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MARRIAGE. | MARRIAGE. | MARRIAGE. |
LOUKRS-MAUGER.-On the 29th August, | LOUKES—MAUGER.—On the 29th August, | LOUKRS-MAUGER.-On the 29th August, |
at St. Join's Church, Fremantle, by the | at St. John's Church, Fremantle, by the | at St. John's Church, Fremantle, by the |
Rev. Archdeacon D. G. Watkins, Fbede | Rev. Archdeacon D. G. Watkins, FREDE- | Rev. Archdeacon D. G. Watkins, Fbede |
bick Scott, eldest son of Walter Loukes, | RICK SCOTT, eldest son of Walter Loukes, | back Scott, eldest son of Walter Loukes, |
of Sheffield, Yorkshire, and Sweden, to | of Sheffield, Yorkshire, and Sweden, to | of Sheffield, Yorkshire, and Sweden, to |
Edith Habbiet, second daughter of | EDITH HARRIET, second daughter of | Edith Harriet, second daughter of |
Captain Thomas Mauger, Fremantle and | Captain Thomas Mauger, Fremantle and | Captain Thomas Mauger, Fremantle and |
Jersey. | Jersey. | Jersey. |
DEATH. | DEATH. | DEATH. |
CHIPPER.-At Perth, on the 5th inst. | CHIPPER.—At Perth, on the 5th inst., | CHIPPER. At Perth, on the 5th inst. |
Donald John, the beloved sou of Donald | Donald John, the beloved son of Donald | Donald John, the beloved son of Donald |
J. and Florence Chipper, aged one year. | J. and Florence Chipper, aged one year. | J. and Florence Chipper, aged one year. |
Identified overProof corrections | HARRIET JOHNS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | FREDERICK |
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Searchability of unique words | 44 | 93.2 | 97.7 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 91.4 | 97.1 | 66.7 |
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LIGHT LINES OF RAILWAY. | LIGHT LINES OF RAILWAY. | LIGHT LINES OF RAILWAY. |
To the Editor. | To the Editor. | To the Editor. |
Sir,-In your Parliamentary report in | SIR,—In your Parliamentary report in | Sir,-In your Parliamentary report in |
yesterday's iesue Sir John Forrest is reported | yesterday's issue Sir John Forrest is reported | yesterday's issue Sir John Forrest is reported |
to have stated, " that he bad seen light lines | to have stated, "that he had seen light lines | to have stated, " that he had seen light lines |
on the Midland to a ballast pit, and they were | on the Midland to a ballast pit, and they were | on the Midland to a ballast pit, and they were |
fit only to lead to a ballast pit." With all | fit only to lead to a ballast pit." With all | fit only to lead to a ballast pit." With all |
due deference to the opinion of the Premier, | due deference to the opinion of the Premier, | due deference to the opinion of the Premier, |
I wonld, for the information of your readers, | I would, for the information of your readers, | I would, for the information of your readers, |
like to remark that one of the most ancoesB | like to remark that one of the most successful | like to remark that one of the most ances |
and best paying railways in Great Britain | and best paying railways in Great Britain | and best paying railways in Great Britain |
is a light railway of lffc. ll£in. gauge. Any | is a light railway of 1ft. 11½in. gauge. Any | is a light railway of the. broad. gauge. Any |
reference t j the Midland Railway for a crit- | reference to the Midland Railway for a crit- | reference to the Midland Railway for a criterion |
erion of the adaptability of any portions of | erion of the adaptability of any portions of | of the adaptability of any portions of |
the plant used on that job will hardly carry | the plant used on that job will hardly carry | the plant used on that job will hardly carry |
conviction to those who, like myself, have seen | conviction to those who, like myself, have seen | conviction to those who, like myself, have seen |
light railways well laid and well worked, and | light railways well laid and well worked, and | light railways well laid and well worked, and |
if Mr. Richardson will collect a few more | if Mr. Richardson will collect a few more | if Mr. Richardson will collect a few more |
facts and figures he may easily prove the | facts and figures he may easily prove the | facts and figures he may easily prove the |
advantages of a light line at a total cost, in- | advantages of a light line at a total cost, | advantages of a light line at a total cost, including |
cluding plant and equipment, of say, ¿£900 per | including plant and equipment, of say, £900 per | plant and equipment, of say, £900 per |
mile, as against one of the standard guage of | mile, as against one of the standard gauge of | mile, as against one of the standard gauge of |
West Australia at about ¿82,000 per mile. | West Australia at about £2,000 per mile. | West Australia at about £2,000 per mile. |
Yours, <fec, | Yours, &c., | Yours, Sec, |
-R. | R. | -R. |
reren, september 5. | Perth, September 5. | reren, september 5. |
Identified overProof corrections | WOULD HAD ISSUE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SUCCESSFUL PERTH |
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All Words | 170 | 95.9 | 98.8 | 71.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 103 | 95.1 | 98.1 | 60.0 |
Weighted Words | 95.8 | 98.2 | 57.7 |
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DEATH. | DEATH. | DEATH. |
VINCE NTT.-At the residence of S. Bioxsidge | VINCENT.—At the residence of S. Bloxsidge | VINCE NT. At the residence of S. Bloxsidge |
(son-in-law), Cantonment-rofid, Fremantle, | (son-in-law), Cantonment-road, Fremantle, | (son-in-law), Cantonment-road, Fremantle, |
on September 13th, Charlotte, relict of | on September 13th, Charlotte, relict of | on September 13th, Charlotte, relict of |
the late Jonn Fenn Yincenc, of London, | the late John Fenn Vincent, of London, | the late John Fenn Vincent, of London, |
England, in her 75th year. | England, in her 75th year. | England, in her 75th year. |
FUNEEAL NOTICE. | FUNERAL NOTICE. | FUNERAL NOTICE. |
The Funeral of the late Mrs. Vincent will | The Funeral of the late Mrs. Vincent will | The Funeral of the late Mrs. Vincent will |
leave the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. | leave the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. | leave the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. |
S. Bioxsidge, Cantonment-road, Fre- | S. Bloxsidge, Cantonment-road, Fre- | S. Bloxsidge, Cantonment-road, Fremantle, |
mantle, nt 4 o'clock THIS (Friday) | mantle, at 4 o'clock THIS (Friday) | at 4 o'clock THIS (Friday) |
AFTERNOON. Friends wül please | AFTERNOON. Friends will please | AFTERNOON. Friends will please |
accept this intimation. | accept this intimation. | accept this intimation. |
ARTHUR E. DAVIES, | ARTHUR E. DAVIES, | ARTHUR E. DAVIES, |
Undertaker, | Undertaker, | Undertaker, |
South-terrace, Fremantle. | South-terrace, Fremantle. | South-terrace, Fremantle. |
Identified overProof corrections | JOHN BLOXSIDGE |
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All Words | 62 | 87.1 | 98.4 | 87.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 41 | 95.1 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 93.5 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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MARRIAGE. | MARRIAGE. | MARRIAGE. |
SLADE-MANNING.-On 4th November, at | SLADE—MANNING.— On 4th November, at | SLADE MANNING.-On 4th November, at |
Fremantle, by the Ven. Archdeacon | Fremantle, by the Ven. Archdeacon | Fremantle, by the Ven. Archdeacon |
Watkins, ARCHIBALD CHARLES SLADE, | Watkins, ARCHIBALD CHARLES SLADE, | Watkins, ARCHIBALD CHARLES SLADE, |
only son of ;he late J. Slade, Esq., | only son of the late J. Slade, Esq., | only son of the late J. Slade, Esq., |
. formerly liesident Magistrate at Fre- | formerly Resident Magistrate at Fre- | formerly Resident Magistrate at Fremantle, |
mantle, to ADEL it YELDHAM, soungest | mantle, to ADELE YELDHAM, youngest | to ADEL it YELDHAM, youngest |
daughter of J. Manning, i.sq., Bicton. | daughter of J. Manning, Esq., Bicton. | daughter of J. Manning, Esq., Bicton. |
DEATHá. | DEATHS. | DEATH. |
L1CY.-At the residence of C. B. Elliott, | LACY.— At the residence of C. B. Elliott, | LUCAS-At the residence of C. B. Elliott, |
Esq., Geraldton, AUTHUR GUSTAVUS | Esq., Geraldton, AUTHUR GUSTAVUS | Esq., Geraldton, ARTHUR GUSTAVUS |
LACY, late of the Murchison, and eldest | LACY, late of the Murchison, and eldest | LACY, late of the Murchison, and eldest |
son of the late Thomas Bridges Lacy, | son of the late Thomas Bridges Lacy, | son of the late Thomas Bridges Lacy, |
Monkham Hall, Waltham Abbey, Eaaux, | Monkham Hall, Waltham Abbey, Essex, | Monkham Hall, Waltham Abbey, Essex, |
England, aged 45 years. | England, aged 45 years. | England, aged 45 years. |
FUÑE KAL NOi'ÍCK | FUNERAL NOTICE. | FUNE RAL NOTICE |
The funeral of tho late WH. HENEY TOWN- | The funeral of the late WM. HENRY TOWN- | The funeral of the late WH. HENRY TOWNSEND, |
SEND, senr., will leave the residence of | SEND, senr., will leave the residence of | senr., will leave the residence of |
his son, IVlr. F. J. Townsend, Henderson | his son, Mr. F. J. Townsend, Henderson- | his son, Mr. F. J. Townsend, Henderson |
street, Fremantle, at 4 o'clock THiS | street, Fremantle, at 4 o'clock THIS | street, Fremantle, at 4 o'clock THIS |
(Wednesday) AFTfSRNOON. Friends | (Wednesday) AFTERNOON. Friends | (Wednesday) AFTERNOON. Friends |
wi'l please accept this intimation. | will please accept this intimation. | will please accept this intimation. |
ARTHUR E. DAVIES, | ARTHUR E. DAVIES, | ARTHUR E. DAVIES, |
Undsrtaker, | Undertaker, | Undertaker, |
South-terrace, Fremantle. | South-terrace, Fremantle. | South-terrace, Fremantle. |
Identified overProof corrections | ESSEX UNDERTAKER NOTICE YOUNGEST RESIDENT MR HENRY AFTERNOON |
Identified overProof non-corrections | AUTHUR [**VANDALISED] DEATHS ADELE WM |
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Searchability of unique words | 72 | 84.7 | 94.4 | 63.6 |
Weighted Words | 85.8 | 94.2 | 58.9 |
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TUE RAILWAY QltADIEXT | THE RAILWAY GRADIENT | THE RAILWAY GRADIENT |
QUESTION. | QUESTION. | QUESTION. |
TO TUB UnlTOIt OF TI1K AROUS. | TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS. | TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS. |
Sir,-I am pleased to observe by Tht Argun | Sir,—I am pleased to observe by The Argus | Sir,-I am pleased to observe by The Argus |
of to day Unit the Minister «f HRIIWIJB agrees | of to-day that the Minister of Railways agrees | of to day that the Minister of HRIIWIJB agrees |
with the suggestion that elie Btecp gradients | with the suggestion that the steep gradients | with the suggestion that she steep gradients |
Bhould be cut down wherever possible m | should be cut down wherever possible in | should be cut down wherever possible in |
order to facilitate haulage. | order to facilitate haulage. | order to facilitate haulage. |
I read jour article of loth Maj dealingvvith | I read your article of 15th May dealing with | I read your article of 10th May dealing with |
the question of bcavivr engines being used | the question of heavier engines being used | the question of heavier engines being used |
and ¿lie steep gradients cut down, the 1 m | and and steep gradients cut down, the 1 in | and the steep gradients cut down, the 1 in |
10 grade on the Korumburra line being | 40 grade on the Korumburra line being | 10 grade on the Korumburra line being |
especially instanced us one that militated | especially instanced as one that militated | especially instanced as one that militated |
against economic haulage \ou could not | against economic haulage. You could not | against economic haulage You could not |
have selected a more c'aring instance, this | have selected a more glaring instance, this | have selected a more glaring instance, this |
being a line over which a heavy mineral | being a line over which a heavy mineral | being a line over which a heavy mineral |
«allic munt be oarned | traffic must be carried. | valley must be earned |
'lim cuse stands thus -The nul level nt | The case stands thus :— The rail level at | 'him case stands thus -The rail level at |
Kotutnliurru is V22ft higher than the rail | Korumburra is 722ft higher than the rail | Korumburra is 22ft higher than the rail |
!(\el at Prince s bridge station, a most | level at Prince's-bridge station, a most | level at Prince's-bridge station, a most |
fortunate ptnition for \ hcavj mineral line | fortunate position for a heavy mineral line. | fortunate position for a heavy mineral line |
lim the hue is so constructed that although | But the line is so constructed that although | near the line is so constructed that although |
there is an actual descent of 722ft when | there is an actual descent of 722ft when | there is an actual descent of 722ft when |
running to Melbourne, two grades of 1 in 40 | running to Melbourne, two grades of 1 in 40 | running to Melbourne, two grades of 1 in 40 |
und one of 1 in 50 have to tie overcome. | and one of 1 in 50 have to be overcome. | and one of 1 in 50 have to be overcome. |
The old class It goods engine is capable of | The old class R goods engine is capable of | The old class It goods engine is capable of |
hauling ttuins weighing 80Ü tons, exclusive | hauling trains weighing 800 tons, exclusive | hauling trains weighing 800 tons, exclusive |
of engine und tender, on a level, while up a | of engine and tender, on a level, while up a | of engine and tender, on a level, while up a |
grade of 1 in 40 the same enginu haulB 125 tons, | grade of 1 in 40 the same engine hauls 125 tons, | grade of 1 in 40 the same engine hauls 125 tons, |
excltiBive of niginennd tender Notethereault | exclusive of engine and tender. Note the result. | exclusive of niginennd tender Notethereault |
-More thtin six jutiniejs hine to be made to | More than six journeys have to be made to | -More than six journeys have to be made to |
bung the load that could be brought in one | were the load that could be brought in one | bring the load that could be brought in one |
were the hue properlv conutriicted Ileuvier | were the line properly constructed. Heavier | were the hue properly constructed heavier |
loads maj hi brought bj lining "bunking | loads may be brought by using "banking | loads may be brought by lining "banking |
engines,' or li) dividing the trama np to | engines," or by dividing the trains up to | engines,' or li) dividing the trams up to |
certain collecting points, but these are ex | certain collecting points, but these are | certain collecting points, but these are ex |
expensive and troublesome expedients When | expensive and troublesome expedients. When | expensive and troublesome expedients When |
the tram stints on its journey it should be | the train starts on its journey it should be | the tram starts on its journey it should be |
able to lun through | able to run through. | able to run through |
ils attention vwu first drawn to thisby | My attention was first drawn to this by | his attention was first drawn to this by |
reading that the Hnilvvav Commissioners | reading that the Railway Commissioners | reading that the Railway Commissioners |
tould not ntl ord to haul coal to Melbourne at | ould not afford to haul coal to Melbourne at | could not afford to haul coal to Melbourne at |
M per ton per mile , thut the Government | ½d. per ton per mile ; that the Government | M per ton per mile that the Government |
(lesiicil tins should be done with ti ne» to | desired this should be done with a view to | (desired this should be done with it new to |
helping the mduutr), and therefore dirictetl | helping the industry, and therefore directed | helping the industry), and therefore direct |
that the 'lriaaurv should subsidise the Hail | that the Treasury should subsidise the Rail- | that the 'Treasury should subsidise the Rail |
vvu) department to tlie extent of id per ton | way department to the extent of ¼d. per ton | way) department to the extent of 6d per ton |
per mile from the general revenue of the | per mile from the general revenue of the | per mile from the general revenue of the |
colon). | colony. | colony. |
When constructing the line in question it, | When constructing the line in question it, | When constructing the line in question it, |
bein,; ii mineral line, Bhould have rectived | being a mineral line, should have received | being a mineral line, should have received |
more special uttontiou All ascending grades | more special attention. All ascending grades | more special attention All ascending grades |
should have been avoided I he initial ex- | should have been avoided. The initial | should have been avoided The initial expense |
pense would hiivu been higher, but tins | expense would have been higher, but this | would have been higher, but this |
comes once onlj, while the excessive wear | comes once only, while the excessive wear | comes once only, while the excessive wear |
and tear und nicrcuscd cost of haulage goes | and tear and increased cost of haulage goes | and tear and increased cost of haulage goes |
on foi ever, or until the alterations ure | on forever, or until the alterations are | on for ever, or until the alterations are |
uimle | made. | made |
Had tho line been properl) constructed it | Had the line been properly constructed it | Had the line been properly) constructed it |
would have been practicable, to bring OOOor | would have been practicable, to bring 600 or | would have been practicable, to bring OOOor |
more tons of coal to Melbourne in one train. | more tons of coal to Melbourne in one train. | more tons of coal to Melbourne in one train. |
'Ibu, at ii charge ot Jd per ton per mile, | This, at a charge of ½d per ton per mile, | The., at a charge of 3d per ton per mile, |
would give25n per train mile If tile charge | would give 25s per train mile. If the charge | would give 25 per train mile If the charge |
wau id. per ton per mile 12a Gd. per tram | was ½d. per ton per mile 12s 6d. per train | was 6d. per ton per mile 12s 6d. per tram |
mile would have been realised, _ho Vic | mile would have been realised. The Victorian | mile would have been realised, he Vic |
touun ruihvujs Ittat j car earned a fraction | railways last year earned a fraction | found railways last year earned a fraction |
over Os M per train mile over the whole | over 5s 5d. per train mile over the whole | over On M per train mile over the whole |
BJ stem. It ninv be saul that the empty | system. It may be said that the empty | system. It may be said that the empty |
waggons have to be hauled back, the waggons | waggons have to be hauled back, the waggons | waggons have to be hauled back, the waggons |
must be returned. Had the 002,000 tons of | must be returned. Had the 602,000 tons of | must be returned. Had the 002,000 tons of |
coal imported last )ear been railed in Gipps | coal imported last year been railed in Gipps- | coal imported last year been railed in Gipps |
land there would have been now snell a large | land there would have been now such a large | land there would have been now such a large |
population located tht re that the resulting | population located there that the resulting | population located there that the resulting |
immense trade with Melbourne would have | immense trade with Melbourne would have | immense trade with Melbourne would have |
provided u heavy baok loading-Yours, | provided a heavy back loading.— Yours, | provided a heavy back loading Yours, |
i.e., | &c., | i.s., |
EXWäKT. | EXPERT. | EXPERT. |
Juno 4. | June 4. | June 4. |
Identified overProof corrections | POSITION YEAR YOUR COLONY STARTS AS WITHTHE SUCH JUNE /PRINCES/BRIDGE|PRINCESBRIDGE RUN INCREASED SYSTEM AFFORD RAILWAYS EXPERT TRAINS BANKING WAS GRADIENT ARGUS EDITOR HAULS CASE GIVE MAY DEALING JOURNEYS GLARING ONLY RECEIVED PROPERLY HEAVIER SAID TREASURY DESIRED INDUSTRY YOU |
Identified overProof non-corrections | VIEW USING TRAFFIC DIRECTED CARRIED FOREVER MY VICTORIAN NOTE OULD RESULT |
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All Words | 497 | 75.5 | 94.8 | 78.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 232 | 78.9 | 95.3 | 77.6 |
Weighted Words | 80.1 | 95.6 | 77.8 |
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THE SWAN HILL TRAMWAY. | THE SWAN HILL TRAMWAY. | THE SWAN HILL TRAMWAY. |
A PUBLIC MKIiTING. | A PUBLIC MEETING. | A PUBLIC MEETING. |
SWAN HILL, Tiiurhdat. | SWAN HILL, THURSDAY. | SWAN HILL, Thursday. |
A moi tins of riitepavera of the shire of | A meeting of ratepayers of the shire of | A man tins of ratepayers of the shire of |
Castle Donnington was held in Hi II'« hall | Castle Donnington was held in Bell's-hall | Castle Donnington was held in in the hall |
last night to eotiaidir Hu udv isalulity of con | last night to consider the advisability of con- | last night to consider He dv inability of constructing |
struutiiig a tritmnii) lrom bunn Hill to | structing a tramway from Swan Hill to | a tramway) from Swan Hill to |
Waitchie Thora was n I irgp iittpndnnot, | Waitchie. There was a large attendance, | Waitchie There was a urge attendance, |
anti Mr John Gun the* pitsnlcnt of the «hire | and Mr. John Gray, the president of the shire | and Mr John Can the president of the shire |
council, was votid to tin* chair Hi* ex | council, was voted to the chair. He ex- | council, was voted to the chair He explained |
pliuiie I the object of the proposal tmnivvnv | plained the object of the proposed tramway | the object of the proposal tramway |
und the bunill to lie thrived therefrom | and the benefit to be derived therefrom. | and the family to the thrived therefrom |
'Hu lint* proposed would hi censtructtd on a | The line proposed would be constructed on a | 'He line proposed would be constructed on a |
211 caiigc bmis at ft (ost, iiicludmg rolli'ig | 2ft. gauge basis at a cost, including rolling- | 211 garage bus at a (cost, including rolling |
Btoik, of £MH) a nilli*. 'Die estiman d | stock, of £800 a mile. The estimated | stock, of SMH) a million. 'Die estimate d |
.annual mst ol working the lim was £710 | annual cost of working the line was £740. | annual cost of working the line was £710 |
I A discussion wiih curried on ut some | A discussion was carried on at some | I A discussion with carried on at some |
li iigth Must ot the speakers expriHietl | length. Most of the speakers expressed | is right Must of the speakers expriHietl |
tin n ditiiipprovn] of n triiniwii) tuid luvniirud | their disapproval of a tramway and favoured | turn disapprove] of a tramway) laid invalided |
uimlum to In undi rliikin b) the* Ginini | a railway, to be undertaken by the Govern- | aiming to In undertaken by) the Gemini |
went It wns ultimtitil deolded to di fer | ment. It was ultimately decided to defer | went It was ultimately decided to defer |
Dip iiiuttei mini tin* arrival ol Mr 'luvt mer, | the matter until the arrival of Mr. Taverner, | Dip latter mine the arrival of Mr 'Just mer, |
the Ministw o[ 1'iiblio Woiks, who will | the Minister of Public Works, who will | the Minister of Public Works, who will |
slioill) visit Swim Hill, | shortly visit Swan Hill. | shortly) visit Swan Hill, |
Identified overProof corrections | MINISTER BE BY VOTED EXPLAINED THERE DEFER ULTIMATELY ATTENDANCE SHORTLY MEETING PRESIDENT HE CARRIED ROLLINGSTOCK UNDERTAKEN CONSTRUCTED DECIDED CONSIDER THURSDAY RATEPAYERS FROM CONSTRUCTING WORKS INCLUDING AND COST LINE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MILE GRAY EXPRESSED DERIVED BELLS GOVERNMENT TAVERNER GAUGE ESTIMATED ADVISABILITY RAILWAY LENGTH LARGE DISAPPROVAL MOST BASIS MATTER UNTIL BENEFIT FAVOURED THEIR |
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All Words | 145 | 46.9 | 80.0 | 62.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 86 | 43.0 | 75.6 | 57.1 |
Weighted Words | 45.5 | 76.4 | 56.6 |
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THE BADAGINNIE RAILWAY | THE BADAGINNIE RAILWAY ACCIDENT | THE BADDAGINNIE RAILWAY |
ACCIDENT. | ACCIDENT. | |
TRIAL OF DRIVER CHERRY. | TRIAL OF DRIVER CHERRY. | TRIAL OF DRIVER CHERRY. |
ACCUSED ACQUITTED. | ACCUSED ACQUITTED. | ACCUSED ACQUITTED. |
llEÑALhA, TiiurtSDAV. | BENALLA, THURSDAY. | BENALLA, TiiurtSDAV. |
AtthoBcnnlla sittings of tlie SuprcmeConit | At the Benalla sittings of the Supreme Court | AtthoBcnnlla sittings of the SuprcmeConit |
Driver George Cheny was pnscnted on the | Driver George Cherry was presented on the | Driver George Cherry was presented on the |
charge of manslaughter of the fiieiuan, liobert | charge of manslaughter of the fireman, Robert | charge of manslaughter of the fireman, Robert |
Campbell, who met bia death on the 20th | Campbell, who met his death on the 20th | Campbell, who met his death on the 20th |
August hist through ti rnilwnv collision at | August last through a railway collision at | August last through a railway collision at |
Butliiginine. 'Hie healing of the case occu- | Badaginnie. The hearing of the case occu- | Butliiginine. The hearing of the case occupied |
pied the greater pnrt of jcBtcnlti) anil the | pied the greater part of yesterday and the | the greater part of yesterday and the |
whole ot to da), about lo witnesses being | whole of today, about 15 witnesses being | whole of to day), about 15 witnesses being |
examined In Ins cluirgo to the jar) the | examined. In his charge to the jury the | examined In his charge to the jury the |
judge stimmid up stiongl) against tho | judge summed up strongly against the | judge summed up strongly against the |
accused. After a retirement ol an hour und | accused. After a retirement of an hour and | accused. After a retirement of an hour and |
a liait the jurv rcturnul into court with a | a half the jury returned into court with a | a half the jury returned into court with a |
verdict ot not guilt), and Cherr) was dis- | verdict of not guilty, and Cherry was dis- | verdict of not guilty, and Cherry) was discharged. |
charged. Mr. D. Gtuinson defended the | charged. Mr. D. Gaunson defended the | Mr. D. Gaunson defended the |
accused. | accused. | accused. |
Identified overProof corrections | YESTERDAY GAUNSON HALF BENALLA LAST JURY HEARING GUILTY PRESENTED FIREMAN HIS RETURNED STRONGLY SUMMED PART ROBERT |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SUPREME BADAGINNIE [**VANDALISED] THURSDAY TODAY |
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All Words | 108 | 64.8 | 91.7 | 76.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 69 | 72.5 | 94.2 | 78.9 |
Weighted Words | 68.6 | 92.8 | 77.2 |
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RAILWAY TENDERS. | RAILWAY TENDERS. | RAILWAY TENDERS. |
The following tenders were nccepted }cs | The following tenders were accepted yes- | The following tenders were accepted yesterday |
terduy by the itailway department -Supply | terday by the Railway department :— Supply | by the Railway department Supply |
of ironbnrk orgrc) boxbcuins for cattle }ards, | of ironbark or grey box beams for cattle-yards, | of ironbark or grey) boxplans for cattle yards, |
T M'Auliffe, Glenrowan, at 7s , Leete Iiroa , | T. McAuliffe, Glenrowan, at 7s. ; Leete Bros., | T M'Auliffe, Glenrowan, at 7s , Leete Bros , |
Mangalore and Avenel, 7s Gd , r Cooke, | Mangalore and Avenel, 7s 6d , F. Cooke, | Mangalore and Avenel, 7s 6d , r Cooke, |
ülmshiirit, Is , A and D Clnrson, Glen | Elmshurst, 9s. ; A. and D. Clarson, Glen- | Elmshurst, Is , A and D Clemson, Glenorchy |
orch) 10s , Mungon and Veitch, Toongabbie | orchy, 10s. ; Munsor and Veitch, Toongabbie | 10s , Munson and Veitch, Toongabbie |
and Glengari), 10a | and Glengarry, 10s. | and Glengarry), 10s |
Identified overProof corrections | YESTERDAY BROS GLENGARRY /CATTLE/YARDS|CATTLEYARDS GREY ACCEPTED GLENORCHY IRONBARK ELMSHURST OR |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MUNSOR MCAULIFFE BEAMS CLARSON BOX |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 40 | 60.0 | 87.5 | 68.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 34 | 55.9 | 85.3 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 47.2 | 80.5 | 63.1 |
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CH.NA AND JAPAN. | CHINA AND JAPAN. | CHINA AND JAPAN. |
General Yániagata, the successful* | General Yamagata, the successful | General Yamagata, the successful |
Japanese leader against the Chinese, is | Japanese leader against the Chinese, is | Japanese leader against the Chinese, is |
seriously ill, and has been invalided' | seriously ill, and has been invalided | seriously ill, and has been invalided' |
home. | home. | home. |
Heivy fighting at Onyuro is reported,. | Heavy fighting at Onyuro is reported, | Heavy fighting at Onyuro is reported,. |
in which tho Japanese wore defeated. | in which the Japanese were defeated. | in which the Japanese were defeated. |
Japan insists that a Chinese Am- | Japan insists that a Chinese Am- | Japan insists that a Chinese Ambassador |
bassador shall be sent to Tokio to treat | bassador shall be sent to Tokio to treat | shall be sent to Tokio to treat |
for peaco. ' , | for peace. | for peace. |
Captain Hanneken is organising a | Captain Hanneken is organising a | Captain Hanneken is organising a |
Chincse army of 100,000 strong, tho | Chinese army of 100,000 strong, the | Chinese army of 100,000 strong, the |
regiments to be commanded by Euro- | regiments to be commanded by Euro- | regiments to be commanded by European |
pean officers. | pean officers. | officers. |
Identified overProof corrections | HEAVY PEACE CHINA WERE YAMAGATA |
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All Words | 62 | 87.1 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 49 | 89.8 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 88.9 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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MINING ACCIDENTAT STOREY'S | MINING ACCIDENT AT STOREY'S | MINING ACCIDENT AT STOREY'S |
CREEK. | CREEK. | CREEK. |
AVOCA, SUNDAY. | AVOCA, SUNDAY. | AVOCA, SUNDAY. |
A miner named Joaoph Scott, omptoyed at | A miner named Joseph Scott, employed at | A miner named Joseph Scott, employed at |
Storey's Greek, passed thiough here yester- | Storey's Creek, passed through here yester- | Storey's Greek, passed through here yesterday |
day cn route to the Campbell Town | day on route to the Campbell Town | en route to the Campbell Town |
Hospital, having been entombed the day be- | Hospital, having been entombed the day be- | Hospital, having been entombed the day before |
fore beneath a fall of e-trth, estimated at | fore beneath a fall of earth, estimated at | beneath a fall of earth, estimated at |
20 tons. Be had à leg broken, hip dislo | 20 tons. He had a leg broken, hip dis- | 20 tons. He had a leg broken, hip died |
dated, and wai injured about the bead. | located, and was injured about the head. | dated, and was injured about the head. |
Identified overProof corrections | JOSEPH WAS ACCIDENT HE EMPLOYED THROUGH EARTH HEAD |
Identified overProof non-corrections | DISLOCATED ON |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 51 | 76.5 | 94.1 | 75.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 45 | 77.8 | 95.6 | 80.0 |
Weighted Words | 78.0 | 96.5 | 84.1 |
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WASHAWAY ON THE COOMA LINE. I | WASHAWAY ON THE COOMA LINE. | WASHAWAY ON THE COOMA LINE. QUEANBEYAN, |
QUEANBEYAN, SATDEDAI. | QUEANBEYAN, SATURDAY. | SATURDAY. |
Au unprecedented thunderstorm breke over Quean- | An unprecedented thunderstorm broke over Quean- | An unprecedented thunderstorm broke over Queanbeyan |
beyan last night, accompanied by deluging lain | beyan last night, accompanied by deluging rain | last night, accompanied by deluging rain |
lasting for seven hours, flooding the »ivers at Tarago. | lasting for seven hours, flooding the rivers at Tarago. | lasting for seven hours, flooding the rivers at Tarago. |
A w n&kaw av occurred ou the radway, delaying the | A washaway occurred on the railway, delaying the | A w askew as occurred on the railway, delaying the |
arrival of the tiam from Sydney till 2.30 p.m. to- | arrival of the train from Sydney till 2.30 p.m. today. | arrival of the train from Sydney till 2.30 p.m. to-day. |
day. Another thunderstorm is now raging, but it is | Another thunderstorm is now raging, but it | Another thunderstorm is now raging, but it is |
not so violont. _._ | is not so violent. | not so violent. as |
Identified overProof corrections | AN BROKE VIOLENT SATURDAY TRAIN RAILWAY RAIN RIVERS |
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All Words | 54 | 81.5 | 98.1 | 90.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 45 | 82.2 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 81.3 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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QUOITS. | QUOITS. | QUOITS. |
Tho monthly outing of the He) aid Office | The monthly outing of the Herald Office | The monthly outing of the He) aid Office |
Quoit Club took placo on Saturday afternoon at | Quoit Club took place on Saturday afternoon at | Quoit Club took place on Saturday afternoon at |
Lnmoro, when upwards ot 20 members took part m | Enmore, when upwards of 20 members took part in | Lismore, when upwards of 20 members took part in |
the play for the first and second division trophy | the play for the first and second division trophy | the play for the first and second division trophy |
matches Although the showory weather somownat | matches. Although the showery weather somewhat | matches Although the showery weather somewhat |
interfered yvith tho pitching, the various beats were | interfered with the pitching, the various heats were | interfered with the pitching, the various beats were |
well contested, nnd some oxcitcmeut was infused | well contested, and some excitement was infused | well contested, and some excitement was infused |
into the second division match, wluoh was eventually | into the second division match, which was eventually | into the second division match, which was eventually |
won by Mr W Semple In the first division Mr J. | won by Mr. W. Semple. In the first division Mr. J. | won by Mr W Semple In the first division Mr J. |
Coonan secured a " log in " for the trophy | Coonan secured a "leg in" for the trophy. | Coonan secured a " log in " for the trophy |
Identified overProof corrections | PLACE EXCITEMENT WITH WHICH INTHE SHOWERY SOMEWHAT |
Identified overProof non-corrections | HEATS HERALD ENMORE LEG |
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All Words | 77 | 81.8 | 94.8 | 71.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 57 | 80.7 | 93.0 | 63.6 |
Weighted Words | 79.9 | 91.9 | 59.7 |
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I CABRAMATTA AND CANLEY VALE. I | CABRAMATTA AND CANLEY VALE. | I CABRAMATTA AND CANLEY VALE. I |
Financial Matteiis. | Financial Matters. | Financial Matters. |
A meeting was held at tho Association Holl | A meeting was held at the Association Hall, | A meeting was held at the Association Hall |
Canloj Vale on the 23rd instant Mr 1 E Pouss | Canley Vale on the 23rd instant. Mr. F. E. Reuss | Canley Vale on the 23rd instant Mr F E Reuss |
w roto requesting the council to ereot a log b-idgn | wrote requesting the council to erect a log bridge | wrote requesting the council to erect a log bridge |
or culvert over a waterhole on the George's Hall | or culvert over a waterhole on the George's Hall | or culvert over a waterhole on the George's Hall |
Tstate The clerk was instructed to replv stating | Estate. The clerk was instructed to reply stating | Estate The clerk was instructed to reply stating |
that tho councd had resolved to carrv out tho works | that the council had resolved to carry out the works | that the council had resolved to carry out the works |
as soon as the finances permitted Messrs Vi allace | as soon as the finances permitted. Messrs. Wallace | as soon as the finances permitted Messrs W Wallace |
and Robson, solicitors wrote as follows -Tho | and Robson, solicitors wrote as follows :— The | and Robson, solicitors wrote as follows -The |
solicitor for Mr Lackey's trustees and the «obcitor | solicitor for Mr. Lackey's trustees and the solicitor | solicitor for Mr Lackey's trustees and the solicitor |
for tho borough of Livorpool havo como to an | for the borough of Liverpool have come to an | for the borough of Liverpool have come to an |
arrangement bv which the borough of Liverpool | arrangement by which the borough of Liverpool | arrangement by which the borough of Liverpool |
agrees to pay ¿240 amount of back interest, and to | agrees to pay £240, amount of back interest, and to | agrees to pay £240 amount of back interest, and to |
obtain a hill to enahlo thom to borrow to pay off | obtain a bill to enable them to borrow to pay off | obtain a bill to enable them to borrow to pay off |
existing loans, <S.c , and to allow the application to | existing loans, &c., and to allow the application to | existing loans, See and to allow the application to |
stand ov Or till April next by which time it is anti | stand over till April next by which time it is anti- | stand on Or till April next by which time it is anticipated |
cipated Mr Lackey's trustees will he paid in which | cipated Mr Lackey's trustees will be paid in which | Mr Lackey's trustees will he paid in which |
case the application will bo struck out The Mayor | case the application will be struck out. The Mayor | case the application will be struck out The Mayor |
lnovod - That the Mayor and Alderman Lmlov hs | moved.— "That the Mayor and Alderman Linley be | moved - "That the Mayor and Alderman Unley is |
appointed to wait upon the council s solicitors aud | appointed to wait upon the council's solicitors and | appointed to wait upon the council's solicitors and |
have po» cr to settle matters with thom " Alderman | have power to settle matters with them. " Alderman | have poll or to settle matters with them " Alderman |
Simpson seconded tho motion which was carried | Simpson seconded the motion which was carried. | Simpson seconded the motion which was carried |
The Mayor moved, and Mlennan Wostacott | The Mayor moved, and Alderman Westacott | The Mayor moved, and Aldermen Westacott |
seconded -" That the clork wilta to the Smithfield | seconded.— "That the clerk write to the Smithfield | seconded " That the clerk write to the Smithfield |
Council intimating that this couuctl is prepared to | Council intimating that this council is prepared to | Council intimating that this court is prepared to |
pav half the cost oi construction of bndgo over | pay half the cost of construction of bridge over | pay half the cost of construction of bridge over |
Orphan School Creek at tho boundary of both | Orphan School Creek at the boundary of both | Orphan School Creek at the boundary of both |
municipalities " Carried | municipalities." Carried. | municipalities " Carried |
Identified overProof corrections | BILL THEM BE ERECT REPLY REUSS BRIDGE COME WALLACE CARRY ESTATE WRITE COUNCILS ENABLE WESTACOTT |
Identified overProof non-corrections | LINLEY POWER |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 220 | 80.0 | 96.8 | 84.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 121 | 86.0 | 98.3 | 88.2 |
Weighted Words | 85.5 | 98.2 | 87.3 |
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TEE RAILWAY COMMISSIONERS. | THE RAILWAY COMMISSIONERS. | THE RAILWAY COMMISSIONERS. |
(mojí OUR CORRESPONDENT.) | (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) | (more OUR CORRESPONDENT.) |
CONDOBOLIN, MONDAY. | CONDOBOLIN, MONDAY. | CONDOBOLIN, MONDAY. |
Tho Railway Commissioners arrived at Con- | The Railway Commissioners arrived at Con- | The Railway Commissioners arrived at Con- |
dobolin to-day Thoy aro mspooting the rival | dobolin to-day. They are inspecting the rival | dobolin to-day They are inspecting the rival |
railn ay routes, to report respecting the building | railway routes, to report respecting the building | railway routes, to report respecting the building |
of tlio supjjestod light line of railway from Torbes | of the suggested light line of railway from Forbes | of the suggested light line of railway from Forbes |
or Parkes to Condobolin Tho Commissioners | or Parkes to Condobolin. The Commissioners | or Parkes to Condobolin The Commissioners |
came from Portes alontr tho mir, and roturn to- | came from Forbes along the river, and return to- | came from Portes along the air, and return to-morrow |
morrow via tlio Bogan Lake to Paikes To-day | morrow via the Bogan Lake to Parkes. To-day | via the Bogan Lake to Parkes To-day |
they received a deputation of residents and dis- | they received a deputation of residents and dis- | they received a deputation of residents and discussed |
cussed matters Tho public feeling heio is | cussed matters. The public feeling here is | matters The public feeling here is |
strongly lu favour of the Partos route. | strongly in favour of the Parkes route. | strongly in favour of the Paris route. |
Identified overProof corrections | INSPECTING ARE RETURN FORBES IN ALONG HERE SUGGESTED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | RIVER |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 78 | 71.8 | 94.9 | 81.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 50 | 82.0 | 98.0 | 88.9 |
Weighted Words | 80.1 | 97.4 | 87.1 |
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Flotsam and Jetsam. | Flotsam and Jetsam. | Flotsam and Jetsam. |
Songs of the Bush. | Songs of the Bush. | Songs of the Bush. |
[We purpose giving, under this heading, as many of | [We purpose giving, under this heading, as many of | [We purpose giving, under this heading, as many of |
the well-known Australian bush songs as can be | the well-known Australian bush songs as can be | the well-known Australian bush songs as can be |
gathered together. There are many such songs that | gathered together. There are many such songs that | gathered together. There are many such songs that |
have never appeared in print, but have been handed | have never appeared in print, but have been handed | have never appeared in print, but have been handed |
on from man to man as news was oiroulated before the | on from man to man as news was circulated before the | on from man to man as news was circulated before the |
days of newspapers, and in many coses the names of | days of newspapers, and in many cases the names of | days of newspapers, and in many cases the names of |
tho authors ore unknown or doubtful. We shall be | the authors are unknown or doubtful. We shall be | the authors are unknown or doubtful. We shall be |
glad to rcoeive copies of any favourite bush songs | glad to receive copies of any favourite bush songs | glad to receive copies of any favourite bush songs |
which our readers can supply, with (if known) names | which our readers can supply, with (if known) names | which our readers can supply, with (if known) names |
of authors and tho tunes to which they are usually sung. | of authors and the tunes to which they are usually sung. | of authors and the tunes to which they are usually sung. |
When two or more versions of one song are roceivod the | When two or more versions of one song are received the | When two or more versions of one song are received the |
one which is apparently moat correot will be used. | one which is apparently most correct will be used. | one which is apparently most correct will be used. |
The names, or nons de plume, of senders will be pub | The names, or nons de plume, of senders will be pub- | The names, or non de plume, of senders will be published |
lished with the verses. A well-known favourite, " The | lished with the verses. A well-known favourite, "The | with the verses. A well-known favourite, " The |
Broken-down Squatter," and " Look Out Below," a | Broken-down Squatter," and "Look Out Below," a | Broken-down Squatter," and " Look Out Below," a |
miners' song, are given this week.] | miners' song, are given this week.] | miners' song, are given this week.] |
Identified overProof corrections | CASES CIRCULATED RECEIVE RECEIVED MOST CORRECT |
Identified overProof non-corrections | NONS [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 150 | 94.0 | 99.3 | 88.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 95 | 93.7 | 98.9 | 83.3 |
Weighted Words | 94.2 | 98.7 | 77.5 |
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THE DISCOVERY AT MOUNT | THE DISCOVERY AT MOUNT | THE DISCOVERY AT MOUNT |
AUGUSTUS. | AUGUSTUS. | AUGUSTUS. |
Tbe Geraldton Express of the 26th ult. | The Geraldton Express of the 26th ult. | The Geraldton Express of the 26th ult. |
eay8t-Newe hie come overhnd of a fresh | says :—News has come overland of a fresh | eaSt Newe has come overland of a fresh |
gold discovery 270 miles north from Cnu ata | gold discovery 270 miles north from Cue at a | gold discovery 270 miles north from Cnu at |
p'.aco c&tl"d Mount Augustus, within tho | place called Mount Augustus, within the | a place called Mount Augustus, within the |
tropics and. about 300 miles from the coast. | tropics and about 300 miles from the coast. | tropics and. about 300 miles from the coast. |
Tbe «tory ia that 200 ounces have been taken | The story is that 200 ounces have been taken | The story is that 200 ounces have been taken |
into Onflow by a prospector. More definite | into Onslow by a prospector. More definite | into Onslow by a prospector. More definite |
information is wa ted by a hundred or two | information is wanted by a hundred or two | information is wanted by a hundred or two |
men about Cue before making any attempt to | men about Cue before making any attempt to | men about Cue before making any attempt to |
reaoli the -cene of the frrsb find. Tbe conn* | reach the scene of the fresh find. The coun- | reach the scene of the fresh find. The count |
try where the poid was got is described aa | try where the gold was got is described as | try where the gold was got is described as |
rough and mountainous with an abundance | rough and mountainous with an abundance | rough and mountainous with an abundance |
of water and feed. Difficulty will be met | of water and feed. Difficulty will be met | of water and feed. Difficulty will be met |
with in finding good tracks to Mount Angus* | with in finding good tracks to Mount Augus- | with in finding good tracks to Mount August |
tua for drays and waggons ; henos it is like- | tus for drays and waggons ; hence it is like- | tea for drays and waggons ; hence it is likely |
ly if a rosh takes place thiih rr, provision* | ly if a rush takes place thither, provisions | if a rush takes place this rr, provisions |
will rule at famine prices. Prospectors hay« | will rule at famine prices. Prospectors have | will rule at famine prices. Prospectors have |
scoured that part of the country forth» past | scoured that part of the country for the past | scoured that part of the country the, past |
year or two, hut hihhcrt > tn payable ground | year or two, but hitherto no payable ground | year or two, but hibbert > in payable ground |
for a large number of mea bas been dieoover> | for a large number of men has been discover- | for a large number of men has been discovered |
ed. Lat us bop*, if a rash does take place» | ed. Let us hope, if a rush does take place, | Let us hope, if a rash does take place |
it will prove t i be of wore value than tb» lat» | it will prove to be of more value than the late | it will prove to be of more value than the late |
stampede to Talgo. | stampede to Yalgo. | stampede to Talgo. |
Identified overProof corrections | AS BUT STORY HAS WANTED OVERLAND LATE DISCOVERED SCENE HENCE HOPE ONSLOW CALLED PROVISIONS REACH LET RUSH |
Identified overProof non-corrections | HITHERTO NEWS YALGO THITHER NO SAYS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 174 | 74.7 | 93.7 | 75.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 113 | 79.6 | 94.7 | 73.9 |
Weighted Words | 78.6 | 94.9 | 76.0 |
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A MARBLE BAE RAILWAY. | A MARBLE BAR RAILWAY. | A MARBLE BAR RAILWAY. |
(PEOH THE WB8T ÀUBTBAilÀN.) | (FROM THE WEST AUSTRALIAN.) | (FROM THE WEST AUSTRAliAN.) |
The thirl special matter which engaged | The third special matter which engaged | The third special matter which engaged |
the attention of the Assembly on Monday | the attention of the Assembly on Monday | the attention of the Assembly on Monday |
was Mr. RICHARDSON'S motion ap- | was Mr. RICHARDSON'S motion | was Mr. RICHARDSON'S motion ap- |
approving of the Government undertaking | approving of the Government undertaking | approving of the Government undertaking |
a trial survey for either a 2ft. 6in. Or a | a trial survey for either a 2ft. 6in. or a | a trial survey for either a 2ft. 6in. Or a |
3ft. 6in. railway between the coast and the | 3ft. 6in. railway between the coast and the | 3ft. 6in. railway between the coast and the |
Marble Bar goldfields. It is a satisfae | Marble Bar goldfields. It is a satisfactory | Marble Bar goldfields. It is a satisfaction |
to notice that the motion met with | to notice that the motion met with | notice that the motion met with |
general approval. Although the colony | general approval. Although the colony | general approval. Although the colony |
does not expect to receive as much from the | does not expect to receive as much from the | does not expect to receive as much from the |
Nbr'-West goldfields as it does from the | Nor'-West goldfields as it does from the | Nor'-West goldfields as it does from the |
Eastern and the Murchison, few will con- | Eastern and the Murchison, few will | Eastern and the Murchison, few will con- |
contest that we have in all possibility a most | contest that we have in all possibility a most | contest that we have in all possibility a most |
valuable asset in Marble Bar, Bamboo | valuable asset in Marble Bar, Bamboo | valuable asset in Marble Bar, Bamboo |
Crack, Filbarra, and other places in that | Creck, Pilbarra, and other places in that | Creek, Pilbarra, and other places in that |
territory. On all grounds we may ex- | territory. On all grounds we may | territory. On all grounds we may ex- |
expect that the next loan proposals, which | expect that the next loan proposals, which | expect that the next loan proposals, which |
rqay come sooner than many, suppose, | may come sooner than many, suppose, | may come sooner than many, suppose, |
will contain a scheme of northern rail- | will contain a scheme of northern rail- | will contain a scheme of northern railways. |
ways. The chief points to be de- | ways. The chief points to be | The chief points to be de- |
decided are twofold-what is to bo | decided are twofold—what is to be | decided are twofold-what is to be |
the gange, and what port should be | the gauge, and what port should be | the cause, and what port should be |
their centre. As to the former, we have | their centre. As to the former, we have | their centre. As to the former, we have |
yet to wait the report from the Engineer | yet to wait the report from the Engineer- | yet to wait the report from the Engineer |
in-Chief, which mast have great weight | in-Chief, which mast have great weight | in-Chief, which must have great weight |
in determining tbe question. It may be | in determining the question. It may be | in determining the question. It may be |
that the difference in cost will not war- | that the difference in cost will not warrant | that the difference in cost will not warrant |
rant that break in gange which should, if | that break in gauge which should, if | that break in gauge which should, if |
possible, be avoided. On the other hand | possible, be avoided. On the other hand | possible, be avoided. On the other hand |
we are promised by some that with a | we are promised by some that with a | we are promised by some that with a |
two feet gange we can have double | two feet gauge we can have double | two feet gauge we can have double |
the length of HBO constructed for | the length of line constructed for | the length of HBO constructed for |
much the same money which our | much the same money which our | much the same money which our |
present width would cost for the | present width would cost for the | present width would cost for the |
half. The 'starting point is also | half. The starting point is also | half. The starting point is also |
indeterminate. Point Hedland is the | indeterminate. Point Hedland is the | indeterminate. Point Hedland is the |
nearest port to Marble Bar, bot for a | nearest port to Marble Bar, but for a | nearest port to Marble Bar, but for a |
multitude of reasons it may ba found | multitude of reasons it may be found | multitude of reasons it may be found |
advisable to bring the line to Roebourne, | advisable to bring the line to Roebourne, | advisable to bring the line to Roebourne, |
serving Filbarra and Egina, and make this | serving Pilbarra and Egina, and make this | serving Pilbarra and Egina, and make this |
the terminal point for the northern | the terminal point for the northern | the terminal point for the northern |
system, the more PO as in time the | system, the more so as in time the | system, the more PO as in time the |
southern and central trunk lines will | southern and central trunk lines will | southern and central trunk lines will |
certainly join with the northern system | certainly join with the northern system | certainly join with the northern system |
near that town. Daring the next year we | near that town. During the next year we | near that town. During the next year we |
may hope that the Government will be | may hope that the Government will be | may hope that the Government will be |
able to mature their plans to begin | able to mature their plans to begin | able to mature their plans to begin |
a scheme of railways which shall at | a scheme of railways which shall at | a scheme of railways which shall at |
once open np a great goldfield, and | once open up a great goldfield, and | once open up a great goldfield, and |
prove of infinite value io oar enter- | prove of infinite value to our enter- | prove of infinite value to our enterprising |
prising and much toiling graziers of the | prising and much toiling graziers of the | and much toiling graziers of the |
north-west interior. | north-west interior. | north-west interior. |
Identified overProof corrections | BUT AUSTRALIAN UP DURING NOR PILBARRA GAUGE THIRD |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SO SATISFACTORY MAST [**VANDALISED] CRECK |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 343 | 93.0 | 98.0 | 70.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 184 | 94.0 | 97.8 | 63.6 |
Weighted Words | 94.3 | 97.9 | 63.1 |
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THE BREAK-OF-GAUGE. | THE BREAK-OF-GAUGE. | THE BREAK-OF-GAUGE. |
NuuKnocs atto'iipts have- been made | Numerous attempts have been made | NuuKnocs attempts have been made |
to overcome tho break of-gauge dtffi | to overcome the break-of-gauge difficulty | to overcome the break of-gauge difficulty |
cully (tho Roister truly remarks). | (the Register truly remarks). | (the Register truly remarks |
The latest model, which comes from | The latest model, which comes from | The latest model, which comes from |
Now South Wal»?, was invented and | New South Wales, was invented and | New South Wales, was invented and |
constructed by Mr. M. Neill)', who is | constructed by Mr. M. Neilly, who is | constructed by Mr. M. Neill)', who is |
employed in the ltiilwny Department | employed in the Railway Department | employed in the Railway Department |
in that colony. Mr. Nellly exhibited | in that colony. Mr. Neilly exhibited | in that colony. Mr. Neilly exhibited |
the model in the Council Chamber, | the model in the Council Chamber, | the model in the Council Chamber, |
Town Hall, on Tuesday afternoon, and | Town Hall, on Tuesday afternoon, and | Town Hall, on Tuesday afternoon, and |
although working under difficulties | although working under difficulties— | although working under difficulties |
some of tho gear being out of order | some of the gear being out of order— | some of the gear being out of order |
was able to show how, in his opinion, | was able to show how, in his opinion, | was able to show how, in his opinion, |
t^o break-of-gaugo difficulty could be | the break-of-gauge difficulty could be | the break-of-gauge difficulty could be |
overcome A small truck, constructed | overcome. A small truck, constructed | overcome A small truck, constructed |
ou the same principio a? those used for | on the same principle as those used for | on the same principle a those used for |
carrying coal in New South Wale«, is | carrying coal in New South Wales, is | carrying coal in New South Wales, is |
i placed on tho broad ami transferred to | placed on the broad and transferred to | i placed on the broad and transferred to |
' tho middle gauge. Ttio carriages are | the middle gauge. The carriages are | the middle gauge. The carriages are |
kept on tho line by the aid of " rams," | kept on the line by the aid of "rams," | kept on the line by the aid of " rams," |
while a lift under tho vehicles conveys | while a lift under the vehicles conveys | while a lift under the vehicles conveys |
the " bogies " away. Again tho lift is | the "bogies" away. Again the lift is | the " bogies " away. Again the lift is |
brought into use to placo in position | brought into use to place in position | brought into use to place in position |
the *' bogies " required for tho chango | the "bogies" required for the change | the *' bogies " required for the change |
of gauge. Mr. Noilly fully explained | of gauge. Mr. Neilly fully explained | of gauge. Mr. Neilly fully explained |
the working of the lift. During tho | the working of the lift. During the | the working of the lift. During the |
day the model was inspected by the | day the model was inspected by the | day the model was inspected by the |
Railway Commisssonora and the | Railway Commissioners and the | Railway Commissioners and the |
locomotive engineer. | locomotive engineer. | locomotive engineer. |
Identified overProof corrections | WALES COMMISSIONERS PLACE REGISTER NEILLY PRINCIPLE ATTEMPTS CHANGE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | AS NUMEROUS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 175 | 82.9 | 98.3 | 90.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 106 | 90.6 | 98.1 | 80.0 |
Weighted Words | 88.4 | 98.4 | 86.4 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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Narrow Gauge Railways. | Narrow Gauge Railways. | Narrow Gauge Railways. |
MELBOURNE, September 3.--On Saturday | MELBOURNE, September 3.—On Saturday | MELBOURNE, September 3 On Saturday |
the Minister'for Railways was waited upon | the Minister for Railways was waited upon | the Minister for Railways was waited upon |
hy the Chairman of the Railway Standing | by the Chairman of the Railway Standing | by the Chairman of the Railway Standing |
Committee, Mr. J. Harris, who stated that . | Committee, Mr. J. Harris, who stated that | Committee, Mr. J. Harris, who stated that the |
the committee had obtained sufficient evi | the committee had obtained sufficient | committee had obtained sufficient evi- |
evidence regarding the advantages of narrow | evidence regarding the advantages of narrow- | evidence regarding the advantages of narrow |
gauge railways in a portion of this colony | gauge railways in a portion of this colony | gauge railways in a portion of this colony |
to warrant his recommending the Govern | to warrant his recommending the Govern- | to warrant his recommending the Govern |
to have a survey of a narrow-gauge | ment to have a survey of a narrow-gauge | to have a survey of a narrow-gauge |
line made, so as .to compare the | line made, so as to compare the | line made, so as to compare the |
cost with the broad-gauge rail | cost with the broad-gauge rail- | cost with the broad-gauge rail |
Mr. Richardson replied that he | way. Mr. Richardson replied that he | Mr. Richardson replied that he |
was pleased the committee had arrived at | was pleased the committee had arrived at | was pleased the committee had arrived at |
such a decision. He believed that narrow | such a decision. He believed that narrow- | such a decision. He believed that narrow |
gauge railways, were required to develop | gauge railways were required to develop | gauge railways, were required to develop |
the national resources of the hilly and | the national resources of the hilly and | the national resources of the hilly and |
mountainous portions, of the colony, and | mountainous portions, of the colony, and | mountainous portions, of the colony, and |
that they could be cheaply constructed | that they could be cheaply constructed | that they could be cheaply constructed |
and worked, proving a great saving of | and worked, proving a great saving of | and worked, proving a great saving of |
cost on the building of broad-gauge rail | cost on the building of broad-gauge rail- | cost on the building of broad-gauge rail |
in difficult country. He doubted, | ways in difficult country. He doubted, | in difficult country. He doubted, |
however, whether funds were available to | however, whether funds were available to | however, whether funds were available to |
make a survey, but if they were he would | make a survey, but if they were he would | make a survey, but if they were he would |
see that the work was begun without | see that the work was begun without | see that the work was begun without |
delay._ | delay. | delay |
Identified overProof corrections | MINISTER BY FOR |
Identified overProof non-corrections | GOVERNMENT |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 151 | 96.0 | 98.0 | 50.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 95 | 95.8 | 98.9 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 97.8 | 99.2 | 61.1 |
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Massage. | Massage. | Massage. |
The. REV. SILAS MEAD says:— 'I am | The REV. SILAS MEAD says :— "I am | The. REV. SILAS MEAD says 'I am |
pleased that my arm is getting stronger. I | pleased that my arm is getting stronger. I | pleased that my arm is getting stronger. I |
hope you will get a large number of patients | hope you will get a large number of patients | hope you will get a large number of patients |
io got th'. benefit of your treatment. | to get the benefit of your treatment." | to get the. benefit of your treatment. |
The REV. HUGH GILMORE :- « I am | The REV. HUGH GILMORE :— "I am glad | The REV. HUGH GILMORE :- a I am |
glad to'say that I r.m 'much better. ' Thank | to say that I am much better. Thank | glad to say that I am much better. Thanking |
ing you very much, *nd wishing you | ing you very much, and wishing you | you very much, and wishing you |
success.' . | success." | success.' The |
Tbe HON. JOHN DAHL1NG :— 'I have | The HON. JOHN DARLING :— "I have | HON. JOHN DARLING as 'I have |
derived benefit, from your Massage treat | derived benefit from your Massage treat- | derived benefit, from your Massage treatment |
ment ; and you may make use of my name | ment; and you may make use of my name | and you may make use of my name |
in reference to it.' | in reference to it." | in reference to it. |
The Cornelian, J. L. TO0LE :— ' I have | The Comedian, J. L. TOOLE :— "I have | The Cornelian, J. L. POOLE as ' I have |
derived both benefit and comfort from your | derived both benefit and comfort from | derived both benefit and comfort from your |
Massage treatment.' | your Massage treatment." | Massage treatment.' |
MU. V A UGH AN, Mabseub. | MR. VAUGHAN, MASSEUR. | MR. V A UGH AN, Mabseub. |
Consultation Fnse. | Consultation Free. | Consultation Free. |
Hours— 10 to 1 p.m. and S to 6 p.m. daily. | Hours—10 to 1 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. daily. | Hours 10 to 1 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. daily. |
7 MiUcr's Chain beift, Hobart. ? | 7 Miller's Chambers, Hobart. | 7 Miller's Chain beat, Hobart. |
Identified overProof corrections | FREE DARLING MILLERS MR SAY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | COMEDIAN MASSEUR CHAMBERS TOOLE VAUGHAN |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 98 | 82.7 | 94.9 | 70.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 64 | 84.4 | 92.2 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 84.4 | 91.0 | 42.5 |
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Births, Marriages and Deaths | Births, Marriages and Deaths. | Births, Marriages and Deaths |
MARRIAGES. : | MARRIAGES. | MARRIAGES. |
Dempsey—O'Locghmn.—On 'Wednesday, the | DEMPSEY—O'LOUGHLIN.—On Wednesday, the | Dempsey—O'Locghmn.—On Wednesday, the |
5th September, at St. Ki!ian'3 Pro-Cathedral, by | 5th September, at St. Kilian's Pro-Cathedral, by | 5th September, at St. Kilian's Pro-Cathedral, by |
the Rev. Father Roonoy, Patrick Luke, eldest | the Rev. Father Rooney, Patrick Luke, eldest | the Rev. Father Rooney, Patrick Luke, eldest |
son of David Dempssy, of Myers' Creek, to Brid | son of David Dempsey, of Myers' Creek, to Brid- | son of David Dempsey, of Myers' Creek, to Bridget |
get Margaret, youngest daughter of Patrick | get Margaret, youngest daughter of Patrick | Margaret, youngest daughter of Patrick |
O'Loughlin, of Myers' Flat. | O'Loughlin, of Myers' Flat. | O'Loughlin, of Myers' Flat. |
Massey—Vax Pelt.—On Gth Februa-y, 1S04, | MASSEY—VAN PELT.—On 6th February, 1894 | Massey—Vax Petition 6th February, 1894, |
at St. Patrick's, Sydney, by the Rev. Father P. | at St. Patrick's, Sydney, by the Rev. Father P. | at St. Patrick's, Sydney, by the Rev. Father P. |
LoRenr.etel, S.M., William, eldest son of the | Le Rennetel, S.M., William, eldest son of the | Le Rennetel, S.M., William, eldest son of the |
lite William Massey, Adlington Mills, Cheshire, | late William Massey, Adlington Mills, Cheshire, | late William Massey, Adlington Mills, Cheshire, |
England, to Ellen (Nellie), eldest daughter of the | England, to Ellen (Nellie), eldest daughter of the | England, to Ellen (Nellie), eldest daughter of the |
late D. Van P«lt, of Eaglehawk, Bendigo. | late D. Van Pelt, of Eaglehawk, Bendigo. | late D. Van Pelt, of Eaglehawk, Bendigo. |
DEATH. | DEATH. | DEATH. |
Blackleh.—On the 7th September, at his resi | BLACKLER.—On the 7th September, at his resi- | Blackleh.—On the 7th September, at his residence, |
dence, Brown-street, Ironbark, George, the dearly | dence, Brown-street, Ironbark, George, the dearly | Brown-street, Ironbark, George, the dearly |
beloved husband of H. E. W. Blackler. Deeply | beloved husband of H. E. W. Blackler. Deeply | beloved husband of H. E. W. Blackler. Deeply |
regretted. | regretted. | regretted. |
Identified overProof corrections | KILIANS ROONEY RENNETEL FEBRUARY LE |
Identified overProof non-corrections |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 98 | 88.8 | 94.9 | 54.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 62 | 91.9 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 91.6 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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WESTERN AUSTRALIA. I | WESTERN AUSTRALIA. | WESTERN AUSTRALIA. |
Pep.th, 25th Janui | Perth, 25th January. | Perth, 25th Janui |
RAILWAY EXTENSION. | RAILWAY EXTENSION. | RAILWAY EXTENSION. |
The Government have accepted a tender | The Government have accepted a tender | The Government have accepted a tender |
in connection with the eastern riilw»y for | in connection with the eastern railway for | in connection with the eastern railway for |
£47,619. | £47,619. | £47,619. |
MANSLAUGHTER. | MANSLAUGHTER. | MANSLAUGHTER. |
A. verdict of manslaughter his been -»■ | A verdict of manslaughter his been re- | A. verdict of manslaughter his been -so |
turned against the boy Chipper, at the in | turned against the boy Chipper, at the in- | turned against the boy Chipper, at the in |
quest op the bedy of his sister, whom he | quest on the body of his sister, whom he | quest on the body of his sister, whom he |
threw into the water recently. The lad vras | threw into the water recently. The lad was | threw into the water recently. The lad was |
committed for trial. | committed for trial. | committed for trial. |
Identified overProof corrections | PERTH WAS BODY ON |
Identified overProof non-corrections | RETURNED JANUARY |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 51 | 86.3 | 96.1 | 71.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 40 | 85.0 | 95.0 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 86.3 | 93.5 | 52.8 |
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Victoria. | Victoria. | Victoria. |
MklboObne, May 11. | | MELBOURNE, May 11. | MklboObne, May 11. | |
At the meeting of the Tariff Board to-day, | At the meeting of the Tariff Board to-day, | At the meeting of the Tariff Board to-day, |
Mr. M'Calloch, M.L.O., said that it would | Mr. McCulloch, M.L.C., said that it would | Mr. M'Culloch, MLC., said that it would |
be unfair to many of the graziers to abolish | be unfair to many of the graziers to abolish | be unfair to many of the graziers to abolish |
the stock tar unlesB the whole of the border | the stock tax unless the whole of the border | the stock tax unless the whole of the border |
duties were abolished. He thought the tax | duties were abolished. He thought the tax | duties were abolished. He thought the tax |
should, be used as a lever to force inter | should be used as a lever to force inter- | should, be used as a lever to force intercolonial |
colonial free trade. | colonial free trade. | free trade. |
Melbourne, May 13. | MELBOURNE, May 13. | Melbourne, May 13. |
A local firm of shippers have informed the | A local firm of shippers have informed the | A local firm of shippers have informed the |
Premier that they are .willing to provide a | Premier that they are willing to provide a | Premier that they are willing to provide a |
fleet of suitable steamers and establish a | fleet of suitable steamers and establish a | fleet of suitable steamers and establish a |
direct line betweeti Melbourne and London | direct line between Melbourne and London | direct line between Melbourne and London |
for the caiii^ge of frozen meat the steamers | for the carriage of frozen meat the steamers | for the carriage of frozen meat the steamers |
have a capacity of from. 50,000 to 70,000 | have a capacity of from 50,000 to 70,000 | have a capacity of from 50,000 to 70,000 |
carcasses of mutton. | carcasses of mutton. | carcasses of mutton. |
The Ministrypropose to ask the sanction | The Ministry propose to ask the sanction | The Ministry propose to ask the sanction |
of Parliament to the construction in Gipps | of Parliament to the construction in Gipps- | of Parliament to the construction in Gipps |
land of a narrow-gauge railway line at a | land of a narrow-gauge railway line at a | land of a narrow-gauge railway line at a |
cost of £600 to £700 per mile. The gauge is | cost of £600 to £700 per mile. The gauge is | cost of £600 to £700 per mile. The gauge is |
to be 2ft ot 2ft. Bin. | to be 2ft. or 2ft. 6in. | to be 3ft or 4ft. 8in. |
Identified overProof corrections | BETWEEN MINISTRY PROPOSE UNLESS CARRIAGE OR |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MCCULLOCH |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 126 | 92.9 | 98.4 | 77.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 83 | 91.6 | 98.8 | 85.7 |
Weighted Words | 90.4 | 98.3 | 82.8 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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Quirk's Train Tablet Exohanger. | Quirk's Train Tablet Exchanger. | Quirk's Train Tablet Exchanger. |
Ae illustration, sbowing an ingenions and ineo. | An illustration, showing an ingenious and inex- | Ae illustration, showing an ingenious and ince. |
pensive arrangement for automatioally pickloiog up | pensive arrangement for automatically picking up | pensive arrangement for automatically picking up |
and delivering train tablets by looomotive engines | and delivering train tablets by locomotive engines | and delivering train tablets by locomotive engines |
when running at high speed tbrough statione, has | when running at high speed through stations, has | when running at high speed through stations, has |
been brought under the attention of the Railway | been brought under the attention of the Railway | been brought under the attention of the Railway |
Commissioners. The opparatuo, which was | Commissioners. The apparatus, which was | Commissioners. The apparatus, which was |
designed by Mr. W. M. Qoirk, O E, of Bydney, | designed by Mr. W. M. Quirk, C.E., of Sydney, | designed by Mr. W. M. Quirk, C E, of Sydney, |
has been adopted by the Commisoioners on the | has been adopted by the Commissioners on the | has been adopted by the Commissioners on the |
Great Bonuthern line, over which the Melbourne | Great Southern line, over which the Melbourne | Great Southern line, over which the Melbourne |
exprees train rune at high speed. In connectioon | express train runs at high speed. In connection | express train runs at high speed. In connection |
with the working of the train tablet vsystem it may | with the working of the train tablet vsystem it may | with the working of the train tablet system it may |
be briefly stated that the line is divided into | be briefly stated that the line is divided into | be briefly stated that the line is divided into |
seetiona varying from four to 20 miles in length, | sections varying from four to 20 miles in length, | sections varying from four to 20 miles in length, |
having a tablet station at eaob end of every | having a tablet station at each end of every | having a tablet station at each end of every |
section. Two electrio tablet instruments are fixed | section. Two electric tablet instruments are fixed | section. Two electric tablet instruments are fixed |
at each slation, containing from 15 to 20 metal | at each station, containing from 15 to 20 metal | at each station, containing from 15 to 20 metal |
tablets or discs each, applioauble to the section | tablets or discs each, applicable to the section | tablets or discs each, applicable to the section |
on the other side. No train is allowed to depart | on the other side. No train is allowed to depart | on the other side. No train is allowed to depart |
from any station until the engine-driver is for | from any station until the engine-driver is fur- | from any station until the engine-driver is for |
nished with a tablet, which is his authority to | nished with a tablet, which is his authority to | nished with a tablet, which is his authority to |
proceed into the seotion. Before a tablet can be | proceed into the section. Before a tablet can be | proceed into the section. Before a tablet can be |
obtained from theboinstrment at either end of the | obtained from the instrument at either end of the | obtained from the instrument at either end of the |
seotioo, the consent of the efflcers at both ends of | section, the consent of the officers at both ends of | section, the consent of the officers at both ends of |
the section must be given, and only one tablet can | the section must be given, and only one tablet can | the section must be given, and only one tablet can |
be taken out ol the instruments applying to the | be taken out of the instruments applying to the | be taken out of the instruments applying to the |
same section at the same time, thus tffeoting the | same section at the same time, thus effecting the | same section at the same time, thus affecting the |
seonrity of the trtain staff system in regard to trains | security of the train staff system in regard to trains | security of the train staff system in regard to trains |
travelling in opposite directions noas well as the | travelling in opposite directions as well as the | travelling in opposite directions near well as the |
absolnute block system for following trains. The | absolute block system for following trains. The | absolute block system for following trains. The |
Quirk system aopersedes the hand delivery, and | Quirk system supersedes the hand delivery, and | Quick system supersedes the hand delivery, and |
enables the exchange to be meohanically effeoted | enables the exchange to be mechanically effected | enables the exchange to be mechanically effected |
with absolute certainty at any speed. | with absolute certainty at any speed. | with absolute certainty at any speed. |
Identified overProof corrections | AUTOMATICALLY APPARATUS EXCHANGER PICKING SUPERSEDES SECURITY STATIONS INGENIOUS SYDNEY SOUTHERN ELECTRIC APPLICABLE OFFICERS SECTIONS MECHANICALLY RUNS CONNECTIONWITH EXPRESS SHOWING THROUGH LOCOMOTIVE INSTRUMENT EFFECTED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | VSYSTEM [**VANDALISED] EFFECTING FURNISHED INEXPENSIVE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 252 | 84.9 | 97.2 | 81.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 143 | 81.8 | 97.2 | 84.6 |
Weighted Words | 79.9 | 96.7 | 83.4 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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The Question of it.iihvay | The Question of Railway | The Question of Railway |
OangeB. | Gauges. | Gauges. |
Tuk Parliamentary Standing Committee on | The Parliamentary Standing Committee on | Tuk Parliamentary Standing Committee on |
Railways met at Parliament House, Mel | Railways met at Parliament House, Mel- | Railways met at Parliament House, Melbourne, |
bourne, on Monday, and took additional | bourne, on Monday, and took additional | on Monday, and took additional |
evidence upon the narrow-gauge question. | evidence upon the narrow-gauge question. | evidence upon the narrow-gauge question. |
Mr. Win,. Conyers, formerly a commissioner | Mr. Wm. Conyers, formerly a commissioner | Mr. Wm.. Conyers, formerly a commissioner |
and superintendent of the Nov Zealand | and superintendent of the New Zealand | and superintendent of the New Zealand |
railways, said that a mixed gauge was | railways, said that a mixed gauge was | railways, said that a mixed gauge was |
troublesome tu New Zealand in busy seasons. | troublesome in New Zealand in busy seasons. | troublesome in New Zealand in busy seasons. |
In; Ins ^opinion a narrow gange was only | In his opinion a narrow gauge was only | In; his opinion a narrow gauge was only |
justifiable in the case where it had become a | justifiable in the case where it had become a | justifiable in the case where it had become a |
question of a harrow guige or no railway at | question of a narrow gauge or no railway at | question of a narrow gauge or no railway at |
all; 'otherwise he did not believe in any | all ; otherwise he did not believe in any | all; otherwise he did not believe in any |
thing less than 3ft. Gin. gauge. He strongly | thing less than 3ft. 6in. gauge. He strongly | thing less than 3ft. 6in. gauge. He strongly |
advocated cutting down the grades on the | advocated cutting down the grades on the | advocated cutting down the grades on the |
Victorian lines and so cheapening the co3t | Victorian lines and so cheapening the cost | Victorian lines and so cheapening the cost |
of the haulage. What was required in Vic | of the haulage. What was required in Vic- | of the haulage. What was required in Victoria |
toria was big loads and slow trains. He | toria was big loads and slow trains. He | was big loads and slow trains. He |
believed thoroughly in the American con | believed thoroughly in the American con- | believed thoroughly in the American consolidation |
solidation engines used in New South | solidation engines used in New South | engines used in New South |
.Wales* Mr. H. C. Mais, formerly engineer | Wales. Mr. H. C. Mais, formerly engineer- | Wales Mr. H. C. Mais, formerly engineer |
in-chief of the South Australian railways, | in-chief of the South Australian railways, | in-chief of the South Australian railways, |
said he was distinctly not in favor of the | said he was distinctly not in favor of the | said he was distinctly not in favor of the |
break of gauge; but iu certain cases it | break of gauge ; but in certain cases it | break of gauge; but in certain cases it |
might be desirable. He was, however, alto | might be desirable. He was, however, alto- | might be desirable. He was, however, altogether |
gether opposed to a 2ft. gange. Mr. | gether opposed to a 2ft. gauge. Mr. | opposed to a 2ft. gauge. Mr. |
Clement von der Velde, C.E., agent in Aus | Clement von der Velde, C.E., agent in Aus- | Clement von der Velde, C.E., agent in Australia |
tralia for the Decanville system of' light | tralia for the Decanville system of light | for the Decauville system of' light |
railways, gave evidence in support ot a 2ft. | railways, gave evidence in support of a 2ft. | railways, gave evidence in support of a 2ft. |
gauge line. He knew of no engineer in | gauge line. He knew of no engineer in | gauge line. He knew of no engineer in |
Europe who now took the view that it was | Europe who now took the view that it was | Europe who now took the view that it was |
wroug to break the gauge. | wroug to break the gauge. | wrong to break the gauge. |
Identified overProof corrections | GAUGES WM SOUTHWALES HIS COST |
Identified overProof non-corrections | WROUG [**VANDALISED] DECANVILLE [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 204 | 94.1 | 99.0 | 83.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 122 | 95.9 | 98.4 | 60.0 |
Weighted Words | 96.3 | 97.9 | 44.2 |
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liiit'llt Lines of Railway. | Light Lines of Railway. | British Lines of Railway. |
In* accordance with the promise in the | IN accordance with the promise in the | In accordance with the promise in the |
Governor's speech at the opening of Parlia | Governor's speech at the opening of Parlia- | Governor's speech at the opening of Parliament, |
ment, the Minister for Work*, Mr. J. H | ment, the Minister for Works, Mr. J. H. | the Minister for Works, Mr. J. H |
Young, is (the S.Af. Herald says) having | Young, is (the S.M. Herald says) having | Young, is (the SA. Herald says) having |
inquiries made in regard to certain proposed | inquiries made in regard to certain proposed | inquiries made in regard to certain proposed |
railway routes, where it is thought light; | railway routes, where it is thought light | railway routes, where it is thought light; |
lines would meet all requirements. Some of | lines would meet all requirements. Some of | lines would meet all requirements. Some of |
these routes, such us from Narrabri to Moree, | these routes, such us from Narrabri to Moree, | these routes, such us from Narrabri to Moree, |
have already been surveyed. Of others, | have already been surveyed. Of others, | have already been surveyed. Of others, |
trial surveys are now being made Mr. | trial surveys are now being made Mr. | trial surveys are now being made Mr. |
Young is having fresh estimates made, with | Young is having fresh estimates made, with | Young is having fresh estimates made, with |
a view to ascertaining the lowest possiblo cost | a view to ascertaining the lowest possible cost | a view to ascertaining the lowest possible cost |
for these light lines, consistent with effective | for these light lines, consistent with effective | for these light lines, consistent with effective |
service. The idea is to preserve the | service. The idea is to preserve the | service. The idea is to preserve the |
present Ne.w tfouth Wales railway gauge, | present New South Wales railway gauge, | present New South Wales railway gauge, |
bub to erect the cheapest possible stutious, | but to erect the cheapest possible stations, | but to erect the cheapest possible stations, |
to do without fencing where possible, and | to do without fencing where possible, and | to do without fencing where possible, and |
to run, say, one train a day, or even less, at | to run, say, one train a day, or even less, at | to run, say, one train a day, or even less, at |
a rate of 10 to 15 in les uti hour Luxurious | a rate of 10 to 15 miles an hour. Luxurious | a rate of 10 to 15 in les an hour Luxurious |
carriages will also be dispensed with. It is | carriages will also be dispensed with. It is | carriages will also be dispensed with. It is |
believed that by riyorous pruning of the ex | believed that by rigorous pruning of the ex- | believed that by rigorous pruning of the expenditure |
penditure in these directions it will be | penditure in these directions it will be | in these directions it will be |
possible in level country, without abandon* | possible in level country, without abandon- | possible in level country, without abandons |
ing the standard guuge, to build light lines | ing the standard gauge, to build light lines | ing the standard gauge, to build light lines |
suituble for all requirements, and in the en 1 | suitable for all requirements, and in the end | suitable for all requirements, and in the end |
chcupcr than roads, at from £16*00 to £*2000 | cheaper than roads, at from £1600 to £2000 | cheaper than roads, at from 1500 to 2000 |
a mile. Lirgc tracts of country in the in* | a mile. Large tracts of country in the in- | a mile. Large tracts of country in the interior |
tcrior could be cheaply opened up in this | terior could be cheaply opened up in this | could be cheaply opened up in this |
way. | way. | way. |
Identified overProof corrections | RIGOROUS SUITABLE AN BUT STATIONS CHEAPER END INTERIOR SOUTH LARGE NEW WORKS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ABANDONING [**VANDALISED] MILES |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 201 | 92.0 | 98.5 | 81.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 124 | 89.5 | 98.4 | 84.6 |
Weighted Words | 90.5 | 98.3 | 82.2 |
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CONGIREaATIONAL OTa.0T, OGRRI?NONGo. | CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, GERRINGONG. | CONGREGATIONAL OTa.0T, OGRRI?NONGo. |
Divmne.Servce will be conduoted on Sunday | Divine Service will be conducted on Sunday | Divine Service will be conducted on Sunday |
next by the Rev. E. T. Miles, Wollongong, | next by the Rev. E. T. Miles, Wollongong, | next by the Rev. E. T. Miles, Wollongong, |
as follows: | as follows :— | as follows: |
Gerringong, at 11 ,.m. | Gerringong, at 11 a.m. | Gerringong, at 11 in. |
Gerringong, 7 p.m. | Gerringong, 7 p.m. | Gerringong, 7 p.m. |
Christian Endeavour Socieby--Tuesday, | Christian Endeavour Society—Tuesday, | Christian Endeavour Socieby--Tuesday, |
at 7.30. | at 7.30. | at 7.30. |
ROMAN OATHOLIC. | ROMAN CATHOLIC. | ROMAN CATHOLIC. |
Services will be conducted on Sunday | Services will be conducted on Sunday | Services will be conducted on Sunday |
next, by the Rev. B. M'Donnell, as fol | next, by the Rev. B. McDonnell, as fol- | next, by the Rev. B. McDonnell, as fol |
owe:- | ows :— | owe:- |
"iams, 9 a.m.--Mass. | Kiama, 9 a.m.—Mass. | "iams, 9 a.m. Mass. |
Jamberoo, 11.30 a.m.--lass. | Jamberoo, 11.30 a.m.—Mass. | Jamberoo, 11.30 a.m. lass. |
Kiama, 7 p.m.-Evening Devotionse | Kiama, 7 p.m.—Evening Devotions. | Kiama, 7 p.m. Evening Devotions |
Identified overProof corrections | MCDONNELL DIVINE SERVICE DEVOTIONS CONGREGATIONAL CATHOLIC |
Identified overProof non-corrections | FOLOWS SOCIETY CHURCH |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 48 | 72.9 | 87.5 | 53.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 33 | 72.7 | 90.9 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 71.1 | 90.4 | 66.7 |
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lliclmrdson and Wrewch. | Richardson and Wrench. | Richardson and Wrench. |
The 10th half-yearly meeting of Bichard | The 10th half-yearly meeting of Richard- | The 10th half-yearly meeting of Richard |
pon and Wrench, limited, was held at the | son and Wrench, Limited, was held at the | son and Wrench, Limited, was held at the |
company's offices on Monday. The chair | company's offices on Monday. The chair- | company's offices on Monday. The chairman |
man (Mr. Eichardson) presided. The | man (Mr. Richardson) presided. The | (Mr. Richardson) presided. The |
jreporf; showed that the net profits of the | report showed that the net profits of the | report showed that the net profits of the |
half-year amounted to .£2838 14s.2d, to which | half-year amounted to £2838 14s 2d, to which | half-year amounted to 2288 14s 2d, to which |
was added balance last half-year ,£2677 17s | was added balance last half-year £2677 17s | was added balance last half-year £2677 17s |
3d, making a total of ^5516 11s lOd, which | 3d, making a total of £5516 11s 10d, which | 3d, making a total of 556 11s 10d, which |
was disposed of as follows: Payment of | was disposed of as follows: Payment of | was disposed of as follows: Payment of |
the late secretary's- defalcations, ,£4515' 16s | the late secretary's defalcations, £4515 16s | the late secretary's- defalcations, £4515' 16s |
9d ; dividend at the rate of 3 per cent, per | 9d; dividend at the rate of 3 per cent. per | 9d ; dividend at the rate of 3 per cent, per |
annum, £900; carried forward to next half | annum, £900; carried forward to next half | annum, £900; carried forward to next half |
year, .£100 15s Id. It was mentioned that | year, £100 15s 1d. It was mentioned that | year, £100 15s 4d. It was mentioned that |
the loss by defalcations -would probably be | the loss by defalcations would probably be | the loss by defalcations would probably be |
materially reduced on the realisation of the | materially reduced on the realisation of the | materially reduced on the realisation of the |
assets in the defaulter's estate. The re | assets in the defaulter's estate. The re- | assets in the defaulters estate. The report |
port was adopted. Mr. E. P. fiiohardson | port was adopted. Mr. E. P. Richardson | was adopted. Mr. E. P. Richardson |
was re-elected a director, and the usual | was re-elected a director, and the usual | was re-elected a director, and the usual |
vote of thanks to the directors, manager^ | vote of thanks to the directors, manager, | vote of thanks to the directors, managers |
and staff moved and carried. | and staff moved and carried. | and staff moved and carried. |
Identified overProof corrections | RICHARDSON |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MANAGER [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 117 | 94.9 | 99.1 | 83.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 73 | 98.6 | 98.6 | 0.0 |
Weighted Words | 97.0 | 98.6 | 54.2 |
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? IFcetE. £w Caflvcs. | Feed for Calves. | ? IFcetE. £w Calves. |
A fannot in Woodville diotrict, N.Z , is | A farmer in Woodville district, N.Z., is | A farmer in Woodville district, N.Z , is |
reported to havo adopted a very succesaful | reported to have adopted a very successful | reported to have adopted a very successful |
method of feeding hia calves. Young gras3 | method of feeding his calves. Young grass | method of feeding his calves. Young grass |
io'cut, pnt into 'a big tub, and boiling wator | is cut, put into a big tub, and boiling water | occur, put into a big tub, and boiling water |
poured ; ovor £t. After standing', about two | poured over it. After standing about two | poured over it. After standing, about two |
nour3 tho liquid ia run off, making what is | hours the liquid is run off, making what is | hours the liquid is run off, making what is |
known- as tuush About a quart of railk ia | known as mush. About a quart of milk is | known as crush About a quart of milk is |
thon added for each calf. The calves takoit | then added for each calf. The calves take it | then added for each calf. The calves takes |
readily and do well on it. | readily and do well on it. | readily and do well on it. |
Identified overProof corrections | WATER THEN MILK FARMER DISTRICT PUT OVER HOURS HAVE HIS GRASS SUCCESSFUL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | CUT TAKE FEED MUSH |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 69 | 65.2 | 89.9 | 70.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 56 | 71.4 | 92.9 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 69.8 | 91.7 | 72.6 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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On March 8th, 1894, at tho residenco of her parents | On March 8th, 1894, at the residence of her parents | On March 8th, 1894, at the residence of her parents |
Bradloy-strcot, Goulburn, Paulina Marian | Bradley-street, Goulburn, Paulina Marian | Bradley-street, Goulburn, Paulina Marian |
(Lena), wife of \V. J. Duffell, and eldest | (Lena), wife of W. J. Duffell, and eldest | (Lena), wife of W. J. Duffell, and eldest |
daughter of Panl nnd Harriett Ann Pinn. and | daughter of Paul and Harriett Ann Pinn, and | daughter of Paul and Harriett Ann Penn. and |
., niece of J. and A. Lanndown. Mosa Vale ; | niece of J. and A. Lansdown, Moss Vale ; | ., niece of J. and A. Lansdown. Moss Vale ; |
Aged 20 yc.i's. | Aged 20 years. | Aged 20 years. |
^Ste (Scmtineer, | The Scrutineer, | See (Scrutineer, |
BERRIWA DISTRICT PRESS, | BERRIMA DISTRICT PRESS, | BERRIMA DISTRICT PRESS, |
AKD | AND | AND |
W«aiJ (DanDudlenD A\ailw-DecnJc?-, | West Camden Advocate. | Wait (DanDudlenD A\ailw-DecnJc?-, |
(ESTABLISHED 1874-20 Years.) | (ESTABLISHED 1874—20 Years.) | (ESTABLISHED 1874-20 Years.) |
PUBLISHED WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY | PUBLISHED WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY | PUBLISHED WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY |
'Uttered out of time, or concealed in proper | "Uttered out of time, or concealed in proper | 'Uttered out of time, or concealed in proper |
season, good savoureth of evil,' | season, good savoureth of evil." | season, good savoured of evil,' |
SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 1894. | SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 1894. | SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 1894. |
Identified overProof corrections | THE RESIDENCE PAUL LANSDOWN /BRADLEY/STREET|BRADLEYSTREET SCRUTINEER BERRIMA MOSS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PINN [**VANDALISED] WEST SAVOURETH [**VANDALISED] CAMDEN ADVOCATE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 64 | 76.6 | 90.6 | 60.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 50 | 78.0 | 90.0 | 54.5 |
Weighted Words | 76.6 | 88.4 | 50.7 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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RUN DOWN BY THE OZONE. | RUN DOWN BY THE OZONE. | RUN DOWN BY THE OZONE. |
THRILLING- EXPERIENCE OF | THRILLING EXPERIENCE OF | THRILLING- EXPERIENCE OF |
FISHERMEN. *>; | FISHERMEN. | FISHERMEN. *>; |
(By Telephone.) | (BY TELEPHONE.) | (By Telephone.) |
(FE03I OUH •arELBOUBNE CORRESPONDENT.) | (FROM OUR MELBOURNE CORRESPONDENT.) | (FROM OUR SHELBOURNE CORRESPONDENT.) |
Sunday Night. | Sunday Night. | Sunday Night. |
Particulars havo just come to light | Particulars have just come to light | Particulars have just come to light |
of a sensational incident which, oe-" | of a sensational incident which, oc- | of a sensational incident which, he-" |
curred in the bay, on Wednesday last. | curred in the bay, on Wednesday last. | curred in the bay, on Wednesday last. |
It appears that tliree men named | It appears that three men named | It appears that three men named |
Hamilton, Johnson, and Swnnston | Hamilton, Johnson, and Swanston | Hamilton, Johnson, and Swanston |
wont out fishing in a boat called the | wont out fishing in a boat called the | went out fishing in a boat called the |
May. While they were thus engaged | May. While they were thus engaged | May. While they were thus engaged |
the steamer Ozone, going at 14 knots | the steamer Ozone, going at 14 knots | the steamer Ozone, going at 14 knots |
an hour, bore down on them so sud | an hour, bore down on them so sud- | an hour, bore down on them so suddenly |
denly that thej' wore unable to get | denly that they were unable to get | that they were unable to get |
out of the way. The boat was struck | out of the way. The boat was struck | out of the way. The boat was struck |
amidships, • spun round, and thon | amidships, spun round, and then | amidships, I spun round, and then |
tossed benoath ono of the paddle | tossed beneath one of the paddle | tossed beneath one of the paddle |
wheels, which crushed it into match | wheels, which crushed it into match | wheels, which crushed it into match |
wood. Tho men were thrown out | wood. The men were thrown out | wood. The men were thrown out |
when the collision occurred, and | when the collision occurred, and | when the collision occurred, and |
strange to say escaped with slight | strange to say escaped with slight | strange to say escaped with slight |
injury, their escape from a frightful | injury, their escape from a frightful | injury, their escape from a frightful |
death being regarded as simply mira | death being regarded as simply mira- | death being regarded as simply miraculous. |
culous. A huge splinter penetrated | culous. A huge splinter penetrated | A huge splinter penetrated |
ono of Swanston's legs, and at first he | one of Swanston's legs, and at first he | one of Swanston's legs, and at first he |
thought the limb was broken. Owing | thought the limb was broken. Owing | thought the limb was broken. Owing |
to tho speed at which she was going, | to the speed at which she was going, | to the speed at which she was going, |
it was some time before the Ozone | it was some time before the Ozone | it was some time before the Ozone |
could put about and return to, search | could put about and return to, search | could put about and return to search |
for the men, who by that time had | for the men, who by that time had | for the men, who by that time had |
been picked up by another fishing | been picked up by another fishing | been picked up by another fishing |
boat, after being nearly a quarter of | boat, after being nearly a quarter of | boat, after being nearly a quarter of |
an hour swimming about in tho wator. | an hour swimming about in the water. | an hour swimming about in the water. |
Tiio men wore taken on board tho | The men wore taken on board the | Two men were taken on board the |
Ozone and received immediate atten | Ozone and received immediate atten- | Ozone and received immediate attention. |
tion. ■ | tion. | I |
Identified overProof corrections | WATER THEN ONE SWANSTON OUR HAVE BENEATH THREE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MELBOURNE WONT [**VANDALISED] WORE [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 207 | 90.8 | 97.6 | 73.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 136 | 93.4 | 97.8 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 94.3 | 97.7 | 59.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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I : IftPIES COLUMH, j | LADIES' COLUMN. | I : IftPIES COLUMN, j |
. [Br ' Silvia,**] j | [BY "SYLVIA."] | . [Br Silvia's] j |
%K*WE!IP TO CORRESPONDENT* | ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. | %K*WE!IP TO CORRESPONDENTS |
Tessie.— Any Jdnda of soft JrcHs that are | TESSIE.—Any kinds of soft fruits that are | Tessie Any kinds of soft JrcHs that are |
in season may be used. Arrange them In , | in season may be used. Arrange them in | in season may be used. Arrange them in |
layeraj; with confectioners' sugar sprinkled | layers, with confectioners' sugar sprinkled | layers; with confectioners' sugar sprinkled |
between each lajer, reserving some of the | between each layer, reserving some of the | between each layer, reserving some of the |
prettiest pieces of fruit to garnish the | prettiest pieces of fruit to garnish the | prettiest pieces of fruit to garnish the |
top. For the present season, bananas, | top. For the present season, bananas, | top. For the present season, bananas, |
pin?apple, passion fruit, oranges and | pineapple, passion fruit, oranges and | pineapple, passion fruit, oranges and |
mandarins make a delicious salad. Skin | mandarins make a delicious salad. Skin | mandarins make a delicious salad. Skin |
and ont the .bananas in rings, ont the | and cut the bananas in rings, cut the | and cut the bananas in rings, out the |
oranges tn ringsalso after peeling, quarter | oranges in rings also after peeling, quarter | oranges in rings also after peeling, quarter |
the mandarins, and take the frnlt from | the mandarins, and take the fruit from | the mandarins, and take the fruit from |
the passion shell, «cut the pineapple Into | the passion shell, cut the pineapple into | the passion shell, cut the pineapple into |
small squares and arrange in a deep glass | small squares and arrange in a deep glass | small squares and arrange in a deep glass |
bowl as already stated, and serve with | bowl as already stated, and serve with | bowl as already stated, and serve with |
cream, ' | cream. | cream, ' |
Ignobamus* —Your letter came too late for | IGNORAMUS.—Your letter came too late for | Ignoramus Your letter came too late for |
any mention in last woek's, column. You | any mention in last week's column. You | any mention in last week's, column. You |
would get all the information you desire | would get all the information you desire | would get all the information you desire |
by -writing to the matron of the hospital. | by writing to the matron of the hospital. | by writing to the matron of the hospital. |
2. Yes, the material Is to bo wom tbis sea | 2. Yes, the material is to be worn this sea- | 2. Yes, the material is to be worn this season. |
son. 8. There is no change in the style | son. 3. There is no change in the style | 8. There is no change in the style |
of dressing ^ne's hair; ft is simply colled | of dressing one's hair ; it is simply coiled | of dressing one's hair; It is simply called |
at the back and a cut fringe curled in | at the back and a cut fringe curled in | at the back and a cut fringe curled in |
front. No tronble. | front. No trouble. | front. No trouble. |
Nellie Bell ? Very often such letters are | NELLIE BELL.— Very often such letters are | Nellie Bell ? Very often such letters are |
written in the. tlUrd person, but it would | written in the third person, but it would | written in the. third person, but it would |
be more characteristic of a ' lady ' if the | be more characteristic of a "lady" if the | be more characteristic of a ' lady ' if the |
letter were commenced in the usual way. | letter were commenced in the usual way. | letter were commenced in the usual way. |
Bsrsr. — -This must be the pattern you mean, | BETSY.—This must be the pattern you mean, | Bsrsr. — -This must be the pattern you mean, |
it is 'called the 14 crow's foot ' stitch. Osst | it is called the "crow's foot" stitch. Cast | it is called the 14 crow's foot ' stitch. Cast |
on any number of stitches that canibe | on any number of stitches that can be | on any number of stitches that can be |
divided by three. 1st row — purL 2nd | divided by three. 1st row—purl. 2nd | divided by three. 1st row 2 purl 2nd |
row—Make X, slip X, knit 2, pull the | row—Make 1, slip 1, knit 2, pull the | Foweraker X, slip X, knit 2, pull the |
slipped stitch over tbe two knitted ones | slipped stitch over the two knitted ones | slipped stitch over the two knitted ones |
and repeat. Continue working these two | and repeat. Continue working these two | and repeat. Continue working these two |
rows for the length required, and always | rows for the length required, and always | rows for the length required, and always |
finish with a row of purl. 2 White calico | finish with a row of purl. 2 White calico | finish with a row of purl. 2 White calico |
of a fine quality, with nainsook frills | of a fine quality, with nainsook frills | of a fine quality, with nainsook frills |
. edped with torchon, would be tbe most | edged with torchon, would be the most | . edged with torchon, would be the most |
suitable underskirt*, 8. You can see all | suitable underskirt. 3. You can see all | suitable underskirts, 8. You can see all |
. ' suoh periodicals at the Meohanics1 Instl | such periodicals at the Mechanics' Insti- | such periodicals at the Mechanics' Inst |
tute^readifig.ThomB,^ | tute reading rooms. | tute^readifig.ThomB,^ |
Identified overProof corrections | TROUBLE LAYERS WEEKS MECHANICS WORN CASTON KINDS LAYER THIRD IGNORAMUS CORRESPONDENTS EDGED ALSO |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ANSWERS ROOMS UNDERSKIRT [**VANDALISED] FRUITS SYLVIA BETSY READING LADIES INSTITUTE COILED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 281 | 86.1 | 95.0 | 64.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 176 | 87.5 | 94.3 | 54.5 |
Weighted Words | 86.9 | 93.9 | 53.7 |
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CABLEGRAMS.1 | CABLEGRAMS. | CABLEGRAMS |
BRITISH AND FOREIGN. | BRITISH AND FOREIGN. | BRITISH AND FOREIGN. |
TASHAHUX railB AMBOCIATIOK— COPY- | TASMANIAN PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPY- | TASHAHUX rails ASSOCIATION COPYRIGHT. |
RIGHT. j | RIGHT. | j |
THB YACHTING SEASON. | THE YACHTING SEASON. | THE YACHTING SEASON. |
VIGILANT BEATS BRITANNIA. | VIGILANT BEATS BRITANNIA. | VIGILANT BEATS BRITANNIA. |
LONDON, August 6, 7*16 p.m. | LONDON, August 5, 7.15 p.m. | LONDON, August 6, 716 p.m. |
The orack American yaoht Vigilant, | The crack American yacht Vigilant, | The crack American yacht Vigilant, |
whioh has been beaten by tbe Prises of | which has been beaten by the Prince of | which has been beaten by the Prices of |
Wales' yacht Britannia during the pre | Wales' yacht Britannia during the pre- | Wales' yacht Britannia during the present |
sent season, has soored a viotory ovsr | sent season, has scored a victory over | season, has scored a victory over |
her rival at the Cowes (Isle of Wight) | her rival at the Cowes (Isle of Wight) | her rival at the Cowes (Isle of Wight) |
Begatta. | Regatta. | Regatta. |
The Vigilant beat the Britannia over | The Vigilant beat the Britannia over | The Vigilant beat the Britannia over |
the course by 4min 84seo. | the course by 4min 34sec. | the course by 4min 34sec. |
Identified overProof corrections | CABLEGRAMS VICTORY CRACK WHICH SCORED ASSOCIATION REGATTA |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PRINCE PRESS TASMANIAN |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 58 | 75.9 | 94.8 | 78.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 41 | 75.6 | 92.7 | 70.0 |
Weighted Words | 74.5 | 92.0 | 68.7 |
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NARROW-GAUGE RAILWAYS. | NARROW-GAUGE RAILWAYS. | NARROW-GAUGE RAILWAYS. |
The Engineer of September 7 contains the | The Engineer of September 7 contains the | The Engineer of September 7 contains the |
following upon this important question:— | following upon this important question :— | following upon this important questions |
"The narrow-gauge oraze which obtained | "The narrow-gauge craze which obtained | "The narrow-gauge craze which obtained |
in the United States some years ago | in the United States some years ago | in the United States some years ago |
has long since died out, and enormous | has long since died out, and enormous | has long since died out, and enormous |
sums of money hare been spent in | sums of money have been spent in | sums of money have been spent in |
widening the gauge of hundreds of | widening the gauge of hundreds of | widening the gauge of hundreds of |
miles of track to allow of through traffic | miles of track to allow of through traffic | miles of track to allow of through traffic |
and oonneotiona. Some few roads of respect | and connections. Some few roads of respect- | and connections. Some few roads of respectable |
able length still retain the 3 ft. or 3j ft. | able length still retain the 3 ft. or 3½ ft. | length still retain the 3 ft. or 3; ft. |
gauge, but their change is only a question | gauge, but their change is only a question | gauge, but their change is only a question |
of time and financial conditions. The East | of time and financial conditions. The East | of time and financial conditions. The East |
and West Texas Railway is about to ohange | and West Texas Railway is about to change | and West Texas Railway is about to change |
230 miles of 8 ft. to the standard gauge, as | 230 miles of 3 ft. to the standard gauge, as | 230 miles of 8 ft. to the standard gauge, as |
it has standard-gauge roads at each end of | it has standard-gauge roads at each end of | it has standard-gauge roads at each end of |
its line. A similar fate has attended the | its line. A similar fate has attended the | its line. A similar fate has attended the |
old southern gauge of 0 ft. and the Erie | old southern gauge of 5 ft. and the Erie | old southern gauge of 6 ft. and the Erie |
Railway gauge of 6 ft. some thousands of | Railway gauge of 6 ft. some thousands of | Railway gauge of 6 ft. some thousands of |
miles of traok being removed to the | miles of track being removed to the | miles of track being removed to the |
standard gauge on aocount of the diffi | standard gauge on account of the diffi- | standard gauge on account of the difficulty |
culty and expense of through carriage | culty and expense of through carriage | and expense of through carriage |
of freight. A fifty-mile branoh of the Nash | of freight. A fifty-mile branch of the Nash- | of freight. A fifty-mile branch of the Nash |
ville and Chattanooga Railway is also to | ville and Chattanooga Railway is also to | ville and Chattanooga Railway is also to |
be changed. There are certain conditions | be changed. There are certain conditions | be changed. There are certain conditions |
under whioh a narrow gauge is admissible, at | under which a narrow gauge is admissible, as | under which a narrow gauge is admissible, at |
for short isolated lines, and some of the | for short isolated lines, and some of the | for short isolated lines, and some of the |
curious Ettle 24 in. railways have been very | curious little 24 in. railways have been very | curious Ettle 24 in. railways have been very |
satisfactory, but some of these little branches | satisfactory, but some of these little branches | satisfactory, but some of these little branches |
have been absorbed and ohanged by abandard | have been absorbed and changed by standard- | have been absorbed and changed by standard |
gauge roads. With proper cars in looating | gauge roads. With proper care in locating | gauge roads. With proper cars in locating |
and laying out a railway for ordinary traffic | and laying out a railway for ordinary traffic | and laying out a railway for ordinary traffic |
there are few oases where a standard-gauge | there are few cases where a standard-gauge | there are few cases where a standard-gauge |
road cannot be as well and as oheaply built as | road cannot be as well and as cheaply built as | road cannot be as well and as cheaply built as |
a road of anything over 3 ft. gauge. There | a road of anything over 3 ft. gauge. There | a road of anything over 3 ft. gauge. There |
are two 3 ft. roads in Iowa whioh are said to | are two 3 ft. roads in Iowa which are said to | are two 3 ft. roads in Iowa which are said to |
oarry the same loads and at the same speeds | carry the same loads and at the same speeds | carry the same loads and at the same speeds |
as the standard gauge, trains running steadily | as the standard gauge, trains running steadily | as the standard gauge, trains running steadily |
and easily at fifty miles pet hour, but it is | and easily at fifty miles per hour, but it is | and easily at fifty miles per hour, but it is |
probable that no increase in cost need have | probable that no increase in cost need have | probable that no increase in cost need have |
been required for the wider gauge, while the | been required for the wider gauge, while the | been required for the wider gauge, while the |
expense of widening must be incurred sooner or | expense of widening must be incurred sooner or | expense of widening must be incurred sooner or |
later. | later. | later. |
Identified overProof corrections | CONNECTIONS LOCATING ACCOUNT BRANCH CASES PER CARRY CHEAPLY CRAZE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | CARE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 299 | 94.0 | 98.7 | 77.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 157 | 93.6 | 99.4 | 90.0 |
Weighted Words | 93.6 | 99.3 | 88.3 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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'i'JUc followlnK appeared in bur | The following appeared in our | 'i'JUc following appeared in our |
Second MditSon yesterday. | Second Edition yesterday. | Second Edition yesterday. |
Queensland Hews. | Queensland News. | Queensland News. |
, Spence Tragedy. | Spence Tragedy. | , Spence Tragedy. |
Maryborough Poisoning Case. | Maryborough Poisoning Case. | Maryborough Poisoning Case. |
A magisterial inquiry into' the oirourastancps | A magisterial inquiry into the circumstances | A magisterial inquiry into the circumstances |
of tho Spenoo poiBonmg- tragedy at Mnry- | of the Spence poisoning tragedy at Mary- | of the Spence poisoning- tragedy at Mary- |
horough-will bo held before tho polioo inagistroto | borough will be held before the police magistrate | borough will be held before the police magistrate |
nt tho court-houso on Tliursday morning, whon | at the court-house on Thursday morning, when | of the court-house on Thursday morning, when |
(says tho Chronicle) ovidenoo will bo uddnoed | (says the Chronicle) evidence will be adduced | (says the Chronicle) evidence will be adduced |
wliioh may pDSsihly disoloso oiraumstnnoos that | which may possibly disclose circumstances that | which may poSsibly disclose circumstances that |
will account in somo' measure for tlie state of | will account in some measure for the state of | will account in some measure for the state of |
jniud in whioli Mrs; Sponqo must liavo been | mind in which Mrs. Spence must have been | mind in which Mrs; Spence must have been |
before she ooiild - liavo /"eommlttod stKili a | before she could have committed such a | before she could - have recommitted stKili a |
terriblo : deed. ,. Ponding - inquiry, all tlint | terrible deed. Pending inquiry, all that | terrible : deed. ,. Pending - inquiry, all that |
can bo statetV iii fairnpsS'nnd without oust | can be stated in fairness and without casting | can be stated in fairnesS and without cast |
reflections upon others is that Mrs. Spence | reflections upon others is that Mrs. Spence | reflections upon others is that Mrs. Spence |
had in moinonts -..of - troublo: tlihwtoned | had in moments of trouble threatened | had in moments of - trouble: theatened |
to do away with horsolf nnd'Ohildren, hut . hliesa . | to do away with herself and children, but these | to do away with herself and Children, hut bless . |
threats woro regarded by thoso. oreund liof as' | threats were regarded by those around her as | threats were regarded by those. around h of as' |
more oxprossiono nsod- to give relief to -her- | mere expressions used to give relief to her | more expressions used- to give relief to her |
feolings at . the timo,- . Sho had latterly, | feelings at the time. She had latterly, | feelings at the time,- . She had latterly, |
it is stated, doolared onoo or -twioe that if Mr. | it is stated, declared once or twice if Mr. | it is stated, declared once or twice that if Mr. |
Spenoo loft Mr. Booker's omployment > alio | Spence left Mr. Booker's employment she | Spence left Mr. Brooker's employment > also |
would kill herself and children. . How fuvtliis | would kill herself and children. How far this | would kill herself and children. How furthers |
is correct will no doubt ho disclosed ut tlie | is correct will no doubt be disclosed at the | is correct will no doubt he disclosed at the |
inquiry, hut wo mohtio'n this pnrtiouliir inci | inquiry, but we mention this particular inci- | inquiry, but we mention this particular incident |
dent becauso of a current report" that Mr. | dent because of a current report that Mr. | because of a current report that Mr |
' Booker -had snoked Spenoo on Friday night, | Booker had sacked Spence on Friday night, | Booker had smoked Spence on Friday night, |
and that this fnot was -tlio- immediate cause of | and that this fact was the immediate cause of | and that this fact was the, immediate cause of |
Mrs. Sponap's net on Saturday evening. As u | Mrs. Spence's act on Saturday evening. As a | Mrs. Sponap's net on Saturday evening. As a |
matter of foot, Mr. Spenco-.lofti of ' liis pwn | matter of fact, Mr. Spence left of his own | matter of foot, Mr. Spenco-.lofti of ' his own |
uocord. When the physical condition of tlio | accord. When the physical condition of the | accord. When the physical condition of the |
deconsed woman and other eireuniBtenoes nro | deceased woman and other circumstances are | deceased woman and other eireuniBtenoes are |
considorad, -it will ' be( seen- that her conduct | considered, it will be seen that her conduct | considered, it will be seen that her conduct |
must' ho i attributed , -not -,to ono particular | must be attributed not to one particular | must' her attributed , not to one particular |
motive, but to tho -infliibiioo of nrnny. As | motive, but ot the influence of many. As | motive, but to the -influence of sunny. As |
ngdinst other stories ns to tlio causo that drovo | against other stories as to the cause that drove | against other stories as to the cause that drove |
her to -this aot of desperation, wo may mention | her to this act of desperation, we may mention | her to this act of desperation, we may mention |
tlmt tho doctors found -no murks of violonoo | that the doctors found no marks of violence | that the doctors found no marks of violence |
whatever on her body. . ' | whatever on her body. | whatever on her body. . ' |
Identified overProof corrections | CONSIDERED DROVE POLICE LEFT TROUBLE ARE FAIRNESS MOMENTS POSSIBLY ONE FACT AROUND EXPRESSIONS ACT MIND ACCORD ONCE DECLARED TERRIBLE DISCLOSE WE SOME FEELINGS TIME VIOLENCE AGAINST NEWS BECAUSE WHICH EMPLOYMENT THOSE OUR EVIDENCE /COURT/HOUSE|COURTHOUSE INFLUENCE HAVE MAGISTRATE OWN DECEASED PENDING HIS COULD MARKS THURSDAY USED WERE CIRCUMSTANCES TWICE ADDUCED FOLLOWING EDITION |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SUCH COMMITTED MANY THESE FAR SACKED THREATENED BOOKERS [**VANDALISED] SPENCES CASTING OT MERE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 279 | 59.1 | 91.4 | 78.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 165 | 62.4 | 92.7 | 80.6 |
Weighted Words | 62.2 | 92.6 | 80.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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VICTORIAN RAILWAYS. | VICTORIAN RAILWAYS. | VICTORIAN RAILWAYS. |
THE NEW COMMISSIONERS. | THE NEW COMMISSIONERS. | THE NEW COMMISSIONERS. |
FURTHER RETRENCHMENT. | FURTHER RETRENCHMENT. | FURTHER RETRENCHMENT. |
" N ew s” Sf’EcrAi, S ervice.] | ["NEWS" SPECIAL SERVICE.] | News Sf'EcrAi, S service.] |
^CoPTBTOnT.] | [COPYRIGHT.] | ^CoPTBTOnT.] |
M elbourne, A pril 3. | Melbourne, April 3. | of Melbourne, April 3. |
The new Hailw ay Comroissionejis | The new Railway Commissioners | The new Railway Commissioners |
have been instructed by the M inister | have been instructed by the Minister | have been instructed by the Minister |
of Raj'Jways to umke fu rth e r reduc- | of Railways to make further reduc- | of Railways to make for the r reduc- |
6ious and retrenchm ent in the R a ilw | sious and retrenchment in the Rail- | 6ious and retrenchment in the R a law |
ay D epartm ent, | way Department. | ay D epartm ent, |
Identified overProof corrections | MINISTER MELBOURNE NEWS RAILWAY SERVICE MAKE APRIL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | DEPARTMENT COPYRIGHT SPECIAL SIOUS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 36 | 55.6 | 83.3 | 62.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 27 | 59.3 | 85.2 | 63.6 |
Weighted Words | 57.8 | 81.8 | 57.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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Eailw&y Timetables. | Railway Timetables. | Railway Time-tables. |
Alterations in the timetables for tbo southern j | Alterations in the timetables for the southern | Alterations in the timetables for the southern division, |
division, Queensland Railways, for Novem | division, Queensland Railways, for Novem- | Queensland Railways, for November, |
ber, arc notified by tbo General Traffic I | ber, are notified by the General Traffic | are notified by the General Traffic Manager. |
Manager. They atfect the suburban, ! | Manager. They affect the suburban, | They affect the suburban, ! |
Cleveland, and Soutbporfc lines, and I | Cleveland, and Soutbport lines, and | Cleveland, and Southport lines, and I |
the Highfields, Gayndob, and Rosedale | the Highfields, Gayndah, and Rosedale | the Highfields, Gayndah, and Rosedale |
branches. A new time-table will come into j | branches. A new time-table will come into | branches. A new time-table will come into j |
operation on November 1, in connection with j | operation on November 1, in connection with | operation on November 1, in connection with |
which a coach will run through from Rosedale | which a coach will run through from Rosedale | which a coach will run through from Rosedale |
to Gladstone in one day, twice a week, and | to Gladstone in one day, twice a week, and | to Gladstone in one day, twice a week, and |
vice versa, giving a through service from and' | vice versa, giving a through service from and | vice versa, giving a through service from and |
to Brisbane. A steamer leaves Gladstone on | to Brisbane. A steamer leaves Gladstone on | to Brisbane. A steamer leaves Gladstone on |
Sunday mornings and connects with steamers | Sunday mornings and connects with steamers | Sunday mornings and connects with steamers |
to Rockbamptou and northern ports in Kcppel | to Rockhampton and northern ports in Keppel | to Rockhampton and northern ports in Keppel |
Bay. | Bay. | Bay. |
Identified overProof corrections | ARE GAYNDAH ROCKHAMPTON KEPPEL RAILWAY AFFECT |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SOUTBPORT |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 89 | 89.9 | 98.9 | 88.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 64 | 89.1 | 98.4 | 85.7 |
Weighted Words | 88.5 | 97.9 | 82.1 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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PARLIAMENT OF VICTORIA. | PARLIAMENT OF VICTORIA. | PARLIAMENT OF VICTORIA. |
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. |
Tuesday, July 31. | Tuesday, July 31. | Tuesday, July 31. |
Mr. Reid; in reply, to Mr. Brumton said | Mr. Reid, in reply, to Mr. Brumton said | Mr. Reid; in reply, to Mr. Brunton said |
that 10,500 tons of Victorian coal were used | that 10,500 tons of Victorian coal were used | that 10,500 tons of Victorian coal were used |
monthly on the railways. Its value was 20 | monthly on the railways. Its value was 20 | monthly on the railways. Its value was 20 |
per cent. less for steam purposes than the | per cent. less for steam purposes than the | per cent. less for steam purposes than the |
beet Newcastle; coal, and , the Hailw«y | best Newcastle coal, and the Railway | best Newcastle; coal, and the Railway |
department paid £12,000 extra yearly for Us | department paid £12,000 extra yearly for its | department paid £12,000 extra yearly for Us |
U80. • ' | use. | 180. The |
The Amending Health Bill was passed, | The Amending Health Bill was passed, | Amending Health Bill was passed, |
I" The debate on tlib sooond rending ©f tbo | The debate on the second reading of the | I" The debate on the second reading of the |
Llconsfng AofcAmoodingBlll woo adjourned | Licensing Act Amending Bill was adjourned. | Licensing AofcAmoodingBlll woo adjourned |
Tbo; House rose at 9,60: p.m, till tbo follow | The House rose at 9.50 p.m. till the follow- | The; House rose at 9,60: pm, till the followIng |
:Ing day., | ing day. | day., |
Identified overProof corrections | RAILWAY READING LICENSING FOLLOWING SECOND BEST |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ACT BRUMTON [**VANDALISED] USE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 78 | 78.2 | 91.0 | 58.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 59 | 86.4 | 94.9 | 62.5 |
Weighted Words | 86.8 | 93.9 | 53.7 |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 5380 | 82.8 | 95.7 | 74.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 3316 | 84.5 | 95.9 | 73.4 |
Weighted Words | 84.4 | 95.7 | 72.6 |