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* BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. | BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. | BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. |
Announcements under , tins heading must be | Announcements under this heading must be | Announcements under ; this heading must be |
, authenticated by the name and address of the | authenticated by the name and address of the | authenticated by the name and address of the |
sender, and are inserted at a charge of Two | sender, and are inserted at a charge of Two | sender, and are inserted at a charge of Two |
ShiUingB and Sixpence each when not ex | Shillings and Sixpence each when not ex- | Shillings and Sixpence each when not ex |
s ceechng five lues; over five lines Sixpence per | ceeding five lines; over five lines Sixpence per | s seeing five lines; over five lines Sixpence per |
line. | line. | line. |
, , MARRIAGES. | MARRIAGES. | MARRIAGES. |
HEDDLE-PEARCE.-On the 19th December, Í9%<?, | HEDDLE—PEARCE.—On the 19th December, 1903, | HEDDLE PEARCE.-On the 19th December, 299?, |
at Haugh- Church, Franklin-street, by the Rev. W | at Maughan Church, Franklin-street, by the Rev. W. | at Haugh- Church, Franklin-street, by the Rev. W |
A. Potts, Alan Campbell, son of John Heddle, to | A. Potts, Alan Campbell, son of John Heddle, to | A. Potts, Alan Campbell, son of John Heddle, to |
Eleanor M. (Nellie), elder daughter of George | Eleanor M. (Nellie), elder daughter of George | Eleanor M. (Nellie), elder daughter of George |
Pearce, both of Brooklyn Park. | Pearce, both of Brooklyn Park. | Pearce, both of Brooklyn Park. |
DEATHS | DEATHS. | DEATHS |
MORPETH.-On the 31st December, 1903, John, | MORPETH.—On the 31st December, 1903, John, | MORPETH On the 31st December, 1903, John, |
Morpeth, "of Beulah road, Kensington, the beloved | Morpeth, of Beulah-road, Kensington, the beloved | Morpeth, of Beulah road, Kensington, the beloved |
lather of Mrs. W. Ogden, of Knoxville and Mrs. | father of Mrs. W. Ogden, of Knoxville, and Mrs. | father of Mrs. W. Ogden, of Knoxville and Mrs. |
0. H Spencer, oMieederville, W A , aged 78 years. | G. H. Spencer, Leederville, W.A., aged 78 years. | O. H Spencer, oMieederville, W A , aged 78 years. |
YOUNG.-On the 1st January, at "St Ma-us," | YOUNG.—On the 1st January, at "St. Magnus," | YOUNG.-On the 1st January, at "St Mavis," |
Mackinnon parade, North Adelaide, Bessie, the | Mackinnon-parade, North Adelaide, Bessie, the | Mackinnon parade, North Adelaide, Bessie, the |
eldest daughter of the late John Young, of'Mount | eldest daughter of the late John Young, of Mount | eldest daughter of the late John Young, of Mount |
Templeton. | Templeton. | Templeton. |
m MEMORIAM. | IN MEMORIAM. | IN MEMORIAM. |
COOMBE.-In memory cf -Samuel Coombe, who | COOMBE.—In memory of Samuel Coombe, who | COOMBE-On memory of Samuel Coombe, who |
died at Brompton, January wi, 1899. | died at Brompton, January 3, 1899. | died at Brompton, January 14, 1899. |
Identified overProof corrections | MOUNT THIS SHILLINGS FATHER |
Identified overProof non-corrections | LEEDERVILLE MAGNUS EXCEEDING MAUGHAN |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 132 | 90.9 | 96.2 | 58.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 87 | 90.8 | 95.4 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 90.7 | 94.7 | 43.2 |
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A TERRIFIC RAIN-STORM. | A TERRIFIC RAIN-STORM. | A TERRIFIC RAINSTORM. |
RAILWAY tBRTDGE DESTROYED. | RAILWAY BRIDGE DESTROYED. | RAILWAY BRIDGE DESTROYED. |
LONDON, January 21. | LONDON, January 27. | LONDON, January 21. |
A terrible ram storm occurred at Bow | A terrible rain storm occurred at Bow- | A terrible rain storm occurred at Bow |
leer's Park, about 80 miles south ot | ker's Park, about 80 miles south of | leer's Park, about 80 miles south of |
AJiwal North, Cape Colony, on. Tuesday, | Aliwal North, Cape Colony, on Tuesday, | Aliwal North, Cape Colony, on. Tuesday, |
and as a result the Lesseyton River rose 30 | and as a result the Lesseyton River rose 30 | and as a result the Lesseyton River rose 30 |
ft. in ^0 niinü^es^-TÜe^ráflw'ay^feridge was | ft. in 40 minutes. The railway-bridge was | ft. in 36 niinü^es^-TÜe^ráflw'ay^feridge was |
swept away, xarid so strong >was the force | swept away, and so strong was the force | swept away, and so strong was the force |
of the current that two iron girders, each | of the current that two iron girders, each | of the current that two iron girders, each |
weighing .60 tons, .were carried down the | weighing 60 tons, were carried down the | weighing 60 tons, were carried down the |
river for a distance of 300 yards k | river for a distance of 300 yards. | river for a distance of 300 yards k |
Identified overProof corrections | /RAILWAY/BRIDGE|RAILWAYBRIDGE ALIWAL BRIDGE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | KERS MINUTES |
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All Words | 66 | 84.8 | 92.4 | 50.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 55 | 90.9 | 96.4 | 60.0 |
Weighted Words | 88.4 | 95.4 | 60.7 |
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Funeral Notices. | Funeral Notices. | Funeral Notices. |
THE FRIENDS of Mc. THOMAS MCDONALD are | THE FRIENDS of Mr. THOMAS McDONALD are | THE FRIENDS of Mr. THOMAS MCDONALD are |
respectfully informed that the Funeral of | respectfully informed that the Funeral of | respectfully informed that the Funeral of |
his late WIFE (Lila) will leave his residence, No. | his late WIFE (Lila) will leave his residence, No. | his late WIFE (Lily) will leave his residence, No. |
104, Freeman-street, on SATURDAY, at 4 p.m., | 104, Freeman-street, on SATURDAY, at 4 p.m., | 104, Freeman-street, on SATURDAY, at 4 p.m., |
for the West-terrace Cemetery.-WALLMANN AND | for the West-terrace Cemetery.— WALLMANN AND | for the West-terrace Cemetery WALLMANN AND |
SONS, Undertaken;. | SONS, Undertakers. | SONS, Undertakers;. |
milE FRIENDS of the late Mr. JOHN RUSSELL | THE FRIENDS of the late Mr. JOHN RUSSELL | THE FRIENDS of the late Mr. JOHN RUSSELL |
-»- are informed that his Remains will be re- | are informed that his Remains will be re- | are informed that his Remains will be removed |
moved from his late residence. Woodville North, | moved from his late residence, Woodville North, | from his late residence, Woodville North, |
on SATURDAY, at 3 p.m., for interment in the | on SATURDAY, at 3 p.m., for interment in the | on SATURDAY, at 3 p.m., for interment in the |
Woodville Cemetery. | Woodville Cemetery. | Woodville Cemetery. |
.- J. C. HADDY & SON, | J. C. HADDY & SON, | J C. HADDY & SON, |
Undertakers and Embalmers. Telephone HO. | Undertakers and Embalmers. Telephone 110. | Undertakers and Embalmers. Telephone 110. |
St. Vincent-street, Port Adelaide; Semaphore | St. Vincent-street, Port Adelaide ; Semaphore- | St. Vincent-street, Port Adelaide; Semaphore |
road Semaphore; and Melbourne-place, Alberton. | road Semaphore ; and Melbourne-place, Alberton. | road Semaphore; and Melbourne-place, Alberton. |
\ Z359 | z359 | A 2359 |
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Identified overProof non-corrections | LILA [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 81 | 96.3 | 98.8 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 53 | 100.0 | 98.1 | -88.7 |
Weighted Words | 100.0 | 97.8 | -69.3 |
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BREAK OF GAUGE | BREAK OF GAUGE. | BREAK OF GAUGE |
In tile House of Repiesentatrrca ycster | In the House of Representatives yester- | In the House of Representatives yesterday |
da) the Primo Minister (Mr Watson) in | day the Prime Minister (Mr. Watson) in | the Prime Minister (Mr Watson in |
reply to Mr G B Edwards (V S W ) said | reply to Mr. G. B. Edwards (N.S.W.) said | reply to Mr G B Edwards (V S W ) said |
that the question of remedying the break | that the question of remedying the break | that the question of remedying the break |
of gauge was considered b) the recent con | of gauge was considered by the recent con- | of gauge was considered by the recent conference |
ference of Railway Commissioners. They | ference of Railway Commissioners. They | of Railway Commissioners. They |
still appeared to hold the view tint the | still appeared to hold the view that the | still appeared to hold the view that the |
expense involve I would not be justified | expense involved would not be justified, | expense involve I would not be justified |
and the question was one of pohc) for the | and the question was one of policy for the | and the question was one of policy for the |
vanous suite Governments | various state Governments. | various state Governments |
Identified overProof corrections | YESTERDAY VARIOUS POLICY STATE PRIME BY REPRESENTATIVES |
Identified overProof non-corrections | INVOLVED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 65 | 84.6 | 98.5 | 90.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 44 | 81.8 | 97.7 | 87.5 |
Weighted Words | 80.5 | 97.0 | 84.8 |
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VEHICLE CAPSIZED. | VEHICLE CAPSIZED. | VEHICLE CAPSIZED. |
WANGARATTA, Saturday. - Mrs. | WANGARATTA, Saturday.— Mrs. | WANGARATTA, Saturday. - Mrs. |
Thomas W'hitty, of Greta, was severely in- | Thomas Whitty, of Greta, was severely | Thomas Whitty, of Greta, was severely in- |
injured on Thursday through the capsize of | injured on Thursday through the capsize of | injured on Thursday through the capsize of |
a buggv in which she and a lady fneild were | a buggy in which she and a lady friend were | a buggy in which she and a lady friend were |
driving The hoi»e vi as startled by a train | driving. The horse was startled by a train | driving The horse was startled by a train |
on the Whitfield nation gauge line. Mrs. | on the Whitfield narrow-gauge line. Mrs. | on the Whitfield narrow gauge line. Mrs. |
Wlutty sustained a sei etc shock.in addition | Whitty sustained a severe shock in addition | Whitty sustained a severe shock. in addition |
to sei ion» injune» lo her knee-cap, and it | to serious injuries to her knee-cap, and it | to serious injuries to her knee-cap, and it |
will probably be scierai weeks before she | will probably be several weeks before | will probably be several weeks before she |
is fully recovered Hei companion escaped | she is fully recovered. Her companion | is fully recovered Her companion escaped |
with a shaking. | escaped with a shaking. | with a shaking. |
Identified overProof corrections | /NARROW/GAUGE|NARROWGAUGE FRIEND SERIOUS BUGGY SEVERAL INJURIES HORSE SHOCK SEVERE |
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All Words | 68 | 80.9 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 56 | 83.9 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 80.3 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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I AVOOLAMAI RAILWAY. | WOOLAMAI RAILWAY. | I WOOLAMAI RAILWAY. |
Tho Pioiniei (Mr. Bent) »»ill, on Tues | The Premier (Mr. Bent) will, on Tues- | The Premier (Mr. Bent) will, on Tuesday |
dav next, mo»c in the Lcgislati»o Assembly | day next, move in the Legislative Assembly | next, move in the Legislative Assembly |
-"That the question of connecting YVoola | —"That the question of connecting Woola- | -"That the question of connecting YVoola |
mn, San Remo, and Cape Patterson by | mai, San Remo, and Cape Patterson by | mn, San Remo, and Cape Patterson by |
means of a railway system and of loading | means of a railway system, and of loading | means of a railway system and of loading |
the lands enhanced lu »alue bv the con- | the lands enhanced in value by the con- | the lands enhanced in value by the construction |
struction of a íailwa», he referred to the | struction of a railway, be referred to the | of a railway, he referred to the |
Pnrbanientaiy bunding Committee on | Parliamentary Standing Committee on | Parliamentary Standing Committee on |
Railways foi consideration and report." | Railways for consideration and report." | Railways for consideration and report." |
Identified overProof corrections | LEGISLATIVE VALUE PREMIER WOOLAMAI TUESDAY FOR STANDING PARLIAMENTARY MOVE WILL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 57 | 71.9 | 96.5 | 87.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 41 | 73.2 | 97.6 | 90.9 |
Weighted Words | 68.5 | 99.1 | 97.1 |
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QUEENSLAND. | QUEENSLAND. | QUEENSLAND. |
BRISBANE Tnday - An attempt was | BRISBANE. Friday — An attempt was | BRISBANE Friday - An attempt was |
made to rob the Queensland National Bink | made to rob the Queensland National Bank | made to rob the Queensland National Bank |
at Barcaldine this morning I'pon the teller | at Barcaldine this morning. Upon the teller | at Barcaldine this morning Upon the teller |
and the accountant entering the banking | and the accountant entering the banking | and the accountant entering the banking |
room they found that the sife hid been | room they found that the safe had been | room they found that the site had been |
moved a distance ot 10ft va h ile the will» | moved a distance of 10ft., while the walls | moved a distance of 30ft va h the the walls |
bore erowbir mirk« The safe contiined | bore crowbar marks. The safe contained | bore crowbar marks The safe contained |
scvenl thousand pounds in cisli and notes | several thousand pounds in cash and notes. | several thousand pounds in cash and notes |
\ ciee of supposed poi oning avis reporte 1 | A case of supposed poisoning was reported | A case of supposed poisoning was reported |
to-dav the v ictnn being i min mmed | today the victim being a man named | to-day the v victim being a man named |
Charles Dehllv The min died betöre the | Charles Delally. The man died before the | Charles Dehllv The man died before the |
doctor arrived | doctor arrived. | doctor arrived |
V fire occurred late list night at Denham | A fire occurred late list night at Denham | A fire occurred late last night at Denham |
Bios produce store Kelvingrove road | Bros.' produce store Kelvin-grove road, | Bros' produce store Kelvingrove road |
Brisbane when about 300 or 400 hiles ot | Brisbane when about 300 or 400 bales of | Brisbane when about 300 or 400 miles of |
Inv and chaff were destroyed or dimagel | hay and chaff were destroyed or damaged | Hay and chaff were destroyed or damaged |
and the loiter tiei of biles in the whole | and the lower tier of bales in the whole | and the lower tier of piles in the whole |
store aaas damigod by vviter It i-, under | store was damaged by water. It is under- | store was damaged by water It is, understood |
stood that the loss is covered by insur | stood that the loss is covered by insur- | that the loss is covered by insurance |
ance | ance. | |
Messrs Looney Burketown ind Dalton | Messrs. Looney, Burketown and Dalton | Messrs Looney Burketown and Dalton |
brought to Rockhampton i nugaet of gold | brought to Rockhampton a nugget of gold | brought to Rockhampton a nugget of gold |
w eighing lOlo? 13daa t from the Dec rush | weighing 101oz. 13dwt. from the Dee rush. | weighing lOlo? today from the Dee rush |
Identified overProof corrections | POISONING WATER WALLS BANK BROS CASH CASE MAN NUGGET FRIDAY CROWBAR HAD VICTIM NAMED MARKS HAY SEVERAL UPON LOWER TIER CONTAINED WEIGHING DAMAGED REPORTED TODAY DEE BEFORE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | DELALLY BALES LIST [**VANDALISED] WHILE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 139 | 71.2 | 95.7 | 85.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 102 | 70.6 | 96.1 | 86.7 |
Weighted Words | 67.0 | 94.5 | 83.2 |
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! THE YENTAI RAILWAY. | THE YENTAI RAILWAY. | ! THE CENTRAL RAILWAY. |
LONDON. Oct. 30. | LONDON, Oct. 30. | LONDON. Oct. 30. |
'Hie Jip mese hive non altered the ginge | The Japanese have now altered the gauge | 'The Japanese have now altered the gauge |
oi the bl inch lailtvav Horn the \cntn coil | of the branch railway from the Yentai coal | of the branch railway from the tenth coal |
mines to Vendu, on the mun line north ot | mines to Yentai, on the main line north of | mines to Vendu, on the main line north of |
Liao» ing Bt tin- mein- the» ale cniblcd | Liaoyang. By this means they are enabled | Laos ing BY tin- means they are enabled |
to obtain as much tod i» the) w mt foi | to obtain as much coal as they want for | to obtain as much and in the want for |
milli u» pin pose | military purposes. | miles up purpose |
Identified overProof corrections | THEY ARE WANT HAVE BY MEANS JAPANESE COAL FROM MAIN FOR NOW COALMINES OF GAUGE BRANCH ENABLED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MILITARY LIAOYANG PURPOSES YENTAI [**VANDALISED] THIS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 46 | 41.3 | 80.4 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 34 | 38.2 | 85.3 | 76.2 |
Weighted Words | 41.4 | 77.4 | 61.4 |
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WELSHPOOL JETTY LINE | WELSHPOOL JETTY LINE. | WELSHPOOL JETTY LINE |
A start will shoitlj be made with the | A start will shortly be made with the | A start will shortly be made with the |
consti uction ot a short line fioni Welsh | construction of a short line from Welsh | construction of a short line from Welsh |
pool to the \\ clshpool jettv, pnncipall) for | pool to the Welshpool jetty, principally for | pool to the W clshpool jetty, principally for |
the com ev ance of fish Air AI E Kernot | the conveyance of fish. Mr. M. E. Kernot, | the com ev ance of fish Air M E Kernot |
the acting engineer in chief his de patched | the acting engineer-in-chief, has despatched | the acting engineer in chief his despatched |
two olheus to Welshpool to make piehmi | two officers to Welshpool to make prelimi | two others to Welshpool to make pieces |
inn aningeincnts | nary arrangements. | inn arrangements |
Identified overProof corrections | DESPATCHED PRINCIPALLY ARRANGEMENTS FROM SHORTLY CONSTRUCTION |
Identified overProof non-corrections | CONVEYANCE PRELIMINARY HAS MR OFFICERS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 41 | 65.9 | 85.4 | 57.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 30 | 63.3 | 83.3 | 54.5 |
Weighted Words | 62.9 | 84.0 | 57.0 |
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BUBONIC PLAGUE. | BUBONIC PLAGUE. | BUBONIC PLAGUE. |
OUTBREAK AT HONOLULU. | OUTBREAK AT HONOLULU. | OUTBREAK AT HONOLULU. |
The Victorian hcallli authorities have re- | The Victorian health authorities have re- | The Victorian health authorities have received |
cen ed a belated intimation from the Bil- | ceived a belated intimation from the Bri- | a belated intimation from the Bil- |
lah Consul al Honolulu that two cases of | tish Consul at Honolulu that two cases of | lah Consul at Honolulu that two cases of |
plaguo occurred there in January. Owing | plague occurred there in January. Owing | plague occurred there in January. Owing |
to tlie distance of Honolulu from Australia | to the distance of Honolulu from Australia | to the distance of Honolulu from Australia |
it mil not bo nccessar« to take an«' special | it will not be necessary to take any special | it will not be necessary to take any' special |
measures ««ítli i égard to slupping from that | measures with regard to shipping from that | measures with regard to shipping from that |
port. The plague regulations are in force | port. The plague regulations are in force | port. The plague regulations are in force |
lieic, and can be acted upon if necessary. | here, and can be acted upon if necessary. | here, and can be acted upon if necessary. |
Identified overProof corrections | SHIPPING RECEIVED HEALTH ANY HERE REGARD WITH WILL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BRITISH |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 67 | 79.1 | 98.5 | 92.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 50 | 82.0 | 98.0 | 88.9 |
Weighted Words | 83.3 | 97.8 | 86.7 |
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DEPARTURE PROM ADELAIDE. | DEPARTURE FROM ADELAIDE. | DEPARTURE FROM ADELAIDE. |
ADELAIDE, Thursday. | ADELAIDE, Thursday. | ADELAIDE, Thursday. |
Air P 1 W anuri, te un of english | Mr. P. F. Warner's team of English | Mr P J W anuri, team of English |
oriel eters left for 1 ngl ind bv the R Si S | cricketers left for England by the R.M.S. | cried Peters left for 1 ngl and by the R M S |
Orontes todij Rcpicbcntatives of the | Orontes to-day. Representatives of the | Orontes to-day Representatives of the |
'-outil Australian Cncl et Association b ide | South Australian Cricket Association bade | South Australian Cricket at Association bade |
them farewell on the Adelnde lailw IJ plat | them farewell on the Adelaide railway plat- | them farewell on the Adelaide railway IJ past |
fonn ind ti few plover« and officials ae | form, and a few players and officials ac- | four and a few players and officials accompanied |
companitd thom to the steamet, which was | companied them to the steamer, which was | them to the steamer, which was |
retened bv special I ninth | reached by special launch. | returned by special ninth |
As the mail boat left the anchorage the | As the mail-boat left the anchorage the | As the mail boat left the anchorage the |
crowd cheered the Lngbshmen, who it | crowd cheered the Englishmen, who re- | crowd cheered the Englishmen, who it |
plied heirtilv | plied heartily. | plied heartily |
Identified overProof corrections | SOUTH BADE RAILWAY STEAMER HEARTILY BY /TO/DAY|TODAY TEAM CRICKET FROM MR ENGLISHMEN ACCOMPANIED PLAYERS REPRESENTATIVES |
Identified overProof non-corrections | REACHED PLATFORM CRICKETERS ENGLAND WARNERS REPLIED LAUNCH |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 63 | 58.7 | 88.9 | 73.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 49 | 55.1 | 85.7 | 68.2 |
Weighted Words | 52.2 | 81.3 | 60.9 |
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CENTENNIAL TARK COWPETIHTON. | CENTENNIAL PARK COMPETITION. | CENTENNIAL PARK COMPETITION. |
Tfco following matches were playsd on Saturday : | The following matches were played on Saturday :— | The following matches were played on Saturday : |
Waverley Waratah, 87 tor no wicket» (H. Eaton 52 not | Waverley Waratah, 87 for no wickets (R. Eaton 52 not | Waverley Waratah, 87 for no wickets (R. Eaton 52 not |
out, R. Tavlnr 32 not out), boat Woollahra Albert, 82 (G. | out, R. Taylor 32 not out), beat Woollahra Albert, 82 (G. | out, R. Taylor 32 not out), beat Woollahra Albert, 82 (G. |
(M'lntyre ti). Fus the winnora Eaton tuok five fox SO. | (McIntyre 25). For the winners Eaton took five for 80. | M'Intyre's Fus the winners Eaton took five for SO. |
" SEMI-FINAL ROUND. | SEMI-FINAL ROUND. | " SEMI-FINAL ROUND. |
Verona, 182 (G. Crnioksliank 411 and W. Harrington 31), | Verona, 132 (G. Cruickshank 48 and W. Harrington 31), | Verona, 182 (G. Cruickshank 411 and W. Harrington 31), |
i v Standard, nono for 17. | v. Standard, none for 17. | i v Standard, none for 17. |
In Him round Waverley Waratah and Thelma will meet | In this round Waverley Waratah and Thelma will meet | In Him round Waverley Waratah and Thelma will meet |
next Sutnrday. - | next Saturday. | next Saturday. - |
Identified overProof corrections | CRUICKSHANK PLAYED NONE WICKETS TAYLOR COMPETITION BEAT TOOK WINNERS PARK |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MCINTYRE THIS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 52 | 67.3 | 94.2 | 82.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 40 | 70.0 | 95.0 | 83.3 |
Weighted Words | 66.5 | 96.2 | 88.8 |
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SENSATIONAL ACCIDENT AT TERANG. | | SENSATIONAL ACCIDENT AT TERANG. | SENSATIONAL ACCIDENT AT TERANG. | |
MELBOURNE. Wednesday. ' | MELBOURNE, Wednesday. | MELBOURNE. Wednesday. A |
A sonsatlonnl accident occurred at tho rail- | A sensational accident occurred at the rail- | sensational accident occurred at the railway |
way crossing on tho Mortlako-rond to-day. | way crossing on the Mortlake-road to-day. | crossing on the Mortlake road to-day. |
Tho crossing is about half a milo from Te- | The crossing is about half a mile from Te- | The crossing is about half a mile from Terang |
rang station, nnd as tho Molbourno train | rang station, and as the Melbourne train | station, and as the Melbourne train |
came in, Miss Quinlan and her two younger | came in, Miss Quinlan and her two younger | came in, Miss Quinlan and her two younger |
sistors drove up to tho crossing. Tbo train | sisters drove up to the crossing. The train | sisters drove up to the crossing. The train |
was seen, and tho horse pulled up closo to | was seen, and the horse pulled up close to | was seen, and the horse pulled up close to |
tho opon way. Aftor the onglno had passed, | the open way. After the engine had passed, | the open way. After the engine had passed, |
tho horso became rostivo, and, getting bo | the horse became restive, and, getting be- | the horse became restive, and, getting be |
twôon tho cornor post of tho crossing and | tween the corner post of the crossing and | tween the corner post of the crossing and |
tho moving train, wns immediately drawn | the moving train, was immediately drawn | the moving train, was immediately drawn |
Into tho cattle pit. The horso was litorally | into the cattle pit. The horse was literally | into the cattle pit. The horse was literally |
cut to pieces, and tho vehlclo was smashed, | cut to pieces, and the vehicle was smashed, | cut to pieces, and the vehicle was smashed, |
but the throe ladles woro thrown clear, and | but the three ladies were thrown clear, and | but the three ladies were thrown clear, and |
landed In a drain at tho sido of tho ralla. | landed in a drain at the side of the rails. | landed in a drain at the side of the rails. |
Thoy escaped with a few bruises and slight | They escaped with a few bruises and slight | They escaped with a few bruises and slight |
shock. | shock. | shock. |
ADELAIDE, Thursday. | ADELAIDE, Thursday. | ADELAIDE, Thursday. |
Tho body of Mr. Cullen was found to-day | Tho body of Mr. Cullen was found to-day | The body of Mr. Cullen was found to-day |
hanging from a treo nt Marrabel. He had | hanging from a tree at Marrabel. He had | hanging from a tree at Marrabel. He had |
hoon suffering from lllhoalth for years. | been suffering from illhealth for years. | been suffering from ill-health for years. |
ALBURY, Thursday. | ALBURY, Thursday. | ALBURY, Thursday. |
At Gorogory two boys, aged 3 yoats and 5 | At Gerogory two boys, aged 3 years and 5 | At Gerogery two boys, aged 3 years and 5 |
years respootlvoly, sons of Mr. C. Sohulz, | years respectively, sons of Mr. C. Schulz, | years respectively, sons of Mr. C. Schulz, |
farmor, woro playing nour a Aro on whloh | farmer, were playing near a fire on which | farmer, were playing near a fire on which |
was a Inrgo vessel full of boiling water. Tho | was a large vessel full of boiling water. The | was a large vessel full of boiling water. The |
vossol was upsot, tho wator going ovor both | vessel was upset, the water going over both | vessel was upset, the water going over both |
children, ono of whom is bollovod to bo fatally | children, one of whom is believed to be fatally | children, one of whom is believed to be fatally |
injured. | injured. | injured. |
BRISBANE, Thursday. | BRISBANE, Thursday. | BRISBANE, Thursday. |
Mr. Ambroso Bornosoonl. a woll-known | Mr. Ambrose Bernesconi. a well-known | Mr. Ambrose Bornosoonl. a well-known |
settlor In tho Bororon district, Bundaberg, | settler in the Bororen district, Bundaberg, | settler In the Bororen district, Bundaberg, |
sustained concussion of tho brain yesterday, | sustained concussion of the brain yesterday, | sustained concussion of the brain yesterday, |
as tho result of a fall from his horso, and | as the result of a fall from his horse, and | as the result of a fall from his horse, and |
died lo-day. | died to-day. | died to-day. |
BRAIDWOOD, Wednesday. | BRAIDWOOD, Wednesday. | BRAIDWOOD, Wednesday. |
Mr. W. C. Foil, solicitor, was Iho victim of | Mr. W. C. Fell, solicitor, was the victim of | Mr. W. C. Fell, solicitor, was the victim of |
an unfortunate shooting accident this morn- | an unfortunate shooting accident this morn- | an unfortunate shooting accident this morning. |
ing. Ho was ongagod Iii picking chorrlos In | ing. He was engaged in picking cherries in | He was engaged in picking cherries in |
lils orchard, whon a young lad, named Higgs, | his orchard, when a young lad, named Higgs, | his orchard, when a young lad, named Higgs, |
who had boon shooting birds, «aw one in the | who had been shooting birds, saw one in the | who had been shooting birds, saw one in the |
tree, and, not noticing Mr. Foil, fired. Most | tree, and, not noticing Mr. Fell, fired. Most | tree, and, not noticing Mr. Fell, fired. Most |
of tho chnrgo struck bim, causing him lo fall | of the charge struck him, causing him to fall | of the charge struck him, causing him to fall |
to tho ground. Dr Guthridge extracted | to the ground. Dr Guthridge extracted | to the ground. Dr Guthridge extracted |
several pollets, hut Mr. Fell Is suffering se- | several pellets, but Mr. Fell is suffering se- | several pellets, but Mr. Fell is suffering severely |
verely from shook, ho being 80 years of ago. | verely from shock, he being 80 years of age. | from shock, he being 80 years of age. |
COOLAMON, Wednesday. | COOLAMON, Wednesday. | COOLAMON, Wednesday. |
Yesterday cvonlng a son of Mr. James Dil- | Yesterday evening a son of Mr. James Dil- | Yesterday evening a son of Mr. James Dillon, |
lon, aged 13, whilst birds-nesting, foil from | lon, aged 13, whilst birds-nesting, fell from | aged 13, whilst bird-nesting, fell from |
a treo and broke one of his thigh«. | a tree and broke one of his thighs. | a tree and broke one of his thighs. |
Identified overProof corrections | ROAD WHICHWAS AFTER BETWEEN CLOSE NEAR THEY WHEN UPSET FIRE VEHICLE BOROREN ENGAGED PELLETS LITERALLY MILE BEEN SISTERS BE AMBROSE SETTLER FARMER RESTIVE LARGE ILLHEALTH ENGINE RESPECTIVELY OPEN SIDE THIGHS CORNER MORTLAKE LADIES RAILS WERE THREE SAW EVENING CHARGE SCHULZ AGE CHERRIES BELIEVED /WELL/KNOWN|WELLKNOWN OVER |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BERNESCONI THO [**VANDALISED] GEROGORY |
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All Words | 323 | 70.3 | 98.8 | 95.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 189 | 75.1 | 98.4 | 93.6 |
Weighted Words | 76.2 | 98.1 | 92.1 |
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RAILWAY REQUIREMENTS. | RAILWAY REQUIREMENTS. | RAILWAY REQUIREMENTS. |
IN THE NORTHERN SUBURBS. | IN THE NORTHERN SUBURBS. | IN THE NORTHERN SUBURBS. |
A deputation repiescnting the joint com- | A deputation representing the joint com- | A deputation representing the joint committee |
mittee of the noithorn suburbs. Milsons | mittee of the northern suburbs, Milson's | of the northern suburbs. Milson's |
Point line, was introduced to the Railway | Point line, was introduced to the Railway | Point line, was introduced to the Railway |
Commissloneis jcsterd-iy by the Attorney | Commissioners yesterday by the Attorney- | Commissioners yesterday by the Attorney-General, |
General, Mr C G Wade The deputation | General, Mr. C. G. Wade. The deputation | Mr C G Wade The deputation |
stated that thej had placed before tho Com- | stated that they had placed before the Com- | stated that they had placed before the Commissioners |
missioners some purtlculais of the improve- | missioners some particulars of the improve- | some particulars of the improvements |
ments they desired, and therefore it would | ments they desired, and therefore it would | they desired, and therefore it would |
piobablj be unnecessary for Hiern to go fully | probably be unnecessary for them to go fully | probably be unnecessary for them to go fully |
'into details They wished to point out, how | into details. They wished to point out, how- | into details They wished to point out, however, |
evu, <hat when these requests wero made on | ever, that when these requests were made on | that when these requests were made on |
a previous occasion the Commissioners had | a previous occasion the Commissioners had | a previous occasion the Commissioners had |
not seen their way to accede to them at that | not seen their way to accede to them at that | not seen their way to accede to them at that |
time It wat> now hoped that tho develop- | time, It was now hoped that the develop- | time It was now hoped that the developments |
ments which had taken place along the North | ments which had taken place along the North | which had taken place along the North |
Shore line would cause tho Commis3ioncis to | Shore line would cause the Commissioners to | Shore line would cause the Commissioners to |
look favourablj upon them on the présent oc- | look favourably upon them on the present oc- | look favourably upon them on the present occasion |
casion | casion. | |
The Commissioners, In rcplj, stated that in | The Commissioners, in reply, stated that in | The Commissioners, In reply, stated that in |
view of the remarks made by the deputation | view of the remarks made by the deputation | view of the remarks made by the deputation |
it would perhaps facilitate tho business if | it would perhaps facilitate the business if | it would perhaps facilitate the business if |
they (the Commissioners) stated that having | they (the Commissioners) stated that having | they (the Commissioners) stated that having |
gone into the lcquests, and considered the cir- | gone into the requests, and considered the cir- | gone into the requests, and considered the circumstances |
cumstances generallj they bad como to the | cumstances generally they had come to the | generally they had come to the |
conclusion that it was desirable to do some- | conclusion that it was desirable to do some- | conclusion that it was desirable to do something |
thing for the North Shore line They appre- | thing for the North Shore line. They appre- | for the North Shore line They appreciated |
ciated the impiovcmcnts in tho position last | ciated the improvements in the position last | the improvement in the position last |
j car, and although they could not seo their way | year, and although they could not see their way | year, and although they could not see their way |
to comply with all the suggestions made, the | to comply with all the suggestions made, the | to comply with all the suggestions made, the |
deputation might take it that tho request for | deputation might take it that the request for | deputation might take it that the request for |
a train from Milson's Point at 4 30 p m would | a train from Milson's Point at 4.30 p.m. would | a train from Milson's Point at 4.30 p.m. would |
be acceded to Thov might also say v'Hiout | be acceded to. They might also say, without | be acceded to They might also say wiThout |
makingadefinite promise, that the} wouM also | making a definite promise, that they would also | makingadefinite promise, that they would also |
try to provide an additional train beevvoon | try to provide an additional train between | try to provide an additional train between |
7 10 p m and S 40 p m from Milson's Point. | 7.10 p.m. and 8.40 p.m. from Milson's Point. | 7 30 p in and 5 40 p in from Milson's Point. |
These, the Commibsioneis understood, wero | These, the Commissioners understood, were | These, the Commissioners understood, were |
tho most Important requests. Perhaps it would | the most important requests. Perhaps it would | the most important requests. Perhaps it would |
be better to leave the matter with them to | be better to leave the matter with them to | be better to leave the matter with them to |
seo If they could make any further conces- | see if they could make any further conces- | see if they could make any further concession |
sion in connection with the summer tlmo | sion in connection with the summer time- | in connection with the summer time |
tnblo If they found they could not meet the | table. If they found they could not meet the | table If they found they could not meet the |
demands of the deputation to tho full extent | demands of the deputation to the full extent | demands of the deputation to the full extent |
asked, they trustod the deputation would rea- | asked, they trusted the deputation would rea- | asked, they trusted the deputation would realise |
lise that tho Commissioners wero mindful of | lise that the Commissioners were mindful of | that the Commissioners were mindful of |
the reasonable rcquiicmonts of the North | the reasonable requirements of the North | the reasonable requirements of the North |
Shore residents | Shore residents. | Shore residents |
The deputation then leferred to the ques- | The deputation then referred to the ques- | The deputation then referred to the question |
tion of the abolition of level crossings on Ihe | tion of the abolition of level crossings on the | of the abolition of level crossings on the |
Noi th Shoro line In regard to this, tho | North Shore line. In regard to this, the | North Shore line In regard to this, the |
Commissioners pointed out that In tho inte- | Commissioners pointed out that in the inte- | Commissioners pointed out that in the interests |
rests of railway working they wero alvv.ivs | rests of railway working they were always | of railway working they were always |
glad to abolish level crossings, and thpj had | glad to abolish level crossings, and they had | glad to abolish level crossings, and they had |
spent a good deal of money in the maleer | spent a good deal of money in the matter. | spent a good deal of money in the matter |
There was the question of the level crossing. | There was the question of the level crossing | There was the question of the level crossing. |
at St Leonards and the Commissioners pro- | at St. Leonards, and the Commissioners pro- | at St Leonards and the Commissioners proposed |
posed to deal with th-it although it would cost | posed to deal with that, although it would cost | to deal with that although it would cost |
a considerable sura of money. It would be | a considerable sum of money. It would be | a considerable sum of money. It would be |
well, however, for tho people to understand | well, however, for the people to understand | well, however, for the people to understand |
that if that lovel crossing were done away with j | that if that level crossing were done away with | that if that level crossing were done away with the |
the lesidents would hw o to be content with | the residents would have to be content with | residents would have to be content with |
one entrance to the biatlon inslead of two I | one entrance to the station instead of two. | one entrance to the station instead of two The |
Tho deputation, however, had better leave that | The deputation, however, had better leave that | deputation, however, had better leave that |
question also In the hands of tho Commls | question also in the hands of the Commis- | question also in the hands of the Commis |
si«nori. __________________ | sioners. | Signori. __________________ |
Identified overProof corrections | YESTERDAY BETWEEN YEAR COME SUM SEE WITHOUT PRESENT HAVE REPRESENTING ALWAYS INSTEAD GENERALLY TIMETABLE REPLY REFERRED TRUSTED STATION PARTICULARS FAVOURABLY PROBABLY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | DEFINITE MAKING WITHTHE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 439 | 85.0 | 98.9 | 92.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 187 | 87.2 | 98.4 | 87.5 |
Weighted Words | 88.4 | 98.5 | 86.7 |
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SHIRE COUNCIL TRAMWAY. | SHIRE COUNCIL TRAMWAY. | SHIRE COUNCIL TRAMWAY. |
' The Governor-in-Council has approved of | The Governor-in-Council has approved of | The Governor-in-Council has approved of |
the proposal of the Cairns Shire Council to | the proposal of the Cairns Shire Council to | the proposal of the Cairns Shire Council to |
construct a tramway on a 2ft gauge from | construct a tramway on a 2ft. gauge from | construct a tramway on a 2ft gauge from |
Hambledon to Green Hills, about 4 miles 15 | Hambledon to Green Hills, about 4 miles 15 | Hambledon to Green Hills, about 4 miles 15 |
chains 17 links In length. The Government | chains 17 links in length. The Government | chains 17 links in length. The Government |
will advance the funds required by way of i | will advance the funds required by way of | will advance the funds required by way of a |
loan. | loan. | loan. |
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All Words | 42 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 32 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 100.0 | 100.0 | 0.0 |
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DEPUTATION TO THE RAILWAtff | DEPUTATION TO THE RAILWAY | DEPUTATION TO THE RAILWAYS |
COMMISSIONERS | COMMISSIONERS | COMMISSIONERS |
PROPOSED STATION BETWEEN PYMBL«: | PROPOSED STATION BETWEEN PYMBLE | PROPOSED STATION BETWEEN PYMBLE: |
AND TURRAMURRA. | AND TURRAMURRA. | AND TURRAMURRA. |
A VIGOROUS PROTEST. | A VIGOROUS PROTEST. | A VIGOROUS PROTEST. |
Mr. C. Ollvor (Chief Commissioner rw | Mr. C. Oliver (Chief Commissioner of | Mr. C. Oliver (Chief Commissioner for |
Railways) and Mr. W. .Al. Fehon (Commis- | Railways) and Mr. W. .Al. Fehon (Commis- | Railways) and Mr. W. M. Fehon (Commis- |
sioner) vvoro interviewed yestordny by a. | sioner) were interviewed yesterday by a | sioner) wore interviewed yesterday by a |
number of residents on the Mllson's Point to | number of residents on the Milson's Point to | number of residents on the Milson's Point to |
Hornsby rallwny Uno in reference to tho pro- | Hornsby railway line in reference to the pro- | Hornsby railway line in reference to the proposed |
posed railway station botweou Pymble and | posed railway station between Pymble and | railway station between Pymble and |
Turramurra. Mr. 11 B. Allen Introduced ino | Turramurra. Mr. B. B. Allen introduced the | Turramurra. Mr. H B. Allen introduced the |
deputation, which Included Messrs. O. a. | deputation, which included Messrs. O. G. | deputation, which included Messrs. O. a. |
Roberts (president of the Hornsby Progress | Roberts (president of the Hornsby Progress | Roberts (president of the Hornsby Progress |
Association), Wm. Brooks (president of tho | Association), Wm. Brooks (president of the | Association), Wm. Brooks (president of the |
Wahroonga Progress Association), Ton» | Wahroonga Progress Association), Tom | Wahroonga Progress Association), Tons |
Rolln, II. C. Brierley, F. G. Sargood, and J. | Rolin, H. C. Brierley, F. G. Sargood, and J. | Rolin, H. C. Brierley, F. G. Sargood, and J. |
Murdoch. | Murdoch. | Murdoch. |
Messrs. Roberts, Brooks, mid Rolln wor« | Messrs. Roberts, Brooks, and Rolin were | Messrs. Roberts, Brooks, and Rolls were |
tho speakers, and they set forth Hint tho ro- | the speakers, and they set forth that the re- | the speakers, and they set forth that the recent |
cen t memorial from 1G0 people to the Com- | cent memorial from 160 people to the Com- | memorial from 160 people to the Commissioners |
missioners asking for the erection of the sta- | missioners asking for the erection of the sta- | asking for the erection of the station |
tion enllroly disregards! the interests of | tion entirely disregarded the interests of | entirely disregards! the interests of |
nbout 3500 people living bl youd Pymble. Thoy, | about 3500 people living beyond Pymble. They | about 3500 people living by youd Pymble. They, |
pointed out Hint the cost of constructing tho | pointed out that the cost of constructing the | pointed out that the cost of constructing the |
station and ndminlHtorlng It would bo unjus- | station and administering it would be unjus- | station and administering It would be unjus- |
tified at presuiit. The district at present suf- | tified at present. The district at present suf- | tified at present. The district at present suffered |
fered from the infrequent through service, | fered from the infrequent through service, | from the infrequent through service, |
nnd thero was moro need generally for addi- | and there was more need generally for addi- | and there was more need generally for additional |
tional trains than nu nddltioiial station. | tional trains than an additional station. | trains than an additional station. |
(Which would lncreaso tho timo occupied I» | which would increase the time occupied | which would increase the time occupied in |
the Journoy to Hornsby or Mllson's Point by, | the Journey to Hornsby or Milson's Point by | the journey to Hornsby for Milson's Point by, |
'about llireo minutes. Tho present timo wnü | about three minutes. The present time was | about three minutes. The present time was |
¡Inopportune for asking for new platform» | inopportune for asking for new platforms | inopportune for asking for new platforms |
vvhllo other matters of commercial lut crest; | while other matters of commercial interest | while other matters of commercial but crest; |
|Woro neglected. They- desired one moro | were neglected. They desired one more | Wore neglected. They- desired one more |
through train dally at lent or an accelerator! | through train dally at least or an accelerated | through train daily at lent or an accelerator! |
service As the duplication of the Uno nuise1 | service. As the duplication of the line must | service As the duplication of the Uno nurse |
bo put bofore Parliament ns the district pro | be put before Parliament as the district pro- | be put before Parliament as the district pro |
grossed, thoy thought the lnntter of n now, | gressed, they thought the matter of a new | grossed, they thought the matter of a new, |
station could stand over till then A train | station could stand over till then. A train | station could stand over till then A train |
to brldgo the gap between 7.10 p.m. and 8.40 | to bridge the gap between 7.10 p.m. and 8.40 | to bridge the gap between 7.10 p.m. and 8.40 |
p.m. was badly needed. | p.m. was badly needed. | p.m. was badly needed. |
Mr. Ollvor promised to ronsldor Hie matter» | Mr. Oliver promised to consider the matters | Mr. Oliver promised to consider the matter |
ns well as tho views of those xvho desired tha | as well as the views of those who desired the | as well as the views of those who desired the |
station, and let them know tho result. Gono- | station, and let them know the result. Gene- | station, and let them know the result. Gene- |
rally tho Commissioners wcro not desirous | rally the Commissioners were not desirous | rally the Commissioners were not desirous |
of extending new platforms, hut all sidos and | of extending new platforms, but all sides and | of extending new platforms, hut all sides and |
interests had to bo considered. | interests had to be considered. | interests had to be considered. |
Identified overProof corrections | YESTERDAY INCREASE BE BUT SIDES MORE CONSIDER MILSONS THAT RECENT THERE ENTIRELY JOURNEY WHO WERE ROLIN THREE BRIDGE ADMINISTERING OLIVER LINE TIME BEFORE WHILE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | LEAST AL [**VANDALISED] MUST TOM DISREGARDED INTEREST ACCELERATED BEYOND PROGRESSED DALLY [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 286 | 73.1 | 93.4 | 75.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 152 | 78.9 | 93.4 | 68.8 |
Weighted Words | 80.6 | 93.0 | 64.1 |
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THE CRICKET ASSOCL.TIOV. | THE CRICKET ASSOCIATION. | THE CRICKET ASSOCIATION. |
At the monthly meeting of the Cricket Association | At the monthly meeting of the Cricket Association | At the monthly meeting of the Cricket Association |
last night the Newtown and Leichhardt Clubs were ad- | last night the Newtown and Leichhardt Clubs were ad- | last night the Newtown and Leichhardt Clubs were admitted |
mitted to the- second and third grade competition» The | mitted to the second and third grade competitions. The | to the second and third grade competitions The |
Rand» iel. Club was refused an application for admis- | Randwick Club was refused an application for admis- | Rand fell. Club was refused an application for admission |
sion _ committoo waa appointed consisting of | sion. A committee was appointed consisting of | _ committee was appointed consisting of |
Messrs. Davies, Hewlett, Green, Shute, and Cres- ' | Messrs. Davies, Hewlett, Green, Shute, and Cres- | Messrs. Davies, Hewlett, Green, Shute, and Cres- ' |
I well to consider arrangements for holding a country | well to consider arrangements for holding a country | well to consider arrangements for holding a country |
grade meeting during next «eaton in the metropolis, | grade meeting during next season in the metropolis, | grade meeting during next season in the metropolis, |
and to make prorÜ» (or turi cricket ia country, | and to make provision for turf cricket in country | and to make profit (or turf cricket in country, |
[tomu. j | towns. | [town. j |
Identified overProof corrections | TURF COMMITTEE SEASON COMPETITIONS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | CRESWELL TOWNS RANDWICK PROVISION |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 72 | 83.3 | 93.1 | 58.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 50 | 84.0 | 92.0 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 81.4 | 90.1 | 46.8 |
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THE PADDLE STEAMER PREMIER. | THE PADDLE STEAMER PREMIER. | THE PADDLE STEAMER PREMIER. |
Tile stern paddle «tearrjer JVemier, wbicn | The stern paddle steamer Premier, which | Tile stern paddle steamer Premier, which |
for some vcars maintained commuaicaiaon | for some years maintained communication | for some years maintained communication |
between Gladstone md Rockhampton, vii | between Gladstone and Rockhampton, via | between Gladstone and Rockhampton, via |
the "Narrows, and mole recently between | the Narrows, and more recently between | the Narrows, and more recently between |
Gladstone and Broadmount arrived m the | Gladstone and Broadmount, arrived in the | Gladstone and Broadmount arrived in the |
Brisbane Rivet on Saturday artfirooou. | Brisbane River on Saturday afternoon. | Brisbane River on Saturday afternoon. |
With the completion oi railway communi- | With the completion of railway communi- | With the completion of railway communication |
cation with Rockhampton, the withdrawal | cation with Rockhampton, the withdrawal | with Rockhampton, the withdrawal |
of the Premier was rendered iietossarv. | of the Premier was rendered necessary. | of the Premier was rendered necessary. |
The Government, it io undeistood, ale i«io | The Government, it is understood, are pre- | The Government, it is understood, ale into |
paied to sell this steamer. | pared to sell this steamer. | pared to sell this steamer. |
Identified overProof corrections | WHICH IN IS RIVER UNDERSTOOD NECESSARY MORE YEARS VIA AFTERNOON |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ARE PREPARED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 64 | 71.9 | 95.3 | 83.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 44 | 72.7 | 95.5 | 83.3 |
Weighted Words | 76.3 | 95.5 | 81.2 |
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NEW srOXAL SYSTEM. | NEW SIGNAL SYSTEM. | NEW srOXAL SYSTEM. |
The new system of electro-pneumatic | The new system of electro-pneumatic | The new system of electro-pneumatic |
interlocking signalling was brought into | interlocking signalling was brought into | interlocking signalling was brought into |
operation at the Central Station on Mon | operation at the Central Station on Monday | operation at the Central Station on Mon |
last, and is working successfully. The | last, and is working successfully. The | last, and is working successfully. The |
Kvotem was decided - upon some time ago, | system was decided upon some time ago, | System was decided - upon some time ago, |
the installation being estimated to rtisit | the installation being estimated to cost | the installation being estimated to visit |
£3600. Jt reduces' labour and will »ave be- | £3690. It reduces labour and will save between | £3600. It reduces' labour and will never be- |
£300 and £400 per annum. The Rail- | £300 and £400 per annum. The Rail- | £300 and £400 per annum. The Rail- |
* way Department point out that this is the | way Department point out that this is the | way Department point out that this is the |
lirst installation of, the kind south of the | first installation of the kind south of the | first installation of the kind south of the |
line, and probably in the British Empire | line, and probably in the British Empire | line, and probably in the British Empire |
outside of Great Britain. Only a few stu | outside of Great Britain. Only a few sta- | outside of Great Britain. Only a few stu |
. lions in England or America have yet been | tions in England or America have yet been | . lions in England or America have yet been |
fitted. | fitted. | fitted. |
Identified overProof corrections | IT RAILWAY FIRST |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BETWEEN SAVE SIGNAL STATIONS COST MONDAY |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 88 | 88.6 | 93.2 | 40.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 67 | 86.6 | 91.0 | 33.3 |
Weighted Words | 86.6 | 89.2 | 19.6 |
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STANDARD GAUGE VEIUCLKS ON | STANDARD GAUGE VEHICLES ON | STANDARD GAUGE VEHICLES ON |
NARROW GAUGE LINES. | NARROW GAUGE LINES. | NARROW GAUGE LINES. |
The most novel fea tut c on the Leek and | The most novel feature on the Leek and | The most novel feat tut c on the Leek and |
Manifold Light Railway (-va) s Page's | Manifold Light Railway (says "Page's | Manifold Light Railway (-va) s Page's |
Magazine" foi August), is Mi Calthrop's | Magazine" for August), is Mr. Calthrop's | Magazine" for August), is Mr Calthrop's |
p Ueut transportation tai 1 las ha» been | patent transportation car. This has been | p Ueut transportation said last has been |
tleoigned In oidoi to admit of »taudaid | designed in order to admit of standard | designed In order to admit of standard |
gauge railway vehielcs being mu over the | gauge railway vehicles being run over the | gauge railway vehicles being put over the |
naiiovv gauge nilw.i), theieb) letalnlng | narrow gauge railway, thereby retaining | narrow gauge railway), thereby) retaining |
.ill tho atlv antiges of the innow gauge | all the advantages of the narrow gauge | all the ally antics of the narrow gauge |
without tho disadvantage« md tost ol | without the disadvantages and cost of | without the disadvantages and cost of |
transhipping goods The bogie» ot tho-,0 | transhipping goods. The bogies of these | transhipping goods The bogies of these |
vehicles togethei with all other kine|ied | vehicles together with all other kindred | vehicles together with all other kindred |
parts, aie entlieh enclosed by the bodv of | parts, are entirely enclosed by the body of | parts, are entirely enclosed by the body of |
the veluele, whleti has been kept us low a« | the vehicle, which has been kept as low as | the value, which has been kept us low as |
possible Fiom the lowei ecl^e» ot the | possible. From the lower edges of the | possible From the lower edge of the |
bodv extending outwards on oiThei side | body extending outwards on other side | body extending outwards on either side |
MC two platform» each being about 18m | are two platforms each being about 18in. | ME two platforms each being about 18in. |
wide AVhero thesse plattoi ins join on to | wide. Where these plattorms join on to | wide Where these platter ins join on to |
the sides of the vehicle, thev ne con- | the sides of the vehicle, they are | the sides of the vehicle, they are constructed |
structed with »lots foTined of a -.ballow In- | constructed with slots formed of a shallow | with slots formed of a -shallow In- |
inverted channel iron which slots serve as | inverted channel iron which slots serve as | inverted channel iron which shots serve as |
the rall to receive the wheel-, ot the stin | the rail to receive the wheels of the standard | the rail to receive the wheel-, of the skin |
dard gauge velutle, those ialU bein,* situ- | gauge vehicle, those rails being situated | dard gauge vehicle, those fall being situated |
ated only 10m above the curtate ot the | only 10in. above the surface of the | only 10in above the curtain of the |
nai row gauge rail« A most ingenious but | narrow gauge rails. A most ingenious buffer | not row gauge rails A most ingenious but |
for stop or transfei methiimsm, which In | stop or transfer mechanism, which in | for stop or transfer mechanism, which In |
spite ot its extieme siiiipllut) fulfils all | spite of its extreme simplicity fulfils all | spite of its extreme sampling) fulfils all |
the duties reomred of It in the most saüs | the duties required of it in the most satisfactory | the duties required of it in the most satisfactory |
hictory manner, wa» shown woiklng to a | manner, was shown worklng to a | manner, was shown working to a |
large numbei of inteic»ted spectator» at | large number of interested spectators at | large number of interested spectators at |
the oponiug , It has been designed and pa- | the opening ; it has been designed and | the opening , It has been designed and patented |
tented by Mi Calthrop, it» object being | patented by Mr. Calthrop, its object being | by Mr Calthrop, its object being |
to ttaustei the standard gauge v eludes | to transfer the standard gauge vehicles | to transfer the standard gauge vehicles |
from their siding» on to the, ti ausporta | from their sidings on to the | from their sidings on to the a auspices |
car. | transportation car. | car. |
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Mrs Raff presided at the weekly meeting | Mrs. Raff presided at the weekly meeting | Mrs Raff presided at the weekly meeting |
of the Lady Bowen Hospital Committee | of the Lady Bowen Hospital Committee. | of the Lady Bowen Hospital Committee |
Mesdames Davidson, Buchanan, Colling», | Mesdames Davidson, Buchanan, Collings, | Mesdames Davidson, Buchanan, Collings, |
Cooper, Fewings, Munro, Murra), Mac | Cooper, Fewings, Munro, Murray, | Cooper, Fewings, Munro, Murray, Mac |
iossan Philp, Sailton, and Tait wtie also | Macrossan, Philp, Salton, and Tait were also | Rossan Philp, Railton, and Tait were also |
present Dr Sutton reported 9 patient» | present Dr. Sutton reported 9 patients | present Dr Sutton reported 9 patients |
admitted and 8 dlsdhnrged during Uno week, | admitted and 8 discharged during the week, | admitted and 8 discharged during the week, |
leaving li under treatment | leaving 15 under treatment. | leaving is under treatment |
The Children's Hospital Comnuttce met | The Children's Hospital Committee met | The Children's Hospital Committee met |
0Q Wednesday, Mrs Oxley piesidmc, | on Wednesday, Mrs. Oxley presiding. | on Wednesday, Mrs Oxley presiding, |
Mesdames Lilley, Arthui, Bell, Davies | Mesdames Lilley, Arthur, Bell, Davies | Mesdames Lilley, Arthur, Bell, Davies |
and Pinnock, the Misses Grilhth, Kean, | and Pinnock, the Misses Griffith, Kean, | and Pinnock, the Misses Griffith, Kean, |
and Roberts woro also present Di | and Roberts were also present. Dr. | and Roberts were also present Dr |
Bourne reported 20 patients admitted and | Bourne reported 20 patients admitted and | Bourne reported 20 patients admitted and |
21 discharged during the week Fifty-nine | 21 discharged during the week. Fifty-nine | 21 discharged during the week Fifty-nine |
remain undei treatment, and 2 irr, at tue | remain under treatment, and 2 are at the | remain under treatment, and 2 are, at the |
Sandgato Sanatorium Subscriptions, £2 | Sandgate Sanatorium, Subscriptions, £2 | Sandgate Sanatorium Subscriptions, £2 |
13s Od , and patients' payments, £7 12s | 13s 6d., and patients' payments, £7 12s. | 13s 6d and patients' payments, £7 12s |
weio received, and accounts totalling £16 | were received, and accounts totalling £16 | were received, and accounts totalling £16 |
7s. weio passed for payment. | 7s. were passed for payment. | 7s. were passed for payment. |
Identified overProof corrections | GRIFFITH THEY TRANSFER MURRAY MECHANISM WHERE KINDRED TOGETHER ARE SANDGATE COLLINGS PLATFORMS ORDER SPECTATORS ARTHUR SIDINGS EXTREME SATISFACTORY ENTIRELY FORMED RETAINING THESE NUMBER RAILS MR REQUIRED WERE LOWER OPENING BODY THEREBY PRESIDING BOGIES WAS SHALLOW COST INTERESTED DISADVANTAGES |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BUFFER MACROSSAN PATENT RUN ADVANTAGES PLATTORMS INSPITE FEATURE THIS SAYS SURFACE EDGES WORKLNG SALTON WHEELS SIMPLICITY |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 326 | 67.5 | 92.0 | 75.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 189 | 71.4 | 91.5 | 70.4 |
Weighted Words | 73.1 | 91.8 | 69.5 |
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STANDARD GAUGE VEHICLES ON | STANDARD GAUGE VEHICLES ON | STANDARD GAUGE VEHICLES ON |
NARROW GAUGE LINES. | NARROW GAUGE LINES. | NARROW GAUGE LINES. |
The most novel feature on the Leek and | The most novel feature on the Leek and | The most novel feature on the Leek and |
Manifold Light Railway (says " Page's | Manifold Light Railway (says "Page's | Manifold Light Railway (says " Page's |
Magazine" for August), is Mr. Calthrop's | Magazine" for August), is Mr. Calthrop's | Magazine" for August), is Mr. Calthrop" |
patent transportation car. This hag been | patent transportation car. This has been | patent transportation car. This has been |
designed in order to admit of standard | designed in order to admit of standard | designed in order to admit of standard |
gauge railway vehicles being run over the | gauge railway vehicles being run over the | gauge railway vehicles being run over the |
narrow gauge railway, thereby retaining | narrow gauge railway, thereby retaining | narrow gauge railway, thereby retaining |
air the advantages of the narrow gauge | all the advantages of the narrow gauge | all the advantages of the narrow gauge |
without the disadvantages and cost of | without the disadvantages and cost of | without the disadvantages and cost of |
transhipping goode. The bogies of these | transhipping goods. The bogies of these | transhipping goods. The bogies of these |
vehicles, together with all other kindred | vehicles, together with all other kindred | vehicles, together with all other kindred |
parts, are entirely enclosed by the body of | parts, are entirely enclosed by the body of | parts, are entirely enclosed by the body of |
the vehicle, which has been kept as low us | the vehicle, which has been kept as low as | the vehicle, which has been kept as low as |
possible. From the lower edges of the | possible. From the lower edges of the | possible. From the lower edges of the |
body extending outwards on either tide | body extending outwards on either side | body extending outwards on either side |
are two platforms, each being about 18in. | are two platforms, each being about 18in. | are two platforms, each being about 18in. |
wide. Where these platforms join on to | wide. Where these platforms join on to | wide. Where these platforms join on to |
the sides of the vehicle, they are con | the sides of the vehicle, they are con- | the sides of the vehicle, they are constructed |
structed with slots formed of a shallow in | structed with slots formed of a shallow in- | with slots formed of a shallow in |
verted channel iron, which slots serve as | verted channel iron, which slots serve as | serted channel iron, which shots serve as |
fhe rail to receive the wheels of the stan | the rail to receive the wheels of the stan- | the rail to receive the wheels of the standard |
dard gauge vehicle, these rails being situ | dard gauge vehicle, these rails being situ- | gauge vehicle, these rails being situated |
ated only lOin. above the surface of the | ated only 10in. above the surface of the | only 10in. above the surface of the |
narrow gauge rails. A most ingenious buf | narrow gauge rails. A most ingenious buffer | narrow gauge rails. A most ingenious buffer |
fer stop or transfer mechanism, which irk | stop or transfer mechanism, which in spite | stop or transfer mechanism, which mark |
of its extreme simplicity fulfils all | of its extreme simplicity fulfills all | of its extreme simplicity fulfils all |
the duties required of it in the nVwt satis | the duties required of it in the most | the duties required of it in the nVwt sails |
satisfactory manner, was shown working to a | satisfactory manner, was shown working to | satisfactory manner, was shown working to a |
large number of interested spectators at | a large number of interested spectators | large number of interested spectators at |
the opening ; it has been designed and pa* | at the opening ; it has been designed and | the opening ; it has been designed and put |
patented by Mr. Calthrop, its object being | patented by Mr. Calthrop, its object being | patented by Mr. Calthrop, its object being |
to transfer the standard gauge vehicles | to transfer the standard gauge vehicles | to transfer the standard gauge vehicles |
from their sidings on to the transporta | from their sidings on to the transportation | from their sidings on to the transporta- |
car. | car. | car. |
Identified overProof corrections | GOODS SIDE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | CALTHROPS [**VANDALISED] FULFILLS SPITE INVERTED [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 227 | 95.2 | 96.9 | 36.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 127 | 96.9 | 96.9 | 0.0 |
Weighted Words | 96.5 | 96.2 | -6.9 |
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A TALE OF THE 64TH. REGIMENT. | A TALE OF THE 64TH. REGIMENT. | A TALE OF THE 14TH. REGIMENT. |
Tho wreck of the Birkcnheail. when | The wreck of the Birkenhead, when | The wreck of the Birkenhead. when |
our soldiers rendered a rigid bbed- | our soldiers rendered a rigid obed- | our soldiers rendered a rigid bbed- |
iciico to orders in tho presence of | ience to orders in the presence of | device to orders in tho presence of |
certain death, is by no means tho | certain death, is by no means the | certain death, is by no means the |
only instance in. which. Englishmen | only instance in which Englishmen | only instance in. which. Englishmen |
have displayed thnt particular kind | have displayed that particular kind | have displayed that particular kind |
of heroism. In July 1812, the ship | of heroism. In July 1842, the ship | of heroism. In July 1852, the ship |
Alert, currying ;besides her passen | Alert, carrying besides her passen- | Alert, carrying besides her passengers |
gers nnd crew, ton companies of tho | gers and crew, ten companies of the | and crew, ton companies of the |
tilth.; regiment: (now the Ist North | 64th. regiment (now the 1st North | 99th.; regiment: (now the 1st North |
Staffordshire), • struck upon 11 rock | Staffordshire), struck upon a rock | Staffordshire), is struck upon 11 rock |
when nearly a hundred miles out | when nearly a hundred miles out | when nearly a hundred miles out |
from -Halifax, Nova Scotia, and be | from Halifax, Nova Scotia, and be- | from Halifax, Nova Scotia, and began |
gan to fill instantly. | gan to fill instantly. | to fill instantly. |
Of coii?te a panic was feared, and | Of course a panic was feared, and | Of course a panic was feared, and |
everybody made ready to come up | everybody made ready to come up | everybody made ready to come up |
fronv below-. The "ciiptain of - the | from below. The captain of the | from below-. The "captain of the |
'Alert therefore: took measures at | Alert therefore took measures at | 'Alert therefore: took measures at |
once for tho safety of all aboard. | once for the safety of all aboard. | once for the safety of all aboard. |
He explained to the military-officers | He explained to the military officers | He explained to the military officers |
that the movement of a couple ol | that the movement of a couple of | that the movement of a couple of |
hundred men to the upper deck1 | hundred men to the upper deck | hundred men to the upper deck |
would probably cause the vcssel-to | would probably cause the vessel to | would probably cause the vessel to |
founder. Accordingly the officers | founder. Accordingly the officers | founder. Accordingly the officers |
mustered their men below, and there | mustered their men below, and there | mustered their men below, and there |
tho brave soldiers stood, whilst tho | the brave soldiers stood, whilst the | the brave soldiers stood whilst the |
water rose gradually to their waists ■ | water rose gradually to their waists. | water rose gradually to their waists 5 |
Not one of them tried to break tha | Not one of them tried to break the | Not one of them tried to break the |
ranks. In the meantime the .ship v | ranks. In the meantime the ship | ranks. In the meantime the ship v |
was lynched, and every soul on | was beached, and every soul on | was lynched, and every soul on |
board—men. women, and children | board—men, women, and children— | boardsmen. women, and children |
was saved, thanks to the disciplinu | was saved, thanks to the discipline | was saved, thanks to the discipline |
•Mid heroism of those ' gallant | and heroism of those gallant | Mid heroism of those ' gallant |
;■ | soldiers. | a |
Identified overProof corrections | DISCIPLINE CARRYING VESSEL DECK CAPTAIN COURSE BIRKENHEAD |
Identified overProof non-corrections | OBEDIENCE ONBOARD [**VANDALISED] BEACHED TEN |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 189 | 87.3 | 95.8 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 123 | 91.9 | 96.7 | 60.0 |
Weighted Words | 90.5 | 96.0 | 58.2 |
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vcIOTO tIAN :RAIL WAY' CO. | VICTORIAN RAILWAY COM- | vcIOTO tHAN RAILWAY CO. |
VO 1ISS10NE1tS. | MISSIONERS. | NO MISSIONERS. |
MELBOURNE, Thursday. | MELBOURNE, Thursday. | MELBOURNE, Thursday. |
Mr. Shields, tie retiring Ministor 'f | Mr. Shields, the retiring Minister of | Mr. Shields, the retiring Minister 'of |
Railways, eulogises the railway commis: | Railways, eulogises the railway commis- | Railways, eulogises the railway commissioners, |
sioners, and e-presses the hope Ithey will | sioners, and expresses the hope they will | and expressed the hope they will |
be given a free @hind in the administra | be given a free hand in the administra- | be given a free hand in the administration |
tion of the department. He is confident | tion of the department. He is confident | of the department. He is confident |
Victoria has now the best railwyy, mana? | Victoria has now the best railway mana- | Victoria has now the best railway, managers |
gers in her history. | gers in her history. | in her history. |
Identified overProof corrections | MINISTER THEY HAND |
Identified overProof non-corrections | EXPRESSES VICTORIAN |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 45 | 77.8 | 93.3 | 70.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 35 | 85.7 | 94.3 | 60.0 |
Weighted Words | 82.5 | 91.7 | 52.5 |
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TWENTY-FIVE INCHES IN TWO | TWENTY-FIVE INCHES IN TWO | TWENTY-FIVE INCHES IN TWO |
DAYS. | DAYS. | DAYS. |
Brisbane, December 28. | Brisbane, December 28. | Brisbane, December 28. |
Heavy tropical rains fell inTownsville | Heavy tropical rains fell in Townsville | Heavy tropical rains fell in Townsville |
during the, last few days, the register | during the last few days, the register | during the last few days, the register |
showing about 25 inches m t wo days. The | showing about 25 inches in two days. The | showing about 25 inches in two days. The |
gauge registered 10'inches between 7 | gauge registered 10 inches between 7 | gauge registered 16 inches between 7 |
o'clock last night'and 9 o'clock this morn- | o'clock last night and 9 o'clock this morn- | o'clock last night and 9 o'clock this morning, |
ing, but as the gauge was running over | ing, but as the gauge was running over | but as the gauge was running over |
at the latter hour, the fall must, have | at the latter hour, the fall must have | at the latter hour, the fall must, have |
been greater than was registered. Al- | been greater than was registered. Al- | been greater than was registered. Although |
though the streets were Badly cut up- | though the streets were badly cut up | the streets were Badly cut up |
an d some business premises were flood- | and some business premises were flood- | and some business premises were flooded |
ed, the amount of the damage wrought | ed, the amount of the damage wrought | the amount of the damage wrought |
was not considerable. . | was not considerable. | was not considerable. . |
Identified overProof corrections | NIGHT TOWNSVILLE AND |
Identified overProof non-corrections |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 80 | 90.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 57 | 94.7 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 95.9 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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SUICIDE A.T SSA. | SUICIDE AT SEA. | SUICIDE AT SEA. |
Melbourne, February 8. | Melbourne, February 8. | Melbourne, February 8. |
Upon the arrival of the Eh ip <Ja«ibus | Upon the arrival of the ship Cambus- | Upon the arrival of the Eh ip Jacobus |
kenneth in Robson's Bay to-night it was | kenneth in Hobson's Bay to-night it was | kenneth in Robson's Bay to-night it was |
reported tb:it thc master of the rc&':îl | reported that the master of the vessel | reported that the master of the rc&':îl |
(Csptain Thos. J. Cook) committed sui- | (Captain Thos. J. Cook) committed sui- | (Captain Thos. J. Cook) committed sui- |
cido by taking carbolic acid during th« | cide by taking carbolic acid during the | cide by taking carbolic acid during the |
voyage froai Puget Sound. lt appears | voyage from Puget Sound. It appears | voyage from Puget Sound. lt appears |
that tbe accessed, who suffered from re- | that the deceased, who suffered from re- | that the accessed, who suffered from religious |
ligious uvudajbecame so eccentric that bc | ligious mania, became so eccentric that he | unda became so eccentric that he |
had to be watched. He complained of | had to be watched. He complained of | had to be watched. He complained of |
«nervous prostration-and iuse-niuia. He | nervous prostration and insomnia. He | nervous prostration and insomnia. He |
:was found lyin& dead in his cabin, and | was found lying dead in his cabin, and | was found lying dead in his cabin, and |
his body wis buried-at s ja. | his body was buried at sea. | his body was buried at s is. |
Identified overProof corrections | SEA INSOMNIA LYING BECAME CAPTAIN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SHIP CAMBUSKENNETH DECEASED VESSEL MANIA HOBSONS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 81 | 72.8 | 90.1 | 63.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 60 | 81.7 | 90.0 | 45.5 |
Weighted Words | 77.5 | 87.8 | 45.8 |
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SHIPPING. | SHIPPING. | SHIPPING. |
ARRIVALS. | ARRIVALS. | ARRIVALS. |
September 25.-Innamincka, s.; | September 25.— Innamincka, s., | September 25. Innamincka, s.; |
Capt. C. C. 3Iacdingle. from Mel- | Capt. C. C. Macdingle. from Mel- | Capt. C. C. 3Iacdingle. from Melbourne, |
bourne, vía poi Ls. Passengers | bourne, via ports. Passengers | via port Ls. Passengers |
Jleydames Bente and family (3), | Mesdames Bente and family (3), | Mesdames Bente and family (3), |
Irvine and family (2), J. P. Slat- | Irvine and family (2), J. P. Slat- | Irvine and family (2), J. P. Slating |
ing : Hisses DoHkin and Chippen- | ing : Misses Donkin and Chippen- | : Misses Donkin and Chippen- |
dale ; jlessrs. W. Best, R. Wilson, | dale ; Messrs. W. Best, R. Wilson, | dale ; Messrs. W. Best, R. Wilson, |
A. Wood. . H. W. P. Smith, E. | A. Wood. H. W. P. Smith, E. | A. Wood. H W. P. Smith, E. |
Lawson, Linedale, S. Rnssell, and | Lawson, Linedale, S. Russell, and | Lawson, Linedale, S. Russell, and |
34 tn the steerage. Adelaide | 34 in the steerage. Adelaide | 34 in the steerage. Adelaide |
SteairishipCo., Ltd., J. G. Fearn- | Steamship Co., Ltd., J. G. Fearn- | Steamship Co., Ltd., J. G. Fearnley |
ley açent. | ley agent. | agent. |
Identified overProof corrections | STEAMSHIP MESDAMES IN DONKIN MISSES RUSSELL AGENT MESSRS CO VIA |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PORTS MACDINGLE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 41 | 70.7 | 95.1 | 83.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 37 | 67.6 | 94.6 | 83.3 |
Weighted Words | 67.7 | 93.5 | 79.8 |
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THE BREAK OF GAUGE QUESTION. | THE BREAK OF GAUGE QUESTION. | THE BREAK OF GAUGE QUESTION. |
A Terowie correspondent writes :-"Ata | A Terowie correspondent writes :— "At a | A Terowie correspondent writes :-"Ata |
meeting of the vigilance .committee on | meeting of the vigilance committee on | meeting of the vigilance committee on |
Monday, Mr. T. J: Hosking presiding, tho | Monday, Mr. T. J. Hosking presiding, the | Monday, Mr. T. J: Hosking presiding, the |
subject of tho agitation by tho tradespeople | subject of the agitation by the tradespeople | subject of the agitation by the tradespeople |
of Petersburg to hnvb tho brcak-of-gauge | of Petersburg to have the break-of-gauge | of Petersburg to have the break-of-gauge |
removed from Terowie to. Petorsbu rg, was | removed from Terowie to Petersburg, was | removed from Terowie to. Petersburg was |
considered. Tho committco dealt with tho | considered. The committee dealt with the | considered. The committee dealt with the |
arguments of the Petersburg people, and | arguments of the Petersburg people, and | arguments of the Petersburg people, and |
said that most of them wero untenable, lt | said that most of them were untenable. It | said that most of them were untenable, lt |
was stated that over 21,000 tons wont on to | was stated that over 21,000 tons went on to | was stated that over 21,000 tons went on to |
Petersburg, whereas about 1080 would bo | Petersburg, whereas about 1088 would be | Petersburg, whereas about 1080 would be |
nearer tho mark from Petersburg only. It | nearer the mark from Petersburg only. It | nearer the mark from Petersburg only. It |
was also stnted that thora was demurrago | was also stated that there was demurrage | was also stated that there was demurrage |
charged on trucks nt Tcrowio, whereas suoh | charged on trucks at Terowie, whereas such | charged on trucks at Terowie, whereas such |
is not tho ensc. lt was alleged that great | is not the case. lt was alleged that great | is not the case, it was alleged that great |
delay occurs in goods arriving in Peters- | delay occurs in goods arriving in Petersburg. | delay occurs in goods arriving in Peters- |
and this is not correct. Perishable | and this is not correct. Perishable | and this is not correct. Perishable |
goods aro sont on direct by tho express, and | goods are sent on direct by the express, and | goods are sent on direct by the express, and |
other goods reach Petersburg beforo 9 | other goods reach Petersburg before 9 | other goods reach Petersburg before 9 |
o'clock tho following morning aftor they | o'clock the following morning after they | o'clock the following morning after they |
arrive hero. Tho secretary was directed to | arrive here. The secretary was directed to | arrive here. The secretary was directed to |
write to tho Port Pirio and Broken Hill | write to the Port Pirie and Broken Hill | write to the Port Pirie and Broken Hill |
town councils, thanking them for tho | town councils, thanking them for the | town councils, thanking them for the |
businesslike way they looked at tho mat- | businesslike way they looked at the matter." | businesslike way they looked at the mat- |
======== ======== ======== ======== | ||
POISONED BLOOD.-When tho. kidneys | POISONED BLOOD.— When the kidneys | POISONED BLOOD When the. kidneys |
.and; f;liver aro working inefficiently, tho | and liver are working inefficiently, the | and; liver are working inefficiently, the |
blood ' becomes laden with ? urinary and | blood becomes laden with urinary and | blood ' becomes laden with urinary and |
biliary poisons, and, as a consequence, we | biliary poisons, and, as a consequence, we | biliary poisons and, as a consequence, we |
suffer .from rheumatism, gout, neuralgia, | suffer from rheumatism, gout, neuralgia, | suffer from rheumatism, gout, neuralgia, |
lumbago, backacho, sciatica, .indigestion, | lumbago, backache, sciatica, indigestion, | lumbago, backache, sciatica, indigestion, |
biliousness, sick headache, anaemia, de- | biliousness, sick headache, anaemia, | biliousness, sick headache, anaemia, de- |
debility, blood disorders, gravel, and bladder | debility, blood disorders, gravel, and bladder | debility, blood disorders, gravel, and bladder |
troubles. WARNER'S SAFE CURE | troubles. WARNER'S SAFE CURE | troubles. WARNER'S SAFE CURE |
CURES all theso disorders speedily and per- | CURES all these disorders speedily and | CURES all these disorders speedily and permanently, |
manently, simply because it restores tho | permanently, simply because it restores the | simply because it restores the |
kidneys and liver to health and activity. | kidneys and liver to health and activity. | kidneys and liver to health and activity. |
Tlio marvellous 'vitalising effect of tho mc | The marvellous vitalising effect of the | The marvellous vitalising effect of the mc |
dicinu is purely naturqk*_' | medicine is purely natural. | dancing is purely naturally' |
Identified overProof corrections | AFTER BACKACHE CASE ARE WENT BE HAVE SUCH DEMURRAGE THERE THESE WERE SENT HERE PIRIE BEFORE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MEDICINE NATURAL MATTER |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 237 | 79.7 | 97.9 | 89.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 151 | 87.4 | 98.0 | 84.2 |
Weighted Words | 89.7 | 97.9 | 79.8 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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 FREAK OF REFLECTION, | A FREAK OF REFLECTION. | A FREAK OF REFLECTION, |
A PASSEN'EH to Broken Hill had a | A PASSENGER to Broken Hill had a | A PASSENGER to Broken Hill had a |
peoullar exp'rienoe daring the long, | peculiar experience during the long, | peculiar experience during the long, |
Blow j inrne; through the night on the | slow journey through the night on the | Blow j borne; through the night on the |
narrow guage a short time since. | narrow gauge a short time since. | narrow gauge a short time since. |
Occupying, with two othBr gentle- | Occupying, with two other gentle- | Occupying, with two other gentlemen, |
men, a first class carriage, he had j sst | men, a first class carriage, he had just | a first class carriage, he had set |
rolled up In his rug (or the night and, | rolled up in his rug for the night and, | rolled up in his rug (or the night and, |
lying spin his baok, waa puffing a laBt | lying upon his back, was puffing a last | lying spin his back, was puffing a last |
pips. The cari ii gr following was a | pipe. The carriage following was a | pips. The card is gr following was a |
sloepsr, and through the door windows | sleeper, and through the door windows | sleeper, and through the door windows |
tho gentleman ot tho pipe suddenly | the gentleman of the pipe suddenly | the gentleman of the pipe suddenly |
booame aware of two man struggling' | became aware of two men struggling | became aware of two man struggling' |
ina death encounter in the sleeping | in a death encounter in the sleeping | in a death encounter in the sleeping |
oarriage. | carriage. | carriage. |
One of the men— a long, thin, | One of the men—a long, thin, | One of the men a long, thin, |
muscular fellow— had his opponent by | muscular fellow—had his opponent by | muscular fellow had his opponent by |
the throat, and as his hold tightened | the throat, and as his hold tightened | the throat, and as his hold tightened |
the eyes,of his vlolim began slowly to | the eyes of his victim began slowly to | the eyes, of his victim began slowly to |
protea fe and the tongas to loll atelessly | protrude and the tongues to loll uselessly | protest fe and the tongue to roll uselessly |
apon the chin. | upon the chin. | upon the chin. |
Breaking Into a cold perspiration, | Breaking into a cold perspiration, | Breaking into a cold perspiration, |
the one spectator of the tragedy | the one spectator of the tragedy | the one spectator of the tragedy |
jumped from beneath his rug, wakened | jumped from beneath his rug, wakened | jumped from beneath his rug, wakened |
his two companions, and pointed | his two companions, and pointed | his two companions, and pointed |
speechless with the forefinger of his | speechless with the forefinger of his | speechless with the forefinger of his |
right hand to tho gruesome and | right hand to the gruesome and | right hand to the gruesome and |
horrible deed that was being enacted | horrible deed that was being enacted | horrible deed that was being enacted |
but a yard or two away. | but a yard or two away. | but a yard or two away. |
Two of the men were for giving the | Two of the men were for giving the | Two of the men were for giving the |
alarm and stopping the train, bat the | alarm and stopping the train, but the | alarm and stopping the train, at the |
third traveller, who had been looking | third traveller, who had been looking | third traveller, who had been looking |
observantly about the oarrlago for | observantly about the carriage for | observantly about the carriage for |
some few rulantes, cried, "Here II Is !" | some few minutes, cried, "Here it is!" | some few relates, cried, "Here II Is !" |
And pulling a folded copy ot the | And pulling a folded copy of the | And pulling a folded copy of the |
Bulletin from the straps of a Gladstone | Bulletin from the straps of a Gladstone | Bulletin from the straps of a Gladstone |
on the rack the moving ploturo of the | on the rack the moving picture of the | on the rack the moving picture of the |
murder wan gone. | murder was gone. | murder was gone. |
The rt ll lotion of the folded paper, | The reflection of the folded paper, | The rt ll lotion of the folded paper, |
together with that of the bag and the | together with that of the bag and the | together with that of the bag and the |
jolting of the train, had made tho | jolting of the train, had made the | jolting of the train, had made the |
ligures of two men engaged in a death | figures of two men engaged in a death | figures of two men engaged in a death |
struggle BO parfeotly that for the | struggle so perfectly that for the | struggle SO perfectly that for the |
momont anyone would have been de- | moment anyone would have been de- | moment anyone would have been de- |
deceived. | ceived. | deceived. |
The gentleman who relates the story | The gentleman who relates the story | The gentleman who relates the story |
Is a strlot teetotaller.^ | is a strict teetotaller. | is a strict teetotaller |
Mr, H H Stoyles, B A , headmaster | Mr. H. E. Stoyles, B.A., headmaster | Mr, H H Stoyles, B A , headmaster |
ot the Wentworth publlo school, left | of the Wentworth public school, left | of the Wentworth public school, left |
for Sydney the other day, und expeots | for Sydney the other day, and expects | for Sydney the other day, and expects |
to be appointed to a Hydneyalde | to be appointed to a Sydneyside | to be appointed to a Hydneyalde |
sohooL | school. | schooL |
Identified overProof corrections | PERFECTLY PUBLIC EYES SO USELESSLY VICTIM FIGURES PICTURE PECULIAR DURING UPON STRICT BECAME LAST EXPERIENCE PASSENGER EXPECTS GAUGE MOMENT SLEEPER BACK |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TONGUES SYDNEYSIDE SLOW IT PROTRUDE LOLL [**VANDALISED] JOURNEY JUST MINUTES |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 289 | 82.0 | 94.5 | 69.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 167 | 82.6 | 94.6 | 69.0 |
Weighted Words | 83.4 | 94.7 | 68.4 |
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Ml!. ÍUCH.M!» TLTXK. | MR. RICHARD TEECE. | Mr!. ÍUCH.M!» TLTXK. |
LONDON, July 27. | LONDON, July 27. | LONDON, July 27. |
A complimentary luncheon was tc:i | A complimentary luncheon was ten- | A complimentary luncheon was too |
ilercr in the eily yesterday to Hr. Hichaid | derer in the city yesterday to Mr. Richard | clever in the city yesterday to Mr. Richard |
leece, General Slauagcr and Actuary of j | Teece, General Manager and Actuary of | Teece, General Manager and Actuary of the |
the Australian Mutual l'rovident Society j | the Australian Mutual Provident Society | Australian Mutual Provident Society |
ill Australia. The Karl of Jersey presided, | in Australia. The Earl of Jersey presided, | in Australia. The Earl of Jersey presided, |
and among thore piusent, Mere thc Agcnl | and among those present were the Agent- | and among those present, were the Agent |
Gcacral for Queensland (Sir Horace | General for Queensland (Sir Horace | General for Queensland (Sir Horace |
Tozer), the Agent-General for Tasmania | Tozer), the Agent-General for Tasmania | Tozer), the Agent-General for Tasmania |
(the Hon. H. Hobson), and Messrs. H. S. | (the Hon. H. Hobson), and Messrs. H. S. | (the Hon. H. Hobson and Messrs. H. S. |
King. Lank, ami Pilcher. The Karl of | King. Lank, and Pilcher. The Earl of | King. Bank, and Pilcher. The Earl of |
Jersey »aid tile company had gathered to | Jersey said the company had gathered to | Jersey said the company had gathered to |
show their approval of Mr. Tccce's excel- | show their approval of Mr. Teece's excel- | show their approval of Mr. Teece's excellent |
lent work in Australia. | lent work in Australia. | work in Australia. |
Identified overProof corrections | MANAGER THOSE PRESENT PROVIDENT CITY TEECE WERE SAID RICHARD EARL TEECES |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TENDERER LANK [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 80 | 73.8 | 95.0 | 81.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 55 | 78.2 | 96.4 | 83.3 |
Weighted Words | 73.7 | 95.4 | 82.6 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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INTERSTATE NEWS. | INTERSTATE NEWS. | INTERSTATE NEWS. |
[By Telcgi'apU.j | [By Telegraph.] | [By Telegraphy |
NEW SOUTH WALES. | NEW SOUTH WALES. | NEW SOUTH WALES. |
SYDNEY, June | SYDNEY, June 13. | SYDNEY, June |
Tho Kailw'ay Commissioners lia ve accep- | The Railway Commissioners have accep- | The Railway Commissioners have accepted |
ted tendel « (rom vnrious companies for | ted tenders from various companies for | tender is from various companies for |
tho supply of 400,090 tons of coal at prices | the supply of 400,000 tons of coal at prices | the supply of 100,000 tons of coal at prices |
ranging from 4s. Od. lo Ss. (Jd. per lou nc | ranging from 4s. 6d. to 8s. 6d. per ton ac- | ranging from 4s. 6d. to 3s. 6d. per ton according |
cording lo thc point of delivery. | cording to the point of delivery. | to the point of delivery. |
Sir .lohn See resigned the oflicc of Pre- | Sir John See resigned the office of Pre- | Sir John See resigned the office of Premier |
mier to-ilay and the Governor (Yicc | mier to-day and the Governor (Vice- | to-day and the Governor (Vice |
Adiuirat Sir Harry Rawson) sent for thc | Admiral Sir Harry Rawson) sent for the | Admiral Sir Harry Rawson) sent for the |
Treasurer (the Hon, T. Waddell) to form | Treasurer (the Hon. T. Waddell) to form | Treasurer (the Hon T. Waddell to form |
a liew Ministry.: Mr. Waddell undertook' | a new Ministry. Mr. Waddell undertook | a new Ministry.: Mr. Waddell undertook' |
the task, hut would give no indication as | the task, but would give no indication as | the task, but would give no indication as |
to his intentions. | to his intentions. | to his intentions. |
Identified overProof corrections | ACCORDING VARIOUS JOHN RAILWAY TON ADMIRAL HAVE BUT OFFICE VICE /TO/DAY|TODAY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TENDERS TELEGRAPH |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 80 | 75.0 | 97.5 | 90.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 62 | 79.0 | 96.8 | 84.6 |
Weighted Words | 78.3 | 96.4 | 83.2 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNICATION. | LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNICATION. | LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNICATION. |
The report of Mr. II. C. Saunders, third | The report of Mr. H. C. Saunders, third | The report of Mr. H. C. Saunders, third |
officer of the cable steamer Restorer, win | officer of the cable steamer Restorer, who | officer of the cable steamer Restorer, win |
superintended the survey of route-; for the | superintended the survey of routes for the | superintended the survey of route-; for the |
Dronosed cable communication with Al | proposed cable communication with Al- | proposed cable communication with Al |
thorpc and Neptune Isiland Iighthouro, | thorpe and Neptune Island Lighthouses, | thorpe and Neptune Island Lighthouse, |
was read at the meeting' of the Marine | was read at the meeting of the Marine | was read at the meeting of the Marine |
Board on Thursday. It disclosed the fact | Board on Thursday. It disclosed the fact | Board on Thursday. It disclosed the fact |
that from Snug Cove, Kangaroo Mind, a | that from Snug Cove, Kangaroo Island, a | that from Snug Cove, Kangaroo Mind, a |
splendidly adapted route to Neptune Is | splendidly adapted route to Neptune Is- | splendidly adapted route to Neptune Island |
land ir.'is available for a cable, and thence | land was available for a cable, and thence | areas available for a cable, and thence |
rouUi of Neptune Island to Rhino Head, | route of Neptune Island to Rhino Head, | south of Neptune Island to Rhino Head, |
the southernmost point of Marion Bay, on | the southernmost point of Marion Bay, on | the southernmost point of Marion Bay, on |
Yorke's Peninsula. The board favoured | Yorke's Peninsula. The board favoured | Yorke's Peninsula. The board favoured |
the route from Neptune Island to the Al | the route from Neptune Island to the Al- | the route from Neptune Island to the Al |
and the recovery and relaying of | thorpes, and the recovery and relaying of | and the recovery and relaying of |
the existing cable between Althorpe Is | the existing cable between Althorpe Is- | the existing cable between Althorpe Island |
land and the mainland to form the con | land and the mainland to form the con- | and the mainland to form the con |
link. A proposal to embody this | necting link. A proposal to embody this | link. A proposal to embody this |
fscheme for adoption by the Commonwealth | scheme for adoption by the Commonwealth | scheme for adoption by the Commonwealth |
Government was moved and carried unani | Government was moved and carried unani- | Government was moved and carried unani- |
imously. The secretary was directed to | imously. The secretary was directed to | imously. The secretary was directed to |
thank the Eastern, Australasia, and China | thank the Eastern, Australasia, and China | thank the Eastern, Australasia, and China |
Telegraph Company, Limited, for their | Telegraph Company, Limited, for their | Telegraph Company, Limited, for their |
assistance in obtaining soundings. | assistance in obtaining soundings. | assistance in obtaining soundings. |
Identified overProof corrections | PROPOSED SCHEME |
Identified overProof non-corrections | CONNECTING ROUTES ALTHORPES WHO LIGHTHOUSES |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 148 | 91.9 | 94.6 | 33.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 90 | 92.2 | 94.4 | 28.6 |
Weighted Words | 92.4 | 94.3 | 25.9 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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POUT 'ADELAIDE: Monday, March 2?. | PORT ADELAIDE: Monday, March 28. | PORT ADELAIDE: Monday, March 2?. |
IBeforc Mr. W. .Iohn=tone, S.M.1 | [Before Mr. W. Johnstone, S.M.] | Before Mr. W. Johnstone, Shill |
.lanus Duviue w::s on Suml.iy evening obscrxe'l | James Devine was on Sunday evening observed | James Devine was on Sunday evening observed |
bv a tvilice constulilc in frar.l of. the i'orL .Vie | by a police constable in front of the Port Ade- | by a notice constable in search of the Port Vie |
hiiile Hailw.iy Station with ir.at off, ' ?.challenging | laide Railway Station with coat off, challenging | while Railway Station with hat off, ' challenging |
anyliody and cverylmdy to fight. ? !ie tvas ar | anybody and everybody to fight. He was ar- | anybody and everybody to fight. ? he was arrested |
rested on a chnrce r.f drunkenness, and -o this was | rested on a charge of drunkenness, and to this was | on a charge of drunkenness, and to this was |
added Fcsisiing the police. Devine toW the M:i | added resisting the police. Devine told the Ma- | added resisting the police. Devine told the Mr |
gislr.ne he 'knew nsthing.' Fiw.'J .Cl it); and | gistrate he "knew nothing." Fined £1 6d and | gislr.ne he knew nothing.' First Cl it); and |
eosls. in uefanlt 10 days' imprisonment. | costs, in default 10 days' imprisonment. | costs. in default 10 days' imprisonment. |
The l-esl. -bananas come from Port Litnou, | The best bananas come from Port Limon, | The latest. -bananas come from Port Litnou, |
Costit Rita.' | Costa Rica. | Costa Rica.' |
Identified overProof corrections | EVERYBODY RESISTING TOLD JAMES NOTHING RAILWAY BY SUNDAY OBSERVED COSTA JOHNSTONE CHARGE CONSTABLE BEFORE COSTS RICA ANYBODY DEFAULT |
Identified overProof non-corrections | FRONT LIMON FINED MAGISTRATE COAT BEST |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 72 | 52.8 | 88.9 | 76.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 55 | 56.4 | 89.1 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 51.3 | 86.2 | 71.7 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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FOX.-On the 14th AgIuIsit. 1!104. at hie | DEATH. FOX.—On the 14th August, 1904, at his | FOX.-On the 14th AgIuIsit. 1904. at his |
rcsidence, Lortnn Vale," I anurntlra, | residence, "Lorton Vale," Kanumbra, | residence, Lorton Vale," I animation, |
.James± Pox. h,.Ive u'chI i.lhaid of Sarah | James Fox, beloved husband of Sarah | James Pox. have u'chI island of Sarah |
FoUx, ftfl fhithir of IaizaLItIk Stioth, S-trap | Fox, and father of Elizabeth Smith, Sarah | Fox, and father of IaizaLItIk Stioth, Sarah |
Jane Smith. tlarianult Cramnitig. hIenry | Jane Smith, Marianne Cumming, Henry | Jane Smith. Marianne Cramnitig. Henry |
Fox. .James noox, Chari's Forx, Tiinaia~ | Fox, James Fox, Charles Fox, Thomas | Fox. James noon, Charles For, funeral |
Fox, William 14.,i; 'limol ny Fox, and a | Fox, William Fox, Timothy Fox, and a | Fox, William 14th; 'time ny Fox, and a |
culonist of i2 ye:ars ; aged 72 years. | colonist of 52 years ; aged 72 years. | colonist of 52 years ; aged 72 years. |
Identified overProof corrections | HISRESIDENCE CHARLES FATHER LORTON MARIANNE COLONIST HENRY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TIMOTHY CUMMING HUSBAND THOMAS DEATH ELIZABETH AUGUST BELOVED KANUMBRA |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 45 | 44.4 | 68.9 | 44.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 30 | 46.7 | 70.0 | 43.8 |
Weighted Words | 47.0 | 70.6 | 44.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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. CHAPTER | CHAPTER XI. | CHAPTER |
EXCITED MEETING HÄ5YDNEY; ' AND | EXCITED MEETING IN SYDNEY, AND | EXCITED MEETING H SYDNEY; ' AND |
A RUN, ON THE BAMS. . | A RUN ON THE BANKS. | A RUN, ON THE RAMS. |
vA Before-'. ? tho , dcputiíliónVluid ..loft tho | Before the deputation had left the | vA Before-'. the , dcputiíliónVluid left the |
? Premier's room . Sydney^ Ami's' iiblu/o"..with' | Premier's room Sydney was ablaze with | Premier's room . Sydney Ami's' ablaze". with' |
the' nows! that thu Japimose. might bu | the news that the Japanese might be | the' news! that the Japanese. might be |
oxpocted to make a deseen t.<up'nn. tlio const | expected to make a descent upon the coast | expected to make a descent Lupino. the coast |
at any. moment. - i ? | at any moment. | at any moment. - i ? |
There were oxcitort groups of people on | There were excited groups of people on | There were excited groups of people on |
nil tho street-corners,.and.ovory hotel bar | all the street corners, and every hotel bar | all the street-corners,.and.ovory hotel bar |
was a parliament in itself. ? | was a parliament in itself. | was a parliament in itself. ? |
'.Tlie news scenied to: make . tho.»mon.vory | The news seemed to make the men very | 'The news seemed to: make . tho.»mon.vory |
thirsty, and perhaps lt ? was as well, for | thirsty, and perhaps it was as well, for | thirsty, and perhaps it was as well, for |
the moro they quenched their thirst tho | the more they quenched their thirst the | the more they quenched their thirst the |
-moro clearly they suw tho way out of tho | more clearly they saw the way out of the | more clearly they saw the way out of the |
dilllculty. | difficulty. | difficulty. |
Outside, however, tho position'was iliffcr | Outside, however, the position was differ- | Outside, however, the position was differ |
cnt ; in some -quarters, at any rate. | ent; in some quarters, at any rate. | cut in some quarters, at any rate. |
Tho Stock Exchange, tho Itoynl Ex- | The Stock Exchange, the Royal Ex- | The Stock Exchange, the Royal Exchange, |
change, tho Bankers^ Institute, and tim | change, the Bankers' Institute, and the | the Bankers' Institute, and the |
Chambers af Commerce all held hurried | Chambers of Commerce all held hurried | Chambers of Commerce all held hurried |
meetings "of their members,' called to- | meetings of their members, called to- | meetings of their members,' called together |
gether by telephone. ?_ v | gether by telephone. | by telephone. as v |
. This wns tho result of a suggestion made | This was the result of a suggestion made | . This was the result of a suggestion made |
by tlio .first paper that wns put with . un | by the first paper that was out with an | by the first paper that was put with an |
omergency edition: " .' -, | emergency edition. | emergency edition: " e, |
Tho suggestion was thnt this preliminary | The suggestion was that this preliminary | The suggestion was that this preliminary |
meeting should bo convened,.nndJ,that mass | meeting should be convened, and that mass | meeting should be convened,.nndJ,that mass |
meetings should bo hold in, different parts | meetings should be held in different parts | meetings should be held in different parts |
of th« city ; in tho ovoning, ut which repre- | of the city in the evening, at which repre- | of the city in the evening, at which representatives |
sentativos from tho inootfoigsVof tho after- | sentatives from the meetings of the after- | from the inootfoigsVof the afternoon |
noon would ndviso-tho people what to do | noon would advise the people what to do | would advise the people what to do |
os a result pf tho earlier deliberations. : | as a result of the earlier deliberations. | as a result of the earlier deliberations. The |
The ovoning popers modo tho most bf tho | The evening papers made the most of the | evening papers made the most of the |
occasion. .. - . | occasion. | occasion. For |
For all they know it might bo their last | For all they knew it might be their last | all they know it might be their last |
i issue. * | issue. | issue A |
A full report of tho deputation, heralded' | A full report of the deputation, heralded | full report of the deputation, heralded' |
by "scare" heads, had tile pince of hon- | by "scare" heads, had the place of hon- | by "scare" heads, had the place of honour. |
our. lt was' flunked by luiograms hun | our. It was flanked by telegrams from | It was' flanked by telegrams hun |
Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Bei th, | Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Perth, | Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Berth, |
telling what was being done thor.' | telling what was being done there. | telling what was being done ther.e |
AH a matter of fnct, ' tho telegrams | As a matter of fact, the telegrams | AH a matter of fact, the telegrams |
simply told of panic, for tho people.'could | simply told of panic, for the people could | simply told of panic, for the people. could |
do nothing that would be effective. And | do nothing that would be effective. And | do nothing that would be effective. And |
they realised lt. | they realised it. | they realised it. |
Identified overProof corrections | DESCENT POSITION SEEMED LEFT AN ADVISE EMERGENCY FACT DIFFICULTY ROYAL WITHTHE PAPERS PLACE MORE COULD JAPANESE FLANKED COAST ABLAZE SAW EVENING REPRESENTATIVES EXPECTED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | EVERY VERY CORNERS BANKS STREET KNEW UPON PERTH MEN CONVENED XI |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 268 | 61.6 | 90.7 | 75.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 146 | 76.7 | 92.5 | 67.6 |
Weighted Words | 76.5 | 92.5 | 68.1 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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DISHONEST EMPLOYES. | DISHONEST EMPLOYES. | DISHONEST EMPLOYES. |
BIG ROBBERIES FROM | BIG ROBBERIES FROM | BIG ROBBERIES FROM |
HORDERN'S. | HORDERN'S. | HORDERN'S. |
Sydney, Saturday.— Charles Herbert | Sydney, Saturday.—Charles Herbert | Sydney, Saturday Charles Herbert |
Young and Albert Fisher wero recently | Young and Albert Fisher were recently | Young and Albert Fisher were recently |
convicted of extensive robberies at | convicted of extensive robberies at | convicted of extensive robberies at |
Anthony Hordern's in August last. Mr | Anthony Hordern's in August last. Mr | Anthony Hordern's in August last. Mr |
Hordern has now sued them in the Bank | Hordern has now sued them in the Bank- | Hordern has now sued them in the Bank |
ruptcy Court, and the registrar allowed a | ruptcy Court, and the registrar allowed a | ruptcy Court, and the registrar allowed a |
claim for £759 against Yonng and £1,005 | claim for £759 against Young and £1,005 | claim for £759 against Young and £1,005 |
against Fisher, saying it was impossible to | against Fisher, saying it was impossible to | against Fisher, saying it was impossible to |
believe that the money paid into the bank | believe that the money paid into the bank | believe that the money paid into the bank |
by each was not thfe proceeds of long | by each was not the proceeds of long- | by each was not the proceeds of long |
continued theft from the men's ; om | continued theft from the men's em- | continued theft from the men's ; om |
rjlovers. ? | ployers. | recovers. ? |
Identified overProof corrections | WERE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | EMPLOYERS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 74 | 94.6 | 98.6 | 75.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 58 | 96.6 | 98.3 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 96.9 | 97.6 | 23.1 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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'RAILWAY FARE?. | RAILWAY FARES. | RAILWAY FARE?. |
Some time ajro. &avs the *' Rrislutue | Some time ago, says the "Brisbane | Some time ago. says the S' Brisbane |
Courier ~ of the ISth instant, a deputation | Courier" of the 18th instant, a deputation | Courier of the 18th instant, a deputation |
asked the Kaiim-ay Commissioner (Mr. J. | asked the Railway Commissioner (Mr. J. | asked the Railway Commissioner (Mr. J. |
J'. Thallon) to reduc* the fares to scaMdc | F. Thallon) to reduce the fares to seaside | J'. Thallon) to reduce the fares to seaside |
rwforts, and lie promised t3 consider tufc | resorts, and he promised to consider the | resorts, and he promised to consider the |
natter. Subsequently he wrote that lie | matter. Subsequently he wrote that he | matter. Subsequently he wrote that he |
was not able to see his vrav to ajrree to | was not able to see his way to agree to | was not able to see his way to agree to |
the request. Yesterday a deputation, con | the request. Yesterday a deputation, con- | the request. Yesterday a deputation, con- |
«istiup of the ilavor of Sandpate -J[r. \V. | sisting of the Mayor of Sandgate (Mr. W. | listing of the Mayor of Sandgate -Jr. V. |
H. Bell, Mr. J. N. Robinson, Mr. Jeffery | H. Bell, Mr. J. N. Robinson, Mr. Jeffery | H. Bell, Mr. J. N. Robinson, Mr. Jeffery |
(Wynnum Council), and Mr. Stark | (Wynnum Council), and Mr. Stark | (Wynnum Council), and Mr. Stark |
(Morningside), waited upon the Commis- | (Morningside), waited upon the Commis- | (Morningside), waited upon the Commissioner |
sioner to see if there was any chance now | sioner to see if there was any chance now | to see if there was any chance now |
or in the near future of the reduction being | or in the near future of the reduction being | or in the near future of the reduction being |
made. -lr. Thallon «aid the railway r* | made. Mr. Thallon said the railway re- | made. -Mr. Thallon said the railway returns |
turns were improving, and if they con | turns were improving, and if they con- | were improving, and if they continued |
tinued to improve, he mUiht l»e able to | tinued to improve, he might be able to | to improve, he might he able to |
make a reJuetioR lator on: not only to t4itf | make a reduction later on, not only to the | make a reJuetioR later on: not only to this |
f eatide, but all round. | seaside, but all round. | of cattle, but all round. |
Identified overProof corrections | RESORTS SEASIDE LATER MIGHT AGREE SANDGATE RETURNS MAYOR BRISBANE REDUCE SAYS WAY SAID MATTER AGO |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BE CONSISTING |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 123 | 77.2 | 94.3 | 75.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 77 | 77.9 | 97.4 | 88.2 |
Weighted Words | 76.0 | 98.1 | 92.2 |
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A Deceiving Guage. | A Deceiving Guage. | A Deceiving Guage. |
Will the officials at the local | Will the officials at the local | Will the officials at the local |
railway station kindly try to | railway station kindly try to | railway station kindly try to |
diagnose the ailmeHt with I | diagnose the ailment with | diagnose the ailment with which |
which the rain-guage there is ' | which the rain-guage there is | the rain-gauge there is |
afflicted ? That something has ! | afflicted? That something has | afflicted ? That something has ! |
gone amiss with it is palpable. 1 | gone amiss with it is palpable. | gone amiss with it is palpable. 1 |
On two occasions last week the 1 | On two occasions last week the | On two occasions last week the 1 |
guage at the Moretou Mill re- \ | guage at the Moreton Mill re- | guage at the Moreton Mill re- A |
corded a greater rainfall than ' | corded a greater rainfall than | corded a greater rainfall than that |
that registered by the guage at \ | that registered by the guage at | registered by the gauge at the |
the station, and at Yandina on j | the station, and at Yandina on | station, and at Yandina on Friday |
Friday last, where but little j | Friday last, where but little | last, where but little j |
rain fell compared with the j | rain fell compared with the | rain fell compared with the |
downpour here, twice as many j | downpour here, twice as many | downpour here, twice as many |
points were recorded. This j | points were recorded. This | points were recorded. This |
is somewhat curious, and de- j | is somewhat curious, and de- | is somewhat curious, and demands |
mands attention. i | mands attention. | attention. i |
Identified overProof corrections | MORETON DEMANDS AILMENT |
Identified overProof non-corrections |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 85 | 95.3 | 96.5 | 25.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 60 | 95.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 93.5 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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LOST II THE BUSH. | LOST IN THE BUSH. | LOST IN THE BUSH. |
MISSflC CHILDREN FOUD IN A LOC. | MISSING CHILDREN FOUND IN A LOG. | MISSING CHILDREN FOUND IN A LOG. |
Ac.wr., Mconday. | ARARAT, Monday. | Actor., Monday. |
Twro li:le boys, a:ged four and isi | Two little boys, aged four and six | Two little boys, aged four and six |
years, sons of a farmer named IL. | years, sons of a farmer named H. | years, sons of a farmer named IL. |
Eitchener, "wFhors property is at BIul | Kitchener, whose property is a Bul- | Kitchener, "wFhors property is at BIul |
gara, disappeared on Saturdsa morn | gara, disappeared on Saturday morn- | gara, disappeared on Saturday morn |
in,_ and a large numbalr of reidcnts | ing, and a large number of residents | in, and a large number of residents |
of the district have been snouring the | of the district have been scouring the | of the district have been scouring the |
bush ever since in search cf theam. | bush ever since in search of them. | bush ever since in search of them. |
To-day the missing youngsters aere | To-day the missing youngsters were | To-day the missing youngsters were |
di.covreel sheltering in an old log, | discovered sheltering in an old log, | discovered sheltering in an old log, |
hlalf-perishsl with cold and hunger. | half-perished with cold and hunger. | hlalf-perishsl with cold and hunger. |
Identified overProof corrections | KITCHENER SATURDAY LITTLE TWO THEM AGED SCOURING FOUND NUMBER WERE RESIDENTS DISCOVERED SIXYEARS MONDAY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MORNING HALF PERISHED ARARAT BUL WHOSE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 68 | 66.2 | 91.2 | 73.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 54 | 63.0 | 88.9 | 70.0 |
Weighted Words | 63.6 | 86.7 | 63.4 |
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THE JAPANESE. PREPARATIONS. | THE JAPANESE PREPARATIONS. | THE JAPANESE. PREPARATIONS. |
lmmson, Thursday Night. | London, Thursday Night. | Ramson, Thursday Night. |
The Japanese aro making elaborate | The Japanese are making elaborate | The Japanese are making elaborate |
and rapid preparations for the gnat | and rapid preparations for the great | and rapid preparations for the great |
assault that is shortlyto be delivered | assault that is shortly to be delivered | assault that is shortly to be delivered |
upon the doomed fortress. | upon the doomed fortress. | upon the doomed fortress. |
Inorder to facilitate these prepara | In order to facilitate these prepara- | order to facilitate these preparations, |
tions, the railway line has been pulled | tions, the railway line has been pulled | the railway line has been pulled |
up and the gauge altered to t the | up and the gauge altered to the | up and the gauge altered to the |
narrow gauge used in Japan, so.that | narrow gauge used in Japan, so that | narrow gauge used in Japan, so. that |
Japanese rolling stock can be used on | Japanese rolling stock can be used on | Japanese rolling stock can be used on |
the line. | the line. | the line. |
Immense reinforcements of troops | Immense re-inforcements of troops | Immense reinforcements of troops |
are pouring into Dalny from Japan, to | are pouring into Dalny from Japan, to | are pouring into Dalny from Japan, to |
take part in the great assault. | take part in the great assault. | take part in the great assault. |
In addition to tunnelling under | In addition to tunnelling under | In addition to tunnelling under |
the ground the besiegers are employ | the ground the besiegers are employ- | the ground the besiegers are employing |
ing thousands of Chinese in construct | ing thousands of Chinese in construct- | thousands of Chinese in construct |
trenches set at angles that will | ing trenches set at angles that will | trenches set at angles that will |
permit of an attack being made under | permit of an attack being made under | permit of an attack being made under |
cover for a considerable distance. | cover for a considerable distance. | cover for a considerable distance. |
Shields are also being provided for use | Shields are also being provided for use | Shields are also being provided for use |
by the troops engaged in the storming. | by the troops engaged in the storming. | by the troops engaged in the storming. |
Identified overProof corrections | ORDER SO SHORTLY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | LONDON CONSTRUCTING |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 125 | 92.0 | 97.6 | 70.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 82 | 93.9 | 97.6 | 60.0 |
Weighted Words | 94.8 | 97.8 | 57.2 |
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LATEST INTELLIGENCE. | LATEST INTELLIGENCE. | LATEST INTELLIGENCE. |
A FATAL ACCIDENT. | A FATAL ACCIDENT. | A FATAL ACCIDENT. |
AT A RAILWAY STATION. | AT A RAILWAY STATION. | AT A RAILWAY STATION. |
(By Telegraph.) | (By Telegraph.) | (By Telegraph.) |
MIELBOURNEJ, Saturday..; | MELBOURNE, Saturday. | MELBOURNE, Saturday.; |
At fatal accident occuirred att'Flia | At fatal accident occurred at Flin- | At fatal accident occurred at Eliz |
dersstrcetirailvay sttiriti s thiiorin | ders street railway station this morn- | dersstrcetirailvay starring s theory |
mig, thevictiin: behig l'Ii ý.'Joli'i ?Her | ing, the victim being Mr. John Her- | was, the victim: being l'Ii scholar Her |
vey, ,of Southi elliolirf di O' OHiS ievas | vey, of South Melbourne. He was | vey, of South effective di O' OHiS he was |
descendliig th.l step'is tdtlil'platforim | descending the steps to the platform, | descending the steps tdtlil'platforim |
wheni he ifell] and' istainfcil a fra$dture | when he fell, and sustained a fracture | when he fell] and' strained a fracture |
of Ithelsktill: aindel inctissio~. ?Hd died | of the skull and concussion, He died | of Ithelsktill: under incision. He died |
shortlyl afterwardlsl . | shortly afterwards. | shortly afterwards . |
Identified overProof corrections | WHEN SOUTH AFTERWARDS THE MELBOURNE BEING FELL VICTIM FRACTURE DESCENDING STEPS OCCURRED WAS SHORTLY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PLATFORM MORNING JOHN SUSTAINED CONCUSSION STREET TO FLINDERS SKULL MR THIS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 54 | 35.2 | 68.5 | 51.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 40 | 37.5 | 72.5 | 56.0 |
Weighted Words | 38.9 | 73.2 | 56.2 |
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TELEGRAPHIC. | TELEGRAPHIC. | TELEGRAPHIC. |
A COUNTERMANDED REQUEST. | A COUNTERMANDED REQUEST. | A COUNTERMANDED REQUEST. |
PERTH, Sept. 18. | PERTH, Sept. 18. | PERTH, Sept. 18. |
The Ceylon Government, who ,two | The Ceylon Government, who two | The Ceylon Government, who two |
months a.go requested the Tender | months ago requested the Tender | months ago requested the Tender |
Board of Perth to advertise a contract j | Board of Perth to advertise a contract | Board of Perth to advertise a contract for |
for the supply of a iarge number of | for the supply of a large number of | the supply of a large number of |
jairrah s:leepe'rs and aUher raiJw.ay tim- j | jarrah sleepers and other railway tim- | jarrah sleepers and other railway time j |
b-ers, cabled on Friday asking the | bers, cabled on Friday asking the | beers, cabled on Friday asking the |
?board to take no further steps, as a | board to take no further steps, as a | board to take no further steps, as a |
favorable order had been, accepted in | favorable order had been accepted in | favorable order had been, accepted in |
'Ceylon. Particulars of the tendering | Ceylon. Particulars of the tendering | Ceylon. Particulars of the tendering |
in PerJh had already -been sent 'by | in Perth had already been sent by | in Perth had already been sent by |
mail. - * | mail. | mail. - * |
Identified overProof corrections | JARRAH SLEEPERS RAILWAY LARGE OTHER AGO |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TIMBERS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 65 | 87.7 | 98.5 | 87.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 50 | 86.0 | 98.0 | 85.7 |
Weighted Words | 86.3 | 97.2 | 79.4 |
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SIBERIAN RAILWAY. | SIBERIAN RAILWAY. | SIBERIAN RAILWAY. |
Recently Ger.era] .Xuropatki.n, the Rus | Recently General Kuropatkin, the Rus- | Recently General] Kuropatkin, the Russian |
sian CommancIer-in-Chief iu Manchuria, | sian Commander-in-Chief in Manchuria, | Commander-in-Chief in Manchuria, |
telegraphed to St. Petersburg that unless | telegraphed to St. Petersburg that unless | telegraphed to St. Petersburg that unless |
the transport service on the Trans-Siberian | the transport service on the Trans-Siberian | the transport service on the Trans-Siberian |
railway" was" ' considerably increased ho | railway was considerably increased he | railway" was" ' considerably increased he |
would bo unable to adequately provision | would be unable to adequately provision | would be unable to adequately provision |
the. -JMancliurian. army, and would, there | the Manchurian army, and would, there- | the. -Manchurian. army, and would there |
fore,. bo no -.longer .responsible 'for its;Tcoii | fore, be no longer responsible for its con- | fore,. be no longer responsible for its;Tcoii |
dition. .. ? -; . | dition. | dition. .. ? -; . |
It is now announced that Prince Ki'.i! | It is now announced that Prince Khil- | It is now announced that Prince Kill! |
thei Minister for Public Works nud | koff, the Minister for Public Works and | the Minister for Public Works and |
Ka.ilwa.ys., .has.^requisitioned 1000 extra | Railways, has requisitioned 1000 extra | Railways., has requisitioned 7000 extra |
^railway carriages Troni. South Russia. With | railway carriages from South Russia. With | railway carriages from. South Russia. With |
this "additional rolling-stock ? ..the Minister | this additional rolling-stock the Minister | this additional rolling-stock ? the Minister |
hopes soon to transport 40,000! soldiers-per | hopes soon to transport 40,000 soldiers per | hopes soon to transport 40,000! soldiers-per |
.mpntli^toT;lieFar"3j}ait~.~L" ? ".'r | month to the Far East. | .mpntli^toT;lieFar"3j}ait~.~L" ? "or |
Identified overProof corrections | BE /COMMANDER/IN/CHIEF|COMMANDERINCHIEF REQUISITIONED HAS RAILWAYS FROM KUROPATKIN HEWOULD MANCHURIAN GENERAL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MONTH KOFF CONDITION KHIL ITS EAST FAR |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 85 | 74.1 | 89.4 | 59.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 68 | 75.0 | 89.7 | 58.8 |
Weighted Words | 73.7 | 87.6 | 52.9 |
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LIGHT HORSE EMC AMPLEST | LIGHT HORSE EMCAMPMENT | LIGHT HORSE EMC AMPLEST |
Melbourne, ^7tli April. | Melbourne, 27th April. | Melbourne, 27th April. |
The Australian .Light Horse regiments, | The Australian Light Horse regiments, | The Australian Light Horse regiments, |
r.'llicit marched into camp at Lancefield yes | which marched into camp at Lancefield yes- | colliery marched into camp at Lancefield yesterday, |
terday, commenced work in earnest to-day. | terday, commenced work in earnest to-day. | commenced work in earnest to-day. |
There are -five regiments'in tamp, represent | There are five regiments in camp, represent- | There are five regiments in camp, represent- |
ing all parts of the State. The best turn | ing all parts of the State. The best turn- | ing all parts of the State. The best turn |
out was by the (xippsland regiment, which | out was by the Gippsland regiment, which | out was by the (Gippsland regiment, which |
mustered 214 strong out of an establishment | mustered 214 strong out of an establishment | mustered 24 strong out of an establishment |
of 220. The camp is on Sir Rupert Clarke's | of 220. The camp is on Sir Rupert Clarke's | of 220. The camp is on Sir Rupert Clarke's |
Boiinda Vale Estate, and within a 'mile of | Bolinda Vale Estate, and within a mile of | Bolinda Vale Estate, and within a mile of |
Lanceficld Junction railway station. It is | Lancefield Junction railway station. It is | Lancefield Junction railway station. It is |
well drained and watered, aiid^the high table | well drained and watered, and the high table- | well drained and watered, and the high table |
land in the present brilliant autumn weather | land in the present brilliant autumn weather | land in the present brilliant autumn weather |
will be a comfortable bivouaeing spot for the | will be a comfortable bivouacing spot for the | will be a comfortable bivouacking spot for the |
citizen soldiers, though ths position would | citizen soldiers, though the position would | citizen soldiers, though the position would |
be found bleak and cold if the weather | be found bleak and cold if the weather | be found bleak and cold if the weather |
turned wintry. The camp is to be honored | turned wintry. The camp is to be honored | turned wintry. The camp is to be honored |
with the visit of many distinguished men, | with the visit of many distinguished men, | with the visit of many distinguished men, |
and the field movements 011 Monday will be | and the field movements on Monday will be | and the field movements 011 Monday will be |
witnessed by the Governor-General, the State | witnessed by the Governor-General, the State | witnessed by the Governor-General, the State |
Governor, and the , Lieutenant-Governor. | Governor, and the Lieutenant-Governor. | Governor, and the , Lieutenant-Governor. |
Major-General Sir Edward Mutton, Briga | Major-General Sir Edward Hutton, Briga- | Major-General Sir Edward Mutton, Briga |
dier-Gcncal Finn, and Brigadier-General | dier-General Finn, and Brigadier-General | dier-Gcncal Finn, and Brigadier-General |
Gordon arc already in camp. | Gordon are already in camp. | Gordon are already in camp. |
The camp cannot be considered to be one | The camp cannot be considered to be one | The camp cannot be considered to be one |
of novices, for the badges freely worn indi | of novices, for the badges freely worn indi- | of novices, for the badges freely worn indicate |
cate that there are many South African | cate that there are many South African | that there are many South African |
campaigners in the ranks. A regiment of | campaigners in the ranks. A regiment of | campaigners in the ranks. A regiment of |
t Horse in the new uniform looks smart | Light Horse in the new uniform looks smart | t Horse in the new uniform looks smart |
soldier-like. The days of interest for | and soldier-like. The days of interest for | soldier-like. The days of interest for |
visitors wiill bo Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and | visitors will be Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and | visitors will be Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and |
Monday. Friday's operations will, however, | Monday. Friday's operations will, however, | Monday. Friday's operations will, however, |
be spread over a wide area, extending west | be spread over a wide area, extending west- | be spread over a wide area, extending west |
ward across the North-eastern railway to | ward across the North-eastern railway to | ward across the North-eastern railway to |
Mem Creek. Oil Sunday, there will ,be | Merri Creek. On Sunday, there will be | Mole Creek. On Sunday, there will be |
:> church service, at which the Bishop of | a church service, at which the Bishop of | a church service, at which the Bishop of |
Melbourne will ofliciate. | Melbourne will officiate. | Melbourne will officiate. |
Identified overProof corrections | OFFICIATE GIPPSLAND BOLINDA |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MERRI HUTTON BIVOUACING EMCAMPMENT |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 235 | 90.6 | 96.6 | 63.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 143 | 95.1 | 97.2 | 42.9 |
Weighted Words | 94.1 | 96.6 | 42.9 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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FlTZGE'RAiLD BROS/ CIRCUS. | FITZGERALD BROS.' CIRCUS. | FITZGERALD BROS' CIRCUS. |
The close of Fitzgerald Bros/ Cir | The close of Fitzgerald Bros.' Cir- | The close of Fitzgerald Bros' Circus' |
cus' Kalgoorlie season was marked 'o* | cus' Kalgoorlie season was marked by | Kalgoorlie season was marked 'by |
another good attendance on SaturdTr | another good attendance on Saturday | another good attendance on Saturday |
night, and the audience frequently | night, and the audience frequently | night, and the audience frequently |
gave vent to appreciation of the excel | gave vent to appreciation of the excel- | gave vent to appreciation of the excellence |
lence of tht entertainment by hearty | lence of the entertainment by hearty | of the entertainment by hearty |
applause. | applause. | applause. |
To-niigfhrt a short season of three | To-night a short season of three | To-night a short season of three |
ndgifots at Boulder will be com.m,enced. | nights at Boulder will be commenced. | negroes at Boulder will be commenced. |
The location chosen is opposite | The location chosen is opposite | The location chosen is opposite |
Ekaghes' ibotel. . | Hughes' hotel. | Ekaghes' hotel. . |
Identified overProof corrections | SATURDAY HOTEL COMMENCED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | NIGHTS HUGHES |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 55 | 85.5 | 96.4 | 75.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 43 | 88.4 | 95.3 | 60.0 |
Weighted Words | 88.1 | 93.9 | 48.5 |
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FORTlANATiE OVEJRSaGiHT. - :;.. | FORTUNATE OVERSIGHT. | FORTlANATiE OVEJRSaGiHT. - :;.. |
' ' \ A-LARiGiE; NUGGET. ; -^r/'ry | A LARGE NUGGET. | A A LARGE; NUGGET. ; -ev'ry |
?BOLO^iG. Mairch -. :f | BULONG, March 3. | BOLONG. March -. if |
Between a 70 oz. and So oz. nuigigiet | Between a 70 oz. and 80 oz. nugget | Between a 70 oz. and 50 oz. nugget |
was oibtained by Seal arid Gilmour on | was obtained by Seal and Gilmour on | was obtained by Seal and Gilmour on |
the Oversight line to-day. . ? ? It is the | the Oversight line to-day. It is the | the Oversight line to-day. . ? ? It is the |
largesit n-ug^et yet oibtained there. :?'-, | largest nugget yet obtained there. | largest nugget yet obtained there. :?'-, |
iPainter and QBethnjie a!re a-fe- gettdng; | Painter and Bethune are also getting | Painter and QBethnjie are also- getting; |
rich gold in the same locality. ? ? | rich gold in the same locality. | rich gold in the same locality. ? ? |
Identified overProof corrections | ARE LARGEST LARGE PAINTER MARCH GETTING ALSO OBTAINED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BULONG FORTUNATE BETHUNE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 41 | 61.0 | 90.2 | 75.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 33 | 66.7 | 90.9 | 72.7 |
Weighted Words | 61.5 | 88.0 | 68.7 |
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THE BREAK OP GAUGE. | THE BREAK OF GAUGE. | THE BREAK OF GAUGE. |
Mr. P. J. Drew writes: — In reference to a para | Mr. F. J. Drew writes:—In reference to a para- | Mr. P. J. Drew writes: I In reference to a paragraph |
graph re 'Break of Gauge' question, and which | graph re "Break of Gauge" question, and which | re 'Break of Gauge' question, and which |
appeared In a recent, issue of your paper, the | appeared in a recent issue of your paper, the | appeared in a recent issue of your paper, the |
simplest and most economical . solution o.f this | simplest and most economical solution of this | simplest and most economical . solution of this |
difficulty would be for the Railway Commission | difficulty would be for the Railway Commission- | difficulty would be for the Railway Commissioners |
ers in Victoria and South Australia to place a | ers in Victoria and South Australia to place a | in Victoria and South Australia to place a |
third rail inside their own rails (gauge 4ft 8%in). | third rail inside their own rails (gauge 4ft 8½in). | third rail inside their own rails (gauge 4ft 8in). |
The N.S.W. trains could then run through from, | The N.S.W. trains could then run through from | The N.S.W. trains could then run through from |
the Border town of Queensland to Adelaide, | the Border town of Queensland to Adelaide, | the Border town of Queensland to Adelaide, |
thereby saving 24 hours at least in the journey, | thereby saving 24 hours at least in the journey, | thereby saving 24 hours at least in the journey, |
and the interstate passengers would not be put | and the interstate passengers would not be put | and the interstate passengers would not be put |
to the inconvenience of changing cars. | to the inconvenience of changing cars. | to the inconvenience of changing cars. |
Identified overProof corrections | |
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Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 89 | 97.8 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 64 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 100.0 | 100.0 | 0.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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. "" ' | LATEST TELEGRAPHIC NEWS | . "" ' |
(FKOM ^BIHI OWN CLKRESPONDENT.) | (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) | (FROM BITE OWN CORRESPONDENT.) |
Meiboubne, Monday. | MELBOURNE, Monday. | Melbourne, Monday. |
. THE 'RAil7\VAYS. '' ' | THE RAILWAYS. | THE 'RAil7\VAYS. '' ' |
PREPARING FOlt THE HARVEST. | PREPARING FOR THE HARVEST. | PREPARING FOR THE HARVEST. |
Anticipating -another successful ^harvest,, | Anticipating another successful harvest, | Anticipating another successful harvest,, |
the^ Rnihvay Commissioners «re strengthen | the Railway Commissioners are strengthen- | the Railway Commissioners are strengthen- |
ing their position. Before next season the | ing their position. Before next season the | ing their position. Before next season the |
rolling stock will have been augmented by | rolling stock will have been augmented by | rolling stock will have been augmented by |
dOO trucks find 20 locomotives. It is ex | 300 trucks and 20 locomotives. It is ex- | dOO trucks find 20 locomotives. It is expected |
pectod that this will bo sufficient to cuable | pected that this will be sufficient to enable | that this will be sufficient to enable |
the department lo cope with the grain | the department to cope with the grain | the department to cope with the grain |
traffic.^ At. present: large quantities of wheat | traffic. At present large quantities of wheat | traffic At. present: large quantities of wheat |
are being sent to the seaboard, and con« | are being sent to the seaboard, and con- | are being sent to the seaboard, and considerable |
siderablo activity is being shown in the | siderable activity is being shown in the | activity is being shown in the |
transportation branch. | transportation branch. | transportation branch. |
Identified overProof corrections | RAILWAY BE MELBOURNE FROM CORRESPONDENT FOR ENABLE CONSIDERABLE EXPECTED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | OUR TELEGRAPHIC RAILWAYS LATEST NEWS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 80 | 78.8 | 92.5 | 64.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 65 | 78.5 | 92.3 | 64.3 |
Weighted Words | 79.8 | 90.6 | 53.8 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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Theatre Scats at 5d. | Theatre Seats at 5d. | Theatre Seats at 5d. |
The Berne authorities, holding that the | The Berne authorities, holding that the | The Berne authorities, holding that the |
theatre Is a powerful Instrument tor the | theatre is a powerful instrument tor the | theatre is a powerful instrument for the |
education ot the masses, have decided that | education ot the masses, have decided that | education of the masses, have decided that |
on two days of the week the seats In the | on two days of the week the seats in the | on two days of the week the seats in the |
theatre, without' exception, shall be sold at | theatre, without exception, shall be sold at | theatre, without exception, shall be sold at |
a uniform price of Gfl. Under the dlrec | a uniform price of 5d. Under the direc- | a uniform price of Gfl. Under the direction |
Hnn of the manasror (writes a correspon | tion of the manager (writes a correspon- | of the manager (writes a correspondent) |
dent) the tickets are enclosed In envelopes; | dent) the tickets are enclosed in envelopes | the tickets are enclosed in envelopes; |
and In this form are sold to the public | and in this form are sold to the public. | and in this form are sold to the public |
The scheme has proved a great success, . | The scheme has proved a great success, | The scheme has proved a great success, especially |
especially among the working classes, | especially among the working classes, | among the working classes, |
whom It was meant to benefit. To pre | whom it was meant to benefit. To pre- | whom it was meant to benefit. To prevent |
vent ticket speculators making a 'corner,' | vent ticket speculators making a "corner," | ticket speculators making a 'corner,' |
the principle of one ticket for one person | the principle of one ticket for one person | the principle of one ticket for one person |
has been adopted, and the playgoer only | has been adopted, and the playgoer only | has been adopted, and the playgoer only |
knows the location ot his seat after he en | knows the location of his seat after he en- | knows the location of his seat after he enters |
ters the theatre. No intoxicants are sold | ters the theatre. No intoxicants are sold | the theatre. No intoxicants are sold |
and no passes are given. The expenses | and no passes are given. The expenses | and no passes are given. The expenses |
pxcKds the rocelptiVjut a reserve fund and | exceeds the receipts, but a reserve fund and | pxcKds the rocelptiVjut a reserve fund and |
voluntary contributions are more than suf | voluntary contributions are more than suf- | voluntary contributions are more than sufficient |
ficient to meet the deficit. A local philan | ficient to meet the deficit. A local philan- | to meet the deficit. A local philanthropist |
thropist presented the theatre with LSOO a | thropist presented the theatre with L800 a | presented the theatre with LSOO a |
faw days ago for tola purpose. | few days ago for this purpose. | few days ago for the purpose. |
Identified overProof corrections | MANAGER FEW DIRECTION |
Identified overProof non-corrections | EXCEEDS TOR [**VANDALISED] RECEIPTS BUT OT [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 154 | 94.2 | 96.1 | 33.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 102 | 94.1 | 95.1 | 16.7 |
Weighted Words | 94.0 | 94.5 | 7.3 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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Tbe Mm-rumMdgee, | The Murrumbidgee. | The Murrumbidgee, |
NARANDERA GUAGE READING. | NARANDERA GUAGE READING. | NARANDERA GUAGE READING. |
Summer level is equivalent to a register | Summer level is equivalent to a register | Summer level is equivalent to a register |
of 6ft. by the Government guage at the | of 6ft. by the Government guage at the | of 6ft. by the Government gauge at the |
bridge, at which heiptt one Joot of ira,ter | bridge, at which height one foot of water | bridge, at which helps one foot of water |
: runs into the Tanto Catting. | runs into the Yanko Cutting. | : runs into the Tanto Cutting. |
: The river is said to be navigable to vessels | The river is said to be navigable to vessels | The river is said to be navigable to vessels |
of 4ft draught when the guage reading is | of 4ft draught when the guage reading is | of 4ft draught when the guage reading is |
12 feet. | 12 feet. | 12 feet. |
The leading yesterday iraa 5ft. Sin. | The reading yesterday was 5ft. 6in. | The leading yesterday was 5ft. 8in. |
foiling. | falling. | falling. |
The Narandera Argus. | The Narandera Argus. | The Narandera Argus. |
'. Published Every FrldKirMarnine.) | (Published Every Friday Morning.) | '. Published Every FrldKirMarnine.) |
FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 1904. | FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 1904. | FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 1904. |
Identified overProof corrections | CUTTING WATER MURRUMBIDGEE FOOT FALLING WAS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MORNING YANKO HEIGHT |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 62 | 80.6 | 90.3 | 50.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 42 | 78.6 | 92.9 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 77.0 | 92.2 | 65.9 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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A Uniform Railway | A Uniform Railway | A Uniform Railway |
Gauge. | Gauge. | Gauge. |
THE conference of Railway Commis- | THE conference of Railway Commis- | THE conference of Railway Commissioners |
sioners of the' six Commonwealth | sioners of the six Commonwealth | of the six Commonwealth |
States, held at Sydney, which ter | States, held at Sydney, which ter- | States, held at Sydney, which terminated |
minated last week, icpie.seiil«d eimr | minated last week, represented enor- | last week, represented ever |
mous financial interests. The gentle | mous financial interests. The gentle- | mous financial interests. The gentlemen |
men composing it are engaged in the | men composing it are engaged in the | composing it are engaged in the |
control of 12,947 miles of Government | control of 12,947 miles of Government | control of 12,947 miles of Government |
railway, which have cost, in construc | railway, which have cost, in construc- | railway, which have cost, in construction |
tion and equipment, £128,314,972. or | tion and equipment, £128,314,972, or | and equipment, £128,314,972. or |
nn average of just- under £10,000 | an average of just under £10,000 | an average of just under £10,000 |
a mile. The good management of this | a mile. The good management of this | a mile. The good management of this |
gigantic netwuik of railways vitally | gigantic network of railways vitally | gigantic network of railways vitally |
concerns the taxayers of the States, | concerns the taxpayers of the States, | concerns the taxpayers of the States, |
which have to make up out of taxa | which have to make up out of taxa- | which have to make up out of taxation |
tion any deficiencies in the net profits | tion any deficiencies in the net profits | any deficiencies in the net profits |
of the lines which may be caused by | of the lines which may be caused by | of the lines which may be caused by |
defective management or other causes. | defective management or other causes. | defective management or other causes. |
Conferences between the- managers | Conferences between the managers | Conferences between the managers |
are, no doubt, means »f producing | are, no doubt, means of producing | are, no doubt, means of producing |
valuable results. One question of in | valuable results. One question of in- | valuable results. One question of interest |
terest, among others, was discussed at | terest, among others, was discussed at | among others, was discussed at |
the recent meeting, and that is, the | the recent meeting, and that is, the | the recent meeting, and that is, the |
subject of the breaks of gauge which | subject of the breaks of gauge which | subject of the breaks of gauge which |
occur between the 4 feet S^-ine.b | occur between the 4 feet 8½-inch | occur between the 4 feet 8-inch |
gauge, as employed in New South | gauge, as employed in New South | gauge, as employed in New South |
Walen, and ths 5 feet 3-inch one which | Wales, and the 5 feet 3-inch one which | Wales, and the 5 feet 3-inch one which |
obtains in Victoria and parts of South | obtains in Victoria and parts of South | obtains in Victoria and parts of South |
Australia, as well as the 3 feet 6-inch | Australia, as well as the 3 feet 6-inch | Australia, as well as the 3 feet 6-inch |
gauge ot Queensland, and most of the | gauge of Queensland, and most of the | gauge of Queensland, and most of the |
South Australian lines. No doubt, at | South Australian lines. No doubt, at | South Australian lines. No doubt, at |
some time in the future, this latter | some time in the future, this latter | some time in the future, this latter |
gauge will be altered on all systems | gauge will be altered on all systems | gauge will be altered on all systems |
where the traffic is heavy, as it is not | where the traffic is heavy, as it is not | where the traffic is heavy, as it is not |
an economical gange for a considerable | an economical gauge for a considerable | an economical gauge for a considerable |
traffic, though its first cost, is some | traffic, though its first cost is some- | traffic, though its first cost, is some |
what less than that of the wider | what less than that of the wider | what less than that of the wider |
gauges. The Commissioners do not | gauges. The Commissioners do not | gauges. The Commissioners do not |
express an opinion in their minute as | express an opinion in their minute as | express an opinion in their minute as |
to the intrinsic relative advantages of | to the intrinsic relative advantages of | to the intrinsic relative advantages of |
the 5 feet 3, or ' Irish gauge,' and | the 5 feet 3, or "Irish gauge," and | the 5 feet 3, or Irish gauge,' and |
the 4 feet 8|, or so colled ' standard ' | the 4 feet 8½, or so colled "standard" | the 4 feet 8½, or so called ' standard ' |
gange. With the increasing demand | gauge. With the increasing demand | gauge. With the increasing demand |
for larger waggons and carriages, and | for larger waggons and carriages, and | for larger waggons and carriages, and |
heavier locomotives, as conducting to | heavier locomotives, as conducting to | heavier locomotives, as conducting to |
cheapness of working, it is probable | cheapness of working, it is probable | cheapness of working, it is probable |
that if railways were now to be com | that if railways were now to be com- | that if railways were now to be commenced, |
menced, de now, thu wider gauge | menced, de novo, the wider gauge | de now, the wider gauge |
would be adopted. The ' standard ' | would be adopted. The "standard" | would be adopted. The standard ' |
gauge came to be adopted in most, of | gauge came to be adopted in most, of | gauge came to be adopted in most of |
(lie railwkya of tbe woild almost by | the railways of the world almost by | the railways of the world almost by |
accident. As to which guage should su | accident. As to which gauge should su- | accident. As to which gauge should supersede |
persede the other in Australia, though | persede the other in Australia, though | the other in Australia, though |
there are some 700 to 800 more miles | there are some 700 to 800 more miles | there are some 700 to 800 more miles |
of the 5 feet 3 gnuge it would obviously | of the 5 feet 3 gauge it would obviously | of the 5 feet 3 gauge it would obviously |
he more expensive lo widen the | he more expensive to widen the | he more expensive to widen the |
4 feet. 8j gange than to contract the | 4 feet 8½ gauge than to contract the | 4 feet. 3 gauge than to contract the |
wider one. Seven years ago the for | wider one. Seven years ago the for- | wider one. Seven years ago the former |
mer method of unification vras estima | mer method of unification was estima- | method of unification was estimated |
ted to cost £4,260,000, while the latter | ted to cost £4,260,000, while the latter | to cost £4,260,000, while the latter |
method was estimated to cost only | method was estimated to cost only | method was estimated to cost only |
£2,360,000 The Commissioners now | £2,360,000. The Commissioners now | £2,360,000 The Commissioners now |
report, that ' The saving in working | report, that "The saving in working | report, that The saving in working |
expenses by the unification would he | expenses by the unification would be | expenses by the unification would he |
practically confined to the annual cost | practically confined to the annual cost | practically confined to the annual cost |
of transhipping passengers, luggage, | of transhipping passengers, luggage, | of transhipping passengers, luggage, |
parcels, mails, live stock, and goods at | parcels, mails, live stock, and goods at | parcels, mails, live stock, and goods at |
Albury, which amount tonbout£l500 | Albury, which amount to about £1500 | Albury, which amount tonbout£l500 |
per annum, or approximately to only | per annum, or approximately to only | per annum, or approximately to only |
064 percent, on the very large expen | 064 per cent, on the very large expen- | 064 percent, on the very large expenditure |
diture involved in the adoption of the | diture involved in the adoption of the | involved in the adoption of the |
4 feet 8j-inch gange, or in other words, | 4 feet 8½-inch gauge, or in other words, | 4 feet 6-inch gauge, or in other words, |
it meant the payment of £92,900 per | it meant the payment of £92,900 per | it meant the payment of £92,900 per |
annum for interest over and above the | annum for interest over and above the | annum for interest over and above the |
direct monetary advantage to be gai | direct monetary advantage to be gai- | direct monetary advantage to be gained. |
ned.' They therefore conclude that, | ned." They therefore conclude that, | They therefore conclude that, |
while it is to be regretted that there | while it is to be regretted that there | while it is to be regretted that there |
is not a uniform gange throughout | is not a uniform gauge throughout | is not a uniform gauge throughout |
Anstralia, (he financial aspect of the | Australia, the financial aspect of the | Australia, the financial aspect of the |
question (which hav not improved in | question (which has not improved in | question (which has not improved in |
the last seven yearn) mnst be taken | the last seven years) must be taken | the last seven years) must be taken |
into consideration; and they are of | into consideration; and they are of | into consideration; and they are of |
opinion that bo serious inconvenience | opinion that no serious inconvenience | opinion that no serious inconvenience |
has arisen in conducting the inter | has arisen in conducting the inter- | has arisen in conducting the inter |
State truffle under existing conditions. | State traffic under existing conditions. | State traffic under existing conditions. |
Identified overProof corrections | MUST NETWORK TAXPAYERS SOUTHWALES REPRESENTED WORLD |
Identified overProof non-corrections | NOVO COLLED [**VANDALISED] ABOUT ENORMOUS CENT |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 498 | 92.4 | 98.4 | 78.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 239 | 95.8 | 97.9 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 95.9 | 97.9 | 49.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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A CNIPORM COMMONWEALTH | A UNIFORM COMMONWEALTH | A UNIFORM COMMONWEALTH |
POSTAGE STAMP, | POSTAGE STAMP. | POSTAGE STAMP, |
Melbourne, June 27. | Melbourne, June 27. | Melbourne, June 27. |
Mr. Scott. Secretary of tfie Postal De | Mr. Scott, Secretary of the Postal De- | Mr. Scott. Secretary of the Postal Department, |
partment, has: submitted a proposal to | partment, has submitted a proposal to | has: submitted a proposal to |
Mr. Mahon, Postmaster-General, for a | Mr. Mahon, Postmaster-General, for a | Mr. Mahon, Postmaster-General, for a |
uniform Hostage stamp to be -used | uniform postage stamp to be used | uniform postage stamp to be used |
throughout Vhe Commonwealth but of a | throughout the Commonwealth but of a | throughout the Commonwealth but of a |
different colour for each denomination, | different colour for each denomination, | different colour for each denomination, |
and tho name of State a'so differinc. rsn | and the name of State also differing, so | and the name of State also differing. ran |
as to comply with the book-keeping re | as to comply with the book-keeping re- | as to comply with the book-keeping re |
nuirements. Mr. Mahon 'jas approved of | quirements. Mr. Mahon has approved of | retirements. Mr. Mahon 'has approved of |
tus, and intends to call for designs, of | this, and intends to call for designs, of- | bus, and intends to call for designs, of |
fer;ne a Rood premiumronen to the whole | fering a good premium, open to the whole | fern a good preliminary to the whole |
wor'd, nnd allowing sufficient time to get | world, and allowing sufficient time to get | world, and allowing sufficient time to get |
designs from all countries. Mr. Mahon | designs from all countries. Mr. Mahon | designs from all countries. Mr. Mahon |
is institntine inquiries as to how far the | is instituting inquiries as to how far the | is instituting inquiries as to how far the |
revenue in each State will be effected if | revenue in each State will be effected if | revenue in each State will be effected if |
the stamps are made absolutely uniform | the stamps are made absolutely uniform | the stamps are made absolutely uniform |
and intefchangable. ? | and interchangable. | and interchangeable. ? |
Identified overProof corrections | INSTITUTING GOOD DIFFERING WORLD ALSO |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SO OPEN INTERCHANGABLE THIS OFFERING REQUIREMENTS PREMIUM |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 108 | 82.4 | 93.5 | 63.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 72 | 83.3 | 90.3 | 41.7 |
Weighted Words | 83.2 | 90.4 | 42.9 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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A UNIFORM COMMONWEALTH | A UNIFORM COMMONWEALTH | A UNIFORM COMMONWEALTH |
; POSTAGE STAMP. | POSTAGE STAMP. | ; POSTAGE STAMP. |
Mr. Scotfc, secretary of tho Postal De | Mr. Scott, secretary of the Postal De- | Mr. Scott, secretary of the Postal Department, |
partment, has submitted tt proposal 'to' | partment, has submitted a proposal to | has submitted a proposal 'to' |
Mr. Mohon, Postmaster-General, for a. | Mr. Mahon, Postmaster-General, for a | Mr. Mahon, Postmaster-General, for a |
uniform poSbago stamp to .be used | uniform postage stamp to be used | uniform postage stamp to be used |
throughout tho CommonweaMi but of a | throughout the Commonwealth but of a | throughout the Commonwealth but of a |
different colour for each denomdnartioni | different colour for each denomination, | different colour for each denomination |
and tho name of State also differing, eo | and the name of State also differing, so- | and the name of State also differing, so |
as to comolv wit3i the book-keomn'e' re | as to comply with the book-keeping re- | as to comply with the book-keeping' requirements. |
quiromonts. Mt. Mahon has approved of | quirements. Mr. Mahon has approved of | Mr. Mahon has approved of |
thiia, and intends to call &r designs, of | this, and intends to call for designs, of- | China, and intends to call for designs, of |
fering a good premium, open to the | fering a good premium, open to the | fering a good premium, open to the |
whole world, and allowing sufficient time | whole world, and allowing sufficient time | whole world, and allowing sufficient time |
to get designs 'iirom all countries. Mr. | to get designs from all countries. Mr. | to get designs 'from all countries. Mr. |
Mahon ds instituting inquiries as to hdw | Mahon is instituting inquiries as to how | Mahon is instituting inquiries as to how |
far the rovenuorin each State, will bo: | far the revenue in each State will be | far the revenue in each State, will be: |
affected if the stamps one made absolute | affected if the stamps are made absolute- | affected if the stamps one made absolutely |
ly uniform and interchangeable. | ly uniform and interchangeable. | uniform and interchangeable. |
Identified overProof corrections | SCOTT COMPLY HOW /BOOK/KEEPING|BOOKKEEPING SO DENOMINATION WITH REQUIREMENTS IN IS FROM REVENUE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ARE THIS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 106 | 78.3 | 98.1 | 91.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 70 | 80.0 | 97.1 | 85.7 |
Weighted Words | 84.7 | 98.9 | 92.6 |
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SUMMARY. | SUMMARY. | SUMMARY. |
The fodoral public sorvioo classification | The federal public service classification | The federal public service classification |
schemes has been issued. (Fago 7.) | schemes has been issued. (Page 7.) | schemes has been issued. (Page 7.) |
A five-ounco nugget: was discovered at | A five-ounce nugget was discovered at | A five ounce nugget: was discovered at |
i Peter's Rush yesterday. (Pago 4.) | Peter's Rush yesterday. (Page 4.) | i Peter's Rush yesterday. (Page 4.) |
A horso attached to a buggy bolted iu | A horse attached to a buggy bolted in | A horse attached to a buggy bolted in |
Stanley street hist night. (Pago 5.) | Stanley street last night. (Page 5.) | Stanley street last night. (Page 5.) |
I lie Queensland Art Society's exhibition | The Queensland Art Society's exhibition | The Queensland Art Society's exhibition |
of cabinet pictures is now open. (Page 3.) | of cabinet pictures is now open. (Page 3.) | of cabinet pictures is now open. (Page 3.) |
The Marine Board inquiry into the Alba- | The Marine Board inquiry into the Alba- | The Marine Board inquiry into the Alba- |
Samson collision was continued yesterday. | Samson collision was continued yesterday. | Samson collision was continued yesterday. |
(Pago 2.) | (Page 2.) | (Page 2.) |
Dr. Iloth lectured beforo the Royal Geo | Dr. Roth lectured before the Royal Geo- | Dr. Roth lectured before the Royal Geographical |
graphical Society (Queensland branch) last | graphical Society (Queensland branch) last | Society (Queensland branch) last |
evening. (Page 3.) | evening. (Page 3.) | evening. (Page 3.) |
An American negro was arrested near | An American negro was arrested near | An American negro was arrested near |
Goondiwiudi yesterday on a elmrgo of | Goondiwindi yesterday on a charge of | Goondiwindi yesterday on a charge of |
murdering an Afghan. " (Page 5.) | murdering an Afghan. (Page 5.) | murdering an Afghan. " (Page 5.) |
Mr. R. H. ltenning's horsr.-, won three | Mr. R. H. Henning's horses, won three | Mr. R. H. Henning's horses.-, won three |
races at Gatwick yesterday. (Page 5.) | races at Gatwick yesterday. (Page 5.) | races at Gatwick yesterday. (Page 5.) |
A solicitor in Sydney, who claimed £1,009 | A solicitor in Sydney, who claimed £1,000 | A solicitor in Sydney, who claimed £1,009 |
for libel, hus been awarded £159. (Pago 4.) | for libel, has been awarded £150. (Page 4.) | for libel, has been awarded £159. (Page 4.) |
A young girl, suffering from plague, died | A young girl, suffering from plague, died | A young girl, suffering from plague, died |
in tbo Coast Hospital, Svdnov, lust night. | in the Coast Hospital, Sydney, last night. | in the Coast Hospital, Sydney, last night. |
(Page 5.) " " | (Page 5.) | (Page 5.) " " |
i'heru is little chance of recovering uny- | There is little chance of recovering any- | There is little chance of recovering anything |
thiug from the Australia during tlio next fow | thing from the Australia during the next few | from the Australia during the next few |
days, in consequence of the rough sons. | days, in consequence of the rough seas. | days, in consequence of the rough sons. |
(Page 5.) | (Page 5.) | (Page 5.) |
The selection of the football tenm to.repre- | The selection of the football team to repre- | The selection of the football team to repre- |
sent Now South Wales against tho English | sent New South Wales against the English- | sent New South Wales against the English |
men ou Sulurduy has been complotcd. (Pago | men on Saturday has been completed. (Page | men on Saturday has been completed. (Page |
4.) | 4.) | 4.) |
Tlie Federal Cabinet has deuidnd lo tako no | The Federal Cabinet has decided to take no | The Federal Cabinet has decided to take no |
action in regard to the cancellation of tho | action in regard to the cancellation of the | action in regard to the cancellation of the |
New Guinea Royal Commission till tho sum | New Guinea Royal Commission till the sum- | New Guinea Royal Commission till the summary |
mary of Mr. Robinson's statement has been | mary of Mr. Robinson's statement has been | of Mr. Robinson's statement has been |
received. (Page 5.) | received. (Page 5.) | received. (Page 5.) |
Tbo London market for colonial apples is | The London market for colonial apples is | The London market for colonial apples is |
steady. (Pago 4.) | steady. (Page 4.) | steady. (Page 4.) |
The Finance Bill now is being discussed in | The Finance Bill now is being discussed in | The Finance Bill now is being discussed in |
tho Houso of Commons. (Pago 4.) | the House of Commons. (Page 4.) | the House of Commons. (Page 4.) |
Mr. Henry Copeland, Agent-General for | Mr. Henry Copeland, Agent-General for | Mr. Henry Copeland, Agent-General for |
Now South Wales, is dead. (Pago 4.) | New South Wales, is dead. (Page 4.) | New South Wales, is dead. (Page 4.) |
Colonel Youuglmsband begins bis advanco | Colonel Younghusband begins his advance | Colonel Younghusband begins his advance |
on Lhussa on Saturday next. (Page 4.) | on Lhussa on Saturday next. (Page 4.) | on Lhassa on Saturday next. (Page 4.) |
Tho Morgan Shipping Trust has reduced | The Morgan Shipping Trust has reduced | The Morgan Shipping Trust has reduced |
ilie steerage rates from America to Europe. | the steerage rates from America to Europe. | its steerage rates from America to Europe. |
(Pugo 4.) | (Page 4.) | (Page 4.) |
It is stated that the recent revolt in Ar | It is stated that the recent revolt in Ar- | It is stated that the recent revolt in Armenia |
menia was wholly engineered from tho | menia was wholly engineered from the | was wholly engineered from the |
Caucasus. (Page 4.) | Caucasus. (Page 4.) | Caucasus. (Page 4.) |
The appeal in thu ca-o of Odder v. Liowoy | The appeal in the case of Odder v. Llowey | The appeal in the case of Odder v. Liowoy |
has been" dismissed with costs by tbo Privy | has been dismissed with costs by the Privy | has been" dismissed with costs by the Privy |
Couucil. (Page 4.) | Council. (Page 4.) | Council. (Page 4.) |
A South African cricket team, now visiting | A South African cricket team, now visiting | A South African cricket team, now visiting |
England, was beaten by Middlesex on Wed | England, was beaten by Middlesex on Wed- | England, was beaten by Middlesex on Wednesday. |
nesday. (Pago 4.) | nesday. (Page 4.) | (Page 4.) |
General Boorb, commander-in-chief of iho | General Booth, commander-in-chief of the | General Booth, commander-in-chief of the |
Salvation Army, bus bad an audieuco with | Salvation Army, has had an audience with | Salvation Army, has had an audience with |
King Edwntd. (Pago 4.) | King Edward. (Page 4.) | King Edward (Page 4.) |
A large numher of Australians attended a | A large numher of Australians attended a | A large number of Australians attended a |
conversazione at tho Royal Colonial Institute | conversazione at the Royal Colonial Institute | conversazione at the Royal Colonial Institute |
oy Wednesday. (Page 4.) | on Wednesday. (Page 4.) | on Wednesday. (Page 4.) |
Mr. V/. R. Ncwburn has joined tho Lon | Mr. W. R. Newburn has joined the Lon- | Mr. W. R. Newburn has joined the London |
don Board of Directors of tho Union Bank of | don Board of Directors of the Union Bank of | Board of Directors of the Union Bank of |
Australia, Limited. (Page 4.) | Australia, Limited. (Page 4.) | Australia, Limited. (Page 4.) |
The National Republican Convention has | The National Republican Convention has | The National Republican Convention has |
outlined its policy for tbo coming presidential | outlined its policy for the coming presidential | outlined its policy for the coming presidential |
election in tfeu U.S.A. (Page 4.) | election in the U.S.A. (Page 4.) | election in lieu U.S.A. (Page 4.) |
Judgment has beon reserved by tho Privy | Judgment has been reserved by the Privy | Judgment has been reserved by the Privy |
Council regarding leave to appeal in tho case | Council regarding leave to appeal in the case | Council regarding leave to appeal in the case |
Svdney " Daily Telegraph " v. M'Laughlin. | Sydney "Daily Telegraph" v. M'Laughlin. | Sydney " Daily Telegraph " v. M'Laughlin. |
(Page 6.) | (Page 6.) | (Page 6.) |
Tbo University of Oxford has conferred | The University of Oxford has conferred | The University of Oxford has conferred |
the degrees of Doctor of Civil Law and | the degrees of Doctor of Civil Law and | the degrees of Doctor of Civil Law and |
Doctor of Soienco upon several well lruowu | Doctor of Science upon several well known | Doctor of Science upon several well known |
men. (Page 4.) | men. (Page 4.) | men. (Page 4.) |
Tho royal patriotic fund requires £250,090 | The royal patriotic fund requires £250,000 | The royal patriotic fund requires £250,090 |
to give the necessary permanent help to tho | to give the necessary permanent help to the | to give the necessary permanent help to the |
families of men who wero killed in tho South | families of men who were killed in the South | families of men who were killed in the South |
African war. (Pago 4.) | African war. (Page 4.) | African war. (Page 4.) |
Tho Government of the United States have | The Government of the United States have | The Government of the United States have |
demanded tho produotion of the captured | demanded the production of the captured | demanded the production of the captured |
American millionaire, Mr. Perdicarip, alive, | American millionaire, Mr. Perdicaris, alive, | American millionaire, Mr. Perdicarip, alive, |
or tho bandit Raisuli dead. (Pago 4.) | or the bandit Raisuli dead. (Page 4.) | or the bandit Raisuli dead. (Page 4.) |
Lieutenant-colonel Sir E. P. -C. Girouard, | Lieutenant-colonel Sir E. P. C. Girouard, | Lieutenant-colonel Sir E. P. C. Girouard, |
who recently resigned the commissioncrship | who recently resigned the commissionership | who recently resigned the commissionership |
of tho Central South African railways, lias | of the Central South African railways, has | of the Central South African railways, has |
boon granted six months leave of abscuco ou | been granted six months leave of absence on | been granted six months leave of absence on |
full pay. (Page 4.) | full pay. (Page 4.) | full pay. (Page 4.) |
A JapuucHO forno now is 18 miles cast of | A Japanese force now is 18 miles east of | A Japanese force now is 18 miles east of |
Kaiping. (Page 4.) | Kaiping. (Page 4.) | Kaiping. (Page 4.) |
A small body of Japanese troops has been | A small body of Japanese troops has been | A small body of Japanese troops has been |
defeated at Hsuoh-li-mieu. (Page 4.) | defeated at Hsueh-li-mien. (Page 4.) | defeated at Hsuoh-li-mieu. (Page 4.) |
A largo force of Mnnehuriuu bandits- is re | A large force of Manchurian bandits is re- | A large force of Manchurian bandits- is reported |
ported to be inarching on Gensan. (Pago 4.) | ported to be marching on Gensan. (Page 4.) | to be marching on German. (Page 4.) |
The Japanese fleet is following tbo move | The Japanese fleet is following the move- | The Japanese fleet is following the movement |
ment of tho troops along the shore. (Page 4.) | ment of the troops along the shore. (Page 4.) | of the troops along the shore. (Page 4.) |
A British steamer laden with coal -for | A British steamer laden with coal for | A British steamer laden with coal -for |
Fort Arthur has been sunk by an explosion. | Fort Arthur has been sunk by an explosion. | Port Arthur has been sunk by an explosion. |
(Pago 4.) | (Page 4.) | (Page 4.) |
A Japanese consular report of tho engage | A Japanese consular report of the engage- | A Japanese consular report of the engagement |
ment on tho 21st instant has been received. | ment on the 21st instant has been received. | on the 21st instant has been received. |
(Pago 4.) | (Page 4.) | (Page 4.) |
The Japs are holding Yon-tai on the main | The Japs are holding Yen-tai on the main | The Japs are holding Yentai on the main |
road from Feug-huang-ohoii to Liuo-yimg. | road from Feng-huang-chen to Liao-yang. | road from Feug-huang-ohoii to Liao-yang. |
(Pago 4.) | (Page 4.) | (Page 4.) |
A battlo is reported to have been fought | A battle is reported to have been fought | A battle is reported to have been fought |
in tho district between Hui-ohcngand Tashi- | in the district between Hai-cheng and Tashi- | in the district between Hui-ohcngand Tashi- |
chao. (Pago 4.) | chao. (Page 4.) | chao. (Page 4.) |
A determined attack upon Port Arthur by | A determined attack upon Port Arthur by | A determined attack upon Port Arthur by |
seu and by land was made on Wednesday | sea and by land was made on Wednesday | sea and by land was made on Wednesday |
night last. (Page 4.) | night last. (Page 4.) | night last. (Page 4.) |
Several Japanese trading schooners have | Several Japanese trading schooners have | Several Japanese trading schooners have |
been oaptureu in tiio port of Esuski, on tho | been captured in the port of Esaski, on the | been captured in the port of Esuski, on the |
island of Yezo. (Page 4.) | island of Yezo. (Page 4.) | island of Yezo. (Page 4.) |
A division of tho Japanese army has been | A division of the Japanese army has been | A division of the Japanese army has been |
followiug tho coast lino northward, und has | following the coast line northward, and has | following the coast line northward, and has |
occupied Liung-yue-cheng. (Pago 4,) | occupied Liung-yue-cheng. (Page 4,) | occupied Liung-yue-cheng. (Page 4,) |
Ganaral ICuropatkin told General Staokel- | General Kuropatkin told General Stackel- | General Kuropatkin told General Staokel- |
berg's army thut the Russians must settle | berg's army that the Russians must settle | berg's army that the Russians must settle |
the Japanese promptly otherwise thoy could | the Japanese promptly otherwise they could | the Japanese promptly otherwise they could |
not return to their homes. (Pago 4.) | not return to their homes. (Page 4.) | not return to their homes. (Page 4.) |
Identified overProof corrections | THEY SEA COMMISSIONERSHIP EDWARD BOOTH MARCHING COMPLETED FEWDAYS REPRESENT HAD ANYTHING THERE KUROPATKIN TAKE MANCHURIAN AUDIENCE CHARGE BATTLE OUNCE HOUSE HENNINGS INTHE ADVANCE GOONDIWINDI ROTH SCIENCE DECIDED KNOWN HORSES HIS NEWBURN SERVICE YOUNGHUSBAND HORSE WERE LINE /LIAO/YANG|LIAOYANG ABSENCE EAST PRODUCTION BEFORE HASBEEN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | LLOWEY SEAS NUMHER [**VANDALISED] /HAI/CHENG|HAICHENG FENG STACKEL YEN HSUEH ESASKI FORT [**VANDALISED] LHUSSA [**VANDALISED] MIEN TAI [**VANDALISED] GENSAN [**VANDALISED] CHEN PERDICARIS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 664 | 79.1 | 97.1 | 86.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 356 | 85.1 | 95.5 | 69.8 |
Weighted Words | 86.1 | 95.1 | 64.9 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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Seoond Edition. | Second Edition. | Second Edition. |
TELEGRAPH OFFICE, 3 p.m. | TELEGRAPH OFFICE, 3 p.m. | TELEGRAPH OFFICE, 3 p.m. |
Uniform Postage Stamps. | Uniform Postage Stamps. | Uniform Postage Stamps. |
The Federal Government are duly consider- | THE Federal Government are duly consider- | The Federal Government are duly consider- |
, ;lng-.tho expediency or otherwise of having | ing the expediency or otherwise of having | , gangster expediency or otherwise of having |
;for all Australia a uniform postage stamp. | for all Australia a uniform postage stamp. | for all Australia a uniform postage stamp. |
.ILis-certain. that not n few individuals may | It is certain that not a few individuals may | Ris certain. that not a few individuals may |
-favour the old system ; every ohunney must, | favour the old system ; every chimney must | favour the old system ; every chimney must, |
"i consume its own smoke; every State must | consume its own smoke ; every State must | "i consume its own smoke; every State must |
ihaveits own postago stamp. To Queens- | have its own postage stamp. To Queens- | have its own postage stamp. To Queens- |
ilaud there would at first be a | land there would at first be a | land there would at first be a |
ileal, and afterwards an apparent, | real, and afterwards an apparent, | dead, and afterwards an apparent, |
advantage in having a uniform stamp. It | advantage in having a uniform stamp. If | advantage in having a uniform stamp. It |
jsuch a stamp could he had it would ho | such a stamp could he had it would be | such a stamp could he had it would be |
most extensively used in exchange. Many | most extensively used in exchange. Many | most extensively used in exchange. Many |
persons hero huy objects of Bmall | persons here buy objects of small | persons here buy objects of small |
value, in Sydney or Melbourne-; not. | value, in Sydney or Melbourne ; not | value, in Sydney or Melbourne-; not. |
so many persons down that way, buy | so many persons down that way, buy | so many persons down that way, buy |
j enchobjectshere. Small sums, either' way, | such objects here. Small sums, either way, | j enchobjectshere. Small sums, either way, |
Would bo sent in stamps. The advantage | would be sent in stamps. The advantage | Would be sent in stamps. The advantage |
Would ho with us us to revenue if not | would be with us as to revenue if not | would be with us as to revenue if not |
jna to trade. But on tlio wholo ease | as to trade. But on the whole case | one to trade. But on the whole case |
the Federal Government, should malro a note, | the Federal Government, should make a note. | the Federal Government, should make a note, |
lit present, for inartistic postago stamps, | At present, for inartistic postage stamps, | at present, for inartistic postage stamps, |
j Australia takes the cako. She ought | Australia takes the cake. She ought | Australia takes the cake. She ought |
)to have a stump that i3 a good | to have a stamp that is a good | to have a stump that is a good |
/advertisement of tlio country. Whether | advertisement of the country. Whether | advertisement of the country. Whether |
jsho will get such a stamp depends | she will get such a stamp depends | she will get such a stamp depends |
Jon. circumstances; and, sometimes, circura- | on circumstances ; and, sometimes, circum- | on. circumstances; and, sometimes, circura- |
Stancesialtercases. It is reported that in | stances alter cases. It is reported that in | Stancesialtercases. It is reported that in |
connection with the propose&issup of'uniform | connection with the proposed issue of uniform | connection with the propose issue of uniform |
(postage stamps, the question lias arisen | postage stamps, the question has arisen | (postage stamps, the question has arisen |
(whether they should he printed from | whether they should be printed from | (whether they should he printed from |
iclcctrotygcs or whether designs should he | electrotypes or whether designs should be | electrotypes or whether designs should he |
/engraved on the steel head of the stamp. | engraved on the steel head of the stamp. | engraved on the steel head of the stamp. |
Tfheprmting office in. Adelaide has reported | The printing office in Adelaide has reported | Tfheprmting office in Adelaide has reported |
4 hat impressions from uloetrotypos are | that impressions from electrotypes are | 4 that impressions from electrotypes are |
ajuitegood enough, and it-will not- ho -nocos- | quite good enough, and it will not be neces- | ajuitegood enough, and it-will notice -notes- |
isiiiy to import steel dies from England. | isary to import steel dies from England. | issue to import steel dies from England. |
iH thiaid'the wholo:of the-story, the situation | If this is the whole of the story, the situation | iH third the whole of the-story, the situation |
. is not most promising. It is not the whole | is not most promising. It is not the whole | is not most promising. It is not the whole |
Sof the-story, hut at present, the remainder | of the story, but at present, the remainder | S of the-story, but at present, the remainder |
icf it has'not yot becoiue-history. Tho remark | of it has not yet become history. The remark | if it has not yet become history. The remark |
that, " impressions from electrotypes arc quite | that, "impressions from electrotypes are quite | that, " impressions from electrotypes are quite |
good.enough V suggests to a uovieo that the | good enough" suggests to a novice that the | good. enough V suggests to a proviso that the |
Federal Government , may bo led to -become | Federal Government may be led to become | Federal Government , may be led to become |
economical:; but tho "quite good enough " | economical ; but the "quite good enough" | economical:; but the quite good enough " |
suggests-a remark about things "cheapaad | suggests a remark about things "cheap and | suggests-a remark about things "cheapness |
.nasty." A thing is-good enough onlywhcn | nasty." A thing is good enough only when | nasty." A thing is-good enough only when |
it f ully.answcrs. the purpose. | it fully answers the purpose. | it f ally answers. the purpose. |
Identified overProof corrections | ANSWERS CAKE AS QUEENSLAND ISSUE YET WHEN CASE ONLY MAKE HERE CHIMNEY SECOND |
Identified overProof non-corrections | NOVICE PROPOSED ALTER CONSIDERING THIS CASES ISARY PRINTING NECES CHEAP FULLY REAL |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 321 | 74.8 | 90.3 | 61.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 157 | 84.1 | 92.4 | 52.0 |
Weighted Words | 86.6 | 93.0 | 47.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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Take Care of Your Eyes. | Take Care of Your Eyes. | Take Care of Your Eyes. |
The attention of the public is called to the | The attention of the public is called to the | The attention of the public is called to the |
fact that the Mr. E. G. Warman, M.S.O.I., | fact that the Mr. E. G. Warman, M.S.O.I., | fact that the Mr. E. G. Warman, M.S.C.I., |
F.W.S.M., the qualified Oculist and Optician | F.W.S.M., the qualified Oculist and Optician | F.W. S.M., the qualified Oculist and Optician |
of Sydney will again visit the Macleay River | of Sydney will again visit the Macleay River | of Sydney will again visit the Macleay River |
professionally, and may be consulted (gratis) | professionally, and may be consulted (gratis) | professionally, and may be consulted (gratis) |
at his private- roojSl.r^B^MpftSoyai. | at his private rooms, next Theatre Royal, | at his private- roojSl.r^B^MpftSoyai. |
Kempsey, from Saturday, Feb. 6th, till Sat- | Kempsey, from Saturday, Feb. 6th, till Sat- | Kempsey, from Saturday, Feb. 6th, till Saturday, |
urday, Feb. 13th (inclusive.) Smithtown, | urday, Feb. 13th (inclusive.) Smithtown, | Feb. 13th (inclusive.) Smithtown, |
Haye's Hotel, Monday, Feb. 15, till Sat., | Haye's Hotel, Monday, Feb. 15, till Sat., | Haye's Hotel, Monday, Feb. 15, till Sat., |
Feb. 20th. This will afford residents | Feb. 20th. This will afford residents | Feb. 20th. This will afford residents |
suffering from defective or failing eyesight | suffering from defective or failing eyesight | suffering from defective or failing eyesight |
an excellent opportunity of securing the | an excellent opportunity of securing the | an excellent opportunity of securing the |
services 61 . ^^^^ffipf S#«- ^ | services of a skilful specialist in order to | services 61 . ^^^^ffipf S's- 3 |
procure suitable Glasses, after a reliable | procure suitable Glasses, after a reliable | procure suitable Glasses, after a reliable |
examination as to what is really necessary in | examination as to what is really necessary in | examination as to what is really necessary in |
each case. Mr. Warman has an excellent | each case. Mr. Warman has an excellent | each case. Mr. Warman has an excellent |
record, and *mMmj&mm£ '™^ | record, and successfully treated several | record, and *mMmj&mm£ 'is |
difficult cases «f^CT?S^^®8* -to this | difficult cases on his former visits to this | difficult cases «f^CT?S^^®8* to this |
district, of whom'gMJMMBfefiMQPfoh | district, of whom he holds testimonials | district, of whom'gMJMMBfefiMQPfoh |
couched in the mf-«tf«t^^Hpd gratify ing | couched in the most flattering and gratifying | couched in the mf-«tf«t^^Hpd gratifying |
language. Mr. ty*mmjmm: ^sii* hen | language. Mr. Warman (who visits here | language. Mr. ty*mmjmm: sits here |
periodically) preicril»s^aMw«|«ia«»Bsto | periodically) prescribes and makes glasses to | periodically) preicril»s^aMw«|«ia«»Bsto |
cure all defects of i'bdr»^^^. 310 matter | cure all defects of the eyesight, no matter | cure all defects of redress. 310 matter |
from what cause aris^ng'^^^mirantees to | from what cause arising, and guarantees to | from what cause aris^ng'^^^mirantees to |
gire the utmost WLtiifa^^^ffiir comfort. | give the utmost satisfaction and comfort. | give the utmost WLtiifa^^^ffiir comfort. |
Special attention paid ^|tt||Kohes, . Diwi | Special attention paid to Headaches, Dizzi- | Special attention paid ^|tt||Kohes, . Diwi |
ness, Sore Eyes, eta— A^^tt ^'.--- - | ness, Sore Eyes, etc.—ADVT. | ness, Sore Eyes, etc Agent I'.--- - |
Identified overProof corrections | GIVE ETC HERE GRATIFYING |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SUCCESSFULLY ADVT WHOM ARISING ROYAL TESTIMONIALS SPECIALIST VISITS ROOMS MAKES PRESCRIBES HEADACHES SEVERAL DIZZINESS GUARANTEES SKILFUL NEXT HE THEATRE ORDER HOLDS SATISFACTION TREATED FORMER WHO MOST FLATTERING NO ON |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 173 | 72.3 | 74.6 | 8.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 121 | 72.7 | 76.0 | 12.1 |
Weighted Words | 72.6 | 75.9 | 11.9 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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JAPiANBSIE iPiAHRKyns. | JAPANESE PATRIOTS. | JAPANESE iPiAHRKyns. |
OALXJHT SPYING IN MAGS T GHUilM. | CAUGHT SPYING IN MANCHURIA. | OALXJHT SPRING IN MAGS T GHUilM. |
A JSENlSATlOiNiAIL IDElGLAiRATIOiN. | A SENSATIONAL DECLARATION. | A JSENlSATlOiNiAIL IDElGLAiRATIOiN. |
OF tSOYAL Bl&flH. | OF ROYAL BIRTH. | OF ROYAL Bluff. |
LOiNIXXN, -April 21, 3 (p.m. | LONDON, April 21, 3 p.m. | LOiNIXXN, April 21, 3 (pm. |
Thetwio Japanese caugjht near the raii- | The two Japanese caught near the rail- | The two Japanese caught near the rail- |
-W todge acrossjhe LWi B^ver. m | way bridge across the Nonni River, in | -W Lodge across the LWi River. in |
were banged yesterday at Port Arthur. | Manchuria, disguised as Thibetan lamas, | were hanged yesterday at Port Arthur. |
' | were hanged yesterday at Port Arthur. | They |
They were "charged with having Attempted | They were charged with having at- | were charged with having Attempted |
to diynamite (the (bridge and | tempted to dynamite the bridge and | to dynamite (the (bridge and |
destroy the railway communication between | destroy the railway communication be- | destroy the railway communication between |
1 ithe (Russian headquarters d its | tween the Russian headquarters and its | 1 the (Russian headquarters d its |
eastern outposts. | eastern outposts. | eastern outposts. |
lit <is tstaied that one of the prisoners | It is stated that one of the prisoners | it is stated that one of the prisoners |
declared 'before he died that he was a | declared before he died that he was a | declared before he died that he was a |
prince of the royal blood of Japan. | prince of the royal blood of Japan. | prince of the royal blood of Japan. |
Identified overProof corrections | HANGED TWO CAUGHT DYNAMITE ACROSS IS IT RIVER STATED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PATRIOTS DECLARATION AS LONDON SENSATIONAL SPYING [**VANDALISED] DISGUISED MANCHURIA NONNI BIRTH THIBETAN LAMAS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 82 | 62.2 | 79.3 | 45.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 61 | 67.2 | 80.3 | 40.0 |
Weighted Words | 61.0 | 74.2 | 33.9 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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OOREAN CONCESSIONS FOR RENE- | COREAN CONCESSIONS FOR RENE- | OOREAN CONCESSIONS FOR RENT- |
GADE PRESSMAN. | GADE PRESSMAN. | GADE PRESSMAN. |
LONDON, Jan. 22, 2.35 p.m. | LONDON, Jan. 22, 2.35 p.m. | LONDON, Jan. 22, 2.35 p.m. |
Recant comments appearing in the | Recent comments appearing in the | Recent comments appearing in the |
New York •'^Herald 1 ' have occasioned | New York "Herald" have occasioned | New York s Herald 1 ' have occasioned |
some comment by reason of their pro- | some comment by reason of their pro- | some comment by reason of their pro- |
Russian tenour. | Russian tenour. | Russian tenour. |
The ""'Daily MailW correspondent at | The "Daily Mail's" correspondent at | The ""'Daily Mail's correspondent at |
Seoul charges the New York TEIerald's" | Seoul charges the New York Herald's" | Seoul charges the New York TEIerald's" |
correspDndeut . with having accepted | correspondent with having accepted | correspondent with having accepted |
urines in the shape of concessions in Corea | bribes in the shape of concessions in Co- | bribes in the shape of concessions in Corea |
? and coloring his views and messages | rea, and coloring his views and messages | and coloring his views and messages |
to suit M. Pari off | to suit M. Pavloff. | to suit M. Pari off |
Identified overProof corrections | BRIBES MAILS RECENT |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PAVLOFF COREAN RENE [**VANDALISED] HERALDS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 59 | 88.1 | 93.2 | 42.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 48 | 87.5 | 91.7 | 33.3 |
Weighted Words | 85.5 | 89.2 | 25.8 |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 7805 | 79.6 | 94.4 | 72.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 4851 | 82.4 | 94.2 | 67.0 |
Weighted Words | 83.1 | 94.0 | 64.4 |