Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
---|---|---|
Marriage.' | Marriage. | Marriage.' |
MCBEAN-MACLEOD.-At 104. King-street, | McBEAN—MACLEOD.—At 104, King-street, | MCBEAN-MACLEOD.-At 104. King-street, |
Kilmarnock, N.B., on Wednesday, 12th | Kilmarnock, N.B., on Wednesday, 12th | Kilmarnock, N.B., on Wednesday, 12th |
April, by the Rev. James Lindsay, B.D., | April, by the Rev. James Lindsay, B.D., | April, by the Rev. James Lindsay, B.D., |
B.So., JAVIS MC BEAN, of Perth, Western | B.Sc., JAMES McBEAN, of Perth, Western | B.Sc., JAVIS MC BEAN, of Perth, Western |
Australia, to AONIS PABK AITKEST. | Australia, to AGNES PARK AITKEN, | Australia, to AGNES PARK AITKEN. |
youngest daughter of Donald Macleod, | youngest daughter of Donald Macleod, | youngest daughter of Donald Macleod, |
Esq., M.D. | Esq., M.D. | Esq., M.D. |
Deatn. | Death. | Death. |
CLAIRS.-At the Rectory, Northam, on May | CLAIRS.—At the Rectory, Northam, on May | CLARKE-At the Rectory, Northam, on May |
12th, VIOLET FBANCBS ANNES, and on May | 12th, VIOLET FRANCES ANNIE, and on May | 12th, VIOLET FRANCES ANNES, and on May |
14th, VJCBNON FRANCIS ABCHIK, beloved | 14th, VERNON FRANCIS ARCHIE, beloved | 14th, VERNON FRANCIS ARCHER, beloved |
twin children of E. S. and M. E. Clairs. | twin children of E. S. and M. E. Clairs. | twin children of E. S. and M. E. Clairs. |
Aged 11 weeks. | Aged 11 weeks. | Aged 11 weeks. |
*' Jesus took them up in his arms." | "Jesus took them up in his arms." | *' Jesus took them up in his arms." |
Funeral Notice. | Funeral Notice. | Funeral Notice. |
The funeral of the late Master JACK WITH- | The funeral of the late Master JACK WITH- | The funeral of the late Master JACK WITHNELL |
NELL CHKSTEB will leave the residence | NELL CHESTER will leave the residence | CHESTER will leave the residence |
of his father, Mr. John Chester, junior, | of his father, Mr. John Chester, junior, | of his father, Mr. John Chester, junior, |
Adelaide-street, Fremantle, at 4 o'clock | Adelaide-street, Fremantle, at 4 o'clock | Adelaide-street, Fremantle, at 4 o'clock |
THIS (Tuesday) AFTERNOON. Friends | THIS (Tuesday) AFTERNOON. Friends | THIS (Tuesday) AFTERNOON. Friends |
will please accept this intimation. | will please accept this intimation. | will please accept this intimation. |
ARTHUR E. DAVIES. . | ARTHUR E. DAVIES, | ARTHUR E. DAVIES. Undertaker, |
Undertaker, | Undertaker, | |
South Terrace, Fremantle. I «1 | South Terrace, Fremantle. | South Terrace, Fremantle. I 21 |
Identified overProof corrections | FRANCES DEATH AITKEN AGNES PARK VERNON |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ANNIE ARCHIE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 103 | 89.3 | 95.1 | 54.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 79 | 89.9 | 97.5 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 89.5 | 97.1 | 72.6 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
---|---|---|
PltíTOED RAILWAY EXTENSION FROM. HERGOTT SPRTM TO KOPPRRAMAXA. | PROPOSED RAILWAY EXTENSION FROM HERGOTT SPRINGS TO KOPPERAMANA. | PROPOSED RAILWAY EXTENSION FROM. HERGOTT SPRING TO KOPPRRAMAXA. |
The sketch map we publish this morning is | The sketch map we publish this morning is | The sketch map we publish this morning is |
designed to assiBt our readers in understanding | designed to assist our readers in understanding | designed to assist our readers in understanding |
tbe proposed extension of railway from Her- | the proposed extension of railway from Her- | the proposed extension of railway from Hergott |
gott Springs to Kopperamana, in the direction | gott Springs to Kopperamana, in the direction | Springs to Kopperamanna, in the direction |
of South-western Queensland. This proposal is | of South-western Queensland. This proposal is | of South-western Queensland. This proposal is |
commented on in our leading columnB. A | commented on in our leading columns. A | commented on in our leading columns. A |
favourable report from the» Railway Commis | favourable report from the Railway Commis- | favourable report from the Railway Commis- |
¿¡oners was tabled in the South Australian | sioners was tabled in the South Australian | growers was tabled in the South Australian |
Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. The line, a | Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. The line, a | Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. The line, a |
narrow-gauge one, will be eighty-five miles in | narrow-gauge one, will be eighty-five miles in | narrow-gauge one, will be eighty-five miles in |
length, and is estimated to eost £381,000,1 | length, and is estimated to cost £331,000, | length, and is estimated to cost £381,000,1 |
while the rolling-stock to equip it will add | while the rolling-stock to equip it will add | while the rolling-stock to equip it will add |
£13,000. The Commissioners evidently base | £13,000. The Commissioners evidently base | £13,000. The Commissioners evidently base |
their favourable repot t largely on the pro | their favourable report largely on the pro- | their favourable report t largely on the probability |
bability of seouring considerable traffic from | bability of securing considerable traffic from | of securing considerable traffic from |
South-western Queensland. One lApo is that | South-western Queensland. One hope is that | South-western Queensland. One lApo is that |
it would encourage the establishment of meat | it would encourage the establishment of meat | it would encourage the establishment of meat |
freezing works at Port Augusta, and thus | freezing works at Port Augusta, and thus | freezing works at Port Augusta, and thus |
afford an additional outlet for Queensland | afford an additional outlet for Queensland | afford an additional outlet for Queensland |
stock. | stock. | stock. |
Identified overProof corrections | ASSIST SECURING COST COLUMNS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | KOPPERAMANA [**VANDALISED] HOPE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 130 | 91.5 | 96.2 | 54.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 84 | 94.0 | 97.6 | 60.0 |
Weighted Words | 93.3 | 96.7 | 50.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
---|---|---|
I MR. HUME BLACK IN ENGLAND. I | MR. HUME BLACK IN ENGLAND. | MR. HUME BLACK IN ENGLAND. LONDON, |
LONDON, June 2. | LONDON, JUNE 2. | June 2. |
Mr. M. Humo Black, late member of | Mr. M. Hume Black, late member of | Mr. M. Hume Black, late member of |
tho Queensland Legislative Assembly for | the Queensland Legislative Assembly for | the Queensland Legislative Assembly for |
Mackay, who was some timo ago sent to | Mackay, who was some time ago sent to | Mackay, who was some time ago sent to |
England by tho Government to promoto | England by the Government to promote | England by the Government to promote |
tho commercial interests of tho colony, | the commercial interests of the colony, | the commercial interests of the colony, |
arrived recently in London. Ho will | arrived recently in London. He will | arrived recently in London. He will |
shortly visit Liverpool and Glasgow with | shortly visit Liverpool and Glasgow with | shortly visit Liverpool and Glasgow with |
a view to extending as much as possible | a view to extending as much as possible | a view to extending as much as possible |
the trado in Queensland frozen meat. | the trade in Queensland frozen meat. | the trade in Queensland frozen meat. |
Mr. Black says he is satisfied that none | Mr. Black says he is satisfied that none | Mr. Black says he is satisfied that none |
of the meat is sold as English produce. | of the meat is sold as English produce. | of the meat is sold as English produce. |
Mr. Black also states that ho has had | Mr. Black also states that he has had | Mr. Black also states that he has had |
many inquiries from capitalists with ro | many inquiries from capitalists with re- | many inquiries from capitalists with regard |
gard to the subject of land-grant rail | gard to the subject of land-grant rail- | to the subject of land-grant railways. |
ways. _ | ways. | _ |
Identified overProof corrections | TRADE REGARD TIME PROMOTE |
Identified overProof non-corrections |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 99 | 88.9 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 67 | 94.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 94.1 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
---|---|---|
FATAL QUARRY ACCIDENT, | FATAL QUARRY ACCIDENT. | FATAL QUARRY ACCIDENT |
The city coroner, Dr. Youl, held an inquest | The city coroner, Dr. Youl, held an inquest | The city coroner, Dr. Youl, held an inquest |
at .the Melbourne Hospital yesterday con- | at the Melbourne Hospital yesterday con- | at the Melbourne Hospital yesterday concerning |
cerning the death of the boy Kdward King, | cerning the death of the boy Edward King, | the death of the boy Edward King, |
ugc-d 16, who was killed at the corporation | aged 15, who was killed at the corporation | aged 16, who was killed at the corporation |
quarry,,Clifton Hill, on the 17th inst. The | quarry, Clifton Hill, on the 17th inst. The | quarry Clifton Hill, on the 17th inst. The |
evidence showed that the» lad, who was em- | evidence showed that the lad, who was em- | evidence showed that the lad, who was employed |
ployed ,in the quarry, was riding in un empty | ployed in the quarry, was riding in an empty | in the quarry, was riding in an empty |
truck when the truck.up_ntt.ud fell upon him, | truck when the truck upset and fell upon him, | truck when the truck.up_ntt.ud fell upon him, |
fracturing his skull. A verdict ol accidental | fracturing his skull. A verdict of accidental | fracturing his skull. A verdict of accidental |
death was recorded. | death was recorded. | death was recorded. |
Identified overProof corrections | CLIFTON EDWARD AGED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | UPSET AND |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 72 | 87.5 | 95.8 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 51 | 90.2 | 96.1 | 60.0 |
Weighted Words | 90.8 | 97.1 | 68.8 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
---|---|---|
CHARGE OF CATTLE-STEAL | CHARGE OF CATTLE-STEALING. | CHARGE OF CATTLE STEAL |
jxa. | jxa. | |
NATHALIA, WKDNKSIUT. | NATHALIA, WEDNESDAY. | NATHALIA, WEDNESDAY. |
At the local police court to-day, before Mr." | At the local police court to-day, before Mr. | At the local police court to-day, before Mr." |
Sniallman, P.M., und Messrs. 1'urze and | Smallman, P.M., and Messrs. Furze and | Smallman, P.M., and Messrs. Furze and |
Moran, J.P.'s, a well-known farmer and | Moran, J.P.'s, a well-known farmer and | Moran, J.P.'s, a well-known farmer and |
racing man named Allen Sutherland was | racing man named Allen Sutherland was | racing man named Allen Sutherland was |
brought up on remand charged with atealing | brought up on remand charged with stealing | brought upon remand charged with stealing |
two bullocks, the properly of Mr. William | two bullocks, the property of Mr. William | two bullocks, the property of Mr. William |
Williams, farmer, ol' Ulupna. The evidence | Williams, farmer, of Ulupna. The evidence | Williams, farmer, of' Ulupna. The evidence |
went'to show that "Williams hud placed 10 | went to show that Williams had placed 10 | went to show that Williams had placed 10 |
head of bullocks in one ot Ina outlying piid | head of bullocks in one of his outlying pad- | head of bullocks in one of Ina outlying paid |
docks,*soine two miles from the house, lind | docks, some two miles from the house, and | docks, some two miles from the house, and |
had locked the gate, the paddock being other- | had locked the gate, the paddock being other- | had locked the gate, the paddock being otherwise |
wise secure. Shortly ultorwunlt 'he found | wise secure. Shortly afterwards he found | secure. Shortly afterwards he found |
that two of tho bullocks wen» missing, and | that two of the bullocks were missing, and | that two of the bullocks were missing, and |
after hunting about for tlieni for several days | after hunting about for them for several days | after hunting about for them for several days |
and tailing to lind them he gave information | and failing to find them he gave information | and failing to find them he gave information |
to the police. On making a closer examina- | to the police. On making a closer examina- | to the police. On making a closer examination |
tion of the paddock he found thal one of the | tion of the paddock he found that one of the | of the paddock he found that one of the |
rails in the fence had been taken out, | rails in the fence had been taken out, | rails in the fence had been taken out, |
and there were also marks of cattle | and there were also marks of cattle | and there were also marks of cattle |
having been taken over the fence. | having been taken over the fence. | having been taken over the fence. |
The police traced the hides to the posses- | The police traced the hides to the posses- | The police traced the hides to the possession |
sion of Mr. Trickey, butcher, Nathalia, | sion of Mr. Trickey, butcher, Nathalia, | of Mr. Trickey, butcher, Nathalia, |
who had purchaaed the bullocks Iroin | who had purchased the bullocks from | who had purchased the bullocks Iron |
Sutherland. A. warrant was then Issued, and | Sutherland. A warrant was then issued, and | Sutherland. A. warrant was then issued, and |
Sutherlund'W-B arrested at his farm. Alter a | Sutherland was arrested at his farm. After a | Sutherlund'W-B arrested at his farm. Alter a |
hearing which occupied the greater part of | hearing which occupied the greater part of | hearing which occupied the greater part of |
the day the accused was committed to take | the day the accused was committed to take | the day the accused was committed to take |
his trial at benalla on the -Tth October, bail | his trial at Benalla on the 27th October, bail | his trial at Benalla on the 27th October, bail |
being allowed in two sureties of £100 each | being allowed in two sureties of £100 each | being allowed in two sureties of £100 each |
and himself in ¿'200. | and himself in £200. | and himself in £200. |
Identified overProof corrections | WEDNESDAY PURCHASED STEALING AFTERWARDS WENT SMALLMAN FIND PROPERTY FURZE SOME FAILING /CATTLE/STEALING|CATTLESTEALING |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PADDOCKS UP [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 210 | 87.1 | 96.2 | 70.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 122 | 89.3 | 98.4 | 84.6 |
Weighted Words | 89.1 | 98.5 | 86.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
---|---|---|
THE BREAK OF GAUGE | THE BREAK OF GAUGE | THE BREAK OF GAUGE |
DIFFICULTY. | DIFFICULTY. | DIFFICULTY. |
The problem of overcoming in some cheap | The problem of overcoming in some cheap | The problem of overcoming in some cheap |
and practical manner the difficulties that | and practical manner the difficulties that | and practical manner the difficulties that |
arise through the difference in gauge between | arise through the difference in gauge between | arise through the difference in gauge between |
the Victorian and New South WalcB railways | the Victorian and New South Wales railways | the Victorian and New South Wales railways |
has excited the ingenuity of many inventors, | has excited the ingenuity of many inventors, | has excited the ingenuity of many inventors, |
and the latest attempt to solve the difficulty | and the latest attempt to solve the difficulty | and the latest attempt to solve the difficulty |
was tested yesterday in the Spencer-street | was tested yesterday in the Spencer-street | was tested yesterday in the Spencer-street |
station yard. It consists of an altered wheel | station yard. It consists of an altered wheel | station yard. It consists of an altered wheel |
and automatic Bwitoh, both the invention of | and automatic switch, both the invention of | and automatic switch, both the invention of |
Mr. Alan J. Holton, who has been working | Mr. Alan J. Bolton, who has been working | Mr. Alan J. Bolton, who has been working |
for some time at the matter, and now nsks nil | for some time at the matter, and now asks all | for some time at the matter, and now asks all |
concerned to see the results und formtheirown | concerned to see the results and form their own | concerned to see the results and formtheirown |
opinion as to the cheapness and efficacy of his | opinion as to the cheapness and efficacy of his | opinion as to the cheapness and efficacy of his |
nlnn. The wheel, although cast in a piece | plan. The wheel, although cast in a piece | plan. The wheel, although cast in a piece |
like that now in use, is really n double wheel, | like that now in use, is really a double wheel, | like that now in use, is really a double wheel, |
the inner und larger portion fitting the New | the inner and larger portion fitting the New | the inner and larger portion fitting the New |
South Wales narrow gauge'. A set of these | South Wales narrow gauge. A set of these | South Wales narrow gauge'. A set of these |
have been roughly cast, and were uBed lur | have been roughly cast, and were used for | have been roughly cast, and were used for |
the test on an ordinary wheat truck. Every | the test on an ordinary wheat truck. Every | the test on an ordinary wheat truck. Every |
portion of the wheel, nxle, and under gear, | portion of the wheel, axle, and under gear, | portion of the wheel, axle, and under gear, |
with the exception of tlie tire, ¡8 the,same | with the exception of the tire, is the same | with the exception of the fire, is the same |
ns those now in use, so that no great altera- | as those now in use, so that no great altera- | as those now in use, so that no great altera- |
in pattern is required. Where the two | tion in pattern is required. Where the two | in pattern is required. Where the two |
gauges meet the one mil drops slightly us | gauges meet the one rail drops slightly as | gauges meet the one mile drops slightly us |
the other rises, and tim wheels leave the one | the other rises, and the wheels leave the one | the other rises, and the wheels leave the one |
rail and carry on to the other with no visible | rail and carry on to the other with no visible | rail and carry on to the other with no visible |
jolt or vibration. No alterations are re- | jolt or vibration. No alterations are re- | jolt or vibration. No alterations are re- |
on the New South Wales aide, | quired on the New South Wales side, | on the New South Wales side, |
and the only alteration on our lines | and the only alteration on our lines | and the only alteration on our lines |
would be putting in the new switch at | would be putting in the new switch at | would be putting in the new switch at |
all crossings on the line between Albury | all crossings on the line between Albury | all crossings on the line between Albury |
and Melbourne, for example, is esti- | and Melbourne, for example, is es- | and Melbourne, for example, is esti- |
mated-on a liberal scale, it is said-at £(¡00. | timated—on a liberal scale, it is said—at £600. | mated-on a liberal scale, it is said-at £600. |
Tlie piece of line laid down for the trial | The piece of line laid down for the trial | The piece of line laid down for the trial |
consists of lengths of both gauges separately | consists of lengths of both gauges separately | consists of lengths of both gauges separately |
and a length in duplicate. An engine, | and a length in duplicate. An engine, | and a length in duplicate. An engine, |
several ordinary trucks, and the truck with | several ordinary trucks, and the truck with | several ordinary trucks, and the truck with |
the new wheels was run over this bit ol line | the new wheels was run over this bit of line | the new wheels was run over this bit of line |
to illustrate the working of the switch, nnd | to illustrate the working of the switch, and | to illustrate the working of the switch, and |
in this there wns no bitch of any kind, | in this there was no hitch of any kind, | in this there was no hitch of any kind, |
although only the poorest material was in | although only the poorest material was in | although only the poorest material was in |
use for the trial. The truck was " kicked " hy- | use for the trial. The truck was "kicked" by | use for the trial. The truck was " kicked " by- |
the engine BO BB to travel at a good pace over | the engine so as to travel at a good pace over | the engine so as to travel at a good pace over |
the different lengths of line, und did every- | the different lengths of line, and did every- | the different lengths of line, and did everything |
thing clnimed lor it perfectly. The trial | claimed for it perfectly. The trial | claimed for it perfectly. The trial |
altogether wns ft thoroughly satisfactory one. | altogether was a thoroughly satisfactory one. | altogether was a thoroughly satisfactory one. |
The Rnilwny Commissioners had promised to | The Railway Commissioners had promised to | The Railway Commissioners had promised to |
attend the trial, but had overlooked a prior | attend the trial, but had overlooked a prior | attend the trial, but had overlooked a prior |
engagement at Geelong. They and all in- | engagement at Geelong. They and all in- | engagement at Geelong. They and all interested |
terested will, however, be given every oppor- | terested will, however, be given every oppor- | will, however, be given every opportunity |
tunity to test tho invention-the benefits of | tunity to test the invention—the benefits of | to test the invention-the benefits of |
which, should its applicability be confirmed | which, should its applicability be confirmed | which, should its applicability be confirmed |
by further trial, need hardly be detailed. | by further trial, need hardly be detailed. | by further trial, need hardly be detailed. |
Identified overProof corrections | CLAIMED BOLTON SAME HITCH ASKS PLAN RAILWAY BYTHE SIDE USED AXLE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | FORM ESTIMATED TIRE [**VANDALISED] OWN THEIR |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 403 | 90.1 | 97.5 | 75.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 209 | 92.8 | 97.6 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 93.4 | 97.9 | 68.6 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
---|---|---|
NEW ZEALAND. | NEW ZEALAND. | NEW ZEALAND. |
AUCKLAND, May di. I | AUCKLAND, May 31. | AUCKLAND, May di. A |
A special session ot mo Uncesun ¡synod oi | A special session of the Diocesan Synod of | special session of mo Uncesun synod of |
Wellington w is held to-day lor tho purpose | Wellington was held to-day for the purpose | Wellington was held to-day for the purpose |
of electing a Bishop of the diocese in p'ace | of electing a Bishop of the diocese in place | of electing a Bishop of the diocese in place |
of the Right Ruv. Dr. Hadfield, resignnil. | of the Right Rev. Dr. Hadfield, resigned. | of the Right Rev. Dr. Hadfield, resigned. |
Buhiucss was transacted in committee, but | Business was transacted in committee, but | Business was transacted in committee, but |
no decision arrived at. . ./ | no decision arrived at. | no decision arrived at it |
The annual accounts of the Government | The annual accounts of the Government | The annual accounts of the Government |
iusuianco department show that the total | insurance department show that the total | insurance department show that the total |
rcvei.ue wui £342,017. The renewal of no** | revenue was £342,617. The renewal of new | revenue was £342,017. The renewal of note |
preiinums show an increaso. The expense! | premiums show an increase. The expenses | premiums show an increase. The expense! |
of management show a decrease. | of management show a decrease. | of management show a decrease. |
Identified overProof corrections | INCREASE PLACE REV FOR PREMIUMS INSURANCE RESIGNED BUSINESS REVENUE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | EXPENSES DIOCESAN |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 71 | 74.6 | 94.4 | 77.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 50 | 78.0 | 96.0 | 81.8 |
Weighted Words | 77.0 | 95.0 | 78.1 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
---|---|---|
THE QUEENSLAKD TRAFFIC. | THE QUEENSLAND TRAFFIC. | THE QUEENSLAND TRAFFIC. |
Tho Ruilw ay Department received information | The Railway Department received information | The Railway Department received information |
to the effect that tho up lino tinm yesterday was | to the effect that the up-line train yesterday was | to the effect that the up line train yesterday was |
bunging ot criard tho Queensland mails which left | bringing overland the Queensland mails which left | hanging of errard the Queensland mails which left |
Brisbane on Wednesday It was expected that | Brisbane on Wednesday. It was expected that | Brisbane on Wednesday It was expected that |
communication would bo re-established yesterday, | communication would be re-established yesterday, | communication would be re-established yesterday, |
and that nil tho dolajed passengers and maila | and that all the delayed passengers and mails | and that all the delayed passengers and mails |
would bo landed at Busbano | would be landed at Brisbane. | would be landed at Brisbane |
Identified overProof corrections | BE DELAYED TRAIN RAILWAY ALL /UP/LINE|UPLINE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | OVERLAND BRINGING |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 49 | 67.3 | 95.9 | 87.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 34 | 76.5 | 94.1 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 74.1 | 92.1 | 69.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
---|---|---|
THE -YD-EY. | THE SYDNEY. | THE -DEY. |
ino .newcastle nucí Humor uiver Uompany's | The Newcastle and Hunter River Company's | ino newcastle much Hunter River Company's |
steamer Sydney, which trades » Uli passengers and | steamer Sydney, which trades with passengers and | steamer Sydney, which trades 6 Uli passengers and |
cargo between ,sydnoy and Now castle, was formel ly | cargo between Sydney and Newcastle, was formerly | cargo between Sydney and Newcastle was formerly |
known as the City of Brisbuno. ¿ho is nn iron | known as the City of Brisbane. She is an iron | known as the City of Brisbane. who is an iron |
paddle steamer, ot ^-0-hor°o power and 631 tonn | paddle steamer, of 220-horse power and 634 tons | paddle steamer, of 10-horse power and 631 tons |
register. Tho vessel is m tho command of Captun | register. The vessel is in the command of Captain | register. The vessel is in the command of Captain |
R. J Skinner, one of the oldest shipmasters on the | R. J. Skinner, one of the oldest shipmasters on the | R. J Skinner, one of the oldest shipmasters on the |
coast, -ho was built m bcotiand about JO ve irs ago, | coast. She was built in Scotland about 30 years ago, | coast, -he was built in Scotland about 40 years ago, |
and curries a largo number of pa"ongera in deck | and carries a large number of passengers in deck | and carries a large number of passengers in deck |
cabins. | cabins. | cabins. |
The crow of the Sydney is the non-union ono | The crew of the Sydney is the non-union one | The crew of the Sydney is the non-union one |
engaged some days ago at the reducod r ites for tho | engaged some days ago at the reduced rates for the | engaged some days ago at the reduced rites for the |
Maitland. It was found in connection with tho | Maitland. It was found in connection with the | Maitland. It was found in connection with the |
latter steamer that her furnacoi were so situated that | latter steamer that her furnaces were so situated that | latter steamer that her furnaces were so situated that |
there is a ver) great difficulty in keeping " a head of | there is a very great difficulty in keeping "a head of | there is a very great difficulty in keeping " a head of |
steam on," mid tho Sydney was substituted, tho | steam on," and the Sydney was substituted, the | steam on, and the Sydney was substituted, the |
crew being transferred. Since thon the captain and | crew being transferred. Since then the captain and | crew being transferred. Since then the captain and |
engineer st-to that tho tiring of the ship has been | engineer state that the firing of the ship has been | engineer state that the firing of the ship has been |
quito up to anything done before by tho old crew, | quite up to anything done before by the old crew, | quite up to anything done before by the old crew, |
and, as a mutter of it ii, on her last trip, whou halt | and, as a matter of fact, on her last trip, when half- | and, as a matter of it is, on her last trip, when half |
w i) betw ecu S) dnej oil J IN ow castle, elie was ahead | way between Sydney and Newcastle, she was ahead | way between S) dney oil J IN low castle, she was ahead |
of lime. | of time. | of time. |
llio bydncy, after tbo outrageous attempt to blow | The Sydney, after the outrageous attempt to blow | the Sydney, after the outrageous attempt to blow |
her np, uiuio toSjdnev on Thursday and Icftaginn | her up, came to Sydney on Thursday and left again | her up, came to Sydney on Thursday and Icftaginn |
ou tho sume evening, taking with her a largo cargo | on the same evening, taking with her a large cargo | on the same evening, taking with her a large cargo |
audaiiumber of pas^eogors. She lett New cistle again | and a number of passengers. She left Newcastle again | audaiiumber of passengers. She left New castle again |
last night, and vv ill arrive in port eat-lv this morning. | last night, and will arrive in port early this morning. | last night, and will arrive in port early this morning. |
I he oiileers of the company state, upon bengquei | The officers of the company state, upon being ques- | I he officers of the company state, upon barque |
tioncd, th it it wai not u soi tous matter, aud had the | tioned, that it was not a serious matter, and had the | tioned, to it it was not a son tous matter, and had the |
explosion t i!c _ plaeo the charge « as too small to uo | explosion taken place the charge was too small to do | explosion at the _ place the charge was too small to do |
un} appreciable damage. | any appreciable damage. | any appreciable damage. |
Identified overProof corrections | LEFT AN HUNTER THEN FURNACES SAME HALFWAY CAME PLACE SCOTLAND DO EARLY YEARS TIME FIRING OFFICERS REDUCED CARRIES WHEN VERY RIVER QUITE LARGE FORMERLY COMPANYS HORSE TONS BRISBANE ANY WILL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TAKEN FACT QUESTIONED SERIOUS RATES |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 251 | 66.1 | 91.6 | 75.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 139 | 74.8 | 96.4 | 85.7 |
Weighted Words | 75.6 | 96.1 | 83.9 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
---|---|---|
The Mareeba Goldfield. | The Mareeba Goldfield. | The Mareeba Goldfield. |
I We arc in receipt of t he following from | We are in receipt of the following from | We are in receipt of the following from |
Mr. H. W. Bulí, of Thornborough : | Mr. H. W. Buls of Thornborough :-- | Mr. H. W. Bull, of Thornborough : |
According to proud-e I send you a short | According to promise I send you a short | According to promise I send you a short |
outline of what I s :w a', the Maree'»» Beef. | outline of what I saw at the Mareeba Reef. | outline of what I s w as', the Mareeba Reef. |
It may he int resting to some of your | It may be interesting to some of your | It may he interesting to some of your |
raiders to know that the reef is not located | readers to know that the reef is not located | raiders to know that the reef is not located |
between Mareeba and Northcote aa hag been | between Mareeba and Northcote as has been | between Mareeba and Northcote as has been |
stated. It is about six miles south-east of | stated. It is about six miles south-east of | stated. It is about six miles south-east of |
Maieeba, and about seven miles north-west | Mareeba, and about seven miles north-west | Mareeba, and about seven miles north-west |
from the old Tinaroo workings. There is, | from the old Tinaroo workings. There is, | from the old Tinaroo workings. There is, |
I consider, every possibility that something | I consider, every possibility that something | I consider, every possibility that something |
will be found in that direction, as it is all | will be found in that direction, as it is all | will be found in that direction, as it is all |
gold-bearing country, and some alluvial gold | gold-bearing country, and some alluvial gold | gold-bearing country, and some alluvial gold |
has ">een got for many years past. It is | has been got for many years past. It is | has been got for many years past. It is |
almost a wonder that such a large reef as | almost a wonder that such a large reef as | almost a wonder that such a large reef as |
this has escaped the many miners that has | this has escaped the many miners that has | this has escaped the many miners that has |
travelled through that patt of country. So | travelled through that part of country. So | travelled through that part of country. So |
far as. the reef is concerned it bas a very | far as the reef is concerned it has a very | far as. the reef is concerned it has a very |
. .romising appearance, and under these con- | promising appearance, and under these con- | promising appearance, and under these conditions |
ditions people are more excitable than in | ditions people are more excitable than in | people are more excitable than in |
former years, and therefore must allow a | former years, and therefore must allow a | former years, and therefore must allow a |
little. It is running over a hill about 2UOft | little. It is running over a hill about 200ft. | little. It is running over a hill about 200ft |
high from almost a level surrounding | high from almost a level surrounding | high from almost a level surrounding |
country. The reef is dipping abjut 40deg. | country. The reef is dipping about 40deg. | country. The reef is dipping about 40deg. |
west with the hill, and is 4ft thick. A large | west with the hill, and is 4ft. thick. A large | west with the hill, and is 4ft thick. A large |
area is covered with quartz boulders. My | area is covered with quartz boulders. My | area is covered with quartz boulders. My |
'limited stay there prevented me from pros- | limited stay there prevented me from pros- | limited stay there prevented me from prospecting |
pecting as much as I would have liked, but | pecting as much as I would have liked, but | as much as I would have liked, but |
I saw sufficient gold throughout the Pros- | I saw sufficient gold throughout the Pros- | I saw sufficient gold throughout the Prospecting |
pecting Claim, also two numbers north, to | pecting Claim, also two numbers north, to | Claim, also two numbers north, to |
think there is good payable stone, and some | think there is good payable stone, and some | think there is good payable stone, and some |
thousands of tons can be quarried out with | thousands of tons can be quarried out with | thousands of tons can be quarried out with |
very little expense._ | very little expense. | very little expense |
Identified overProof corrections | PROMISE PROMISING INTERESTING PART |
Identified overProof non-corrections | AT READERS BULS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 230 | 91.7 | 97.8 | 73.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 140 | 95.0 | 97.9 | 57.1 |
Weighted Words | 95.5 | 98.5 | 65.6 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
---|---|---|
9t THE WEATHER. j | THE WEATHER. | 9t THE WEATHER. The |
The Heat WaYe. | The Heat Wave. | Heat Wave. |
LAST night was again very oppressive | LAST night was again very oppressive | LAST night was again very oppressive |
in Broken Hill, but to-day, up to | in Broken Hill, but to-day, up to | in Broken Hill, but to-day, up to |
noon, the temperature was not so high, | noon, the temperature was not so high, | noon, the temperature was not so high, |
the maximum being under 100. " There. | the maximum being under 100. There | the maximum being under 100. " There. |
j is smalÚprospeet of ány xhange here at | is small prospect of any change here at | j is smalÚprospeet of any change here at |
present ' ' " ^ - r:"" '?' '. | present. | present ' " ^ - r:"" |
Identified overProof corrections | WAVE ANY CHANGE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PROSPECT SMALL |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 39 | 87.2 | 94.9 | 60.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 35 | 85.7 | 94.3 | 60.0 |
Weighted Words | 80.4 | 91.8 | 58.3 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
---|---|---|
WELL TO REMEMBER, | WELL TO REMEMBER. | WELL TO REMEMBER, |
-0 | -0 | |
Good people never love bad company. | Good people never love bad company. | Good people never love bad company. |
The memory of a blessing is -itself a bless | The memory of a blessing is itself a bless- | The memory of a blessing is itself a blessing |
ing. | ing. | |
A man with a prejudice is a man with a | A man with a prejudice is a man with a | A man with a prejudice is a man with a |
chain. | chain. | chain. |
A truth can never be put in the grave and | A truth can never be put in the grave and | A truth can never be put in the grave and |
kept there. | kept there. | kept there. |
The trust of the heart is always- th htrust, | The trust of the heart is always the trust of love. | The trust of the heart is always the trust, |
Iooka difficulty sqnarel n othe face and | Look a difficulty square in the face and | looks difficulty squarely in the face and |
itwiill run. | it will run. | it will run. |
Life h*,s no joy that is not based on some | Life has no joy that is not based on some | Life has no joy that is not based on some |
kind of a hope. | kind of a hope. | kind of a hope. |
A self-made man generally manages to | A self-made man generally manages to | A self-made man generally manages to |
spoil his job somewhere.-' Ram's Horn.' | spoil his job somewhere.— 'Ram's Horn.' | spoil his job somewhere.-' Ram's Horn.' |
Identified overProof corrections | HAS IT WILL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | LOOK SQUARE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 79 | 86.1 | 94.9 | 63.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 58 | 91.4 | 96.6 | 60.0 |
Weighted Words | 93.9 | 96.1 | 36.9 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
---|---|---|
LiTEBT 0ABLBGEAM8. | LATEST CABLEGRAMS. | LATEST CABLEGRAMS. |
[TtLlORAPHED FROM BTBNB7 PAPB1U.] | [TELEGRAPHED FROM SYDNEY PAPERS.] | [TELEGRAPHED FROM BUBNER PAPER.] |
-?? *~lS7i-- ,'??'?' ? Il0IiI)oNJ .Wednesday ;1 | LONDON, Wednesday. | -?? *~lS7i-- ,'??'?' ? Il0IiI)oNJ Wednesday 1 |
1, Rail Way .Employees. : : ..- : | Railway Employees. | 1; RailWay Employees. : : ..- : |
'irTEfc'HOtfBS ASKED- ?POaS ^ | TEN HOURS ASKED FOR. | 'irTEfc'HOtfBS ASKED- POSS ^ |
,. . ,{ A. niimber :pf the members of the. House of | A number of the members of the House of | J. A. number of the members of the. House of |
,Comin'6nt have arranged to interview Mr. | Commons have arranged to interview Mr. | Comin ent have arranged to interview Mr |
. L-J. Mnndella, President of the Board of | A. J. Mundella, President of the Board of | L J. Mundella, President of the Board of |
J2rade, for tho purpose of uririn(f him to in | Trade, for the purpose of urging him to in- | Trade, for tho purpose of urging him to in |
troduce to the House of Commons a bill | troduce to the House of Commons a bill | troduce to the House of Commons a bill |
legalising 10 hours as a days work in con | legalising 10 hours as a days work in con- | legalising 44 hours as a days work in connection |
nection with the railway* of Great Britain. | nection with the railways of Great Britain. | with the railways of Great Britain. |
Identified overProof corrections | CABLEGRAMS RAILWAYS MUNDELLA NUMBER LATEST TELEGRAPHED TRADE URGING |
Identified overProof non-corrections | LONDON PAPERS SYDNEY TEN |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 62 | 72.6 | 87.1 | 52.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 44 | 72.7 | 90.9 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 68.8 | 89.5 | 66.2 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
---|---|---|
Home and Fireside, | Home and Fireside. | Home and Fireside, |
CVOCEr TIE.-in response to many corres | CROCHET TIE.—In response to many corres- | CrOCE THEW-In response to many correspondents |
pondents directions are given for above. | pondents directions are given for above. | directions are given for above. |
Get two ioz balls of good knitting rilk and a | Get two ½oz balls of good knitting silk and a | Get two 2oz balls of good knitting silk and a |
fine steel crochet needle. Firstmake achain | fine steel crochet needle. First make a chain | fine steel crochet needle. First make a chain |
of 20 stitches.: 2nd row. Four treble In 4th | of 20 stitches. 2nd row. Four treble in 4th | of 20 stitches.: 2nd row. Four treble In 4th |
stitch of chain. 1 single crochet in 8th stitch | stitch of chain. 1 single crochet in 8th stitch | stitch of chain 1 single crochet in 8th stitch |
of chain.-2 chain and I treble in ,ame stitch, | of chain. 2 chain and 4 treble in same stitch, | of chain 2 chain and I treble in same stitch, |
same in 12th and 16th stitch. and 20th stitch | same in 12th and 16th stitch, and 20th stitch | same in 12th and 16th stitch. and 20th stitch |
of chain puot one single crochet, torn 3rd row. | of chain put one single crochet, turn 3rd row, | of chain picot one single crochet, turn 3rd row. |
Ecntinuoain the above manner. in 3rd row | continue in the above manner in 3rd row | Ecntinuoain the above manner. in 3rd row |
2 chain 1 single crochet in chain made in | 2 chain 1 single crochet in chain made in | 2 chain 1 single crochet in chain made in |
previons row and 4 treble in same stitch, | previous row and 4 treble in same stitch, | previous row and 4 treble in same stitch, |
repeas to end of row, making4 blocks; torn, | repeat to end of row, making 4 blocks; turn, | repeat to end of row, making blocks; torn, |
do same until you have made your work tin | do same until you have made your work 6in | do same until you have made your work the |
long; then commence narrow. drorping 1 | long ; then commence narrow, dropping 1 | long; then commence narrow. drooping 1 |
blockat the end of next two rows, working | block at the end of next two rows, working | block at the end of next two rows, working |
one single crochet in" dropped block and 3 | one single crochet in dropped block and 3 | one single crochet in" dropped block and 3 |
- aetns to turn. making 2 blocks (neck part) | chains to turn, making 2 blocks (neck part) | - seems to turn. making 2 blocks (neck part) |
oi 15 inches. Then widen or adding block | or 15 inches. Then widen by adding 1 block | of 15 inches. Then widen or adding block |
S t the begtnmeg of the next 5 rovs, making | at the beginning of the next 5 rows, making | S t the beginning of the next 5 rows, making |
7-blocksa ; continue until the work is 16in in | 7 blocks ; continue until the work is 16in in | 7 blocks ; continue until the work is 16in in |
length, when the work will be.complete. | length, when the work will be complete. | length, when the work will be complete. |
Identified overProof corrections | AT BE REPEAT PREVIOUS SILK BEGINNING FIRST MAKE COMPLETE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | DROPPING BY TIE [**VANDALISED] PUT CHAINS OZ |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 160 | 83.8 | 93.1 | 57.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 80 | 82.5 | 92.5 | 57.1 |
Weighted Words | 85.9 | 93.9 | 56.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
---|---|---|
THE EMU PARK TOY RAILWAY. | THE EMU PARK TOY RAILWAY. | THE EMU PARK TOY RAILWAY. |
WITH regard to a statement made m our | WITH regard to a statement made in our | WITH regard to a statement made in our |
leading article this week concerning the Emu | leading article this week concerning the Emu | leading article this week concerning the Emu |
Park railway, we have since observed that Mr. | Park railway, we have since observed that Mr. | Park railway, we have since observed that Mr. |
Archer made special reference to it iu his | Archer made special reference to it in his | Archer made special reference to it in his |
speech during the budget debate. Mr. Archer | speech during the budget debate. Mr. Archer | speech during the budget debate. Mr. Archer |
said : " The line from Emerald to Springsure | said: " The line from Emerald to Springsure | said " The line from Emerald to Springsure |
is worked at a loss, that from Emerald to | is worked at a loss, that from Emerald to | is worked at a loss, that from Emerald to |
Clermont is worked at another loss ; and the | Clermont is worked at another loss; and the | Clermont is worked at another loss and the |
line from llockhampton to Emu Park is also | line from Rockhampton to Emu Park is also | line from Rockhampton to Emu Park is also |
worked at a loss of £2141 per annum." | worked at a loss of £2141 per annum." | worked at a loss of £2141 per annum." |
Identified overProof corrections | ROCKHAMPTON IN |
Identified overProof non-corrections |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 79 | 96.2 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 49 | 95.9 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 97.4 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
---|---|---|
Ltndoch— Febbuakt 27. | LYNDOCH—FEBRUARY 27. | Lyndoch February 27. |
Present — Messrs. Potter {chairman), M. | Present — Messrs. Potter (chairman), M. | Present — Messrs. Potter chairman), M. |
MoCallum, W. Rushall, G. Gramp, E. Barritt, | McCallum, W. Rushall, G. Gramp, E. Barritt, | McCallum, W. Rushall, G. Gramp, E. Barritt, |
W. J. Lawes, R. Meaner, W. J. Springbett, | W. J. Lawes, R. Mesner, W. J. Springbett, | W. J. Lawes, R. Meaner, W. J. Springbett, |
and J. Mitchell (hon. sec). | and J. Mitchell (hon. sec.). | and J. Mitchell (hon. sec). |
Mr. M. McCaUum read a paper upon deep | Mr. M. McCallum read a paper upon deep | Mr. M. McCallum read a paper upon deep |
ploughing. Discussion adjourned till next | ploughing. Discussion adjourned till next | ploughing. Discussion adjourned till next |
meeting. | meeting. | meeting. |
Mr. K. Mesner promised a paper upon bee | Mr. R. Mesner promised a paper upon bee- | Mr. K. Mesner promised a paper upon bee |
keeping. | keeping. | keeping. |
Me. J. Mitchell, jun., having resigned hia | Mr. J. Mitchell, jun., having resigned his | Mr. J. Mitchell, jun., having resigned his |
seat id was resolved to nominate Mr. EL Ken | seat it was resolved to nominate Mr. H. Ken- | seat it was resolved to nominate Mr. EL Kennedy |
nedy for approval by the Central Bureau in | nedy for approval by the Central Bureau in | for approval by the Central Bureau in |
his nlane. | his name. | his plane. |
Identified overProof corrections | LYNDOCH IT FEBRUARY MCCALLUM |
Identified overProof non-corrections | NAME |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 58 | 84.5 | 96.6 | 77.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 49 | 89.8 | 98.0 | 80.0 |
Weighted Words | 88.1 | 97.6 | 79.8 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
---|---|---|
Property Sales. | Property Sales. | Property Sales. |
Messrs. Richardson and Wranch submitted | Messrs. Richardson and Wrench submitted | Messrs. Richardson and Wrench submitted |
'several properties to auction at their rooms, Pitfc^ | several properties to auction at their rooms, Pitt- | several properties to auction at their rooms, Pirie |
street/Friday. A terrace of four houses in Surry | street, Friday. A terrace of four houses in Surry | street Friday. A terrace of four houses in Surry |
TiilJa was sold for £1800. They comprise Nos. | Hills was sold for £1800. They comprise Nos. | Hills was sold for £1800. They comprise Nos. |
153 to 159 ' inclusive, Devonshire-street, | 153 to 159 inclusive, Devonshire-street, | 159 to 159 ' inclusive, Devonshire-street, |
between JsiizaDecn ana juiey streets, | between Elizabeth and Riley streets, | between JsiizaDecn and juicy streets, |
each house having five rooms, kitchen, | each house having five rooms, kitchen, | each house having five rooms, kitchen, |
bathroom, &c. Various -leasehold areas, Torrens's | bathroom, &c. Various leasehold areas, Torrens's | bathroom, &c. Various leasehold areas, Torrens's |
title, in the Holt-Sutherland Estate, near tbs | title, in the Holt-Sutherland Estate, near the | title, in the Holt-Sutherland Estate, near the |
National Park, were also disposed of. Lot 12, | National Park, were also disposed of. Lot 12, | National Park, were also disposed of. Lot 12, |
section 46, township, brought £6 10s per annum. | section 46, township, brought £6 10s per annum. | section 46, township, brought £6 10s per annum. |
Lota 1 to 6 and 14, section 13, Sylvania division, | Lots 1 to 6 and 14, section 13, Sylvania division, | Lots 4 to 6 and 14, section 13, Sylvania division, |
3£a 16p ; section 16, lot 8, ia 32p ; lot J | 3½a 16p ; section 16, lot 8, ½a 32p ; lot | 39a 16p ; section 16, lot 8, in 32p ; lot 19 |
9, lr 32p, same section ; and, lots 1, 2, and 3, | 9, 1r 32p, same section ; and, lots 1, 2, and 3, | 1r 32p, same section and lots 12 and 3, |
about 4a, Miranda tovrnship, all realised | about 4a, Miranda township, all realised | about 45, Miranda township, all realised |
£2 per acre per annum. The following properties | £2 per acre per annum. The following properties | £2 per acre per annum. The following properties |
were passed in at the prices mentioned: City | were passed in at the prices mentioned : City | were passed in at the prices mentioned: City |
block of '. land, Pitt-street, with two shops, Nos. | block of land, Pitt-street, with two shops, Nos. | block of '. land, Pitt-street, with two shops, Nos. |
306 and 308, thereon, between Bathurst and. | 306 and 308, thereon, between Bathurst and. | 306 and 308, thereon, between Bathurst and. |
Goulburo-streets, opposite the new Water and j | Goulburn-streets, opposite the new Water and | Goulburn Streets, opposite the new Water and j |
Sewerage Board buildings, 46ft 3Jin frontage by | Sewerage Board buildings, 46ft 3½in frontage by | Sewerage Board buildings, 46ft 3in frontage by |
120ft 6£in deep, £30 per foot ; city block of land, | 120ft 5½in deep, £30 per foot ; city block of land, | 150ft 6in deep, £30 per foot ; city block of land, |
44ft frontage to Brougham-street, Darlinghurst; | 44ft frontage to Brougham-street, Darlinghurst ; | 44ft frontage to Brougham-street, Darlinghurst; |
by 83ft deep, £9 per foot; North Shore, block of | by 83ft deep, £9 per foot ; North Shore, block of | by 33ft deep, £9 per foot; North Shore, block of |
land 5a lr S3p, fronting Gore's Hill-road, close to | land 5a 1r 33p, fronting Gore's Hill-road, close to | land 55 1r 32p, fronting Gore's Hill-road, close to |
Flat Bock-road, £120 per acre; Coogee, corner | Flat Rock-road, £120 per acre ; Coogee, corner | Flat Rock road, £120 per acre; Coogee, corner |
block of land 2r lOp, fronting Perouse and Beach | block of land 2r 10p, fronting Perouse and Beach | block of land 2r 19p, fronting Perouse and Beach |
streets, £1 5£ per foot ; properties in the city, | streets, £1 5s per foot ; properties in the city, | streets, £1 55 per foot ; properties in the city, |
Surry Kills, Alexandria, Newtown, Stanmore. | Surry Hills, Alexandria, Newtown, Stanmore, | Surry Hills, Alexandria, Newtown, Stanmore. |
Mulgoa, Lady Robinson's Beach, Rockdale, | Mulgoa, Lady Robinson's Beach, Rockdale, | Mulgoa, Lady Robinson's Beach, Rockdale, |
Coogee, Five Dock, and Sutton Forest were passed | Coogee, Five Dock, and Sutton Forest were passed | Coogee, Five Dock, and Sutton Forest were passed |
in without eliciting any offers. . | in without eliciting any offers. | in without eliciting any offers. . |
Identified overProof corrections | /GOULBURN/STREETS|GOULBURNSTREETS /ROCK/ROAD|ROCKROAD HILLS SURRYHILLS WRENCH FRIDAY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ELIZABETH RILEY |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 192 | 93.8 | 99.0 | 83.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 123 | 93.5 | 98.4 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 93.6 | 98.4 | 74.6 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
---|---|---|
DDcatli of fJ2r. EMwiml Wrcucla. | Death of Mr. Edward Wrench. | DDcatli of for. EMwiml Wrcucla. |
On Thursday last Mr. Edward Wrench | On Thursday last Mr. Edward Wrench | On Thursday last Mr. Edward Wrench |
for so many years a paituer in tho firm of | for so many years a partner in the firm of | for so many years a partner in the firm of |
Richardson and Wrench, died at his resi | Richardson and Wrench, died at his resi- | Richardson and Wrench, died at his residence, |
dence, Glenara, Edgocliffo-road, Woollahra. | dence, Glenara, Edgecliffe-road, Woollahra. | Glenara, Edgecliffe-road, Woollahra. |
The deaoased gontloman came to the oolony ] | The deceased gentleman came to the colony | The deceased gentleman came to the colony ] |
nearly 40 years ago, leaving a prominont | nearly 40 years ago, leaving a prominent | nearly 40 years age, leaving a prominent |
position in tho Bank of Ensland. in order fr, | position in the Bank of England in order to | position in the Bank of England. in order to, |
undertake tho management of tho Union | undertake the management of the Union | undertake the management of the Union |
Bank horo. His connoction with tho Union, | Bank here. His connection with the Union | Bank here. His connection with the Union, |
Bank was rot of long duration, inducement | Bank was not of long duration, inducement | Bank was not of long duration, inducement |
being offered which led to his joining tho | being offered which led to his joining the | being offered which led to his joining the |
Australian Joint Stock Banlr, with which | Australian Joint Stock Bank, with which | Australian Joint Stock Bank, with which |
instilution he was conaocted until doriding | institution he was connected until deciding | institution he was connected until deciding |
to go into piivalo business, when ho became | to go into private business, when he became | to go into private business, when he became |
sonior partner in tho firm of Wrench and | senior partner in the firm of Wrench and | senior partner in the firm of Wrench and |
Atkinson, woolbuyers for tho London mar | Atkinson, woolbuyers for the London mar- | Atkinson, woolbuyers for the London market. |
ket. In 1860 he threw in his lot with Mr, | ket. In 1860 he threw in his lot with Mr. | In 1860 he threw in his lot with Mr |
R. P. Richardson, and continued an active | R. P. Richardson, and continued an active | R. P. Richardson, and continued an active |
partner iu _ tho firm of RichardBon and | partner in the firm of Richardson and | partner in the firm of Richardson and |
Wronch until a year or two ago. At tho timo | Wrench until a year or two ago. At the time | Wrench until a year or two ago. At the time |
of his doath ho wan 67 yearo of ago, and ho | of his death he was 67 years of age, and he | of his death he was 67 years of age, and he |
has loft behind him a very largo circlo of | has left behind him a very large circle of | has left behind him a very large circle of |
friends, among which may bo countod many | friends, among which may be counted many | friends, among which may be counted many |
of tho poorer classes, to whom ho was ovor | of the poorer classes, to whom he was ever | of the poorer classes, to whom he was ever |
kind and gonorous. | kind and generous. | kind and generous. |
Baxkruwov Couht.— Meetings wore hold and | BANKRUPTCY COURT.— Meetings were held and | Baxkruwov County Meetings were hold and |
the examination declared oonoludod beforo tho | the examination declared concluded before the | the examination declared concluded. before the |
District Registrar, Mr. J. R. Seroggio, J.P,, on | District Registrar, Mr. J. R. Scroggie, J.P., on | District Registrar, Mr. J. R. Scroggie, J.P,, on |
Thursday list, re Henry IS. Southoy, and rc John | Thursday last, re Henry E. Southey, and re John | Thursday last, re Henry IS. Southey, and re John |
Ling both of Mittug'oug, A single meeting' rc | Ling both of Mittagong, A single meeting re | King both of Mittagong, A single meeting' re |
Thomas B. Dimea of Berrimo will tako placo at | Thomas B. Dineon of Berrima will take place at | Thomas B. Dimer of Berrima will take place at |
S) dney, od the 13th. Nov, at 11 o'olook, | Sydney, on the 13th. Nov. at 11 o'clock. | Sydney, on the 13th. Nov, at 11 o'clock, |
' ' ? ; ' ? ' ' i | ' ' ? ; ' ? ' ' i | |
Identified overProof corrections | GENTLEMAN CONCLUDED LEFT COLONY COUNTED PROMINENT BE OCLOCK PLACE CONNECTION /EDGECLIFFE/ROAD|EDGECLIFFEROAD DECIDING SYDNEY ENGLAND TAKE SCROGGIE MITTAGONG CIRCLE NOT GENEROUS AGE INSTITUTION TIME BERRIMA EVER LARGE SOUTHEY DECEASED PRIVATE CONNECTED DEATH SENIOR WERE HERE BEFORE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BANKRUPTCY COURT HELD LING [**VANDALISED] DINEON |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 225 | 68.4 | 95.6 | 85.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 131 | 70.2 | 96.2 | 87.2 |
Weighted Words | 72.3 | 96.2 | 86.2 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
---|---|---|
FASTEST ??PADDLE STEAMTEIR AFLOAT. | FASTEST PADDLE STEAMER AFLOAT. | FASTEST PADDLE STEAMER AFLOAT. |
'lhe fisteot paddle steamer afloat is the Leopold | The fastest paddle steamer afloat is the Leopold | 'The fastest paddle steamer afloat is the Leopold |
It.. which has just been handed over to the Delgia1{n | II., which has just been handed over to the Belgian | It.. which has just been handed over to the Belgian |
Government to take her station on the mail and | Government to take her station on the mail and | Government to take her station on the mail and |
p~assenger service between Ostend and Dover. lears. | passenger service between Ostend and Dover. Messrs. | passenger service between Ostend and Dover. years. |
Wim. Denny and Bros. contracted to give her a speed | Wm. Denny and Bros. contracted to give her a speed | Wm. Denny and Bros. contracted to give her a speed |
of 2l, knots, but the meanef a number of severe | of 21½ knots, but the mean of a number of severe | of 21, knots, but the meanest a number of severe |
trials shows that shle can steam over 2'10 knola an | trials shows that she can steam over 22.16 knots an | trials shows that she can steam over 210 knots an |
lhor. Sie will form one of a handsome fleet, tle | hour. She will form one of a handsome fleet, the | Thor. She will form one of a handsome fleet, the |
doiwest of wohich makes I9 knot., and the Belgian | slowest of which makes 19 knots, and the Belgian | lowest of which makes 19 knot., and the Belgian |
Government will shortly receive a somewhat similar | Government will shortly receive a somewhat similar | Government will shortly receive a somewhat similar |
vessel to the Leopold II. from the John Cockerill | vessel to the Leopold II. from the John Cockerill | vessel to the Leopold II. from the John Cockerill |
Society, of Seraning. Tihe fittings of this flyer are | Society, of Seraing. The fittings of this flyer are | Society, of Seraning. The fittings of this flyer are |
most luxurious, in fact, exceptionally so, as she will | most luxurious, in fact, exceptionally so, as she will | most luxurious, in fact, exceptionally so, as she will |
sometimes hIave for a passenger her illustrious name | sometimes have for a passenger her illustrious name- | sometimes have for a passenger her illustrious name |
,s.ke, tlhe Iing of the Belgians. I1er dimensions are | sake, the King of the Belgians. Her dimensions are | sake, the King of the Belgians. Her dimensions are |
3b0ft by 3Sft, with a depth of 1bfet. | 340ft by 38ft, with a depth of 14½ft. | 50ft by 32ft, with a depth of beet. |
Identified overProof corrections | WM HAVE NAMESAKE KING |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SLOWEST SERAING MESSRS HOUR MEAN |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 134 | 81.3 | 94.0 | 68.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 88 | 89.8 | 94.3 | 44.4 |
Weighted Words | 89.7 | 93.9 | 40.8 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
---|---|---|
EXPLOSION OF A LAMP OK TEE | EXPLOSION OF A LAMP ON THE | EXPLOSION OF A LAMP ON THE |
STEAMER BELL ARISE. | STEAMER BELLARINE. | STEAMER BELL ARISE. |
Xast evening, about twenty minutes | Last evening, about twenty minutes | Last evening, about twenty minutes |
to nine o'clock, the anchor light, a | to nine o'clock, the anchor light, a | to nine o'clock, the anchor light, a |
kerosene lamp, which was affixed to | kerosene lamp, which was affixed to | kerosene lamp, which was affixed to |
the funnel of the paddle steamer | the funnel of the paddle steamer | the funnel of the paddle steamer |
.Bellarine, lying in the hay about 50 | Bellarine, lying in the bay about 50 | Bellarine, lying in the hay about 50 |
yarfs from the Mooxabool-street | yards from the Moorabool-street | yards from the Moorabool-street |
wharf, suddenly exploded. In an | wharf, suddenly exploded. In an | wharf, suddenly exploded. In an |
instant the upper deck of the vessel | instant the upper deck of the vessel | instant the upper deck of the vessel |
appeared to be enveloped in flame, | appeared to be enveloped in flame, | appeared to be enveloped in flame, |
and the watchman as the wharf. Mr | and the watchman as the wharf. Mr | and the watchman as the wharf. Mr |
Chas. Taylor, expeditiously communi | Chas. Taylor, expeditiously communi- | Chas. Taylor, expeditiously communicated |
cated with the fieelong Fire Brigade | cated with the Geelong Fire Brigade | with the Geelong Fire Brigade |
by the telephone in Messrs Huddart. | by the telephone in Messrs. Huddart. | by the telephone in Messrs Huddart. |
Parker and Company's wharf office. | Parker and Company's wharf office. | Parker and Company's wharf office. |
An alarm was at once given from | An alarm was at once given from | An alarm was at once given from |
the station, and a good muster | the station, and a good muster | the station, and a good muster |
of firemen, under Captain Keon. | of firemen, under Captain Keon, | of firemen, under Captain Keen. |
responded and proceeded in the hose | responded and proceeded in the hose | responded and proceeded in the hose |
cart to the wharf. In the meantime, | cart to the wharf. In the meantime, | cart to the wharf. In the meantime, |
however, a fisherman, named John | however, a fisherman, named John | however, a fisherman, named John |
Avian n and a wharf laborer named | Aviana and a wharf laborer named | Avian n and a wharf laborer named |
"Williamson proceeded in Mr Aviana's | Williamson proceeded in Mr Aviana's | Williamson proceeded in Mr Evans's |
boat to the steamer and, acting with, | boat to the steamer and, acting with, | boat to the steamer and, acting with, |
considerable promptitude. extin | considerable promptitude, extin- | considerable promptitude. extinguished |
guished the So far as could be | guished the fire. So far as could be | the So far as could be |
seen last night, very Ettle damage -was | seen last night, very little damage was | seen last night, very little damage was |
dons to the canvas-covered wooden | done to the canvas-covered wooden | done to the canvas-covered wooden |
deck. Tiie anchor light had been | deck. The anchor light had been | deck. Time anchor light had been |
hoisted on the funnel of the vessel | hoisted on the funnel of the vessel | hoisted on the funnel of the vessel |
shortly before S o'clock by Captain | shortly before 8 o'clock by Captain | shortly before 8 o'clock by Captain |
Jas. 35yers, who. -with his engineer, | Jas. Byers, who, with his engineer, | Jas. Byers, who, with his engineer, |
had proceeded ashore about a | had proceeded ashore about a | had proceeded ashore about a |
quarter - past 8 o'clock. When | quarter-past 8 o'clock. When | quarter - past 8 o'clock. When |
the locality of the fire was ascertained | the locality of the fire was ascertained | the locality of the fire was ascertained |
there -was a general stampede to the | there was a general stampede to the | there was a general stampede to the |
wharf by the proinenaders in itoora | wharf by the promenaders in Moora- | wharf by the promenaders in floors |
bool-street. in the expectation of | bool-street, in the expectation of | bool-street. in the expectation of |
"viewing a ship on fire at sea. but in | viewing a ship on fire at sea, but in | viewing a ship on fire at sea. but in |
fMg they were disappointed. The | this they were disappointed. The | fMg they were disappointed. The |
apparatus carriage of the Geelong | apparatus carriage of the Geelong | apparatus carriage of the Geelong |
Salvage Company was speedily | Salvage Company was speedily | Salvage Company was speedily |
brougbt nom the station premises on | brought from the station premises on | brought from the station premises on |
the hill top of Tarra-street by several | the hill top of Yarra-street by several | the hill top of Yarra-street by several |
of the members of the company, but | of the members of the company, but | of the members of the company, but |
their services fortunately were not re | their services fortunately were not re- | their services fortunately were not required. |
quired. There was no person in | quired. There was no person in | There was no person in |
charge of the paddle steamer when | charge of the paddle steamer when | charge of the paddle steamer when |
the explosion of the lamp occurred. | the explosion of the lamp occurred. | the explosion of the lamp occurred. |
Identified overProof corrections | BYERS BROUGHT PROMENADERS /MOORABOOL/STREET|MOORABOOLSTREET LITTLE YARDS EXTINGUISHED MOORABOOLSTREET /YARRA/STREET|YARRASTREET DONE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | AVIANAS [**VANDALISED] KEON [**VANDALISED] THIS AVIANA BAY |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 274 | 92.3 | 97.1 | 61.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 152 | 91.4 | 96.7 | 61.5 |
Weighted Words | 91.9 | 96.9 | 62.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
---|---|---|
THE DEATH OE MR. BTJRGES: | THE DEATH OF MR. BURGES. | THE DEATH OF MR. BURGES: |
TO BE INTERRED AT | TO BE INTERRED AT | TO BE INTERRED AT |
GEKALDTON. | GERALDTON. | GERALDTON. |
Perth, This day. | Perth, This day. | Perth, This day. |
The funeral of Mr. Burgee, M.L.O.,' | The funeral of Mr. Burges, M.L.C., | The funeral of Mr. Burges, M.L.C., |
is to take place at Geraldlon in | is to take place at Geraldton in | is to take place at Geraldton in |
accordance with the expressed wish | accordance with the expressed wish | accordance with the expressed wish |
of the deceased. ■■■% | of the deceased. | of the deceased. says |
The coffin left bis sister's bous|| | The coffin left his sister's house | The coffin left his sister's house |
this morning and was followed by »•' | this morning and was followed by | this morning and was followed by a' |
large number of friends to the railj | large number of friends to the rail- | large number of friends to the rail |
way station. The body will be | way station. The body will be | way station. The body will be |
conveyed to Geraldton in the s.s. | conveyed to Geraldton in the s.s. | conveyed to Geraldton in the s.s. |
Flinders. | Flinders. | Flinders. |
Identified overProof corrections | BURGES HOUSE RAILWAY HIS |
Identified overProof non-corrections |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 63 | 87.3 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 42 | 90.5 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 89.5 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
---|---|---|
Relaying Roils. | Relaying Rails. | Relaying Rolls. |
The line between Jtockhampton and Rabra, | | The line between Rockhampton and Kabra, | The line between Rockhampton and Rabra, Central |
Central Rhilway, is being reiaid with heavier | Central Railway, is being relaid with heavier | Railway, is being relaid with heavier |
rails. The present rails, which hare been | rails. The present rails, which hare been | rails. The present rails, which have been |
down sinoo the line was opened, weigh 41^ lbs. | down since the line was opened, weigh 41¼ lbs. | down since the line was opened, weigh 500 lbs. |
to the yard. These are being replacod by new | to the yard. These are being replaced by new | to the yard. These are being replaced by new |
rails weighing 60 lbs. to the yard. Kabra is | rails weighing 60 lbs. to the yard. Kabra is | rails weighing 60 lbs. to the yard. Kabra is |
10 miles from Bookhampton, and is. the point | 10 miles from Rockhampton, and is the point | 10 miles from Rockhampton, and is the point |
at which passengers leave the line for Mount | at which passengers leave the line for Mount | at which passengers leave the line for Mount |
Morgan. The relaying of this portion -of Iho , | Morgan. The relaying of this portion of the | Morgan. The relaying of this portion of the , |
lino was provided for in Inst year's estimates. | line was provided for in last year's estimates. | line was provided for in last year's estimates. |
Identified overProof corrections | ROCKHAMPTON LAST REPLACED RAILWAY SINCE RELAID |
Identified overProof non-corrections | HARE [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 78 | 85.9 | 96.2 | 72.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 50 | 88.0 | 98.0 | 83.3 |
Weighted Words | 87.1 | 97.3 | 79.3 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
---|---|---|
Tl*e Blvih Gladstone | The Blyth and Gladstone | The Blyth Gladstone |
" ItaUway. | Railway. | Railway. |
Georgetown, May 11. | Georgetown, May 11. | Georgetown, May 11. |
There is a vague feeling of wonder abroad as | There is a vague feeling of wonder abroad as | There is a vague feeling of wonder abroad as |
to'how long the Government are g^ing to keep | to how long the Government are going to keep | to how long the Government are going to keep |
thirty highly paid oificiais just to look after a | thirty highly paid officiais just to look after a | thirty highly paid officials just to look after a |
few bs'J»*t heaps, aud whether tho Blyth and | few ballast heaps, and whether the Blyth and | few ballast heaps, and whether the Blyth and |
Gladstone Riilw&y will ever advance further | Gladstone Railway will ever advance further | Gladstone Railway will ever advance further |
than it is at present. | than it is at present. | than it is at present. |
Identified overProof corrections | HOW BALLAST RAILWAY GOING |
Identified overProof non-corrections | OFFICIAIS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 51 | 76.5 | 96.1 | 83.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 41 | 87.8 | 97.6 | 80.0 |
Weighted Words | 85.0 | 96.8 | 78.3 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
---|---|---|
EXTBAOBDINABY PBBAK OP A | EXTRAORDINARY FREAK OF A | EXTRAORDINARY FREAK OF A |
PBINGE. | PRINCE. | PRINCE. |
Uonsiderable sensation has been caused at | Considerable sensation has been caused at | Considerable sensation has been caused at |
Leipzio, by the conduct of Prince Miximilian, | Leipzig, by the conduct of Prince Maximilian, | Leipzic, by the conduct of Prince Maximilian, |
son of Prince George, and brother of the King | son of Prince George, and brother of the King | son of Prince George, and brother of the King |
of Saxony. Some days ago tbe young Prince | of Saxony. Some days ago the young Prince | of Saxony. Some days ago the young Prince |
auuaeniy quitceu tne military service witbout | suddenly quitted the military service without | suddenly quitted the military service without |
any escort, left Oschatz, where he was quart | any escort, left Oschatz, where he was quart- | any escort, left Oschatz, where he was quartered |
ered with the garrison, and proceed to a | ered with the garrison, and proceed to a | with the garrison, and proceed to a |
religious establishment at Eichstadt for the | religious establishment at Eichstadt for the | religious establishment at Eichstadt for the |
purpose of entering the cloister. It is thought | purpose of entering the cloister. It is thought | purpose of entering the cloister. It is thought |
that Bishop Wahl, of Dresdon, exercised much | that Bishop Wahl, of Dresden, exercised much | that Bishop Wahl, of Dresden, exercised much |
inflnence nnon the Prinoa in Ibn maftnr | influence upon the Prince in the matter. | influence upon the Prince in Ibn master |
Identified overProof corrections | EXTRAORDINARY FREAK SUDDENLY WITHOUT INFLUENCE QUITTED UPON DRESDEN CONSIDERABLE MAXIMILIAN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | LEIPZIG MATTER |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 82 | 78.0 | 96.3 | 83.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 62 | 80.6 | 96.8 | 83.3 |
Weighted Words | 77.4 | 96.4 | 84.0 |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 3194 | 84.5 | 96.1 | 74.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 1979 | 87.4 | 96.9 | 75.7 |
Weighted Words | 87.5 | 96.9 | 74.8 |