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FUNfcRAL NOTICES. | FUNERAL NOTICES. | FUNERAL NOTICES. |
TÍIB FRIENDS of the late Mr. WILLIAM | THE FRIENDS of the late Mr. WILLIAM | THE FRIENDS of the late Mr. WILLIAM |
HAGAN arc informed that his Remains will | HAGAN are informed that his Remains will | HAGAN are informed that his Remains will |
bo -removed from hu late residence, York-st.cet, | be removed from his late residence, York-street, | be removed from his late residence, York-street, |
Rcsi water, on SATURDAY, at 3.30 p.m., for In- | Rosewater, on SATURDAY, at 3.30 p.m., for in- | Rose water, on SATURDAY, at 3.30 p.m., for In- |
terment in Hie Woodville Cemetery. | terment in the Woodville Cemetery. | terment in the Woodville Cemetery. |
J. C. HADDY & SON, Funeral Directors. | J. C. HADDY & SON, Funeral Directors. | J. C. HADDY & SON, Funeral Directors. |
Port Adelaide, 'phone 110; Flinders-street, Ade. | Port Adelaide, 'phone 110 ; Flinders-street, Ade- | Port Adelaide, 'phone 110; Flinders-street, Adelaide, |
laide, 'phone 1,677. | laide, 'phone 1,677. | 'phone 1,677. |
rpHE FRIENDS of "thëlïe" WILLIAM'HTHAXN | THE FRIENDS of the late WILLIAM H. HANN | THE FRIENDS of "the" WILLIAM'HTHAXN |
-»- are respectfully informed that his Remains | are respectfully informed that his Remains | are respectfully informed that his Remains |
will be removed from his father's (Mr. J. E. Hann) | will be removed from his father's (Mr. J. E. Hann) | will be removed from his father's (Mr. J. E. Hann) |
resid-nce. Campbelltown on SUNDAY, at 3 p.m., | residence, Campbelltown on SUNDAY, at 3 p.m., | residence. Campbelltown on SUNDAY, at 3 p.m., |
for interment in the Payneham Cemete y. | for interment in the Payneham Cemetery. | for interment in the Payneham Cemetery |
E. RuWNEY. Undertakar. Campbelltown. | E. ROWNEY, Undertaker, Campbelltown. | E. ROWNEY. Undertaker. Campbelltown. |
Identified overProof corrections | /YORK/STREET|YORKSTREET ROWNEY UNDERTAKER |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ROSEWATER |
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All Words | 78 | 78.2 | 94.9 | 76.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 44 | 90.9 | 97.7 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 89.5 | 97.4 | 75.0 |
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LATE ADVERTISEMENTS. | LATE ADVERTISEMENTS. | LATE ADVERTISEMENTS. |
fliecened too late for classification.} | [Received too late for classification.] | fliecened too late for classification |
rniTE FRIENDS of the late Mr. THOMAS | THE FRIENDS of the late Mr. THOMAS | rniTE FRIENDS of the late Mr. THOMAS |
GEORGE SMITH are informed that his Re- | GEORGE SMITH are informed that his Re- | GEORGE SMITH are informed that his Remains |
mains will be removed from his late residence, | mains will be removed from his late residence, | will be removed from his late residence, |
Halifax-street, on SATURDAY, at 11 a.m., foi | Halifax-street, on SATURDAY, at 11 a.m., for | Halifax-street, on SATURDAY, at 11 a.m., for |
interment in the N'ortli-road Cemetery. | interment in the North-road Cemetery. | interment in the North-road Cemetery. |
J. C. HADDV & SON, Undertakers, | J. C. HADDY & SON, Undertakers, | J. C. HADDY & SON, Undertakers, |
115, Flinders-street. | 115, Flinders-street, | 115, Flinders-street. |
'Phone 1,677. Port Adelaide 'phone 110. 351-2 | 'Phone 1,677. Port Adelaide 'phone 110. 351-2 | 'Phone 1,677. Port Adelaide 'phone 110. 351-2 |
Identified overProof corrections | /NORTH/ROAD|NORTHROAD HADDY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | RECEIVED |
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All Words | 46 | 89.1 | 95.7 | 60.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 38 | 92.1 | 97.4 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 90.0 | 97.8 | 78.1 |
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THE ANGASTON' RAILWAY. | THE ANGASTON RAILWAY. | THE ANGASTON' RAILWAY. |
GAWLER, September 7.-At a meeting | GAWLER, September 7.-- At a meeting | GAWLER, September 7. At a meeting |
of the Gawler Town Council lest night Mr. | of the Gawler Town Council last night Mr. | of the Gawler Town Council last night Mr. |
Teesdale Smith, of Messrs Smith, Timm«, | Teesdale Smith, of Messrs Smith, Timms, | Teesdale Smith, of Messrs Smith, Timms, |
and Co., the,contractors for the Angaston | and Co., the contractors for the Angaston | and Co., the contractors for the Angaston |
railway, waited upon the council. He | railway, waited upon the council. He | railway, waited upon the council. He |
pointed out that it would take 12 months | pointed out that it would take 12 months | pointed out that it would take 12 months |
before the steel work for the bridge over | before the steel work for the bridge over | before the steel work for the bridge over |
the South Para River would be ready, and | the South Para River would be ready, and | the South Para River would be ready, and |
under the circumstances he desired to, | under the circumstances he desired to, | under the circumstances he desired to |
use the present tramline for the conveyance | use the present tramline for the conveyance | use the present tramline for the conveyance |
of his. rails and sleepers. He also wished | of his rails and sleepers. He also wished | of his. rails and sleepers. He also wished |
to connect the present tramline with the' | to connect the present tramline with the | to connect the present tramline with the |
Angaston railway at Murray-Btreet north. | Angaston railway at Murray street north. | Angaston railway at Murray street north. |
He wanted to use a small locomotive, but | He wanted to use a small locomotive, but | He wanted to use a small locomotive, but |
there would be no inconvenience, as | there would be no inconvenience, as | there would be no inconvenience, as |
the traffic would be conducted at | the traffic would be conducted at | the traffic would be conducted at |
night or early in the morling. He con- | night or early in the morning. He con- | night or early in the morning. He considered |
sidered he would require the use of the | sidered he would require the use of the | he would require the use of the |
line for about nine months. If the coun- | line for about nine months. If the coun- | line for about nine months. If the council |
cil acceded to his request and allowed lum | cil acceded to his request and allowed him | acceded to his request and allowed him |
to put a piece of line from the present | to put a piece of line from the present | to put a piece of line from the present |
terminus, it would mean that he would be | terminus, it would mean that he would be | terminus, it would mean that he would be |
able to complete the railway, in about 15 | able to complete the railway, in about 15 | able to complete the railway, in about 15 |
months. The work would take much | months. The work would take much | months. The work would take much |
longer otherwise. He would not start | longer otherwise. He would not start | longer otherwise. He would not start |
to lay the rails for four or five months, | to lay the rails for four or five months, | to lay the rails for four or five months, |
but he would begin to spread the men out | but he would begin to spread the men out | but he would begin to spread the men out |
on the earthwork towards the end | on the earthwork towards the end | on the earthwork towards the end |
of this week. In reply to ques | of this week. In reply to ques- | of this week. In reply to ques- |
tiona, he said he would insure the | tions, he said he would insure the | tions, he said he would insure the |
corporation against accident for injury for | corporation against accident for injury for | corporation against accident for injury for |
£1,000, or £5,000 if necessary. The speed | £1,000, or £5,000 if necessary. The speed | £1,000, or £5,000 if necessary. The speed |
to be travelled by the trains down the | to be travelled by the trains down the | to be travelled by the trains down the |
street would pot be more than four miles | street would not be more than four miles | street would not be more than four miles |
an hour. Ii the council considered that | an hour. If the council considered that | an hour. If the council considered that |
the traffic was not being conducted in a | the traffic was not being conducted in a | the traffic was not being conducted in a |
proper and p-ecautious manner the line | proper and precautious manner the line | proper and precautions manner the line |
could be pulled up and the council withdraw | could be pulled up and the council withdraw | could be pulled up and the council withdraw |
the concession. He would puarantce, to | the concession. He would guarantee, to | the concession. He would guarantee, to |
put the street in » good state of repair at | put the street in a good state of repair at | put the street in a good state of repair at |
the end of the contract. He would a'sc | the end of the contract. He would alsc | the end of the contract. He would also |
like a loopline to connect with, Deadman'« | like a loopline to connect with Deadman's | like a loopline to connect with, Deadman's |
Pass, so as to get gravel conveniently. , He | Pass, so as to get gravel conveniently. He | Pass, so as to get gravel conveniently. He would, |
would, however, lay his proposals definite!»* | would, however, lay his proposals definitely | however, lay his proposals definitely |
before the council in writing at the ne\t | before the council in writing at the next | before the council in writing at the next |
meeting. His firm was willing to pay tor | meeting. His firm was willing to pay for | meeting. His firm was willing to pay for |
the concession. | the concession. | the concession. |
Tbc M-y«*«- (Mr. W. Daw'.iisl assuma | The Mayor (Mr. W. Dawkins) assured | The Mayors- (Mr. W. Dawkins assume |
Mr. Smith that if he put his reqwats in | Mr. Smith that if he put his requests in | Mr. Smith that if he put his requests in |
writing they would receive erec-eoumàeta | writing they would receive every considera- | writing they would receive erec-eoumàeta |
àsmjxwa.$h9ieaxasii»_ | tion from the council. | àsmjxwa.$h9ieaxasii»_ |
Identified overProof corrections | MORNING DEADMANS HIM DEFINITELY GUARANTEE LAST CONTRACTORS NEXT TIMMS DAWKINS QUESTIONS REQUESTS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ASSURED EVERY CONSIDERATION PRECAUTIOUS ALSC MAYOR |
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All Words | 350 | 92.3 | 97.4 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 167 | 89.2 | 96.4 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 88.4 | 96.0 | 65.8 |
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DERWENT VALLEY RAILWAY | DERWENT VALLEY RAILWAY | DERWENT VALLEY RAILWAY |
EXTENSION AND RUSSELL | EXTENSION AND RUSSELL | EXTENSION AND RUSSELL |
. FALLS ROAD. | FALLS ROAD. | . FALLS ROAD. |
Totho Editor of "The Mercury." | To the Editor of "The Mercury." | To the Editor of "The Mercury." |
Sir,— That the S.T. Railway League, as | Sir,— That the S.T. Railway League, as | Sir That the S.T. Railway League, as |
I have noted trom your paper, intend cele- | I have noted from your paper, intend cele- | I have noted from your paper, intend celebrating |
brating the opening of the D.V. railway | brating the opening of the D.V. railway | the opening of the D.V. railway |
extension with some ceremony is but | extension with some ceremony is but | extension with some ceremony is but |
i ight. , Dame Rumour snys that the local | right. Dame Rumour says that the local | right , Dame Rumour says that the local |
residents'of Ellendale, Tyenua, etc., pio | residents of Ellendale, Tyenna, etc., pro- | residents of Ellendale, Tyenna, etc., propose |
pobe to show their appreciation of the | pose to show their appreciation of the | to show their appreciation of the |
opening of tho line by His E.v illency the | opening of the line by His Excellency the | opening of the line by His Excellency the |
Governor by presenting His Majesty's re- | Governor by presenting His Majesty's re- | Governor by presenting His Majesty's representative |
presentative with loyal addresses, erec- | presentative with loyal addresses, erec- | with loyal addresses, erection |
tion of arches, etc. This is also most cor- | tion of arches, etc. This is also most cor- | of arches, etc. This is also most correct, |
rect, and highly commendable. However, | rect, and highly commendable. However, | and highly commendable. However, |
I .have just returned from a visit to the | I have just returned from a visit to the | I have just returned from a visit to the |
Falls, and can only say that if the Ellen- | Falls, and can only say that if the Ellen- | Falls, and can only say that if the Ellen- |
dale and Tye.nna people desire tlint the | dale and Tyenna people desire that the | dale and Tyenna people desire that the |
opening ceremony on tile 18th inst. lie a | opening ceremony on the 18th inst. be a | opening ceremony on the 18th inst. lie a |
success, they must immediately be np and | success, they must immediately be up and | success, they must immediately be up and |
doing.* Let them, by all means, prépaie | doing. Let them, by all means, prepare | doing Let them, by all means, prepare |
addresses, erec^ innumerable arches, and | addresses, erect innumerable arches, and | addresses, erect innumerable arches, and |
lu any other manner display their, loyalty | in any other manner display their loyalty | in any other manner display their, loyalty |
and enthufaiasm, but, without fear, 1 pro- | and enthusiasm, but, without fear, I pro- | and enthusiasm, but, without fear, 1 prophesy |
phesy tlio encrro affair will be a hage | phesy the entire affair will be a huge | the entire affair will be a huge |
fiasco unless the many bad pieces of road | fiasco unless the many bad pieces of road | fiasco unless the many bad pieces of road |
between the new terminus and the Falls | between the new terminus and the Falls | between the new terminus and the Falls |
are immediately attended to. I doubt | are immediately attended to. I doubt | are immediately attended to. I doubt |
whether any adjective in the English | whether any adjective in the English | whether any adjective in the English |
language is sufficiently strong to express the | language is sufficiently strong to express the | language is sufficiently strong to express the |
disgraceful state in which ure mn.iy parts | disgraceful state in which are many parts | disgraceful state in which are many parts |
of. the road I refer to. To imagine that | of the road I refer to. To imagine that | of the road I refer to. To imagine that |
His Excellency the Governor and the dis | His Excellency the Governor and the dis- | His Excellency the Governor and the dis- |
languished visitors are to be driven, over | tinguished visitors are to be driven, over | languished visitors are to be driven, over |
this road' seems quite_ incredible. What- | this road seems quite incredible. What- | this road' seems quite incredible. What- |
ever road trust has charge of this district | ever road trust has charge of this district | ever road trust has charge of this district |
should bo held up as an example of gross | should be held up as an example of gross | should be held up as an example of gross |
incbmoetency to have allowed such an im- | incompetency to have allowed such an im- | incompetency to have allowed such an important |
portant tourist routo to be in such a dis | portant tourist route to be in such a dis- | tourist route to be in such a disgraceful |
'graceful state. I am «uro HU Excellency | graceful state. I am sure His Excellency | state. I am sure His Excellency |
would sooner havo a good road to travel | would sooner have a good road to travel | would sooner have a good road to travel |
over than all the banners, arches, and | over than all the banners, arches, and | over than all the banners, arches, and |
loyal addresses the district can provide. | loyal addresses the district can provide. | loyal addresses the district can provide. |
From the.main road to the bridge across | From the main road to the bridge across | From the main road to the bridge across |
the; Falls, River on to the Russell Palls | the Falls River on to the Russell Falls | the; Falls, River on to the Russell Falls |
truck on.j short bit has been repaired; | track one short bit has been repaired; | truck only short but has been repaired; |
the balance of th" road is principally | the balance of the road is principally | the balance of the road is principally |
quagmire. The bridge itself íequires some | quagmire. The bridge itself requires some | quagmire. The bridge itself requires some |
small attention. The track from the 'oridge | small attention. The track from the bridge | small attention. The track from the bridge |
tn the Falls in several places mubt be | to the Falls in several places must be | to the Falls in several places must be |
"corduroyed," a fal'en tree removed, and | "corduroyed," a fallen tree removed, and | "corduroyed," a fallen tree removed, and |
the sholtor-shed at the end cleaned out. | the shelter-shed at the end cleaned out. | the shelter-shed at the end cleaned out. |
whilst the beautiful track to tho top of | whilst the beautiful track to the top of | whilst the beautiful track to the top of |
the Falls requires immediate attention. If | the Falls requires immediate attention. If | the Falls requires immediate attention. If |
no money be available f.ii the îepairs | no money be available for the repairs | no money be available for the repair |
from the bridge to the top of the Falls, | from the bridge to the top of the Falls, | from the bridge to the top of the Falls, |
surely some of the lusty young fellows of | surely some of the lusty young fellows of | surely some of the lusty young fellows of |
the district would devote a day to attend- | the district would devote a day to attend- | the district would devote a day to attend |
ing to this« small but important matter?. | ing to these small but important matters. | ing to this small but important matter?. |
The erection of arc'hes would doubtless be | The erection of arches would doubtless be | The erection of arches would doubtless be |
done by working bees. Leave the archeB | done by working bees. Leave the arches | done by working bees. Leave the arches |
nldnc, ¿ml let the working bees patch the | alone, and let the working bees patch the | along, and let the working bees patch the |
road is the found advice of an_ | road is the sound advice of an | road is the found advice of an |
EXPERIENCED TRAVELLER. | EXPERIENCED TRAVELLER. | EXPERIENCED TRAVELLER. |
Identified overProof corrections | INCOMPETENCY SURE FALLEN ERECT TYENNA ROUTE HUGE FOR PROPOSE ENTHUSIASM PREPARE /SHELTER/SHED|SHELTERSHED RIGHT MAIN ENTIRE RESIDENTS SAYS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | DISTINGUISHED ONE SOUND REPAIRS THESE BIT [**VANDALISED] MATTERS ALONE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 420 | 87.4 | 97.6 | 81.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 214 | 88.8 | 96.3 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 89.2 | 96.6 | 68.9 |
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I THE EMERALD RESERVE. | THE EMERALD RESERVE. | I THE EMERALD RESERVE. |
TO THE EDITOR OP THE ARGUS. | TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS. | TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS. |
Su -Mv attention has been drawn to | Sir,—My attention has been drawn to | Sir -My attention has been drawn to |
a letter in ' The Argus ' of to dav on the | a letter in "The Argus" of to-day on the | a letter in The Argus of to-day on the |
above subject signed by Mr W B Jones | above subject, signed by Mr. W. B. Jones | above subject signed by Mr W B Jones |
as lion secretar) of the Emerald Progress | as hon. secretary of the Emerald Progress | as hon. secretary of the Emerald Progress |
Association, stating that public opinion is | Association, stating that public opinion is | Association, stating that public opinion is |
strongly in favour of the school being | strongly in favour of the school being | strongly in favour of the school being |
placed on the recreation resort e Mr Jones | placed on the recreation-reserve. Mr. Jones | placed on the recreation resort e Mr Jones |
came to the district about four months | came to the district about four months | came to the district about four months |
ago, and is scarcely yet in a position to | ago, and is scarcely yet in a position to | ago, and is scarcely yet in a position to |
judge local opinion borne three veils ago | judge local opinion. Some three years ago | judge local opinion Some three years ago |
a progress association was foi mel with | a progress association was formed, with | a progress association was for met with |
Air Cane as secretary but has sinee lapsed | Mr. Cane as secretary, but has since lapsed, | Air Cane as secretary but has since lapsed |
und at the last meeting of 1 mci lid Re | and at the last meeting of Emerald Re- | and at the last meeting of 1 mci and Re |
creation-reserve committee of which I was | creation-reserve committee, of which I was | creation reserve committee of which I was |
secretary, it was proposed it our next | secretary, it was proposed at our next | secretary, it was proposed it our next |
public meeting (belo lust night) to endea | public meeting (held last night), to endea- | public meeting (held last night) to ended |
\otir to reform i-mc I must therefore, | vour to re-form same. I must, therefore, | your to reform same I must therefore, |
under the circumstances ask xou to pub | under the circumstances ask you to pub- | under the circumstances ask you to publish |
lish tlus rejoinder to Air Jones s letter is | lish this rejoinder to Mr. Jones's letter, as | this rejoinder to Mr Jones's letter is |
public opinion is decided!) not in favour | public opinion is decidedly not in favour | public opinion is decidedly not in favour |
of the reserve site, aftd there is it present | of the reserve site, and there is at present | of the reserve site, and there is at present |
a progress association formed la«t even | a progress association, formed last even- | a progress association formed last evening |
mg of which I have the honour to be | ing, of which I have the honour to be | of which I have the honour to be |
secretar.' | secretary.—Yours, &c., | secretary' |
-Yours, &c. | C. O. NOBELIUS, | -Yours, &c. |
L. U AU___.U_, | Hon. Sec. Emerald Progress Association. | L. U AU___.U_, |
lion Sec Emerald Progress Association. | Emerald, March 19. | Hon Sec Emerald Progress Association. |
Emerald, March 19. | Emerald, March 19. | |
Identified overProof corrections | HON SAME /TO/DAY|TODAY YEARS THIS SIR SOME EVENING DECIDEDLY HELD SINCE MY JONESS YOU |
Identified overProof non-corrections | NOBELIUS ENDEAVOUR RECREATIONRESERVE [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 174 | 82.2 | 95.4 | 74.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 99 | 83.8 | 97.0 | 81.2 |
Weighted Words | 83.8 | 95.9 | 75.0 |
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WEST RICHMOND RAILWAY | WEST RICHMOND RAILWAY | WEST RICHMOND RAILWAY |
TRAGEDY. | TRAGEDY. | TRAGEDY. |
On the night of Tanuar) 21 George Sid | On the night of January 21, George Syd- | On the night of January 21 George Sid |
ncv Oweis aged 5S yeai« salesman resul | ney Owers aged 58 years, salesman, resid- | nee Owers aged 58 years salesman resulting |
ing it Preston vutli his wrfc and family | ing in Preston with his wife and family, | it Preston with his wife and family |
vv i« nin ovei mil 1 died ii the West Rich | was run over and killed at the West Rich- | he is now over and I died in the West Richmond |
mond nilwav simon a little distance in | mond railway station, a little distance in- | railway simon a little distance in |
side the tunnel nt the southern end of the | side the tunnel at the southern end of the | side the tunnel at the southern end of the |
platfonn Hie deceased had Hint night | platform. The deceased had that night | platform. The deceased had that night |
visited a brothel living in Punt load Rich | visited a brother living in Punt-road, Rich- | visited a brothel living in Punt road Richmond |
mond His lint co it mil timbrel! i vvnc | mond. His hat, coat, and umbrella were | His list coat mile Timbrel! i were |
found on Hie small portion of the platform | found on the small portion of the platform | found on the small portion of the platform |
extending into the tunnel | extending into the tunnel. | extending into the tunnel |
Officers of the R nina) department called | Officers of the Railway department called | Officers of the R nine) department called |
as witnesses at the inquest held by the | as witnesses at the inquest held by the | as witnesses at the inquest held by the |
coronet (Pt R II Cole) on Saturdiv | coroner (Dr. R. H. Cole) on Saturday | coronet (Pt R H Cole) on Saturday |
morning expre sed the opinion that the de | morning, expressed the opinion that the de- | morning expressed the opinion that the deceased |
ceased must hue stepped oil the plat | ceased must have stepped off the plat- | must have stepped off the platform |
form and have wall ed along the line in the | form, and have walked along the line in the | and have walked along the line in the |
tunnel nil that a train from AicVboumc | tunnel, and that a train from Melbourne | tunnel all that a train from AicVboumc |
1 m mer lum Other evidence vi is cjicn | ran over him. Other evidence was given, | 1 in mer him. Other evidence vi is open |
lo the effect that the deceased lind vv ni i led | to the effect that the deceased had worried | to the effect that the deceased had ii i led |
lately ibotil losing lu« hearing ror which | lately about losing his hearing, for which | lately about losing his hearing for which |
lie was rercivmg medical treatment | he was receiving medical treatment. | he was receiving medical treatment. |
The loionei silted in his finding - | The coroner stated, in his finding :— | The coroner stated in his finding - |
From the evidence 1 thinl the deceased | "From the evidence, I think the deceased | From the evidence I think the deceased |
placed hunscir on the line No blninc is at | placed himself on the line. No blame is at- | placed himself on the line No blame is at |
tachable to the i ulw l) authorities lhere | tachable to the railway authorities. There | tachable to the i new l) authorities there |
is evidence to show mental dcpiession ' | is evidence to show mental depression." | is evidence to show mental depression ' |
Identified overProof corrections | WALKED THINK EXPRESSED /PUNT/ROAD|PUNTROAD THERE CORONER FOR YEARS BLAME ABOUT OWERS DEPRESSION WITH OVER HE RECEIVING HIMSELF SATURDAY WIFE OFF HIM COAT STATED JANUARY WERE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MELBOURNE KILLED RUN HAT SYDNEY DR STATION UMBRELLA WORRIED GIVEN BROTHER RESIDING RAN |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 180 | 67.2 | 88.3 | 64.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 109 | 65.1 | 88.1 | 65.8 |
Weighted Words | 65.4 | 88.1 | 65.6 |
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' ON THE TURNTABLE. I | ON THE TURNTABLE. | ' ON THE TURNTABLE. I |
*? TOGÍÜMSVAL,- Monday. - On Sunday | TOCUMWAL, Monday.— On Sunday | *? TOGÍÜMSVAL,- Monday. - On Sunday |
afternoon» a i number > of\ children were | afternoon a number of children were | afternoon a number > of children were |
playing on Vi\e turntable i in course | playing on the turntable in course | playing on the turntable i in course |
of erection at , the local railway | of erection at the local railway | of erection at the local railway |
Btation. ; Some i of them set the ironwork | station. Some of them set the ironwork | station. ; Some of them set the ironwork |
in motion, and a little boy 8 years of agc, | in motion, and a little boy 8 years of age, | in motion, and a little boy 8 years of age, |
the son of Mr. David Uillson, attempted to | the son of Mr. David Hillson, attempted to | the son of Mr. David Billson, attempted to |
step on. Falling between the ironwork und | step on. Falling between the ironwork and | step on. Falling between the ironwork and |
the brick wall, his thigh was badly broken. | the brick wall, his thigh was badly broken. | the brick wall, his thigh was badly broken. |
Identified overProof corrections | STATION AGE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | HILLSON TOCUMWAL |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 62 | 90.3 | 96.8 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 45 | 91.1 | 95.6 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 88.5 | 93.3 | 41.9 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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MILO CIGARETTES | MILO CIGARETTES | MILO CIGARETTES |
Arc preferred b} lovers of good things | Are preferred by lovers of good things. | Are preferred by lovers of good things |
Guarintecd hand ii de-[Advt | | Guaranteed hand-made.—[Advt.] | Guaranteed hand it decided a |
NtSTIPS VIMNr UNSnFFTI-NFD MUK | NESTLE'S "VIKING" UNSWEETENED MILK | NtSTIPS VIMNr UNSnFFTI-NFD MUK |
ia much pi rer than fresa milk and more economl | is much purer than fresh milk and more economi- | is much pi ter than fresh milk and more economical |
cal -lAdvt 1 | cal.—[Advt.] | -Advt 1 |
V IhrNQ UNSWFETFN1- D CONDENSFD | "VIKING" UNSWEETENED CONDENSED | V thING UNSWFETFN1- D CONDENSED |
MILK (iscstle s Unsweetened) buy it and use it | MILK (Nestle's Unsweetened); buy it and use it; | MILK (Nestle s Unsweetened) buy it and use it |
more reliable and richer than so culled fresh | more reliable and richer than so called fresh | more reliable and richer than so called fresh |
railk-Uilvl' | milk.—[Advt.] | railk-Uilvl' |
Identified overProof corrections | ARE BY GUARANTEED IS ECONOMICAL CALLED CONDENSED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | VIKING NESTLES /HAND/MADE|HANDMADE PURER |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 47 | 57.4 | 74.5 | 40.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 32 | 65.6 | 87.5 | 63.6 |
Weighted Words | 67.0 | 82.2 | 46.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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DANGEROUS CROSSING. | DANGEROUS CROSSING. | DANGEROUS CROSSING. |
I GFELOVG, I rida> -Mention was mide at the | GEELONG, Friday.— Mention was made at the | I GEELONG, I ride Mention was made at the |
) Scuth Hanlon Shire Council to niprht of the íntal | South Banlon Shire Council to-night of the fatal | ) South Hanlon Shire Council to night of the fatal |
I accident at the Marshalltown lc\el crowing Ifiht | accident at the Marshalltown level-crossing last | accident at the Marshalltown level crowing Ifiht |
'neck Councillor li r ltichttrdson stated that the | week. Councillor H. F. Richardson stated that the | 'neck Councillor li r Richardson stated that the |
. crossing was one of the most dangerous on the | crossing was one of the most dangerous on the | crossing was one of the most dangerous on the |
'?\ialoiiin railwavs >umorouh narrow escipis hid | Victorian railways. Numerous narrow escapes had | 'Victorian railways numerous narrow escapes had |
j been experienced h\ pi ck nick i liff partie» crossing | been experienced by picknicking parties crossing | been experienced by pick nick i liff parties crossing |
{the line to the sei coa fat It wts decided to dnw | the line to the sea-coast. It was decided to draw | the line to the sea son for it was decided to draw |
(the Kailwns Commissioners' attention to the cros¡» | the Railways Commissioners' attention to the cross- | (the Railway Commissioners' attention to the cross |
i ing", nnd urge tint a «ub waj be constructed | ing, and urge that a subway be constructed. | i Ing", and urge that a subway be constructed |
Identified overProof corrections | BY HAD PARTIES RAILWAYS ESCAPES SUBWAY THEVICTORIAN /TO/NIGHT|TONIGHT SOUTH FATAL /LEVEL/CROSSING|LEVELCROSSING MADE DRAW RICHARDSON GEELONG AND NUMEROUS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | LASTWEEK /SEA/COAST|SEACOAST BANLON FRIDAY PICKNICKING |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 71 | 63.4 | 90.1 | 73.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 51 | 56.9 | 90.2 | 77.3 |
Weighted Words | 52.2 | 85.9 | 70.4 |
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I'VDML ST! AMK1Î S PI HU | PADDLE STEAMER'S PERIL. | I'VDML STE! AMER S PI HU |
\DI MIDE Tlniftdn -The httamer Hull.in nr | ADELAIDE, Thursday.—The steamer Bullarra ar- | ADI MIDE Tlniftdn -The steamer Hullin or |
î h til totUt* with the piddle stenmr I) cm In | rived to-day, with the paddle steamer Decoy in | 2 h til today with the paddle steamer I) cm In |
to« List Sunda\ i si ron,; noith westirh "iii | tow. Last Sunday a strong north-westerly gale | the List SundaY i si ron,; north westerly "iii |
vis encountered und the vi was bo roui,h tint | was encountered, and the sea was so rough that | was encountered and the it was so rough that |
tin position of Hit. POLO* heciiuo pinions it | the position of the Decoy became perilous. It | the position of Hit. POLO became pinions it |
wis toni.dcrct. ntl\itsiblc lo tnnsfer tin men on | was considered advisable to transfer the men on | was considered. ntl\itsiblc to transfer the men on |
Iwird to the Ballam ind ifttr much trouhk | board to the Bullarra, and after much trouble | board to the Ballan and after much trouble |
Um wiic tnkrn olT in n hont, which w is la | they were taken off in a boat, which was let | Um were taken off in a boat, which was la |
doun from the bigger btearner ittichcd to i IUIL | down from the bigger steamer, attached to a line. | down from the bigger steamer attached to a RAIL |
The weither aftcrw lids moderated, ami the t \o | The weather afterwards moderated, and the two | The weather afterwards moderated, and the two |
angelo rcJt-hed poit ti. light | vessels reached port all right. | angelo reached port of. light |
Identified overProof corrections | REACHED AFTER /TO/DAY|TODAY CONSIDERED TAKEN TWO TROUBLE ROUGH STEAMER SO WEATHER PORT /NORTH/WESTERLY|NORTHWESTERLY TRANSFER AFTERWARDS OFF PADDLE BOAT ATTACHED THAT SUNDAY WERE ONBOARD BECAME AND |
Identified overProof non-corrections | THEY ADVISABLE SEA PERIL DECOY LAST PERILOUS ADELAIDE STRONG VESSELS STEAMERS TOW ARRIVED RIGHT ALL THURSDAY LETDOWN BULLARRA LINE GALE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 82 | 29.3 | 72.0 | 60.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 60 | 25.0 | 66.7 | 55.6 |
Weighted Words | 16.6 | 60.4 | 52.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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»ERA1LM15NT KILLS CATTLE. | | DERAILMENT KILLS CATTLE. | DERAILMENT KILLS CATTLE. | |
ADELAIDE,.Wednesday.-When a mixed | ADELAIDE, Wednesday.—When a mixed | ADELAIDE,.Wednesday.-When a mixed |
passenger and goods train «-as nearing the | | passenger and goods train was nearing the | passenger and goods train was nearing the | |
Eba nilling, near Morgan, to-night, tho i | Eba siding, near Morgan, to-night, the | Eba milling, near Morgan, to-night, the i |
couplings of a truck about tho centre of | couplings of a truck about the centre of | couplings of a truck about the centre of |
Hit trim bl ole, and the b ck poition of | the train broke, and the back portion of | Hit trim bl ole, and the back portion of |
the tiain time with i tinsh against tho | the train came with crash against the | the train time with a crash against the |
ftont juill, vi hitit had slowed down ] ivt | front part, which had slowed down. Five | front just, a hint had slowed down ] it |
01 _i \ trutl s vitre tin own olf the line and | or six trucks were thrown off the line and | 01 ii I trust s were thrown off the line and |
smashed, some of the animals in n c title | smashed, some of the animals in a cattle | smashed, some of the animals in n c title |
tunk being I died Llie passengers escaped j | trunk being killed. The passengers escaped | tank being I died The passengers escaped without |
without su lons lnjuiy i | without serious injury. | so long injury i |
Identified overProof corrections | FRONT DERAILMENT CRASH PORTION WAS BACK THROWN OFF INJURY WERE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | WEDNESDAY BROKE KILLED CAME FIVE SIX ADELAIDE WHICH TRUNK SERIOUS SIDING PART OR TRUCKS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 74 | 56.8 | 77.0 | 46.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 57 | 57.9 | 75.4 | 41.7 |
Weighted Words | 56.2 | 75.6 | 44.3 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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io Tilt, bmron or TUB AIÎGUS | TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS. | to Tilt, baron or THE ARGUS |
Si-Mr Cusp tells us that human life, | Sir,—Mr. Crisp tells us that human life, | Sir-My Cusp tells us that human life, |
int lund, is the uftimale --ouice of all wealth I | not land, is the ultimate source of all wealth. | into land, is the ultimate source of all wealth I |
Ho« ilocs "life" produce its wealth, if it | How does "life" produce wealth, if it | How does "life" produce its wealth, if it |
" no1 In c\crusini! its enemies on some | be not by exercising its energies on some | " not In perusing! its enemies on some |
IK uiUvi medium* Mullock is nearei the | productive medium ? Mallock is nearer the | IN uiUvi mediums Mullock is nearer the |
¡"Hi in finding the le ii hottree m tibiht}, | truth in finding the real source in ability ; | 27th in finding the real source m ability, |
lut nbtlitv inpbed to natural resources | but ability applied to natural resources, | but ability applied to natural resources |
tlwei re it the last íesoit, to land It is | therefore at the last resort, to land. It is | flower rest the last resort, to land It is |
I odible lo narrow to a closer approximation | possible to narrow to a closer approximation | I edible lo narrow to a closer approximation |
"m Hue \U abilitj is not ptoductnc, in | even this. All ability is not productive, in | "m Hue YU ability is not producing, in |
ii' tiuest sense Directive ability is tho | the truest sense. Directive ability is the | the' truest sense Directive ability is the |
»jost valuable 1 mil of ability fiom the point | most valuable kind of ability from the point | most valuable 1 men of ability from the point |
M neu of the greatest good in productive | of view of the greatest good in productive- | M area of the greatest good in productive |
Wa» Duet lue abihl}, cxeiciscd on natural | ness. Directive ability, exercised on natural | Was Duet The ability, exercised on natural |
reouricb ii hielt means the capacity foi de | resources, which means the capacity for de- | resources which means the capacity for development |
clopinent and thcicfore, progicss, would | velopment, and, therefore, progress, would | and therefore, progress, would |
J» to meet the demaud of a imal analysis | seem to meet the demand of a final analysis. | be to meet the demand of a final analysis |
ni) 1 venture to reeomemnd to readers | May I venture to recommend to readers | as) I venture to recommend to readers |
Mallock « Critical Illumination of Social- | Mallock's "Critical Examination of Social- | Matlock A Critical Illumination of Social- |
ly ind the numerous ossa} s of his, which | ism," and the numerous essays of his, which | ly and the numerous essays s of his, which |
'wc tvrminted m the ' Ilibbert Journal " | have appeared in the "Hibbert Journal."— | 'we reprinted in the ' Hibbert Journal " |
.«Urs eve, | Yours, &c., | year's eve, |
R. M. TURNBULL. | R. M. TURNBULL. | R. M. TURNBULL. |
»iiiiniul. Pent. 21. | Ormond, Sept. 21. | finished. Rent. 21. |
Identified overProof corrections | HOW SOURCE BE DOES BUT TRUEST FOR FINAL THEREFORE SIR EXERCISED PROGRESS ARGUS INTHE FROM RECOMMEND MOST RESORT DEMAND HIBBERT REAL ULTIMATE NEARER APPLIED ESSAYS DEVELOPMENT |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MALLOCK [**VANDALISED] MEDIUM [**VANDALISED] AT CRISP ORMOND BY SEEM APPEARED TRUTH VIEW EXAMINATION POSSIBLE THIS SOCIALISM EDITOR ENERGIES EVEN PRODUCTIVENESS MAY HAVE MALLOCKS YOURS MR [**VANDALISED] KIND EXERCISING SEPT |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 155 | 54.2 | 78.1 | 52.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 101 | 51.5 | 74.3 | 46.9 |
Weighted Words | 52.0 | 75.0 | 47.8 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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.1. K. SMITH TROrHY. | J. K. SMITH TROPHY. | J. K. SMITH TROPHY. |
The annual smoke nlfflit of thr Rumble Cricket | The annual smoke-night of the Riverside Cricket | The annual smoke night of the Rambler Cricket |
Club UM IK Id lit the Claremont lioUl ^arn | Club was held at the Claremont Hotel, Yarra- | Club UM IK Id lit the Claremont Hotel Yarra |
ßtret \bobtsforil, on Saturday Mr O \ndorffon | street, Abbotsford, on Saturday, Mr. G. Anderson | street Abbotsford, on Saturday Mr O Anderson |
presiding HIP elah v.on 1 K Smith s _hiril | presiding. The club won J. K. Smith's hard- | presiding HIP each won 1 K Smith s shirt |
wujet competition list f-eason Mr h Tttdor | wicket competition last season. Mr. F. Tudor, | waist competition last season Mr h Tudor |
M Ii It w13 present and distributed tlie pri/ec the | M.H.R., was present, and distributed the prizes, the | M H It was present and distributed the prizes the |
chief bciiiif UK Iroi hi whidi w is piven to the pre | chief being the trophy, which was given to the pre- | chief benefit UK Iron in which was given to the pre |
t-ulcnl \n ciiUr^cfi R"oup ) li >tn of the team uns | sident. An enlarged group photo, of the team was | stolen An entrance group is me of the team was |
presented to Mr Ii Wiltshire I« wier of the -cason | presented to Mr. B. Wiltshire bowler of the season, | presented to Mr T Wiltshires water of the season |
Three poid medalfl wen. -íl=o Í resented including | Three gold medals were also presented, including | Three gold medals were. also a resented including |
i ne from Mr Tudor Harker received one pfold | one from Mr. Tudor. Barker received one gold | one from Mr Tudor Harker received one gold |
uni one Kil\er nie I ti lion i purse the ¿it\ of Mr | and one silver medal, also a purse the gift of Mr. | and one Killer the I t lion a purse the city of Mr |
Sims Slmond*ui watt presented with a j,old und i | Sims. Simondson wa presented with a gold and a | Sims Simonds was presented with a gold and a |
siUer im-dd IITO a new hat for doing Hie turi | silver medal, also a new hat, for "doing the trick" | silver maid IITO a new hat for doing the turf |
in hen»miflnil The set retan Mr P Wiltshire | in the semi-final. The secretary, Mr. P. Wiltshire, | in hen»miflnil The set retan Mr P Wiltshire |
lwcivcd a poid medal the cift of the pnsidcnt. | received a gold medal, the gift of the president. | lived a gold medal the gift of the president. |
All the members rcccned siher medals through | All the members received silver medals, through | All the members received silver medals through |
tilt Umlne.3 of Mr J h Smith | the kindness of Mr. J. K. Smith. | the kindness of Mr J b Smith |
Identified overProof corrections | ANDERSON ABBOTSFORD AN GOLD GROUP STREET KINDNESS WON /SMOKE/NIGHT|SMOKENIGHT LAST SILVER WAS PRESIDENT YARRA GIFT WHICH GIVEN SEASON PRIZES HOTEL WERE TROPHY ALSO |
Identified overProof non-corrections | AT WICKET PHOTO HARD WA SMITHS HELD BOWLER ENLARGED BARKER SIMONDSON BEING SECRETARY RIVERSIDE TRICK /SEMI/FINAL|SEMIFINAL |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 136 | 47.8 | 77.9 | 57.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 78 | 50.0 | 79.5 | 59.0 |
Weighted Words | 46.3 | 78.9 | 60.7 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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I . SOUTH AUSTRALIA. I | SOUTH AUSTRALIA. | SOUTH AUSTRALIA. ADELAIDE, |
ADELAIDE, Wednesday. - The Legis- | ADELAIDE, Wednesday.— The Legislative | Wednesday. - The Legislative |
lative Assembly silt until nearly i o'clock | Assembly sat until nearly 4 o'clock | Assembly sat until nearly i o'clock |
lhisvmorning, the whole period being de- | this morning, the whole period being | this morning, the whole period being devoted |
voted lo discussing Hie Budget, and the | devoted to discussing the Budget, and the | to discussing the Budget, and the |
first line o£ Hie Estimates was carried be- | first line of the Estimates was carried | first line of the Estimates was carried be- |
before the House rose. | before the House rose. | before the House rose. |
Members met again at 2 o'clock this after- | Members met again at 2 o'clock this | Members met again at 2 o'clock this afternoon. |
noon. ' | afternoon. | |
The Commissioner of Public Works told | The Commissioner of Public Works told | The Commissioner of Public Works told |
Mr. Archibald that the Holt liner Alcinous, | Mr. Archibald that the Holt liner Alcinous, | Mr. Archibald that the Holt liner Alcinous, |
carrying an A-iulic clew on Hong Kong | carrying an Asiatic crew on Hong Kong | carrying an Asiatic crew on Hong Kong |
oversea articles, brought 40 bales of wool | oversea articles, brought 40 bales of wool | oversea articles, brought 40 bales of wool |
from Brisbane lo Adelaide last week, but | from Brisbane to Adelaide last week, but | from Brisbane to Adelaide last week, but |
the Central Board of Health-did not ex- | the Central Board of Health did not | the Central Board of Health did not examine |
amine the wool willi regard lo rats ¡uni | examine the wool with regard to rats and | the wool with regard to rats and |
bubonic plague, us that was a Common- | bubonic plague, as that was a Commonwealth | bubonic plague, us that was a Common- |
matter. | matter. | matter. |
Mr. Denny moved for the removal of the | Mr. Denny moved for the removal of the | Mr. Denny moved for the removal of the |
Glenelg railway from King .William street, | Glenelg railway from King William street, | Glenelg railway from King William street, |
owing to the nienacp to public safety. The | owing to the menace to public safety. The | owing to the menace to public safety. The |
debate was adjourned, ,. | debate was adjourned, | debate was adjourned, J. |
The Government'promised to appoint a | The Government promised to appoint a | The Government promised to appoint a |
Royal commission tq,inquire concerning the | Royal commission to inquire concerning the | Royal commission to inquire concerning the |
best means of overcoming the railway break | best means of overcoming the railway break | best means of overcoming the railway break |
of gauge. ' | of gauge. | of gauge. |
The House rose early. | The House rose early. | The House rose early. |
Identified overProof corrections | GOVERNMENT INQUIRE WITH MORNING ASIATIC CREW MENACE SAT PROMISED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | AS COMMONWEALTH |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 146 | 86.3 | 98.6 | 90.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 103 | 89.3 | 98.1 | 81.8 |
Weighted Words | 88.7 | 98.7 | 88.2 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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^ BOTTLE MESSAGE. | BOTTLE MESSAGE. | A BOTTLE MESSAGE. |
Mr Chester lltclnrdson, represen tau ve observer | Mr. Chester Richardson, representative observer | Mr Chester Richardson, represented ve observer |
hen fm the Ifvdrosraphn. oflit-e.Hishinirton U S.A,. | here for the Hydrographic office, Washington, U.S.A., | here for the Ifvdrosraphn. oflit-e.Hishinirton U S.A,. |
his rc(civrd from Mi John Hare, of Strahan, | has received from Mr. John Ware, of Strahan, | his received from Mr John Hare, of Strahan, |
riMninn i conv of a mens ice found in a bottle | Tasmania, a copy of a message found in a bottle | riMninn a copy of a mens ice found in a bottle |
which waj» picked up on the 21st or last month I | which was picked up on the 21st of last month | which was picked upon the 21st or last month I |
Unto miles north of Macquarie Head* The ima | three miles north of Macquarie Heads. The message | Unto miles north of Macquarie Heads Thelma |
*ie;, w15 as follows -"bhip Sardonunc, t\ovember | | was as follows:— "Ship Sardomine, November | she;, was as follows -"Ship Sardonunc, November | |
0 1001 lititudc fllfleç 47niin Routh, longitude j | 20, 1901, latitude 51deg. 47min. south, longitude | 0 1001 latitude Rifles 45min south, longitude j |
lid,g Wmin weht Pleine forward when found to | 41deg. 30min. west. Please forward when found to | riding Wmin went Please forward when found to |
(he llvdrDsraphic oillie W irvington, USA" ihr* | the Hydrographic office, Washington, U.S.A." The | (he llvdrDsraphic office W Lexington, USA" three |
tinier KI\S that tin bottle bid just been waihcd | finder says that the bottle had just been washed | times NEWS that the bottle had just been washed |
i-horc before he picked it up It must, therefore, | ashore before he picked it up. It must, therefore, | ashore before he picked it up It must, therefore, |
hive been aboui eight ve-irs lloatitig about th< | have been about eight years floating about the | have been about eight years, floating about the |
o i in Ita movement* should form an interesting | ocean. Its movements should form an interesting | on in its movements should form an interesting |
tupa for discussion among sc-tfjjers. I | topic for discussion amongst seafarers. | topic for discussion among settlers. I |
Identified overProof corrections | SHIP HEADS HAD FLOATING OFFICE ITS YEARS LATITUDE WAS MOVEMENTS SOUTH ASHORE PLEASE HAVE WASHED COPY NOVEMBER RICHARDSON RECEIVED THREE TOPIC HERE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | WARE TASMANIA SEAFARERS HAS SARDOMINE OCEAN HYDROGRAPHIC WASHINGTON WEST REPRESENTATIVE AMONGST FINDER SAYS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 103 | 52.4 | 77.7 | 53.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 78 | 55.1 | 83.3 | 62.9 |
Weighted Words | 49.0 | 78.3 | 57.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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RICHARDSON AND WRENCH, LTD. | RICHARDSON AND WRENCH, LTD. | RICHARDSON AND WRENCH, LTD. |
The thirty-ninth half-yearly meeting of | The thirty-ninth half-yearly meeting of | The thirty-ninth half-yearly meeting of |
Richardson and Wrench, Limited, was held | Richardson and Wrench, Limited, was held | Richardson and Wrench, Limited, was held |
nt the company's rooms yesterday, M|r. 13. P. | at the company's rooms yesterday, Mr. E. P. | at the company's rooms yesterday, Mr. E. P. |
Simpson presiding. The balance-sheet dis- | Simpson presiding. The balance-sheet dis- | Simpson presiding. The balance-sheet disclosed |
closed an amount at credit of profit and loss | closed an amount at credit of profit and loss | an amount at credit of profit and loss |
account ot £4G7G, whleh was appropriated as | account of £4676, which was appropriated as | account of £4676, which was appropriated as |
follows:-To pay dividend at the rate of 6 | follows:— To pay dividend at the rate of 5 | follows To pay dividend at the rate of 6 |
per cent, per annum, absorbing £1500; to | per cent. per annum, absorbing £1500 ; to | per cent, per annum, absorbing £1500; to |
carry to goodwill, reduction reserve, £1000; | carry to goodwill, reduction reserve, £1000 ; | carry to goodwill, reduction reserve, £1000; |
to carry to next half-year, £2176. Messrs. | to carry to next half-year, £2176. Messrs. | to carry to next half-year, £2176. Messrs. |
W. Rigg and H. Yewens Russell were,re | W. Rigg and H. Yewens Russell were re- | W. Rigg and H. Yewers Russell were re |
elected auditors. / | elected auditors. | elected auditors. A |
Identified overProof corrections | WHICH MR WERE REELECTED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | YEWENS [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 72 | 91.7 | 98.6 | 83.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 52 | 92.3 | 98.1 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 95.5 | 97.4 | 43.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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NARROW-GAUGE RAILWAYS. | NARROW-GAUGE RAILWAYS. | NARROW-GAUGE RAILWAYS. |
WORKS COMMITTEE'S INQUIRY. | WORKS COMMITTEE'S INQUIRY. | WORKS COMMITTEE'S INQUIRY. |
MELBOURNE, Thursday. | MELBOURNE, Thursday. | MELBOURNE, Thursday. |
Tho members of tho New South Wales Works | The members of the New South Wales Works | The members of the New South Wales Works |
Committee, who havo boen inspecting narrow | | Committee, who have been inspecting narrow | Committee, who have been inspecting narrow a |
gauge railways In Tasmania, will reach Mel- | gauge railways in Tasmania, will reach Mel- | gauge railways In Tasmania, will reach Melbourne |
bourne by tho Loongana to-morrow at 8.29 | bourne by the Loongana to-morrow at 8.29 | by the Loongana to-morrow at 8.29 |
a.m. Thoy will leave Melbourne by special | a.m. They will leave Melbourne by special | a.m. They will leave Melbourne by special |
train on a tour of inspection of the Gembrook | train on a tour of inspection of the Gembrook | train on a tour of inspection of the Gembrook |
line. They will return to Melbourne in time | line. They will return to Melbourne in time | line. They will return to Melbourne in time |
to catch the 3.55 p.m. train to Colac. On | to catch the 3.55 p.m. train to Colac. On | to catch the 3.55 p.m. train to Colac. On |
Saturday they will inspect Colac to Beech] | Saturday they will inspect Colac to Beech | Saturday they will inspect Colac to Beech] |
Forest line, nnd will return to Melbourne in | Forest line, and will return to Melbourne in | Forest line, and will return to Melbourne in |
the evening. In all probability the visitors | the evening. In all probability the visitors | the evening. In all probability the visitors |
will journey to Wangaratta by the first train | will journey to Wangaratta by the first train | will journey to Wangaratta by the first train |
on Monday morning, to examine tho Wanga- | on Monday morning, to examine the Wanga- | on Monday morning, to examine the Wangaratta |
ratta to Whitfield line. Thoir intention ia to | ratta to Whitfield line. Their intention is to | to Whitfield line. Their intention is to |
return to Wangaratta in time to Join Mon- | return to Wangaratta in time to join Mon- | return to Wangaratta in time to join Monday's |
day's express to Sydney. The object of the | day's express to Sydney. The object of the | express to Sydney. The object of the |
committee's visit ia to atudy the method of | committee's visit is to study the method of | committee's visit is to study the method of |
transferring goods from broad to narrow | transferring goods from broad to narrow | transferring goods from broad to narrow |
gauge rolling stock. | gauge rolling stock. | gauge rolling stock. |
Identified overProof corrections | BEEN STUDY IS HAVE AND THEIR |
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, I | PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. | PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, I |
RETURN FROM ITS TRAVELS. | RETURN FROM ITS TRAVELS. | RETURN FROM ITS TRAVELS. |
WHAT IT HAS SEEN. | WHAT IT HAS SEEN. | WHAT IT HAS SEEN. |
The members of the Public Works 0T«,». | The members of the Public Works Committee | The members of the Public Works 0T«,». |
arrived in.Sydney yesterday, aîtcr^T""î* | arrived in Sydney yesterday, after a trip to | arrived in Sydney yesterday, aîtcr^T""î* |
Tasmania and Victoria, whither thor »,i? ° | Tasmania and Victoria, whither they went to | Tasmania and Victoria, whither they are? I |
take evidence and Inspect Jrlw-Z&lS | take evidence and inspect narrow-gauge lines, | take evidence and Inspect Jrlw-Z&lS |
their inquiry being principally directed Ä | their inquiry being principally directed to the | their inquiry being principally directed A |
possibilities of thonarrow%"UDeng ult - | possibilities of the narrow gauge being suit- | possibilities of thonarrow%"UDeng ult - |
able for a line from Coramba to Dorrigo St | able for a line from Coramba to Dorrigo. First | able for a line from Coramba to Dorrigo St |
the members »vent lo Molbourno, and a Sr | the members went to Melbourne, and after | the members went to Melbourne, and a Sr |
making arrangements there for inspection o | making arrangements there for inspection of | making arrangements there for inspection of |
narrow-gauge railways In that State on their | narrow-gauge railways in that State on their | narrow-gauge railways In that State on their |
return from Tasmania, they lett for Launce | return from Tasmania, they left for Launces- | return from Tasmania, they left for Launceston. |
ton. Arrived there, train was taken foi. thV | ton. Arrived there, train was taken for the | Arrived there, train was taken for, the |
west coast of the Island, where the narrow | west coast of the island, where the narrow- | west coast of the Island, where the narrow |
gauge lines of the State have been codstrueted | gauge lines of the State have been constructed | gauge lines of the State have been constructed |
in connection with silver and copper mining | in connection with silver and copper mining | in connection with silver and copper mining |
settlements, and where mine products form ho | settlements, and where mine products form the | settlements, and where mine products form the |
main portion of the traille. Passengers aro | main portion of the traffic. Passengers are, | main portion of the traffic. Passengers are |
however, carried. ". | however, carried. | however, carried. ". |
These west coast lines aro three in number | These west coast lines are three in number | These west coast lines are three in number |
but only one of them bolongs to the Govern | but only one of them belongs to the Govern- | but only one of them belongs to the Govern- |
ment-that from Zeehan to Williamsford, | ment— that from Zeehan to Williamsford, | ment-that from Zeehan to Williamsford, |
known as the North-east Dundas tramway On | known as the North-east Dundas tramway. On | known as the North-east Dundas tramway On |
this Uno the ruling grade is 1 lu 25, and thora | this line the ruling grade is 1 in 25, and there | this line the ruling grade is 1 in 25, and there |
aro curves upon it as sharp as three chaina | are curves upon it as sharp as three chains | are curves upon it as sharp as three chains |
radiin. The gaugo Is 2ft Oin. The rails aro ' | radius. The gauge is 2ft 6in. The rails are | radius. The gauge is 3ft 6in. The rails are |
much below the^ ordinary quality, both in re- | much below the ordinary quality, both in re- | much below the ordinary quality, both in regard |
gard to weight and newness. The bridge» | gard to weight and newness. The bridges | to weight and newness. The bridges |
aro of timber, so aro the culvorts, and there | are of timber, so are the culverts, and there | are of timber, so are the culverts, and there |
Is no evidence of any signalling nor interlock-, | is no evidence of any signalling nor interlock- | is no evidence of any signalling nor interlock-, |
lug apparatus. A portable signalling appara- | ing apparatus. A portable signalling appara- | lug apparatus. A portable signalling apparatus |
tus Is carried on the trnlns, and cun bo quickly | tus is carried on the trains, and can be quickly | is carried on the trains, and can be quickly |
connected »vlth the existing telephone line. | connected with the existing telephone line. | connected with the existing telephone line. |
There Is no moro station accommodation tháni | There is no more station accommodation than | There is no more station accommodation than |
Is absolutely necessary. Still, the lino 13 | is absolutely necessary. Still, the line is | is absolutely necessary. Still, the line 13 |
»vorked »vlth engines up to IO tons in weight | worked with engines up to 40 tons in weight | worked with engines up to 10 tons in weight |
and londs up to 05 tons are hauled. Speed Is | and loads up to 95 tons are hauled. Speed is | and loads up to 65 tons are hauled. Speed Is |
necessarily limited round the curves, somo of | necessarily limited round the curves, some of | necessarily limited round the curves, some of |
which occur on the bridges. Traffic, how- | which occur on the bridges. Traffic, how- | which occur on the bridges. Traffic, however, |
ever, Is conducted with ease, safety, and ex- | ever, is conducted with ease, safety, and ex- | is conducted with ease, safety, and expedition. |
pedition. This line, in addition to its utili- | pedition. This line, in addition to its utili- | This line, in addition to its utilitarian |
tarian use, is a tourist one as well, the scenery | tarian use, is a tourist one as well, the scenery | use, is a tourist one as well, the scenery |
being grand and romantic. | being grand and romantic. | being grand and romantic. |
As one of the early proposals for railway | As one of the early proposals for railway | As one of the early proposals for railway |
connection »vith the Dorrigo was that it should | connection with the Dorrigo was that it should | connection with the Dorrigo was that it should |
be constructed on tho rack pilnciple, the eom | be constructed on the rack principle, the com- | be constructed on the rack principle, the committee |
mittee proceeded from Zeehan to Queenstown, | mittee proceeded from Zeehan to Queenstown, | proceeded from Zeehan to Queenstown, |
where tho Mount Lyell Mining and Railway | where the Mount Lyell Mining and Railway | where the Mount Lyell Mining and Railway |
Company has such a line. Upon It the grade | Company has such a line. Upon it the grade | Company has such a line. Upon It the grade |
Is 1 In 20 against the load, and 1 la 16 »vlth It, | is 1 in 20 against the load, and 1 in 16 with it. | is 1 in 20 against the load, and 1 la 16 with it, |
The "rack" portion of it extends for a distança | The "rack" portion of it extends for a distance | The "rack" portion of it extends for a distance |
of four and a. half miles, and may bo | of four and a half miles, and may be | of four and a half miles, and may be |
popularly described by saying that, la | popularly described by saying that, is | popularly described by saying that, in |
addition to the ordinary rails, thoro Is | addition to the ordinary rails, there is | addition to the ordinary rails, there is |
in the contro a toothed rall, raised | in the centre a toothed rail, raised | in the centre a toothed rail, raised |
about nine inches above tho others. Corres- | about nine inches above the others. Corres- | about nine inches above the others. Corresponding |
ponding teeth or cogs on a revolving drum, | ponding teeth or cogs on a revolving drum, | teeth or cogs on a revolving drum, |
placed underneath the engine, fit Into these | placed underneath the engine, fit into these | placed underneath the engine, fit Into these |
In the central rall, and so prevent the engine | in the central rail, and so prevent the engine | In the central rail, and so prevent the engine |
slipping when on a grade, whilst at the same | slipping when on a grade, whilst at the same | slipping when on a grade, whilst at the same |
time assisting It In haulage power. The com- | time assisting it in haulage power. The com- | time assisting It In haulage power. The committee |
mittee also Inspected a 2ft Gin gauge railway,, | mittee also inspected a 2ft 6in gauge railway, | also inspected a 3ft 6in gauge railway,, |
constructed by the Mount Lyell Company la | constructed by the Mount Lyell Company in | constructed by the Mount Lyell Company in |
connection with ita coppor mines, and having | connection with its copper mines, and having | connection with its copper mines, and having |
done that returned to Launceston. The Tas- | done that returned to Launceston. The Tas- | done that returned to Launceston. The Tasmanian |
manian Government had invited the members | manian Government had invited the members | Government had invited the members |
i to visit Hobart for tho purposo of seeing (bo | to visit Hobart for the purpose of seeing the | i to visit Hobart for the purpose of of seeing (the |
main line rallivay, but this invitation could | main line railway, but this invitation could | main line railway, but this invitation could |
not be accented. During the time the mem- | not be accepted. During the time the mem- | not be accepted. During the time the members |
bers »vero in Tasmania they trax/ellcd over | bers were in Tasmania they travelled over | were in Tasmania they travelled over |
. COO milos. | 600 miles. | . COO miles. |
j Returning to Melbourne on March 10, the | Returning to Melbourne on March 10, the | j Returning to Melbourne on March 10, the |
I committee left at once to Inspect one ot the | committee left at once to inspect one of the | committee left at once to inspect one of the |
Victorian narrow gauge lines, running from | Victorian narrow gauge lines, running from | Victorian narrow gauge lines, running from |
Ferntree Gully to Gembrook. This Uno Is | Ferntree Gully to Gembrook. This line is | Ferntree Gully to Gembrook. This line is |
also built on the 2ft Gin gauge, Its length Is | also built on the 2ft. 6in. gauge, its length is | also built on the 3ft 6in gauge, Its length is |
l8 miles, and it has grades of 1 In 30, and | 18 miles, and it has grades of 1 in 30, and | 18 miles, and it has grades of 1 in 30, and |
curves of 3 chains radius. Ample provision | curves of 3 chains radius. Ample provision | curves of 3 chains radius. Ample provision |
Is made on It for passengers as well as goods, | is made on it for passengers as well as goods, | is made on it for passengers as well as goods, |
and travelling upon It is easy as »»'eli as com | and travelling upon it is easy as well as com- | and travelling upon It is easy as well as comfortable |
forlablo. At the same time economy has beca | fortable. At the same time economy has been | At the same time economy has been |
observed In Its construction, the sleepers and | observed in its construction, the sleepers and | observed In Its construction, the sleepers and |
rails used being those taken from tho main | rails used being those taken from the main | rails used being those taken from the main |
lines. Tho sleepers arc cut lo a length sult | lines. The sleepers are cut to a length suit- | lines. The sleepers are cut to a length suit |
able for a narrow gauge line. At the stations | able for a narrow gauge line. At the stations | able for a narrow gauge line. At the stations |
tho accommodation is no more than Is neces- | the accommodation is no more than is neces- | the accommodation is no more than is necessary. |
sary. Expenso is saved also in the Issue and | sary. Expense is saved also in the issue and | Expense is saved also in the issue and |
'collection of tickets by the »»ork being en- | collection of tickets by the work being en- | collection of tickets by the work being entrusted |
trusted to the guards, and there is a tell-talo | trusted to the guards, and there is a tell-tale | to the guards, and there is a tell-tale |
indicator registering the speed travelled. Speed | indicator registering the speed travelled. Speed | indicator registering the speed travelled. Speed |
is restricted to not moro than 10 milos an | is restricted to not more than 10 miles an | is restricted to not more than 10 miles an |
hour round the curves, and IS miles on the | hour round the curves, and 18 miles on the | hour round the curves, and 15 miles on the |
other portion of the Uno. The rolling stock | other portion of the line. The rolling stock | other portion of the line. The rolling stock |
generally Is well constructed and efficient. | generally is well constructed and efficient. | generally is well constructed and efficient. |
However, while the line »vas Instructivo In Its | However, while the line was instructive in its | However, while the line was Instructive In its |
way, it was not in a country liKo tho Co | way, it was not in a country like the Co- | way, it was not in a country like the Co |
ramba-Dorrigo country. | ramba-Dorrigo country. | samba Dorrigo country. |
Another Uno sefcn was thn Colac to | Another line seen was the Colac to | Another Uno seen was the Colac to |
i Beoch Forest railway, which tm-crses | Beech Forest railway, which traverses | i Beech Forest railway, which traverses |
j a country Blmllar to that at Dorrlgol | a country similar to that at Dorrigo. | j a country similar to that at Dorrigo |
It has grades of 1 In 30 and 2 chain curves. As» | It has grades of 1 in 30 and 2 chain curves. As | It has grades of 1 in 30 and 2 chain curves. As |
on the Gembrook line, the speed Is limited to | on the Gembrook line, the speed is limited to | on the Gembrook line, the speed is limited to |
10 milos an hour on curves, and l8 miles ons | 10 miles an hour on curves, and 18 miles on | 10 miles an hour on curves, and 18 miles on |
' other portions. Hero again economy In con | other portions. Here again economy in con- | ' other portions. Here again economy In con |
I structlon Is strictly observed, without de- | struction is strictly observed, without de- | I struction Is strictly observed, without de- |
tracting from safety. The arrangements (or | tracting from safety. The arrangements for | tracting from safety. The arrangements for |
transhipping goods from the narrow to tho | transhipping goods from the narrow to the | transhipping goods from the narrow to the |
broad gaugo lines were noted, and were vory | broad gauge lines were noted, and were very | broad gauge lines were noted, and were very |
ingonlous, as were also tho methods followed | ingenious, as were also the methods followed | ingenious, as were also the methods followed |
for taking trucks from tho narrow gauge lines | for taking trucks from the narrow-gauge lines | for taking trucks from the narrow gauge lines |
to the workshops on. the broad gauge line for | to the workshops on the broad-gauge line for | to the workshops on the broad gauge line for |
repairs. Tho trucks' »vere run on a platform | repairs. The trucks were run on a platform | repairs. The trucks' were run on a platform |
raised to a height equal to the height of the | raised to a height equal to the height of the | raised to a height equal to the height of the |
floor of a broad gauge truck, and wero thoa | floor of a broad-gauge truck, and were then | floor of a broad gauge truck, and were then |
pushed bodily on the truck. Engines, when it | pushed bodily on the truck. Engines, when it | pushed bodily on the truck. Engines, when it |
was necessary to send them to tho repairing | was necessary to send them to the repairing | was necessary to send them to the repairing |
shop, aro lifted by moans of screw-jacks from | shop, are lifted by means of screw-jacks from | shop, are lifted by means of screw-jacks from |
their »vheels, placed on broad gaugo wheels, | their wheels, placed on broad gauge wheels, | their wheels, placed on broad gauge wheels, |
and sent to their destination. | and sent to their destination. | and sent to their destination. |
Evidence was taken in Launceston and Mel- | Evidence was taken in Launceston and Mel- | Evidence was taken in Launceston and Melbourne, |
bourne, every facility was given to tho com- | bourne, every facility was given to the com- | every facility was given to the committee |
mittee to prosecuto Its inquiries, nnd Mr. | mittee to prosecute its inquiries, and Mr. | to prosecute Its inquiries, and Mr. |
Tait, chairman of the Victorian Railways, was | Tait, chairman of the Victorian Railways, was | Tait, chairman of the Victorian Railways, was |
among those who gavo evidence. Special | among those who gave evidence. Special | among those who gave evidence. Special |
trains were provided, and officers from the | trains were provided, and officers from the | trains were provided, and officers from the |
department accompanied tho members and | department accompanied the members and | department accompanied the members and |
gavo the necessary explanations. | gave the necessary explanations. | gave the necessary explanations. |
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Identified overProof corrections | DISTANCE SUITABLE THEN SIMILAR /TELL/TALE|TELLTALE LOADS INGENIOUS SYDNEY TRAVERSES PROSECUTE SOME EXPENSE ACCEPTED VERY GAVE WORK WENT PRINCIPLE PURPOSE COMFORTABLE INSTRUCTIVE MEANS CULVERTS WORKED BEECH BELONGS CENTRE CAN RAIL LIKE INCONNECTION HERE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TRIP AFTER RAMBA [**VANDALISED] INTERLOCKING FIRST |
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Searchability of unique words | 362 | 90.1 | 98.6 | 86.1 |
Weighted Words | 90.8 | 98.7 | 86.3 |
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DISTRICT COURT." | DISTRICT COURT. | DISTRICT COURT. |
Before his Honor Judge Backhouse,, it 10 a-ni.-Exami- | Before his Honor Judge Backhouse, at 10 a.m.—Exami- | Before his Honor Judge Backhouse,, it 10 an. Exami- |
nations of judgment debtors (in Chambers, in N*o. 2 | nations of judgment debtors (in Chambers, in No. 2 | nations of judgment debtors (in Chambers, in No. 2 |
Court): Finekh v Robson, Walsh v Wallace, Stewart | Court): Finckh v Robson, Walsh v Wallace, Stewart | Court): Finckh v Robson, Walsh v Wallace, Stewart |
v Hcsclton, Booker v Way, Hauer v Fagan, Strongs | v Heselton, Booker v Way, Hauer v Fagan, Strongs | v Heselton, Booker v Way, Hauer v Fagan, Strong's |
v Brown, Middleton v Moore, Oodfrey v Skinner, Com | v Brown, Middleton v Moore, Godfrey v Skinner, | v Brown, Middleton v Moore, Godfrey v Skinner, Com |
, missioners of Taxation v Black, Booker v Peisley. | Commissioners of Taxation v Black, Booker v Peisley. | , missioners of Taxation v Black, Booker v Peisley. |
Motions generally (in No. 1 Court): Hammond v Love, | Motions generally (in No. 1 Court): Hammond v Love, | Motions generally (in No. 1 Court): Hammond v Love, |
Caldwell and another v Devlin, Foley v Johnson, | Caldwell and another v Devlin, Foley v Johnson, | Caldwell and another v Devlin, Foley v Johnson, |
Herman v Charnley, Paddle v Morgan, Wainwright | Herman v Charnley, Paddle v Morgan, Wainwright | Herman v Charley, Paddle v Morgan, Wainwright |
v Pilford, Pierce v West. Cause :-? Hind v Scndall | v Pilford, Pierce v West. Cause: Hind v Sendall | v Salford, Pierce v West. Cause :-? Hind v Sendall |
(part heard). | (part heard). | (part heard). |
Identified overProof corrections | SENDALL GODFREY FINCKH HESELTON EXAMINATIONS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | AT COMMISSIONERS PILFORD [**VANDALISED] CHARNLEY [**VANDALISED] |
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All Words | 65 | 87.7 | 93.8 | 50.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 58 | 87.9 | 93.1 | 42.9 |
Weighted Words | 88.3 | 94.3 | 51.4 |
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CLOSER SETTLEMENT.. | CLOSER SETTLEMENT. | CLOSER SETTLEMENT.. |
COOAIA.-Tho Closer Settlement Advisory | COOMA.—The Closer Settlement Advisory | COOMA The Closer Settlement Advisory |
Board-Air. E. J. Cobcroft (chairman), Air. F. | Board—Mr. E. J. Cobcroft (chairman), Mr. F. | Board Mr. E. J. Cobcroft (chairman), Mr. F. |
Laggln (Corowa), and Air. J. D. Norman'1 | Laggin (Corowa), and Mr. J. D. Norman | Laggln (Corowa), and Mr. J. D. Norman's |
(Wagga)-has been spending a few weeks In | (Wagga)-- has been spending a few weeks in | (Wagga) has been spending a few weeks in |
this district making inquiries as to the suita- | this district making inquiries as to the suita- | this district making inquiries as to the suitability |
bility of land 15 miles on either side of the | bility of land 15 miles on either side of the | of land 15 miles on either side of the |
proposed Cooma-Bonïbnla lallway Uno for | proposed Cooma-Bombala railway line for | proposed Cooma-Bombala railway line for |
closer settlement purposes. The board also | closer settlement purposes. The board also | closer settlement purposes. The board also |
visited Bombala district, to report upon Aln | visited Bombala district, to report upon Ma- | visited Bombala district, to report upon Aln |
Estate, which they recommended to | haratta Estate, which they recommended to | Estate, which they recommended to |
Parliament before the pnssing of the Aet au- | Parliament before the passing of the Act au- | Parliament before the passing of the Act authorising |
thorising tho construction of a railway. Tho | thorising the construction of a railway. The | the construction of a railway. The |
.party left for Sydney to-night, and will re | party left for Sydney to-night, and will re- | party left for Sydney to-night, and will resume |
sumo their Investigations after .tho Eastpjf | sume their investigations after the Easter | their Investigations after the Easter |
holidays. i | holidays. | holidays. i |
Identified overProof corrections | EASTER ACT PASSING MR RESUME LINE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MAHARATTA NORMAN LAGGIN |
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All Words | 90 | 82.2 | 96.7 | 81.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 66 | 86.4 | 95.5 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 84.3 | 93.7 | 59.5 |
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SOLICITOR AND CLIENT. | SOLICITOR AND CLIENT. | SOLICITOR AND CLIENT. |
A PECULIAR CASE. | A PECULAR CASE. | A PECULIAR CASE. |
PERTH (W.A.), Sunday. | PERTH (W.A.), Sunday. | PERTH (W.A.), Sunday. |
In the Supreme Court Mr. Justice Burnside | In the Supreme Court Mr. Justice Burnside | In the Supreme Court Mr. Justice Burnside |
gave his reserved judgment in a remarkable | gave his reserved judgment in a remarkable | gave his reserved judgment in a remarkable |
ease. Plaintiff, Daniel North, aged 80, of Bun- | case. Plaintiff, Daniel North, aged 80, of Bun- | case. Plaintiff, Daniel North, aged 30 of Bunbury, |
bury, made a deed of gift of property to his | bury, made a deed of gift of property to his | made a deed of gift of property to his |
children. The deed went further than' ho In- | children. The deed went further than he in- | children. The deed went further than' he intended, |
tended, acd ho Instructed Stanley, Money, and | tended, and he instructed Stanley, Money, and | and he instructed Stanley, Money, and |
Walkor, solicitors, to secure its revocation, | Walker, solicitors, to secure its revocation, | Walker, solicitors, to secure its revocation, |
promising £1000, in addition to costs, If they | promising £1000, in addition to costs, if they | promising £1000, in addition to costs, If they |
succeeded. Defendants succeeded, but plain- | succeeded. Defendants succeeded, but plain- | succeeded. Defendants succeeded, but plaintiff |
tiff repudiated the agreement, and sued defen- | tiff repudiated the agreement, and sued defen- | repudiated the agreement, and sued defendants, |
dants, whoso taxed costs amounted to £700, | dants, whose taxed costs amounted to £700, | whose taxed costs amounted to £700, |
for tho roturn of certain money and deeds. The | for the return of certain money and deeds. The | for the return of certain money and deeds. The |
Judge held that the law did not authorise such | Judge held that the law did not authorise such | Judge held that the law did not authorise such |
an agreement between, a. solicitor and client, | an agreement between, a solicitor and client, | an agreement between, a solicitor and client, |
and gave judgment for plaintiff with costs. | and gave judgment for plaintiff with costs. | and gave judgment for plaintiff with costs. |
Identified overProof corrections | WALKER WHOSE RETURN HE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PECULAR |
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All Words | 109 | 91.7 | 99.1 | 88.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 73 | 93.2 | 98.6 | 80.0 |
Weighted Words | 93.1 | 98.3 | 75.0 |
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LAPSTONE-HILL CROSSING. | LAPSTONE-HILL CROSSING. | LAPSTONE HILL CROSSING. |
Replying to question» asked in the Legislative | Replying to questions asked in the Legislative | Replying to questions asked in the Legislative |
Asseinblv last evening, the Treasurer said the estimated | Assembly last evening, the Treasurer said the estimated | Assembly last evening, the Treasurer said the estimated |
cost of a crowing station on Lapstone Hill, Western | cost of a crossing station on Lapstone Hill, Western | cost of a crowing station on Lapstone Hill, Western |
line, waa £8000 The work was one of nil«»} | line, was £8000. The work was one of railway | line, was £8000 The work was one of railway |
management, and vvas being carried out under the | management, and was being carried out under the | management, and was being carried out under the |
authority of the Chief Commissioner for Itailvvavs | authority of the Chief Commissioner for Railways. | authority of the Chief Commissioner for Railways |
The new crossing place would be used for dow n trains | The new crossing-place would be used for down trains | The new crossing place would be used for down trains |
only, and up trains on the falling grade would run | only, and up trains on the falling grade would run | only, and up trains on the falling grade would run |
through on the straight road Hie grade at this | through on the straight road. The grade at this | through on the straight road The grade at this |
point was 1 in 83 fulling towards Emu Plains | point was 1 in 33 falling towards Emu Plains. | point was 1 in 83 falling towards Emu Plains |
Inquiry was being made bv the Publto Work« Oom | Inquiry was being made by the Public Works Com- | Inquiry was being made by the Public Works Committee |
mlttce in respect of a dcviitlon to avoid the Lapstone | mittee in respect of a deviation to avoid the Lapstone | in respect of a deviation to avoid the Lapstone |
tunnel If tile deviation waa carried, the new crossing | tunnel. If the deviation was carried, the new crossing- | tunnel If the deviation was carried, the new crossing |
place would not bo required, but meanwhile,it waa an | place would not be required, but meanwhile it was an | place would not be required, but meanwhile, it was an |
absolute necessiti | absolute necessity. | absolute necessity |
Identified overProof corrections | NECESSITY BY COMMITTEE DOWN RAILWAYS MEANWHILE QUESTIONS IT RAILWAY PUBLIC ASSEMBLY WORKS |
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All Words | 122 | 82.8 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 78 | 84.6 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 87.8 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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UNIFORM GAUGE. | UNIFORM GAUGE. | UNIFORM GAUGE. |
j TO .BE DISCUSSED BY PREMIERS. | TO BE DISCUSSED BY PREMIERS. | j TO BE DISCUSSED BY PREMIERS. |
MELBOURNE. Wednesday. I | MELBOURNE. Wednesday. | MELBOURNE. Wednesday. In |
' In the Legislativo Council to-day, Mr. | In the Legislative Council to-day, Mr. | the Legislative Council to-day, Mr. |
McBrydo urged the Government to communi- | McBryde urged the Government to communi- | McBryde urged the Government to communi- |
with the other State Governments on | cate with the other State Governments on | with the other State Governments on |
the subject of establishing a uniform railway | the subject of establishing a uniform railway | the subject of establishing a uniform railway |
gaugo connecting tho various capitals, with | gauge connecting the various capitals, with | gauge connecting the various capitals, with |
a view to having the question discussed at the | a view to having the question discussed at the | a view to having the question discussed at the |
Premiers' Conference next month in Melbourne. | Premiers' Conference next month in Mel- | Premiers' Conference next month in Melbourne. |
Premiers' Conference next month in Mel- | bourne. | Premiers' Conference next month in Mel- |
The Attorney-General, Mr. Drysdale Brown, | The Attorney-General, Mr. Drysdale Brown, | The Attorney-General, Mr. Drysdale Brown, |
stated that the Minister for Railways was In- | stated that the Minister for Railways was in- | stated that the Minister for Railways was instructed |
structed to inquire into the question of break | structed to inquire into the question of break | to inquire into the question of break |
of gauge' and inspect Brcnnan's patent in | of gauge and inspect Brennan's patent in | of gauge' and inspect Brennan's patent in |
Sydney. The Minister had gathered a mass | Sydney. The Minister had gathered a mass | Sydney. The Minister had gathered a mass |
of information, and submitted It to the Cab- | of information, and submitted it to the Cab- | of information, and submitted it to the Cabinet. |
inet. It would bo brought under tho notice | inet. It would be brought under the notice | It would be brought under the notice |
of the Premiers ut tho forthcoming confer- | of the Premiers at the forthcoming confer- | of the Premiers at the forthcoming conference. |
ence. | ence. | |
Identified overProof corrections | BRENNANS MCBRYDE LEGISLATIVE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | COMMUNICATE |
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Searchability of unique words | 68 | 94.1 | 98.5 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 92.4 | 98.1 | 74.3 |
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I PROPERTY SALES. . I | PROPERTY SALES. | PROPERTY SALES. . I |
Richardson and tWcnch, Limitid, report having | Richardson and Wrench, Limited, report having | Richardson and Wrench, Limited, report having |
olTcred ut auction, on tho ground, on Saturda. after | offered at auction, on the ground, on Saturday after- | offered at auction, on the ground, on Saturday. after |
Huon, lu conjunction with 1 I Dakin, tho subdivision | noon, in conjunction with J. J. Dakin, the subdivision | Huon, in conjunction with L Dakin, the subdivision |
known us Brereton Hill I-stalc situate on the Glades | known as Brereton Hill Estate, situate on the Glades- | known us Brereton Hill Estate situate on the Gladesville |
vlllo to R, de tram route llicro was i good ottend | vllle to Ryde tram route, There was a good attend- | to R, de tram route There was a good attendance |
ance, mid spirited competition for the allotments sold | ance, and spirited competition for the allotments sold. | and spirited competition for the allotments sold |
Twcntj one ullotuicnts »vire disposed of at prices ran*, | Twenty-one allotments were disposed of at prices rang- | Twenty-one allotments were disposed of at prices rang, |
i ni; from ¿.4/2/ to 13/ per foot Total amount of sales, | ing from £4/2/ to 13/ per foot. Total amount of sales, | i m; from £24/2/ to 13s per foot Total amount of sales, |
Killi | £2142. | Kills |
\rthur lllikord and Co limited, report haling | Arthur Rickard and Co., Limited, report having | Arthur Rickard and Co limited, report having |
hild n very satisfactory auction salo on the ground | held a very satisfactory auction sale on the ground | held a very satisfactory auction sale on the ground |
0 i Baturda. of the loman 1.tuite, Carlingford, on the | 0n Saturday of the Tomah Estate, Carlingford, on the | 0 i Saturday. of the Roman Estate, Carlingford, on the |
branch line from C1 j de There WHS a good attendance | branch line from Clyde. There was a good attendance | branch line from 61 j de There was a good attendance |
of tit. bujers und local people Of tin. lots submitted | of city buyers and local people. Of the lots submitted | of the. buyers and local people Of the. lots submitted |
12 wire Mid nt from £35 to £0» per aero for tito i | 12 were sold at from £85 to £65 per acre for the | 12 wire Mid at from £35 to 20s per acre for the i |
orchard blocks and from 18/ to 22/ per foot for tile | orchard blocks and from 18/ to 22/ per foot for the | orchard blocks and from 18/ to 22/ per foot for the |
residential block»! the total sales being £1237/10/ | residential blocks, the total sales being £1287/16/. | residential blocks! the total sales being £1237/10/ |
Richardson and IN rench, I imitcd, report having sold | Richardson and Wrench, Limited, report having sold | Richardson and IN French, I limited, report having sold |
on behalf of the Intercolonial land lltilldlng, and In | on behalf of the Intercolonial Land, Building, and In- | on behalf of the Intercolonial Land Building, and Investment |
vestment Compam on Saturday aft»moon at Oro*. | vestment Company on Saturday afternoon at Croy- | Company on Saturday afternoon at Croy. |
don, portions of the second subdivision of tho Malvern | don, portions of the second subdivision of the Malvern | don, portions of the second subdivision of the Malvern |
Hill 1 state nt prices ranging from Au to J.2/17/U | Hill Estate at prices ranging from £5 to £2/17/6 | Hill Estate at prices ranging from Au to 12/17/ |
per foot Tola! amount of sales, £1700/10/ | per foot. Total amount of sales, £4700/10/. | per foot Total! amount of sales, £1700/10/ |
Miatrs Hurdle und Connan, in conjunction with | Messrs. Hardie and Gorman, in conjunction with | Miatrs Hurdle and Gorman, in conjunction with |
Richardson and Co, held n verv successful »ile of tin | Richardson and Co, held a very successful sale of the | Richardson and Co held a very successful sale of tin |
Rot( lia.» "l lew Fslutc on tim ground at Rose Hu. o i | Rose Bay View Estate on the ground at Rose Bay, on | Rota has "l lew Estate on the ground at Rose Bay. on Saturday |
Saturday afternoon There wus II lar*,c attend ince | Saturday afternoon. There was a large attendance, | afternoon There was a large attendance |
ami good bidding Sevenl portions were seid ut from | and good bidding. Several portions were sold at from | and good bidding Several portions were sold at from |
30/ to 00/ per foot Total sales about £1800 | 80/ to 60/ per foot. Total sales, about £1800. | 30/ to 900 per foot Total sales about £1800 |
\\ li Pritchard reports having sold ut auction, | W. H. Pritchard reports having sold at auction, | W li Pritchard reports having sold at auction, |
nt .\}ong li conjunction with Mr Ldvvln Woodhill-, | at Wyong, in conjunction with Mr. Edwin Woodbury, | at Wyong li conjunction with Mr Edwin Woodhall-, |
five of fie thirteen farm blocks, into which Captain | five of the thirteen farm blocks, into which Captain | five of the thirteen farm blocks, into which Captain |
1 S Murra» s milby Lstule waa subdivided, at prices | J. S/ Murray's Jilliby Estate was subdivided, at prices | L S Murray s milby Estate was subdivided, at prices |
rangln*, from £4/5/ to £7/10/ per acre | ranging, from £4/5/ to £7/10/ per acre. | ranging, from £4/5/ to £7/10/ per acre |
Identified overProof corrections | ARTHUR BUYERS SALE SEVERAL WYONG RICKARD COMPANY WRENCH GORMAN ESTATE EDWIN LARGE CROYDON /TWENTY/ONE|TWENTYONE OFFERED BUILDING BAY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TOMAH AS CLYDE JILLIBY VIEW VLLLE MURRAYS GLADES [**VANDALISED] RYDE WOODBURY MESSRS CITY HARDIE |
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Searchability of unique words | 112 | 74.1 | 88.4 | 55.2 |
Weighted Words | 75.2 | 89.6 | 58.3 |
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I DORRIGO RAILWAY. | DORRIGO RAILWAY. | I DORRIGO RAILWAY. |
TO BE BOUT TO GLENREAGH. | TO BE BUILT TO GLENREAGH. | TO BE ABOUT TO GLENREAGH. |
COMMITTEE'S DECISION GIVEN. | COMMITTEE'S DECISION GIVEN. | COMMITTEE'S DECISION GIVEN. |
The Public Works Committee yesterday | The Public Works Committee yesterday | The Public Works Committee yesterday |
by a majority of 0 to 1, decided that a rail- | by a majority of 6 to 1, decided that a rail- | by a majority of 6 to 1 decided that a railway |
way should be built from Dorrigo to Glen- | way should be built from Dorrigo to Glen- | should be built from Dorrigo to Glenreagh, |
reagh, on the North Coast line; but that the | reagh, on the North Coast line; but that the | on the North Coast line; but that the |
proposed railway from Dorrigo to Coramba, | proposed railway from Dorrigo to Coramba, | proposed railway from Dorrigo to Coramba, |
on the North Coast line, should not be built. | on the North Coast line, should not be built. | on the North Coast line, should not be built. |
The reason for this decision Is that the last | The reason for this decision is that the last | The reason for this decision is that the last |
section of the Une down the mountains in- | section of the line down the mountains in- | section of the line down the mountains in- |
to Coramba is. in tho opinion of tbe com- | to Coramba is, in the opinion of the com- | to Coramba is in the opinion of the committee, |
mittee, impossible. The line to be built will | mittee, impossible. The line to be built will | impossible. The line to be built will |
be 41 miles long, and of the standard gauge. | be 41 miles long, and of the standard gauge. | be 41 miles long, and of the standard gauge. |
The railway to Glenreagh is the one re- | The railway to Glenreagh is the one re- | The railway to Glenreagh is the one recommended |
commended by the Railway Department. It | commended by the Railway Department. It | by the Railway Department. It |
would cost £343,146, according to the esti- | would cost £343,146, according to the esti- | would cost £343,146, according to the estimate; |
mate; and it would have a ruling grade of | mate; and it would have a ruling grade of | and it would have a ruling grade of |
one in .10, and curves of a live-chain radius. | one in 30, and curves of a five-chain radius. | one in 50, and curves of a five-chain radius. |
This decision takes the railway further from | This decision takes the railway further from | This decision takes the railway further from |
Coffs Harbour. But It is pointed out that | Coff's Harbour. But it is pointed out that | Coffs Harbour. But it is pointed out that |
this does not really affect the chances of | this does not really affect the chances of | this does not really affect the chances of |
Coffs Harbour as a deep-sea port. The | Coff's Harbour as a deep-sea port. The | Coffs Harbour as a deep-sea port. The |
junction of the Dorrigo railway with the | junction of the Dorrigo railway with the | junction of the Dorrigo railway with the |
North Coast railwav at Glenreagh is much | North Coast railway at Glenreagh is much | North Coast railway at Glenreagh is much |
nearer to Coffs Harbour than to Gratton; | nearer to Coff's Harbour than to Grafton; | nearer to Coffs Harbour than to Grafton; |
and If extensions were ultimately made at | and if extensions were ultimately made at | and If extensions were ultimately made at |
the ono end to Guyra, on the Northorn line, | the one end to Guyra, on the Northern line, | the one end to Guyra, on the Northern line, |
and at the other to Coffs Harbour, a slight | and at the other to Coff's Harbour, a slight | and at the other to Coffs Harbour, a slight |
detour caused, by taking the railway to Glen- | detour caused by taking the railway to Glen- | detour caused by taking the railway to Glenreagh |
reagh would not prevent traffic from coming | reagh would not prevent traffic from coming | would not prevent traffic from coming |
to Coffs Harbour. Tho futuro of that port | to Coff's Harbour. The future of that port | to Coffs Harbour. The future of that port |
depends chiefly on whether it is suitable to | depends chiefly on whether it is suitable to | depends chiefly on whether it is suitable to |
the degree claimed for it. | the degree claimed for it. | the degree claimed for it. |
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Searchability of unique words | 104 | 96.2 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 95.6 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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! POIffOMNG SUSPECTED. ! | POISONING SUSPECTED. | ! POISONING SUSPECTED. THE |
i THE MORRIS CHILDREN.' | THE MORRIS CHILDREN. | MORRIS CHILDREN. |
MRS. RENDALL AND T. N. MORRIS COM- | MRS. RENDALL AND T. N. MORRIS COM- | MRS. RENDALL AND T. N. MORRIS COMMITTED. |
MITTED. | MITTED. | |
PERTH (W.A.), Monday. | PERTH (W.A.), Monday. | PERTH (W.A.), Monday. |
Sensational evidence was given' at the aa | Sensational evidence was given at the ad- | Sensational evidence was given at the aa |
journcd inquest on ,-ie three Morris children | journed inquest on the three Morris children | journed inquest on the three Morris children |
to-"day. ' | to-day. | to-day. ' |
Floronce FeakeB, a married woman, _ said | Florence Feakes, a married woman, said | Florence Feakes, a married woman, said that |
that in consequence of rumours regarding | that in consequence of rumours regarding | in consequence of rumours regarding |
tho Morris children she had sent an anony- | the Morris children she had sent an anony- | the Morris children she had sent an anonymous |
mous letter to Dr. Cuthbert. | mous letter to Dr. Cuthbert. | letter to Dr. Cuthbert. |
Dr. Macaulay, throat, nose, and ear spec | Dr. Macaulay, throat, nose, and ear spec- | Dr. Macaulay, throat, nose, and ear spec |
.inliBt.said bo had treated Mrs. Kendall, who | ialist said he had treated Mrs. Rendall, who | .inliBt.said he had treated Mrs. Kendall, who |
gave hor name as Mrs. Morris, for s'oro throat. | gave her name as Mrs. Morris, for sore throat. | gave her name as Mrs. Morris, for sore throat. |
On examining her, witness found that the | On examining her, witness found that the | On examining her, witness found that the |
uvula ttnd soft palate wero coverod with white | uvula and soft palate were covered with white | uvula and soft palate were covered with white |
membrane, nnd on trying ,to romovo portion | membrane, and on trying to remove portion | membrane, and on trying to remove portion |
of it'with an Instrument tho surface under-' | of it with an instrument the surface under- | of it with an instrument the surface underneath |
neath looked.healthy. It was not raw, as In | neath looked healthy. It was not raw, as in | looked healthy. It was not raw as in |
diphtheria. Sbo had no temperature, atidi | diphtheria. She had no temperature, and | diphtheria. She had no temperature, and |
there wero no swollen glandB In the neck or | there were no swollen glands in the neck or | there were no swollen glands in the neck or |
under the jaw. She 'told bim that her throat | | under the jaw. She told him that her throat | under the jaw. She told him that her throat condition |
condition was precisely the same as that of | condition was precisely the same as that of | was precisely the same as that of |
the children who had died. | the children who had died. | the children who had died. |
Mr. Birker, Cl own Solicitor: Could you form | Mr. Barker, Crown Solicitor: Could you form | Mr. Burke, Cl own Solicitor: Could you form |
any Idea as to tho causo of tho complaint? | any idea as to the cause of the complaint ? | any idea as to the cause of the complaint? |
Witness; I came to the conclusion that it | Witness : I came to the conclusion that it | Witness; I came to the conclusion that it |
was not a constitutional disease, but the re- | was not a constitutional disease, but the re- | was not a constitutional disease, but the result |
sult of some chemical action or irritant. I | sult of some chemical action or irritant. | of some chemical action or irritant. I |
Mr. Barker: That Is, it was self-Induced? | Mr. Barker : That is, it was self-induced ? | Mr. Barker: That Is, it was self-induced? |
Witness: I suspocted that. I | Witness : I suspected that. | Witness: I suspected that. I |
Mr. Barker: Did you toll her that tho com- | Mr. Barker : Did you tell her that the com- | Mr. Barker: Did you tell her that the complaint |
plaint was a serlou3 one? | plaint was a serious one ? | was a serious one? |
Witness: I told her that If further treatment | Witness: I told her that if further treatment | Witness: I told her that if further treatment |
which I would proscribe did not ha\c the do | which I would prescribe did not have the de- | which I would prescribe did not have the desired |
slred effect I would suspect that she waB do- | sired effect I would suspect that she was do- | effect I would suspect that she was doing |
ing something to her throat. | ing something to her throat. | something to her throat. |
Continuing, witness said that Mrs. Rendall | Continuing, witness said that Mrs. Rendall | Continuing, witness said that Mrs. Rendall |
recovered after he had prescribed the Becond | recovered after he had prescribed the second | recovered after he had prescribed the second |
course of trentmont. / | course of treatment. | course of treatment. / |
Angus Grace, chemist, deposed that bo had | Angus Grace, chemist, deposed that he had | Angus Grace, chemist, deposed that he had |
?told Goz of spirits of salts to Mr. Morris | sold 6oz of spirits of salts to Mr. Morris | told 6oz of spirits of salts to Mr. Morris |
about/ 12 months ago. Ho had also supplied | about 12 months ago. He had also supplied | about 12 months ago. He had also supplied |
spirits of salts to tho boy Morris at least | spirits of salts to the boy Morris at least | spirits of salts to the boy Morris at least |
three times. | three times. | three times. |
Mr. Mann, Government Analyst, gave evi | Mr. Mann, Government Analyst, gave evi- | Mr. Mann, Government Analyst, gave evidence |
donce with regard to the analysis conducted by | dence with regard to the analysis conducted by | with regard to the analysis conducted by |
him on portions of the bodies of tho deceased | him on portions of the bodies of the deceased | him on portions of the bodies of the deceased |
children. He said the alkallno substancos^ | children. He said the alkaline substances | children. He said the alkaline substances |
formed by tho decomposition of bodies would | formed by the decomposition of bodies would | formed by the decomposition of bodies would |
entirely neutralise aay spirits of salts which | entirely neutralise any spirits of salts which | entirely neutralise any spirits of salts which |
may have boon prosent at burial. | may have been present at burial. | may have been present at burial. |
Dr. Seed deposed that he wns called to see | Dr. Seed deposed that he was called to see | Dr. Seed deposed that he was called to see |
one of the decensod children, Olive Morris | one of the deceased children, Olive Morris. | one of the deceased children, Olive Morris |
From what ho know of tho case it was con- | From what he know of the case it was con- | From what he know of the case it was consistent |
sistent with repeated small doses of some | sistent with repeated small doses of some | with repeated small doses of some |
irritant poison being administered over a | irritant poison being administered over a | irritant poison being administered over a |
period of time. Ho was of opinion that thero | period of time. He was of opinion that there | period of time. He was of opinion that there |
must hav- been some external cause. | must have been some external cause. | must hav- been some external cause. |
' The Jury found that Arthur Morris came to | The jury found that Arthur Morris came to | The Jury found that Arthur Morris came to |
his death by an irritant poison administered | his death by an irritant poison administered | his death by an irritant poison administered |
by Martha Roudnll, and that Thomas Nicholas | by Martha Rendall, and that Thomas Nicholas | by Martha Rendell, and that Thomas Nicholas |
Morris was an accessory to tho act. Both | Morris was an accessory to the act. Both | Morris was an accessory to the act. Both |
accused wero committod for trial, and at the | accused were committed for trial, and at the | accused were committed for trial, and at the |
¡coronor's warrant wero chargea with wilful | coroner's warrant were charged with wilful | coroner's warrant were charged with wilful |
murder, dod. taken into custody. | murder, and taken into custody. | murder, dod. taken into custody. |
On hearing the verdict, Mrs. Morris and lior | On hearing the verdict, Mrs. Morris and her | On hearing the verdict, Mrs. Morris and her |
Ison George burst into tears. But both ths | son George burst into tears. But both the | son George burst into tears. But both the |
! accused showed no signs of emotion. I | accused showed no signs of emotion. | accused showed no signs of emotion. I |
Identified overProof corrections | CORONERS ALKALINE POISONING FLORENCE PRESCRIBE GLANDS CHARGED FEAKES UNDERNEATH PRESENT SUBSTANCES HEALTHY LOOKED REMOVE SON SERIOUS TELL COVERED SORE WERE DESIRED SECOND |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SPECIALIST SOLD CROWN ADJOURNED |
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Searchability of unique words | 223 | 88.3 | 98.2 | 84.6 |
Weighted Words | 89.1 | 98.3 | 84.8 |
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Institution of Civil Engineers. | Institution of Civil Engineers. | Institution of Civil Engineers. |
Tlie first biennial meeting ci the Asso- | The first biennial meeting of the Asso- | The first biennial meeting of the Association |
ciation -of Corporate ¡Members of the I»4 | ciation of Corporate Members of the In- | of Corporate Members of the 124 |
stitution of Civil Engineers (resident in | stitution of Civil Engineers (resident in | stitution of Civil Engineers (resident in |
Queensland) was held last ¿Saturday after- | Queensland) was held last Saturday after- | Queensland) was held last Saturday afternoon |
noon on Ulie steamer Miner. The steamer | noon on the steamer Miner. The steamer | on the steamer Miner. The steamer |
left the Harbours and Rivers whuif at 2.15 | left the Harbours and Rivers wharf at 2.15 | left the Harbours and Rivers wharf at 2.15 |
o'clock, and returned to town t-'hortly be- | o'clock, and returned to town shortly be- | o'clock, and returned to town shortly before |
fore 0 o'elook, after a very enjoyable trip | fore 6 o'clock, after a very enjoyable trip | 6 o'clock, after a very enjoyable trip |
down the river. Jn tilie absente of the | down the river. In the absence of the | down the river. In the absence of the |
chairman of the association, .Mr. A. 13. | chairman of the association, Mr. A. B. | chairman of the association, Mr. A. B. |
I'.rady (Under Secretary for AYorks), AVOIO | Brady (Under Secretary for Works), who | Brady (Under Secretary for Works), AVOIO |
is al present in Sydney, Mr. ¡M. G. Bell, | is at present in Sydney, Mr. N. G. Bell, | is at present in Sydney, Mr. M. G. Bell, |
M.I.C.E. (vice-chairman), presided. The | M.I.C.E. (vice-chairman), presided. The | M.I.C.E. (vice-chairman), presided. The |
main object of the association is the elec- | main object of the association is the elec- | main object of the association is the election |
tion of au advisory coiuauittee in dirucit | tion of an advisory committee in direct | of an advisory committee in direct |
communication willi the council of the | communication with the council of the | communication with the council of the |
institution sitting in Loudon ; but it nUo | institution sitting in London ; but it also | institution sitting in London ; but it also |
(linns .at impioving the status of hlie civil | aims at improving the status of the civil | (lines at improving the status of the civil |
t'ligincsriiig profession in Ulis State, and | engineering profession in this State, and | t'ligincsriiig profession in this State, and |
cultivating u fraternal spirit amoiiet the | cultivating a fraternal spirit amongt the | cultivating a fraternal spirit among the |
members. Until tilie number of the full | members. Until the number of the full | members. until the number of the full |
members of the in-«t.itiition available in | members of the institution available in | members of the installation available in |
(Brisbane readies the nitmher of len ¡he | Brisbane reaches the number of ten the | (Brisbane reaches the number of ten the |
wihale of Wie full members so available | whole of the full members so available | whole of Wie full members so available |
constitute Ute committee. The pre&cut num- | constitute the committee. The present num- | constitute the committee. The present number |
ber resident in Urisbane is teven, and | ber resident in Brisbane is seven, and | resident in Brisbane is seven, and |
therefore no election was necessary on this | therefore no election was necessary on this | therefore no election was necessary on this |
occasion. The clraimian is appointed' by. | occasion. The chairman is appointed by | occasion. The chairman is appointed by |
the council of the institution in Loiic¡b»/i | the council of the institution in London, | the council of the institution in Loiic¡b»/i |
and ..the report stated the first uhalimaii | and the report stated the first chairman | and the report stated the first chairman |
was Mr. A. J. Goldsmith, -M.I.C.E., who | was Mr. A. J. Goldsmith, M.I.C.E., who | was Mr. A. J. Goldsmith, M.I.C.E., who |
was succeeded in January last year by | was succeeded in January last year by | was succeeded in January last year by |
¡Mr. A. H. .Brady, willi 'Mr. ¡NT. G. dlell | Mr. A. B. Brady, will Mr. N. G. Bell | Mr. A. H. Brady, with Mr. ¡NT. G. drill |
as vice-chairman. Among other items, the | as vice-chairman. Among other items, the | as vice-chairman. Among other items, the |
report refewed to tilie success of the Xew | report referred to the success of the New | report referred to the success of the New |
(¡¡oubli Wales Advisory Committee in in- | South Wales Advisory Committee in in- | (South Wales Advisory Committee in inducing |
ducing the Government lo actopt ' cor- | ducing the Government to accept cor- | the Government to accept ' corporate |
porate membership in the institution in | porate membership in the institution in | membership in the institution in |
lieu of any further examination for ap- | lieu of any further examination for ap- | lieu of any further examination for appointments |
pointments as shire an'd municipal engi- | pointments as shire and municipal engi- | as shire and municipal engineers, |
neers, as required under the Local Govern- | neers, as required under the Local Govern- | as required under the Local Government |
ment Act Avhidh, recently caine into force | ment Act which, recently came into force | Act which, recently came into force |
in that State, arid also that the committee | in that State, and also that the committee | in that State, and also that the committee |
Avclcoined the inauguration of a University | welcomed the inauguration of a University | welcomed the inauguration of a University |
for Queensland as an important extension | for Queensland as an important extension | for Queensland as an important extension |
of the facilities for qualifying'for the pro- | of the facilities for qualifying for the pro- | of the facilities for qualifying for the profession |
fession and as a means of conveniently | fession and as a means of conveniently | and as a means of conveniently |
instituting the local examination oE candi- | instituting the local examination of candi- | instituting the local examination of candidates |
dates for admission to the institution. Tue | dates for admission to the institution. The | for admission to the institution. The |
following mein'bers of the association weie | following members of the association were | following members of the association were |
present: Messrs. N. G. -¡Boll, A. J.Goldsmith, | present : Messrs. N. G. Bell, A. J. Goldsmith, | present: Messrs. N. G. -Bell, A. Goldsmith, |
iir. U. Stanley, E. A. Cullen, J". Ki mp, | Mr. C. Stanley, E. A. Cullen, J. Kemp, | Mr. R. Stanley, E. A. Cullen, J". Kemp |
G. I'\ Elliott, J?. L. Kier, W. T. Xiye, J. | G. F. Elliott, F. L. Kier, W. T. Nye, J. | G. P Elliott, J?. L. Kerr, W. T. Noye, J. |
0. Ross (Toowoomba), ¡Norman ¡Bell, A. C. | C. Ross (Toowoomba), Norman Bell, A. C. | 0. Ross (Toowoomba), Norman Bell, A. C. |
Raff, R. -Millar, and W. J. Doak. | Raff, R. Millar, and W. J. Doak. | Raff, R. Miller, and W. J. Doak. |
Identified overProof corrections | BYMR LONDON WELCOMED KEMP QUALIFYING CAME REACHES IMPROVING SHORTLY WITH WHICH WHARF SEVEN WHOLE REFERRED WORKS WERE ACCEPT ABSENCE DIRECT TEN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | AMONGT KIER [**VANDALISED] MILLAR [**VANDALISED] BELLAS ENGINEERING AIMS NYE WILL NEWSOUTH |
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All Words | 329 | 81.8 | 95.7 | 76.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 163 | 82.8 | 94.5 | 67.9 |
Weighted Words | 83.5 | 94.1 | 64.1 |
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GEORGE ESSEX EVANS. | GEORGE ESSEX EVANS. | GEORGE ESSEX EVANS. |
Ile knew* and loved our land, his tit oleas pen | He knew and loved our land, his tireless pen | He knew and loved our land, his tit clean pen |
Ne'er ecast'il to praise, anti, pointu g to ths | Ne'er ceased to praise, and, pointing to the | Never ceased to praise, and, points g to the |
Boil, | goal, | Boil, |
He rotis-sl the good that lies in hearts of men, | He roused the good that lies in hearts of men, | He roused the good that lies in hearts of men, |
Scokiii-r to weld ns a harmonious whole. | Seeking to weld us a harmonious whole. | seeking to weld as a harmonious whole. |
He «aw Australia as she was, and ia, | He saw Australia as she was, and is, | He saw Australia as she was, and ia, |
He «aw- AiMtralta as hhe jet .-hall bo ; | He saw Australia as she yet shall be ; | He saw- Australia as the jet shall be ; The |
Tlio poet's Miiion, cleir and true, was his, | The poet's vision, clear and true, was his, | poet's Milton, clear and true, was his, |
Seeing the best in ft ail hutnaiutj. | Seeing the best in frail humanity. | Seeing the best in ft all humanity. |
none, oro the j ears could elim his distant trazel | Gone, ere the years could dim his distant gaze ! | none, are the years could elim his distant travel |
Clone, and wo think his work but well begun! | Gone, and we think his work but well begun ! | alone, and we think his work but well begun! |
Mut he has lett ne e'en with shortened elajs, | But he has left us, e'en with shortened days, | But he has left me e'en with shortened says, |
The certalntv of nationhood well won | The certainty of nationhood well won. | The certainty of nationhood well won |
,., Brisbane, November v10. | Brisbane, November 10. W. M. | ,., Brisbane, November 19. |
Identified overProof corrections | SEEKING LEFT BE HUMANITY YEARS WE CERTAINTY ROUSED CEASED SHALL SAW CLEAR |
Identified overProof non-corrections | POINTING DAYS TIRELESS DIM NEER [**VANDALISED] US GONE YET FRAIL VISION IS GOAL ERE GAZE |
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All Words | 102 | 65.7 | 83.3 | 51.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 73 | 65.8 | 80.8 | 44.0 |
Weighted Words | 60.7 | 76.4 | 40.0 |
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ROADS BOARDS MEETINGS. | ROADS BOARDS MEETINGS. | ROADS BOARDS MEETINGS. |
CLAREMONT. . | CLAREMONT. | CLAREMONT. . |
ANWUAL MEETING OF RATEPAYERS. | ANNUAL MEETING OF RATEPAYERS. | ANNUAL MEETING OF RATEPAYERS. |
The annual meeting: of ratepayers of the | The annual meeting of ratepayers of the | The annual meeting of ratepayers of the |
ýClaremont Rods Board district was held at | Claremont Roads Board district was held at | Claremont Roads Board district was held at |
the office of the Board last evening. Mr. | the office of the Board last evening. Mr. | the office of the Board last evening. Mr. |
T. H. Cooper (chairman), who presided over | T. H. Cooper (chairman), who presided over | T. H. Cooper (chairman), who presided over |
a' small attendance, presented the annual | a small attendance, presented the annual | a small attendance, presented the annual |
report, which set forth that during the year | report, which set forth that during the year | report, which set forth that during the year |
98 chains of road-making had been com | 98 chains of road-making had been com- | 98 chains of road-making had been com- |
;pleted, besides. the usual. amount of main | pleted, besides. the usual amount of main- | pleted, besides. the usual. amount of maintenance |
tenance -work. Nedlands .Park had been | tenance work. Nedlands Park had been | work. Nedlands Park had been |
-opened up at a great expense to the owners, | opened up at a great expense to the owners, | opened up at a great expense to the owners, |
,and would in a- short time by increase of | and would in a short time by increase of | and would in a short time by increase of |
ratesirecoup the" Board for their outlay in | rates recoup the Board for their outlay in | rates recoup the" Board for their outlay in |
that area. On the district' side of .the line | that area. On the district side of the line | that area. On the district' side of the line |
70 lots had been sold, the lowest price paid | 70 lots had been sold, the lowest price paid | 70 lots had been sold, the lowest price paid |
beng £38, and 'the highest £315,- whi it | being £38, and the highest £315, which it | being £38, and the highest £315,- why it |
would readily be seen, proclaimed this to be | would readily be seen, proclaimed this to be | would readily be seen, proclaimed this to be |
the making of. a frst-class suburb. The | the making of a first-class suburb. The | the making of a first-class suburb. The |
Board had been-working well together, and | Board had been working well together, and | Board had been working well together, and |
the ratepayers ?ere- apparently recognisig | the ratepayers were apparently recognising | the ratepayers were- apparently recognising |
the efforts of their representatives, an evi | the efforts of their representatives, an evi- | the efforts of their representatives, an evidence |
dence of that.fact, he thought, being given, | dence of that fact, he thought, being given, | of that fact, he thought, being given, |
by the small attendance that: evening. The | by the small attendance that evening. The | by the small attendance that: evening. The |
reports of the Government officers show | reports of the Government officers show- | reports of the Government officers showed |
ed that the work of the Board was proceed | ed that the work of the Board was proceed- | that the work of the Board was proceed- |
ing in a very satisfactory manner, .and be | ing in a very satisfactory manner, and be | ing in a very satisfactory manner, and he |
thought they were fortunate in having . a | thought they were fortunate in having a | thought they were fortunate in having a |
staf of painstaking -officials. . | staff of painstaking officials. | staff of painstaking officials. The |
The.balance-sheet which was read by the | The balance-sheet which was read by the | balance-sheet which was read by the |
secretary '(Mr. W. Smyth), showed that cur | secretary (Mr. W. Smyth), showed that cur- | secretary (Mr. W. Smyth), showed that current |
rent iates collected amounted to £38 8s. 5d | rent rates collected amounted to £338 8s. 5d | rates collected amounted to £38 8s. 5d |
and arrears paid £382 12sl.4d., making. | and arrears paid £382 12s. 4d., making a | and arrears paid £382 12s 4d., making. |
total of.. £721 Os. 9d. Other items of re | total of £721 0s. 9d. Other items of re- | total of.. £721 Os. 9d. Other items of revenue. |
venue.were :-Licences, £28 15s.; contractors | venue were:—Licences, £28 15s.; contractors | were Licences, £28 15s.; contractors |
deposits and trust account, £61 17s. 9d.; | deposits and trust account, £61 17s. 9d.; | deposits and trust account, £61 17s. 9d.; |
Government' grants -£1,022 15s. ;' loan for | Government grants, £1,022 15s.; loan for | Government grants £1,922 15s. ;' loan for |
Nddinds "tranmjiay -odi £1;600."Th6"' e | Nedlands tramway road, £1,600. The ex- | Nddinds "training -on £1;600."Th6"' e |
. pendlture- included--Maintenance 'works. | penditure included—Maintenance works | . penditure- included--Maintenance works. |
(from revenue including Government grants), | (from revenue including Government grants), | (from revenue including Government grants), |
£636 5s. 4d.; and the balantes'at the end of | £636 5s. 4d.; and the balances at the end of | £636 5s. 4d.; and the balances at the end of |
the year were:-Credit. at. Treasury, £605; | the year were:—Credit at Treasury, £605; | the year were Credit. at. Treasury, £605; |
credit at National Bank,. £1,905 18s. Sd.; in | credit at National Bank, £1,905 18s. 9d.; in | credit at National Bank,. £1,905 18s. 3d.; in |
hands of secretary, £17 18s. 3d. The -rates | hands of secretary, £17 18s. 3d. The rates | hands of secretary, £17 18s. 3d. The rates |
outstanding amounted to £728 17s. 8d. | outstanding amounted to £728 17s. 8d. | outstanding amounted to £728 17s. 8d. |
The secretary explained that.the e was not | The secretary explained that there was not | The secretary explained that the e was not |
much chance- of reducing the audqunt of ar | much chance of reducing the amount of ar- | much chance of reducing the account of arrears |
rears of rates until the new Act was passed, | rears of rates until the new Act was passed, | of rates until the new Act was passed, |
whereby they could give a title for property | whereby they could give a title for property | whereby they could give a title for property |
sold the.-same .as .the municipalities counld | sold the same as the municipalities could | sold the same as the municipalities could |
do. The arrears had been accumulating | do. The arrears had been accumulating | do. The arrears had been accumulating |
for many years. | for many years. | for many years. |
Mr. T. J. Myers stated that it was satis | Mr. T. J. Myers stated that it was satis- | Mr. T. J. Myers stated that it was satisfactory |
factory to know that even with their.pre | factory to know that even with their pre- | to know that even with their pre |
sent machinery they were reducing. the" | sent machinery they were reducing the | sent machinery they were reducing. the" |
amount of .outstanding rates. The members | amount of outstanding rates. The members | amount of outstanding rates. The members |
of the Board were quite.alive to their posi | of the Board were quite alive to their posi- | of the Board were quite alive to their position |
tion in regard to 'the arrears, and they | tion in regard to the arrears, and they | in regard to the arrears, and they |
-were doing all they possibly could to'get | were doing all they possibly could to get | were doing all they possibly could to get |
them paid. | them paid. | them paid. |
The report and balance-sheet were adopt | The report and balance-sheet were adopt- | The report and balance-sheet were adopted. |
ed. | ed. | |
GOSNLS. | GOSNELLS. | GOSNLS. |
The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the | The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the | The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the |
Gosnells Roads Board was held in the | Gosnells Roads Board was held in the | Gosnells Roads Board was held in the |
Board-room, Maddington, on the 1lth inst. | Board-room, Maddington, on the 11th inst. | Board-room, Maddington, on the 11th inst. |
There were present--Messrs. Walter W. Al | There were present—Messrs. Walter W. Al- | There were present Messrs. Walter W. Alcock |
cock (chairman), A. Austin, R. B. Bradley, | cock (chairman), A. Austin, R. B. Bradley, | (chairman), A. Austin, R. B. Bradley, |
S., Gibbs. G. J. Hale, F. G. Hicks, W. M. | S. Gibbs. G. J. Hale, F. G. Hicks, W. M. | S., Gibbs. G. J. Hale, F. G. Hicks, W. M. |
Owston. G. R. "Trenioweth, and T. Wade. | Owston. G. R. Trenoweth, and T. Wade. | Owston. G. R. "Trenoweth, and T. Wade. |
The Commissioner of Railways 'wrote that | The Commissioner of Railways wrote that | The Commissioner of Railways wrote that |
arrangements would be made for the' re | arrangements would be made for the re- | arrangements would be made for there |
moval of the railway gates at the Madding | moval of the railway gates at the Madding- | moval of the railway gates at the Maddington |
ton crossing, and the 'hief Traffic Manager | ton crossing, and the Chief Traffic Manager | crossing, and the 'Chief Traffic Manager |
intimated that an "out of" goods &ied would | intimated that an "out of" goods shed would | intimated that an "out of" goods shed would |
be provided at an early date. The manager | be provided at an early date. The manager | be provided at an early date. The manager |
of the, Gold Estates Company wrgto, stat | of the Gold Estates Company wrote, stat- | of the, Gold Estates Company wrote, stating |
ing that 'the company -wished to use their | ing that the company wished to use their | that the company wished to use their |
paddock between the railway and pipe track, | paddock between the railway and pipe track, | paddock between the railway and pipe track, |
and asked permission to be allowed to erect | and asked permission to be allowed to erect | and asked permission to be allowed to erect |
gates on the roads through it. Permission | gates on the roads through it. Permission | gates on the roads through it. Permission |
was granted at the Board's pleasure, and | was granted at the Board's pleasure, and | was granted at the Board's pleasure, and |
subject to the requirements of the Railway | subject to the requirements of the Railway | subject to the requirements of the Railway |
Department being complied with. The Dar | Department being complied with. The Dar- | Department being complied with. The Darling |
ling Range Roads Board wrote that the sec | ling Range Roads Board wrote that the sec- | Range Roads Board wrote that the section |
tion of the proposed direct road from Kala | tion of the proposed direct road from Kala- | of the proposed direct road from Kalamunda |
munda to Maddington station- had been sur | munda to Maddington station had been sur- | to Maddington station- had been surveyed, |
veyed, and steps taken toward the opening | veyed, and steps taken toward the opening | and steps taken toward the opening |
up of this road. It was resolved to request | up of this road. It was resolved to request | up of this road. It was resolved to request |
the Lands Department to have the section | the Lands Department to have the section | the Lands Department to have the section |
in the Gosnells Board district declared a | in the Gosnells Board district declared a | in the Gosnells Board district declared a |
public road. A ratepayer wrote urging that | public road. A ratepayer wrote urging that | public road. A ratepayer wrote urging that |
some effort should be made to secure the | some effort should be made to secure the | some effort should be made to secure the |
erection of a school building on the large | erection of a school building on the large | erection of a school building on the large |
block donated by the executors of the late | block donated by the executors of the late | block donated by the executors of the late |
J. B. Roe, for this purpose. Mr. Austin of | J. B. Roe, for this purpose. Mr. Austin of- | J. B. Roe, for this purpose. Mr. Austin offered |
fered to obtain the signatures to a peti | fered to obtain the signatures to a peti- | to obtain the signatures to a petition |
tion of parents whose children would at | tion of parents whose children would at | of parents whose children would at |
tend. The secretary read a list of owners of | tend. The secretary read a list of owners of | tend. The secretary read a list of owners of |
95 unregistered dogs, and unlicensed vehicles | 95 unregistered dogs, and unlicensed vehicles | 95 unregistered dogs, and unlicensed vehicles |
in the district, ancd it was resolved that the | in the district, and it was resolved that the | in the district, and it was resolved that the |
Board's solicitor issue summonses against | Board's solicitor issue summonses against | Board's solicitor issue summonses against |
defaulters. It was resolved that Home | defaulters. It was resolved that Home- | defaulters. It was resolved that Home |
stead-road be cleared and formed. Mr. | stead-road be cleared and formed. Mr. | stead-road be cleared and formed. Mr. |
Owston requested permission to'make, at-his | Owston requested permission to make, at his | Owston requested permission to make, at-his |
own expense, with marl and gravel.. about | own expense, with marl and gravel, about | own expense, with mark and gravel.. about |
four chains of Wimbledon-street. Permis | four chains of Wimbledon-street. Permis- | four chains of Wimbledon-street. Permission |
sion was granted. It was resolved that in | sion was granted. It was resolved that in | was granted. It was resolved that in |
order to suit the convenience of a member. | order to suit the convenience of a member, | order to suit the convenience of a member. |
the Board meet the following Tuesday. and | the Board meet the following Tuesday, and | the Board meet the following Tuesday. and |
thereafter on alternate Tuesdays. | thereafter on alternate Tuesdays. | thereafter on alternate Tuesdays. |
DARLING RANGE. | DARLING RANGE. | DARLING RANGE. |
A snecial meeting of the Darling Range | A special meeting of the Darling Range | A special meeting of the Darling Range |
Roads' Board was held on Saturday after | Roads' Board was held on Saturday after- | Roads' Board was held on Saturday afternoon. |
noon. Mr. R. S. Sampson presiding. It was | noon. Mr. R. S. Sampson presiding. It was | Mr. R. S. Sampson presiding. It was |
decided to ask the member for the Swan to | decided to ask the member for the Swan to | decided to ask the member for the Swan to |
arrange with the Minister for Railways to | arrange with the Minister for Railways to | arrange with the Minister for Railways to |
receive a deputation from the Board. with a | receive a deputation from the Board, with a | receive a deputation from the Board. with a |
view to securing an improvement in the | view to securing an improvement in the | view to securing an improvement in the |
Upper Darling Range railway tram service. | Upper Darling Range railway train service. | Upper Darling Range railway tram service. |
Mr. Jacoby, M.L.A., and Mr. Johnson. | Mr. Jacoby, M.L.A., and Mr. Johnson. | Mr. Jacoby, M.L.A., and Mr. Johnson. |
M.L.A.. both asked the Board to submit. a | M.L.A., both asked the Board to submit a | M.L.A.. both asked the Board to submit a |
list of works for the consideration of the | list of works for the consideration of the | list of works for the consideration of the |
Government when framing the Estimates. | Government when framing the Estimates, | Government when framing the Estimates. |
and the following were decided upon: | and the following were decided upon :— | and the following were decided upon: |
Welshpool-road, £500; Canning Hills-road, | Welshpool-road, £500 ; Canning Hills-road, | Welshpool-road, £500; Canning Hills-road, |
£100; Kalamunda Townsite, £100; Midlandl | £100 ; Kalamunda Townsite, £100 ; Midland- | £100; Kalamunda Townsite, £100; Midland |
Kalamunda road, £100; Belmont-road, £100; | Kalamunda road, £100 ; Belmont-road, £100 ; | Kalamunda road, £100; Belmont-road, £100; |
Ridge Hill-road, £75; Crescent-road. -Mace | Ridge Hill-road, £75 ; Crescent-road, Mace- | Ridge Hill-road, £75; Crescent-road. Macedon |
don Estate £50. | don Estate £50. | Estate £50. |
A rate of 2d. in the £ on the unimproved, | A rate of 2d. in the £ on the unimproved | A rate of 2d. in the £ on the unimproved, |
capital value was struck for the year 1909 | capital value was struck for the year 1909- | capital value was struck for the year 1909 |
10. all blocks of the value of £15 and under | 10, all blocks of the value of £15 and under | 10 all blocks of the value of £15 and under |
to be rated at a minimum of 2s. | to be rated at a minimum of 2s. | to be rated at a minimum of 2s. |
Identified overProof corrections | FACT STAFF THEYWERE BALANCES ALIVE GET QUITE RECOUP TRENOWETH RECOGNISING SPECIAL SHED MACEDON MIDLAND /FIRST/CLASS|FIRSTCLASS MAKE CHIEF |
Identified overProof non-corrections | REMOVAL [**VANDALISED] TRAMWAY BETHOUGHT [**VANDALISED] MARL [**VANDALISED] EXPENDITURE TRAIN |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 806 | 94.4 | 98.6 | 75.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 368 | 94.6 | 98.4 | 70.0 |
Weighted Words | 94.9 | 98.5 | 71.4 |
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PROPERTY SALES. | PROPERTY SALES. | PROPERTY SALES. |
Richardson and Wrench, Ltd., report having sold | Richardson and Wrench, Ltd., report having sold | Richardson and Wrench, Ltd., report having sold |
during the week the following properties :— Block of | during the week the following properties :— Block of | during the week the following properties viz Block of |
freehold properly nt PmkUngton for JCC000; block of | freehold properly at Paddington for £6000 ; block of | freehold properly nt PmkUngton for JCC000; block of |
lund, forming- part of Fairford Karate, liankntown, for | land, forming part of Fairford Estate, Bankntown, for | land, forming part of Fairford Estate, Bankstown, for |
iCIW Bs; filiop and dwelling, fronting Uotanyiroad, | £196 5s ; shop and dwelling, fronting Botany-road, | iCIW Bs; shop and dwelling, fronting Botany-road, |
North lîotnny, for £270; three allotments of Station | North Botany, for £270 ; three allotments of Station | North Botany, for £270; three allotments of Station |
Kstate, Bankstown,' for £IX); and in conjunction with | Estate, Bankstown, for £90 ; and in conjunction with | Estate, Bankstown,' for RIX); and in conjunction with |
Hardie and Gorman and lîatt, Rodd, and 1'nrvcs, Lld., | Hardie and Gorman and Batt, Rodd, and Purves, Ltd., | Hardie and Gorman and Batt, Rodd, and Purves, Ltd., |
two portions of the Government subdivision of Centen- | two portions of the Government subdivision of Centen- | two portions of the Government subdivision of Centennial |
nial Park lands, for £165. | nial Park lands, for £165. | Park lands, for £165. |
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Identified overProof corrections | PURVES SHOP BATT ESTATE /BOTANY/ROAD|BOTANYROAD LAND BOTANY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | AT BANKNTOWN PADDINGTON |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 71 | 83.1 | 95.8 | 75.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 52 | 80.8 | 94.2 | 70.0 |
Weighted Words | 77.5 | 94.3 | 74.5 |
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THE MOXORATL. - | THE MONORAIL | THE MONORAIL. - |
The monorail installed hv Slr. J. | The monorail installed by Mr. J. | The monorail installed by Mr. J. |
Toohey a'ong the pipe track to the | Toohey along the pipe track to the | Toohey along the pipe track to the |
¡TSTvoir is working well. Tho sim- | reservoir is working well. The | resevoir is working well. The sim- |
simplicity of the contrivance precludes | simplicity of the contrivance precludes | simplicity of the contrivance precludes |
anv hitch and the horses having | any hitch and the horses having | any hitch and the horses having |
been thoroughly broken in they read- | been thoroughly broken in they read- | been thoroughly broken in they readily |
ily take to their somewhat novel | ily take to their somewhat novel | take to their somewhat novel |
vehicle. This weak a commencement | vehicle. This week a commencement | vehicle. This week a commencement |
is to be made with the carting of | is to be made with the carting of | is to be made with the carting of |
gravel to the reservoir. | gravel to the reservoir. | gravel to the reservoir. |
Identified overProof corrections | BY ALONG MR ANY WEEK |
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All Words | 57 | 86.0 | 98.2 | 87.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 42 | 88.1 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 91.7 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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RAILWAY ' EÁTINÍXG S. | RAILWAY EARNINGS. | RAILWAY ' EVENING S. |
The Commissioner for.Railways is- | The Commissioner for Railways is- | The Commissioner for Railways issued |
sued a statement last week which | sued a statement last week which | a statement last week which |
showed that the net increase in the | showed that the net increase in the | showed that the net increase in the |
traffic earnings of the Queensland | traffic earnings of the Queensland | traffic earnings of the Queensland |
railways for October was £2S,3(5i, | railways for October was £28,364, | railways for October was £2S,3(5i, |
while the total increase on thc four | while the total increase on the four | while the total increase on the four |
months of the year -was £65,480. | months of the year was £65,480. | months of the year was £65,480. |
The increase on the various lines was | The increase on the various lines was | The increase on the various lines was |
Ias follows j- Southern and Central, | as follows :— Southern and Central, | as follows j- Southern and Central, |
£22,210: Mackay, £1182; Great | £22,210: Mackay, £1182 ; Great | £22,210: Mackay, £1182; Great |
Northern, £4797; Normanton, £109. | Northern, £4797 ; Normanton, £109. | Northern, £4797; Normanton, £109. |
There were decreases of £110 and | There were decreases of £110 and | There were decreases of £110 and |
£1 respectively on the Cairns and | £1 respectively on the Cairns and | £1 respectively on the Cairns and |
Cooktown railways. | Cooktown railways. | Cooktown railways. |
Identified overProof corrections | AS |
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All Words | 67 | 92.5 | 98.5 | 80.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 44 | 97.7 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 99.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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THE TIDES. | THE TIDES. | THE TIDES. |
The dolphin clock and gauges nt ? | The dolphin clock and gauges at | The dolphin clock and gauges at ? |
the ]irim-ipal wharves show the rise | the principal wharves show the rise | the principal wharves show the rise |
oí the tide, and is to be added to | of the tide, and is to be added to | of the tide, and is to be added to |
15 leet which" is the minimum depth | 15 feet which is the minimum depth | 15 feet which is the minimum depth |
in the cutting. | in the cutting. | in the cutting. |
Sbv. a.m. p.m. | Nov. | a.m. | p.m. | Sbv. a.m. p.m. |
15 10.15 10.35 | 15 | 10.15 | 10.35 | 15 10.15 10.35 |
16 10.55 11-20 | 16 | 10.55 | 11.20 | 16 10.55 11-20 |
IT 11.00 - | 17 | 11.30 | — | IT 11.00 - |
B. XELSOX. | B. NELSON. | B. XELSOX. |
Harbour Master. | Harbour Master. | Harbour Master. |
Identified overProof corrections | PRINCIPAL AT FEET OF |
Identified overProof non-corrections | NOV NELSON |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 36 | 83.3 | 94.4 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 27 | 77.8 | 92.6 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 78.4 | 88.9 | 48.7 |
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LIGHTHOUSE INSPECTION. | LIGHTHOUSE INSPECTION. | LIGHTHOUSE INSPECTION. |
BRISBANE. Wednesday.-Cnptniii | BRISBANE, Wednesday.— Captain | BRISBANE. Wednesday Captain |
Mackay, Portmaster, left for Nor- | Mackay, Portmaster, left for Nor- | Mackay, Portmaster, left for Normanton |
manton ">y the Warrego to-day. Hu | manton by the Warrego to-day. He | "by the Warrego to-day. He |
will return to Thursday Island by | will return to Thursday Island by | will return to Thursday Island by |
the same steamer and there tranship | the same steamer and there tranship | the same steamer and there tranship |
to thc John Douglas, proceeding in | to the John Douglas, proceeding in | to the John Douglas, proceeding in |
the latter to Cooktown. His visit, | the latter to Cooktown. His visit | the latter to Cooktown. His visit |
j to the north is undertaken far the | to the north is undertaken for the | to the north is undertaken for the |
purpose of. making an inspection of | purpose of making an inspection of | purpose of making an inspection of |
I tho lights and lighthouses on tho | the lights and lighthouses on the | the lights and lighthouses on the |
Queensland^coast. | Queensland coast. | Queensland coast. |
Identified overProof corrections | BY QUEENSLAND CAPTAIN HE COAST |
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Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 58 | 84.5 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 46 | 89.1 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 91.2 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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A FATAL FALL. | A FATAL FALL. | A FATAL FALL. |
DOWN À WELL. | DOWN A WELL. | DOWN A WELL. |
ÁUeluiile, Fnilny. | Adelaide, Friday. | Adelaide, Friday. |
At Petersburg yesterday ufternoan | At Petersburg yesterday afternoon | At Petersburg yesterday afternoon |
Thomas S'nven, rn.lway employee, met | Thomas Slaven, railway employee, met | Thomas S'nven, railway employee, met |
with n f.ital itce'.dcnt us ho was hoip | with a fatal accident as he was help- | with a fatal accident us he was here |
ing^ a mun namul James Hurris to | ing a man named James Harris to | in a man named James Harris to |
sink u well. ' | sink a well. | sink a well. |
Harris was lowering 'Slaven down | Harris was lowering Slaven down | Harris was lowering 'Slaven down |
fiOft.,: and when 4üft, from the bottom | 60ft., and when 40ft. from the bottom | first.,: and when 42ft, from the bottom |
tho rope b'oko. Slaven was hurled | the rope broke. Slaven was hurled | the rope broke. Slaven was hurled |
down lite well and was dreadfully in- | down the well and was dreadfully in- | down the well and was dreadfully injured. |
jured. Ho.lingered in fearful agony | jured. He lingered in fearful agony | He lingered in fearful agony |
for about two hours. The deceased | for about two hours. The deceased | for about two hours. The deceased |
left n widow und. a largo family of | left n widow and a large family of | left a widow and. a large family of |
small eli i Ul ion. - | small children. | small eli i Ul ion. - |
Identified overProof corrections | BROKE LINGERED ADELAIDE ACCIDENT HE RAILWAY MAN FRIDAY LARGE NAMED AFTERNOON |
Identified overProof non-corrections | AS HELPING CHILDREN |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 71 | 70.4 | 94.4 | 81.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 54 | 74.1 | 94.4 | 78.6 |
Weighted Words | 76.1 | 95.0 | 79.0 |
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THE SUNSHINE DISASTER. | THE SUNSHINE DISASTER. | THE SUNSHINE DISASTER. |
A 1) li l'A lt'I'M EMT A ii INQUIRY. | A DEPARTMENTAL INQUIRY. | A 1) is l'A lt'I'M EMT A ii INQUIRY. |
Melbourne, Thursday. | Melbourne, Thursday. | Melbourne, Thursday. |
A departmental bonni ls to moot | A departmental board is to meet | A departmental board is to meet |
on Monday io inquire imp tho , Sun- | on Monday to inquire into the Sun- | on Monday to inquire into the Sun- |
shine railway disaster. , , | shine railway disaster. | shine railway disaster. , , |
Driver Milburn will bo charged with | Driver Milburn will be charged with | Driver Milburn will be charged with |
having Failed, when Unding tho dis- | having failed, when finding the dis- | having Failed, when finding the distant |
tant signal ot " Danger,V to ; rediteo | tant signal at "Danger," to reduce | signal at " Danger to reduce |
tho speed of his train ami proceed | the speed of his train and proceed | the speed of his train and proceed |
slowly" within the area covered by tho | slowly within the area covered by the | slowly" within the area covered by the |
distant signal, so as tn bc ablo to pull | distant signal, so as to be able to pull | distant signal, so as to be able to pull |
up short on thc homo signal ; also with | up short on the home signal ; also with | up short on the home signal ; also with |
passing tile homo signal nt " Danger," | passing the home signal at "Danger," | passing the home signal at " Danger," |
Driver Dolman, of tho second engino, | Driver Dolman, of the second engine, | Driver Dolman, of the second engine, |
has tho same charge agninst him. | has the same charge against him. | has the same charge against him. |
Fireman Toniliuson and Otinrd Dar- | Fireman Tomlinson and Guard Dar- | Fireman Tomlinson and Otinrd Darcey |
cey aro charged with foiling to heep | cey are charged with failing to keep | are charged with failing to keep |
a good lookout for tho signals. | a good lookout for the signals. | a good lookout for the signals. |
Kondall, the Sunshine stationmaster, | Kendall, the Sunshine stationmaster, | Kendall, the Sunshine stationmaster, |
luis to answer tho charge of having | has to answer the charge of having | has to answer the charge of having |
given "flinn clear" to-the Bendigo | given "Line clear" to the Bendigo | given "line clear" to the Bendigo |
train, and then allowed <thc¡...Bo Jnrot | train, and then allowed the Ballarat | train, and then allowed |
train to obstruct the . liuii 'before the | train to obstruct the line before the | train to obstruct the . hours before the |
former had been brought to a stand | former had been brought to a stand | former had been brought to a stand |
at tho homo signal, or passed Into the | at the home signal, or passed into the | at the home signal, or passed into the |
section advance before thc cancelling | section advance before the cancelling | section advance before the cancelling |
signal had been received from tile | signal had been received from the | signal had been received from the |
box in tho ronr. | box in the rear. | box in the rear. |
Identified overProof corrections | ARE BE MEET ENGINE FINDING REDUCE AGAINST HOME BOARD TOMLINSON IS ABLE KENDALL REAR KEEP LINE FAILING |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BALLARAT GUARD |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 162 | 71.0 | 96.9 | 89.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 97 | 80.4 | 97.9 | 89.5 |
Weighted Words | 79.6 | 97.6 | 88.3 |
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FEDERAL PARLIA- | FEDERAL PARLIA- | FEDERAL PARLIAMENT. |
MENT. | MENT. | |
[By Xeleirnuâ.'S | [By Telegraph.] | [By Xeleirnuâ.'S |
THE SENATE. | THE SENATE. | THE SENATE. |
?' MELBOURNE; September 2. | MELBOURNE, September 2. | ?' MELBOURNE; September 2. |
In thc Senate to-day, | In the Senate to-day, | In the Senate to-day, |
Mr. JV'C. Neild (NW South Wales) | Mr. J.C. Neild (New South Wales) | Mr. JC. Neild (NW South Wales) |
wanted .to know if the products of New | wanted to know if the products of New | wanted to know if the products of New |
Guinea would bc admitted free Into thc | Guinea would be admitted free into the | Guinea would be admitted free into the |
Commonwealth on the Saine principle that | Commonwealth on the same principle that | Commonwealth on the same principle that |
free access 'was intended to1 be given to | free access was intended to be given to | free access was intended to be given to |
thc products' from' Norfolk Wand. ' | the products from Norfolk Island. | the products' from' Norfolk Wand. The |
Thc Minister for Trade' and Customs | The Minister for Trade and Customs | Minister for Trade' and Customs |
(Sir RouorTW. Best) repneSl that the con- | (Mr. Robert W. Best) replied that the con- | (Sir RouorTW. Best) repneSl that the conditions |
ditions óT'tobour in New-'Guinea and Nor- | ditions of labour in New Guinea and Nor- | Toorour in New Guinea and Norfolk |
folk Island'were so difleteryt that it was | folk Island were so different that it was | Island were so difleteryt that it was |
questionable if thc 'same '''arrangements | questionable if the same arrangements | questionable if the same '''arrangements |
eould be applied to both'places. | could be applied to both places. | could be applied to both places. |
The debate on thc Budget was con- | The debate on the Budget was con- | The debate on the Budget was continued |
tinued by Mr. H. De Largie (Western | tinued by Mr. H. De Largie (Western | by Mr. H. De Largie (Western |
Australia) and was brought to a conclu- | Australia) and was brought to a conclu- | Australia) and was brought to a conclusion. |
sion. | sion. | |
Thc Seamen's Compensation Bill was | The Seamen's Compensation Bill was | The Seamen's Compensation Bill was |
further considered in Committee, but no | further considered in Committee, but no | further considered in Committee, but no |
progress was made. | progress was made. | progress was made. |
Pi ¡vate mcmbeis business was then | Private members business was then | Private members' business was then |
taken. | taken. | taken. |
The motion moved by Mr. Nield to | The motion moved by Mr. Nield to | The motion moved by Mr. Nield to |
appoint a Select Committee to report upon | appoint a Select Committee to report upon | appoint a Select Committee to report upon |
Mr. Brennand invention to overcome the | Mr. Brennan's invention to overcome the | Mr. Brennan's invention to overcome the |
diilieulties in connection with thc break of | difficulties in connection with the break of | difficulties in connection with the break of |
gauge was rejected. | gauge was rejected. | gauge was rejected. |
The bill introduced by Mr. E. Needham | The bill introduced by Mr. E. Needham | The bill introduced by Mr. E. Needham |
(Western Australia) lo amend thc Arbi- | (Western Australia) to amend the Arbi- | (Western Australia) to amend the Arbitration |
tration Act so that an organisation: Under | tration Act so that an organisation under | Act so that an organisation: Under |
thc Ait could eh jot- protection from thc | the Act could enjoy protection from the | the Act could eh jot- protection from the |
date of the application to the registrar | date of the application to the registrar | date of the application to the registrar |
instead of from''the registration was read | instead of from the registration was read | instead of from the registration was read |
a' third lime. "' ' ? | a third time. | a third time. "I |
Thc Senate I heh ndjottfhc'd until nine | The Senate then adjourned until nine | The Senate I heh ndjottfhc'd until nine |
o'clock to-morrow. , | o'clock to-morrow. | o'clock to-morrow. |
Identified overProof corrections | PLACES BRENNANS TIME ISLAND PRIVATE DIFFICULTIES BOTH MEMBERS WERE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | REPLIED ADJOURNED TELEGRAPH ENJOY DIFFERENT ROBERT LABOUR |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 204 | 80.9 | 94.6 | 71.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 123 | 87.0 | 94.3 | 56.3 |
Weighted Words | 86.1 | 92.9 | 48.7 |
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THE PROPOSED NARROW GAUGE. | THE PROPOSED NARROW GAUGE. | THE PROPOSED NARROW GAUGE. |
MALLALA, August 23.— Matters are | MALLALA, August 23.—Matters are | MALLALA, August 23 Matters are |
progressing favourably in connection with | progressing favourably in connection with | progressing favourably in connection with |
the efforts of the local railway committee | the efforts of the local railway committee | the efforts of the local railway committee |
to secure the extension of the narrow | to secure the extension of the narrow | to secure the extension of the narrow |
gauge Irora Jsalofclava routhwards. It vma | gauge from Balaklava northwards. It was | gauge from Jsalofclava southwards. It was |
decided to invite the Ministry and mem* | decided to invite the Ministry and mem- | decided to invite the Ministry and members |
bcrs of Parliament' to inspect the district | bers of Parliament to inspect the district | of Parliament to inspect the district |
on October 1. It is expected, if the wea | on October 1. It is expected, if the wea- | on October 1. It is expected, if the weather |
ther is fine, that the whole trip will b: | ther is fine, that the whole trip will be | is fine, that the whole trip will be |
done in motor cars in order to ensure the | done in motor cars in order to ensure the | done in motor cars in order to ensure the |
observation of a large area. Numerous | observation of a large area. Numerous | observation of a large area. Numerous |
letters were received from all part* | letters were received from all parts | letters were received from all parts |
strongly supporting the movement, and it | strongly supporting the movement, and it | strongly supporting the movement, and it |
wo* confidently felt that with the removal | was confidently felt that with the removal | was confidently felt that with the removal |
of the abattoirs to Dry Creek, and later | of the abattoirs to Dry Creek, and later | of the abattoirs to Dry Creek, and later |
the establishment of the cattle market at | the establishment of the cattle market at | the establishment of the cattle market at |
the same place, tbe authorities would be | the same place, the authorities would be | the same place, the authorities would be |
compelled to favour the scheme, as the | compelled to favour the scheme, as the | compelled to favour the scheme, as the |
onlv compatible alternative to the insur | only compatible alternative to the insur- | only compatible alternative to the insurmountable |
mountable difficulty experienced in conncc | mountable difficulty experienced in connec- | difficulty experienced in connection |
lion with transhipping at Kamley. Bridge, | ted with transhipping at Hamley Bridge. | with transhipping at Hamley. Bridge, |
[(.a narrow gauge, line cwe/e constructed | If a narrow gauge line were constructed | [(a narrow gauge, line were constructed |
from Lbxton to cross the Murray and con | from Loxton to cross the Murray and con- | from Loxton to cross the Murray and connect |
nect with Dry Creek .via Sedan.- this | nect with Dry Creek via Sedan, this | with Dry Creek via Sedan.- this |
course, it is thought, would be preferable | course, it is thought, would be preferable | course, it is thought, would be preferable |
to a break at Tailem Bend, and be a future | to a break at Tailem Bend, and be a future | to a break at Tailem Bend, and be a future |
factor- to strengthen the arguments in fa | factor to strengthen the arguments in fa- | factor- to strengthen the arguments in favour |
vour of the narrow gauge, extension from | vour of the narrow gauge extension from | of the narrow gauge, extension from |
the north. | the north. | the north. |
Identified overProof corrections | PARTS WAS ONLY HAMLEY MEMBERS LOXTON |
Identified overProof non-corrections | NORTHWARDS BALAKLAVA CONNECTED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 187 | 92.0 | 97.9 | 73.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 114 | 92.1 | 97.4 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 92.5 | 97.1 | 60.9 |
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NARROW-GAUGE RAILWAY | NARROW-GAUGE RAILWAY | NARROW-GAUGE RAILWAY |
EXTENSION, | EXTENSION, | EXTENSION, |
irom Acme :— ' In The Register of | From "Acme":— "In The Register of | From Acme is ' In The Register of |
July 12 a. report of a public meeting is pub | July 12 a report of a public meeting is pub- | July 12 a report of a public meeting is published |
lished from Owen, at which 'a motion was | lished from Owen, at which a motion was | from Owen, at which a motion was |
carried adverse to the- proposal .to extend | carried adverse to the proposal to extend | carried adverse to the proposal to extend |
the narrow gauge from Balakiava upon the | the narrow gauge from Balaklava upon the | the narrow gauge from Balaklava upon the |
ground that such an expenditure would be | ground that such an expenditure would be | ground that such an expenditure would be |
a waste' of public money. The nature of | a waste of public money. The nature of | a waste' of public money. The nature of |
the reasons which resulted in such a sweep | the reasons which resulted in such a sweep- | the reasons which resulted in such a sweep |
ing Reaeralization is not stated. If the sup | ing generalization is not stated. If the sup- | ing generalization is not stated. If the supposed |
posed loss has the least substratum of truth | posed loss has the least substratum of truth | loss has the least substratum of truth |
| — which I deny— it would be more, to the | —which I deny—it would be more to the | I which I deny it would be more, to the |
point if some other community than_0wen | point if some other community than Owen | point if some other community than Owen |
raised its indignant protect. If ever tlwe | raised its indignant protect. If ever there | raised its indignant protect. If ever there |
was a waste of public money it was when | was a waste of public money it was when | was a waste of public money it was when |
a Government continued the narrow gauge | a Government continued the narrow gauge | a Government continued the narrow gauge |
from Balakiava through Owen' to connect | from Balaklava through Owen to connect | from Balaklava through Owen' to connect |
with the north line at Hamley Bridge, cre | with the north line at Hamley Bridge, cre- | with the north line at Hamley Bridge, creating |
ating thereby a break-of-gauge difficulty, in | ating thereby a break-of-gauge difficulty, in | thereby a break-of-gauge difficulty, in |
stead of continuing the line, southward to | stead of continuing the line, southward to | stead of continuing the line, southward to |
Adelaide and Port Adelaide. In the mean | Adelaide and Port Adelaide. In the mean- | Adelaide and Port Adelaide. In the mean |
time Owen has benefited at the expense of | time Owen has benefited at the expense of | time Owen has benefited at the expense of |
more deserving areas, and trade winch | more deserving areas, and trade which | more deserving areas, and trade which |
siiould Uke a direct and natural course has | should take a direct and natural course has | should take a direct and natural course has |
been diverted to serve its parasitical inte | been diverted to serve its parasitical inte- | been diverted to serve its parasitical interests. |
rests. At Hamley Bridge there has been | rests. At Hamley Bridge there has been | At Hamley Bridge there has been |
concurrently 'taking place a huge loss of un | concurrently taking place a huge loss of un- | concurrently taking place a huge loss of unproductive |
productive labour, accompanied by vexa | productive labour, accompanied by vexa- | labour, accompanied by vexatious |
tious delays, damage, and ' serious cumula | tious delays, damage, and serious cumula- | delays, damage, and serious cumulative |
tive money losses. Every year this intoler | tive money losses. Every year this intoler- | money losses. Every year this intolerable |
able waste is intensifying itself, and at last | able waste is intensifying itself, and at last | waste is intensifying itself, and at last |
the many 'towns and , areas directly . con | the many towns and areas directly con- | the many 'towns and areas directly concerned |
cerned have arisen to demand that this ob | cerned have arisen to demand that this ob- | have arisen to demand that this obstruction |
struction --'hall be removed. Deputations | struction shall be removed. Deputations | --'shall be removed. Deputations |
have waited upon the ' Government, public | have waited upon the Government, public | have waited upon the Government, public |
meetings, have been held, and a royal com | meetings have been held, and a royal com- | meetings, have been held, and a royal commission |
mission is almost certain to be appointed | mission is almost certain to be appointed | is almost certain to be appointed |
as the outcome of Mr. Goode's prospective | as the outcome of Mr. Goode's prospective | as the outcome of Mr. Goode's prospective |
motion All these are manifestations of | motion. All these are manifestations of | motion All these are manifestations of |
the public abhorrence of this evil bein-*' | the public abhorrence of this evil being | the public abhorrence of this evil being' |
perpetually enacted at Hamley Bridge, | perpetually enacted at Hamley Bridge, | perpetually enacted at Hamley Bridge, |
with the erection of the abattoirs at Dry | with the erection of the abattoirs at Dry | with the erection of the abattoirs at Dry |
Oreek, and later on the establishment of | Oreek, and later on the establishment of | Creek, and later on the establishment of |
the stock markets at the same place, can | the stock markets at the same place, can | the stock markets at the same place, can |
any sane and impartial citizen contend that | any sane and impartial citizen contend that | any sane and impartial citizen contend that |
stock will- continue to be transhipped at | stock will continue to be transhipped at | stock will continue to be transhipped at |
this station? The absurdity of such, a con | this station? The absurdity of such a con- | this station? The absurdity of such a contention |
tention is all the more clear when it can | tention is all the more clear when it can | is all the more clear when it can |
be shown that the proposed extension will | be shown that the proposed extension will | be shown that the proposed extension will |
run through a district that will produce | run through a district that will produce | run through a district that will produce |
sufficient freight to give a splendid return | sufficient freight to give a splendid return | sufficient freight to give a splendid return |
upon the capital invested.5 Added to those | upon the capital invested. Added to those | upon the capital invested. 5 Added to those |
local considerations, there-are such national | local considerations, there are such national | local considerations, there-are such national |
considerations as; the economies effected- in' | considerations as the economies effected in | considerations as; the economies effected- in' |
rolling stock, the expeditious dispatch ? of | rolling stock, the expeditious dispatch of | rolling stock, the expeditious dispatch ? of |
stock to the abattoirs and freezing works,, | stock to the abattoirs and freezing works, | stock to the abattoirs and freezing works,, |
the transportation of immense quantities | the transportation of immense quantities | the transportation of immense quantities |
and. various kinds of produce to the metro | and various kinds of produce to the metro- | and. various kinds of produce to the metropolis |
polis and, seaboard instead of- 'having it'1 di | polis and seaboard instead of having it di- | and, seaboard instead of having it 1 diverted |
verted as at present, so as to reouire in | verted as at present, so as to require in | as at present, so as to require in |
some cases twice and thrice .handling | some cases twice and thrice handling | some cases twice and thrice handling |
at outports. Nor is.it an exaggeration to | at outports. Nor is it an exaggeration to | at outports. Nor is it an exaggeration to |
claim for the same scheme an interstate | claim for the same scheme an interstate | claim for the same scheme an interstate |
value. If the Western Australian line i3 | value. If the Western Australian line is | value. If the Western Australian line is |
constructed the most direct course/to. con- | constructed the most direct course to con- | constructed the most direct course to. connect |
nect with Adelaide will be via the narrow | nect with Adelaide will be via the narrow | with Adelaide will be via the narrow |
gauge system; It is preposterous to think | gauge system. It is preposterous to think | gauge system; It is preposterous to think |
that the; present route from Port Augusta | that the present route from Port Augusta | that the; present route from Port Augusta |
via Carneton and Terowie tothe city ?will | via Carrieton and Terowie to the city will | via Carrieton and Terowie to the city will |
then be traversed. A glance at the map! | then be traversed. A glance at the map | then be traversed. A glance at the map! |
will show that if a. connection be- made 'be-- | will show that if a connection be made be- | will show that if a connection be- made between |
tween Booleroh and Wilmington; and a fur | tween Booleroo and Wilmington, and a fur- | Booleroo and Wilmington; and a further |
ther connection at some suitable point near | ther connection at some suitable point near | connection at some suitable point near |
to Port Augusta, there, will then | to Port Augusta, there, will then | to Port Augusta, there will then |
be almost a direct run ..to Bala | be almost a direct run to Bala- | be almost a direct run to Bala |
Klava. The additional . passenger and | klava. The additional passenger and | lava. The additional passenger and |
stock traffic which would be aaded to | stock traffic which would be added to | stock traffic which would be added to |
the narrow-gauge system by this Western' | the narrow-gauge system by this Western | the narrow-gauge system by this Western |
Australian line could never be successfully i | Australian line could never be successfully | Australian line could never be successfully i |
dealt with* at Hamley Bridge. \ which, even | dealt with at Hamley Bridge, which, even | dealt with at Hamley Bridge. which even |
in present circumstances, cannot effectually | in present circumstances, cannot effectually | in present circumstances, cannot effectually |
cope with the difficulty. I feel sure 'that, if | cope with the difficulty. I feel sure that, if | cope with the difficulty. I feel sure that, if |
a royal commission is appointed as a. result | a royal commission is appointed as a result | a royal commission is appointed as a result |
of Mr. Goode's motion, the valuable. merits | of Mr. Goode's motion, the valuable merits | of Mr. Goode's motion, the valuable. merits |
of the proposed extension of the narrow | of the proposed extension of the narrow | of the proposed extension of the narrow |
gauge frill be of such a character that we | gauge will be of such a character that we | gauge will be of such a character that we |
shall be annoyingly surprised that the pre-' | shall be annoyingly surprised that the pre- | shall be annoyingly surprised that the present |
sent anomalous state of affairs has been so | sent anomalous state of affairs has been so | anomalous state of affairs has been so |
lonjr tolerated. The State's development | long tolerated. The State's development | long tolerated. The State's development |
has been so vast and rapid in its resources | has been so vast and rapid in its resources | has been so vast and rapid in its resources |
and trade that artificial obstructions at | and trade that artificial obstructions at | and trade that artificial obstructions at |
transhipping stations may at any time cre | transhipping stations may at any time cre- | transhipping stations may at any time create |
ate a national calamity as the result of a | ate a national calamity as the result of a | a national calamity as the result of a |
senous accident or congestion of traffic.' | senous accident or congestion of traffic." | serious accident or congestion of traffic.' |
Identified overProof corrections | BETWEEN SHOULD GENERALIZATION LONG TAKE BOOLEROO INVESTED BEING REQUIRE BALAKLAVA THAN CARRIETON |
Identified overProof non-corrections | OREEK [**VANDALISED] SENOUS [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 616 | 95.1 | 99.5 | 90.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 298 | 96.0 | 99.3 | 83.3 |
Weighted Words | 96.6 | 99.2 | 76.8 |
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ANGASTON RAILWAY. | ANGASTON RAILWAY. | ANGASTON RAILWAY. |
Tbe process of preparing the tracks to | The process of preparing the tracks to | The process of preparing the tracks to |
receive the sleepers and rails for the An^ | receive the sleepers and rails for the An- | receive the sleepers and rails for the An |
gaston line has been started, and good | gaston line has been started, and good | gaston line has been started, and good |
progress is being made. Active opera | progress is being made. Active opera- | progress is being made. Active operations |
tions began on Monday at Gawler, when | tions began on Monday at Gawler, when | began on Monday at Gawler, when |
about 50 workmen, under Ganger S. N/o)ai), | about 50 workmen, under Ganger S. Nolan, | about 50 workmen, under Ganger S. N/o)ai), |
commenced the first open cutting and em | commenced the first open cutting and em- | commenced the first open cutting and embankment. |
bankment. A special train, chartered by | bankment. A special train, chartered by | A special train, chartered by |
the Engineer-in-Chief, consisting of 20 | the Engineer-in-Chief, consisting of 20 | the Engineer-in-Chief, consisting of 20 |
trucks, carrying, rails, arrived at Gawler | trucks, carrying rails, arrived at Gawler | trucks, carrying, rails, arrived at Gawler |
from Tarlee pn Tuesday night. The railg | from Tarlee on Tuesday night. The rails | from Tarlee on Tuesday night. The rails |
were formerly in use on the main north | were formerly in use on the main north | were formerly in use on the main north |
line, and will be temporarily stored in tbe | line, and will be temporarily stored in the | line, and will be temporarily stored in the |
Gawler Station yard. . ? ? ? | Gawler Station yard. | Gawler Station yard. . ? ? ? |
Identified overProof corrections | |
Identified overProof non-corrections | NOLAN |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 86 | 94.2 | 98.8 | 80.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 65 | 98.5 | 98.5 | 0.0 |
Weighted Words | 97.6 | 97.6 | 0.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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STAMP HilNTING | STAMP PRINTING. | STAMP PRINTING |
fTRANSFER OF MACHINERY TO | TRANSFER OF MACHINERY TO | TRANSFER OF MACHINERY TO |
' .'.; MELBOURNE. | MELBOURNE. | ' .'.; MELBOURNE. |
In conformity with the decision of the | In conformity with the decision of the | In conformity with the decision of the |
Postal Department to locate ? the stamp | Postal Department to locate the stamp- | Postal Department to locate ? the stamp |
printing for the Commonwealth in Mel | printing for the Commonwealth in Mel- | printing for the Commonwealth in Mel |
bourne—with the exception, for the present, | bourne—with the exception, for the present, | Bournemouth the exception, for the present, |
of the New South Wales and Queensland | of the New South Wales and Queensland | of the New South Wales and Queensland |
stamps— arrangements are now being pro | stamps—arrangements are now being pro- | stamps arrangements are now being proceeded |
ceeded with for the transfer of the stamp | ceeded with for the transfer of the stamp- | with for the transfer of the stamp |
printing plant' from the crypt of the Ade | printing plant from the crypt of the Ade- | printing plant' from the crypt of the Adelaide |
laide General Post' Office to the Victorian | laide General Post Office to the Victorian | General Post Office to the Victorian |
capital.' The Wliarfdale machine was | capital. The Wharfdale machine was | capital. The Wharfdale machine was |
packed up on Friday, and the' dismantling | packed up on Friday, and the dismantling | packed upon Friday, and the' dismantling |
of the remainder of the plant will follow | of the remainder of the plant will follow | of the remainder of the plant will follow |
in due course. ' It is not intended to send | in due course. It is not intended to send | in due course. It is not intended to send |
to Melbourne' the small Minerva machine, | to Melbourne the small Minerva machine, | to Melbourne the small Minerva machine, |
and probably other apparatus not required | and probably other apparatus not required | and probably other apparatus not required |
in the new quarters ?will be sold in Ade | in the new quarters will be sold in Ade- | in the new quarters will be sold in Adelaide. |
laide. Mr. Cooke, formerly held of the | laide. Mr. Cooke, formerly head of the | Mr. Cooke, formerly held of the |
local department, has been appointed to the | local department, has been appointed to the | local department, has been appointed to the |
charge; ' of the Commonwealth Stamp^ | charge of the Commonwealth Stamp- | charge of the Commonwealth stamp |
printing Department — a fact which is re | Printing Department—a fact which is re- | printing Department is a fact which is regarded |
garded by the Adelaide staff as a high com | garded by the Adelaide staff as a high com- | by the Adelaide staff as a high compliment |
pliment to the manner in which the work | pliment to the manner in which the work | to the manner in which the work |
in South Australia has been conducted. The | in South Australia has been conducted. The | in South Australia has been conducted. The |
Deputy Postmaster-General (Mr. R. W. M. | Deputy Postmaster-General (Mr. R. W. M. | Deputy Postmaster-General (Mr. R. W. M. |
?W-addy) said on Friday: — 'I am sorry to | Waddy) said on Friday:—"I am sorry to | Waddy) said on Friday: — 'I am sorry to |
lose Mr. Cooke, for he was an exceedingly | lose Mr. Cooke, for he was an exceedingly | lose Mr. Cooke, for he was an exceedingly |
good officer, and a man who could always | good officer, and a man who could always | good officer, and a man who could always |
be relied on to help in a. push of business'' | be relied on to help in a push of business.'' | be relied on to help in a. push of business'' |
Mr. Cooke has already been in Melbourne | Mr. Cooke has already been in Melbourne | Mr. Cooke has already been in Melbourne |
two months, and two more members of the | two months, and two more members of the | two months, and two more members of the |
staff will follow during the next. fortnight. | staff will follow during the next fortnight. | staff will follow during the next. fortnight. |
It is probable that when the administra | It is probable that when the administra- | It is probable that when the administrative |
tive officers have been, Seated on the Fede | tive officers have been located on the Fede- | officers have been, Seated on the Federal, |
ral, capital site the stamp-printing will also | ral capital site the stamp-printing will also | capital site the stamp printing will also |
be done there. | be done there. | be done there |
. — ^History of Postage Stamps in* South | —History of Postage Stamps in South | is History of Postage Stamps in South |
Australia.— | Australia.— | Australia's |
: Postage stamps were not adotrted by tho | Postage stamps were not adopted by the | : Postage stamps were not adopted by the |
South Australian: PosJ. Office titf .January,!,. | South Australian Post Office till January 1, | South Australian: Post. Office till January,!,. |
1855.' The notification of their introduction, | 1855. The notification of their introduction, | 1855.' The notification of their introduction, |
published ; in The Reaistei1 of that date. | published in The Register of that date, | published in The Register of that date. |
was as follows:— On and after this day | was as follows:—"On and after this day | was as follows On and after this day |
postage stamps may be obtained of all post | postage stamps may be obtained of all post- | postage stamps may be obtained of all post |
masters wi'thin the province, and it will | masters within the province, and it will | masters within the province, and it will |
also be needful to affix ? them in all oases | also be needful to affix them in all cases | also be needful to affix ? them in all cases |
where letters are prepaid. When the ..sys | where letters are prepaid. When the sys- | where letters are prepaid. When the days |
tem' of postage stamps was first published | tem of postage stamps was first published | item' of postage stamps was first published |
in England it was optional either to pay in | in England it was optional either to pay in | in England it was optional either to pay in |
coin or by means of the stamps; but it was | coin or by means of the stamps; but it was | coin or by means of the stamps; but it was |
afterwards found expedient to require that | afterwards found expedient to require that | afterwards found expedient to require that |
the stamps should be invariably, used, and | the stamps should be invariably used, and | the stamps should be invariably used, and |
that in default there of letters should go | that in default thereof letters should go | that in default there of letters should go |
unpaid, and be subject to double postage. | unpaid, and be subject to double postage. | unpaid, and be subject to double postage. |
We doubt not that the adoption of postage | We doubt not that the adoption of postage | We doubt not that the adoption of postage |
stamus will be a very acceptable 2view | stamps will be a very acceptable New | stamps will be a very acceptable view |
Year's gift to all mercantile men and to | Year's gift to all mercantile men and to | Year's gift to all mercantile men and to |
letter writers generally throughout the pro | letter writers generally throughout the pro- | letter writers generally throughout the province. |
vince.' On the following day The Regis | vince." On the following day The Regis- | On the following day. The Register' |
ter' said: — 'The new postage stamps were | ter said:— "The new postage stamps were | said: I The new postage stamps were |
issued yesterday. They bear a close re | issued yesterday. They bear a close re- | issued yesterday. They bear a close re- |
semblance to -those fn England, where, of | semblance to those in England, where, of | semblance to those in England, where, of |
course, oi»rs have been prepared. Each | course, ours have been prepared. Each | course, others have been prepared. Each |
stamp exhibits' a medallion head of tho | stamp exhibits a medallion head of the | stamp exhibits a medallion head of the |
Queen, surmounted by the words, 'South. | Queen, surmounted by the words "South | Queen, surmounted by the words, 'South. |
Australia.'', On the extreme . margin of | Australia." On the extreme margin of | Australia.'', On the extreme . margin of |
the stamps, top and bottom, are printed re | the stamps, top and bottom, are printed re- | the stamps, top and bottom, are printed respectively |
spectively 'Postage' and JTwo Pence.' | spectively "Postage" and "Two Pence." | 'Postage' and Two Pence.' |
They are of a , rather deeper red than the | They are of a rather deeper red than the | They are of a , rather deeper red than the |
English stamps, and are gummed on tho | English stamps, and are gummed on the | English stamps, and are gummed on the |
back. ... If the stamps are only wetted on | back. . . . If the stamps are only wetted on | back. ... If the stamps are only wetted on |
the gummed side, the. side moistened will | the gummed side, the side moistened will | the gummed side, the. side moistened will |
expand, while the other will not, causing | expand, while the other will not, causing | expand, while the other will not, causing |
the stamp to curl ? up at the corners, ' and | the stamp to curl up at the corners, and | the stamp to curl ? up at the corners, and |
perhaps come off altogether.' The disa | perhaps come off altogether." The disa- | perhaps come off altogether. The disability |
bility thus noted was afterwards overcome | bility thus noted was afterwards overcome | thus noted was afterwards overcome |
by the use of a superior and thinner gum, | by the use of a superior and thinner gum, | by the use of a superior and thinner gum, |
into the composition of which dextrine | into the composition of which dextrine | into the composition of which doctrine |
largely entered. Penny' and 6d. stamps | largely entered. Penny and 6d stamps | largely entered. Penny' and 6d. stamps |
were the next to be issued in South Austra | were the next to be issued in South Austra- | were the next to be issued in South Australia. |
lia. ? and The .Register of Oetobsr 27. 1855, | lia and The Register of October 27, 1855, | and The Register of October 27. 1855, |
stiid:— 'In ,add.'tipn to the red twopenny t:c | said:—"In addition to the red twopenny tic- | strides In addition to the red twopenny tickets |
kets. there were issued yesterday penni' and | kets there were issued yesterday penny and | there were issued yesterday penny' and |
sixpenny stamps, the tame in size and ap | sixpenny stamps, the same in size and ap- | sixpenny stamps, the same in size and appearance, |
pearance, but the former green and the | pearance, but the former green and the | but the former green and the |
latter blue. The penny stamp is required | latter blue. The penny stamp is required | latter blue. The penny stamp is required |
for letters via India and Marseilles, and | for letters via India and Marseilles, and | for letters via India and Marseilles, and |
for newspapers deliverable in town or pos | for newspapers deliverable in town or pos- | for newspapers deliverable in town or posted |
ted for some colonv via England. The | ted for some colony via England. The | for some colony via England. The |
Rixpcnny stamps will be convenient for | sixpenny stamps will be convenient for | sixpenny stamps will be convenient for |
foreign letters, which at present- in some | foreign letters, which at present, in some | foreign letters, which at present in some |
instances scarcely afford space for the | instances, scarcely afford space for the | instances scarcely afford space for the |
numerous ''twopenny Queen's heads' re | numerous 'twopenny Queen's heads' re- | numerous ''twopenny Queen's heads' required |
quired by their 'weight.' | quired by their weight." | by their weight.' |
—Later Stamps.— | —Later Stamps.— | Later Stampers |
The following is an epitome of most of | The following is an epitome of most of | The following is an epitome of most of |
the subsequent issuer! of ' stamps:— Half- | the subsequent issues of stamps:—Half- | the subsequent issues! of ' stamps Half-penny |
penny— Surcharged on Id.. December, 1881; | penny—Surcharged on 1d., December, 1881; | Surcharged on Id.. December, 1884; |
new half-Hze brown stamp, March 1, 1883; | new half-size brown stamp, March 1, 1883; | new half-size brown stamp, March 1, 1883; |
green full size. -December. 1889. ' Penny — | green full size. December, 1889. Penny— | green full size. December. 1889. Penny S |
Green, 1855, 18i)0, and 1868; red. August, | Green, 1855, 1859, and 1868; red. August, | Green, 1855, 1856, and 1868; red. August, |
1899. Twopenny— September, 1899. Two | 1899. Twopenny—September, 1899. Two- | 1899. Twopenny September, 1899. Two |
pence Halfpenny— -Surcharged on a green | pence Halfpenny—Surcharged on a green | pence Halfpenny -Surcharged on a green |
of, higher value, January. 1891; blue, 2Jd., | of higher value. January, 1891 ; blue, 2½d., | of higher value, January. 1891; blue, 2nd., |
March, -1S94; do., new design. November, | March, 1894; do., new design. November, | March, -1894; do., new design. November, |
1899. Threepenny— Surcharged in red on | 1899. Threepenny—Surcharged in red on | 1899. Threepenny Surcharged in red on |
4d. blue, Auzust, 1670; do., in black, do., | 4d. blue. August, 1870; do., in black, do., | 4d. blue, August, 1670; do., in black do., |
1871; pale olive green, 3d., 1886; bright | 1871; pale olive green, 3d., 1886; bright | 1871; pale olive green, 3d., 1886; bright |
creen, December 3, '1886; present stamp, | green, December 3, 1886; present stamp, | green, December 3, '1886; present stamp, |
November' 27, 1902. Foiirpenny— Piirp.'e, | November 27, 1902. Fourpenny—Purple, | November 27, 1902. Fourpenny Purple, |
January 24, 1867, 1869, 1882; mauve. March, | January 24, 1867, 1869, 1882; mauve. March, | January 24, 1867, 1869, 1882; mauve. March, |
1890; present stamp. November 27, 1902. | 1890; present stamp. November 27, 1902. | 1890; present stamp. November 27, 1902. |
Fivepencer-Surcharg'ed in red on Cd. browu, | Fivepence—Surcharged in red on 6d. brown, | Fivepencer-Surcharg'ed in red on Cd. brown, |
January. 1891; dark purple. 5d. stamp, | January, 1891; dark purple. 5d. stamp, | January. 1891; dark purple. 5d. stamp, |
March 1. 1S94. Sixpence— Blue, 1855, 1862, | March 1. 1894. Sixpence—Blue, 1855, 1862, | March 3. 1894. Sixpence Blue, 1855, 1862, |
1863, 1869; new design in blue, April 6, | 1863, 1869; new design in blue, April 6, | 1863, 1864; new design in blue, April 6, |
1887; present stamp, November 27. 1902. | 1887; present stamp, November 27, 1902. | 1887; present stamp, November 27. 1902. |
Eightpence — Surcharged on 9d. grey-brown | Eightpence—Surcharged on 9d. grey-brown | Eightpence a Surcharged on 9d. grey-brown |
December, 18G0; do. on 9d. light brown | December, 1860; do. on 9d. light brown | December, 1860; do. on 9d. light brown |
September. 1876. 1882; present stamp, Oc | September, 1876. 1882; present stamp, Oc- | September. 1876. 1882; present stamp, October |
tober 2S,- 1902. Ninepcnny— Grey-brown, De | tober 28, 1902. Ninepenny—Grey-brown, De- | 28,- 1902. ninepenny Grey-brown, December. |
cember. I860; cerise, 1S72; present stamp, | cember, 1860; cerise, 1872 ; present stamp, | 1860; cerise, 1872; present stamp, |
November 5. 1902. Tenpenny — Surcharged | November 5, 1902. Tenpenny—Surcharged | November 5. 1902. Tenpenny — Surcharged |
in blue on 9d. brown, July, 1860; on do. | in blue on 9d. brown, July, 1866; on do. | in blue on 9d. brown, July, 1860; on do. |
yellow, 1867-3-9, 1874: present stamp, No | yellow, 1867-8-9, 1874; present stamp, No- | yellow, 1867-3-9, 1874: present stamp, November |
vember 27, 1902. Shilling— Blue. Jnlv, 1857 | vember 27, 1902. Shilling—Blue. July, 1857 | 27, 1902. Shillings Blue. July, 1857 |
1S59; brown, July, 18C2; red. 1869: present | 1859; brown, July, 1862; red. 1869; present | 1859; brown, July, 1862; red. 1869: present |
stamp, November 27. 1902. Two Shillings | stamp, November 27, 1902. Two Shillings— | stamp, November 27. 1902. Two Shillings |
Cerise. January 24. 1867, 1809. Half-crown | Cerise. January 24, 1867, 1869. Half-crown | Cerise. January 24. 1867, 1869. Half-crown |
and five shillings, September 10, 1902 Ten | and five shillings, September 10, 1902. Ten | and five shillings, September 10, 1902 Ten |
shillings, March 2, 1903. One pound, Oc | shillings, March 2, 1903. One pound, Oc- | shillings, March 2, 1903. One pound, October |
tober 2S, 1902. ' | tober 28, 1902. | 28, 1902. ' |
Revenue stamps were issued from GP.O | Revenue stamps were issued from G.P.O | Revenue stamps were issued from GPO |
press in 1886 for 2/6. 5/, 10/, 15/, 20/. £2* | press in 1886 for 2/6, 5/, 10/, 15/, 20/, £2, | press in 1886 for 2/6. 5/, 10/, 15, 20. 25 |
50/. £3, £4. £5. £10. £15, and' £20; in | 50/, £3, £4, £5, £10, £15, and £20; in | 50. £3, £4. £5. £10. £15, and' £20; in |
1895 for £5; in 1902, for 3d., 4d., 6d., 8d | 1895 for £5; in 1902, for 3d., 4d., 6d., 8d., | 1895 for £5; in 1902, for 3d., 4d., 6d., 8d |
0d., 10d., 1/; 2/6, 5/, and £1; and in 1903*; | 9d., 10d., 1/, 2/6, 5/, and £1; and in 1903, | 9d., 10d., 17; 2/6, 5/, and £1; and in 1903; |
for 10/. . ' | for 10/. | for 10/. . ' |
Identified overProof corrections | WADDY COLONY SAME WHARFDALE TILL ADOPTED CASES FOURPENNY TICKETS NINEPENNY ADDITION ISSUES |
Identified overProof non-corrections | FIVEPENCE DEXTRINE [**VANDALISED] SYSTEM [**VANDALISED] OURS THEREOF SHILLING [**VANDALISED] LOCATED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 793 | 95.5 | 98.0 | 55.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 335 | 95.2 | 97.9 | 56.2 |
Weighted Words | 95.4 | 97.9 | 54.4 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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18th AUSTRALIAN UGHT -HORSE | 18th AUSTRALIAN LIGHT-HORSE | 18th AUSTRALIAN LIGHT HORSE |
The ioilowing gentlemen have been | The following gentlemen have been | The following gentlemen have been |
! appointed to be 2nd lieutenants | appointed to be 2nd Lieutenants | appointed to be 2nd lieutenants |
(prov.) :-George Edward Waamell and | (prov.) :—George Edward Wannell and | (prov.) George Edward Warren and |
Henry Geoffrey Palmer. | Henry Geoffrey Palmer. | Henry Geoffrey Palmer. |
Captain J. C. Kidd and lieut. P. E. | Captain J. C. Kidd and Lieut. F. E. | Captain J. C. Kidd and Lieut. P. E. |
M., Bavis have been transferred to< tba | M. Davis have been transferred to the | M., Davis have been transferred to the |
unattached list. | unattached list. | unattached list. |
Second lieutenants K. Gibson and | Second Lieutenants K. Gibson and | Second lieutenants K. Gibson and |
E. B. Collett have resigned their .pro- | E. B. Collett have resigned their pro- | E. B. Collett have resigned their provisional |
visional appointments. | visional appointments. | appointments. |
Provisional 2nd lieut.. ]G. E. Warméll | Provisional 2nd Lieut. G. E. Warmell | Provisional 2nd Lieut.. G. E. Warmoll |
will do duty with No. 1 Squadron, | will do duty with No. 1 Squadron, | will do duty with No. 1 Squadron, |
and prov. 2nd lieut. H. G. Palmer | and prov. 2nd Lieut. H. G. Palmer | and prov. 2nd Lieut. H. G. Palmer |
with No. 2 Squadron. | with No. 2 Squadron. | with No. 2 Squadron. |
Identified overProof corrections | LIGHT DAVIS FOLLOWING |
Identified overProof non-corrections | WARMELL WANNELL |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 58 | 87.9 | 96.6 | 71.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 41 | 87.8 | 95.1 | 60.0 |
Weighted Words | 87.9 | 94.2 | 52.1 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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BREAK-OF-GAl'nE CO\rMT-xiOY | BREAK-OF-GAUGE COMMISSION. | BREAK-OF-GAUGE CO\rMT-xiOY |
His I-.X(vllen-y tht fJovrrnur intimated to | His Excellency the Governor intimated to | His I-.X(vllen-y the Governor intimated to |
the Assembly on \- ^iiMilay that hf in | the Assembly on Wednesday that he in- | the Assembly on a- Tuesday that he in |
tctidi'd to ippoirit a (oiimii^ion to inviii | tended to appoint a commission to investi- | tended to appoint a commission to invite |
pte— 1. IV« mran- -.f oviTPoining ditli | gate—1. Best means of overcoming diffi- | press 1. We mean- of oviTPoining with |
i-ulri— « atul dani'Cf in conncctiou «ith | culties and damage in connection with | rules 6 and dance in connection with |
trausfer of liw stocl; and iwrchiindise from | transfer of live stock and merchandise from | transfer of live stock; and merchandise from |
larrow-jr-iUBc !in«~i to bi-fkul-jiuse lines iu | narrow-gauge lines to broad-gauge lines in | larrow-jr-iUBc lines to bi-fkul-jiuse lines in |
South Australii. 2. A» bi-ariiic on the | South Australia. —2. As bearing on the | South Australia. 2. As bearing on the |
break nf piujjf at Himlev Ilr.dgv. the pru | break of gauge at Hamley Bridge, the pro- | break of pigs at Hamley Bridge. the proposal |
po«al for tV extcririon (-f th- hamow-caui'e | posal for the extension of the narrow-gauge | for the extension (-of the hamow-caui'e |
line from Balakljv* via Mallala u-uih- | line from Balaklava via Mallala south- | line from Balaklava via Mallala each- |
ward. | ward. | ward. |
Identified overProof corrections | GOVERNOR AS STOCK CONNECTION INTENDED AUSTRALIA BRIDGE LIVE GAUGE WITH HE TRANSFER APPOINT MERCHANDISE BEARING BALAKLAVA COMMISSION /BREAK/OF/GAUGE|BREAKOFGAUGE PROPOSAL EXTENSION HAMLEY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | /BROAD/GAUGE|BROADGAUGE WEDNESDAY /NARROW/GAUGE|NARROWGAUGE /NARROW/GAUGE|NARROWGAUGE DAMAGE SOUTHWARD MEANS OVERCOMING DIFFICULTIES EXCELLENCY INVESTIGATE BEST |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 69 | 40.6 | 81.2 | 68.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 52 | 36.5 | 76.9 | 63.6 |
Weighted Words | 26.8 | 70.9 | 60.2 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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NARROW-GAUGE RAILWAYS: | NARROW-GAUGE RAILWAYS. | NARROW-GAUGE RAILWAYS: |
Prom 'Acme': — 'All wellwishers of the | From "Acme":—"All wellwishers of the | From 'Acme': 2 All wellwishers of the |
nnrrow-gauge extension scheme will be gra | narrow-gauge extension scheme will be gra- | narrow-gauge extension scheme will be gratified |
tified to learn of the success of Mr. Goode's | tified to learn of the success of Mr. Goode's | to learn of the success of Mr. Goode's |
motion for the appointment of a commis | motion for the appointment of a commis- | motion for the appointment of a commission. |
sion. Tts necessity bas rather been accen | sion. Its necessity has rather been accen- | Its necessity has rather been accentuated |
tuated than otherwise by the condemna | tuated than otherwise by the condemna- | than otherwise by the condemnatory |
tory report of the Comirri-*sioner. Many | tory report of the Commissioner. Many | report of the Commmissioner. Many |
of- the fallacies contained in the latter | of the fallacies contained in the latter | of the fallacies contained in the latter |
will. b.v ^he investigations of such a coin | will by the investigations of such a | will. by the investigations of such a coin |
tniwion, he exposed. Here is one of iha | commission, he exposed. Here is one of the | mission, he exposed. Here is one of the |
inexi)licable points of that report:— Mr. | inexplicable points of that report:—Mr. | inexplicable points of that report Mr. |
Pendleton. wlien in office, assured the | Pendleton. when in office, assured the | Pendleton. when in office, assured the |
Prjce Government of thfi impossibility of | Price Government of the impossibility of | Price Government of the impossibility of |
pffretinpr siiit-ablo alterations nt Hamley | effecting suitable alterations at Hamley | effecting suitable alterations at Hamley |
Bridge to meet the increasing traffic. Upon | Bridge to meet the increasing traffic. Upon | Bridge to meet the increasing traffic. Upon |
this hypothesis a determined, but fortir | this hypothesis a determined, but fortun- | this hypothesis a determined, but forth |
natfly uncucce?sful, effort t\-3* mi-de t^ ex | nately unsuccessful, effort was made to | namely unsuccessful, effort t\-3* made to extend |
tend 'the broad gauge frcm Hawk-y B-idga | extend the broad gauge from Hamley Bridge | the broad gauge from Hamley Bridge |
fo Balnklava. Tn s'i«t-e of this view by | to Balaklava. In spite of this view by | to Balaklava. In state of this view by |
his predecessor. Mr. Monerieff i« prepared | his predecessor, Mr. Monerieff is prepared | his predecessor. Mr. Moncrieff's prepared |
to spend £45.000 a1 TTam'py Bndgp. to | to spend £45,000 at Hamley Bridge to | to spend £45.000 at Hamley Bridge. to |
meet . Ihp rar)uirements of tran^h'pp'ng. | meet the requirements of transhipping. | meet . Ihp rar)uirements of transhipping. |
Vrom his iudgments in his own particular | From his judgments in his own particular | from his judgment in his own particular |
field an expert's view deserves every re | field an expert's view deserves every | field an expert's view deserves every respect |
spect: but. as no man is infallible, a'ld we | respect, but, as no man is infallible, and we | but. as no man is infallible, and we |
have here two authorities differing seriously | have here two authorities differing seriously | have here two authorities differing seriously |
nrton a fundampntal principle, t'here is | upon a fundamental principle, there is | arton a fundamental principle, there is |
plenty of 'material for an enquiry.' | plenty of material for an enquiry." | plenty of material for an enquiry. |
Identified overProof corrections | EFFECTING SUITABLE AT FUNDAMENTAL HAS ITS INEXPLICABLE WHEN UNSUCCESSFUL TRANSHIPPING MADE BALAKLAVA FROM PRICE AND |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SPITE JUDGMENTS COMMISSIONER WAS REQUIREMENTS NATELY FORTUN MONERIEFF [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 176 | 77.3 | 93.2 | 70.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 117 | 81.2 | 93.2 | 63.6 |
Weighted Words | 82.1 | 91.8 | 54.0 |
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SPEED ON NARROW-GAUGE* LINES: | SPEED ON NARROW-GAUGE LINES. | SPEED ON NARROW-GAUGE LINES: |
?3 The Commissioner of Public /Works Hd | The Commissioner of Public Works told | 23 The Commissioner of Public Works Hd |
Mr. Goode in the Assembly ion Tuesday | Mr. Goode in the Assembly on Tuesday | Mr. Goode in the Assembly on Tuesday |
that the fitting of the Wesbnghouse brake | that the fitting of the Westinghouse brake | that the fitting of the Westinghouse brake |
to passenger trains or narrow-gauge lines | to passenger trains on narrow-gauge lines | to passenger trains or narrow-gauge lines |
would not permit of greater speed between | would not permit of greater speed between | would not permit of greater speed between |
stations.'' A little time could be saved*on | stations. A little time could be saved on | stations.'' A little time could be saved on |
the journey between Adelaide. and Port | the journey between Adelaide and Port | the journey between Adelaide. and Port |
Pirie. due tb more raftd accelerttidh ot | Pirie due the more rapid acceleration of | Pirie. due to more rapid acceleration of |
traiiw anproaching stations. Speeds . of 40 | trains approaching stations. Speeds of 40 | trains approaching stations. Speeds of 40 |
to SO miles per hourf could be. run with | to 50 miles per hour could be run with | to 50 miles per hour could be run with |
safety on the 3 ft; 6 in. gauge, but the | safety on the 3 ft. 6 in. gauge, but the | safety on the 3 ft. 6 in. gauge, but the |
Westmghouse brake was only one elemeiit | Westinghouse brake was only one element | Westinghouse brake was only one element |
ui attaining such speeds. ' . ??- -? : | in attaining such speeds. | in attaining such speeds. ' . ??- -? : |
Identified overProof corrections | ONTHE RAPID ACCELERATION WESTINGHOUSE SAVED APPROACHING ELEMENT HOUR |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TOLD |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 87 | 82.8 | 97.7 | 86.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 61 | 85.2 | 98.4 | 88.9 |
Weighted Words | 79.7 | 98.2 | 91.3 |
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BIG BEN ENT TROUBLE. | BIG BEN IN TROUBLE. | BIG BEN ENT TROUBLE. |
A 'Big Ben' type of locomotive for | A "Big Ben" type of locomotive for | A 'Big Ben' type of locomotive for |
northern narrow-gauge railway lines, mans- ' | northern narrow-gauge railway lines, manu- | northern narrow-gauge railway lines, mans- ' |
actnred at the works of J. Martin & Co., | factured at the works of J. Martin & Co., | occured at the works of J. Martin & Co., |
?awier. was mounted on what i- L-nnwn | Gawler, was mounted on what is known | Gawler. was mounted on what is known |
as a 'crocodile'' for the purpose of con | as a "crocodile'' for the purpose of con- | as a 'procedure'' for the purpose of con |
it over the broad-gauge section to | veying it over the broad-gauge section to | it over the broad-gauge section to |
erowie. Tbe journey over tbe tramline | Terowie. The journey over the tramline | crowd. The journey over the tramline |
from the manufaeturer«' yard to the -rail- | from the manufacturers' yard to the rail- | from the manufacturers' yard to the railway |
way station on Friday afternoon was nego | way station on Friday afternoon was nego- | station on Friday afternoon was nego |
safely, but owing, it is said, to some | tiated safely, but owing, it is said, to some | safely, but owing, it is said, to some |
efect at the points a few yards inside | defect at the points a few yards inside | defect at the points a few yards inside |
be station gate, the vehicle on which | the station gate, the vehicle on which | be station gate, the vehicle on which |
the ponderous Joad was lashed left tbe | the ponderous load was lashed left the | the ponderous load was lashed left the |
rails, and sank deep into the ground. In | rails, and sank deep into the ground. In | rails, and sank deep into the ground. In |
lie effort to draw it on to tbe rails again | the effort to draw it on to the rails again | the effort to draw it on to the rails again |
tbe strength of one engine «u found un | the strength of one engine was found | the strength of one engine was found in |
equal to the tank of shifting H, and tbe | unequal to the task of shifting it, and the | equal to the tank of shifting H. and the |
»tationmast«r fMr. J. P. Mackay) secured | stationmaster (Mr. J. P. Mackay) secured | stationmaster Mr. J. P. Mackay) secured |
the services of another, and the novel | the services of another, and the novel | the services of another, and the novel |
spectacle was witnessed of two engines in | spectacle was witnessed of two engines in | spectacle was witnessed of two engines in |
full steam palling with might ana main | full steam pulling with might and main | full steam pulling with might and main |
to shift one dead locomotive. After a | to shift one dead locomotive. After a | to shift one dead locomotive. After a |
couple of hours' work- the efforts to re | couple of hours' work the efforts to | couple of hours' work the efforts to restore |
store it to the rails were successful. (Hid | restore it to the rails were successful, and | it to the rails were successful. (and |
the journey to Terowie was accomplished | the journey to Terowie was accomplished | the journey to Terowie was accomplished |
(rithout further mishap on Satnrday. . | without further mishap on Saturday. | (without further mishap on Saturday. . |
Identified overProof corrections | PULLING STATIONMASTER MANUFACTURERS DEFECT LOAD GAWLER SATURDAY WITHOUT KNOWN MR |
Identified overProof non-corrections | CONVEYING CROCODILE [**VANDALISED] UNEQUAL [**VANDALISED] NEGOTIATED MANUFACTURED TASK |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 180 | 83.3 | 95.0 | 70.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 109 | 87.2 | 94.5 | 57.1 |
Weighted Words | 85.8 | 92.7 | 48.4 |
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¡ ¡BREAK OF GAUGE. | BREAK OF GAUGE. | ¡ BREAK OF GAUGE. |
When in N.S. Walen recently, the Victoria» | When in N.S. Wales recently, the Victorian | When in N.S. Wales recently, the Victorian |
Mlniater for Railway« (Mr. A. A. Billson), at | Minister for Railways (Mr. A. A. Billson), at | Minister for Railways (Mr. A. A. Billson), at |
the request ol the l'remler (Mr. Murray), made | the request of the Premier (Mr. Murray), made | the request of the Premier (Mr. Murray), made |
Inquiries regarding the Brennan break ot gauge | inquiries regarding the Brennan break of gauge | inquiries regarding the Brennan break of gauge |
invention, which has been before the N.S. Wales | invention, which has been before the N.S. Wales | invention, which has been before the N.S. Wales |
Government for some years. The invention aims | Government for some years. The invention aims | Government for some years. The invention aims |
at Providing- the switches necessary to enable a | at providing the switches necessary to enable a | at providing- the switches necessary to enable a |
training travelling from N.S. Wales to Victoria | training travelling from N.S. Wales to Victoria | training travelling from N.S. Wales to Victoria |
to leavo the *ft. 8Jin. gauge in the. former State | to leave the |