could not | report obtained. He, however, could not | report obtained. He, however, could not |
| find that any movement hacl yet been made, | find that any movement had yet been made, | find that any movement had yet been made, |
| and he considered that they had now just | and he considered that they had now just | and he considered that they had now just |
| claima to urge on the Government to have | claims to urge on the Government to have | claims to urge on the Government to have |
| the matter seen to. Probably if they waited | the matter seen to. Probably if they waited | the matter seen to. Probably if they waited |
| until the opening of the Silverton line the | until the opening of the Silverton line the | until the opening of the Silverton line the |
| Government would see foe itself the incon | Government would see for itself the incon- | Government would see for itself the inconvenience |
| venience to the general publio of the pre | venience to the general public of the pre- | to the general public of the present |
| sent system. Petersburg 'was just halfway | sent system. Petersburg was just halfway | system. Petersburg was just halfway |
| between Adelaide and thsJSfow South Wales | between Adelaide and the New South Wales | between Adelaide and the New South Wales |
| Border. It was the junction of all nar | Border. It was the junction of all nar- | Border. It was the junction of all narrow-gauge |
| row-gauge lines, and it was therefore | row-gauge lines, and it was therefore | lines, and it was therefore |
| the proper place for tha break of gauge. | the proper place for the break of gauge. | the proper place for the break of gauge. |
| It was propoaed by Mr. LsyiNE and seconded | It was proposed by Mr. LEVINE and seconded | It was proposed by Mr. LyNE and seconded |
| by Mr. Kelly—' That no action be taken | by Mr. KELLY—"That no action be taken | by Mr. Kelly' That no action be taken |
| in the matter except to watch the course of | in the matter except to watch the course of | in the matter except to watch the course of |
| events until the Silverton line is completed, | events until the Silverton line is completed, | events until the Silverton line is completed, |
| and that then a deputation be appointed | and that then a deputation be appointed | and that then a deputation be appointed |
| to wait on the Commissioner of Public | to wait on the Commissioner of Public | to wait on the Commissioner of Public |
| Works to consider such matters as | Works to consider such matters as | Works to consider such matters as |
| might by that time asiae.,' Mr. Weight | might by that time arise." Mr. WRIGHT | might by that time aside.,' Mr. Weight |
| proposed an amendment — 'That this | proposed an amendment—"That this | proposed an amendment — 'That this |
| meeting views with, surprise the want | meeting views with surprise the want | meeting views with, surprise the want |
| of courtesy displayed by the Government in | of courtesy displayed by the Government in | of courtesy displayed by the Government in |
| breaking the promise they made to the de | breaking the promise they made to the de- | breaking the promise they made to the deputation |
| putation which waited upon the Commis | putation which waited upon the Commis- | which waited upon the Commissioner |
| sioner of Public Works re the extension of. | sioner of Public Works re the extension of | of Public Works re the extension of |
| the broad gauge, aud.yledge ourselves to con | the broad gauge, and pledge ourselves to con- | the broad gauge, and ledge ourselves to continue |
| tinue to agitate until such time as it is shown | tinue to agitate until such time as it is shown | to agitate until such time as it is shown |
| that the proposed extension is undesirable.' | that the proposed extension is undesirable." | that the proposed extension is undesirable.' |
| The proposition was carried. It was re | The proposition was carried. It was re- | The proposition was carried. It was resolved |
| solved — 'That a Vigilance Committee | solved—"That a Vigilance Committee | I That a Vigilance Committee |
| of eeven, with power to add to ..their | of seven, with power to add to their | of seven, with power to add to their |
| number, be elected to watch the interests | number, be elected to watch the interests | number, be elected to watch the interests |
| of Petersburg.' Messrs. Callary, Copmngfir, | of Petersburg." Messrs. Callary, Coppinger, | of Petersburg.' Messrs. Callary, Copmngfir, |
| Hill, Florance, W. Howard, Wilson, 'and | Hill, Florance, W. Howard, Wilson, and | Hill, Florance, W. Howard, Wilson, and |
| W. flatheraay were appointed a committee. | W. Hathersay were appointed a committee. | W. father say were appointed a committee. |
| Mr. W. TnREAnaoLD said a deputation had | Mr. W. THREADGOLD said a deputation had | Mr. W. TnREAnaoLD said a deputation had |
| waited upon the Attorney -General with refe | waited upon the Attorney-General with refe- | waited upon the Attorney-General with reference |
| rence to the establishment of a Local Court | rence to the establishment of a Local Court | to the establishment of a Local Court |
| at Petersburg.. The Attorney-General, had | at Petersburg. The Attorney-General, had | at Petersburg.. The Attorney-General, had |
| promised to ha.ve a report prepared as to the | promised to have a report prepared as to the | promised to have a report prepared as to the |
| amount of business from Petersburg tran | amount of business from Petersburg tran- | amount of business from Petersburg transacted |
| sacted at Terewie and Jamestown. He (Mr. | sacted at Terowie and Jamestown. He (Mr. | at Terowie and Jamestown. He (Mr. |
| Tbieadgold) did not think this waa a | Threadgold) did not think this was a | Threadgold) did not think this was a |
| fair test, as he well knew that | fair test, as he well knew that | fair test, as he well knew that |
| many people (himself amongst, the number) | many people (himself amongst the number) | many people (himself amongst the number) |
| would prefer to ritk the loss. of small Bums | would prefer to risk the loss of small sums | would prefer to risk the loss. of small sums |
| of money than euft'er the delay and in | of money than suffer the delay and in- | of money than suffer the delay and inconvenience |
| convenience which would attend the re | convenience which would attend the re- | which would attend the recovery |
| covery of the money in the, Terowie Local | covery of the money in the Terowie Local | of the money in the, Terowie Local |
| Court. It would be a much better system | Court. It would be a much better system | Court. It would be a much better system |
| for the Court to be held, once a month | for the Court to be held, once a month | for the Court to be held, once a month |
| alternatively with Terowie. Both places | alternatively with Terowie. Both places | alternatively with Terowie. Both places |
| would thus receive a. fair and impartial | would thus receive a fair and impartial | would thus receive a fair and impartial |
| trial. He proposed that the meeting | trial. He proposed that the meeting | trial. He proposed that the meeting |
| pledged itself to request this from | pledged itself to request this from | pledged itself to request this from |
| the Government. Mr. Leyine, in seconding | the Government. Mr. LEVINE, in seconding | the Government. Mr. Levine, in seconding |
| the proposition, considered that if the Peters | the proposition, considered that if the Peters- | the proposition, considered that if the Petersburg |
| burg business were withdrawn from Terowie | burg business were withdrawn from Terowie | business were withdrawn from Terowie |
| the necessity for a Local Court there would | the necessity for a Local Court there would | the necessity for a Local Court there would |
| eoon cease to exist. The proposition was | soon cease to exist. The proposition was | soon cease to exist. The proposition was |
| carried, and Messrs. Callary, Coppinger, aud | carried, and Messrs. Callary, Coppinger, and | carried, and Messrs. Callary, Coppinger, and |
| Ihreadgold were appointed to carry out | Threadgold were appointed to carry out | Threadgold were appointed to carry out |
| the viewB of the ejecting. Some conversa | the views of the meeting. Some conversa- | the views of the ejecting. Some conversation |
| tion then took place as to the ad | tion then took place as to the ad- | then took place as to the advisableness |
| visableness of establishing a State Bank. | visableness of establishing a State Bank. | of establishing a State Bank. |
| Mr. Levine proposed — 'That aa financial | Mr. LEVINE proposed—"That as financial | Mr. Levine proposed 3 That as financial |
| matteis are being discussed thh meeting | matters are being discussed this meeting | matters are being discussed this meeting |
| expresses its disapproval of the excess vote | expresses its disapproval of the excess vote | expresses its disapproval of the excess vote |
| of £5,C0O towards the Jubilee Exhibition.' | of £5,000 towards the Jubilee Exhibition." | of £5,000 towards the Jubilee Exhibition.' |
| This was also carried new, con. | This was also carried nem con. | This was also carried new, con. |
| Identified overProof corrections | OTHER SUFFER RISK CLAIMS SOON THREADGOLD SEVEN MOST SUMS |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | FURTHER WRIGHT ARISE HATHERSAY PLEDGE NEM |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 572 | 91.8 | 97.9 | 74.5 |
| Searchability of unique words | 253 | 94.1 | 97.6 | 60.0 |
| Weighted Words | 94.4 | 97.9 | 62.9 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| i BIRTHS. | BIRTHS. | BIRTHS. |
| JAY.— On the 3rd January, at Brougham-place, | JAY.—On the 3rd January, at Brougham-place, | JEAYS On the 3rd January, at Brougham-place, |
| North Adelaide, the wife of Melville Jay, of a son. | North Adelaide, the wife of Melville Jay, of a son. | North Adelaide, the wife of Melville Jay, of a son. |
| CONNOR.— On the 31st December, at WalkervOle, | CONNOR.—On the 31st December, at Walkerville, | CONNOR On the 31st December, at Walkerville, |
| the wife of C. H. T. Connor, of a daughter. | the wife of C. H. T. Connor, of a daughter. | the wife of C. H. T. Connor, of a daughter. |
| WICKSTEED.— On the 31st December, at Haw | WICKSTEED.—On the 31st December, at Haw- | WICKSTEED On the 31st December, at Hawthorne, |
| thorne, Mrs. T. Fred Wicksteed, of a daughter. | thorne, Mrs. T. Fred Wicksteed, of a daughter. | Mrs. T. Fred Wicksteed, of a daughter. |
| YOUNG.— On the 5th January, at Moonta, the | YOUNG.—On the 5th January, at Moonta, the | YOUNGER On the 5th January, at Moonta, the |
| -wife of J. H. Young, Hutt-street Dispensary, Ade | wife of J. H. Young, Hutt-street Dispensary, Ade- | wife of J. H. Young, Hutt-street Dispensary, Adelaide, |
| laide, of a eon. | laide, of a son. | of a son. |
| MARRIAGES. | MARRIAGES. | MARRIAGES. |
| M1NCHAM— CORNELIUS.— On the 24th Decem | MINCHAM—CORNELIUS.—On the 24th Decem- | MERCHANT CORNELIUS On the 24th December, |
| ber, at the residence of the bride's uncle, Tregulla, | ber, at the residence of the bride's uncle, Tregulla, | at the residence of the bride's uncle, Tregulla, |
| near Kanmantoo, by the Rev. W. R. Stephenson, | near Kanmantoo, by the Rev. W. R. Stephenson, | near Kanmantoo, by the Rev. W. R. Stephenson, |
| John Bateman, eldest son of J. W. Mincham, | John Bateman, eldest son of J. W. Mincham, | John Bateman, eldest son of J. W. Mincham, |
| Echusea, to Mary Jane (Polly), eldest surviving | Echunga, to Mary Jane (Polly), eldest surviving | Echunga, to Mary Jane (Polly), eldest surviving |
| daughter of the late Captain T. W. Cornelius. No | daughter of the late Captain T. W. Cornelius. No | daughter of the late Captain T. W. Cornelius. No |
| cards. | cards. | cards. |
| ? DEATHS | DEATHS. | DEATHS |
| FURZE.— On tbe 6th January, at Gouger-street, | FURZE.—On the 6th January, at Gouger-street, | FURZER On the 6th January, at Gouger-street, |
| of congestion of the brain, caused by intense heat, | of congestion of the brain, caused by intense heat, | of congestion of the brain, caused by intense heat, |
| Florence Amy, infant daughter of William Lewam | Florence Amy, infant daughter of William Lewarn | Florence Amy, infant daughter of William Lewis |
| and Elizabeth Furze, aped 7 months. | and Elizabeth Furze, aged 7 months. | and Elizabeth Furze, aged 7 months. |
| PEARCE.— On tbe 5th January, at the Adelaide | PEARCE.—On the 5th January, at the Adelaide | PEARCE-On the 5th January, at the Adelaide |
| Hospital, from severe burning, Susan Ann, the | Hospital, from severe burning, Susan Ann, the | Hospital, from severe burning, Susan Ann, the |
| eldest beloved dauehter of John W. Pearce, of | eldest beloved daughter of John W. Pearce, of | eldest beloved daughter of John W. Pearce, of |
| Tickera, and &ister'*of Rev. John Pearce, Riverton, | Tickera, and sister of Rev. John Pearce, Riverton, | Tickera, and sister of Rev. John Pearce, Riverton, |
| aged 23 years. | aged 23 years. | aged 23 years. |
| htt.i.. — On the 5th January, at her resi | HILL.—On the 5th January, at her resi- | later.. — On the 5th January, at her residence, |
| dence, Kensington-terrace, Kensington, Anna | dence, Kensington-terrace, Kensington, Anna | Kensington-terrace, Kensington, Anna |
| Robinson, relict of the late John Hill, in the 69th | Robinson, relict of the late John Hill, in the 69th | Robinson, relict of the late John Hill, in the 69th |
| year of her age. | year of her age. | year of her age. |
| Identified overProof corrections | WALKERVILLE ECHUNGA SISTER |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | LEWARN |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 177 | 93.2 | 96.6 | 50.0 |
| Searchability of unique words | 89 | 95.5 | 98.9 | 75.0 |
| Weighted Words | 95.6 | 99.0 | 78.4 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN AUSTRALIA. | WESTERN AUSTRALIA. | WESTERN AUSTRALIA. |
| PEETH, June 27. | PERTH, June 27. | PERTH, June 27. |
| The Urge Doggett of gold forwarded. by | The large nuggett of gold forwarded by | The Urge Doggett of gold forwarded. by |
| Meura. Hall and Slattery from Kimberley ia | Messrs. Hall and Slattery from Kimberley is | Messrs. Hall and Slattery from Kimberley is |
| now on view in Perth. It weigh» 28om. | now on view in Perth. It weighs 28 ozs. | now on view in Perth. It weighs 28oz. |
| Bdwts. The Government have purchased it. | 6 dwts. The Government have purchased it | 8dwt. The Government have purchased it. |
| for £100, and it will be forwarded at once to; | for £100, and it will be forwarded at once to | for £100, and it will be forwarded at once to; |
| the Ibdian and Colonial Exhibition. ' | the Indian and Colonial Exhibition. | the Indian and Colonial Exhibition. The |
| The latest reports from. Derby state thet a | The latest reports from Derby state that a | latest reports from Derby and that a |
| man bas arrived with 160 ozs. of gold,-and it, | man has arrived with 150 ozs. of gold, and it, | man has arrived with 160 ozs. of gold, and it, |
| ¡s believed the diggers are holding back'as' | is believed the diggers are holding back as | is believed the diggers are holding back as' |
| mach as possible in order to prevent arneb. | much as possible in order to prevent a rush. | much as possible in order to prevent armed. |
| A Hobart prospector named Crotty reports' | A Hobart prospector named Crotty reports | A Hobart prospector named Crotty reports |
| that he has discovered gold op a reef at , | that he has discovered gold up a reef at | that he has discovered gold on a reef at |
| Mount Lyell, on the. north-west coast. He | Mount Lyell, on the north-west coast. He | Mount Lyell, on the. north-west coast. He |
| says the lode bas been proved to a width of | says the lode has been proved to a width of | says the lode has been proved to a width of |
| 10ft., and contains fine gold all through. It | 10ft., and contains fine gold all through. It | 10ft., and contains fine gold all through. It |
| is said to resemble very closely the stone | is said to resemble very closely the stone | is said to resemble very closely the stone |
| from Mount Morgan. Three prospecting | from Mount Morgan. Three prospecting | from Mount Morgan. Three prospecting |
| claims have been marked out, but owing to | claims have been marked out, but owing to | claims have been marked out, but owing to |
| the roughness of the country it is hardly | the roughness of the country it is hardly | the roughness of the country it is hardly |
| possible to erect machinery at present. The | possible to erect machinery at present. The | possible to erect machinery at present. The |
| prospectors found a good deal of alluvial | prospectors found a good deal of alluvial | prospectors found a good deal of alluvial |
| gold during the past year. | gold during the past year. | gold during the past year. |
| Parliament will be dissolved early this | Parliament will be dissolved early this | Parliament will be dissolved early this |
| week. The Ministers' addresses already ap- | week. The Ministers' addresses already | week. The Ministers' addresses already ap- |
| appear in the local Press. | appear in the local Press. | appear in the local Press. |
| Identified overProof corrections | WEIGHS BYMESSRS ASMUCH INDIAN BACK |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | NUGGETT DWTS UP STATE [**VANDALISED] LARGE RUSH |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 175 | 90.3 | 96.0 | 58.8 |
| Searchability of unique words | 116 | 91.4 | 94.8 | 40.0 |
| Weighted Words | 91.0 | 95.1 | 45.3 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTH AUSTRALIA. | SOUTH AUSTRALIA. | SOUTH AUSTRALIA. |
| ADELA) UK, February 12. | ADELAIDE, February 12. | ADELA) UK, February 12. |
| Sh* Julm Fowler, thc eminent railway | Sir John Fowler, the eminent railway | Sir John Fowler, the eminent railway |
| engineer, arrived ky the mail steamer | engineer, arrived by the mail steamer | engineer, arrived by the mail steamer |
| " Bengal " to-day. He is taking a voyage | " Bengal" to-day. He is taking a voyage | " Bengal " to-day. He is taking a voyage |
| for the benefit of his health; and expresses | for the benefit of his health ; and expresses | for the benefit of his health; and expresses |
| tbs hope that thc colonies will avoid the | the hope that the colonies will avoid the | the hope that the colonies will avoid the |
| mistake made in England hy a system of | mistake made in England by a system of | mistake made in England by a system of |
| "mixed gauges, and strongly advises them to | mixed gauges, and strongly advises them to | mixed gauges, and strongly advises them to |
| grapple with the important question before it | grapple with the important question before it | grapple with the important question before it |
| tis too late. , He suggests tliut thc settlement | is too late. He suggests that the settlement | is too late. He suggests that the settlement |
| ?of the railway gauge is a worthy subject for | of the railway gauge is a worthy subject for | of the railway gauge is a worthy subject for |
| ?consideration in connection with federation, | consideration in connection with federation, | consideration in connection with federation, |
| -and believes that thc colonies have no notion | and believes that the colonies have no notion | and believes that the colonies have no notion |
| .yet what are the evils caused by a break of | yet what are the evils caused by a break of | yet what are the evils caused by a break of |
| *he gauge. He is of opinion that a 4 ft. 3J in. | the gauge. He is of opinion that a 4 ft. 3½ in. | the gauge. He is of opinion that a 4 ft. 3 in. |
| fange is thc best, as it answers all thc rc | gauge is the best, as it answers all the re- | gauge is the best, as it answers all the rc |
| .ejnirements of traffic, and no advantage is to | quirements of traffic, and no advantage is to | acquirements of traffic, and no advantage is to |
| tie gained by adopting a broader. He ap- | be gained by adopting a broader. He ap- | be gained by adopting a broader. He approves |
| proves of the system of colonial railways | proves of the system of colonial railways | of the system of colonial railways |
| ticing constructed and maintained by thc | being constructed and maintained by the | ticing constructed and maintained by the |
| -Government, as thc latter can borrow on | Government, as the latter can borrow on | Government, as the latter can borrow on |
| better terms than a private company. | better terms than a private company. | better terms than a private company. |
| Identified overProof corrections | BE SIR JOHN |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | ADELAIDE REQUIREMENTS BEING |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 154 | 86.4 | 98.1 | 85.7 |
| Searchability of unique words | 99 | 93.9 | 97.0 | 50.0 |
| Weighted Words | 95.2 | 97.6 | 49.7 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| | Queensland Separation* | Queensland Separation. | Queensland Separation |
| London. April IB.-Dr. Ahearne delivered | London, April 15.—Dr. Ahearne delivered | London. April 15. Dr. Ahearne delivered |
| a lecture last night on the Queensland eep»- | | a lecture last night on the Queensland sepa- | a lecture last night on the Queensland keeps- a |
| ration question, and in the inteieate of the | ration question, and in the interests of the | ration question, and in the interests of the |
| Northern portion o! the colony be demanded | Northern portion of the colony be demanded | Northern portion of the colony be demanded |
| that it be granted autonomy. The don. | that it be granted autonomy. The Hon. | that it be granted autonomy. The Hon. |
| Harold Finch-H*tton anerted that tbe North | Harold Finch-Hatton asserted that the North | Harold Finch-Hatton asserted that the North |
| had not received it* fair share of loan money. | had not received its fair share of loan money. | had not received its fair share of loan money. |
| Mr. Garrick,1 Agent-General, denied that any | Mr. Garrick, Agent-General, denied that any | Mr. Garrick Agent-General, denied that any |
| partiality had been flhoirn towards .tbe | partiality had been shown towards the | partiality had been shown towards the |
| Southern portion of tbe colony, and lue'uted | Southern portion of the colony, and insisted | Southern portion of the colony, and located |
| upon theadrantagw of tbe colony, reoiaininjf | upon the advantages of the colony remaining | upon the advantage of the colony, remaining |
| intact. Tbe. Hon. Murray Finch-Hatton pre | intact. The. Hon. Murray Finch-Hatton pre- | intact. The. Hon. Murray Finch-Hatton presided |
| aided at-the meeting. | aided at the meeting. | at-the meeting. |
| Identified overProof corrections | ASSERTED REMAINING SHOWN INTERESTS ITS GARRICK |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | INSISTED PRE [**VANDALISED] AIDED [**VANDALISED] ADVANTAGES |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 86 | 80.2 | 94.2 | 70.6 |
| Searchability of unique words | 60 | 86.7 | 93.3 | 50.0 |
| Weighted Words | 85.9 | 92.0 | 43.2 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| SKioked by.'a Horse. | Kicked by a Horse. | SKioked by's Horse. |
| ON Tuesday morning, David May, carrier | ON Tuesday morning, David May, carrier | ON Tuesday morning, David May, carrier |
| of Jellimatong Creek, was in the act of get | of Jellimatong Creek, was in the act of get- | of Jellimatong Creek, was in the act of getting |
| ting his !earm ready to start with a dray for | ting his team ready to start with a dray for | his team ready to start with a dray for |
| Tarago railway station, 'when one of the | Tarago railway station, when one of the | Tarago railway station, when one of the |
| horses suddenly commenced kicking,.hitting | horses suddenly commenced kicking, hitting | horses suddenly commenced kicking hitting |
| MIay upori the chest and chin, inflicting a | May upon the chest and chin, inflicting a | May upon the chest and chin, inflicting a |
| wound upon the latter of such a depth and | wound upon the latter of such a depth and | wound upon the latter of such a depth and |
| width that blbod poured profusely from it, | width that blood poured profusely from it, | width that blood poured profusely from it, |
| and.Dr Cummings, who was.called in, found | and Dr Cummings, who was called in, found | and Dr Cummings, who was called in, found |
| it necessary to stitch the gash. This has had | it necessary to stitch the gash. This has had | it necessary to stitch the gash. This has had |
| the effect of staunching the blood, but it is | the effect of staunching the blood, but it is | the effect of staunching the blood, but it is |
| likely.that the skull has met with some :con | likely that the skull has met with some con- | likely. that the skull has met with some con |
| cussionri:, fro in· the' facdt that blood still keeps | cussion, from the fact that blood still keeps | cession:, to in the' fact that blood still keeps |
| oozming otitof bn'e of die paetint's: ears. | oozing out of one of the patient's ears.— | oozing out of one of the patient's: ears. |
| Biaidi bod Disatch | Braidwood Dispatch. | Biaidi bod Disatch |
| Identified overProof corrections | PATIENTS FACT OOZING KICKING TEAM DR LIKELY HITTING OUT CALLED |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | CONCUSSION BY KICKED BRAIDWOOD DISPATCH |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 112 | 77.7 | 94.6 | 76.0 |
| Searchability of unique words | 80 | 81.2 | 93.8 | 66.7 |
| Weighted Words | 79.7 | 93.6 | 68.3 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| Railway Accident. | Railway Accident. | Railway Accident. |
| -';A risiuin ,in ishap occurred shortly' after mid | A PECULIAR mishap occurred shortly after mid- | christain in mishap occurred shortly' after and |
| iigliht 6n Friday night to.the Sydney express train | night on Friday night to the Sydney express train | eight on Friday night to the Sydney express train |
| at Culcairin." -Agale was blowing, aidd four. empty | at Culcairn. A gale was blowing, and four empty | at Culcairn." -gale was blowing, and four. empty |
| trucks, 'which were standing in a .siding. at that | trucks, which were standing in a siding at that | trucks, which were standing in a siding. at that |
| place, were blownon to the main line. No one in | place, were blown on to the main line. No one in | place, were blown on to the main line. No one in |
| the diirkneS.noticed th' trncksl, and the express ran | the darkness noticed the trucks, and the express ran | the diirkneS.noticed th' tracks, and the express ran |
| into them, but, fortunately' withoiut doing any | into them, but, fortunately without doing any | into them, but, fortunately' without doing any |
| serious injury. One passenger was, slightly hurt, | serious injury. One passenger was slightly hurt, | serious injury. One passenger was, slightly hurt, |
| and the loeorotiv raneaff 'the road thae emoke-box | and the locomotive ran off the road, the smoke-box | and the locomotive beneath the road the smoke-box |
| being damaged. Beyond this .it does not appear | being damaged. Beyond this it does not appear | being damaged. Beyond this it does not appear |
| that any harm wasd'onie. The train was, however, | that any harm was done. The train was, however, | that any harm was done. The train was, however, |
| delayed for somi houirs.; | delayed for some hours. | delayed for some hours.; |
| Identified overProof corrections | CULCAIRN SOME /SMOKE/BOX|SMOKEBOX HOURS BLOWN WITHOUT MISHAP DONE LOCOMOTIVE ON GALE |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | MIDNIGHT DARKNESS OFF PECULIAR NOTICED |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 95 | 73.7 | 91.6 | 68.0 |
| Searchability of unique words | 72 | 77.8 | 93.1 | 68.8 |
| Weighted Words | 76.0 | 91.9 | 66.4 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| GOCDS BY RdiLWAY. | GOODS BY RAILWAY. | GOODS BY RAILWAY. |
| The folio iring is ft list of persons for whom | The following is a list of persons for whom | The folio wing is a list of persons for whom |
| foods are awaiting delivery at tho station:— | goods are awaiting delivery at the station :— | foods are awaiting delivery at the station's |
| i00. Federal Grocery Store, Ah Qon, | Lee, Federal Grocery Store, Ah Gon, | 100. Federal Grocery Store, Ah Gon, |
| Whitehead, Rippon, Homan Mullins, Mor | Whitehead, Rippen, Homan Mullins, Mor- | Whitehead, Rippon, Homan Mullins, Mor |
| phet, Simmio, Picciacci, Connoll, Bchuca | phet, Simmie, Picciacci, Connell, Ehuca | phet, Simmie, Picciacci, Connell, Echuca |
| Timbor and lion Yard, Crawford, Roberts, | Timber and Iron Yard, Crawford, Roberts, | Timber and Iron Yard, Crawford, Roberts, |
| Hutton, Tolhurat, M'Leod, Williams, Scott, | Hutton, Tolhurst, McLeod, Williams, Scott, | Hutton, Tolhurst, M'Leod, Williams, Scott, |
| Bottomley, Waylon, Darlow and Glow, | Bottomley, Waylen, Darlow and Glew, | Bottomley, Waylon, Darlow and Glow, |
| Dal ton, Veitch, Purcell, School 208, | Dalton, Veitch, Purcell, School 208, | Dalton, Veitch, Purcell, School 208, |
| Sheldrake, Taylor, Tracey, Emmorson, Pratt, | Sheldrake, Taylor, Tracey, Emmerson, Pratt, | Sheldrake, Taylor, Tracey, Emmorson, Pratt, |
| Robinson, Cable, Cunningham, Murray Kiver | Robinson, Cable, Cunningham, Murray River | Robinson, Cable, Cunningham, Murray River |
| Sawmill Co., White, Mooro, M'Culloch and | Sawmill Co., White, Moore, McCulloch and | Sawmill Co., White, Moore, M'Culloch and |
| Co., Stona, Chamber, Waylen, Roiley, Webb, | Co., Stone, Chamber, Waylen, Reiley, Webb, | Co., Stone, Chamber, Waylen, Reiley, Webb, |
| Trebilco, Miller, and Jeffrey. | Trebilco, Miller, and Jeffrey. | Trebilco, Miller, and Jeffrey. |
| ======== | ======== | ======== |
| Identified overProof corrections | REILEY CONNELL GON DALTON IRON STONE RAILWAY GOODS RIVER MOORE TIMBER TOLHURST SIMMIE |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | EHUCA EMMERSON GLEW MCLEOD STATION [**VANDALISED] RIPPEN MCCULLOCH FOLLOWING LEE |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 79 | 69.6 | 86.1 | 54.2 |
| Searchability of unique words | 72 | 70.8 | 87.5 | 57.1 |
| Weighted Words | 68.4 | 87.0 | 58.7 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| IUVER NEWS. I | RIVER NEWS. | RIVER NEWS. I |
| Vlvor 14 feet 0 inchcs, nnd falling. | River 14 feet 6 inches, and falling. | Vlvor 14 feet 6 inches, and falling. |
| Tho following Is the stnto of tho rivers: Wllcannin84foot | The following is the state of the rivers : Wilcannia 34 feet | The following is the state of the rivers: Wllcannin84foot |
| Cinches rising, stoamnr Oadell lo/t upstroA:n nnd FJoronoo | 5 inches rising, steamer Cadell left upstream and Florence | inches rising, steamer Cadell left upstream and Florence |
| Auuio nnd Tolnruo arrived down stream yoatordny. JtJourko | Annie and Tolarno arrived down stream yesterday. Bourke | Annie and Tolarno arrived down stream yesterday. Bourke |
| 3-Ht lOin fulling, steamer Ladv of thoLnko loft down stream | 34ft 10in falling, steamer Lady of the Lake left down stream | 3ft 10in fulling, steamer Lady of the Lake left down stream |
| this moruiuk'. Urewarriua iOftfalllug, 15 p's rnlu. Mun* | this morning. Brewarrina 19ft falling, 15 pts rain. Mun- | this morning'. Brewarrina iOftfalllug, 15 pts rule. Mary |
| Kund 14ft fKlUng, lOOpointa rnln. Nnniol l ift lOln falling. | gund 14ft falling, 100 points rain. Namoi 14ft 10in falling. | Fund 14ft fElling, 100 points rain. Nnniol lift lOln falling. |
| Mogll 14 font. Tilpn IVBft Tdn stationary, I-outh UMt Oln | Mogil 14 feet. Tilpa 38ft 5in stationary, Louth 35ft 6in | Mogil 14 feet. Tilpa IVBft Tdn stationary, south UMt Oln |
| falling. Wnlgott. Unrwon l^Ht 4lu fulling. Echuca 18ft 2iu. | falling. Walgett, Barwon 29ft 4in falling. Echuca 18ft 2in. | falling. Walgett. Barwon list 4lb fulling. Echuca 19ft 2in. |
| Albury 7ft. Uooligald parts full fnlliug. | Albury 7ft. Booligal 3 parts full falling. | Albury 7ft. Uooligald parts full falling. |
| SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. | SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. | SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. |
| Auatv.vi,s. | ARRIVALS. | Auatv.vi,s. |
| Vonuownn, Wriglit and Co. report tho nrrivalof tho Alort, | Permewan, Wright and Co. report the arrival of the Alert, | Permewan, Wright and Co. report the arrival of the Alert, |
| which left Hay for Echuca this week, londcd with South | which left Hay for Echuca this week, loaded with South | which left Hay for Echuca this week, loaded with South |
| Thouonga ntiu Cowl Cowl wool. Tho bnrgo Is nnuiod tho | Thononga and Cowl Cowl wool. The barge is named the | Thononga near Cowl Cowl wool. The cargo is insured the |
| Mnggio. | Maggie. | Maggie. |
| Identified overProof corrections | YESTERDAY POINTS FLORENCE LOADED TILPA INCHES MAGGIE ALERT MOGIL STATE TOLARNO PTS ARRIVAL WALGETT LADY BREWARRINA MORNING CADELL WRIGHT ANNIE THONONGA RIVER BOURKE LAKE RAIN UPSTREAM PERMEWAN BARWON |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | NAMOI WILCANNIA GUND NAMED LOUTH BOOLIGAL ARRIVALS MUN [**VANDALISED] BARGE |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 104 | 41.3 | 83.7 | 72.1 |
| Searchability of unique words | 70 | 48.6 | 87.1 | 75.0 |
| Weighted Words | 49.1 | 87.5 | 75.5 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Ribbon Meeting. | Blue Ribbon Meeting. | Blue Ribbon Meeting. |
| Tub -usual meeting of tho R-.d Hill blue | THE usual meeting of the Red Hill blue | The usual meeting of the Red Hill blue |
| libbin workers was held on Saturday night. | ribben workers was held on Saturday night. | ribbon workers was held on Saturday night. |
| ? ? The hall v 88 again orowdt-d. Mr Lewis, | The hall was again crowded. Mr Lewis, | The hall v 88 again crowded. Mr Lewis, |
| . president occupied the ohair. An elRaiew | president occupied the chair. An efficient | president occupied the chair. An elRaiew |
| choir, under tho leadership of Mr. Skinner, | choir, under the leadership of Mr. Skinner, | choir, under the leadership of Mr. Skinner, |
| — tendered Vrtluwble servioe during the evsnintr A | rendered valuable service during the evening. A | I tendered Vrtluwble service during the evening A |
| dialogue given by five persons— ' Tho Wife's | dialogue given by five persons— "The Wife's | dialogue given by five persons The Wife's |
| Mistake ' — whs exoeedinglv well done. Mr | Mistake" — was exceedingly well done. Mr. | Mistake ' I was exceedingly well done. Mr |
| ? Jchustonc gi^vo an address, and at the close of | Johnstone gave an address, and at the close of | Johnstone give an address, and at the close of |
| ' the entertainment seven persons signed the | the entertainment seven persons signed the | the entertainment seven persons signed the |
| pledge. ? | pledge. | pledge. ? |
| Identified overProof corrections | RED JOHNSTONE EVENING EXCEEDINGLY CROWDED CHAIR SERVICE |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | VALUABLE GAVE EFFICIENT RENDERED RIBBEN |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 73 | 75.3 | 91.8 | 66.7 |
| Searchability of unique words | 54 | 77.8 | 90.7 | 58.3 |
| Weighted Words | 75.5 | 89.1 | 55.7 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| North Coast Railway. | North Coast Railway. | North Coast Railway. |
| We loara tliat tlio tender of Mr. John Robb; | WE learn that the tender of Mr. John Robb | We learn that the tender of Mr. John Robb; |
| has been accepted by the Railway Department-. | has been accepted by the Railway Department | has been accepted by the Railway Department. |
| for tbo construction of tbo firat section of the - | for the construction of the first section of the | for the construction of the first section of the North |
| North Coast Railway. The amount tendered | North Coast Railway. The amount tendered | Coast Railway. The amount tendered |
| for ifl £108,803 ISs. 10jd 'ibo eootion ins | for is £108,868 18s. 10¼d. The section in | for ifl £108,803 13s. 10d 'The election in |
| question oommenoes.at Toombul, on tbo Sand | question commences at Toombul, on the Sand- | question commences at Toombul, on the Sandgate |
| gate Rfilway,"and proceeds as. far as Uabool- • | gate Railway, and proceeds as far as Cabool- | Railway, end proceeds as. far as Uabool- a |
| turo, about 25 miles 1 chains and 26 links. The,, | ture, about 25 miles 1 chains and 26 links. The | turn, about 25 miles 4 chains and 26 links. The,, |
| work has to be completed on or before the 30 th | work has to be completed on or before the 30th | work has to be completed on or before the 30th |
| September, 1887 ; and the remaining tenderers | September, 1887 ; and the remaining tenderers | September, 1887 and the remaining tenderers |
| were Mesers. Robinson • and Haig, .Fountains | were Messrs. Robinson and Haig, Fountain | were Messrs. Robinson 2 and Haig, Fountains |
| Bros., J. O. Overand, and Robert Fraeer. ,xi | Bros., J. O. Overand, and Robert Fraser. | Bros., J. O. Overend, and Robert Frazer. xi |
| Identified overProof corrections | AT LEARN IN MESSRS FIRST THAT COMMENCES |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | FOUNTAIN CABOOLTURE IS FRASER OVERAND [**VANDALISED] |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 84 | 77.4 | 91.7 | 63.2 |
| Searchability of unique words | 58 | 81.0 | 91.4 | 54.5 |
| Weighted Words | 83.0 | 90.4 | 43.4 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| the adelaide to mel- | THE ADELAIDE TO MELBOURNE | the Adelaide to Melbourne |
| bo urne ra ii wa y. | RAILWAY. | in a way. |
| THE OPENING CErtEMONY. | THE OPENING CEREMONY. | THE OPENING CEREMONY. |
| By Wiue. — From Our Correspondent. 1 | [By Wire. — From Our Correspondent.] | By Wire. — From Our Correspondent. 1 |
| ADELAIDE, Monday. | ADELAIDE, Monday. | ADELAIDE, Monday. |
| It has been decided that at present there | It has been decided that at present there | It has been decided that at present there |
| shall not be a formal opening of the Interco | shall not be a formal opening of the Interco- | shall not be a formal opening of the Intercolonial |
| lonial railway. The Junction station at Ser- | lonial railway. The Junction station at Ser- | railway. The Junction station at Serviceton, |
| viceton, on the border between South Australia | viceton, on the border between South Australia | on the border between South Australia |
| uud Victoria, will probably not bo ready until | and Victoria, will probably not be ready until | and Victoria, will probably not be ready until |
| near the time of the opening of the Jubilee Ex | near the time of the opening of the Jubilee Ex- | near the time of the opening of the Jubilee Exhibition, |
| hibition, and advantage is likely to be takeu of | hibition, and advantage is likely to be taken of | and advantage is likely to be taken of |
| on that occasion to perform the ceremony. | on that occasion to perform the ceremony. | on that occasion to perform the ceremony. |
| Identified overProof corrections | TAKEN MELBOURNE WIRE |
| Identified overProof non-corrections |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 76 | 90.8 | 98.7 | 85.7 |
| Searchability of unique words | 51 | 94.1 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| Weighted Words | 92.7 | 100.0 | 100.0 | |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 2796 | 82.6 | 94.9 | 70.6 |
| Searchability of unique words | 1633 | 84.6 | 94.7 | 65.3 |
| Weighted Words | 86.3 | 95.1 | 64.1 | |