| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| ACCIDENT TO A STATION | ACCIDENT TO A STATION- | ACCIDENT TO A STATION |
| MASTER. | MASTER. | MASTER. |
| SYDNEY, SUNDAY, | SYDNEY, SUNDAY. | SYDNEY, SUNDAY, |
| Henrj Lookc, assistant Btationmnster at | Henry Locke, assistant stationmaster at | Henry Locke, assistant stationmaster at |
| Liverpool, met with aacnous accident during | Liverpool, met with a serious accident during | Liverpool, met with serious accident during |
| rridnj night As u rule trams are imi on the | Friday night. As a rule trains are run on the | Friday night As a rule trams are not on the |
| central railB at the station, and w hen the | central rails at the station, and when the | central rails at the station, and when the |
| midnight goods train came ni, Locke thought | midnight goods train came in, Locke thought | midnight goods train came in, Locke thought |
| it wns running as usual und jumped from tho | it was running as usual and jumped from the | it was running as usual and jumped from the |
| platform to give the diIVor the staff, but the | platform to give the driver the staff, but the | platform to give the driver the staff, but the |
| train came m on tho rails nearest the Btation, | train came in on the rails nearest the station, | train came in on the rails nearest the station, |
| and the unfoitunate fellow was knocked | and the unfortunate fellow was knocked | and the unfortunate fellow was knocked |
| down bj the engine His arm was cut oil, | down by the engine. His arm was cut off, | down by the engine. His arm was cut off, |
| and his back is supposed to be broken | and his back is supposed to be broken. | and his back is supposed to be broken |
| Identified overProof corrections | DRIVER SERIOUS WHEN IN UNFORTUNATE FRIDAY OFF BY HENRY |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | TRAINS RUN |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 90 | 77.8 | 97.8 | 90.0 |
| Searchability of unique words | 61 | 82.0 | 96.7 | 81.8 |
| Weighted Words | 83.8 | 97.0 | 81.5 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| CARLTON AND MELBOURNE FOOT- | CARLTON AND MELBOURNE FOOT- | CARLTON AND MELBOURNE FOOTBALL |
| BALL CLUBS AND M.C.C. SPORTS. | BALL CLUBS AND M.C.C. SPORTS. | CLUBS AND M.C.C. SPORTS. |
| The handicaps for the Two mile Bicj cle Race thmt) | The handicaps for the Two-mile Bicycle Race that | The handicaps for the Two mile Bicycle Race that, |
| Is Included In the programme of the above meeting" | is included In the programme of the above meeting | is included in the programme of the above meeting |
| will be found in another column. The sports will I* | will be found in another column. The sports will be | will be found in another column. The sports will be |
| held on the M O O. ground on Kaster Saturday. | held on the M.C.G. ground on Easter Saturday, | held on the M O O. ground on Easter Saturday. |
| March 23, first race to btart at half past 1 All | March 23, first race to start at half-past 1. All | March 23, first race to start at half-past 1 All |
| arrangements have been made b> theM.0 0 com | arrangements have been made by the M.C.G. com- | arrangements have been made by theM 0 committee |
| inittee for the comfort of the public, and even effort | mittee for the comfort of the public, and every effort | for the comfort of the public, and even effort |
| ha» been made to curry out to a successful Issue the | has been made to carry out to a successful issue the | has been made to carry out to a successful issue the |
| ver) numerous mid interesting events that are in- | very numerous and interesting events that are in- | very numerous and interesting events that are included |
| cluded in the programme Le)din's Militar) Unod | cluded in the programme. Leydin's Military Band | in the programme Leyden's Military Band |
| will render a selection of muslo | will render a selection of music. | will render a selection of music |
| Identified overProof corrections | EASTER BICYCLE VERY BAND MILITARY CARRY BY MUSIC COMMITTEE BEHELD START HAS |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | EVERY LEYDINS |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 93 | 81.7 | 96.8 | 82.4 |
| Searchability of unique words | 63 | 77.8 | 96.8 | 85.7 |
| Weighted Words | 76.9 | 96.7 | 85.9 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| THE BROKEN HILL RAILWAY. | THE BROKEN HILL RAILWAY. | THE BROKEN HILL RAILWAY. |
| DEPUTATION TO MR. PLAYFORD. | DEPUTATION TO MR. PLAYFORD. | DEPUTATION TO MR. PLAYFORD. |
| ADELAIDE, TUESDAT. | ADELAIDE, TUESDAY. | ADELAIDE, TUESDAY. |
| A lurge deputation from Port Adelaide | A large deputation from Port Adelaide | A large deputation from Port Adelaide |
| waited upon Mr Play ford io day respecting | waited upon Mr. Playford to-day respecting | waited upon Mr Playford to-day respecting |
| the Broken nill Railway Tho Treasurer | the Broken Hill Railway. The Treasurer | the Broken Hill Railway The Treasurer |
| replied at great length, and dealt ex- | replied at great length, and dealt ex- | replied at great length, and dealt ex- |
| haustively with every feature of the break of | haustively with every feature of the break of | haustively with every feature of the break of |
| gauge difficulty He saul it would not pay | gauge difficulty. He said it would not pay | gauge difficulty He said it would not pay |
| to carry out any ono of the four schemes | to carry out any one of the four schemes | to carry out any one of the four schemes |
| which had been proposed to ov ercoinc the | which had been proposed to overcome the | which had been proposed to ov erecting the |
| dilltculty, much as the Gov ernment would | difficulty, much as the Government would | difficulty, much as the Government would |
| like to do so The great objection to all of | like to do so The great objection to all of | like to do so The great objection to all of |
| tho schemes was that there must be a break | the schemes was that there must be a break | the schemes was that there must be a break |
| of gauge somewhere After Baying that the | of gauge somewhere. After saying that the | of gauge somewhere After saying that the |
| question should be considered on purely | question should be considered on purely | question should be considered on purely |
| national KIOUIUIH Mr Playford said be | national grounds, Mr. Playford said he | national KIOUIUIH Mr Playford said he |
| could not think of making the same | could not think of making the same | could not think of making the same |
| rotes from Poit Adelaide to Cockburn | rates from Port Adelaide to Cockburn | rates from Port Adelaide to Cockburn |
| as from J'ort Pirie to Cockburn, but | as from Port Pirie to Cockburn, but | as from Port Pirie to Cockburn, but |
| a suggestion that the Railway Commis | a suggestion that the Railway Commis- | a suggestion that the Railway Commissioners |
| sioners ure going; to make would receive | sioners are going to make would receive | are going to make would receive |
| earnest attention norn the Government It | earnest attention from the Government. It | earnest attention from the Government. It |
| woH that the rates to Port Augusta should be | was that the rates to Port Augusta should be | woH that the rates to Port Augusta should be |
| reduced to the same amount tia those to Port | reduced to the same amount as those to Port | reduced to the same amount to those to Port |
| Pine bcciuBO the two ports were geo | Pirie, because the two ports were geo- | Pirie because the two ports were geographically |
| graphically the same distance from Cock | graphically the same distance from Cock- | the same distance from Cock |
| although there was a detour in the | burn, although there was a detour in the | although there was a detour in the |
| railway line to Port Augusta 'Jhen as to | railway line to Port Augusta. Then as to | railway line to Port Augusta 'Then as to |
| J'ort Adelaide, after allowing for the detour | Port Adelaide, after allowing for the detour | Port Adelaide, after allowing for the detour |
| in the railway line Port Adelaide was still !5 | in the railway line Port Adelaide was still 35 | in the railway line Port Adelaide was still 35 |
| miles further aw ay from Cockburn than Port | miles further away from Cockburn than Port | miles further away from Cockburn than Port |
| Pine, and the most the Government would | Pirie, and the most the Government would | Pirie, and the most the Government would |
| think of doing was to moko an allowance | think of doing was to make an allowance, | think of doing was to make an allowance |
| leaving the rates to J'ort Adelaide at so muoh | leaving the rates to Port Adelaide at so much | leaving the rates to Port Adelaide at so much |
| more than the J'ort Pine rates as was | more than the Port Pine rates as was | more than the Port Pirie rates as was |
| equivalent to the extra 35 miles distance It | equivalent to the extra 35 miles distance. It | equivalent to the extra 35 miles distance It |
| wusoutof the question to make a direct line | was out of the question to make a direct line | wason of the question to make a direct line |
| on the 4ft 8iin gauge to Cockburn | on the 4ft. 8½in. gauge to Cockburn. | on the 4ft 8in gauge to Cockburn |
| Identified overProof corrections | BECAUSE ARE THEN ONE SAYING LARGE TUESDAY AWAY |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | PINE [**VANDALISED] GROUNDS OVERCOME |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 264 | 86.7 | 97.0 | 77.1 |
| Searchability of unique words | 120 | 91.7 | 97.5 | 70.0 |
| Weighted Words | 93.2 | 97.3 | 60.7 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| TEMPORARY TRAIN SERVICE ON THE | TEMPORARY TRAIN SERVICE ON THE | TEMPORARY TRAIN SERVICE ON THE |
| GREAT SOUTHERN RAILWAY. | GREAT SOUTHERN RAILWAY. | GREAT SOUTHERN RAILWAY. |
| Residents of Leongatha asked the Ballway | Residents of Leongatha asked the Railway | Residents of Leongatha asked the Railway |
| Commissioners yestcrdaj to allow the con- | Commissioners yesterday to allow the con- | Commissioners yesterday to allow the contractor |
| tractor of the section of the Great Southern | tractor of the section of the Great Southern | of the section of the Great Southern |
| railwuj from Korumburra to Toora to run a | railway from Korumburra to Toora to run a | railway from Korumburra to Toora to run a |
| train for the convenience of the settlers in | train for the convenience of the settlers in | train for the convenience of the settlers in |
| the neighbourhood. | the neighbourhood. | the neighbourhood. |
| The Commissioners replied that the) had | The Commissioners replied that they had | The Commissioners replied that they had |
| no objection to give permission if the con- | no objection to give permission if the con- | no objection to give permission if the contractor |
| tractor made application, provided the run- | tractor made application, provided the run- | made application, provided the running |
| ning of the train did not interferu with the | ning of the train did not interfere with the | of the train did not interfere with the |
| completion of the contract The department | completion of the contract. The department | completion of the contract The department |
| w ould also prov ide a carnage for passengers | would also provide a carriage for passengers | would also provide a carriage for passengers |
| till the line was taken over | till the line was taken over. | till the line was taken over |
| Identified overProof corrections | YESTERDAY THEY WOULD PROVIDE CARRIAGE INTERFERE |
| Identified overProof non-corrections |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 88 | 90.9 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| Searchability of unique words | 57 | 89.5 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| Weighted Words | 88.8 | 100.0 | 100.0 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| RAILWAY PROSECUTION. | RAILWAY PROSECUTION. | RAILWAY PROSECUTION. |
| tUStS,_ | tUStS,_ | |
| At the Flemington Com t v estenio), before | At the Flemington Court yesterday, before | At the Flemington Court v extenso), before |
| Messrs Hundt, Uigb), nuil Divngerlleld, | Messrs. Barrett, Rigby, and Dangerfield, | Messrs Barrett, Rigby), and Dangerfield, |
| .1 l'.'s, Jolin Ekniiui waa chaigcd with | J.P.'s, John Ekman was charged with | J P's, John Ekniiui was charged with |
| tuivelling between North Melbourne and | travelling between North Melbourne and | travelling between North Melbourne and |
| Essendon, in a Inst i lass carnage on a secoml | Essendon, in a first class carriage on a second | Essendon, in a Inst class carriage on a second |
| class ticket on the '20th ult. ihe defendant | class ticket on the 20th ult. The defendant | class ticket on the '20th ult. the defendant |
| did not appear, but sent i message that he | did not appear, but sent a message that he | did not appear, but sent a message that he |
| »leaded guilt). It appeared from t|he evi- | pleaded guilty. It appeared from the evi- | pleaded guilty. It appeared from the evidence |
| dence of Insueitoi M'Gu' that JU,mun bud | dence of Inspector McGie that Ekman had | of Inspector M'Gu' that Jarman had |
| been noticed fiequentl) ¡indulging in tina | been noticed frequently indulging in this | been noticed frequently) indulging in this |
| pr icticß, uud he vi na Illicit IX-.» with S'2 '2a. | practice, and he was fined with £2 2s | or tactics, and he was Illicit INES with 82 '2a. |
| m-. | costs. | m-. |
| Identified overProof corrections | JOHN GUILTY DANGERFIELD FREQUENTLY HAD TRAVELLING BARRETT THIS COURT PLEADED WAS CHARGED RIGBY CARRIAGE INSPECTOR SECOND |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | YESTERDAY MCGIE FINED EKMAN FIRST PRACTICE COSTS |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 71 | 57.7 | 88.7 | 73.3 |
| Searchability of unique words | 58 | 60.3 | 87.9 | 69.6 |
| Weighted Words | 52.0 | 84.6 | 67.9 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| FOOTli.Vhl,. | FOOTBALL. | FOOTBALL,. |
| Melbourne v ^ ictonaii Kailvvav s -A match between | Melbourne v. Victorian Railways.—A match between | Melbourne v J victorian Railway s -A match between |
| these clubs wis placed on the M C ground labt Wed | these clubs was played on the M.C. ground last Wed- | these clubs was placed on the M C. ground last Wed |
| uoriav, the icsuft being a draw, eaoh side obtaining; | nesday, the result being a draw, each side obtaining | today, the result being a draw, each side obtaining |
| ¡coule loi the Ml C A i ti en U ise man Christv, | 3 goals. For the M.F.C., Aitken, Wiseman, Christy, | could for the Mr C A i then U wise man Christy, |
| M Jveiuic, lewis, and Oloucjilln, placed u good | McKenzie, Lewis, and O'Loughlin, played a good | M Jveiuic, lewis, and O'Loughlin, placed a good |
| game | game. | game |
| fc.i otch College \ \\ eslev College -This mntch will | Scotch College v. Wesley College.—This match will | for each College R A Wesley College -This match will |
| IL plaved todav ou the Melbourne Cricket giound, | be played today on the Melbourne Cricket ground, | he played today on the Melbourne Cricket ground, |
| eomnieucitig at 8 o clock | commencing at 8 o'clock. | commencing at 8 o'clock |
| COT AC, TiiLitsMV | COLAC, THURSDAY. | COL AC, TiiLitsMV |
| A team from Melbourne ptaved a Colac team | A team from Melbourne played a Colac team | A team from Melbourne played a Colac team |
| on the Agricultural Show grounds toda} A lurgc | on the Agricultural Show grounds today. A large | on the Agricultural Show grounds today A large |
| ernwd of spectators was piesent and after au | crowd of spectators was present, and after an | crowd of spectators was present and after an |
| t\cltlug contest the local team won, kicking | exciting contest the local team won, kicking | exciting contest the local team won, kicking |
| 5 goals lo Melbournes -I j,oals In the last* | 5 goals to Melbourne's 4 goals. In the last | 5 goals to Melbourne's -4 goals In the last |
| quarter two local pi ijiin-Bevan ind Stirling-col- | quarter two local players-- Bevan and Stirling-- col- | quarter two local pi iii Bevan and Stirling-col- |
| lided icsultinc, in the fomi er being rendered nu | lided resulting in the former being rendered un- | added resulting, in the form of being rendered so |
| (.onv lons foi u few moment*" while the latter | concious for a few moments, while the latter | (long tons for a few moments while the latter |
| HU s tai i ied i FC\ exe rut on the tuidci Jaw, necessitating | sustained a severe cut on the under jaw, necessitating | HU s for i red i EC are rut on the under jaw, necessitating |
| his temoval for surgical aid | his removal for surgical aid. | his removal for surgical aid |
| Identified overProof corrections | PLAYED REMOVAL EACH RESULTING AN MOMENTS FOOTBALL PRESENT LARGE OLOUGHLIN CROWD OCLOCK UNDER TO EXCITING COMMENCING VICTORIAN TODAY WESLEY CHRISTY RESULT |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | WEDNESDAY COLLIDED CUT SCOTCH BE SUSTAINED UNCONCIOUS THURSDAY FORMER RAILWAYS WISEMAN AITKEN MCKENZIE SEVERE PLAYERS |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 124 | 58.9 | 84.7 | 62.7 |
| Searchability of unique words | 89 | 59.6 | 83.1 | 58.3 |
| Weighted Words | 57.9 | 82.6 | 58.7 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| KOOTBAMi. | FOOTBALL. | FOOTBALL. |
| GEELONG v. BALLARAT IMPERIAL. | GEELONG v. BALLARAT IMPERIAL. | GEELONG V. BALLARAT IMPERIAL. |
| These teams met on the Kastern Oval on Saturday, | These teams met on the Eastern Oval on Saturday, | These teams met on the Eastern Oval on Saturday, |
| and the jp*1110 resulted as follows --First Quarter | and the game resulted as follows :—First Quarter— | and the jp 1110 resulted as follows First Quarter |
| Gee] on if, 1 behind ; IUIlarab Imperial, 2 poola 3 | Geelong, 1 behind ; Ballarat Imperial, 2 goals 3 | Gee] on if 1 behind ; Ballarat Imperial, 2 pool 3 |
| behind». HalMlmc-Geelong, U goals 3 belunds; | behinds. Half-time--Geelong, 3 goals 3 behinds ; | behinds. HalMlmc-Geelong, U goals 3 behinds; |
| Ballarat Imperial. 3 goals 0 bchinda ThirrI Quarter | Ballarat Imperial. 3 goals 6 behinds. Three Quarter | Ballarat Imperial. 3 goals 6 behinds Third Quarter |
| -Geelong, 4 goals ti behind* ; Ballarat Imperial, 4 | —Geelong, 4 goals 6 behinds ; Ballarat Imperial, 4 | -Geelong, 4 goals 6 behinds ; Ballarat Imperial, 4 |
| (toals 7 behlnds. rmal-GeelouR, 0 froals 10 behlnda ; | goals 7 behinds. Final—Geelong, 6 goals 10 behinds ; | goals 7 behinds. rmal-GeelouR, 0 goals 16 behinds ; |
| Ballarat Imperial* 5 ifoaln 0 behinds. Tlie goal | Ballarat Imperial, 5 goals 6 behinds. The goal- | Ballarat Imperial 5 goals 6 behinds. The goal |
| It iclcc ra vero Clémence, Hoskins (2), Dawson, and | | kickers were Clemence, Hoskins (2), Dawson, and | It acted as were Clemence, Hoskins (2), Dawson, and a |
| (?nilen for the locals, and Rankin, Parkin (tv.o), | Gnllen for the locals, and Rankin, Parkin (two), | (garden for the locals, and Rankin, Parkin (two), |
| Gullen (two), und Moodie for the visitors | Gullen (two), and Moodie for the visitors. | Gullan (two), and Moodie for the visitors |
| Identified overProof corrections | FOOTBALL CLEMENCE EASTERN WERE |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | GNLLEN FINAL THREE /HALF/TIME|HALFTIME GAME GOALKICKERS GULLEN [**VANDALISED] |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 74 | 64.9 | 86.5 | 61.5 |
| Searchability of unique words | 39 | 74.4 | 82.1 | 30.0 |
| Weighted Words | 78.2 | 83.0 | 22.3 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| TASMANIA. | TASMANIA. | TASMANIA. |
| SlADAY | SUNDAY. | SUNDAY |
| 'ihe concert given m the Albert-hull, | The concert given in the Albert-hall, | 'The concert given in the Albert-hall, |
| Launceston, to night, in mel of the Mci | Launceston, to-night, in aid of the Mel- | Launceston, to night, in aid of the Melbourne |
| bourne Doods Relief 1 und, ivus crow ileil, | bourne Floods Relief Fund, was crowded, | Floods Relief Fund was crow flies, |
| about 1,000 persons being present | about 3,000 persons being present. | about 1,000 persons being present |
| Sir Henrj Parkes has notified that the New | Sir Henry Parkes has notified that the New | Sir Henry Parkes has notified that the New |
| South Wales Gov eminent vv ill ofhcially recog | South Wales Government will officially recog- | South Wales Gov eminent will officially recognise |
| mae the Tasmanian Inhibition, will appoint | nise the Tasmanian Exhibition, will appoint | the Tasmanian Exhibition, will appoint |
| a commission, und place ti sum on the Lstt | a commission, and place a sum on the Esti- | a commission, and place a sum on the Lett |
| mates to secure an adequate representation | mates to secure an adequate representation | mates to secure an adequate representation |
| ot the enloiij | of the colony. | of the colony |
| Ihe ÍHSendon football team defeated | The Essendon football team defeated | The Essendon football team defeated |
| Southern Tasmania jesterday, bj I goals U | Southern Tasmania yesterday, by 4 goals 11 | Southern Tasmania yesterday, by I goals B |
| behuitls to I uoal 7 bthinds The Jwsenilon | behinds to 1 goal 7 behinds. The Essendon | behinds to I goal 7 behinds The Essendon |
| team is tinunimouslj conceded to be the | team is unanimously conceded to be the | team is unanimously conceded to be the |
| best team that has ever visited Tasmania | best team that has ever visited Tasmania. | best team that has ever visited Tasmania |
| Ihe plajera will return to Melbourne by the | The players will return to Melbourne by the | The players will return to Melbourne by the |
| s a Pateena to morrow, | s.s. Pateena to-morrow. | s a Pateena to morrow, |
| Identified overProof corrections | YESTERDAY AID COLONY RECOGNISE GOAL UNANIMOUSLY /ALBERT/HALL|ALBERTHALL BEHINDS ESSENDON SUNDAY OFFICIALLY AND WAS EXHIBITION FUND HENRY FLOODS PLAYERS |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | CROWDED GOVERNMENT ESTIMATES |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 97 | 68.0 | 96.9 | 90.3 |
| Searchability of unique words | 69 | 69.6 | 95.7 | 85.7 |
| Weighted Words | 68.0 | 95.8 | 86.7 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| SERIOUS CHARGES AGAINST | SERIOUS CHARGES AGAINST | SERIOUS CHARGES AGAINST |
| RAILWAY PORTERS. | RAILWAY PORTERS. | RAILWAY PORTERS. |
| THTCNTIIAM. MO.N-D.VJ-. | TRENTHAM, MONDAY. | THTCNTIIAM. MO.N-D.VJ-. |
| A resident of T renthnm on Ins vv ii) home | A resident of Trentham on his way home | A resident of T Trentham on his w ii) home |
| from K) ncton on Fruin) ey enmg last while | from Kyneton on Friday evening last while | from K) action on Friday) evening last while |
| w niting for the chungo of trams at Woodend, | waiting for the change of trains at Woodend, | w acting for the change of trams at Woodend, |
| was yvntclnng a couple of porters fixing the | was watching a couple of porters fixing the | was watching a couple of porters fixing the |
| lumps in the Du) leaford tram lie sow drop | lamps in the Daylesford train. He saw drop | lumps in the Du) leaford tram he saw drop |
| fiom beneath the vest of the porter who wns | from beneath the vest of the porter who was | from beneath the vest of the porter who was |
| pnssmg the lumps up to the one on the top | passing the lamps up to the one on the top | passing the lumps up to the one on the top |
| of the carnages a glass tube about 12m long | of the carriages a glass tube about 12in long. | of the carriages a glass tube about 12in long |
| Hie porter lmtnediatel) stoopel down and | The porter immediately stooped down and | The porter immediately) stooped down and |
| replaced it again under his jest The gentle- | replaced it again under his vest. The gentle- | replaced it again under his jest The gentleman |
| man vv ho sow this being rather suspicious, | man who saw this being rather suspicious, | who saw this being rather suspicious, |
| autetlj bid himself in a dark spot on the | quietly hid himself in a dark spot on the | quietly had himself in a dark spot on the |
| opposite side of the station to yvhere the | opposite side of the station to where the | opposite side of the station to where the |
| train was htunding W hen the porters had | train was standing. When the porters had | train was standing When the porters had |
| finished placing the lumps the one who had | finished placing the lamps the one who had | finished placing the lamps the one who had |
| the glass tube went up to a bairel of beer | the glass tube went up to a barrel of beer | the glass tube went up to a barrel of beer |
| that w as standing on the platform and put | that was standing on the platform and put | that was standing on the platform and put |
| the tube in so that sev eral who were stand | the tube in so that several who were stand- | the tube in so that several who were stand- |
| mg around could liuxetv drink Prcxiousto | ing around could have a drink. Previous to | ing around could anxiety drink Previous to |
| this the Burne porter, who appeared to be the | this the same porter, who appeared to be the | this the same porter, who appeared to be the |
| worse for drink, waa making use of some | worse for drink, was making use of some | worse for drink, was making use of some |
| j er) bud language in the presence of the | very bad language in the presence of the | very) bad language in the presence of the |
| gentleman refeired to and WOB reproved by | gentleman referred to and was reproved by | gentleman referred to and was reproved by |
| lum in » quiet lillimur Ile felt it his duty | him in a quiet manner. He felt it his duty | him in a quiet lillimur He felt it his duty |
| to apprise the atattonmuBter at Woodend of | to apprise the stationmaster at Woodend of | to apprise the stationmaster at Woodend of |
| what he hud seen and also of the bad lan | what he had seen and also of the bad | what he had seen and also of the bad language |
| gunge made use of b) the porter Accord | language made use of by the porter. Accord- | made use of by the porter Accord |
| mgl) the porter wns brought into the station | ingly the porter was brought into the station | met) the porter was brought into the station |
| nutatei s oflice, but he dt med all knowledge | master's office, but he denied all knowledge | master s office, but he denied all knowledge |
| of vv lint he vv as accused of The gcntlemun | of what he was accused of. The gentleman | of a line he was accused of The gentleman |
| milking the charge naked to be nllowcdto | making the charge asked to be allowed to | milking the charge asked to be allowed to |
| call a witness, vv Inch he did, und he bore out | call a witness, which he did, and he bore out | call a witness, which he did, and he bore out |
| the complaint made At the stntionmastor s | the complaint made. At the stationmaster's | the complaint made At the stationmaster s |
| request the charge was made in writing and | request the charge was made in writing and | request the charge was made in writing and |
| was fullv attested before a magistrate The | was fully attested before a magistrate. The | was fully attested before a magistrate The |
| porter uns immedintelj suspended, nnrt the | porter was immediately suspended, and the | porter was immediately suspended, and the |
| gentleman thnnlted bv the stnttonnmstei for | gentleman thanked by the stationmaster for | gentleman thanked by the stationmaster for |
| his kindness for bringing the charge under | his kindness for bringing the charge under | his kindness for bringing the charge under |
| his notice | his notice. | his notice |
| Identified overProof corrections | ASKED WHEN TRENTHAM WHICH VERY WHERE STOOPED LAMPS SAME STATIONMASTER FRIDAY PREVIOUS CARRIAGES DENIED HIM OFFICE PASSING REFERRED WATCHING SEVERAL FULLY QUIETLY SAW THANKED EVENING IMMEDIATELY CHANGE ALLOWED BARREL |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | STATIONMASTERS MANNER HAVE DAYLESFORD HID WAITING TRAINS ACCORDINGLY WAY KYNETON MONDAY |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 297 | 74.4 | 93.6 | 75.0 |
| Searchability of unique words | 148 | 73.0 | 92.6 | 72.5 |
| Weighted Words | 71.9 | 92.4 | 72.9 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| .1 TRAMWAY ACCIDENT. | TRAMWAY ACCIDENT. | 1 TRAMWAY ACCIDENT. |
| Carl Walter, aged 0"> jiurs, residing at | Carl Walter, aged 65 years, residing at | Carl Walter, aged 63 years, residing at |
| George street, lit/ioi, nut with ti painful | George-street, Fitzroy, met with a painful | George street, Fitzroy, met with a painful |
| nccidint last tvening, ut 10 minuits to 3 | accident last evening, at 10 minutes to 8 | accident last evening, at 20 minutes to 3 o'clock |
| 0 clock, bj lulling off ii trnm m Brunswick | o'clock, by falling off a tram in Brunswick- | by falling off a tram in Brunswick |
| street, between Geitrude street and Victoria | street, between Gertrude street and Victoria- | street, between Gertrude street and Victoria |
| parade He was riding on the platform in | parade. He was riding on the platform in- | parade He was riding on the platform in |
| fiont of the car, when gettingoff vvlulstthe | front of the car, when getting off whilst the | front of the car, when getting off whilst the |
| tiani wns in motion, his foot slipped and he | tram was in motion, his foot slipped and he | train was in motion, his foot slipped and he |
| fell under the footboard of the car, sustain | fell under the footboard of the car, sustain- | fell under the footboard of the car, sustain |
| mg a broken rib und ti number of nnatj | ing a broken rib and a number of nasty | mg a broken rib and a number of nasty |
| braises Ile was removed to the residence | bruises. He was removed to the residence | bruises He was removed to the residence |
| 01 Di 'Iunit I while his injurus were nt | of Dr. Turner, where his injuries were at- | 61 Di unit while his injuries were not |
| tclull ti tu, and he wns able to go to Ins | tended to, and he was able to go to his | return to us, and he was able to go to his |
| home | home. | home |
| ======== | ======== | ======== |
| Identified overProof corrections | TRAM INJURIES FALLING BY OCLOCK GETTING GERTRUDE WHILST YEARS MET INFRONT BRUISES EVENING FITZROY NASTY MINUTES |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | WHERE ATTENDED DR TURNER SUSTAINING |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 96 | 65.6 | 92.7 | 78.8 |
| Searchability of unique words | 66 | 68.2 | 92.4 | 76.2 |
| Weighted Words | 64.7 | 91.2 | 75.0 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY NEWS. ' | COUNTRY NEWS. | COUNTRY NEWS. |
| CLUNES, TiiUMDAY. | CLUNES, THURSDAY. | CLUNES, THURSDAY. |
| A fatal accident occurred at about 5 o'clock | A fatal accident occurred at about 5 o'clock | A fatal accident occurred at about 5 o'clock |
| this ufternoon to a little girl nine venrs of | this afternoon to a little girl nine years of | this afternoon to a little girl nine years of |
| ace named Minnie Phillipa, u daughter of | age named Minnie Phillips, a daughter of | age named Minnie Phillips, a daughter of |
| Councillor Phillips, of the Clunes llorough, | Councillor Phillips, of the Clunes Borough, | Councillor Phillips, of the Clunes Borough, |
| well known throughout the district as u | well known throughout the district as a | well known throughout the district as a |
| mining und timber contractor The child, | mining and timber contractor. The child, | mining and timber contractor The child, |
| with others, waa coming from Behool, und | with others, was coming from school, and | with others, was coming from school, and |
| seems five trucks laden with ciuurtc Htonding | seeing five trucks laden with quartz standing | seems five trucks laden with quartz standing |
| on the tramline for transmission to the | on the tramline for transmission to the | on the tramline for transmission to the |
| butter} of the South Clums United Com | battery of the South Clunes United Com- | battery of the South Clunes United Company, |
| pan}, detached the end of one of them, anil | pany, detached the end of one of them, and | detached the end of one of them, and |
| ¡uished it some distance up li slight rise The | pushed it some distance up the slight rise. The | pushed it some distance up is slight rise The |
| truck on being let go ran back b.v its own | truck on being let go ran back by its own | truck on being let go ran back by its own |
| weight, and the deceased being on the line | weight, and the deceased being on the line | weight, and the deceased being on the line |
| vv us crushed betvv een it und the next truck, | was crushed between it and the next truck, | w us crushed between it and the next truck, |
| and killed on the spot | and killed on the spot. | and killed on the spot |
| POUT PAIRY, TituiiSDvT.' | PORT FAIRY, THURSDAY. | PORT FAIRY, TituiiSDvT.' |
| One of the most disastrous fires known | One of the most disastrous fires known | One of the most disastrous fires known |
| at Port Fair) for some } ears broke out last | at Port Fairy for some years broke out last | at Port Fairy) for some years broke out last |
| night, when Ooble's mill, m Gipps street, on | night, when Goble's mill, in Gipps-street, on | night, when Goble's mill, in Gipps street, on |
| the bunk of the river, wns completely | the bank of the river, was completely | the bank of the river, was completely |
| destro}ed The fire was ¡nat observed ot | destroyed. The fire was first observed at | destroyed The fire was first observed at |
| about half past 11 o'clock, and it soon got | about half-past 11 o'clock, and it soon got | about half-past 11 o'clock, and it soon got |
| full hold ot the four atoned structure. There | full hold of the four-storied structure. There | full hold of the four storied structure. There |
| was a quantit} of flour and wheat m the | was a quantity of flour and wheat in the | was a quantity of flour and wheat in the |
| building, which burnt turlousl}. About 100 | building, which burnt furiously. About 100 | building, which burnt furiously. About 100 |
| bugs of griiin were got out, placed on lighters, | bags of grain were got out, placed on lighters, | bags of grain were got out, placed on lighters, |
| und taken awa} down the river. The mill | and taken away down the river. The mill | and taken away down the river. The mill |
| vv as gutted, nothing but the walls being left | was gutted, nothing but the walls being left | was gutted, nothing but the walls being left |
| standing The premises were insured for | standing. The premises were insured for | standing The premises were insured for |
| id.tiOO, which will cover the loss. | £3,600, which will cover the loss. | edition, which will cover the loss. |
| "WARU vCKNABE YL, Tuesdav. | WARRACKNABEAL, Tuesday. | "WARD vCKNABE YL, Tuesday. |
| On Satuulay last this district was visited | On Saturday last this district was visited | On Saturday last this district was visited |
| b) some prominent members of the bouth | by some prominent members of the South | by some prominent members of the South |
| Australian Legislature There were Mi. AV. | Australian Legislature. There were Mr. W. | Australian Legislature There were Mr. W. |
| Copie}, Coiiimisgioner of Crown Lands, and | Copley, Commissioner of Crown Lands, and | Copley, Commissioner of Crown Lands, and |
| Messrs Huiul}Suli> and Moule, M.H.A 's | Messrs. Handyside and Moule, M.H.A.'s. | Messrs Huiul}Suli> and Moule, M.H.A is |
| Their v isit w as onlv a 11} ing one, und w as | Their visit was only a flying one, and was | Their visit was only a flying one, and was |
| mulei taken chiell} with a view of seeing for | undertaken chiefly with a view of seeing for | undertaken chiefly with a view of seeing for |
| themselv es vv hal are the inducements field | themselves what are the inducements held | themselves what are the inducements field |
| out ov cr here vv Inch are attracting so manj of | out over here which are attracting so many of | out over here which are attracting so many of |
| the fumiers from the sister colon}. | the farmers from the sister colony. | the farmers from the sister colony. |
| Identified overProof corrections | SCHOOL BETWEEN SATURDAY BANK IN UNDERTAKEN COLONY COMPANY CHIEFLY FLYING FAIRY GRAIN BY PUSHED FIRST BAGS DESTROYED MANY THURSDAY QUANTITY ONLY QUARTZ MR TUESDAY YEARS FURIOUSLY COMMISSIONER BOROUGH GOBLES COPLEY /FOUR/STORIED|FOURSTORIED FARMERS AGE BATTERY WHAT AWAY OVER VISIT AFTERNOON THEMSELVES |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | HELD HANDYSIDE WARRACKNABEAL |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 287 | 75.6 | 97.6 | 90.0 |
| Searchability of unique words | 175 | 75.4 | 98.3 | 93.0 |
| Weighted Words | 75.6 | 98.1 | 92.4 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| DB8TRV0T1VE BUSH F1RB3 'IN;a, | DESTRUCTIVE BUSH FIRES IN | DESTRUCTIVE BUSH FIRES 'IN, |
| VIOTORIA. | VICTORIA. | VICTORIA. |
| [BY TELEGRAPH.] | [BY TELEGRAPH.] | [BY TELEGRAPH.] |
| (BBOU OVR COUHL'SFONDBNT.) | (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) | (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) |
| MELBOURNE. SUNBAT. | MELBOURNE, SUNDAY. | MELBOURNE. SUNDAY. |
| The country for milos round Warrigal yesterday | The country for miles round Warrigal yesterday | The country for miles round Warrigal yesterday |
| was a mass of ñamo and smoko. Great | was a mass of flame and smoke. Great | was a mass of name and smoke. Great |
| damage waa done in addition to the do | damage was done in addition to the de- | damage was done in addition to the do |
| ntrnotion of grasa, The greatest loser is Mr. | struction of grass. The greatest loser is Mr. | attraction of grass, The greatest loser is Mr. |
| Kind, proprietor of tho IFarHyul Guardián ' | Kind, proprietor of the Warrigal Guardian | King, proprietor of the IFarHyul Guardian and |
| and Ornnborno Herald, whose houso a shoit | and Cranborne Herald, whose house a short | Ornnborno Herald, whose house a short |
| dlitanco outsido Warrignl was destroyed, ne ' | distance outside Warrignl was destroyed. He | distance outside Warrigal was destroyed, he |
| estímalos the damago at £1000, tho property being | estímates the damage at £1000, the property being | estimates the damage at £1000, the property being |
| only half insured, Milos of Government fonoing | only half insured. Miles of Government fencing | only half insured, Miles of Government fencing |
| wai destroyed. Two tramways to tho sawmill! | was destroyed. Two tramways to the sawmills | was destroyed. Two tramways to the sawmill! |
| wura präally '--''oyed, at als« waa a siding at the | were partially destroyed, as also was a siding at the | were greatly '--''eyed, at also was a siding at the |
| BJoomMtU-ailwAT i^atc'. ¿. | Bloomfield railway station. | BJoomMtU-ailwAT state'. a. |
| Identified overProof corrections | HOUSE FIRES DESTRUCTIVE DISTANCE OUR OUTSIDE MILES FROM FENCING CORRESPONDENT GRASS SUNDAY WERE ALSO GUARDIAN SHORT VICTORIA SMOKE HE |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | ESTÍMATES RAILWAY AS PARTIALLY WARRIGNL [**VANDALISED] CRANBORNE STATION KIND [**VANDALISED] SAWMILLS DESTRUCTION FLAME BLOOMFIELD |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 92 | 56.5 | 85.9 | 67.5 |
| Searchability of unique words | 69 | 58.0 | 82.6 | 58.6 |
| Weighted Words | 56.9 | 80.3 | 54.3 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| TEE BROKEN RILL RAILWAY. | THE BROKEN HILL RAILWAY. | THE BROKEN HILL RAILWAY. |
| [BY T__Eor_PH.l | [BY TELEGRAPH.] | [BY T__Eor_PH.l |
| (F-OM OtTE OOEHESrOin)E!*T.) | (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) | (FROM OUR OOEHESrOin)E!*T.) |
| ADELAIDE, TÜESDAT. | ADELAIDE, TUESDAY. | ADELAIDE, TUESDAY. |
| A largo dopntation from Port Adolaido waited | A large deputation from Port Adelaide waited | A large deputation from Port Adelaide waited |
| on the Hon. T. Playford respecting the Broken | on the Hon. T. Playford respecting the Broken | on the Hon. T. Playford respecting the Broken |
| Hill Railway. Tho Treasurer repliod at groat | Hill Railway. The Treasurer replied at great | Hill Railway. The Treasurer replied at great |
| longth to tho reqncst, dealing exhaustively with | length to the request, dealing exhaustively with | length to the request, dealing exhaustively with |
| evory foaturo of tho break of gauge difficulty, and | every feature of the break of gauge difficulty, and | every feature of the break of gauge difficulty, and |
| said that it would not pay to oarry out any ono of | said that it would not pay to carry out any one of | said that it would not pay to carry out any one of |
| tho four Bohemos whioh had been proposed to over- | the four schemes which had been proposed to over- | the four schemes which had been proposed to over- |
| come it, much as the Government would like to | come it, much as the Government would like to | come it, much as the Government would like to |
| do BO. The great objeotion to all tho Bebemos | do so. The great objection to all the schemes | do so. The great objection to all the schemes |
| was that thero must be a break of gango some- | was that there must be a break of gauge some- | was that there must be a break of gauge somewhere. |
| where. After saying that tho question should bo | where. After saying that the question should be | After saying that the question should be |
| considered on purely national grounds, he stated | considered on purely national grounds, he stated | considered on purely national grounds, he stated |
| that he could not think of making the samo rates | that he could not think of making the same rates | that he could not think of making the same rates |
| from Port Adelaide to Cookburn as from Port Pirie | from Port Adelaide to Cockburn as from Port Pirie | from Port Adelaide to Cockburn as from Port Pirie |
| to Cookburn, but the -mggestion that the Railway | to Cockburn, but the suggestion that the Railway | to Cockburn, but the suggestion that the Railway |
| Commissioners wore going to make would receive | Commissioners were going to make would receive | Commissioners were going to make would receive |
| earnest attention from tho -ovommont. It was | earnest attention from the Government. It was | earnest attention from the -government. It was |
| that tho rates to Port Augtmta should be reduced | that the rates to Port Augusta should be reduced | that the rates to Port Augusta should be reduced |
| to tho same as thoso to Port Plrio, because the two | to the same as those to Port Pirie, because the two | to the same as those to Port Pirie, because the two |
| ports were geographically tho same distance from | ports were geographically the same distance from | ports were geographically the same distance from |
| Cockburn, although there was a dutonr in the rail- | Cockburn, although there was a detour in the rail- | Cockburn, although there was a ditto in the railway |
| way lino to Port Augusta. Then, as to Port Adelaide, | way line to Port Augusta. Then, as to Port Adelaide, | line to Port Augusta. Then, as to Port Adelaide, |
| after allowing for a detour in the railway line | after allowing for a detour in the railway line | after allowing for a detour in the railway line |
| Port Adolaido was still 3.5 miles farther away from | Port Adelaide was still 3.5 miles farther away from | Port Adelaide was still 35 miles farther away from |
| Cockburn than Port Pirie, and tho most the | Cockburn than Port Pirie, and the most the | Cockburn than Port Pirie, and the most the |
| Government could think of doing was to mako an | Government could think of doing was to make an | Government could think of doing was to make an |
| allowance, loaring the rates on the Port Adelaide | allowance, leaving the rates on the Port Adelaide | allowance, leaving the rates on the Port Adelaide |
| Uno so much more than Port Pirie rates as was | line so much more than Port Pirie rates as was | line so much more than Port Pirie rates as was |
| equivalent with, the extra 35 miles distance It | equivalent with, the extra 35 miles distance. It | equivalent with the extra 35 miles distance It |
| was out of the question to mako a direct line on the | was out of the question to make a direct line on the | was out of the question to make a direct line on the |
| 4ft. 8Jiu. gauge to Cockburn._ | 4ft. 8½ in. gauge to Cockburn. | 4ft. 8in. gauge to Cockburn |
| Identified overProof corrections | OBJECTION EVERY DEPUTATION WHICH THOSE OUR CARRY LEAVING LENGTH ONE SUGGESTION LARGE SCHEMES HILL REQUEST TUESDAY FEATURE REPLIED |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | TELEGRAPH CORRESPONDENT |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 264 | 79.5 | 98.5 | 92.6 |
| Searchability of unique words | 122 | 83.6 | 98.4 | 90.0 |
| Weighted Words | 85.6 | 98.7 | 90.8 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| TITF. WRECKS 0NT THE V^ÇTOEIA-COAST. | THE WRECKS ON THE VICTORIAN COAST. | THE. WRECKS ON THE V^ÇTOEIA-COAST. |
| !lhe nrgt"nt noec-sitj for the establishment of a lignthouse | The urgent necessity for the establishment of a lighthouse | the urgent necessity for the establishment of a lighthouse |
| between Capo Otwav and Port Phillip Heids has been re | between Cape Otway and Port Phillip Heads has been re- | between Cape Otway and Port Phillip Heads has been re- |
| pci*cdlj, and it might be t-aul dim-strmislv, drmon-stratcd | peatedly, and it might be said disastrously, demonstrated | perfectly, and it might be said disastrously, demonstrated |
| hinco the wicks of the J II bcummcll and the B menora | since the wrecks of the J. H. Scammell and the Bancoora | since the wicks of the II Scammell and the B menora |
| sh mown ira und lihipmnsters, not forgetting underwriters, | shipowners and shipmasters, not forgetting underwriters, | sh mown and shipmasters, not forgetting underwriters, |
| Mill he glad t-> hcai th it stops Imo now been taken to erect | will be glad to her that steps have now been taken to erect | Mill he glad to hear that stops Imo now been taken to erect |
| a light at Split Point the «pot recommended bj the experts | a light at Split Point, the spot recommended by the experts. | a light at Split Point the spot recommended by the experts |
| nie contractor has finished his work, und the illuminating | The contractor has finished his work, and the illuminating | are contractor has finished his work, and the illuminating |
| apparatus has 1 ccn h<t up It is a dioptric light of the first | apparatus has been set up. It is a dioptric light of the first | apparatus has been hit up It is a dioptric light of the first |
| order, st owing a red light visihlo in clear weather for a dis- | order, showing a red light visible in clear weather for a dis- | order, st owing a red light visible in clear weather for a dis- |
| tan o of l8 miles out to nea It ih so arranged that manners | tance of 18 miles out to sea. It is so arranged that mariners | tan of of 18 miles out to sea it is so arranged that manners |
| , wdl bo *afa us Ion t, as thev seo tho rod light, but if they | will be safe as long as they see the red light, but if they | , will be of as Ion t, as they see the red light, but if they |
| come within the scopo of the white lipht will know that | come within the scope of the white light will know that | come within the scope of the white light will know that |
| | thev uro in dnn**_TOiis waters 'lho new beacon Mill bo | they are in dangerous waters. The new beacon will | they are in dnn**_TOiis waters 'The new beacon Mill be |
| illuminated on bJpteinber 1 | be illuminated on September 1. | illuminated on bJpteinber 1 |
| Identified overProof corrections | DISASTROUSLY SCAMMELL SPOT SEA LIGHTHOUSE SEE ARE NECESSITY DEMONSTRATED OTWAY BY HEADS SCOPE SINCE CAPE SAID VISIBLE SHIPMASTERS URGENT |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | DISTANCE BANCOORA SET HAVE LONG REPEATEDLY SHOWING COAST SHIPOWNERS SEPTEMBER SAFE DANGEROUS STEPS VICTORIAN MARINERS HER |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 149 | 60.4 | 85.9 | 64.4 |
| Searchability of unique words | 97 | 63.9 | 83.5 | 54.3 |
| Weighted Words | 60.6 | 82.3 | 55.2 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| THE OCEAN EXCURSIONS. | THE OCEAN EXCURSIONS. | THE OCEAN EXCURSIONS. |
| Tho orean oxcursions to Brokon Bay and tho | The ocean excursions to Broken Bay and the | The ocean excursions to Broken Bay and the |
| Hawkesbury Ruer ha\o for somo timo past attracted | Hawkesbury River have for some time past attracted | Hawkesbury River have for some time past attracted |
| increasing numbers of supporters on each succossivo | increasing numbers of supporters on each successive | increasing numbers of supporters on each successive |
| holiday. On Saturday lost the numbor of oxcur | holiday. On Saturday last the number of excur- | holiday. On Saturday last the number of excur |
| siomits who pro"cntod thomschos for tho trip ox | sionists who presented themselves for the trip ex- | submits who presented themselves for the trip ox |
| ecoded that on an*, previous occasion. Thomngmtlcent | ceeded that on any previous occasion. The magnificent | recorded that on any, previous occasion. Thomngmtlcent |
| and commodious paddle steamer New castle has pro\cd | and commodious paddle steamer Newcastle has proved | and commodious paddle steamer New castle has proved |
| just the von* acssoI to opon up this now holiday | just the very vessel to open up this new holiday | just the very acssoI to open up this now holiday |
| trade, Tho Nowcastlo lins made a name for herself | trade. The Newcastle has made a name for herself | trade, The Newcastle has made a name for herself |
| in this way, and hor commander-Captain R. J. | in this way, and her commander— Captain R. J. | in this way, and her commander Captain R. J. |
| Skinner-is dciorvodlv popular. On Boxing Day | Skinner— is deservedly popular. On Boxing Day | Skinner is deservedly popular. On Boxing Day |
| morning tho Nowcastlo started for tho Haw kesbury | morning the Newcastle started for the Hawkesbury | morning the Newcastle started for the Hawkesbury |
| River with just as many of tho holiday makers as sho | River with just as many of the holiday makers as she | River with just as many of the holiday makers as she |
| could carry. Sho was followed closolj b", the steamer | could carry. She was followed closely by the steamer | could carry. She was followed closely by the steamer |
| Maitland, which was al«« « eil crowdod. Tho weather | Maitland, which was also well crowded. The weather | Maitland, which was also a veil crowded. The weather |
| bomg fine and tho sei smooth both vossols mado a | being fine and the sea smooth both vessels made a | being fine and the sea smooth both vessels made a |
| most enjoyablo trip and returned to Sjduoy shortly | most enjoyable trip and returned to Sydney shortly | most enjoyable trip and returned to Sydney shortly |
| after G p ni. with their living freights m the bost of | after 6 p.m. with their living freights in the best of | after 6 p m. with their living freights in the best of |
| spirits. | spirits. | spirits. |
| Identified overProof corrections | VESSELS CLOSELY VERY ENJOYABLE SEA HAVE BY CROWDED BEING PRESENTED OPEN SYDNEY SHE BROKEN NEWCASTLE NUMBER LAST ANY DESERVEDLY SOME ALSO SUCCESSIVE PROVED TIME HER BEST THEMSELVES |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | EXCEEDED VESSEL EXCURSIONISTS MAGNIFICENT WELL |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 149 | 65.1 | 95.3 | 86.5 |
| Searchability of unique words | 101 | 68.3 | 95.0 | 84.4 |
| Weighted Words | 68.9 | 94.2 | 81.3 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTH AUSTRALIA. | SOUTH AUSTRALIA. | SOUTH AUSTRALIA. |
| I ADELAIDE, TUESDAY. | ADELAIDE, TUESDAY. | ADELAIDE, TUESDAY. |
| Sarah Whitnoy, aged 41, tho wifo of Frederick | Sarah Whitney, aged 41, the wife of Frederick | Sarah Whitney, aged 41, the wife of Frederick |
| Whitney, a railway guard of Bowden, shot herself | Whitney, a railway guard of Bowden, shot herself | Whitney, a railway guard of Bowden, shot herself |
| this morning, by fastoning a gun to lier foot and | this morning, by fastening a gun to her foot and | this morning, by fastening a gun to her foot and |
| pulling a Btring attaohod to tho trigger. Sho was | pulling a string attached to the trigger. She was | pulling a string attached to the trigger. She was |
| rcoently in a lunatio asylum. , | recently in a lunatic asylum. | recently in a lunatic asylum. The |
| Tho doath is announced of Daniel Cudmore at | The death is announced of Daniel Cudmore at | death is announced of Daniel Cudmore at |
| the ago of 80, who was a resident of Glen Osmund, | the age of 80, who was a resident of Glen Osmond, | the age of 80, who was a resident of Glen Osmond, |
| and a colonist for 64 years. | and a colonist for 64 years. | and a colonist for 64 years. |
| J. Carruthers, tho trigonometrical surveyor | J. Carruthers, the trigonometrical surveyor | J. Carruthers, the trigonometrical surveyor |
| who is examining the north-west country, in a | who is examining the north-west country, in a | who is examining the north-west country, in a |
| progress report for September, states that ho has | progress report for September, states that he has | progress report for September, states that he has |
| olearod and piled several waterholes. Tho oonntry | cleared and piled several waterholes. The country | cleared and piled several waterholes. The country |
| ns usual is salt bush, with scrubby gross hero and | as usual is salt bush, with scrubby grass here and | as usual is salt bush, with scrubby grass here and |
| theio. | there. | there. |
| At a conference to-day between tho Moonta | At a conference to-day between the Moonta | At a conference to-day between the Moonta |
| mino directors and tho Railway Commissioners as | mine directors and the Railway Commissioners as | mine directors and the Railway Commissioners as |
| to rates, &o., it was decided that tho directors | to rates, &c., it was decided that the directors | to rates, &c., it was decided that the directors |
| should furnish details of tho works estimated to bo | should furnish details of the works estimated to be | should furnish details of the works estimated to be |
| required in oonBoquenoo of tho alteration of tho | required in consequence of the alteration of the | required in consequence of the alteration of the |
| gauge from 6ft. 3in. to 3ft. 6in., and to givo thoir | gauge from 5ft. 3in. to 3ft. 6in., and to give their | gauge from 6ft. 3in. to 3ft. 6in., and to give their |
| opinion as to the rates. | opinion as to the rates. | opinion as to the rates. |
| Identified overProof corrections | GIVE OSMOND WIFE LUNATIC BE CLEARED FASTENING CONSEQUENCE RECENTLY ATTACHED MINE STRING THERE DEATH SHE GRASS HERE AGE HER THEIR HE |
| Identified overProof non-corrections |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 147 | 76.2 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| Searchability of unique words | 99 | 78.8 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| Weighted Words | 79.1 | 100.0 | 100.0 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| PORT AUGUSTA AND COCKBURN | PORT AUGUSTA AND COCKBURN | PORT AUGUSTA AND COCKBURN |
| RAILWAY. | RAILWAY. | RAILWAY. |
| [By Telegraph.] | [By Telegraph.] | [By Telegraph.] |
| Broken Hill, February 13. | Broken Hill, February 13. | Broken Hill, February 13. |
| The Port Augusta and Cookburn Railway | The Port Augusta and Cookburn Railway | The Port Augusta and Cockburn Railway |
| Commission lelt Petersburg last night and | Commission left Petersburg last night and | Commission left Petersburg last night and |
| reacted Broken Hill early to-day. They were | reached Broken Hill early to-day. They were | reached Broken Hill early to-day. They were |
| engaged during the morning and evening in | engaged during the morning and evening in | engaged during the morning and evening in |
| taking tbe evidence of prominent toinwmen sb | taking the evidence of prominent townsmen as | taking the evidence of prominent townsmen so |
| to tbe likelihood of any bade being done with | to the likelihood of any trade being done with | to the likelihood of any bride being done with |
| Fort Aogtuta in event ol the direot line | Port Augusta in event of the direct line | Port Augusta in event of the direct line |
| being: constructed, and the proposal ih re | being constructed, and the proposal was re- | being constructed, and the proposal is regarded |
| garded with much favor. Mean. B. Gaald, | garded with much favor. Messrs. B. Gould, | with much favor. Mean. B. Gould, |
| M.P., and J. Miller* M.P., left to night for | M.P., and J. Miller, M.P., left to-night for | M.P., and J. Miller M.P., left to-night for the |
| the city, and the others leave on Sunday night. | the city, and the others leave on Sunday night. | city, and the others leave on Sunday night. |
| Identified overProof corrections | REACHED GOULD TOWNSMEN DIRECT |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | COOKBURN [**VANDALISED] AS MESSRS TRADE WAS |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 86 | 83.7 | 94.2 | 64.3 |
| Searchability of unique words | 59 | 86.4 | 91.5 | 37.5 |
| Weighted Words | 86.6 | 93.3 | 49.7 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| QUEENSLAND. | QUEENSLAND. | QUEENSLAND. |
| SUIEVSLAND RAILV WAYS. | QUEENSLAND RAILWAYS. | QUEENSLAND RAILWAYS. |
| BRISBANE, SEPT. 16. | BRISBANE, SEPT. 16. | BRISBANE, SEPT. 16. |
| Thei aunual rep rt of the Railwny Corn | The aunual report of the Railway Com- | The annual report of the Railway Commissioners |
| missioners shows that £725,000 has so far | missioners shows that £725,000 has so far | shows that £725,000 has so far |
| been paid to the contractor for the con | been paid to the contractor for the con- | been paid to the contractor for the construction. |
| Etruction of iho second section of the | struction of the second section of the | of the second section of the |
| Cairns i'ailway. 'the contract price was | Cairns Railway. The contract price was | Cairns railway. the contract price was |
| £291,000. The total length of railways | £291,000. The total length of railways | £291,000. The total length of railways |
| now open for traffic is 2195 miles. | now open for traffic is 2195 miles. | now open for traffic is 2195 miles. |
| Identified overProof corrections | RAILWAY COMMISSIONERS REPORT CONSTRUCTION |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | AUNUAL [**VANDALISED] |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 48 | 81.2 | 97.9 | 88.9 |
| Searchability of unique words | 34 | 88.2 | 97.1 | 75.0 |
| Weighted Words | 89.2 | 95.6 | 59.0 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| THE GAWLER LOCOMOTIVE | THE GAWLER LOCOMOTIVE | THE GAWLER LOCOMOTIVE |
| WORKS. | WORKS. | WORKS. |
| fBv TelBfiTanh.1 | [By Telegraph.] | [By TelBfiTanh.1 |
| Gawler, May 4. | Gawler, May 4. | Gawler, May 4. |
| JVlessrs. a. Jlanm &.Co. dispatched a loco | Messrs. J. Martin & Co. dispatched a loco- | Messrs. a. Jlanm &.Co. dispatched a loco |
| to Port Adelaide to-day for export to | motive to Port Adelaide to-day for export to | to Port Adelaide to-day for export to |
| the Midland Railway.' Comyaay, ' Western | the Midland Railway Company, Western | the Midland Railway.' Company, ' Western |
| Australia. The same firm recentlv sent two | Australia. The same firm recently sent two | Australia. The same firm recently sent two |
| tofcome railway contractors * af Broken Ilijl, | to some railway contractors at Broken Hill, | become railway contractors 4 at Broken Hill, |
| and there is another under order for , Western | and there is another under order for Western | and there is another under order for Western |
| Australia. These are believed to be the first | Australia. These are believed to be the first | Australia. These are believed to be the first |
| engines exported from any oi tho Australian | engines exported from any of the Australian | engines exported from any of the Australian |
| Colonies, and seeing that Martin &. Co. turned | Colonies, and seeing that Martin &. Co. turned | Colonies, and seeing that Martin &c. Co. turned |
| out their tirat engine only a litUo over twelve | out their first engine only a little over twelve | out their threat engine only a little over twelve |
| months ago it speaks well for their energy and | months ago it speaks well for their energy and | months ago it speaks well for their energy and |
| enterprise. The prices of these engines are | enterprise. The prices of these engines are the | enterprise. The prices of these engines are |
| the Knne as they were offered to the Goveru | same as they were offered to the Government | the same as they were offered to the Govern |
| last November. People here regard it as | last November. People here regard it as | last November. People here regard it as |
| somewhat rignificaut that an English Com | somewhat significant that an English Company | somewhat significant that an English Com |
| should procure locomotives from South | should procure locomotives from South | should procure locomotives from South |
| Australia in face of the allegation of the | Australia in face of the allegation of the | Australia in face of the allegation of the |
| Railway Commissioners as to the enormous | Railway Commissioners as to the enormous | Railway Commissioners as to the enormous |
| difference in cost between English and | difference in cost between English and | difference in cost between English and |
| colonial makers. Messrs. Martin & Co. have | colonial makers. Messrs. Martin & Co. have | colonial makers. Messrs. Martin & Co. have |
| another narrow-gauge locomotive ready for | another narrow-gauge locomotive ready for | another narrow-gauge locomotive ready for |
| delivery to the Government to-morrow. | delivery to the Government to-morrow. | delivery to the Government to-morrow. |
| Identified overProof corrections | LITTLE COMPANY AT BY RECENTLY HILLAND SIGNIFICANT |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | TELEGRAPH SOME |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 153 | 88.2 | 95.4 | 61.1 |
| Searchability of unique words | 100 | 91.0 | 98.0 | 77.8 |
| Weighted Words | 92.7 | 98.7 | 82.1 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| THE ST. MANDE RALWAY | THE ST. MANDE RALWAY | THE ST. MANDE RAILWAY |
| ACCIDENT. | ACCIDENT. | ACCIDENT. |
| ..The prosecutions of railway officials in | The prosecutions of railway officials in | The prosecutions of railway officials in |
| connection with the accident which hap | connection with the accident which hap- | connection with the accident which happened |
| pened at St. Monde*, in Franco, on July | pened at St. Mandé, in France, on July | at St. Monde, in France, on July |
| 27, have concluded.' On tliat occasion a | 27, have concluded. On that occasion a | 27, have concluded.' On that occasion a |
| train which had been switched upon the | train which had been switched upon the | train which had been switched upon the |
| wrong line dashed into a stationary train, | wrong line dashed into a stationary train, | wrong line dashed into a stationary train, |
| and the collision caused the death of | and the collision caused the death of | and the collision caused the death of |
| about fifty people and tho injury of an | about fifty people and the injury of an | about fifty people and the injury of an |
| equal number. The stationmastcr at St. | equal number. The stationmaster at St. | equal number. The stationmaster at St. |
| Maude* has been ; sentenced to four | Mandé has been sentenced to four | Maude has been sentenced to four |
| months' imprisonment, whilst an engine | months' imprisonment, whilst an engine- | months' imprisonment, whilst an engine |
| driver of tho train which caused tho acci | driver of the train which caused the acci- | driver of the train which caused the accident |
| dent bos been sentenced to two years' im | dent has been sentenced to two years' im- | has been sentenced to two years' imprisonment. |
| prisonment. . ; | prisonment. | ; |
| Identified overProof corrections | FRANCE STATIONMASTER THAT |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | RALWAY [**VANDALISED] MANDÉ |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 87 | 89.7 | 96.6 | 66.7 |
| Searchability of unique words | 55 | 92.7 | 96.4 | 50.0 |
| Weighted Words | 91.7 | 93.9 | 26.4 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| INTERCOLONIAL. | INTERCOLONIAL. | INTERCOLONIAL. |
| XEW SOUTH WALES. | NEW SOUTH WALES. | NEW SOUTH WALES. |
| SVDNKV, April 1". | SYDNEY, April 17. | SYDNEY, April 1". |
| I A navvy named David Keiran, employed on | A navvy named David Keiran, employed on | I A navvy named David Keiran, employed on |
| the permanent way near Penrith Station, was | the permanent way near Penrith Station, was | the permanent way near Penrith Station, was |
| horribly mutilated nnd killed to-day by a | horribly mutilated and killed to-day by a | horribly mutilated and killed to-day by a |
| passenger train. This makes thc fourth rail- | passenger train. This makes the fourth rail- | passenger train. This makes the fourth railway |
| way accident that Inn occurred at this station | way accident that has occurred at this station | accident that has occurred at this station |
| since February last. | since February last. | since February last. |
| The inquest on the body of Mrs. Dalton, | The inquest on the body of Mrs. Dalton, | The inquest on the body of Mrs. Dalton, |
| who was murdered by her husband on Thurs- | who was murdered by her husband on Thurs- | who was murdered by her husband on Thursday |
| day lust, was concluded to-day. Thc jury | day last, was concluded to-day. The jury | last, was concluded to-day. The jury |
| returned a verdict of wilful murder against | returned a verdict of wilful murder against | returned a verdict of wilful murder against |
| the dusband. Dalton, who appeared to lie | the husband. Dalton, who appeared to be | the husband. Dalton, who appeared to be |
| slightly moved upon hearing thc decision, | slightly moved upon hearing the decision, | slightly moved upon hearing the decision, |
| was committed for trial at thc Central | was committed for trial at the Central | was committed for trial at the Central |
| Criminal Court. | Criminal Court. | Criminal Court. |
| Tho wife of Poler Kemp, the champion | The wife of Peter Kemp, the champion | The wife of Peter Kemp, the champion |
| ?culler, died to-day ofter a «hort ¡lineas. | sculler, died to-day after a short illness. | sculler, died to-day after a short illness. |
| Identified overProof corrections | AFTER BE PETER SCULLER HAS NEW SYDNEY AND ILLNESS SHORT |
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| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 104 | 83.7 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| Searchability of unique words | 82 | 87.8 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| Weighted Words | 90.2 | 100.0 | 100.0 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| RAILWAY ACCIDENT. | RAILWAY ACCIDENT. | RAILWAY ACCIDENT. |
| As is customary every Saturday night Driver | As is customary every Saturday night Driver | As is customary every Saturday night Driver |
| Boswell returned with his engine on the 11th inst. | Boswell returned with his engine on the 11th inst. | Boswell returned with his engine on the 11th inst. |
| to the Kilmore Station, arriving here c!ose upon | to the Kilmore Station, arriving here close upon | to the Kilmore Station, arriving here close upon |
| midnight.. The driver prepared to run his engine | midnight. The driver prepared to run his engine | midnight.. The driver prepared to run his engine |
| on to the turntable. To do this it is necessary to go | on to the turntable. To do this it is necessary to go | on to the turntable. To do this it is necessary to go |
| back into a short piece of dock, which in all is about | back into a short piece of dock, which in all is about | back into a short piece of dock, which in all is about |
| I 50 yards from the points. At the end of the dock | 50 yards from the points. At the end of the dock | 1 50 yards from the points. At the end of the dock |
| there has of late been an old carriage, labelled | there has of late been an old carriage, labelled | there has of late been an old carriage, labelled |
| " Telegraph Department," which was used as a | "Telegraph Department," which was used as a | " Telegraph Department," which was used as a |
| sleeping place by employees who are engaged in | sleeping place by employees who are engaged in | sleeping place by employees who are engaged in |
| erecting telegraph communication between kilmore | erecting telegraph communication between Kilmore | erecting telegraph communication between Kilmore |
| and Lascefield. However, happy to relate, on the | and Lancefield. However, happy to relate, on the | and Lancefield. However, happy to relate, on the |
| Saturday spaken of the employees had returned | Saturday spoken of the employees had returned | Saturday spoken of the employees had returned |
| home to spend their Sunday. From some reason | home to spend their Sunday. From some reason | home to spend their Sunday. From some reason |
| which is not at present definitely understood, the | which is not at present definitely understood, the | which is not at present definitely understood, the |
| Engine ran right to the end of the dock, the fireman | Engine ran right to the end of the dock, the fireman | Engine ran right to the end of the dock, the fireman |
| being at the points and Driver Boswell on board. | being at the points and Driver Boswell on board. | being at the points and Driver Boswell on board. |
| The engine struck the buffenr~of the carriage, and | The engine struck the buffers of the carriage, and | The engine struck the buffer of the carriage, and |
| bursting the back of the dock, threw a portion of the | bursting the back of the dock, threw a portion of the | bursting the back of the dock, threw a portion of the |
| carriage on to the platform, the'front-wheels leaving | carriage on to the platform, the front-wheels leaving | carriage on to the platform, the front-wheel leaving |
| the rails.. and going on to the sleepers. On Sunday | the rails and going on to the sleepers. On Sunday | the rails.. and going on to the sleepers. On Sunday |
| -evening, at about half-past"two o'clock, Driver Bol | evening, at about half-past two o'clock, Driver Bos- | evening, at about half-past two o'clock, Driver Bol |
| well, Fireman - Kane, and a few line repairers, | well, Fireman Kane, and a few line repairers, | well, Fireman - Kane, and a few line repairers, |
| accompanied by Mr T. M'Dermott, commenced | accompanied by Mr T. McDermott, commenced | accompanied by Mr T. McDermott, commenced |
| operations to bring the carriage back to itaoriginal | operations to bring the carriage back to its original | operations to bring the carriage back to aboriginal |
| positioni. Before the work was finished about 100 | position. Before the work was finished about 100 | position. Before the work was finished about 100 |
| persons lhad assembled to witness, discuss and advise | persons had assembled to witness, discuss and advise | persons had assembled to witness, discuss and advise |
| with their, opinioni of the best mode of procedure. | with their opinion of the best mode of procedure. | with their, opinion of the best mode of procedure. |
| After.an hour's work at packing and levering the | After an hour's work at packing and levering the | After an hour's work at packing and levering the |
| frbant wheels were again brought on to the the track. | front wheels were again brought on to the the track. | front wheels were again brought on to the the track. |
| Skids were then placed against the back of the dock | Skids were then placed against the back of the dock | Skids were then placed against the back of the dock |
| to allow the back wheels ran down on to the track, | to allow the back wheels ran down on to the track, | to allow the back wheels ran down on to the track, |
| a depth ot less than 3. feet. * When all was ready, | a depth of less than 3½ feet. When all was ready, | a depth of less than 3. feet. When all was ready, |
| the engine backed into the carriage, and both were | the engine backed into the carriage, and both were | the engine backed into the carriage, and both were |
| fastened by a long chain. The engine attempted to | fastened by a long chain. The engine attempted to | fastened by a long chain. The engine attempted to |
| pull the carriage forward, but was unable to rise the | pull the carriage forward, but was unable to rise the | pull the carriage forward, but was unable to rise the |
| back wheels over the wrecked portion of the dock. | back wheels over the wrecked portion of the dock. | back wheels over the wrecked portion of the dock. |
| Some packing was then done in order tolever the | Some packing was then done in order to lever the | Some packing was then done in order to lever the |
| back wheels into an easy position, after which the | back wheels into an easy position, after which the | back wheels into an easy position, after which the |
| engine moved forward, and the carriage slid down | engine moved forward, and the carriage slid down | engine moved forward, and the carriage slid down |
| smoothly to the track, the whole of the work taking | smoothly to the track, the whole of the work taking | smoothly to the track, the whole of the work taking |
| a little more than 2j hours. The doors and frame | a little more than 2½ hours. The doors and frame- | a little more than 24 hours. The doors and frame |
| work of the carriage were strained, and theconnect | work of the carriage were strained, and the connect- | work of the carriage were strained, and the connect |
| ing bars between the front and back wheels terribly | ing bars between the front and back wheels terribly | ing bars between the front and back wheels terribly |
| bent. A couple of the buffers were smashed, and a | bent. A couple of the buffers were smashed, and a | beat. A couple of the buffers were smashed, and a |
| few pieces of the wooden strieture of the carriage | few pieces of the wooden structure of the carriage | few pieces of the wooden structure of the carriage |
| knocked off. Amongst the debris thefollowinglines, | knocked off. Amongst the debris the following lines, | knocked off. Amongst the debris thefollowinglines, |
| 'cut from a daily paper, were found :-" The House | cut from a daily paper, were found:—"The House | 'cut from a daily paper, were found : " The House |
| then adopted the motion in the following form | then adopted the motion in the following form— | then adopted the motion in the following form |
| *. That in the opinion of the House the wages ofrail | 'That in the opinion of the House the wages of rail- | *. That in the opinion of the House the wages of rail |
| way laborers should be increased 6d per day, such | way laborers should be increased 6d per day, such | way laborers should be increased 6d per day, such |
| inerease to apply onlyto men employed as permanent | increase to apply only to men employed as permanent | increase to apply only to men employed as permanent |
| way men.'" We understand a departmental en | way men.' " We understand a departmental en- | way men.'" We understand a departmental enquiry |
| quiry into the accident will takeplace. | quiry into the accident will take place. | into the accident will take place. |
| Identified overProof corrections | CLOSE CONNECTING INCREASE TWO TAKE MCDERMOTT LEVER SPOKEN ONLY /HALF/PAST|HALFPAST LANCEFIELD STRUCTURE |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | ITS LINES ORIGINAL BENT [**VANDALISED] |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 461 | 92.4 | 98.0 | 74.3 |
| Searchability of unique words | 225 | 93.3 | 98.2 | 73.3 |
| Weighted Words | 93.9 | 98.4 | 73.1 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| ' . T Gb43 G A IE E. | TOONGABBIE. | ' . T Gb43 G A E E. |
| unCOltirsrownsrT.) | (FROM A CORRESPONDENT.) | unCOltirsrownsrT.) |
| October 7. | October 7. | October 7. |
| ,Busiidess contiies?i?dull, and there | Business continues dull, and there | Business contiies?i?dull, and there |
| seems little prospect' b ally imtprote | seems little prospect of any improve- | seems little prospect' b ally improve |
| ;nut for some time to collie. While | ment for some time to come. While | out for some time to collie. While |
| talking to ia g"tientim:in the other 1day | talking to a gentleman the other day | talking to a g"tientim:in the other day |
| who traivilled do;i- the litne cc;. | who travelled down the line occa- | who travelled down- the line cc;. |
| sinionill,;the st l iect of. 'somnuch l,,d | sionally, the subject of so much land | sinionill,;the st l feet of. 'stomach land |
| lying idle cropped up. The gentleman | lying idle cropped up. The gentleman | lying idle cropped up. The gentleman |
| in quiestion' sanys there are vast pad | in question says there are vast pad- | in question' says there are vast paddock,' |
| docki,' which eviidently belong to so.ie | docks,which evidently belong to some | which evidently belong to some |
| person its they oare fenced, on which | person as they are fenced, on which | person as they are fenced, on which |
| not. even a sigleL. head 'of cattle is | not even a single head of cattle is | not even a single head of cattle is |
| gr,!zing. Tlhere is alsoadeal if swampt | grazing. There is also a deal of swamp | growing. There is also deal if swamp |
| lail, which if Iroperly drained could | land, which if properly drained could | land, which if properly drained could |
| -,le utilized. eithcr to feed 'cattle ,or | be utilized either to feed cattle or | -be utilized. either to feed cattle for |
| grow ma ize. Very little land is at | grow maize. Very little land is at | grow maize. Very little land is at |
| present- iiiler cultivation, so far as | present under cultivation, so far as | present under cultivation, so far as |
| can lie seen.fromn the rbilw ,y. If these | can be seen from the railway. If these | can be seen. from the rails y. If these |
| statements are correct aiind I have no | statements are correct and I have no | statements are correct and I have no |
| reasoti to doubt them, this will in a | reason to doubt them, this will in a | reason to doubt them, this will in a |
| limeisure account for the stoignittion in | measure account for the stagnation in trade. | measure account for the stagnation in |
| 1'Lhere is aniother change in one of | There is another change in one of | There is another change in one of |
| our lusiness firms, Mr.. i. C. Wa;rren, | our business firms, Mr. H. C. Warren, | our business firms, Mr.. J. C. Warren, |
| of the firm of Warren aund Co., who is | of the firm of Warren and Co., who is | of the firm of Warren and Co., who is |
| well-known and highly respected,h-liv | well-known and highly respected, hav- | well-known and highly respected hiv |
| ing disposed of his business to 3Mr. T. | ing disposed of his business to Mr. T. | ing disposed of his business to Mr. T. |
| U. Keep.. I can only hope' that the | C. Keep. I can only hope that the | U. Keep.. I can only hope that the |
| new corner will b'e sucdessful- ii hiis | new comer will be successful in his | new corner will be successful, in his |
| undertaking. | undertaking. | undertaking. |
| There seemied to lie considerable | There seemed to be considerable | There seemed to lie considerable |
| interest taken in the Po ice Court pro | interest taken in the Police Court pro- | interest taken in the Police Court proceedings |
| ceediungs on Tuesday, but some of those | ceedings on Tuesday, but some of those | on Tuesday, but some of those |
| who uttendeu were doomed to disap | who attended were doomed to disap- | who attended were doomed to disappointment. |
| pointthent, as several of the' cases | pointment, as several of the cases | as several of the' cases |
| were postponed, and the cnckatoo one | were postponed, and the cockatoo one | were postponed, and the cockatoo one |
| onlvu p'rtially? heard. ' There ise a | only partially heard. There is a | only partially? heard. There is a |
| stranie 'coincidenice in this case of the | strange coincidence in this case of the | strange coincidence in this case of the |
| cockatoo,: the: defend tnt :w' i cdlled | cockatoo, the defendant was called | cockatoo,: the: defendant w' i called |
| Peacock; whileh one' of tlhe : itnesses | Peacock, while one of the witnesses | Peacock; while one of the : witnesses |
| thilt liad to lie'cilled was istinied Ban | that had to be called was named Ban- | that had to lie celled was estimated Ban |
| tili ,I Iwilll nt refer to the c.tse, as I | tim. I will not refer to the case, as I | till I will not refer to the case, as I |
| saw:' a representative' of the Record | saw a representative of the Record | saw: a representative of the Record |
| present. | present. | present. |
| We are to have a musical treat on | We are to have a musical treat on | We are to have a musical treat on |
| Friday next;, when a sacred cantita, | Friday next, when a sacred cantata, | Friday next;, when a sacred cantata, |
| called "' Dniel." will he rendered by. it | called "Daniel," will be rendered by a | called "' Daniel." will he rendered by. it |
| nuitmber of ladies :and gentlemnen, who | number of ladies and gentlemen, who | number of ladies and gentlemen, who |
| have, been: nmost assiduous ?in -tliirir | have been most assiduous in their | have, been: most assiduous in -their |
| practice, anid have spared neither titnm | practice, and have spared neither time | practice, and have spared neither time |
| nor trouble to tmake the cantata :a suc | nor trouble to make the cantata a suc- | nor trouble to make the cantata a success |
| cess from a inusical point. It now | cess from a musical point. It now | from a musical point. It now |
| rein sins for tlie' public to show their | remains for the public to show their | rein sins for the public to show their |
| appreciation by turning out anid filling | appreciation by turning out and filling | appreciation by turning out and filling |
| tme Mechinics' HIl-l.l , | the Mechanics' Hall. | the Mechanics'' HIll By |
| By the ay, I have heard of a piece | By the way, I have heard of a piece | the way, I have heard of a piece |
| of harrikmnisnii' which requires ?nipping | of larrikanism which requires nipping | of larrikinism' which requires nipping |
| ini th bud, . he iid bd id which umay, get the | in the bud, and which may get the | in the bud, . he did bd d which may, get the |
| tuthlor" ito trouble.'" Somie scouudrel | author into trouble. Some scoundrel | author" into trouble.'" Some scoundrel |
| piinied' a piece of piper'to one of tiue | pinned a piece of paper to one of the | pinned' a piece of property one of the |
| churth doors, on which was somne,writ | church doors, on which was some writ- | church doors, on which was some writ |
| ing reflecting. ont a young lady. For | ing reflecting on a young lady. For- | ing reflecting. on a young lady. Fortunately |
| tunately for the perpetrator, the writing | tunately for the perpetrator, the writing | for the perpetrator, the writing |
| did nbot fall into the hlands of either | did not fall into the hands of either | did not fall into the hands of either |
| tlhe young Idy'nr her p'arets ;.had it | the young lady or her parents ; had it | the young Idy'nr her parents had it |
| done 'so, it is moore tilni likely that the | done so, it is more than likely that the | done so, it is more than likely that the |
| wiiter would? lihWoe foun'l :lhim?elf iin | writer would have found himself in | writer would? lihWoe found himself in |
| durance vile The liiutlor Ies escapedl | durance vile. The author has escaped | durance vile The author Ies escaped |
| this once, but he lhud better be care | this once, but he had better be care- | this once, but he had better be careful. |
| ful. :' ' . | ful. | :' ' . |
| Identified overProof corrections | POLICE SCOUNDREL EVIDENTLY ATTENDED AUTHOR MECHANICS SEEN DANIEL PARTIALLY UNDER DEAL RESPECTED GENTLEMEN DOWN WITNESSES ESCAPED FOUND NUMBER SWAMPLAND QUESTION WAY ANOTHER HIMSELF SEEMED DISAPPOINTMENT TRAVELLED MAY PARENTS WRITER STAGNATION MORE PINNED MAIZE DAY SINGLE THAN MEASURE REASON MOST DEFENDANT PROPERLY SUCCESSFUL STRANGE MAKE SAYS HANDS CHURCH LINE ALSO PROCEEDINGS COINCIDENCE |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | HALL COMER MUCH IMPROVEMENT PAD [**VANDALISED] SUBJECT TIM HAS CONTINUES CORRESPONDENT HAVING REMAINS LARRIKANISM COME RAILWAY GRAZING NAMED OCCASIONALLY TRADE ANY OR [**VANDALISED] TOONGABBIE PAPER DULL |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 415 | 66.5 | 90.1 | 70.5 |
| Searchability of unique words | 235 | 68.9 | 89.8 | 67.1 |
| Weighted Words | 70.8 | 90.3 | 66.7 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| Tlie S curie Monument. | The Searle Monument. | The S curie Monument. |
| Sydney, Friday. | Sydney, Friday. | Sydney, Friday. |
| SEAHLB'B monument was imvoilod yostorday. The | SEARLE'S monument was unveiled yesterday. The | SEARLE'S monument was unveiled yesterday. The |
| stoamer Premier waa crowded, and a largo number | steamer Premier was crowded, and a large number | steamer Premier was crowded, and a large number |
| of ladies were present. Mr, Melville, M.P., deli- | of ladies were present. Mr. Melville, M.P., deli- | of ladies were present. Mr Melville, M.P., delivered |
| vered nn impressive address, in tho oourse of whioh | vered an impressive address, in the course of which | an impressive address, in the course of which |
| ho said that tho principal feature of Sóarle's lifo | he said that the principal feature of Searle's life | he said that the principal feature of Searle's life |
| was, that when ho rowod a race he always rowed to | was, that when he rowed a race he always rowed to | was, that when he rowed a race he always rowed to |
| win. Australia was largoly indebted to scullors | win. Australia was largely indebted to scullers | win. Australia was largely indebted to scullers |
| for bringing hor before tho world. Tho monument | for bringing her before the world. The monument | for bringing her before the world. The monument |
| was thon-'unveiled.' Tho Kev. Mr. Byng attaohed | was then unveiled. The Rev. Mr. Byng attached | was thou unveiled.' The Rev. Mr. Byng attached |
| a beautiful wroath, given by Sponoor Bros. to tho | a beautiful wreath, given by Spencer Bros. to the | a beautiful wreath, given by Spencer Bros. to the |
| committee. Mr. Dlnokstono drew attention to the | committee. Mr. Blackstone drew attention to the | committee. Mr. Blackstone drew attention to the |
| dilapidated state of Soarlo'a grave. Several gen | dilapidated state of Searle's grave. Several gen- | dilapidated state of Searle's grave. Several gentlemen |
| tlomon gave a guinoa each towards its better | tlemen gave a guinea each towards its better | gave a guinea each towards its better |
| prosorvntiou. | preservation. | preservation. |
| Identified overProof corrections | LARGELY YESTERDAY AN STEAMER WREATH GENTLEMEN REV COURSE LIFE HER SEARLES WHICH SCULLERS LARGE ATTACHED GUINEA BLACKSTONE SPENCER PRESERVATION |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | THEN SEARLE |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 104 | 66.3 | 98.1 | 94.3 |
| Searchability of unique words | 75 | 72.0 | 97.3 | 90.5 |
| Weighted Words | 69.3 | 97.2 | 90.7 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| Suindahy Serices. | Sunday Services. | Sunday Services. |
| CSTURCH OF ENGLAND. | CHURCH OF ENGLAND. | CHURCH OF ENGLAND. |
| \torwell, 11 and 7. | Morwell, 11 and 7. | Morwell, 11 and 7. |
| Latrobe, 2,30. | Latrobe, 2.30. | Latrobe, 2,30. |
| Catechism class, 9.453. Mr. Francis. | Catechism class, 9.45. Mr. Francis. | Catechism class, 9.453. Mr. Francis. |
| YINNStR I)ISTUICT. | YINNAR DISTRICT. | YINNAR DISTRICT. |
| ladgerse. II; Yinnar, 3. 31r. W. Rcil | Budgeree, 11 ; Yinnar, 3. Mr. W. Rei 1 | ledgers. II; Yinnar, 3. Mr. W. Reid |
| Wl5LE's7AN CIIitrtiI | WESLEYAN CHURCH | Wl5LE's7AN CIIitrtiI |
| Morwell. 11 and 7; Sumnday school address | Morwell, 11 and 7 ; Sunday school address | Morwell. 11 and 7; Sunday school address |
| 3. M1r. Denzley. | 3. Mr. Denzley. | 3. Mr. Beazley. |
| lIIPIRESBYERIAN CII tifof. | PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. | lIIPIRESBYERIAN CII tiff. |
| llaxelwnod, 11; North JHazelwood, 230; | Hazelwood, 11 ; North Hazelwood, 2.30 ; | Hazelwood, 11; North Hazelwood, 230; |
| Morwell. 7. foev. IL. Murray. | Morwell, 7. Rev. B. Murray. | Morwell. 7. feet. 11. Murray. |
| South Tinnsr, II, Mr. Kinder | South Yinnar, 11, Mr. Kinder | South Times, II, Mr. Kinder |
| (!ATIIOLIC CIIUICII. | CATHOLIC CHURCH. | (CATHOLIC CHURCH. |
| Traralgon, II; 3Iursel1, 11; vespers, 7. | Traralgon, 9 ; Morwell, 11 ; vespers, 7. | Traralgon, II; yourself, 11; vespers, 7. |
| Identified overProof corrections | DISTRICT SERVICES SUNDAY CHURCH CATHOLIC HAZELWOOD |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | REI REV DENZLEY [**VANDALISED] WESLEYAN BUDGEREE PRESBYTERIAN |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 44 | 50.0 | 77.3 | 54.5 |
| Searchability of unique words | 30 | 63.3 | 80.0 | 45.5 |
| Weighted Words | 60.4 | 80.7 | 51.2 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| THE BAILWAT STEIKE— ATTEMPT | THE RAILWAY STRIKE—ATTEMPT | THE RAILWAY STRIKE ATTEMPT |
| TO WRECK A TEA IN. | TO WRECK A TRAIN. | TO WRECK A TEA IN |
| The strike of rjilway employees in Scot | The strike of railway employees in Scot- | The strike of railway employees in Scot- |
| land shews no slga of collapsing, although | land shows no sign of collapsing, although | land shows no sign of collapsing, although |
| the m^u areobtwining very Jittle itelp from | the men are obtaining very little help from | the men are obtaining very little help from |
| English labor organisations. Cases of | English labor organisations. Cases of | English labor organisations. Cases of |
| violence and intimidation are of frequent | violence and intimidation are of frequent | violence and intimidation are of frequent |
| occurrence* and yesterday m. very deSber | occurrence, and yesterday a very deliber- | occurrence, and yesterday a very deSber |
| ate attempt was. made, to wreck a train | ate attempt was made to wreck a train | late attempt was. made to wreck a train |
| containing- a large -number of passengers, | containing a large number of passengers, | containing a large number of passengers, |
| an atte.npt which nearly proved success* | an attempt which nearly proved success- | an attempt which nearly proved successful, |
| ful, sleepera being placed across a danger | ful, sleepers being placed across a danger- | sleepers being placed across a danger |
| ous;part5-f:ti-e line. The afempt, which | ous part of the line. The attempt, which | ous;part5-f:ti-e line. The attempt, which |
| was frustrated, is generally biUered to have | was frustrated, is generally believed to have | was frustrated, is generally believed to have |
| been~&e-work of strikers. | been the work of strikers. | been~&e-work of strikers. |
| Identified overProof corrections | SHOWS SLEEPERS LITTLE RAILWAY OBTAINING HELP SIGN MEN BELIEVED |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | BEEN WORK DANGEROUS PART DELIBERATE |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 84 | 72.6 | 89.3 | 60.9 |
| Searchability of unique words | 61 | 77.0 | 91.8 | 64.3 |
| Weighted Words | 76.5 | 91.5 | 63.7 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| v.->¡- [?.,*. Tidal Po.werl < | Tidal Power. | view- [as. Tidal Power < |
| À; discussion ' took, place /recently before the | A discussion took place recently before the | a; discussion ' took, place recently before the |
| Yorkshire Colleie Society on' "TheUtilisation of | Yorkshire College Society on "The Utilisation of | Yorkshire College Society on' "The Utilisation of |
| Tidal Power." The resultant .opinion was that | Tidal Power." The resultant opinion was that | Tidal Power." The resultant opinion was that |
| the power , available from, this source, has been | the power available from this source has been | the power , available from, this source, has been |
| somewhat over-estimated. , Tho greatest possible | somewhat over-estimated. The greatest possible | somewhat over-estimated. The greatest possible |
| advantage dèrivàblè from éach acre of water 10ft | advantage derivable from each acre of water 10ft | advantage derivable from each acre of water 10ft |
| deep, reckoning; a working day at eight hours, | deep, reckoning a working day at eight hours, | deep, reckoning; a working day at eight hours, |
| was stated to be 3J h.p. .It was considered, of | was stated to be 3¾ h.p. It was considered of | was stated to be 35 hp. It was considered, of |
| more importance to; economise the present.waste | more importance to economise the present waste- | more importance to; economise the present. waste |
| ful consumption of coal by better appliances and | ful consumption of coal by better appliances and | fuel consumption of coal by better appliances and |
| moro care. . : r \ ? ; : | more care. | more care. : r y ? ; : |
| Of every million people in the world 800 "are | Of every million people in the world 800 are | Of every million people in the world 800 are |
| blind., f ; ..... ","^>l.iS//op.: | blind. | blind., f ; ..... ","^>l.iS//op.: |
| Equal parts of ammonia ahd,''turp^ntinè'',;..'will | Equal parts of ammonia and turpentine will | Equal parts of ammonia ahd,''turp^ntinè'',;..'will |
| ttakeîpairit «ut'of tolothing, évën if'it:be; hardxand | take paint out of clothing, even if it be hard and | ttakeîpairit out of clothing, even if t:be; hard and |
| dry. Saturate the spot as often'-asanecessary, | dry. Saturate the spot as often as necessary, | dry. Saturate the spot as often'-asanecessary, |
| and wash out in soapsuds. t./: ... ., . r | and wash out in soapsuds. | and wash out in soapsuds. to: .... r |
| Identified overProof corrections | COLLEGE EACH DERIVABLE CLOTHING UTILISATION HARD IF EVEN PRESENT |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | NECESSARY WASTEFUL TAKE PAINT TURPENTINE WILL |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 113 | 77.0 | 92.0 | 65.4 |
| Searchability of unique words | 84 | 82.1 | 92.9 | 60.0 |
| Weighted Words | 80.7 | 92.2 | 59.4 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| Trial of Rolmrite. | Trial of Roburite. | Trial of Rolmrite. |
| A number of guests went on Saturday by | A number of guests went on Saturday by | A number of guests went on Saturday by |
| special train to the Roburite Co.'s Factory at | special train to the Roburite Co.'s Factory at | special train to the Roburite Co.'s Factory at |
| Eastwood, to witness a series of experiments in | Eastwood, to witness a series of experiments in- | Eastwood, to witness a series of experiments intended |
| tended to show the safety of Roburite. | tended to show the safety of Roburite. | to show the safety of Roburite. |
| The Railway Commissioners have insisted upon | The Railway Commissioners have insisted upon | The Railway Commissioners have insisted upon |
| classing Eoburite as an explosive, and only | classing Roburite as an explosive, and only | classing Roburite as an explosive, and only |
| carrying it under special explosive rates. The | carrying it under special explosive rates. The | carrying it under special explosive rates. The |
| company contends that without the proper | company contends that without the proper | company contends that without the proper |
| detonators the 3tuff is as harmless as sugar. On | detonators the stuff is as harmless as sugar. On | detonators the stuff is as harmless as sugar. On |
| Saturday everything was done to Roburito that in | Saturday everything was done to Roburite that in- | Saturday everything was done to Roburite that in |
| genuity could suggest. Half hundredweights were | genuity could suggest. Half hundredweights were | ingenuity could suggest. Half hundredweights were |
| droppsd upon it from great heights, it was burned | dropped upon it from great heights, it was burned | dropped upon it from great heights, it was burned |
| in lires, and filed with , files. For all this an | in fires, and filed with files. For all this an | in fires, and filed with files. For all this an |
| assemblage of GO persons was, after witnessing a | assemblage of 60 persons was, after witnessing a | assemblage of GO persons was, after witnessing a |
| series of concussions and percussions, of which | series of concussions and percussions, of which | series of concussions and percussions, of which |
| accidents on Punch's smashem-crashem-and | accidents on Punch's smashem-crashem-and- | accidents on Punch's smashem-crashem-and |
| turnover railway could have furnished only a pale | turnover railway could have furnished only a pale | turnover railway could have furnished only a pale |
| imitation, able to sit down to an excellent lunch. | imitation, able to sit down to an excellent lunch. | imitation, able to sit down to an excellent lunch. |
| There was none missing from the number of the | There was none missing from the number of the | There was none missing from the number of the |
| mess. Speeches by residents . who volunteered | mess. Speeches by residents who volunteered | mess. Speeches by residents . who volunteered |
| with dauntless breast to lot their wives and | with dauntless breast to let their wives and | with dauntless breast to let their wives and |
| children travel up to Sydney by trains partly | children travel up to Sydney by trains partly | children travel up to Sydney by trains partly |
| loaded with Eoburite were warmly acquiesced in. | loaded with Roburite were warmly acquiesced in. | loaded with Roburite were warmly acquiesced in. |
| Identified overProof corrections | DROPPED FIRES STUFF LET |
| Identified overProof non-corrections |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 170 | 95.3 | 99.4 | 87.5 |
| Searchability of unique words | 111 | 96.4 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| Weighted Words | 96.1 | 100.0 | 100.0 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| Gibson's Link. | Gibson's Link. | Gibson's Link. |
| Our cablegram from London, September 7» says | Our cablegram from London, September 7, says | Our cablegram from London, September 7 says |
| that the Metropolitan Railway Co., London, baa | that the Metropolitan Railway Co., London, has | that the Metropolitan Railway Co., London, has |
| offered to adopt Gibson's link for use upon its lines. | offered to adopt Gibson's link for use upon its lines. | offered to adopt Gibson's link for use upon its lines. |
| This link, which is the invention of Mr. Gib | This link, which is the invention of Mr. Gib- | This link which is the invention of Mr. Gibson, |
| son, a colonist, was recently submitted to tba | son, a colonist, was recently submitted to the | a colonist, was recently submitted to the |
| Railway Commissioners here, but was not ap | Railway Commissioners here, but was not ap- | Railway Commissioners here, but was not approved. |
| proved. It is a contrivance designed for use | proved. It is a contrivance designed for use | It is a contrivance designed for use |
| in the internal mechanism of locomotives-not aa | in the internal mechanism of locomotives—not as | in the internal mechanism of locomotives-not as |
| a coupler. _ | a coupler. | a coupler. _ |
| Identified overProof corrections | AS HAS |
| Identified overProof non-corrections |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 62 | 95.2 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| Searchability of unique words | 47 | 95.7 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| Weighted Words | 98.6 | 100.0 | 100.0 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| ;¡: >'.'«»llw»r-Hmie JI«r«»r. ! ; : | Railway Horse Bazaar. | a: >'.'«»llw»r-Hmie Murder. ! ; : |
| Mr. S. Aixrwottik (lato' Allingham ani-M'Leah) | Mr. S. ALLINGHAM (late Allingham and McLean) | Mr. S. Aixrwottik (late' Allingham and M'Lean) |
| runa tho aboTo livery stables, where ho has evory | runs the above livery stables, where he has every | runs the above livery stables, where he has every |
| accommodation for horses and vohiolea,' and leta out. | accommodation for horses and vehicles, and lets out | accommodation for horses and vehicles,' and lets out. |
| for hire' saddle horses and light vehinlos bf all dos | for hire saddle horses and light vehicles of all des- | for hire' saddle horses and light vehicles of all descriptions. |
| oriptiohs. Four, horse ooaehos and lighter traps are. | criptions. Four horse coaches and lighter traps are | Four, horse coaches and lighter traps are. |
| also roady for special journoys, and the conveyance | also ready for special journeys, and the conveyance | also ready for special journeys, and the conveyance |
| of . 'commercial travellers, or families with, bag | of commercial travellers, or families with bag- | of . commercial travellers, or families with, bag |
| gage, Seo. | gage, &c. | gage, Seo. |
| Identified overProof corrections | COACHES DESCRIPTIONS VEHICLES LATE ABOVE HE EVERY READY JOURNEYS RUNS LETS |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | BAZAAR MCLEAN RAILWAY |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 58 | 65.5 | 91.4 | 75.0 |
| Searchability of unique words | 45 | 68.9 | 93.3 | 78.6 |
| Weighted Words | 66.3 | 93.7 | 81.5 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| A Wonderful Discovery. | A Wonderful Discovery. | A Wonderful Discovery. |
| Mtt EDISON'S NEW INVENTION. | MR. EDISON'S NEW INVENTION. | MR EDISON'S NEW INVENTION. |
| LoxdoN, Mond iy. | LONDON, Monday. | LondoN, Monday. |
| Mb Edison's moda of generating and storing | MR. EDISON'S mode of generating and storing | Mr Edison's mode of generating and storing |
| electricity tins enabled him to comptoto an | electricity has enabled him to comptete an | electricity has enabled him to complete an |
| invention by which electricity will be | invention by which electricity will be | invention by which electricity will be |
| adopted as n motive 'ores on railways in t!io | adopted as a motive force on railways in the | adopted as a motive 'force on railways in the |
| United States, | United States. | United States, |
| It is claimed that by his invention thrco | It is claimed that by his invention three | It is claimed that by his invention three |
| stationary engines will ba Rdoqunto to con | stationary engines will be adequate to con- | stationary engines will be adequate to conduct |
| duct tho trntDo between Now York nnd | duct the traffic between New York and | the that between New York and |
| Philndelphin, at whatever speed may bo | Philadelphia, at whatever speed may be | Philadelphia, at whatever speed may be |
| required, during tho Worlu-'i Fair nt Chicago. | required, during the World's Fair at Chicago. | required, during the World's Fair at Chicago. |
| It is proposed to run olectrio Irains from | It is proposed to run electric trains from | It is proposed to run electric trains from |
| Milwnnkeo to Chicago, n distauca of 100 | Milwaukee to Chicago, a distance of 100 | Milwaukee to Chicago, a distance of 100 |
| miles, nod it is etated that tho ordinary rails | miles, and it is stated that the ordinary rails | miles, and it is stated that the ordinary rails |
| may bo utilised, the oleatrio currents being | may be utilised, the electric currents being | may be utilised, the electric currents being |
| controlled with perfect safety. | controlled with perfect safety. | controlled with perfect safety. |
| Identified overProof corrections | DISTANCE LONDON PHILADELPHIA HAS TRAINS ELECTRIC MONDAY ADEQUATE FORCE MODE STATED MR THREE WORLDS MILWAUKEE |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | COMPTETE TRAFFIC |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 105 | 71.4 | 98.1 | 93.3 |
| Searchability of unique words | 75 | 77.3 | 97.3 | 88.2 |
| Weighted Words | 75.6 | 97.0 | 87.6 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| CEDSHED TO DEATH. | CRUSHED TO DEATH. | CRUSHED TO DEATH. |
| Port Pirie. January 14. | Port Pirie, January 14. | Port Pirie January 14. |
| A fatal aooident oceurred at the railway | A fatal accident occurred at the railway | A fatal accident occurred at the railway |
| station to- sight, when a porter named Walter | station to-night, when a porter named Walter | station to- sight, when a porter named Walter |
| James Rogers was crushed to death. He was | James Rogers was crushed to death. He was | James Rogers was crushed to death. He was |
| enRsged coupling tracks in the sheds when they | engaged coupling tracks in the sheds when they | engaged coupling tracks in the sheds when they |
| clcBed in on him, crashing bis head, death being | closed in on him, crashing his head, death being | closed in on him, crashing his head, death being |
| instantaneous. Deceased was 21 years ot age, | instantaneous. Deceased was 21 years of age, | instantaneous. Deceased was 21 years of age, |
| and was einele. His parents reside near War | and was single. His parents reside near War- | and was single. His parents reside near Warnertown. |
| nertewn. He waB a steady young fellow, and | nertown. He was a steady young fellow, and | He was a steady young fellow, and |
| bis untimely death has cast quite a gloom over | his untimely death has cast quite a gloom over | his untimely death has cast quite a gloom over |
| the department. | the department. | the department. |
| Identified overProof corrections | ENGAGED OCCURRED ACCIDENT SINGLE WARNERTOWN CLOSED OF |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | /TO/NIGHT|TONIGHT |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 73 | 83.6 | 98.6 | 91.7 |
| Searchability of unique words | 56 | 85.7 | 98.2 | 87.5 |
| Weighted Words | 86.4 | 98.3 | 87.1 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| Iltorougla O Cof RCil. | Borough Council. | Iltorougla O (of REd. |
| Te?u regular meeting of thie borough council | THE regular meeting of the borough council | Ten regular meeting of the borough council |
| should have been held last Thursday evening, | should have been held last Thursday evening, | should have been held last Thursday evening, |
| but in consequence of several of the alderman | but in consequence of several of the aldermen | but in consequence of several of the alderman |
| being ill and others away from town there was | being ill and others away from town there was | being ill and others away from town there was |
| no quorum anud the meeting lapsed. As the | no quorum and the meeting lapsed. As the | no quorum and the meeting lapsed. As the |
| business Ahoet was light it has been decided | business sheet was light it has been decided | business sheet was light it has been decided |
| nut to hold a splecial meeting but to allow the | not to hold a special meeting but to allow the | not to hold a special meeting but to allow the |
| business to stand over to the next regular | business to stand over to the next regular | business to stand over to the next regular |
| meeting on Thursday, 20th instaut. | meeting on Thursday, 26th instant. | meeting on Thursday, 20th instant. |
| Identified overProof corrections | NOT INSTANT SHEET SPECIAL |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | ALDERMEN |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 70 | 85.7 | 94.3 | 60.0 |
| Searchability of unique words | 47 | 89.4 | 97.9 | 80.0 |
| Weighted Words | 87.5 | 96.9 | 75.2 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| EEDFEEN. . , , | REDFERN. | REDFERN. . , , |
| William Brown, 13, and Frederick Biles, 12, | William Brown, 13, and Frederick Riles, 12, | William Brown, 13, and Frederick Biles, 12, |
| found sleeping out, were remanded till Thursday. | found sleeping out, were remanded till Thursday. | found sleeping out, were remanded till Thursday. |
| For allowing cattle to stray,. Edward Hanson | For allowing cattle to stray, Edward Hanson | For allowing cattle to stray,. Edward Hanson |
| and Edward Smith were fined 2s 6d each :and | and Edward Smith were fined 2s 6d each and | and Edward Smith were fined 2s 6d each and |
| costs. | costs. | costs. |
| For obscene language, John Vaughan, 18, was | For obscene language, John Vaughan, 18, was | For obscene language, John Vaughan, 18, was |
| fined 40s or 14 days; Jane Baggaoy 5s and 4s lOd | fined 40s or 14 days; Jane Baggan 5s and 4s 10d | fined 40s or 14 days; Jane Baggaoy 5s and 4s 10d |
| costs, or. 24 hours ; Frederick Smith, 6s and costs ; | costs, or 24 hours; Frederick Smith, 5s and costs; | costs, or. 24 hours ; Frederick Smith, 6s and costs ; |
| William Brown, 10s or two days; Catherine | William Brown, 10s or two days; Catherine | William Brown, 10s or two days; Catherine |
| Baker, 5b or 24 hours; and Mrs. Eichardson, 5s | Baker, 5s or 24 hours; and Mrs. Richardson, 5s | Baker, 5s or 24 hours; and Mrs. Richardson, 5s |
| fuid costs. | and costs. | and costs. |
| ' For drunkenness and disorderly conduct : Wil | For drunkenness and disorderly conduct: Wil- | For drunkenness and disorderly conduct : Wil |
| Kennedy and John Herridge were each fined | liam Kennedy and John Herridge were each fined | Kennedy and John Kerridge were each fined |
| 5s or 24 hours. | 5s or 24 hours. | 5s or 24 hours. |
| For riotous canduct Edward Green was fined | For riotous canduct Edward Green was fined | For riotous conduct Edward Green was fined |
| 10s. | 10s. | 10s. |
| Identified overProof corrections | REDFERN RICHARDSON |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | RILES HERRIDGE [**VANDALISED] BAGGAN CANDUCT [**VANDALISED] |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 83 | 92.8 | 94.0 | 16.7 |
| Searchability of unique words | 47 | 91.5 | 91.5 | 0.0 |
| Weighted Words | 91.6 | 91.6 | 0.0 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| FLOODS IN QUEENSLAND. | FLOODS IN QUEENSLAND. | FLOODS IN QUEENSLAND. |
| Brisbane, Wtdnesiay. — The rainy season in the | BRISBANE, Wednesday.—The rainy season in the | Brisbane, Wednesday. — The rainy season in the |
| North continues very heavy. The ii?ers are all | North continues very heavy. The rivers are all | North continues very heavy. The rivers are all |
| flooded, and traffic i? almost entirely susp ndad. , | flooded, and traffic is almost entirely suspended. | flooded, and traffic is? almost entirely susp dead. The |
| The Norman River is much over its banks, and | The Norman River is much over its banks, and | Norman River is much over its banks, and |
| is rising. The water is considerably over the | is rising. The water is considerably over the | is rising. The water is considerably over the |
| raild in several places on the Croydon railway | rails in several places on the Croydon railway | rails in several places on the Croydon railway |
| line. The Burdekin River rcse 10ft. over the . | line. The Burdekin River rose 10ft. over the | line. The Burdekin River rose 10ft. over the . |
| raild on the Macros -an Bridge, between Towns | rails on the Macrossan Bridge, between Towns- | raid on the Macrossan Bridge, between Towns |
| villa and Charters Towers, but is now falling, | ville and Charters Towers, but is now falling. | villa and Charters Towers, but is now falling, |
| in the south-western district the weather gene | In the south-western district the weather gene- | in the south-western district the weather generally |
| rally is finer, but floods are still reported. | rally is finer, but floods are still reported. | is finer, but floods are still reported. |
| Identified overProof corrections | WEDNESDAY MACROSSAN ROSE RAILS RIVERS |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | TOWNSVILLE SUSPENDED |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 85 | 89.4 | 96.5 | 66.7 |
| Searchability of unique words | 56 | 87.5 | 96.4 | 71.4 |
| Weighted Words | 84.9 | 95.8 | 71.9 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| .: MRTH. . | BIRTH. | .: BIRTH |
| BUWHSSSS. —At 'Gowrie, Oampbelltowp, | BURGESS. — At Gowrie, Campbelltown, | BUWHSSSS. At Gowrie, Campbelltown, |
| on the 23nd February, the wife of_ J. | on the 23nd February, the wife of J. | on the 23rd February, the wife of J. |
| r ' Bulges*, : of ' a daughter ; both doiog | Burgess, of a daughter ; both doing | F ' Burgess, of a daughter ; both doing |
| '-.wll. !? ? ? . . | well. | '-well. !? ? ? The |
| The Illawarra Mercury, | The Illawarra Mercury, | Illawarra Mercury, |
| PUBLISHED TUESDAY, THURSDAY | PUBLISHED TUESDAY, THURSDAY | PUBLISHED TUESDAY, THURSDAY |
| [(-'( 'it ; SATURDAY MCVRNINGS. | AND SATURDAY MORNINGS. | [(-'( 'it ; SATURDAY MORNINGS. |
| V 'J'.' J ? 'MBASUBES, NO ff MEN.'1 | "MEASURES, NOT MEN." | V 'J'.' J "MEASURES, NO of NEXT |
| SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28. | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28. | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28. |
| Identified overProof corrections | DOING MEASURES CAMPBELLTOWN WELL MORNINGS BIRTH BURGESS |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | NOT AND MEN |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 31 | 64.5 | 87.1 | 63.6 |
| Searchability of unique words | 25 | 60.0 | 88.0 | 70.0 |
| Weighted Words | 55.6 | 93.3 | 85.0 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| THE RIVERS. | THE RIVERS. | THE RIVERS. |
| Another riso has taken place op rivor, and | Another rise has taken place up river, and | Another rise has taken place on river, and |
| tho rivor to-day at Gundogai was 26ft. aud | the river to-day at Gundagai was 26ft. and | the river to-day at Gundagai was 26ft. and |
| stationary. At Wagga it was 19ft., whilo at | stationary. At Wagga it was 19ft., while at | stationary. At Wagga it was 19ft., while at |
| Narandora it was again rising, being within | Narandera it was again rising, being within | Narandera it was again rising, being within |
| 4ft. of last flood levol. At Hay tbo gaoge | 4ft. of last flood level. At Hay the gauge | 4ft. of last flood level. At Hay the gauge |
| roads 2lft. 5io., falling. | reads 21ft. 5in., falling. | roads 24ft. 5in., falling. |
| This Lichlan is over its banks at Condobolin | THE Lachlan is over its banks at Condobolin | This Lachlan is over its banks at Condobolin |
| and JSuabolong, falling at the former place | and Euabolong, falling at the former place | and Euabalong, falling at the former place |
| and stationary at the latter place, At HilU | and stationary at the latter place. At Hill- | and stationary at the latter place, At Hill |
| ston aud Booligsl it is very high and rising, | ston and Booligal it is very high and rising. | ston and Booligal it is very high and rising, |
| Identified overProof corrections | HILLSTON GAUGE RISE GUNDAGAI LEVEL RIVER LACHLAN BOOLIGAL NARANDERA WHILE |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | UP EUABOLONG READS |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 72 | 73.6 | 94.4 | 78.9 |
| Searchability of unique words | 44 | 70.5 | 93.2 | 76.9 |
| Weighted Words | 65.3 | 92.3 | 77.8 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| RIVER DISTRICT NEWS. | RIVER DISTRICT NEWS. | RIVER DISTRICT NEWS. |
| Wileamiia, December 29. | Wilcannia, December 29. | Wilcannia, December 29. |
| Atter two days' extremely oppressive | After two days' extremely oppressive | After two days' extremely oppressive |
| weather a change set in early this morn | weather a change set in early this morn- | weather a change set in early this morning |
| ing in the shape of light rains, which | ing in the shape of light rains, which | in the shape of light rains, which |
| have bren falling at intervals since. The | have been falling at intervals since. The | have been falling at intervals since. The |
| following rains are reported to-day from | following rains are reported to-day from | following rains are reported to-day from |
| upper-river stations:—Mungundi,. 0*630 | upper-river stations :— Mungundi, 0.630 | upper-river stations:—Mungundi,. 9600 |
| in.; Colkrendabri, 0*250; Mogil, 0*630; | in. ; Collarendabri, 0.250 ; Mogil, 0.530 ; | in.; Collarendabri, 9250; Mogil, 9 630; |
| Walgett, 0*150; Brewarrina, 0*120; | Walgett, 0.150 ; Brewarrina, 0.120 ; | Walgett, 150; Brewarrina, 5120; |
| Goodooga, 0*620; Menindie, 0*140; | Goodooga, 0.620 ; Menindie, 0.140 ; | Goodooga, 6.620; Menindie, 140; |
| Ivanhoe, 0*600. | Ivanhoe, 0.600. | Ivanhoe, 9600. |
| Wilcannia, December 31. | Wilcannia, December 31. | Wilcannia, December 31. |
| The steamer Maggie arrived yesterday | The steamer Maggie arrived yesterday | The steamer Maggie arrived yesterday |
| with the Coorong'8 barge and proceeds to | with the Coorong's barge and proceeds to | with the Coorong 8 barge and proceeds to |
| Bourke, but the chances of her reaching | Bourke, but the chances of her reaching | Bourke, but the chances of her reaching |
| there are very remote. The Tolarno | there are very remote. The Tolarno | there are very remote. The Tolarno |
| arrived from Wentqrorth for Darling | arrived from Wentworth for Darling | arrived from Wentworth for Darling |
| ports yesterday. The riV9r has fallen | ports yesterday. The river has fallen | ports yesterday. The river has fallen |
| seven inches since yesterday, and it is | seven inches since yesterday, and it is | seven inches since yesterday, and it is |
| now ten feet-above summer level, and as ' | now ten feet above summer level, and as | now ten feet above summer level, and as |
| there is very little water above navigation | there is very little water above navigation | there is very little water above navigation |
| will close in a few days. Boats of heavy | will close in a few days. Boats of heavy | will close in a few days. Boats of heavy |
| dtaught will experience some difficulty in | draught will experience some difficulty in | draught will experience some difficulty in |
| getting right through to Wilcannia.i' " | getting right through to Wilcannia. | getting right through to Wilcannia' " |
| An inquest on the recent fire on the | An inquest on the recent fire on the | An inquest on the recent fire on the |
| premises adjoining the Commercial Hotel | premises adjoining the Commercial Hotel | premises adjoining the Commercial Hotel |
| Was held to-day before Mr. Bodgerson, | was held to-day before Mr. Rodgerson, | Was held to-day before Mr. Rodgerson, |
| the Coroner, when a verdict was returned | the Coroner, when a verdict was returned | the Coroner, when a verdict was returned |
| to the effect that there was not sufficient | to the effect that there was not sufficient | to the effect that there was not sufficient |
| evidence to show how it originated. | evidence to show how it originated. | evidence to show how it originated. |
| Identified overProof corrections | AFTER BEEN WENTWORTH RODGERSON COLLARENDABRI DRAUGHT |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | COORONGS |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 167 | 94.0 | 99.4 | 90.0 |
| Searchability of unique words | 122 | 94.3 | 99.2 | 85.7 |
| Weighted Words | 93.8 | 98.9 | 82.8 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| Jenolan Oaves | Jenolan Caves | Jenolan Caves |
| The 8 \ if. Herald of Saturday gaya : Mr. | The S. M. Herald of Saturday says : Mr. | The 8 A M. Herald of Saturday gave : Mr. |
| W. 8. Leigh, superintendent of oavea, haa eont | W. S. Leigh, superintendent of caves, has sent | W. S. Leigh, superintendent of caves, has sent |
| to tho Minister for Mines and Agriculture | to the Minister for Mines and Agriculture | to the Minister for Mines and Agriculture |
| further particulars regarding tho rooontly | further particulars regarding the recently | further particulars regarding the recently |
| discovered oave near to Jenolan. Mr. Leigh | discovered cave near to Jenolan. Mr. Leigh | discovered cave near to Jenolan. Mr. Leigh |
| eaysj 11 1 have isspeoted tho new cavo, whioh | says : "I have inspected the new cave, which | says 11 1 have inspected the new cave, which |
| ia situated between tho Imperial and Elder | is situated between the Imperial and Elder | is situated between the Imperial and Elder |
| Oaves, and ia entered from the Imperial via a | Caves, and is entered from the Imperial via a | Caves, and is entered from the Imperial via a |
| very rough passago of broken boulders. Tho | very rough passage of broken boulders. The | very rough passage of broken boulders. The |
| oave ia approached by a 300 foot passage of | cave is approached by a 300 foot passage of | cave is approached by a 300 foot passage of |
| oiroular dome, and a ohambor in the oentro. | circular dome, and a chamber in the centre. | circular dome, and a chamber in the centre. |
| Dripstone forma a peculiar foaturo in tho oon | Dripstone forms a peculiar feature in the con- | Dripstone forms a peculiar feature in the construction |
| etruotion of the oave. Tho resemblanoo is | struction of the cave. The resemblance is | of the cave. The resemblance is |
| typloal of one of tho moat markod portions io | typical of one of the most marked portions is | typical of one of the most marked portions to |
| tho Imperial Gave, whioh ia known as the | the Imperial Cave, which is known as the | the Imperial Cave, which is known as the |
| Crystal ralaoo. It oontains a complete skeleton | Crystal palace. It contains a complete skeleton | Crystal Palace. It contains a complete skeleton |
| of a carnivoroua animal. Tho Bkull measures | of a carnivorous animal. The skull measures | of a carnivorous animal. The Skull measures |
| D£ inoheBby inohes, and tusku projeot from the | 9½ inches by 5¼ inches, and tusks project from the | Dr inoheBby inches, and tusks project from the |
| upper jaw, the moneuroment of those being | upper jaw, the measurement of those being | upper jaw, the measurement of those being |
| 1| inches." | 1¼ inches." | 18 inches." |
| ======== | ======== | ======== |
| Identified overProof corrections | TUSKS PALACE TYPICAL HAS PROJECT INSPECTED FEATURE CONTAINS RESEMBLANCE CARNIVOROUS WHICH MARKED RECENTLY SKULL CAVE CENTRE MOST CAVES CHAMBER SENT CIRCULAR SAYS MEASUREMENT FORMS CONSTRUCTION |
| Identified overProof non-corrections |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 134 | 61.2 | 97.0 | 92.3 |
| Searchability of unique words | 81 | 69.1 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| Weighted Words | 64.4 | 100.0 | 100.0 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| Football Matcli. | Football Match. | Football Match. |
| A Disgraceful Scene, | A Disgraceful Scene. | A Disgraceful Scene, |
| Fsnm, Jnly 21. | PERTH, Jnly 21. | From, July 21. |
| A disgraceful sceno wee enacted at a football | A disgraceful scene was enacted at a football | A disgraceful scene was enacted at a football |
| raateh between teams representing tho River | mateh between teams representing the Rover | match between teams representing the River |
| and Fremantle Olnbs. The umpire was | and Fremantle Clubs. The umpire was | and Fremantle Clubs. The umpire was |
| charged with displaying partiality towards the | charged with displaying partiality towards the | charged with displaying partiality towards the |
| Rovers, snd was thereupon violently attacked | Rovers, and was thereupon violently attacked | Rovers, and was thereupon violently attacked |
| by the rabble. The pnliae wero obliged to | by the rabble. The police were obliged to | by the rabble. The police were obliged to |
| charge the mob, and with tho assietunco of | charge the mob, and with the assistance of | charge the mob, and with the assistance of |
| some footballers they guarded Mr. Crof t to the | some footballers they guarded Mr. Croft to the | some footballers they guarded Mr. Croft to the |
| rcilway Btation. | railway station. | railway station. |
| Identified overProof corrections | POLICE STATION RAILWAY CROFT CLUBS WERE ASSISTANCE MATCH |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | ROVER PERTH MATEH JNLY [**VANDALISED] |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 62 | 74.2 | 93.5 | 75.0 |
| Searchability of unique words | 46 | 76.1 | 91.3 | 63.6 |
| Weighted Words | 76.3 | 88.7 | 52.3 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| RAILWAY COLLISION IN | RAILWAY COLLISION IN | RAILWAY COLLISION IN |
| . IRELAND. | IRELAND. | . IRELAND. |
| , MANY PERSONS INJURED. | MANY PERSONS INJURED. | , MANY PERSONS INJURED. |
| LONDON. 22nd June. | LONDON, 22ND JUNE. | LONDON. 22nd June. |
| ' A serious rbilway collision has occurred | A serious railway collision has occurred | ' A serious railway collision has occurred |
| on the Lough S.willy railway, near Derry, | on the Lough Swilly railway, near Derry. | on the Lough Swilly railway, near Derry, |
| An empty oxciirsion train collided with- a | An empty excursion train collided with a | An empty excursion train collided with a |
| special conveying a -largo contingent, of | special conveying a large contingent of | special conveying a large contingent, of |
| militia, who were returning from a review | militia, who were returning from a review | militia, who were returning from a review |
| at Donegal. | at Donegal. | at Donegal. |
| '. Two of' the militiamen were killed and a | Two of' the militiamen were killed and a | '. Two of the militiamen were killed and a |
| large number were seriously injured. | large number were seriously injured. | large number were seriously injured. |
| Identified overProof corrections | SWILLY EXCURSION |
| Identified overProof non-corrections |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 52 | 92.3 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| Searchability of unique words | 43 | 95.3 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| Weighted Words | 93.2 | 100.0 | 100.0 | |
| Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| jgatust | Latest Telegrams. | against |
| ADELAIDE AND LONDON | ADELAIDE AND LONDON | ADELAIDE AND LONDON |
| TELEGRAPH. | TELEGRAPH. | TELEGRAPH. |
| [BY SUBHAJUKE TELEGKAPH.] | [BY SUBMARINE TELEGRAPH.] | [BY SUBMARINE TELEGRAPH.] |
| Health. | Mr. Gladstone's Health. | Health. |
| HIS FRffiNDS ALi3RME!D. | HIS FRIENDS ALARMED. | HIS FRIENDS ALARMED. |
| [RECEIVED June 26, 10.10 a.m.] | [RECEIVED June 26, 10.10 a.m.] | [RECEIVED June 26, 10.10 am.] |
| Ixmdonj-JimeBo. | London, June 25. | Ixmdonj-JimeBo. |
| The Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone, | The Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone, | The Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone, |
| v/ho some weeks ago was confined to his | who some weeks ago was confined to his | who some weeks ago was confined to his |
| room on account of an attack of influenza, | room on account of an attack of in- | room on account of an attack of influenza, |
| has sufft rcil a relapse, and. it is | fluenza, has suffered a relapse, and it is | has suffered a relapse, and. it is |
| repoiced that Uu is in a condition .so | reported that he is in a condition so | reported that he is in a condition so |
| critical as to alarm his friends. | critical as to alarm his friends. | critical as to alarm his friends. |
| Identified overProof corrections | SUFFERED HE ALARMED SUBMARINE WHO REPORTED |
| Identified overProof non-corrections | GLADSTONES LATEST TELEGRAMS MR |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 58 | 75.9 | 89.7 | 57.1 |
| Searchability of unique words | 48 | 79.2 | 91.7 | 60.0 |
| Weighted Words | 76.2 | 90.0 | 57.9 | |
| Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Words | 5363 | 77.5 | 94.9 | 77.6 |
| Searchability of unique words | 3366 | 79.3 | 94.7 | 74.4 |
| Weighted Words | 79.4 | 94.6 | 73.9 | |