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Binnu,, MAfinríori, AVD m ¿rus | BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. | Burns,, MAfinríori, AND in arms |
INotiee» under this heil arechirgi>d Is per inser- | [Notices under this head are charged 3s. per inser- | Notices under this head are charged s per inser- |
tion und cadi must ba a jthcntiuttd bytoe aiyaature of | tion, and each must be authenticated by the signature of | tion and each must be a theatrette byte signature of |
some responsible- person ] | some responsible person.] | some responsible person ] |
LlnTH | BIRTH. | LlnTH |
SOT'Cu-IAND - On the 10th April, at Toowoomba, | STRICKLAND.—On the 19th April, at Toowoomba, | SOT'Cu-IAND - On the 10th April, at Toowoomba, |
tilt wife, ol 1-P fctrukluud, of ason | the wife of F. P. Strickland, of a son. | the wife, of P Strickland, of a son |
KARPTAGES | MARRIAGES. | MARRIAGES |
"MAtDOWCD-nLNDALL-On the 19th April at | MACDONALD—RENDALL.—On the 19th April, at | "MAtDOWCD-nLNDALL-On the 19th April at |
( -idar(,a "Milton ¡iy thi E t J i HI bwiitne | Cadarga, Milton, by the Rev. J. F. McSwaine, | ( -stars "Milton by the E t I i HE writes |
Be jninin "Wickham Maldon ill Busbanc, to I il\ | Benjamin Wickham MacDonald, Brisbane, to Lily | Be mining Wickham Maldon ill Brisbane, to I day |
Hewitt tu rd daiig-htti ot the late John Reniiull | Hewitt, third daughter of the late John Rendall, | Hewitt third daughter of the late John Rendall |
hsq , Ius^J-etor of öehools, Brisbane | Esq., Inspector of Schools, Brisbane. | Esq , Inspector of Schools, Brisbane |
SMIin-S1EPHENS* On the Sotli April, at the | SMITH—STEPHENS.—On the 25th April, at the | SMIin-S1EPHENS* On the 30th April, at the |
residence ot the bude s pen nts John rrunns | residence of the bride's parents, John Francis, | residence of the bride's pen nts John Trains |
eldi't ion of John ii«.well S-mth Orel aid lerra | eldest son of John Flewell Smith, Orchard Farm, | eldest son of John Creswell Smith Orel and Terra |
lowood to üntnt«! Maude yuuu^ct (UiiphUr o¡ | Lowood, to Frances Maude, youngest daughter of | Lowood to grants! Maude youngest (Richter of |
Juliu Stephen1- Koel (.mount South ilrmbane | John Stephens, Rochemount, South Brisbane. | Julie Stephen- Noel (mount South Brisbane |
Identified overProof corrections | THIRD SIGNATURE STRICKLAND BRIDES EACH YOUNGEST ARE AND HEAD ELDEST CHARGED SCHOOLS NOTICES RENDALL DAUGHTER SMITH BY MARRIAGES ESQ INSPECTOR SON |
Identified overProof non-corrections | REV FRANCES DEATHS FRANCIS FLEWELL FARM STEPHENS ROCHEMOUNT BIRTH BIRTHS MCSWAINE ORCHARD AUTHENTICATED PARENTS LILY MACDONALD BENJAMIN CADARGA |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 103 | 42.7 | 72.8 | 52.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 66 | 40.9 | 72.7 | 53.8 |
Weighted Words | 36.3 | 69.4 | 51.9 |
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JJEA VAHABA SA IL WA Y. | BEAUARABA RAILWAY. | JJEA VAHABA SA IL WAY. |
_ csterdny morning a deputation, consisting of | Yesterday morning a deputation, consisting of | _ Yesterday morning a deputation, consisting of |
Messrs P A Goio, T C Brodribb, E Wal- | Messrs. F. A. Gore, F. C. Brodribb, E. Wal- | Messrs P A Gore, T C Brodribb, E Walpole, |
pole, P Connor, and T Struvet, wtitod upon | pole, P. Connor, and F. Struver, waited upon | P Connor, and F Struver, waited upon |
tlio Hon II M NoUon, Secictaiy for Rail | the Hon. H. M. Nelson, Secretary for Rail- | the Hon H M Nelson, Secretary for Railways, |
wajs, to ask that tho Beauataha Railway | ways, to ask that the Beauaraba Railway | to ask that the Beauaraba Railway |
nu0'ht bo extended to Pine Creek, a distance of | might be extended to Pine Creek, a distance of | might be extended to Pine Creek, a distance of |
about thirty miles | about thirty miles. | about thirty miles |
Mr Gom, who acted as spokesman, | Mr. GORE, who acted as spokesman, | Mr Gem, who acted as spokesman, |
pointed out that the proposed extension | pointed out that the proposed extension | pointed out that the proposed extension |
would pass through close battlement foi the | would pass through close settlement for the | would pass through close settlement for the |
vi bolo ot tho iv ny, with the exception of about | whole of the way, with the exception of about | whole of the iv ny, with the exception of about |
two mile« When the line reached Pine Creek | two miles. When the line reached Pine Creek | two miles When the line reached Pine Creek |
it would draw the traibo fioin a very large | it would draw the traffic from a very large | it would draw the train from a very large |
arci ot country ns far as Goondiwindi | area of country as far as Goondiwindi | area of country as far as Goondiwindi |
and Lo) burn There wore already tv» o | and Leyburn. There were already two | and Lo) burn There were already was a |
large saw - nulls m the district, one | large saw-mills in the district, one | large saw - mills in the district, one |
.it Leyburn and the other nt Plinth's Cieek | at Leyburn and the other at Punch's Creek. | at Leyburn and the other at Punch's Creek |
Tho lino would go across tho blnek soil as far | The line would go across the black soil as far | The line would go across the black soil as far |
as the Condamino River, so that the settlers | as the Condamine River, so that the settlers | as the Condamine River, so that the settlers |
would bo flblo to gain access to it m all | would be able to gain access to it in all | would be able to gain access to it in all |
weathers At tho present time, on account of | weathers. At the present time, on account of | weathers At the present time, on account of |
the blick Boil, thoy were quito unable | the black soil, they were quite unable | the black soil, they were quite unable |
to get their prodnco to maiket at certain times, | to get their produce to market at certain times, | to get their produce to market at certain times, |
and the line would be a gtoat boon to a largo | and the line would be a great boon to a large | and the line would be a great boon to a large |
and íapidly increasing population Ho | and rapidly increasing population. He | and rapidly increasing population He |
prcented a petition containing 2o0 signatiu en | presented a petition containing 250 signatures | presented a petition containing 200 signation en |
from tho leading people ot tho district ^hiough | from the leading people of the district through | from the leading people of the district through |
which the extension was required | which the extension was required. | which the extension was required |
Mr NIXSON replied that ho w as in favour of | Mr. NELSON replied that he was in favour of | Mr WILSON replied that he was in favour of |
trial surveys under such circumstances as those | trial surveys under such circumstances as those | trial surveys under such circumstances as those |
stated by the deputation, but tit tho pi osent | stated by the deputation, but at the present | stated by the deputation, but at the present |
timo ill tho Burvojors were exceedingly busy, | time all the surveyors were exceedingly busy, | time all the surveyors were exceedingly busy, |
and ho did not think there was a single one to | and he did not think there was a single one to | and he did not think there was a single one to |
«pare On consulting Mr II 0 Stanley, the | spare. On consulting Mr. H. C. Stanley, the | spare On consulting Mr H C Stanley, the |
Chief Engine« for the Southern and Contra! | Chief Engineer for the Southern and Central | Chief Engineer for the Southern and Central! |
lines, that ¿ontlemnn mfowned lum that ono | lines, that gentleman informed him that one | lines, that gentleman informed him that one |
would be at liberty some time next month, and | would be at liberty some time next month, and | would be at liberty some time next month, and |
ho would necordingly pronuso tint i tri ii | he would accordingly promise that a trial | he would accordingly promise that a trial |
survey of tho route suggested by them should | survey of the route suggested by them should | survey of the route suggested by them should |
be made at as omlj a ti its as possible | be made at as early a date as possible. | be made at as early a to its as possible. |
The deputation thanked tho Munster foi his | The deputation thanked the Minister for his | The deputation thanked the Minister for his |
couttobj and evident desire to meet their | courtesy and evident desire to meet their | courtesy and evident desire to meet their |
withes and vvitlidiow | wishes and withdrew. | wishes and withdrew |
Identified overProof corrections | SPARE MINISTER GENTLEMAN YESTERDAY THEY BLACK WITHDREW MARKET CENTRAL MIGHT WISHES STRUVER GORE ABLE ENGINEER QUITE PUNCHS RAPIDLY PRESENTED SURVEYORS GREAT /SAW/MILLS|SAWMILLS HIM SETTLEMENT WHOLE CONDAMINE INFORMED BEAUARABA RAILWAYS COURTESY AREA PRODUCE SECRETARY PROMISE EARLY ACCORDINGLY WAY NELSON WAITED HE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SIGNATURES DATE TRAFFIC |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 302 | 69.5 | 97.0 | 90.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 171 | 74.9 | 98.2 | 93.0 |
Weighted Words | 71.7 | 98.3 | 94.0 |
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RAILWAY TENDERS. | RAILWAY TENDERS. | RAILWAY TENDERS. |
Too rodway onthorities hnvo accepted | The railway authorities have accepted | The railway authorities have accepted |
tho tender of Mr D Oates for tho | the tender of Mr. D. Oates for the | the tender of Mr D Oates for the |
supply ot 100 tons ot firewood at loo | supply of 100 tons of firewood at Too- | supply of 100 tons of firewood at Too |
lamba ut bs lid per ton Hie tender | lamba at 6s. 11d. per ton. The tender | lambs at 8s 11d per ton. The tender |
of Messrs Lloyd and Sutton for the | of Messrs. Lloyd and Sutton for the | of Messrs Lloyd and Sutton for the |
supply of "0 tons of firewood lit Tallarook, | supply of 50 tons of firewood at Tallarook, | supply of "0 tons of firewood lit Tallarook, |
for 7s. per ton, was also accepted. The | for 7s. per ton, was also accepted. The | for 7s. per ton, was also accepted. The |
tendera ot Mosara J Warr and Co, fur | tenders of Messrs. J. Warr and Co., for | tenders of Messrs J Warr and Co, for |
cartai.o mid storage, and of Mesara. Mu) ne. | cartage and storage, and of Messrs. Mayne, | cartage and storage, and of Messrs. May me. |
N1 kleas and Co , fo- thodellvorv of cityand | Nickless and Co., for the delivery of city and | NO leas and Co for modellers of city and |
suburban parcela, were accepted at rates | suburban parcels, were accepted at rates. | suburban parcels, were accepted at rates |
Identified overProof corrections | HAVE AUTHORITIES CARTAGE CITY PARCELS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TOOLAMBA DELIVERY NICKLESS MAYNE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 76 | 64.5 | 92.1 | 77.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 37 | 75.7 | 89.2 | 55.6 |
Weighted Words | 75.7 | 87.5 | 48.4 |
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RAILWAY ACCIDENT AT | RAILWAY ACCIDENT AT | RAILWAY ACCIDENT AT |
Bil uns m CK. | BRUNSWICK. | Bil uns m CK. |
Au accident happened on the Coburg line | An accident happened on the Coburg line | An accident happened on the Coburg line |
on Suturdnv morning which caused a delny | on Saturday morning which caused a delay | on Saturday morning which caused a delay |
in the traille lor some considerable time, and | in the traffic for some considerable time, and | in the traffic for some considerable time, and |
did damage to part of the permanent way | did damage to part of the permanent way | did damage to part of the permanent way |
mid also to a truck. It appears that an | and also to a truck. It appears that an | and also to a truck. It appears that an |
eni'lne was engaged shunting a*number of | engine was engaged shunting a number of | engine was engaged shunting a number of |
trucks loaded with coal into the Hoffman | trucks loaded with coal into the Hoffman | trucks loaded with coal into the Hoffman |
Company's siding at South Brunswick, when | Company's siding at South Brunswick, when | Company's siding at South Brunswick, when |
in " kicking " one ot them jumped the points | in "kicking" one of them jumped the points | in " kicking " one of them jumped the points |
and run oil the rails, travelling a considerable | and ran off the rails, travelling a considerable | and run off the rails, travelling a considerable |
distance, and was only brought to a slop by | distance, and was only brought to a stop by | distance, and was only brought to a stop by |
the obstruction of the ballast. The sleepers | the obstruction of the ballast. The sleepers | the obstruction of the ballast. The sleepers |
wore a good deal damaged, and a number ot | were a good deal damaged, and a number of | wore a good deal damaged, and a number of |
the bolts holding the Ushplutes to the rails | the bolts holding the fishplates to the rails | the bolts holding the Ushplutes to the rails |
were turn off, tho bar at the points waa cut | were torn off ; the bar at the points was cut | were turn off, the bar at the points was cut |
in two and the lever broken 1 he damage to | in two and the lever broken. The damage to | in two and the lever broken The damage to |
the truck was also considerable, the coup- | the truck was also considerable, the coup- | the truck was also considerable, the couplings |
lings being smashed and one ot the springs | lings being smashed and one of the springs | being smashed and one of the springs |
tom off '1 lie ttuck ve as as soon as possible | torn off. The truck was as soon as possible | torn off The truck ve as as soon as possible |
removed off tlie main line and placed on a | removed off the main line and placed on a | removed off the main line and placed on a |
siding, and traille was resumed. | siding, and traffic was resumed. | siding, and traffic was resumed. |
Identified overProof corrections | SATURDAY STOP ENGINE FOR DELAY TORN TRAFFIC |
Identified overProof non-corrections | FISHPLATES RAN |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 159 | 83.0 | 96.2 | 77.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 90 | 90.0 | 97.8 | 77.8 |
Weighted Words | 89.0 | 97.3 | 75.1 |
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RAILWAY TENDERS | RAILWAY TENDERS | RAILWAY TENDERS |
The following tenders were, yesterday ac- | The following tenders were, yesterday ac- | The following tenders were yesterday accepted |
cepted by the Railway authorities:-Con- | cepted by the Railway authorities:— Con- | by the Railway authorities: Con- |
struction of the Hamilton and Penshurst | struction of the Hamilton and Penshurst | struction of the Hamilton and Penshurst |
railway--R. Thornton, £30,846 5s; construc- | railway— R. Thornton, £50,846 5s ; construc- | railway R. Thornton, £30,846 5s; construction |
tion of the Koroit and Dunkeld railway - N. | tion of the Koroit and Dunkeld railway— N. | of the Koroit and Dunkeld railway - N. |
McNeil and Co., £109,202; erection of sheep | McNeil and Co., £109,202 ; erection of sheep | McNeil and Co., £109,202; erection of sheep |
and cattle yards at Strathermerton station on | and cattle yards at Strathermerton station on | and cattle yards at Strathermerton station on |
the Cobram line - B. Jensen, $ £407 11s 1d., | the Cobram line— B. Jensen, £497 11s 1d., | the Cobram line - B. Jensen, $ £407 11s 1d., |
erection of goods platform and widening of | erection of goods platform and widening of | erection of goods platform and widening of |
existing platform at Wallace station - Wil- | existing platform at Wallace station— Wil- | existing platform at Wallace station - William |
liam Lee, £192 ; erection of passenger plat- | liam Lee, £192 ; erection of passenger plat- | Lee, £192 ; erection of passenger platform |
form walls at Sandhurst station - R. Grant, | form walls at Sandhurst station— R. Grant, | walls at Sandhurst station - R. Grant, |
£557 16s. 2d.; erection of signal box at Deep | £557 16s. 2d. ; erection of signal box at Deep | £557 16s. 2d.; erection of signal box at Deep |
Lead station - J. Barnes, £206 2s. 10d.¡ erec- | Lead station— J. Barnes, £206 2s. 10d. ; erec- | Lead station - J. Barnes, £206 2s. 10d erection |
tion of signal-box at Oakleigh station - J. | tion of signal-box at Oakleigh station — J. | of signal-box at Oakleigh station J. Brown, |
Brown, £367 12s; erection of station-master's | Brown, £367 12s ; erection of station-master's | £367 12s; erection of station-master's |
residence at Goorambat-T. Bennell, £667 7s. | residence at Goorambat— T. Bennell, £667 7s. | residence at Goorambat-T. Bennell, £667 7s. |
6d. extension of goods platform at Kiata | 6d. extension of goods platform at Kiata | 6d. extension of goods platform at Kiama |
station-J.Paterson, £279 10s 9d. | station— J.Paterson, £279 10s 9d. | station-J.Paterson, £279 10s 9d. |
Identified overProof corrections | |
Identified overProof non-corrections | KIATA [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 96 | 100.0 | 99.0 | -4.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 55 | 100.0 | 98.2 | -81.8 |
Weighted Words | 100.0 | 97.9 | -69.3 |
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SENSATIONAL BOLT AT | SENSATIONAL BOLT AT | SENSATIONAL BOLT AT |
WINDSOR. | WINDSOR. | WINDSOR. |
A HORSE BUNS ON THE RAILWAY | A HORSE RUNS ON THE RAILWAY | A HORSE RUNS ON THE RAILWAY |
LINE AND STOPS TKAEFIC. | LINE AND STOPS TRAFFIC. | LINE AND STOPS TRAFFIC. |
About lililí past S o'clock last night a youth | About half-past 8 o'clock last night a youth | About little past 8 o'clock last night a youth |
named Alfred Hole, a painter, was driving: | named Alfred Hole, a painter, was driving | named Alfred Hole, a painter, was driving |
with a companion in a buggy, owned by his | with a companion in a buggy, owned by his | with a companion in a buggy, owned by his |
emplojer, Mr. Tredenck Hollow, contractor, | employer, Mr. Frederick Hollow, contractor, | employer, Mr. Frederick Hollow, contractor, |
of Gordon street, Armudale. At the inter- | of Gordon-street, Armadale. At the inter- | of Gordon street, Armadale. At the intersection |
section of David street and Union-street | section of David-street and Union-street | of David street and Union-street |
Windsor, the bora" took fright at something | Windsor, the horse took fright at something | Windsor, the horse" took fright at something |
and bolted. The occupants of the | and bolted. The occupants of the | and bolted. The occupants of the |
buggy were thrown out, tint fortunately | buggy were thrown out, but fortunately | buggy were thrown out, but fortunately |
escaped with but slight injuries. The | escaped with but slight injuries. The | escaped with but slight injuries. The |
animal continued along Union-street, | animal continued along Union-street, | animal continued along Union-street, |
till it carno to the railway gires at the level | till it came to the railway gates at the level | till it came to the railway gates at the level |
crossing there I hese are automatic gales, | crossing there. These are automatic gates, | crossing there These are automatic gales, |
and were closed agaiiibt road traflic. 'I he | and were closed against road traffic. The | and were closed against road traffic. The |
horse, however, dashed into one of them nnd | horse, however, dashed into one of them and | horse, however, dashed into one of them and |
succeeded in forcing it open. It then turned | succeeded in forcing it open. It then turned | succeeded in forcing it open. It then turned |
up the line, and continued ita career alone: | up the line, and continued its career along | up the line, and continued its career alone |
the bit, way between the two sets ot rulla, | the 6ft. way between the two sets of rails, | the best, way between the two sets of rails, |
right throinzli the Win laor station. The | right through the Windsor station. The | right through the Win labor station. The |
station stiifT^wpre in pursuit ol thp minimi, | station staff were in pursuit of the animal, | station stuff wore in pursuit of the mining, |
und Porter Langdon suei ceded in alm/C | and Porter Langdon succeeded in almost | and Porter Langdon sued ceded in alm/C |
stopping the horse niter it hail gone | stopping the horse after it had gone | stopping the horse after it had gone |
through the Cliuptl street bridge, nntl about | through the Chapel-street bridge, and about | through the Chapel street bridge, and about |
100 jurds further on he ngiin got hold ot the | 100 yards further on he again got hold of the | 100 yards further on he again got hold of the |
bridle reins i he winkers carne olT, anti all | bridle reins. The winkers came off, and all | bridle reins the winkers came off, and all |
hopes ol atoppinir the animal in this way | hopes of stopping the animal in this way | hopes of stopping the animal in this way |
were destrojed. 1 he signal man in the box | were destroyed. The signal-man in the box | were destroyed. The signal man in the box |
it the Union.afreet crossing telephoned to | at the Union-street crossing telephoned to | it the Union-street crossing telephoned to |
Prahran und Balaclava asking them to stop | Prahran and Balaclava asking them to stop | Prahran and Balaclava asking them to stop |
(he trains, us there was un obstruction on tbo | the trains, as there was an obstruction on the | (he trains, us there was an obstruction on the |
line He was induced to take tina step trom | line. He was induced to take this step from | line. He was induced to take this step from |
ihe knowledge that steep embankments | the knowledge that steep embankments | the knowledge that steep embankments |
run on each side of the line be) omi | ran on each side of the line beyond | run on each side of the line beyond |
ihe Windsor Motion, and that the | the Windsor station, and that the | the Windsor Motion, and that the |
horse would have no opportunity of | horse would have no opportunity of | horse would have no opportunity of |
getting oft tho line. The horse, terrified at | getting off the line. The horse, terrified at | getting on the line. The horse, terrified at |
the noise nindi* b) the bugg) on the loose | the noise made by the buggy on the loose | the noise made by the buggy on the loose |
metal, increased its pace, nnd finally carne to | metal, increased its pace, and finally came to | metal, increased its pace, and finally came to |
¿rief m mutch across ihe line, lust before the | grief in a ditch across the line, just before the | grief m match across the line, just before the |
Inkerman Btreet gutes, Bilticliivn. When | Inkerman-street gates, Balaclava. When | Inkerman Street gates, Bilticliivn. When |
cnicht it was lonna to be very little cut in | caught it was found to be very little cut in | caught it was found to be very little cut in |
spite of its wililgullop ulong the rough way, | spite of its wild gallop along the rough way, | spite of its wililgullop along the rough way, |
and the vehicle, which was a four-wheeleel | and the vehicle, which was a four-wheeled | and the vehicle, which was a four-wheeled |
one, und the harness were qmto undamaged. | one, and the harness were quite undamaged. | one, and the harness were quite undamaged. |
The up train from Brighton to Melbouruo | The up train from Brighton to Melbourne | The up train from Brighton to Melbourne |
was del i)ed at Bilaclava about 10 minutis, | was delayed at Balaclava about 10 minutes, | was del died at Balaclava about 10 minutes, |
and t letlown train wus kept nt Piiihrnn for | and the down train was kept at Prahran for | and t let-down train was kept at Prahran for |
iibuut sit nimmt s The gate at Union | about six minutes. The gate at Union- | about sit almost s The gate at Union |
street was thrown out of genr, and will re | street was thrown out of gear, and will re- | street was thrown out of gear, and will re- |
qmre readjustment before it can bo worked | quire readjustment before it can be worked | quire readjustment before it can be worked |
nguiu, nnd one of the discs in the pit ap- | again, and one of the discs in the pit ap- | again, and one of the discs in the pit approaching |
proaching the Windsor station wus carried | proaching the Windsor station was carried | the Windsor station was carried |
it W11). | away. | it was). |
Identified overProof corrections | AFTER /CHAPEL/STREET|CHAPELSTREET AN MELBOURNE CAME HAD CAUGHT DOWN BEYOND FOUND THESE ARMADALE JUST GATES TRAFFIC AGAINST AGAIN MINUTES ALMOST /FOUR/WHEELED|FOURWHEELED MADE FROMTHE QUITE OFF YARDS REQUIRE RUNS EMPLOYER DESTROYED RAILS GEAR GRIEF FREDERICK |
Identified overProof non-corrections | AS DELAYED STAFF SIX AWAY DITCH /HALF/PAST|HALFPAST WILD GALLOP RAN |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 380 | 74.5 | 93.9 | 76.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 204 | 78.9 | 95.1 | 76.7 |
Weighted Words | 79.5 | 95.1 | 76.3 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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THE MOUNT ZEEHAN TRAMWAY.' | THE MOUNT ZEEHAN TRAMWAY. | THE MOUNT ZEEHAN TRAMWAY.' |
Sir,-I have now been living in this colony | SIR,—I have now been living in this colony | Sir,-I have now been living in this colony |
for meay-years,-and I am almost driven to | for many years, and I am almost driven to | for meay-years,-and I am almost driven to |
the conclusion that Tasmanians never learn | the conclusion that Tasmanians never learn | the conclusion that Tasmanians never learn |
or gain anything by experience. ' ; | or gain anything by experience. | or gain anything by experience. |
On-peruBtng a report of a meeting of the | On perusing a report of a meeting of the | On perusing a report of a meeting of the |
Silver-Queen-P.A., beld last evening, I | Silver Queen P.A., held last evening, I | Silver-Queen-P.A., held last evening, I |
nqticed a proposal to take up 1,000 shares in | noticed a proposal to take up 1,000 shares in | noticed a proposal to take up 1,000 shares in |
the Mount Zeehan Tramway Co., whioh ia | the Mount Zeehan Tramway Co., which is | the Mount Zeehan Tramway Co., which is |
now in course of being floated with a large | now in course of being floated with a large | now in course of being floated with a large |
capital to do a little work. There it', aa far | capital to do a little work. There it, as far | capital to do a little work. There it', as far |
I know,,no guarantee of the character or | I know, no guarantee of the character or | I know no guarantee of the character or |
principles of construction to be applied to | principles of construction to be applied to | principles of construction to be applied to |
this tramway other than that it is to be a | this tramway other than that it is to be a | this tramway other than that it is to be a |
2ft, gange, no weight of rail, no minimum | 2ft. gauge, no weight of rail, no minimum | 3ft, gauge, no weight of rail, no minimum |
radius of curve_ or maximum gradient ia | radius of curve or maximum gradient is | radius of curve or maximum gradient is |
givenTThese tbingswêre most likely beyond >i | given. These things were most likely beyond | given These things were most likely beyond in |
tbe ken of the' Minister of Lands ; in anyj | tbe ken of the Minister of Lands ; in any | the ken of the' Minister of Lands in any |
case, they are not found in the " bond." It | case, they are not found in the "bond." It | case, they are not found in the " bond." It |
was also pointed out" at" the meeting that | was also pointed out at the meeting that | was also pointed out at the meeting that |
£12,000 was reserved for the-,promoters. | £12,000 was reserved for the promoters. | £12,000 was reserved for the promoters. |
This -is ' pretty stiff, being approximately | This is pretty stiff, being approximately | This is pretty stiff, being approximately |
about 25 percent-"of the cost of construct- | about 25 percent of the cost of construction | about 25 percent of the cost of construct- |
ing the work in question, and it was con- | the work in question, and it was contended | ing the work in question, and it was contended |
tended iy the agent here that many thought | tended by the agent here that many thought | by the agent here that many thought |
"they had not taken enough." < '-? | "they had not taken enough." | they had not taken enough." < '-? |
It would be interesting to know how this | It would be interesting to know how this | It would be interesting to know how this |
amount ÍB tto be distributed, and what por- | amount is to be distributed, and what portion | amount is to be distributed, and what portion |
tion of it (ii any) 'ha« fallen to the lot of the | of it (if any) has fallen to the lot of the | of it (if any) 'has fallen to the lot of the |
wire pullers in Tasmania. I am surprised | wire pullers in Tasmania. I am surprised | wire pullers in Tasmania. I am surprised |
that the claimholdere at Mount Zeehan, as | that the claimholders at Mount Zeehan, as | that the claimholders at Mount Zeehan, as |
well as the Tasmanian public, do not them- | well as the Tasmanian public, do not them- | well as the Tasmanian public, do not them- |
form an Amalgamated Tramway Co. | selves form an Amalgamated Tramway Co. | form an Amalgamated Tramway Co. |
to carry out this work. On application to | to carry out this work. On application to | to carry out this work. On application to |
the Government assistance might be given | the Government assistance might be given | the Government assistance might be given |
on condition of the reduction of the traffic | on condition of the reduction of the traffic | on condition of the reduction of the traffic |
rate to «omething like a reasonable charge, | rate to something like a reasonable charge, | rate to something like a reasonable charge, |
which would .benefit all the companies as | which would benefit all the companies as | which would benefit all the companies as |
wel as the public generally, and be infi- | well as the public generally, and be infinitely | well as the public generally, and be infinitely |
nitely more beneficial to Tasmanian interest« | more beneficial to Tasmanian interests | more beneficial to Tasmanian interests |
than a Melbourne monopoly.-Your«, etc., | than a Melbourne monopoly.—Yours, etc., | than a Melbourne monopoly Yours, etc., |
PROGRESS. | PROGRESS. | PROGRESS. |
August 1. | August 1. | August 1. |
your late special to the Blue Tier. In writing | your late special to the Blue Tier. In writing | your late special to the Blue Tier. In writing |
about Haley's Lease he says :-" Herr, at | about Haley's Lease he says :—"Here, at | about Halley's Lease he says :-" Herr, at |
any rate, is a claim which ought to be | any rate, is a claim which ought to be | any rate, is a claim which ought to be |
looked after by the Lands Office, and | looked after by the Lands Office, and | looked after by the Lands Office, and |
the labour clauses strictly enforced. It | the labour clauses strictly enforced. It | the labour clauses strictly enforced. It |
was forfeited by the company, but is now | was forfeited by the company, but is now | was forfeited by the company, but is now held |
hold by private, speculators,' who are | hold by private, speculators, who are | by private, speculators,' who are |
shepherding it instead of working it." Tho | shepherding it instead of working it." The | shepherding it instead of working it." The |
claim was nut forfeited by the company, but | claim was not forfeited by the company, but | claim was not forfeited by the company, but |
was sold by public auction, at which the | was sold by public auction, at which the | was sold by public auction, at which the |
present holders bought it. Since getting | present holders bought it. Since getting | present holders bought it. Since getting |
poiscsBion of it the present holder« (as eau | possession of it the present holders (as can | possession of it the present holders (as can |
be seen by their books) spent over £1,000 on | be seen by their books) spent over £1,000 on | be seen by their books) spent over £1,000 on |
it. They have had tributen until very | it. They have had tributors until very | it. They have had tributers until very |
receutly besides themselves almost con- | recently besides themselves almost con- | recently besides themselves almost continuously |
tinuously working on it, and are so still. | tinuously working on it, and are so still. | working on it, and are so still. |
This does not look very like shepherdiug. | This does not look very like shepherding. | This does not look very like shepherding. |
When describing the Wellington, why did he | When describing the Wellington, why did he | When describing the Wellington, why did he |
not tell that it has not had a pick at it for | not tell that it has not had a pick at it for | not tell that it has not had a pick at it for |
a very long time, and that tho owners do | a very long time, and that the owners do | a very long time, and that the owners do |
not think it necessary to even shepherd it ? | not think it necessary to even shepherd it? | not think it necessary to even shepherd it |
Yours, etc., | Yours, etc., | Yours, etc., |
MI3SE OWNER. | MINE OWNER. | MINE OWNER. |
Gould's Country, August 7, 1888 | Gould's Country, August 7, 1888 | Gould's Country, August 7, 1888 |
Identified overProof corrections | THINGS SOMETHING INTERESTS MINE THESE PERUSING CLAIMHOLDERS GAUGE POSSESSION HELD IF RECENTLY WERE CAN NOTICED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | HALEYS [**VANDALISED] HOLD [**VANDALISED] SILVER TENDED TBE [**VANDALISED] QUEEN TRIBUTORS |
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All Words | 452 | 90.7 | 97.6 | 73.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 242 | 92.1 | 97.1 | 63.2 |
Weighted Words | 92.8 | 96.8 | 55.4 |
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COMBINATION SHEEP AND CATTLE TRUCK.l | COMBINATION SHEEP AND CATTLE TRUCK. | COMBINATION SHEEP AND CATTLE TRUCKS |
[BY TELT.OKAPH.J | [BY TELEGRAPH.] | [BY TELEGRAPHJ |
(FROM OCR OWN CORRESPONDEN?.) | (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) | (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT?.) |
WAGGA WAGGA, MONDAY. | WAGGA WAGGA, MONDAY. | WAGGA WAGGA, MONDAY. |
Tho second inspection of tho Korff-Mulhollnnd combi- | The second inspection of the Korff-Mulholland combi- | The second inspection of the Korff Mulholland combination |
nation sheep and câttlo and goods trucks took placo this | nation sheep and cattle and goods trucks took place this | sheep and cattle and goods trucks took place this |
afternoon at the railwuy siding. Tho mechanism worked | afternoon at the railway siding. The mechanism worked | afternoon at the railway siding. The mechanism worked |
cosily. A very largo number of slockowners of the dis- | easily. A very large number of stockowners of the dis- | cosily. A very large number of stockowners of the district |
trict and agents accustomed to trucking wero piesent, and | trict and agents accustomed to trucking were present, and | and agents accustomed to trucking were present, and |
the general opinion was oxpressod that in construction" the | the general opinion was expressed that in construction the | the general opinion was expressed that in construction the |
truck was the best over soou hore. After tho inspection nu | truck was the best ever seen here. After the inspection an | truck was the best over seen here. After the inspection an |
adjournment was mado to luncheon at Ken's Wagga I | adjournment was made to luncheon at Kerr's Wagga | adjournment was made to luncheon at Keen's Wagga I |
Hotel. Mr. A. S. Davidson was in the chair. Mr. L. A. | Hotel. Mr. A. S. Davidson was in the chair. Mr. L. A. | Hotel. Mr. A. S. Davidson was in the chair. Mr. L. A. |
Fosbory reforred to tho great benefit which tho invention ! | Fosbery referred to the great benefit which the invention | Fosbery referred to the great benefit which the invention ! |
would confer on stockownors und tho convenience to the | would confer on stockowners and the convenience to the | would confer on stockowners and the convenience to the |
agents for trucking. A number of complimentary toasts | agents for trucking. A number of complimentary toasts | agents for trucking. A number of complimentary toasts |
wore proposed and honoured. ' To-morrow à practical tost | were proposed and honoured. To-morrow a practical test | were proposed and honoured. ' To-morrow a practical cost |
of the truck will bo made at the yards. | of the truck will be made at the yards. | of the truck will be made at the yards. |
Identified overProof corrections | AN EXPRESSED BE SEEN PLACE CORRESPONDENT MULHOLLAND STOCKOWNERS FOSBERY OUR RAILWAY PRESENT LARGE REFERRED WERE HERE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | KERRS TEST EVER EASILY TELEGRAPH |
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All Words | 133 | 74.4 | 95.5 | 82.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 84 | 75.0 | 94.0 | 76.2 |
Weighted Words | 76.4 | 93.5 | 72.3 |
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PROJECTED DEPARTURES.-FrasoAliT 22. _ | | PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—FEBRUARY 22. | PROJECTED DEPARTURES.-FrasoAliT 22. _ | |
R.M.S. Mariposa, for San Francisco, via Auckland and Hono- | R.M.S. Mariposa, for San Francisco, via Auckland and Hono- | R.M.S. Mariposa, for San Francisco, via Auckland and Hono- |
lulu; County of Flint, barque, for Port Wakefield, S.A. ; Devon- | lulu; County of Flint, barque, for Port Wakefield, S.A.; Devon- | lulu; County of Flint, barque, for Port Wakefield, S.A. ; Devonport, |
port, for Auckland, via Newcastle; Falstaff, barque, for San | port, for Auckland, via Newcastle; Falstaff, barque, for San | for Auckland, via Newcastle; Falstaff, barque, for San |
Francisco. Duplcix (s.J, for Noumea; Tsinan (s.), for Mel- | Francisco. Dupleix (s.), for Noumea; Tarnan (s.), for Mel- | Francisco. Dupleix (s, for Noumea; Tsinan (s.), for Melbourne |
bourne : Glanworth (s.j, for Brisbane and Northern ports ; | bourne; Glanworth (s.), for Brisbane and Northern ports; | : Glanworth (s, for Brisbane and Northern ports ; |
Tomki (s.), for Richmond River. | Tomki (s.), for Richmond River. | Tomki (s.), for Richmond River. |
Identified overProof corrections | DUPLEIX |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TARNAN FEBRUARY |
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All Words | 44 | 93.2 | 95.5 | 33.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 31 | 90.3 | 93.5 | 33.3 |
Weighted Words | 89.5 | 93.0 | 33.3 |
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ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH ,MAIL | ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH MAIL | ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH MAIL |
AT ALBANY. | AT ALBANY. | AT ALBANY. |
[BY TELTOKAI .I.J | [BY TELEGRAPH.] | [BY TELTOKAI JJ |
(FUOM OUH OWN COltltES-'ONDF.NT.) | (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) | (FROM OUR OWN COltltES-'ONDF.NT.) |
ALBANY, WEDNESDAY. | ALBANY, WEDNESDAY. | ALBANY, WEDNESDAY. |
The R.M.S. Britannia, Murray, commander, | The R.M.S. Britannia, Murray, commander, | The R.M.S. Britannia, Murray, commander, |
arrived from Colombo at 5 a.m. The follow- | arrived from Colombo at 5 a.m. The follow- | arrived from Colombo at 5 a.m. The following |
ing is the passenger list : | ing is the passenger list:— | is the passenger list : |
FOR ALBANY.-Lady Broome and son, Roy. Mr. | FOR ALBANY.—Lady Broome and son, Rev. Mr. | FOR ALBANY Lady Broome and son, Roy. Mr. |
Goldsmith and Mis. Goldsmifh. . | Goldsmith and Mrs. Goldsmith. | Goldsmith and Mrs. Goldsmith. . |
FOR ADELAIDE.-Messrs. Bannister, Doololto, Mes- | FOR ADELAIDE.—Messrs. Bannister, Doolette, Mes- | FOR ADELAIDE Messrs. Bannister, Doololto, Mesdames |
dames Meldrum sistor and childi on, Missus Allon, Joiu-s, | dames Meldrum sister and children, Misses Allen, Jones, | Meldrum sister and children, Misses Allen, Jones, |
and Goode. | and Goode. | and Goode. |
I^OR MELBOURNE.-Mr. and Mrs. Macleod and child ; | FOR MELBOURNE.—Mr. and Mrs. Macleod and child; | FOR MELBOURNE-By. and Mrs. Macleod and child ; |
Mr. and Mrs. Hall.Mr. and Mrs. Claike, Messrs. Knight, | Mr. and Mrs. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Clarke, Messrs. Knight, | Mr. and Mrs. Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Clarke, Messrs. Knight, |
Glen.Noyes, Watt, Mackay, Donald on, and Fairinjiton ; | Glen, Noyes, Watt, Mackay, Donaldson, and Farrington; | Glen Noyes, Watt, Mackay, Donald on, and Farrington, |
Mesdames Glen and daughter, Gaynor nnd daughter, | Mesdames Glen and daughter, Gaynor and daughter, | Mesdames Glen and daughter, Gaynor and daughter, |
Cox; Misses Mas-ie, Halstead, Finley , Dr. Dryden; | Cox ; Misses Massie, Halstead, Finley, Dr. Dryden; | Cox; Misses Massie, Halstead, Finley Dr Dryden; |
the Swiss Band and Mountain Singers; Jose|>h Soc | the Swiss Band and Mountain Singers; Joseph See- | the Swiss Band and Mountain Singers; Joseph See |
i bold, Madame Seebold, Mossrs. Godfiiod, Chiis-ian | bold, Madame Seebold, Messrs. Godfried, Christian | I told, Madame Seebold, Messrs. Godfiiod, Christian |
Adolf, Fi its, Adam, and Gail Soobold, Mademoiselle | Adolf, Frits, Adam, and Carl Seebold, Mademoiselle | Adolf, Fi its, Adam, and Gail Soobold, Mademoiselle |
Ellise, Gretchen. and Toira Seebold ; Mr. Maag, Mr. | Ellise, Gretchen, and Teira Seebold; Mr. Maag, Mr. | Ellise, Gretchen. and Tours Seebold ; Mr. Maag, Mr. |
Schimol, and Fraulein Emma TJlil. | Schimel, and Fraulein Emma Uhl. | Schimel, and Fraulein Emma TJlil. |
FOR SYDNEY.-Mr. and Mis. Dinnerguo, Mr. and Mrs. | FOR SYDNEY.—Mr. and Mrs. Dinnergue, Mr. and Mrs. | FOR SYDNEY. Mr. and Mrs. Dinnerguo, Mr. and Mrs. |
Kingsbury and tyro childien, Mossis. Lachlan, ViJi-on, | Kingsbury and two children, Messrs. Lachlan, Vilson, | Kingsbury and tyro children, Messrs. Lachlan, Wilson, |
Dunhill, Nowcombo, Jessel, Klums, Muidocli, Black, | Dunhill, Newcombe, Jessel, Klums, Murdoch, Black, | Dunhill, Nowcombo, Jessel, Klums, Muidocli, Black, |
Aitcheson, Kinnison, Smith, Duffers, Bandry, Stieefct-r, | Aitcheson, Kinnison, Smith, Duffers, Bandry, Streeter, | Aitcheson, Kinnison, Smith, Duffers, Bandry, Streeter, |
Carsyrell, Mrs. Kelly and daughter, lion. Julian Salo- | Carswell, Mrs. Kelly and daughter, Hon. Julian Salo- | Carsyrell, Mrs. Kelly and daughter, lion. Julian Salomons, |
mons, Mi-sos Young ftyvo). | mons, Misses Young (two). | Misses Young two). |
FOR BUISBANP.-Mr. Donald, Miss Harris. | FOR BRISBANE.—Mr. Donald, Miss Harris. | FOR BRISBANE-Mr. Donald, Miss Harris. |
FOR Nsyv ZEALAND.-Messrs. Godhei-, Goold, and | FOR NEW ZEALAND.—Messrs. Godher, Goold, and | FOR Nsyv ZEALAND. Messrs. Godber-, Goold, and |
Saunders. | Saunders. | Saunders. |
The Britannia also brings one hundred and lyventy | The Britannia also brings one hundred and twenty- | The Britannia also brings one hundred and twenty |
six for all ports in other classes. | six for all ports in other classes. | six for all ports in other classes. |
Identified overProof corrections | HALL CHRISTIAN JONES TWO MASSIE SEE JOSEPH ALLEN CHILDREN FARRINGTON STREETER NOYES OUR CLARKE TWENTY BRISBANE SCHIMEL SISTER |
Identified overProof non-corrections | UHL HON VILSON MURDOCH DONALDSON FRITS REV CORRESPONDENT BOLD [**VANDALISED] GODHER TEIRA DOOLETTE CARL GODFRIED NEWCOMBE CARSWELL NEW TELEGRAPH DINNERGUE |
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All Words | 197 | 74.1 | 88.8 | 56.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 132 | 72.7 | 85.6 | 47.2 |
Weighted Words | 73.4 | 86.2 | 48.0 |
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RAILWAY ACCIDENT IN VICTORIA. | RAILWAY ACCIDENT IN VICTORIA. | RAILWAY ACCIDENT IN VICTORIA. |
SEVERAL PERSONS INJURED. | SEVERAL PERSONS INJURED. | SEVERAL PERSONS INJURED. |
[By Telegraph.] | [By Telegraph.] | [By Telegraph.] |
(PItOM OUR CORKESPOXnENT.) | (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) | (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) |
MELBOURNE, Sunday. | MELBOURNE, Sunday. | MELBOURNE, Sunday. |
A railway'accident of a somowhat alarming char- | A railway accident of a somowhat alarming char- | A railway accident of a somewhat alarming character |
acter occurred on Saturday night at Marong. The | acter occurred on Saturday night at Marong. The | occurred on Saturday night at Marong. The |
train/loaves Sandhurst at 20 minutes to 9 for Kerang, | train leaves Sandhurst at 20 minutes to 9 for Kerang, | train leaves Sandhurst at 20 minutes to 9 for Kerang, |
and passes a goods train svhich leaves ? Inglewood at | and passes a goods train which leaves Inglewood at | and passes a goods train which leaves ? Inglewood at |
about-8 o'clock. Last night tho passenger train arrived | about 8 o'clock. Last night the passenger train arrived | about 3 o'clock. Last night the passenger train arrived |
at Marong some minutes before the goods, and pulled up | at Marong some minutes before the goods, and pulled up | at Marong some minutes before the goods, and pulled up |
at tho platform. It is said tho signals wero against | at the platform. It is said the signals were against | at the platform. It is said the signals were against |
the goods. The points svere not ready when the goods | the goods. The points were not ready when the goods | the goods. The points were not ready when the goods |
train arrived, and it svent straight into the station at a | train arrived, and it went straight into the station at a | train arrived, and it went straight into the station at a |
fair spood. Joseph Norton, the driver of the passenger | fair speed. Joseph Norton, the driver of the passenger | fair speed. Joseph Norton, the driver of the passenger |
train, sasv the goods train coming, and ho started the | train, saw the goods train coming, and he started the | train, saw the goods train coming, and he started the |
train back, but beforo" he svaB able to get | train back, but before he was able to get | train back, but before" he was able to get |
full speed on, the goods dashed into it. Tho | full speed on, the goods dashed into it. The | full speed on, the goods dashed into it. The |
force pf the shock svas such that it thresy | force of the shock was such that it threw | force of the shock was such that it three |
several passengers down. Miss Bertha Crosslands, | several passengers down. Miss Bertha Crosslands, | several passengers down. Miss Bertha Crossland's, |
Miss Craig, and Miss Clark aro nosv lying ill from the | Miss Craig, and Miss Clark are now lying ill from the | Miss Craig, and Miss Clark are now lying ill from the |
effects of tho collision. Miss Craig is in a semi- | effects of the collision. Miss Craig is in a semi- | effects of the collision. Miss Craig is in a semi-conscious |
conscious state. Miss G-unst, organist of tho church | conscious state. Miss Gunst, organist of the church | state. Miss Gunst, organist of the church |
at Inglowood, and Robert Fan-brother suffered facial | at Inglewood, and Robert Fairbrother suffered facial | at Inglewood, and Robert Fairbrother suffered facial |
bruises. Oth»r passengers wero more or lesB shaken. | bruises. Other passengers were more or less shaken. | bruises. Other passengers were more or less shaken. |
Both engines suffered a good deal of damage. | Both engines suffered a good deal of damage. | Both engines suffered a good deal of damage. |
Identified overProof corrections | ARE FAIRBROTHER OTHER CORRESPONDENT NOW WAS WHICH WENT GUNST WERE LESS SAW |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SOMOWHAT [**VANDALISED] THREW |
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All Words | 192 | 83.3 | 99.0 | 93.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 115 | 88.7 | 98.3 | 84.6 |
Weighted Words | 90.7 | 97.8 | 76.1 |
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CITY RAILWAY EXTENSION LEAGUE. I | CITY RAILWAY EXTENSION LEAGUE. | CITY RAILWAY EXTENSION LEAGUE. The |
Tho committee mot vesterday. Present-Messrs. R. | The committee met yesterday. Present—Messrs. R. | committee met yesterday. Present-Messrs. R. |
Teeco (vico-presidont). Í. Davis, W. G. Busacott, W. H. | Teece (vice-president), T. Davis, W. G. Busacott, W. H. | Teece (vice-president). W. Davis, W. G. Buzacott, W. H. |
Armstrong, J. Armstrong, J. Mullens, and W. Neilloy | Armstrong, J. Armstrong, J. Mullens, and W. Neilley | Armstrong, J. Armstrong, J. Mullens, and W. Neilley |
(secretary). It was decided that the meetings to bo held at | (secretary). It was decided that the meetings to be held at | (secretary). It was decided that the meetings to be held at |
Burwood and Strathfield bo merged into ono to be hold at | Burwood and Strathfield be merged into one to be held at | Burwood and Strathfield be merged into one to be held at |
the municipal chambers, Burwood, on Friday evening ; | the municipal chambers, Burwood, on Friday evening ; | the municipal chambers, Burwood, on Friday evening and |
and that tho Granville meeting be held on Tuesday of next | and that the Granville meeting be held on Tuesday of next | that the Granville meeting be held on Tuesday of next |
week. Some comments wore made on the fact that tho | week. Some comments were made on the fact that the | week. Some comments were made on the fact that the |
Premier declined giving any information to the Municipal | Premier declined giving any information to the Municipal | Premier declined giving any information to the Municipal |
deputation representing 23 suburban councils, and in round | deputation representing 23 suburban councils, and in round | deputation representing 23 suburban councils, and in round |
numbers 200,000 people, and had since made an unofficial | numbers 200,000 people, and had since made an unofficial | numbers 200,000 people, and had since made an unofficial |
statement through tho press. The League resolve to con- | statement through the press. The League resolve to con- | statement through the press. The League resolve to continue |
tinue to bring pressure to bear on the Government, and that | tinue to bring pressure to bear on the Government, and that | to bring pressure to bear on the Government, and that |
the sympathy of country residents bo enlisted. The peti- | the sympathy of country residents be enlisted. The peti- | the sympathy of country residents who enlisted. The petition |
tion was amended so as to refer to the suburban lines | tion was amended so as to refer to the suburban lines | was amended so as to refer to the suburban lines |
generally as the present paying lines, and the meeting | generally as the present paying lines, and the meeting | generally as the present paying lines, and the meeting |
oloscd. _ | closed. | closed. A |
Identified overProof corrections | YESTERDAY /VICE/PRESIDENT|VICEPRESIDENT ONE NEILLEY TEECE WERE MET CLOSED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BUSACOTT [**VANDALISED] |
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All Words | 140 | 88.6 | 98.6 | 87.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 88 | 90.9 | 98.9 | 87.5 |
Weighted Words | 91.2 | 98.5 | 82.7 |
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FATAL TRAMWAY ACCIDENT IN . | FATAL TRAMWAY ACCIDENT IN | FATAL TRAMWAY ACCIDENT IN MELBOURNE. |
MELBOURNE. \ | MELBOURNE. | A |
[BY TELEGRAPH.] | [BY TELEGRAPH.] | [BY TELEGRAPH.] |
(FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) | (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) | (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) |
MELBOURNE, FOIDAY. | MELBOURNE, FRIDAY. | MELBOURNE, FRIDAY. |
Chnrlei Wesley Caddy, formerly a Statt? school | Charles Wesley Caddy, formerly a State school | Charles Wesley Caddy, formerly a State? school |
teacher, while attempting to eet on a tram in motion | teacher, while attempting to get on a tram in motion | teacher, while attempting to get on a tram in motion |
in Gerlrude-stioet to-day foil off, and a tram which was | in Gertrude-street to-day fell off, and a tram which was | in Gertrude-street to-day fell off, and a tram which was |
coming ia an opposite direction went over him. Ho | coming in an opposite direction went over him. He | coming in an opposite direction went over him. He |
was talton to the hospita], but died in a few minutes. | was taken to the hospital, but died in a few minutes. | was taken to the hospital, but died in a few minutes. |
It is stated that ho had resided for soma years io | It is stated that he had resided for some years in | It is stated that he had resided for some years in |
Sydney. _ | Sydney. | Sydney. |
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Identified overProof corrections | TAKEN CHARLES FELL HOSPITAL STATE SOME HE GET FRIDAY /GERTRUDE/STREET|GERTRUDESTREET |
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All Words | 66 | 80.3 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 56 | 82.1 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 79.4 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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THE BROKEN HILL PROPRIETARY | THE BROKEN HILL PROPRIETARY | THE BROKEN HILL PROPRIETARY |
MINE. | MINE. | MINE. |
[_tï T-LEORAPH.j | [BY TELEGRAPH.] | [At TELEGRAPH |
fPttO- OUR CORRESPONDENT^ | (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) | fPttO- OUR CORRESPONDENT |
ADELAIDE, Friday. , | ADELAIDE, FRIDAY. | ADELAIDE, Friday. |
A banquet was given last night to tho directors of | A banquet was given last night to the directors of | A banquet was given last night to the directors of |
the Brokon Hill Proprietary Mine now visiting | the Broken Hill Proprietary Mine now visiting | the Broken Hill Proprietary Mine now visiting |
Adelaide. About 50 persons were present. Sir E. T. | Adelaide. About 50 persons were present. Sir E. T. | Adelaide. About 50 persons were present. Sir E. T. |
Smith avas in the chair. Mr. Newland proposed the | Smith was in the chair. Mr. Newland proposed the | Smith was in the chair. Mr. Newland proposed the |
" Health of the Directors." Mr. M'Gregor, in reply- | "Health of the Directors." Mr. McGregor, in replying, | " Health of the Directors." Mr. M'Gregor, in reply- |
stated that the total amount paid by the company | stated that the total amount paid by the company | stated that the total amount paid by the company |
in divideuds avas £536,000 ; bonuses from the sale of | in dividends was £536,000 ; bonuses from the sale of | in dividends was £536,000 ; bonuses from the sale of |
blocks amounted to ¡-576,000. Tile total quantity of | blocks amounted to £576,000. The total quantity of | blocks amounted to ¡-576,000. The total quantity of |
silver produced amounted to 6,500,000oz. The total | silver produced amounted to 6,500,000oz. The total | silver produced amounted to 6,500 000oz. The total |
value of moláis obtained from the mino was about | value of metals obtained from the mine was about | value of motors obtained from the mine was about |
£1,500,000. They had on hand 19,000 tons of | £1,500,000. They had on hand 19,000 tons of | £1,500,000. They had on hand 19,000 tons of |
coke, valued at £71,000, avhich avas better than a | coke, valued at £71,000, which was better than a | coke, valued at £7/,000, which was better than a |
reserve fund. The company hope to lind a market for | reserve fund. The company hope to find a market for | reserve fund. The company hope to find a market for |
lead in'China and the East, and aviil have no difficulty | lead in China and the East, and will have no difficulty | lead in China and the East, and will have no difficulty |
in also disposing of their silver. Mr. M'Gwgor goes | in also disposing of their silver. Mr. M'Gregor goes | in also disposing of their silver. Mr. M'Gwgor goes |
on a visit io the mine to-day, avhile the other dirootors | on a visit to the mine to-day, while the other directors | on a visit to the mine to-day, while the other directors |
return to Melbourne. | return to Melbourne. | return to Melbourne. |
By appointment to-day tho railway commissioners | By appointment to-day the railway commissioners | By appointment to-day the railway commissioners |
met the directors, manngor, and seorotary of the Brokon | met the directors, manager, and secretary of the Broken | met the directors, manager, and secretary of the Broken |
Hill Company. Tho directors Blatrd that they had | Hill Company. The directors stated that they had | Hill Company. The directors stated that they had |
decided to eroct delivering works at Port | decided to erect desilvering works at Port | decided to erect delivering works at Port |
Pirie Their main re ison was that they | Pirie. Their main reason was that they | Pirie Their main reason was that they |
anticipated difficulties might ariso ooving to | anticipated difficulties might arise owing to | anticipated difficulties might arise owing to |
the break of gauge if they selected Port | the break of gauge if they selected Port | the break of gauge if they selected Port |
Adelaide. The question of rates had in no way in- | Adelaide. The question of rates had in no way in- | Adelaide. The question of rates had in no way influenced |
fluenced thom. One important fact that had weighed | fluenced them. One important fact that had weighed | them. One important fact that had weighed |
with tho directors avas that a large outlay avould bo | with the directors was that a large outlay would be | with the directors was that a large outlay would be |
entailed by the Proprietary Company in acquiring land | entailed by the Proprietary Company in acquiring land | entailed by the Proprietary Company in acquiring land |
for works at Port Adelaide. The chairman combated | for works at Port Adelaide. The chairman combated | for works at Port Adelaide. The chairman combated |
the arguments in reference to the br ak of guage, and | the arguments in reference to the break of gauge, and | the arguments in reference to the beak of gauge, and |
undeitook, on behalf of iho Railway Department, that | undertook, on behalf of the Railway Department, that | undertook, on behalf of the Railway Department, that |
theio would bo no shortcomings in affording all the | there would be no shortcomings in affording all the | there would be no shortcomings in affording all the |
necessary (acuities for traffic Sir E. T. Smith has | necessary facilities for traffic. Sir E. T. Smith has | necessary facilities for traffic Sir E. T. Smith has |
asked the directors to stato srecifically avhat rates they | asked the directors to state specifically what rates they | asked the directors to state specifically what rates they |
require avith regard to coko, bullion, and timber. | require with regard to coke, bullion, and timber. | require with regard to coke, bullion, and timber. |
Identified overProof corrections | THEM BE ERECT OWING FACILITIES THERE UNDERTOOK STATE CHINA WHAT WHICH MANAGER ARISE BROKENHILL SPECIFICALLY DIVIDENDS TELEGRAPH FIND SECRETARY REASON WILL WHILE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MCGREGOR DESILVERING METALS REPLYING |
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All Words | 288 | 83.0 | 97.6 | 85.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 154 | 83.1 | 97.4 | 84.6 |
Weighted Words | 83.6 | 96.8 | 80.1 |
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THE BREAK OF GAUGE. | THE BREAK OF GAUGE. | THE BREAK OF GAUGE. |
TO THE EDITOR. | TO THE EDITOR. | TO THE EDITOR. |
I am, &c., | I am, &c., | I am, &c., |
H. | H. | H. |
Gawer, October 26, 1888. | Gawler, October 26, 1888. | Gawler, October 26, 1888. |
Sir— There its one good remedy for the | Sir— There its one good remedy for the | Sirs There its one good remedy for the |
break-of-gauge difficulty, that is, to connect | break-of-gauge difficulty, that is, to connect | break-of-gauge difficulty, that is, to connect |
the present narrow gauge line from Blyth | the present narrow gauge line from Blyth | the present narrow gauge line from Blyth |
with the line at Jamestown, or at some other | with the line at Jamestown, or at some other | with the line at Jamestown, or at some other |
point to the west of that township. This | point to the west of that township. This | point to the west of that township. This |
would connect the whole of our narrow-gauge | would connect the whole of our narrow-gauge | would connect the whole of our narrow-gauge |
lines with Hamley Bridge. From Hamley | lines with Hamley Bridge. From Hamley | lines with Hamley Bridge. From Hamley |
Bridge to Adelaide and the Fort a narrow | Bridge to Adelaide and the Port a narrow | Bridge to Adelaide and the Fort a narrow |
gauge lice could be laid alongside the present | gauge line could be laid alongside the present | gauge line could be laid alongside the present |
wide gauge. There would not be any extra | wide gauge. There would not be any extra | wide gauge. There would not be any extra |
etation staff or yarding required between | station staff or yarding required between | station staff or yarding required between |
Adelaide and Blytb. Very little land would | Adelaide and Blyth. Very little land would | Adelaide and Blyth. Very little land would |
hare, to be purchased, and no extra bridges | have to be purchased, and no extra bridges | have, to be purchased, and no extra bridges |
would be wanted. The cumerooa curves on | would be wanted. The numberous curves on | would be wanted. The numerous curves on |
the lower part of the Port Firie line would | the lower part of the Port Pirie line would | the lower part of the Port Pirie line would |
thus be avoided; the riiatancfi between Port | thus be avoided, the distance between Port | thus be avoided; the distance between Port |
Pirie and Adelaide would be shortened, Wal | Pirie and Adelaide would be shortened. | Pirie and Adelaide would be shortened, Wal |
Wallaroo would come closer to the Barrier, and | Wallaroo would come closer to the Barrier, and | Wallaroo would come closer to the Barrier, and |
eventually by a short line from Snowtown to | eventually by a short line from Snowtown to | eventually by a short line from Snowtown to |
the proposed line be closer atill. There are | the proposed line be closer still. There are | the proposed line be closer still. There are |
many other advantages in this echeme. | many other advantages in this scheme. | many other advantages in this scheme. |
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From & Parliamentary setorn 3act Ueued it | From a Parliamentary return just issued it | From a Parliamentary return Fact Ueued it |
appears that theoostof metropolitanp*aperi?iii | appears that the cost of metropolitan pauperism | appears that theorists metropolitanp*aperi?iii |
lor the half-year ending aX Lady Day tu | for the half-year ending at Lady Day was | for the half-year ending at Lady Day in |
£445,621. Thie was at a higher rate per head | £445,521. The was at a higher rate per head | £445,621. This was at a higher rate per head |
of the ponulatian than in any other poor law | of the population than in any other poor law | of the population than in any other poor law |
division in the kingdom, namely, 2*. 24. The | division in the kingdom, namely, 2s. 2d. The | division in the kingdom, namely, 2s. 24. The |
avtrsge ?*t for England and W*3c? w&* is. 7d. | average cost for England and Wales was 1s. 7d. | average set for England and Wise? was 1s. 7d. |
per head of the population. | per head of the population. | per head of the population. |
Identified overProof corrections | DISTANCE STATION SCHEME RETURN AVERAGE GAWLER STILL HAVE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | WALES METROPOLITAN SIR [**VANDALISED] JUST NUMBEROUS PAUPERISM COST ISSUED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 217 | 87.6 | 94.0 | 51.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 120 | 87.5 | 93.3 | 46.7 |
Weighted Words | 86.1 | 92.1 | 42.8 |
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THE BREAK OF GAUGE. | THE BREAK OF GAUGE. | THE BREAK OF GAUGE. |
TO THE EDITOR. | TO THE EDITOR. | TO THE EDITOR. |
&c., | &c., | &c., |
ROBT. A. WHITE. | ROBT. A. WHITE. | ROBT. A. WHITE. |
Eagle Chambers, May 24, 1888. | Eagle Chambers, May 24, 1888. | Eagle Chambers, May 24, 1888. |
Sir—I am reluctantly compelled to refer to a | Sir— I am reluctantly compelled to refer to a | Sirs-I am reluctantly compelled to refer to a |
better in yesterday's Advertiser in which | letter in yesterday's Advertiser in which | better in yesterday's Advertiser in which |
Great Western" makes some misstatements | "Great Western" makes some misstatements | Great Western" makes some misstatements |
in reference to the model of my invention, for | in reference to the model of my invention, for | in reference to the model of my invention, for |
which I trust he will be polite enough to | which I trust he will be polite enough to | which I trust he will be polite enough to |
anolopise after making himself acquainted | apologise after making himself acquainted | apologise after making himself acquainted |
Wtitb its pricciple?. I assure him he doe9 not | with its principles. I assure him he does not | with its principles?. I assure him he does not |
understand the model aright, and I do not | understand the model aright, and I do not | understand the model aright, and I do not |
think be can bave seen it or he could not have | think he can have seen it or he could not have | think he can have seen it or he could not have |
made eoch inaccurate -statements. I shall bs | made such inaccurate statements. I shall be | made each inaccurate statements. I shall be |
happy to show and explain it to him on the | happy to show and explain it to him on the understanding that | happy to show and explain it to him on the |
understanding that he will do me the justice | he will do me the justice to admit his error in your columns.—I am, | understanding that he will do me the justice |
Identified overProof corrections | APOLOGISE DOES PRINCIPLES WITH |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ERROR YOUR SUCH ADMIT SIR [**VANDALISED] COLUMNS HIS LETTER |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 110 | 85.5 | 90.0 | 31.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 78 | 85.9 | 89.7 | 27.3 |
Weighted Words | 84.9 | 89.5 | 30.4 |
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WATER BATES. | WATER RATES. | WATER RATES. |
TO THE EDITOR. | TO THE EDITOR. | TO THE EDITOR. |
Sir—.Re Mr. James Hill's letter concerning | Sir—Re Mr. James Hill's letter concerning | Sir-Re Mr. James Hill's letter concerning |
his water rates, I should think, or at lease | his water rates, I should think, or at least | his water rates, I should think, or at lease |
hope, that such cases are not very numerous. | hope, that such cases are not very numerous. | hope, that such cases are not very numerous. |
Still it is enough to show that there is room | Still it is enough to show that there is room | Still it is enough to show that there is room |
for improvement somewhere. Could not some | for improvement somewhere. Could not some | for improvement somewhere. Could not some |
different mode be adppted by which ratepayers | different mode be adopted by which ratepayers | different mode be adopted by which ratepayers |
would be sure of more uniform treatment, as | would be sure of more uniform treatment, as | would be sure of more uniform treatment, as |
many ratepayers know that they are not com | many ratepayers know that they are not com- | many ratepayers know that they are not compelled |
pelled to pay their rates in advance, that is, at | pelled to pay their rates in advance, that is, at | to pay their rates in advance, that is, at |
the .beginning of each half year? They are | the beginning of each half year? They are | the beginning of each half year? They are |
sometimes allowed by the ooUeeton to run into | sometimes allowed by the collectors to run into | sometimes allowed by the ooUeeton to run into |
arrears for a whole year. It aeems to me that | arrears for a whole year. It seems to me that | arrears for a whole year. It seems to me that |
the land and income tax system or something | the land and income tax system or something | the land and income tax system or something |
similar to it would be better with regard to the | similar to it would be better with regard to the | similar to it would be better with regard to the |
water rates. Then the public as a whole | water rates. Then the public as a whole | water rates. Then the public as a whole |
would be obliged to nay their rates before or | would be obliged to pay their rates before or | would be obliged to pay their rates before or |
upon a certain date. The water rates could be | upon a certain date. The water rates could be | upon a certain date. The water rates could be |
made payable yearly instead of half-yearly, | made payable yearly instead of half-yearly, | made payable yearly instead of half-yearly, |
which occasions ao much trouble and expense. | which occasions so much trouble and expense. | which occasions so much trouble and expense. |
At all events I do not see how trouble and in | At all events I do not see how trouble and in- | At all events I do not see how trouble and in |
joitice ia to be avoided under the preaeat | justice is to be avoided under the present | justice is to be avoided under the present |
system. I hope that some steps will be taken | system. I hope that some steps will be taken | system. I hope that some steps will be taken |
to teccre a better state ot things.—l am, &&, | to secure a better state of things.—I am, &c., | to secure a better state of things.—l am, c, |
JUSTICE, | JUSTICE. | JUSTICE, |
Identified overProof corrections | SO ADOPTED SECURE PRESENT INJUSTICE SEEMS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | LEAST COLLECTORS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 189 | 93.7 | 98.9 | 83.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 117 | 93.2 | 98.3 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 93.1 | 97.9 | 69.3 |
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CYCLOP WGfM;; | CYCLONE IN CUBA. | CYCLOP WGfM;; |
?'?.-.- vBUHJ-I3SrGS:.WBE0KED. „:! ^ | GREAT LOSS OF LIFE. | ?'?.-.- vBUHJ-I3SrGS:.WBE0KED. s:! s |
[RECEIVED September 10, 1.35 a.m.] | [RECEIVED September 10, 1.35 a.m.] | [RECEIVED September 10, 1.35 am.] |
,'K' ' ' ^BE^T: LOSS OF^IjEFE. ;~ ?! '^: | London, September 9. | K' ' ' GREAT: LOSS OF^IjEFE. ; ?! 'a: |
?u-r» n~-t '-: London,. September 9yi:-\ | A great cyclone visited Cuba yesterday, | very neat '-: London,. September 9yi:-\ |
A great cyclone visited Cuba yesterdays | inflicting enormous damage throughout | A great cyclone visited Cuba yesterdays |
nflictlng enormous '\damage throughout: | the island. Most of the public buildings, | inflicting enormous 'damage throughout: |
ind the shipping in Havana, the capital, | and the shipping in Havana, the capital, | and the shipping in Havana, the capital, |
he Island. Most of the public buildings, | were wrecked, and the railroads were de- | he Island. Most of the public buildings, |
rere wrecked, and the railr»ads were jde | stroyed. | were wrecked, and the railroads were de |
faoyed. - ? ..?? ?. - = . -. -- ??? ??? -?- ? I ,- | The cyclone was accompanied with great | stroyed. - ? ..?? P. - -. -- ???? -?- I ,- |
loss of life. | loss of life. | loss of life. |
Identified overProof corrections | RAILROADS INFLICTING DESTROYED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | YESTERDAY WAS ACCOMPANIED WITH |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 50 | 62.0 | 74.0 | 31.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 32 | 78.1 | 87.5 | 42.9 |
Weighted Words | 82.6 | 93.2 | 60.9 |
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FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT. | FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT. | FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT. |
IBvTeletrraDh.1 | [By Telegraph.] | By Telegraph.] |
Hereott. August 10. | Hergott, August 10. | Hereon. August 16. |
Another fatal accident happened on con | Another fatal accident happened on con- | Another fatal accident happened on construction |
struction works Transcontinental .Railway | struction works Transcontinental Railway | works Transcontinental Railway |
line yesterday. A man named J. Cole in | line yesterday. A man named J. Cole in | line yesterday. A man named J. Cole in |
charge of a- ballast train when near Doff | charge of a ballast train when near Duff | charge of a- ballast train when near Duff |
Creek fell from a track, being killed in | Creek fell from a truck, being killed in- | Creek fell from a track, being killed in |
stantly. The body was much mangled. An | stantly. The body was much mangled. An | stantly. The body was much mangled. An |
inquest was held at Anna Creak last night, | inquest was held at Anna Creek last night, | inquest was held at Anna Creek last night, |
and a verdict of accidental death returned. | and a verdict of accidental death returned. | and a verdict of accidental death returned. |
Identified overProof corrections | BY DUFF TELEGRAPH |
Identified overProof non-corrections | HERGOTT TRUCK |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 55 | 89.1 | 96.4 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 49 | 89.8 | 95.9 | 60.0 |
Weighted Words | 90.3 | 95.1 | 49.4 |
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THE BREAK Ob GAUGE^ | THE BREAK OF GAUGE. | THE BREAK OF GAUGE |
TO THB EDIfOE. | TO THE EDITOR. | TO THE EDITOR. |
Sir — It eeems poaBible to overcome the | Sir—It seems possible to overcome the | Sir I It seems possible to overcome the |
difficulty easily by providing all new- rolling | difficulty easily by providing all new rolling | difficulty easily by providing all new- rolling |
stock with wider wheels,, doubly, flanged, | stock with wider wheels, doubly flanged, | stock with wider wheels,, doubly, Ranged, |
to run inside the broad and outside the | to run inside the broad and outside the | to run inside the broad and outside the |
narrow rails. The difference of gauge being | narrow rails. The difference of gauge being | narrow rails. The difference of gauge being |
thus divided between the right and left | thus divided between the right and left | thus divided between the right and left |
wheels they would require to be 13 or 14 inched | wheels they would require to be 13 or 14 inches | wheels they would require to be 13 or 14 inches |
across, much larger than soy in nse. now, | across, much larger than any in use now, | across, much larger than any in use. now, |
but stronger and wearing, both edges. | but stronger and wearing, both edges. | but stronger and wearing, both edges. |
Flanges could be so. made as to fit the medium | Flanges could be so made as to fit the medium | Flanges could be so. made as to fit the medium |
gauge Sydney lines aa well if required. The | gauge Sydney lines as well if required. The | gauge Sydney lines as well if required. The |
proposed arrangement being pertectly stable | proposed arrangement being perfectly stable | proposed arrangement being perfectly stable |
and automatictherewill beneitherexpsnaenor | and automatic there will be neither expense nor | and automatictherewill beneitherexpsnaenor |
danger on account of fastenings and transfer | danger on account of fastenings and transfer | danger on account of fastenings and transfer |
gear. Points and guard-rails need. Boms little | gear. Points and guard-rails need some little | gear. Points and guard rails need. Some little |
adapting, but the bulk of. the carnages and | adapting, but the bulk of the carriages and | adapting, but the bulk of the carriages and |
wagons can remain unaltered Jor local use. | wagons can remain unaltered for local use. | wagons can remain unaltered for local use. |
I am, Sir, &c . | I am, Sir, &c., | I am, Sir, &c. |
EimRY DARWIN. | HENRY DARWIN. | EimRY DARWIN. |
Yongala, May 3. ? ? | Yongala, May 3. | Yongala, May 3. The Rev. |
The Rev. Dr. Holland, a Chicago divine | The Rev. Dr. Holland, a Chicago divine | Dr. Holland, a Chicago divine |
and wit, after eating abundantly of roast beef | and wit, after eating abundantly of roast beef | and wit, after eating abundantly of roast beef |
a\ table d'hote one day, aeked a friend why. | at table d'hotel one day, asked a friend why | at table d'hote one day, asked a friend why. |
tbe beet he had just consumed was like | the beef he had just consumed was like | the beer he had just consumed was like |
Amsterdam. The friend didn't know. | Amsterdam. The friend didn't know. | Amsterdam. The friend didn't know. |
' Because,' said the genial man of cloth, 'it's | Because, said the genial man of cloth, "it's | ' Because,' said the genial man of cloth, it's |
in Holland' - ... | in Holland." | in Holland' - ... |
Identified overProof corrections | PERFECTLY AT INCHES FOR POSSIBLE SOME EDITOR ASKED CARRIAGES SEEMS ANY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | NEITHER THERE FLANGED [**VANDALISED] NOR HENRY EXPENSE AUTOMATIC DHOTEL WILL |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 182 | 85.7 | 94.0 | 57.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 137 | 86.1 | 93.4 | 52.6 |
Weighted Words | 87.1 | 92.6 | 42.5 |
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RAILWAYS TO THE BARRIO. | RAILWAYS TO THE BARRIER. | RAILWAYS TO THE BARRIO. |
W) THE BDITOE. | TO THE EDITOR. | W) THE EDITOR. |
Sir— It has been suggested toac ro mees me | Sir—It has been suggested that to meet the | Sir It has been suggested team to meet me |
Barrier trade the Government mwht run a | Barrier trade the Government might run a | Barrier trade the Government might run a |
line on the narrow gauge , from ifort Adelaide | line on the narrow gauge from Port Adelaide | line on the narrow gauge , from Port Adelaide |
ta eome Boint on tha Port Wakefisld hne | to some point on the Port Wakefield line | to come Point on the Port Wakefield line |
between Bala&iava ana ^i'^ »™f« ™« | between Balaklava and Hamley Bridge, and | between Balaclava and his wife of |
then connect Blyth with CrvBtftl Brook. This | then connect Blyth with Crystal Brook. This | then connect Blyth with Crystal Brook. This |
would involve the construction of 60 miles of | would involve the construction of 60 miles of | would involve the construction of 60 miles of |
railway over easy country. It would bring | railway over easy country. It would bring | railway over easy country. It would bring |
Port Adelaide into connection with our | Port Adelaide into connection with our | Port Adelaide into connection with our |
whole system of Northern narrow | whole system of Northern narrow- | whole system of Northern narrow |
gauge railways, and would develop a | gauge railways, and would develop a | gauge railways, and would develop a |
section of the country which ia | section of the country which is | section of the country which is |
now closely settled and oultivatejk It | now closely settled and cultivated. It | now closely settled and cultivated It |
wonld at the same time be much leBirapstly | would at the same time be much less costly | would at the same time be much leBirapstly |
than Borne other methods suggested for over | than some other methods suggested for over- | than some other methods suggested for over- |
coming the bieak-of-gauge difficulty. Ib | coming the break-of-gauge difficulty. It | coming the break-of-gauge difficulty. It |
merits the attention of those most interested, | merits the attention of those most interested. | merits the attention of those most interested, |
lam, Sir, &c, | I am, Sir, &c., | I am, Sir, c, AN |
AN OUTSIDER. | AN OUTSIDER. | OUTSIDER. |
Identified overProof corrections | MIGHT CRYSTAL AM MEET /BREAK/OF/GAUGE|BREAKOFGAUGE SOME EDITOR WAKEFIELD IS CULTIVATED POINT |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BRIDGE COSTLY BALAKLAVA THAT HAMLEY LESS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 124 | 75.8 | 91.1 | 63.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 84 | 79.8 | 92.9 | 64.7 |
Weighted Words | 78.3 | 91.7 | 61.9 |
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The Ballarat Trams. | The Ballarat Trams. | The Ballarat Trams. |
Thue eople of Ballarat, ahxious to keep | The people of Ballarat, anxious to keep | The people of Ballarat, anxious to keep |
abrecat of the times, and neck and neck | abreast of the times, and neck and neck | abreast of the times, and neck and neck |
with I he metropolis, have, after much | with the metropolis, have, after much | with the metropolis, have, after much |
agitatic a, secured a tramway system. The | agitation, secured a tramway system. The | agitation a, secured a tramway system. The |
Ballara; trams are a fearful and wonderful | Ballarat trams are a fearful and wonderful | Ballarat; trams are a fearful and wonderful |
institut ion, they are as big and unwieldy as | institution, they are as big and unwieldy as | institution, they are as big and unwieldy as |
a weati-erboard stable on rollers, and when | a weatherboard stable on rollers, and when | a weatherboard stable on rollers, and when |
trunlli ig along the highway look like so | trundling along the highway look like so | trouble is along the highway look like so |
many churches being carried off in a gale. | many churches being carried off in a gale. | many churches being carried off in a gale. |
The c.rs are twoo-toried, having a spiral | The cars are two-storied, having a spiral | The cars are two-storied, having a spiral |
stai?-ela at each end, and a verandah cack | staircase at each end, and a verandah back | staircase at each end, and a verandah back |
and :raut; the rails are close together, and | and front; the rails are close together, and | and front; the rails are close together, and |
the ;eiicles protrude over them so that a | the vehicles protrude over them so that a | the vehicles protrude over them so that a |
policeman's sneeze would cause the whole | policeman's sneeze would cause the whole | policeman's sneeze would cause the whole |
building to topple and fall, and. blend | building to topple and fall, and blend | building to topple and fall, and. blend |
travellers and cars together in such a man | travellers and cars together in such a man- | travellers and cars together in such a manner |
ner chat it would be a week's work to col | ner that it would be a week's work to col- | that it would be a week's work to collect |
lect the passengers, pull the splinters of | lect the passengers, pull the splinters of | the passengers, pull the splinters of |
tramcar out of their persons, and plug their | tramcar out of their persons, and plug their | tramcar out of their persons, and plug their |
wounds with oakum. It is a cheerful sight | wounds with oakum. It is a cheerful sight | wounds with oakum. It is a cheerful sight |
to see the generous populace dismount from | to see the generous populace dismount from | to see the generous populace dismount from |
the cars on occasions and help to shoulder | the cars on occasions and help to shoulder | the cars on occasions and help to shoulder |
them up hills, or to lift them bodily on to | them up hills, or to lift them bodily on to | them up hills, or to lift them bodily on to |
the track again, after they had jumped off | the track again, after they had jumped off | the track again, after they had jumped off |
the rails and drifted half way over the | the rails and drifted half way over the | the rails and drifted half way over the |
road; but it is a still more exhilarating | road ; but it is a still more exhilarating | road; but it is a still more exhilarating |
spectacle to witness those trams travelling | spectacle to witness those trams travelling | spectacle to witness those trams travelling |
down Camp Hill with flying colors, amidst | down Camp Hill with flying colors, amidst | down Camp Hill with flying colors, amidst |
the plaudits of the assembled multitude, | the plaudits of the assembled multitude, | the plaudits of the assembled multitude, |
They .:n, travel down hill and no mistake; | They can, travel down hill and no mistake; | They can, travel down hill and no mistake; |
when they have to go up again, though. | when they have to go up again, though. | when they have to go up again, though. |
the poor horses' looks plainly plead: "Oh, | the poor horses' looks plainly plead: "Oh, | the poor horses' looks plainly plead: "Oh, |
take me to a sl cughter house and terminate | take me to a slaughter house and terminate | take me to a sl cughter house and terminate |
my wretched existence with a meat axe I" | my wretched existence with a meat axe!" | my wretched existence with a meat axe I" |
Traa.jormed from life the man? who | Transformed from life—the man who | Transformed from life the man? who |
marries happily. | marries happily. | marries happily. |
Identified overProof corrections | ANXIOUS FRONT AGITATION WEATHERBOARD STAIRCASE VEHICLES ABREAST INSTITUTION BACK PEOPLE /TWO/STORIED|TWOSTORIED CAN TRANSFORMED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TRUNDLING SLAUGHTER |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 250 | 92.0 | 99.2 | 90.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 163 | 90.8 | 98.8 | 86.7 |
Weighted Words | 90.0 | 98.5 | 85.2 |
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THE NABBOW GAUGE TRAIN | THE NARROW GAUGE TRAIN | THE NARROW GAUGE TRAIN |
SERVICE. | SERVICE. | SERVICE. |
( To the Editor of the Border Watch;) | (To the Editor of the Border Watch.) | ( To the Editor of the Border Watch;) |
DEAB SIB,-" Fair Play," in your | DEAR SIR.—"Fair Play," in your | DEAR SIR,-" Fair Play," in your |
issue of January 1, should have styled | issue of January 1, should have styled | issue of January 1, should have styled |
himself " Foul Play," as it is anything | himself "Foul Play," as it is anything | himself " Foul Play," as it is anything |
but fair play to try and make it appear | but fair play to try and make it appear | but fair play to try and make it appear |
that severalinterested persons at Wolseley | that several interested persons at Wolseley | that several interested persons at Wolseley |
are in the habit of requesting passengers | are in the habit of requesting passengers | are in the habit of requesting passengers |
on the narrow gauge to get out at | on the narrow gauge to get out at | on the narrow gauge to get out at |
Wolseley and wait for the broad gauge | Wolseley and wait for the broad gauge | Wolseley and wait for the broad gauge |
train. I can assure " Fair Play " that in | train. I can assure "Fair Play" that in | train. I can assure " Fair Play " that in |
the course of my experience I have never | the course of my experience I have never | the course of my experience I have never |
heard anyone tell passengers for Border | heard anyone tell passengers for Border | heard anyone tell passengers for Border |
Town that they should change at I | Town that they should change at | Town that they should change at I |
WolBeley, excepting on occasions when | Wolseley, excepting on occasions when | WolBeley, excepting on occasions when |
the narrow gauge bas been late and haB | the narrow gauge has been late and has | the narrow gauge has been late and has |
had to remain at Wolseley uutil after the | had to remain at Wolseley until after the | had to remain at Wolseley until after the |
broad gauge had gone on, as to-day, | broad gauge had gone on, as to-day, | broad gauge had gone on, as to-day, |
Saturday, January 8, and' have repeat | Saturday, January 8, and have repeat- | Saturday, January 8, and have repeat |
heard passengers for Adelaide ask | edly heard passengers for Adelaide ask | heard passengers for Adelaide ask |
whether they should change at Wolseley | whether they should change at Wolseley | whether they should change at Wolseley |
or Border Town, and have always heard | or Border Town, and have always heard | or Border Town, and have always heard |
them told that they could please them | them told that they could please them- | them told that they could please them |
selves. If there is any discredit in this | selves. If there is any discredit in this | selves. If there is any discredit in this |
matter attachable to anyone I certainly | matter attachable to anyone I certainly | matter attachable to anyone I certainly |
think it iB to those writing from Border | think it is to those writing from Border | think it is to those writing from Border |
Town under different names, who make | Town under different names, who make | Town under different names, who make |
use of all kinds of slurs and petty | use of all kinds of slurs and petty | use of all kinds of ships and petty |
meanesses; many of them only imagined | meanesses ; many of them only imagined | meanesses; many of them only imagined |
by the said writers. To my mind it | by the said writers. To my mind it | by the said writers. To my mind it |
shows the weakness of Border Town's | shows the weakness of Border Town's | shows the weakness of Border Town's |
claim when they have to descend to such | claim when they have to descend to such | claim when they have to descend to such |
mean and petty threats. Why do they | mean and petty threats. Why do they | mean and petty threats. Why do they |
not speak out and give the names of | not speak out and give the names of | not speak out and give the names of |
those who interfere with the liberty of | those who interfere with the liberty of | those who interfere with the liberty of |
tie passengers ? Perhaps it is someone | the passengers ? Perhaps it is someone | the passengers ? Perhaps it is someone |
,in .the interests of the hotel. If it is, | in the interests of the hotel. If it is, | in the interests of the hotel. If it is, |
..they, are only following in the lead of | they, are only following in the lead of | they are only following in the lead of |
Border Town. I have personally heard | Border Town. I have personally heard | Border Town. I have personally heard |
the representatives from the Border Town | the representatives from the Border Town | the representatives from the Border Town |
hotels trying to induce passengers to | hotels trying to induce passengers to | hotels trying to induce passengers to |
stay at Border Town when travelling up | stay at Border Town when travelling up | stay at Border Town when travelling up |
from Adelaide. What is allowable at | from Adelaide. What is allowable at | from Adelaide. What is allowable at |
Border Town should not be disallowed | Border Town should not be disallowed | Border Town should not be disallowed |
at Wolseley. , . ' " | at Wolseley. | at Wolseley. , . " Yours, |
Tours, &o., | Yours, &c., | etc., |
FAIR PLAY No. 2. | FAIR PLAY No. 2. | FAIR PLAY No. 2. |
January 8,1888. | January 8, 1888. | January 8, 1888. |
Identified overProof corrections | DEAR HAS SEVERAL SIR INTERESTED YOURS UNTIL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | REPEATEDLY SLURS [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 301 | 95.7 | 99.0 | 76.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 150 | 94.7 | 98.7 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 95.2 | 98.4 | 67.3 |
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REDBODBNBEBE7 PUNT. | REDBOURNBERRY PUNT. | REDBODBNBEBE7 PUNT. |
Department nt Publio Works, | Department of Public Works, | Department at Public Works, |
Sydney, 25th Jane, 1888. | Sydney, 25th June, 1888. | Sydney, 25th June, 1888. |
Sib,—With referenoe to the correspond | SIR,—With reference to the correspond- | SIR-With reference to the correspond- |
which has taken place, and to yonr | ence which has taken place, and to your | which has taken place, and to your |
personal representations, respecting the | personal representations, respecting the | personal representations, respecting the |
maintenance of the pnnt at Bedboarnbcrry, | maintenance of the punt at Redbournberry, | maintenance of the punt at Redbournberry, |
Hunter Birer, I am direoted to inform you | Hunter River, I am directed to inform you | Hunter River, I am directed to inform you |
that, when the Additional Estimates have | that, when the Additional Estimates have | that, when the Additional Estimates have |
been passed, the question of a opooial grant | been passed, the question of a special grant | been passed, the question of a special grant |
for the expenses connected with working the | for the expenses connected with working the | for the expenses connected with working the |
punt will be taken into consideration. | punt will be taken into consideration. | punt will be taken into consideration. |
I have the honor to be, etc., | I have the honor to be, etc., | I have the honor to be, etc., |
J. BABL1NO, | J. BARLING, | J. BARLING, |
Under-Secretary, | Under-Secretary, | Under-Secretary, |
Identified overProof corrections | YOUR JUNE BARLING SIR REDBOURNBERRY DIRECTED PUBLIC RIVER SPECIAL REFERENCE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | CORRESPONDENCE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 72 | 80.6 | 95.8 | 78.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 53 | 79.2 | 98.1 | 90.9 |
Weighted Words | 76.1 | 97.3 | 88.6 |
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11 ail way Gauges. | Railway Gauges. | 11 and way Gauges. |
In Dritinh-lndia abmit two-thirde of (he | In British-India about two-thirds of the | In British-India about two-thirds of (her |
to'nl milengo nrc laid with tho 6ft in (iin | total mileage are laid with the 5ft 6in. | total mileage are laid with the 6ft in (in |
gauge, and tho balance in five different | gauge, and the balance in five different | gauge, and the balance in five different |
fitiogee, varying from 2ft to 4ft, tho longer | gauges, varying from 2ft to 4ft, the longer | stages, varying from 2ft to 4ft, the longer |
milengo being represented by tho 3ft 3jjin | mileage being represented by the 3ft. 3 3-8in. | mileage being represented by the 3ft. 3in |
gauge. O.t tho leland of Ceylon it jb sft (iio. | gauge. On the island of Ceylon it is 5ft. 6in. | gauge. of the Island of Ceylon it is set (in. |
The tiussian Tranr-Cauca'ian Railways bava | The Russian Trans-Caucasian Railways have | The Russian Transcaucasian Railways has |
ndoptad the Russian Btnndard, Gft. On tho | adopted the Russian standard, 5ft. On the | adopted the Russian standard, Get. On the |
the island of Java ;!Et Giu gauge is adopted | the island of Java 3ft. 6in. gauge is adopted | the island of Java Et 6in gauge is adopted |
on about four-fifths, nnd lit BJin on tha | on about four-fifths, and 4ft. 8½in. on the | on about four-fifths, and lit BJin on the |
balance of the total mileage. In Japan tho | balance of the total mileage. In Japan the | balance of the total mileage. In Japan the |
3ft Gin gauge has boen adopted on all lines, | 3ft. 6in. gauge has been adopted on all lines, | 3ft. 6in gauge has been adopted on all lines, |
with one single exception. In Australia tho | with one single exception. In Australia the | with one single exception. In Australia the |
gauge varios greatly. It is 4(t BJin in New | gauge various greatly. It is 4ft. 8½in in New | gauge varies greatly. It is 4ft Born in New |
South Wales, sft 3in in Victoria, and sft 3in | South Wales, 5ft. 3in. in Victoria, and 5ft. 3in. | South Wales, 5ft 3in in Victoria, and 5ft 3in |
and 3ft 9in in South Australia. | and 3ft. 9in. in South Australia. | and 3ft 9in in South Australia. |
Identified overProof corrections | BEEN ARE STANDARD /TWO/THIRDS|TWOTHIRDS THETHE /BRITISH/INDIA|BRITISHINDIA /TRANS/CAUCASIAN|TRANSCAUCASIAN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | VARIOUS RAILWAY HAVE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 100 | 71.0 | 94.0 | 79.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 54 | 81.5 | 94.4 | 70.0 |
Weighted Words | 82.4 | 96.1 | 77.9 |
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BUN BUM-BLACK WOOD RAIL | BUNBURY-BLACKWOOD RAIL- | BUN SUM BLACK WOOD RAILWAY |
WAY LINE TO BE SHUT UP. | WAY LINE TO BE SHUT UP. | LINE TO BE SHUT UP. |
Last night jthe Resident Engineer | Last night the Resident Engineer | Last night the Resident Engineer |
received a telegram from the Direct | received a telegram from the Direct- | received a telegram from the Direct |
or of Public Works stating that the | or of Public Works stating that the | or of Public Works stating that the |
Government did not intend to put the | Government did not intend to put the | Government did not intend to put the |
rolling stock for this line together | rolling stock for this line together | rolling stock for this line together |
for the present, but to store it in the | for the present, but to store it in the | for the present, but to store it in the |
sheds. This news is very vexatious | sheds. This news is very vexatious | sheds. This news is very vexatious |
as the people of the district fully ex | as the people of the district fully ex- | as the people of the district fully expected |
pected to see the line utilised, at' | pected to see the line utilised, at | to see the line utilised, at |
least by a train once a week. Some | least by a train once a week. Some | least by a train once a week. Some |
steps should be taken to induce the | steps should be taken to induce the | steps should be taken to induce the |
Government to alter their decision, | Government to alter their decision, | Government to alter their decision, |
and a public meeting should be imme | and a public meeting should be imme- | and a public meeting should be immediately |
diately called to consider the matter. | diately called to consider the matter. | called to consider the matter. |
It would not be surprising after this | It would not be surprising after this | It would not be surprising after this |
if the Government were to call ;for, | if the Government were to call for | if the Government were to call for, |
tenders to' pull up the Buribury | tenders to pull up the Bunbury- | tenders to' pull up the Bunbury |
Blackwood Railway Line and shift it | Blackwood Railway Line and shift it | Blackwood Railway Line and shift it |
elsewhere. At any rate the ratepay | elsewhere. At any rate the ratepay- | elsewhere. At any rate the ratepayers |
ers should at -ouee~ requisition the | ers should at once requisition the | should at -once requisition the |
Mayor for a public meeting. This | Mayor for a public meeting. This | Mayor for a public meeting. This |
intelligence; was only made known | intelligence was only made known | intelligence; was only made known |
this foreuoon. ' | this forenoon. | this forenoon. ' |
Identified overProof corrections | FORENOON BUNBURY |
Identified overProof non-corrections |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 144 | 95.8 | 98.6 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 90 | 97.8 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 96.5 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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our city mrrER, | OUR CITY LETTER. | our city mrrER, |
During the past week there has | During the past week there has | During the past week there has |
been both in Perth and; Eremantle | been both in Perth and Fremantle | been both in Perth and; Fremantle |
more holiday making than business, | more holiday making than business, | more holiday making than business, |
and the amusement provided for | and the amusement provided for | and the amusement provided for |
pleasure seekers has beeu equal to the | pleasure seekers has been equal to the | pleasure seekers has been equal to the |
occasion. | occasion. | occasion. |
On Boxing day the principal feature | On Boxing day the principal feature | On Boxing day the principal feature |
of enjoyment was the Railway Em | of enjoyment was the Railway Em- | of enjoyment was the Railway Employees |
ployees annual picnic at Bullen's | ployees annual picnic at Bullen's | annual picnic at Bullen's |
Half-way Hotel, where some'3,000. to | Half-way Hotel, where some 3,000 to | Half-way Hotel, where some 3,000. to |
4,000 people congregated together to | 4,000 people congregated together to | 4,000 people congregated together to |
witness the sports and Camel races.. | witness the sports and Camel races. | witness the sports and Camel races.. |
The latter being the new feature | The latter being the new feature | The latter being the new feature |
of colonial sport. . | of colonial sport. | of colonial sport. . |
On the Saturday and Monday fol | On the Saturday and Monday fol- | On the Saturday and Monday following |
lowing came the Perth Races, which | lowing came the Perth Races, which | came the Perth Races, which |
passed off very successfully, and of | passed off very successfully, and of | passed off very successfully, and of |
which 3rou will hafe had full particu | which you will have had full particu- | which you will have had full particulars |
lars before this. | lars before this. | before this. |
Last Wednesday was the opening | Last Wednesday was the opening | Last Wednesday was the opening |
day of the Newcastle Railway by his | day of the Newcastle Railway by his | day of the Newcastle Railway by his |
Excellency the Governor, accompani | Excellency the Governor, accompani- | Excellency the Governor, accompanied |
ed by a large number of visitors. On | ed by a large number of visitors. On | by a large number of visitors. On |
Saturday last the third day of the | Saturday last the third day of the | Saturday last the third day of the |
races came off when Agitation' carried | races came off when Agitation carried | races came off when Agitation' carried |
the pal in for the hurdles, ITirst King | the palm for the hurdles, First King | the pal in for the hurdles, First King |
being second. The Losers' Handicap | being second. The Losers' Handicap | being second. The Losers' Handicap |
and a Hurry Scurry finished the most | and a Hurry Scurry finished the most | and a Hurry Scurry finished the most |
successful meeting the Turf Club has | successful meeting the Turf Club has | successful meeting the Turf Club has |
ever had. | ever had. | ever had. |
The Legislative Council adjourned | The Legislative Council adjourned | The Legislative Council adjourned |
on Friday last until March, having | on Friday last until March, having | on Friday last until March, having |
done no business of any consequence, | done no business of any consequence, | done no business of any consequence, |
and some of the members left by the | and some of the members left by the | and some of the members left by the |
South Australian, to accompany His | South Australian, to accompany His | South Australian, to accompany His |
Excellency the Governor on a visit to | Excellency the Governor on a visit to | Excellency the Governor on a visit to |
the Centcnnary of Australia to be | the Centennary of Australia to be | the Centenary of Australia to be |
celebrated at Sydney. ; | celebrated at Sydney. | celebrated at Sydney. |
On Monday January 2nd a new | On Monday January 2nd a new | On Monday January 2nd a new |
daily paper was issued in Fremantle | daily paper was issued in Fremantle | daily paper was issued in Fremantle |
for the first time, called 'The Evening | for the first time, called "The Evening | for the first time, called 'The Evening |
Times' and though small at first | Times" and though small at first | Times' and though small at first |
promises to become larger 3S it grows | promises to become larger as it grows | promises to become larger 3S it grows |
older... It is issued at 4 o'clock every | older. It is issued at 4 o'clock every | older... It is issued at 4 o'clock every |
afternoon and as an oveuing paper is | afternoon and as an evening paper is | afternoon and as an evening paper is |
generally appreciated better than a | generally appreciated better than a | generally appreciated better than a |
morning one, 1 think it will receive a | morning one, I think it will receive a | morning one, I think it will receive a |
fair amount of support. | fair amount of support. | fair amount of support. |
Identified overProof corrections | BEEN HAVE YOU |
Identified overProof non-corrections | CENTENNARY PALM LETTER |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 261 | 95.8 | 98.5 | 63.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 162 | 96.3 | 98.1 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 96.8 | 97.9 | 34.7 |
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TELEGRAPHIC HEWS. | TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. | TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. |
BRITISH & FOREIGN | BRITISH & FOREIGN | BRITISH & FOREIGN |
London, January 2. | London, January 2. | London, January 2. |
M. Etien-.ne has expressed the opin | M. Etienne has expressed the opinion | M. Etienne has expressed the hope |
that the conclusion arrived at | that the conclusion arrived at | that the conclusion arrived at |
between England and France i)i regard | between England and France in regard | between England and France in regard |
to the New Hebrides, is the only | to the New Hebrides, is the only | to the New Hebrides, is the only |
logical settlement of the difficulty. | logical settlement of the difficulty. | logical settlement of the difficulty. |
He thinks the plan recommended of a ? | He thinks the plan recommended of a | He thinks the plan recommended of a ? |
joint Government of the- isiiwids- is- h. | joint Government of the islands is | joint Government of the- islands- is- a. |
workable, and the determination to* | workable, and the determination to | workable, and the determination to |
maintain the treaty previously enter | maintain the treaty previously enter- | maintain the treaty previously entered |
ed into by England and France a wise | ed into by England and France a wise | into by England and France a wise |
one,, and should be revived'.' | one, and should be revived. | one,, and should be revived'.' |
A gunpowder- explosion,, attended^ | A gunpowder explosion, attended | A gunpowder- explosion,, attended |
by terrible loss of life,, has-' occurred': | by terrible loss of life, has occurred | by terrible loss of life, has occurred: |
at Amoy in Chi'/ia. The powder.' | at Amoy in China. The powder | at Amoy in China. The powder. |
magazine was blowu up and a part of | magazine was blown up and a part of | magazine was blown up and a part of |
the town destroyed. A hundred | the town destroyed. A hundred | the town destroyed. A hundred |
people were killed., ? | people were killed. | people were killed., The |
. The. jubilee of the Pope has been | The jubilee of the Pope has been | jubilee of the Pope has been |
celebrated at Rome. N.o members of | celebrated at Rome. No members of | celebrated at Rome. No members of |
any. of. the reigiiing; houses ofT Europe- | any of the reigning houses of Europe | any. of the reigning; houses of Europe- |
were present. | were present. | were present. |
The- Ministerial crisis- in- Servia, | The Ministerial crisis in Servia, | The- Ministerial crisis- in- Servia, |
which caused the resignation: of M. | which caused the resignation of M. | which caused the resignation of M. |
Rustics,, who took- office last J.une, is | Rustics, who took office last June, is | Rustics,, who took- office last June, is |
at an end,. ML Gruetch, radical, .having | at an end. M. Gruetch, radical, having | at an end,. ML Gruetch, radical, having |
succeeded in f or mi ug.a- Cabinet accept | succeeded in forming a Cabinet accept- | succeeded in for mi urge- Cabinet accept |
able to King' Milan.. ? | able to King Milan. | able to King' Milan.. ? |
Mr: Gladstone has been interviewed | Mr. Gladstone has been interviewed | Mr: Gladstone has been interviewed |
in Paris,, and;, has communicated' his | in Paris, and, has communicated his | in Paris,, and;, has communicated' his |
views to the Press in inference to the | views to the Press in inference to the | views to the Press in inference to the |
present situation in England. He | present situation in England. He | present situation in England. He |
states that at his time of life he- feels | states that at his time of life he feels | states that at his time of life he- feels |
ithe burden cast upon him as the leader | the burden cast upon him as the leader | the burden cast upon him as the leader |
of a. great political party a heavy one | of a great political party a heavy one | of a great political party a heavy one |
rand would willingly retire from public | and would willingly retire from public | and would willingly retire from public |
affairs. But he foe Is himself pledged' | affairs. But he feels himself pledged | affairs. But he foe Is himself pledged |
to fight- for the liberties of Irelaud. | to fight for the liberties of Ireland. | to fight- for the liberties of Ireland. |
M'r. Gladstone- asserted- that . the | Mr. Gladstone asserted that the | Mr. Gladstone- asserted that the |
policy of. Lord Salisbury,- with: regard | policy of Lord Salisbury, with regard | policy of Lord Salisbury, with regard |
to the reduction-of-. rents' is- designed | to the reduction of rents is designed | to the reduction of-. rents' is- designed |
with the. object of; alienating the land | with the object of alienating the land- | with the. object of; alienating the land |
lords from the pause of Irish-freedom. | lords from the cause of Irish freedom. | lords from the cause of Irish freedom. |
The deputation from the Legitimist | The deputation from the Legitimist | The deputation from the Legitimist |
party has waited on- Dun Carlos, and | party has waited on Don Carlos, and | party has waited on- Don Carlos, and |
urged him to assert his- rights to the | urged him to assert his rights to the | urged him to assert his rights to the |
French- throne;.' He informed; the . | French throne. He informed the | French- throne;.' He informed; the . |
deputation that; he-refused to abandon | deputation that he refused to abandon | deputation that; he refused to abandon |
Ins claim to the -Spanish throne,; and, | his claim to the Spanish throne, and, | his claim to the Spanish throne,; and, |
therefore,. declined, to accede to their | therefore, declined to accede to their | therefore,. declined, to accede to their |
request.. ' | request. | request.. ' |
Identified overProof corrections | REIGNING JUNE CHINA NEWS ETIENNE BLOWN DON ISLANDS CAUSE IRELAND NO |
Identified overProof non-corrections | FORMING OPINION |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 292 | 93.5 | 99.0 | 84.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 177 | 92.7 | 98.9 | 84.6 |
Weighted Words | 92.4 | 98.9 | 85.2 |
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PERTH RACES. | PERTH RACES. | PERTH RACES. |
Third Day, Satukday, January 7th. | Third Day, Saturday, January 7th. | Third Day, Saturday, January 7th. |
. (By Telegraph.) | (BY TELEGRAPH.) | . (By Telegraph.) |
The third dav's race meeting of the | The third day's race meeting of the | The third day's race meeting of the |
W. A. Turf Club was belli to-day. | W. A. Turf Club was held to-day. | W. A. Turf Club was held to-day. |
The- attendance was not. very good, | The attendance was not very good, | The attendance was not. very good, |
but everything passed off very, quiet | but everything passed off very quiet- | but everything passed off very quietly. |
ly. The following arc the .results of | ly. The following are the results of | The following are the results of |
the events. ?.?:........- | the events. | the events. ?.?:........- |
. Hurdle Race. | HURDLE RACE. | . Hurdle Race. |
Agitation ... ... ... 1 | Agitation ... ... ... 1 | Agitation .... ... 1 |
Eirst King ... ? — ... 2 | First King ... — ... 2 | First King ... ? 2 2 |
Navvy ... ... ... ... 3 | Navvy ... ... ... ... 3 | Navvy .... .... 3 |
This race was won easily by five | This race was won easily by five | This race was won easily by five |
lengths ; time omins. llsecs. | lengths ; time 5mins. 11secs. | lengths ; time coming. losses. |
Loser's Handicap. | LOSER'S HANDICAP. | Losers' Handicap. |
Duration ... ... ... . ] | Duration ... ... ... 1 | Duration .... .... ] |
Hermit ... ... ... 2 | Hermit ... ... ... 2 | Hermit .... ... 2 |
Oberon ... ... ' ... 3 | Oberon ... ... ... 3 | Oberon .... ' ... 3 |
This was won hands down in 2mius. | This was won hands down in 2mins. | This was won hands down in 2 mins. |
49jsecs. - , ? | 49½ secs. | 49 secs. - , ? |
Selling Race. . | SELLING RACE. | Selling Race. . |
Randolph ... ... ... 1 | Randolph ... ... ... 1 | Randolph .... ... 1 |
Tormentor .... .... . 2 | Tormentor .... .... . 2 | Tormentor .... .... . 2 |
Oberon ... ... ... 3 | Oberon ... ... ... 3 | Oberon .... 3 |
A Hurry Scurry concluded the | A Hurry Scurry concluded the | A Hurry Scurry concluded the |
racing. This was won by Mr. Anstey's . | racing. This was won by Mr. Anstey's | racing. This was won by Mr. Anstey's . |
Crucifix. - | Crucifix. | Crucifix. - |
Identified overProof corrections | ARE DAYS SECS HELD SATURDAY FIRST |
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All Words | 84 | 92.9 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 61 | 90.2 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 91.4 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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WELLINGTON . ROADS BOARD; | WELLINGTON ROADS BOARD. | WELLINGTON . ROADS BOARD; |
A meeting of the members of the | A meeting of the members of the | A meeting of the members of the |
Wellington .Roads Board was held | Wellington Roads Board was held | Wellington Roads Board was held |
at the Mechanic's Institute . oh | at the Mechanic's Institute on | at the Mechanic's Institute on Saturday |
Saturday afternoon last to elect a | Saturday afternoon last to elect a | afternoon last to elect a |
Chairman. .There were present | Chairman. There were present | Chairman. There were present |
Messrs. R. II. Rose, lames Maguire, | Messrs. R. H. Rose, James Maguire, | Messrs. R. H. Rose, James Maguire, |
D. A, Hay, Joseph Hough, Trigwell & | D. A. Hay, Joseph Hough, Trigwell & | D. A Hay, Joseph Hough, Trigwell v |
Gavin. Mi1. Rose was elected Chairtpan | Gavin. Mr. Rose was elected Chairman | Gavin. Mrs. Rose was elected Chairman |
nf'fclifi inflfvfriimi'. TVTr.'D.-A. Hn.v nrn | of the meeting. Mr. D. A. Hay pro- | officier inflfvfriimi'. TVTr.'D.-A. Hey man |
posed that Mr. R. H. Rose be elected | posed that Mr. R. H. Rose be elected | posed that Mr. R. H. Rose be elected |
Chairmau of the Board for the ensu | Chairman of the Board for the ensu- | Chairman of the Board for the ensu- |
ing year. Mr. Hough seconded the | ing year. Mr. Hough seconded the | ing year. Mr. Hough seconded the |
motion. ' | motion. | motion. Mr. |
Mr. Trigwell projDOsed as an amend | Mr. Trigwell proposed as an amend- | Trigwell propOsed as an amendment |
ment that Mr. James Maguire be chair | ment that Mr. James Maguire be chair- | that Mr. James Maguire be chairman |
man and Mr. Gavin seconded. | man and Mr. Gavin seconded. | and Mr. Gavin seconded. |
Messes Trigwell, Gavin and Maguire | Messes Trigwell, Gavin and Maguire | Messes Trigwell, Gavin and Maguire |
voted for Mr. Maguire as Chairmau, | voted for Mr. Maguire as Chairman, | voted for Mr. Maguire as Chairman, |
and Messrs. Hay, Hough and Rose for | and Messrs. Hay, Hough and Rose for | and Messrs. Hay, Hough and Rose for |
Mr. Rose, who, not wishing to exercise | Mr. Rose, who, not wishing to exercise | Mr. Rose, who, not wishing to exercise |
his privilige of giving his casting vote | his privilige of giving his casting vote | his privilege of giving his casting vote |
forhimself, took the reemmendatiori | for himself, took the recommendation | for himself, took the recommendation |
of those present and adjourned the | of those present and adjourned the | of those present and adjourned the |
meeting to enable the absent member, . | meeting to enable the absent member, | meeting to enable the absent member, |
'Mr.Ramsay,to be present. | Mr. Ramsay, to be present. | 'Mr.Ramsay,to be present. |
The Meeting was accordingly.-, ad | The Meeting was accordingly ad- | The Meeting was accordingly, adjourned |
journed to the usual monthly meeting, | journed to the usual monthly meeting, | to the usual monthly meeting, |
Saturday January 28th next. .' | Saturday January 28th next. | Saturday January 28th next. .' |
Identified overProof corrections | PROPOSED RECOMMENDATION HIMSELF ON |
Identified overProof non-corrections | RAMSAY PRIVILIGE [**VANDALISED] |
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All Words | 149 | 87.2 | 92.6 | 42.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 70 | 92.9 | 97.1 | 60.0 |
Weighted Words | 94.5 | 96.9 | 42.6 |
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TO-DAY'S^ MESSAGE; . | TO-DAY'S MESSAGE. | TO-DAY'S MESSAGE; . |
Cioiidbn,- Jumiarv Oth^ | London, January 9th. | Cioiidbn,- January 6th |
Ibis believed that a raiil afc Bonrgaa, on tho | It is believed that a raid at Bourgas, on the | This believed that a raid at Bonrgaa, on the |
Bulgavian frontiei1 has bf.eii, orgauiaecl by | Bulgarian frontier has been organised by | Bulgarian frontier has been, organised by |
' Colonel Zankoff, formerly Russian represent-, | Colonel Zankoff, formerly Russian represent- | Colonel Zankoff, formerly Russian representative |
ative at Bulgaria. ' He is assisted by a, Slav | ative at Bulgaria. He is assisted by a Slav | at Bulgaria. ' He is assisted by a, Slav |
Committee of Moscow and Odessa. Prince | Committee of Moscow and Odessa. Prince | Committee of Moscow and Odessa. Prince |
Nikita has -warned^ the- Sultan of the in- -?' | Nikita has warned the Sultan of the in- | Nikita has warned, the Sultan of the in- -?' |
tontions of the invaders.. . | tentions of the invaders. | portions of the invaders.. . |
'Russia has announced that it is her iriteul ion ' | Russia has announced that it is her intention | Russia has announced that it is her friend ion to |
to move three divisions of infantry in Ihe | to move three divisions of infantry in the | move three divisions of infantry in the |
direction of the Bulgarian; -frontier shortlv. | direction of the Bulgarian frontier shortly. | direction of the Bulgarian; frontier shortly. |
The Mdliartij'ah of Mysore ha3 placed his. | The Maharajah of Mysore has placed his | The Mdliartij'ah of Mysore has placed his. |
?military resouroos at the dispoal of Loril | military resources at the disposal of Lord | military resources at the disposal of Lord |
Dulfojiu, Viceroy of India. | Dufferin, Viceroy of India. | Dufferin, Viceroy of India. |
Identified overProof corrections | DISPOSAL BEEN DUFFERIN ORGANISED LORD SHORTLY REPRESENTATIVE JANUARY RAID RESOURCES |
Identified overProof non-corrections | INTENTION BOURGAS LONDON MAHARAJAH INTENTIONS |
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All Words | 88 | 73.9 | 92.0 | 69.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 62 | 75.8 | 91.9 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 73.6 | 90.9 | 65.5 |
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0 | DUNDEE STORE | 0 |
'^[Fl fvfa' fulfill -£% f^t*!' TRhll T\ IKil T-!X | Victoria St. Bunbury, | 'Fl fvfa' fulfill -as fats!' TRhll T\ IKil TEX |
w XU uUI idj Put JO U.1X *J uLJL jf 5 | w XU uUI idly Put JO DIX J uLJL jf 5 | |
M. HAY & SON, | M. HAY & SON, | M. HAY & SON, |
WHOLESALE & RETAIL | WHOLESALE & RETAIL | WHOLESALE & RETAIL |
Farm Produce purchased. | Farm Produce purchased. | Farm Produce purchased. |
STEPHEN STREET, BUNBURY, | STEPHEN STREET, BUNBURY, | STEPHEN STREET, BUNBURY, |
..MERCHANT &' IMPORTER. | MERCHANT & IMPORTER. | MERCHANT &' IMPORTER. |
The largest Stock of every kind | The largest Stock of every kind | The largest Stock of every kind |
of Goods in the Southern Districts. | of Goods in the Southern Districts. | of Goods in the Southern Districts. |
Drapery, | Drapery, | Drapery, |
Eancy Goods, | Eancy Goods, | Fancy Goods, |
l?nmikire, | Furniture, | larrikins, |
Ironmongery, | Ironmongery, | Ironmongery, |
Pianos, Organs, | Pianos, Organs, | Pianos, Organs, |
Drawing Room Suites, | Drawing Room Suites, | Drawing Room Suites, |
Stationery, | Stationery, | Stationery, |
etc., 'etc* | etc,, etc. | etc., 'etc |
/' : Also, Watches, Clocks, & Jewellery. | Also, Watches, Clocks, & Jewellery. | I' : Also, Watches, Clocks, & Jewellery. |
TOLLEY & COMPANY LIMITED. | TOLLEY & COMPANY LIMITED. | TOLLEY & COMPANY LIMITED. |
Wine, Spirit, & General Merchants, | Wine, Spirit, & General Merchants, | Wine, Spirit, & General Merchants, |
SHIP BROKERS * | SHIP BROKERS | SHIP BROKERS AND |
AND BONDED WAREHOUSEMEN. | AND BONDED WAREHOUSEMEN. | BONDED WAREHOUSEMEN. |
- 4 ''.??'? WE HAVE ALWAYS ON HAND EVERY LINE OF | WE HAVE ALWAYS ON HAND EVERY LINE OF | - 4 ''.??'? WE HAVE ALWAYS ON HAND EVERY LINE OF |
' ?'.',. ' ...Wine-s and Spirits, . | Wines and Spirits, | ' ?'.',. ' earliness and Spirits, 1 |
1 ; : ? ? AT LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. | AT LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. | ; : ? ? AT LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. |
' Hotel Glassware a Speciality. | Hotel Glassware a Speciality. | Hotel Glassware a Speciality. |
\ Tobacco, Cigars and Cigarettes | Tobacco, Cigars and Cigarettes | W Tobacco, Cigars and Cigarettes |
I of all qualities and brands. | of all qualities and brands. | of all qualities and brands. |
.; Sole Agents in Western Australia for the following celebrated brands, in | Sole Agents in Western Australia for the following celebrated brands, in | .; Sole Agents in Western Australia for the following celebrated brands, in |
case and bulk :— | case and bulk :— | case and bulk 2s |
- : ? TRICOCIIE & HTOTOROI BRANDIES. | TRICOCHE & HICTORCI BRANDIES. | - : ? TRICOCIIE & HTOTOROI BRANDIES. |
BERNARD & CO. ENCORE WHISKY. ' | BERNARD & CO. ENCORE WHISKY. | BERNARD & CO. ENCORE WHISKY. FINE |
FTNE OLD HIGHLAND WHISKY [GALLEY BRAND]. | FINE OLD HIGHLAND WHISKY [GALLEY BRAND]. | OLD HIGHLAND WHISKY [GALLEY BRAND]. |
WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS. . - V ; | WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS. | WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS. . A ; |
OTTO BRANDTS CELEBRATED LAGER (Quarts and Pints), | OTTO BRANDTS CELEBRATED LAGER (Quarts and Pints), | OTTO BRANDT CELEBRATED LAGER (Quarts and Pints), |
80 per cent. of the Lager Beer consumed in the Eastern | 80 per cent. of the Lager Beer consumed in the Eastern | 80 per cent. of the Lager Beer consumed in the Eastern |
. '?' ;' Colonies is OTTO BRANDTS: ?' ' - '' : | Colonies is OTTO BRANDTS | . ' Colonies is OTTO BRANDT: ?' ' - '' : |
McEWAN'S BULK ALE. | McEWAN'S BULK ALE. | McEWAN'S BULK ALE. |
"Blackbird," "Twist," and "Affection" Tobaccos | "Blackbird," "Twist," and "Affection" Tobaccos | "Blackbird," Twist," and "Affection" Tobaccos |
Sole Agents— | Sole Agents— | Sole Agents |
: W. 0; HARBISON & CO., Millers, Ade | W. C. HARRISON & CO., Millers, Ade- | : W. 0; HARBISON & CO., Millers, Ade |
' laide— Patent Roller and Extra | laide— Patent Roller and Extra | landed Patent Roller and Extra |
? White Flour. | White Flour. | ? White Flour. |
WOOD, DUNN, & Co., Produce Mer- | WOOD, DUNN, & Co., Produce Mer- | WOOD, DUNN, & Co., Produce Merchants, |
chants, Melbourne. | chants, Melbourne. | Melbourne. |
WEEKLY QUOTATION, BY WIRE, FREE OF CHARGE. | WEEKLY QUOTATION, BY WIRE, FREE OF CHARGE. | WEEKLY QUOTATION, BY WIRE, FREE OF CHARGE. |
TOLLEY and COMPANY, Limited. | TOLLEY and COMPANY, Limited. | TOLLEY and COMPANY, Limited. |
J. G. WILSON ; Manager | J. G. WILSON ; Manager | J. G. WILSON ; Manager |
PACKENIIAM STREET, FREMANTLE. | PACKENHAM STREET, FREMANTLE. | PACKENHAM STREET, FREMANTLE. |
JOSEPH HOUGH, | JOSEPH HOUGH, FAMILY & SHIPPING | JOSEPH HOUGH, |
BUTCHER, | BUTCHER, | BUTCHER, |
VICTORIA STREET, BUNBURY. | VICTORIA STREET, BUNBURY. | VICTORIA STREET, BUNBURY. |
None but the |B|_0tjf\ineafc supplied. | None but the BEST meat supplied. | None but the |B|_0tjf\ineafc supplied. |
All .Accounts to be settled | All Accounts to be settled | All Accounts to be settled |
... Monthly.'. . . . | Monthly. | ... Monthly.'. . . . |
— NOTICE — | — NOTICE — | — NOTICE is |
^jzj&^ BARQUE'' REW A.'. | BARQUE "REWA" | ^jzj&^ BARQUE'' REW A.'. |
Captain Hurburgh desires that all | Captain Hurburgh desires that all | Captain Hurburgh desires that all |
accounts against the above vessel be | accounts against the above vessel be | accounts against the above vessel be |
sent in duplicate not later than noon | sent in duplicate not later than noon | sent in duplicate not later than noon |
on Thursday next to the undersigned. | on Thursday next to the undersigned. | on Thursday next to the undersigned. |
Thomas Baywaed, | Thomas Hayward, | Thomas Hayward, |
? . Agent. | Agent. | Agent. |
Bunbury, Jan. 9th, 1888. | Bunbury, Jan. 9th, 1888. | Bunbury, Jan. 9th, 1888. |
Notice. | Notice. | Notice. |
IVTOTIOE is hereby given that any | NOTICE is hereby given that any | NOTICE is hereby given that any |
jLy persons found shooting in the | persons found shooting in the | jLy persons found shooting in the |
swamp known as "Kookelup" on the | swamp known as "Kookelup" on the | swamp known as "Kookelup" on the |
Yasse Road will be dealt with as the | Vasse Road will be dealt with as the | Vasse Road will be dealt with as the |
law shall direct. | law shall direct. | law shall direct. |
E. M. CLARKE, } | E. M. CLARKE, } | E. M. CLARKE, } |
J. A.O'MEEHAN, } Owners | J. A.O'MEEHAN, } Owners | J. A O'MEEHAN, } Owners |
Bunbury, January 2nd 1888. | Bunbury, January 2nd 1888. | Bunbury, January 2nd 1888. |
Identified overProof corrections | HAYWARD PACKENHAM VASSE FINE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | REWA DUNDEE SHIPPING FAMILY ST STORE FURNITURE EANCY [**VANDALISED] ADELAIDE BRANDTS [**VANDALISED] HARRISON WINES HICTORCI TRICOCHE MEAT BEST |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 262 | 92.0 | 92.7 | 9.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 195 | 90.8 | 91.8 | 11.1 |
Weighted Words | 90.4 | 91.3 | 8.5 |
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A SHARK IN THE SWAN'. | A SHARK IN THE SWAN. | A SHARK IN THE SWAN'. |
The West Australian ' Fremantle | The West Australian Fremantle | The West Australian Fremantle |
correspondent reports ; — On Friday | correspondent reports ;— On Friday | correspondent reports ; — On Friday |
afternoon an adventure occurred in the | afternoon an adventure occurred in the | afternoon an adventure occurred in the |
Swan River- at Bicton, by which a dog | Swan River at Bicton, by which a dog | Swan River- at Bicton, by which a dog |
belonging to Mr. R. S. Newbold, man | belonging to Mr. R. S. Newbold, man- | belonging to Mr. R. S. Newbold, manager |
ager of the Fre'mantle Gas works, was | ager of the Fremantle Gas works, was | of the Fremantle Gas works, was |
seized by a shark, and so much injured | seized by a shark, and so much injured | seized by a shark, and so much injured |
that it. had to be killed upon gaining | that it had to be killed upon gaining | that it had to be killed upon gaining |
the shore. It appears that Mr. New | the shore. It appears that Mr. New- | the shore. It appears that Mr. New |
bold, in company with Mr. Rosser, | bold, in company with Mr. Rosser, | bold in company with Mr. Rosser, |
left Bicton in a steam hiunch belong | left Bicton in a steam launch belong- | left Bicton in a steam launch belonging |
ing to the latter gentleman for atrip | ing to the latter gentleman for a trip | to the latter gentleman for a trip |
on the river., Mr.Newbold's kangaroo | on the river. Mr. Newbold's kangaroo | on the river., Mr Newbold's kangaroo |
dog had followed his master from Fre | dog had followed his master from Fre- | dog had followed his master from Fremantle, |
mantle, and jumping into, the water | mantle, and jumping into the water | and jumping into, the water |
attempted to follow the launch, buO it | attempted to follow the launch, but it | attempted to follow the launch, but it |
was unable to k-?6p up with it. The | was unable to keep up with it. The | was unable to keep up with it. The |
dog then turned to swim back to the' | dog then turned to swim back to the | dog then turned to swim back to the |
.shore, a distance of several hundred | shore, a distance of several hundred | shore, a distance of several hundred |
feet, but at this moment a large sized | feet, but at this moment a large sized | feet, but at this moment a large sized |
shark seized the dog by the back, tear | shark seized the dog by the back, tear- | shark seized the dog by the back, tear |
ing its flesh away as far as the ribs. | ing its flesh away as far as the ribs. | ing its flesh away as far as the ribs. |
The occurrence was witnessed by | The occurrence was witnessed by | The occurrence was witnessed by |
some fishermen, who hearing the pit | some fishermen, who hearing the pit- | some fishermen, who hearing the pit |
eous cries of the animal, rowed to the | eous cries of the animal, rowed to the | eous cries of the animal, rowed to the |
spot and brought the animal ashore. | spot and brought the animal ashore. | spot and brought the animal ashore. |
It was seen that the dog was terribly | It was seen that the dog was terribly | It was seen that the dog was terribly |
mangled, and it was therefore put out | mangled, and it was therefore put out | mangled, and it was therefore put out |
of pain by a son-of Mr. Bovell, who | of pain by a son of Mr. Bovell, who | of pain by a son of Mr. Bovell, who |
shot \iK This occurrence shows that | shot it. This occurrence shows that | shot him This occurrence shows that |
the utmost, care should be taken in | the utmost care should be taken in | the utmost care should be taken in |
bathing in the river, as it is generally | bathing in the river, as it is generally | bathing in the river, as it is generally |
supposed that the Swan is free from | supposed that the Swan is free from | supposed that the Swan is free from |
these monsters of the deep. | these monsters of the deep. | these monsters of the deep. |
Identified overProof corrections | TRIP NEWBOLDS KEEP |
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All Words | 224 | 96.9 | 99.6 | 85.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 124 | 97.6 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 97.2 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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THE MIDLAND RAIHAVAY. | THE MIDLAND RAIHWAY. | THE MIDLAND RAILWAY. |
Referring to the Midland Railway our Lon | Referring to the Midland Railway our Lon- | Referring to the Midland Railway our London |
don correspondent, undoi dafce'ol: November | don correspondent, under date of November | correspondent, under date of: November |
23, reports :-I had 'a chat; the other day Mr. | 25, reports:-I had a chat the other day Mr. | 23, reports I had a chat; the other day Mr. |
EwarLon the subject of the Middlaud Railway' | Ewart on the subject of the Middland Railway | EwarLon the subject of the Midland Railway |
?works, and lie corroborates the in Formal ion | works, and he corroborates the information | works, and lie corroborates the in Formal ion |
which I -have already given you to. the effect | which I have already given you to the effect | which I have already given you to the effect |
that the gentlemen who at present hold the | that the gentlemen who at present hold the | that the gentlemen who at present hold the |
concession (Sir Benjamin Browne and his | concession (Sir Benjamin Browne and his | concession (Sir Benjamin Browne and his |
friends) do not intend to appeal yet for | friends) do not intend to appeal yet for | friends) do not intend to appeal yet for |
public money to continue the worlcsoi'eoiistruc | public money to continue the works of construc- | public money to continue the worlcsoi'eoiistruc |
tion, but will complete three or four sections | tion, but will complete three or four sections | tion, but will complete three or four sections |
of the line and probably during the spring issue | of the line and probably during the spring issue | of the line and probably during the spring issue |
debentures or futhor share capital. This is | debentures or futher share capital. This is | debentures or further share capital. This is |
practically the. course adopted by the West | practically the course adopted by the West | practically the. course adopted by the West |
Australian Land Company with regard to the | Australian Land Company with regard to the | Australian Land Company with regard to the |
construction of the Great Southern Railway,: | construction of the Great Southern Railway, | construction of the Great Southern Railway,: |
and is I am convinced the only one likely to | and is I am convinced the only one likely to | and is I am convinced the only one likely to |
be attended with success. : | be attended with success. | be attended with success. : |
Identified overProof corrections | UNDER DATE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | I [**VANDALISED] RAIHWAY INFORMATION HE FUTHER MIDDLAND EWART ON |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 131 | 90.1 | 91.6 | 15.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 95 | 90.5 | 91.6 | 11.1 |
Weighted Words | 89.3 | 89.8 | 4.5 |
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COMMERCIAL. | COMMERCIAL. | COMMERCIAL. |
BlJNBUEY PhICES ClTRTtENT. | BUNBURY PRICES CURRENT. | BlJNBUEY PRICES CURRENT. |
Flour Snow flake ... £14 per ton. ^ | Flour Snow flake ... ... £14 per ton. | Flour Snowflake £14 per ton. 2 |
Barley ... , 8s. 9d. per bushel. | Barley ... ... ... ... ... ... 3s. 9d. per bushel. | Barley ... , 8s. 9d. per bushel. |
Oats ... 38.6cl. „ „ | Oats ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 3s 6d ,, ,, | Oats ... 38sec. 2 6 |
Wheat .... .. . '_ 58. : ;„ „ | Wheat ... ... ... ... ... ... 5s. ,, ,, | Wheat .... . '_ 58. : is 9 |
Bran (soarce) ... ' ... £8 per ton. | Bran (scarce) ... ... ... £8 per ton. | Bran (scarce) ... ' ... £8 per ton. |
Pollard do. ... ... ? £10 „ „ | Pollard do. ... ... ... ... £10 „ „ | Pollard do. .... ? £10 2 2 |
Chaff ... - m ..; £6 „ „ | Chaff ... ... ... ... ... ... £6 ,, ,, | Chaff ... In s.; £6 2 6 |
Potatoes ... '??'''?;?;. £5 „ „ | Potatoes ... ... ... ... .. £5 „ „ | Potatoes ... '6?'''?;?;. 55 5 5 |
Onions ... —-????-?????— £6 )t ?? tt ? | Onions ... ... ... ... ... . £6 ,, ,, | Onions ... —-????-?????— £6 at at ? |
Butter ... ., per keg Is. 3d. per 1b. . | Butter ... ... ... ... ... .. per keg 1s. 3d. per lb. | Butter ... per keg 1s. 3d. per lb. . |
Sugar ... \ . ? ? 28s; to 36b. per cwt. | Sugar ... ... ... ... ... .. 28s to 36s. per cwt. | Sugar ... \ . ? ? 28s; to 36s. per cwt. |
Tea ..; ''?'- 'Is. 6d. to 26. per lb. | Tea ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 1s. 6d. to 2s. per lb. | Tea s.; ''?'- 'Is. 6d. to 26 per lb. |
Soap ... ' y ... 22s. per cwt. | Soap ... ... ... ... ... ... 22s. per cwt. | Soap ... by ... 22s. per cwt. |
Candles ... ; by the box lOd. per lb. | Candles ... ... ... ... ... by the box 10d. per lb. | Candles ... by the box 10d. per lb. |
Baton ... ? ...none in market. | Bacon ... ... ... ... ... .. none in market. | Bacon ... ? none in market. |
Live G-uano ..'. very scarce £10 per tou | Live Guano ... ... ... .. very scarce £10 per ton | Live Guano ..'. very scarce £10 per ton |
Bunbuet, | Bunbury, | Bunbury, |
Jan. 24th, 188S. | Jan. 24th, 1888. | Jan. 24th, 1888. |
Identified overProof corrections | GUANO BUNBURY CURRENT BACON PRICES |
Identified overProof non-corrections | FLAKE [**VANDALISED] SNOW [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 57 | 84.2 | 94.7 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 40 | 87.5 | 95.0 | 60.0 |
Weighted Words | 86.9 | 94.8 | 60.0 |
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THE PROPOSED RED RIVER | THE PROPOSED RED RIVER | THE PROPOSED RED RIVER |
1 RAILWAY. | RAILWAY. | 1 RAILWAY. |
-JISTVXCW BV THE CANADIAN PA | RESISTANCE BY THE CANADIAN PA- | -JISTVXCW BY THE CANADIAN PACIFIC |
CIFIC RAILWAY AUTHORITIES | CIFIC RAILWAY AUTHORITIES. | RAILWAY AUTHORITIES |
(KEUTEK'3 TELEGRAMS.) | (REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.) | (REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.) |
OTTAWA, 22nd October. | OTTAWA, 22nd October. | OTTAWA, 22nd October. |
Tlie dispute irhich existed for some time past | The dispute which existed for some time past | The dispute which existed for some time past |
f" connection with the proposed construction of | in connection with the proposed construction of | f" connection with the proposed construction of |
the R'-'l B'vcr railway still continues, and the | the Red River railway still continues, and the | the Red River railway still continues, and the |
C.ii«'.!iM anil Pacific railway authorities have | Canadian and Pacific railway authorities have | C.ii«'.!iM and Pacific railway authorities have |
",m- posted a train strongly manned and well | now posted a train strongly manned and well | "m- posted a train strongly manned and well |
vKtit:ille'l'lcl'0SS the exact spot'where the Red | victualled across the exact spot where the Red | vKtit:ille'l'lcl'0SS the exact spot where the Red |
Kiwi r.iilw.V WIS '^out to cross the Canadian | River railway was about to cross the Canadian | Kiwi railwaY WIS 'out to cross the Canadian |
line. The Government of Manitoba arc warmly | line. The Government of Manitoba are warmly | line. The Government of Manitoba are warmly |
itl|,porting the action of the Red River railway | supporting the action of the Red River railway | itl|,porting the action of the Red River railway |
promoters, nriil « strong force of militia has | promoters, and strong force of militia has | promoters, and a strong force of militia has |
l,ceii oalleil out for active service. | been called out for active service. | been, called out for active service. |
Identified overProof corrections | WHERE ARE BY WHICH SPOT CALLED REUTERS HASBEEN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | RESISTANCE VICTUALLED NOW ACROSS WAS ABOUT IN SUPPORTING |
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Searchability of unique words | 61 | 73.8 | 86.9 | 50.0 |
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THB BREAK OF GAUGE. | THE BREAK OF GAUGE. | THE BREAK OF GAUGE. |
TO THE EDITOR. | TO THE EDITOR. | TO THE EDITOR. |
Sir — A good deal has been said about the | Sir—A good deal has been said about the | Sir I A good deal has been said about the |
break of gauge being overcome by various | break of gauge being overcome by various | break of gauge being overcome by various |
meaDB suggested, and models have been ex | means suggested, and models have been ex- | means suggested, and models have been exhibited |
hibited to show how the bodieB of trucks may | hibited to show how the bodies of trucks may | to show how the bodies of trucks may |
be transferred from one Bet of wheels to | be transferred from one set of wheels to | be transferred from one set of wheels to |
another narrower set, and vice versa. These | another narrower set, and vice versa. These | another narrower set, and vice versa. These |
models are ingenious, and in miniature work | models are ingenious, and in miniature work | models are ingenious, and in miniature work |
smoothly, but if reduced to practise would | smoothly, but if reduced to practise would | smoothly, but if reduced to practise would |
not. Mr. B. A. White's model for | not. Mr. R. A. White's model for | not. Mr. B. A. White's model for |
overcoming the difficulty is a very | overcoming the difficulty is a very | overcoming the difficulty is a very |
good one. Its weight is about 15 or | good one. Its weight is about 15 or | good one. Its weight is about 15 or |
20 lb. When applied on our railways, | 20 lb. When applied on our railways, | 20 lb. When applied on our railways, |
however, its weight, inclusive of turntable, | however, its weight, inclusive of turntable, | however, its weight, inclusive of turntable, |
would be about 20 tone with all extra gear. All | would be about 20 tone with all extra gear. All | would be about 20 tone with all extra gear. All |
turntables work on the centre, with two small | turntables work on the centre, with two small | turntables work on the centre, with two small |
wheels attached at each end of the girder, but the | wheels attached at each end of the girder, but the | wheels attached at each end of the girder, but the |
bulk of the weight is central. If I understand | bulk of the weight is central. If I understand | bulk of the weight is central. If I understand |
Mr. White's model aright, two trucks of 5 | Mr. White's model aright, two trucks of 5 | Mr. White's model night, two trucks of 5 |
feet 3 inch- gauge are to be placed on one side | feet 3 inch gauge are to be placed on one side | feet 3 inch- gauge are to be placed on one side |
of the turntable, and two narrowgauge | of the turntable, and two narrow gauge | of the turntable, and two narrow gauge |
3 feet 6 inches on the other side. | 3 feet 6 inches on the other side. | 3 feet 6 inches on the other side. |
The table when loaded with the four trucks | The table when loaded with the four trucks | The table when loaded with the four trucks |
referred to would weigh about 58 tons, which | referred to would weigh about 58 tons, which | referred to would weigh about 58 tons, which |
would not be centra], and undoubtedly would | would not be central, and undoubtedly would | would not be central, and undoubtedly would |
be difficult to move in the time snecified by | be difficult to move in the time specified by | be difficult to move in the time specified by |
the inventor, and would not answer the pur | the inventor, and would not answer the pur- | the inventor, and would not answer the purpose |
pose for which it is intended. A good sum of | pose for which it is intended. A good sum of | for which it is intended. A good sum of |
money has already been wasted in trying a | money has already been wasted in trying a | money has already been wasted in trying a |
scheme of a similar kind, and to put other | scheme of a similar kind, and to put other | scheme of a similar kind, and to put other |
break of gauge schemes into practice would | break of gauge schemes into practice would | break of gauge schemes into practice would |
result in a fiasco. Then, again, tL.e danger by | result in a fiasco. Then, again, the danger by | result in a fiasco. Then, again, the danger by |
oscillation has to fce considered with referenca | oscillation has to be considered with reference | oscillation has to be considered with reference |
to a broad-gauge truck or carriage on wheels of | to a broad-gauge truck or carriage on wheels of | to a broad-gauge truck or carriage on wheels of |
S feet 6 inch gauge, and also the necessity of | 3 feet 6 inch gauge, and also the necessity of | 3 feet 6 inch gauge, and also the necessity of |
altering platformis to meet both classes of | altering platformis to meet both classes of | altering platforms to meet both classes of |
tracks. The latter fact has been lost sight of. | tracks. The latter fact has been lost sight of | tracks. The latter fact has been lost sight of. |
Just fancy bodies 8 feet in width on wheels of | Just fancy bodies 8 feet in width on wheels of | Just fancy bodies 8 feet in width on wheels of |
3 feet 6 inch gauge. Would it be safe to rida | 3 feet 6 inch gauge. Would it be safe to ride | 3 feet 6 inch gauge. Would it be safe to ride |
behind an engine going say at the slow speed | behind an engine going say at the slow speed | behind an engine going say at the slow speed |
of 15 or 20 miles an hour? I think not. I | of 15 or 20 miles an hour ? I think not. I | of 15 or 20 miles an hour? I think not. I |
pointed ont to Mr. H. C. Mais and Mr. R. C. | pointed ont to Mr. H. C. Mais and Mr. R. C. | pointed out to Mr. H. C. Mais and Mr. R. C. |
faterson when the 3 feet 6 inch gauge was first | Paterson when the 3 feet 6 inch gauge was first | Paterson when the 3 feet 6 inch gauge was first |
advocated here the advisableness of having a | advocated here the advisableness of having a | advocated here the advisableness of having a |
uniform gauge of 5 feet 3 inches and the diffi | uniform gauge of 5 feet 3 inches and the diffi- | uniform gauge of 5 feet 3 inches and the difficulty |
culty that would arise in the event of the two | culty that would arise in the event of the two | that would arise in the event of the two |
. systems being adopted, but was snubbed for | systems being adopted, but was snubbed for | . systems being adopted, but was snubbed for |
the advice tendered. We now have the diffi | the advice tendered. We now have the diffi- | the advice tendered. We now have the difficulty |
culty I spoke of to face, and the only way to | culty I spoke of to face, and the only way to | I spoke of to face, and the only way to |
overcome it is to have a third rail laid. This | overcome it is to have a third rail laid. This | overcome it is to have a third rail laid. This |
would be expensive, and to an extent | would be expensive, and to an extent | would be expensive, and to an extent |
cumbrous, but is the only way of meeting the | cumbrous, but is the only way of meeting the | cumbrous, but is the only way of meeting the |
emergency.— I am, &c, | emergency.— I am, &c., | emergency I am, c, |
GSEAT WE3TERN. | GREAT WESTERN. | GREAT WESTERN. |
May 19, 1888. | May 19, 1888. | May 19, 1888. |
Identified overProof corrections | GREAT SPECIFIED NARROW RIDE PATERSON MEANS WESTERN REFERENCE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PLATFORMIS [**VANDALISED] ONT [**VANDALISED] ARIGHT [**VANDALISED] |
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All Words | 400 | 96.5 | 99.2 | 78.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 202 | 96.0 | 98.5 | 62.5 |
Weighted Words | 96.4 | 98.3 | 53.5 |
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THE KIMBERLEY GOLDFIELD3. | THE KIMBERLEY GOLDFIELDS. | THE KIMBERLEY GOLDFIELDS. |
[By Telegraph! | [By Telegraph.] | [By Telegraph! |
Perth October 31. | Perth, October 31. | Perth October 31. |
IS ewe from Kimberley states that a crashing | News from Kimberley states that a crushing | IS ewe from Kimberley states that a crashing |
of seven tons of stone from the Lady Mar | of seven tons of stone from the Lady Mar- | of seven tons of stone from the Lady Margaret |
garet reef yielded 77 oz. of retorted gold, | garet reef yielded 77 oz. of retorted gold, | reef yielded 77 oz. of retorted gold, |
whilst a crashing of 40 tons of stone from the | whilst a crushing of 40 tons of stone from the | whilst a crashing of 40 tons of stone from the |
Golden Grown claim yielded 108 oz. of gold. | Golden Crown claim yielded 108 oz. of gold. | Golden Crown claim yielded 198 oz. of gold. |
A 26-oz. negget has been found oirthe Panton | A 26-oz. nugget has been found on the Panton | A 26oz. nugget has been found on the Panton |
River. | River. | River. |
Identified overProof corrections | GOLDFIELDS NUGGET CROWN ON |
Identified overProof non-corrections | CRUSHING NEWS |
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All Words | 52 | 84.6 | 92.3 | 50.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 34 | 82.4 | 94.1 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 81.2 | 92.1 | 57.9 |
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THE BREAK OF GAUGE. | THE BREAK OF GAUGE. | THE BREAK OF GAUGE. |
TO THE IDITOB. | TO THE EDITOR. | TO THE EDITOR. |
Six— There is one good remedy for the | Sir—There is one good remedy for the | Sir There is one good remedy for the |
4-reak- of- gauge difficulty, that ie, to connect | break-of-gauge difficulty, that is, to connect | break- of- gauge difficulty, that is, to connect |
the present narrow-gauge line from Blytb | the present narrow-gauge line from Blyth | the present narrow-gauge line from Blyth |
with the line at Jamestown, or at some other | with the line at Jamestown, or at some other | with the line at Jamestown, or at some other |
point to the west of that township. This | point to the west of that township. This | point to the west of that township. This |
would connect the whole of our narrow-gange | would connect the whole of our narrow-gauge | would connect the whole of our narrow-gauge |
lines with Hamley Bridge, From Hamley | lines with Hamley Bridge. From Hamley | lines with Hamley Bridge, From Hamley |
Bridge to Adelaide and the Port a narrow | Bridge to Adelaide and the Port a narrow- | Bridge to Adelaide and the Port a narrow |
gauge line could be laid alongside the present | gauge line could be laid alongside the present | gauge line could be laid alongside the present |
VSaL V,1TO Th*™ would not be any extra | wide gauge. There would not be any extra | VSaL VETO They would not be any extra |
etation staff or yarding required between | station staff or yarding required between | station staff or yarding required between |
Adelaide and Blyth. Very little land would | Adelaide and Blyth. Very little land would | Adelaide and Blyth. Very little land would |
have to be purchased, and no extra bridges | have to be purchased, and no extra bridges | have to be purchased, and no extra bridges |
would be wanted. The numerous curves on | would be wanted. The numerous curves on | would be wanted. The numerous curves on |
the lower part of the Port Pirie line would | the lower part of the Port Pirie line would | the lower part of the Port Pirie line would |
thus be avoided, the distance between Port | thus be avoided, the distance between Port | thus be avoided, the distance between Port |
Pirie and Adelaide would be shortened, Wal- | Pirie and Adelaide would be shortened, Wal- | Pirie and Adelaide would be shortened, Wallaroo |
laroo would come closer to the Barrier, and | laroo would come closer to the Barrier, and | would come closer to the Barrier, and |
ereBtoaUy by a Bbort line from. Snowtown to | eventually by a short line from. Snowtown to | ereBtoaUy by a short line from Snowtown to |
the; proposed line.be closer BtOL There ate | the proposed line be closer still. There are | the proposed line. be closer RICE. There are |
many other advantages in this «cheme.-I | many other advantages in this scheme.— I | many other advantages in this schemes |
an*, &-??» ' j^ | am, &c., H. | and, years ' at |
Gawler, October 26. 1SSS. ? . | Gawler, October 26, 1888. | Gawler, October 26. 1888. ? . |
Identified overProof corrections | ARE STATION SIR SHORT EDITOR |
Identified overProof non-corrections | AM EVENTUALLY SCHEME WIDE STILL |
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All Words | 161 | 90.7 | 96.3 | 60.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 92 | 89.1 | 94.6 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 90.0 | 94.3 | 43.0 |
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Gawler Corporation. | Gawler Corporation. | Gawler Corporation. |
Thursday June 7. | Thursday June 7. | Thursday June 7. |
A special meeting of the Gawler Corpora | A special meeting of the Gawler Corpora- | A special meeting of the Gawler Corporation, |
tion, was held to consider a letter from | tion, was held to consider a letter from | was held to consider a letter from |
the Se.naphore Corporation, asking the | the Semaphore Corporation, asking the | the Semaphore Corporation, asking the |
Couacil to request the Members for the | Council to request the Members for the | Council to request the Members for the |
District to assist in Parliament with re | District to assist in Parliament with re- | District to assist in Parliament with reference |
fererence to the Barrier Traffic on the lines . | ference to the Barrier Traffic on the lines | to the Barrier Traffic on the lines . |
laid down by the Chamber of Commerce. 1 | laid down by the Chamber of Commerce. | laid down by the Chamber of Commerce. 1 |
All the members were present, the ' | All the members were present, the | All the members were present, the Mayor, |
Mayor, Mr. L. S. Burton, occupied the | Mayor, Mr. L. S. Burton, occupied the | Mr. L. S. Burton, occupied the |
p.hnir | chair. | chair |
The Council having gone into Committee | The Council having gone into Committee | The Council having gone into Committee |
to consider the matter, | to consider the matter, | to consider the matter, |
The Town Clerk read the resolution | The TOWN CLERK read the resolution | The Town Clerk read the resolution |
passed by tbe Chamber of Commerce. | passed by the Chamber of Commerce. | passed by the Chamber of Commerce. |
Councillor Deland then spoke to the | Councillor DELAND then spoke to the | Councillor Deland then spoke to the |
matter, during which he said that Adelaide | matter, during which he said that Adelaide | matter, during which he said that Adelaide |
did not wish to concentrate the trade, but | did not wish to concentrate the trade, but | did not wish to concentrate the trade, but |
simply to retain that which they already | simply to retain that which they already | simply to retain that which they already |
proposed, and it was not to be wondered | proposed, and it was not to be wondered | proposed, and it was not to be wondered |
at, seeing the large amount of money that | at, seeing the large amount of money that | at, seeing the large amount of money that |
had been spent in Adelaide and the Port. | had been spent in Adelaide and the Port. | had been spent in Adelaide and the Port. |
If they had anything like one of tbe old | If they had anything like one of the old | If they had anything like one of the old |
fashioned seasons the present line would not | fashioned seasons the present line would not | fashioned seasons the present line would not |
be sufficient for the traffic, and the tran | be sufficient for the traffic, and the tran- | be sufficient for the traffic, and the transhipment |
shipment owing to the break of guage was | shipment owing to the break of gauge was | owing to the break of gauge was |
a very great drawback. The question | a very great drawback. The question | a very great drawback. The question |
for them was whether an extra line was | for them was whether an extra line was | for them was whether an extra line was |
required, and which was the best. | required, and which was the best. | required, and which was the best. |
Councillor Potter moved that the Council | Councillor Potter moved that the Council | Councillor Potter moved that the Council |
ask the members of the House of Assembly | ask the members of the House of Assembly | ask the members of the House of Assembly |
for the District to support the actioa of | for the District to support the action of | for the District to support the action of |
the Chamber of Commerce in endeavour | the Chamber of Commerce in endeavour- | the Chamber of Commerce in endeavour- |
ing to get the narrow guage line from | ing to get the narrow gauge line from | ing to get the narrow gauge line from |
Cockburn extended to Adelaide and Port | Cockburn extended to Adelaide and Port | Cockburn extended to Adelaide and Port |
Adelaide. There was no doubt a good deal | Adelaide. There was no doubt a good deal | Adelaide. There was no doubt a good deal |
of the trade, especially in coke, would find | of the trade, especially in coke, would find | of the trade, especially in coke, would find |
its way to Port Pirie, but the bulk of the | its way to Port Pirie, but the bulk of the | its way to Port Pirie, but the bulk of the |
merchandise would have to be supplie.i | merchandise would have to be supplied | merchandise would have to be supplied |
from Adelaide. The line might be made | from Adelaide. The line might be made | from Adelaide. The line might be made |
from Jamestown to Blyth, and by this | from Jamestown to Blyth, and by this | from Jamestown to Blyth, and by this |
means new country would be brought into | means new country would be brought into | means new country would be brought into |
connection. They wanted to secure as much | connection. They wanted to secure as much | connection. They wanted to secure as much |
trade as possible for South Australia, and | trade as possible for South Australia, and | trade as possible for South Australia, and |
if all went by Port Pirie some people said | if all went by Port Pirie some people said | if all went by Port Pirie some people said |
that would- be largely benefiting New | that would be largely benefiting New | that would be largely benefiting New |
South Wales. | South Wales. | South Wales. |
Councillor Delakd seconded. He pointed | Councillor Deland seconded. He pointed | Councillor Delakd seconded. He pointed |
out that the expense would not be so great | out that the expense would not be so great | out that the expense would not be so great |
as had been said, as the amount of the | as had been said, as the amount of the | as had been said, as the amount of the |
new line would not be above 40 roile3. He | new line would not be above 40 miles. He | new line would not be above 40 miles. He |
was agai&3t a tbird rail, and thought the | was against a third rail, and thought the | was against a third rail, and thought the |
narrow gu-ge line should run alongside ths | narrow gauge line should run alongside the | narrow gauge line should run alongside the |
other line. The proposed alteration would | other line. The proposed alteration would | other line. The proposed alteration would |
allow the people of Broken Hill to go | allow the people of Broken Hill to go | allow the people of Broken Hill to go |
where they liked. | where they liked. | where they liked. |
Councillor Roediger though b they were | Councillor Roediger thought they were | Councillor Roediger though b they were |
considering the matter prematurely, as the | considering the matter prematurely, as the | considering the matter prematurely, as the |
matter was not before Parliament. Ha did | matter was not before Parliament. He did | matter was not before Parliament. He did |
not think the Council should commit them | not think the Council should commit them- | not think the Council should commit them |
selves to anything at present. Port Pirto | selves to anything at present. Port Pirie | selves to anything at present. Port Pirie |
was the nearest and the most natural outlet | was the nearest and the most natural outlet | was the nearest and the most natural outlet |
for the Barrier trade. | for the Barrier trade. | for the Barrier trade. |
'Councillors Cox, Sheriff, and Short sup | Councillors Cox, Sheriff, and Short sup- | Councillors Cox, Sheriff, and Short supported |
ported the resolution. | ported the resolution. | the resolution. |
The motion was carried. | The motion was carried. | The motion was carried. |
Identified overProof corrections | SUPPLIED MILES SEMAPHORE GAUGE AGAINST ACTION CHAIR THIRD REFERENCE |
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All Words | 424 | 95.5 | 99.5 | 89.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 203 | 95.6 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 95.9 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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MurruimMdgee Light Horse. | Murrumbidgee Light Horse. | Murrumbidgee Light Horse. |
Wagga, Thursday. — On Wednesday the mem | WAGGA, Thursday.—On Wednesday the mem- | Wagga, Thursday. A On Wednesday the men |
of the Murrumbidgee Light Horse appeared | bers of the Murrumbidgee Light Horse appeared | of the Murrumbidgee Light Horse appeared |
at drill for the first time in the uniform recently | at drill for the first time in the uniform recently | at drill for the first time in the uniform recently |
decided upon hy the Government for country | decided upon by the Government for country | decided upon by the Government for country |
cavalry. Tlie company was put through single | cavalry. The company was put through single | cavalry. The company was put through single |
and double column exercise, carbine and sword | and double column exercise, carbine and sword | and double column exercise, carbine and sword |
drill. The horses were also trained to the firing | drill. The horses were also trained to the firing | drill. The horses were also trained to the firing |
of blank anunuidtion. The uniform is of a. light | of blank ammunition. The uniform is of a light | of blank enunciation. The uniform is of a light |
brown tweed, Bedford cord breeches, leather | brown tweed, Bedford cord breeches, leather | brown tweed, Bedford cord breeches, leather |
leggings, felt hat turned up at the side, white | leggings, felt hat turned up at the side, white | leggings, felt hat turned up at the side, white |
puggaree, tha whole surmounted by a bunch of | puggaree, the whole surmounted by a bunch of | puggaree, the whole surmounted by a bunch of |
cocks3 feathers. | cocks' feathers. | cock's feathers. |
Identified overProof corrections | COCKS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | AMMUNITION MEMBERS |
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All Words | 87 | 92.0 | 97.7 | 71.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 64 | 95.3 | 96.9 | 33.3 |
Weighted Words | 94.6 | 96.6 | 38.2 |
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RAILWAY GAUGES. | RAILWAY GAUGES. | RAILWAY GAUGES. |
.In British-India about itwo-thirds of | In British-India about two-thirds of | In British-India about two-thirds of |
the total mileage are laid, with the: | the total mileage are laid with the | the total mileage are laid, with the: |
5ft Gin gauge, and the balance in five | 5ft. 6in. gauge, and the balance in five | 5ft 3in gauge, and the balance in five |
different gauges, varying from 2ft to | different gauges, varying from 2ft. to | different gauges, varying from 2ft to |
4ft, the longer mileage being repro | 4ft, the longer mileage being repre- | 4ft, the longer mileage being represented |
sented by the 3ft 34in gauge. On the | sented by the 3ft 3 3-8in gauge. On the | by the 3ft 6in gauge. On the |
Island of Ceylon it is 5ft Gin. The | Island of Ceylon it is 5ft. 6in. The | Island of Ceylon it is 5ft 6in. The |
Russian Trans-Caucasian Railways | Russian Trans-Caucasian Railways | Russian Trans-Caucasian Railways |
have adopted the Russian standard, | have adopted the Russian standard, | have adopted the Russian standard, |
5ft. On the island of Java 3ft Gin | 5ft. On the island of Java 3ft. 6in | 5ft. On the island of Java 3ft 6in |
gauge is adopted on about four.fifths, | gauge is adopted on about four-fifths, | gauge is adopted on about four-fifths, |
and 4ft 8gin on tho balance of the | and 4ft. 8½in on the balance of the | and 4ft 8in on the balance of the |
total miloage. In Japan the 3ft Gin | total mileage. In Japan the 3ft. 6in. | total mileage. In Japan the 3ft 6in |
gauge has been adopted on all lines, | gauge has been adopted on all lines, | gauge has been adopted on all lines, |
with one single exception. In Aus. | with one single exception. In Aus- | with one single exception. In Australia |
tralia the gauge varies greatly. It is | tralia the gauge varies greatly. It is | the gauge varies greatly. It is |
4ft 8-in New South VWales, 5ft; 3iiii | 4ft. 8½in New South Wales, 5ft. 3in. | 4ft 8in New South Wales, 5ft; 3in |
WVictoria, .and' 5ft 3ii, and 3ft :9in in | Victoria, and 5ft 3in, and 3ft. 9in. in | WVictoria, and' 5ft 3in, and 3ft 9in in |
South Australia. ..... .. , | South Australia. | South Australia. ..... .. , |
Identified overProof corrections | WALES /FOUR/FIFTHS|FOURFIFTHS REPRESENTED /TWO/THIRDS|TWOTHIRDS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | VICTORIA |
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All Words | 99 | 92.9 | 99.0 | 85.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 53 | 90.6 | 98.1 | 80.0 |
Weighted Words | 89.5 | 98.3 | 83.6 |
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RAILWAY ACCIDENT AT PORT | RAILWAY ACCIDENT AT PORT | RAILWAY ACCIDENT AT PORT |
AUGUSTA. | AUGUSTA. | AUGUSTA. |
(By Telegraph.] | [By Telegraph.] | (By Telegraph.] |
Fort Angnetn, April 9. | Port Augusta, April 9. | Port Augusta, April 9. |
When the 5.30 train_for Quora went ont | When the 5.30 train for Quorn went out | When the 5.30 train for Quorn went out |
this afternoon an engine and two tracks i | this afternoon an engine and two trucks | this afternoon an engine and two tracks I |
passed the points just outside the station | passed the points just outside the station | passed the points just outside the station |
eafely, bnt the passenger carriage left the | safely, but the passenger carriage left the | safely, but the passenger carriage left the |
railB and toppled over, twisting bnt not | rails and toppled over, twisting but not | rails and toppled over, twisting but not |
breaking the couplings. There were a dozen | breaking the couplings. There were a dozen | breaking the couplings. There were a dozen |
passengers, bat no one was hart. After an | passengers, but no one was hurt. After an | passengers, but no one was hurt. After an |
hour's delay the passengers were sent on to | hour's delay the passengers were sent on to | hour's delay the passengers were sent on to |
Quoin in the guard's van. j | Quorn in the guard's van. | Quorn in the guard's van. j |
Identified overProof corrections | HURT BUT SAFELY FOR QUORN TRAIN OUT RAILS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TRUCKS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 72 | 80.6 | 98.6 | 92.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 56 | 83.9 | 98.2 | 88.9 |
Weighted Words | 81.1 | 98.2 | 90.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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N E W Z E A L A N D . | NEW ZEALAND. | N E W Z E A L A N D . |
[FROM OCR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] | [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] | [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] |
A u c k la n d , Y esterd ay Afternoon. | AUCKLAND, Yesterday Afternoon. | A i c k land , Y yesterday Afternoon. |
R esolutions reducin g school ago to | Resolutions reducing school age to | R resolutions reducing school ago to |
6, th ereb y effecting a saving of | 6, thereby effecting a saving of | 6th ereb y effecting a saving of |
£25,000, and th a t local body subsidies | £25,000, and that local body subsidies | £25,000, and that local body subsidies |
bo stopped, and tb a t im position on | be stopped, and that imposition on | be stopped, and th a the position on |
tho i“ailw ay p riv ileg e duty is inexpedient, | the railway privilege duty is inex- | the railway p row deg e duty is inexpedient, |
was d efeated by a m ajority of | pedient, was defeated by a majority of | was defeated by a majority of |
31 votes. | 31 votes. | 31 votes. |
Identified overProof corrections | YESTERDAY DEFEATED BE ONTHE RESOLUTIONS OUR RAILWAY THAT MAJORITY REDUCING |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PRIVILEGE AUCKLAND AGE IMPOSITION ZEALAND NEW THEREBY |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 40 | 55.0 | 80.0 | 55.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 37 | 54.1 | 81.1 | 58.8 |
Weighted Words | 49.9 | 75.3 | 50.6 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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THE BREAK OF GAUGE DIFFICULTY. | THE BREAK OF GAUGE DIFFICULTY. | THE BREAK OF GAUGE DIFFICULTY. |
A vehy ingeniously constructed working | A VERY ingeniously constructed working | A very ingeniously constructed working |
model for overcoming the break of gauge diffi | model for overcoming the break of gauge diffi- | model for overcoming the break of gauge difficulty |
culty was exhibited in tho Chamber of Manu | culty was exhibited in the Chamber of Manu- | was exhibited in the Chamber of Manufactures |
factures on May 14 by Mr. R. J. Scott, the in-' | factures on May 14 by Mr. R. J. Scott, the in- | on May 14 by Mr. R. J. Scott, the inventor |
ventor (says the South Australian Register). | ventor (says the South Australian Register). | (says the South Australian Register). |
Tho model consists of a number of trucks upon | The model consists of a number of trucks upon | The model consists of a number of trucks upon |
detachable carriages, tlio truck, bodies carrying | detachable carriages, the truck bodies carrying | detachable carriages, The truck, bodies carrying |
four small extra wheels on rollers with self | four small extra wheels on rollers with self- | four small extra wheels on rollers with self |
locKing adjustment, ihe ordinary rails run | locking adjustment. The ordinary rails run | locKing adjustment, the ordinary rails run |
with a dip between a pair of raised rails, and | with a dip between a pair of raised rails, and | with a dip between a pair of raised rails, and |
when the engine coming along the broad gauge, | when the engine coming along the broad gauge, | when the engine coming along the broad gauge, |
for instance, passes between tho raised rails the | for instance, passes between the raised rails the | for instance, passes between the raised rails the |
latter take tho truck bodies, and tho carriages | latter take the truck bodies, and the carriages | latter take the truck bodies, and the carriages |
go'on without tlitm. The . engine; oil the nar | go on without them. The engine on the nar- | go on without them. The engine; oil the narrow |
row pauge then shunts a corresi-onding num | row gauge then shunts a corresponding num- | gauge then shoots a corresponding number |
ber of truck carriages, which, going underneath | ber of truck carriages, which, going underneath | of truck carriages, which, going underneath |
the truck bodies in suspension, tako them off | the truck bodies in suspension, take them off. | the truck bodies in suspension, take them off |
It is claimcd for this invention that there would | It is claimed for this invention that there would | It is claimed for this invention that there would |
bo n saving in timo and manual labour, that | be a saving in time and manual labour, that | be a saving in time and manual labour, that |
there is no nee d to tranship the loads, and that | there is no need to tranship the loads, and that | there is no need to tranship the roads, and that |
the shunting is in a direct lino from the broad | the shunting is in a direct line from the broad | the shunting is in a direct line from the broad |
to the narrow gauge, and vice versa. . A number | to the narrow gauge, and vice versa. A number | to the narrow gauge, and vice versa. A number of |
of practical gentlemon examined the model, and | of practical gentlemen examined the model, and | practical gentlemen examined the model, and |
appeared to see good points about it, with some | appeared to see good points about it, with some | appeared to see good points about it, with some |
faultB inseparable from most radical changes. | faults inseparable from most radical changes. | faults inseparable from most radical changes. |
Identified overProof corrections | CLAIMED BE GENTLEMEN INVENTOR NEED GO TIME VERY CORRESPONDING FAULTS LINE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | LOADS [**VANDALISED] SHUNTS [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 190 | 87.9 | 98.4 | 87.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 112 | 90.2 | 98.2 | 81.8 |
Weighted Words | 91.2 | 97.6 | 73.1 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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COLONIAL TELEGRAMS. | COLONIAL TELEGRAMS. | COLONIAL TELEGRAMS. |
VICTORIA. | VICTORIA. | VICTORIA. |
Melbourne, January 3L | Melbourne, January 31. | Melbourne, January 3 |
A meeting of the Cricket Association | A meeting of the Cricket Association | A meeting of the Cricket Association |
to-day decided to send twelve players to | to-day decided to send twelve players to | to-day decided to send twelve players to |
Adelaide in connection with the intercolonial | Adelaide in connection with the inter- | Adelaide in connection with the intercolonial |
match. | colonial match. | match. |
A fire occurred at Ferguson & Urie'a | A fire occurred at Ferguson & Urie's | A fire occurred at Ferguson & Urie's |
glass stores, Yarra Bank South, this | glass stores, Yarra Bank South, this | glass stores, Yarra Bank South, this |
morning. Glover & Co.'a foundry and | morning. Glover & Co.'s foundry and | morning. Glover & Co's foundry and |
James Cowan's boatbuilding establishment | James Cowan's boatbuilding establish- | James Cowan's boatbuilding establishment |
adjoining also suffered. The two | ment adjoining also suffered. The two | adjoining also suffered. The two |
latter were uninsured. The former was | latter were uninsured. The former was | latter were uninsured. The former was |
partially insured in the Standard and | partially insured in the Standard and | partially insured in the Standard and |
Commercial Union Companies. The total | Commercial Union Companies. The total | Commercial Union Companies. The total |
damage amounted t6 £850. | damage amounted to £850. | damage amounted to £850. |
A proclamation has been issued declaring | A proclamation has been issued declar- | A proclamation has been issued declaring |
the northern ports of South Australia | ing the northern ports of South Australia | the northern ports of South Australia |
infected with smallpox, and that vessels | infected with smallpox, and that vessels | infected with smallpox, and that vessels |
thence are liable to quarantine. | thence are liable to quarantine. | thence are liable to quarantine. |
Identified overProof corrections | URIES |
Identified overProof non-corrections |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 90 | 98.9 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 75 | 98.7 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 98.2 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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f EDDY BANQUETTED. | EDDY BANQUETTED. | f EDDY BANQUETTED. |
London, August 17. | LONDON, August 17. | London, August 17. |
DPjf A farewell dinner was tendered at tlio | A farewell dinner was tendered at the | DPjf A farewell dinner was tendered at the |
mm vShip. Greenwich, to Mr. Eddy, re- | Ship, Greenwich, to Mr. Eddy, re- | mm Ship. Greenwich, to Mr. Eddy, re- |
KT' contly appointed Chairman of the Rail- | cently appointed Chairman of the Rail- | KT' cently appointed Chairman of the Rail- |
pS'iv : way Commission of. New South Wales. | way Commission of New South Wales. | pS'iv : way Commission of. New South Wales. |
| : : In speaking, he said ho hoped to malco | In speaking, he said he hoped to make | a : : In speaking, he said he hoped to make |
I, v' ' tlio railways of that colony pre-eminent | the railways of that colony pre-eminent | I, v' the railways of that colony pre-eminent |
J " . in Australia, as the North-Western and | in Australia, as the North-Western and | J " in Australia, as the North-Western and |
'Jf.. Caledonian was in England. | Caledonian was in England. | 'Jf.. Caledonian was in England. |
Identified overProof corrections | SHIP MAKE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | RAILWAY RECENTLY |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 50 | 86.0 | 96.0 | 71.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 39 | 89.7 | 94.9 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 89.7 | 96.2 | 62.9 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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RAILWAY EXTENSION, | RAILWAY EXTENSION. | RAILWAY EXTENSION, |
AVOC A. Wednbsdat. | AVOCA, Wednesday. | AVOC A. Wednesday. |
An important meeting of nudeote wn bdi | An important meeting of residents was held | An important meeting of students own bar |
st Sioooambel for die purpose of forming a | at Moonambel for the purpose of forming a | at Sioooambel for the purpose of forming a |
-leagoe to procure railw&y eitenaion, and woo | league to procure railway extension, and was | league to procure railway extension, and was |
very -.largely attended. It was resolved to | very largely attended. It was resolved to | very largely attended. It was resolved to |
form such, league, to ba named "The Moo | form such league, to be named "The Moo- | form such league, to be named "The Moo |
namhal Rsilwa; League," having for ite object | namball Railway League," having for its object | namhal Railway; League," having for its object |
the eztecekHL of Mm Une from Avooa through | the extension of the line from Avoca through | the eztecekHL of Mr line from Avoca through |
atopaambeb Peroydale, Landaborough, and | Moonambel, Percydale, Landsborough, and | atopaambeb Percydale, Landsborough, and |
Navarre to Bsxryena.. ' & committee of tfd«s | Navarre to Banyena. A committee of twelve | Navarre to Bsxryena.. & committee of ladies |
waa uppoihted :o conduct tbe biuioees. Mx | was appointed to conduct the business. Mr. | was appointed to conduct the business. Mr |
Gibeb Wee ehostn secretirf, aa3 ' ex | Gibson was chosen secretary, and ex- | Gibeb Wee chosen secretary, and ' ex |
OcmiuaUor Wills, ohairmaa. H wae dectded i | Councillor Wills, chairman. It was decided | OcmiuaUor Wells, chairman. H was decided i |
co petition the soire eocmoil Yo pneh ie | to petition the shire council to push the | co petition the shire ceremony No one he |
gutg forwd' It- «u also resolved to | matter forward. It was also resolved to | gets forward' It's also resolved to |
aomniUBicate with the oeutrea of popciah | communicate with the centres of population | communicate with the centres of popular |
ftlaug Vbs propoasd iiaes, ; reoaeetUm that | along the proposed lines, requesting that | slang Vbs proposed lines, ; reoaeetUm that |
meetings efcYiUi' Jo$ called to aicto lor the | meetings should be called to agitate for the | meetings efcYiUi' Jo$ called to act for the |
oonetrubtion ol tits liha. The. meeting wan | construction of the line. The meeting was | construction of this line. The. meeting was |
most enthotiaatia, tod great hopes are enter | most enthusiastic, great hopes are enter- | most enthusiastic, tod great hopes are enter |
tipedef wvim. | tained of ultimate success. | trades were. |
Identified overProof corrections | WEDNESDAY COMMUNICATE PROPOSED AT BE ITS LINES FORWARD ENTHUSIASTIC CHOSEN AVOCA PERCYDALE DECIDED SHIRE BUSINESS LANDSBOROUGH SECRETARY MR APPOINTED CENTRES CHAIRMAN LINE CONSTRUCTION |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SHOULD WILLS [**VANDALISED] SUCCESS NAMBALL BANYENA GIBSON MOONAMBEL AGITATE TWELVE POPULATION HELD PUSH COUNCIL ALONG RESIDENTS COUNCILLOR ULTIMATE REQUESTING ENTERTAINED MATTER |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 135 | 46.7 | 73.3 | 50.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 85 | 50.6 | 76.5 | 52.4 |
Weighted Words | 46.2 | 71.9 | 47.7 |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 7865 | 85.8 | 95.7 | 69.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 4751 | 86.8 | 95.5 | 65.6 |
Weighted Words | 87.0 | 95.3 | 64.1 |