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THE PROPOSED RAILWAY BE- | THE PROPOSED RAILWAY BE- | THE PROPOSED RAILWAY BETWEEN |
TWEEN ROEBUCK BAY AND | TWEEN ROEBUCK BAY AND | ROEBUCK BAY AND |
ANGLE POLE. | ANGLE POLE. | ANGLE POLE. |
M. Violette, tbo representative of a syndi | M. Violette, the representative of a syndi- | M. Violette, the representative of a syndicate |
cato who aro desirons of constructing a 'rail- | cate who are desirons of constructing a rail- | who are desirous of constructing a railway |
way on the land grant system betwoon Roe- j | way on the land grant system between Roe- | on the land grant system between Roe- j |
back Bay, in this colony, and Anglo Polo in | buck Bay, in this colony, and Anglo — Polo in | back Bay, in this colony, and Anglo Polo in |
South Australia, informs us that he has for- | South Australia, informs us that he has for- | South Australia, informs us that he has forwarded |
warded tbo following letter to the 8. A. | warded the following letter to the S. A. | the following letter to the S. A. |
Register : | Register :— | Register : |
PERTH, 26 February, 1889. | PERTH, 26 February, 1889. | PERTH, 26 February, 1889. |
To tho Editor^ of tho South Amtraliaa | To the Editor of the South Australian | To the Editor, of the South Australian |
Register. | Register. | Register. |
Doar Sir,-Tho mail from tho o istorn co | Dear Sir, The mail from the eastern co- | Dear Sir The mail from those store co |
lonios arrived here this aftornojn, and then | lonies arrived here this afternoon, and then | lorries arrived here this afternoon, and then |
only I havo been able to road in tho Observer | only I have been able to read in the Observer | only I have been able to road in the Observer |
two paragraphs referring to the North West- | two paragraphs referring to the North West- | two paragraphs referring to the North Western |
ern Transcontinental Kail way Scheme, upon | ern Transcontinental Railway Scheme, upon | Transcontinental Railway Scheme, upon |
which I beg to send you a few remarks. | which I beg to send you a few remarks. | which I beg to send you a few remarks. |
On tho 14th February 1880, I had tho | On the 14th February 1880, I had the | On the 14th February 1880, I had the |
honour to forward to tho Hon. T. Playford, | honour to forward to the Hon. T. Playford, | honour to forward to the Hon. T. Playford, |
tho following lettor | the following letter— | the following letter |
"The Hon. T. Playford, M.P., Premier and | "The Hon. T. Playford, M.P., Premier and | "The Hon. T. Playford, M.P., Premier and |
Treasurer of Sooth Australia-Sir,-When | Treasurer of South Australia— Sir,— When | Treasurer of South Australia-Sir,-When |
I carno bock again to Adelaido in January, | I came back again to Adelaide in January, | I came back again to Adelaide in January, |
aft>r a short absence, yon bad just left for | after a short absence, yon had just left for | after a short absence, you had just left for |
Hobart. As I could do nothing in Adelaido | Hobart. As I could do nothing in Adelaide | Hobart. As I could do nothing in Adelaide |
for the present, I carno over here to put our | for the present, I came over here to put our | for the present, I came over here to put our |
proposals boforo the Government of Wostorn | proposals before the Government of Western | proposals before the Government of Western |
Australia. As I havo dono in Adelaide, I did | Australia. As I have done in Adelaide, I did | Australia. As I have done in Adelaide, I did |
net speak about it hore to anybody but tho | not speak about it here to anybody but the | not speak about it here to anybody but the |
Government, and I don't know where the | Government, and I don't know where the | Government, and I don't know where the |
West Australian got its first information. | West Australian got its first information. | West Australian got its first information. |
Now I soo this morning in that paper the | Now I see this morning in that paper the | Now I see this morning in that paper the |
following telegram : ' Adelaide, February 13. | following telegram : 'Adelaide, February 13. | following telegram : Adelaide, February 13. |
Regarding the proposal of a syndicato to | Regarding the proposal of a syndicate to | Regarding the proposal of a syndicate to |
construct a railway on the land grant sys- | construct a railway on the land grant sys- | construct a railway on the land grant system |
tem from Roebuck Bay to Angle Pole, which | tem from Roebuck Bay to Angle Pole, which | from Roebuck Bay to Angle Pole, which |
is being projected in Western Australia by | is being projected in Western Australia by | is being projected in Western Australia by |
M. Violette, tho Minister of Education states I | M. Violette, the Minister of Education states | M. Violette, the Minister of Education states that |
that tho Government of th's colony have no | that the Government of this colony have no | the Government of the colony have no |
intention as has been announced of tho intro- | intention as has been announced of the intro- | intention as has been announced of the introduction |
duction of a bill into Parliament rogarding | duction of a bill into Parliament regarding | of a bill into Parliament regarding |
tho matter.' From the words as lias been | the matter.' From the words as has been | the matter.' From the words as has been |
announced, it appears that I am accused of | announced, it appears that I am accused of | announced, it appears that I am accused of |
having told a deliberate fal-ehood, and I beg | having told a deliberate falsehood, and I beg | having told a deliberate falsehood, and I beg |
to clear myself of that calumny. I declaro | to clear myself of that calumny. I declare | to clear myself of that calumny. I declare |
that I havo put the case exactly as it stands, | that I have put the case exactly as it stands, | that I have put the case exactly as it stands, |
anli that no sentence of mino could bo | and that no sentence of mine could be | and that no sentence of mine could be |
constructed so as that accusation may | constructed so as that accusation may | constructed so as that accusation may |
suggest. I am prepared to accept the fall | suggest. I am prepared to accept the full | suggest. I am prepared to accept the fall |
responsibility of whatever I do, say or write, I | responsibility of whatever I do, say or write, | responsibility of whatever I do, say or write, I |
but I am not prepared to endorse tho gossip | but I am not prepared to endorse the gossip | but I am not prepared to endorse the gossip |
of the Minister of Education's correspondents | of the Minister of Education's correspondents | of the Minister of Education's correspondents |
or anybody else. I beg to tell you again tbat | or anybody else. I beg to tell you again that | or anybody else. I beg to tell you again that |
I have the utmost confidence in your own | I have the utmost confidence in your own | I have the utmost confidence in your own |
integrity. I trust you will give me fair play, 1 | integrity. I trust you will give me fair play, | integrity. I trust you will give me fair play, I |
and I pray |your Government will reservo | and I pray your Government will reserve | and I pray your Government will reserve |
their decision in regard to our proposals till | their decision in regard to our proposals till | their decision in regard to our proposals till |
I come bock again to your city, next month, | I come back again to your city, next month, | I come back again to your city, next month, |
I hope. I pray you |will be kind enough to | I hope. I pray you will be kind enough to | I hope. I pray you will be kind enough to |
communicate this letter to your colleagues in | communicate this letter to your colleagues in | communicate this letter to your colleagues in |
tho Government. I hopo tho Min'stor of | the Government. I hope the Minister of | the Government. I hope the Minister of |
Education will be kind enough to clear mo | Education will be kind enough to clear me | Education will be kind enough to clear me |
from tho suspicion brougbt about mo by his | from the suspicion brougbt about me by his | from the suspicion brought about me by his |
connections. I havo the honour to be, sir, | connections. I have the honour to be, sir, | connections. I have the honour to be, sir, |
yours faithfully,-L. Violotto. Perth, 14th | yours faithfully,-L. Violette. Perth, 14th | yours faithfully, L. Violette. Perth, 14th |
Fobruary, 1889. | February, 1889. | February, 1889. |
Now referring to tho above mentioned | Now referring to the above mentioned | Now referring to the above mentioned |
paragraphs in your paper, I c tn hardly bc | paragraphs in your paper, I can hardly be- | paragraphs in your paper, I can hardly be |
licvo that tho Hon. tho Premier ha» siid to | lieve that the Hon. the Premier has said to | here that the Hon. the Premier had said to |
anybody that ho had distinctly doclined to | anybody that he had distinctly declined to | anybody that he had distinctly declined to |
mo to countonanco the scheme, and-that ho | me to countenance the scheme, and that he | me to countenance the scheme, and that he |
gavo mo to understand that the S.A. Govern- | gave me to understand that the S.A. Govern- | gave me to understand that the S.A. Government |
ment woro averse to our proposals. | ment were averse to our proposals. | were averse to our proposals. |
The lost time I had tho honour to see the | The last time I had the honour to see the | The last time I had the honour to see the |
Promior ho told mc : "I will ask for reports | Premier he told me : "I will ask for reports | Premier he told me : "I will ask for reports |
upon your proposals from my officers : after- | upon your proposals from my officers : after- | upon your proposals from my officers : afterwards |
wards tho Ministry will consider tho whole | wards the Ministry will consider the whole | the Ministry will consider the whole |
affair, and then I will send you an answer." | affair, and then I will send you an answer." | affair, and then I will send you an answer." |
I havo not yet received auy answer. I | I have not yet received any answer. I | I have not yet received any answer. I |
dochire again that I have never said that.I | declare again that I have never said that I | declare again that I have never said that I |
liad received a reply from the Government of | had received a reply from the Government of | had received a reply from the Government of |
South Australia stating that a bill will bo | South Australia stating that a bill will be | South Australia stating that a bill will be |
laid boforo tue Parliament. Whosoever | laid before the Parliament. Whosoever | laid before the Parliament. Whosoever |
mado such a statement did lio. | made such a statement did lie. | made such a statement did lie. |
I hopo you will bo kind cnongh to publish | I hope you will be kind enough to publish | I hope you will be kind enough to publish |
this letter in your valuablo paper. | this letter in your valuable paper. | this letter in your valuable paper. |
Yours truly, | Yours truly, | Yours truly, |
¿. VIOLETTE. | L. VIOLETTE. | J. VIOLETTE. |
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Searchability of unique words | 256 | 88.7 | 96.5 | 69.0 |
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SOUTH AUSTRALIA. | SOUTH AUSTRALIA. | SOUTH AUSTRALIA. |
ADCOCK« INSOLVENCY. | ADCOCK'S INSOLVENCY. | ADCOCK INSOLVENCY. |
? ?'? ' [BY TELEGRAPH.] | [BY TELEGRAPH.] | ? ?'? [BY TELEGRAPH.] |
(FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT ) | (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) | (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT ) |
?"..'"'-..':.'> \ '.?'.':: .^?J^PS']^XV'' | ADELAIDE, May 17. | ?"..'"'-..':.'> A .^?J^PS']^XV'' |
At .the Insolvency Court tejday, the. Com | At the Insolvency Court to-day, the Com- | At the Insolvency Court to-day, the. Commissioner |
musiflner gave, Adcock, the. insolvent, leave to I | missioner gave Adcock, the insolvent, leave to | gave, Adcock, the. insolvent, leave to I |
prepare a "affidavit, si to/the. separate estate. 1 | prepare a affidavit, as to the separate estate | prepare a affidavit, as to the. separate estate. 1 |
of hU wife,1»nd the' further hearing of th§ ¡ i | of his wife, and the further hearing of the | of his wife and the' further hearing of the case |
case was adjourned until Tuesday, ] | case was adjourned until Tuesday, | was adjourned until Tuesday, ] |
THE BREAK OF GUAGE DIFFICULTY; | THE BREAK OF GAUGE DIFFICULTY. | THE BREAK OF GAUGE DIFFICULTY; |
- [BY TELEGRAPH.] | [BY TELEGRAPH.] | - [BY TELEGRAPH.] |
: (FROM'OUR CORRESPONDENT.) | (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) | : (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) |
ADELAIDE, May 17. | ADELAIDE, May 17. | ADELAIDE, May 17. " |
" Replying to an influential deputation ; this | Replying to an influential deputation this | Replying to an influential deputation ; this |
morning,.requesting that effect should be | morning, requesting that effect should be | morning, requesting that effect should be |
given to a resolution passed in the Assembly | given to a resolution passed in the Assembly | given to a resolution passed in the Assembly |
with the view of testing patents for over- ; | with the view of testing patents for over- | with the view of testing patents for over- ; |
coming the break of gauge, and having special, | coming the break-of-gauge, and having special, | coming the break of gauge, and having special |
reference to the Barrier trade, the Commis-" | reference to the Barrier trade, the Commis- | reference to the Barrier trade, the Commissioner |
Bioner of Works declined to comply with the | sioner of Works declined to comply with the | of Works declined to comply with the |
request, as the - committee appointed by tho | request, as the committee appointed by the | request, as the - committee appointed by the |
Assembly had reported against the adoption | Assembly had reported against the adoption | Assembly had reported against the adoption |
of mechanical means for tho purpose. | of mechanical means for the purpose. | of mechanical means for the purpose. |
THE GOVERNOR IN THE SOUTH. | THE GOVERNOR IN THE SOUTH. | THE GOVERNOR IN THE SOUTH. |
.,'.'.:.' ..[BY'TELEGRAPH.] ','' j " | [BY TELEGRAPH.] | .,'.'.:.' ..[BY'TELEGRAPH.] ','' j " |
? I (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) '"V. | (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) | ? (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) '"V. |
ADELAIDE, May 17. | ADELAIDE, May 17. | ADELAIDE, May 17. |
The Governor who is at present paying a | The Governor who is at present paying a | The Governor who is at present paying a |
visit to the Strathalbyn residence of Mr! 3V | visit to the Strathalbyn residence of Mr. J. | visit to the Strathalbyn residence of Mr! 3V |
L. Stirling^ will have a day's turkey shooting | L. Stirling, will have a day's turkey shooting | L. Stirling will have a day's turkey shooting |
at: Dr. IStirlin'g's Natcha Station, and will | at Dr. Stirling's Nalpha Station, and will | at: Dr. Stirling's Nalpa Station, and will |
visit some -lagoons, on a duck shooting ex- | visit some lagoons, on a duck shooting ex- | visit some lagoons, on a duck shooting expedition. |
pedition. His Excellency returns un Sunday. | pedition. His Excellency returns on Sunday. | His Excellency returns on Sunday. |
: THE QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY. | THE QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY. | : THE QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY. |
[BY TELEGRAPH.] . | [BY TELEGRAPH.] | [BY TELEGRAPH.] |
(FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) ,. | (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) | (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.). |
ADELAIDE, May 17. | ADELAIDE, May 17. | ADELAIDE, May 17. |
On the Queen's Birthday, the Governor, will | On the Queen's Birthday, the Governor, will | On the Queen's Birthday, the Governor, will |
give a duiner in" celebration of the day. | give a dinner in celebration of the day. | give a dinner in" celebration of the day. |
About fifty invitations have been issued. ; | About fifty invitations have been issued. | About fifty invitations have been issued. ; |
ACCIDENT.ON THE NORTHERN | ACCIDENT ON THE NORTHERN | ACCIDENT. ON THE NORTHERN |
.-,- ¡. . RAILWAY. | RAILWAY. | .-,- ¡. . RAILWAY. |
[BY TELEGRAPH.] | [BY TELEGRAPH.] | [BY TELEGRAPH.] |
(FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) | (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) | (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) |
ADELAIDE, May 17. | ADELAIDE, May 17. | ADELAIDE, May 17. |
A special goods" train ran- into a-navvy's | A special goods train ran into a navvy's | A special goods train ran into a-navvy's |
trolley between Roseworthy and Wasleys', -on; | trolley between Roseworthy and Wasleys, on | trolley between Roseworthy and Wasleys', -on; |
the Northern'Railway, iit 8 o'clock this morn- | the Northern Railway, at 8 o'clock this morn- | the Northern Railway, at 8 o'clock this morning, |
ing, and smashed it to pieees. - Of the turee | ing, and smashed it to pieces. Of the three | and smashed it to pieces. Of the three |
permanent way men on, the;, trolley, one, of | permanent way men on the trolley, one, of | permanent way men on, the;, trolley, one, of |
the name of O'Callaghan, was killed, another,': | the name of O'Callaghan, was killed, another, | the name of O'Callaghan, was killed, another,': |
Clanoey was badly injured, and Davis, j the | Clancey was badly injured, and Davis, the | Clancey was badly injured, and Davis, j the |
ganger, escaped unhurt. The official report | ganger, escaped unhurt. The official report | ganger, escaped unhurt. The official report |
state* that the men had received notice of the. | states that the men had received notice of the | states that the men had received notice of the. |
train. .... . ',,..'.: ?'. .. ... .'.. ' . . ,,i. ; r | train. | train. .... . ',,..'.: ?'. ... .'.. ' . . or. ; r |
AFOBT AT GLENELG. | A FORT AT GLENELG. | AFOBT AT GLENELG. |
[BY TELEGRAPH.] | [BY TELEGRAPH.] | [BY TELEGRAPH.] |
'-'[ [FROH OUR CORRESPONDENT], j "^ | [FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT] | '-'I [FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT], j "s |
ADELAIDE, May 17. | ADELAIDE, May 17. | ADELAIDE, May 17. |
A^dopntati-n urged upon the Premier .this | A deputation urged upon the Premier this | A^dopntati-n urged upon the Premier this |
morning, the necessity of proceeding forthwith' | morning, the necessity of proceeding forthwith | morning, the necessity of proceeding forthwith' |
with the erection of a fort at. Glenelg. ¡Mr. | with the erection of a fort at Glenelg. Mr. | with the erection of a fort at. Glenelg. Mr. |
Pteyford replied that the work, would havo | Playford replied that the work, would have | Playford replied that the work, would have |
been begun long ago' but for toe difficulties as | been begun long ago but for the difficulties as | been begun long ago' but for the difficulties as |
to tbe parchalse of a site, owing to the owners" | to the purchase of a site, owing to the owners | to the purchase of a site, owing to the owners" |
aakiñg extortionate prices, and it being neces- | aaking extortionate prices, and it being neces- | asking extortionate prices, and it being necessary |
sary toposa au Act to.rtqaire the land.to be | sary to pass an Act to require the land to be | to pose an Act to require the land. to be |
sold for a fair sum. ." ' | sold for a fair sum. | sold for a fair sum. ." ' |
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Searchability of unique words | 191 | 89.5 | 96.9 | 70.0 |
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SOÜÍH AUSTRALIA. | SOUTH AUSTRALIA. | SOUTH AUSTRALIA. |
SYMPATHY WITH THE LONDON | SYMPATHY WITH THE LONDON | SYMPATHY WITH THE LONDON |
STRIKERS. | STRIKERS. | STRIKERS. |
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< (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT. | (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) | < (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT. |
ADELAIDE, Wednesday night. | ADELAIDE, Wednesday night. | ADELAIDE, Wednesday night. |
,.A meeting is being held to-night m tue | A meeting is being held to-night in the | A meeting is being held to-night in the |
Town Hall to «¿press sympathy with the | Town Hall to express sympathy with the | Town Hall to express sympathy with the |
London stakers. , | London strikers. | London makers. |
PARLIAMENT. | PARLIAMENT. | PARLIAMENT. |
[Br TELEGRAPH.] | [BY TELEGRAPH.] | [BY TELEGRAPH.] |
(FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) | (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) | (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) |
ADELAIDE, Wednesday night. | ADELAIDE, Wednesday night. | ADELAIDE, Wednesday night. |
The House of Assembly rose aarly, on | The House of Assembly rose early, on | The House of Assembly rose early, on |
account of the publio meeting in the Town | account of the public meeting in the Town | account of the public meeting in the Town |
Hall to expresa sympathy with the dock | Hall to express sympathy with the dock | Hall to express sympathy with the dock |
laborers on strike in London. | laborers on strike in London. | laborers on strike in London. |
Dr. Cockburn stated that the Government | Dr. Cockburn stated that the Government | Dr. Cockburn stated that the Government |
would at once take steps to establish a trav- | would at once take steps to establish a trav- | would at once take steps to establish a travelling |
elling dairy. | elling dairy. | dairy. |
Dr. Cockburn announced that the Govern- | Dr. Cockburn announced that the Govern- | Dr. Cockburn announced that the Government |
ment proposed to overcome the break of | ment proposed to overcome the break-of- | proposed to overcome the break of |
gauge on the Barrier railway by laying a | gauge on the Barrier railway by laying a | gauge on the Barrier railway by laying a |
third rail between Adelaide uni Port Ade- | third rail between Adelaide and Port Ade- | third rail between Adelaide and Port Adelaide |
laide and Terowie. | laide and Terowie. | and Terowie. |
A long disonssion aroBe upon the Water | A long discussion arose upon the Water | A long discussion arose upon the Water |
Conservation Bill. The select oommittee | Conservation Bill. The select committee | Conservation Bill. The select committee |
having reported that a witness refused to | having reported that a witness refused to | having reported that a witness refused to |
give evidence, the House resolved that this | give evidence, the House resolved that this | give evidence, the House resolved that this |
witness be called before the bar of the House | witness be called before the bar of the House | witness be called before the bar of the House |
and be compelled to respect the privileges of | and be compelled to respect the privileges of | and be compelled to respect the privileges of |
Parliament. The chairman of the select | Parliament. The chairman of the select | Parliament. The chairman of the select |
committee announcod the probability of mem- | committee announced the probability of mem- | committee announced the probability of members |
bers visiting Victoria to continue tbeir | bers visiting Victoria to continue their | visiting Victoria to continue their |
enquiries. | enquiries. | enquiries. |
The other business was unimportant. | The other business was unimportant. | The other business was unimportant. |
THE COMMERCIAL BANK OF SOUTH | THE COMMERCIAL BANK OF SOUTH | THE COMMERCIAL BANK OF SOUTH |
AUSTRALIA. | AUSTRALIA. | AUSTRALIA. |
[BT TELEGRAPH.] | [BY TELEGRAPH.] | [BY TELEGRAPH.] |
(FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) | (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) | (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) |
ADELAIDE, Wednesday night. | ADELAIDE, Wednesday night. | ADELAIDE, Wednesday night. |
A meeting of the shareholders of the Com | A meeting of the shareholders of the Com- | A meeting of the shareholders of the Com- |
meroul Bank of Sonth Australia was held | mercial Bank of South Australia was held | mercial Bank of South Australia was held |
this afternoon, to decide whethtr'it was de. | this afternoon, to decide whether it was de- | this afternoon, to decide whether it was de. |
tirable that a call be made at the present | sirable that a call be made at the present | tirable that a call be made at the present |
time. The general feeling waa that it would | time. The general feeling was that it would | time. The general feeling was that it would |
be better to wait and see the development of | be better to wait and see the development of | be better to wait and see the development of |
the action against the direotors. The atti- | the action against the directors. The atti- | the action against the directors. The attitude |
tude of the liquidators regarding the appli- | tude of the liquidators regarding the appli- | of the liquidators regarding the application |
cation made by the creditors to the Snpreme | cation made by the creditors to the Supreme | made by the creditors to the Supreme |
Court for an order directing that a call be | Court for an order directing that a call be | Court for an order directing that a call be |
made, is that in view of the late disastrous | made, is that in view of the late disastrous | made, is that in view of the late disastrous |
season it would be unwise to make a call now, | season it would be unwise to make a call now, | season it would be unwise to make a call now, |
and it would be better to wait until after the | and it would be better to wait until after the | and it would be better to wait until after the |
coming harvest whioh promites so well. | coming harvest which promises so well. | coming harvest which promises so well. |
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Searchability of unique words | 147 | 91.2 | 99.3 | 92.3 |
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RAILWAY COMMISSIONERS. | RAILWAY COMMISSIONERS. | RAILWAY COMMISSIONERS. |
Tniî ApronvTJtsNTS ÜIADS. | The Appointments Made | This ApronvTJtsNTS ROADS. |
At a speoial Cabinet meeting yesterday | At a special Cabinet meeting yesterday | At a special Cabinet meeting yesterday |
the following gentlemen were appointed the | the following gentlemen were appointed the | the following gentlemen were appointed the |
new Ballway Commissioners :-Chief Com- | new Railway Commissioners :— Chief Com- | new Railway Commissioners Chief Commissioner, |
missioner, Mr. John Mathieson ; first as- | missioner, Mr. John Mathieson ; first as- | Mr. John Mathieson ; first assistant, |
sistant, Mr. Robert Gray; second assistant, | sistant, Mr. Robert Gray ; second assistant, | Mr. Robert Gray; second assistant, |
Mr. Andrew Johnston. Mr. Mathieson, who | Mr. Andrew Johnston. Mr. Mathieson, who | Mr. Andrew Johnston. Mr. Mathieson, who |
has been seleoted as the Chief Commissioner, | has been selected as the Chief Commissioner, | has been selected as the Chief Commissioner, |
'is 43 years of age, having beon born at Cumnock | is 43 years of age, having been born at Cumnock | is 43 years of age, having been born at Cumnock |
inl816. Hohasbeoninthe employment of the | in 1846. He has been in the employment of the | in 1816. Hohasbeoninthe employment of the |
Glasgow and South-western Railway for a | Glasgow and South-western Railway for a | Glasgow and South-western Railway for a |
period of twenty-eight years, having entered | period of twenty-eight years, having entered | period of twenty-eight years, having entered |
the service of that company as a boy, | the service of that company as a boy, | the service of that company as a boy, |
and worked his way up through the various | and worked his way up through the various | and worked his way up through the various |
grades oounected with tlio Traffic Department. | grades connected with the Traffic Department. | grades connected with the Traffic Department. |
For the past thirteen yoars he has occupied the | For the past thirteen years he has occupied the | For the past thirteen years he has occupied the |
position of superintendent of the Hue. In | position of superintendent of the line. In | position of superintendent of the Hue. In |
addition to his practical experience he has a | addition to his practical experience he has a | addition to his practical experience he has a |
knowledge of the procodure in Scotland for | knowledge of the procedure in Scotland for | knowledge of the procedure in Scotland for |
the promotion of now lines, and has frequently | the promotion of new lines, and has frequently | the promotion of new lines, and has frequently |
been a witness before committees of both | been a witness before committees of both | been a witness before committees of both |
?Houses of Parliament. For the past fourteen | Houses of Parliament. For the past fourteen | Houses of Parliament. For the past fourteen |
years lie has acted as ono of the company's | years he has acted as one of the company's | years he has acted as one of the company's |
representatives at the Railway Clearing-house, | representatives at the Railway Clearing-house, | representatives at the Railway Clearing-house, |
London. Mr. Mathieson states in his | London. Mr. Mathieson states in his | London. Mr. Mathieson states in his |
application that be has a general know- | application that he has a general know- | application that he has a general knowledge |
ledge of tho requirements of the locomotive | ledge of the requirements of the locomotive | of the requirements of the locomotive |
and permanent, ways departments, of the con- | and permanent ways departments, of the con- | and permanent, ways departments, of the construction |
struction and maiutenanoe of railways, and ho | struction and maintenance of railways, and he | and maintenance of railways, and he |
has frequently been brought into contact with | has frequently been brought into contact with | has frequently been brought into contact with |
engineers and contractors with respect to their | engineers and contractors with respect to their | engineers and contractors with respect to their |
operations and progress of works. The approved | operations and progress of works. The approved | operations and progress of works. The approved |
appliances as recommended by the Board of | appliances as recommended by the Board of | appliances as recommended by the Board of |
Trade for the working of railways in Scotland | Trade for the working of railways in Scotland | Trade for the working of railways in Scotland |
on both single and double lines, such as inter- | on both single and double lines, such as inter- | on both single and double lines, such as interlocking |
locking, block telegraph, electric telegraph, | locking, block telegraph, electric telegraph, | block telegraph, electric telegraph, |
train staff, train tablets, etc., are familiar sub- | train staff, train tablets, etc., are familiar sub- | train staff, train tablets, etc., are familiar subjects |
jects to him, as the Glasgow and South- | jects to him, as the Glasgow and South- | to him, as the Glasgow and South- |
western sybtoin, including general liues, consists | western system, including general lines, consists | western system, including general lines, consists |
of 2S2 miles of double and 171 miles of singlo | of 282 miles of double and 171 miles of single | of 282 miles of double and 171 miles of single |
line, and these railways aro all worked under | line, and these railways are all worked under | line, and these railways are all worked under |
regulations in accordance with the Board of | regulations in accordance with the Board of | regulations in accordance with the Board of |
Trade requirements. Mr. Mathieson was | Trade requirements. Mr. Mathieson was | Trade requirements. Mr. Mathieson was |
strongly recommended for the position hy Mr. | strongly recommended for the position by Mr. | strongly recommended for the position by Mr. |
Speight, tho Chief Commissioner of the | Speight, the Chief Commissioner of the | Speight, the Chief Commissioner of the |
victorian Railways. | Victorian Railways. | Victorian Railways. |
Mr. R. J. Gray, the able and popular Under | Mr. R. J. Gray, the able and popular Under | Mr. R. J. Gray, the able and popular Under |
Colonial Secretary, was born in Port Macquarie, | Colonial Secretary, was born in Port Macquarie, | Colonial Secretary, was born in Port Macquarie, |
New South Wales, in 1840, and received his | New South Wales, in 1840, and received his | New South Wales, in 1840, and received his |
early education there. He arrived in this por- | early education there. He arrived in this por- | early education there. He arrived in this portion |
tion of the colony in 1S55, and entered the | tion of the colony in 1855, and entered the | of the colony in 1855, and entered the |
public service in 1SG5 as a clerk in the Colonial | public service in 1865 as a clerk in the Colonial | public service in 1865 as a clerk in the Colonial |
Secretary's office. He was subsequently pro- | Secretary's office. He was subsequently pro- | Secretary's office. He was subsequently promoted |
moted to the position of chief cletk, and later | moted to the position of chief clerk, and later | to the position of chief clerk, and later |
on as acting Under Colonial Secretary. When | on as acting Under Colonial Secretary. When | on as acting Under Colonial Secretary. When |
the Under Colonial Secretary (Sir. Manning) | the Under Colonial Secretary (Mr. Manning) | the Under Colonial Secretary (Sir. Manning) |
retired, and pending the appointment of his | retired, and pending the appointment of his | retired, and pending the appointment of his |
successor in 1S70, Mr. Gray was appointed | successor in 1870, Mr. Gray was appointed | successor in 1876, Mr. Gray was appointed |
Immigration Agent, whioh position he held | Immigration Agent, which position he held | Immigration Agent, which position he held |
until the end of 1S79. On the 1st January, | until the end of 1879. On the 1st January, | until the end of 1879. On the 1st January, |
1SS0, he was appointed Under Colouial Secre- | 1880, he was appointed Under Colonial Secre- | 1886, he was appointed Under Colonial Secretary, |
tary, which position he has held with credit | tary, which position he has held with credit | which position he has held with credit |
both to himself and to the public service. | both to himself and to the public service. | both to himself and to the public service. |
Mr. Johnston, who is 37 years of ago, is a | Mr. Johnston, who is 37 years of age, is a | Mr. Johnston, who is 37 years of ago, is a |
member of the Institute of Civil Engineers. | member of the Institute of Civil Engineers. | member of the Institute of Civil Engineers. |
He has had considerable experience in the con- | He has had considerable experience in the con- | He has had considerable experience in the construction |
struction and maiutonance of heavy and light | struction and maintenance of heavy and light | and maintenance of heavy and light |
railways, inspection, alteration, and repairs to | railways, inspection, alteration, and repairs to | railways, inspection, alteration, and repairs to |
existing lines, and the making of per- | existing lines, and the making of per- | existing lines, and the making of permanent |
manent and temporary roadways, also the | manent and temporary roadways, also the | and temporary roadways, also the |
drawing up and carrying out of oontracts. | drawing up and carrying out of contracts. | drawing up and carrying out of contracts. |
His speoial qualification is in laying out the | His special qualification is in laying out the | His special qualification is in laying out the |
construction and maintenance of railways and | construction and maintenance of railways and | construction and maintenance of railways and |
the drawing up of contracts appertaining | the drawing up of contracts appertaining | the drawing up of contracts appertaining |
thereto. He also claims to have a | thereto. He also claims to have a | thereto. He also claims to have a |
good knowledge of railway work in | good knowledge of railway work in | good knowledge of railway work in |
general. From 1S09 to 1S77 he was | general. From 1869 to 1877 he was | general. From 1869 to 1877 he was |
engaged in the construction of the Settle | engaged in the construction of the Settle- | engaged in the construction of the Settle- |
Carlisle and the ßhipley-Guiseley railways. | Carlisle and the Shipley-Guiseley railways. | Carlisle and the shipley Guiseley railways. |
From 1S77 to 18S1 he was engaged as agent | From 1877 to 1881 he was engaged as agent | From 1877 to 1881 he was engaged as agent |
and engineer for a contractor, and had sole | and engineer for a contractor, and had sole | and engineer for a contractor, and had sole |
chargo of the staff, locomotives, plant, and the | charge of the staff, locomotives, plant, and the | charge of the staff, locomotives, plant, and the |
entire supervision of the foUowing works : | entire supervision of the following works :— | entire supervision of the following works : |
Ely and Haddenham and St. Ives Railway, the | Ely and Haddenham and St. Ives Railway, the | Ely and Haddenham and St. Ives Railway, the |
Máchynlleth and (Dorris Railway, and the | Machynileth and Corris Railway, and the | Machynlleth and (Dorris Railway, and the |
Ootteuburg tramways in Sweden. In 18S1 he | Gottenburg tramways in Sweden. In 1881 he | Gottenburg tramways in Sweden. In 1881 he |
was appointed engineer of the eastern divi- | was appointed engineer of the eastern divi- | was appointed engineer of the eastern division |
sion o£ the Great Eastern Railway, and | sion of the Great Eastern Railway, and | of the Great Eastern Railway, and |
now has the entire charge of 300 | now has the entire charge of 300 | now has the entire charge of 300 |
miles of railway, together with large docks and | miles of railway, together with large docks and | miles of railway, together with large docks and |
quays at Harwich and Parkeston. Ho has | quays at Harwich and Parkeston. He has | quays at Harwich and Parkeston. He has |
also oarried out many large workB, among them | also carried out many large works, among them | also carried out many large works, among them |
being the conversion from single to double line | being the conversion from single to double line | being the conversion from single to double line |
of the Mauningtree aud Harwich branch, the | of the Manningtree and Harwich branch, the | of the Mauningtree and Harwich branch, the |
Tendering Hundred Railway, while he has | Tendering Hundred Railway, while he has | Tendering Hundred Railway, while he has |
half completed the Bury and Newmarket Hall- | half completed the Bury and Newmarket Rail- | half completed the Bury and Newmarket Railway, |
way, which will be open for traffic in June | way, which will be open for traffic in June | which will be open for traffic in June |
next. Mr. Johnston refers the Government | next. Mr. Johnston refers the Government | next. Mr. Johnston refers the Government |
by permiseion to Major-General Hutchinson, | by permission to Major-General Hutchinson, | by permission to Major-General Hutchinson, |
H.E., Board of Trade Inspector of Railways. | R.E., Board of Trade Inspector of Railways. | H.E., Board of Trade Inspector of Railways. |
The Government havo cabled to the successful | The Government have cabled to the successful | The Government have cabled to the successful |
applicants notifying their appointment. | applicants notifying their appointment. | applicants notifying their appointment. |
There were in ¡ill 131 applications received | There were in all 134 applications received | There were in will 131 applications received |
from England and America, and twenty-six | from England and America, and twenty-six | from England and America, and twenty-six |
from tho various Australian colonies. | from the various Australian colonies. | from the various Australian colonies. |
Identified overProof corrections | ONE GOTTENBURG PROCEDURE SYSTEM THEVICTORIAN CARRIED SELECTED CONNECTED SPECIAL PERMISSION SHIPLEY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | APPOINTMENTS MANNINGTREE CORRIS MADE MACHYNILETH |
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All Words | 694 | 91.9 | 98.0 | 75.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 286 | 94.4 | 98.3 | 68.7 |
Weighted Words | 94.9 | 98.4 | 68.6 |
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SOUTHERN PARLIAMENTS. | SOUTHERN PARLIAMENTS. | SOUTHERN PARLIAMENTS. |
I BY EM-OTBIO TKLBo>Bi.ïn.J | [BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.] | I BY ELECTRIC TKLBo>Bi.ïn.J |
(Fflojt otra OWN coBiiiaposnitsis.) | (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS.) | (Fflojt otra OWN coBiiiaposnitsis.) |
VICTORIA. | VICTORIA. | VICTORIA. |
MELBOURXE, Ootober 23. | MELBOURNE, October 23. | MELBOURNE, October 23. |
In the Legislativo Assembly to-night, on the | In the Legislative Assembly to-night, on the | In the Legislative Assembly to-night, on the |
Divorco Bill Mr. Wrixon proposed that the | Divorce Bill Mr. Wrixon proposed that the | Divorce Bill Mr. Wrixon proposed that the |
section whioh permits of divorce for continued | section which permits of divorce for continued | section which permits of divorce for continued |
desertion, habitual drunkenness, sontenco for | desertion, habitual drunkenness, sentence for | desertion, habitual drunkenness, sentence for |
crimo, violent assault, or adultery, &o., should | crime, violent assault, or adultery, &c., should | crime, violent assault, or adultery, so., should |
not apply to marriages where there are children | not apply to marriages where there are children | not apply to marriages where there are children |
living as the issue of thom, nor lo marriages | living as the issue of them, nor to marriages | living as the issue of them, nor to marriages |
celebrated bofora the passing of tho Act, nor to | celebrated before the passing of the Act, nor to | celebrated before the passing of the Act, nor to |
marriages oolobrated by the ohuroh. The | marriages celebrated by the church. The | marriages celebrated by the church. The |
amendment gavo rise to a long disoussion and | amendment gave rise to a long discussion and | amendment gave rise to a long discussion and |
wasnogativodby31 to 9, and tho bill passed its | was negatived by 31 to 9, and the bill passed its | wasnogativodby31 to 9, and the bill passed its |
remaining stages. | remaining stages. | remaining stages. |
SOUTH AUSTRALIA. | SOUTH AUSTRALIA. | SOUTH AUSTRALIA. |
ADWAIDE, Ootober 23. | ADELAIDE, October 23. | ADELAIDE, October 23. |
Tho bnsinoss in tho Legislative Counod to- | The business in the Legislative Council to- | The business in the Legislative Council to-day |
day was nuimportant. | day was unimportant. | was unimportant. |
In tho Assembly the Government promisod a | In the Assembly the Government promised a | In the Assembly the Government promised a |
| bill making bank notos a first ohargo on the | bill making bank notes a first charge on the | a bill making bank notes a first charge on the |
assets of a bank. A motion was made by Mr. | assets of a bank. A motion was made by Mr. | assets of a bank. A motion was made by Mr. |
Moule to tho effect that a report be obtained on | Moule to the effect that a report be obtained on | Moule to the effect that a report be obtained on |
tho cost of continuing the Transcontinental | the cost of continuing the Transcontinental | the cost of continuing the Transcontinental |
I .Railway to Alico Well on the present method | Railway to Alice Well on the present method | Railway to Alice Well on the present method |
of construction and on a oheaper system, sub- | of construction and on a cheaper system, sub- | of construction and on a cheaper system, substituting |
stituting lovel crossings for bridges. The | stituting level crossings for bridges. The | level crossings for bridges. The |
Government gavo notice of resolutions doaling | Government gave notice of resolutions dealing | Government gave notice of resolutions dealing |
with tho Barrier Railway difKoulty, to the effect | with the Barrier Railway difficulty, to the effect | with the Barrier Railway difKoulty, to the effect |
.that it ¡B desirablo to tako steps to ovoroome | that it is desirable to take steps to overcome | that it is desirable to take steps to overcome |
thee inoonvouience of a broak of gaugo on the | the inconvenience of a break of gauge on the | the inconvenience of a break of gauge on the |
Northern uno ; that Adelaide as weil as its | Northern line ; that Adelaide as well as its | Northern line that Adelaide as well as its |
outports bo placed in direot communication | outports be placed in direct communication | outports be placed in direct communication |
with tho Barrier ; and that a third rail be laid | with the Barrier ; and that a third rail be laid | with the Barrier and that a third rail be laid |
to Adolaide and Port Adolaido and Terowie, | to Adelaide and Port Adelaide and Terowie, | to Adelaide and Port Adelaide and Terowie, |
thus extending the narrow gauge system of | thus extending the narrow gauge system of | thus extending the narrow gauge system of |
railway to the oapital. Tho Boooud reading of | railway to the capital. The second reading of | railway to the capital. The second reading of |
tho Eight Hours Bill was carried by 15 to 14. | the Eight Hours Bill was carried by 15 to 14. | the Eight Hours Bill was carried by 15 to 14. |
Identified overProof corrections | THEM MELBOURNE INCONVENIENCE ONTHE UNIMPORTANT CHEAPER TAKE ELECTRIC NOTES CHARGE OCTOBER CAPITAL CRIME WHICH BREAK DISCUSSION GAVE IS LEVEL DEALING COUNCIL SENTENCE BUSINESS DESIRABLE CHURCH ALICE LINE DIRECT PROMISED OVERCOME BEFORE SECOND |
Identified overProof non-corrections | DIFFICULTY NEGATIVED OUR TELEGRAPH FROM CORRESPONDENTS |
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All Words | 247 | 74.9 | 96.8 | 87.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 143 | 73.4 | 95.8 | 84.2 |
Weighted Words | 74.6 | 96.8 | 87.5 |
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DESTRUCTIVK FI II K8 IN NEW | DESTRUCTIVE FIRES IN NEW | DESTRUCTIVE FI II KS IN NEW |
SUUTII IVA its. | SOUTH WALES. | SOUTH IVA its. |
IBV SPJCIAL WIM I | [BY SPECIAL WIRE.] | IBV SPECIAL WIM I |
(TROU Out ConiiEsiosDEvr ) | (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) | (TROU Out ConiiEsiosDEvr ) |
s\DM Y liaitsDM | SYDNEY, THURSDAY. | s DM Y liaitsDM |
A terrible fire occurred at Louth last night, | A terrible fire occurred at Louth last night, | A terrible fire occurred at Louth last night, |
n block ot buildings including the Hmal | a block of buildings including the Royal | a block of buildings including the Royal |
Hotel, Louth stores, Cobb und Co 's olhces, | Hotel, Louth stores, Cobb and Co.'s offices, | Hotel, Louth stores, Cobb and Co's offices, |
Wallace's saddler's shop, billiard room, and | Wallace's saddler's shop, billiard room, and | Wallace's saddler's shop, billiard room, and |
other premises being burnt to the ground | other premises being burnt to the ground. | other premises being burnt to the ground. |
'Hie fire is supposed lo have originated m ill" | The fire is supposed to have originated in the | The fire is supposed to have originated in the" |
kitchen of the store, where the fire lind bei n | kitchen of the store, where the fire had been | kitchen of the store, where the fire had been |
left burning, and nil the contents ot this | left burning, and all the contents of this | left burning, and all the contents of this |
building were destroyed. Most ol the furm | building were destroyed. Most of the furni- | building were destroyed. Most of the farm |
ture was saved from the hold, which, with | ture was saved from the hotel, which, with | ture was saved from the hold, which, with |
the store, was the onl) building insured | the store, was the only building insured. | the store, was the only building insured |
'Hie greater part ot thepropert) was rccetitl) I | The greater part of the property was recently | 'The greater part of the property) was recently) I |
purchased by Mr Jo), the proprietor of the | purchased by Mr. Joy, the proprietor of the | purchased by Mr Jo), the proprietor of the |
hotel, who is a heal) loser | hotel, who is a heavy loser. | hotel, who is a heavy) loser |
A telegram from Coonamble reports that a | A telegram from Coonamble reports that a | A telegram from Coonamble reports that a |
serious fire occurreel this morning, Hassnrd's | serious fire occurred this morning, Hassard's | serious fire occurred this morning, Hassnrd's |
1 xcbaugc Hotel and Hermann's store being . | Exchange Hotel and Hermann's store being | 1 Exchange Hotel and Hermann's store being burnt |
burnt to the ground 'I he inmates ut the | burnt to the ground. The inmates at the | to the ground The inmates of the |
hotel bare!) escaped with their I ve* 'Ihe | hotel barely escaped with their lives. The | hotel here!) escaped with their view 'The |
lo-s is estimate I ut .''.inn | loss is estimated at £5,000. | loss is estimated but return |
Identified overProof corrections | DESTRUCTIVE BEEN ROYAL HAD PROPERTY HEAVY ESTIMATED LOSS SOUTH EXCHANGE RECENTLY OFFICES ALL ONLY SPECIAL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | WALES SYDNEY CORRESPONDENT WIRE FURNITURE LIVES HASSARDS FIRES OUR THURSDAY JOY BARELY |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 149 | 69.1 | 88.6 | 63.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 96 | 71.9 | 87.5 | 55.6 |
Weighted Words | 73.5 | 87.0 | 51.1 |
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SHOCKING RAILWAY ACCI- . | SHOCKING RAILWAY ACCIDENT | SHOCKING RAILWAY ACCI- . |
DENT IN IRELAND. | IN IRELAND. | DENT IN IRELAND. |
(COLLISION BETWEEN TWO EX | (COLLISION BETWEEN TWO | (COLLISION BETWEEN TWO EX |
EXCURSION TRAINS. | EXCURSION TRAINS. | EXCURSION TRAINS. |
ONE HUNDRED SUNDAY- SCHOOL | ONE HUNDRED SUNDAY-SCHOOL | ONE HUNDRED SUNDAY- SCHOOL |
CHILDREN KILLED. | CHILDREN KILLED. | CHILDREN KILLED. |
ONE HUNDRED INJURED. | ONE HUNDRED INJURED. | ONE HUNDRED INJURED. |
(Bv Cable Fhom Our Correspondent.) | (By Cable From Our Correspondent.) | (By Cable From Our Correspondent.) |
LONDON, Jum; 12. ' | LONDON, June 12. | LONDON, June; 12. ' |
A shocking railway accident occurred | A shocking railway accident occurred | A shocking railway accident occurred |
to-day, in county Armagh, Ireland. | to-day, in county Armagh, Ireland. | to-day, in county Armagh, Ireland. |
Two excursion trains, containing 1,200 | Two excursion trains, containing 1,200 | Two excursion trains, containing 1,200 |
Sunday school children, came into | Sunday school children, came into | Sunday school children, came into |
collision, with terrible results. One | collision, with terrible results. One | collision, with terrible results. One |
hundred children were killed, and 100 | hundred children were killed, and 100 | hundred children were killed, and 100 |
others were more or less seriously in- | others were more or less seriously | others were more or less seriously in- |
injured. | injured. | injured. |
LONDON, Jux* IS, | LONDON, June 13. | LONDON, June 15, |
Four railway f officials have bera | Four railway officials have been | Four railway of officials have been |
arrested on a charge of having by their; | arrested on a charge of having by their | arrested on a charge of having by their; |
negligence caused the railway accident! n | negligence caused the railway accident in | negligence caused the railway accident! n |
County Armagh. | County Armagh. | County Armagh. |
Identified overProof corrections | BEEN JUNE FROM |
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All Words | 82 | 91.5 | 97.6 | 71.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 55 | 94.5 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 96.6 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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A TENDER OFF THE LINE AT | A TENDER OFF THE LINE AT | A TENDER OFF THE LINE AT |
WILLIAMSTOWN. ' | WILLIAMSTOWN. | WILLIAMSTOWN. Yesterday |
Yesterday morning passenger traflic on the | Yesterday morning passenger traffic on the | morning passenger traffic on the |
Williamstown line was thrown into confusion, | Williamstown line was thrown into confusion, | Williamstown line was thrown into confusion, |
owing to the leading wheels of an engine | owing to the leading wheels of an engine- | owing to the leading wheels of an engine |
tender going off the raila as a train was | tender going off the rails as a train was | tender going off the rails as a train was |
proceeding from the pier station, lhe | proceeding from the pier station, the | proceeding from the pier station, The |
tender travelled n long distance in that way, | tender travelled a long distance in that way, | tender travelled a long distance in that way, |
Hie wheels that were off bumping over the | the wheels that were off bumping over the | The wheels that were off bumping over the |
sleepers and chairs, many of the latter being | sleepers and chairs, many of the latter being | sleepers and chairs, many of the latter being |
destroyed lhe trouble was remedied in | destroyed. The trouble was remedied in | destroyed The trouble was remedied in |
about an hour, llio cause has not yet been | about an hour. The cause has not yet been | about an hour, The cause has not yet been |
ascertained | ascertained. | ascertained |
Identified overProof corrections | TRAFFIC RAILS |
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All Words | 79 | 92.4 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 56 | 96.4 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 96.9 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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FATAL ACCIDENT NEAR TENTERFIELD. | FATAL ACCIDENT NEAR TENTERFIELD. | FATAL ACCIDENT NEAR TENTERFIELD. |
[By Telegraph.] | [BY TELEGRAPH.] | [By Telegraph.] |
(from our correspondent.) | (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) | (from our correspondent.) |
TENTERFIELD, Wednesday. | TENTERFIELD, Wednesday. | TENTERFIELD, Wednesday. |
Thomas Bounds, a fettler on tho railway line, accom- | Thomas Bounds, a fettler on the railway line, accom- | Thomas Bounds, a fettler on the railway line, accompanied |
panied by his wife, were in town yesterday, at the | panied by his wife, were in town yesterday, at the | by his wife, were in town yesterday, at the |
Caledonian games. Thoy left between IO and 11 for | Caledonian games. They left between 10 and 11 for | Caledonian games. They left between 10 and 11 for |
home. At Bluff Rock crossing, when about eight miles on | home. At Bluff Rock crossing, when about eight miles on | home. At Bluff Rock crossing, when about eight miles on |
their way, and within'a quarter of a mile of their desti- | their way, and within a quarter of a mile of their desti- | their way, and within a quarter of a mile of their destination, |
nation, the springcnrt, which was driven by Bounds, | nation, the springcart, which was driven by Bounds, | the springcart, which was driven by Bounds, |
capsized, throwing his wife on the road. The wheel | capsized, throwing his wife on the road. The wheel | capsized, throwing his wife on the road. The wheel |
passed over her left temple, cutting her ear and tearing | passed over her left temple, cutting her ear and tearing | passed over her left temple, cutting her ear and tearing |
part of the scalp off. The husband was also jerked out | part of the scalp off. The husband was also jerked out | part of the scalp off. The husband was also jerked out |
of tho cart, antP on recovering himself found his wifo | of the cart, and on recovering himself found his wife | of the cart, and on recovering himself found his wife |
dead. Bounds hud been drinking beforo leaving | dead. Bounds had been drinking before leaving | dead. Bounds had been drinking before leaving |
town. _' | town. | town. I' |
Identified overProof corrections | THEY HAD SPRINGCART WITHIN BEFORE |
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All Words | 110 | 91.8 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 79 | 93.7 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 94.8 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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' THE RAILWAY CROSSING' AT ASHFIELD. | THE RAILWAY CROSSING AT ASHFIELD. | ' THE RAILWAY CROSSING' AT ASHFIELD. |
A deputation from the Municipal Cnuui ii of Ash- | A deputation from the Municipal Council of Ash- | A deputation from the Municipal Cnuui ii of Ashfield, |
field, bonded bv Messis. Wilshire, Hutchison, and | field, headed by Messrs. Wilshire, Hutchison, and | bonded by Messrs. Wilshire, Hutchison, and |
Wheeler, Ms L A for Cnnterhnr}, waited uoon tho | Wheeler, Ms.L.A. for Canterbury, waited upon the | Wheeler, Ms L A for Canterbury, waited upon the |
Railv ay Commissioners voäterdiv with lefoieneo to a | Railway Commissioners yesterday with reference to a | Railway Commissioners yesterday with reference to a |
eiossmg neal Ashlield i ulwav station Thov Dointod | crossing near Ashfield railway station. They pointed | crossing near Ashfield railway station They pointed |
out the gient mcouvenienco at piesent expoiienccd | out the great inconvenience at present experienced | out the great inconvenience at present experienced |
o ung to the want of facilities for eiossmg the íailwav | owing to the want of facilities for crossing the railway | o wing to the want of facilities for crossing the railway |
in the immediate vicimtv ot the station, and it was | in the immediate vicinity of the station, and it was | in the immediate vicinity of the station, and it was |
urged that something should bo done at ouco to remove | urged that something should be done at once to remove | urged that something should be done at once to remove |
the grievance | the grievance. | the grievance |
Mr Edda, on bohnlf of tho Ccmminsionors, stated | Mr. EDDY, on behalf of the Commissioners, stated | Mr Edda, on behalf of the Commissioners, stated |
that it was then desire to dod fuirlv with the i< si | that it was their desire to deal fairly with the resi- | that it was then desire to deal fairly with the i< sidents |
dents Ile pointed out, however, tint m view of tho | dents. He pointed out, however, that in view of the | He pointed out, however, that in view of the |
qnidruphcation of the submban line, which tbo} wero | quadruplication of the suburban line, which they were | quadruplication of the suburban line, which they were |
anxious to calry out, it would bo imoossiblo to ¡rivo a | anxious to carry out, it would be impossible to give a | anxious to carry out, it would be impossible to drive a |
lovol crossing in tho MCi_.it> of tho station Possibly a | level crossing in the vicinity of the station. Possibly a | level crossing in the Margit of the station Possibly a |
central point could bo agreed upon for a subway or | central point could be agreed upon for a subway or | central point could be agreed upon for a subway or |
ovei In lugo Next week thev would endeavoui, if | overbridge. Next week they would endeavour, if | over In high Next week they would endeavour, if |
possiblo, to v ísit tho placo und soo for themselves what | possible, to visit the place and see for themselves what | possible, to visit the place and see for themselves what |
could be dono_ | could be done. | could be done |
Identified overProof corrections | YESTERDAY NEAR THEY EXPERIENCED SEE BY INCONVENIENCE GREAT PLACE DEAL BEHALF CANTERBURY VICINITY FAIRLY ONCE POSSIBLE QUADRUPLICATION HE LEVEL CARRY PRESENT MESSRS ENDEAVOUR WERE IMPOSSIBLE REFERENCE SUBURBAN VISIT |
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Searchability of unique words | 94 | 61.7 | 91.5 | 77.8 |
Weighted Words | 60.7 | 91.1 | 77.4 |
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SiDXEF VXirERSITY. | SYDNEY UNIVERSITY. | SiDXEF V.ERSITY. |
The following are tho results of tho examinations | The following are the results of the examinations | The following are the results of the examinations |
lately held at tho University in tho department of | lately held at the University in the department of | lately held at the University in the department of |
engineering : - | engineering :— | engineering : - |
Engineering and architecture.-Honours: Class I., | Engineering and architecture.—Honours: Class I., | Engineering and architecture Honours: Class I., |
J. J. C. Bradfield (Univessity gold medal) ; pass, E. | J. J. C. Bradfield (University gold medal) ; pass, E. | J. J. C. Bradfield (University gold medal ; pass, E. |
A. Amphlett, A. S. Bowman. * | A. Amphlett, A. S. Bowman. | A. Amphlett, A. S. Bowman. 2 |
Mineralogy.-Honours : Class I., J. J. C. Brad- | Mineralogy.—Honours : Class I., J. J. C. Brad- | Mineralogy. Honours Class I., J. J. C. Brad- |
field; class Ii.) E. A. Amphlett; pass, A. S. | field; class II., E. A. Amphlett; pass, A. S. | field; class II.) E. A. Amphlett; pass, A. S. |
Bowman. | Bowman. | Bowman. |
Geology.-Pass : E. A. Amphlett, J. J. O. Brad- | Geology.—Pass : E. A. Amphlett, J. J. C. Brad- | Geology. Pass : E. A. Amphlett, J. J. O. Brad- |
field, A S. Bowman. | field, A. S. Bowman. | field, A S. Bowman. |
Mathematics.-Pass : J. J. C. Bradfield, A. S. | Mathematics.—Pass : J. J. C. Bradfield, A. S. | Mathematics. Pass : J. J. C. Bradfield, A. S. |
Bowman, E. A. A'mphlott. | Bowman, E. A. Amphlett. | Bowman, E. A. Amphlett. |
1 ho following aro tho lists of succossful candidates | The following are the lists of successful candidates | The following are the lists of successful candidates |
in tbe courses on architecture and building construc- | in the courses on architecture and building construc- | in the courses on architecture and building construction, |
tion, held at tho conclusion of Mr. Sulman's courses of | tion, held at the conclusion of Mr. Sulman's courses of | held at the conclusion of Mr. Sulman's courses of |
lectures on those subjects : | lectures on those subjects :— | lectures on those subjects : |
Building construction.-J. Cosh, H. C. Corlette, H. | Building construction.—J. Cosh, H. C. Corlette, H. | Building construction J. Cosh, H. C. Corlette, H. |
B. Cranny, A. G. Hinder, E. L. Thompson. | B. Cranna, A. G. Hinder, E. L. Thompson. | B. Cranny, A. G. Hinder, E. L. Thompson. |
History of architecture.-H. C. Corlette, II. B. | History of architecture.—H. C. Corlette, H. B. | History of architecture H. C. Corlette, H. B. |
Cranna. _ | Cranna. | Cranna. _ |
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Searchability of unique words | 47 | 95.7 | 97.9 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 97.8 | 99.0 | 53.2 |
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BANKRUPTCY BUSINESS. | BANKRUPTCY BUSINESS. | BANKRUPTCY BUSINESS. |
Monday.-John Harris v. TrancI« J Street, adjourned hearing | Monday.—John Harris v. Francis J. Street, adjourned hearing | Monday. John Harris v. Francis J Street, adjourned hearing |
of creditors' petition, Herman Smart, John Albert Cleary, | of creditors' petition, Herman Smart, John Albert Cleary, | of creditors' petition, Herman Smart, John Albert Cleary, |
Robert Fraser Galbraith, John Joseph Ryan, certificate | Robert Fraser Galbraith, John Joseph Ryan, certificate | Robert Fraser Galbraith, John Joseph Ryan, certificate |
applications ; Hylton Railt Suttoi, examination of bankrupt | applications ; Hylton Railt Suttor, examination of bankrupt | applications ; Hylton Raitt Suttor, examination of bankrupt |
and witnosaes: re Alexander Jerusalem Smyth, ex parte | and witnesses : re Alexander Jerusalem Smyth, ex parte | and witnesses: re Alexander Jerusalem Smyth, ex parte |
Dalgety and Co, Limited, hearing of application, to set | Dalgety and Co, Limited, hearing of application, to set | Dalgety and Co, Limited, hearing of application, to set |
aside banl ruptcv notice under rule 511, Thomas Steelo | aside bankruptcy notice under rule 50 ; Thomas Steele | aside bank ruptcy notice under rule 511, Thomas Steele |
Donald, application for leave to j oin In com eyance. | Donald, application for leave to join in conveyance. | Donald, application for leave to join in com eyance. |
Identified overProof corrections | FRANCIS WITNESSES JOIN STEELE SUTTOR |
Identified overProof non-corrections | CONVEYANCE RAILT [**VANDALISED] |
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All Words | 63 | 88.9 | 95.2 | 57.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 54 | 88.9 | 96.3 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 87.7 | 96.0 | 67.7 |
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? ?R'AJIWAl' ? ACCIDENT AT COOMA. | RAILWAY ACCIDENT AT COOMA. | ? TRAMWAY' ? ACCIDENT AT COOMA. |
[BY TELEGRAPH..] | [BY TELEGRAPH.] | [BY TELEGRAPH..] |
(PllOH OUR OOUKKSPONDENT.) | | (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) | (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) | |
. ' ' COOMA, THURSDAY, | COOMA, THURSDAY, | COOMA, THURSDAY, |
"X mixed train loftCooma ni o o'clock to-day. Owing | A mixed train left Cooma at 5 o'clock to-day. Owing | "A mixed train left Cooma also o'clock to-day. Owing |
to ithere'being somOthlnp wrong With the point», the | to there being something wrong with the points, the | to there being something wrong With the points, the |
: ' Ust'caHriBBo and guard's van went on the vvrong hno at | last carriage and guard's van went on the wrong line at | Ust'caHriBBo and guard's van went on the wrong line at |
the-¿m? plMo where a similar eccident occurred a | the same place where a similar accident occurred a | them? place where a similar accident occurred a |
tórithago. No one WHS hurt, nor was any uamage | month ago. No one was hurt, nor was any damage | berthage. No one was hurt, nor was any damage |
doue, fho train loft again an hour later. | done. The train left again an hour later. | done, The train left again an hour later. |
Identified overProof corrections | POINTS LEFT SOMETHING PLACE THERE CORRESPONDENT DAMAGE BEING FROM DONE LINE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MONTH SAME LAST CARRIAGE AGO RAILWAY |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 64 | 62.5 | 87.5 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 51 | 66.7 | 88.2 | 64.7 |
Weighted Words | 68.4 | 88.1 | 62.3 |
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INTERCOLONIAL RAlLlFAY COMMUNI- | INTERCOLONIAL RAILWAY COMMUNI- | INTERCOLONIAL RAlLlFAY COMMUNICATION: |
CATION: | CATION. | |
Tho following report of the committee of the | The following report of the committee of the | The following report of the committee of the |
South Australian Chamber of Manufactures upon | South Australian Chamber of Manufactures upon | South Australian Chamber of Manufactures upon |
intercolonial railway communication is taken from the | intercolonial railway communication is taken from the | intercolonial railway communication is taken from the |
South Australian Register :— | South Australian Register :— | South Australian Register is |
1 he geographical position of South Australia is of | The geographical position of South Australia is of | 1 he geographical position of South Australia is of |
greut importance in tho development of tho interior of | great importance in the development of the interior of | great importance in the development of the interior of |
australia and the die overy of enormous mineral | Australia, and the discovery of enormous mineral | Australia and the die overy of enormous mineral |
wealth, combined with other sources of commerce, have | wealth, combined with other sources of commerce, have | wealth, combined with other sources of commerce, have |
been tho means of securing for the capital and chief | been the means of securing for the capital and chief | been the means of securing for the capital and chief |
porte of the colony an extensive and rarjidly increasing | ports of the colony an extensive and rapidly increasing | port of the colony an extensive and rapidly increasing |
trade A great portion of this trade is the out- | trade. A great portion of this trade is the out- | trade A great portion of this trade is the out- |
come of the discovery and rapid development | come of the discovery and rapid development | come of the discovery and rapid development |
of tho Barrier mines, the trade with which | of the Barrier mines, the trade with which | of the Barrier mines, the trade with which |
must undoubtedly soon assume such vast pro- | must undoubtedly soon assume such vast pro- | must undoubtedly soon assume such vast proportions |
portions as to outrun tho capacity of the present | portions as to outrun the capacity of the present | as to outrun the capacity of the present |
narrow-giuge railway, with its attendant break of | narrow-gauge railway, with its attendant break of | narrow-gauge railway, with its attendant break of |
gauge It has been with tho vtow of ascertaining the | gauge. It has been with the view of ascertaining the | gauge It has been with the view of ascertaining the |
best methods of conducting this trade and at the same | best methods of conducting this trade and at the same | best methods of conducting this trade and at the same |
time providing easy means of intercol mial railway com- | time providing easy means of intercolonial railway com- | time providing easy means of intercolonial railway communication, |
munication, that the committee of this Chamber has for | munication, that the committee of this Chamber has for | that the committee of this Chamber has for |
several weeks carefully considered this vital question, | several weeks carefully considered this vital question, | several weeks carefully considered this vital question, |
and as a result respectfully submits the following re- | and as a result respectfully submits the following re- | and as a result respectfully submits the following report |
port of its investigations :— | port of its investigations :— | of its investigations as |
1 This committee considers that the railway rela- | 1. This committee considers that the railway rela- | 1 This committee considers that the railway relations |
tions between South Australia and Victoria are on a | tions between South Australia and Victoria are on a | between South Australia and Victoria are on a |
satisfactory footiag | satisfactory footing. | satisfactory footing |
2 That tbo 3ft Gin gauge railway north of Port | 2. That the 3ft. 6in. gauge railway north of Port | 2 That the 3ft 6in gauge railway north of Port |
Augusta provides an easy means of future railway con- | Augusta provides an easy means of future railway con- | Augusta provides an easy means of future railway connection |
nection with tho Queensland svstem | nection with the Queensland system. | with the Queensland system |
3 lhat our railway communication with Now South | 3. That our railway communication with New South | 3 That our railway communication with New South |
W ales, which colony gives great promise of being more | Wales, which colony gives great promise of being more | Wales, which colony gives great promise of being more |
to South Australia in overland trade than any other | to South Australia in overland trade than any other | to South Australia in overland trade than any other |
colony, is most unsatisfactory 1 he present narrow | colony, is most unsatisfactory. The present narrow- | colony, is most unsatisfactory The present narrow |
gauge railway and break of gauge are a serious hin- | gauge railway and break of gauge are a serious hin- | gauge railway and break of gauge are a serious hindrance |
drance to the trade, which will no doubt soon assume | drance to the trade, which will no doubt soon assume | to the trade, which will no doubt soon assume |
more than throe times its presont proportions, and thus | more than three times its present proportions, and thus | more than three times its present proportions, and thus |
exceed tho carrying capacity of the existing 3ft Gin | exceed the carrying capacity of the existing 3ft. 6in. | exceed the carrying capacity of the existing 3ft 6in |
gauge railway (as per evidence given before the | gauge railway (as per evidence given before the | gauge railway (as per evidence given before the |
Barrier Trado Select Committee of the House of | Barrier Trade Select Committee of the House of | Barrier Trade Select Committee of the House of |
Assembly, 1S8S) | Assembly, 1888). | Assembly, 1888) |
4 lhat to properly equip the existing narrow-gauge | 4. That to properly equip the existing narrow-gauge | 4 that to properly equip the existing narrow-gauge |
railway for carrying out three times its present traffic | railway for carrying out three times its present traffic | railway for carrying out three times its present traffic |
* ould necessitate an additional expenditure of not less | would necessitate an additional expenditure of not less | would necessitate an additional expenditure of not less |
than £300 Ú00 for rolling-stock and other requirements | than £300,000 for rolling-stock and other requirements. | than £300 500 for rolling-stock and other requirements |
This expenditure would practically be useless when the | This expenditure would practically be useless when the | This expenditure would practically be useless when the |
alteration of the gaugo is forced upon us, which sooner | alteration of the gauge is forced upon us, which sooner | alteration of the gauge is forced upon us, which sooner |
or later must take place. | or later must take place. | or later must take place. |
5 That tho oxtonsion of tho 3ft Gin gaugo to Port | 5. That the extension of the 3ft. 6in. gauge to Port | 5 That the extension of the 3ft. 6in gauge to Port |
Adelaide would not removo tho difficulty The extra | Adelaide would not remove the difficulty. The extra | Adelaide would not remove the difficulty The extra |
time that would be spent in travel and the reduced | time that would be spent in travel and the reduced | time that would be spent in travel and the reduced |
carrying capacity of the line should prevent this pro- | carrying capacity of the line should prevent this pro- | carrying capacity of the line should prevent this proposal |
posal being entertained. | posal being entertained. | being entertained. |
6 That no known mechanical appliance would, by | 6. That no known mechanical appliance would, by | 6 That no known mechanical appliance would, by |
transfer from one gauge to another, prove satisfactory, | transfer from one gauge to another, prove satisfactory, | transfer from one gauge to another, prove satisfactory, |
as a system of transfor would also have the effect of | as a system of transfer would also have the effect of | as a system of transfer would also have the effect of |
reducing the carrying capacity of the broad-gauge | reducing the carrying capacity of the broad-gauge | reducing the carrying capacity of the broad-gauge |
portion of tho line to that of a narrow gauge railway | portion of the line to that of a narrow gauge railway. | portion of the line to that of a narrow gauge railway |
7. That the extension of the present 5ft. 3in. railwuy | 7. That the extension of the present 5ft. 3in. railway | 7. That the extension of the present 5ft. 3in. railway |
line to Broken Hill, provided New South Wales would | line to Broken Hill, provided New South Wales would | line to Broken Hill, provided New South Wales would |
allow of its construction, between that town and our | allow of its construction, between that town and our | allow of its construction, between that town and our |
frontier, would allow ample facilities for carrying on the | frontier, would allow ample facilities for carrying on the | frontier, would allow ample facilities for carrying on the |
trade. | trade. | trade. |
8. The committee, howevor, recomraond the adoption | 8. The committee, however, recommend the adoption | 8. The committee, however, recommend the adoption |
of a direct line of communication with New South | of a direct line of communication with New South | of a direct line of communication with New South |
YVales on the 4ft. 8Jin. gauge, and the alteration to | Wales on the 4ft. 8½in. gauge, and the alteration to | Wales on the 4ft. 8½in. gauge, and the alteration to |
that gauge of tho lines between Adelaide, Port | that gauge of the lines between Adelaide, Port | that gauge of the lines between Adelaide, Port |
Adelaide, Terowie, and Morgan, for the following | Adelaide, Terowie, and Morgan, for the following | Adelaide, Terowie, and Morgan, for the following |
reasons :— | reasons :— | reasons as |
I. That a direot line on the medium gaugo of 4ft. | I. That a direct line on the medium gauge of 4ft. | I. That a direct line on the medium gauge of 4ft. |
8jin., taken by as short a route as possible, would | 8½in., taken by as short a route as possible, would | 8in., taken by as short a route as possible, would |
greatly facilitate passenger and gooda traffic by con- | greatly facilitate passenger and goods traffic by con- | greatly facilitate passenger and goods traffic by considerably |
siderably shortening tho timo and distance of travel, | siderably shortening the time and distance of travel, | shortening the time and distance of travel, |
which has been provod to bo an absolute necessity for | which has been proved to be an absolute necessity for | which has been proved to be an absolute necessity for |
the proper conduct of modern commorce. | the proper conduct of modern commerce. | the proper conduct of modern commerce. |
II. That it would provide an uninterrupted line | II. That it would provide an uninterrupted line | II. That it would provide an uninterrupted line |
between Adelaide and New South YVales, and thus | between Adelaide and New South Wales, and thus | between Adelaide and New South Wales, and thus |
save the annual expenditure and considerable doluy | save the annual expenditure and considerable delay | save the annual expenditure and considerable delay |
necessary for transfer of goodB at the present break of | necessary for transfer of goods at the present break of | necessary for transfer of goods at the present break of |
gauge. | gauge. | gauge. |
III. That it would be the best possible menns of | III. That it would be the best possible means of | III. That it would be the best possible means of |
connection with tho railway System of Now South | connection with the railway System of New South | connection with the railway System of New South |
YVales, and would give free intercourse with the western | Wales, and would give free intercourse with the western | Wales, and would give free intercourse with the western |
districts of that colony, which will become populous as | districts of that colony, which will become populous as | districts of that colony, which will become populous as |
the proposed railway from Cobar to Broken Hill ad- | the proposed railway from Cobar to Broken Hill ad- | the proposed railway from Cobar to Broken Hill advances. |
vances. | vances. | |
IV. That it would considerably lessen the rail dis- | IV. That it would considerably lessen the rail dis- | IV. That it would considerably lessen the rail distance |
tance from Adelaide to Sydney. | tance from Adelaide to Sydney. | from Adelaide to Sydney. |
V. That it would pass through country in South | V. That it would pass through country in South | V. That it would pass through country in South |
Australia that gives promise of rich mineral production, | Australia that gives promise of rich mineral production, | Australia that gives promise of rich mineral production, |
and would also attract a settled population to the | and would also attract a settled population to the | and would also attract a settled population to the |
Murray districts by providing a market in the mining | Murray districts by providing a market in the mining | Murray districts by providing a market in the mining |
country for the produce of Renmark, Mildura, and | country for the produce of Renmark, Mildura, and | country for the produce of Renmark, Mildura, and |
other settlements. | other settlements. | other settlements. |
VI. It would give the Barrier districts two lines of | VI. It would give the Barrier districts two lines of | VI. It would give the Barrier districts two lines of |
railway, which would be ample accommodation for the | railway, which would be ample accommodation for the | railway, which would be ample accommodation for the |
trade for many years. | trade for many years. | trade for many years. |
The committee also considers that the policy of the | The committee also considers that the policy of the | The committee also considers that the policy of the |
Government should bo to gradually alter, and in futuro | Government should be to gradually alter, and in future | Government should be to gradually alter, and in future |
construct, all lines north of Adelaide and south of | construct, all lines north of Adelaide and south of | construct, all lines north of Adelaide and south of |
Quorn to the 4ft. Min. gauge, and that JinoB north of | Quorn to the 4ft. 8½in. gauge, and that lines north of | Quorn to the 4ft. 8in. gauge, and that lines north of |
Quorn should be constructed on the 3ft. Oin. gauge, | Quorn should be constructed on the 3ft. 6in. gauge, | Quorn should be constructed on the 3ft. 6in. gauge, |
with a view of joining with the Queensland system. | with a view of joining with the Queensland system. | with a view of joining with the Queensland system. |
Identified overProof corrections | RAPIDLY DELAY FOOTING PROVED HOWEVER GOODS REMOVE SOUTHWALES RECOMMEND |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PORTS |
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All Words | 750 | 92.1 | 99.5 | 93.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 281 | 96.4 | 99.6 | 90.0 |
Weighted Words | 96.6 | 99.7 | 91.4 |
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THE BARRIER TRADE. | THE BARRIER TRADE. | THE BARRIER TRADE. |
[BY TELEGRAPH." | [BY TELEGRAPH.] | [BY TELEGRAPH. |
(rnOM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) | (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) | (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) |
ADELAIDE.^ FRIDAY. _ | ADELAIDE, FRIDAY. | ADELAIDE FRIDAY. The |
The delegatos appointed at» the conference,hold | The delegates appointed at the conference held | delegates appointed at the conference hold |
at Petersburg on Thursday to consider the question | at Petersburg on Thursday to consider the question | at Petersburg on Thursday to consider the question |
of the Barrier trade, waited upon tho Promier to- | of the Barrier trade, waited upon the Premier to- | of the Barrier trade, waited upon the Premier to-day. |
day. The deputation also included several mem- | day. The deputation also included several mem- | The deputation also included several members |
bers of both branches of thu Legislature, and was | bers of both branches of the Legislature, and was | of both branches of the Legislature, and was |
introduced by Mr. Ward, M.P. Nineteen speakers | introduced by Mr. Ward, M.P. Nineteen speakers | introduced by Mr. Ward, M.P. Nineteen speakers |
engaged the attention of the Premier for nearly | engaged the attention of the Premier for nearly | engaged the attention of the Premier for nearly |
two hours. Dr. Cockburn, in reply, stated that it | two hours. Dr. Cockburn, in reply, stated that it | two hours. Dr. Cockburn, in reply, stated that it |
was not the intention of the Government to | was not the intention of the Government to | was not the intention of the Government to |
act unjustly to the outports, but to permit the | act unjustly to the outports, but to permit the | act unjustly to the outports, but to permit the |
Barrier trade to gravitato to its nalural lines; | Barrier trade to gravitate to its natural lines; | Barrier trade to gravitate to its natural lines; |
and with that idea iu view thoir proposals wore | and with that idea in view their proposals were | and with that idea in view their proposals wore |
the complete reticulation of the railway systom in | the complete reticulation of the railway system in | the complete reticulation of the railway system in |
tho north, so that tho peninsula portB might share | the north, so that the peninsula ports might share | the north, so that the peninsula ports might share |
in the traffic. He justified tlio break of gauge | in the traffic. He justified the break of gauge | in the traffic. He justified the break of gauge |
being removed, but rofutod the idea that the | being removed, but refuted the idea that the | being removed, but refuted the idea that the |
Government favoured centralisation. Regarding | Government favoured centralisation. Regarding | Government favoured centralisation. Regarding |
tho construction of another rnilway, ho Baid tho | the construction of another railway, he said the | the construction of another railway, he said the |
Government lind never made H definite proposal for a | Government had never made a definite proposal for a | Government had never made H definite proposal for a |
broad-gauge lino from lïudu-ina to the Barrier ; | broad-gauge line from Eudunda to the Barrier ; | broad-gauge line from lecturing to the Barrier ; but |
hut with tho object of ascertaining tho best way of | but with the object of ascertaining the best way of | with the object of ascertaining the best way of |
romoving the break of gauge, thoy had ordered a | removing the break of gauge, they had ordered a | removing the break of gauge, they had ordered a |
flying survey hotween those points, though ho | flying survey between those points, though he | flying survey between those points, though he |
was bound to admit that tho prospect of any suc | was bound to admit that the prospect of any suc- | was bound to admit that the prospect of any successful |
cessful inquiries in that direction had received a | cessful inquiries in that direction had received a | inquiries in that direction had received a |
sovero check by the attitude assumed by the New | severe check by the attitude assumed by the New | severe check by the attitude assumed by the New |
South "\Valp3 Government. Ilia Government was | South Wales Government. His Government was | South "Valpy Government. The Government was |
in favour of a fair sliding scale of charges, but was | in favour of a fair sliding scale of charges, but was | in favour of a fair sliding scale of charges, but was |
opposed to uncertain differential rates. | opposed to uncertain differential rates. | opposed to uncertain differential rates. |
Identified overProof corrections | BETWEEN THEY REMOVING SYSTEM DELEGATES REFUTED INTHE CONFERENCE GRAVITATE PORTS SAID NATURAL LINE SEVERE THEIR |
Identified overProof non-corrections | WALES EUDUNDA HELD HIS WERE |
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Searchability of unique words | 142 | 85.9 | 96.5 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 87.3 | 97.5 | 80.0 |
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I FORTNIGHTLY STEAM SERVICE TO PORT PIRIE, i | FORTNIGHTLY STEAM SERVICE TO PORT PIRIE. | I FORTNIGHTLY STEAM SERVICE TO PORT PIRIE, It |
It will be of some Interest to shippers to leura | It will be of some interest to shippers to learn | will be of some interest to shippers to learn |
that tho Adelaide Steamship Company has decided | that the Adelaide Steamship Company has decided | that the Adelaide Steamship Company has decided |
to run two boats between Sydney and Port | to run two boats between Sydney and Port | to run two boats between Sydney and Port |
Pirie. Tho steamer Colac wkioli arrived yesterday | Pirie. The steamer Colac which arrived yesterday | Pirie. The steamer Colac which arrived yesterday |
brought 101)0 tons nf silver Irnd bullion, tho product for a | brought 1000 tons of silver-lead bullion, the product for a | brought 3000 tons of silver lead bullion, the product for a |
fortnight of the Broken Hill Proprietary Campanv, and which | fortnight of the Broken Hill Proprietary Company, and which | fortnight of the Broken Hill Proprietary Company, and which |
is to bo transhipped hire to the P and O and Orient mall | is to be transhipped here to the P. and O. and Orient mail | is to be transhipped hire to the P. and O. and Orient mail |
steamers next departing, for convevanco to London. This | steamers next departing, for conveyance to London. This | steamers next departing, for conveyance to London. This |
metal has hitherto been shipped by caigo steamers from Port | metal has hitherto been shipped by cargo steamers from Port | metal has hitherto been shipped by cargo steamers from Port |
Adelaide, to which port It wa« contoicd hy roll direct, | Adelaide, to which port it was conveyed by rail direct, | Adelaide, to which port it was conveyed by rail direct, |
or bj rall to Port Firle and thuico bv co ist steamer | or by rail to Port Pirie and thence by coast steamer. | or by rail to Port Pirie and thence by coast steamer |
J Illa method «f shipment has been abandoned, and | This method of shipment has been abandoned, and | J Ills method of shipment has been abandoned, and |
we learn that the great mining corap iny has now contracted | we learn that the great mining company has now contracted | we learn that the great mining camp any has now contracted |
with the two lines of mail steamois foi wecklv shipments of | with the two lines of mail steamers for weekly shipments of | with the two lines of mail steamers for weekly shipments of |
tho whole of their valu iblo proiluot, which It Is proposed lo | the whole of their valuable product, which it is proposed to | the whole of their valuable product, which it is proposed to |
bring to Sidney for tlnal shlpni ni, iib in the caso ot tho | bring to Sydney for final shipment, as in the case of the | bring to Sydney for final shine on, us in the case of the |
Coble's pre-cnt cargo, Tho Aitelatue Steamship Compir.v | Colac's present cargo. The Adelaide Steamship Company | Cable's present cargo, The Adelaide Steamship Company |
have procured a new steamer to assist the Colac in this | have procured a new steamer to assist the Colac in this | have procured a new steamer to assist the Colac in this |
v> ork, these two vtsiels to nina regular fortnightly ser- | work, these two vessels to run regular fortnightly ser- | work these two vessels to nina regular fortnightly service |
vice between Svdnsv and Port I'll io **.uch a sínico should | vice between Svdney and Port Pirie. Such a service should | between Sydney and Port I'll do such a service should |
ccrliilnly offir to Sydnev mci eli nits special facilities. Port | certainly offer to Sydney merchants special facilities. Port | certainly offer to Sydney men eli nits special facilities. Port |
Pirie Is not a port at vi Inch over-ia vc.scls call with general | Pirie is not a port at which oversea vessels call with general | Pirie is not a port at which oversea vessels call with general |
mcichandise, and It is tho onlv point on the oast trom | merchandise, and it is the only point on the coast | merchandise, and it is the only point on the coast from |
whlth the Barrier countu can bo reached by rail without | which the Barrier country can be reached by rail without | which the Barrier country can be reached by rail without |
break of gauge. Iho nen service should thus prove very | break-of-gauge. The new service should thus prove very | break of gauge. The new service should thus prove very |
popular. _ I | popular. | popular. I |
Identified overProof corrections | OFFER THENCE VALUABLE SUCH COUNTRY FINAL WAS WEEKLY VESSELS MERCHANDISE CASE WORK CONVEYANCE PRESENT OVERSEA CONVEYED ONLY /SILVER/LEAD|SILVERLEAD COAST CERTAINLY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | AS COLACS HERE SVDNEY MERCHANTS |
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Searchability of unique words | 124 | 79.8 | 96.0 | 80.0 |
Weighted Words | 79.0 | 96.0 | 80.8 |
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' THE H. It. N. S. N. CO.'S MAITLAND. | THE H. R. N. S. N. CO.'S MAITLAND. | ' THE H. R. N. S. N. CO.'S MAITLAND. |
Agreeably with prior announcement tho Hunter Uiver | Agreeably with prior announcement the Hunter River | Agreeably with prior announcement the Hunter River |
passenger steamer Maitland has for the past three months | passenger steamer Maitland has for the past three months | passenger steamer Maitland has for the past three months |
been withdrawn from scrvlco whilst being fitted with' a set | been withdrawn from service whilst being fitted with a set | been withdrawn from service whilst being fitted with a set |
of four new steel. boilers, built by Mart's Dock and En | of four new steel boilers, built by Mort's Dock and En- | of four new steel. boilers, built by Mort's Dock and Engineering |
glneerlng Company, Limited, and during the timo occupied. | gineering Company, Limited, and during the time occupied | Company, Limited, and during the time occupied. |
y overhaul and fitting a considerable amount of work has | by overhaul and fitting a considerable amount of work has | by overhaul and fitting a considerable amount of work has |
also been dono to her hall and passenger accommodation. | also been done to her hull and passenger accommodation. | also been done to her hall and passenger accommodation. |
Tho whole of tho frames and door-plates under. the boilers | The whole of the frames and door-plates under the boilers | The whole of the frames and door-plates under the boilers |
and tile keelsons on which they ure seated, the water-tight | and the keelsons on which they are seated, the water-tight | and the keelsons on which they are seated, the water-tight |
bulkheads at each ond of machinery spaco and tho connec- | bulkheads at each end of machinery space and the connec- | bulkheads at each end of machinery space and the connec- |
tions thereto, the bunkers, stokeholds, and boiler casings have | tions thereto, the bunkers, stokeholds, and boiler casings have | tions thereto, the bunkers, stokeholds, and boiler casings have |
been entirely renewed, Tho plating of tho hull below water- | been entirely renewed. The plating of the hull below water- | been entirely renewed, The plating of the hull below water- |
mark was chipped and carefully examined foro and aft, all | mark was chipped and carefully examined fore and aft, all | mark was chipped and carefully examined fore and aft, all |
thin places platod anow, cemented inside where ncoessary, | thin places plated anew, cemented inside where necessary, | thin places plated anow, cemented inside where necessary, |
and painted. Tho keel was sheathed afresh, the rudder | and painted. The keel was sheathed afresh, the rudder | and painted. The keel was sheathed afresh, the rudder |
unshipped and fitted with new pintles, gudgeons bushed, and | unshipped and fitted with new pintles, gudgeons bushed, and | unshipped and fitted with new parties, gudgeons bushed, and |
now stcoring-chains fitted. The boilers, to tbo design of Mr. | new steering-chains fitted. The boilers, to the design of Mr. | now steering chains fitted. The boilers, to the design of Mr. |
Dickinson, tho company's superintendent engineer, hare been | Dickinson, the company's superintendent engineer, have been | Dickinson, the company's superintendent engineer, have been |
modified from the original type In several Important particu- | modified from the original type in several important particu- | modified from the original type In several important particulars, |
lars, which, while conducing to economy, will, It is hoped, | lars, which, while conducing to economy, will, it is hoped, | which, while conducing to economy, will, It is hoped, |
materially tioretaa the Ute oí the bollera, and redu",t_ cost | materially increase the life of the boilers, and reduce the cost | materially increase the late of the boilers, and reduce cost |
of repairs. The engines vero entirely 'overhauled and fitted | of repairs. The engines were entirely overhauled and fitted | of repairs. The engines were entirely overhauled and fitted |
with new pistons, slide vatveB, sod rod« ; all pipes and con- | with new pistons, slide valves, and rods ; all pipes and con- | with new pistons, slide valves, sod rode ; all pipes and con- |
nections taken apart and tested, and renewed when fui.id | nections taken apart and tested, and renewed when found | nections taken apart and tested, and renewed when found |
nitc.sur» ¡ the paddle-uliccls also being cvapuncd uiujMc | necessary ; the paddle-wheels also being examined and re- | necessary the paddle-wheels also being captured and Mc |
pnlrcd. The decks were renewed wherever cut out fo? re- | paired. The decks were renewed wherever cut out for re- | paired. The decks were renewed wherever cut out for? removing |
moving and replacing the boiler«, both on tho main'and | moving and replacing the boilers, both on the main and | and replacing the boilers, both on the mainland |
spar ¿leaks. In tho spontan houses also new deck« | spar decks. In the sponson houses also new decks | spar leaks. In the sporting houses also new decks |
wer« laid. The passenger accommodation has been most | were laid. The passenger accommodation has been most | were laid. The passenger accommodation has been most |
thoroughly eleancd and painted, all the upholsttry having | thoroughly cleaned and painted, all the upholstery having | thoroughly cleaned and painted, all the upholstery having |
| been repicltcd and made up anew. Tho second-class apart- | been repicked and made up anew. The second-class apart- | been repressed and made up anew. The second-class apart- |
ments havo been entirely remodelled, several objectionable | ments have been entirely remodelled, several objectionable | ments have been entirely remodelled, several objectionable |
le'tin es being removed, and a new wcll-llghtcd and Venti- | features being removed, and a new well-lighted and venti- | letter es being removed, and a new well-lighted and Ventilated |
lated ladiiB' cubm provided, lhe second-class saloon hns | lated ladies' cabin provided. The second-class saloon has | ladies'' cabin provided, the second-class saloon has |
alto been eulnrgid and ri-anangcd lo gnat ndiantage. l_e | also been enlarged and re-arranged to great advantage. The | also been enlarged and re-arranged to great advantage. The |
boats and lll,e-ca»lng appliance have bLCn lepslred, and the | boats and life-saving appliances have been repaired, and the | boats and lll,e-ca»lng appliance have been repaired, and the |
cal go gear put in efficient order ; a new donkey boiler of In | cargo gear put in efficient order ; a new donkey boiler of in- | cargo gear put in efficient order ; a new donkey boiler of In |
cieiueu power to give greater facilities foi the delivery | creased power to give greater facilities for the delivery | claimed power to give greater facilities for the delivery |
of cargo has been supplied. Her trial trip en Saturday | of cargo has been supplied. Her trial trip on Saturday | of cargo has been supplied. Her trial trip on Saturday |
was highly satisfactory. Two attempts to run | was highly satisfactory. Two attempts to run | was highly satisfactory. Two attempts to run |
over the measured milo were interrupted by the number of | over the measured mile were interrupted by the number of | over the measured mile were interrupted by the number of |
yachts and pleasure boats out, bul her speed notwlthstandlag | yachts and pleasure boats out, but her speed notwithstanding | yachts and pleasure boats out, but her speed notwithstanding |
ira« satisfactoiy. She was in charge of Captain Carter, and | was satisfactory. She was in charge of Captain Carter, and | the satisfactory. She was in charge of Captain Carter, and |
the engines »vero under Mi. M4Dougall, her chief engineer. | the engines were under Mr. McDougall, her chief engineer. | the engines were under Mr. McDougall, her chief engineer. |
'Hie cmnpun» on bond included Mr. Cruickshank, chief of | The company on board included Mr. Cruickshank, chief of | 'the company on board included Mr. Cruickshank, chief of |
the Marine Iloiid engineering stall ; Mr. M'Donald, of | the Marine Board engineering staff ; Mr. McDonald, of | the Marine Board engineering stall ; Mr. M'Donald, of |
Messrs. \V. Howard Smith and Sons, Limited: Mr. Dicken- | Messrs. W. Howard Smith and Sons, Limited ; Mr. Dicken- | Messrs. W. Howard Smith and Sons, Limited: Mr. Dicken- |
son, superintendent engineer to the H. R. N. 8. N. Company, | son, superintendent engineer to the H. R. N. S. N. Company, | son, superintendent engineer to the H. R. N. S. N. Company, |
Messrs. Briggs, Tciguson, Boulton. Martin, Ahrbccker, | Messrs. Briggs, Ferguson, Boulton, Martin, Ahrbecker, | Messrs. Briggs, Tciguson, Boulton. Martin, Ahrbccker, |
Auld, jun.. and other official» of Mori's Doclt and Engineer- | Auld, jun., and other officials of Mort's Dock and Engineer- | Auld, jun.. and other officials of Mort's Dock and Engineer- |
ing Company, the Maitland is to leavo to-inorrow night, | ing Company, the Maitland is to leave to-morrow night, | ing Company, the Maitland is to leave to-morrow night, |
taking up the usual running. | taking up the usual running. | taking up the usual running. |
Identified overProof corrections | CABIN INCREASE MILE ARE SPACE BUT GREAT NECESSARY REPAIRED /TO/MORROW|TOMORROW VALVES FORE FOUND END REDUCE OFFICIALS LEAVE PLATED MCDOUGALL TIME BOARD MORTS /PADDLE/WHEELS|PADDLEWHEELS /RE/ARRANGED|REARRANGED ENLARGED RIVER STEERING CLEANED NOTWITHSTANDING UPHOLSTERY LADIES SERVICE DONE /WELL/LIGHTED|WELLLIGHTED ADVANTAGE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | AHRBECKER STAFF INCREASED REPICKED LIFE PINTLES [**VANDALISED] MCDONALD SPONSON APPLIANCES FEATURES MAIN RODS FERGUSON /LIFE/SAVING|LIFESAVING |
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All Words | 454 | 78.0 | 94.9 | 77.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 250 | 80.8 | 94.4 | 70.8 |
Weighted Words | 81.3 | 94.3 | 69.3 |
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PROPERTY SALES. | PROPERTY SALES. | PROPERTY SALES. |
Messrs Batt, Rodd, and Purves rcpoit having sold bv | Messrs. Batt, Rodd, and Purves report having sold by | Messrs Batt, Rodd, and Purves report having sold by |
public auction and pi irate treat!, at illelr rooms, the follow- | public auction and private treaty, at their rooms, the follow- | public auction and an irate treat!, at their rooms, the following |
ing properties - Mount Mctoitu, block of lund facing the | ing properties :— Mount Victoria, block of land facing the | properties - Mount Victoria, block of land facing the |
Main Buthurst-ioad £750 Glebe, villa residence, Dornent | Main Bathurst-road, £750 ; Glebe, villa residence, Derwent- | Main Bathurst-road £750 Glebe, villa residence, Derwent |
street, leasehold, £400, î«entown dnelling-huu-e, one of a | street, leasehold, £400 ; Newtown dwelling-house, one of a | street, leasehold, £400, Newtown dwelling-houses, one of a |
tei race, having frontage to Holt-street, £4U0, Mirrlckvillc | terrace, having frontage to Holt-street, £400, Marrickville, | terrace, having frontage to Holt-street, £400, Marrickville |
Hamleigh Estate, block of land, Glen-street, £160 Gs Hd, | Harnleigh Estate, block of land, Glen-street, £166 6s 8d ; | Hamleigh Estate, block of land, Glen-street, £160 Gs Hd, |
Waterloo, Zetland Estate iiHuttiicnt Hirabeth-stict, £08. | Waterloo, Zetland Estate, allotment. Elizabeth-street, £99. | Waterloo, Zetland Estate iiHuttiicnt Eizabeth-street, £08. |
Identified overProof corrections | /BATHURST/ROAD|BATHURSTROAD BY MARRICKVILLE NEWTOWN REPORT VICTORIA DERWENT TERRACE THEIR |
Identified overProof non-corrections | /DWELLING/HOUSE|DWELLINGHOUSE /ELIZABETH/STREET|ELIZABETHSTREET TREATY HARNLEIGH PRIVATE ALLOTMENT |
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All Words | 58 | 72.4 | 89.7 | 62.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 50 | 70.0 | 88.0 | 60.0 |
Weighted Words | 69.0 | 85.1 | 52.1 |
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ÏSS NORTH SHOSB'JtAZlJFAT. | THE NORTH SHORE RAILWAY. | ISS NORTH SHOSB'JtAZlJFAT. |
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. | TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. | TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. |
Sir.-Although greatly interested, I have not, so far, | Sir,— Although greatly interested, I have not, so far, | Sir. Although greatly interested, I have not, so far, |
intruded on your columns in reference to the above | intruded on your columns in reference to the above | intruded on your columns in reference to the above |
matter, but I would now beg your indulgence to reply | matter, but I would now beg your indulgence to reply | matter, but I would now beg your indulgence to reply |
to "Emu's" contribution in to-day's Issue. "Sour | to "Emu's" contribution in to-day's issue. Your | to "Emu's" contribution in to-day's issue. "your |
correspondent haB got hold of the wrong idea. | correspondent has got hold of the wrong idea. | correspondent has got hold of the wrong idea. |
The Minister's intention is simply to ask Par- | The Minister's intention is simply to ask Par- | The Minister's intention is simply to ask Parliament |
liament to resume the land, the Minister himself having | liament to resume the land, the Minister himself having | to resume the land, the Minister himself having |
personally no control whatever over its decision. I con- | personally no control whatever over its decision. I con- | personally no control whatever over its decision. I contend |
tend that "Emu's" suggestion as to the Cremorne | tend that "Emu's" suggestion as to the Cremorne | that "Emu's" suggestion as to the Cremorne |
route had been already acted upon before the present | route had been already acted upon before the present | route had been already acted upon before the present |
scheme was submitted to the House, when the Govern- | scheme was submitted to the House, when the Govern- | scheme was submitted to the House, when the Government |
ment carefully got all the information together before | ment carefully got all the information together before | carefully got all the information together before |
making their proposal in preference to all others. - The | making their proposal in preference to all others. The | making their proposal in preference to all others. - The |
ksynote to the opposition to the ptoposal is sounded at | keynote to the opposition to the proposal is sounded at | keynote to the opposition to the proposal is sounded at |
the wrong end of "Emu's" letter, whou* by way of | the wrong end of "Emu's" letter, when, by way of | the wrong end of "Emu's" letter, whou* by way of |
conclusion, he urges the Government to, submit the | conclusion, he urges the Government to submit the | conclusion, he urges the Government to submit the |
alternative route, one which 1 am sure cannot possibly | alternative route, one which I am sure cannot possibly | alternative route, one which I am sure cannot possibly |
have any superior advantage over the present one pro- | have any superior advantage over the present one pro- | have any superior advantage over the present one proposed, |
posed, except to a few people'centred round Cremorne, | posed, except to a few people centred round Cremorne, | except to a few people centred round Cremorne, |
and to those who have been misled by ill-judged pro- | and to those who have been misled by ill-judged pro- | and to those who have been misled by ill-judged pro- |
mises into paying eiueasive prices for vacant land. | mises into paying excessive prices for vacant land. | mises into paying excessive prices for vacant land. |
< i , l am, etc, | I am, &c., | < i , l am, etc, |
HOUSEHOLDER. | HOUSEHOLDER. | HOUSEHOLDER. |
November 25. | November 25. | November 25. |
Identified overProof corrections | HAS KEYNOTE PEOPLE EXCESSIVE CENTRED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SHORE RAILWAY |
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Searchability of unique words | 128 | 94.5 | 98.4 | 71.4 |
Weighted Words | 93.9 | 98.5 | 75.7 |
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DISTRICT NEWS. | DISTRICT NEWS. | DISTRICT NEWS. |
[From our Various Correspondents.] | [From our Various Correspondents.] | [From our Various Correspondents.] |
SINGLETON. I | SINGLETON. | SINGLETON. Police |
Police Court.-In the police court, on Tuesday, I | Police Court.— In the police court, on Tuesday, | Court In the police court, on Tuesday, I |
the 27th instant, before Mewre. J. C. S. McDouall, | the 27th instant, before Messrs. J. C. S. McDouall, | the 27th instant, before Messrs. J. C. S. McDouall, |
George Loder, and R. H. Matthews, J's.P., John | George Loder, and R. H. Matthews, J's.P., John | George Loder, and R. H. Matthews, J's.P., John |
Monaghan appeared on summons charged by Hed- | Monaghan appeared on summons charged by | Monaghan appeared on summons charged by Hedley |
ley Vicars Howe with making use of obscene lan- | Hedley Vicars Howe with making use of obscene | Vicars Howe with making use of obscene language |
guage on the morning of the 17th instant. Defen- | language on the morning of the 17th instant. | on the morning of the 17th instant. Defendant |
dant applied for a postponement for the purpose of | Defendant applied for a postponement for the purpose | applied for a postponement for the purpose of |
enabling him to obtain legal assistance. After | of enabling him to obtain legal assistance. After | enabling him to obtain legal assistance. After |
some consideration, the Bench granted a postpone- | some consideration, the Bench granted a postponement | some consideration, the Bench granted a postpone- |
for one week, on condition that defendant | for one week, on condition that defendant | for one week, on condition that defendant |
pay £1 Is professional costs, one witness 6s, and | pay £1 1s professional costs, one witness 6s, and | pay £1 1s professional costs, one witness 5s, and |
three witnesses 2s 6d each. It was stated in court | three witnesses 2s 6d each. It was stated in court | three witnesses 2s 6d each. It was stated in court |
by Mr. Howe that several additional charges are to | by Mr. Howe that several additional charges are to | by Mr. Howe that several additional charges are to |
be preferred against the defendant, who occupies | be preferred against the defendant, who occupies | be preferred against the defendant, who occupies |
the position of assistant teacher in the Superior | the position of assistant teacher in the Superior | the position of assistant teacher in the Superior |
Public Schoel, Singleton.-George Freeman and | Public School, Singleton.— George Freeman and | Public School, Singleton George Freeman and |
Andrew Wilson were fined one shilling each, for | Andrew Wilson were fined one shilling each, for | Andrew Wilson were fined one shilling each, for |
not sending their children to sçhopl. | not sending their children to school. | not sending their children to school. |
Break-down of Train.-The train to arrive | Break-down of Train.— The train to arrive | break-down of Train The train to arrive |
from Newcastle at Singleton at 11.30 a.m. met with | from Newcastle at Singleton at 11.30 a.m. met with | from Newcastle at Singleton at 11.30 a.m. met with |
a mishap on the journey between Maitland and | a mishap on the journey between Maitland and | a mishap on the journey between Maitland and |
Singleton on Tuesday (this day) and did not arrive | Singleton on Tuesday (this day) and did not arrive | Singleton on Tuesday (this day) and did not arrive |
here until about three quarters of an hour late. | here until about three quarters of an hour late. | here until about three quarters of an hour late. |
Mr. J. N. Brooks, P.M., came by this train from j | Mr. J. N. Brooks, P.M., came by this train from | Mr. J. N. Brooks, P.M., came by this train from j |
Maitland, and was therefore unable to be present I | Maitland, and was therefore unable to be present | Maitland, and was therefore unable to be present at |
at the i opening of the police court. | at the opening of the police court. | the opening of the police court. |
Singleton, 27th August, 1889. | Singleton, 27th August, 1889. | Singleton, 27th August, 1889. |
Identified overProof corrections | SCHOOL MESSRS |
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Searchability of unique words | 121 | 98.3 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 98.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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Combined Buffer and Coupler. | Combined Buffer and Coupler. | Combined Buffer and Counter. |
Mr. F.W. Sears waited on the Commissioner | Mr. F. W. Sears waited on the Commissioner | Mr. F.W. Sears waited on the Commissioner |
for Railways, yesterday week, to explain the | for Railways, yesterday week, to explain the | for Railways, yesterday week, to explain the |
working of his patent automatic central railway | working of his patent automatic central rail- | working of his patent automatic central railway |
combined buffer and coupler, a descrip- | way combined buffer and coupler, a descrip- | combined buffer and coupler, a description |
tion of which appeared in these columns in | tion of which appeared in these columns in | of which appeared in these columns in |
January last. Two models were exhibited, | January last. Two models were exhibited, | January last. Two models were exhibited, |
one with Bide buffers and tho other without, | one with side buffers and the other without, | one with side buffers and the other without, |
and in both oases the coupling worked satis | and in both cases the coupling worked satis- | and in both cases the coupling worked satisfactorily |
factorily while on a straight line. Mr. Sears | factorily while on a straight line. Mr. Sears | while on a straight line. Mr. Sears |
claims for the invention that the buffers couple | claims for the invention that the buffers couple | claims for the invention that the buffers couple |
automatically by pushing one carnage against | automatically by pushing one carriage against | automatically by pushing one carriage against |
another, and can be uncoupled by simply | another, and can be uncoupled by simply | another, and can be uncoupled by simply |
lifting a lever at the side. Tho advantages of | lifting a lever at the side. The advantages of | lifting a lever at the side. The advantages of |
this system are a saving of time, and the danger | this system are a saving of time, and the danger | this system are a saving of time, and the danger |
an employe has to run by getting in between | an employe has to run by getting in between | an employe has to run by getting in between |
the carriages to couple or uncouple under tho | the carriages to couple or uncouple under the | the carriages to couple or uncouple under the |
present system is dono away with. Mr. Sears | present system is done away with. Mr. Sears | present system is done away with Mr. Sears |
also pointed out that in oase it was necessary | also pointed out that in case it was necessary | also pointed out that in case it was necessary |
to use a carriage without the coupler next to | to use a carriage without the coupler next to | to use a carriage without the coupler next to |
one with the coupler, the ordinary chain | one with the coupler, the ordinary chain | one with the coupler, the ordinary chain |
coupler could be fastened to the patent | coupler could be fastened to the patent | couples could be fastened to the patent |
coupler. In reply to the commissioner Mr. | coupler. In reply to the commissioner Mr. | couple. In reply to the commissioner Mr. |
Sears said he did not think the coupling oould | Sears said he did not think the coupling oould | Sears said he did not think the coupling could |
get out of order, as the principle on whioh it | get out of order, as the principle on which it | get out of order, as the principle on which it |
worked was that of leverage, and there were no | worked was that of leverage, and there were no | worked was that of leverage, and there were no |
springs. The commissioner asked how tho | springs. The commissioner asked how the | springs. The commissioner asked how the |
coupling would work on a curvo, and Mr. | coupling would work on a curve, and Mr. | coupling would work on a curve, and Mr. |
Sears removed tho model from tho rails on to | Sears removed the model from the rails on to | Sears removed the model from the rails on to |
the table, and after placing the trucks at a | the table, and after placing the trucks at a | the table, and after placing the trucks at a |
very Bharp curve, tried to couple them, | very sharp curve, tried to couple them, | very sharp curve, tried to couple them, |
but it was found that the couplings | but it was found that the couplings | but it was found that the couplings |
would not look readily. Mr. Sears assures us | would not lock readily. Mr. Sears assures us | would not look readily. Mr. Sears assures us |
that he can easily remedy this. Mr. Horni | that he can easily remedy this. Mr. Horni- | that he can easily remedy this. Mr. Horne |
' blow, locomotive engineer of tho department, | blow, locomotive engineer of the department, | ' blow, locomotive engineer of the department, |
who was presont at the interview, said tJ>»in | who was present at the interview, said the in- | who was present at the interview, said Join |
vention possessed considerable in_-_mit,r, but | vention possessed considerable ingenuity, but | vention possessed considerable in_-_mit,r, but |
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Searchability of unique words | 150 | 95.3 | 97.3 | 42.9 |
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THE GOVERNMENT BARRIER | THE GOVERNMENT BARRIER | THE GOVERNMENT BARRIER |
RAILWAY POLICY. | RAILWAY POLICY. | RAILWAY POLICY. |
TO THE EDITOR. | TO THE EDITOR. | TO THE EDITOR. |
Late Traffic Inspector S.A. Railways. | Late Traffic Inspector S.A. Railways. | Late Traffic Inspector S.A. Railways. |
Pirie Chambers, September 7, 1889. | Pirie Chambers, September 7, 1889. | Pirie Chambers, September 7, 1889. |
Sir— I have read with much interest the | Sir—I have read with much interest the | Sir I have read with much interest the |
leading article in your issue of the 5th inst., | leading article in your issue of the 5th inst., | leading article in your issue of the 5th inst., |
and [?]gratulate the Government on their | and congratulate the Government on their | and [congratulate the Government on their |
policy tor overooaaag the bresk-of-gauge | policy for overcoming the break-of-gauge | policy for overcoming the break-of-gauge |
difficulty, which ia the only tolotion of toil | difficulty, which is the only solution of this | difficulty, which is the only solution of toil |
problem. Vrom the evidence wmchyau quote | problem. From the evidence which you quote | problem. From the evidence winchman quote |
then ii bo doubt about the opposition the | there is no doubt about the opposition the | there is no doubt about the opposition the |
Government will nave to face from the Chair | Government will have to face from the Chair- | Government will have to face from the Chairman |
man of BaQway Gommissionets and the | man of Railway Commissioners and the | of Railway Commissioners and the |
General Tbffio Manager, bat I hope thew | General Traffic Manager, but I hope these | General Traffic Manager, bat I hope these |
officials will be mf««iil in the plsimwt pos | officials will be informed in the plainest pos- | officials will be missing in the plainest possible |
sible English that it is their duty so assist (not | sible English that it is their duty so assist (not | English that it is their duty so assist (not |
mislead) the Government in carrying oat their | mislead) the Government in carrying out their | mislead) the Government in carrying out their |
policy. Bffcrriwf again to the extracts of | policy. Referring again to the extracts of | policy. Referring again to the extracts of |
evidence yon quote I notice that the Engi | evidence you quote I notice that the Engi- | evidence you quote I notice that the Engineer-in-Chief, |
neer-in-Cbief, the Geosxal Taffis Manager, | neer-in-Chief, the General Traffic Manager, | the General Traffic Manager, |
and tin Chairman of Gonuniuunen all state | and the Chairman of Commissioners all state | and the Chairman of Gonuniuunen all state |
that the mizi?g of the Ranges will add | that the mixing of the gauges will add | that the mixing of the Ranges will add |
materially to the cost of working, bat they do | materially to the cost of working, but they do | materially to the cost of working, but they do |
not attempt to chow in what way the cost of | not attempt to show in what way the cost of | not attempt to show in what way the cost of |
worki?gwill he increased. If the gauge* are | working will be increased. If the gauges are | working will he increased. If the gauges are |
properly mixed the ntatrrnimntnrr will be able | properly mixed the stationmasters will be able | properly mixed the ntatrrnimntnrr will be able |
to send a train of either gauge into any road, | to send a train of either gauge into any road, | to send a train of either gauge into any road, |
the prints wfll be worked by the same switch | the points will be worked by the same switch | the prints will be worked by the same switch |
tod. and the one lever ia the signal-cabin | rod, and the one lever in the signal-cabin | tail. and the one lever is the signal cabin |
wfll control both gauges, so that no more | will control both gauges, so that no more | will control both gauges, so that no more |
men need be employed to work the mixed | men need be employed to work the mixed | men need be employed to work the mixed |
Range system, *<«y"' important item in | gauge system. Another important item in | Range system, may"' important item in |
the eott of working is the tare of the | the cost of working is the tare of the | the cost of working is the care of the |
broad and narrow gauge waggons and their | broad and narrow gauge waggons and their | broad and narrow gauge waggons and their |
paying carrying capacity. It I remember | paying carrying capacity. It I remember | paying carrying capacity. It I remember |
rightly, tile average tare of the broad gaoge is | rightly, the average tare of the broad gauge is | rightly, the average fare of the broad gauge is |
about 4 tons 10 cwfc. and the carrying capacity, | about 4 tons 10 cwt., and the carrying capacity, | about 4 tons 16 cwt. and the carrying capacity, |
dead weight, 6>mi 10 cwt; while the narrow- | dead weight, 6 tons 10 cwt. ; while the narrow- | dead weight, and 10 cwt; while the narrow- |
Range tare is about 8 tons 8 cwt, and the | gauge tare is about 3 tons 8 cwt., and the | Range fare is about 8 tons 3 cwt, and the |
carrying capacity 6 ton* 3 cwt., or about 17} | carrying capacity 6 tons 3 cwt., or about 17¾ | carrying capacity 6 tons 3 cwt., or about 17 |
per cent in favor of the narrow-gauge rolling | per cent. in favor of the narrow-gauge rolling | per cent in favor of the narrow-gauge rolling |
stock. I take it that it is only intended to | stock. I take it that it is only intended to | stock. I take it that it is only intended to |
via the narrow gauge between Terowie. Ade | use the narrow gauge between Terowie, Ade- | via the narrow gauge between Terowie. Adelaide, |
laide, sad Port AdsUile for goods traffic (the | laide, and Port Adelaide for goods traffic (the | and Port Adelaide for goods traffic (the |
transfer of passengers at Terowie is a small | transfer of passengers at Terowie is a small | transfer of passengers at Terowie is a small |
matter), in which ease I would strongly re | matter), in which case I would strongly re- | matter), in which case I would strongly recommend |
commend the Government to conatrnet a loop | commend the Government to construct a loop | the Government to construct a loop |
line, starting from the first level crossing north | line, starting from the first level crossing north | line, starting from the first level crossing north |
of the Gawler bridges and run along Kangaroo | of the Gawler bridges and run along Kangaroo | of the Gawler bridges and run along Kangaroo |
Rat to Wesley's station; this would | Flat to Wasley's station ; this would | Rat to Wesley's station; this would |
save about one mQe and half between | save about one mile and half between | save about one mile and half between |
Gawler and Wadeys, avoid the heavy up | Gawler and Wasleys, avoid the heavy up | Gawler and Wasleys, avoid the heavy up |
grade of 1 in 60 between Gswler and Boas | grade of 1 in 60 between Gawler and Rose- | grade of 1 in 60 between Gawler and Boas |
wotthy, and the up grade ol 1 in 80 between | worthy, and the up grade of 1 in 80 between | worthy, and the up grade of 1 in 80 between |
Waaleysand Bosewortby, and would effect a | Wasleys and Roseworthy, and would effect a | Wasleys and Roseworthy, and would effect a |
large saving in cost of working between | large saving in cost of working between | large saving in cost of working between |
Hamley Bridge and Gawler. The question of | Hamley Bridge and Gawler. The question of | Hamley Bridge and Gawler. The question of |
speed is often urged against tie adoption o! the | speed is often urged against the adoption of the | speed is often urged against the adoption of the |
narrow-gauge, but it wfll not bear investiga | narrow-gauge, but it will not bear investiga- | narrow-gauge, but it will not bear investigation. |
tion. So far as itconofirns passenger traffic it | tion. So far as it concerns passenger traffic it | So far as itconofirns passenger traffic it |
only requires suitable engines to Keep up an | only requires suitable engines to keep up an | only requires suitable engines to keep up an |
avenge speed of cSO miles an hoar, and goods | average speed of 30 miles an hour, and goods | average speed of 30 miles an hour, and goods |
trams can easfly be run through between Port | trains can easily be run through between Port | trains can easily be run through between Port |
Adelaide and Broken HOI in 20 hoars, and this | Adelaide and Broken Hill in 20 hours, and this | Adelaide and Broken Hill in 20 hours, and this |
will answer every requirement. Another argu | will answer every requirement. Another argu- | will answer every requirement. Another argument |
ment nsed agaiiitt the Government policy is the | ment used against the Government policy is the | used against the Government policy is the |
TTrt* «f j??ri ««i ?t Mm AAmlmitttk rfiKim, but | want of yard room at the Adelaide station, but | Parts of your son of Mr AAmlmitttk rfiKim, but |
this difficulty will good be removed, as Parlia | this difficulty will soon be removed, as Parlia- | this difficulty will good be removed, as Parliament |
ment has already provided the necessary | ment has already provided the necessary | has already provided the necessary |
fnndi fox the removal o! tin locomotive | funds for the removal of the locomotive | land for the removal of! tin locomotive |
shops to Islington, and when this is | shops to Islington, and when this is | shops to Islington, and when this is |
aeoomplubed it will be an easy matter to | accomplished it will be an easy matter to | accomplished it will be an easy matter to |
rearrange the station yard by running all the | rearrange the station yard by running all the | rearrange the station yard by running all the |
passenger trains to the'•oath side of the yard, | passenger trains to the south side of the yard, | passenger trains to the south side of the yard, |
occupy u>e the whole of North-terrace between | occupying the whole of North-terrace between | occupy as the whole of North-terrace between |
the Old Parliament rteilduurs and Morphett | the Old Parliament buildings and Morphett- | the Old Parliament residuary and Morphett |
atreet for the passenger trams, and the north | street for the passenger traffic, and the north | streets for the passenger trams, and the north |
side, between the Torrens-bridge and the | side, between the Torrens-bridge and the | side, between the Torrens bridge and the |
Government Printing Office, for the goods | Government Printing Office, for the goods | Government Printing Office, for the goods |
tnffic.- | traffic. | traffic.- |
—I am, &c., | —I am, &c., | I am, &c., |
E. SAINT, | E. SAINT, | E. SAINT, |
Late Traffic Inspector S.A. Railways, | Late Traffic Inspector S.A. Railways, | Late Traffic Inspector S.A. Railways, |
Pirie Chambers, September 7, 1889. | Pirie Chambers, September 7, 1889. | Pirie Chambers, September 7, 1889. |
There are 63.000 woman in the Umlod | There are 62,000 women in the United | There are 63.000 woman in the United |
States interested in the caltmtion of fanit | States interested in the cultivation of fruit | States interested in the valuation of farms |
and they include aome of the moat aaeaeufol | and they include some of the most successful | and they include some of the most measurer |
otahatdata inCMHamuk | orchardists in California. | otahatdata inCMHamuk |
A bay of eleven, w tiw?l try wmwlto wiiiit iiw. | A b0y of eleven, crazed by cigarette smoking, | A bay of eleven, w away try unwise winner now. |
htm been token to an imine a^ylnm in Outage | has been taken to an insane asylum in Orange | has been taken to an mine asylum in Outage |
eonatf, He it ooondered m violent and | county. He is considered a violent and | senate, He it foundered in violent and |
dangerotH mairiwi, sad dupteya aome of tbe | dangerous maniac, and displays some of the | dangerous manner, sad displays some of the |
?>mpk— peoolkrto Iwdrophobia. | symptoms peculiar to hydrophobia. | smoke peelers Hydrophobia. |
Kmqpe hu 129,129 neilai of nflrokd, | Europe has 129,129 miles of railroad, | Kmqpe hu 129,129 needs of stroked, |
ABttrifHngKT lead* with 4&.84S mOes. | Austria Hungary leads with 45,343 miles, | ABttrifHngKT leads with 4845 miles. |
and Odiniif m aeeond witn. 34,673 mitea, | and Germany is second with 24,573 miles, | and Odiniif in accord with. 34,673 miles, |
Franoe it third with 21,250 mile*. QttaX | France is third with 21,250 miles, Great | France it third with 21,250 miles. QttaX |
Bntata fonitt with 19,674 ma«, and BohU | Britain fourth with 19,674 miles, and Russia | Bntata fourth with 19,674 man, and BohU |
•tend* fifth with 17.710 anlaa, | stands fifth with 17,710 miles. | extends fifth with 17.710 areas, |
wnditian of the ItaUu fitif in | The condition of the Italian peasantry in | condition of the Italian fires in |
many patti ot tbeoanntry ii far boa aatidae | many parts of the country is far from satisfac- | many parts of tbeoanntry is far boa article |
twy, aad ewsttf tbenM*t wuium—ijquunum | tory, and one of the most serious consequences | two, and costs thence wuium—ijquunum |
v the ipmaiegf the popolatiaa ia the latge | is the increase of the population in the large | v the remains the population in the large |
towne witbont any onctponding derelopnest | towns without any corresponding development | towns without any Responding development |
et unploySQ«t, | of employment. | of employ Get, |
Identified overProof corrections | FRANCE ROSEWORTHY TAKEN LEADS CONDITION PARTS COMMISSIONERS DISPLAYS UNITED HILL REFERRING ENGINEERINCHIEF THESE PLAINEST TOWNS SOME SHOW SOLUTION HOURS ACCOMPLISHED POPULATION SOUTH HYDROPHOBIA OUT CASE WITHOUT WASLEYS CONSTRUCT ITALIAN OVERCOMING EASILY CONGRATULATE MIXING USED MOST DANGEROUS ASYLUM HOUR /BREAK/OF/GAUGE|BREAKOFGAUGE FOURTH DEVELOPMENT YOU |
Identified overProof non-corrections | STATIONMASTERS CONSIDERED INCREASE POINTS INSANE FUNDS CONCERNS WANT GREAT STREET CIGARETTE SATISFACTORY INFORMED COUNTRY BUILDINGS BRITAIN SMOKING ORCHARDISTS RAILROAD RUSSIA ROOM AUSTRIA SOON EMPLOYMENT PEASANTRY EUROPE WOMEN HUNGARY STANDS TARE [**VANDALISED] FLAT ORANGE USE SYMPTOMS CRAZED OCCUPYING PECULIAR SERIOUS CORRESPONDING CULTIVATION COUNTY ROD MANIAC CALIFORNIA SUCCESSFUL CONSEQUENCES GERMANY FRUIT SECOND |
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All Words | 695 | 74.2 | 87.9 | 53.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 324 | 72.2 | 84.9 | 45.6 |
Weighted Words | 71.9 | 84.0 | 43.1 |
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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. |
Sir—Referring to my letter, I beg to say I | Sir—Referring to my letter, I beg to say I | Sir-Referring to my letter, I beg to say I |
have received a letter from Mr. Smith, the | have received a letter from Mr. Smith, the | have received a letter from Mr. Smith, the |
railway chairman, in which he explain that | railway chairman, in which he explains that | railway chairman, in which he explain that |
the woide be used in a pterions letter to me | the words be used in a previous letter to me | the word be used in a previous letter to me |
did not beat the interpretation. I put upon | did not beat the interpretation. I put upon | did not beat the interpretation. I put upon |
tbem. His wotdi were—"My oaQeagnes and | tbem. His words were—"My colleagues and | them. His words werewolf oaQeagnes and |
I an quite satisfied wefaecongoltiDgtfaflbert | I am quite satisfied we are consulting the best | I am quite satisfied wefaecongoltiDgtfaflbert |
interests of the colony in «W*™«g totecam | interests of the colony in declining to recom- | interests of the colony in «W*™«g totecam |
xrend the adoption of any mechanical means | mend the adoption of any mechanical means | read the adoption of any mechanical means |
for overcoming the inoonvenieiice rHmrflnnt | for overcoming the inconvenience attendant | for overcoming the inconvenience rHmrflnnt |
upon the break of gauge, and we entirely con | upon the break of gauge, and we entirely con- | upon the break of gauge, and we entirely con- |
cur with that portion of the evidence which | cur with that portion of the evidence which | cur with that portion of the evidence which |
yon yourself gave before the Select flnmmitfaw | you yourself gave before the Select Committee | you yourself gave before the Select flnmmitfaw |
on railway! in 1283 upon the ■object.'' I m | on railways in 1883 upon the subject.'' I was | on railway! in 1283 upon the object.'' I'm |
honestly aider the impression that those words | honestly under the impression that those words | honestly under the impression that those words |
bore (be *"TiwTT>g I pot npon titaw*, viz., that | bore the meaning I put upon them, viz., that | bore (be *"TiwTT>g I put upon draws, viz., that |
be approved of my advice to narrow the | he approved of my advice to narrow the | be approved of my advice to narrow the |
Gauge to Adelaide in preference *? adopt | gauge to Adelaide in preference to adopt- | Gauge to Adelaide in preference to? adopting |
ing any of tbe then known mnnliwnal | ing any of the then known mechanical | any of the then known national |
appliance*, and this imprenipo waa deepened | appliances, and this impression was deepened | appliances, and this impression was deepened |
from a conversation I eubeequently bad with | from a conversation I subsequently had with | from a conversation I subsequently had with |
Mr. Smith. He aaya they reterred to an | Mr. Smith. He says they referred to an | Mr. Smith. He says they referred to an |
answer I made to a qnertion potto me by the | answer I made to a question put to me by the | answer I made to a question potato me by the |
Select Committee in 1888 ac to whether it | Select Committee in 1883 as to whether it | Select Committee in 1888 as to whether it |
woold not be wise to adopt the principle of | would not be wise to adopt the principle of | would not be wise to adopt the principle of |
ahiftiag the vehicles from one eet of wheels to | shifting the vehicles from one set of wheels to | shifting the vehicles from one set of wheels to |
another. My reply was— •' No, Ido not, most | another. My reply was—"No, I do not, most | another. My reply was I' No, I do not most |
decidedly not," I do not ace how Z was to | decidedly not," I do not see how I was to | decidedly not," I do not see how I was to |
know that he was referring only to one qoei | know that he was referring only to one ques- | know that he was referring only to one goal |
tion and answer, tut I aecei* Mr. Smith's ex | tion and answer, but I accept Mr. Smith's ex- | tion and answer, but I accept Mr. Smith's explanation |
planation as correct, and exceedingly regret | planation as correct, and exceedingly regret | as correct, and exceedingly regret |
hkvicg muapprebended his meaniog. I beg to | having misapprehended his meaning. I beg to | having misapprehended his meaning. I beg to |
tender my sincere apology for paving done so, | tender my sincere apology for having done so, | tender my sincere apology for paving done so, |
as I have no desire whatever to misrepresent | as I have no desire whatever to misrepresent | as I have no desire whatever to misrepresent |
anything he has said. The answer I gave iaj | anything he has said. The answer I gave in | anything he has said. The answer I gave in |
1883 m to ifciftinft vehiolas from ooe sat | 1883 as to shifting vehicles from one set | 1883 in to shifting vehicles from one set |
of wheels to another is in no way in | of wheels to another is in no way in- | of wheels to another is in no way in |
ocDsutent with my now v&mei&wg. | consistent with my now advocating | ocDsutent with my now somehow. |
my syft^esDa as y?- fiw^itli ■|^,^? %o irnp^y/ I | my system, as Mr. Smith seems to imply. I | my synthesis as y?- firstly ■|^,^? no reply I |
do not shift the vebidei from one set ol wheels | do not shift the vehicles from one set of wheels | do not shift the vehicle from one set of wheels |
to another, betante that cannot be done with | to another, because that cannot be done with | to another, because that cannot be done with |
ont nneonpling the Tehielat bom one another, | ont uncoupling the vehicles from one another, | one uncoupling the vehicles from one another, |
and that would take too long. I timely shift | and that would take too long. I simply shift | and that would take too long. I timely shift |
tbe wheels from one vehicle to anotner, which ■ | the wheels from one vehicle to another, which | the wheels from one vehicle to another, which I |
is a n ost important and vital difference, and | is a most important and vital difference, and | is a most important and vital difference, and |
cne which enables two loaded trains to shnnt | one which enables two loaded trains to shunt | one which enables two loaded trains to shoot |
past one another and exchange their wheels | past one another and exchange their wheels | past one another and exchange their wheels |
without ocootiplicg, and always jgives a eon | without uncoupling, and always gives a con- | without accomplice, and always gives a son |
ttant weight to be dealt with, ie, the weight | stant weight to be dealt with, i.e., the weight | stant weight to be dealt with, is, the weight |
of the wheels and their attachments.—l am. | of the wheels and their attachments.—I am, | of the wheels and their attachments.—l am. |
&c., | &c., | &c., |
ROBT. A. WHITE. | ROBT. A. WHITE. | ROBT. A. WHITE. |
Identified overProof corrections | SEE THEM PREVIOUS INCONVENIENCE BUT UNDER HAD SUBSEQUENTLY MISAPPREHENDED HAVING QUESTION BECAUSE GIVES MEANING APPLIANCES SHIFTING REFERRED ACCEPT SAYS UNCOUPLING YOU |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SIMPLY IMPLY ATTENDANT ARE ONT [**VANDALISED] COLLEAGUES SUBJECT SYSTEM RAILWAYS CONSULTING SHUNT ADVOCATING INCONSISTENT CONSTANT RECOMMEND WERE [**VANDALISED] SEEMS TBEM [**VANDALISED] DECLINING EXPLAINS BEST |
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Searchability of unique words | 184 | 78.8 | 88.6 | 46.2 |
Weighted Words | 78.7 | 88.7 | 47.0 |
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SOUTH AUSTRALIA V. NEW SOUTH | SOUTH AUSTRALIA v. NEW SOUTH | SOUTH AUSTRALIA V. NEW SOUTH |
WALES. | WALES. | WALES. |
A correspondent has furnished us with the | A correspondent has furnished us with the | A correspondent has furnished us with the |
following:— | following :— | following |
Last week I left Adelaide for Sydney, and | Last week I left Adelaide for Sydney, and | Last week I left Adelaide for Sydney, and |
amongst my fellow passengers in the express | amongst my fellow passengers in the express | amongst my fellow passengers in the express |
were Messrs. Tnckett, Gopeland, Hurley, and | were Messrs. Tnckett, Copeland, Hurley, and | were Messrs. Trickett, Copeland, Hurley, and |
O'SuUivan, members of the New South Wales | O'Sullivan, members of the New South Wales | O'Sullivan, members of the New South Wales |
Public Works Commission, who were on their | Public Works Commission, who were on their | Public Works Commission, who were on their |
return from Broken HilL Messrs. Triekett | return from Broken Hill. Messrs. Trickett | return from Broken Hill Messrs. Trickett |
and O'Sullivan expressed the greatest astonish | and O'Sullivan expressed the greatest astonish- | and O'Sullivan expressed the greatest astonish- |
ment at the marvellous growth and resources of | ment at the marvellous growth and resources of | ment at the marvellous growth and resources of |
Broken Hill, and whilst admiring the astute | Broken Hill, and whilst admiring the astute | Broken Hill, and whilst admiring the astute |
cess of Sonth Australia in so speedily connect | cess of South Australia in so speedily connect- | cess of South Australia in so speedily connect- |
ing herself with tbe Barrier they unhesitatingly | ing herself with the Barrier they unhesitatingly | ing herself with the Barrier they unhesitatingly |
declared that the report of tbe commission must | declared that the report of the commission must | declared that the report of the commission must |
result in tbe immediate aivance of the New | result in the immediate advance of the New | result in the immediate advance of the New |
South Wales railway. Mr. Oopeland, than | South Wales railway. Mr. Copeland, than | South Wales railway. Mr. Copeland, than |
whom probably a more matter-ot-faet politi | whom probably a more matter-of-fact politi- | whom probably a more matter-of-fact politician |
cian does not exist in New South Wales, was | cian does not exist in New South Wales, was | does not exist in New South Wales, was |
emphatic in his admiration of tha railway | emphatic in his admiration of the railway | emphatic in his admiration of the railway |
c yrtem of South Australia, bat both be and bu | system of South Australia, but both he and his | system of South Australia, but both he and his |
colleagues were agreed in saying that whilst | colleagues were agreed in saying that whilst | colleagues were agreed in saying that whilst |
the break of gauge existed to the Barrier tbe | the break of gauge existed to the Barrier the | the break of gauge existed to the Barrier the |
mother colony could aad would suosessfully | mother colony could and would successfully | mother colony could and would successfully |
compete with South Australia for the traffic. | compete with South Australia for the traffic. | compete with South Australia for the traffic. |
I elicited from the commission that they pro | I elicited from the commission that they pro- | I elicited from the commission that they proposed |
posed forwarding to his Excellency the Gover | posed forwarding to his Excellency the Gover- | forwarding to his Excellency the Governor |
nor an interim report recommending Oat the | nor an interim report recommending that the | an interim report recommending that the |
Great Western line should be topped at | Great Western line should be tapped at | Great Western line should be topped at |
Nyngan and a line connecting Nyngan, Cobar, | Nyngan and a line connecting Nyngan, Cobar, | Nyngan and a line connecting Nyngan, Cobar, |
wilcaania, Menindie, Mount Gippsi and | Wilcaania, Menindie, Mount Gipps and | Wilcannia, Menindie, Mount Gipps and |
Broken Hill be immediately proceeded with, | Broken Hill be immediately proceeded with, | Broken Hill be immediately proceeded with |
the distance approximately being 350 miles and | the distance approximately being 350 miles and | the distance approximately being 350 miles and |
the estimated cost, exclusive of the bridges at | the estimated cost, exclusive of the bridges at | the estimated cost, exclusive of the bridges at |
the crowing! of the river, two millions and a | the crossings of the river, two millions and a | the crowing! of the river, two millions and a |
balf. Tbe opinion was expressed by several of | half. The opinion was expressed by several of | half. The opinion was expressed by several of |
the members that South Australia as she pro | the members that South Australia as she pro- | the members that South Australia as she proposed |
posed dealing witb the gauge of her line would | posed dealing with the gauge of her line would | dealing with the gauge of her line would |
be making the gravest mistake imaginable | be making the gravest mistake imaginable | be making the gravest mistake imaginable |
unless she connected on the 4ft. B£in. gauge, | unless she connected on the 4ft. 8½in. gauge, | unless she connected on the 4ft. 8in. gauge, |
and they went furthar, giving most eerions | and they went further, giving most serious | and they went further, giving most serious |
reasons for cugscesting such a step. The state | reasons for suggesting such a step. The state- | reasons for suggesting such a step. The statement |
ment was made that at Dabbo, just about 100 | ment was made that at Dubbo, just about 100 | was made that at Dubbo, just about 100 |
miles from Nyngan, there existed coal of suffi | miles from Nyngan, there existed coal of suffi- | miles from Nyngan, there existed coal of sufficiently |
ciently good quaUty and obtsinableatsuch prices | ciently good quality and obtainable at such prices | good quality and obtsinableatsuch prices |
that, on a ''national line" being established. | that, on a ''national line" being established. | that, on a ''national line" being established. |
Broken HOI would be able to supply herself | Broken Hill would be able to supply herself | Broken Hill would be able to supply herself |
with coal at considerably less cost than ship | with coal at considerably less cost than ship- | with coal at considerably less cost than shipping |
ping from Newcastle and then trucking over | ping from Newcastle and then trucking over | from Newcastle and then trucking over |
on lines from Fort Pirie. It was farther | on lines from Port Pirie. It was further | on lines from Port Pirie. It was further |
pointed out that the coal would naturally | pointed out that the coal would naturally | pointed out that the coal would naturally |
enough be available for the South Aus | enough be available for the South Aus- | enough be available for the South Australian |
tralian railways, but that if tbe break of | tralian railways, but that if the break of | railways, but that if the break of |
gauge existed at the Barrier, the tranship | gauge existed at the Barrier, the tranship- | gauge existed at the Barrier, the transhipment |
ment would make considerable difference. | ment would make considerable difference. | would make considerable difference. |
It was further said that if there were no break | It was further said that if there were no break | It was further said that if there were no break |
of gauge between Adelaide and Sydney it | of gauge between Adelaide and Sydney it | of gauge between Adelaide and Sydney it |
would undoubtedly result in a large quantity | would undoubtedly result in a large quantity | would undoubtedly result in a large quantity |
of wool coming down to Sonth Australian | of wool coming down to South Australian | of wool coming down to South Australian |
ports from at least 150 miles from Broken THH | ports from at least 150 miles from Broken Hill | ports from at least 150 miles from Broken THE |
on the Sydney side, and finally it was pointed | on the Sydney side, and finally it was pointed | on the Sydney side, and finally it was pointed |
out that wb should be able to supply from our | out that we should be able to supply from our | out that we should be able to supply from our |
Terowie and Petersburg agricultural areas all | Terowie and Petersburg agricultural areas all | Terowie and Petersburg agricultural areas all |
the flour for north-west New South Wales, to | the flour for north-west New South Wales, to | the flour for north-west New South Wales, to |
ray nothing of lower Queensland. As a climax | ray nothing of lower Queensland. As a climax | say nothing of lower Queensland. As a climax |
it was mentioned that General Edwards bad | it was mentioned that General Edwards had | it was mentioned that General Edwards had |
expressed a most decided opinion that all inter | expressed a most decided opinion that all inter- | expressed a most decided opinion that all inter- |
fiftlnwialwnlir.mmiiratinn.finnMaTi.tnwc mitnrm | colonial communications should exist on a uniform | fiftlnwialwnlir.mmiiratinn.finnMaTi.tnwc mitnrm |
gauge, and that should the South' Australian | gauge, and that should the South Australian | gauge, and that should the South Australian |
Government: connect oa the uniform gauge | Government connect on the uniform gauge | Government: connect on the uniform gauge |
the colony would be in direct communica | the colony would be in direct communica- | the colony would be in direct communication |
tion with both capitals, whilst the distance to | tion with both capitals, whilst the distance to | with both capitals, whilst the distance to |
Sidney would be some fifty miles shorter than | Sydney would be some fifty miles shorter than | Sidney would be some fifty miles shorter than |
via Melbourne, added to tie fact that the line | via Melbourne, added to the fact that the line | via Melbourne, added to the fact that the line |
would traverse a country that would be | would traverse a country that would be | would traverse a country that would be |
inaceettiUe to an enemy. | inaccessible to an enemy. | unacceptable to an enemy. |
The commission expressed an opinion that | The commission expressed an opinion that | The commission expressed an opinion that |
sooner or later all the colonies would adopt the | sooner or later all the colonies would adopt the | sooner or later all the colonies would adopt the |
4 feet 81 gauge, as it has been almost nationally | 4 feet 8½ gauge, as it has been almost nationally | 4 feet 81 gauge, as it has been almost nationally |
adopted as the safest and most economical in | adopted as the safest and most economical in | adopted as the safest and most economical in |
comparison witb the S feet 3 inch range. The | comparison with the 5 feet 3 inch gauge. The | comparison with the 5 feet 3 inch range. The |
Railway Commissioners of South Australia | Railway Commissioners of South Australia | Railway Commissioners of South Australia |
had supplied them with a copy of their report | had supplied them with a copy of their report | had supplied them with a copy of their report |
to Parliament, and they were loud in their | to Parliament, and they were loud in their | to Parliament, and they were loud in their |
admiration of tbe general administtatio? of | admiration of the general administration of | admiration of the general administration? of |
the Sonth Australian railways, whilst the fact | the South Australian railways, whilst the fact | the South Australian railways, whilst the fact |
that nearly 5 per cent, over and above working | that nearly 5 per cent. over and above working | that nearly 5 per cent, over and above working |
expenses bad been earned in what was admit | expenses had been earned in what was admit- | expenses had been earned in what was admittedly |
tedly only a medium year, was marked with | tedly only a medium year, was marked with | only a medium year, was marked with |
characteristic significance. | characteristic significance. | characteristic significance. |
On my arrival in Sydney I had an opportu | On my arrival in Sydney I had an opportu- | On my arrival in Sydney I had an opportunity |
nity of^ayiag a few words to Sir Henry Parkes, | nity of saying a few words to Sir Henry Parkes, | of saying a few words to Sir Henry Parkes, |
who had just returned from Brisbane via Tenter | who had just returned from Brisbane via Tenter- | who had just returned from Brisbane via Tenterfield. |
field. He could give me no information as to the | field. He could give me no information as to the | He could give me no information as to the |
proposed railway farther than ?««>i*iw(> that | proposed railway farther than remarking that | proposed railway farther than ?««>i*iw(> that |
most cf bis Mii?.t?T« were either ill or absent, | most of his Ministers were either ill or absent, | most of his Ministers were either ill or absent, |
and a Cabinet would not be held until late this | and a Cabinet would not be held until late this | and a Cabinet would not be held until late this |
week. Bat he said that if the commission did | week. But he said that if the commission did | week. But he said that if the commission did |
send in such a recommendation, as I irr?"lfw! | send in such a recommendation, as I remarked | send in such a recommendation, as I herself! |
I understood they would, without doubt the | I understood they would, without doubt the | I understood they would, without doubt the |
Cabinet would act on that recommenda | Cabinet would act on that recommenda- | Cabinet would act on that recommenda- |
tion without delay, and necessarily without | tion without delay, and necessarily without | tion without delay, and necessarily without |
conraltiDg Ft rliament. Further, that if tha | consulting Parliament. Further, that if the | consulting Ft rliament. Further, that if the |
wants of Broken HOI were not supplied by | wants of Broken Hill were not supplied by | wants of Broken Hill were not supplied by |
Bonth Australia he would ase that New South | Sonth Australia he would see that New South | South Australia he would see that New South |
Wales did sot neglect her duty. At the same | Wales did not neglect her duty. At the same | Wales did not neglect her duty. At the same |
time he said be did not think that New South | time he said be did not think that New South | time he said he did not think that New South |
Wales would be inclined to enter into a war of | Wales would be inclined to enter into a war of | Wales would be inclined to enter into a war of |
tariffs with South Australia. He recognised | tariffs with South Australia. He recognised | tariffs with South Australia. He recognised |
the fact that the trade if not interfered with | the fact that the trade if not interfered with | the fact that the trade if not interfered with |
would gravitate to its natural outports. The | would gravitate to its natural outports. The | would gravitate to its natural outports. The |
Minister of Education (Mr. Garruthers) | Minister of Education (Mr. Carruthers) | Minister of Education (Mr. Carruthers) |
on the subject of the Barrier railway | on the subject of the Barrier railway | on the subject of the Barrier railway |
remarked that as he had not bad an oppor | remarked that as he had not had an oppor- | remarked that as he had not had an opportunity |
tunity of studying the report of the commis | tunity of studying the report of the commis- | of studying the report of the commission |
sion he preferred not to give any opinion en | sion he preferred not to give any opinion on | he preferred not to give any opinion on |
the question other than remarking that if | the question other than remarking that if | the question other than remarking that if |
Sir Henry said it would be done I might rest | Sir Henry said it would be done I might rest | Sir Henry said it would be done I might rest |
actnred twonld be done, and done quickly. | secured 'twould be done, and done quickly. | acted twould be done, and done quickly. |
To sum up the impression gathered from my | To sum up the impression gathered from my | To sum up the impression gathered from my |
various interviews, it appears to me that New | various interviews, it appears to me that New | various interviews, it appears to me that New |
Sonth Wales is determined to bid for the | South Wales is determined to bid for the | South Wales is determined to bid for the |
Barrier trade, and that speedily; further, that | Barrier trade, and that speedily ; further, that | Barrier trade, and that speedily; further, that |
if we have a break of Range at our border it | if we have a break of gauge at our border it | if we have a break of Range at our border it |
will eventually smother our trade with the | will eventually smother our trade with the | will eventually smother our trade with the |
HUL Sooner or later tbe road will be uniform, | Hill. Sooner or later the road will be uniform, | HUL Sooner or later the road will be uniform, |
end the sooner tha better. | end the sooner the better. | and the sooner the better. |
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Searchability of unique words | 375 | 93.1 | 96.8 | 53.8 |
Weighted Words | 93.0 | 96.6 | 51.8 |
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i ' SOUTH MSÎRAÏÏÀ, | SOUTH AUSTRALIA. | i ' SOUTH MIRAÏÏÀ, |
j ; - * 'ADEWUDR, Jane 18. I | ADELAIDE, June 13. | j 'ADEWUDR, June 18. I |
Ia toe 'Legislative Council to-day, the | In the Legislative Council to-day, the | In the Legislative Council to-day, the |
debate on the addreas-in-reply was continued, | debate on the address-in-reply was continued, | debate on the address-in-reply was continued, |
jand was farther adjourned till Tuesday. In | and was further adjourned till Tuesday. In | and was further adjourned till Tuesday. in the |
(the House of Assembly Mr. Catt said that ; | the House of Assembly Mr. Catt said that | House of Assembly Mr. Catt said that |
¡the Eailway Department bad deoided tu, | the Railway Department had decided to | the Railway Department had decided to, |
hdppt the Westinghoasa brake .on the | adopt the Westinghouse brake on the | happy the Westinghouse brake on the |
jbroad guage lines, and the automati« vaouum | broad gauge lines, and the automatic vacuum | broad gauge lines, and the automatic vacuum |
brake on the narrow guages. Ur. King- | brake on the narrow gauges. Mr. King- | brake on the narrow gauges. Mr. Kingston |
ston introduced a bill abolishing im- | ston introduced a bill abolishing im- | introduced a bill abolishing imprisonment |
prisonment for debt nuder sertain oir | prisonment for debt nuder certain cir- | for debt under certain oir |
bumstanoes. Mr. Playford moved a resO | cumstances. Mr. Playford moved a reso- | substances. Mr. Playford moved a resO |
iutiou expressing sympathy with the Presi- | lutiou expressing sympathy with the Presi- | motion expressing sympathy with the President |
dent of the United States ia aonneation with | dent of the United States in connection with | of the United States in connection with |
the recent floods. The motion for an address | the recent floods. The motion for an address | the recent floods. The motion for an address |
to^he Queen praying the Impérial Govern | to the Queen praying the Imperial Govern- | to the Queen praying the Imperial Govern |
knout to take steps to allow the investment of | ment to take steps to allow the investment of | knout to take steps to allow the investment of |
English trust funds in colonial securities, was | English trust funds in colonial securities, was | English trust funds in colonial securities, was |
oarried unanimously. Mr. Kingston moved' | carried unanimously. Mr. Kingston moved | carried unanimously. Mr. Kingston moved' |
the second reading ef a bill extending the | the second reading of a bill extending the | the second reading of a bill extending the |
Paployará Liability Aot to seamen; - | | Employers Liability Act to seamen. | Employers Liability Act to seamen; - | |
Very heavy rains have been, experienced, j | Very heavy rains have been experienced, | Very heavy rains have been experienced, j |
jarad have flooded the "country w various parts. J | and have flooded the country in various parts. | yard have flooded the country w various parts. J |
Identified overProof corrections | CERTAIN JUNE HAD CONNECTION ACT GAUGES FURTHER WESTINGHOUSE IMPERIAL GAUGE CARRIED RAILWAY DECIDED BROAD EMPLOYERS VACUUM AUTOMATIC |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ADOPT GOVERNMENT LUTIOU AUSTRALIA NUDER [**VANDALISED] ADELAIDE CIRCUMSTANCES |
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Searchability of unique words | 100 | 77.0 | 93.0 | 69.6 |
Weighted Words | 78.2 | 93.5 | 70.1 |
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~ WESTERN - AUSTRALIA. | WESTERN AUSTRALIA. | ~ WESTERN - AUSTRALIA. |
Messrs. Millar Brothers h&ve made pro | Messrs. Millar Brothers have made pro- | Messrs. Millar Brothers have made proposals |
posals to the Government to construct a land | posals to the Government to construct a land | to the Government to construct a land |
grant railway from a point on the Great | grant railway from a point on the Great | grant railway from a point on the Great |
Hnnthem line, ten or twelve miles riiatant | Southern line, ten or twelve miles distant | Southern line, ten or twelve miles distant |
from Albany, In the direction of Tbrb&Sv on a | from Albany, in the direction of Torbay, on a | from Albany, in the direction of Tbrb&Sv on a |
similar ^ gaoge to the Greats Soutnen!,! at | similar gauge to the Great Southern, at | similar 9 gauge to the Great Southern!,! at |
£2,500 per mile, the line to fc^ completed In | £2,500 per mile, the line to be completed in | £2,500 per mile, the line to be completed In |
one year from the date of aulhorizatjbij. The ? | one year from the date of authorization. The | one year from the date of authorization. The |
coBStrnctdra aak for payment and concession | constructors ask for payment and concession | coBStrnctdra ask for payment and concession |
of 2,000 acres per mile along the line, i ' | of 2,000 acres per mile along the line. | of 2,000 acres per mile along the line, The City |
The City Council have decided to ask the | The City Council have decided to ask the | Council have decided to ask the |
Government to borrow: a Buffidsnk-sum to | Government to borrow a sufficient sum to | Government to borrow: a Buffidsnk-sum to |
carry oat a Bchemeoi water snpply, the | carry out a scheme of water supply, the | carry out a scheme water supply, the |
Perth Council guaranteeing the interest tod | Perth Council guaranteeing the interest and | Perth Council guaranteeing the interest and |
Sinking Fond, ; ---. . .. : ...A-Tv; ' I | Sinking Fund. | Sinking Fund, ; ---. ... : ...A-Tv; ' I |
Identified overProof corrections | DISTANT BE SUPPLY SOUTHERN SCHEME GAUGE FUND OUT AUTHORIZATION |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SUFFICIENT CONSTRUCTORS TORBAY |
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Searchability of unique words | 66 | 81.8 | 95.5 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 79.6 | 93.9 | 70.3 |
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GOLD FEOM BAROSSA. | GOLD FROM BAROSSA. | GOLD FROM BAROSSA. |
IBv TelezraDb.1 | [By Telegraph.] | By Telegraph |
Gawler. Jnne 10. | Gawler, June 10. | Gawler. June 16. |
A nice negget of gold weighing 4 oz, 7 dwt, | A nice nugget of gold weighing 4 oz, 7 dwt. | A nice nugget of gold weighing 4 oz, 7 dwt, |
15 gr. was brought into Gawler this morning. | 15 gr. was brought into Gawler this morning. | 15 gr. was brought into Gawler this morning. |
It was discovered somewhere near the Lady | It was discovered somewhere near the Lady | It was discovered somewhere near the Lady |
Alice Mine at a shallow depth by an old | Alice Mine at a shallow depth by an old | Alice Mine at a shallow depth by an old |
Baics&a miner. Several small quantities | Barossa miner. Several small quantities | Barossa miner. Several small quantities |
have been brought in lately. | have been brought in lately. | have been brought in lately. |
Identified overProof corrections | NUGGET JUNE TELEGRAPH FROM |
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All Words | 46 | 87.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 40 | 90.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 92.2 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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THE BARRIER TRADE AND THE | THE BARRIER TRADE AND THE | THE BARRIER TRADE AND THE |
?--? ??????- BREAK OF GAUGE. | BREAK OF GAUGE. | ?--? ??????- BREAK OF GAUGE. |
?m THE KDITOB. | TO THE EDITOR. | TO THE EDITOR. |
Sir— Kindly allow me space to assure Mr. | Sir—Kindly allow me space to assure Mr. | Sir Kindly allow me space to assure Mr. |
Samuel Toms that if my apparatus were | Samuel Toms that if my apparatus were | Samuel Toms that if my apparatus were |
adopted at Terowie freight could betaken | adopted at Terowie freight could be taken | adopted at Terowie freight could be taken |
from. Adelaide to Broken HUI well within | from Adelaide to Broken Hill well within | from Adelaide to Broken Hill well within |
swensy-ioor cuura, mia x m»¥» no uouui uui | twenty-four hours, and I have no doubt but | swensy-ioor coura, mia x made no sound but |
that he will believe that assurance after an | that he will believe that assurance after an | that he will believe that assurance after an |
inspection of the model, because the inven | inspection of the model, because the inven- | inspection of the model, because the invention |
tion Is bo simple that he, ss a common sense | tion is so simple that he, as a common sense | is so simple that he, as a common sense |
business man,ia just as competent to judge as | business man, is just as competent to judge as | business man is just as competent to judge as |
to its suitability for ita intended purpose Ba | to its suitability for its intended purpose as | to its suitability for its intended purpose Ba |
the best trained engineer. Eo suggests that | the best trained engineer. He suggests that | the best trained engineer. Eo suggests that |
the broad gauge be continued to the Barrier, | the broad gauge be continued to the Barrier, | the broad gauge be continued to the Barrier, |
but he will admit that that would never be | but he will admit that that would never be | but he will admit that that would never be |
carried out unless the line from Petersburg | carried out unless the line from Petersburg | carried out unless the line from Petersburg |
to Port Pirie were all© made broad gauga, and | to Port Pirie were all made broad gauge, and | to Port Pirie were all made broad gauge, and |
the official estimate for carrying both Bohemea | the official estimate for carrying both schemes | the official estimate for carrying both schemes |
out Ia M £520,000, including rolling stock, if | out is "£520,000, including rolling stock, if | out In M £520,000, including rolling stock, if |
existing: rails allowed to remain, or £660,000, | existing rails allowed to remain, or £660,000, | existing: rails allowed to remain, or £660,000, |
including rolling-stock, if main lice laid with | including rolling-stock, if main line laid with | including rolling-stock, if main line laid with |
61-lb. rails, and existing rails laliinetation | 61-lb. rails, and existing rails laid in station- | 61 lb. rails, and existing rails laliinetation |
yardB.' In the face of the statements | yards." In the face of the statements | yards.' In the face of the statements |
of the Chairman of the Railway Gommteion | of the Chairman of the Railway Commission | of the Chairman of the Railway Commission |
(Mr. Smith), and the General Traffio Manager | (Mr. Smith), and the General Traffic Manager | (Mr. Smith), and the General Traffic Manager |
(Mr.PeadktoB), that three tims tteammat | (Mr. Pendleton), that three times the amount | (Mr.PeadktoB), that three times teammate |
Df the present trarfio oaa be efficiently con | of the present traffic can be efficiently con- | of the present traffic can be efficiently conducted |
ducted with the existing narrowflinage roads. | ducted with the existing narrow-gauge roads. | with the existing narrowflinage roads. |
*m-4k. -Toms-be -of- opiaisn that there is | will Mr. Toms be of opinion that there is | sneak. -Toms-be of opinion that there is |
my chance of the above large amount being | any chance of the above large amount being | my chance of the above large amount being |
axpecdedj or that there is any necessity for | expended, or that there is any necessity for | expended or that there is any necessity for |
it for many years? ] I think not; GEduShat | it for many years? I think not, and if that | it for many years? I think not; GEduShat |
dew H correct it follows that the next qesfc | view is correct it follows that the next best | dew H correct it follows that the next best |
thing to do is to economically reduce to'the- | thing to do is to economically reduce to the | thing to do is to economically reduce to the |
atrnoet minimum the delay ia tr&nsferrifig | utmost minimum the delay in transferring | street minimum the delay in transferring |
the freight from one gauge to the other at | the freight from one gauge to the other at | the freight from one gauge to the other at |
rerowfa, and if it is at ail probable that One | Terowie, and if it is at all probable that one | Terowie, and if it is at all probable that One |
)f the appliances put forward will sccompjish | of the appliances put forward will accomplish | of the appliances put forward will accomplish |
;bat~ object ~ then I &sk why should it 4)9 | that object then I ask why should it be | that object ~ then I ask why should it 499 |
refused a trial 7 Each inventor can advocate | refused a trial ? Each inventor can advocate | refused a trial 7 Each inventor can advocate |
iiisown appliance, Ac regards mine I am | his own appliance. As regards mine I am | disown appliance, As regards mine I am |
prepared to prove that itwill fully answer its | prepared to prove that it will fully answer its | prepared to prove that it will fully answer its |
purpose, will be economical &3 regards time | purpose, will be economical as regards time | purpose, will be economical as regards time |
ind cosi of working, and that it will not ooat | and cost of working, and that it will not cost | and cost of working, and that it will not cost |
the country one penny -piece to adopt it. In | the country one penny-piece to adopt it. In | the country one penny piece to adopt it. In |
advocating the adoption of my invention Ihave | advocating the adoption of my invention I have | advocating the adoption of my invention I have |
Bxercised the utmost patience, combined with | exercised the utmost patience, combined with | exercised the utmost patience, combined with |
perseverance. Before th9 Railway ComatiB | perseverance. Before the Railway Commissi- | perseverance. Before the Railway ComatiB |
ionera were appointed I was advised to wait | ioners were appointed I was advised to wait | honors were appointed I was advised to wait |
until they had taken charge and then I could | until they had taken charge and then I could | until they had taken charge and then I could |
get it properly considered. When the Com | get it properly considered. When the Com- | get it properly considered. When the Commissioners |
miBBionera had got well into harness I had | missioners had got well into harness I had | had got well into harness I had |
the honour of submitting my model and | the honour of submitting my model and | the honour of submitting my model and |
drawingB to them, together with the late | drawings to them, together with the late | drawings to them, together with the late |
Locomotive Engineer, the General Traffio | Locomotive Engineer, the General Traffic | Locomotive Engineer, the General Traffic |
Manager, and the Comptroller of Accounts, | Manager, and the Comptroller of Accounts, | Manager, and the Comptroller of Accounts, |
and after along and very critical examination | and after a long and very critical examination | and after along and very critical examination |
it was conceded that no objection could be | it was conceded that no objection could be | it was conceded that no objection could be |
taken to the appliance from an engineering | taken to the appliance from an engineering | taken to the appliance from an engineering |
point of view, but it remained to be | point of view, but it remained to be | point of view, but it remained to be |
proved that it would pay the department to | proved that it would pay the department to | proved that it would pay the department to |
alter their trucks to Buit it. I considered | alter their trucks to suit it. I considered | alter their trucks to suit it. I considered |
this very satisfactory, and subsequently | this very satisfactory, and subsequently | this very satisfactory, and subsequently |
furnished the Commissioners with figures | furnished the Commissioners with figures | furnished the Commissioners with figures |
which undoubtedly prove that ib willpay | which undoubtedly prove that it will pay | which undoubtedly prove that it will pay |
the department to alter their vehicles, but | the department to alter their vehicles, but | the department to alter their vehicles, but |
when I requested them to discuss those | when I requested them to discuss those | when I requested them to discuss those |
figures the Chairman took shelter behind the | figures the Chairman took shelter behind the | figures the Chairman took shelter behind the |
report of the Barrier Trado Select Committee, | report of the Barrier Trade Select Committee, | report of the Barrier Trade Select Committee, |
and absolutely refused to do so and would | and absolutely refused to do so and would | and absolutely refused to do so and would |
give no reason why he would not except 'that | give no reason why he would not except 'that | give no reason why he would not except that |
Life was not long enough,' even when I | life was not long enough," even when I | Life was not long enough,' even when I |
offered to test it without expense to. She | offered to test it without expense to the | offered to test it without expense to. She |
Government if they would use it and pay | Government if they would use it and pay | Government if they would use it and pay |
for it if EnccessfnI. I venlore very respect | for it if successful. I venture very respect- | for it if EnccessfnI. I venture very respectfully |
fully to be of opinion that thiB action on the | fully to be of opinion that this action on the | to be of opinion that this action on the |
part of the Chairman (Mr. Smith} is neither | part of the Chairman (Mr. Smith) is neither | part of the Chairman (Mr. Smith is neither |
Fair nor business-like. The important depu | fair nor business-like. The important depu- | fair nor business-like. The important deputation |
tation that waited on the Commissioner of | tation that waited on the Commissioner of | that waited on the Commissioner of |
Pnblio Worka yesterday was a protest | Public Works yesterday was a protest | Public Works yesterday was a protest |
againBt the attitude assumed by Mr. | against the attitude assumed by Mr. | against the attitude assumed by Mr. |
Smith. Life ia surely long enough to | Smith. Life is surely long enough to | Smith. Life is surely long enough to |
enable Mr. Smith to disousa facts and | enable Mr. Smith to discuss facts and | enable Mr. Smith to discuss facts and |
figures relating to an invention which would | figures relating to an invention which would | figures relating to an invention which would |
undoubtedly save thia colony hundreds of | undoubtedly save this colony hundreds of | undoubtedly save this colony hundreds of |
thousands of pounds. I have put those facts | thousands of pounds. I have put those facts | thousands of pounds. I have put those facts |
and figures before the public, and I challenge | and figures before the public, and I challenge | and figures before the public, and I challenge |
any one to dispute their correctnesss. Many | any one to dispute their correctness. Many | any one to dispute their correctness. Many |
hundreds of people well qualified to | hundreds of people well qualified to | hundreds of people well qualified to |
judge of it have examined my model and | judge of it have examined my model and | judge of it have examined my model and |
expressed the highest opinions of it And | expressed the highest opinions of it and | expressed the highest opinions of it. And |
wished me every success. The Hon. J» | wished me every success. The Hon. J. | wished me every success. The Hon. J |
Darling, Mr. E. L&ughton, and others stated | Darling, Mr. E. Laughton, and others stated | Darling, Mr. E. Laughton, and others stated |
at the deputation yesterday that it would | at the deputation yesterday that it would | at the deputation yesterday that it would |
achieve its object to a certainty, so that, | achieve its object to a certainty, so that, | achieve its object to a certainty, so that |
although ' it ia not in the power of mortals | although it is not in the power of mortals | although it is not in the power of mortals |
to ensure [success,' I have some satisfaction | to ensure success, I have some satisfaction | to ensure [success,' I have some satisfaction |
in believing that I deserve it. | in believing that I deserve it. | in believing that I deserve it. |
lam, Sir, &c, | I am, Sir, &c, | I am, Sir, c, |
ROBERT A. WHITE. | ROBERT A. WHITE. | ROBERT A. WHITE. |
29, Exchange, Pine-street. | 29, Exchange, Pirie-street. | 29, Exchange, Pirie-street. |
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Searchability of unique words | 329 | 90.3 | 96.7 | 65.6 |
Weighted Words | 90.5 | 97.0 | 68.3 |
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BREAK-OF-GAUGE DIFFICULTY. | BREAK-OF-GAUGE DIFFICULTY. | BREAK-OF-GAUGE DIFFICULTY. |
TO THB BDITO-B. | TO THE EDITOR. | TO THE EDITOR. |
Sir— I think it high time tbat a uom | Sir—I think it high time that a Com- | Sir I think it high time that a Com |
miE8ion were appointed to report upon the | mission were appointed to report upon the | mission were appointed to report upon the |
beet method of overcoming the break of gauge | best method of overcoming the break of gauge | best method of overcoming the break of gauge |
and that the same consist of unbiassed | and that the same consist of unbiassed | and that the same consist of unbiassed |
mechanical gentlemen having no insert** «u | mechanical gentlemen having no interest at | mechanical gentlemen having no inserts a |
stake in the oolony. Then I think inventors | stake in the colony. Then I think inventors | stake in the colony. Then I think inventors |
would be better pleased than showing their | would be better pleased than showing their | would be better pleased than showing their |
mcdelB to men who may have commercial | models to men who may have commercial | medals to men who may have commercial |
points in their favour but are utterly Incom | points in their favour but are utterly incom- | points in their favour but are utterly Incom |
to give an opinion on anything | petent to give an opinion on anything | to give an opinion on anything |
mechanical. In fsct I cons der myself juat | mechanical. In fact I consider myself just | mechanical. In fact I consider myself just |
bb fit to take stock of a chemist a Bhop as they | as fit to take stock of a chemist's shop as they | by fit to take stock of a chemist a shop as they |
are in the mechanical line, I mkht here | are in the mechanical line. I might here | are in the mechanical line, I might here |
relatfl how I was treated when I Bhowed | relate how I was treated when I showed | relate how I was treated when I showed |
them my model; The appointment was 11 | them my model. The appointment was 11 | them my model; The appointment was 11 |
a.m. I waa there to the minute, and waa | a.m. I was there to the minute, and was | a.m. I was there to the minute, and was |
told to fix it np In the office amongst | told to fix it up in the office amongst | told to fix it up in the office amongst |
the olerks, who I am glad to | the clerks, who I am glad to | the clerks, who I am glad to |
say took more interest in it thaa | say took more interest in it than | say took more interest in it than |
their superiors. However, after an hour | their superiors. However, after an hour | their superiors. However, after an hour |
and three-quarters the gentleman who holds | and three-quarters the gentleman who holds | and three-quarters the gentleman who holds |
the reins oi authority made his appearance, | the reins of authority made his appearance, | the reins of authority made his appearance, |
supported by hia Bnperfluons talent. Of | supported by his superfluous talent. Of | supported by his Superfluous talent. Of |
course, as a matter cf fact, the model was | course, as a matter of fact, the model was | course, as a matter of fact, the model was |
uBeleEe, Mr, Hill expressed his opinion- (oo | useless. Mr. Hill expressed his opinion (no | useless, Mr, Hill expressed his opinion- (no |
use) almoBt before he saw it. Mr. Nelll was | use) almost before he saw it. Mr. Neill was | use) almost before he saw it. Mr. Neill was |
like the Hlghlandman's par rot— said nothing, | like the Highlandman's parrot—said nothing, | like the Hlghlandman's par rots said nothing, |
but thought a deal. Mr. Smith— Too much | but thought a deal. Mr. Smith—Too much | but thought a deal. Mr. Smith's Too much |
extra weight had to be carried. I informed | extra weight had to be carried. I informed | extra weight had to be carried. I informed |
him if there was no break of gauge there | him if there was no break of gauge there | him if there was no break of gauge there |
would be no difficulty, therefore extra weight. | would be no difficulty, therefore extra weight. | would be no difficulty, therefore extra weight. |
Now, Sir, I am prepared to fit up a track | Now, Sir, I am prepared to fit up a truck | Now, Sir, I am prepared to fit up a track |
and run the same to Broken Hill, and will | and run the same to Broken Hill, and will | and run the same to Broken Hill, and will |
aleo prove that I can run a truck to- carry | also prove that I can run a truck to carry | also prove that I can run a truck to carry |
12 tons, and that the extra strength put In | 12 tons, and that the extra strength put in | 12 tons, and that the extra strength put In |
as le P. fco.. is nnt finn!vn,lRnfc t:n the weicht of | axles, &c., is not equivalent to the weight of | as le P. face.. is not finn!vn,lRnfc to the weight of |
two tracks to carry ths eam8 amount. In | two trucks to carry the same amount. In | two tracks to carry the same amount. In |
conclusion, I hope some membera of Parlia | conclusion, I hope some members of Parlia- | conclusion, I hope some members of Paris |
will endeavour to obtain a truck for my | ment will endeavour to obtain a truck for my | will endeavour to obtain a truck for my |
nee, which I shall ba most happ7 to fit up | use, which I shall be most happy to fit up | use, which I shall be most happy to fit up |
free of cost, and Bhall ride with a few friends | free of cost, and shall ride with a few friends | free of cost, and shall ride with a few friends |
as ballast to prove its safety. | as ballast to prove its safety. | as ballast to prove its safety. |
I am, Sir, &c, | I am, Sir, &c., | I am, Sir, c, |
DAVID FOTHBRINGHAM, | DAVID FOTHERINGHAM, | DAVID FOTHERINGHAM, |
. Engineer, | Engineer. | Engineer, |
Alberton, November 15. | Alberton, November 15. | Alberton, November 15. |
P. S.— Delay to change gauge at Terowie, | P.S.—Delay to change gauge at Terowie, | P. S.— Delay to change gauge at Terowie, |
one minute. | one minute. | one minute. |
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Identified overProof non-corrections | CHEMISTS PARLIAMENT INCOMPETENT EQUIVALENT SMITH [**VANDALISED] HIGHLANDMANS PARROT MODELS AXLES TRUCKS |
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All Words | 324 | 84.9 | 96.0 | 73.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 194 | 85.1 | 94.8 | 65.5 |
Weighted Words | 83.5 | 93.8 | 62.4 |
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'BREAK OP GAUGE. | BREAK OF GAUGE. | 'BREAK OF GAUGE. |
TO 1TOTE '(ETYPm-*'.. | TO THE EDITOR. | TO VOTE '(ETYPm-*'.. |
Sir — Tbia mornings Register contains a | Sir—This morning's Register contains a | Sir a This mornings Register contains a |
letter re break of gauge by Mr. E. A. White, | letter re break of gauge by Mr. R. A. White, | letter re break of gauge by Mr. E. A. White, |
intended for an answer to my query aa to | intended for an answer to my query as to | intended for an answer to my query as to |
trxntif t-r at trnoka from broad to nari*o-w | transfer of trucks from broad to narrow | taxation for at trucks from broad to narrow |
gauge ana vice versa— eigac ions to six ana six | gauge and vice versa—eight tons to six and six | gauge and vice versa eight tons to six and six |
tons to eight— and how is the difference in | tons to eight—and how is the difference in | tons to eight and how is the difference in |
road provided for in his BVBtem? I gather | road provided for in his system ? I gather | road provided for in his system? I gather |
from bis reply that he intends paying no heed | from his reply that he intends paying no heed | from his reply that he intends paying no heed |
to this difference until the trucks now in use | to this difference until the trucks now in use | to this difference until the trucks now in use |
are worn out, and then making some altera | are worn out, and then making some altera- | are worn out, and then making some alteration |
tion, I am doubtful if our Railway Commis | tion, I am doubtful if our Railway Commis- | I am doubtful if our Railway Commissioners |
sioners will approve of this plan. I think | sioners will approve of this plan. I think | will approve of this plan. I think |
that they know better. I thank Mr. White | that they know better. I thank Mr. White | that they know better. I thank Mr. White |
for the information that SCO tons of goods | for the information that 300 tons of goods | for the information that SCO tons of goods |
travelling at the rate of thirty miles an hour | travelling at the rate of thirty miles an hour | travelling at the rate of thirty miles an hour |
would take the same time to reaoh Fort | would take the same time to reach Port | would take the same time to reach Port |
Adelaide by either the broad or narrow | Adelaide by either the broad or narrow | Adelaide by either the broad or narrow |
gauges, . This fact haa been known to several | gauges. This fact has been known to several | gauges, . This fact has been known to several |
people for some time. Meanwhile, if Mr. | people for some time. Meanwhile, if Mr. | people for some time. Meanwhile, if Mr. |
White ban will he kindly answer my query? | White can will he kindly answer my query ? | White ban will he kindly answer my query? |
If be oartot hi3 reply should be, ' I have | If he cannot his reply should be, "I have | If he cannot his reply should be have |
made no provision for this.' | made no provision for this." | made no provision for this. |
I am Sir, &o., | I am Sir, &c., | I am Sir, &c., |
October 28. ? Q. N. ADAMS. | October 28. O. N. ADAMS. | October 28. G N. ADAMS. |
A lady wrote to her absent husband— -'I | A lady wrote to her absent husband—"I | A lady wrote to her absent husband -'I |
write to yon because I have nothing to do ; I | write to you because I have nothing to do ; I | write to you because I have nothing to do I |
stop because I have nothing to Bay.'' . | stop because I have nothing to say." | stop because I have nothing to Bay.'' . |
Identified overProof corrections | AS HAS SYSTEM PORT CANNOT REACH YOU |
Identified overProof non-corrections | EDITOR TRANSFER CAN SAY |
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All Words | 196 | 87.8 | 96.9 | 75.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 121 | 90.9 | 96.7 | 63.6 |
Weighted Words | 92.8 | 97.3 | 62.2 |
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SUMMARY PER ARCADIA | SUMMARY PER ARCADIA. | SUMMARY PER ARCADIA |
ABSTRACT OF NEWS. | ABSTRACT OF NEWS. | ABSTRACT OF NEWS. |
Adelaide, July 29. | Adelaide, July 29. | Adelaide, July 29. |
xne compiece statement or revenue and | The complete statement of revenue and | one complete statement or revenue and |
expenditure for the year ended Jnne 30 | expenditure for the year ended June 30 | expenditure for the year ended June 30 |
?hows a credit balance of £29,306 on the | shows a credit balance of £29,306 on the | shows a credit balance of £29,306 on the |
year's operation*. As compared with 1887-8 | year's operations. As compared with 1887-8 | year's operations. As compared with 1887-8 |
tuero ia a ueuretue u «no incoms oi tat^vs, | there is a decrease in the income of £52,249, | there is a decrease u no income or states, |
and an increase in the expenditure of | and an increase in the expenditure of | and an increase in the expenditure of |
£27,272. The cash balance on Jnne 30, in* | £27,272. The cash balance on June 30, in- | £27,272. The cash balance on June 30, in |
rinding loan* and revenue accounts, was | cluding loans and revenue accounts, was | Finding loans and revenue accounts, was |
61,470.766. The Budget speeoh will be de | £1,470,766. The Budget speech will be de- | 61,470.766. The Budget speech will be delivered |
livered in about three weeks' time. | livered in about three weeks' time. | in about three weeks' time. |
The debata on the Ministerial pollay hu | The debate on the Ministerial policy has | The debate on the Ministerial policy has |
not yet terminated. . There is a greit diver | not yet terminated. There is a great diver- | not yet terminated. . There is a great diversity |
sity of opinion respecting the proposals | sity of opinion respecting the proposals | of opinion respecting the proposals |
made, and no member of tn-t Atsembly Ins | made, and no member of the Assembly has | made, and no member of the Assembly Ins |
ret heartily supported the Ministry. | yet heartily supported the Ministry. | ret heartily supported the Ministry. |
The debaieon the appointment ot a eeveath | The debate on the appointment of a seventh | The debate on the appointment of a seventh |
Minister terminated oy the Assembly carry | Minister terminated of the Assembly carry- | Minister terminated by the Assembly carry |
ng a motionaffirming the desirableness of the | ing a motion affirming the desirableness of the | ng a motion affirming the desirableness of the |
Tonstitution Aot being fnrther amended by | Constitution Act being further amended by | Constitution Act being further amended by |
limiting and defining the power to make | limiting and defining the power to make | limiting and defining the power to make |
appointments to the Executive Council. | appointments to the Executive Council. | appointments to the Executive Council. |
The question of overcoming the break of | The question of overcoming the break of | The question of overcoming the break of |
gauge on the line to .the Barrier is being | gauge on the line to the Barrier is being | gauge on the line to the Barrier is being |
earnestly considered by the Government, and | earnestly considered by the Government, and | earnestly considered by the Government, and |
enquiries are being made as to whether the | enquiries are being made as to whether the | enquiries are being made as to whether the |
!few Sonth Wales Parliament will permit of | New South Wales Parliament will permit of | New South Wales Parliament will permit of |
the line from Cookburn to Broken HiU being | the line from Cockburn to Broken Hill being | the line from Cockburn to Broken Hill being |
altered from a 3 ft. 6 in. to a 5 ft 3 in. gauge. | altered from a 3 ft. 6 in. to a 5 ft 3 in. gauge. | altered from a 3 ft. 6 in. to a 5 ft 3 in. gauge. |
The Government will do all in their power | The Government will do all in their power | The Government will do all in their power |
to assist in securing responsible government | to assist in securing responsible government | to assist in securing responsible government |
to Western Australia, and are in correspon | to Western Australia, and are in correspon- | to Western Australia, and are in correspondence |
dence with the Ministries of the other oolo | dence with the Ministries of the other colo- | with the Ministries of the other color |
nietwith a view to concerted action being | nies with a view to concerted action being | met with a view to concerted action being |
taken. | taken. | taken. |
The Bon. A. M. Simpson, M.L.C., has | The Hon. A. M. Simpson, M.L.C., has | The Hon. A. M. Simpson, M.L.C., has |
iriyen bia-first-year/s salary of £200 under the | giyen his first-year's salary of £200 under the | given bia-first-year/s salary of £200 under the |
Payment of Members Aot to the Volunteer | Payment of Members Act to the Volunteer | Payment of Members Act to the Volunteer |
Force as the nucleus of a fund to provide | Force as the nucleus of a fund to provide | Force as the nucleus of a fund to provide |
prizes for shooting. | prizes for shooting. | prizes for shooting. |
The Hon. T. Playford has refused to be | The Hon. T. Playford has refused to be | The Hon. T. Playford has refused to be |
banqueted by bis political admirers. | banqueted by his political admirers. | banqueted by his political admirers. |
JbuciDg their first four weeka' work | During their first four weeks' work | JbuciDg their first four weeks'' work |
the tmeUers of the British Broken | the smelters of the British Broken | the members of the British Broken |
dill Proprietary Company at Port Pirie | Hill Proprietary Company at Port Pirie | Hill Proprietary Company at Port Pirie |
havo operated ou 1,719 tons of ore, | have operated on 1,719 tons of ore, | have operated on 1,719 tons of ore, |
which produced 243 tons of bullion, | which produced 243 tons of bullion, | which produced 243 tons of bullion, |
containing 27,514 oz. of silver. The | containing 27,544 oz. of silver. The | containing 27,514 oz. of silver. The |
average of silver was a trifle over 16 oz to | average of silver was a trifle over 16 oz to | average of silver was a trifle over 16 oz to |
ihe ton, which has disappointed many share | ihe ton, which has disappointed many share- | the ton, which has disappointed many shareholders |
holders of the Company, and the price of | holders of the Company, and the price of | of the Company, and the price of |
shares has consequently fallen. The enor | shares has consequently fallen. The enor- | shares has consequently fallen. The enormous |
mous yields from the nine Broken Hill | mous yields from the nine Broken Hill | yields from the nine Broken Hill |
smelters are still continued weekly, while the | smelters are still continued weekly, while the | smelters are still continued weekly, while the |
two smelters of the Block 14 Company turn | two smelters of the Block 14 Company turn | two smelters of the Block 14 Company turn |
out about 15,000 oz of silver weekly. | out about 15,000 oz of silver weekly. | out about 15,000 oz of silver weekly. |
A scheme originating with the AngloAus | A scheme originating with the Anglo-Aus- | A scheme originating with the Anglo-Australian |
tralian Society of Artists for an annual | tralian Society of Artists for an annual | Society of Artists for an annual |
exhibition of pictures in Adelaide, Mel | exhibition of pictures in Adelaide, Mel- | exhibition of pictures in Adelaide, Melbourne, |
bourne, and Sydney promises to be suc | bourne, and Sydney promises to be suc- | and Sydney promises to be successful, |
cessful, a sufficient Guarantee Fund having | cessful, a sufficient Guarantee Fund having | a sufficient Guarantee Fund having |
teen raised. The pictures will come from | teen raised. The pictures will come from | been raised. The pictures will come from |
;he principal London Exhibitions, and will | ;he principal London Exhibitions, and will | the principal London Exhibitions, and will |
be displayed for one month in each of the | be displayed for one month in each of the | be displayed for one month in each of the |
three cities named. | three cities named. | three cities named. |
Mr. fl. M. Alexander, from whom £1,000 | Mr. H. M. Alexander, from whom £1,000 | Mr. H. M. Alexander, from whom £1,000 |
was recently stolen, deolined to prosecute the | was recently stolen, declined to prosecute the | was recently stolen, declined to prosecute the |
two brothers Levine, who were charged with | two brothers Levine, who were charged with | two brothers Levine, who were charged with |
the robbery. The matter was mentioned in | the robbery. The matter was mentioned in | the robbery. The matter was mentioned in |
Parliament, and the Attorney-General is | Parliament, and the Attorney-General is | Parliament, and the Attorney-General is |
considering whether anything further can be | considering whether anything further can be | considering whether anything further can be |
done. | done. | done. |
Mr. Justice Boucant and a special Jury | Mr. Justice Boucant and a special Jury | Mr. Justice Boucaut and a special Jury |
save been engaged eight days in an action | save been engaged eight days in an action | have been engaged eight days in an action |
for libel by William Hutobhon, of Moram | for libel by William Hutchison, of Moram- | for libel by William Hutchison, of Morambro |
bro Station, against the proprietors of the | bro Station, against the proprietors of the | Station, against the proprietors of the |
Karracoorie Herald, claiming £2,030 for libel. | Narracoorte Herald, claiming £2,030 for libel. | Narracoorte Herald, claiming £2,010 for libel. |
The case is noc concluded. | The case is not concluded. | The case is not concluded. |
M. Foureur, of Adelaide, has been awarded | M. Foureur, of Adelaide, has been awarded | M. Foureur, of Adelaide, has been awarded |
silver medals for his Sonth Australian spark | silver medals for his South Australian spark- | silver medals for his South Australian sparkling |
ling champagnes at the Pails Exhibition. | ling champagnes at the Paris Exhibition. | champagne at the Paris Exhibition. |
Another rich find of silver has been made at | Another rich find of silver has been made at | Another rich find of silver has been made at |
the Barrier, abont seventeen miles from Broken | the Barrier, about seventeen miles from Broken | the Barrier, about seventeen miles from Broken |
Hill. The surface indications are said to be | Hill. The surface indications are said to be | Hill. The surface indications are said to be |
richer than they were at the famous Broken | richer than they were at the famous Broken | richer than they were at the famous Broken |
Hill Mine. Ore taken from the CO-f fc. level | Hill Mine. Ore taken from the 60-ft. level | Hill Mine. Ore taken from the COf ft. level |
assays 68 oz. 11 dwt. 18 gr. of silver and f 0 | assays 68 oz. 11 dwt. 18 gr. of silver and 59 | assays 68 oz. 11 dwt. 18 gr. of silver and of 6 |
per cent, of lead to the ton. The property | per cent. of lead to the ton. The property | per cent, of lead to the ton. The property |
has been named the Himalaya, | has been named the Himalaya. | has been named the Himalaya, |
The Minister of Education (Hon. J. B. | The Minister of Education (Hon. J. H. | The Minister of Education (Hon. J. B. |
Gordon, M.L.O.) hat received some samoies | Gordon, M.L.C.) hat received some samples | Gordon, M.L.C.) has received some samples |
of rice grown in the Northern Territory. The | of rice grown in the Northern Territory. The | of rice grown in the Northern Territory. The |
ears are f nil and thick, and the crop appears | ears are full and thick, and the crop appears | ears are of nil and thick, and the crop appears |
to be a good one, with a plump grain. | to be a good one, with a plump grain. | to be a good one, with a plump grain. |
A comet is visible. Mr. Charles Todd, | A comet is visible. Mr. Charles Todd, | A comet is visible. Mr. Charles Todd, |
the Government Mcieoro?ogiet, |