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BREAK OF GAUGE. | BREAK OF GAUGE. | BREAK OF GAUGE. |
I Mr. Smeaton asked in the House of As | Mr. Smeaton asked in the House of As- | I Mr. Smeaton asked in the House of As |
| senibly on Thursday-"Wlien will the Go | sembly on Thursday—"When will the Go- | a sembly on Thursday When will the Go |
. vernment communicate with the Govern | vernment communicate with the Govern- | . vernment communicate with the Govern- |
I meuts of the Commonwealth and the Aus- | ments of the Commonwealth and the Aus- | merits of the Commonwealth and the Australian |
tralian States in pursuance of the resolu- | tralian States in pursuance of the resolu- | States in pursuance of the resolu- |
carried by this House on September | tion carried by this House on September | carried by this House on September |
21 in regard to the" co-ordination of radway | 21 in regard to the co-ordination of railway | 21 in regard to the" co-ordination of railway |
gauges m Australia?" Mr. Verran replied | gauges in Australia?" Mr. Verran replied— | gauges in Australia?" Mr. Verran replied |
"The Government "will at once transmit the | "The Government will at once transmit the | "The Government will at once transmit the |
resolution of Ihe House of Assembly to | resolution of the House of Assembly to | resolution of the House of Assembly to |
the othfT Stat« Governments, and ask for | the other State Governments, and ask for | the other State Governments, and ask for |
co-operation and for the appointment of | co-operation and for the appointment of | co-operation and for the appointment of |
representatives to the contemplated con- | representatives to the contemplated con- | representatives to the contemplated con- |
ference." | ference." | ference." |
Identified overProof corrections | STATE WHEN RAILWAY OTHER |
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All Words | 84 | 88.1 | 95.2 | 60.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 48 | 91.7 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 95.3 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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NOTICE TO MARINERS. | NOTICE TO MARINERS. | NOTICE TO MARINERS. |
I Masters of vewrls and others are hereby i» | Masters of vessels and others are hereby in- | Masters of vessels and others are hereby in |
formed that the following Lighthouse» are tun« | formed that the following Lighthouses are now | formed that the following Lighthouses are fully |
equipped with Morse Signalling Lamp», and may | equipped with Morse Signalling Lamps, and may | equipped with Morse Signalling Lamps, and may |
b* communicated with by vessel« pasiáns; during | be communicated with by vessels passing during | be communicated with by vessels passing; during |
, the night-time: | the night-time:— | the night-time: |
- Latitude. Longitud* | .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Latitude. Longitude. | - Latitude. Longitude |
Station.. dra. min. deg. m'n» | Station.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. deg min. .. deg. min. | Station.. dra. min. deg. min |
'rape Bords Lighthouse .... Sa 45 136 31 | Cape Borda Lighthouse .. .. .. .. 33 45 .. .. .. 136 31 | 'Cape Borda Lighthouse .... Sa 45 1863 |
Tioubridge Lighthouse .. .. 85 '7 137 H | Troubridge Lighthouse .. .. .. .. 35 7 .. .. .. .. 137 54 | Troubridge Lighthouse .... 85 '7 137 H |
Opt Jaffa L'ghthouse .... 3« M 13» ST | Capt Jaffa Lighthouse .. .. .. .. .. 36 58 .. .. .. 139 37 | Opt Jaffa Lighthouse .... 38 M 135 ST |
Cape Northumberland Light- | Cape Northumberland Light- | Cape Northumberland Light- |
house. 38 S , .140 88 | house. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 38 3 .. .. .. .. 140 36 | house. 38 S , 140 88 |
Penguin Uland. 37 SI- 140 1 | Penguin Island. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 37 31 .. .. .. .. 140 1 | Penguin Island. 37 SI- 140 1 |
MtmigM should be sent according to the rule* | Messages should be sent according to the rules | MtmigM should be sent according to the rules |
laid drwn in the British Signal MairaaL It | laid down in the British Signal Manual. It | laid down in the British Signal MairaaL It |
.hould he understood- that the Marine .Board Do« | should be understood that the Marine Board De- | should he understood that the Marine Board for |
i partaient cannot' accept any respMuibillty ¡a | partment cannot accept any responsibility in | a patient cannot accept any responsibility is |
dispatching from - the itatioas any meatages te» | dispatching from the stations any messages re- | dispatching from the stations any messages to |
quiring-delivery at Adelaide or other ports, bu» | quiring delivery at Adelaide or other ports, but | quiring delivery at Adelaide or other ports, but |
i every effort will be made to assist shipping ia | every effort will be made to assist shipping in | every effort will be made to assist shipping in |
this direction. | this direction. | this direction. |
ARTHUR SBÁROr. | ARTHUR SPARCY, | ARTHUR SEARCY. |
President of the Mafias Boan*. | President of the Marine Board. | President of the Marine Board. |
Identified overProof corrections | DOWN PASSING STATIONS INFORMED VESSELS MAYBE BORDA LAMPS LIGHTHOUSES LONGITUDE ISLAND TROUBRIDGE MESSAGES BUT RESPONSIBILITY RULES |
Identified overProof non-corrections | DEPARTMENT NOW MANUAL SPARCY REQUIRING CAPT |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 113 | 70.8 | 92.0 | 72.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 84 | 73.8 | 92.9 | 72.7 |
Weighted Words | 70.7 | 92.6 | 74.7 |
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TENDERS. | TENDERS. | TENDERS. |
TEM-rERS «Til be received at the 'Rsilwtjt | TENDERS will be received at the Railway | TENDERS will be received at the 'Railways |
Commissioner's Office,. Adelaide, up till 3 O'eloek | Commissioner's Office, Adelaide, up till 3 o'clock | Commissioner's Office,. Adelaide, up till 3 O'clock |
p.m. of the «lays fhown for the following worSM | p.m. of the days shown for the following works | p.m. of the days shown for the following works |
vir.:- ^W . | viz.:— | viz.:- W . |
July 20th.-lt»ndicrti*eincnt-Lease of Land «SB | July 26th.—Readvertisement—Lease of Land at | July 20th.-lt»ndicrti*eincnt-Lease of Land SS |
Port Pirie. | Port Pirie. | Port Pirie |
August ».-Construction of Barrack», Ac., at | August 9.—Construction of Barracks, &c., at | August re-construction of Barracks, Ac., at |
Murray Bridge. | Murray Bridge. | Murray Bridge. |
August loth - Readvertisement- Coinrtniofio» | August 16th. — Readvertisement— Construction | August 15th - Readvertisement- Coinrtniofio» |
of Nine or Nineteen Class "RX." 5 ft. 3 in. | of Nine or Nineteen Class "RX," 5 ft. 3 in. | of Nine or Nineteen Class "RX." 5 ft. 3 in. |
gauge, Locomoliie Engines and Bogie Tenders. | gauge, Locomotive Engines and Bogie Tenders. | gauge, Locomotive Engines and Bogie Tenders |
For further particulars see "Government Ga> | For further particulars see "Government Ga- | For further particulars see "Government Ga> |
xcttc " | zette." | excite " |
ALFRED N. DAY, | ALFRED N. DAY, | ALFRED N. DAY, |
.Secretary Railways Cornai iisionsr. . | Secretary Railways Commissioner. | Secretary Railways Corner casions. . |
Identified overProof corrections | VIZ WORKS LOCOMOTIVE SHOWN DAYS BARRACKS OCLOCK WILL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | RAILWAY COMMISSIONER LEASE GAZETTE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 66 | 75.8 | 89.4 | 56.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 53 | 77.4 | 92.5 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 77.1 | 92.5 | 67.2 |
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IIREaK-OF-G-AUGE commission. | BREAK-OF-GAUGE COMMISSION. | BREaK-OF-GAUGE commission. |
Tile members of the Narrow-Gauge Ex- | The members of the Narrow-Gauge Ex- | The members of the Narrow-Gauge Extension |
tension and Break-of-Gauge Roval Com- | tension and Break-of-Gauge Royal Com- | and Break-of-Gauge Royal Commission, |
mission, of which the Premier (Hon. J. | mission, of which the Premier (Hon. J. | of which the Premier (Hon. J. |
Verran) is dun man, will leave for Broken | Verran) is chairman, will leave for Broken | Verran) is due man, will leave for Broken |
Hill on Thursd.ij afternoon next for | Hill on Thursday afternoon next for | Hill on Thursday afternoon next for |
the purpose ot enquiring into allegations | the purpose of enquiring into allegations | the purpose of enquiring into allegations |
which have boen made by Broken Hill | which have been made by Broken Hill | which have been made by Broken Hill |
businiSf people respectina damage don.- to | business people respecting damage done to | business people respecting damage done.- to |
goods on the railwav between Adelaiele | goods on the railway between Adelaide | goods on the railway between Adelaide |
and Broken Hill. pro«um'abli at the | and Broken Hill, presumably at the | and Broken Hill. presumably at the |
break-of-g-.uige at Terowie. Serious charges | break-of-gauge at Terowie. Serious charges | break-of-gauge at Terowie. Serious charges |
of cn eli*ssne»-s m fie handling of goods | of carelessness in the handling of goods | of cn eli*ssne»-s in the handling of goods |
\vjI» be thorough!} investigated, and wit- | will be thoroughly investigated, and | Avis be thoroughly investigated, and witnesses |
nesses vi ill be requires! not only lo show | witnesses will be required not only to show | will be required! not only to show |
thJt «jood* have lieen tkiamgeel. but. if | that goods have been damaged, but, if | that goods have been thronged. but. if |
possible, ¡rive proof to Uicir statements | possible, give proof to their statements | possible, drive proof to their statements |
that ilit dain.is" han been e*auscd at Te- | that the damage has been caused at | that all dairies" had been caused at Terowie. |
rowie. l'Ile Commission will piohiblj sil | Terowie. The Commission will probably sit | l'Ile Commission will probably sit |
at Broken Hill <>n Friday and NituYdny | at Broken Hill on Friday and Saturday | at Broken Hill on Friday and Saturday |
morning, -ind return lo Adelaide on Mon- | morning, and return to Adelaide on | morning, and return to Adelaide on Mon- |
ela} mot ning. | Monday morning. | day morning |
Identified overProof corrections | THURSDAY BUSINESS CAUSED SATURDAY THOROUGHLY DONE IN REQUIRED PRESUMABLY RAILWAY SIT ROYAL RESPECTING PROBABLY MONDAY THEIR |
Identified overProof non-corrections | CHAIRMAN GIVE CARELESSNESS DAMAGED HAS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 127 | 69.3 | 92.9 | 76.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 80 | 73.8 | 93.8 | 76.2 |
Weighted Words | 73.8 | 92.8 | 72.5 |
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SUPPLY AND TENDEÉ J | SUPPLY AND TENDER | SUPPLY AND TENDER J |
BOAED. | BOARD. | BOARD. |
cIS?^ S?UJbe received up to 3 p-.nt at th« " » | TENDERS will be received up to 3 p.m. at the | class Stibe received up to 3 paint at the " 3 |
Supply and Tender Board Office, Adelaide, for | Supply and Tender Board Office, Adelaide, for | Supply and Tender Board Office, Adelaide, for |
the following :— | the following :— | the following is |
S'SfiL30« ^eiT of Baüway Sleepers. | Supply and Delivery of Railway Sleepers. | S'SfiL30« veil of Railway Sleepers. |
Tuesday, May 10.— Supply and Delivery of 1525 | Tuesday, May 10.— Supply and Delivery of 1525 | Tuesday, May 10th Supply and Delivery of 1525 |
Bars Chain Iron and 500 ft. Braided A^Uoeel | Bars Chain Iron and 500 ft. Braided Hoses. | Bars Chain Iron and 500 ft. Braided Asked |
Tuesday, May 17. Supply and Delivery of | Tuesday, May 17. Supply and Delivery of | Tuesday, May 17. Supply and Delivery of |
393,000 Narrow-gauge and Broad-gauge Sleepers ; | 393,000 Narrow-gauge and Broad-gauge Sleepers ; | 393,000 Narrow-gauge and broad-gauge sleepers ; |
117,000 super, tt Tasmanian Blackwood. At | 117,000 super, ft Tasmanian Blackwood. At | 117,000 super, ft Tasmanian Blackwood. At |
Cleve, 100 Tons Chatted Hay. | Cleve, 100 Tons Chaffed Hay. | Cleve, 100 Tons Chaffed Hay. |
Tuesday, June 14.— Supply and delivery of | Tuesday, June 14.— Supply and delivery of | Tuesday, June 14 Supply and delivery of |
Stationery, &c, and Binding Material for Government | Stationery, &c, and Binding Material for Government | Stationery, etc, and Binding Material for Government |
Printing and Statunerj Department during tws | Printing and Stationery Department during two | Printing and Stationery Department during two |
years ending dime 30, 1312. Also supply and de- | years ending June 30, 1912. Also supply and | years ending June 30, 1912. Also supply and delivery |
livery of interlocfen.g apparatus. \ | delivery of interlocking apparatus. | of interlocking apparatus. A |
^Further particulars in the "Government | Further particulars in the "Government | Further particulars in the "Government |
Gazette." ' | Gazette." | Gazette." ' |
Identified overProof corrections | INTERLOCKING CHAFFED TWO RAILWAY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | HOSES BE TENDERS WILL |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 94 | 81.9 | 92.6 | 58.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 56 | 85.7 | 92.9 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 89.0 | 95.0 | 54.6 |
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STEEL EOÄD EAÏÏ& | STEEL ROAD RAILS. | STEEL ROAD EAST |
EXPERIMENT ON THE PORT-ROAD. | EXPERIMENT ON THE PORT-ROAD. | EXPERIMENT ON THE PORT-ROAD. |
A PROMISED BOON. | A PROMISED BOON. | A PROMISED BOON. |
Adelaide is far behind the tiroes in | "Adelaide is far behind the times in | Adelaide is far behind the times in |
many things. 1 ame perfectly satisfied | many things. I am perfectly satisfied | many things. I am perfectly satisfied |
that three years hence tnere will be from | that three years hence there will be from | that three years hence there will be from |
50 to 70 miles of steel road rails along your | 50 to 70 miles of steel road rails along your | 50 to 70 miles of steel road rails along your |
thoroughfares which carry the heaviest | thoroughfares which carry the heaviest | thoroughfares which carry the heaviest |
traffic. That was the opinion expressed | traffic." That was the opinion expressed | traffic. That was the opinion expressed |
to a representative of "The Adverti-tr" on | to a representative of "The Advertiser" on | to a representative of "The Advertiser" on |
Thursday by Mr. Diercks, of Diercks &. Co. | Thursday by Mr. Diercks, of Diercks &. Co., | Thursday by Mr. Diercks, of Diercks &. Co. |
Pioprietary. Melbourne, in an interview at | Proprietary, Melbourne, in an interview at | Proprietary. Melbourne, in an interview at |
the South Australian Hotel. | the South Australian Hotel. | the South Australian Hotel. |
Steel road rails are new to South Austra- | Steel road rails are new to South Austra- | Steel road rails are new to South Australia, |
lia, and the result of the experiment to -be | lia, and the result of the experiment to be | and the result of the experiment to be |
made with them on the Port-road, Port | made with them on the Port-road, Port | made with them on the Port-road, Port |
Adelaide, will be watched with interest, | Adelaide, will be watched with interest, | Adelaide, will be watched with interest, |
specially in view of the unusually heavy | specially in view of the unusually heavy | specially in view of the unusually heavy |
nature of the traffic which passes over thaï | nature of the traffic which passes over that | nature of the traffic which passes over the |
highway. The Port Adelaide City Council, | highway. The Port Adelaide City Council, | highway. The Port Adelaide City Council, |
assisted by the Government, has decided | assisted by the Government, has decided | assisted by the Government, has decided |
to have a mile of the rails put down as an ' | to have a mile of the rails put down as an | to have a mile of the rails put down as an |
experiment. Ihe work, which will co-t, | experiment. The work, which will cost | experiment. The work, which will cost, |
£1,400. is to be carried out by Mr. Dierck-.' | £1,400, is to be carried out by Mr. Diercks' | £1,400. is to be carried out by Mr. Diercks-.' |
finn. For a long time the Port-road lias | firm. For a long time the Port-road has | firm. For a long time the Port-road has |
been notorious for its uneven surface, and, | been notorious for its uneven surface, and, | been notorious for its uneven surface, and, |
if the trial gives the satisfaction which is | if the trial gives the satisfaction which is | if the trial gives the satisfaction which is |
promised, the chances are that the rails | promised, the chances are that the rails | promised, the chances are that the rails |
may be continued for the whole distance | may be continued for the whole distance | may be continued for the whole distance |
between the chief port and the capital. | between the chief port and the capital. | between the chief port and the capital. |
Among the advantages «¡aimed for the1 | Among the advantages claimed for the | Among the advantages claimed for the |
new rails, the foremost of course, is the! | new rails, the foremost of course, is the | new rails, the foremost of course, is the! |
smooth and light running of vehicles | | smooth and light running of vehicles. | smooth and light running of vehicles | |
/'There is a flange on the outside edge of, | "There is a flange on the outside edge of | There is a flange on the outside edge of |
the rails," said Mr. Diereis, "which pr>l | the rails," said Mr. Diercks, "which pre- | the rails," said Mr. Diaries, which pr>l |
vents the wheels of vehicles from easily | vents the wheels of vehicles from easily | vents the wheels of vehicles from easily |
slipping off; but the horses soon,get to | slipping off ; but the horses soon get to | slipping off; but the horses soon, get to |
know the difference between the rails and | know the difference between the rails and | know the difference between the rails and |
the ordinary macadam surface, and they | the ordinary macadam surface, and they | the ordinary macadam surface, and they |
stick to the raLs. In fact, the gardeners | stick to the rails. In fact, the gardeners | stick to the rats. In fact, the gardeners |
returning from the Melbourne marketB go | returning from the Melbourne markets go | returning from the Melbourne markets go |
to Seep on their vans, and the horses | to sleep on their vans, and the horses | to sleep on their vans, and the horses |
never leave the steel' track." | never leave the steel track." | never leave the steel' track." |
Besides being a boon to all clashes of | Besides being a boon to all classes of | Besides being a boon to all classes of |
vehicular traffic, it is a<aerted that the rails | vehicular traffic, it is asserted that the rails | vehicular traffic, it is asserted that the rails |
effect an enormous eçiving in wear and tear | effect an enormous saving in wear and tear | effect an enormous saving in wear and tear |
on the roads, as ii is the wheels principally | on the roads, as it is the wheels principally | on the roads, as it is the wheels principally |
which cut up the surface. | which cut up the surface. | which cut up the surface. |
"Adelaide has been dreaming for ton | "Adelaide has been dreaming for ten | Adelaide has been dreaming for ten |
£ears .over these rails," observed Mr. I | years over these rails," observed Mr. | years over these rails," observed Mr. I |
»iercks. "Seven and a h&'f miles of double j | Diercks. "Seven and a half miles of double | Diercks. "Seven and a half miles of double |
?brack, that is, four paraüe. rails, is required | track, that is, four parallel rails, is required | track, that is, four parade. rails, is required |
for the Port-road. It is only, reasonable | for the Port-road. It is only reasonable | for the Port-road. It is only reasonable |
that the authorities should desire to givj | that the authorities should desire to give | that the authorities should desire to give |
the new system a preliminary trial betöre | the new system a preliminary trial before | the new system a preliminary trial before |
deciding to adopt it extensively, although | deciding to adopt it extensively, although | deciding to adopt it extensively, although |
1 think it would have been better to put | I think it would have been better to put | I think it would have been better to put |
down a couple of miles for a start. The« | down a couple of miles for a start. These | down a couple of miles for a start. They |
Patent raite are manufactured by che | patent rails are manufactured by the | Patent rails are manufactured by the |
Bochum Union, Germany. They arc 7 in. | Rochum Union, Germany. They are 7 in. | Bochum Union, Germany. They are 7 in. |
wide and 3 in. deep, and heavy enough to | wide and 3 in. deep, and heavy enough to | wide and 3 in. deep, and heavy enough to |
carry loads up to ii tons per wheel wita | carry loads up to 2½ tons per wheel with | carry loads up to 5 tons per wheel with |
the greatest safety. The rails axe hollow, | the greatest safety. The rails are hollow, | the greatest safety. The rails are hollow, |
and before they are laid down trench» are | and before they are laid down trenches are | and before they are laid down trenches are |
prepared and filled with concrete, thor- | prepared and filled with concrete, thor- | prepared and filled with concrete, thoroughly |
oughly ramined m. The old pattern rap» | oughly rammed in. The old pattern rails | rammed m. The old pattern raps |
were spiked down to the sleepers, but wibi | were spiked down to the sleepers, but with | were spiked down to the sleepers, but with |
the new system no sleepeis are used. Ihe | the new system no sleepers are used. The | the new system no sleepers are used. The |
rails are 3S ft. long, and connected by «P* | rails are 35 ft. long, and connected by spe- | rails are 38 ft. long, and connected by P |
dally strong ang e fishplates. , Despite the | cially strong angle fishplates. Despite the | dally strong ang e fishplates. Despite the |
increased durability and efficiency of th«? | increased durability and efficiency of the | increased durability and efficiency of the |
new rails, thp cost is £1.000 per imlelca« | new rails, the cost is £1,000 per mile less | new rails, the cost is £1.000 per interest |
than under the old method. In ihe last 10 | than under the old method. In the last 10 | than under the old method. In the last 10 |
years 250 à-iies of these road taila have | years 250 miles of these road rails have | years 250 series of these conditions have |
been put down on th? Continent, . Toe | been put down on the Continent. The | been put down on the Continent, The |
shire or Moorabbin, near Melbourne, tried | shire of Moorabbin, near Melbourne, tried | shire or Moorabbin, near Melbourne, tried |
them two years ago, and was so pleased | them two years ago, and was so pleased | them two years ago, and was so pleased |
with the resultthat it is now mrttme down | with the result that it is now putting down | with the results it is now martime down |
a few miles. The Melbourne City Council | a few miles. The Melbourne City Council | a few miles. The Melbourne City Council |
is also adopting them." ,. > j | is also adopting them." | is also adopting them." ,. > j |
Identified overProof corrections | SLEEP ASSERTED HALF CLAIMED ADVERTISER FIRM PROPRIETARY AM TRENCHES WITHTHE SOON GIVE GET MARKETS RAMMED SAVING CLASSES TIMES HASBEEN TEN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PARALLEL ANGLE ROCHUM PREVENTS PUTTING LESS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 537 | 89.0 | 96.3 | 66.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 256 | 89.8 | 97.7 | 76.9 |
Weighted Words | 89.5 | 97.4 | 75.6 |
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BREAK-OF-GAUGE COMMISSION. I | BREAK-OF-GAUGE COMMISSION. | BREAK-OF-GAUGE COMMISSION. The |
The Break-oT-Gauge (Immission, consist- | The Break-of-Gauge Commission, consist- | Break-of-Gauge (Immission, consist- |
the Premier (Hon. J. Verran), the | ing of the Premier (Hon. J. Verran), the | the Premier (Hon. J. Verran), the |
Hons. T. Bruce, M.L.C., and A. von | Hons. T. Bruce, M.L.C., and A. von | Hons. T. Bruce, M.L.C., and A. von |
Doussa. M.L.C., and Messrs. E. A. Anstey, | Doussa, M.L.C., and Messrs. E. A. Anstey, | Doussa. M.L.C., and Messrs. E. A. Anstey, |
M.P.. P. T. Heggaton. MP., and W. | M.P., P. T. Heggaton, M.P., and W. | M.P.. P. T. Heggaton. MP., and W. |
Jamieson, M.P.. will leave Adelaide to- | Jamieson, M.P., will leave Adelaide to- | Jamieson, M.P.. will leave Adelaide to-morrow |
morrow night for Terowie, and will take | morrow night for Terowie, and will take | night for Terowie, and will take |
evidence there respecting the complaint a | evidence there respecting the complaints | evidence there respecting the complaint a |
made at Broken Hfll about damage done to | made at Broken Hill about damage done to | made at Broken Hill about damage done to |
goods in transfer at the break of triune at | goods in transfer at the break of gauge at | goods in transfer at the break of trains at |
Terowie. If the enquiry is concluded on | Terowie. If the enquiry is concluded on | Terowie. If the enquiry is concluded on |
Friday morning the Commission will return | Friday morning the Commission will return | Friday morning the Commission will return |
in the afternoon, but if not. they will'join | in the afternoon, but if not, they will join | in the afternoon, but if not. they will join |
the Broken Hill express and reach Adelaide | the Broken Hill express and reach Adelaide | the Broken Hill express and reach Adelaide |
on Saturday morning. | on Saturday morning. | on Saturday morning. |
Identified overProof corrections | JOIN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | COMPLAINTS CONSISTING |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 87 | 93.1 | 96.6 | 50.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 59 | 94.9 | 96.6 | 33.3 |
Weighted Words | 92.3 | 95.5 | 41.1 |
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BREAK-OF-GAUGE COMMISSION. I | BREAK-OF-GAUGE COMMISSION. | BREAK-OF-GAUGE COMMISSION. I |
I A meetiiie of the Narrow-Gauge Exten- | A meeting of the Narrow-Gauge Exten- | I A meeting of the Narrow-Gauge Extension |
sion and Urcak-ot-Gauge Royal Commis- | sion and Break-of-Gauge Royal Commis- | and Break-of-Gauge Royal Commission |
sion va.*, hehl ni Parliament House on | sion was held in Parliament House on | was, held at Parliament House on |
Thursday morning for the purpose* ot deal- | Thursday morning for the purpose of deal- | Thursday morning for the purpose of deal- |
ing with correspondence'and making ar- | ing with correspondence and making ar- | ing with correspondence and making arrangements |
rangements to take, further evidence in | rangements to take, further evidence in | to take further evidence in |
the country. A letter was. received from | the country. A letter was received from | the country. A letter was received from |
the lion. L. O'Loughlin informing mem- | the Hon. L. O'Loughlin informing mem- | the Hon. L. O'Loughlin informing members |
ber« that he felt it incumbent "upon | bers that he felt it incumbent upon | that he felt it incumbent upon |
him to resign so that the Public Works | him to resign so that the Public Works | him to resign so that the Public Works |
Department might be represented by a | Department might be represented by a | Department might be represented by a |
member of the new Government The | member of the new Government. The | member of the new Government The |
members resolved to thank Mr. O Lougn-, | members resolved to thank Mr. O'Lough- | members resolved to thank Mr. O Lough-, |
for the kindness and consideration he | lin for the kindness and consideration he | for the kindness and consideration he |
had shown and for the manner in which | had shown and for the manner in which | had shown and for the manner in which |
he had conducted the meetings of the Com- | he had conducted the meetings of the | he had conducted the meetings of the Com- |
Commission. A commission appointing the | Commission. A commission appointing the | Commission. A commission appointing the |
Hon. J. Verran to the vacnn-.-y caused by | Hon. J. Verran to the vacancy caused by | Hon. J. Verran to the vacancy caused by |
Mr. O'Idough tin's retirement was leceived,. | Mr. O'Loughlin's retirement was received, | Mr. O dough ton's retirement was received, |
und it was resolved that Mr. Verran lie; | and it was resolved that Mr. Verran be | and it was resolved that Mr. Verran be; |
chairman of the Commission. The nanu*-* | chairman of the Commission. The names | chairman of the Commission. The names |
of a number of additional witnesses were* | of a number of additional witnesses were | of a number of additional witnesses were |
submitted by several district Councils and | submitted by several district Councils and | submitted by several district Councils and |
vigilance* fssocialions in the north and mi | vigilance associations in the north and on | vigilance associations in the north and mi |
Yorke Peninsula, and additional cviden.-e | Yorke Peninsula, and additional evidence | Yorke Peninsula, and additional evidence |
in writing was forwarded b3' a number i-f | in writing was forwarded by a number of | in writing was forwarded by a number of |
witnesses; vvRo had been previously ex- : | witnesses, who had been previously ex- | witnesses; who had been previously ex- : |
amincd at Lone Plain. Mallala, and Ad,<- i | amined at Long Plain, Mallala, and Adel- | amused at Lone Plain. Mallala, and Ade- i |
laide. The Rail,-raya Commissioner for- ' | aide. The Railways Commissioner for- | laide. The Railways Commissioner for |
an extract from the "Barrier | warded an extract from the "Barrier | an extract from the "Barrier |
Miner" of June* 10 containing interviews | Miner" of June 10 containing interviews | Miner" of June 10 containing interviews |
with business people respecting the dam | with business people respecting the dam- | with business people respecting the damage |
age done to goods between Adelaide and | age done to goods between Adelaide and | done to goods between Adelaide and |
Broken Hill nreeumibh at the Lreik oi | Broken Hill, presumably at the break of | Broken Hill presumably at the break of |
gauge at Ipi own and the Com ni-sion re | gauge at Terowie, and the Commissioner re- | gauge at Ipi own and the Commission resolved |
solved to vwit Broken Hill, leaving Ad» | solved to visit Broken Hill, leaving Ade- | to visit Broken Hill, leaving Ade |
la)de on Aii_u-t l8 for the pnrpo*-« of in | laide on August 18, for the purposed of | lade on August 18 for the purpose of in |
vestigiting tie stitements aid tikiiig tin* | investigating the statements aid taking the | investigating the statements and taking the |
evidence of bisine-ss people on the spjt | evidence of business people on the spot. | evidence of business people on the spot |
After evidence has b^en taken it Broken | After evidence has been taken at Broken | After evidence has been taken it Broken |
Hill the Commission will probablj vi*iit | Hill the Commission will probably visit | Hill the Commission will probably visit |
Jlamlev Bridge, Bihkhvi. Port? W ik^ | Hamley Bridge, Balaklava, Port Wake- | Hamley Bridge, Bihkhvi. Port? W ik^ |
held, Blvth, Gladstone; Terowie, Wolsclev, | field, Blyth, Gladstone, Terowie, Wolseley, | held, Blyth, Gladstone; Terowie, Wolseley, |
and Mount Gimbter fcr ttio purjiose of | and Mount Gambier for the purpose of | and Mount Gambier for the purpose of |
tikmg evidence with re-petC to the ii | taking evidence with respect to the al- | taking evidence with respect to the ii |
l"gcd loss, damage, and dclav at break of | leged loss, damage, and delay at break-of- | aged loss, damage, and delay at break of |
gauge stations | gauge stations. | gauge stations |
Identified overProof corrections | INVESTIGATING VACANCY ASSOCIATIONS RAILWAYS TAKING WOLSELEY PRESUMABLY DELAY MEETING PROBABLY STATEMENTS SPOT NAMES GAMBIER RESPECT HAMLEY CORRESPONDENCE WHO AUGUST BLYTH VISIT |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PURPOSED LONG AID [**VANDALISED] WAKEFIELD EXAMINED BALAKLAVA OLOUGHLINS ALLEGED |
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All Words | 276 | 80.4 | 94.6 | 72.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 155 | 81.9 | 94.8 | 71.4 |
Weighted Words | 80.3 | 94.2 | 70.5 |
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NARROW GAUGE EXTENSION. | NARROW GAUGE EXTENSION. | NARROW GAUGE EXTENSION. |
To the Editor. | To the Editor. | To the Editor. |
Sir-According to the reply of the Pre | Sir—According to the reply of the Pre- | Sir-According to the reply of the Premier, |
mier, it appears that the Government - hav« | mier, it appears that the Government have | it appears that the Government - have |
decided to duplicate the North line as fal | decided to duplicate the North line as far | decided to duplicate the North line as far |
as Gawler, Avith the avowed object of re | as Gawler, with the avowed object of re- | as Gawler, with the avowed object of relieving |
licving the present acute congestion. Tim | relieving the present acute congestion. That | the present acute congestion. Tim |
it avus necessary to do something those | it was necessary to do something those | it was necessary to do something those |
who arc acquainted -with the positiot | who are acquainted with the position | who are acquainted with the position |
Avili udmit. But what become, of the ok | will admit. But what become of the old | will admit. But what became, of the ok |
"scrap heap" argument used against tin | "scrap heap" argument used against the | scrap heap" argument used against the |
extension 01 the hoe from Balaklava south | extension of the line from Balaklava south- | extension of the line from Balaklava south |
Avard-a scheme which avus advocated bj | ward—a scheme which was advocated by | ward a scheme which was advocated by |
jiersons who saw more clearly the trend o | persons who saw more clearly the trend of | persons who saw more clearly the trend of |
development in the railway traffic than ti« | development in the railway traffic than the | development in the railway traffic than the |
authorities themselves? "Seeing, too, thai | authorities themselves ? Seeing, too, that | authorities themselves? "Seeing, too, that |
the same supporters pointed out tho sour« | the same supporters pointed out the source | the same supporters pointed out the song |
of the difficulty, vi_., the brcak-of-gougc | of the difficulty, viz., the break-of-gauge | of the difficulty, viz., the break-of-gauge |
at Hamley Bridge, and were successful ir | at Hamley Bridge, and were successful in | at Hamley Bridge, and were successful in |
securing the appointment of a Royal Com | securing the appointment of a Royal | securing the appointment of a Royal Commission |
mission to investigate that matta:, to | Commission to investigate that matter, to- | to investigate that matta:, together |
gether with the suggestion for the extensioi | gether with the suggestion for the extension | with the suggestion for the extension |
of the narrow-gauge southward from Bala | of the narrow-gauge southward from Balaklava, | of the narrow-gauge southward from Balaklava, |
klava, to solve the_ difficulty, one may así | to solve the difficulty, one may ask | to solve the difficulty, one may ask |
whether any definite scheme independent | whether any definite scheme independent | whether any definite scheme independent |
of the recommendations of that Commission | of the recommendations of that Commission | of the recommendations of that Commission |
is justifiable nt the present stage. Thi | is justifiable at the present stage. The | is justifiable at the present stage. The |
action of the Government seems premature, | action of the Government seems premature, | action of the Government seems premature, |
and if anything is to be effected at ali | and if anything is to be effected at all | and if anything is to be effected at all |
it should in the circumstances be only of a | it should in the circumstances be only of a | it should in the circumstances be only of a |
temporäre,- character to meet present press- | temporary character to meet present pressing | temporary, character to meet present press- |
ing needs. What has become of the titree | needs. What has become of the three | ing needs. What has become of the three |
suggestions the Railways Commissioner | suggestions the Railways Commissioner | suggestions the Railways Commissioner |
made in connection, with his evidence be- | made in connection with his evidence be- | made in connection, with his evidence before |
fore the Commission-suggestions which | fore the Commission-- suggestions which | the Commission-suggestions which |
Avere supposed to he the only alternative« | were supposed to be the only alternatives | were supposed to be the only alternative |
to gieet the difficulties under consideration 2 | to meet the difficulties under consideration ? | to greet the difficulties under consideration 2 |
The frequent diversion of traffic via | The frequent diversion of traffic via | The frequent diversion of traffic via |
Terowie to stations on'the Avcslem system | Terowie to stations on the western system | Terowie to stations on the Avcslem system |
increase«; the journey in some cases as much | increases the journey in some cases as much | increases; the journey in some cases as much |
as 200 miles. If the railway officials were | as 200 miles. If the railway officials were | as 200 miles. If the railway officials were |
to divulge the .rniture of some of tho | to divulge the nature of some of the | to divulge the nature of some of the |
"shifts" that, have been adopted to get over | "shifts" that have been adopted to get over | shifts" that, have been adopted to get over |
the difficulty at this station the public | the difficulty at this station the public | the difficulty at this station the public |
Avonld be astonished. ' Cuxtomcrs at almost | would be astonished. Customers at almost | would be astonished. ' Customers at almost |
every station on the western sys-em could | every station on the western system could | every station on the western system could |
reíate their annoying experience of having | relate their annoying experience of having | relate their annoying experience of having |
to wait days, and! in sonic cares Aveeks, to | to wait days, and in some cares weeks, to | to wait days, and in some cases weeks, to |
get their good« .through from Adeliride. | get their goods through from Adelaide. | get their goods through from Adelaide. |
Goods that should go direct by rail, anti | Goods that should go direct by rail, and | Goods that should go direct by rail, and |
front-which the Railway Department might | from which the Railway Department might | front-which the Railway Department might |
get additional revenue have lieen taken up | get additional revenue have been taken up | get additional revenue have been taken up |
the gulf to Port Wakefield, to lie there on | the gulf to Port Wakefield, to lie there on | the gulf to Port Wakefield, to lie there on |
the wharf until ¿payeujejit.means are af- | the wharf until convenient means are af- | the wharf until ¿payeujejit.means are afforded |
forded to enable them to reach their des- | forded to enable them to reach their des- | to enable them to reach their destination |
tination at Wallaroo or some other sta- | tination at Wallaroo or some other sta- | at Wallaroo or some other station. |
tion. Daily there are delays for hours at | tion. Daily there are delays for hours at | Daily there are delays for hours at |
a time of thousands of lambs that have to | a time of thousands of lambs that have to | a time of thousands of lambs that have to |
be t-mnshipped within 45 miles of the I'ri* | be transhipped within 45 miles of the Produce | be transhipped within 45 miles of the Irish |
Depot, when the whole journey from | Depot, when the whole journey from | Depot, when the whole journey from |
places as for distant as Gladstone woulel | places as for distant as Gladstone would | places as for distant as Gladstone would |
take \-ery little longer, if us long, hi sonic» | take very little longer, if as long, in some | take very little longer, if us long, in some |
eases, as the time wasted. Can the pro- | cases, as the time wasted. Can the pro- | cases, as the time wasted. Can the proposed |
posed duplication be expected to afford | posed duplication be expected to afford | duplication be expected to afford |
any permanent relief? With the pro- | any permanent relief ? With the pro- | any permanent relief? With the progressive |
gressive development of the State, Avhat | gressive development of the State, what | development of the State, what |
ever facilities may be afforded at tiny sta- | ever facilities may be afforded at tiny sta- | ever facilities may be afforded at tiny station, |
tion, the method of transhipping should hu | tion, the method of transhipping should be | the method of transhipping should be |
reduced to the minimum, if not capable cC | reduced to the minimum, if not capable of | reduced to the minimum, if not capable cC |
total abolition. With the large A-oIumu | total abolition. With the large volume | total abolition. With the large volume |
of trade which must accumulate at such il | of trade which must accumulate at such a | of trade which must accumulate at such a |
centre, the distance of which is only 441 | centre, the distance of which is only 44½ | centre, the distance of which is only 441 |
miles from the metropolis, and about 50 | miles from the metropolis, and about 50 | miles from the metropolis, and about 50 |
miles from the chief seaport, it is incum- | miles from the chief seaport, it is incum- | miles from the chief seaport, it is incumbent |
bent upon us to undertake a vigorous | bent upon us to undertake a vigorous | upon us to undertake a vigorous |
policy. The matter is of national import- | policy. The matter is of national import- | policy. The matter is of national importance. |
ance. With the probable diversion nt | ance. With the probable diversion of | With the probable diversion of |
the South-Eastern trade to Vk-tori-.inports, | the South-Eastern trade to Victorian ports, | the South-Eastern trade to Vk-tori-.inports, |
the Murray trade to A'*ictoi- Harbor, Port | the Murray trade to Victor Harbor, Port | the Murray trade to Victor- Harbor, Port |
Adelaide and the Outer Harbor will depend | Adelaide and the Outer Harbor will depend | Adelaide and the Outer Harbor will depend |
considerably upon trade along our western | considerably upon trade along our western | considerably upon trade along our western |
and great northern narrow-gauge systems. | and great northern narrow-gauge systems. | and great northern narrow-gauge systems. |
To spend large suma of money upon the | To spend large sums of money upon the | To spend large sums of money upon the |
repurchase of wharfs, the extension of the | repurchase of wharfs, the extension of the | repurchase of wharfs, the extension of the |
Outer Harbor, and allow a barrier to exist | Outer Harbor, and allow a barrier to exist | Outer Harbor, and allow a barrier to exist |
at such a comparatively short distance, | at such a comparatively short distance, | at such a comparatively short distance, |
seems injudicious, to say Abe_ least. The | seems injudicious, to say the least. The | seems injudicious, to say the least. The |
projwsed mileage of duplication is nearly | proposed mileage of duplication is nearly | proposed mileage of duplication is nearly |
halt the length of the proponed line rroro. | halt the length of the proposed line from. | half the length of the proposed line from. |
Bo.lald.iva. and Avhüe it can at the most | Balaklava, and while it can at the most | Bo.lald.iva. and while it can at the most |
only give temporary relief, the latter wqitlil | only give temporary relief, the latter would | only give temporary relief, the latter would |
serve the new country, and give a free'in | serve the new country, and give a free | serve the new country, and give a free |
terehange between all our narrow-gouge | interchange between all our narrow-gauge | interchange between all our narrow-gauge |
stations north of the city and the elliot | stations north of the city and the chief | stations north of the city and the elliot |
centres of trade. The relative cost of such | centres of trade. The relative cost of such | centres of trade. The relative cost of such |
an enterprise, when estimated upon its pre- | an enterprise, when estimated upon its | an enterprise, when estimated upon its present |
sent and prospective merits, woidd be | present and prospective merits, would be | and prospective merits, would be |
small. Were a drought to threaten our | small. Were a drought to threaten our | small. Were a drought to threaten our |
pastoral country what an inestimable boo» | pastoral country what an inestimable boon | pastoral country what an inestimable boon |
a direct and speedy transit of stock to Um* | a direct and speedy transit of stock to the | a direct and speedy transit of stock to Unit |
Produce Depot would be. The Royal Com- | Produce Depot would be. The Royal Com- | Produce Depot would be. The Royal Commission |
mission have already had overwhelming | mission have already had overwhelming | have already had overwhelming |
evidence from practical snd unbiassed per- | evidence from practical and unbiassed per- | evidence from practical and unbiassed persons |
sons as to the need of the proposed | sons as to the need of the proposed | as to the need of the proposed |
scheme, which would provide a permanent | scheme, which would provide a permanent | scheme, which would provide a permanent |
solution of the problem. Whatever method« | solution of the problem. Whatever methods | solution of the problem. Whatever methods |
Ave adopt to cope with the difficulties of | we adopt to cope with the difficulties of | we adopt to cope with the difficulties of |
transportation along the North line, ths | transportation along the North line, the | transportation along the North line, the |
future is practically certain to avenge ib | future is practically certain to avenge ib | future is practically certain to avenge it |
self upon us if we neglect to deal vigor« | self upon us if we neglect to deal vigor- | self upon us if we neglect to deal vigors |
oiwlv and directly with our system of tran- | ously and directly with our system of tran- | lowly and directly with our system of tran- |
shipping. The extension of the narrow, | shipping. The extension of the narrow | shipping. The extension of the narrow |
gauge south from Balaklava is, in ra* | gauge south from Balaklava is, in my | gauge south from Balaklava is, in my |
opinion, the best method yet proposed in» | opinion, the best method yet proposed in | opinion, the best method yet proposed in |
this direction. Tt offers such an ineffective | this direction. It offers such an ineffective | this direction. It offers such an ineffective |
remedv that its adoption mnst eventnaHj* | remedy that its adoption must eventually | remedy that its adoption must eventually |
he undertaken.-I «m. &C | be undertaken.-- I am. &c., | be undertaken I am. CC |
AD REM. | AD REM. | AD REM. |
Identified overProof corrections | VIZ POSITION CUSTOMERS VOLUME AM METHODS WEEKS FREE /BREAK/OF/GAUGE|BREAKOFGAUGE EVENTUALLY ASK INCREASES NATURE ADMIT RELATE INTERCHANGE WAS BOON FAR RELIEVING VERY REMEDY TRANSHIPPED VICTOR MY SUMS THREE WHILE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | OLD ALTERNATIVES VIGOROUSLY RE [**VANDALISED] SOURCE CONVENIENT HALT [**VANDALISED] CARES [**VANDALISED] IB [**VANDALISED] SELF [**VANDALISED] MEANS PORTS VICTORIAN |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 770 | 87.3 | 96.9 | 75.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 372 | 90.3 | 96.5 | 63.9 |
Weighted Words | 90.9 | 96.4 | 60.1 |
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! A CRIPPLE MISSLNG. ' | A CRIPPLE MISSING. | ! A CRIPPLE MISSING. |
Fears aré eentertaincd for the safety of | Fears are entertained for the safety of | Fears are entertained for the safety of |
James Wade, aged 30 years, a cripple. Yes- | James Wade, aged 30 years, a cripple. Yes- | James Wade, aged 30 years, a cripple. Yes- |
terday'afternoon he broke the chain of a | terday afternoon he broke the chain of a | terday afternoon he broke the chain of a |
boat and ,xvent doxvn the river. The owner | boat and went down the river. The owner | boat and went down the river. The owner |
of the boat notified the police, and they | of the boat notified the police, and they | of the boat notified the police, and they |
went down stream to intercept him. The | went down stream to intercept him. The | went down stream to intercept him. The |
boat xvas found abandoned, and in it xvere | boat was found abandoned, and in it were | boat was found abandoned, and in it were |
one oar, a pair of crutches, and a coat | one oar, a pair of crutches, and a coat | one oar, a pair of crutches, and a coat |
. belonging to Wade. | belonging to Wade. | . belonging to Wade. |
Identified overProof corrections | YESTERDAY ARE WAS WERE MISSING ENTERTAINED AFTERNOON |
Identified overProof non-corrections |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 62 | 85.5 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 43 | 83.7 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 88.8 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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A DASTARDLY ACT. | A DASTARDLY ACT. | A DASTARDLY ACT. |
RAILWAY SIGNAL TAMPERED | RAILWAY SIGNAL TAMPERED | RAILWAY SIGNAL TAMPERED |
wini. | WITH. | with. |
Melbourne. October It, | Melbourne, October 18. | Melbourne. October It, |
Tile R-ulwav Department has -list n» | The Railway Department has just | Tile Railway Department has list is |
formed tin police that the signal light at | informed the police that the signal light at | formed the police that the signal light at |
South Richmond was tampered with on | South Richmond was tampered with on | South Richmond was tampered with on |
October 1 It was discovered on the even- | October 9. It was discovered on the evening | October 4 It was discovered on the evening |
ing of ti e date named that the tell tal« | of the date named that the tell-tale | of the date named that the tell tale |
light on the Oakleigh hue distant signal | light on the Oakleigh line distant signal | light on the Oakleigh line distant signal |
was not show in. \ poitcr was detailed | was not showing. A porter was detailed | was not show in. a porter was detailed |
to investigate and he made the surpris- | to investigate and he made the surprising | to investigate and he made the surpris- |
ing discoveiv that a piece of brown paper | discovery that a piece of brown paper | ing discovery that a piece of brown paper |
bul been tied over the signal Th« | had been tied over the signal. The | had been tied over the signal The |
front light was left clear and the pre- | front light was left clear and the presence | front light was left clear and the presence |
sence of tin paper over the face of th« | of the paper over the face of the | of the paper over the face of the |
othei portion of the signal did not mtpiv | other portion of the signal did not interfere | other portion of the signal did not reply |
fere with the radvvav traffic It l« | with the railway traffic. It is | fere with the railway traffic It is |
thought that the per«on who interfered | thought that the person who interfered | thought that the person who interfered |
with the signal did so in a great hurry. | with the signal did so in a great hurry, | with the signal did so in a great hurry. |
and that a complete covenng of the signal | and that a complete covering of the signal | and that a complete covering of the signal |
with panPr was prevented only by wank | with paper was prevented only by want | with paper was prevented only by want |
of time on his part and fear that if ha | of time on his part and fear that if he | of time on his part and fear that if he |
stayed long at the spot ne would haxf | stayed long at the spot he would have | stayed long at the spot he would have |
been seen | been seen. | been seen |
Identified overProof corrections | WANT HAD OTHER PERSON IS HAVE DISCOVERY COVERING /TELL/TALE|TELLTALE LINE PORTER |
Identified overProof non-corrections | INFORMED JUST SHOWING INTERFERE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 152 | 82.2 | 96.7 | 81.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 85 | 82.4 | 95.3 | 73.3 |
Weighted Words | 83.2 | 94.7 | 68.2 |
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-SOUTH-EASTERN RAILWAYS. | SOUTH-EASTERN RAILWAYS. | SOUTH-EASTERN RAILWAYS. |
MOUNT GAMBD3R, June 7.-The fol | MOUNT GAMBIER, June 7.— The following | MOUNT GAMBIER, June 7. The for |
Jowing letter has been received hv the | letter has been received by the | lowing letter has been received by the |
Mayor (Mr. G. B. Renfrey) from the" Rail | Mayor (Mr. G. B. Renfrey) from the Railways | Mayor (Mr. G. B. Renfrey) from the" Railways |
?ways Commissioner (Air. A. B. Moncrief): | Commissioner (Mr. A. B. Moncrief) :— | Commissioner (Mr. A. B. Moncrief): |
-"Understanding that you desire me to | "Understanding that you desire me to | -"Understanding that you desire me to |
renort in reference re the construction of | report in reference re the construction of | report in reference re the construction of |
a new station building at Mount Gambier, ' | a new station building at Mount Gambier, | a new station building at Mount Gambier, ' |
I beg to state that the matter has received | I beg to state that the matter has received | I beg to state that the matter has received |
very-careful consideration, and on May 24 | very careful consideration, and on May 24 | very careful consideration, and on May 24 |
I reported to tho Commissioner of Pub- | I reported to the Commissioner of Public | I reported to the Commissioner of Pub- |
Works, in response to a letter from | Works, in response to a letter from | Works, in response to a letter from |
the town clerk, Mount Gambier, that with | the town clerk, Mount Gambier, that with | the town clerk, Mount Gambier, that with |
two Royal Commissions enquiring into the | two Royal Commissions enquiring into the | two Royal Commissions enquiring into the |
question of (1) broad-gauee connections be- | question of (1) broad-gauge connections | question of (1) broad-gauge connections be- |
between the South-East and Victoria, and (2) | between the South-East and Victoria, and (2) | between the South-East and Victoria, and (2) |
break-of-gause and the possible removal of | break-of-gauge and the possible removal of | break-of-gauge and the possible removal of |
the 3 ft. 6 in. gauge line between Mount | the 3 ft. 6 in. gauge line between Mount | the 3 ft. 6 in. gauge line between Mount |
Gambier and Wolseley, it was not reason- | Gambier and Wolseley, it was not reasonable | Gambier and Wolseley, it was not reason- |
to ask that serious expenditure, should | to ask that serious expenditure, should | to ask that serious expenditure, should |
be undertaken in the Mount Gambier sta- | be undertaken in the Mount Gambier | be undertaken in the Mount Gambier station |
tion yard. I may sav, for the informa- | station yard. I may say, for the information | yard. I may say, for the information |
tion of the Premier, that if enher of -the | of the Premier, that if either of the | of the Premier, that if either of the |
contingencies referred to above is adopted, | contingencies referred to above is adopted, | contingencies referred to above is adopted, |
no plan I could design at the present tune | no plan I could design at the present time | no plan I could design at the present time |
would be suitable for Mount Gambier, and | would be suitable for Mount Gambier, and | would be suitable for Mount Gambier, and |
I do hone the Royal Commissions will see | I do hope the Royal Commissions will see | I do hope the Royal Commissions will see |
their wav to recommend the abolition of | their way to recommend the abolition of | their way to recommend the abolition of |
break-oi-gauge at Wolseley, which will, 1 | break-of-gauge at Wolseley, which will, I | break-of-gauge at Wolseley, which will, I |
believe, be for the benefit of the whole | believe, be for the benefit of the whole | believe, be for the benefit of the whole |
f£ the State, as well as the South-Bast." | of the State, as well as the South-East." | of the State, as well as the South-East." |
Identified overProof corrections | BY WAY TIME REPORT HOPE EITHER SAY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | REASONABLE FOLLOWING PUBLICWORKS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 191 | 93.2 | 98.4 | 76.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 114 | 91.2 | 97.4 | 70.0 |
Weighted Words | 91.8 | 96.8 | 61.3 |
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' BREAK-OF'-GAÜGE C0M-AIIS610N. / | BREAK-OF-GAUGE COMMISSION. | ' BREAK-OF-GAUGE C0M-AIIS610N. / |
Members of the Break-of-Gauge Railway | Members of the Break-of-Gauge Railway | Members of the Break-of-Gauge Railway |
Royal Commission returned to Adelaide on | Royal Commission returned to Adelaide on | Royal Commission returned to Adelaide on |
Monday from Broken Hill, where evidence | Monday from Broken Hill, where evidence | Monday from Broken Hill, where evidence |
was taken concerning the complaints about | was taken concerning the complaints about | was taken concerning the complaints about |
damage and delay occasioned to gooda at | damage and delay occasioned to goods at | damage and delay occasioned to goods at |
Terowie, the transfer station on that line. | Terowie, the transfer station on that line. | Terowie, the transfer station on that line. |
Ihe Commissioners also attended at the | The Commissioners also attended at the | The Commissioners also attended at the |
station to inspect goods on arrival, and | station to inspect goods on arrival, and | station to inspect goods on arrival, and |
found that there was good reason for com- | found that there was good reason for com- | found that there was good reason for complaint. |
plaint. Cases of general merchandise were | plaint. Cases of general merchandise were | Cases of general merchandise were |
piled on top of bags of cabbages,' and other | piled on top of bags of cabbages, and other | piled on top of bags of cabbages,' and other |
vegetables, a crate of fowls was placed | vegetables, a crate of fowls was placed | vegetables, a crate of fowls was placed |
alongside cases of butter, and kerosine was | alongside cases of butter, and kerosine was | alongside cases of butter, and kerosine was |
found leaking from some cases. The Pre- | found leaking from some cases. The Pre- | found leaking from some cases. The Premier |
mier (lion. J. Yerra.nl. stated on Monday | mier (Hon. J. Verran) stated on Monday | (Hon. J. Verran. stated on Monday |
that there appeared to be every justifica- | that there appeared to be every justifica- | that there appeared to be every justifica- |
for the enquiry, and so far as they | tion for the enquiry, and so far as they | for the enquiry, and so far as they |
could judge much of the trouble was due | could judge much of the trouble was due | could judge much of the trouble was due |
to the contract system for the transfer of | to the contract system for the transfer of | to the contract system for the transfer of |
the goods at Terowie. That work, he | the goods at Terowie. That work, he | the goods at Terowie. That work, he |
thought, should be done by men paid a | thought, should be done by men paid a | thought, should be done by men paid a |
daily wage, with a reliable pfficer to | daily wage, with a reliable officer to | daily wage, with a reliable officer to |
supervise it. There was no suggestion | supervise it. There was no suggestion | supervise it. There was no suggestion |
that the' Railways Commissioner or the | that the Railways Commissioner or the | that the' Railways Commissioner or the |
General Traffic Manager wa-» in any wav | General Traffic Manager was in any way | General Traffic Manager was in any way |
responsible for the complaints, whkh were | responsible for the complaints, which were | responsible for the complaints, which were |
the fault of the present system. Referring | the fault of the present system. Referring | the fault of the present system. Referring |
to Broken Hill, Mr. Verran said .he had | to Broken Hill, Mr. Verran said he had | to Broken Hill, Mr. Verran said he had |
never teen that city looking l«ttcr. Tbc | never teen that city looking better. The | never seen that city looking better. The |
7¡nc extraction proems had done much to | zinc extraction process had done much to | zinc extraction process had done much to |
ensure the general prosperity of the Bar- | ensure the general prosperity of the Bar- | ensure the general prosperity of the Barrier. |
rier. If lead were £13 per ton, ihe min- | rier. If lead were £13 per ton, the mining | If lead were £13 per ton, the mining |
ing industry " would bo greatly stimulated. | industry would be greatly stimulated. | industry " would be greatly stimulated. |
At present the Biokcn Hill Proprietary | At present the Broken Hill Proprietary | At present the Broken Hill Proprietary |
Company were not doing much under- | Company were not doing much under- | Company were not doing much under- |
work. | ground work. | work. |
Identified overProof corrections | PROCESS HON WAY ZINC WHICH BETTER OFFICER |
Identified overProof non-corrections | JUSTIFICATION TEEN [**VANDALISED] UNDERGROUND |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 236 | 92.4 | 98.3 | 77.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 141 | 93.6 | 97.9 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 93.2 | 96.8 | 53.6 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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RAILWAY DISASTER IN | RAILWAY DISASTER IN | RAILWAY DISASTER IN |
FRANCE. | FRANCE. | FRANCE. |
DEAD, INJURED, AND MISSING. | DEAD, INJURED, AND MISSING. | DEAD, INJURED, AND MISSING. |
LONDON, June 2(i. | LONDON, June 26. | LONDON, June 26. |
As the »esult of lnquny into the | As the result of inquiry into the | As the result of inquiry into the |
íecent íailw.ij disastoi at Ville Pi ens, | railway disaster at Ville Preux, | recent railway disaster. at Ville Pi ends, |
to the vvestwaid ol Versailles, in | to the westward of Versailles, in | to the westward of Versailles, in |
Fiance where an express train dashed | France, where an express train dashed | France where an express train dashed |
into a local tr:>;n and an explosion of | into a local train, and an explosion of | into a local train and an explosion of |
gasolene which followed set fire to many | gasolene which followed set fire to many | gasolene which followed set fire to many |
eau inges of both trims, it has been | carriages of both trains, it has been | eau ages of both teams, it has been |
ascertained that 21 people weie killed, | ascertained that 24 people were killed, | ascertained that 21 people were killed, |
41 injin ed and three are still missipg | 41 injured and three are still missing. | 44 injured and three are still missing |
Identified overProof corrections | INFRANCE INQUIRY WESTWARD WERE RESULT |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TRAINS PREUX CARRIAGES |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 65 | 78.5 | 95.4 | 78.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 50 | 84.0 | 94.0 | 62.5 |
Weighted Words | 80.3 | 92.3 | 60.7 |
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AUSTRALIAN RAÍLWAYS. | AUSTRALIAN RAILWAYS. | AUSTRALIAN RAILWAYS. |
THE GAUGE QUESTION, | THE GAUGE QUESTION. | THE GAUGE QUESTION, |
MELBOURNE, Deceembor 12. | MELBOURNE, December 12. | MELBOURNE, December 12. |
Ike Acting Primo Ministei (Mi | The Acting Prime Minister (Mr. | The Acting Prime Minister (Mr. |
Hughes) has lecervcd'a locommeiidation | Hughes) has received a recommendation | Hughes) has received a recommendation |
that an îuquiij should ho instituted oli | that an inquiry should be instituted on | that an inquiry should he instituted on |
the break of guugo question Mr | the break of gauge question. Mr. | the break of gauge question Mr |
O Malle} suggests that a hoard tfliould be | O'Malley suggests that a board should be | O Malley suggests that a board should be |
constituted under tho ohaiiii-*anbip of | constituted under the chairmanship of | constituted under the ohaiiii-*anbip of |
Air Dean, who 13 the Commonwealth | Mr. Dean, who is the Commonwealth | Air Dean, who 13 the Commonwealth |
Consulting Liisineei nid computed of | Consulting Engineer, and composed of | Consulting Engineer and computed of |
tho ltailwav LngineerB-in Chiel of the | the Railway Engineers-in-Chief of the | the Railway Engineers in Chief the |
various States, to inquire and report as | various States, to inquire and report as | various States, to inquire and report as |
to the expense that would be involved | to the expense that would be involved | to the expense that would be involved |
in the conversion of the trunk lines to a | in the conversion of the trunk lines to a | in the conversion of the trunk lines to a |
fatandurd gaiig ef l^t 8I111 and tho turn | standard gauge of 4ft. 8½in., and the time | standard gauge of 1st 1911 and the turn |
which would be ltquired to canv anj | which would be required to carry any | which would be required to carry any |
conversion schcnio into effect with the | conversion scheme into effect with the | conversion scheme into effect with the |
least possiblo disturbiineo ot traflio and | least possible disturbance of traffic, and | least possible disturbance of traffic and |
the maximum cost of bach an inquiry | the maximum cost of such an inquiry. | the maximum cost of such an inquiry |
Provided that Ministers of tho Stales | Provided that Ministers of the States | Provided that Ministers of the States |
involved co-operated, the cost of inquiry | involved co-operated, the cost of inquiry | involved co-operated, the cost of inquiry |
is estimated at £2 000 N | is estimated at £2,000. | is estimated at £2 000 N |
I Mr Hughes has promised to take the | Mr. Hughes has promised to take the | I Mr Hughes has promised to take the |
I recommendation into consideration., | recommendation into consideration. | recommendation into consideration., |
Identified overProof corrections | MINISTER DECEMBER DISTURBANCE STANDARD SUCH ONTHE RAILWAYS REQUIRED POSSIBLE SCHEME PRIME TRAFFIC BOARD RAILWAY CARRY ENGINEER RECEIVED ANY /ENGINEERS/IN/CHIEF|ENGINEERSINCHIEF |
Identified overProof non-corrections | CHAIRMANSHIP TIME OMALLEY COMPOSED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 134 | 70.1 | 94.0 | 80.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 78 | 70.5 | 94.9 | 82.6 |
Weighted Words | 72.4 | 94.2 | 78.9 |
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CHILD PLAYS ON RAILS. | CHILD PLAYS ON RAILS. | CHILD PLAYS ON RAILS. |
WARRNAMBOOL, Tuesday.—A child, | WARRNAMBOOL, Tuesday.—A child, | WARRNAMBOOL, Tuesday's child, |
about 2 years of age, was found to-day by | about 2 years of age, was found to-day by | about 2 years of age, was found to-day by |
Mrs. Cutting, who resides at the railway | Mrs. Cutting, who resides at the railway | Mrs. Cutting, who resides at the railway |
gnto-kouse, playing in the centre of the rail- | gate-house, playing in the centre of the rail- | gate-house, playing in the centre of the rail- |
way-track. As the child was unable to | way-track. As the child was unable to | way-track. As the child was unable to |
talk, Mrs. Cutting took Hie wanderer lo | talk, Mrs. Cutting took the wanderer to | talk, Mrs. Cutting took the wanderer to |
the police station, where ho wnl subse- | the police station, where he was subse- | the police station, where he was subsequently |
quently claimed by his mother. The infant | quently claimed by his mother. The infant | claimed by his mother. The infant |
had strayed over ti .imiter of a milo from | had strayed over a quarter of a mile from | had strayed over a matter of a mile from |
'-6 | home. | '-6 |
Identified overProof corrections | MILE /GATE/HOUSE|GATEHOUSE HE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TUESDAY [**VANDALISED] HOME QUARTER |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 65 | 89.2 | 95.4 | 57.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 51 | 90.2 | 94.1 | 40.0 |
Weighted Words | 89.9 | 94.0 | 40.2 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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' HATHWAY PROBLEM. | RAILWAY PROBLEM. | ' RAILWAY PROBLEM. |
Olio JIuhnor vîntes -' Jlerc is a railivav | Otto Hubner writes:— "Here is a railway | Otto Hubner writes -' Here is a railway |
prohlem vilucli mai interest the more nu | problem which may interest the more ad- | problem which may interest the more is |
viineed of your hoy reaileis -' An evpress | vanced of your boy readers :— "An express | wanted of your boy readers -' An express |
trim 1 mes Melhoumo foi Adelaide at 4 30 | train leaves Melbourne for Adelaide at 4.30 | train 1 mes Melbourne for Adelaide at 4 30 |
pin liclhoürne lime and urrives at Ade | p.m., Melbourne time, and arrives at Ade- | pm Melbourne time and arrives at Ade |
luili ii 10 am next da) A train also | laide at 10 a.m. next day. A train also | built in 10 am next day. A train also |
Jems \dclaidc at 4 JO p m for Melliourne, | leaves Adelaide at 4.30 p.m. for Melbourne | Jems Adelaide at 4 JO p m for Melbourne, |
mil armes m Melbourne at 10 am no\t | and arrives in Melbourne at 10 a.m. next | and arrives in Melbourne at 10 am next |
dm sunnng thit they both leave on | day. Assuming that they both leave on | day Assuming that they both leave on |
1lu same day and arrive the next, what is | the same day and arrive the next, what is | the same day and arrive the next, what is |
then ni tua! respective travelling time and | their actual travelling time and | then in the! respective travelling time and |
their difference' Adeludc time, half an | their difference ? Adelaide time, half an | their difference' Adelaide time, half an |
hour behind Melbourne " | hour behind Melbourne. | hour behind Melbourne " |
Identified overProof corrections | ONTHE READERS OTTO WHICH IN ASSUMING RAILWAY HUBNER MAY ARRIVES WRITES THAT EXPRESS BOY HERE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | LEAVES ACTUAL ADVANCED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 78 | 52.6 | 91.0 | 81.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 48 | 62.5 | 93.8 | 83.3 |
Weighted Words | 57.5 | 89.0 | 74.2 |
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RICHMOND COLLISION. | RICHMOND COLLISION. | RICHMOND COLLISION. |
CORONER BLAMES M'DONALD. | CORONER BLAMES McDONALD. | CORONER BLAMES M'DONALD. |
JURY'S FINDING. | JURY'S FINDING. | JURY'S FINDING. |
NO CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE. | | NO CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE. | NO CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE. | |
Tho inquest, conducted ,by tlio Coi oner | The inquest, conducted, by the Coroner | The inquest, conducted by the Coroner |
(Dr. Cole), into tho death of «Sydney | (Dr. Cole), into the death of Sydney | (Dr. Cole), into the death of Sydney |
Dnunccy Wellington, vvlio waa killed in | Dauncey Wellington, who was killed in | Dauncey Wellington, who was killed in |
Hie railway accident nb Richmond on'July | the railway accident at Richmond on July | the railway accident at Richmond on July |
IS, vvna concluded atr the Morgue yester | 18, was concluded at the Morgue yester- | 15, was concluded at the Morgue yester |
')'?>>'. - . ' . i . | day. | ')'?>>'. - . Mr. |
Mr. 'G. Moir appeared for the Railway | Mr. G. Moir appeared for the Railway | G. Moir appeared for the Railway |
Commissioner*!; Hr. Corr for the 'ISnginc | Commissioners ; Mr. Corr for the Engine- | Commissioners!; Mr. Corr for the 'Engine |
drivero' Association, on hclinlf of Hie en | drivers' Association, on behalf of the en- | Drivers'' Association, on behalf of the en |
giiictlHvcn* and fit-omen of the two train*!; | ginedrivers and firemen of the two trains ; | giiictlHvcn* and firemen of the two trains!; |
Mr. 13. .JQ. -Kjgby (olí,'Messrs. Rigby, and | Mr. E. C. Rigby (of Messrs. Rigby and | Mr. E. J. -Rigby (Golf, Messrs. Rigby, and |
]i"ielding);:fov .Signalman M'Donald, of-the | Fielding), for Signalman McDonald, of the | ]i"ielding);:fov Signalman M'Donald, of-the |
Mouth Yarra signal-box; und Mr. James | South Yarra signal-box ; and Mr. James | South Yarra signal-box; and Mr. James |
Hull for Signalman Bull, of tins' Richmond | Hull for Signalman Bull, of the Richmond | Hall for Signalman Bull, of tins' Richmond |
_iguul-box. | signal-box. | signal-box. |
Identified overProof corrections | AT JULY DAUNCEY COMMISSIONERS BEHALF TRAINS WAS SOUTH INTHE MESSRS WHO FIREMEN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | YESTERDAY MCDONALD ENGINEDRIVERS HULL [**VANDALISED] FIELDING |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 91 | 64.8 | 89.0 | 68.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 58 | 72.4 | 91.4 | 68.8 |
Weighted Words | 74.5 | 87.6 | 51.3 |
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THE LAND TAX. | THE LAND TAX. | THE LAND TAX. |
SPEECH BY MR. W. H. IRVINE. | SPEECH BY MR. W. H. IRVINE. | SPEECH BY MR. W. H. IRVINE. |
CONFLICT WITH STATES. | CONFLICT WITH STATES. | CONFLICT WITH STATES. |
The Speaker (Mr. McDonald) took the | The Speaker (Mr. McDonald) took the | The Speaker (Mr. McDonald) took the |
chair in the House of Representatives yes- | chair in the House of Representatives yesterday, | chair in the House of Representatives yesterday, |
terday, at 1ialf-past 10 o'clock, and read the | at half-past 10 o'clock, and read the | at half-past 10 o'clock, and read the |
prayer. | prayer. | prayer. |
Mr. Thomson (N.S.W.) nsked if the Min- | Mr. Thomson (N.S.W.) asked if the Minister | Mr. Thomson (N.S.W.) asked if the Min- |
of Defence in view of the delay | of Defence in view of the delay | of Defence in view of the delay |
which would be caused in the transporta- | which would be caused in the transportation | which would be caused in the transporta- |
tion of troops te different parts of the | of troops to different parts of the | tion of troops to different parts of the |
Commonwealth, owing to the want of uni- | Commonwealth, owing to the want of uniform | Commonwealth, owing to the want of uniform |
form gauge in railway lines, would he con- | gauge in railway lines, would he conference | gauge in railway lines, would he consider |
sider the advisability of offering a substan- | the advisability of offering a substantial | the advisability of offering a substantial |
tial prire for such invention as would over- | prize for such invention as would overcome | prize for such invention as would over |
the break of gauge ? | the break of gauge ? | the break of gauge ? |
Mr. Frazer, on behalf of the Minuter | Mr. Frazer, on behalf of the Minister | Mr. Frazer, on behalf of the Minister |
for Defence, said that -the question of break | for Defence, said that the question of break | for Defence, said that the question of break |
of gauge appeared to be one for the State | of gauge appeared to be one for the State | of gauge appeared to be one for the State |
Governments to deal with. Dut. with a | Governments to deal with. But, with a | Governments to deal with. But. with a |
view of adopting a workable scheme by | view of adopting a workable scheme by | view of adopting a workable scheme by |
which efficient arrangements for the move- | which efficient arrangements for the movement | which efficient arrangements for the movement |
ment of troops in time of war, it was pro- | troops in time of war, it was proposed | of troops in time of war, it was proposed |
posed to invite the several premiers to ap- | to invite the several premiers to approve | to invite the several premiers to approve |
prove of a conference between their rail- | of a conference between their railway | of a conference between their railway |
way commissioners and representatives gf | commissioners and representatives of | commissioners and representatives of |
the Defence department. (Hear, bear.) | the Defence department. (Hear, hear.) | the Defence department. (Hear, hear.) |
Mr. Beard asked the Minister for Cus- | Mr. Beard asked the Minister for Customs | Mr. Beard asked the Minister for Cus- |
if he would, in view of the additional | if he would, in view of the additional | if he would, in view of the additional |
facts which had come to light in connection | facts which had come to light in connection | facts which had come to light in connection |
with Sparling's case, and the serious allega- | with Sparling's case, and the serious allegations | with Sparling's case, and the serious allegations |
tions malle against officers of his depart- | made against officers of his department | made against officers of his depart- |
in connection with this case, and the | in connection with this case, and the | in connection with this case, and the |
injury which it ia alleged ha*) been, and is | injury which it is alleged has been, and is | injury which it is alleged has been, and is |
still being, done to Sparling, will the Minis- | still being, done to Sparling, will the Minister | still being done to Sparling, will the Minister |
ter cause a full investigation to be made I | cause a full investigation to be made | cause a full investigation to be made into |
into the whole matter? | into the whole matter? | the whole matter? |
Mr. Tudor.— The matter was inquired | Mr. Tudor.— The matter was inquired | Mr. Tudor The matter was inquired |
into fully by a properly constituted board | into fully by a properly constituted board | into fully by a properly constituted board |
appointed under the Public Service Act, | appointed under the Public Service Act, | appointed under the Public Service Act, |
when Mr. Sp.irling had the opportunity qt | when Mr. Sparling had the opportunity at | when Mr. Stirling had the opportunity of |
stating hip case, and producing all the evi- | stating his case, and producing all the evidence | stating his case, and producing all the evidence |
dence ho desired. In view of tho evidence I | he desired. In view of the evidence | he desired. In view of the evidence of |
of Mr. Sparling's record as disclosed in | of Mr. Sparling's record as disclosed in | Mr. Sparling's record as disclosed in |
the papers, I do not feel justified in re- | the papers, I do not feel justified in re- | the papers, I do not feel justified in re- |
opening the case. Indeed, I am doubtful if | opening the case. Indeed, I am doubtful if | opening the case. Indeed, I am doubtful if |
I linve the legal power to do so. | I have the legal power to do so. | I have the legal power to do so. |
Mr. Bamford (Q.).— Is the Postmaster-General | Mr. Bamford (Q.).— Is the Postmaster-General | Mr. Bamford (Q.).— Is the Postmaster-General |
aware that this is September 1? | aware that this is September 1? | aware that this is September 1 |
(Laughter.) If so, is he still determined | (Laughter.) If so, is he still determined | (Laughter.) If so, is he still determined |
to pursue the relentless policy of briuglng | to pursue the relentless policy of bringing | to pursue the relentless policy of bringing |
regulation 7a into force? | regulation 7a into force? | regulation 7a into force? |
Mr. Thomas.— Regulation 7a is in force | Mr. Thomas.— Regulation 7a is in force | Mr. Thomas Regulation 75 is in force |
now. (Great lauçhtcr.) | now. (Great laughter.) | now. (Great laughter.) |
Mr, O'Mallcy, in answer to Mr. Groom | Mr. O'Malley, in answer to Mr. Groom | Mr, O'Malley, in answer to Mr. Groom |
(Q.), said that nn extension of the Bystem | (Q.), said that in extension of the system | (Q.), said that an extension of the system |
of posting rainfall records in the country | of posting rainfall records in the country | of posting rainfall records in the country |
post-offices was being considered ; but at | post-offices was being considered ; but at | post-offices was being considered ; but at |
present it was not possible, as the Postal | present it was not possible, as the Postal | present it was not possible, as the Postal |
department advised that the .telegraph lines | department advised that the telegraph lines | department advised that the telegraph lines |
would not be sufficient to carry the addi- | would not be sufficient to carry the addi- | would not be sufficient to carry the additional |
tional messages without interfering with | tional messages without interfering with | messages without interfering with |
the ordinary businesä for which revenue | the ordinary business for which revenue | the ordinary business for which revenue |
waa received. | was received. | was received. |
Identified overProof corrections | HAS SYSTEM /HALF/PAST|HALFPAST OMALLEY HAVE PRIZE BUSINESS BRINGING |
Identified overProof non-corrections | CUSTOMS OVERCOME |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 390 | 92.8 | 98.2 | 75.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 201 | 95.0 | 99.0 | 80.0 |
Weighted Words | 95.4 | 98.8 | 73.9 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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FEARS OF FLOOD PASSING. | FEARS OF FLOOD PASSING. | FEARS OF FLOOD PASSING. |
MURRAY RIVER STATIONARY. | MURRAY RIVER STATIONARY. | MURRAY RIVER STATIONARY. |
CROPS MAY BE SAVED. | CROPS MAY BE SAVED. | CROPS MAY BE SAVED. |
NATHALIA, Monday.-The flood waters | NATHALIA, Monday.—The flood waters | NATHALIA, Monday. The flood waters |
are being carried oh* gradually. There aro | are being carried off gradually. There are | are being carried off gradually. There are |
at present 15,000 acres inundated. Mr. John | at present 15,000 acres inundated. Mr. John | at present 15,000 acres inundated. Mr. John |
Broom, who lins SOO acres, was obliged to | Broom, who has 800 acres, was obliged to | Broom, who has SOO acres, was obliged to |
suspend shearing and put his flock on the | suspend shearing and put his flock on the | suspend shearing and put his flock on the |
roads. Land-owners suggest the holding of | roads. Land-owners suggest the holding of | roads. Land-owners suggest the holding of |
a public meeting, lo urge tlie Government to | a public meeting to urge the Government to | a public meeting, to urge the Government to |
put the levees in a safe condition or else | put the levees in a safe condition or else | put the levees in a safe condition or else |
level them to the ground. | level them to the ground. | level them to the ground. |
The weather is bright and warm, and if | The weather is bright and warm, and if | The weather is bright and warm, and if |
liic floods subside within tlie next few days | the floods subside within the next few days | the floods subside within the next few days |
theie is hope for some of the crop. Mr. | there is hope for some of the crop. Mr. | there is hope for some of the crop. Mr. |
M'Cnrron will in all probability lose every- | McCarron will in all probability lose every- | McCarron will in all probability lose everything. |
thing. Tlie suggestion lins been mado that | thing. The suggestion has been made that | The suggestion has been made that |
those lnnd-onmers who hnve benefited in | those land-owners who have benefited in | those land-owners who have benefited in |
past years by the levees should contribute | past years by the levees should contribute | past years by the levees should contribute |
n small sum per acre to those who have suf- | a small sum per acre to those who have suf- | a small sum per acre to those who have suffered |
fered lower down the river. | fered lower down the river. | lower down the river. |
Mr. Catani, cngineer-in-chicf, left for Mel | Mr. Catani, engineer-in-chief, left for Mel- | Mr. Catani, engineer-in-chief, left for Mel- |
bom ne this afternoon, having visited the | bourne this afternoon, having visited the | bourne this afternoon, having visited the |
damiigcd area. As thcic is abundant grass | damaged area. As there is abundant grass | damaged area. As there is abundant grass |
throughout the district, stock-owners who | throughout the district, stock-owners who | throughout the district, stock-owners who |
have MifFctcd find no difficulty in obtaining | have suffered find no difficulty in obtaining | have MifFctcd find no difficulty in obtaining |
pasture. | pasture. | pasture. |
Identified overProof corrections | MELBOURNE HAS /ENGINEER/IN/CHIEF|ENGINEERINCHIEF DAMAGED MADE OFF MCCARRON |
Identified overProof non-corrections |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 165 | 89.1 | 99.4 | 94.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 119 | 94.1 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 94.7 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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FREE TICKET RWIUS. | FREE TICKET RADIUS. | FREE TICKET RATES. |
Mr h Madden 31 1/\ hi. re -»-»cd a notification | Mr. F. Madden, M.L.A., has received a notification | Mr h Madden 31 17 hire -sued a notification |
from the Minister foi Railways stating that the | from the Minister for Railways stating that the | from the Minister for Railways stating that the |
Cabinet had finalh dealt with the question of c\ | Cabinet had finally dealt with the question of ex- | Cabinet had finally dealt with the question of extending |
tending the free building tick-t r_diu_ to 2» milts, | tending the free building ticket radius to 20 miles, | the free building tickets radius to 20 miles, |
and that a dcpit-iioti from the i merest til mum | and that a deputation from the interested muni- | and that a deputation from the merest til mum |
ci pa lit ic_ would do no good | cipalities would do no good. | ci pa lit it would do no good |
Identified overProof corrections | MILES FINALLY FOR DEPUTATION RADIUS EXTENDING |
Identified overProof non-corrections | HAS INTERESTED RECEIVED MUNICIPALITIES |
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All Words | 43 | 72.1 | 86.0 | 50.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 34 | 70.6 | 88.2 | 60.0 |
Weighted Words | 63.5 | 87.3 | 65.4 |
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FEDERAL PARLIAMENT. | FEDERAL PARLIAMENT. | FEDERAL PARLIAMENT. |
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. |
MR. FISHER'S FAREWELL. | MR. FISHER'S FAREWELL. | MR. FISHER'S FAREWELL. |
BUSINESS OF THE SESSION. | BUSINESS OF THE SESSION. | BUSINESS OF THE SESSION. |
Tho Speaker (Mr At Donald) took tho | The Speaker (Mr. McDonald) took the | The Speaker (Mr At Donald took the |
chair in tho House of Rcpi escntutn es at 8 | chair in the House of Representatives at 8 | chair in the House of Reps eventual es at 8 |
o'clock last night and reía the prayer | o'clock last night and read the prayer. | o'clock last night and read the prayer |
Mr Hughes moved that the House at its | Mr. Hughes moved that the House at its | Mr Hughes moved that the House at its |
rising adjourn till half past 2 o dock on the | rising adjourn till half past 2 o'clock on the | rising adjourn till half-past 2 o dock on the |
following afternoon | following afternoon | following afternoon |
Mr Deakin -Hear hear | Mr. Deakin.—Hear, hear. | Mr Deakin Hear hear |
The motion ivas agreed to | The motion was agreed to. | The motion was agreed to. |
The Speaker read a despatch from the | The Speaker read a despatch from the | The Speaker read a despatch from the |
Secretary of State for the Colonies thank | Secretary of State for the Colonies thank- | Secretary of State for the Colonies thank |
ing by command of the Iving the Senate | ing by command of the King the Senate | ing by command of the King the Senate |
and the House of Representatives for their | and the House of Representatives for their | and the House of Representatives for their |
cxpicssions of sjmpathj on the death of | expressions of sympathy on the death of | expressions of sympathy on the death of |
King Ldward and then, lojalty to King | King Edward and then, loyalty to King | King Edward and then, loyalty to King |
George | George. | George |
^ Dr Maloncj asl ed the Treasurer when | Dr. Maloney asked the Treasurer when | ^ Dr Maloney asked the Treasurer when |
The long-service increments of £10 due to | the long-service increments of £10 due to | The long-service increments of £10 due to |
officers of the clerical division on £100 per | officers of the clerical division on £100 per | officers of the clerical division on £100 per |
annum would be paid | annum would be paid. | annum would be paid |
Mr lisher- these are statutory in | Mr. Fisher.—As these are statutory in- | Mr fisher As these are statutory in |
crements it is intended to pay them in an | crements, it is intended to pay them in an- | crements it is intended to pay them in anticipation |
ticipation of the passing of the Appropria | ticipation of the passing of the Appropria- | of the passing of the Appropriation |
tion Bul (Hear, hear ) | tion Bill. (Hear, hear.) | Bill (Hear, hear.) Mr. |
Mr Frazei answeiing Mr Duller | Mr. Frazer, answering Mr. Fuller | Frazer answering Mr Fuller |
(NbW) sud that he was aware that i | (N.S.W.) said that he was aware that a | (NSW) said that he was aware that a |
foi mer Ministry obtuned from an expeit | former Ministry obtained from an expert | former Ministry obtained from an expert |
officer of the Defence department a report | officer of the Defence department a report | officer of the Defence department a report |
concerning the Angus imention for over | concerning the Angus invention for overcoming | concerning the Angus invention for over |
the break of gauge difficulty on the | the break of gauge difficulty on the | the break of gauge difficulty on the |
Australian railwajs It wts proposed to | Australian railways. It was proposed to | Australian railways It was proposed to |
gi\ o consideration to the invention | give consideration to the invention. | give consideration to the invention |
Mr Tudor, in roplj to Mi I lliot Tohn | Mr. Tudor, in reply to Mr. Elliot Johnson | Mr Tudor, in reply to Mr I Elliot Johnson |
Fon (N fa W ) slid that some of the localt | (N.S.W.), said that some of the localities | (N S W ) said that some of the local |
investigated by the Commonwealth | investigated by the Commonwealth | investigated by the Commonwealth |
ti aw Iel promised commercial success It | trawler promised commercial success. It | to aw Iel promised commercial success It |
was not considered jdvisablc to use the ves | was not considered advisable to use the | was not considered advisable to use the vessel |
sel for other purposes than fisheries m\es | vessel for other purposes than fisheries | for other purposes than fisheries moves |
tigalion but an oxception hid been mide | investigation but an exception had been made | tigation but an exception had been made |
in Queensland w iters for ten days in order | in Queensland waters for ten days in order | in Queensland was here for ten days in order |
that the \essel might tal o members of the | that the vessel might take members of the | that the vessel might and of members of the |
Ornithological Society to islán Is distant | Ornithological Society to islands distant | Ornithological Society to islands distant |
ibout 40 miles from Gladstone ill s would | about 40 miles from Gladstone. This would | about 40 miles from Gladstone ill s would |
not seriously interfere with tho tm\lci s | not seriously interfere with the trawler's | not seriously interfere with the trawler s |
ordinary work | ordinary work. | ordinary work |
Mr Thomas, ia inswer to Mr Finlayson | Mr. Thomas, in answer to Mr. Finlayson | Mr Thomas, in answer to Mr Finlayson |
(Q ) said tiwi the Question of the Vnn | (Q.) said that the Question of the | (Q.) said that the question of the Van |
comet mill vessels calling it \uckland had | Vancouver mail vessels calling at Auckland had | comet mill vessels calling it Auckland had |
been considered by the Ministry ind it | been considered by the Ministry and it | been considered by the Ministry and it |
had been decided to make no iltcration in | had been decided to make no alteration in | had been decided to make no alteration in |
the present contnet Cinadi had been | the present contract, Canada had been | the present contract Canada had been |
notifcd to that effect, nnd al«o tt it when | notifed to that effect, and also that when | notified to that effect, and also at it when |
the new contract was before the Cabinet it | the new contract was before the Cabinet it | the new contract was before the Cabinet it |
would consider whether a New Zealand | would consider whether a New Zealand | would consider whether a New Zealand |
poit was to be included or not | port was to be included or not. | port was to be included or not |
Mr Webster (N S W ) asked when the | Mr. Webster (N.S.W.) asked when the | Mr Webster (N S W ) asked when the |
Pumc Minister proposed to lay on the table | Prime Minister proposed to lay on the table | Prime Minister proposed to lay on the table |
the report of the Postal Commission | the report of the Postal Commission. | the report of the Postal Commission |
Mr lisher said that the Government had | Mr. Fisher said that the Government had | Mr Fisher said that the Government had |
not jet seen the report but after it had | not yet seen the report but after it had | not yet seen the report but after it had |
been seen there would bo no delay | been seen there would be no delay. | been seen there would be no delay |
Identified overProof corrections | LOYALTY ALTERATION BILL ADVISABLE AS EDWARD EXCEPTION ANSWERING REPLY EXPRESSIONS MALONEY RAILWAYS EXPERT FISHER PORT AUCKLAND CANADA YET PRIME ABOUT OBTAINED ANSWER GIVE MADE FULLER ISLANDS ELLIOT FRAZER TRAWLER SYMPATHY FORMER ALSO JOHNSON |
Identified overProof non-corrections | WATERS VANCOUVER NOTIFED INVESTIGATION LOCALITIES TAKE THIS MCDONALD OVERCOMING MAIL TRAWLERS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 383 | 82.0 | 96.3 | 79.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 208 | 78.8 | 94.7 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 77.4 | 94.2 | 74.4 |
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THE RAILWAYS. | THE RAILWAYS. | THE RAILWAYS. |
STANDARD GAUGE. | STANDARD GAUGE. | STANDARD GAUGE. |
MR; KING O'MALLEY'S VIEWS. | MR. KING O'MALLEY'S VIEWS. | MR; KING O'MALLEY'S VIEWS. |
imiisBA-i*]* Mondni -The Alinisler of | BRISBANE, Monday.—The Minister of | imiisBA-i*]* Monday -The Minister of |
jwternnl Affaire (Air King 0 Malley) has | External Affairs (Mr. King O'Malley) has | External Affairs (Mr King O Malley) has |
dtlnticd himstlt on tilt question of i stan | delivered himself on the question of a stan- | delivered himself on the question of stan |
dud tiihvav gauge sime his irnnl heie | dard railway gauge since his arrival here. | died railway gauge since his trial here |
lho CoinmihSioner of ltailviavs (Air Uni | The Commissioner of Railways (Mr. Thal- | the Commissioner of Railways (Air Uni |
Ion) when questioned ng-irding Sir O Alai | lon), when questioned regarding Mr. O'Mal- | Ion) when questioned regarding Sir O Alan |
ley s statement Hint the pronosid new lim.s | ley's statement that the proposed new lines | ley a statement that the proposed new lines |
in Queensland should be 4ft ¡Shu L,IU,IC | in Queensland should be 4ft. 8½in. gauge, | in Queensland should be 4ft She L,IU,IC |
bald Who is to stt the standaid' Surtlv | said, "Who is to set the standard? Surely, | bald Who is to set the standard Surely |
not Ali O Mallei 1 have a-lwu>s expressed | not Mr. O'Malley. I have always expressed | not Mr O Malley I have always expressed |
m> Mtrw-s in favour of a unifoim ginge but | my views in favour of a uniform gauge, but | in Mines in favour of a uniform gauge but |
in adopting i stindiird for Australia that | in adopting a standard for Australia, that | in adopting a standard for Australia that |
standard will surelj be "et from the gauge | standard will surely be set from the gauge | standard will surely be "set from the gauge |
on «-huh most of thi lines have been ton | on which most of the lines have been con- | on which most of the lines have been ton |
stmcttd and winch mi its all requirements | structed, and which meets all requirements. | streets and which in its all requirements |
There are 3 080 miles of 4ft 8'm linns in | There are 3,689 miles of 4ft. 8½in. lines in | There are 3,000 miles of 4ft 8in lines in |
Australia, as ugain-st 8 596 miles of 3ft | Australia, as against 8,596 miles of 3ft. | Australia, as against 8 596 miles of 3ft |
6ui." | 6in." | 6in." |
Identified overProof corrections | MINISTER SURELY PROPOSED UNIFORM SET COMMISSIONER MONDAY AGAINST HIMSELF WHICH REGARDING RAILWAY AFFAIRS ALWAYS SINCE DELIVERED HERE EXTERNAL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | LEYS OMAL MEETS ARRIVAL OMALLEY THALLON CONSTRUCTED MY BRISBANE SAID |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 116 | 57.8 | 86.2 | 67.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 73 | 61.6 | 86.3 | 64.3 |
Weighted Words | 53.1 | 81.3 | 60.0 |
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LARGE SHARK CAUGHT. | LARGE SHARK CAUGHT. | LARGE SHARK CAUGHT. |
1ÏXIIIB1TKD AT BR.tUITON. | EXHIBITED AT BRIGHTON. | EXHIBITED AT BRITON. |
Thcie was a large crowd at Brighton | There was a large crowd at Brighton | There was a large crowd at Brighton |
Beach }esterdiiy evening at the concert | Beach yesterday evening, at the concert | Beach yesterday evening at the concert |
tivoli by the Railwajs B md \ lsitois li 11 | given by the Railways Band. Visitors had | given by the Railways Band A visitors li 11 |
m cetra allrtction proviled fu tliein in | an Extra Attraction provided for them in | m extra attraction provided for them in |
the shape of u lar¡_c shark caught lunn, | the shape of a large shark caught during | the shape of a large shark caught June, |
the day which was exhibited in Hie i ni | the day which was exhibited in the rail- | the day which was exhibited in the i ii |
way tunnel near the piei | way tunnel near the pier. | way tunnel near the pier |
Shoals of sehnappei li ive bien niinei is | Shoals of schnapper have been numerous | Shoals of schnapper have been mines is |
lins yeal the reel, about half J mile nut | this year, the reef, about half a mile out | this year the reef about half J mile out |
from the Brighton pier, being an espiciillj | from the Brighton pier, being an especially | from the Brighton pier, being an especially |
lavourcd .isintu, ground Mr George Hollo | favoured fishing-ground Mr. George Hollo- | favoured rising, ground Mr George Holloway |
wa} the veteran Brighton hslierman li is | way the veteran Brighton fisherman, has | the veteran Brighton fisherman li is |
experienced great difficulty with sim Is. | experienced great difficulty with sharks, | experienced great difficulty with him Is. |
and a few weeks ac,o was nearly 1 in» 11 i | and a few weeks ago was nearly knocked | and a few weeks ago was nearly 1 in» 11 out |
out of hu boat by one or them \esterdav | out of his boat by one or them. Yesterday | of his boat by one or them Yesterday |
morning Mr Rudolph Hollo«ni ueioni | morning Mr. Rudolph Holloway, accom- | morning Mr Rudolph Holloway unions |
p vnied hv Mi \\ ilham Conp of Rich non I | panied by Mr. William Conn, of Richmond, | p varied by Mr William Corp of Rich non I |
went out at da}breik to the scliiupner | went out at daybreak to the schnapper | went out at daybreak to the schnapper |
reef hut although the fish were | Icntmi! | reef, but although the fish were plentiful | reef but although the fish were a Icntmi! |
the fisheimtn s sport and business v e c in | the fishermen's sport and business were in- | the fishermen s sport and business v e c in |
teifered with bv sharks Several fine li li | terfered with by sharks. Several fine fish | terfered with by sharks Several fine li li |
vvcie takm, just as thev were I) HIL, | were taken, just as they were being | were taken, just as they were I) HIL, |
haidcd into the boat Mr Hollow îv | hauled into the boat. Mr. Holloway | hauled into the boat Mr Hollow v |
dropped lus shark line into the watti willi | dropped his shark line into the water, with | dropped his shark line into the water with |
two lib schnapper as bait I lu snnlkr | two 1lb. schnapper as bait. The smaller | two lib schnapper as bait I am snake |
of the two sharks almost immediately tool | of the two sharks almost immediately took | of the two sharks almost immediately took |
the bail lor half an hour tlie nun hil | the bait. For half-an-hour the men had | the ball for half an hour the man had |
on c.citing battle the sharl lishin the | an exciting battle, the shark lashing the | on exciting battle the shark lashing the |
watel into fomi in Ins stingles slow h | water into foam in his struggles. Slowly, | water into form in his singles slow h |
hut surely the oil drum attached to the | but surely, the oil-drum, attached to the | but surely the oil drum attached to the |
line us a float did its worl and the sli ni | line as a float, did its work, and the shark | line as a float did its work and the sale of |
Lradually wiakening wus lowed ashore | gradually weakening, was towed ashore. | gradually weakening was towed ashore |
It wais of the shovel nose species intasui | It was of the shovel-nose species, measur- | It was of the shovel nose species intends |
Oft fin from the nose to the tail and | 9ft. 3in. from the nose to the tail, and | Oft fall from the nose to the tail and |
weighing nearly 8cwt It has five lows of | weighing nearly 8cwt. It has five rows of | weighing nearly 8cwt It has five rows of |
teeth Five men earned the shall from | teeth. Five men carried the shark from | teeth Five men earned the shall from |
the pier to the tunnel The fishermen w ho | the pier to the tunnel. The fishermen who | the pier to the tunnel The fishermen who were |
were congratulated on their success in | were congratulated on their success in | congratulated on their success in |
ridding the bay of such vcimin mile a | ridding the bay of such vermin, made a | ridding the bay of such vermin mile a |
harvest h} their cilnuiiion, which will be | harvest by their exhibition, which will be | harvest by their champion, which will be |
continued to day_ | continued to-day. | continued to day |
Identified overProof corrections | WILLIAM EXTRA YESTERDAY THEY YEAR ATTRACTION TAKEN WATER TOWED PROVIDED BAND BEEN BUT HAD THERE RAILWAYS FOR THIS VISITORS AGO LASHING HOLLOWAY DAYBREAK WORK HAVE WEAKENING GIVEN GRADUALLY HIS FISHERMAN HAULED VERMIN EXCITING ESPECIALLY WHO TOOK INTERFERED FAVOURED ROWS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SMALLER PLENTIFUL FOAM DURING MEASUR SLOWLY EXHIBITION ACCOMPANIED CARRIED FISHERMENS RAILWAY CONN /FISHING/GROUND|FISHINGGROUND MADE KNOCKED RICHMOND STRUGGLES NUMEROUS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 275 | 64.0 | 88.0 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 159 | 64.2 | 88.7 | 68.4 |
Weighted Words | 65.8 | 88.2 | 65.5 |
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COMMO-TWEAITH TENDERS. | COMMONWEALTH TENDERS. | COMMONWEALTH TENDERS. |
Tenders have been accepted as follows | Tenders have been accepted as follows | Tenders have been accepted as follows |
by the department of Home Affairs:-Vic- | by the department of Home Affairs:—Vic- | by the department of Home Affairs: Vic- |
toria Barracks, Melbourne, A.A.M.C. De-, | toria Barracks, Melbourne, A.A.M.C. De- | toria Barracks, Melbourne, A.A.M.C. Depot, |
pot, sewering and water service, Messrs. | pot, sewering and water service, Messrs. | sewering and water service, Messrs. |
Camochan und Leconillard, £188/7/0; | Carnochan and Lecouillard, £188/7/6; | Carnochan und Leconillard, £188/7/0; |
Healesville Post-office, alterations and addi- | Healesville Post-office, alterations and addi- | Healesville Post-office, alterations and additions, |
tions, J. Hubbard, £194/15/6; Dandenong | tions, J. Hubbard, £194/15/6; Dandenong | J. Hubbard, £194/15/6; Dandenong |
Post-oflicc, painting and papering, II. S. | Post-office, painting and papering, H. S. | Post-office, painting and papering, R. S. |
Cooper, £49; Maribyrnong Cordire Re-, | Cooper, £49; Maribyrnong Cordite Re- | Cooper, £49; Maribyrnong Cordite Reserve, |
serve, tramway-, mounds, _c, R. Hamilton, | serve, tramway, mounds, &c., R. Hamilton, | tramway-, mounds, c, R. Hamilton, |
£3,423; General Post-office. Melbourne, | £3,423; General Post-office, Melbourne, | £3,423; General Post-office. Melbourne, |
extension of telegraph-room, roadway, _c, | extension of telegraph-room, roadway, &c., | extension of telegraph-room, roadway, c, |
R. Hamilton, £520; Port Phillip heads, | R. Hamilton, £520; Port Phillip Heads, | R. Hamilton, £520; Port Phillip heads, |
repairs, cattle quarantine jetty, Messrs. | repairs, cattle quarantine jetty, Messrs. | repairs, cattle quarantine jetty, Messrs. |
Ward and Wilson, £282/2/. | Ward and Wilson, £282/2/. | Ward and Wilson, £282/. |
Identified overProof corrections | CARNOCHAN COMMONWEALTH RESERVE CORDITE DEPOT |
Identified overProof non-corrections | LECOUILLARD |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 64 | 89.1 | 96.9 | 71.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 55 | 89.1 | 98.2 | 83.3 |
Weighted Words | 86.9 | 97.6 | 81.8 |
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THE GRADING SYSTEM. | | THE GRADING SYSTEM. | THE GRADING SYSTEM. | |
WELLINGTON,.Thursday. -Referring] | WELLINGTON, Thursday. — Referring | WELLINGTON, Thursday. -Referring] |
to the Sydney butter factories' resolution ' | to the Sydney butter factories' resolution | to the Sydney butter factories' resolution against |
against grading, the director of dairy pro-1 | against grading, the director of dairy pro- | grading, the director of dairy produce |
duce considers that the decision casts a seri-1 | duce considers that the decision casts a seri- | considers that the decision casts a serious |
ous reflection on the New Zealand grading | ous reflection on the New Zealand grading | reflection on the New Zealand grading |
system, and should be contradicted. In- | | system, and should be contradicted. In- | system, and should be contradicted. In- | |
stead of the system being a failure in this i | stead of the system being a failure in this | stead of the system being a failure in this country |
country it had been a thorough success from I | country it had been a thorough success from | it had been a thorough success from the |
the time of its introduction ni ISM, and the | the time of its introduction in 1894, and the | time of its introduction in ISM, and the |
number of complaints wore almost infini- | number of complaints were almost infini- | number of complaints were almost infinitesimal. |
tesimal. Leading men engaged in danym_ i | tesimal. Leading men engaged in dairying | Leading men engaged in dairying throughout |
throughout the Dominion candidly ad-, | throughout the Dominion candidly ad- | the Dominion candidly ad-, |
nutlet! that grading had been the means of | mitted that grading had been the means of | mitted! that grading had been the means of |
raising the standard of quality. Prac- ; | raising the standard of quality. Prac- | raising the standard of quality. Prac- ; |
tically the whole of the dairy produce pur | tically the whole of the dairy produce pur- | tically the whole of the dairy produce purchased |
chased for export is arranged for on the I | chased for export is arranged for on the | for export is arranged for on the I |
basis of the Government gnuie certificate, ¡ | basis of the Government grade certificate, | basis of the Government grade certificate, ¡ |
which is accepted by both buyer and sel- ' | which is accepted by both buyer and sel- | which is accepted by both buyer and sel- ' |
1er ! | ler. | 1er ! |
Mr Scott, the secretary of the National | Mr. Scott, the secretary of the National | Mr Scott, the secretary of the National |
Dairy Association, savs that the New Zea- | Dairy Association, says that the New Zea- | Dairy Association, says that the New Zealand |
land grading system had been an unquali- | land grading system had been an unquali- | grading system had been an unqualified |
fied success, as instanced by the fact that | fied success, as instanced by the fact that | success, as instanced by the fact that |
pnces always exceeded those paid foi Aus- | prices always exceeded those paid for Aus- | prices always exceeded those paid for Australian |
tralian butter. | tralian butter. | butter. |
Identified overProof corrections | PRICES THURSDAY SERIOUS WERE DAIRYING GRADE SAYS WELLINGTON |
Identified overProof non-corrections | INSTEAD ADMITTED PRACTICALLY SELLER FROMTHE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 150 | 90.0 | 96.7 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 95 | 86.3 | 94.7 | 61.5 |
Weighted Words | 85.5 | 93.7 | 56.5 |
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EXPRESS WRECKED. | EXPRESS WRECKED. | EXPRESS WRECKED. |
-«- i | -w- i | |
OFFICIAL INVESTIGATION. | OFFICIAL INVESTIGATION. | OFFICIAL INVESTIGATION. |
.WHEEL SLIPS ON AXLE. | WHEEL SLIPS ON AXLE. | WHEEL SLIPS ON AXLE. |
LONDON, April 5. | LONDON, April 5. | LONDON, April 5. |
An official report concerning the railwax | An official report concerning the railway | An official report concerning the railway |
accident at Stoat s Nest, on the I«ondon and | accident at Stoat's Nest, on the London and | accident at Stoats s Nest, on the London and |
Bngliion line on lanu irj 29 lias been pub- | Brighton line, on January 29 has, been pub- | Brighton line on land and 29 has been published |
lished Hie tram was a Pullman ear e\ | lished. The train was a Pullman car ex- | The tram was a Pullman ear ex |
preas and xxas wicclcd at Stoats Nest | press and was wrecked at Stoat's Nest. | press and was wrecked at Stoats Nest |
Scxon persons were 1 died and many in | Seven persons were killed, and many in- | Seven persons were killed and many in |
jured « the trim xx is crossing some | jured. As the train was is crossing some | jured As the trim xx is crossing some |
points just outside Moat s "Nc-st Station it | points just outside Stoat's Nest station it | points just outside Moat s "Nest Station it |
brol e in two Hie engine anil foin carnages | broke in two. The engine and four carriages | broke in two The engine and four carriages |
kept on their w 15 but Hie rcraaindei of | kept on their way, but the remainder of | kept on their w 15 but the remainder of |
the train left the metals the foiemost | the train left the metals, the foremost | the train left the metals the foremost |
carriage-a third class bogie-piling itself | carriage— a third class bogie— piling itself | carriages third class bogie-piling itself |
up on the end of the pi itform and becom | up on the end of the platform and becom- | upon the end of the platform and becom- |
ing reduced to a mass ot broken xxoodwork | ing reduced to a mass of broken woodwork | ing reduced to a mass of broken woodwork |
and twisted steel | and twisted steel. | and twisted steel |
An inquirx XXJS held and the official le | An inquiry was held and the official re- | An inquiry XXJS held and the official report |
poit stiles tint the disastei xxas caused bj | port states that the disaster was caused by | states that the disaster was caused by |
a xvlieel sliding on lU a\le V Goxcrnment | a wheel sliding on its axle. A Government | a wheel sliding on its axle V Government |
inspector x\hose recommendation is cm | inspector, whose recommendation is em- | inspector whose recommendation is cm |
bodied in the leport luges tint severe rail | bodied in the report urges that severe rail- | bodied in the report urges that severe rail |
w i\ tests should be applied to ensure that | way tests should be applied to ensure that | w ii tests should be applied to ensure that |
the a\les efTectuallx c,rip the x\ heels. | the axles effectually grip the wheels. | the axles efTectuallx grip the heels. |
Identified overProof corrections | PLATFORM BRIGHTON AS DISASTER FOREMOST BROKE BY KILLED STATES WOODWORK HAS GOVERNMENT ITS WHOSE INQUIRY FOUR RAILWAY CARRIAGES SEVEN GRIP URGES AXLES REMAINDER |
Identified overProof non-corrections | EMBODIED UP [**VANDALISED] WAY CARRIAGE [**VANDALISED] WHEELS EFFECTUALLY JANUARY CAR |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 157 | 66.2 | 90.4 | 71.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 102 | 71.6 | 92.2 | 72.4 |
Weighted Words | 72.1 | 91.4 | 69.3 |
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WALHALLA TRAIN OVERCROWDED. | WALHALLA TRAIN OVERCROWDED. | WALHALLA TRAIN OVERCROWDED. |
W M H\I-I>\ Tlmr Ia\ - The ordinal\ train lea. | WALHALLA, Thursday.—The ordinary train leav- | W M H\I-I>\ Time has - The ordinary train lea. |
ing Wnlrulli tod h lad more pissender« than tt | ing Walhalla to-day had more passengers than it | ling Wnlrulli tod h had more passengers than it |
could ucconinioti ite even the Elandin^, roi ni in the | could accommodate, even the standing room in the | could accounted ite even the landing, For me in the |
pui rd a w11 lum*, ntl tal.cn ^me dot lined Un. | guard's van being all taken. Some declined the | put rd a war time, it takes me dot lined Un. |
misil, nnd will \uit lill '»atnrdaj's train U the | crush, and will wait till Saturday's train. As the | visit, and will wait until 'Saturday's train is the |
txíiirhion rates expired lo-d-n, it is hoped tint the | excursion rates expired to-day, it is hoped that the | excursion rates expired to-day, it is hoped that the |
p\w.m fire will mt be instated on ai. inau.l)ciei.t | excess fare will not be insisted on, as insufficient | power fire will not be insisted on as. in an.)cien.t |
accommodation was {ro.idcd to dux | accommodation was provided to-day. | accommodation was provided to dux |
Identified overProof corrections | PROVIDED SATURDAYS AS PASSENGERS INSISTED HAD /TO/DAY|TODAY ORDINARY NOT /TO/DAY|TODAY EXCURSION WAIT THAT /TO/DAY|TODAY AND |
Identified overProof non-corrections | FARE TAKEN LEAVING TILL DECLINED STANDING INSUFFICIENT SOME ROOM VAN CRUSH BEING ALL THURSDAY GUARDS EXCESS ACCOMMODATE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 63 | 41.3 | 66.7 | 43.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 51 | 37.3 | 66.7 | 46.9 |
Weighted Words | 35.6 | 61.3 | 39.9 |
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ELECTRICAL WORKERS. | ELECTRICAL WORKERS. | ELECTRICAL WORKERS. |
^YDNIjY luesdiv - 1'he « igt* lio ii d | SYDNEY, Tuesday. — The wages board | SYDNEY Tuesday - life is its life and |
aibieh dealt with the conditions of the clec | which dealt with the conditions of the elec- | which dealt with the conditions of the case |
tue ii Moikcrs eni|iloied Di tho Hailw ly | trical workers employed by the Railway | tie in Workers employed Di the Hailw ly |
and lrimwav depirlment, hw lueii the | and Tramway department, has fixed the | and tramway department, has been the |
m iges of decimal uuthmics at U/0 per | wages of electrical mechanics at 9/6 per | in ages of decimal authories at 10s per |
din, ck.ilitt.il titteis 11/ ind hqdin.. hands | day, electrical fitters 11/, and leading hands | day, ck.ilitt.il fitters 11 and hedin.. hands |
12/ Anothei uivaid ne« h.cl the najies | 12/. Another award has fixed the wages | 127 Another lived near her the names |
of electrical litteis emplojed ht the city | of electrical fitters employed at the city | of electrical fitters employed by the city |
council nt 11/4, of mechanics «t 12/, und of | council at 11/4, of mechanics at 12/, and of | council at 11/4, of mechanics at 12, and of |
e iblc jointers at 11/4, with lrading hands | cable jointers at 11/4, with leading hands | e able jointers at 11/4, with trading hands |
1' additional J he -nages of other em | | 1/ additional. The wages of other em- | 1 additional The -wages of other em | |
plosecs aie 7/0 lo 8 0 | ployees are 7/6 to 8/6. | prospects are 7/0 To 8.0 |
Identified overProof corrections | DEPARTMENT ARE TRAMWAY BY HAS TO SYDNEY TUESDAY WAGES ANOTHER WHICH EMPLOYED DAY FITTERS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | EMPLOYEES FIXED BOARD LEADING RAILWAY AWARD CABLE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 72 | 41.7 | 73.6 | 54.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 38 | 44.7 | 81.6 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 46.9 | 79.4 | 61.2 |
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I PUR WOOD TO GLEN WAVERLEY. I | BURWOOD TO GLEN WAVERLEY. | I BUR WOOD TO GLEN WAVERLEY. A |
\ piiblli meeline: to furl lui the lnoicmcnt for a | A public meeting to further the movement for a | public meeting: to furl for the movement for a |
milwin line /tom Burwood (o (.len \\ ncrle\ \íi | railway line from Burwood to Glen Waverley via | railway line from Burwood (to (Glen W ncrle\ War |
'Jall\ Ho «as hold In the Mtclnnics Institute, | Tally Ho was held in the Mechanics Institute, | 'Rally He was held in the Mechanics Institute, |
(.len \\n\crlp\, on Siturda* e\enln£ Mr I lor | Glen Waverley, on Saturday evening. Mr. J. Jor- | (Glen Waverley, on Saturday evening Mr I for |
<ian occupied (lie chair, und (here was i large nt | dan occupied the chair, and there was a large at- | |
tendance It ui<i uti lniinontitv rcbohod on the | tendance. It was unanimously resolved, on the | It was an eminently resolved on the |
motion of ex Councillor It lime seconded hy "Mr | motion of ex-Councillor R. Jane, seconded by Mr. | motion of ex Councillor R. lime seconded by "Mr |
liiines West, Hint the Premier 4 ml Minister of Hail | James West, that the Premier and Minister of Rail- | Haines West, that the Premier 4 ml Minister of Hail |
vuivn lie invited to visit tito district «ml view the | ways be invited to visit the district and view the | ruin The invited to visit the district and view the |
route as minejed Mer« lander, Wwt lane, | route as surveyed. Messers. Leader, West, Jane, | route as surveyed Mere lander, Wwt lane, |
Cotter Arnold, mid Movltn were appointed an | Cotter, Arnold, and Moylan were appointed an | Cotter Arnold, and Moylan were appointed an |
cvccutivc (.oinmittco to tonfir uith bimilar com | executive committee to confer with similar com- | executive committee to confer with similar committees |
mittres in Tüllv lio and Muru owl The proj*ct | mittees in Tally Ho and Burwood. The project | in Tully lie and Mary owl The project |
was licirlll) endorsed hy (lie naeling, and n de | was heartily endorsed by the meeting, and a de- | was heartily) endorsed by the acting, and a determination |
teimination expressed to cirr> it to a successful | termination expressed to carry it to a successful | expressed to carry it to a successful |
i'-hue | issue. | issue |
Identified overProof corrections | CONFER SURVEYED MECHANICS BY SIMILAR DETERMINATION COMMITTEE THERE ISSUE PROJECT MOYLAN EVENING MOVEMENT EXECUTIVE ATTENDANCE MEETING WITH HELD SATURDAY RAILWAY CARRY PUBLIC COMMITTEES HEARTILY THAT FROM RESOLVED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BE UNANIMOUSLY JORDAN RAILWAYS LEADER FURTHER HO [**VANDALISED] JANE JAMES VIA TALLY MESSERS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 116 | 48.3 | 81.9 | 65.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 77 | 50.6 | 84.4 | 68.4 |
Weighted Words | 49.8 | 80.1 | 60.4 |
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DLUE MOUNTAINS. | BLUE MOUNTAINS. | BLUE MOUNTAINS. |
At a meeting of tho council of the shire ot | At a meeting of the council of the shire of | At a meeting of the council of the shire of |
Blue Mountains it was unanimously rosolved - | Blue Mountains it was unanimously resolved:— | Blue Mountains it was unanimously resolved : "That |
"That i lottor under seal of the council bo | "That a letter under seal of the council be | a letter under seal of the council be |
forwarded to hla E\oollency tho Governor of | forwarded to his Excellency the Governor of | forwarded to his Excellency the Governor of |
N S Wales as representativo of his Majesty | N. S. Wales as representative of his Majesty | N S Wales as representative of his Majesty |
the King, expressing this council's profound | the King, expressing this council's profound | the King, expressing this council's profound |
sorrow at the death of his late Mnjosty King | sorrow at the death of his late Majesty King | sorrow at the death of his late Majesty King |
Edward VII , and its consciousness of the great | Edward VII., and its consciousness of the great | Edward VII and its consciousness of the great |
loss sustained by tbo British Empire This | loss sustained by the British Empire. This | loss sustained by the British Empire This |
council tonders Its most sincere sympathy with | council tenders its most sincere sympathy with | council tenders its most sincere sympathy with |
Queen Alexandra nnd tho membets of the | Queen Alexandra and the members of the | Queen Alexandra and the members of the |
Royal Family In their groat boreavoment, and | Royal Family in their great bereavement, and | Royal Family in their great bereavement, and |
assures his Excolloncy ot tho unfailing loy- | assures his Excellency of the unfailing loy- | assures his Excellency of the unfailing loyalty |
alty of this council to the throne and person | alty of this council to the throne and person | of this council to the throne and person |
of the Sovoreign." | of the Sovereign." | of the Sovereign." |
Identified overProof corrections | BEREAVEMENT BE TENDERS SOVEREIGN LETTER REPRESENTATIVE MEMBERS RESOLVED EXCELLENCY |
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All Words | 106 | 79.2 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 64 | 85.9 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 85.2 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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PENNY POSTAGE. | PENNY POSTAGE. | PENNY POSTAGE. |
UNIFORM RATES. | UNIFORM RATES. | UNIFORM RATES. |
NEW COMA10NWEALH STAMP. | NEW COMMONWEALTH STAMP. | NEW COMMONWEALTH STAMP. |
MELBOURNE, Friday. | | MELBOURNE, Friday. | MELBOURNE, Friday. |
It Is understood that tho introduction of | It is understood that the introduction of | It is understood that the introduction of |
penny postage throughout tho States is in | penny postage throughout the States is in | penny postage throughout the States is in |
contemplation. * | contemplation. | contemplation. * |
Instructions have beon givon to the officers | Instructions have been given to the officers | Instructions have been given to the officers |
of tho Postal Department by the Postmaater | of the Postal Department by the Postmaster- | of the Postal Department by the Postmaster |
Gencrul to frame conditions for a competition | General to frame conditions for a competition | General to frame conditions for a competition |
lu designs for a new Commonwealth stamp. | in designs for a new Commonwealth stamp. | in designs for a new Commonwealth stamp. |
Tho Government has nlrnady announced its | The Government has already announced its | The Government has already announced its |
Intention to establish uniform ratos of post | intention to establish uniform rates of post- | intention to establish uniform rates of postage |
ago throughout tho Commonwealth, and the | age throughout the Commonwealth, and the | throughout the Commonwealth, and the |
Minister states that tbo now postnge Iratcs | Minister states that the new postage rates | Minister states that the new postage rates |
will como into operation early next year. | will come into operation early next year. | will come into operation early next year. |
The "bookkeeping porlod" which necessitates | The "bookkeeping period" which necessitates | The bookkeeping period" which necessitates |
the rotontlon of tho varying rates and differ- | the retention of the varying rates and differ- | the retention of the varying rates and differ- |
ing stamps onds on Deccmbor .11. | ing stamps ends on December 31. | ing stamps ends on December 21. |
Identified overProof corrections | DECEMBER BEEN GENERAL ENDS ALREADY COME GIVEN RETENTION PERIOD POSTMASTER |
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Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 99 | 75.8 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 63 | 84.1 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 83.8 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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I nin WAV AND TRAMWAY APPEAL BOABD. | RAILWAY AND TRAMWAY APPEAL BOARD. | I am WAV AND TRAMWAY APPEAL BOARD. |
Mr Cuthbert Brown Ina betn elected employees' rep- | Mr. Cuthbert Brown has been elected employees' rep- | Mr Cuthbert Brown his been elected employees' representative |
resentative on the Railv.nj and Tramway Appeals Board | resentative on the Railway and Tramway Appeals Board | on the Railway and Tramway Appeals Board |
(or 1010 Id There were KIT candidates, und Mr | for 1910-13. There were six candidates, and Mr. | (or 1010 Id There were six candidates, and Mr |
Broun received 7621 A otes, or 1917 abo\f> the nc~t high | Brown received 7621 votes, or 1617 above the next high- | Brown received 7621 Votes or 1917 above the next highest |
est candidate Altogether 18,101 %otcs were recorded | est candidate. Altogether 18,151 votes were recorded. | candidate Altogether 18,101 votes were recorded |
Identified overProof corrections | BEEN VOTES SIX ABOVE NEXT RAILWAY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | HAS FOR |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 40 | 67.5 | 92.5 | 76.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 30 | 73.3 | 93.3 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 78.5 | 98.1 | 91.1 |
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LA WU TEiraiS. i | LAWN TENNIS. | LA WU TEiraiS. i |
I UNIYERSnT TOUTiTTAMENT. | UNIVERSITY TOURNAMENT. | I UNIVERSITY TOURNAMENT. |
The resorts of jester-day's play »-ere: | The results of yesterday's play were :— | The resorts of yesterday's play were: |
B Class Championship, | B Class Championship. | B Class Championship, |
Smith beat Minnett, 6-3,. 0-1. | Smith beat Minnett, 6-3, 6-1. | Smith beat Minnett, 6-3,. 6-1. |
Macken beat StaeiV, 6 2, 6-0. | Macken beat Stack, 6-2, 6-0. | Mackin beat Stack, 6-2 6-0. |
Singles Handicap. | Singles Handicap. | Singles Handicap. |
Jekyll beat Walker, 6-3, 6-L | Jekyll beat Walker, 6-3, 6-1. | Jekyll beat Walker, 6-3, 6-1 |
Cnnmngham beat Snnih, 6-4, 6-2. | Cunningham beat Smith, 6-4, 6-2. | Cunningham beat Smith, 6-4, 6-2. |
Leeds beat Mf2arthy, 6-3, 6-2. | Leeds beat McCarthy, 6-3, 6-2. | Leeds beat McCarthy, 6-3, 6-2. |
Broughton beat Meek, 4-6, 0-3, 6-2. | Broughton beat Meek, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2. | Broughton beat Meek, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2. |
Blomfield beat Brown, 6-3, 6-6. | Blomfield beat Brown, 6-3, 6-5. | Blomfield beat Brown, 6-3, 6-3. |
Traill beat Whiting, 6-5, 3-6, 6-4. | Traill beat Whiting, 6-5, 3-6, 6-4. | Traill beat Whiting, 6-5, 3-6, 6-4. |
Doubles Handicap. | Doubles Handicap. | Doubles Handicap. |
Fnzcll-CampbeU beat FnUer-Maguire, 6-3, 6-S, | Frizell-Campbell beat Fuller-Maguire, 6-3, 6-5. | Fnzcll-CampbeU beat Fuller Maguire, 6-3, 6-3, |
Norman-Tcece beat Lamrock-Tiaill, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3. | Norman-Teece beat Lamrock-Traill, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3. | Norman Teece beat Lamrock-Tiaill, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3. |
Vickcry-Bowman beat Walker.-Mome, G~l, 0-3. | Vickery-Bowman beat Walker,-Monie, 6-1, 6-3. | Vickery Bowman beat Walker.-Mome, 6-1, 6-3. |
.lames-Oinninghani heat Van Epcn-Annitagc, 1-6, 6-2, | James-Cunningham beat Van Epen-Armitage, 1-6, 6-2, | .lames-Oinninghani heat Van Epcn-Annitagc, 4-6, 6-2, |
6-4. _ | 6-4. | 6-4. E |
Identified overProof corrections | CUNNINGHAM MCCARTHY TOURNAMENT VICKERY UNIVERSITY STACK YESTERDAYS FULLER TEECE WERE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ARMITAGE EPEN JAMES LAWN CAMPBELL MONIE FRIZELL TENNIS MACKEN [**VANDALISED] RESULTS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 61 | 62.3 | 78.7 | 43.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 45 | 57.8 | 77.8 | 47.4 |
Weighted Words | 61.2 | 79.6 | 47.5 |
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"PRINCE ITO: PATRIOT AND STATESMAN. | PRINCE ITO: PATRIOT AND STATESMAN. | "PRINCE ITO: PATRIOT AND STATESMAN. |
Mr. Altreu blond in tue "Fortnightly" has an | Mr. Alfred Stead in the "Fortnightly" has an | Mr. Alfred blood in the "Fortnightly" has an |
excellent appreciation of the late Prince Ito | excellent appreciation of the late Prince Ito. | excellent appreciation of the late Prince Ito |
"When Ito was ussasslnated by au obscuro | When Ito was assassinated by an obscure | When He was assassinated by an obscure |
Korean the world lost ono of tho greatest of | Korean the world lost one of the greatest of | Korean the world lost one of the greatest of |
Its great statesmen. It is not merely that Prince | its great statesmen. It is not merely that Prince | Its great statesmen. It is not merely that Prince |
Ito played the principal part in making the | Ito played the principal part in making the | Ito played the principal part in making the |
Japan of to-day, but rather that his personal | Japan of to-day, but rather that his personal | Japan of to-day, but rather that his personal |
character apd Individual strongtb made him un | character and individual strength made him an | character and Individual strength made him an |
example to ho romomberod for all time. Ito's | example to be remembered for all time. Ito's | example to he remembered for all time. It's |
¡oneness with Japan, his complete loss of self | oneness with Japan, his complete loss of self | oneness with Japan, his complete loss of self |
In patriotism, was shown all through his long | in patriotism, was shown all through his long | in patriotism, was shown all through his long |
career. Tho articlo gives somo interesting | career. The article gives some interesting | career. The article gives some interesting |
* comments by Ito himself on tho famous Japan | comments by Ito himself on the famous Japan | * comments by Ito himself on the famous Japan |
constitution, which it was his crowning tri- | constitution, which it was his crowning tri- | constitution, which it was his crowning triumph |
umph to draw up, and also somo of his com- | umph to draw up, and also some of his com- | to draw up, and also some of his comments |
ments on ten years of party government In | ments on ten years of party government in | on ten years of party government In |
Japan. Mr. Stead tolls us that it was rare | Japan. Mr. Stead tells us that it was rare | Japan. Mr. Stead tells us that it was rare |
ior Prince Ito to talk long without some | for Prince Ito to talk long without some | for Prince Ito to talk long without some |
. weighty subject coming up, and in them nil ho | weighty subject coming up, and in them all he | . weighty subject coming up, and in them all he |
' displayed a knowledge horn only of long study. | displayed a knowledge born only of long study. | ' displayed a knowledge home only of long study. |
In a sense, lils work is onded. In another | In a sense, his work is ended. In another | In a sense, his work is ended. In another |
i mid better sense he lives on n powor of Inspira» | and better sense he lives on a power of inspira- | i and better sense he lives on a power of inspiration |
' tiou to wariin the liueat Ideals of Japonesa lito. | tion towards the finest ideals of Japanese life. | to warn the great Ideals of Japanese life. |
Identified overProof corrections | TELLS ASSASSINATED REMEMBERED ALFRED ONE POWER JAPANESE LIFE STRENGTH OBSCURE ENDED INSPIRATION ARTICLE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | FINEST BE ITOS [**VANDALISED] TOWARDS BORN |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 186 | 82.8 | 96.2 | 78.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 115 | 85.2 | 95.7 | 70.6 |
Weighted Words | 83.6 | 95.7 | 73.6 |
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CYCLING AND MOTORING. | CYCLING AND MOTORING. | CYCLING AND MOTORING. |
I PROMINENT OYC-IST IDROTCNED. I | PROMINENT CYCLIST DROWNED. | I PROMINENT CYCLIST IDROTCNED. I |
CvcIlsU will lie grieved lo hear c1 the death of Joe | Cyclists will be grieved to hear of the death of Joe | CvcIlsU will be grieved to hear of the death of Joe |
Cann in. of the Burwood Huh Ile ind nome members | Cannan, of the Burwood Club. He and some members | Cann in. of the Burwood Huh He and some members |
of the ilub «ere fishinK nIT the roLks at Cronulla | of the club were fishing off the rocks at Cronulla | of the club were fishing off the rocks at Cronulla |
ira h «hen lie was «wept info the i>ea and was lost | Beach, when he was swept into the sea, and was lost. | ire h when he was swept into the sea and was lost |
lie was ^eI.5 popular »ilh Hie members of the club, | He was very popular with the members of the club, | He was well popular with The members of the club, |
and in fact all who knew lum | and in fact all who knew him. | and in fact all who knew him. |
Identified overProof corrections | SEA INTO BE FISHING TO SWEPT SOME WITH HE WHEN ROCKS OFF CYCLIST HIM WERE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BEACH VERY DROWNED CANNAN CYCLISTS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 64 | 57.8 | 90.6 | 77.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 44 | 54.5 | 88.6 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 54.7 | 85.3 | 67.5 |
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' YOUNG MAN KILLED. | YOUNG MAN KILLED. | YOUNG MAN KILLED. |
I KICKED BY HORS 13. I | KICKED BY HORSE. | KICKED BY HORSE. MUDGEE. |
MUDGEE. TilOBilov. I | MUDGEE, Tuesday. | TilOBilov. I |
[ Early . ycstordny morniug Mr. Frank Cox, | Early yesterday morning Mr. Frank Cox, | [ Early yesterday morning Mr. Frank Cox, |
son of Mr. Frank Cox, of Monah, three miles | son of Mr. Frank Cox, of Menah, three miles | son of Mr. Frank Cox, of Menah, three miles |
from Mudgee, on o of tho oldest residents of | from Mudgee, one of the oldest residents of | from Mudgee, one of the oldest residents of |
this district, loft home loading n young horso | this district, left home leading a young horse | this district, left home leading a young horse |
and riding another. Ho did not raturn to | and riding another. He did not return to | and riding another. He did not return to |
lunch, and as his habits wera very regular | lunch, and as his habits were very regular | lunch, and as his habits were very regular |
tho fnmlly became alarmed, and commenced to | the family became alarmed, and commenced to | the family became alarmed, and commenced to |
URrch. About 6 o'clock In tho evening his Histor | search. About 6 o'clock in the evening his sister | URrch. About 6 o'clock In the evening his History |
found his body about a mile fro-n the home- | found his body about a mile from the home- | found his body about a mile from the homestead, |
stead, having apparently been dead for some | stead, having apparently been dead for some | having apparently been dead for some |
hours. An Inquiry was held to-day. From | hours. An inquiry was held to-day. From | hours. An Inquiry was held to-day. From |
the cvidonce II Is surmised that the horso he | the evidence it is surmised that the horse he | the evidence It is surmised that the horse he |
was leading pulled the young man off, and be- | was leading pulled the young man off, and be- | was leading pulled the young man off, and becoming |
coming entangled the animal kicked him to | coming entangled the animal kicked him to | entangled the animal kicked him to |
death. A finding of accidental death was re | death. A finding of accidental death was re- | death. A finding of accidental death was re- |
. corded. I | corded. | . corded. I |
Identified overProof corrections | MENAH YESTERDAY LEFT ONE FAMILY RETURN MORNING IT EVIDENCE HORSE WERE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SEARCH TUESDAY RECORDED SISTER |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 121 | 81.0 | 96.7 | 82.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 85 | 82.4 | 95.3 | 73.3 |
Weighted Words | 82.9 | 94.0 | 64.9 |
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V1CTA HOAD TtACn. | VICTA ROAD RACE. | VICTA ROAD RACE. |
Tile Vieta Bioyclo Club held Its five miles road ra« | The Victa Bicycle Club held its five miles road race | The Victa Bicycle Club held its five miles road race |
on Saturday over the Bunnerong course. Some ex | on Saturday over the Bunnerong course. Some ex- | on Saturday over the Bunnerong course. Some exciting |
citinp; riding waa seen. Tile result was an follows: | citing riding was seen. The result was an follows:— | riding was seen. The result was an follows: |
SV. Abbott, 14m 25s, Í! F. Sinclair, 13m fils, 2¡ R. | W. Abbott, 14m 25s, 1; F. Sinclair, 13m 54s, 2; R. | SV. Abbott, 14in 2-5s, 2! F. Sinclair, 13m fils, 22 R. |
Short, 13m 41s, 8. - The last named rider secured | Short, 13m 41s, 3. The last named rider secured | Short, 43m 40s, 8. - The last named rider secured |
fastest time. | fastest time. | fastest time. |
Identified overProof corrections | VICTA RACE BICYCLE EXCITING |
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Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 39 | 74.4 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 32 | 87.5 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 79.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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TAMPERING WITH RAILWAY | TAMPERING WITH RAILWAY | TAMPERING WITH RAILWAY |
SIGNAL. | SIGNAL. | SIGNAL. |
MELBOURNE, Monday. | MELBOURNE, Monday. | MELBOURNE, Monday. |
Inquiries are being mado by the police for | Inquiries are being made by the police for | Inquiries are being made by the police for |
the pet son who tampered with the signal light | the person who tampered with the signal light | the person who tampered with the signal light |
at South Richmond on Oetobei 9 On the | at South Richmond on October 9. On the | at South Richmond on October 9 On the |
evening of the date named it was found that | evening of the date named it was found that | evening of the date named it was found that |
the telltale light on Oakleigh lino distant | the telltale light on Oakleigh line distant | the tell-tale light on Oakleigh line distant |
signal was not showing On investigating i | signal was not showing. On investigating a | signal was not showing On investigating a |
porter discovered that a piece of brown paper | porter discovered that a piece of brown paper | porter discovered that a piece of brown paper |
had been tied over tho signal The front light | had been tied over the signal. The front light | had been tied over the signal The front light |
was left clear, and the presence of the paper | was left clear, and the presence of the paper | was left clear, and the presence of the paper |
over the Ince of tho other portion of the signal | over the face of the other portion of the signal | over the face of the other portion of the signal |
did not iuterfero with railway trafile It is | did not interfere with railway traffic. It is | did not interfere with railway traffic It is |
thought that tho person who Interfered with | thought that the person who interfered with | thought that the person who interfered with |
the signal did bo in a great hurry, and that | the signal did so in a great hurry, and that | the signal did be in a great hurry, and that |
the completo covering of the signal with paper | the complete covering of the signal with paper | the complete covering of the signal with paper |
was prevented only by want of time on his | was prevented only by want of time on his | was prevented only by want of time on his |
part ^»_ | part. | part as |
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Searchability of unique words | 74 | 89.2 | 98.6 | 87.5 |
Weighted Words | 89.9 | 99.1 | 91.2 |
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HOUSE OF KEPEESEITTATIVES. | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. |
Tho Speaker took the chair at 10.30 a.m. | The Speaker took the chair at 10.30 a.m. | The Speaker took the chair at 10.30 a.m. |
' UNIFORM RAILWAY GAUGE. . | UNIFORM RAILWAY GAUGE. | UNIFORM RAILWAY GAUGE. Mr |
Mr. Thomson (Liberal, N.S.W.) asked tho | Mr. Thomson (Liberal, N.S.W.) asked the | Thomson (Liberal, N.S.W.) asked the |
Government whether, Id view of the great | Government whether, in view of the great | Government whether, Id view of the great |
delay which would be caused In the trans- | delay which would be caused in the trans- | delay which would be caused in the transportation |
portation of troops and their equipment | portation of troops and their equipment | of troops and their equipment |
to different parts of the Commonwealth ow | to different parts of the Commonwealth ow- | to different parts of the Commonwealth owing |
ing to the want of uniform gauge in railway | ing to the want of uniform gauge in railway | to the want of uniform gauge in railway |
I lines, the Minister for Defence would consider | lines, the Minister for Defence would consider | I lines, the Minister for Defence would consider |
the advisability of offering a substantial prize | the advisability of offering a substantial prize | the advisability of offering a substantial prize |
I for such-invention as would overcome the | for such invention as would overcome the | I for such invention as would overcome the |
break of gauge? | break of gauge ? | break of gauge? |
Mr. Frazer, Hon. Minister, replied that the | Mr. Frazer, Hon. Minister, replied that the | Mr. Frazer, Hon. Minister, replied that the |
I question of break of gauge appeared to be | question of break of gauge appeared to be | question of break of gauge appeared to be |
I one for the State Government, but, in view of | one for the State Government, but, in view of | I one for the State Government, but, in view of |
the necessity of formulating some scheme of | the necessity of formulating some scheme of | the necessity of formulating some scheme of |
'military transport, It was proposed to in | military transport, it was proposed to in- | military transport, It was proposed to in |
vile the Premiers of the several States to | vite the Premiers of the several States to | vite the Premiers of the several States to |
I approve of a conference be-tween the Railway | approve of a conference between the Railway | I approve of a conference between the Railway |
'Commissioners and the Minister for Defence. | Commissioners and the Minister for Defence. | Commissioners and the Minister for Defence. |
In the Senate on Wednesday night it was | In the Senate on Wednesday night it was | In the Senate on Wednesday night it was |
I mentioned that it was proposed to appoint | mentioned that it was proposed to appoint | I mentioned that it was proposed to appoint |
¡ the Railway Commissioners of the several | the Railway Commissioners of the several | the Railway Commissioners of the several |
I States as a railway defence council to ad- | States as a railway defence council to ad- | States as a railway defence council to advise |
vise the Minister. | vise the Minister. | the Minister. |
PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS. | PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS. | PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS. |
I CONTROL OF PRODUCE. | CONTROL OF PRODUCE. | I CONTROL OF PRODUCE. |
I The debate was resumed on the following | The debate was resumed on the following | The debate was resumed on the following |
? motion of Mr. Atkinson (Lib., Tas.): | motion of Mr. Atkinson (Lib., Tas.) :— | motion of Mr. Atkinson (Lib., Tas.): |
, "That, in the opinion of this House, the | "That, in the opinion of this House, the | , "That, in the opinion of this House, the |
i Commonwealth should forthwith take over the | Commonwealth should forthwith take over the | Commonwealth should forthwith take over the |
I inspection and effective control of produce | inspection and effective control of produce | inspection and effective control of produce |
passing from State to State." | passing from State to State." | passing from State to State." |
Mr. Sinclair (Lib., Q.) moved an amendment | Mr. Sinclair (Lib., Q.) moved an amendment | Mr. Sinclair (Lib., Q.) moved an amendment |
I to provide for the appointment of "A select | to provide for the appointment of "A select | to provide for the appointment of "A select |
i committee, with a representative from each | committee, with a representative from each | a committee, with a representative from each |
> State, to inquire into the best means of in | State, to inquire into the best means of in- | > State, to inquire into the best means of in |
1 spection and effective control of produce pass- | spection and effective control of produce pass- | 1 spection and effective control of produce passing |
ing from State to State, and that such com- | ing from State to State, and that such com- | from State to State, and that such committee |
mittee should also Inquire as to the most suit- | mittee should also inquire as to the most suit- | should also inquire as to the most suitable |
able means of Inspecting, grading, and mark- | able means of inspecting, grading, and mark- | means of Inspecting, grading, and mark- |
ing produce intended for export." | ing produce intended for export." | ing produce intended for export." |
Í Mr. Sinclair objected to tne system of grad | Mr. Sinclair objected to the system of grading | 9 Mr. Sinclair objected to the system of grade |
of butter for export. The grading was a | of butter for export. The grading was a | of butter for export. The grading was a |
1 matter of a man's taste. The taste of a | matter of a man's taste. The taste of a | 1 matter of a man's taste. The taste of a |
i grader in Australia might be different to that | grader in Australia might be different to that | i grader in Australia might be different to that |
of the buyer in London, and they would not | of the buyer in London, and they would not | of the buyer in London, and they would not |
agree as to the quality of a brand. He knew | agree as to the quality of a brand. He knew | agree as to the quality of a brand. He knew |
cases where butter branded first-class had | cases where butter branded first-class had | cases where butter branded first-class had |
been sold at a lower price than that branded | been sold at a lower price than that branded | been sold at a lower price than that branded |
second-class. | second-class. | second-class. |
The Minister for Customs opposed the ap- | The Minister for Customs opposed the ap- | The Minister for Customs opposed the appointment |
pointment of a committee, and Baid that ne | pointment of a committee, and said that he | of a committee, and said that he |
had no doubt that some States dealt with others | had no doubt that some States dealt with others | had no doubt that some States dealt with others |
in an unfederal manner. He had been given an | in an unfederal manner. He had been given an | in an unfederal manner. He had been given an |
Instance where a charge for the examination | instance where a charge for the examination | instance where a charge for the examination |
of a Shipment of apples had been £100, when | of a Shipment of apples had been £100, when | of a Shipment of apples had been £100 when |
it only took half a day to pass the lot. By the | it only took half a day to pass the lot. By the | it only took half a day to pass the lot. By the |
States putting up inspection values they were | States putting up inspection values they were | States putting up inspection values they were |
forcing on unification in the matter of control | forcing on unification in the matter of control | forcing on unification in the matter of control |
of produce passing between States. He had I | of produce passing between States. He had | of produce passing between States. He had I |
been looking into the butter question, and had | been looking into the butter question, and had | been looking into the butter question, and had |
decided not to alter the regulations with re- | decided not to alter the regulations with | decided not to alter the regulations with re- |
regard to butter fat, which would remain at 82 | regard to butter fat, which would remain at 82 | regard to butter fat, which would remain at 82 |
per cent., while he would be very reluctant to | per cent., while he would be very reluctant to | per cent., while he would be very reluctant to |
increase the percentage of moisture above 14 | increase the percentage of moisture above 14 | increase the percentage of moisture above 14 |
per cent, for superfine. He had no intention of | per cent, for superfine. He had no intention of | per cent, for superfine. He had no intention of |
reducing it for the other to Ipss. than 15 per | reducing it for the other to less than 15 per | reducing it for the other to less, than 15 per |
cent. If a committee was appointed the whole | cent. If a committee was appointed the whole | cent. If a committee was appointed the whole |
of the comjierce regulations would be held up. | of the commerce regulations would be held up. | of the commerce regulations would be held up. |
He was having Inquiries made with regard to | He was having inquiries made with regard to | He was having Inquiries made with regard to |
the taking over of the inspection of produce | the taking over of the inspection of produce | the taking over of the inspection of produce |
passing between the States. | passing between the States. | passing between the States. |
Mr. Greene (Lib., N.S.W.) objected to grade | Mr. Greene (Lib., N.S.W.) objected to grade | Mr. Greene (Lib., N.S.W.) objected to grade |
marking of butter. He pointed out that al- | marking of butter. He pointed out that al- | marking of butter. He pointed out that although |
though Now Zealand butter sold at higher | though New Zealand butter sold at higher | New Zealand butter sold at higher |
prices than Australian, the man on the land | prices than Australian, the man on the land | prices than Australian, the man on the land |
did not get the benefit of it. Grade-marking | did not get the benefit of it. Grade-marking | did not get the benefit of it. Grade-marking |
would bring about spot-selling. So far as he" | would bring about spot-selling. So far as he | would bring about spot-selling. So far as he" |
knew, the whole of the co-operative butter | knew, the whole of the co-operative butter | knew, the whole of the co-operative butter |
makers wore against grade-marking. They | makers were against grade-marking. They | makers were against grade-marking. They |
did not mind the Interior brands being marked. | did not mind the inferior brands being marked. | did not mind the Interior brands being marked. |
The debate was adjourned till Thursday | The debate was adjourned till Thursday | The debate was adjourned till Thursday |
week. | week. | week. |
PENSION SYSTEM. | PENSION SYSTEM. | PENSION SYSTEM. |
Mr. W. Elliott Johnson (Lib., N.S.'W.) moved | Mr. W. Elliott Johnson (Lib., N.S.'W.) moved | Mr. W. Elliott Johnson (Lib., N.S.W.) moved |
-"That this House is of opinion that a | -- "That this House is of opinion that a | -"That this House is of opinion that a |
pension system should be forthwith Initiated | pension system should be forthwith Initiated | pension system should be forthwith initiated |
in the Defence and Civil services of the Com- | in the Defence and Civil services of the Com- | in the Defence and Civil services of the Com- |
monwealth." He pointed out that the Public | monwealth." He pointed out that the Public | monwealth." He pointed out that the Public |
Service Association had proposed a scheme | Service Association had proposed a scheme | Service Association had proposed a scheme |
for pensions. This should be augmented by | for pensions. This should be augmented by | for pensions. This should be augmented by |
Government assistance. | Government assistance. | Government assistance. |
Mr. Kelly (Lib., N.S.W.) expressed the | Mr. Kelly (Lib., N.S.W.) expressed the | Mr. Kelly (Lib., N.S.W.) expressed the |
opinion that the Civil servant should be allow | opinion that the Civil servant should be allow- | opinion that the Civil servant should be allowed |
ed to retire when he felt that he had< ex- | ed to retire when he felt that he had ex- | to retire when he felt that he had exhausted |
hausted his service. The public was anxious | hausted his service. The public was anxious | his service. The public was anxious |
for a system of pensions for Civil servants. -| | for a system of pensions for Civil servants. | for a system of pensions for Civil servants. -| |
The debate was adjourned. I | The debate was adjourned. | The debate was adjourned. NEW |
NEW BILLS. I | NEW BILLS. | BILLS. I |
Mr. Fowler obtained leave to introduce-two | Mr. Fowler obtained leave to introduce two | Mr. Fowler obtained leave to introduce two |
bills, one to prevent children and aboriginal | bills, one to prevent children and aboriginal | bills, one to prevent children and aboriginal |
natives from being improperly taken out of | natives from being improperly taken out of | natives from being improperly taken out of |
Australia; the other to give Increased power, | Australia ; the other to give increased power, | Australia; the other to give increased power, |
to tho Minister for External Alf airs to deport! | to the Minister for External Affairs to deport | to the Minister for External Alf airs to deport! |
criminals. The former is designed to prevent] | criminals. The former is designed to prevent | criminals. The former is designed to prevent] |
children of white parents from being expa- | children of white parents from being expa- | children of white parents from being expatriated |
triated by an Asiatic or a Polynesian, who may I | triated by an Asiatic or a Polynesian, who may | by an Asiatic or a Polynesian, who may I |
have married a widow with children by a| | have married a widow with children by a | have married a widow with children by a |
former white husband. The latter Is to allow | former white husband. The latter is to allow | former white husband. The latter is to allow |
the Minister to deport for any crime, "con-, | the Minister to deport for any crime, "con- | the Minister to deport for any crime, contrary |
trary to the welfaro or the morality of the | trary to the welfare or the morality of the | to the welfare of or the morality of the |
community." At present deportation can be | community." At present deportation can be | community." At present deportation can be |
.enforced only where the Immigrant has been | enforced only where the immigrant has been | enforced only where the Immigrant has been |
guilty of a crime of violence. | guilty of a crime of violence. | guilty of a crime of violence. |
GRIEVANCES. | GRIEVANCES. | GRIEVANCES. |
Mr. Catts (Lab., N.S.W.) drew attention to | Mr. Catts (Lab., N.S.W.) drew attention to | Mr. Catts (Lab., N.S.W.) drew attention to |
the unsatisfactory state of affairs which ex- | the unsatisfactory state of affairs which ex- | the unsatisfactory state of affairs which existed |
isted in tha Postal Department. He claimed | isted in the Postal Department. He claimed | in the Postal Department. He claimed |
that the grievances of public servants would | that the grievances of public servants would | that the grievances of public servants would |
not be satisfactorily settled until they came | not be satisfactorily settled until they came | not be satisfactorily settled until they came |
under the Federal Arbitration Act. v | under the Federal Arbitration Act. | under the Federal Arbitration Act. v |
Mr. Johnson (Lib., N.S.W.) put in a claim | Mr. Johnson (Lib., N.S.W.) put in a claim | Mr. Johnson (Lib., N.S.W.) put in a claim |
for a direct telephone Uno from Cronulla to | for a direct telephone line from Cronulla to | for a direct telephone line from Cronulla to |
Kogarah. | Kogarah. | Kogarah. |
DEFENCE ACT AMENDMENT. | DEFENCE ACT AMENDMENT. | DEFENCE ACT AMENDMENT. |
The Defence Act Amendment Bill was read | The Defence Act Amendment Bill was read | The Defence Act Amendment Bill was read |
the first time. | the first time. | the first time. |
The House .adjourned. | The House adjourned. | The House adjourned. |
Identified overProof corrections | INVITE WELFARE CONTRARY COMMERCE REPRESENTATIVES LESS SAID LINE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | INFERIOR |
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All Words | 833 | 97.4 | 99.5 | 81.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 351 | 97.4 | 99.7 | 88.9 |
Weighted Words | 97.9 | 99.7 | 86.4 |
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UNIFORM: HALLWAY GAUGE. | UNIFORM RAILWAY GAUGE. | UNIFORM: RAILWAY GAUGE. |
MELBOURNE, Monday. | MELBOURNE, Monday. | MELBOURNE, Monday. |
-« | The Prime Minister (Mr. Fisher) and the | -2 |
The Prime Minister (Mr. Fisher) and the | leader of the Federal Opposition visited Bal- | The Prime Minister (Mr. Fisher) and the |
leader of the Föderal Opposition visited Bal- | larat to-day for the purpose of taking part in | leader of the Federal Opposition visited Ballarat |
larat to-day for tho purpose of taking part in | the South-street competitions. They were | to-day for the purpose of taking part in |
the South-street competitions. Thoy Averc | entertained at dinner by the Mayor of the | the South-street competitions. They were |
city. | city. | city. |
entertainod at dinner by tho Mayor ot the | Mr. Fisher, in responding to the toast of | entertained at dinner by the Mayor of the |
Mr. Fisher, in responding to the toast of | "Parliament," said there was In Australia a | Mr. Fisher, in responding to the toast of |
"Parliament," said thero Avas In Australia a | growing national feeling amongst the whole | "Parliament," said there was In Australia a |
growing national feeling amongst tho whole | ot the people. The defences of Australia had | growing national feeling amongst the whole |
been made a common cause by practically all | been made a common cause by practically all | been made a common cause by practically all |
parties, and was now assured. There was | parties, and was now assured. There was | parties, and was now assured. There was |
another question that ought to bo dealt with | another question that ought to be dealt with | another question that ought to be dealt with |
soon. That was the question of railway com- | soon. That was the question of railway com- | soon. That was the question of railway communication. |
munication. There ought to bo one gauge at | munication. There ought to be one gauge at | There ought to be one gauge at |
least betwepn the capitals In order to enablo | least between the capitals in order to enable | least between the capitals In order to enable |
pooplo lo travol moro speedily, comfortably, | people to travel more speedily, comfortably, | people to travel more speedily, comfortably, |
and in tho caso of necessity both troops and | and in the case of necessity both troops and | and in the case of necessity both troops and |
equipment could bo taken as quickly as pos- | equipment could be taken as quickly as pos- | equipment could be taken as quickly as possible |
sible to tho places whero they could defend | sible to the places where they could defend | to the places where they could defend |
the country. ."(Applause.) This Avas on | the country. (Applause.) This was on | the country. (Applause.) This was on |
urgent mattor, and as Parliament had brushed | urgent matter, and as Parliament had brushed | urgent matter, and as Parliament had brushed |
aside cA'ory barrier against trade and com | aside every barrier against trade and com- | aside every barrier against trade and com- |
moree by cutting out tho Interstate certificate, | merce by cutting out the Interstate certificate, | moree by cutting out the Interstate certificate, |
he thought tho time had come Avhon tho | he thought the time had come when the | he thought the time had come when the |
ot the people Tho defences of Australia bad | barrier of different railway gauges ought to | of the people. The defences of Australia had |
barrier ot different railway gauges ought to | be abolished. If the people were asked | barrier of different railway gauges ought to |
bo abolished. If the people Avoro uslted | whether they would have one uniform gauge | be abolished. If the people were asked |
whether they would have one uniform gauge | from Perth to Brisbane they would say "Yes ; | whether they would have one uniform gauge |
from Perth to Brisbane they Avould say "Yes; | be speedy about it." | from Perth to Brisbane they would say "Yes; |
be spoedy about it." | ======== | be speedy about it." |
DR. SHELDi-.^'S NEW DISCOVERY cures | DR. SHELDON'S NEW DISCOVERY cures | DR. SHELDi-.^'S NEW DISCOVERY cures |
COUGHS »ed COLDS, and provonts 1 neumonía. | COUGHS and COLDS, and prevents Pneumonía. | COUGHS and COLDS, and prevents 1 pneumonia. |
Absolutely «ru»ranirc ' l/G and 8/.-AdTt, | Absolutely guaranteed. 1/6 and 3/.— Advt, | Absolutely fragrance ' 1/6 and 8/.-AdTt, |
Identified overProof corrections | BETWEEN WHERE TRAVEL FEDERAL ASKED EVERY WHEN PREVENTS CASE SPEEDY MORE WERE ENABLE ENTERTAINED MATTER |
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Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 225 | 80.0 | 97.3 | 86.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 142 | 85.9 | 95.8 | 70.0 |
Weighted Words | 84.8 | 93.8 | 59.2 |
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BREAK OF GAUGE. | BREAK OF GAUGE. | BREAK OF GAUGE. |
MELBOURNE, Friday. | MELBOURNE, Friday. | MELBOURNE, Friday. |
I Referring to the question of the abolition of | Referring to the question of the abolition of | Referring to the question of the abolition of |
the break of gauge b'otween tho railway sys- | the break of gauge between the railway systems | the break of gauge between the railway sys- |
of the different States, the Minister for | of the different States, the Minister for | of the different States, the Minister for |
I Railways (Mr. A. A. Billson) said he thought | Railways (Mr. A. A. Billson) said he thought | Railways (Mr. A. A. Billson) said he thought |
:tho simplest idea would be to alter the Vic | the simplest idea would be to alter the Victorian | the simplest idea would be to alter the Vic |
jtoriim gauge of 5tt 3ln to the Now South | gauge of 5ft. 3in. to the New South | stories gauge of 5ft 3in to the New South |
Wales gauge of 4ft 8'/_In. This would cost | Wales gauge of 4ft. 8½in. This would cost | Wales gauge of 4ft 8 /In. This would cost |
¡two million pounds, but it would ho a national | two million pounds, but it would be a national | two million pounds, but it would be a national |
¡undertaking, which Victoria could not be ex- | undertaking, which Victoria could not be | undertaking, which Victoria could not be ex- |
expected to meet alone. | expected to meet alone. | expected to meet alone. |
Identified overProof corrections | BETWEEN NEW |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SYSTEMS VICTORIAN |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 72 | 90.3 | 97.2 | 71.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 47 | 91.5 | 95.7 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 91.0 | 93.9 | 32.4 |
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i COTOTEY NEWS. | COUNTRY NEWS. | i COUNTRY NEWS. |
BOMBALA RAILWAY. J | BOMBALA RAILWAY. | BOMBALA RAILWAY. J |
", , . BOMBALA, Wednesday. ' | BOMBALA, Wednesday. | ", , BOMBALA, Wednesday. |
Tho chief engineer for railways is in town, | The chief engineer for railways is in town, | The chief engineer for railways is in town, |
and this morning picked out n Blto tor the | and this morning picked out a site for the | and this morning picked out a site for the |
lallway station a lie Presbyterian body bad | Railway station. The Presbyterian body had | railway station a lie Presbyterian body had |
just commenced tho erection of a now church | just commenced the erection of a new church | just commenced the erection of a new church |
on tho site chosen for tho station, but re- | on the site chosen for the station, but re- | on the site chosen for the station, but received |
ceived notlco to discontinuo tho work. Mr i | ceived notice to discontinue the work. Mr. | notice to discontinue the work. Mr i |
Sago's rosldence is also included in tho ' | Sage's residence is also included in the | Sage's residence is also included in the |
resumption Great satisfaction is expressed | resumption. Great satisfaction is expressed | resumption Great satisfaction is expressed |
hore at the posslbilit> of the line being push- | here at the possibility of the line being push- | here at the possibility of the line being pushed |
ed on almost Immediately from Nlmltybollo | ed on almost immediately from Nimitybelle. | on almost immediately from Nimitybelle |
Surveyors expect to have the Burvoy of tho | Surveyors expect to have the survey of the | Surveyors expect to have the survey of the |
lluo finished Into Bombala In eight weeks' timo. | line finished into Bombala in eight weeks' time. | line finished Into Bombala In eight weeks' time. |
Identified overProof corrections | RESIDENCE NIMITYBELLE HAD COUNTRY SAGES TIME SURVEY NOTICE POSSIBILITY NEW DISCONTINUE HERE |
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All Words | 92 | 73.9 | 98.9 | 95.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 65 | 81.5 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 78.4 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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DECENTRALISATION COMMISSION. | DECENTRALISATION COMMISSION. | DECENTRALISATION COMMISSION. |
COOMA. Friday. | COOMA, Friday. | COOMA. Friday. |
The Railway Decentralisation Royal Com- | The Railway Decentralisation Royal Com- | The Railway Decentralisation Royal Commission |
mission returned to Cooma yesterday. Tile | mission returned to Cooma yesterday. The | returned to Cooma yesterday. The |
Commission sat at the Council-chambers this | Commission sat at the Council-chambers this | Commission sat at the Council-chambers this |
I morning tor tho purpose of taking evidence | morning for the purpose of taking evidence | morning for the purpose of taking evidence |
I ns to the best means of giving the district | as to the best means of giving the district | as to the best means of giving the district |
better communication with ports. Evidence | better communication with ports. Evidence | better communication with ports. Evidence |
was tendered ndvocating the opening up of | was tendered advocating the opening up of | was tendered advocating the opening up of |
i Twofold Buy by the extension oC tho railway | Twofold Bay by the extension of the railway | i Twofold Bay by the extension of the railway |
I Hue from Cooma or Bombala when the latter | line from Cooma or Bombala when the latter | line from Cooma or Bombala when the latter |
line is completed. The witnesses endeavoured | line is completed. The witnesses endeavoured | line is completed. The witnesses endeavoured |
to (»how tho necessity of tills proposnl being | to show the necessity of this proposal being | to show the necessity of this proposal being |
c-irrleel out In the Interests of Monaro table- | carried out in the interests of Monaro table- | carried out in the interests of Monaro table- |
lands and the far south roast districts, v»1iich | lands and the far south coast districts, which | lands and the far south coast districts, values |
needed a port such as Twofold Bay. | needed a port such as Twofold Bay. | needed a port such as Twofold Bay. |
Identified overProof corrections | FOR SHOW ADVOCATING CARRIED PROPOSAL COAST |
Identified overProof non-corrections | WHICH |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 99 | 83.8 | 99.0 | 93.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 67 | 89.6 | 98.5 | 85.7 |
Weighted Words | 90.3 | 99.4 | 94.1 |
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' BJ i1 E AK OF GAUGE. . | BREAK OF GAUGE. | ' By 1 E AK OF GAUGE. TO |
TO THE EDITOR" OF THE HttRAliD. I | TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. | THE EDITOR OF THE HttRAliD. I |
Sir,-In your notice of Mr. .Huslics's pro- | Sir.—In your notice of Mr. Hughes's pro- | Sir,-In your notice of Mr. Hughes's proposal |
posal on this question you say "the scheme | posals on this question you say "the scheme | on this question you say "the scheme |
would mean as far us this State.is concerned, | would mean as far as this State is concerned, | would mean as far us this State. is concerned, |
a third rail outside each of the existing rails, | a third rail outside each of the existing rails, | a third rail outside each of the existing rails, |
so that in addition lo tho lit Siln ¡gauge of | so that in addition to the 4ft 8½in gauge of | so that in addition to the lit Siln gauge of |
New South Wales there wotiirTvbe the 5ft 3m | New South Wales there would be the 5ft 3in | New South Wales there wotiirTvbe the 5ft. 3in. |
of Victoria." I desire la'polnt' out that this | of Victoria." I desire to point out that this | of Victoria." I desire la point' out that this |
Is not the case. No third rail /would, bo laid | is not the case. No third rail would be laid | is not the case. No third rail would, be laid |
on the JS'ow South Wales tracks, tho standard | on the New South Wales tracks, the standard | on the New South Wales tracks, the standard |
gauge boing already In this-Slulp. A third rall | gauge being already in this State. A third rail | gauge being already In this State. A third rail |
would only be laid down where it is proposed | would only be laid down where it is proposed | would only be laid down where it is proposed |
to alter the standard gauge., It Is not con- | to alter the standard gauge. It is not | to alter the standard gauge., It is not con- |
contemplated to alter our railway tracks in any | contemplated to alter our railway tracks in any | contemplated to alter our railway tracks in any |
vvaj-, but it is proposed, to lay a third rall | way, but it is proposed to lay a third rail | way, but it is proposed, to lay a third rail |
in Victoria, so that stock of 4SL Slln gauge | in Victoria, so that stock of 4ft 8½in gauge | in Victoria, so that stock of 4SL Slln gauge |
may tr.ivol over the Victorian as well us tha | may travel over the Victorian as well as the | may travel over the Victorian as well as the |
Ness South Wales railways. Victoria ccrjld | New South Wales railways. Victoria could | New South Wales railways. Victoria could |
then gradunlly alter leer rolling stock until | then gradually alter her rolling stock until | then gradually alter leer rolling stock until |
it became necessary to-pull up the third rail, | it became necessary to pull up the third rail, | it became necessary to pull up the third rail, |
and tun 4ft Siln gutis» stock only, similar lo | and run 4ft 8½in gauge stock only, similar to | and the 4ft Siln guest stock only, similar to |
oura. From the commencement o£ the chango | ours. From the commencement of the change | ours. From the commencement of the change |
our trains would run stral_ht to, Melbourne,¡ | our trains would run straight to Melbourne, | our trains would run straight to, Melbourne |
the Victorian broad pr.uge only coming as fiu'i | the Victorian broad gauge only coming as far | the Victorian broad gauge only coming as fine |
as Albury, until their rolling stock is | as Albury, until their rolling stock is | as Albury, until their rolling stock is |
gradually converted to the Jit 8Jin gauge. | gradually converted to the 4ft 8½in gauge. | gradually converted to the Jit 8in gauge. |
I am, etc , IIBNRY DALY. | Nov. 8. I am, etc., HENRY DALY. | I am, etc., HENRY DALY. |
Identified overProof corrections | HUGHESS OURS STATE ANYWAY TRAVEL HENRY BEING COULD STRAIGHT CHANGE POINT |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PROPOSALS HERALD NOV HER BREAK |
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All Words | 207 | 81.2 | 94.2 | 69.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 102 | 84.3 | 95.1 | 68.7 |
Weighted Words | 83.0 | 94.7 | 68.8 |
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SUPPLY BILL. ' | SUPPLY BILL. | SUPPLY BILL. |
FIVE MONTHS' EXPENDITURE. | FIVE MONTHS' EXPENDITURE. | FIVE MONTHS' EXPENDITURE. |
SOME INTERESTING ITEMS. | SOME INTERESTING ITEMS. | SOME INTERESTING ITEMS. |
In the Legislative Assembly last evening, | In the Legislative Assembly last evening, | In the Legislative Assembly last evening, |
the Treasurer asked for supply to the ex- | the Treasurer asked for supply to the ex- | the Treasurer asked for supply to the extent |
tent of £5,315,060 to carry on tho various | tent of £5,315,060 to carry on the various | of £5,315,060 to carry on the various |
departments, and to meet other expenditure | departments, and to meet other expenditure | departments, and to meet other expenditure |
up till the oud of November. Among thal | up till the end of November. Among the | up till the end of November. Among the |
items outside the ordinary departmental ex- | items outside the ordinary departmental ex- | items outside the ordinary departmental expenditure, |
penditure, as enumernted in schedules to tho | penditure, as enumerated in schedules to the | as enumerated in schedules to the |
Supply Bill, are:-Board of Fire Commission-! | Supply Bill, are :—Board of Fire Commission- | Supply Bill, are: Board of Fire Commission-! |
ers, £21,000; Sydney Hospital, increased bed I | ers, £21,000 ; Sydney Hospital, increased bed | ers, £21,000; Sydney Hospital, increased bed I |
subsidy, £G50; Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, | subsidy, £650 ; Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, | subsidy, £650; Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, |
I increased bed subsidy, £600; Royal Alexandra | increased bed subsidy, £500 ; Royal Alexandra | I increased bed subsidy, £600; Royal Alexandra |
¡Hospital for Children, Sydney, Increas- | Hospital for Children, Sydney, increas- | Hospital for Children, Sydney, increased |
ed aid, on condition that an equal | ed aid, on condition that an equal | aid on condition that an equal |
/amount bo raised by private annual | amount be raised by private annual | amount be raised by private annual |
/contributions, £500; Sydney Hospital, | contributions, £500; Sydney Hospital, | contributions, £500; Sydney Hospital, |
?special grant, £1000; Royal Prince | special grant, £1000 ; Royal Prince | special grant, £1000; Royal Prince |
Alfred Hospital, special grant, £1000. In- | Alfred Hospital, special grant, £1000. In- | Alfred Hospital, special grant, £1000. increases |
creases of pay to police, and Increases of sal- | creases of pay to police, and increases of sal- | of pay to police, and Increases of salaries |
aries of officers in the professional and cleri- | aries of officers in the professional and cleri- | of officers in the professional and clerical |
cal divisions of the service, and to Public | cal divisions of the service, and to Public | divisions of the service, and to Public |
school teachers, £31,600. | school teachers, £31,600. | school teachers, £3/,000. |
The following items arc to be payable but | The following items are to be payable out | The following items are to be payable but |
of the consolidated revenue fund, in anticipa- | of the consolidated revenue fund, in anticipa- | of the consolidated revenue fund, in anticipa- |
tion of loan votes:-Sydney Harbour Trust, | tion of loan votes :—Sydney Harbour Trust, | tion of loan votes Sydney Harbour Trust, |
construction of works generally, and for tin | construction of works generally, and for the | construction of works generally, and for the |
Improvement of the port, £60,000. Railway | Improvement of the port, £60,000. Railway | improvement of the port, £60,000. Railway |
lines:-Mudgee to Dunedoo, £25,000; Nortn | lines :—Mudgee to Dunedoo, £25,000 ; North | lines Mudgee to Dunedoo, £25,000; North |
Coast railway (Maitland to South Grafton), | Coast railway (Maitland to South Grafton), | Coast railway (Maitland to South Grafton), |
! £250,000; Narromine to Peak Hill, T7500,'; | £250,000 ; Narromine to Peak Hill, £7500 ; | ! £250,000; Narromine to Peak Hill, 7500,'; |
Lockhart to Clear Hills, £40,000; Cowra to | Lockhart to Clear Hills, £40,000 ; Cowra to | Lockhart to Clear Hills, £40,000; Cowra to |
Canowindra. £12,000; Kyogle to Casino, £1600. | Canowindra. £12,000 ; Kyogle to Casino, £1500. | Canowindra. £12,000; Kyogle to Casino, £1600. |
'Cooma to Bombala (towards), £25,000. Rol- | Cooma to Bombala (towards), £25,000. Rol- | 'Cooma to Bombala (towards), £25,000. Rol- |
ling stock to meet additional trafile requlro | ling stock to meet additional traffic require- | ling stock to meet additional traffic require |
i ments, Including the equipment of now lines, | ments, including the equipment of new lines, | i ments, Including the equipment of new lines, |
1 £237,000; additions to railwny lines, stations, | £237,000 ; additions to railway lines, stations, | 1 £237,000; additions to railway lines, stations, |
¡etc., £198,000: towardB deviation to cut out | etc., £198,000 : towards deviation to cut out | etc., £198,000: towards deviation to cut out |
the Lithgow Zig Zag, and for other purposes, | the Lithgow Zig Zag, and for other purposes, | the Lithgow Zig Zag, and for other purposes, |
£50,000. Tramways;-Generally, £10,000; ad- | £50,000. Tramways :—Generally, £10,000 ; ad- | £50,000. Tramways Generally, £10,000; ad- |
ditions'to lines, workshops, and buildings, | ditions to lines, workshops, and buildings, | ditions to lines, workshops, and buildings, |
etc., £35,000; rolling stock, to meet expansion | etc., £35,000 ; rolling stock, to meet expansion | etc., £35,000; rolling stock, to meet expansion |
of traffic, £35,000. Country towns water sup | of traffic, £35,000. Country towns water sup- | of traffic, £35,000. Country towns water sup |
! piles, £15,000, . Barren Jack storage reser- | piles, £15,000. Barren Jack storage reser- | ! piles, £15,000, . Barren Jack storage reservoir |
voir and Northern Murrumbidgee Irrlcatlon | voir and Northern Murrumbidgee Irrigation | and Northern Murrumbidgee Irrigation |
scheme, £25,000. New Public nbattolr at | scheme, £25,000. New Public abattoir at | scheme, £25,000. New Public abattoir at |
Homebush Point. £20,000._ | Homebush Point, £20,000. | Homebush Point. £20,000 |
Identified overProof corrections | ENUMERATED NORTH END IRRIGATION ABATTOIR |
Identified overProof non-corrections | COMMISSIONERS REQUIREMENTS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 258 | 92.2 | 98.8 | 85.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 154 | 95.5 | 98.7 | 71.4 |
Weighted Words | 95.7 | 99.1 | 78.1 |
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DISTRICT COURT. | DISTRICT COURT. | DISTRICT COURT. |
líeforc his Honor Iud(,p Sc'iuleb.-\t 10 n m lucas' | Before his Honor Judge Scholes.—At 10 a.m.: Lucas | Before his Honor Indep Sc'iuleb.-\t 10 n m Lucas' |
and flntthir \ tie tout-cil of the ¿I um ci pall ty of | and another v the Council of the Municipality of | and another v the Council of the I am c pal ty of |
UoolUhra (part hoard) I | Woollahra (part heard). | Woollahra (part heard) I |
fit fon. tlie Huffiatrir in ho 2 Court-\t 10 30 ara | Before the Registrar in No. 2 Court.—At 10.30 a.m. | fit for. the Huffiatrir in ho 2 Court At 10.30 ara |
] inckh \ Coates nt 10 to a.nu, 1 lnckJi ^ Arkins, uti | Finckh v Coates; at 10.35 a.m., Finckh v Arkins; at | ] inckh v Coates at 10 to and, 1 lnckJi J Arkins, and |
10 io * uu. IUrt \ UousLtt | 10.45 a.m., Hart v Dowsett. | 10 to 9 am. Hart v Dowsett |
Identified overProof corrections | HEARD AT HART ANOTHER COUNCIL WOOLLAHRA DOWSETT BEFORE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | REGISTRAR SCHOLES MUNICIPALITY FINCKH JUDGE NO |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 35 | 40.0 | 71.4 | 52.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 26 | 46.2 | 76.9 | 57.1 |
Weighted Words | 37.0 | 69.5 | 51.5 |
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BREAK OP GAUQE, | BREAK OF GAUGE. | BREAK OF GAUGE, |
BROKEN HILL, Pi-Way, | BROKEN HILL, Friday. | BROKEN HILL, Friday, |
The South Australian Royal Cominlsslon on,' | The South Australian Royal Commission on | The South Australian Royal Commission on, |
tho break of gauEo arrived, at Broken Hill to-' | the break of gauge arrived at Broken Hill to- | the break of gauge arrived, at Broken Hill to-day |
day, uni! oponod Its sittings at tho Town Hall. | day, and opened its sittings at the Town Hall. | and! opened its sittings at the Town Hall. |
Tho witnesses cxaclned wera R. B. A, Kitchen, | The witnesses examined were R. E. A. Kitchen, | The witnesses examined were R. B. A Kitchen, |
V, Bernstein, E. H. Froman, 0, ¿x, J_llls, f. | V. Bernstein, E. H. Fromen, C. D. Mills, J. | V, Bernstein, E. H. Fromen, 0, ex, Mills, f. |
Trogonnlng, {mslneaa mon of tho city, and O, | Tregonning, business man of the city, and C. | Tregonning, business men of the city, and O, |
Hljf, general mooa-_ej> of the St.yíejttoí», Tçant-. ; | Ely, general manager of the Silverton Tram- | Hljf, general morasses of the St.yíejttoí», Plant-. ; |
way. | way. | way. |
Identified overProof corrections | ONTHE TREGONNING GAUGE EXAMINED OPENED FRIDAY COMMISSION BUSINESS WERE FROMEN TODAY MILLS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TRAMWAY ELY MANAGER MAN SILVERTON |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 50 | 54.0 | 90.0 | 78.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 37 | 54.1 | 86.5 | 70.6 |
Weighted Words | 49.0 | 82.1 | 64.9 |
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FITZROY RIVER. | FITZROY RIVER. | FITZROY RIVER. |
- The officer in charge of police at | The officer in charge of police at | - The officer in charge of police at |
Yaamba reported to the Divisional | Yaamba reported to the Divisional | Yaamba reported to the Divisional |
Meteorological Office yesterday that t li«* | Meteorological Office yesterday that the | Meteorological Office yesterday that it lies |
Fitzroy Uiver is 2"ft. Gin. on the gauge | Fitzroy River is 27ft. 6in. on the gauge | Fitzroy River is 27ft. 6in. on the gauge |
lhere, and rising at the rate of lin. per | there, and rising at the rate of 1in. per | there, and rising at the rate of 1in. per |
hour. The rainfall during the last 24 | hour. The rainfall during the last 24 | hour. The rainfall during the last 24 |
hours was 5 points, and.tim weather yes- | hours was 5 points, and the weather yes- | hours was 5 points, and im weather yesterday |
terday was fine with, a moderate eastcrl/ | terday was fine with a moderate easterly | was fine with, a moderate easterly |
wind.. | wind. | wind.. |
Identified overProof corrections | THERE EASTERLY |
Identified overProof non-corrections |
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All Words | 52 | 88.5 | 96.2 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 38 | 94.7 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 94.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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NEW SOUTH WALES. | NEW SOUTH WALES. | NEW SOUTH WALES. |
f£300l DAMAGES. | £300 DAMAGES. | f £300 DAMAGES. |
"" SYDNEY, ¡March 15. | SYDNEY, March 15. | "" SYDNEY, March 15. |
Tn the District Court to day Teica | In the District Court to-day Teresa | In the District Court to day Teica |
(Brime sought to rcoovei fiom the Chief | Branie sought to recover from the Chief | (Brime sought to recover from the Chief |
Rnlway Commissioner £400 for injuries | Railway Commissioner £400 for injuries | Railway Commissioner £400 for injuries |
eiused lb} falling under i tiain Bianie | caused by falling under a train. Branie | caused by falling under a train Blame |
.was spending last Kings iButliflav at | was spending last King's Birthday at | was spending last Kings iButliflav at |
Como and WILS entenng a train to return | Como, and was entering a train to return | Como and WILS entering a train to return |
to fevdne}, when it is <aled tjne was | to Sydney, when it is stated she was | to Sydney, when it is aged nine was |
thrown under the tram, and one of bei | thrown under the train, and one of her | thrown under the tram, and one of her |
feet was injured, necessitating a long stay | feet was injured, necessitating a long stay | feet was injured, necessitating a long stay |
in the (hospital. The jui} awurded plain | in the hospital. The jury awarded plain- | in the (hospital. The jury awarded plain |
lift £300. | tiff £300. | lift £300. |
Identified overProof corrections | RECOVER BY JURY HER CAUSED ENTERING RAILWAY AWARDED FROM |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BIRTHDAY SHE TERESA BRANIE PLAINTIFF STATED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 71 | 70.4 | 87.3 | 57.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 55 | 72.7 | 89.1 | 60.0 |
Weighted Words | 66.2 | 82.8 | 49.1 |
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GUDfiWAY SKAT1XC IÎIKK. | GLIDEWAY SKATING RICK. | GliDeWAY SKATING RINK. |
The attendances of skaters at the Glide« ay | The attendances of skaters at the Glideway | The attendances of skaters at the Glided ay |
Hink, South Brisbane, continue large Tho | Rink, South Brisbane, continue large. The | Rink, South Brisbane, continue large The |
recent extenshe repairs and improvement to | recent extensive repairs and improvement to | recent extensive repairs and improvement to |
the iloor are much appreciated by the patrons | the floor are much appreciated by the patrons. | the floor are much appreciated by the patrons |
The South Brisbane Football Club «111 hold a | The South Brisbane Football Club will hold a | The South Brisbane Football Club will hold a |
Bkating evening on Mondar, June 13, and an | skating evening on Monday, June 13, and an | skating evening on Monday, June 13, and an |
interesting programme his been arranged. | interesting programme has been arranged. | interesting programme his been arranged. |
Identified overProof corrections | RINK FLOOR MONDAY SKATING GLIDEWAY EXTENSIVE WILL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | HAS RICK |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 49 | 75.5 | 93.9 | 75.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 39 | 76.9 | 94.9 | 77.8 |
Weighted Words | 69.8 | 95.2 | 84.0 |
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DEATHS | DEATHS. | DEATHS |
I'XTII It«i0\-«On lime "rl 1010 at Pi tobello | PATTERSON.—On June 3rd, 1910, at Portobello | I'XTII It«i0\-«On lime "is 1916 at Pi Roberts |
/Hou-*- II lb in after a 'exv daxs 111-ic«. of | House, Dublin, after a few days' illness, of | House- It lb in after a 'new days' notice. of |
«io ibh pneumonia Leonie lyttice M-in'ii | double pneumonia, Leonie Lettice Marion | his ill pneumonia Leonie Lettice Man's |
Pittci en, fceloxci xxife of »r Iioli«-t | Patterson, beloved wife of Dr. Robert | Pitter on, beloved wife of Mr Robert |
Patterson iatclx cf Ansam India and }oungost | Patterson, lately of Assam, India, and youngest | Patterson lately of Assam India and youngest |
«loughtex of the 1 te francis Hrthur Gore | daughter of the late Francis Arthur Gore, | daughter of the late Francis Arthur Gore |
l-so. of landina, Darling I!/»na Dcyjl | Esq., of Yandilla, Darling Downs. Deeply | Esq. of Yandilla, Darling Ilona Dcyjl |
lamenliil | lamented. | lamented |
1 k\ LOK -On Tuh Dth, 1810 at 13 Wellesley | TAYLOR.—On July 9th, 1910, at 13 Wellesley- | 1 k\ LOCK -On July 9th, 1890 at 13 Wellesley |
street Snnvrcr Hill S}dtiox after a llngcriig | street, Summer Hill, Sydney, after a lingering | street Summer Hill Sydney after a lingering |
illness Ifcnrx Tax lor Ute of Marx-borou"'! | illness, Henry Taylor, late of Maryborough, | illness Henry Taylor late of Marlboro"'! |
Queensland the heloxed husband of Laxinla | Queensland, the beloved husband of Lavinia | Queensland the beloved husband of Lavinia |
TaxKs-, ,iged CO «ears. At rent | Taylor, aged 69 years. At rest. | TaxKs-, aged 60 years. At rest |
IN MEMOEIAK. | IN MEMORIAM. | IN MEMORIAM. |
PATEHSON-Ollxe who died at Winton July | PATTERSON.—Olive, who died at Winton, July | PATEHSON-Ollxe who died at Winton July |
04tli 1009 cxer Joxingly ?remembered' by her | 14th, 1909, ever lovingly remembered by her | 14th 1909 ever lovingly remembered' by her |
mother brother« her little children and | mother, brothers, her little children, and | mother brothers her little children and |
many fnenrls | many friends. | many friends |
IProx 0.1th chap , 17 and 21 verses , 7Iebrexxs | Prov. 11th chap., 17 and 21 verses : Hebrews | Prov 11th chap 17 and 21 verses , Hebrews |
x 30 | X. 30. | x 30 |
«MBfJlAT - In «,1 but lox-ing momorv of in} | SARGENT.—In sad but loving memory of my | «MBfJlAT - In sad but loving memory of my |
rl«aa- xvlfc ind our loving mother Mice | dear wife and our loving mother, Alice | class- wife and our loving mother Alice |
Sargent, vxho deported this life Jul} llui, | Sargent, who departed this life July 14th, | Sargent, who departed this life July line, |
3000 | 1909. | 3000 |
K precious one from us 7s gone , | A precious one from us is gone ; | K precious one from us is gone A |
A voice we loxed is stilled | A voice we loved is stilled ; | voice we loved is stilled |
? s. place is VAcant In our home | A place is vacant in our home | ? s. place is vacant In our home |
Which nexcr evan be filled | Which never can be filled. | Which never can be filled |
IiMPrteel by tier loving husband «ona ani | Inserted by her loving husband, sons, and | Inserted by her loving husband sons and |
daughter | daughter. | daughter |
Identified overProof corrections | NEVER DAYS MEMORY ARTHUR MEMORIAM FRIENDS LATE SYDNEY LAMENTED YEARS LETTICE HENRY BROTHERS HEBREWS SONS HOUSE YANDILLA TAYLOR WIFE EVER LOVED PROV AGED ESQ LINGERING DEPARTED YOUNGEST CAN LOVINGLY SAD BELOVED ALICE LATELY SUMMER LAVINIA ROBERT INSERTED REST ASSAM |
Identified overProof non-corrections | DOWNS PORTOBELLO MARYBOROUGH JUNE MYDEAR DR DEEPLY MARION DOUBLE FEW OLIVE DUBLIN |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 150 | 52.7 | 87.3 | 73.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 107 | 52.3 | 88.8 | 76.5 |
Weighted Words | 49.0 | 88.7 | 77.8 |
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IPSWICH AMD WEST MOBETON | IPSWICH AND WEST MORETON | IPSWICH AND WEST MORETON |
1PSW10II. Julv- 24. | IPSWICH, July 24. | IPSWICH. July- 24. |
Rov. Dill Mcifkv- ut fecols Cliiircii, tsyd | Rev. Dill Macky, of Scots Church, Syd- | Rev. Dill Macky- of Scots Church, Sydney |
nev, mho is aisiluur Iran ich .it t'ie invi- | ney, who is visiting Ipswich at the invi- | who is visiting Iran met at the invitation |
tation of tho J.ov il (transe Institution, | tation of the Loyal Orange Institution, | of the joy of (Orange Institution, |
wa» tenilercd a compliment.try lluinquet on | was tendered a complimentary banquet on | was tendered a compliment. try Banquet on |
Satindnv nuli't. The Mavoi (Alderman | Saturday night. The Mayor (Alderman | Saturday night. The Mayor (Alderman |
N. (. Banei<iI pieAided " "The Loval | N. C. Bowers) presided. "The Loyal | N. (. Benefit presided " "The Loyal |
Oidiige institution" wat. piopc-ed bv | Orange Institution" was proposed by | Orange institution" was. proposed by |
liev T J Mahon, Fbfsc, to which | Rev. T. J. Malyon, F.S.Sc., to which | Rev T J Mahon, Fbfsc, to which |
Reis. Dill Micka ami \\. II. Gleenwood | Revs. Dill Macky and W. H. Greenwood | Rev. Dill Mackay and W. H. Greenwood |
icpondc.il "Hie \. iMtors " ivvas pio | responded. "The Visitors" was pro- | responded "the v. Motors was pro |
pctful bv Rev. O E Bl omi, Rev. Peter | posed by Rev. O. E. Brown, Rev. Peter | pctful by Rev. O E Bl and, Rev. Peter |
Rdliertsun nnd Mr. T. ii. Cnihb respond- | Robertson and Mr. T. B. Cribb respond- | Robertson and Mr. T. H. Cribb respond- |
ing Bio '\. T. Hevcrlt) propascd the | ing. Bro. A. T. Beverley proposed the | ing Bro 'W. T. Beverley) proposed the |
tosest ol "Tno M<i)or." mimili his Wor- | toast of "The Mayor," which his Wor- | case of The Mayor" minute his Worship |
ship ae know lodged In the evening a pub- | ship acknowledged. In the evening a pub- | he know lodged in the evening a public |
lic meeting mus held in the Elkiiillioi'Oevgh | lic meeting was held in the Ellenborough- | meeting was held in the Elkiiillioi'Oevgh |
street Methodist school hull, which was | street Methodist school hall, which was | street Methodist school hall, which was |
crowded to ovonllom mp. Bio. Rev. W. | crowded to overflowing. Bro. Rev. W. | crowded to overflow mp. Bro. Rev. W. |
II. Gleenwood, iRAV.DG.M, presided, and | H. Greenwood, R.W.D.G.M., presided, and | H. Greenwood, iRAV.DG.M, presided, and |
milli lum on the platform vveie Revs. | with him on the platform were Revs. | with him on the platform were Revs. |
Midvon, Duedbur), Anderson, mid P. | Malyon, Duesbury, Anderson, and P. | Midvon, Duedbur), Anderson, and P. |
ltohoHtFon, Major C..A, III. Watton, Bros. | Robertson, Major C. A. H. Watson, Bros. | Robertson, Major Crew, III. Watson, Bros. |
Cannan, P.G.M.; G. Bashford, D.M , 1\A - | Cannan, P.G.M.; G. Bashford, D.M., P.A.- | Cannan, P.G.M.; G. Bashford, D.M , 11A - |
F.SOA.: A. T. Bevorlev, W.M., J. II. | F.S.O.A.; A. T. Beverley, W.M.; J. H. | ESCA.: A. T. Beverley, W.M., J. H. |
Van Cootcn, P'M.; and the ollicera of the | Van Cooten, P.M.; and the officers of the | Van Cooten, PM.; and the officers of the |
Lovai Orange Institutions 'Nos. 22 mid 11. | Loyal Orange Institutions Nos. 22 and 11. | Loyal Orange Institutions Nos. 22 and 11. |
¡Kev. Dill Slacky delivered .m inteiesting | Rev. Dill Macky delivered an interesting | Rev. Dill Macky delivered an interesting |
and forcible iiiMtcss on " Tho Foes \A e | and forcible address on "The Foes We | and forcible iiiMtcss on " The Foes A e |
Face.'' | Face." | Face.'' |
Identified overProof corrections | SCOTS HALL PROPOSED AN AT JULY BY WATSON MACKY SYDNEY RESPONDED TENDERED ROBERTSON CRIBB WITH BANQUET OFFICERS BYREV MORETON SATURDAY GREENWOOD COOTEN HIM BEVERLEY NIGHT WHO WERE INTERESTING VISITING MAYOR LOYAL CHURCH BRO |
Identified overProof non-corrections | OVERFLOWING BOWERS TOAST ELLENBOROUGH WE MALYON BROWN VISITORS COMPLIMENTARY ADDRESS ACKNOWLEDGED DUESBURY |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 147 | 44.2 | 87.1 | 76.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 90 | 50.0 | 86.7 | 73.3 |
Weighted Words | 49.2 | 85.6 | 71.7 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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? Naming Stations. | Naming Stations. | ? Naming Stations. |
Tlie station at 102. miles 59 chains on | The station at 192 miles 59 chains on | The station at 102 miles 59 chains on |
the Killarney railway has 5;een mimed | the Killarney railway has been named | the Killarney railway has been mined |
Grayson, after the member for the d'6tricl. | Grayson, after the member for the district. | Grayson, after the member for the district. |
Stations on, the Boyne "t 'alley lino lia ve | Stations on the Boyne Valley line have | Stations on, the Boyne "t 'Valley line have been |
been named as follows :-At 38 miles Ï0 | been named as follows :- At 38 miles 10 | named as follows At 38 miles 60 |
chains, ¿Vagoorin (meaning omit) ; nt -IO | chains, Nagoorin (meaning emu); at at 40 | chains, Nagoorin (meaning omit) ; nt -IO |
miles 4 chains, .Littlemore, the name of | miles 4 chains, Littlemore, the name of | miles 4 chains, Littlemore, the name of |
the adjacent town-hip ; at 51 miilcs 33 | the adjacent township; at 51 miles 33 | the adjacent township at 51 miles 38 |
chains, Builyan (meaning stony "plover, or | chains, Builyan (meaning stony plover, or | chains, Builyan (meaning stony "plover, or |
lai|tl curlew) : at 52 milts o/ timms ((ei | land curlew); at 52 miles 57 chains (ter- | land curlew) at 52 miles of timms ((ei |
. Mnny Peak». The station "at 105 | minus), Many Peaks. The station at 105 | . Many Peaks. The station at 105 |
miles 33 chains on tile Western line is | miles 33 chains on the Western line is | miles 33 chains on the Western line is |
to be called Apunyal, which is said to | to be called Apunyal, which is said to | to be called Apunyal, which is said to |
he the name for a W,'e plain. The name | be the name for a large plain. The name | he the name for a Wine plain. The name |
of the station on the Kilkivan bruiicii, | of the station on the Kilkivan branch, | of the station on the Kilkivan branch, |
called - Yura, is Io be renamed Manyung, | called Yura, is to be renamed Manyung, | called - Aura, is to be renamed Manyung, |
titp riborkrhio] name of the place and ni | the aboriginal name of the place and of | trip riborkrhio] name of the place and in |
a fruit which gi-nivs in t!he Merah. | a fruit which grows in the scrub. | a fruit which grows in the Merah. |
Identified overProof corrections | NAGOORIN TOWNSHIP DISTRICT MANY GROWS BRANCH VALLEY HAVE LAND PEAKS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | YURA [**VANDALISED] EMU SCRUB TERMINUS LARGE ABORIGINAL |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 118 | 74.6 | 89.8 | 60.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 64 | 76.6 | 90.6 | 60.0 |
Weighted Words | 76.5 | 89.6 | 55.8 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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Railway Accident. | Railway Accident. | Railway Accident. |
Iihe traffic mnnnger at Townsville h.is | The traffic manager at Townsville | The traffic manager at Townsville has |
adti-cd lilli Commiesionei lor Railways | has advised the Commissioner for Railways | advised the Commissioner for Railways |
Hint lad porter OlhiPii, nt Char;ei3 | that lad porter O'Brien, at Charters | That lad porter OlhiPii, at Charters |
Towers, fell from the roof of a van to the | Towers, fell from the roof of a van to the | Towers, fell from the roof of a van to the |
platform, and vvas taken to the- hospital | platform, and was taken to the hospital | platform, and was taken to the hospital |
stiíípnng from fracture of the skull and | suffering from fracture of the skull and | stepping from fracture of the skull and |
dislocated ..huiildei. An inquiry into tOie | dislocated shoulder. An inquiry into | dislocated shoulder. An inquiry into the |
incident is tp be hel 1 | the incident is to be held. | incident is to be held 1 |
Identified overProof corrections | HAS CHARTERS FOR COMMISSIONER WAS ADVISED HELD MANAGER THAT SHOULDER |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SUFFERING OBRIEN |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 53 | 67.9 | 96.2 | 88.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 41 | 70.7 | 95.1 | 83.3 |
Weighted Words | 70.3 | 91.7 | 72.1 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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A Coincidence In Majorities. | | A Coincidence in Majorities. | A Coincidence In Majorities. | |
I The majority for the second reading of | The majority for the second reading of | The majority for the second reading of |
the Great Western Railxvay in the Legis | the Great Western Railway in the Legis- | the Great Western Railway in the Legis- |
Iative Assemlbly on Saturday was 11. The | lative Assembly on Saturday was 11. The | lative Assembly on Saturday was 11. The |
Minister for Kailxvays commented on the | Minister for Railways commented on the | Minister for Railways commented on the |
fact that this xvas exactly the number | fact that this was exactly the number | fact that this was exactly the number |
by which the M'llxvraith transcontinental | by which the McIlwraith transcontinental | by which the M'llxvraith transcontinental |
raiiw»?ííívvas -defeated on July 3, 1883. | railway was defeated on July 3, 1883. | raiiw»?ííívvas defeated on July 3, 1883. |
Identified overProof corrections | RAILWAYS RAILWAY LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MCILWRAITH |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 45 | 82.2 | 93.3 | 62.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 31 | 83.9 | 96.8 | 80.0 |
Weighted Words | 82.4 | 94.1 | 66.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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I The Gauge Question. | The Gauge Question. | The Gauge Question. |
Air AAm Pechey (Toot oorríba) wiitca | Mr. Wm. Pechey (Toowoomba) writes : | Air AAm Pechey (Toot Barraba) writes |
Sir-AAlhea any one is inclined to male | Sir,—When any one is inclined to make | Sir-When any one is inclined to make |
a fetich of anything especially when | a "fetich" of anything, especially when | a fetich of anything especially when |
that peison is one placed in authority it | that person is one placed in authority, it | that person is one placed in authority it |
is .sometim s worth while foi fo ks to see | is sometimes worth while for folks to see | is sometimes worth while for so as to see |
whether the feticn has not got clav | whether the "fetich" has not got clay | whether the fence has not got clay |
feet l see tint the lion King O Aíallev | feet. l see that the hon. King O'Malley | feet l see that the Iron King O Malley |
is piecing he 4ft 8Am gause nilwav an | is pressing the 4ft. 8½in. gauge railway on | is piecing he 4ft SAm gauge railway an |
to the people of Australia, to the detri | to the people of Australia, to the detri- | to the people of Australia, to the detriment |
ment f 'Ju" nsland "Western e\ustraha, | ment of Queensland, Western Australia, | of 'Ju" Island Western Australia, |
and a poition of ^outh Au«anha It i» | and a portion of South Australia. It is | and a portion of South Austalia It is |
therefore interesting to note the origin | therefore interesting to note the origin | therefore interesting to note the origin |
of the 4ft fcUin gauge AVhen Geotg* | of the 4ft. 8½in. gauge. When George | of the 4ft fell in gauge When George |
Stephenson introduced his first .pioposal | Stephenson introduced his first proposal | Stephenson introduced his first proposal |
for railw iys the gieate t opposition fie had | for railways the greatest opposition he had | for railway is the greate t opposition He had |
to contení ivith ivas fiom the old stag | to contend with was from the old stage | to contend with was from the old stag |
cecil comíame» and in oidei to placate | coach companies, and in order to placate | cecil companies and in order to placate |
thom h» saul Well I will 'put mv | them he said, "Well I will put my | them he said Well I will put my |
rails down the same gauge as your coach | rails down the same gauge as your coach | rails down the same gauge as your coach |
vv heel», and y ou can Q ut a flange on the | wheels, and you can put a flange on the | w heels, and you can Q at a flange on the |
avheels and drive rour horses between | wheels and drive your horses between | wheels and drive four horses between |
the rails There was no question of what | the rails. There was no question of what | the rails There was no question of what |
engine«s call maximum economical ef | engineers call "maximum economical | engineers call maximum economical effective |
fective it was only it mattei of pohti | effective" ; it was only it matter of politi- | it was only it matter of political |
cal expediency Ther" is nothing new | cal expediency. There is nothing new | expediency There is nothing new |
under the sun not oven m que tions of | under the sun ; not even in questions of | under the sun not even in questions of |
political expediencv | political expediency. | political expediency |
Identified overProof corrections | ENGINEERS THEM COMPANIES CLAY PORTION GEORGE SOMETIMES WITH QUESTIONS WHEELS SOUTH PERSON RAILWAY EVEN ORDER WRITES PROPOSAL FROM MY CONTEND MAKE SAID MATTER YOU |
Identified overProof non-corrections | HON PRESSING QUEENSLAND RAILWAYS FOLKS ONTO WM OMALLEY TOOWOOMBA GREATEST STAGECOACH MR |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 176 | 68.2 | 89.8 | 67.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 114 | 68.4 | 89.5 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 68.1 | 88.6 | 64.2 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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I MOUNT ELLIOTT RAILWAY. | MOUNT ELLIOTT RAILWAY. | MOUNT ELLIOTT RAILWAY. |
OFFICIALLY OPENED. | OFFICIALLY OPENED. | OFFICIALLY OPENED. |
CLONCURRY', December 15. | CLONCURRY, December 15. | CLONCURRY', December 15. |
The offici 1 opening of the Mount | The official opening of the Mount | The office 1 opening of the Mount |
Elliott Rnilw ix took place today Hie | Elliott Railway took place to-day. The | Elliott Rnilw ix took place today The |
1 raffle Alampa and pal ty xxent bx the | Traffic Manager and party went by the | 1 raffle Alampa and party went by the |
fust Ham and took oxei the line Three | first train, and took over the line. Three | first Ham and took over the line Three |
tiuins aie to run each xvav exeix xxeek | trains are to run each way every week. | trains are to run each way every week |
General sati«-fact on i~ expie«<»d at the | General satisfaction is expressed at the | General satisfaction is expressed at the |
Goxeinmcnt taking oxer the railway | Government taking over the railway. | Government taking over the railway |
Identified overProof corrections | ARE PARTY EXPRESSED BY GOVERNMENT TRAINS WAY OVER EVERY IS WENT FIRST SATISFACTION WEEK |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TRAFFIC MANAGER TRAIN OFFICIAL |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 53 | 60.4 | 90.6 | 76.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 40 | 55.0 | 90.0 | 77.8 |
Weighted Words | 55.6 | 89.5 | 76.4 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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Railway Commissioner's Staff. | | Railway Commissioner's Staff. | Railway Commissioner's Staff. | |
The work of removing tht ofiices of the | The work of removing the offices of the | The work of removing the office of the |
Commissioner for Railu ii s from their pre | Commissioner for Railways from their pre- | Commissioner for Rail ii s from their present |
sert locition in Roma street to the old | sent location in Roma-street to the old | location in Roma street to the old |
Lands Office in George street w ill be com | Lands Office in George-street will be com- | Lands Office in George street will be corn |
menepcl on Giturdai next The tiBk of rt | menced on Saturday next. The task of re- | mended on Saturday next The task of removal |
moval avili oicnpy «time time but as soon | moval will occupy some time, but as soon | will occupy the time but as soon |
is po=«iblf theieafter it is e\pected that | as possible thereafter it is expected that | is possible thereafter it is expected that |
a start will be mide to extend the necorn | a start will be made to extend the accom- | a start will be made to extend the accommodation |
modation for goods nnd produce at Roma | modation for goods and produce at Roma- | for goods and produce at Roma |
street | street. | street |
The on!} canned fish, the' Dive ' | The only canned fish, the "Diver" | The only canned fish, the' Dive ' |
Brand See tljat jou cet rt." . | Brand. See that you get it.* | Brand See that you get it." . |
Identified overProof corrections | REMOVAL LOCATION POSSIBLE SATURDAY MADE GET PRESENT OCCUPY ACCOMMODATION ONLY TASK AND THEREAFTER EXPECTED YOU |
Identified overProof non-corrections | RAILWAYS SOME DIVER OFFICES COMMENCED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 78 | 66.7 | 92.3 | 76.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 60 | 66.7 | 91.7 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 61.8 | 90.6 | 75.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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PICK-A-BACK-A-BABY. | PICK-A-BACK-A-BABY. | PICK-A-BACK-A-BABY. |
Pick-a-back-a-baby ! Pick-a-beck-a-boy I | Pick-a-back-a-baby ! Pick-a-back-a-boy ! | Pick-a-back-a-baby ! Pick-a-beck-a-boy I |
See him laughing gaily, full of life and joy. | See him laughing gaily, full of life and joy. | See him laughing gaily, full of life and joy. |
Larrup up your pony ! Make him faster | Larrup up your pony ! Make him faster | Larrup up your pony ! Make him faster |
run! | run! | run! |
Sneeze and snort and gallop—Oh, aucH | Sneeze and snort and gallop—Oh, such | Sneeze and snort and gallopers, such |
jolly fun t /\ | jolly fun ! | jolly fun t A |
Gallop up the turnpike 1 Gallop dowiv ' | Gallop up the turnpike ! Gallop down | Gallop up the turnpike 1 Gallop down the |
the road ! L-rs | the road ! | road ! cars |
Never mind the pony—lies used to BUdgl - t | Never mind the pony—he's used to such | Never mind the parishes used to BUdge - t |
a load. . V ? | a load. | a load. . V ? |
Golden curia a flying in tne (rammer air,^ | Golden curls a flying in the summer air, | Golden curls a flying in the (summer air |
(Laughing eyes a-dancing—fun beyond com | Laughing eyes a-dancing—fun beyond com- | (Laughing eyes a-dancing—fun beyond compare |
pare | pare. | |
Till daddy's back aweary, end rider fast | Till daddy's back a'weary, and rider fast | Till daddy's back weary, and rider fast |
asleep. | asleep. | asleep. |
Mother's arms around Ihim upstairs tney | Mother's arms around him upstairs they | Mother's arms around him upstairs they |
softly creep. | softly creep. | softly creep. |
AH the world's a racecourse, for baby s | All the world's a racecourse, for baby's | All the world's a racecourse, for baby s |
fun and joy— | fun and joy— | fun and joys |
Pick-a-back-a-baby ! Pick-a-back-a-boy ! | Pick-a-back-a-baby ! Pick-a-back-a-boy ! | Pick-a-back-a-baby ! Pick-a-back-a-boy ! |
Wedding presents axe a very good index | Wedding presents are a very good index | Wedding presents are a very good index |
to the taates of the times and the charac | to the tastes of the times and the charac- | to the tastes of the times and the charge |
of the young folk of the period. One | the of the young folk of the period. One | of the young folk of the period. One |
has seen some curious changes in this | has seen some curious changes in this | has seen some curious changes in this |
direction during *he last quarter of a cen | direction during the last quarter of a cen- | direction during the last quarter of a century. |
tury. There was a time -when the lucky | tury. There was a time when the lucky | There was a time when the lucky |
bride proudly numbered a brougham and | bride proudly numbered a brougham and | bride proudly numbered a brougham and |
horse among the " numerous and costly." | horse among the "numerous and costly." | horse among the " numerous and costly." |
This gave place to tlhe silver-plated | This gave place to the silver-plated | This gave place to the silver-plated |
bicy«le? that in turn was superseded by | bicycle, that in turn was superseded by | bicycle? that in turn was superseded by |
the motor car, and now one reads (from | the motor car, and now one reads (from | the motor car, and now one reads (from |
an English exchange) that an aeroplane | an English exchange) that an aeroplane | an English exchange) that an aeroplane |
was among the gifts presented to a recent | was among the gifts presented to a recent | was among the gifts presented to a recent |
bride. This, presumably, will become an | bride. This, presumably, will become an | bride. This, presumably, will become an |
established present for a -while, but what | established present for a while, but what | established present for a while, but what |
its snocessor may be is beyond the wildest | its successor may be is beyond the wildest | its successor may be is beyond the wildest |
imagination to conceive. | imagination to conceive. | imagination to conceive. |
7L method sKg'htily differing from ths | A method slightly differing from the | 71 method sKg'htily differing from the |
old form, of removing a tight ring front | old form, of removing a tight ring from | old form, of removing a tight ring from |
a finger, is given in "The Journal of | a finger, is given in "The Journal of | a finger, is given in "The Journal of |
Medicine and Science," and is as follows : | Medicine and Science," and is as follows : | Medicine and Science," and is as follows: |
—Take a piece of cord and pueh one end | —Take a piece of cord and push one end | Take a piece of cord and push one end |
of it under tine ring. Then, beginning | of it under the ring. Then, beginning | of it under the ring. Then, beginning |
just beyond the ring, wind the cord tightly | just beyond the ring, wind the cord tightly | just beyond the ring, wind the cord tightly |
round and round the finger clear up to | round and round the finger clear up to | round and round the finger clear up to |
the finger tip. Now 'take Iblold of the | the finger tip. Now take hold of the | the finger tip. Now take hold of the |
end of the cord tjhat was slipped under | end of the cord that was slipped under | end of the cord that was slipped under |
the ring and unwind the cord. As the | the ring and unwind the cord. As the | the ring and unwind the cord. As the |
cord unwinds the ring will be carried | cord unwinds the ring will be carried | cord unwinds the ring will be carried |
along with it and removed without any | along with it and removed without any | along with it and removed without any |
difficulty. | difficulty. | difficulty. |
Identified overProof corrections | THEY ARE SUCH CURLS DOWN HOLD BICYCLE PUSH SUCCESSOR ALL TASTES SUMMER |
Identified overProof non-corrections | AWEARY [**VANDALISED] HES CHARAC [**VANDALISED] SLIGHTLY OH [**VANDALISED] BABYS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 314 | 91.4 | 96.2 | 55.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 180 | 91.7 | 96.7 | 60.0 |
Weighted Words | 92.3 | 96.2 | 50.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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HEW SOUTH WALES. | NEW SOUTH WALES. | NEW SOUTH WALES. |
Sydney. May 17. | Sydney, May 17. | Sydney. May 17. |
Captain Martin, of the loch Katrino. on | Captain Martin, of the Loch Katrine, on | Captain Martin, of the Loch Katrine. on |
the arrival of the vessel at Sydney. made 4 | the arrival of the vessel at Sydney, made a | the arrival of the vessel at Sydney. made 4 |
complaint that his distress signals had not | complaint that his distress signals had not | complaint that his distress signals had not |
been taken any notice of be tIhe lghthouse. | been taken any notice of by the lighthouse- | been taken any notice of be the lighthouse. |
keepers at Jervis Bay. althourh he wa, | keepers at Jervis Bay, although he was | keepers at Jervis Bay. although he was, |
sure that they must have ~ten seen. Cap | sure that they must have been seen. Cap- | sure that they must have been seen. Captain |
tain Hacking, the act.iug-superintendent of | tain Hacking, the acting-superintendent of | Hacking, the act.iug-superintendent of |
the Department of Navigation. called for an | the Department of Navigation called for an | the Department of Navigation. called for an |
explanation f?rom the 1 ihtmh5ousc-keepors. | explanation from the lighthouse-keepers. | explanation from the 1 ihtmh5ousc-keepors. |
He is satisfied that a careful look-out was | He is satisfied that a careful look-out was | He is satisfied that a careful look-out was |
kept by them, and that Captain Martm had | kept by them, and that Captain Martin had | kept by them, and that Captain Martin had |
made a mistake in saming that he could | made a mistake in saying that he could | made a mistake in saying that he could |
see the flagstaff from his vessel. | see the flagstaff from his vessel. | see the flagstaff from his vessel. |
Identified overProof corrections | ALTHOUGH /LIGHTHOUSE/KEEPERS|LIGHTHOUSEKEEPERS LIGHTHOUSE SAYING NEW KATRINE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | /ACTING/SUPERINTENDENT|ACTINGSUPERINTENDENT |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 92 | 85.9 | 97.8 | 84.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 63 | 88.9 | 98.4 | 85.7 |
Weighted Words | 86.2 | 97.6 | 82.7 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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TRANS-AUSTRALIAN RAILWAY. | TRANS-AUSTRALIAN RAILWAY. | TRANS-AUSTRALIAN RAILWAY. |
-4-- | -4-- | |
th Melbourne July 8. | Melbourne, July 8. | the Melbourne July 3. |
Since the commencement of the session Sir | Since the commencement of the session Sir | Since the commencement of the session Sir |
Johm. Forrest has been 'busily engaged in | John Forrest has been busily engaged in | John. Forrest has been busily engaged in |
ascertaining the. feeling of..members,of the | ascertaining the feeling of members of the | ascertaining the. feeling of..members,of the |
Hose df Bepeesentatives in regard to the | House of Representatives in regard to the | House of Representatives in regard to the |
construction of theealgoorie-PIort Augusta | construction of the Kalgoorie-Port Augusta | construction of theealgoorie-PIort Augusta |
railway. Several of its former opponents | railway. Several of its former opponents | railway. Several of its former opponents |
have, he finds, 'changd their views and | have, he finds, changed their views and | have, he finds, 'changed their views and |
his opinion is that there will 'be no difficlty | his opinion is that there will be no difficulty | his opinion is that there will be no difficulty |
in carrying. a . Bill through, the'House of. | in carrying a Bill through the House of | in carrying a . Bill through, the House of |
Representatives to .nthozlse theialway, be. | Representatives to authorise the railway | Representatives to authorise the always, be. |
being built. No efforts will be spared on his | being built. No efforts will be spared on his | being built. No efforts will be spared on his |
part to hbae the ,matter puseed-.on as rs | part to have the matter passed on as | part to have the matter posession as rs |
rapidly as possible. | rapidly as possible. | rapidly as possible. |
Identified overProof corrections | SIRJOHN CHANGED DIFFICULTY AUTHORISE HOUSE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PASSED KALGOORIE PORT MEMBERS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 91 | 79.1 | 91.2 | 57.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 62 | 85.5 | 93.5 | 55.6 |
Weighted Words | 81.8 | 93.2 | 62.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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RdILWAY ACCIDENTS. | RAILWAY ACCIDENTS. | RAILWAY ACCIDENTS. |
A PORTUGUESE SMASH. | A PORTUGUESE SMASH. | A PORTUGUESE SMASH. |
Lisbon. Dec. 19. | Lisbon, Dec. 19. | Lisbon. Dec. 19. |
' At Oporto to-day an clectric/train full | At Oporto to-day an electric train full | ' At Oporto to-day an electric train full |
of workmen was derailed while travelling | of workmen was derailed while travelling | of workmen was derailed while travelling |
at full speed, the accident being caused | at full speed, the accident being caused | at full speed, the accident being caused |
by the floods having weakened the line. | by the floods having weakened the line. | by the floods having weakened the line. |
-All the carriages were capsized with the | All the carriages were capsized with the | -All the carriages were capsized with the |
result that the driver of the train wa | result that the driver of the train was | result that the driver of the train was |
killed and 22 passengers were seriously | killed and 22 passengers were seriously | killed and 22 passengers were seriously |
injured. | injured. | injured. |
"THE WILLESDEX YISASTER. | THE WILLESDEN DISASTER. | "THE WILLESDEN DISASTER. |
WRONG LEVER PULLED. | WRONG LEVER PULLED. | WRONG LEVER PULLED. |
London, Dec. 20. | London, Dec. 20. | London, Dec. 20. |
At the.inqu st on the five victims of | At the inquest on the five victims of | At the.inqu st on the five victims of |
the railway smash at Willesden Junction | the railway smash at Willesden Junction | the railway smash at Willesden Junction |
a verdict was returned .that the disaster | a verdict was returned that the disaster | a verdict was returned that the disaster |
was due to a.signajnm n pulling a wrong | was due to a signalman pulling a wrong | was due to assignation n pulling a wrong |
lever. ... | lever. | lever. ... |
Identified overProof corrections | ELECTRIC |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SIGNALMAN INQUEST |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 89 | 89.9 | 96.6 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 59 | 94.9 | 96.6 | 33.3 |
Weighted Words | 93.9 | 96.0 | 34.2 |
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A. BARQUE IN DANGER. 4 | A BARQUE IN DANGER. | A. BARQUE IN DANGER. 4 |
Hobart, Apil 27. | Hobart, Apil 27. | Hobart, April 27. |
The British barque' Solgran,bound | The British barque Solgran, bound | The British barque' Solgran bound |
from Port Esperance to:Lytteltýo | from Port Esperance to Lyttelton, | from Port Esperance to Lyttelton |
with a cargo of timber, hada ver | with a cargo of timber, had a very | with a cargo of timber, had a very |
narrow escape from being wreck?ed | narrow escape from being wrecked | narrow escape from being wrecked |
at the Derwent lighthoue~: to-~gh' | at the Derwent lighthouse to-night. | at the Derwent lighthouse: to-~gh' |
She cane - up. the D'Entrecasteauagn | She came up the D'Entrecasteaux | She came - up. the D'Entrecasteauagn |
Channel, and was. makingfor StorlS | Channel, and was making for Storm | Channel, and was. making for StorES |
Bay:- Captain Halliday attempted | Bay. Captain Halliday attempted | Bay:- Captain Halliday attempted |
to wear shi , but failed, and tb4 | to wear ship, but failed, and the | to wear ship , but failed, and the |
vessel drifted towards the.rocks.: In | vessel drifted towards the rocks. In | vessel drifted towards the rocks.: In |
another mirunte' she would ba | another minute she would have | another minute she would be |
struch, but the steamer 1Teemerze, | struck, but the steamer Reemere, | struck, but the steamer 1Teemerze, |
bcvnd from Wedgge''3ay to | bound from Wedge Bay to Hobart | bound from Wedgge''3ay to |
arrived on the scene at the ? i?t | arrived on the scene at the critical | arrived on the scene at the list |
momnent; and towed the vtFesel sat | moment and towed the vessel safely | moment; and towed the vtFesel sat |
iu o. Stot'm flay' | into Storm Bay. | in o. Storm Bay' |
Identified overProof corrections | SOLGRAN LYTTELTON SHIP MAKING CAME HAD STORM BOUND FOR WRECKED VERY ROCKS LIGHTHOUSE MINUTE STRUCK MOMENT |
Identified overProof non-corrections | INTO REEMERE DENTRECASTEAUX WEDGE SAFELY CRITICAL /TO/NIGHT|TONIGHT HAVE APIL [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 91 | 64.8 | 85.7 | 59.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 66 | 63.6 | 86.4 | 62.5 |
Weighted Words | 59.6 | 84.8 | 62.5 |
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WEDDINGS. | WEDDINGS. | WEDDINGS. |
SZCZECINSKI-McCUISH. | SZCZECINSKI—McCUISH. | SZCZECINSKI-McCUISH. |
A correspondent writes:-The renden oe | A correspondent writes:—The residence | A correspondent writes The render one |
of Mr. McCuish. Coomberdale, was the scene | of Mr. McCuish, Coomberdale, was the scene | of Mr. McCuish. Coomberdale, was the scene |
of a very pretty wedding on Thursday, De- | of a very pretty wedding on Thursday, De- | of a very pretty wedding on Thursday, December |
cember 30, 1909, when the marriage of | cember 30, 1909, when the marriage of | 30, 1909, when the marriage of |
Ronan W., the only son ot Mr. and Mrs. | Ronan W., the only son ot Mr. and Mrs. | Ronan W., the only son of Mr. and Mrs. |
Szcztcinski, of Mundijong, and Annie E., | Szczecinski, of Mundijong, and Annie E., | Szczecinski, of Mundijong, and Annie E., |
{he third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. | the third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. | the third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. |
McCuish, was celebrated. The Rev. Father | McCuish, was celebrated. The Rev. Father | McCuish, was celebrated. The Rev. Father |
Scaulan officiated. The bride, who was | Scanlan officiated. The bride, who was | Scanlan officiated. The bride, who was |
given away by her father, looked charming | given away by her father, looked charming | given away by her father, looked charming |
in a neat empire gown of cream silk voile | in a neat empire gown of cream silk voile | in a neat empire gown of cream silk voile |
daintily relieved with softenings, silk - em- | daintily relieved with softenings, silk em- | daintily relieved with softenings, silk - embroidery |
broidery and buttons. The dainty embroid- | broidery and buttons. The dainty embroid- | and buttons. The dainty embroidered |
ered tulle veil was kept in place hy a coro | ered tulle veil was kept in place by a coro- | tulle veil was kept in place by a cord |
not of orange blossom. A shower bouquet of | net of orange blossom. A shower bouquet of | not of orange blossom. A shower bouquet of |
bridal flowers was carried Miss Szczecinski, | bridal flowers was carried Miss Szczecinski, | bridal flowers was carried Miss Szczecinski, |
the sjcter of the bridegroom, supported the | the sister of the bridegroom, supported the | the sister of the bridegroom, supported the |
bride, she wearing a charming princess robe | bride, she wearing a charming princess robe | bride, she wearing a charming princess robe |
of cream Sicilian, daintily trimmed with | of cream Sicilian, daintily trimmed with | of cream Sicilian, daintily trimmed with |
tucked net, relieved with pale green and a | tucked net, relieved with pale green and a | tucked net, relieved with pale green and a |
hat of pale blue, trimmed with green silk, | hat of pale blue, trimmed with green silk, | hat of pale blue, trimmed with green silk, |
pink roses. Mr. Albert E. McVVaters acted | pink roses. Mr. Albert E. McWaters acted | pink roses. Mr. Albert E. McWaters acted |
as- bert man. Mrs. McCuish received in a | as best man. Mrs. McCuish received in a | as best man. Mrs. McCuish received in a |
dainty gown of black silk voile relieved with | dainty gown of black silk voile relieved with | dainty gown of black silk voile relieved with |
cream lace. Mrs. Szceecinskl wore black with | cream lace. Mrs. Szczecinski wore black with | cream lace. Mrs. Szczecinski wore black with |
with cream lace and jet trimmings. After | with cream lace and jet trimmings. After | with cream lace and jet trimmings. After |
the ceremony a dainty repast was spread | the ceremony a dainty repast was spread | the ceremony a dainty repast was spread |
In the spacious verandah at the residence | in the spacious verandah at the residence | in the spacious verandah at the residence |
of the bride's parents, which was tastefully | of the bride's parents, which was tastefully | of the bride's parents, which was tastefully |
decorated by the lady friends of the bride. | decorated by the lady friends of the bride. | decorated by the lady friends of the bride. |
The toast of the day was proposed by the | The toast of the day was proposed by the | The toast of the day was proposed by the |
Rev. Fathev Scanlan, the toast being re- | Rev. Father Scanlan, the toast being re- | Rev. Father Scanlan, the toast being received |
ceived with enthusiasm. The bridegroom | ceived with enthusiasm. The bridegroom | with enthusiasm. The bridegroom |
suitably responded. The other toasts hon- | suitably responded. The other toasts hon- | suitably responded. The other toasts honoured |
oured werei "The Bridesmaid," proposed by | oured were: "The Bridesmaid," proposed by | were "The Bridesmaid," proposed by |
the bridegroom, and responded to hy Mr. | the bridegroom, and responded to by Mr. | the bridegroom, and responded to by Mr. |
McWaters, and "The Parents," proposed by | McWaters, and "The Parents," proposed by | McWaters, and "The Parents," proposed by |
Mr. McWaters, and responded to by Mr. | Mr. McWaters, and responded to by Mr. | Mr. McWaters, and responded to by Mr. |
White. The presents were both numerous | White. The presents were both numerous | White. The presents were both numerous |
and costly. During the afternoon, amidst | and costly. During the afternoon, amidst | and costly. During the afternoon, amidst |
showers of rice'ana confetti and the good | showers of rice and confetti and the good | showers of rice and confetti and the good |
wishes of all, the happy couple left for then | wishes of all, the happy couple left for their | wishes of all, the happy couple left for then |
future home. The bride travelled in a | future home. The bride travelled in a | future home. The bride travelled in a |
charming frock of dove cashmere, relieved | charming frock of dove cashmere, relieved | charming frock of dove cashmere, relieved |
with pink silk and cream net and insertion, | with pink silk and cream net and insertion, | with pink silk and cream net and insertion, |
and becoming bat. | and becoming hat. | and becoming hat. |
Identified overProof corrections | RICE SISTER BEST |
Identified overProof non-corrections | CORONET OT [**VANDALISED] THEIR |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 301 | 94.4 | 98.7 | 76.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 156 | 96.8 | 98.1 | 40.0 |
Weighted Words | 97.4 | 98.5 | 42.2 |
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I HK PREMIER'S HOME-COMING-TIIK WKLCOMI-: AT VIPTMUIA oiiiv Avi'i v | THE PREMIER'S HOME-COMING—WELCOME AT VICTORIA QUAY, FREMANTLE. (See Page 16.) | THE PREMIER'S HOME-COMING THE WELCOME-: AT VIPTMUIA only Avis v |
0. Whiter Ubi tUy-street | C. Walker, 865 Hay-street | 0. Whiter Ubi Hay-street |
(1) Jlio 1 renner and the Minister for Works (Mr. F. Wilson) landing from the R.M.S. Marmora. (2) Sir Newton M..ore, Dr. J. W. Hope (Principal Medical Offkerl Mr. S. T. Macmillan (Town Clerk Fremantle | (1) The Premier and the Minister for Works (Mr. F. Wilson) landing from the R.M.S. Marmora. (2) Sir Newton Moore, Dr. J. W. Hope (Principal Medical Officer) Mr. S. T. Macmillan (Town Clerk Fremantle), | (1) Jlio 1 runner and the Minister for Works (Mr. F. Wilson) landing from the R.M.S. Marmora. (2) Sir Newton More, Dr. J. W. Hope (Principal Medical Officer Mr. S. T. Macmillan (Town Clerk Fremantle |
Mr. K. H. Folhc-rgil! (Mayor of Freinant lo). ? ?>> | Mr. E. H. Fothergill (Mayor of Fremantle). | Mr. K. H. Fothergill! (Mayor of Fremantle ? ?>> |
Identified overProof corrections | /HAY/STREET|HAYSTREET WELCOME OFFICER FOTHERGILL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | WALKER SEE PAGE VICTORIA QUAY MOORE PREMIER |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 43 | 65.1 | 81.4 | 46.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 36 | 69.4 | 80.6 | 36.4 |
Weighted Words | 64.2 | 78.9 | 40.9 |
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THE CHILLAGOE RAILWAY, | THE CHILLAGOE RAILWAY. | THE CHILLAGOE RAILWAY |
The Chillagoe . Company reports | The Chillagoe Company reports | The Chillagoe . Company reports |
it hait the lailw'ay receipts for Novem- | that the railway receipts for Novem- | it half the railway receipts for November |
ber amounted to £10,932, and for | ber amounted to £10,932, and for | amounted to £10,932, and for |
tee eight months of the lnoncial | the eight months of the financial | the eight months of the financial |
year ending 30th Novemter £81,. | year ending 30th November £81,- | year ending 30th November £81,. |
842. For the corresponding per- | 842. For the corresponding per- | 842. For the corresponding periods |
iods of the previous year the res- | iods of the previous year the res- | of the previous year the respective |
pective amounts were £9,57C and | pective amounts were £9,576 and | amounts were £9,57 and |
£74,596. | £74,596. | £74,596. |
Identified overProof corrections | FINANCIAL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | THAT |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 39 | 87.2 | 97.4 | 80.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 24 | 91.7 | 95.8 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 93.7 | 98.9 | 83.3 |
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IMPORTED COAL FOR SOUTH | IMPORTED COAL FOR SOUTH | IMPORTED COAL FOR SOUTH |
AUSTRALIA. | AUSTRALIA. | AUSTRALIA. |
UNLOADING TO-DAY. | UNLOADING TO-DAY. | UNLOADING TO-DAY. |
Adelaide, "Wednesday. | Adelaide, Wednesday. | Adelaide, Wednesday. |
¡ Thc steamer Counsellor commenced j | The steamer Counsellor commenced | The steamer Counsellor commenced |
i unloading a cargo oí about 6000 tons | unloading a cargo of about 6000 tons | a unloading a cargo of about 6000 tons |
oi English coal at Tort Adelaide to-j | of English coal at Port Adelaide to- | of English coal at Port Adelaide today |
day for the Government. This will be1 | day for the Government. This will be | for the Government. This will be |
of " great service in working the rail-j | of great service in working the rail- | of " great service in working the railways, |
ways, the supply lor which had almost) | ways, the supply for which had almost | the supply for which had almost) |
j ran out. j | ran out. | j ran out. j |
Identified overProof corrections | BE RAILWAYS PORT |
Identified overProof non-corrections |
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All Words | 46 | 84.8 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 36 | 91.7 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 95.2 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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CONTRACT FOR BUILDING OF | CONTRACT FOR BUILDING OF | CONTRACT FOR BUILDING OF |
RAILWAY TRUCKS. ? - | RAILWAY TRUCKS. | RAILWAY TRUCKS. ? - |
Adolaido, Wednesday. | Adelaide, Wednesday. | Adelaide, Wednesday. |
Messrs. Grey Brothers, engineers, of | Messrs. Grey Brothers, engineers, of | Messrs. Grey Brothers, engineers, of |
Williamstown, Victoria, whose tender | Williamstown, Victoria, whose tender | Williamstown, Victoria, whose tender |
for tlio construction of 330 harrow | for the construction of 330 narrow | for the construction of 330 narrow |
gauge railway trucks has been accepted | gauge railway trucks has been accepted | gauge railway trucks has been accepted |
by. the South Australian Government, | by the South Australian Government, | by the South Australian Government, |
intend* to' erect a large building ! for | intends to erect a large building for | intends to erect a large building ! for |
nv«'ii.fa cturing purposes at Port Ade- | manufacturing purposes at Port Ade- | mischiefs cturing purposes at Port Adelaide. |
laide. | laide. | |
Identified overProof corrections | NARROW INTENDS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MANUFACTURING |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 44 | 88.6 | 97.7 | 80.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 35 | 91.4 | 97.1 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 87.3 | 94.9 | 60.0 |
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RMLWAY TOIWN 'GATÉCOLÍO FAIR' I | RAILWAY TOWN CATHOLIC FAIR. | RAILWAY TOWN 'GATÉCOLÍO FAIR' I |
A fair,- in aid-'.of...the .-fund for the | A fair, in aid of the fund for the | A fair,- in aid-'.of...the fund for the |
ereotion of a new Catholic. Church ab | erection of a new Catholic Church at | erection of a new Catholic. Church ab |
Railways Town, nvàll. be opened in tne | Railway Town, will be opened in the | Railways Town, will. be opened in the |
Burke :Ward Hall on¡. Saturday night. | Burke Ward Hall on Saturday night. | Burke Ward Hall on. Saturday night. |
: Considerable preparations , have been | Considerable preparations have been | : Considerable preparations , have been |
"made for the fair,,the several stalls uo | made for the fair, the several stalls at | made for the fair the several stalls in |
which are likely to .he very completu. | which are likely to be very complete. | which are likely to he very complete. |
Mr; T. Dunn will be in.cliarge of tim | Mr. T. Dunn will be in charge of the | Mr; T. Dunn will be incharge of the |
«hooting gallery, and Mesadmes Brady | shooting gallery, and Mesdames Brady | shooting gallery, and Mesdames Brady |
and Flommiug in charge-of the Aus- | and Flemming in charge of the Aus- | and Flemming in charge of the Australian |
tralian stall. | tralian stall. | stall. |
Yesterday's highest temperature vn* | Yesterday's highest temperature was | Yesterday's highest temperature was |
6D.6 degrees, .and the lowest.49 degrees. | 69.5 degrees, and the lowest 49 degrees. | 60 degrees, and the lowest. 49 degrees. |
Identified overProof corrections | ERECTION WAS MESDAMES RAILWAY FLEMMING SHOOTING LOWEST COMPLETE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | AT |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 80 | 71.2 | 90.0 | 65.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 53 | 83.0 | 98.1 | 88.9 |
Weighted Words | 82.7 | 99.5 | 97.2 |
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NEW LC000OOTIVE | NEW LOCOMOTIVE | NEW LC000OOTIVE |
ZEEHLAN, Wednesday. | ZEEHAN, Wednesday. | ZEEHAN, Wednesday. |
The new locomotive for the North | The new locomotive for the North- | The new locomotive for the North |
E!ast Dundas narrow gauge was given | East Dundas narrow gauge was given | East Dundas narrow gauge was given |
a trial trip to-day, and proved highly | a trial trip to-day, and proved highly | a trial trip to-day, and proved highly |
satisfactory to the departmental officers. | satisfactory to the departmental officers. | satisfactory to the departmental officers. |
?:Messrs. J. M. M'Cormick, C. C. Nairn | Messrs. J. M. McCormick, C. C. Nairn | Messrs. J. M. M'Cormick, C. C. Nairn |
i(Engineer of Lines), W. R. Deeble (Chief | (Engineer of Lines), W. R. Deeble (Chief | Engineer of Lines), W. R. Deeble (Chief |
.Mechanical Engineer), Messrs. Lovett | Mechanical Engineer), Messrs. Lovett | Mechanical Engineer), Messrs. Lovett |
'and [I?rris (Smelting Company), J. | and Harris (Smelting Company), J. | and [Harris (Smelting Company), J. |
Smith (manager of the Zeehan tram | Smith (manager of the Zeehan tram- | Smith (manager of the Zeehan tramway |
way), Stiring (Emu Bay railway), | way), Stiring (Emu Bay railway), | Stiring (Emu Bay railway), |
representatives of the press and other | representatives of the press and other | representatives of the press and other |
.gentlemen, all made the trip. The | gentlemen, all made the trip. The | gentlemen, all made the trip. The |
engine is an articulated Garrett com | engine is an articulated Garrett com- | engine is an articulated Garrett compound |
pound locomotive, built by Beyer and | pound locomotive, built by Beyer and | locomotive, built by Beyer and |
Peacock, of Manchester, and is one of | Peacock, of Manchester, and is one of | Peacock, of Manchester, and is one of |
'the only two of their kind in the Com | the only two of their kind in the Com- | the only two of their kind in the Commonwealth. |
amonwealth. The special feature of the | monwealth. The special feature of the | The special feature of the |
Garrett system is that the boiler and | Garrett system is that the boiler and | Garrett system is that the boiler and |
:main frame are entirely independent of | main frame are entirely independent of | main frame are entirely independent of |
.the.working parts. The main frame has | the working parts. The main frame has | the working parts. The main frame has |
pivotal planes at each extremity, which | pivotal planes at each extremity, which | pivotal planes at each extremity, which |
at" into receptacles placed on each bogey, | fit into receptacles placed on each bogey, | at" into receptacles placed on each bogey, |
permitting the bogeys to negotiate curves | permitting the bogeys to negotiate curves | permitting the bogeys to negotiate curves |
with perfect freedom, and being entirely | with perfect freedom, and being entirely | with perfect freedom, and being entirely |
unrestricted.by the main frame. Each | unrestricted by the main frame. Each | unrestricted by the main frame. Each |
Ibogey is fitted with two pairs of coupled | bogey is fitted with two pairs of coupled | bogey is fitted with two pairs of coupled |
.driving' wheels, cylinder valve, gear, etc. | driving wheels, cylinder valve, gear, etc. | driving wheels, cylinder valve, gear, etc. |
Steam is conveyed from the boiler to | Steam is conveyed from the boiler to | Steam is conveyed from the boiler to |
the high, pressure cylinder by ball and | the high pressure cylinder by ball and | the high, pressure cylinder by ball and |
Socket. pipes, thence to other bogey. "The | socket pipes, thence to other bogey. The | socket. pipes, thence to other bogey. "The |
exhaust steam is conveyed by similar | exhaust steam is conveyed by similar | exhaust steam is conveyed by similar |
,means. | means. | means. |
Identified overProof corrections | COMMONWEALTH WORKING UNRESTRICTED HARRIS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MCCORMICK FIT |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 189 | 93.7 | 98.4 | 75.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 121 | 95.0 | 98.3 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 94.6 | 98.1 | 64.1 |
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NARROW GAUGE dINE | NARROW GAUGE LINE | NARROW GAUGE LINE |
*------e--- | gee-gee--- | |
ZEEKAN. Thursday. | ZEEHAN, Thursday. | ZEEHAN. Thursday. |
A further exhaustive and successfui | A further exhaustive and successful | A further exhaustive and successful |
run was made to-day on the N.E. Dun | run was made to-day on the N.E. Dun- | run was made to-day on the N.E. Dundas, |
las narrow gauge line of the newC Gar | das narrow gauge line of the new Gar- | narrow gauge line of the newC Garrett |
rett type of locomotive, by MIessr;. | rett type of locomotive, by Messrs. | type of locomotive, by Messrs;. |
l)eeble and party, who further expressed | Deeble and party, who further expressed | Deeble and party, who further expressed |
their gratification at the results. Mesr-. | their gratification at the results. Messrs. | their gratification at the results. Messrs-. |
M'(Cormick, Nairn. and Lovett left for | McCormick, Nairn, and Levett left for | McCormick, Nairn. and Lovett left for |
liobart this afternoon. | Hobart this afternoon. | Hobart this afternoon. |
There were 111 ancient Rome tour dif | There were in ancient Rome four dif- | There were 111 ancient Rome four different |
ferent ways of detalnln gthe accused in | ferent ways of detaining the accused in | ways of retaining the accused in |
custody, viz., the common gaol, commit | custody, viz., the common gaol, commit- | custody, viz., the common gaol, commit |
ment to a military guard, commitment to | ment to a military guard, commitment to | ment to a military guard, commitment to |
the care of the consule In their own | the care of the consuls in their own | the care of the consuls in their own |
houses, and lastly, security for the per | houses, and lastly, security for the per- | houses, and lastly, security for the person, |
sony' appearance, which Ia what ve call | son's appearance, which in what we call | appearance, which is what we call |
tout on ball1 | out on bail. | out on bail |
Identified overProof corrections | ZEEHAN CONSULS DUNDAS WE FOUR HOBART DEEBLE MCCORMICK OUT MESSRS SUCCESSFUL BAIL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | DETAINING NEW PERSONS LEVETT |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 97 | 78.4 | 93.8 | 71.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 71 | 77.5 | 94.4 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 74.1 | 93.8 | 76.0 |
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itADI.1\\'AY IlAND BALL. | RAILWAY BAND BALL. | itADI.1\\'AY BAND BALL. |
A live aiid onergetic ladies' commit | A live and energetic ladies' commit- | A live and energetic ladies' committee |
tee of the liailway Band met at the, | tee of the Railway Band met at the | of the Railway Band met at the, |
Albert Hall last night in connection | Albert Hall last night in connection | Albert Hall last night in connection |
with the annual ball, .and decided that | with the annual ball, and decided that | with the annual ball, and decided that |
it should take place on September 7, inr | it should take place on September 7, in | it should take place on September 7, in |
the form of a floral and character mask | the form of a floral and character mask- | the form of a floral and character masked |
ed function. The management will. bd | ed function. The management will be | function. The management will. be |
in the hands of the joint secretaries( | in the hands of the joint secretaries, | in the hands of the joint secretaries |
Mrs. v addingham and Mr. J. W. Emms, | Mrs. Waddingham and Mr. J. W. Emms, | Mrs. v Waddingham and Mr. J. W. Emms, |
a sunlicient guarantee that the Railway, | a sufficient guarantee that the Railway | a sufficient guarantee that the Railway, |
Baud ball will retain the high reputation | Band ball will retain the high reputation | Band ball will retain the high reputation |
it has held in the past. | it has held in the past. | it has held in the past. |
Identified overProof corrections | BE ENERGETIC SUFFICIENT WADDINGHAM INTHE |
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Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 75 | 86.7 | 98.7 | 90.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 51 | 90.2 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 90.2 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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TROUBLE IN CHINA | TROUBLE IN CHINA | TROUBLE IN CHINA |
I'OORT DARWIN, Mdmni$y. | PORT DARWIN, Monday. | PORT DARWIN, Mommy. |
The steamer St. Allians brings l?onig | The steamer St. Albans brings Hong | The steamer St. Albans brings long |
Kong files to Septem>er 17. There have | Kong files to September 17. There have | Kong files to September 17. There have |
been further serious troubles on the Can | been further serious troubles on the Can- | been further serious troubles on the Can- |
ton-Kowloon rhilway. arising fronm clan | ton-Kowloon railway, arising from clan | ton-Kowloon railway. arising from clan |
lights between opposing villages '0on | fights between opposing villages on | lights between opposing villages on |
either side of the line. M any of the conu | either side of the line. Many of the com- | either side of the line. Many of the cost |
batants were armed with Mauser and | batants were armed with Mauser and | batants were armed with Mauser and |
Mannlicher rifles. The fighting was car | Mannlicher rifles. The fighting was car- | Mannlicher rifles. The fighting was carried |
ried on at long range for several days, | ried on at long range for several days, | on at long range for several days, |
cannon being used. In one day over 100 | cannon being used. In one day over 100 | cannon being used. In one day over 100 |
men were killed. The trouble is said to | men were killed. The trouble is said to | men were killed. The trouble is said to |
have been due partly to the popular | have been due partly to the popular | have been due partly to the popular |
hatred of railways, and partly to local | hatred of railways, and partly to local | hatred of railways, and partly to local |
jealousies, each village considering that | jealousies, each village considering that | jealousies, each village considering that |
it has a prescriptive right to carry out | it has a prescriptive right to carry out | it has a prescriptive right to carry out |
the work on certain sections of the line | the work on certain sections of the line | the work on certain sections of the line |
within its ephre. | within its sphere. | within its sphere. |
Identified overProof corrections | MANY PORT RAILWAY FROM SEPTEMBER ALBANS SPHERE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | COMBATANTS HONGKONG MONDAY FIGHTS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 112 | 89.3 | 96.4 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 86 | 87.2 | 95.3 | 63.6 |
Weighted Words | 86.3 | 93.6 | 53.4 |
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THE BARRIER. | THE BARRIER. | THE BARRIER. |
BROKEN HILL. Aucust Ifl. | BROKEN HILL, August 19. | BROKEN HILL. August Ifl. |
? Ihe South Australian royal commission | The South Australian royal commission | ? The South Australian royal commission |
on break of gauge arrived at Broken Hill | on break of gauge arrived at Broken Hill | on break of gauge arrived at Broken Hill |
to-day and opened sittings at the town hall | to-day and opened sittings at the town hall. | to-day and opened sittings at the town hall |
The witnesses examined were Messrs. R. | The witnesses examined were Messrs. R. | The witnesses examined were Messrs. R. |
n «'»« v ? 1)erns';in. JS. H. Fro | E. A. Kitchen, V. Bernstein, E. H. Fro- | n says v ? Bernstein. JS. H. Fro |
men, C. D. Mills, J. Tregonning (business | men, C. D. Mills, J. Tregonning (business | men, C. D. Mills, J. Tregonning (business |
men of the city), and O. Eley (General | men of the city), and C. Eley (General | men of the city), and O. Eley (General |
Manager of the Silverton Tramway). Mr. | Manager of the Silverton Tramway). Mr. | Manager of the Silverton Tramway) Mr. |
Eley laid the cause of damage to goods for | Eley laid the cause of damage to goods for | Eley laid the cause of damage to goods for |
Broken Hill to the contract system in | Broken Hill to the contract system in | Broken Hill to the contract system in |
vogue at Terowie, and suggested the discon | vogue at Terowie, and suggested the discon- | vogue at Terowie, and suggested the discontinuance |
tinuance of that system. | tinuance of that system. | of that system. |
Identified overProof corrections | BERNSTEIN AUGUST |
Identified overProof non-corrections | KITCHEN |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 75 | 94.7 | 98.7 | 75.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 52 | 94.2 | 98.1 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 92.8 | 97.4 | 64.3 |
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BREAK-OF-GAUGB CO-fMTSSTn\r | BREAK-OF-GAUGE COMMISSION. | BREAK-OF-GAUGE CO-fMTSSTn\r |
-Members of the lireak-of-Gauge Royal | Members of the Break-of-Gauge Royal | -Members of the Break-of-Gauge Royal |
Commission, of wliich the Premier (Hon. | Commission, of which the Premier (Hon. | Commission, of which the Premier (Hon. |
J. Verran) is Chairman, left Adelaide on | J. Verran) is Chairman, left Adelaide on | J. Verran) is Chairman, left Adelaide on |
Thursday afternoon tor Broken Hill to | Thursday afternoon for Broken Hill to | Thursday afternoon for Broken Hill to |
take evidence in that city with reference | take evidence in that city with reference | take evidence in that city with reference |
to complaints made to the Railway Depart | to complaints made to the Railway Depart- | to complaints made to the Railway Depart- |
and in the press concerning damage | ment and in the press concerning damage | and in the press concerning damage |
done to goods at Terowie, tlie transfer sta | done to goods at Terowie, the transfer sta- | done to goods at Terowie, the transfer station. |
tion. Ttiey will be engaged to-day and on | tion. They will be engaged to-day and on | They will be engaged to-day and on |
Saturday, and will return to Adelaide on | Saturday, and will return to Adelaide on | Saturday, and will return to Adelaide on |
-Monday. The party comprised the Pre | Monday. The party comprised the Pre- | Monday. The party comprised the Premier, |
mier, Messrs. Pflanm, .lamieson, Heggaton, | mier, Messrs. Pflaum, Jamieson, Heggaton, | Messrs. Pflaum, Jamieson, Heggaton, |
and Anstey, MJVs, and tbe Secretary iJlr' | and Anstey, M.P.'s, and the Secretary (Mr. | and Anstey, MP's, and the Secretary Mr' |
J. .SincockJ. | J. Sincock). | J. Sincock. |
Identified overProof corrections | THEY FOR WHICH SINCOCK PFLAUM MR JAMIESON |
Identified overProof non-corrections | DEPARTMENT |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 84 | 86.9 | 97.6 | 81.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 61 | 86.9 | 98.4 | 87.5 |
Weighted Words | 86.6 | 98.6 | 89.9 |
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sarRow-cauge: extension and | NARROW-GAUGE EXTENSION AND | narrow-gauge: extension and |
meak-of-43auge commission | BREAK-OF-GAUGE COMMISSION. | meak-of-43auge commission |
A meeting of the Aarraw-pauge Extension | A meeting of the Narrow-gauge Extension | A meeting of the Narrow-gauge Extension |
and Break-of-gauge Royal Commission was | and Break-of-gauge Royal Commission was | and Break-of-gauge Royal Commission was |
held at Parliament House on Thursday | held at Parliament House on Thursday | held at Parliament House on Thursday |
morning to deal witli correspondence ?nd | morning to deal with correspondence and | morning to deal with correspondence and |
m.lke arrangements to take further evi | make arrangements to take further evi- | make arrangements to take further evi |
aencf in uie country. A letter was received | dence in the country. A letter was received | acres in the country. A letter was received |
from the Hon. L. O'Louglilin, that he felt | from the Hon. L. O'Louglilin, that he felt | from the Hon. L. O'Loughlin, that he felt |
it incumbent- upon him to rerfgn, so that | it incumbent upon him to resign, so that | it incumbent upon him to resign, so that |
the Public Works Department might be re | the Public Works Department might be re- | the Public Works Department might be represented |
presented by a member of the new Govern | presented by a member of the new Govern- | by a member of the new Govern- |
The members resolved to thank Mr. | ment. The members resolved to thank Mr. | The members resolved to thank Mr. |
O'Loughlin for the kindness and considera | O'Loughlin for the kindness and considera- | O'Loughlin for the kindness and consideration |
tion he Lad shown, and tor the manner in | tion he had shown, and for the manner in | he had shown, and for the manner in |
which he had conducted the meetings of | which he had conducted the meetings of | which he had conducted the meetings of |
the commission. A commission appoint | the commission. A commission appointed | the commission. A commission appoint- |
ing the Hon. .]. Verran to ihe vacancy | the Hon. J. Verran to the vacancy | ing the Hon. J]. Verran to the vacancy |
caused by Mr. O'Loughlin's retirement | caused by Mr. O'Loughlin's retirement | caused by Mr. O'Loughlin's retirement |
was received, and il was resolved that .Mr. | was received, and it was resolved that Mr. | was received, and it was resolved that Mr. |
Verran be Chairman of ihe commission. | Verran be Chairman of the commission. | Verran be Chairman of the commission. |
The names of a number of additional wit | The names of a number of additional witnesses | The names of a number of additional witnesses |
nesses were submitted by eeveral district | were submitted by several district | were submitted by several district |
councils and vigilance associations in the | councils and vigilance associations in the | councils and vigilance associations in the |
north and on Yorkc's Peninsula, and addi | north and on Yorke's Peninsula, and additional | north and on Yorke's Peninsula, and additional |
tional evidence in wriiinc was forwarded by | evidence in writing was forwarded by | evidence in writing was forwarded by |
a number of witnesses who had been pre | a number of witnesses who had been | a number of witnesses who had been previously |
viously examined at Lons Piain, Mallala, | previously examined at Long Plain, Mallala, | examined at Long Plain, Mallala, |
and Adelaide. The Railway?. Commissioner | and Adelaide. The Railways Commissioner | and Adelaide. The Railway?. Commissioner |
furnished an extract from The Barrier Mi | furnished an extract from The Barrier Miner | furnished an extract from The Barrier Miner |
ner of .June 10, containing interviews with | of June 10, containing interviews with | of June 10, containing interviews with |
business people respecting the damajie done | business people respecting the damage done | business people respecting the damage done |
to goods between Adelaide and Broken | to goods between Adelaide and Broken | to goods between Adelaide and Broken |
Hill, presumably a: the break-of-paust? at | Hill, presumably at the break-of-gauge at | Hill, presumably a: the break-of-gauge? at |
Tf-rorvie, and tlie commission resolved to | Terowie, and the commission resolved to | Terowie, and the commission resolved to |
visit the Harrier on August 18. to investi | visit the Barrier on August 18 to investigate | visit the Barrier on August 18, to investigate |
gate tho statements and take the evidence | the statements and take the evidence | the statements and take the evidence |
ol' business people on the spot. After evi | of business people on the spot. After evidence | of business people on the spot. After evidence |
dence has been taken ai Broken Hill tlie | has been taken at Broken Hill the | has been taken at Broken Hill the |
commission will probably -visit Hamloy | commission will probably visit Hamley | commission will probably visit Hamley |
Hridee. Balaklava. Port Wakofield. BIyth, | Bridge, Balaklava, Port Wakefield, BIyth, | Bridge. Balaklava. Port Wakefield. Blyth, |
Gladstone, Terowie, Wolseley, and Mount | Gladstone, Terowie, Wolseley, and Mount | Gladstone, Terowie, Wolseley, and Mount |
Gambier. (o gather testimony with respect | Gambier, to gather testimony with respect | Gambier. (to gather testimony with respect |
to the alleged loss, damage, and delay at | to the alleged loss, damage, and delay at | to the alleged loss, damage, and delay at |
break-of-gaugc station*. | break-of-gauge stations. | break-of-gauge stations. |
Identified overProof corrections | LONG /NARROW/GAUGE|NARROWGAUGE STATIONS SEVERAL /NARROW/GAUGE|NARROWGAUGE BRIDGE YORKES WRITING PLAIN WAKEFIELD RESIGN HAMLEY MAKE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | GOVERNMENT RAILWAYS BIYTH [**VANDALISED] OLOUGLILIN [**VANDALISED] APPOINTED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 265 | 87.2 | 97.4 | 79.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 150 | 89.3 | 96.7 | 68.7 |
Weighted Words | 89.6 | 96.4 | 65.9 |
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BREAKS OF. GAUGE. | BREAKS OF GAUGE. | BREAKS OF. GAUGE. |
MR. O'MALLEY'S PRIVATE OPINION | MR. O'MALLEY'S PRIVATE OPINION. | MR. O'MALLEY'S PRIVATE OPINION |
MELBOURNE Auirust 2-). | MELBOURNE, August 29. | MELBOURNE August 2-). |
The Minister for Home Affairs (Mr. | The Minister for Home Affairs (Mr. | The Minister for Home Affairs (Mr. |
O Malley) had something else to say to-day | O'Malley) had something else to say to-day | O'Malley) had something else to say to-day |
regarding the breaks of railway gauge in | regarding the breaks of railway gauge in | regarding the breaks of railway gauge in |
Australia from a defence standpoint. Mr. | Australia from a defence standpoint. Mr. | Australia from a defence standpoint. Mr. |
O'Malley stated:-'When I sooke on Sa | O'Malley stated:—"When I spoke on Sa- | O'Malley stated When I spoke on Saturday |
turday I put only my private opinion as | turday I put only my private opinion as | I put only my private opinion as |
a bu.siness man deeply interested in | a business man deeply interested in | a business man deeply interested in |
placing this country in a defensive position. | placing this country in a defensive position. | placing this country in a defensive position. |
What! is the use of spending from £500,000 | What is the use of spending from £500,000 | What! is the use of spending from £500,000 |
to £2,000,000 a year in training and equip | to £2,000,000 a year in training and equip- | to £2,000,000 a year in training and equip |
soldiers for a great war when rapid | ping soldiers for a great war when rapid | soldiers for a great war when rapid |
transportation is impossible owing to break | transportation is impossible owing to break | transportation is impossible owing to break |
of gauge? It is impossible to transport | of gauge ? It is impossible to transport | of gauge? It is impossible to transport |
troops to any part of Australia without | troops to any part of Australia without | troops to any part of Australia without |
great delay arising. If we had uniformity | great delay arising. If we had uniformity | great delay arising. If we had uniformity |
of gauge we could commandeer carriages | of gauge we could commandeer carriages | of gauge we could commandeer carriages |
from each of the States, and send them | from each of the States, and send them | from each of the States, and send them |
through the, various States. Two hundred | through the, various States. Two hundred | through the various States. Two hundred |
tons of provisions would be required for | tons of provisions would be required for | tons of provisions would be required for |
20,000 troops, and 2,000 trucks would be | 20,000 troops, and 2,000 trucks would be | 20,000 troops, and 2,000 trucks would be |
required to transport horses alone. Where | required to transport horses alone. Where | required to transport horses alone. Where |
are the sidings at Albury and WaUangarn | are the sidings at Albury and Wallangara | are the sidings at Albury and Wallangara |
where this rolling stock could be put? If | where this rolling stock could be put ? If | where this rolling stock could be put? If |
a foreign army of 20,00 men invaded Aus | a foreign army of 20,00 men invaded Aus- | a foreign army of 2000 men invaded Australia, |
tralia, it would not land at one place, but | tralia, it would not land at one place, but | it would not land at one place, but |
in divisions of 4,000 at different points. | in divisions of 4,000 at different points. | in divisions of 4,000 at different points. |
It would then march to a eiven point. | It would then march to a given point. | It would then march to a given point. |
Fifty thousand Australians would be needed | Fifty thousand Australians would be needed | Fifty thousand Australians would be needed |
to combat that force. This is only my | to combat that force. This is only my | to combat that force. This is only my |
private opinion aa a citizen.' | private opinion as a citizen." | private opinion as a citizen.' |
Identified overProof corrections | WALLANGARA SPOKE GIVEN BUSINESS AUGUST |
Identified overProof non-corrections | EQUIPPING |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 201 | 96.0 | 99.5 | 87.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 124 | 95.2 | 99.2 | 83.3 |
Weighted Words | 94.6 | 98.9 | 80.5 |
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DEPUTATIONS. | DEPUTATIONS. | DEPUTATIONS. |
HAMLEY BRIDGE STATION YARD. | HAMLEY BRIDGE STATION YARD. | HAMLEY BRIDGE STATION YARD. |
The members for the District of Woo | The members for the District of Woo- | The members for the District of Woo |
introduced a deputation consisting of | roora introduced a deputation consisting of | introduced a deputation consisting of |
residents of Hainley Bridge to the Railways | residents of Hamley Bridge to the Railways | residents of Hamley Bridge to the Railways |
Commissioner (Mr. A. B. Moncrieif. | Commissioner (Mr. A. B. Moncrieff. | Commissioner (Mr. A. B. Moncrieff. |
C'.M.G.) on- Friday morning to ask that | C.M.G.) on Friday morning to ask that | CM.G.) on Friday morning to ask that |
some alteration should be made in connec | some alteration should be made in connec- | some alteration should be made in connect |
with the railway station yard at that | tion with the railway station yard at that | with the railway station yard at that |
place, to facilitate the transfer and hand | place, to facilitate the transfer and hand- | place, to facilitate the transfer and hand |
of goods. The request was supported | ling of goods. The request was supported | of goods. The request was supported |
by several^ speakers, who quoted instances | by several speakers, who quoted instances | by several speakers, who quoted instances |
where difficulty had been experienced in | where difficulty had been experienced | where difficulty had been experienced in |
obtaining delivery of goods owing to the. | in obtaining delivery of goods owing to | obtaining delivery of goods owing to the |
congested condition of the yard. The Com | the congested condition of the yard. The | congested condition of the yard. The Commissioner, |
missioner, in reply, stated that he sympa | Commissioner, in reply, stated that he sympa- | in reply, stated that he sympathized |
thized with the members of the deputation | thized with the members of the deputation | with the members of the deputation |
in the difficulties under which tney la | in the difficulties under which they | in the difficulties under which they laboured |
boured owing to the want of proper accom | laboured owing to the want of proper accom- | owing to the want of proper accommodation |
modation for the increasing trade at Ham | modation for the increasing trade at Hamley | for the increasing trade at Ham |
Bridge. Some time ago he had prepared | Bridge. Some time ago he had prepared | Bridge. Some time ago he had prepared |
a scheme for giving improved accommoda | a scheme for giving improved accommoda- | a scheme for giving improved accommoda |
but nothing could at present justify | tion, but nothing could at present justify | but nothing could at present justify |
the expenditure of the large sum of money | the expenditure of the large sum of money | the expenditure of the large sum of money |
which would be necessary to carry out this | which would be necessary to carry out this | which would be necessary to carry out this |
work, in new of the fact that a loyal com | work, in view of the fact that a royal com- | work, in view of the fact that a loyal commission |
mission had been appointed to consider the | mission had been appointed to consider the | had been appointed to consider the |
break-of-gauge question from other points | break-of-gauge question from other points | break-of-gauge question from other points |
of view. He, however, promised to do his | of view. He, however, promised to do his | of view. He, however, promised to do his |
utmost to minimise the inconvenience in | utmost to minimise the inconvenience in | utmost to minimise the inconvenience in |
the existing circumstances, but until the | the existing circumstances, but until the | the existing circumstances, but until the |
royal commission had reported it was quite | royal commission had reported it was quite | royal commission had reported it was quite |
out of the question to make svreeping alte | out of the question to make sweeping | out of the question to make sweeping alte |
alterations. | alterations. | alterations. |
Identified overProof corrections | THEY SWEEPING MONCRIEFF |
Identified overProof non-corrections | HANDLING CONNECTION WOOROORA |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 205 | 94.6 | 97.1 | 45.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 123 | 95.1 | 97.6 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 94.4 | 97.3 | 50.7 |
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NARROW-GAUGE EXTENSION. | NARROW-GAUGE EXTENSION. | NARROW-GAUGE EXTENSION. |
? MALLALA,- Man* 15.-The local rail | MALLALA, March 15.—The local rail- | ? MALLALA,- May 15-The local railway |
tray committee held nn 'important meeting | way committee held an important meeting | committee held an important meeting |
pn Saturday, -lleports weiy received from | on Saturday. Reports were received from | on Saturday, Reports were received from |
the delegates who had had interviews with | the delegates who had had interviews with | the delegates who had had interviews with |
? trading and business firms m the city. | trading and business firms in the city. | trading and business firms in the city. |
gratitude \vas expressed at the great liratl | Gratitude was expressed at the great head- | gratitude was expressed at the great First |
the narrow-gauge extension principle | way the narrow-gauge extension principle | the narrow-gauge extension principle |
Was making. Without exception valuable | was making. Without exception valuable | Was making. Without exception valuable |
support Was promised to provide weighty | support was promised to provide weighty | support Was promised to provide weighty |
evidence foe the commission. Arranges | evidence for the commission. Arrange- | evidence for the commission. Arrange |
inents are being made through ilio Trea | ments are being made through the Trea- | meats are being made through the Treasurer |
surer (who Is also one of the representatives | surer (who is also one of the representatives | (who is also one of the representatives |
of the district) to interview the Adelaide | of the district) to interview the Adelaide | of the district) to interview the Adelaide |
Chamber of, Opimnerec during Easter | Chamber of Commerce during Easter | Chamber of, Opimnerec during Easter |
Week. The committee were gratified at | week. The committee were gratified at | Week. The committee were gratified at |
the news from broken Hill that the | the news from Broken Hill that the | the news from broken Hill that the |
Chamber of Commerce there had decided | Chamber of Commerce there had decided | Chamber of Commerce there had decided |
to heartily support the scheme. Enor | to heartily support the scheme. Enor- | to heartily support the scheme. Enor |
losses were being experienced by this | mous losses were being experienced by this | losses were being experienced by this |
centre through the transhipping process. | centre through the transhipping process. | centre through the transhipping process. |
[Their sincerity in tho matter was abnn | Their sincerity in the matter was abun- | [Their sincerity in the matter was able |
tlantly testified by their willingness to pay | dantly testified by their willingness to pay | tlantly testified by their willingness to pay |
the charge involved in the carriage of tho | the charge involved in the carriage of the | the charge involved in the carriage of the |
extra 10 miles by the new route via Glad | extra 16 miles by the new route via Glad- | extra 10 miles by the new route via Gladstone, |
Itone, Blyth, and liulaklava. The rolling | stone, Blyth, and Balaklava. The rolling- | Blyth, and Balaklava. The rolling |
Stoek diiliculty was disciis.sed at lcn'th Jt | stock difficulty was discussed at length. It | Stock difficulty was discussed at length It |
was felt that 'much of this trouble raild be | was felt that much of this trouble could be | was felt that much of this trouble could be |
eliminated by the carrying out of the pro | eliminated by the carrying out of the pro- | eliminated by the carrying out of the pro |
enterprise, as it would at once set | posed enterprise, as it would at once set | enterprise, as it would at once set |
tree hundreds of trucks at present unpro | free hundreds of trucks at present unpro- | free hundreds of trucks at present unproductive |
ductive in their service, by duplication and | ductive in their service, by duplication and | in their service, by duplication and |
enforced idleness through the lieccssitv of | enforced idleness through the neccssity of | enforced idleness through the necessity of |
Bide trackincr and delav. | side tracking and delay. | side tracking and delay. |
Identified overProof corrections | AN FREE DIFFICULTY GLADSTONE FOR DELAY TRACKING RAILWAY LENGTH BALAKLAVA DISCUSSED SIDE COULD REPORTS ON |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PROPOSED MARCH ARRANGEMENTS HEADWAY ROLLINGSTOCK ABUNDANTLY ENORMOUS NECCSSITY |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 206 | 85.0 | 95.6 | 71.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 136 | 83.1 | 94.1 | 65.2 |
Weighted Words | 83.5 | 92.8 | 56.3 |
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EIJTE SITING RINX | ELITE SKATING RINK. | ELITE SKATING RINK |
Tho Ihree sessions at I he Klile Sblling | The three sessions at the Elite Skating | The three sessions at the Elite Skating |
Rink were liir^t-ly ailendeil on S.iiiiniii), | Rink were largely attended on Saturday, | Rink were largely attended on Saturday), |
und in the n'cuing a ivioid iiimil) r of | and in the evening a record number of | and in the evening a friend named) r of |
linkers inlrrcil ilu- .nclia. As the mikihi | rinkers entered the arena. As the season | bankers interest in- India. As the making |
udvunt-L-K theiv is :t m .rUd im | advances there is a marked im- | udvunt-L-K there is a in and im |
limvi'iik'nt in the velocity and iitutne.-s of | provement in the velocity and neatness of | limvi'iik'nt in the velocity and fleetness of |
Kl:aU'i-.-, i.iid us llu-v glide i-.rai:(Tull.y | skaters, and as they glide gracefully | Klauer-.-, said as they glide i-.rai:(Tull.y |
around the nnV in unilurmitv lo tin- Mniim | around the rink in uniformity to the strains | around the nnV in uniformity to the value |
of a wt'll-t oiled nr.lustr.i tlie .-|-eeinrli- is | of a well-toned orchestra the spectacle is | of a well oiled industry the .-|-eeinrli- is |
plc.l.-lhC. Till' liiriSI* IIIUmIm'IS of Willl/I-IK | pleasing. The large numbers of waltzers | plc.l.-lhC. Till' limits IIIUmIm'IS of Willl/I-IK |
vlio iii^lilly taki- the lluoi; i- .lppi-.-iiaK-d | who nightly take the floor is appreciated | who nightly take- the floor; I- .lppi-.-iiaK-d |
wv s|H'dalors. .\ prnnii-ii!^ lialch of | by spectators. A promising batch of | wv s|H'dalors. a promising batch of |
novices lia* lin-n innliing |-rnvTe»- lately | novices has been making progress lately | novices have been reading prayers- lately |
under tlie tuition «.f Mi. I.. I'.radlw. At | under the tuition of Mr. L. Bradley. At | under the tuition of Mr. I.. Paradise. At |
thispoinilar link excellent tloi.r, liuhling, | this popular rink excellent floor, lighting, | thispoinilar link excellent floor, lighting, |
luiisic. and other aruiit'emcnts combine to | music, and other arrangements combine to | music. and other arrangements combine to |
jvndiT skaliiiK a f.iMiii.ilin^ luttimc. The | render skating a fascinating pastime. The | jvndiT stealing a f.iMiii.ilin^ pastime. The |
rink will bf open for three wsrions to | rink will be open for three sessions to- | rink will be open for three sessions to |
day, and on Tuc.v.Ihv and 'I'liurMday the up** | day, and on Tuesday and Thursday the spe- | day, and on Tuc.v.Ihv and 'Thursday the upon |
eial M'si-ion* between 1 und i o'clock will ? | cial sessions between 1 and 2 o'clock will | cial sessions between Fund i o'clock will be |
be continued. | be continued. | continued. |
Identified overProof corrections | LARGELY THEY FLOOR BEEN MAKING ATTENDED MUSIC ARRANGEMENTS THERE TAKE UNIFORMITY LIGHTING EVENING PROMISING BATCH WELL SKATING SATURDAY NIGHTLY THURSDAY ELITE WHO MR PASTIME |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PLEASING RINKERS FASCINATING IMPROVEMENT RENDER BRADLEY BY HAS SKATERS NUMBER TUESDAY THIS ENTERED PROGRESS WALTZERS MARKED SPECTACLE SPECTATORS LARGE ARENA APPRECIATED GRACEFULLY SEASON RECORD SPECIAL NUMBERS TONED NEATNESS ORCHESTRA STRAINS POPULAR ADVANCES |
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All Words | 132 | 38.6 | 70.5 | 51.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 87 | 35.6 | 63.2 | 42.9 |
Weighted Words | 31.1 | 59.2 | 40.7 |
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ISliEAK-OF-UAUGE COMMISSION. , | BREAK-OF-GAUGE COMMISSION. | BREAK-OF-GAUGE COMMISSION. The |
Tho sittings of the Narrow-gauge Kxtcn* | The sittings of the Narrow-gauge Exten- | sittings of the Narrow-gauge Extend |
sion and lireak-of-gaiifio Railway Commis | sion and Break-of-gauge Railway Commis- | sion and lireak-of-gaiifio Railway Commission |
sion will lie resumed at Parliament HouSO | sion will be resumed at Parliament House | will be resumed at Parliament House |
this morning. The witnesses to be ex« | this morning. The witnesses to be ex- | this morning. The witnesses to be examined |
amined are Mr. John Darling, the well' | amined are Mr. John Darling, the well- | are Mr. John Darling, the well |
known wheat merchant; and Mr, T. B, | known wheat merchant; and Mr. T. B. | known wheat merchant; and Mr T. E, |
Yclland (Secretary of the South Australian | Yelland (Secretary of the South Australian | Yelland (Secretary of the South Australian |
Farmers' Co-operative Union, Limited). | Farmers' Co-operative Union, Limited). | Farmers' Co-operative Union, Limited). |
Identified overProof corrections | /BREAK/OF/GAUGE|BREAKOFGAUGE YELLAND HOUSE /BREAK/OF/GAUGE|BREAKOFGAUGE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | EXTENSION |
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All Words | 45 | 84.4 | 97.8 | 85.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 36 | 86.1 | 97.2 | 80.0 |
Weighted Words | 83.7 | 97.5 | 84.9 |
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NEWS OF THE DAY.' | NEWS OF THE DAY. | NEWS OF THE DAY.' |
XAT^EOW GAUGE EXTENSION. | NARROW GAUGE EXTENSION. | NARROW GAUGE EXTENSION. |
The Narrow Gauge Railway Extension and | The Narrow Gauge Railway Extension and | The Narrow Gauge Railway Extension and |
Break of Gauge Koyal Commission visited | Break of Gauge Royal Commission visited | Break of Gauge Royal Commission visited |
Two Wells and MaOula. on Friday, and at | Two Wells and Mallala on Friday, and at | Two Wells and Mallala. on Friday, and at |
eaeb place examined several witm'ssfcs. Tlie | each place examined several witnesses. The | each place examined several witnesses. The |
witnesses advocated from a national point | witnesses advocated from a national point | witnesses advocated from a national point |
of view a line on the narrow gua^c from | of view a line on the narrow guage from | of view a line on the narrow gauge from |
Adelaide to Balaklava. Most of them sup | Adelaide to Balaklava. Most of them sup- | Adelaide to Balaklava. Most of them supported |
ported a route between Maikk and Long | ported a route between Mallala and Long | a route between Marks and Long |
Plain rather than east of MaJWa, wfeieh | Plain rather than east of Mallala, which | Plain rather than east of MalWa which |
is faronred by tbe officer* of tbe Pubfio | is favoured by the officers of the Public | is favoured by the officers of the Public |
Works Dejpztme&t, . i | Works Department. | Works Dejpztme&t, . i |
Identified overProof corrections | EACH ROYAL MALLALA OFFICERS WHICH PUBLICWORKS FAVOURED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | DEPARTMENT GUAGE |
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All Words | 74 | 78.4 | 94.6 | 75.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 51 | 82.4 | 96.1 | 77.8 |
Weighted Words | 77.9 | 95.5 | 79.8 |
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TOE RAILWAYS. | THE RAILWAYS. | THE RAILWAYS. |
To the Editor. | To the Editor. | To the Editor. |
Sr^-Now that the break-of-gaupe question | Sir—Now that the break-of-gauge question | Sir-Now that the break-of-gauge question |
Is being threshed out by a royal cumtuis | is being threshed out by a royal commis- | is being threshed out by a royal rumours |
sion I hope that tbe (subject will be judged | sion I hope that the subject will be judged | sion I hope that the (subject will be judged |
from a national stimlnoint unit tii.it i~ni | from a national standpoint, and that local | from a national standpoint unit that one |
or departmental a-nuirements will not turn | or departmental requirements will not turn | or departmental requirements will not turn |
aside any propoial which will ultimately | aside any proposal which will ultimately | aside any proposal which will ultimately |
be for the best interests of the State. The | be for the best interests of the State. The | be for the best interests of the State. The |
best information possible khould be brought | best information possible should be brought | best information possible should be brought |
forward, and I should like to see the Cham | forward, and I should like to see the Cham- | forward, and I should like to see the Chain |
of Manufactures or other strong body | ber of Manufactures or other strong body | of Manufactures or other strong body |
take tbe matter up and ?pend time anil | take the matter up and spend time and | take the matter up and spend time and |
money over it. In tbe excellent leader in | money over it. In the excellent leader in | money over it. In the excellent leader in |
The Register of October 11, 1009. much use | The Register of October 11, 1909, much use- | The Register of October 11, 1909. much use |
ful information and data arc given. The | ful information and data are given. The | ful information and data are given. The |
gauge of the whole of the Western Austra | gauge of the whole of the Western Austra- | gauge of the whole of the Western Australian |
lian railways is 3 ft. (i in., the line to the | lian railways is 3 ft. 6 in., the line to the | railways is 3 ft. (i in., the line to the |
Northern Territory is 3 fi. 6 in., and in all | Northern Territory is 3 ft. 6 in., and in all | Northern Territory is 3 ft. 6 in., and in all |
probability the connecting line lielween | probability the connecting line between | probability the connecting line between |
Western Australia and South Australia will | Western Australia and South Australia will | Western Australia and South Australia will |
be 3 ft. G in. With this large system con | be 3 ft. 6 in. With this large system con- | be 3 ft. 6 in. With this large system connected |
nected up, would it not be ridiculous ;o | nected up, would it not be ridiculous to | up, would it not be ridiculous to |
have it coming to a dead end within ;Y) | have it coming to a dead end within 50 | have it coming to a dead end within Y) |
miks of oar capital? Many pconle in this | miles of our capital ? Many people in this | miles of oar capital? Many people in this |
bUte are under the irojire&sion that a rail | State are under the impression that a railway | state are under the impression that a railway |
way run on a 3 ft. 6 in. gouge cannot be | run on a 3 ft. 6 in. gauge cannot be | run on a 3 ft. 6 in. gauge cannot be |
made or run better than our existing ser | made or run better than our existing service. | made or run better than our existing ser |
This is wrong. The train service | This is wrong. The train service | This is wrong. The train service |
between Perth and Fremantle, to my mind, | between Perth and Fremantle, to my mind, | between Perth and Fremantle, to my mind, |
is better than our service between Ade | is better than our service between Adelaide | is better than our service between Ade |
and Semaphore on the 5 ft. 3 in. | and Semaphore on the 5 ft. 3 in. | and Semaphore on the 5 ft. 3 in. |
gauge. The Capetown to Pretoria mail train | gauge. The Capetown to Pretoria mail train | gauge. The Capetown to Pretoria mail train |
in equal to, if not better than, our Adelaide | in equal to, if not better than, our Adelaide | in equal to, if not better than, our Adelaide |
Melbourne express. The PretoriaJohannes | Melbourne express. The Pretoria-Johannesburg | Melbourne express. The PretoriaJohannes |
express, over a distance of 45 miles, | express, over a distance of 45 miles, | express, over a distance of 45 miles, |
stopping at four stations, takes 1 hour 42 | stopping at four stations, takes 1 hour 42 | stopping at four stations, takes 1 hour 42 |
minutes, or an average of 26} miles an hour. | minutes, or an average of 26½ miles an hour. | minutes, or an average of 267 miles an hour. |
Tbe line between these places is laid with | The line between these places is laid with | The line between these places is laid with |
80-tt). rails, and the engines and tenders, | 80-lb. rails, and the engines and tenders, | 30-ft). rails, and the engines and tenders, |
which weigh 105 tons, arc of a timilar type, | which weigh 105 tons, are of a similar type, | which weigh 105 tons, are of a similar type, |
to those on our Hills line. The cool and ! | to those on our Hills line. The coal and | to those on our Hills line. The cool and ! |
suburban line between Johannesburg and | suburban line between Johannesburg and | suburban line between Johannesburg and |
Springs is mostly laid with CO-tb. rails. The I | Springs is mostly laid with 60-lb. rails. The | Springs is mostly laid with Costs. rails. The morning |
morning train does tbe distance of 20 miles j | morning train does the distance of 29 miles | train does the distance of 20 miles j |
in 1 hour 10 minutes, stopping at 10 sta | in 1 hour 10 minutes, stopping at 10 stations, | in 1 hour 10 minutes, stopping at 10 stations, |
tions, or an average of 23 miles an hour. ' | or an average of 23 miles an hour. | or an average of 23 miles an hour. |
Tbe coal trucks are of three types— 11 tons | The coal trucks are of three types— 11 tons | The coal trucks are of three types 11 tons |
and 22 tons, ordinary sidy delivery, and 35 | and 22 tons, ordinary side delivery, and 35 | and 22 tons, ordinary sidy delivery, and 35 |
ton hopper trucks for delivering coal to the | ton hopper trucks for delivering coal to the | ton hopper trucks for delivering coal to the |
mines without handling. One engine takes | mines without handling. One engine takes | mines without handling. One engine takes |
a load of 000 tons. A light special has at | a load of 900 tons. A light special has at- | a load of 600 tons. A light special has at |
tained the *pecd of 40 miles an hour on | tained the speed of 40 miles an hour on | tained the speed of 40 miles an hour on |
this section of railway. These figures ap- 1 | this section of railway. These figures | this section of railway. These figures ap- 1 |
pear to prove that the 3 ft. G in. gauge | appear to prove that the 3 ft. 6 in. gauge | pear to prove that the 3 ft. 6 in. gauge |
can be made sufficiently efficient to meet j | can be made sufficiently efficient to meet | can be made sufficiently efficient to meet |
all our requiremeuU, and I suggest that | all our requirements, and I suggest that | all our requirements, and I suggest that |
any 3 ft. 6 in. line near to the base should | any 3 ft. 6 in. line near to the base should | any 3 ft. 6 in line near to the base should |
be laid with 80-lu. rails, and, when justified | be laid with 80-lb. rails, and, when justified | be laid with 80-ton. rails, and, when justified |
that the 80-lb. system should be extended | that the 80-lb. system should be extended | that the 80-lb. system should be extended |
outwards, and the lighter rails taken out to | outwards, and the lighter rails taken out to | outwards, and the lighter rails taken out to |
be rued for lighter agricultural lines or | be used for lighter agricultural lines or | be used for lighter agricultural lines or |
branch lint*, rrom tbe Commissioner's re | branch lines, from the Commissioner's | branch line, from the Commissioner's re |
report tbe station accommodation seems to be | report the station accommodation seems to be | report the station accommodation seems to be |
the greatest difficulty, but I hope tlu's will | the greatest difficulty, but I hope this will | the greatest difficulty, but I hope this will |
not prove insurmountable. There is some | not prove insurmountable. There is some | not prove insurmountable. There is some |
talk of tbe Government taking over the | talk of the Government taking over the | talk of the Government taking over the |
wbtrfi. If w. it roiebt extend, with tbe | wharfs. If so it might extend, with the | wharfs. If w. it might extend, with the |
idea of having a whan especially for the | idea of having a wharf especially for the | idea of having a whan especially for the |
3 ft. 8 in- gauge. *o that the greater portion | 3 ft. 6 in. gauge, so that the greater portion | 3 ft. 6 in- gauge. so that the greater portion |
of oar Stile should not be cut on from | of our State should not be cut on from | of our State should not be cut on from |
directeonmranication with our chief port. | direct communication with our chief port. | directeonmranication with our chief port. |
lam,6ir. tc, y BARCUS. | I am, Sir. &c., BARCUS. | lambs. to, by BARQUE. |
Identified overProof corrections | IMPRESSION MIGHT STANDPOINT SO SIMILAR SPEED SIR PEOPLE REQUIREMENTS WHARFS SPEND PROPOSAL USED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | AM APPEAR BARCUS [**VANDALISED] LOCAL WHARF COMMISSION SIDE CHAMBER COMMUNICATION DIRECT |
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All Words | 497 | 87.5 | 95.4 | 62.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 231 | 90.5 | 95.7 | 54.5 |
Weighted Words | 91.0 | 96.0 | 55.5 |
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NARROW-GAUGE EXTENSION. | NARROW-GAUGE EXTENSION. | NARROW-GAUGE EXTENSION. |
From H. B. Moody, Mallala:— 'Mr. | From H. B. Moody, Mallala:—"Mr. | From H. B. Moody, Mallala Mr. |
Butler's question in tile Assembly relating | Butler's question in the Assembly relating | Butler's question in the Assembly relating |
to the proposal to duplicate the north liuo | to the proposal to duplicate the north line | to the proposal to duplicate the north line |
to Gawler involves two important issues | to Gawler involves two important issues, | to Gawler involves two important issues |
and 1 am unable to see that the Premier's | and I am unable to see that the Premier's | and I am unable to see that the Premier's |
reply is eoinniensurate with an intelliueut | reply is commensurate with an intelligent | reply is commensurate with an intelligent |
knowledge of the subject. Without com | knowledge of the subject. Without com- | knowledge of the subject. Without commenting |
menting upon Mr. Verran's desire to fore- | menting upon Mr. Verran's desire to fore- | upon Mr. Verran's desire to fore- |
stall the report of the commission, let me | stall the report of the commission, let me | stall the report of the commission, let me |
state that no wisdom is looked for from | state that no wisdom is looked for from | state that no wisdom is looked for from |
where no consistency i-: f. und, and that | where no consistency is found, and that | where no consistency i-: found, and that |
only two years ago the pu ilic were asked | only two years ago the public were asked | only two years ago the par ilic were asked |
to believe that the best s ilution of this | to believe that the best solution of this | to believe that the best solution of this |
difficulty was in a broadeni: ;?* of the gatiee | difficulty was in a broadening of the gauge | difficulty was in a broadcast: hereof the gauge |
from Ilamley Bridge to Balaklava, tlie | from Hamley Bridge to Balaklava, the | from Hamley Bridge to Balaklava, the |
building of a new transfer -tation at that | building of a new transfer station at that | building of a new transfer station at that |
centre, with an absolute denial that any | centre, with an absolute denial that any | centre, with an absolute denial that any |
duplication pob'cv was nfceessary. The | duplication policy was necessary. The | duplication policy was necessary. The |
customers who use this line know that the | customers who use this line know that the | customers who use this line know that the |
congestion which the proposal is intended | congestion which the proposal is intended | congestion which the proposal is intended |
to relieve is not confined to stations south | to relieve is not confined to stations south | to relieve is not confined to stations south |
from liamley Bridge; and, beyond provid | from Hamley Bridge; and, beyond provid- | from Hamley Bridge; and, beyond proved |
room for sidetracking purposes, it | ing room for sidetracking purposes, it | room for side tracking purposes, it |
could have no appreciable effect in the | could have no appreciable effect in the | could have no appreciable effect in the |
working of the western system. Mr. | working of the western system. Mr. | working of the western system. Mr. |
Yerran ought to know that the tratiic with | Verran ought to know that the traffic with | Verran ought to know that the traffic with |
Yorke's Peninsula is carried, over a route 2i | Yorke's Peninsula is carried over a route 24 | Yorke's Peninsula is carried over a route 20 |
miles longer than is necessary, that the | miles longer than is necessary, that the | miles longer than is necessary, that the |
whole of the western trade .is subject to a | whole of the western trade is subject to a | whole of the western trade is subject to a |
similar increase of 10 miles in transit, and | similar increase of 10 miles in transit, and | similar increase of 10 miles in transit, and |
that it could only be upo# the decision of | that it could only be upon the decision of | that it could only be to the decision of |
the commission not to connect this e}-- | the commission not to connect this sys- | the commission not to connect this e}-- |
tem with the metropolitan by broad or ( | tem with the metropolitan by broad or | tem with the metropolitan by broad or ( |
fiamncs&uge-tbat duplication ul the txiH- 1 | narrow gauge that duplication of the exist- | fiamncs&uge-tbat duplication of the txiH- 1 |
line could be recommended. If we | ing line could be recommended. If we | line could be recommended. If we |
would hear the whole truth it would seem | would hear the whole truth it would seem | would hear the whole truth it would seem |
tlrat we must wait till the lame man | that we must wait till the lame man | that we must wait till the lame man |
arrives, aud it would be generally ^ratify | arrives, and it would be generally gratify- | arrives, and it would be generally gratifying |
ing to hear that the commission had dis | ing to hear that the commission had dis- | to hear that the commission had disposed |
ponscd with the crutch in favour of the | pensed with the crutch in favour of the | with the crutch in favour of the |
motor car. The question of the shortage | motor car. The question of the shortage | motor car. The question of the shortage |
of trucks also ha.s its connection, and I | of trucks also has its connection, and I | of trucks also has its connection, and I |
think that if broad nnd narrow guuges wen: | think that if broad and narrow gauges were | think that if broad and narrow gauges were: |
allowed to ply in their respective splirres | allowed to ply in their respective spheres | allowed to ply in their respective spheres |
without stopping to transfer, then1 oi.t:hl | without stopping to transfer, there ought | without stopping to transfer, their oaths |
to be a considerable quantity nl r.ill'Jit,' | to be a considerable quantity of rolling | to be a considerable quantity of rolling,' |
stock available fur the um1 of other Jiiu-s..' | stock available for the use of other lines." | stock available for the use of other shires..' |
Identified overProof corrections | POLICY COMMENSURATE GAUGES HAS FOUND STATION SOLUTION TRAFFIC ROLLINGSTOCK VERRAN SPHERES HAMLEY INTELLIGENT GRATIFYING |
Identified overProof non-corrections | THERE LINES BROADENING DISPENSED SIDETRACKING [**VANDALISED] PUBLIC PROVIDING EXISTING |
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All Words | 324 | 87.7 | 95.7 | 65.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 176 | 88.1 | 95.5 | 61.9 |
Weighted Words | 88.0 | 95.5 | 62.7 |
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OCEAN CURRENTS. | OCEAN CURRENTS. | OCEAN CURRENTS. |
As a record of ocean currents, the find | As a record of ocean currents, the find- | As a record of ocean currents, the find |
hi|j near to Cape .Northumberland of a | ing near to Cape Northumberland of a | him near to Cape Northumberland of a |
printed circular issued by Capt. Simpson, | printed circular issued by Capt. Simpson, | printed circular issued by Capt. Simpson, |
of the ill-fated steamer Pericles, is of | of the ill-fated steamer Pericles, is of | of the ill-fated steamer Pericles, is of |
great interest, rtus circular was thrown | great interest. This circular was thrown | great interest, rates circular was thrown |
overboard from the Pericles off D'Kncas | overboard from the Pericles off D'Encas- | overboard from the Pericles off D'Kncas |
treaux Point, Western Australia, on the | treaux Point, Western Australia, on the | treaux Point, Western Australia, on the |
voyace in which she came to grief. It | voyage in which she came to grief. It | voyage in which she came to grief. It |
was dated March 31. 1910, in lat. 34.54 | was dated March 31, 1910, in lat. 34.54 | was dated March 21. 1916, in lat. 34.54 |
S., 111.56 E., and was picked up in | S., 111.56 E., and was picked up in | S., 111.56 E., and was picked up in |
a scaled bottle by the harbour | a sealed bottle by the harbour- | a sealed bottle by the harbour |
master at Port MaeDonnell on Au | master at Port MacDonnell on Au- | master at Port MacDonnell on August |
eust 29. oieht miles west of Cape | gust 29, eight miles west of Cape | 29. eight miles west of Cape |
Northumberland. At the same time and | Northumberland. At the same time and | Northumberland. At the same time and |
place a half-box of butter was found on | place a half-box of butter was found on | place a half box of butter was found on |
the beach, and throe miles further on fix | the beach, and three miles further on six | the beach, and three miles further on fix |
broken timbers and four broken planks ot | broken timbers and four broken planks of | broken timbers and four broken planks of |
a boat, painted white outside and lijsht | a boat, painted white outside and light- | a boat, painted white outside and light |
brown inside, were discovered. The | brown inside, were discovered. The | brown inside, were discovered. The |
tiruLer was covered with barnacles. The | timber was covered with barnacles. The | timber was covered with barnacles. The |
head keejier at Cape Banks Liphthouse | head keeper at Cape Banks Lighthouse | head keeper at Cape Banks Lighthouse |
afro reported having found boxes of butter | also reported having found boxes of butter | and reported having found boxes of butter |
and an oar on the same date. There | and an oar on the same date. There | and an ear on the same date. There |
can be nn question that the flotsam came , | can be no question that the flotsam came | can be no question that the flotsam came , |
from (tie wreck of the Pericles off Cape | from the wreck of the Pericles off Cape | from the wreck of the Pericles off Cape |
Leeuwin, and it is rather remarkable that | Leeuwin, and it is rather remarkable that | Leeuwin, and it is rather remarkable that |
the 'ocean current message' from Capt. | the "ocean current message" from Capt. | the ocean current message from Capt. |
Simpson and parts of his ship and cargo | Simpson and parts of his ship and cargo | Simpson and parts of his ship and cargo |
should be washed up on our south-cast | should be washed up on our south-east | should be washed upon our south-east |
coast simultaneously. | coast simultaneously. | coast simultaneously. |
Identified overProof corrections | LIGHT MACDONNELL SEALED KEEPER LIGHTHOUSE /SOUTH/EAST|SOUTHEAST VOYAGE EIGHT TIMBER AUGUST THREE NO |
Identified overProof non-corrections | FINDING THIS OAR [**VANDALISED] SIX DENCAS ALSO |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 190 | 90.0 | 96.3 | 63.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 121 | 86.0 | 95.0 | 64.7 |
Weighted Words | 86.3 | 95.5 | 67.4 |
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P0WLETT' STATE COAL MINE. | POWLETT STATE COAL MINE. | POWLETT' STATE COAL MINE. |
REMARKABLE PROGRESS. | REMARKABLE PROGRESS. | REMARKABLE PROGRESS. |
The official report, as to the progress | The official report as to the progress | The official report, as to the progress |
of the Victorian; State coal mine at | of the Victorian State coal mine at | of the Victorian; State coal mine at |
Powlett River,' shows the wonderful | Powlett River, shows the wonderful | Powlett River,' shows the wonderful |
progress that is beine made. 300 tens | progress that is being made, 300 tons | progress that is being made. 300 tons |
per day being put out. When the | per day being put out. When the | per day being put out. When the |
new machinery is:erected. one shaft is | new machinery is erected one shaft is | new machinery is erected. one shaft is |
expected to i;ive 700 tons a day/ If- | expected to give 700 tons a day. If | expected to give 700 tons a day If- |
necessary, at the end of tho *vrar. | necessary, at the end of the year, | necessary, at the end of the year. |
1.000 tons dailv can bo sunHiVd »ml | 1,000 tons daily can be supplied and | 1.000 tons daily can be sunHiVd and |
the total requirements of thp rsilw.-y | the total requirements of the railway | the total requirements of the railway |
and all tho State departments can bt- | and all the State departments can be | and all the State departments can be- |
procured. ' r | procured. | procured. ' r |
Identified overProof corrections | YEAR DAILY BE RAILWAY GIVE ERECTED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SUPPLIED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 78 | 79.5 | 98.7 | 93.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 49 | 85.7 | 98.0 | 85.7 |
Weighted Words | 86.6 | 96.9 | 76.9 |
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AMEK1CAX LEGI.SLATOR AXD THE | AMERICAN LEGISLATOR AND THE | AMERICAN LEGISLATOR AND THE |
TRUSTS. | TRUSTS. | TRUSTS. |
LONDON, March 3. | LONDON, March 3. | LONDON, March 3. |
Mr. Cushing. Jlinisl.-r for Work- of the | Mr. Cushing, Minister for Works of the | Mr. Cushing. Minister for Works of the |
*tate of All-erta, United States, has re | State of Alberta, United States, has re- | State of Alberta, United States, has re |
^?jiit-d from the Ministry, considering that | signed from the Ministry, considering that | assisted from the Ministry, considering that |
lit collt-agm-s luivc l-e--ii'l)e-lc-l bv the Her | his colleagues have been bested by the Pier- | it colleagues have l-e--ii'l)e-lc-l by the Her |
l-»nt M.irgan loiu|eiiiy pnn-ha-iug the | pont Morgan Company purchasing the | front Morgan longevity purchasing the |
glcat watem-avn. r.iilw»y-. an.l land- ot | great waterways, railways, and lands of | great water-way. railway-. and landed |
Alberta, whicli he \ulue- at £ 1 ..mOOO. | Alberta, which he values at £1,500,000. | Alberta, which he values- at £1 mOOD. |
Mr. Cai.-.uing states tliat he \».i.- nut ct.n | Mr. Cushing states that he was not con- | Mr. Cai.-.uing states that he was.- not been |
suJted aud that th«- Legislature hns Leen | sulted and that the Legislature has been | stated and that the Legislature has been |
vieliuiised by mumci^l sharks. | victimised by financial sharks. | victimised by municipal sharks. |
Identified overProof corrections | MINISTER MORGAN BEEN LEGISLATOR COLLEAGUES GREAT NOT WAS STATE WHICH HAVE VICTIMISED VALUES WORKS AND PURCHASING AMERICAN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | RAILWAYS RESIGNED PIERPONT FINANCIAL BESTED COMPANY HIS LANDS CONSULTED WATERWAYS |
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All Words | 67 | 44.8 | 82.1 | 67.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 48 | 43.8 | 79.2 | 63.0 |
Weighted Words | 42.1 | 75.0 | 56.8 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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SORRENTO. | SORRENTO. | SORRENTO. |
The building business is very brisk | The building business is very brisk | The building business is very brisk |
again this winter. There are several | again this winter. There are several | again this winter. There are several |
places in course of construction :— viz., | places in course of construction:—viz., | places in course of construction as viz., |
for Dr Boughton, Mr Jas: Wright, Mc | for Dr Boughton, Mr Jas. Wright, Mr | for Dr Boughton, Mr Jas: Wright, Mr |
Bro'vn, Mr Sydney Wilson, besides | Brown, Mr Sydney Wilson, besides | Brown, Mr Sydney Wilson, besides |
one or two more that have not been | one or two more that have not been | one or two more that have not been |
started yet. | started yet. | started yet. |
It is rumoured that there willbe two | It is rumoured that there will be two | It is rumoured that there will be two |
local aspirants for the poiition of-Shire | local aspirants for the position of Shire | local aspirants for the position of Shire |
Secretary and Rate Collector, if the | Secretary and Rate Collector, if the | Secretary and Rate Collector, if the |
Council adopt those offices in place | Council adopt those offices in place | Council adopt those offices in place |
of Secretary and Engineer, which it is | of Secretary and Engineer, which it is | of Secretary and Engineer, which it is |
considered will be a changa to great | considered will be a change to great | considered will be a change to great |
advantage of the ratepayei'e generally, | advantage of the ratepayers generally, | advantage of the ratepayers generally, |
and have- a consulting engineer .only, | and have a consulting engineer only, | and have a consulting engineer only, |
as-there is -little or no constructing | as there is little or no constructing | as there is little or no constructing |
work in the shire at the present time. | work in the shire at the present time. | work in the shire at the present time. |
The tennis club are rehearsing for a | The tennis club are rehearsing for a | The tennis club are rehearsing for a |
concert- and tableau display to take | concert and tableau display to take | concert- and tableau display to take |
place shortly. | place shortly. | place shortly. |
The Mines department have a coal | The Mines department have a coal | The Mines department have a coal |
boring m'achine at work in the recrea | boring machine at work in the recrea- | boring machine at work in the recreation |
tionb ground, boring- for coal.: They | tion ground, boring for coal. They | ground, boring- for coal.: They |
are now at a depth between 400 and | are now at a depth between 400 and | are now at a depth between 400 and |
500 feet, with so far no result, but | 500 feet, with so far no result, but | 500 feet, with so far no result, but |
some very good" core has been brought | some very good core has been brought | some very good" ore has been brought |
to the surface, which-is forwarded to | to the surface, which is forwarded to | to the surface, which is forwarded to |
the- Mines department .weekly for | the Mines department weekly for | the Mines department weekly for |
analysis. | analysis. | analysis. |
:'A rather interesting courtiicise is to | A rather interesting court case is to | A rather interesting courthouse is to |
take place: next .Wednesday. 'The' | take place next Wednesday. The | take place: next Wednesday. 'The' |
coidtractor who has:a contract?brom | contractor who has a contract from | contractor who has a contract From |
the council: are- qiiarrying sione at | the council are quarrying stone at | the council: are- quarrying stone at |
Pdrtsea,- Itit bh ve iad orders from the | Portsea, but have had orders from the | Portsea,- Itit bh we had orders from the |
council, alsothlie police, who are acting | council, also the police, who are acting | council, elsewhere police, who are acting |
from instructions from the council, to | from instructions from the council, to | from instructions from the council, to |
desist from further quarrying, but | desist from further quarrying, but | desist from further quarrying, but |
they have refused to do so, hence a | they have refused to do so, hence a | they have refused to do so, hence a |
prosecution is to follow. It is high | prosecution is to follow. It is high | prosecution is to follow. It is high |
time. the council either made some | time the council either made some | time. the council either made some |
definite boundary, or made the con | definite boundary, or made the con- | definite boundary, or made the contracts |
tracts under the direct supervision of | tracts under the direct supervision of | under the direct supervision of |
a responsible person, who can have the | a responsible person, who can have the | a responsible person, who can have the |
authority to prevent wholesale destruc | authority to prevent wholesale destruc- | authority to prevent wholesale destruction |
tion of the council's roads, and leave | tion of the council's roads, and leave | of the council's roads, and leave |
them unsightly, as has been the way | them unsightly, as has been the way | them unsightly, as has been the way |
in the past few years. | in the past few years. | in the past few years. |
Identified overProof corrections | POSITION CONTRACTOR HAD BROWN STONE RECREATION PORTSEA RATEPAYERS CONTRACT CHANGE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | COURT CASE FROMTHE CORE [**VANDALISED] ALSO |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 276 | 92.4 | 97.5 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 162 | 91.4 | 96.9 | 64.3 |
Weighted Words | 91.2 | 97.1 | 67.2 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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TIlE INVENTORI OF THE ADIIE | THE INVENTOR OF THE ADHE- | THE INVENTOR OF THE ADIIE |
SIVE POSTAGE-STLAMP. | SIVE POSTAGE-STAMP. | SIVE POSTAGE STEAM. |
An extract which we ("Westminster | An extract which we ("Westminster | An extract which we ("Westminster |
Gazette") published from one of the | Gazette") published from one of the | Gazette") published from one of the |
monthlies the other day gave the im | monthlies the other day gave the im- | monthlies the other day gave the impression |
pression that Sir Rowland Hill was the' | pression that Sir Rowland Hill was the | that Sir Rowland Hill was the |
inventor of the adhesive postage-stamp. | inventor of the adhesive postage-stamp. | inventor of the adhesive postage-stamp. |
A correspondent points out that this is | A correspondent points out that this is | A correspondent points out that this is |
not so, for the idea was that of James | not so, for the idea was that of James | not so, for the idea was that of James |
Chalmers, a. native of Arbroath. | Chalmers, a native of Arbroath. | Chalmers, a native of Arbroath. |
Chalmers, who was born in 1772, con | Chalmers, who was born in 1772, con- | Chalmers, who was born in 1772, conceived |
ceived the idea -of an adhesive stamp | ceived the idea of an adhesive stamp | the idea of an adhesive stamp |
for postal purposes in 1834, the time | for postal purposes in 1834, the time | for postal purposes in 1834, the time |
when the agitation for postal reform | when the agitation for postal reform | when the agitation for postal reform |
was going on. In 1837 his plan was laid | was going on. In 1837 his plan was laid | was going on. In 1837 his plan was laid |
before a Select Committee of the House | before a Select Committee of the House | before a Select Committee of the House |
of Commons, and in a Treasury minute | of Commons, and in a Treasury minute | of Commons, and in a Treasury minute |
of December 20, 1839. will be seen an | of December 20, 1839, will be seen an | of December 20, 1839. will be seen an |
order for the issue of the Mulready en | order for the issue of the Mulready en- | order for the issue of the Mulready envelope |
velope and the adhesive stamp. *The | velope and the adhesive stamp. The | and the adhesive stamp. The |
former was a failure, while the latter | former was a failure, while the latter | former was a failure, while the latter |
turned out- a complete success. The | turned out a complete success. The | turned out- a complete success. The |
chief • philatelic societies of the | chief philatelic societies of the | chief a philatelic societies of the |
world have-" thoroughly investigated | world have thoroughly investigated | world have-" thoroughly investigated |
Chalmers's claim, and admit that he is | Chalmers's claim, and admit that he is | Chalmers's claim, and admit that he is |
the, sole inventor. | the sole inventor. | the, sole inventor. |
Identified overProof corrections | |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ADHE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 149 | 98.0 | 99.3 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 91 | 98.9 | 98.9 | 0.0 |
Weighted Words | 98.5 | 98.5 | 0.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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j Swimming-. | Swimming. | j Swimming-. |
MKLHOURXK. Sntiminv. | MELBOURNE, Saturday. | MKLHOURXK. Sntiminv. |
Thc Australasian swimming- champion | The Australasian swimming champion- | The Australasian swimming- championships |
ships wero decided to-day. | ships were decided to-day. | were decided to-day. |
Tho lOQ. Yards Swimming Championship | The 100 Yards Swimming Championship | The 100. Yards Swimming Championship |
of Australia was wpn by Cecil Healey | of Australia was won by Cecil Healey | of Australia was won by Cecil Healey |
iSy'dnoy) -with C. Ornham (Queensland) | (Sydney) with C. Graham (Queensland) | Sydney) with C. Graham (Queensland) |
second, and If. Hardwick iN.B.W.) third. | second, and H. Hardwick (N.S.W.) third. | second, and If. Hardwick NS.W.) third. |
Tho Tlulf-railo Championship was won by | The Half-mile Championship was won by | The Half-mile Championship was won by |
10. Ueauropuiro, with T. W. blasen, also | F. E. Beaurepaire, with T. W. Mason, also | 10. Beaurepaire, with T. W. Mason, also |
of Victoria, second! and S. Wright/, of New | of Victoria, second, and S. Wright, of New | of Victoria, second! and S. Wright, of New |
South Wales, third.' | South Wales, third. | South Wales, third.' |
Identified overProof corrections | GRAHAM THE /HALF/MILE|HALFMILE SYDNEY MASON BEAUREPAIRE WERE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MELBOURNE SATURDAY |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 48 | 75.0 | 95.8 | 83.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 34 | 73.5 | 94.1 | 77.8 |
Weighted Words | 77.3 | 96.9 | 86.2 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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WAUA TAU noTTLE MESSAGE. | WARATAH BOTTLE MESSAGE. | WAUA TAU BOTTLE MESSAGE. |
It is known nt Bendigo by relatives of | It is known at Bendigo by relatives of | It is known at Bendigo by relatives of |
Mr. Milburn, passengor by the Waratah, | Mr. Milburn, passenger by the Waratah, | Mr. Milburn, passenger by the Waratah, |
that ho left tho steamar at Durham. This | that he left the steamer at Durban. This | that he left the steamer at Durham. This |
finally stamps ns bogus the message pick | finally stamps as bogus the message pick- | finally stamps as bogus the message picked |
ed up in a bottle near Prospect in East | ed up in a bottle near Prospect in East- | up in a bottle near Prospect in East |
ern Queensland; and purporting to be sent | ern Queensland, and purporting to be sent | ern Queensland; and purporting to be sent |
hy Milburn prior to tho sinking of tho | by J. Milburn prior to the sinking of the | by Milburn prior to the sinking of the |
Waratah. | Waratah. | Waratah. |
Identified overProof corrections | AS STEAMER HE PASSENGER |
Identified overProof non-corrections | DURBAN |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 54 | 77.8 | 96.3 | 83.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 39 | 87.2 | 97.4 | 80.0 |
Weighted Words | 88.1 | 96.1 | 67.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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uxiroim haHjWay ciAuoK. | UNIFORM RAILWAY GAUGE. | uniform haHjWay ciAuoK. |
.The Prime Minister staged In Melbourne | The Prime Minister stated in Melbourne | The Prime Minister staged In Melbourne |
.last Thursday night that arrantfomontn | last Thursday night that arrangements | last Thursday night that arrangements |
aro«.already in progress for convening: nn | are already in progress for convening an | aros already in progress for convening: an |
intptatnto conforonco, of nilhvay commis | interstate conference of railway commis- | interstate conference, of railway commissioners |
sioners and military ofllcors with tho view | | sioners and military officers with the view | and military officers with the view | |
of establishing n Foderal railway council | of establishing a Federal railway council | of establishing a Federal railway council |
of dofencoi Ono of: 'tho principal subjects | of defence. One of the principal subjects | of defence One of the principal subjects |
of discussion nt tho confcrenco will bo the! | of discussion at the conference will be the | of discussion at the conference will be the |
question of a unlforin^gauge. ' | question of a uniform gauge. | question of a uniform gauge. ' |
'James Gibson, th<j plurabcr, AlstonvJUo** | James Gibson, the plumber, Alstonville.* | James Gibson, the plumber, AlstonvJUo** |
Identified overProof corrections | UNIFORM AN PLUMBER AT BE ONE ARRANGEMENTS DEFENCE GAUGE FEDERAL ALREADY OFFICERS INTERSTATE CONFERENCE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ARE ALSTONVILLE STATED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 61 | 57.4 | 91.8 | 80.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 45 | 62.2 | 93.3 | 82.4 |
Weighted Words | 59.0 | 92.0 | 80.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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VISIT OK imiGAllIER aKNISJVAL nOKDON. | VISIT OF BRIGADIER GENERAL GORDON. | VISIT OF imiGAllIER aKNISJVAL GORDON. |
Brigadier.- General"' Gordon* ' C.B., the" | Brigadier General Gordon, C.B., the | Brigadier.- General"' Gordon ' C.E., the" |
N.S.W. District: 'Commandant, ; ar.rivcd in | N.S.W. District Commandant, arrived in | N.S.W. District: Commandant, ; arrived in |
Lismore "yesterday from Coraki. Lnst even | Lismore yesterday from Coraki. Last even- | Lismore yesterday from Coraki. Last evening. |
ing. at the prill Hall he inspoctod the sen | ing at the Drill Hall he inspected the sen- | at the Drill Hall he inspected the senior' |
ior' cadets' arid, the members of the Lismorc. | ior cadets and the members of the Lismore | cadets' and, the members of the Lismore. |
Rifle Club 'and Railway Rlflo Club. Ho | Rifle Club and Railway Rifle Club. He | Rifle Club and Railway Rifle Club. He |
discussed; a nmnbor.. of military matters. | discussed a number of military matters. | discussed; a number. of military matters. |
At half-pastHwcvthis/nfternpon ho will in | At half-past two this afternoon he will in- | At half-pastHwcvthis/nfternpon he will in |
spect the ' Junior, cadets at tho public | spect the junior cadets at the public | spect the ' Junior, cadets at the public |
schooli/while he-will .also; Inspect tho mili | school, while he will also inspect the mili- | school while he will also; inspect the military |
tary rango '{iit the present time closed) and | tary range (at the present time closed) and | range 'for the present time closed and |
tho rifle club,"range at Tunstall.' Tho Gen | the rifle club range at Tunstall. The Gen- | the rifle club, range at Tunstall.' The General |
eral ''will, with; tho assistance of tho. com-, | eral will, with the assistance of the com- | will, with; the assistance of the committee |
mittee of.thtt clubs, go into tho whole, )nat-; | mittee of the clubs, go into the whole mat- | of the clubs, go into the whole, year-; |
tor of .the^jjesMon of the* ranges. -On "Sat; | ter of the question of the ranges. On Sat- | tor of .the^jjesMon of the ranges. -On Saturday |
urduy Gopprtvlj' Gordon will inspect theT Lis | urday General Gordon will inspect the Lis- | Gopprtvlj' Gordon will inspect the Lis |
mora-BanR'aipw fHalfrsquadron. of tho Aus-. | more-Bangalow Half-squadron of the Aus- | mora-BanR'aipw Half-squadron. of the Aus-. |
trnllan X.i«ht.\norfle at Eltham at . twelve | tralian Light Horse at Eltham at twelve | tralian X.i«ht.\norfle at Eltham at twelve |
o'clock./ Tbo'iGi^ncral hns just visited Graf | o'clock. The General has just visited Graf- | o'clock The General has just visited Grafton, |
ton, Casino,Mnrnl Coraki; . TTo made his last | ton, Casino, and Coraki. He made his last | Casino Mar Coraki; . TTo made his last |
visit to tliis district "some eighteen months | visit to this district some eighteen months | visit to this district some eighteen months |
ago,.. _ _'f , ". | ago. | ago,.. _ if , ". |
Identified overProof corrections | SCHOOL COMMITTEE HAS NUMBER INSPECTED THIS SATURDAY ARRIVED /HALF/SQUADRON|HALFSQUADRON RANGE DRILL WHILE CASINO |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BANGALOW TWO AUSTRALIAN LIGHT QUESTION /HALF/PAST|HALFPAST MORE HORSE MATTER AFTERNOON |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 146 | 63.0 | 87.7 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 82 | 72.0 | 87.8 | 56.5 |
Weighted Words | 75.0 | 90.5 | 62.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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LATEST SPORTING, | LATEST SPORTING. | LATEST SPORTING, |
Boxing*, | Boxing. | Boxing, |
CUYHU.Y. 1)13 FEATS WTUUAMSi | CLABBY DEFEATS WILLIAMS. | CUrR.Y. 913 FEATS WILLIAMS |
SYDNEY, Wednesday. | SYDNEY, Wednesday. | SYDNEY, Wednesday. |
.In tho fight to-night iTinuny Clabby's | In the fight to-night Jimmy Clabby's | In the fight to-night iTinuny Clabby's |
clovomcss bewildered: Jul. Williams, whoso | cleverness bewildered Ed. Williams, whose | cleverness bewildered: Jul. Williams, whose |
display was extremely poor. Though, ho | display was extremely poor. Though he | display was extremely poor. Though he |
was practically1 unmarked, Williams* sec | was practically unmarked, Williams' sec- | was practically unmarked, Williams' seconds |
onds skied the towel at the end of tho | onds skied the towel at the end of the | skied the towel at the end of the |
11th round. . " | 11th round. | 11th round. " |
The loser weighed list. olb., and Clabby | The loser weighed 11st. 5lb., and Clabby | The loser weighed 11st. 5lb., and Clabby |
lOst; 101b. . . | 10st. 10lb. | 10st; 10lb. LONDON, |
LONDON, "Wednesday. | LONDON, Wednesday. | Wednesday. |
In tho match Driscoll versus Welch for a | In the match Driscoll versus Welch for a | In the match Driscoll versus Welch for a |
purso of £2r»00and a bet of £100 a side | purse of £2500 and a bet of £100 a side | purse of £2500 and a bet of £100 a side |
at Ca'rdilT, Wolch won on a foul in tho | at Cardiff, Welch won on a foul in the | at Cardiff, Welch won on a foul in the |
tenth'round. | tenth round. | tenth round. |
Identified overProof corrections | CARDIFF PRACTICALLY WHOSE HE CLEVERNESS PURSE TENTH |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ED JIMMY DEFEATS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 69 | 72.5 | 94.2 | 78.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 50 | 80.0 | 94.0 | 70.0 |
Weighted Words | 79.4 | 93.2 | 66.8 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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COCOA 8WEETS. | COCOA SWEETS. | COCOA SWEETS. |
| Two cups sugar, 4 cup railk, buiter | Two cups sugar, ½ cup milk, butter | | Two cups sugar, 4 cup milk, butter |
; size of walnut., 2 teaspoons cocoa, | size of walnut, 2 teaspoons cocoa. | ; size of walnut., 2 teaspoons cocoa, |
Boil 8 minutes until soft ball stage. | Boil 8 minutes until soft ball stage. | Boil 8 minutes until soft ball stage. |
Remove from fire, flavour with van | Remove from fire, flavour with van- | Remove from fire, flavour with van |
- ilia, and beat until thick enough to | illa, and beat until thick enough to | - idea, and beat until thick enough to |
; pour into a buttered tin. . Mark in | pour into a buttered tin. Mark in | pour into a buttered tin. . Mark in |
i squares' betorc it gets cold. | squares before it gets cold. | i squares' before it gets cold. |
Identified overProof corrections | MILK SWEETS BUTTER BEFORE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | VANILLA |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 42 | 88.1 | 97.6 | 80.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 40 | 87.5 | 97.5 | 80.0 |
Weighted Words | 87.3 | 96.8 | 74.6 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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BREAK OF GAUGE. | BREAK OF GAUGE. | BREAK OF GAUGE. |
The Minister for' Home Affairs, .'in | The Minister for Home Affairs, in | The Minister for Home Affairs, in |
reply to Mr. TQiomas (N.'S.W.), said | reply to Mr. Thomas (N.S.W.), said | reply to Mr. Thomas (NS.W.), said |
that he was making inquiries into the | that he was making inquiries into the | that he was making inquiries into the |
question of obviating the break of | question of obviating the break of | question of obviating the break of |
gauge by the use of a t-hird rail be | gauge by the use of a third rail be- | gauge by the use of a third rail between |
tween Melbourne and Aibury.' He' | tween Melbourne and Albury. He | Melbourne and Albury.' He' |
-wculd favoraWy consider the question | would favorably consider the question | would favourably consider the question |
of negotiating with the -State. Govern | of negotiating with the State Govern- | of negotiating with the State. Governments |
ments on the subject. ? | ments on the subject. | on the subject. ? |
Identified overProof corrections | WOULD THOMAS THIRD ALBURY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | FAVORABLY |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 53 | 90.6 | 98.1 | 80.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 39 | 87.2 | 97.4 | 80.0 |
Weighted Words | 81.7 | 95.1 | 73.2 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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? BREAK OF GAUGE. | BREAK OF GAUGE. | ? BREAK OF GAUGE. |
The Minister for Home Affairs, 'Jn | The Minister for Home Affairs, in | The Minister for Home Affairs, 'In |
reply to Mr. Thomas (N.S.W.), said ! | reply to Mr. Thomas (N.S.W.), said | reply to Mr. Thomas (N.S.W.), said that |
that he was making inquiries into the ; | that he was making inquiries into the | he was making inquiries into the ; |
question of obviating the break of ] | question of obviating the break of | question of obviating the break of ] |
(gauge by the use of a third rail be- j | gauge by the use of a third rail be- | (gauge by the use of a third rail between |
tween Melbourne acd A&ury. He i | tween Melbourne and Albury. He | Melbourne and Albury. He would |
?would favo'raWy consider the question J | would favorably consider the question | favourably consider the question J |
of negotiating with the State Govern | of negotiating with the State Govern- | of negotiating with the State Governments |
ments on the subject | ments on the subject. | on the subject |
Identified overProof corrections | BETWEEN IN AND ALBURY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | FAVORABLY |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 53 | 90.6 | 98.1 | 80.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 39 | 87.2 | 97.4 | 80.0 |
Weighted Words | 88.1 | 95.1 | 58.8 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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RAILWAY, BREAK OF GAUGE. - | RAILWAY BREAK OF GAUGE. | RAILWAY, BREAK OF GAUGE. Mr |
Mr Frqzer, on behalf of thev Minis^ | Mr. Frazer, on behalf of the Minis- | Frazer, on behalf of the Minister |
ter for Defence,' Informed Mr ThompJ | ter for Defence, informed Mr. Thomp- | ter for Defence,' informed Mr. Thompson |
son (NSW.) that the question of-' the | son (N.S.W.) that the question of the | (NSW.) that the question of the |
lailway break of gauge was one, for | railway break of gauge was one for | railway break of gauge was one, for |
the State , Governments., to deal -with, | the State Governments to deal with, | the State , Governments., to deal with, |
but, with the object of providing a | but, with the object of providing a | but, with the object of providing a |
,w orkable scheme Xor (transport^ mitinie | workable scheme for transport in time | w workable scheme Xor (transports nature |
of war, it is ( proposed to invitji^^the1 | of war, it is proposed to invite the | of war, it is ( proposed to invite, the |
Premieus of the^States tq^ask' their | Premiers of the States to ask their | Premiers of the States to ask' their |
railway experts to ( confer with,,; the | railway experts to confer with the | railway experts to ( confer with; the |
Defence Department on the subject.' | Defence Department on the subject. | Defence Department on the subject. |
Identified overProof corrections | INVITE ASK STATES THOMPSON WORKABLE FRAZER PREMIERS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TIME IN TRANSPORT [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 72 | 79.2 | 94.4 | 73.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 44 | 79.5 | 93.2 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 75.2 | 95.0 | 80.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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DEATH OF JOCKEY ANDREWS. | DEATH OF JOCKEY ANDREWS. | DEATH OF JOCKEY ANDREWS. |
SUCCUMBS TO TERRIBLE | SUCCUMBS TO TERRIBLE | SUCCUMBS TO TERRIBLE |
INJURIES. | INJURIES. | INJURIES. |
Melbourne, Monday Night.— Jockey | Melbourne, Monday Night.—Jockey | Melbourne, Monday Night Jockey |
Percy Andrews, who was injured dur | Percy Andrews, who was injured dur- | Percy Andrews, who was injured during |
ing die race for Uic Spring Thousand | ing the race for the Spring Thousand | the race for the Spring Thousand |
at Ascot on Wednesday, died to-day. | at Ascot on Wednesday, died to-day. | at Ascot on Wednesday, died to-day. |
Andrews had a mount on. Muldoon, | Andrews had a mount on Muldoon, | Andrews had a mount on. Muldoon, |
which ran against the railB before | which ran against the rails before | which ran against the rails before |
reaching the far turn. Part of the | reaching the far turn. Part of the | reaching the far turn. Part of the |
railing Rave way, and one piece staked | railing gave way, and one piece staked | railing gave way, and one piece staked |
the horse, who was destroyed. The | the horse, who was destroyed. The | the horse, who was destroyed. The |
other piece entered Andrews' body, in | other piece entered Andrews' body, in- | other piece entered Andrews' body, in |
flicting terrible injuries. | flicting terrible injuries. | flicting terrible injuries. |
Identified overProof corrections | GAVE RAILS |
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All Words | 69 | 94.2 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 52 | 96.2 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 95.9 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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A BEAUTIFUL ESTATE. | A BEAUTIFUL ESTATE. | A BEAUTIFUL ESTATE. |
One of the inost picturesque antl bem | One of the most picturesque and beau- | One of the most picturesque and been |
tlful estates in the whole of tho County | tiful estates in the whole of the County | tiful estates in the whole of the County |
of Cumberland is to be offered at auction | of Cumberland is to be offered at auction | of Cumberland is to be offered at auction |
in sulKlivisions, by Messrs. Richardson | in subdivisions, by Messrs. Richardson | in subdivisions, by Messrs. Richardson |
and Wronch, itd., on tho 26th of tins | and Wrench, Ltd., on the 26th of this | and Wrench, Ltd., on the 26th of this |
month. This is the well known En_stwood | month. This is the well known Eastwood | month. This is the well known Eastwood |
Estate of tho lato JHiwara J-e'*, »«-? | Estate of the late Edward Terry, sur- | Estate of the late JHiwara Jane's, as-? |
rounding the old homestead where the | rounding the old homestead where the | rounding the old homestead where the |
popular .politician and sportsman .en | popular politician and sportsman en- | popular politician and sportsman entertained |
tertained so royally. Tlio land to be sub | tertained so royally. The land to be sub- | so royally. The land to be subdivided |
divided ?issituatod on a commanding | divided is situated on a commanding | ?issituatod on a commanding |
rid'e, incomparable for residential pur | ridge, incomparable for residential pur- | ridge, incomparable for residential purposes |
poses and is, moreover, good cultivation | poses and is, moreover, good cultivation | and is, moreover, good cultivation |
fund, as tho crops on the estate have so | fund, as the crops on the estate have so | fund, as the crops on the estate have so |
of ton demonstrated. Tho subdivision will | often demonstrated. The subdivision will | often demonstrated. The subdivision will |
bo mado into cottage lots of ono q™r«* | be made into cottage lots of one quarter | be made into cottage lots of one qrs |
to'lialf an1 aero, and larger aroas of from | to half an acre, and larger areas of from | to half an acre, and larger areas of from |
3 acres io- threc-quartors of an acre. | 3 acres to three-quarters of an acre. | 3 acres to- three-quarters of an acre. |
?Liboral torms will bo offered at tho sale. | Liberal terms will be offered at the sale. | Liberal terms will be offered at the sale. |
Identified overProof corrections | HALF RIDGE SUBDIVISIONS LATE EASTWOOD OFTEN AREAS /THREE/QUARTERS|THREEQUARTERS WRENCH MADE MOST TERMS LTD LIBERAL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SITUATED EDWARD TERRY SURROUNDING QUARTER |
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All Words | 126 | 70.6 | 94.4 | 81.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 80 | 76.2 | 93.8 | 73.7 |
Weighted Words | 73.1 | 92.6 | 72.4 |
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A LIGHT HORSE REGIMENT. | A LIGHT HORSE REGIMENT. | A LIGHT HORSE REGIMENT. |
Melbourne, .March 22. | Melbourne, March 22. | Melbourne, March 22. |
The JUng has approved of the 18th Aus | The King has approved of the 18th Aus- | The King has approved of the 18th Australian |
tralian Light Horse Regiment Western | tralian Light Horse Regiment, Western | Light Horse Regiment Western |
Australia, oeing shown in the War Office | Australia, being shown in the War Office | Australia, being shown in the War Office |
list as allied to the 'King's Colonial Yeo- | | list as allied to the King's Colonial Yeo- | list as allied to the King's Colonial Yeo- | |
manry. The 18th Regiment is under com | manry. The 18th Regiment is under com- | marry. The 18th Regiment is under command |
mand of Lieutenant-Colonel Moore, Premier | mand of Lieutenant-Colonel Moore, Premier | of Lieutenant-Colonel Moore, Premier |
of Western Australia, who is now on a | of Western Australia, who is now on a | of Western Australia, who is now on a |
visit to England. | visit to England. | visit to England. |
Identified overProof corrections | BEING KING |
Identified overProof non-corrections | YEOMANRY |
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All Words | 50 | 94.0 | 98.0 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 36 | 91.7 | 97.2 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 91.1 | 95.6 | 50.8 |
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BREAK OF GAUGE AT TEROWTE. | BREAK OF GAUGE AT TEROWIE. | BREAK OF GAUGE AT TEROWIE. |
TEROWIE, September . 25.— In cons* | TEROWIE, September 25.—In conse- | TEROWIE, September . 255 In cons |
quence of complaints made at BYoken Hill | quence of complaints made at Broken Hill | quence of complaints made at Broken Hill |
of serious damage to goods transhipped ;£t | of serious damage to goods transhipped at | of serious damage to goods transhipped at |
Terowie. the Royal Commission decided to | Terowie, the Royal Commission decided to | Terowie. the Royal Commission decided to |
take evidence on the spot. The party con | take evidence on the spot. The party con- | take evidence on the spot. The party consisted |
sisted of the Premier (Hon. J. Vemn), | sisted of the Premier (Hon. J. Verran), | of the Premier (Hon. J. Verran), |
and Messrs. von Doussa, An&tvy, iiepga | and Messrs. von Doussa, Anstey, Hegga- | and Messrs. von Doussa, Anyway, steps |
ton, nnd Jamieson. They sat the Institute | ton, and Jamieson. They sat the Institute | ton, and Jamieson. They sat the Institute |
from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., taking evidence | from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., taking evidence | from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., taking evidence |
ftom 15 witnesses, including the station | from 15 witnesses, including the station- | from 15 witnesses, including the station |
master (Mr. J. B. Taylor), check porters, | master (Mr. J. B. Taylor), check porters, | master (Mr. J. B Taylor), check porters, |
and special constables employed by tho | and special constables employed by the | and special constables employed by the |
Railway Department, the contractor foi: | Railway Department, the contractor for | Railway Department, the contractor for: |
transfer of goods (Mr. N. Purdy), a pre | transfer of goods (Mr. N. Purdy), a pre- | transfer of goods (Mr. N. Purdy), a previous |
vious contractor (Mr. J. Glenn), a number | vious contractor (Mr. J. Glenn), a number | contractor (Mr. J. Glenn a number |
of employes of the contractor, local store | of employes of the contractor, local store- | of employes of the contractor, local store |
keepers, and Messrs. W. & J. B. Cullen, | keepers, and Messrs. W. & J. B. Cullen, | keepers, and Messrs. W. & J. B. Cullen, |
1'icaJ representatives of the stock salesman | local representatives of the stock salesman | local representatives of the stock salesman |
of Adelaide. The evidence all pointed to | of Adelaide. The evidence all pointed to | of Adelaide. The evidence all pointed to |
the fact that the Broken Hill complaint* | the fact that the Broken Hill complaints | the fact that the Broken Hill complaints |
about goods beinp damaged were not justi | about goods being damaged were not justi- | about goods being damaged were not justified. |
fied.- It was shown that on1 many occa | fied. It was shown that on many occa- | It was shown that on! many occasions |
sions the goods were damaged on arrival at | sions the goods were damaged on arrival at | the goods were damaged on arrival at |
Terowie. Some of the witnes-e^ alleged | Terowie. Some of the witnesses alleged | Terowie. Some of the witnesses alleged |
that the consignors themselves were respon | that the consignors themselves were respon- | that the consignors themselves were responsible, |
sible, owing to the manner, in which the | sible, owing to the manner, in which the | owing to the manner, in which the |
goods were loaded And the weak and in | goods were loaded and the weak and in- | goods were loaded And the weak and in |
ferior packing in which the goods, such ns | ferior packing in which the goods, such as | inferior packing in which the goods, such as |
furniture, &c, were enclosed. Messrs. | furniture, &c, were enclosed. Messrs. | furniture, &c, were enclosed. Messrs. |
Culleji were strongly of opinion tliat the | Cullen were strongly of opinion that the | Cullen were strongly of opinion that the |
break of gauge- w;is an advantage to stock, | break of gauge was an advantage to stock, | break of gauge was an advantage to stock, |
a. great nuiny of which would l-e dead on | a great many of which would be dead on | a great many of which would be dead on |
arrival in Adelaide were it not for the op | arrival in Adelaide were it not for the op- | arrival in Adelaide were it not for the opportunity |
portunity offered at Terowie .of getting | portunity offered at Terowie of getting | offered at Terowie of getting |
them on their feet. During the afternoon | them on their feet. During the afternoon | them on their feet. During the afternoon |
the eonimissi oners had an opportunity of | the commissioners had an opportunity of | the commissioners had an opportunity of |
witnessing a trianload of sheep, which had | witnessing a trainload of sheep, which had | witnessing a trainload of sheep, which had |
come from William Creek, transhipped | come from William Creek, transhipped | come from William Creek, transhipped |
from the narrow to the broad gauge trucks. | from the narrow to the broad gauge trucks. | from the narrow to the broad gauge trucks. |
The drover in charge expressed the opinion | The drover in charge expressed the opinion | The drover in charge expressed the opinion |
that the break of gauge was r.n advantage | that the break of gauge was an advantage | that the break of gauge was an advantage |
to the stock. At night th« Commission | to the stock. At night the Commission | to the stock. At night the Commission |
saw the cabbage train arrive, and watched | saw the cabbage train arrive, and watched | saw the cabbage train arrive, and watched |
the procesu of transhipping the produce. | the process of transhipping the produce. | the process of transhipping the produce. |
7 he condition of the easee or fruit bore out | The condition of the cases or fruit bore out | The condition of the cases or fruit bore out |
the statements made in evidence that some | the statements made in evidence that some | the statements made in evidence that some |
of the damage to Broken Hill goods occurs | of the damage to Broken Hill goods occurs | of the damage to Broken Hill goods occurs |
befone tlie articles reacJi Terowie. The | before the articles reach Terowie. The | before the articles reach Terowie. The |
visitors returned to Adekidc by the Broken | visitors returned to Adelaide by the Broken | visitors returned to Adelaide by the Broken |
Hill express on Saturday morning, having | Hill express on Saturday morning, having | Hill express on Saturday morning, having |
practically obtained all the local informa | practically obtained all the local informa- | practically obtained all the local information |
tion it was possible tb get on the question. | tion it was possible to get on the question. | it was possible to get on the question. |
Identified overProof corrections | PROCESS AS BE COMMISSIONERS TRAINLOAD CASES VERRAN BEING REACH BEFORE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | CONSEQUENCE ANSTEY HEGGATON |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 336 | 89.9 | 99.1 | 91.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 166 | 92.2 | 98.2 | 76.9 |
Weighted Words | 93.4 | 98.0 | 70.0 |
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V"STATE PARLIAMENT, | STATE PARLIAMENT. | V STATE PARLIAMENT, |
:;-1, i,-? n coMPLAINT. | COMPLAINT. | 34, i,-? n coMPLAINT. |
- (B .Telegraph.) | (By Telegraph.) | - (By Telegraph.) |
?''' i.:. TMELNBOURNE. Thursday. | MELBOURNE, Thursday. | i.:. MELBOURNE. Thursday. |
((dh'?.. e ilgnst complai ne, th; | Mr. Prendergast ... | ((ch'?.. e signs complain neth; |
PpeCt sI 11110red i. tlwe Iial | persons injured ... the Rich- | PpeCt sI interred in. the Dial |
'rno8d --II,,nld were hcin, vr. | mond accident were being ... | 'road --Herald were here, we. |
redl, • " di.al . Id n to con | ed by medical ... | read, a " dial . Id n to con |
to' k n sct e ici t s t ?? eI IIIC ISenatliI | to a settlement as to | to' k n sct e e t s t ?? eI IIIC ISenatliI |
iMedIricml ieli shouhl dt itllrfere, aII | iMedIricml ieli shouhl dt itllrfere, aII | electrical field should it interferes, all |
the d alrttmelln~t. S sJhoulj 1t influlle | the d alrttmelln~t. S sJhoulj 1t influlle | the d alrttmelln~t. S sJhoulj It influlle |
themonit to doo. | themonit to doo. | elements to do. |
TI.)l )?Miiiistieit of lailw.hys prolmia, | TI.)l ) Minister of railways prolmia, | Till )?Miiiistieit of railways promise, |
,eiotlers. ' " | ,eiotlers. ' " | brothers. " |
to hiig t nimter bcfoe Ith (on"u | to hiig t nimter bcfoe Ith (on"u | to bring a matter before In (one |
U011ITSg | U011ITSg | U011ITSg |
Identified overProof corrections | MELBOURNE BY RAILWAYS STATE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MINISTER AS PRENDERGAST PROLMIA [**VANDALISED] EIOTLERS [**VANDALISED] SETTLEMENT ITH [**VANDALISED] SHOUHL [**VANDALISED] DT [**VANDALISED] ED MEDICAL ACCIDENT IMEDIRICML [**VANDALISED] AII [**VANDALISED] DOO [**VANDALISED] BEING ITLLRFERE [**VANDALISED] BCFOE [**VANDALISED] RICHMOND NIMTER [**VANDALISED] MR THEMONIT [**VANDALISED] INJURED IELI [**VANDALISED] PERSONS HIIG [**VANDALISED] |
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All Words | 45 | 60.0 | 40.0 | -50.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 40 | 60.0 | 35.0 | -62.5 |
Weighted Words | 68.4 | 23.4 | -142.4 |
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GARDEN AND FIELD CALENDAR FOR | GARDEN AND FIELD CALENDAR FOR | GARDEN AND FIELD CALENDAR FOR |
AUGUST. | AUGUST. | AUGUST. |
By A. Lansdowne, Seodsman, Goulburn. | By A. Lansdowne, Seedsman, Goulburn. | By A. Lansdowne, Seedsman, Goulburn. |
As anticipated, the seawar'd rainstorm gave | As anticipated, the seaward rainstorm gave | As anticipated, the seaward rainstorm gave |
ius a good soaking, and the land is in good or | us a good soaking, and the land is in good or- | us a good soaking, and the land is in good or |
der for cropping. Advantage should be taken | der for cropping. Advantage should be taken | der for cropping. Advantage should be taken |
to get in plenty of fodder and other crops for | to get in plenty of fodder and other crops for | to get in plenty of fodder and other crops for |
tile suimmeor. Mangolds aro a crop that shoild | the summer. Mangolds are a crop that should | the summer. Mangolds are a crop that should |
be largely grown for cattle, pigs, and dairy | be largely grown for cattle, pigs, and dairy | be largely grown for cattle, pigs, and dairy |
feeding. There is nothing to equal them. | feeding. There is nothing to equal them. | feeding. There is nothing to equal them. |
Chlou moellcer, plhlaris, sheep bhornett, and oth | Chou moeller, phalaris, sheep burnett, and oth- | Chou moellier, pillars, sheep Thornett, and other |
or varieties slhoold be tried. Give suitable ma. | er varieties should be tried. Give suitable ma- | varieties should be tried. Give suitable manures, |
nures, and well worok all soil. No crop will | nures, and well work all soil. No crop will | and well work all soil. No crop will |
thrive in shiallow, Iinmianureld land. There | thrive in shallow, unmanured land. There | thrive in shallow, Iinmianureld land. There |
will still be cold, rough weatlher at times and | will still be cold, rough weather at times and | will still be cold, rough weather at times and |
frosts, but warnm, tllhundcry intervals and some | frosts, but warm, thundery intervals and some | frosts, but warm, thundery intervals and some |
good rainfalls likely. The indications are | good rainfalls likely. The indications are | good rainfalls likely. The indications are |
strongly for severe storms ant great heat in | strongly for severe storms and great heat in | strongly for severe storms and great heat in |
the comning season, and shelter and drainage | the coming season, and shelter and drainage | the coming, season, and shelter and drainage |
shoulnd be provided. | should be provided. | should be provided. |
.itchn Garden. - So" cabbage, parsnip, | Kitchen Garden. — Sow cabbage, parsnip, | Kitchen Garden. - So" cabbage, parsnip, |
carrots, peas, broad beans, tomnatoes, lettuce, | carrots, peas, broad beans, tomatoes, lettuce, | carrots, peas, broad beans, tomatoes, lettuce, |
radish, leek, turnip, beet, rhubarb, Iherbs, as | radish, leek, turnip, beet, rhubarb, herbs, as- | radish, leek, turnip, beet, rhubarb, herbs, as |
paragus, etc. Finish planting asparagas and | paragus, etc. Finish planting asparagus and | paragus, etc. Finish planting asparagus and |
rhubarb roots, and fork over beds. Plant out | rhubarb roots, and fork over beds. Plant out | rhubarb roots, and fork over beds. Plant out |
cabbage, onion, etc. | cabbage, onion, etc. | cabbage, onion, etc. |
Pield. - Sow mangolds. clhoun moeller, paspan | Field. — Sow mangolds, chou moeller, paspa- | Field. - Sow mangold. Calhoun moeller, passan |
Iun, phalaris, ryo, skinless barley, tares or | Ium, phalaris, rye, skinless barley, tares or | Iun, phalaris, rye, skinless barley, tares or |
veotches, lucerne; prairie, cocksfoot, and blue | vetches, lucerne ; prairie, cocksfoot, and blue | vetches, lucerne; prairie, cocksfoot, and blue |
grass; lwhite and red clover, rape, early pota | grass ; white and red clover, rape, early pota- | grass; white and red clover, rape, early potatoes, |
toes, onions, turnips, cabbage, etc. | toes, onions, turnips, cabbage, etc. | onions, turnips, cabbage, etc. |
Orchard. - Co:mplete planting out and prun | Orchard.— Complete planting out and prun- | Orchard. - Complete planting out and pruning |
ing, including grapes. Sow rye, rape, etc.; | ing, including grapes. Sow rye, rape, etc. ; | including grapes. Sow rye, rape, etc.; |
plough in tlhe grnol manure; see to all drain | plough in the green manure ; see to all drain- | plough in the green manure; see to all drainage |
age, etc., and get all in order for coming sea | age, etc., and get all in order for coming sea- | etc., and get all in order for coming season. |
son. | son. | |
Floower Garden. - All kinds of winter work, | Flower Garden. — All kinds of winter work, | Flower Garden. - All kinds of winter work, |
snuch as digging, pruning, planting, etc., should | such as digging, pruning, planting, etc., should | such as digging, pruning, planting, etc., should |
bo finisheld without delay. Plant out seed | be finished without delay. Plant out seed- | be finished without delay. Plant out seed |
lings that are ready, and make fresh nowings | lings that are ready, and make fresh sowings | things that are ready, and make fresh sowings |
of all hardy kinds, including candytuft, calli | of all hardy kinds, including candytuft, calli- | of all hardy kinds, including candytuft, calls |
opsis, stocks, dianthlus, pansy, sweet pea, gail | opsis, stocks, dianthus, pansy, sweet pea, gail- | opens, stocks, dianthus, pansy, sweet pea, gail |
ardia, phllox, centaurea, mignonette, etc. Half | ardia, phlox, centaurea, mignonette, etc. Half- | ardia, phlox, centaurea, mignonette, etc. Half |
hardy varmioties, such as asters, salpiglossis, | hardy varieties, such as asters, salpiglossis, | hardy varieties, such as asters, salpiglossis, |
cocksecomnbs, cosmos, and others, should be | cockscombs, cosmos, and others, should be | cockscombs, cosmos, and others, should be |
sown in slholtered beds or boxes. Carnations, | sown in sheltered beds or boxes. Carnations, | sown in sheltered beds or boxes. Carnations, |
verbenas, and all kinds of bedding plants | verbenas, and all kinds of bedding plants | verbenas, and all kinds of bedding plants |
shoud be placed in flowering positions without | should be placed in flowering positions without | shoud be placed in flowering positions without |
delay. Plant all kinds of ornamental trees | delay. Plant all kinds of ornamental trees | delay. Plant all kinds of ornamental trees |
and shrubs. Roses: These should now bo | and shrubs. Roses : These should now be | and shrubs. Roses: These should now be |
pruned, and plaunting may still be done. | pruned, and plaunting may still be done. | pruned, and planting may still be done. |
Melbourne, Sunday.--Archbishop Clarkte has | Melbourne, Sunday.—Archbishop Clarke has | Melbourne, Sunday. Archbishop Clarke has |
agreed to tile acceptance by tile Ilev. W. F. Went- b* | agreed to the acceptance by the Rev. W. F. Went- | agreed to the acceptance by the Rev. W. F. Went- be |
worth Sheilds, whoe is acting as locum tenens at | worth Sheilds, who is acting as locum tenens at | worth Sheilds, who is acting as locum tenens at |
All Saints'. St. IHilda, of tile incumboncy of St. | All Saints', St. Kilda, of the incumbency of St. | All Saints'. St. Kilda, of the incumbent of St. |
James's Anglican Church, Sytney. The dtate when | James's Anglican Church, Sydney. The date when | James's Anglican Church, Sydney. The date when |
Mr. Shellds will enter upon his new duties is not' | Mr. Sheilds will enter upon his new duties is not | Mr. Shields will enter upon his new duties is not |
yet fixed. | yet fixed. | yet fixed. |
The sum of £50,000, to be included In the Federal | The sum of £50,000, to be included in the Federal | The sum of £50,000, to be included in the Federal |
estimates for expelldlliture in tlhe capital territory, | estimates for expenditure in the capital territory, | estimates for expenditure in the capital territory, |
is to cover the outlay on a weir across the Cotter. | is to cover the outlay on a weir across the Cotter. | is to cover the outlay on a weir across the Cotter. |
11r. Fisher:--It was absolutely necessary for | Mr. Fisher :-- It was absolutely necessary for | 11r. Fisher: It was absolutely necessary for |
the early future development of Australia that | the early future development of Australia that | the early future development of Australia that |
there should be railway communication from | there should be railway communication from | there should be railway communication from |
north to south, and from east to west It was | north to south, and from east to west. It was | north to south, and from east to west It was |
idle for people nowadays to say that such lines | idle for people nowadays to say that such lines | idle for people nowadays to say that such lines |
would inot pay, for muatters coencerning thie na | would not pay, for matters concerning the na- | would not pay, for matters concerning the nation |
tion had to be lifted above considerations of | tion had to be lifted above considerations of | had to be lifted above considerations of |
State boundaries and State interest. The wel | State boundaries and State interest. The wel- | State boundaries and State interest. The welfare |
fare of thie people should be tile supreme law | fare of the people should be the supreme law | of the people should be the supreme law |
in all legislation. Something should also be | in all legislation. Something should also be | in all legislation. Something should also be |
done to have a uniform gauge. Considera-. | done to have a uniform gauge. Considera- | done to have a uniform gauge. Considera-. |
tion should be given to that by the people con | tion should be given to that by the people con- | tion should be given to that by the people concerned. |
corned. - | cerned. | |
Thie various city corps of Girl Aids placed | The various city corps of Girl Aids placed | The various city corps of Girl Aids placed |
a laurel wreath on the statuetto of Florence | a laurel wreath on the statuette of Florence | a laurel wreath on the statue of Florence |
Nightingale at thie Sydney Hospital. | Nightingale at the Sydney Hospital. | Nightingale at the Sydney Hospital. |
On Saturday thie State Premier (Mr. C. G. Wade) | On Saturday the State Premier (Mr. C. G. Wade) | On Saturday the State Premier (Mr. C. G. Wade) |
laid tile foundation-stone of tile new residential | laid the foundation-stone of the new residential | laid the foundation-stone of the new residential |
club buildings in connection with thie Grand | club buildings in connection with the Grand | club buildings in connection with the Grand |
United Order of Oddfellows, Elizabeth-street. The | United Order of Oddfellows, Elizabeth-street. The | United Order of Oddfellows, Elizabeth-street. The |
neow building will involve an outlay of £10,000. It | new building will involve an outlay of £10,000. It | new building will involve an outlay of £10,000. It |
will form part of an entire block, running throughl | will form part of an entire block, running through | will form part of an entire block, running through |
from Castlereagh and Elizabeth-street, which, wilen | from Castlereagh and Elizabeth-street, which, when | from Castlereagh and Elizabeth-street, which, when |
remodelled, will be worth nearly £22.000. | remodelled, will be worth nearly £22,000. | remodelled, will be worth nearly £22.000. |
lThe importation into Australia of sheep and | The importation into Australia of sheep and | The importation into Australia of sheep and |
cattle from Great Britain is prohibited, owing | cattle from Great Britain is prohibited, owing | cattle from Great Britain is prohibited, owing |
to thIe prevalentce of foot andi mouth disease. | to the prevalence of foot and mouth disease. | to the prevalence of foot and mouth disease. |
Thie Mlinister for IHome Affairs is consider | The Minister for Home Affairs is consider- | The Minister for Home Affairs is consider- |
ing the methods to be adopted for ensutring | ing the methods to be adopted for ensuring | ing the methods to be adopted for ensuring |
ecerecy in the answers to census questions. | secrecy in the answers to census questions. | secrecy in the answers to census questions. |
Steps are being taken to formuato a schemo | Steps are being taken to formulate a scheme | Steps are being taken to formulate a scheme |
of suporannuation for local government offi | of superannuation for local government officers. | of superannuation for local government off |
Identified overProof corrections | MINISTER FINISHED THUNDERY HERBS SHELTERED TOMATOES SEEDSMAN PREVALENCE DIANTHUS WEATHER REV US SOWINGS WARM PHLOX SHALLOW SCHEME CONCERNING WHITE COCKSCOMBS GREEN HOME VETCHES EXPENDITURE CHOU FORMULATE ENSURING KITCHEN MATTERS CLARKE FLOWER WHO SECRECY SUPERANNUATION DATE THROUGH CONCERNED COMPLETE SUMMER KILDA |
Identified overProof non-corrections | CONSIDERATION INCUMBENCY BURNETT WENTWORTH UNMANURED IUM CALLIOPSIS [**VANDALISED] OFFICERS SEEDLINGS [**VANDALISED] PLAUNTING [**VANDALISED] PASPA STATUETTE |
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All Words | 623 | 84.9 | 96.8 | 78.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 361 | 86.4 | 96.7 | 75.5 |
Weighted Words | 86.8 | 96.5 | 73.6 |
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LATEST DETAILS. | LATEST DETAILS. | LATEST DETAILS. |
HOREIBLE SCENES. | HORRIBLE SCENES. | HORRIBLE SCENES. |
PASSENGERS BEING' ROASTED-AIilVE. | PASSENGERS BEING ROASTED ALIVE. | PASSENGERS BEING' ROASTED-AIilVE. |
"LONDON. 20th June. | LONDON, 20th June. | "LONDON. 20th June. |
Further particulars regarding the rail-1 | Further particulars regarding the rail- | Further particulars regarding the rail- |
ivay disaster at Yillepreux show that some ( | way disaster at Villepreux show that some | way disaster at Yillepreux show that some (of |
of the passengers were pinned down by the | of the passengers were pinned down by the | the passengers were pinned down by the |
wreckage, and it was impossible to effect j | wreckage, and it was impossible to effect | wreckage, and it was impossible to effect j |
a rescue. j | a rescue. | a rescue. Persons |
Persons standing near were horrified and | Persons standing near were horrified and | standing near were horrified and |
helpless, and could only watch the unfor | helpless, and could only watch the unfor- | helpless, and could only watch the unfortunate |
tunate victims roasting alive. | tunate victims roasting alive. | victims roasting alive. |
The cries of the unfortunates were heart | The cries of the unfortunates were heart- | The cries of the unfortunates were heart |
rending. | rending. | rending. |
The work of extricating the dead and | The work of extricating the dead and | The work of extricating the dead and |
wounded continued all night. | wounded continued all night. | wounded continued all night. |
Manv bodies were only recognisable by | Many bodies were only recognisable by | Many bodies were only recognisable by |
means of rings and other unburned trin | means of rings and other unburned trin- | means of rings and other unburned trinkets. |
kets. | kets. | |
Identified overProof corrections | MANY HORRIBLE RAILWAY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | VILLEPREUX |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 84 | 94.0 | 97.6 | 60.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 63 | 93.7 | 98.4 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 93.9 | 97.7 | 63.2 |
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yl'MjiMfl'1' .Railway Gauge.', , 'H\1\i'', | Railway Gauge. | yl'MjiMfl'1' Railway Gauge.', , 'HYEM'', |
., J/Tl^o .simplest proposition I suppose.' | "The simplest proposition I suppose," | ., J/Tl^o simplest proposition I suppose.' |
otysprved the Victorian Minister for (Kail | observed the Victorian Minister for Rail- | observed the Victorian Minister for (Rail |
jyaVs (Mr. Billson) in discussing the sub | ways (Mr. Billson) in discussing the sub- | jyaVs (Mr. Billson) in discussing the subject; |
ject; of a,ui}iioinj railway gauge for Aus | ject of a uniform railway gauge for Aus- | of a,ui}iioinj railway gauge for Australia, |
tralia, 'would be to alter tho Vicloiian | tralia, "would be to alter the Victorian | would be to alter the Victorian |
5ft. 3in fMiige to the Now South Wales | 5ft. 3in. gauge to the New South Wales | 5ft. 3in gauge to the New South Wales |
gauge of 4ft. RJin It would menu i hugo | gauge of 4ft. 8½in. It would mean a huge | gauge of 4ft. 8in It would mean a huge |
expenditure of something like C2,000,000. | expenditure of something like £2,000,000, | expenditure of something like C 2,000,00. |
but if it wore done it .\ould be n national | but if it were done it would be a national | but if it were done it would be a national |
matter, and it would be eminently unfan | matter, and it would be eminently unfair | matter, and it would be eminently unfair |
to expect Victoiia alone to do it. Nuinei | to expect Victoria alone to do it. Numer- | to expect Victoria alone to do it. Numerous |
ous proposals have boon put ioiuard to get | ous proposals have been put forward to get | proposals have been put forward to get |
over the bie.ilc of j.1 myo difficulty, and noi | over the break of gauge difficulty, and per- | over the break of 53 myo difficulty, and not |
haps tho most, feasible is tho thud lail idea | haps the most feasible is the third rail idea | haps the most, feasible is the third rail idea |
patented by Mi Bionnan. As 1 undor | patented by Mr. Brennan. As I under- | patented by Mr Brennan. As I under |
staud that pionosnl a thud i ail would be | stand that proposal a third rail would be | stood that proposal a third rail would be |
used as a toinnoj.uy expedient fiom AU | used as a temporary expedient from Al- | used as a temporary expedient from All |
burv to Adelaide In tim^ the gauge | bury to Adelaide. In time the gauge | bury to Adelaide In time the gauge |
would be i educed to 4fL 8'in., and then | would be reduced to 4ft. 8½in., and then | would be reduced to 4ft 8in., and then |
the thiid rail would be taken up and ummI | the third rail would be taken up and used | the third rail would be taken up and ummI |
for other railway construction schemes In | for other railway construction schemes. In | for other railway construction schemes In |
the meantime rolling stock would be con | the meantime rolling stock would be con- | the meantime rolling stock would be converted |
verted and new stock constructed on the | verted and new stock constructed on the | and new stock constructed on the |
4ft 8iin gauge That, 1 sav, seems a | 4ft. 8½in. gauge. That, I say, seems a | 4ft 8in gauge That, I say, seems a |
feasible proposal, but even that would in | feasible proposal, but even that would in- | feasible proposal, but even that would in |
volve a laige exnendituic Fventualh , I( | volve a large expenditure. Eventually, I | volve a large expenditure Eventually , I |
suppose, for defence and economic reasons | suppose, for defence and economic reasons | suppose, for defence and economic reasons |
there will have to be uniformity of gauge | there will have to be uniformity of gauge | there will have to be uniformity of gauge |
on main linos, and it is appalling to think | on main lines, and it is appalling to think | on main lines, and it is appalling to think |
that we arc going on making lines thafa will | that we are going on making lines that will | that we are going on making lines that will |
apparently havo to be alteied, for the ex | apparently have to be altered, for the ex- | apparently have to be altered, for the expenditure |
pendituie of reducing a gauge is very much... | penditure of reducing a gauge is very much | of reducing a gauge is very much. |
less than widening it.' i _ r) | less than widening it." | less than widening it." I r) |
Identified overProof corrections | BEEN ARE UNFAIR EVENTUALLY TEMPORARY BRENNAN HUGE FORWARD TIME VICTORIA REDUCED BREAK LARGE THIRD FROM OBSERVED WERE SAY NUMEROUS MEAN ALTERED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | UNIFORM UNDERSTAND RAILWAYS PERHAPS ALBURY |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 215 | 78.1 | 96.3 | 83.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 117 | 77.8 | 95.7 | 80.8 |
Weighted Words | 77.9 | 95.6 | 80.2 |
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RAILWAY FACILITIES AT HAMLET | RAILWAY FACILITIES AT HAMLEY | RAILWAY FACILITIES AT HAMLEY |
BRIDGE. | BRIDGE. | BRIDGE. |
,On Friday morning? the members for] | On Friday morning the members for | On Friday morning? the members for |
the District of Wooroora introduced a I | the District of Wooroora introduced a | the District of Wooroora introduced a I |
deputation, consisting of residents of j | deputation, consisting of residents of | deputation, consisting of residents of |
Hamley Bridge to the Railways Com | Hamley Bridge to the Railways Com- | Hamley Bridge to the Railways Commissioner |
missioner asking that some alteration' | missioner asking that some alteration | asking that some alteration |
should be "made in connection with the. | should be made in connection with the | should be made in connection with the |
railway station yard at that place so as | railway station yard at that place so as | railway station yard at that place so as |
to facilitate jhe transfer and handling of | to facilitate the transfer and handling of | to facilitate the transfer and handling of |
goods. Tberequest,was supported by | goods. The request was supported by | goods. Tberequest,was supported by |
several speakers who qaoted instances | several speakers who quoted instances | several speakers who quoted instances |
wfaere difficulty liad be«n experienced in | where difficulty had been experienced in | where difficulty had been experienced in |
obtaining delivery of goods owing to the | obtaining delivery of goods owing to the | obtaining delivery of goods owing to the |
congested- condition' of the, station- yard. | congested condition of the station yard. | congested condition of the station- yard. |
The Commissioner, « in, reply, stated that | The Commissioner, in reply, stated that | The Commissioner, a in, reply, stated that |
he sympathised with' the members, of. | he sympathised with the members of | he sympathised with the members of |
the deputation in,the difficulties under | the deputation in the difficulties under | the deputation in the difficulties under |
which they' labor • jawing to the want of | which they labor owing to the want of | which they' labor A jawing to the want of |
proper accommodation for the increasing | proper accommodation for the increasing | proper accommodation for the increasing |
trade at Hainlex Bridge. . Some time ago | trade at Hamley Bridge. Some time ago | trade at Hamley Bridge. Some time ago |
he had prepared "a .scheme for giving | he had prepared a scheme for giving | he had prepared a scheme for giving |
improved .' accommodation, but nothing | improved accommodation, but nothing | improved .' accommodation, but nothing |
could at'present "justify the expenditure | could at present justify the expenditure | could at present justify the expenditure |
of the large sum. of . money which would | of the large sum of money which would | of the large sum. of money which would |
be necessary to carTy out this work in | be necessary to carry out this work in | be necessary to carry out this work in |
view of the JEact; that; ajtoval Commisskin | view of the fact that a Royal Commission | view of the fact; that; Royal Commission |
had been' appointed to consider the | had been appointed to consider the | had been appointed to consider the |
break-of-gauge question from other points | break-of-gauge question from other points | break-of-gauge question from other points |
of view- He, however, promised to do | of view. He, however, promised to do | of view- He, however, promised to do |
v>i« utmost *to minimise the. inconvenience | his utmost to minimise the inconvenience | his utmost to minimise the. inconvenience |
under the' existing circumstances, but | under the existing circumstances, but | under the existing circumstances, but |
until the Boyal - -Commission had re | until the Royal Commission had re- | until the Royal - Commission had reported |
ported it was quite, out of the question | ported it was quite out of the question | it was quite out of the question |
to make sweeping'alterations. | to make sweeping alterations. | to make sweeping alterations. |
Identified overProof corrections | WHERE FACT ROYAL QUOTED SWEEPING ALTERATIONS CARRY PRESENT HIS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | REQUEST |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 206 | 88.8 | 98.1 | 82.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 122 | 91.8 | 99.2 | 90.0 |
Weighted Words | 91.6 | 98.9 | 86.4 |
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BREAK OF GADGE COMMISSION. | BREAK OF GAUGE COMMISSION. | BREAK OF GAUGE COMMISSION. |
The Commissioner of Crown Lands | The Commissioner of Crown Lands | The Commissioner of Crown Lands |
(chairman), the Hon. T. Bruce, M.L.C., | (chairman), the Hon. T. Bruce, M.L.C., | (chairman), the Hon. T. Bruce, M.L.C., |
Messrs. A. von Dousjsa, E. A. Anstey. P. | Messrs. A. von Doussa, E. A. Anstey. P. | Messrs. A. von Doussa, E. A. Anstey. P. |
J. Heggaton, i\ J. T. Pfiauin, and W. | J. Heggaton, F. J. T. Pflaum, and W. | J. Heggaton, Mr J. T. Pflaum, and W. |
Jamicson, members of the Narrow Gauge | Jamieson, members of the Narrow Gauge | Jamieson, members of the Narrow Gauge |
Extension and Break of Gauge Royal | Extension and Break of Gauge Royal | Extension and Break of Gauge Royal |
Commission, left Adelaide yesterday to | Commission, left Adelaide yesterday to | Commission, left Adelaide yesterday to |
take evidence in lhe Mailala district | take evidence in the Mallala district | take evidence in the Mallala district |
about the proposed narrow gauge railway | about the proposed narrow gauge railway | about the proposed narrow gauge railway |
from BaJakiava to Adelaide, via Malalla. | from Balaklava to Adelaide, via Mallala. | from Balaklava to Adelaide, via Mallala. |
The intention was to take evidence at | The intention was to take evidence at | The intention was to take evidence at |
Two Wells, Long Plains, Pinery, and Mai | Two Wells, Long Plains, Pinery, and Mal- | Two Wells, Long Plains, Pinery, and Mai |
lala on Friday, and return to town to-day | lala on Friday, and return to town to-day | late on Friday, and return to town to-day |
at noon. The sitting at the lustn&iued | at noon. The sitting at the lastnamed | at noon. The sitting at the last-named |
township in the evening is expected 10 be | township in the evening is expected to be | township in the evening is expected to be |
a late one, as 20 witnesses are to be exa | a late one, as 20 witnesses are to be exa- | a late one, as 20 witnesses are to be examined. |
mined. | mined. | |
Identified overProof corrections | MALLALA LASTNAMED DOUSSA PFLAUM BALAKLAVA JAMIESON |
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Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 99 | 89.9 | 99.0 | 90.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 65 | 90.8 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 86.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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THE NARROW GAUGE COMMISSION. | THE NARROW GAUGE COMMISSION. | THE NARROW GAUGE COMMISSION. |
A tticoï îïiji of the 3* arrow Gaufre Ex | A meeting of the Narrow Gauge Ex- | A nice rain of the 39 arrow Gauge Extension |
tension and Break-of-Gsmgc Koyal Com | tension and Break-of-Gauge Royal Com- | and Break-of-Gauge Royal Commission |
mission was held in Parliament House on | mission was held in Parliament House on | was held in Parliament House on |
Thursday morning for the purpose of deal | Thursday morning for the purpose of deal- | Thursday morning for the purpose of deal- |
ing with correspondence and making ar | ing with correspondence and making ar- | ing with correspondence and making arrangements |
rangements to take further evidence In | rangements to take further evidence in | to take further evidence in |
the country. A letter was received from | the country. A letter was received from | the country. A letter was received from |
the Hon. L. 0*LoughIin informing mem | the Hon. L. O'Loughlin informing mem- | the Hon. L. O'Loughlin informing members |
bers that lie felt it incumbent upon YiTm | bers that he felt it incumbent upon him | that he felt it incumbent upon him |
to resign, so that the Public Works De | to resign, so that the Public Works De- | to resign, so that the Public Works Department |
partment might be represented by a | partment might be represented by a | might be represented by a |
member of the new- Government. The | member of the new Government. The | member of the new- Government. The |
members resolved to thank,Mr. O'liongh | members resolved to thank Mr. O'Lough- | members resolved to thank Mr. O'loughlin |
lin for the kindness and consideration he | lin for the kindness and consideration he | for the kindness and consideration he |
had shown and for the manner in whidh | had shown and for the manner in which | had shown and for the manner in which |
he had conducted the meetings of the | he had conducted the meetings of the | he had conducted the meetings of the |
commission. A .commission appointing | commission. A commission appointing | commission. A commission appointing |
the Hon. J. Verran to the vacancy caused | the Hon. J. Verran to the vacancy caused | the Hon. J. Verran to the vacancy caused |
by. Mr. OTiOughîin's retirement was re | by Mr. O'Loughlin's retirement was re- | by Mr. OTiOughîin's retirement was received |
ceived, and it was resolved thrct Mr. Ver | ceived, and it was resolved that Mr. Ver- | and it was resolved that Mr. Verran |
ran be chairman of the commission. The | ran be chairman of the commission. The | be chairman of the commission. The |
names of a number of additional wit' | names of a number of additional wit- | names of a number of additional with |
messes were submitted by several dis | nesses were submitted by several dis- | messes were submitted by several district |
trict councils and vigilance associations | trict councils and vigilance associations | councils and vigilance associations |
in the north and on Yorie's Peninsula, | in the north and on Yorke's Peninsula, | in the north and on Yorke's Peninsula, |
and additional evidence in writing wax | and additional evidence in writing was | and additional evidence in writing was |
forwarded by a ¿umber of witnesses who | forwarded by a number of witnesses who | forwarded by a number of witnesses who |
had .been previously examined at Long | had been previously examined at Long | had been previously examined at Long |
Plain. Mallaja, and Adelaide. _The Kail | Plain, Mallala, and Adelaide. The Rail- | Plain. Mallala, and Adelaide. The Railways |
ways -Commissioner forwarded an extract | ways Commissioner forwarded an extract | Commissioner forwarded an extract |
from a Barrier paper containing inter-: | from a Barrier paper containing inter- | from a Barrier paper containing interviews |
views with business people respecting | views with business people respecting | with business people respecting |
the dam ige done to goods "between Ade | the damage done to goods between Ade- | the damage done to goods between Adelaide |
laide and Broken Hill, presumably at me | laide and Broken Hill, presumably at the | and Broken Hill, presumably at the |
.break oï gauge at Terowie, and the com | break of gauge at Terowie, and the com- | break of gauge at Terowie, and the commission |
mission resolved to visit Broken Hill, ¡ | mission resolved to visit Broken Hill, | resolved to visit Broken Hill, is |
i leaving Adelaide on August 18, for the ? | leaving Adelaide on August 18, for the | leaving Adelaide on August 18, for the purpose |
'purpose of investigating the statements | purpose of investigating the statements | of investigating the statements |
and taking the evidence of business | and taking the evidence of business | and taking the evidence of business |
j people on the spot. After evidence has | people on the spot. After evidence has | people on the spot. After evidence has |
been taken at Broken Hill the commis | been taken at Broken Hill the commis- | been taken at Broken Hill the commission |
sion will probably visit Hamley Bnúge, | sion will probably visit Hamley Bridge, | will probably visit Hamley Bridge, |
! Balaklava, Port \fakefield, Blyth, Glad | Balaklava, Port Wakefield, Blyth, Glad- | ! Balaklava, Port Wakefield, Blyth, Gladstone, |
stone, Terowie, Wolseley, and Mount- Gam | stone, Terowie, Wolseley, and Mount Gam- | Terowie, Wolseley, and Mount Gambier, |
bier, for the purpose of taking evidence | bier, for the purpose of taking evidence | for the purpose of taking evidence |
with respect to the alleged loss, damage, | with respect to the alleged loss, damage, | with respect to the alleged loss, damage, |
I and delay at break-of-gange stations. | and delay at break-of-gauge stations. | I and delay at break-of-gauge stations. |
Identified overProof corrections | THANK BUSINESSPEOPLE ROYAL RAILWAYS MALLALA BRIDGE YORKES WHICH INTHE WAKEFIELD OLOUGHLIN HIM INTERVIEWS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MEETING OLOUGHLINS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 274 | 90.9 | 98.5 | 84.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 150 | 90.0 | 98.7 | 86.7 |
Weighted Words | 89.6 | 98.6 | 86.2 |
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bbeak-of-gajgge commission. | BREAK-OF-GAUGE COMMISSION. | break-of-gauge commission. |
. The membersof the Narrow-Gauge Ex | The members of the Narrow-Gauge Ex- | The members of the Narrow-Gauge Extension |
tension and Break-of-Gauge Bqyal Cam. | tension and Break-of-Gauge Royal Com- | and Break-of-Gauge Royal Cam. |
mission, of -which the Premier (Hotu J. | mission, of which the Premier (Hon. J. | mission, of which the Premier (Hon J. |
Verran) is -chairman, -will leave for Bio | Verran) is chairman, will leave for Bro- | Verran) is chairman, will leave for Broken |
ken Hill on Thursday afternoon, August | ken Hill on Thursday afternoon, August | Hill on Thursday afternoon, August |
18, for the porpoise of onynring into cer | 18, for the purpose of enquiring into cer- | 18, for the porpoise of entering into certain |
tain allegations which have been made | tain allegations which have been made | allegations which have been made |
by Broken H3H business people respect | by Broken Hill business people respect- | by Broken Hill business people respect- |
ing damage, done to goods on the railway | ing damage done to goods on the railway | ing damage, done to goods on the railway |
between Adelaide and Broken Will, pre | between Adelaide and Broken Hill, pre- | between Adelaide and Broken Hill, presumably |
sxnnably at the brea&of-gauge at 3>erowic. | sumably at the break-of-gauge at Terowie. | at the break-of-gauge at Terowie. |
Some of the allegations, which involve | Some of the allegations, which involve | Some of the allegations, which involve |
serious charges of carelessness in the | serious charges of carelessness in the | serious charges of carelessness in the |
handling of goods, will be thoroughly in | handling of goods, will be thoroughly in- | handling of goods, will be thoroughly investigated, |
vestigated, and witnesses will be requited | vestigated, and witnesses will be required | and witnesses will be required |
not bnly to show that goods have been | not only to show that goods have been | not only to show that goods have been |
-damaged, biit, if possible, give proof of | damaged, but, if possible, give proof of | damaged, but, if possible, give proof of |
their statements that the damage has | their statements that the damage has | their statements that the damage has |
been caused at Xerosrie. The Commission | been caused at Terowie. The Commission | been caused at Terowie. The Commission |
will probably sit at Broken Hill on Fri | will probably sit at Broken Hill on Fri- | will probably sit at Broken Hill on Friday |
day and Saturday moming, and return | day and Saturday morning, and return | and Saturday morning, and return |
to Adelaide on Monday morning. | to Adelaide on Monday morning. | to Adelaide on Monday morning. |
Identified overProof corrections | HON ROYAL BUT REQUIRED PRESUMABLY TEROWIE ONLY MEMBERS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ENQUIRING PURPOSE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 134 | 88.1 | 97.8 | 81.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 82 | 87.8 | 97.6 | 80.0 |
Weighted Words | 87.5 | 96.8 | 74.4 |
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BREAK-OF-GADGE COMMISSION. | BREAK-OF-GAUGE COMMISSION. | BREAK-OF-GAUGE COMMISSION. |
To-night the Break-of-gauge Commission | To-night the Break-of-gauge Commission | To-night the Break-of-gauge Commission |
-the Premier (Hon. J. Verran), Hons. | — the Premier (Hon. J. Verran), Hons. | -the Premier (Hon. J. Verran), Hons. |
T. Bruce and A- von Doussa, M's.L.C., | T. Bruce and A. von Doussa, M's.L.C., | T. Bruce and A- von Doussa, M's.L.C., |
and Messrs. E. A. Anstey, P. T. Hegga | and Messrs. E. A. Anstey, P. T. Hegga- | and Messrs. E. A. Anstey, P. T. Heggaton |
ton, a&d W. Jamieson, M.'sP., will leave | ton, and W. Jamieson, M.'sP., will leave | and W. Jamieson, Mass., will leave |
for Terowie, where they will take evi | for Terowie, where they will take evi- | for Terowie, where they will take evidence |
dence respecting the complaints made at | dence respecting the complaints made at | respecting the complaints made at |
Broken Hill concerning damage done to | Broken Hill concerning damage done to | Broken Hill concerning damage done to |
goods in transfer at the break of gauge | goods in transfer at the break of gauge | goods in transfer at the break of gauge |
at Terawie. The commission will return | at Terowie. The commission will return | at Terowie. The commission will return |
on Friday evening or Saturday morning. | on Friday evening or Saturday morning. | on Friday evening or Saturday morning. |
Identified overProof corrections | |
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All Words | 61 | 96.7 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 48 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 100.0 | 100.0 | 0.0 |
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ELECTRIC TRACTION IN BAVAP.T& | ELECTRIC TRACTION IN BAVARIA. | ELECTRIC TRACTION IN BAVARIA |
For installing electric fraction on Cer | For installing electric traction on cer- | For installing electric fraction on Certain |
tain seciiacs of the Bavarian,'State rail | tain sections of the Bavarian State rail- | sections of the Bavarian, State railways, |
ways, the Bavarian BazUameofc han jnefc | ways, the Bavarian Parliament has just | the Bavarian BazUameofc has just |
voted a second instalment of £300,000. | voted a second installment of £300,000. | voted a second instalment of £300,000. |
.Ihe necessary poy.er will be obtained^ | The necessary power will be obtained | the necessary power will be obtained |
from Lake Walchen, and the total «xpeh | from Lake Walchen, and the total expen- | from Lake Watchem, and the total expel |
ditore, in so far as it relates to the pre-« | diture, in so far as it relates to the pre- | ditore, in so far as it relates to the present |
sent proposals, will amount to £1^85,000. | sent proposals, will amount to £1,585,000. | proposals, will amount to 21 5,000. |
Tiic works ai Lake Walaben wall be car-' | The works at Lake Walchen wall be car- | The works at Lake Walaben wall be car-' |
ri^d out in three sections, the final ofo- ' | ried out in three sections, the final ob- | tried out in three sections, the final of- ' |
ject in view being to obtain 5600 toorsek | ject in view being to obtain 5600 horse | ject in view being to obtain 5000 horse |
power. As to the proposed utilisation of. | power. As to the proposed utilisation of | power. As to the proposed utilisation of the |
the waters of the River Tsar, the quaii-' | the waters of the River Tsar, the quan- | waters of the River Tsar, the quail-' |
tity of water to be taken from it is not to | tity of water to be taken from it is not to | tity of water to be taken from it is not to |
exoeed six cubic metres per eecond fee | exceed six cubic metres per second for | exceed six cubic metres per second for |
the present. This it is estimated will be . | the present. This it is estimated will be | the present. This it is estimated will be |
sufficient for providing 12,000 horse pow-; | sufficient for providing 12,000 horse pow- | sufficient for providing 12,000 horse power |
er, of which 7500 horse power will be | er, of which 7500 horse power will be re- | of which 7500 horse power will be |
quirod for electric traction; whDe the | quired for electric traction ; while the | quired for electric traction; while the |
balance, viz., 4500 horse power, is to be . | balance, viz., 4500 horse power, is to be | balance, viz., 4500 horse power, is to be made |
made available for private .enterprise. | made available for private enterprise. | available for private enterprise. |
All receipts from tins latter source in ex | All receipts from this latter source in ex- | All receipts from this latter source in excess |
cess of £8100 are to be craditad tossanfe. | cess of £8100 are to be credited towards | of £8100 are to be credited towards. |
reducing the cost of electric traction. ?> Iflt | reducing the cost of electric traction. In | reducing the cost of electric traction. gifts |
drawing up the ppppo^al, -due | drawing up the proposal, due provision | drawing up the proposal, due |
has been made for, the minimum .quaaM - | has been made for the minimum quan- | has been made for, the minimum squads - |
tity of wa&eT in the Hirer Tsar, oes? | tity of water in the Rirer Tsar, near | tity of water in the River Tsar, oes? |
'i'cclz, never sinking below nine cobiM | Toelz, never sinking below nine cubic | 'feels, never sinking below nine cubic |
metres per second. j | metres per second. | metres per second. j |
Identified overProof corrections | CREDITED AT BAVARIA STATE JUST TOWARDS EXCEED PROPOSAL HORSEPOWER WHILE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | NEAR RIRER QUANTITY REQUIRED WALCHEN [**VANDALISED] TOELZ EXPENDITURE CARRIED PARLIAMENT INSTALLMENT OBJECT PROVISION |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 190 | 80.5 | 91.6 | 56.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 105 | 80.0 | 88.6 | 42.9 |
Weighted Words | 80.4 | 87.0 | 33.6 |
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MONORAIL. | MONORAIL. | MONORAIL. |
Several members of Parliament assem | Several members of Parliament assem- | Several members of Parliament assembled |
bled at the roar of the North terrace rail | bled at the rear of the North terrace rail- | at the rear of the North terrace railway |
way station on Thursday afternoon to in | way station on Thursday afternoon to in- | station on Thursday afternoon to in |
spect a model of a monoriaL The de | spect a model of a monorail. The de- | spect a model of a memorial The design |
sign, which comprised a truck of five | sign, which comprised a truck of five | which comprised a truck of five |
tons carrying capacity, was executed at | tons carrying capacity, was executed at | tons carrying capacity, was executed at |
the Islington workshops. The truck on | the Islington workshops. The truck on | the Islington workshops. The truck on |
view was run on a single line, without | view was run on a single line, without | view was run on a single line, without |
dependence upon the attached horse lor | dependence upon the attached horse for | dependence upon the attached horse for |
| the balance. The latter was effected by | the balance. The latter was effected by | | the balance. The latter was effected by |
means of an outrigger wheel, with a steel | means of an outrigger wheel, with a steel | means of an outrigger wheel, with a steel |
tire of alxxit 6 in. in width, running at | tire of about 6 in. in width, running at | tire of about 6 in. in width, running at |
the side oi the waggon. As construct | the side oi the waggon. As construct- | the side of the waggon. As constructed; |
ed; the truck may be drawn either by | ed, the truck may be drawn either by | the truck may be drawn either by |
an oil engine or by a horse. The tare | an oil engine or by a horse. The tare | an oil engine or by a horse. The tare |
weight of the invention is 1 ton 7 cwt. | weight of the invention is 1 ton 7 cwt. | weight of the invention is 1 ton 7 cwt. |
The idea is that the monorail would be | The idea is that the monorail would be | The idea is that the monorail would be |
useful for outside country, where rail | useful for outside country, where rail- | useful for outside country, where railways |
ways do not exist, such as Kangaroo | ways do not exist, such as Kangaroo | do not exist, such as Kangaroo |
Island or the back Pinnaroo lands, but | Island or the back Pinnaroo lands, but | Island or the back Pinnaroo lands, but |
it was questioned whether the outrigger | it was questioned whether the outrigger | it was questioned whether the outrigger |
wheel would not prove a deterrent in | wheel would not prove a deterrent in | wheel would not prove a deterrent in |
loading and unloading, and in overcom | loading and unloading, and in overcom- | loading and unloading, and in overcom- |
ing sandy country encountered on the | ing sandy country encountered on the | ing sandy country encountered on the |
journeys. The driver of the horse walk | journeys. The driver of the horse walk- | journeys. The driver of the horse walk |
■ei] o.i the near side just in front of thv | ed on the near side just in front of the | over] on the near side just in front of the |
cut.ripger wheel, and that fact led some | outrigger wheel, and that fact led some | outrigger wheel, and that fact led some |
spectators to suggest that it would bt | spectators to suggest that it would be | spectators to suggest that it would be |
less risky, in the event of a mishap, if | less risky, in the event of a mishap, if | less risky, in the event of a mishap, if |
drfver commanded the reins from | the driver commanded the reins from | driver commanded the reins from |
another position. The innovation, i: it | another position. The innovation, it is | another position. The innovation, i: it |
lxtliewed, will if .generally adopted by the | believed, will if generally adopted by the | fathered, will if generally adopted by the |
Government eventually prove a useful | Government eventually prove a useful | Government eventually prove a useful |
factor in the development of the back | factor in the development of the back | factor in the development of the back |
biOCki. | blocks. | biOCki. |
Identified overProof corrections | ABOUT REAR |
Identified overProof non-corrections | WALKED BACKBLOCKS OI [**VANDALISED] BELIEVED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 224 | 93.8 | 96.9 | 50.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 134 | 96.3 | 97.0 | 20.0 |
Weighted Words | 95.6 | 96.1 | 10.4 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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„*' PUBLIC SCJiOOL 1'EACJIEKS. | PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS. | a' PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS. |
Includes in the omcial list of the | Included in the official list of the | Includes in the official list of the |
approved transfers and appointments | approved transfers and appointments | approved transfers and appointments |
or public school u-u.hers by the pub | of public school teachers by the pub- | or public school teachers by the public |
lic Service Board, appear the follow | lic Service Board, appear the follow- | Service Board, appear the following |
ing: — Assistant* on' probation, and | ing :—Assistants on probation, and | — Assistants on' probation, and |
temporary ussistants: Mr. R. P. | temporary assistants : Mr. R. F. | temporary assistants: Mr. R. P. |
Harvey/ from Bathurst to West Leicli | Harvey, from Bathurst to West Leich- | Harvey from Bathurst to West Leichhardt. |
hardt.. Agsislantr, temporary assist | hardt. Assistant : temporary assist- | Agsislantr, temporary assistant |
ant^ and assistants on probation: | ant and assistants on probation : | and assistants on probation: |
Mis.-, G. Cornwell, Irom Bathurst to | Miss G. Cornwell, from Bathurst to | Miss.-, G. Cornwell, From Bathurst to |
?JUurwood Giris'; Mis-3 E.. C. Speck, | Burwood Girls'; Miss E. C. Speck, | Hurwood Girls'; Miss E.. C. Speck, |
from Fort-street to Bathurst Gi-tili'; | from Fort-street to Bathurst Girls ; | from Fort-street to Bathurst Gittins'; |
jMi;:s G. Reynolds, from Caloola to | Miss G. Reynolds, from Caloola to | Miss G. Reynolds, from Caloola to |
-Bailiurift '-Jnf units'; M3ss 83. Coonan, | Bathurst Infants' ; Miss E. Coonan, | -Bailiurift '-Jnf units'; Miss 83. Coonan, |
from Ra:idwTek to Bathurst Infants'; | from Randwick to Bathurst Infants' ; | from Randwick to Bathurst Infants'; |
Miss B. Siiuonson, from Bathurst to | Miss B. Simonson, from Bathurst to | Miss B. Siiuonson, from Bathurst to |
Stanmore Girls'. | Stanmore Girls'. | Stanmore Girls'. |
Identified overProof corrections | TEACHERS LEICHHARDT RANDWICK OFFICIAL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BURWOOD INCLUDED SIMONSON |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 81 | 72.8 | 90.1 | 63.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 43 | 83.7 | 93.0 | 57.1 |
Weighted Words | 83.8 | 93.8 | 62.0 |
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? CANADIAN-AUSTRALIAN | CANADIAN-AUSTRALIAN | ? CANADIAN-AUSTRALIAN |
STEAMSHIP SERYIOE | STEAMSHIP SERVICE | STEAMSHIP SERVICE |
NEW ZEALAND VESSELS SUB | NEW ZEALAND VESSELS SUB- | NEW ZEALAND VESSELS SUB |
SIDISED. | SIDISED. | SIDISED. |
LONDON. Sunday. | LONDON, Sunday. | LONDON. Sunday. |
Renter's correspondent at Montreal re | Reuter's correspondent at Montreal re- | Reuter's correspondent at Montreal reports |
ports that information received direct from | ports that information received direct from | that information received direct from |
the headquarters of the Canadian Pacific j | the headquarters of the Canadian Pacific | the headquarters of the Canadian Pacific |
Ra-ilv^ay- Company announces that the New j | Railway Company announces that the New | Railway- Company announces that the New |
Zealand Steamship Company, which has j | Zealand Steamship Company, which has | Zealand Steamship Company, which has |
ueen awaraea a suusiay 101 a sieaitibiuy | been awarded a subsidy for a steamship | been awarded a subsidy 101 a sieaitibiuy |
service between Montreal and Australasian | service between Montreal and Australasian | service between Montreal and Australasian |
ports, will be in reality acting in conjunc | ports, will be in reality acting in conjunc- | ports, will be in reality acting in conjunction |
tion with the Canadian Pacific Railway | tion with the Canadian Pacific Railway | with the Canadian Pacific Railway |
Company. | Company. | Company. |
Three fast steamers are to be put upon | Three fast steamers are to be put upon | Three fast steamers are to be put upon |
the new route, the first of which. wOI sail | the new route, the first of which will sail | the new route, the first of which. will sail |
on May_ IS wssfc. | on May 15 next. | on May IS west. |
Identified overProof corrections | SUBSIDY AWARDED NEWZEALAND REUTERS HASBEEN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | FOR NEXT |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 78 | 85.9 | 96.2 | 72.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 58 | 87.9 | 96.6 | 71.4 |
Weighted Words | 87.3 | 98.2 | 85.8 |
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QUEENSLAND RAILWAYS | QUEENSLAND RAILWAYS | QUEENSLAND RAILWAYS |
PROPOSALS YSYQIjYIXG £7,000.000. | PROPOSALS INVOLVING £7,000.000. | PROPOSALS YSYQIjYIXG £7,000.000. |
BRISBANE, Wednesday. | BRISBANE, Wednesday. | BRISBANE, Wednesday. |
The Queensland; Legislative. Assembly sat | The Queensland Legislative Assembly sat | The Queensland; Legislative Assembly sat |
all last- night and until 2 o'clock this af | all last night and until 2 o'clock this af- | all last night and until 2 o'clock this afternoon, |
ternoon, discussing the Government's rail | ternoon, discussing the Government's rail- | discussing the Government's rail |
ray -proposals. The Western Trunk Rall | way proposals. The Western Trunk Rail- | ray proposals. The Western Trunk Railway |
v-ay -'Bill was passed ihxough Connnil tee | way Bill was passed through Committee | "Bill was passed through Connnil tee |
and Ihe North Coast' Raalway Bill was | and the North Coast Railway Bill was | and the North Coast' Railway Bill was |
read a second time. Both ^measures entail | read a second time. Both measures entail | read a second time. Both measures entail |
an expenditure of £7,000,000, to. be | an expenditure of £7,000,000, to be | an expenditure of £7,000,000, to be |
spread over a number of years. _ | spread over a number of years. | spread over a number of years. |
Identified overProof corrections | RAILWAY THROUGH |
Identified overProof non-corrections | COMMITTEE INVOLVING |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 56 | 87.5 | 94.6 | 57.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 45 | 91.1 | 95.6 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 90.4 | 93.7 | 34.4 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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iDPCIAL TIV]GU RElPORTS. | SPECIAL RIVER REPORTS. | iDPCIAL TWIGG REPORTS. |
Rcklhamnipton adv\isPs that the Fitz | Rockhampton advises that the Fitz- | Rcklhamnipton advises that the Fitzroy |
roy River at 9 .11., 13ft on gauge, | roy River at 9 a.m., 13ft on gauge, | River at 9 to., 16ft on gauge, |
anrd sntaionu'ry: rainfall lnsit 4 hours | and stationary : rainfall last 24 hours | and stationary: rainfall last 4 hours |
:l.:5ii ; still raininiht . | 3.35in. ; still raining. | :l.:5ii ; still raining . |
Vaumhlan reprls tlint river 2?)?ft on | Yaamba reports that river 29ft on | Vaughan reports the river 270ft on |
oauge, risins at the rate of 2in 1er | gauge, rising at the rate of 2in per | gauge, rising at the rate of 2in per |
0our": ni 'il v.r, s.t'rng Irn soutoh-/ | hour ; wind very strong from south- | hour": as 'it was, strong Irn south |
ive?t : weatleIr lthir?tnin , ; rainfall last | west : weather threatening ; rainfall last | west : weather thirsting , ; rainfall last |
:'4 honrs. "'.O.in. | 24 hours, 2.90in. | :'4 hours. "'Our. |
Identified overProof corrections | SOUTHWEST WEATHER PER STRONG ADVISES RISING RAINING REPORTS AND STATIONARY HOUR |
Identified overProof non-corrections | WIND ROCKHAMPTON VERY FROM SPECIAL THREATENING YAAMBA |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 42 | 42.9 | 78.6 | 62.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 31 | 41.9 | 77.4 | 61.1 |
Weighted Words | 37.2 | 77.0 | 63.4 |
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Tt?ANSCONTINENTAL SUIRV?.u | TRANSCONTINENTAL SURVEY. | TRANSCONTINENTAL SUIRV?.u |
Mr. Amos, the railway surveyor, in | Mr. Amos, the railway surveyor, in | Mr. Amos, the railway surveyor, in |
the Talbot motor-car, purchased by | the Talbot motor-car, purchased by | the Talbot motor-car, purchased by |
the Queensland Railway Departmcent | the Queensland Railway Department | the Queensland Railway Department |
to be used for survey work on the | to be used for survey work on the | to be used for survey work on the |
proposed tralsceetiaeotal railway, | proposed transcontinental railway, | proposed tralsceetiaeotal railway, |
has arrived at Windorabh, en route | has arrived at Windorah, en route | has arrived at Windorah, en route |
for Boulia (says yesterday's "Tele | for Boulia (says yesterday's "Tele- | for Boulia (says yesterday's Telegraph |
graph"). The advice also states tha?t | graph"). The advice also states that | The advice also states that |
a distance of 750 miles has leen cov | a distance of 750 miles has been cov- | a distance of 750 miles has been covered. |
ered. The oar is maling its way | ered. The car is making its way | The car is making its way |
through very trying country, hut no | through very trying country, but no | through very trying country, but no |
difeculty has so far been experienced. | difficulty has so far been experienced. | difficulty has so far been experienced. |
Osnadian Alpine Snbw After shaving. | Canadian Alpine Snow After shaving. | Canadian Alpine Snow After shaving. |
Identified overProof corrections | DEPARTMENT MAKING DIFFICULTY BUT CANADIAN TRANSCONTINENTAL WINDORAH THAT SNOW |
Identified overProof non-corrections |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 71 | 83.1 | 97.2 | 83.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 60 | 85.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 83.8 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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Victoria. | Victoria. | Victoria. |
lelloourne, August 10. | Melbourne, August 10. | Melbourne, August 16. |
VAILUABLETI GOLD011) NUG(:ET. | VALUABLE GOLD NUGGET. | VALUABLE GOLDEN) NUGGET. |
A nugget of gold weighing -Zloz | A nugget of gold weighing 224oz | A nugget of gold weighing -28oz |
was unealrthel d at Poseidon tIo-day. | was unearthed at Poseidon to-day. | was unearthed d at Poseidon to-day. |
BENIIIGO TILI \GI:)Y. | BENDIGO TRAGEDY. | BENDIGO TILL \GI:)Y. |
Thero wa n a lifhetic sareti at the | There was a pathetic scene at the | There was a pathetic safely at the |
burial of the tlh-u chilh'trn wiho were | burial of the three children who were | burial of the three children who were |
murdIrel by ihfi,' mother at Ironbsr.k | murdered by their mother at Ironbark | murdered by his,' mother at Ironbark |
on Sunday. Tha night it three whits | on Sunday. The sight of three white | on Sunday. The night it three white |
coffins crest iI a profinund imnirtsiion. | coffins created a profound impression. | coffins crested a profound impression. |
M'iltosh, tht fath.r of tln, children, | McIntosh, the father of the children, | M'iltosh, the father of ten, children, |
was ih,?,ily ifteitet,, ant wh,, he left | was deeply affected, and when he left | was busily interest,, and wh,, he left |
.I imatttinUiittg-coalt Ii thta?t a last | the mourning-coach to have a last | I imatttinUiittg-coalt Is that a last |
lok a thi eotlhUs bfefre fhi.y stern | look at the coffins before they were | look a the eotlhUs before they stern |
ovtered hl titllapiset,. | covered he collapsed. | entered his titllapiset,. |
Identified overProof corrections | THEY IMPRESSION /TO/DAY|TODAY MURDERED PROFOUND MELBOURNE VALUABLE FATHER TO THERE BENDIGO LOOK WHITE UNEARTHED WHO IRONBARK AND PATHETIC BEFORE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | AFFECTED COLLAPSED DEEPLY CREATED TRAGEDY SCENE WHEN HAVE MOURNING COVERED COACH MCINTOSH SIGHT THEIR |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 76 | 36.8 | 71.1 | 54.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 55 | 40.0 | 74.5 | 57.6 |
Weighted Words | 39.4 | 71.3 | 52.6 |
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A POSTMASTER'S "PRINORLY" | A POSTMASTER'S "PRINCELY" | A POSTMASTER'S "PRINORLY" |
SALARY. | SALARY. | SALARY. |
Mhe Melbourne correspondent of the | The Melbourne correspondent of the | The Melbourne correspondent of the |
Sydnev "Daily Telegraph" says that | Sydney "Daily Telegraph" says that | Sydney "Daily Telegraph" says that |
Mr. G. D. Knieht, postmaster at | Mr. G. D. Knight, postmaster at | Mr. G. D. Knight, postmaster at |
Neytown (Scarsdale, 93 aniles. from | Newtown (Scarsdale, 93 miles from | Newtown (Scarsdale, 93 miles. from |
Melbourne). has hdd that position for | Melbourne) has held that position for | Melbourne) has held that position for |
42 years, during which time ris sa,* | 42 years, during which time his sal- | 42 years, during which time ris says |
ary has averaged 5s 24d per week ' | ary has averaged 5s 2½d per week ! | ary has averaged 5s 24d per week ' |
His respondibility mny be gauged | His responsibility may be gauged | His responsibility may be gauged |
from the fact that last year he sold | from the fact that last year he sold | from the fact that last year he sold |
aver £400 worth of postanl-otes alones, | over £400 worth of postal-notes alone, | over £400 worth of postulates alone, |
while he received an average of 1400 | while he received an average of 1400 | while he received an average of 1400 |
lotters per mnonth, and despatehed | letters per month, and despatched | letters per month, and despatched |
over 600. | over 600. | over 600. |
Identified overProof corrections | MONTH LETTERS RESPONSIBILITY MILES SYDNEY NEWTOWN KNIGHT DESPATCHED HELD MAY ALONE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | /POSTAL/NOTES|POSTALNOTES PRINCELY |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 67 | 74.6 | 94.0 | 76.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 53 | 75.5 | 96.2 | 84.6 |
Weighted Words | 69.5 | 93.9 | 80.1 |
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AUTOMATIC BAILWAI | AUTOMATIC RAILWAY | AUTOMATIC RAILWAY |
COUPLEB. | COUPLER. | COUPLES. |
YOUNG SYDNEYITE'S | YOUNG SYDNEYITE'S | YOUNG SYDNEYITE'S |
'INVERITION. | INVENTION. | 'INVERITION. |
An invention conceived in the brain of a | An invention conceived in the brain of a | An invention conceived in the brain of a |
native-born Australian— a Sydneyite — a.ni | native-born Australian— a Sydneyite — and | native-born Australians a Sydneyite I am |
?worked out to an admirable degree' of perfec | worked out to an admirable degree of perfec- | worked out to an admirable degree of perfection |
tion, . that is likely to attract & .good deal ol | tion, that is likely to attract a good deal of | that is likely to attract a good deal of |
attention in the railway world, is an autpaiatic | attention in the railway world, is an automatic | attention in the railway world, is an automatic |
coupler for railway carriages and trucks. So | coupler for railway carriages and trucks. So | coupler for railway carriages and trucks. So |
much has the need for an efficient automatic | much has the need for an efficient automatic | much has the need for an efficient automatic |
coupler been recognised, that the British | coupler been recognised, that the British | coupler been recognised, that the British |
Board of Trade has offered a prize of £10,0 JO | Board of Trade has offered a prize of £10,000 | Board of Trade has offered a prize of £10,0 JO |
for a device that will comply with the regula | for a device that will comply with the regula- | for a device that will comply with the regulations |
tions laid down as essential for the efficient | tions laid down as essential for the efficient | laid down as essential for the efficient |
working of a an automatic coupler. | working of a an automatic coupler. | working of a an automatic coupler. |
Mr. J. W. Price, of S3 Bedford-street, New | Mr. J. W. Price, of 83 Bedford-street, New- | Mr. J. W. Price, of 39 Bedford-street, New |
town, who is only 23 years ol age. has com | town, who is only 23 years of age, has com- | town, who is only 23 years of age. has completed |
pleted an' invention which, it is claimed, fuliil3 | pleted an invention which, it is claimed, fulfils | an' invention which, it is claimed, fulfils |
all the demands of the Board of Trade for such | all the demands of the Board of Trade for such | all the demands of the Board of Trade for such |
a coupling. The Board of Trade requirements | a coupling. The Board of Trade requirements | a coupling. The Board of Trade requirements |
accepted as the' standard for automatic railway | accepted as the standard for automatic railway | accepted as the' standard for automatic railway |
couplings all over the world, Which are inter | couplings all over the world, which are inter- | couplings all over the world, which are interesting |
esting of themselves, are as follows: — X. It m_st | esting of themselves, are as follows :— 1. It must | of themselves, are as follows: F X. It must |
he possible to couple two or more waggons in | be possible to couple two or more waggons in- | be possible to couple two or more waggons in |
stantaneously on coming into contact witia | stantaneously on coming into contact with | stantaneously on coming into contact with |
each other, and without the assistance of the | each other, and without the assistance of the | each other, and without the assistance of the |
shunters. 2. It must not be possible for | shunters. 2. It must not be possible for | shunters. 2. It must not be possible for |
waggons to couple on coining into contact un | waggons to couple on coming into contact un- | waggons to couple on coming into contact unless |
less required to do so. 3. It must be possible | less required to do so. 3. It must be possible | required to do so. 3. It must be possible |
to uncouple instantaneously. 4. The opsra.ions | to uncouple instantaneously. 4. The operations | to uncouple instantaneously. 4. The operations |
of uncoupling must be__performed with quick | of uncoupling must be performed with quick- | of uncoupling must be performed with quick |
ness and ease on either side of the waggon. | ness and ease on either side of the waggon. | ness and ease on either side of the waggon. |
5. It must be possible to couple teasily with a | 5. It must be possible to couple easily with a | 5. It must be possible to couple easily with a |
waggon fitted with tlie ordinary drawbar hook | waggon fitted with the ordinary drawbar hook | waggon fitted with the ordinary drawbar hook |
and links. 6. It must couple, or uncouple, if | and links. 6. It must couple, or uncouple, if | and links. 6. It must couple, or uncouple, if |
required, on curves. 7. The links, or shackle, | required, on curves. 7. The links, or shackle, | required, on curves. 7. The links, or shackle, |
must he flexible, and admit of waggons run | must he flexible, and admit of waggons run- | must he flexible, and admit of waggons running |
ning together without the possibility of un | ning together without the possibility of un- | together without the possibility of uncoupling |
coupling. 8. The flexibility of the present links | coupling. 8. The flexibility of the present links | 8. The flexibility of the present links |
must be provided for to prevent accidents or | must be provided for to prevent accidents or | must be provided for to prevent accidents or |
injury to the apparatus or otherwise from | injury to the apparatus or otherwise from | injury to the apparatus or otherwise from |
rigid projections or parts. 9. There must not | rigid projections or parts. 9. There must not | rigid projections or parts. 9. There must not |
be any projections whatever liable to cause | be any projections whatever liable to cause | be any projections whatever liable to cause |
accidents or injury to shunters. 10. The ap | accidents or injury to shunters. 10. The ap- | accidents or injury to shunters. 10. The apparatus |
paratus as a whole must be strong, durable, | paratus as a whole must be strong, durable, | as a whole must be strong, durable, |
and reliable. 11. The operation of putting the | and reliable. 11. The operation of putting the | and reliable. 11. The operation of putting the |
apparatus into position to couple, as also the | apparatus into position to couple, as also the | apparatus into position to couple, as also the |
operation of uncoupling, must be possible with | operation of uncoupling, must be possible with | operation of uncoupling, must be possible with |
one hand. | one hand. | one hand. |
It Is claimed that Mr. Price's invention, | It is claimed that Mr. Price's invention, | It is claimed that Mr. Price's invention, |
which is patented all over the world, fulfils | which is patented all over the world, fulfils | which is patented all over the world, fulfils |
all the duties required with a simplicity that ' | all the duties required with a simplicity that | all the duties required with a simplicity that |
has to be seen to be understood. An | has to be seen to be understood. An | has to be seen to be understood. An |
'Evening News' reporter was yesterday | "Evening News" reporter was yesterday | 'Evening News' reporter was yesterday |
afforded an opportunity or inspecting Mr. j | afforded an opportunity or inspecting Mr. | afforded an opportunity or inspecting Mr. J |
Price's appareras fitted to a railway truck in ? | Price's apparatus fitted to a railway truck in | Price's appareras fitted to a railway truck in |
Eveleigh yard, and it did all it was asked to | Eveleigh yard, and it did all it was asked to | Eveleigh yard, and it did all it was asked to |
do. The coupling lias been under the notice | | do. The coupling has been under the notice | do. The coupling has been under the notice of |
of the Railway Commissioners for the past few ! | of the Railway Commissioners for the past few | the Railway Commissioners for the past few ! |
weeks for t/.eir approval, and has received a | weeks for their approval, and has received a | weeks for their approval, and has received a |
severe trial. Although the coupling is to be | severe trial. Although the coupling is to be | severe trial. Although the coupling is to be |
placed on the markets of the world, this | placed on the markets of the world, this | placed on the markets of the world, this |
State has received the first ~~offer. Very | State has received the first offer. Very | State has received the first offer. Very |
soon the invention will be taken to England | soon the invention will be taken to England | soon the invention will be taken to England |
and America, and oSered to the great railway | | and America, and offered to the great railway | and America, and offered to the great railway |
companies there. One advantage the coupling , | companies there. One advantage the coupling | companies there. One advantage the coupling , |
poss-eses is its comparative cheapness. Mr. ' | possesses is its comparative cheapness. Mr. | possesses is its comparative cheapness. Mr |
Price, who explained the working of tha ccu | Price, who explained the working of the cou- | Price, who explained the working of the sea |
pler to the reporter, stated it could be fitted | pler to the reporter, stated it could be fitted | pier to the reporter, stated it could be fitted |
to any truck for about £2, which is a small | to any truck for about £2, which is a small | to any truck for about £2, which is a small |
sum considering its advantages. | sum considering its advantages. | sum considering its advantages. |
The coupling is made of wrought iron and | The coupling is made of wrought iron and | The coupling is made of wrought iron and |
steel. Described technically, it may be ex | steel. Described technically, it may be ex- | steel. Described technically, it may be explained |
plained that as soon as ths buffers of any two | plained that as soon as ths buffers of any two | that as soon as the buffers of any two |
carriages come iato contact a 'u' bar, which | carriages come into contact a "u" bar, which | carriages come into contact a 'u' bar, which |
is fitted at Jhs back- of the buffers, hits up | is fitted at the back of the buffers, hits up | is fitted at the back of the buffers, hits up |
against what is known as a 'detent' aad re | against what is known as a "detent" and re- | against what is known as a 'decent' and re |
leases the coupling link from its ratchet, or | leases the coupling link from its ratchet, or | leases the coupling link from its ratchet, or |
recess. The link then drops down on to the | recess. The link then drops down on to the | recess. The link then drops down on to the |
cppdslte drawbar hsok (whiv.-h is of the ordi | opposite drawbar hook (which is of the ordi- | opposite drawbar hook (which is of the ordinary |
nary kind in u e at the present tnij) instan | nary kind in use at the present time instan- | kind in use at the present time) instantaneously. |
taneously. For releasing the trucks thsre are | taneously. For releasing the trucks there are | For releasing the trucks there are |
operating handles on both sides of ths vehi 1% | operating handles on both sides of the vehicle, | operating handles on both sides of the year 1% |
whereby the Jinks are unhooked at once. No | whereby the links are unhooked at once. No | whereby the links are unhooked at once. No |
more exertion is required than can be given | more exertion is required than can be given | more exertion is required than can be given |
fcy two fingers of. the hand. It is possible by | by two fingers of the hand. It is possible by | by two fingers of the hand. It is possible by |
this invention to couple together all tha carri | this invention to couple together all the carri- | this invention to couple together all the carriages |
ages in a train .without ihe assistance of a | ages in a train without the assistance of a | in a train without the assistance of a |
shunter. In every respect the 'demonstration | shunter. In every respect the demonstration | shunter. In every respect the demonstration |
given on Tuesday was successful, despite the | given on Tuesday was successful, despite the | given on Tuesday was successful, despite the |
feet that orne person, with evident malice, had j | fact that one person, with evident malice, had | feet that one person, with evident malice, had |
endeavored to damage the contrivance. The.: | endeavored to damage the contrivance. The | endeavored to damage the contrivance. The.: |
'detent' or bar tbat lifted the link into posi- ; | "detent" or bar that lifted the link into posi- | 'detent' or bar that lifted the link into position |
tion for coupling had, it was plain to see, been | tion for coupling had, it was plain to see, been | for coupling had, it was plain to see, been |
bent to one side by a heavy hammer. This, i | bent to one side by a heavy hammer. This, | bent to one side by a heavy hammer. This, i |
however, did not affect the working of the | however, did not affect the working of the | however, did not affect the working of the |
coupler. ' . | coupler. | couple ' . |
A company has been formed, called th3 Fnce | A company has been formed, called the Price | A company has been formed, called the Five |
Automatic Railway Coupler Company, to ex | Automatic Railway Coupler Company, to ex- | Automatic Railway Coupler Company, to exploit |
ploit th= invention in other lands. ?t is con | ploit the invention in other lands. It is con- | the invention in other lands. It is considered |
sidered by practical ,-ngineers that Mr. Price | sidered by practical engineers that Mr. Price | by practical engineers that Mr. Price |
should win the Board of Trade prize. | should win the Board of Trade prize. | should win the Board of Trade prize. |
Identified overProof corrections | ENGINEERS OPERATIONS TIME PERFORMED USE EASILY POSSESSES OPPOSITE THEIR |
Identified overProof non-corrections | VEHICLE FACT THS [**VANDALISED] AUSTRALIAN [**VANDALISED] |
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Searchability of unique words | 291 | 96.2 | 98.6 | 63.6 |
Weighted Words | 96.9 | 98.9 | 64.4 |
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FUNERAliS | FUNERALS. | FUNERALS |
?WOOD AND COMPANY, | WOOD AND COMPANY, | WOOD AND COMPANY, |
SYDNEY'S LEADING FIRM OF FUXERAli | SYDNEY'S LEADING FIRM OF FUNERAL | SYDNEY'S LEADING FIRM OF FUNERAL |
DIKSCTOKS. | DIRECTORS. | DIRECTORS. |
Oar Ions experience, allied to rn excellent equip-. | Our long experience, allied to an excellent equip- | Oar Ions experience, allied to an excellent equip-. |
ment, enable us to conduct Funeral 'Work with rever | ment, enable us to conduct Funeral Work with rever- | ment, enable us to conduct Funeral 'Work with reverence |
ence and economy, wh!;h has earned for us unstintet | ence and economy, which has earned for us unstinted | and economy, which has earned for us unstinted |
approval of our methods. | approval of our methods. | approval of our methods. |
WOOD AND CJMPAMT, | WOOD AND COMPANY, | WOOD AND COMPANY, |
Head Office and Mortuary Chapel, ' 410-12 George | Head Office and Mortuary Chapel, 810-12 George- | Head Office and Mortuary Chapel, ' 410-12 George |
street, SYDNEY. | street, SYDNEY. | street, SYDNEY. |
Tel. 726, etc. Branches All Suburbs. ? | Tel. 726, etc. Branches All Suburbs. | Tel. 726, etc. Branches All Suburbs. ? |
Identified overProof corrections | AN FUNERALS DIRECTORS WHICH UNSTINTED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | LONG EQUIPMENT |
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All Words | 53 | 81.1 | 94.3 | 70.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 43 | 83.7 | 95.3 | 71.4 |
Weighted Words | 85.7 | 96.4 | 74.7 |
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POSTAGE STAMP BOOKLET^ i | POSTAGE STAMP BOOKLET. | POSTAGE STAMP BOOKLET The |
The 'postal authorities draw attention to' the | The postal authorities draw attention to the | postal authorities draw attention to the |
convenience afforded by tie- new 'booklet' of. | convenience afforded by the new booklet of | convenience afforded by the- new 'booklet' of. |
stamps which is- now; 'on : sale- -&t 'the ' General | stamps which is now on sale at the General | stamps which is now; on sale at the ' General |
Post Office, and the' principal post offices in the | Post Office, and the principal post offices in the | Post Office, and the principal post offices in the |
State. .The booklet, which: .measures only t% | State. The booklet, which measures only 2 x | State. The booklet, which: measures only t% |
2^ inches, and. is. therefore in a form suitable | 2½ inches, and is therefore in a form suitable | 22 inches, and. is therefore in a form suitable |
for the waistcoat . socket contains 18 ' Id and | for the waistcoat pocket, contains 18 1d and | for the waistcoat pocket contains 18 ' Id and |
11 %fl stamps, and the price Is 2s.. Upronthe | 11 ½d stamps, and the price is 2s. Upon the | 11 %fl stamps, and the price is 2s.. Upronthe |
insiae'ebver is printed certain information. |ppm | inside cover is printed certain information from | inside cover is printed certain information. upon |
the 'Postal «uide' regarding State 'and' inter | the "Postal Guide" regarding State and inter- | the Postal Guide' regarding State 'and' inter |
state rates- of postage. | state rates of postage. | state rates- of postage. |
Identified overProof corrections | AT COVER GUIDE INSIDE POCKET UPON |
Identified overProof non-corrections | FROMTHE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 77 | 89.6 | 98.7 | 87.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 51 | 86.3 | 98.0 | 85.7 |
Weighted Words | 86.2 | 98.5 | 88.8 |
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MELBOURNE, Monday! | MELBOURNE, Monday. | MELBOURNE, Monday! |
Hpaslcing at Uw Annirenuyol (bain | Speaking at the Anniversary of the in- | Speaking at Uw Annirenuyol (bain |
corporaUun of the United Travslhn Asso | corporation of the United Travellers Asso- | corporation of the United Travellers Association, |
ciation, the Prime Uiuistw, Mr. Fisher, | ciation, the Prime Minister, Mr. Fisher, | the Prime Minister, Mr. Fisher, |
asid the present time pointed to tba nceef | said the present time pointed to the neces- | said the present time pointed to the reef |
ntj for etteodliig tailway oommnoioation, | sity for extending railway communication, | and for extending railway communication, |
and for a uniform gtuge. | and for a uniform gauge. | and for a uniform gauge. |
4BKLA1DK, Uooda;. | ADELAIDE, Monday. | ADELAIDE, Goods;. |
Tin suamer Sooth Africa, with 300 turn | The steamer South Africa, with 300 tons | The steamer South Africa, with 300 tons |
of dynamite, lying in tbsFiinlUmr, naar | of dynamite, lying in the Port River, near | of dynamite, lying in tbsFiinlUmr, near |
tbe Torprfo Station, was disomnd to be | the Torpedo Station, was discovered to be | the Torpedo Station, was disc and to be |
onHnnstnday, It was not aatfl naar | on fire yesterday. It was not until near | onHnnstnday, It was not until near |
?ridsliat brfen Hi. ontbraak was nbdoRl. | midnight before the outbreak was subdued. | Bradshaw Green His outbreak was nbdoRl. |
Haitbsupnstvasbseo naobsd a UrriBo | Had the explosives been reached a terrific | Haitbsupnstvasbseo nabbed a UrriBo |
nphsaval would hate resullad. | upheaval would have resulted. | upheaval would have resulted. |
Identified overProof corrections | MINISTER NEAR TRAVELLERS STEAMER OUTBREAK ADELAIDE GAUGE SOUTH RAILWAY HAVE UPHEAVAL TONS SPEAKING COMMUNICATION SAID RESULTED EXTENDING UNTIL TORPEDO |
Identified overProof non-corrections | REACHED YESTERDAY MIDNIGHT FIRE BEEN NECESSITY SUBDUED HAD TERRIFIC EXPLOSIVES INCORPORATION PORT DISCOVERED ANNIVERSARY RIVER ON BEFORE |
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All Words | 82 | 42.7 | 70.7 | 48.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 64 | 43.8 | 73.4 | 52.8 |
Weighted Words | 33.7 | 68.0 | 51.7 |
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AUTOMATIC RAILWAY COUPLING. ' | AUTOMATIC RAILWAY COUPLING. | AUTOMATIC RAILWAY COUPLING. ' |
Another automatic 'railway couii;i.-s hai | Another automatic railway coupling has | Another automatic railway couplings had |
been brought under our -notice by tho | been brought under our notice by the | been brought under our notice by the |
inventor, Mr. J. Cortery,.'of RooUdale. Ho | inventor, Mr. J. Cortery, of Rockdale. He | inventor, Mr. J. Cortery,.'of RooUdale. He |
has called it an 'automatic centro buffer | has called it an automatic centre buffer | has called it an automatic centre buffer |
coupling.' Fig. 1 shows the two couplings | coupling. Fig. 1 shows the two couplings | coupling.' Fig. 1 shows the two couplings |
in approach. Tho action is a sliding ono | in approach. The action is a sliding one | in approach. The action is a sliding one |
nJong the top ot the' undor. link, over tho | along the top of the under link, over the | along the top of the' under. link, over the |
hook and down, as shown in Fig. 2. ' | hook and down, as shown in Fig. 2. | hook and down, as shown in Fig. 2. |
- Release is effected by the levers under | Release is effected by the levers under- | Release is effected by the levers under |
neath the buffer head raising the T. piece | neath the buffer head raising the T. piece | neath the buffer head raising the T. piece |
shown in Fig. 3, and so throwing tho | shown in Fig. 3, and so throwing the | shown in Fig. 3, and so throwing the |
coupling up. The weakness of the Idea | coupling up. The weakness of the idea | coupling up. The weakness of the idea |
appears to rest on the fact that a 'bump | appears to rest on the fact that a "bump | appears to rest on the fact that a 'bump |
up' would bo necessary to bring tho | up" would be necessary to bring the | up' would be necessary to bring the |
trucks up bedoro tho release could' bo | trucks up before the release could be | trucks up before the release could be |
effected. With this remedied, tho ldeu | effected. With this remedied, the idea | effected. With this remedied, the idea |
ccBseseea considerable promise? ?-—-_?? | possesses considerable promise. | ccBseseea considerable promise? ?-—-_?? |
Identified overProof corrections | BE ONE HE ALONG CENTRE BEFORE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ROCKDALE CORTERY POSSESSES HASBEEN |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 114 | 79.8 | 94.7 | 73.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 74 | 86.5 | 94.6 | 60.0 |
Weighted Words | 87.9 | 93.2 | 43.9 |
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BRiEATC OF' GAUGE.. ? ' | BREAK OF GAUGE. | BRiEATC OF' GAUGE.. ? ' |
ooutn Australm is- not the only country | South Australia is not the only country | South Australia is not the only country |
^Vhicli has adopted liiore than ono gauge1 | which has adopted more than one gauge | which has adopted more than one gauge |
its «i)waj- system ;i but, having fallen | in its railway system; but, having fallen | its railway- system is but, having fallen |
into the error, it is evidently making the | into the error, it is evidently making the | into the error, it is evidently making the |
best of a bad job (says the Adelaide 'Re- | best of a bad job (says the Adelaide "Re- | best of a bad job (says the Adelaide Register. |
gister. ) In his evidence before 'the Rail | gister.") In his evidence before the Rail- | ). In his evidence before the Railways |
ways Commission thd' Railwav Coin-nVs. | ways Commission the Railway Commis- | Commission the' Railways Commis. |
sionor (Mr. A. B, ;Moncrie(T). referred to | sioner (Mr. A. B. Moncrieff) referred to | sioner (Mr. A. B, Moncrieff). referred to |
tho installations in various .countries for | the installations in various countries for | the installations in various countries for |
the exchange, of goods between the stan | the exchange of goods between the stan- | the exchange, of goods between the star |
aura-gauge system and , tho narrow-gauce | dard-gauge system and the narrow-gauge | aura-gauge system and the narrow-gauge |
,'ne'' r IIb. ' Pointed out that Pr.ussia had 53 | lines. He pointed out that Prussia had 53 | one'' r IIb. ' Pointed out that Prussia had 53 |
transfer stations Saxony 25, AustriaHun | transfer stations, Saxony 25, Austria-Hun- | transfer stations Saxony 25, AustriaHun |
l^y . ®''ne:nrian Statje 15, Belgiuml.145. | gary 18, Hungarian State 15, Belgium 145, | lay . ®''ne:nrian Statje 15, Belgium 145. |
Llg.vpt- 1-, Spain 12, Paris-Lyons Mediter | Egypt 12, Spain 12, Paris-Lyons Mediter- | Egypt- 1-, Spain 12, Paris Lyons Mediterranean |
ranean 90, French Astern . 33, - India v6 | ranean 90, French Western 33, India 76, | 90, French Astern 33 - India 6 |
OniJ%^. 87-' in England and thJ | and Switzerland 37. In England and the | Onions. 87-' in England and thJ |
lUni ted I S tates. .there were :. very . few breaks . ' | United States there were very few breaks. | lUni ted States. there were a very few breaks . ' |
tn -XU.S9.an ?International' (Rail way Cong.t'esb | In 1889 International Railway Congress | in -XU.S9.an International' (Rail way Congress |
discussed the. methods employed for tho | discussed the methods employed for the | discussed the. methods employed for the |
transhipmbnt of -goods between Sines of dif | transhipment of goods between lines of dif- | transhipment of goods between lines of different |
foient gauge, and ,tho conclusion arrived | ferent gauge, and the conclusion arrived | gauge, and the conclusion arrived |
ST1 tho transhipment from truck | at the transhipment from truck | STI the transhipment from truck |
to truck by tho level method did not con | to truck by the level method did not con- | to truck by the level method did not constitute |
stitute, a too, onerous charge in ordinary | stitute a too onerous charge in ordinary | a too, onerous charge in ordinary |
dircuinlstances' In 'tho. countrtes represented | circumstances. In the countries represented | dircuinlstances' In 'the. countries represented |
r™. Ji *? on£rcs& thore ,wor$ over. 500 trans | at the congress there were over 500 trans- | re. J F? Congress there were over. 500 transfer |
fer stations, and, the congress had the ex | fer stations, and, the congress had the ex- | stations, and the congress had the ex |
KranCin: °tha'1 th?rW'iSf-'rai,way | perience of all that the leading railway man- | KranCin: that th?rW'iSf-'rai,way |
i i, 0 w°rld before it. 'Those con | agers in the world before it. "Those con- | a 0 world before it. Those can |
c^nftncntecI 'Mr. ' Moncridlt, ? 'prove' | clusions," commented Mr. Moncrieff, "prove | c^nftncntecI Mr Moncrieff, ? 'prove' |
beyond .question that, tho 'South Australian | beyond question that the South Australian | beyond question that, the South Australian |
method of hnnd]'iiig',gobds at break-of-gauge | method of handling goods at break-of-gauge | method of hnnd]'iiig',gobds at break-of-gauge |
fuw?s is always has been in accord | stations is always has been in accord | funds is always has been in accord |
Mth the best practice tth^ 'woi^cl o.ver.' ; | with the best practice the world over." | with the best practice the 'world over.' ; |
Identified overProof corrections | PRUSSIA ONE STATES LINES AUSTRALIA COMMISSIONER WITH WHICH RAILWAY MORE MONCRIEFF BELGIUM WORLD DIFFERENT EGYPT |
Identified overProof non-corrections | HANDLING UNITED SWITZERLAND GARY HUNGARIAN EXPERIENCE STATE HUN HE AUSTRIA LEADING STANDARDGAUGE CONCLUSIONS ALL WESTERN MANAGERS CIRCUMSTANCES COMMENTED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 212 | 67.0 | 84.4 | 52.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 130 | 74.6 | 86.2 | 45.5 |
Weighted Words | 73.3 | 84.4 | 41.6 |
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~ * Uniformity of Gauge, s | Uniformity of Gauge. | ~ * Uniformity of Gauge, s |
The suggestion of the Minister | The suggestion of the Minister | The suggestion of the Minister |
fbr ^Home Affairs' that uniformity, of | for Home Affairs that uniformity of | for Home Affairs' that uniformity, of |
gauge s should c be v adopted . through | gauge should be adopted through | gauge s should c be v adopted through |
Australia ,vbeforeA-anyqtransconti-!r | Australia before any transconti- | Australia ,vbeforeA-anyqtransconti-!r |
nental.. railway is^constructed bas | nental railway is constructed has | mental.. railway is constructed bas |
brolighthimintocbllision.withthe | brought him into collision with the | brolighthimintocbllision.withthe |
Minister lor ueience, wno is one oi | Minister for Defence, who is one of | Minister for Defence, who is one of |
the senators for West Australia/ | the senators for West Australia. | the senators for West Australia |
Senator Pearce points out that Mr. | Senator Pearce points out that Mr. | Senator Pearce points out that Mr. |
O'Malley . expresses rf entirely his | O'Malley expresses entirely his | O'Malley . expresses rf entirely his |
personal, view; for the point hag,not | personal view for the point has not | personal, views for the point has not |
yet been considered by the Govern- . | yet been considered by the Govern- | yet been considered by the Govern- . |
ment - | ment. | ment - |
i Mr O- Malley says/that his onty. | Mr. O'Malley says that his only | i Mr O- Malley says that his only. |
desire-is : ta, draw Attention -: to:; the ' | desire is to draw attention to the | desire is : to, draw Attention -: to:; the difficulty |
difficulty of undertaking a trans | difficulty of undertaking a trans- | of undertaking a transcontinental |
continental line whilevthe . States | continental line while the States | line while the States |
Mve different; gauges. ;;; Hevadmits; | have different gauges. He admits | have different; gauges. He admits; |
that it is jnore important cto have | that it is more important to have | that it is more important to have |
railways east? and. west-'and vnorth | railways east and west and north | railways east? and. west and north |
and southior commercial and: mili | and south for commercial and mili- | and south for commercial and: military |
tary reasons thaiv to have anniform | tary reasons than to have uniform | reasons than to have uniform |
gauge ; but the class of pangejulti | gauge ; but the class of gauge ulti- | gauge ; but the class of pange ult |
mately to be the standard for. Aus | mately to be the standard for Aus- | mately to be the standard for. Australia |
tralia should be1 settled, ' and (the | tralia should be settled, and the | should be settled, and (the |
States cquld make the necessary | States cquld make the necessary | States could make the necessary |
alterations at convenient opportuni | alterations at convenient opportuni- | alterations at convenient opportunities, |
ties, while the transcontinental | ties, while the transcontinentals | while the transcontinental |
were being built Mr. O Malley | were being built Mr. O'Malley | were being built Mr. O'Malley |
favorsthe,standard gauge of 4fT. 8iin. | favorsthe standard gauge of 4ft. 8½in. | favorsthe,standard gauge of 4ft. 8in. |
which has' been adopted m New | which has been adopted in New | which has been adopted in New |
South Wales. To alter the Vic | South Wales. To alter the Vic- | South Wales. To alter the Victorian |
torian 5ft. 3ip. gauge and the two | torian 5ft. 3in. gauge and the two | 5ft. 3in. gauge and the two |
South Australian gauges of 5ft 3m. | South Australian gauges of 5ft. 3in. | South Australian gauges of 5ft 3in. |
and 3ft. 6in. to 4ft^8Jin. would cost | and 3ft. 6in. to 4ft. 8½in. would cost | and 3ft. 6in. to 4ft 8½in. would cost |
two millions, while to transiorm | two millions, while to transform | two millions, while to transform |
the New South Wales 4ft. 8 Jin into | the New South Wales 4ft. 8½in. into | the New South Wales 4ft. 8 Jin into |
5ft.' 3m. would cost five millions. | 5ft. 3in. would cost five millions. | 5ft.' 3in. would cost five millions. |
He hopes that the States will come | He hopes that the States will come | He hopes that the States will come |
to 'an understanding. . 'What,' | to an understanding. "What," | to an understanding. . 'What,' |
asks Mr. O'Malley, ' is the use of | asks Mr. O'Malley, "is the use of | asks Mr. O'Malley, ' is the use of |
spending from half to two millions | spending from half to two millions | spending from half to two millions |
a year m training and equipping | a year in training and equipping | a year in training and equipping |
soldiers for a great war, when rapid | soldiers for a great war, when rapid | soldiers for a great war, when rapid |
transDortation is impossible? Ow | transportation is impossible ? Ow- | transportation is impossible? Owing |
ing to the break of gauge it is 1m- 1 | ing to the break of gauge it is im- | to the break of gauge it is made |
possible to transport troops to any | possible to transport troops to any | possible to transport troops to any |
part of Australia without great de | part of Australia without great de- | part of Australia without great delay |
lay arising. If we had uniformity, | lay arising. If we had uniformity | arising. If we had uniformity, |
of gauge we could commandeer | of gauge we could commandeer | of gauge we could commandeer |
carnages ? from each of the States | carriages from each of the States | carriages ? from each of the States |
and send them through the various, | and send them through the various | and send them through the various |
States. Two hundred tons of pror. | States. Two hundred tons of pro- | States. Two hundred tons of provisions |
visions per day .would, be- required | visions per day would be required | per day would, be- required |
for.20,ooo troops, and .2000. trucks | for 20,000 troops, and 2000 trucks | for 20,000 troops, and 2000. trucks |
would be required to transport | would be required to transport | would be required to transport |
horses alone. Where arethesidlngs | horses alone. Where are the sidings | horses alone. Where arethesidlngs |
at Albury and ' Wallangarra where | at Albury and Wallangarra where | at Albury and Wallangarra where |
| this rolling stock could be put?'. It | this rolling stock could be put ? It | this rolling stock could be put?'. If |
a lorcign army 1 01 ao.uoo men ju | a foreign army of 20,000 men in- | a foreign army 1 01 active men ju |
vaded 'Australia they would - not | vaded Australia they would not | invaded Australia they would not |
land- at one place, but in divisions | land at one place, but in divisions | land- at one place, but in divisions |
of 4000 at different points.. They | of 4000 at different points. They | of 4000 at different points.. They |
would then march to a given point. | would then march to a given point. | would then march to a given point. |
Fifty thousand Australians would | Fifty thousand Australians would | Fifty thousand Australians would |
be needed, to combat, that -force.: | be needed to combat that force. | be needed, to combat, that force.: |
This is only, my private opinion | This is only my private opinion | This is only, my private opinion |
as a citizen ; but if the people want | as a citizen ; but if the people want | as a citizen ; but if the people want |
railways I'll build them ' | railways I'll build them." | railways I'll build them ' |
Identified overProof corrections | UNIFORM TRANSPORTATION NORTH INVADED DEFENCE FOREIGN CONSTRUCTED CARRIAGES MORE ADMITS THAN TRANSFORM WHO PROVISIONS SAYS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ARE TRANSCONTINENTALS BROUGHT GOVERNMENT CQULD [**VANDALISED] VIEW [**VANDALISED] ULTIMATELY WITH SIDINGS HIM FAVORSTHE COLLISION BEFORE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 366 | 84.4 | 93.4 | 57.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 193 | 86.5 | 93.3 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 87.1 | 93.6 | 50.1 |
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RAILWAY MISHAP. | RAILWAY MISHAP. | RAILWAY MISHAP. |
Whilst the milk -train was proceed | Whilst the milk train was proceed- | Whilst the milk train was proceed- |
ing to Sydney 011 Saturday night last | ing to Sydney on Saturday night last | ing to Sydney on Saturday night last |
one of the trucks became derailed be | one of the trucks became derailed be- | one of the trucks became derailed between |
tween Gerringong and Jviama, and de | tween Gerringong and Kiama, and de- | Gerringong and Jviama, and delayed |
layed tho train three hours. Had it | layed the train three hours. Had it | the train three hours. Had it |
not been for the Albion Park cricket | not been for the Albion Park cricket- | not been for the Albion Park cricket |
most likely the delay would have | ers most likely the delay would have | most likely the delay would have |
been much longer, as there were but | been much longer, as there were but | been much longer, as there were but |
few passengers aboard, ami a deal of | few passengers aboard, and a deal of | few passengers aboard, and a deal of |
time was spent in getting the truck | time was spent in getting the truck | time was spent in getting the truck |
olF the line. | off the line. | off the line. |
Identified overProof corrections | OFF ON |
Identified overProof non-corrections | KIAMA CRICKETERS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 68 | 91.2 | 97.1 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 56 | 92.9 | 96.4 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 91.1 | 93.5 | 26.6 |
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• O~ SIG; OF , .?" D-ORIRIGO. | NO SIGN OF THE DORRIGO. | • O~ SIG; OF , .?" DORRIGO. |
-,At three o'clock this tgorning there was | At three o'clock this morning there was | -At three o'clock this morning there was |
[no sign of the Dorrigo, and it was con | no sign of the Dorrigo, and it was con- | no sign of the Dorrigo, and it was considered |
'sidered Drobable that she had gone on to | sidered probable that she had gone on to | probable that she had gone on to |
SSydney. Intelligceice was received from | Sydney. Intellience was received from | Sydney. Intelligence was received from |
'Port Stephens at two o'clock this morn | Port Stephens at two o'clock this morn- | Port Stephens at two o'clock this morn |
iig:that the vessel had not put in there. | ing that the vessel had not put in there. | ng that the vessel had not put in there. |
'Thero was p rough i1a running along | There was a rough sea running along | There was a rough sea running along |
the coast, wil?h occasional thick squalls of | the coast, with occasional thick squalls of | the coast, with occasional thick squalls of |
railn : | rain. | rain : |
Identified overProof corrections | SEA PROBABLE SYDNEY WITH MORNING RAIN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | INTELLIENCE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 62 | 77.4 | 91.9 | 64.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 43 | 83.7 | 97.7 | 85.7 |
Weighted Words | 80.7 | 96.1 | 79.6 |
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UUfllMERCIAL. | COMMERCIAL. | UUfllMERCIAL. |
LOCAL MARKETS. | LOCAL MARKETS. | LOCAL MARKETS. |
WAGGA UE'L'ilL I'LUCES | WAGGA RETAIL PRICES | WAGGA UE'L'ilL I'LUCES |
bitter, 1-' por Mi | Butter, 1s per lb | bitter, 1-' por Mr |
Eg*/*, 1b 4d per do2 | Eggs, 1s 4d per doz | Eggs, is 4d per doz |
Baoju, 'Jd to lb pur lb | Bacon, 9d to 1s per lb | Bacon, '9d to lb per lb |
Potslote, new, 6s CJ p.r cwt. | Potatoes, new, 6s 6d per cwt. | potatoes, new, 6s CJ per cwt. |
Onionp, per cwt | Onions, 7s per cwt | Onions, per cwt |
Cbafl, 3e Cd per cwt | Chaff, 3s 6d per cwt | Chaff, 3s 6d per cwt |
Oata, new, '1 1 M per buuhul | Oats, new, 2s 3d per bushel | Oats, new, '1 1 M per bushel |
Brun, la per bushel | Bran, 1s per bushel | Bran, 1s per bushel |
I'ollard, Is per bushel | Pollard, 1s per bushel | Pollard, Is per bushel |
Wlieul, 4; Cd per bushel. | Wheat, 4s 6d per bushel. | Wheat, 4; 6d per bushel. |
Identified overProof corrections | WHEAT BRAN ONIONS BACON POLLARD EGGS DOZ POTATOES CHAFF OATS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | RETAIL PRICES BUTTER COMMERCIAL |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 39 | 53.8 | 87.2 | 72.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 23 | 39.1 | 82.6 | 71.4 |
Weighted Words | 44.9 | 86.1 | 74.9 |
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THE AMERICAN STRIKES. | THE AMERICAN STRIKES. | THE AMERICAN STRIKES. |
LONDON. March 9. | LONDON, March 9. | LONDON. March 9. |
Eighty-eight per cent, of tho engineors | Eighty-eight per cent. of the engineers | Eighty-eight per cent, of the engineers |
and firemen employed in fifty railn-ays in | and firemen employed in fifty railways in | and firemen employed in fifty railways in |
tho west, north-?, 'est, and south-west r.f | the west, north-west, and south-west of | the west, north-?, 'west, and south-west of |
tlie United States voted in favor of a | the United States voted in favor of a | the United States voted in favor of a |
strike for 'higher wages. | strike for higher wages. | strike for higher wages. |
The stoning of the Philadelphia i-ji-m | The stoning of the Philadelphia cars | The stoning of the Philadelphia Ledger |
l as been resumed. A strike-breaker Tas | has been resumed. A strike-breaker was | has been resumed. A strike breaker was |
vounded, whereupon another 'strike- | wounded, whereupon another strike- | wounded, whereupon another 'strike- |
breaker riding in the car fired a revolver | breaker riding in the car fired a revolver | breaker riding in the car fired a revolver |
nt the crowd and v/ourdd six persons. | at the crowd and wounded six persons. | at the crowd and wounded six persons. |
The crowd then wrecked ihe car. | The crowd then wrecked the car. | The crowd then wrecked the car. |
Identified overProof corrections | ENGINEERS AT HAS RAILWAYS WAS WOUNDED INTHE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | CARS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 70 | 81.4 | 98.6 | 92.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 49 | 83.7 | 98.0 | 87.5 |
Weighted Words | 87.9 | 97.2 | 77.2 |
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rurtPOsisi> iiAiiivv^ir alteration! | PROPOSED RAILWAY ALTERATION | rurtPOsisi> iiAiiivv^ir alterations |
Under existing arrangements tbcnnen | Under existing arrangements the men | Under existing arrangements the men |
in charge of passenger trains from. | in charge of passenger trains from Mel- | in charge of passenger trains from. |
bourne change engines when they reach | bourne change engines when they reach | bourne change engines when they reach |
Geelong. It is under consideration that | Geelong. It is under consideration that | Geelong. It is under consideration that |
the trains:should: be run-through to Colac | the trains should be run through to Colac | the trains should: be run through to Colac |
before-the change is made. The idea' is | before the change is made. The idea is | before the change is made. The idea' is |
an- old onoAvhich has just been revived, | an old one which has just been revived, | an- old ORGAn which has just been revived, |
and it is" thought likely that later on it | and it is thought likely that later on it | and it is thought likely that later on it |
will be adopted. 1 ■.,Alt,present, - however, | will be adopted. At present, however, | will be adopted. 1 ■.,Alt,present, however, |
there is 110 turntable at Colac to^take | there is no turntable at Colac to take | there is no turntable at Colac to take |
the. long; A2 engines, 'hut. the Commis | the long A2 engines, but the Commis- | the long; A2 engines, 'but. the Commissioners |
sioners are having.tliese placed near- tile | sioners are having these placed near the | are having these placed near- the |
important stations. When Colac is pro | important stations. When Colac is pro- | important stations. When Colac is provided |
vided with :orie of those tables the other | vided with one of those tables the other | with one of those tables the other |
change;referred to .will probably he | change referred to will probably be | change referred to will probably be |
made. So tfar as the Geelong men ai'O; | made. So far as the Geelong men are | made. So far as the Geelong men are; |
concerned, the altera!ion-will make little j | concerned, the alteration will make little | concerned, the alteration will make little j |
difference, as with the exception of the | difference, as with the exception of the | difference, as with the exception of the |
S.b a.m. train the trains are inn by Mel | 8.5 a.m. train the trains are run by Mel- | SS a.m. train the trains are inn by Melbourne |
bourne men. . | bourne men. | men. . |
Identified overProof corrections | SHOULD ONE BUT TAKE THESE HAVING FAR WHICH REFERRED NO |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PROPOSED RAILWAY PRESENT |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 133 | 79.7 | 94.0 | 70.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 83 | 84.3 | 96.4 | 76.9 |
Weighted Words | 88.2 | 97.8 | 81.8 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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POLITICAL. | POLITICAL. | POLITICAL. |
RAILWAY GUAGE PROBLEM. | RAILWAY GUAGE PROBLEM. | RAILWAY GAUGE PROBLEM. |
; "I have no intention of delaying the | "I have no intention of delaying the | ; "I have no intention of delaying the |
building of either of the proposed trans | building of either of the proposed trans- | building of either of the proposed transcontinental |
continental railways," said the Minister | continental railways," said the Minister | railways," said the Minister |
for Home Affairs, "but "I had believed | for Home Affairs, "but I had believed | for Home Affairs, but "I had believed |
that while we were preparing the pre | that while we were preparing the pre- | that while we were preparing the preliminaries |
liminaries .we might try.toget the States | liminaries we might try to get the States | we might try.toget the States |
to come to an agreement on the break | to come to an agreement on the break | to come to an agreement on the break |
of gauge question, so that while wewere | of gauge question, so that while we were | of gauge question, so that while we were |
drilling our new" force of men for the de | drilling our new force of men for the de- | drilling our new force of men for the defence |
fence of Australia we would also he | fence of Australia we would also be | of Australia we would also he |
working towards a uniform 'railway | working towards a uniform railway | working towards a uniform railway |
gauge. "We would then not only have | gauge. We would then not only have | gauge. "We would then not only have |
our defence force, but effective means of | our defence force, but effective means of | our defence force, but effective means of |
using it. We would ho able to rapidly | using it. We would be able to rapidly | using it. We would be able to rapidly |
transport fifty thousand1-men to a given | transport fifty thousand men to a given | transport fifty thousand men to a given |
point and throw "the whole force 011 an | point and throw the whole force on an | point and throw "the whole force 011 an |
invader and overthrow liim. I would be | invader and overthrow him. I would be | invader and overthrow him. I would be |
remiss in my duty as Minister for Home | remiss in my duty as Minister for Home | remiss in my duty as Minister for Home |
Affairs if I did not point out the crimin | Affairs if I did not point out the crimin- | Affairs if I did not point out the criminality |
ality of the postponement of this mat | ality of the postponement of this mat- | of the postponement of this matter." |
ter." - ■ . | ter." | - ■ . |
"It will he too late to talk of -: the | "It will be too late to talk of the | "It will he too late to talk of -: the |
necessity...for a uniform railway, gauge | necessity for a uniform railway gauge | necessity for a uniform railway, gauge |
when the enemy is at our gate," con | when the enemy is at our gate," con- | when the enemy is at our gate," concluded |
cluded Mr.-CMalley. r.. * | cluded Mr. O'Malley. | Mr. O'Malley. r.. s |
Identified overProof corrections | NECESSITY THOUSAND OMALLEY HIM |
Identified overProof non-corrections | GUAGE [**VANDALISED] GET TRY |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 164 | 91.5 | 95.7 | 50.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 100 | 94.0 | 97.0 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 93.5 | 96.2 | 41.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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RAILWAYS FOE WAR. | RAILWAYS FOR WAR. | RAILWAYS FOR WAR. |
-Jlr- r razer, on behafef of the. Minister | Mr. Frazer, on behalf of the Minister | -Mr- F Frazer, on behalf of the, Minister |
of Defend, informed 3Ir. ' Thomson | of Defence, informed Mr. Thomson | of Defence, informed Sir. ' Thomson |
(N-S.TV.) that tlie question of'.railway | (N.S.W.) that the question of railway | (NASTY.) that the question of railway |
brake -of gauge "was one "for State: Go | brake of gauge was one for State Go- | brake of gauge was one for State: Government |
verhmeht to deal with. but -with the ob | vernment to deal with but with the ob- | to deal with. but with the object |
ject of providing a workable scheme for | ject of providing a workable scheme for | of providing a workable scheme for |
transport in time of war it was proposed | transport in time of war it was proposed | transport in time of war it was proposed |
to invited the Premiers of the States to . | to invited the Premiers of the States to | to invited the Premiers of the States to |
ask their railway experts to confer with | ask their railway experts to confer with | ask their railway experts to confer with |
the Defence Department oh - the sub- | | the Defence Department on the sub- | the Defence Department oh - the sub- | |
ject. | ject. | ject. |
Identified overProof corrections | BEHALF GOVERNMENT FRAZER MR |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SUBJECT |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 68 | 82.4 | 95.6 | 75.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 45 | 88.9 | 97.8 | 80.0 |
Weighted Words | 88.0 | 97.5 | 79.2 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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BAILWAY GAUGE. | RAILWAY GAUGE. | RAILWAY GAUGE. |
{ X iie simplest proposition I suppose,1' | "The simplest proposition I suppose," | { X the simplest proposition I suppose' |
I observed the 31iiustef for Hallways (3Ir. | observed the Minister for Railways (Mr. | I observed the Minister for Railways (Mr. |
Billson) yesterday in discussingthe sub | Billson) yesterday in discussing the sub- | Billson) yesterday in discussing the subject |
ject of a uniform railway gauge for | ject of a uniform railway gauge for | of a uniform railway gauge for |
j Australia, "would be io alter the Tie | Australia, "would be to alter the Vic- | Australia, would be to alter the Tie |
torian 5ft. 3in. gauge to the New South | torian 5ft. 3in. gauge to the New South | torian 5ft. 3in. gauge to the New South |
Wales gauge of 4ft. - 8iin.' It would | Wales gauge of 4ft. 8½in. It would | Wales gauge of 4ft. - 8in.' It would |
mean the huge 'expenditure of | mean the huge expenditure of | mean the huge expenditure of |
£2,000,000, but if- it were done it would | £2,000,000, but if it were done it would | £2,000,000, but if it were done it would |
be a national matter, and it would be | be a national matter, and it would be | be a national matter, and it would be |
eminently unfair to expect Victoria | eminently unfair to expect Victoria | eminently unfair to expect Victoria |
alone to do it. | alone to do it. | alone to do it. |
Identified overProof corrections | MINISTER RAILWAYS DISCUSSING SUPPOSE MR |
Identified overProof non-corrections | VICTORIAN |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 67 | 85.1 | 98.5 | 90.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 43 | 86.0 | 97.7 | 83.3 |
Weighted Words | 86.2 | 97.3 | 80.3 |
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Two Villages Destroyed | Two Villages Destroyed | Two Villages Destroyed |
BID ERUPTION AT ETNA. | BIG ERUPTION AT ETNA. | BID ERUPTION AT ETNA. |
BIG STEAM OF LAVA. | BIG STEAM OF LAVA. | BIG STEAM OF LAVA. |
LONDON, Thursday aftrnoon | LONDON, Thursday aftrnoon. | LONDON, Thursday afternoon |
There are ten craters in eruption | There are ten craters in eruption | There are ten craters in eruption |
at Etna, and lava threatens several vil | at Etna, and lava threatens several vil- | at Etna, and lava threatens several villages |
lages^ | lages. | |
LONDON, Friday. | LONDON, Friday. | LONDON, Friday. |
'Lava . from four . craters of Mount | Lava from four craters of Mount | 'Lava . from four . craters of Mount |
Etna joined and made a. stream 1500 | Etna joined and made a stream 1500 | Etna joined and made a. stream 1500 |
feet wide and 12 feet deep. The lava | feet wide and 12 feet deep. The lava | feet wide and 12 feet deep. The lava |
uca.ucuuea at tne rate or .naif a railo | descended at the rate of half a mile | caucuses at the rate of half a mile |
4ii,4iour, and destroyed the villages of | an hour, and destroyed the villages of | 4ii,4iour, and destroyed the villages of |
(Sapriola and Bor'rello. | Capriola and Borrello. | (Sapriola and Bor'rello. |
Twenty-three shocks .were register | Twenty-three shocks were register- | Twenty-three shocks were registered |
ed at the Etna Observatory' in eight | ed at the Etna Observatory in eight | at the Etna Observatory' in eight |
hours. „ .'. | hours. | hours. a .'. |
Identified overProof corrections | HALF MILE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | AN AFTRNOON [**VANDALISED] DESCENDED CAPRIOLA HOUR |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 75 | 86.7 | 92.0 | 40.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 47 | 87.2 | 89.4 | 16.7 |
Weighted Words | 89.1 | 89.6 | 4.5 |
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MUNDOORAN RAILWAY LEA | MUNDOORAN RAILWAY LEA- | MUNDOORAN RAILWAY LEAGUE |
GUE MEETING. | GUE MEETING. | MEETING. |
The Mundooran Railway League is | The Mundooran Railway League is | The Mundooran Railway League is |
beginning to show signs of life | beginning to show signs of life | beginning to show signs of life |
though tlie members have left' evi | though the members have left evi- | though the members have left evidences |
dences of vitality very late.- A meet | dences of vitality very late. A meet- | of vitality very late.- A meeting |
ing of the league has passed a- resolu | ing of the league has passed a resolu- | of the league has passed a. resolution |
tion .'that' the Minister for )Vorks,be. | tion that the Minister for Works be | that the Minister for Works be. |
asked to ' invite 'tenders' for- the next | asked to invite tenders for the next | asked to invite tenders' for the next |
soction of the railway from Dunedoo, | section of the railway from Dunedoo | section of the railway from Dunedoo, |
to Coonabarabran.. 'loo late.. Thofcel | to Coonabarabran. Too late. Those | to Coonabarabran.. 'too late.. Those |
two. words are always pregnaut. with | two words are always pregnant with | two. words are always pregnant. with |
great meaning, and their significance | great meaning, and their significance | great meaning, and their significance |
on this occasion lies. in the fact. that | on this occasion lies in the fact that | on this occasion lies in the fact that |
before the. next general election there | before the next general election there | before the, next general election there |
will only be a hurried session, and 'af- | will only be a hurried session, and af- | will only be a hurried session, and after |
ter the election— -well, anything | ter the election—well, anything | the elections well, anything |
might happen. More than a year | might happen. More than a year | might happen. More than a year |
ago wo urged the railway leagues to | ago we urged the railway leagues to | ago we urged the railway leagues to |
keep the Minister up to his promise | keep the Minister up to his promise | keep the Minister up to his promise |
by unceasing agitation, 'but 'they | by unceasing agitation, but they | by unceasing agitation, but they |
'dreamed the days away and heedod | dreamed the days away and heeded | dreamed the days away and needed |
nothing, and now- the chances aro | nothing, and now the chances are | nothing, and now- the chances are |
very much in favor, qf the railway | very much in favor of the railway | very much in favor, of the railway |
terminus remaining at 'Dunedoo fpr | terminus remaining at Dunedoo for | terminus remaining at 'Dunedoo for |
yoars, while Coonabarabran and the | years, while Coonabarabran and the | years, while Coonabarabran and the |
other centres which should -be'making | other centres which should be making | other centres which should -be making |
huge profits with' the assistance of | huge profits with the assistance of | huge profits with the assistance of |
the railway will go on in the , samo | the railway will go on in the same | the railway will go on in the , same |
sad old uuprogressive fashion. | sad old unprogressive fashion. | sad old unprogressive fashion. |
Identified overProof corrections | MAKING SAME UNPROGRESSIVE YEARS WE SECTION THOSE TOO PREGNANT WORKS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | HEEDED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 169 | 89.3 | 98.2 | 83.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 112 | 90.2 | 99.1 | 90.9 |
Weighted Words | 89.5 | 98.7 | 87.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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COAL DISCOVERY. | COAL DISCOVERY. | COAL DISCOVERY. |
BRISBANE, March I. | BRISBANE, March 1. | BRISBANE, March 1. |
The Warden at Chillagoe telegraplied I® | The Warden at Chillagoe telegraphed to | The Warden at Chillagoe telegraphed to |
the Minister for Mines that Edward Con | the Minister for Mines that Edward Con- | the Minister for Mines that Edward Conroy |
roy has reported tlie discovery of a coal | roy has reported the discovery of a coal | has reported the discovery of a coal |
seam 6 to 6 ft. wide for 46 ft. along, and | seam 6 to 8 ft. wide for 46 ft. along, and | seam 6 to 6 ft. wide for 46 ft. along, and |
the outcrop of which can be traced for J00 | the outcrop of which can be traced for 700 | the outcrop of which can be traced for 400 |
ft. The site is three miles from IfooriKlorta' | ft. The site is three miles from Koorboora | ft. The site is three miles from IfooriKlorta' |
and, about one inile from Chillagoe ^RailnSay | and about one mile from Chillagoe Railway | and, about one mile from Chillagoe Railway |
jine.. Conroy lias lodged,an application Tor' | line. Conroy has lodged an application for | line.. Conroy has lodged, an application for' |
a coal-orospectiug ate*. "■) i,j-: | a coal-prospecting area. | a coal prospecting area. "is) in-: |
Identified overProof corrections | AN MILE LODGED AREA PROSPECTING RAILWAY TELEGRAPHED LINE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | KOORBOORA |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 64 | 79.7 | 98.4 | 92.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 45 | 80.0 | 97.8 | 88.9 |
Weighted Words | 78.5 | 96.6 | 84.2 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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RAILWAY COLLISION. | RAILWAY COLLISION. | RAILWAY COLLISION. |
London, Wednesday. | London, Wednesday. | London, Wednesday. |
Twenty-five, were kilk-d in a head-on. | Twenty-five were killed in a head-on | Twenty-five were killed in a head-on. |
collision in Wabash VaWey line, Fort | collision in Wabash Valley line, Fort | collision in Wabash Valley line, Fort |
Wayne, Indiana. | Wayne, Indiana. | Wayne, Indiana. |
Vancouver, Thursday. | Vancouver, Thursday. | Vancouver, Thursday. |
In connection with the railway dis | In connection with the railway dis- | In connection with the railway disaster |
aster on the Ohio-Wabash Valley railr | aster on the Ohio-Wabash Valley rail- | on the Ohio Wabash Valley railway, |
way, it has transpired that 42 were | way, it has transpired that 42 were | it has transpired that 42 were |
killed and seven injured. The con | killed and seven injured. The con- | killed and seven injured. The conductor |
ductor oC the train signalled a third | ductor of the train signalled a third | of the train signalled a third |
train, which was- approaching, with | train, which was approaching, with | train, which was approaching, with |
a flag from a trolley car, and avoid | a flag from a trolley car, and avoid- | a flag from a trolley car, and avoid |
ed an. even greater disaster. | ed an even greater disaster. | ed an. even greater disaster. |
?Another wreck occurred on the Erie | Another wreck occurred on the Erie | Another wreck occurred on the Erie |
railroad at- Spenfe.ryille, resulting in , | railroad at Spencerville, resulting in | railroad at- Spenfe.ryille, resulting in |
one-being. killed- and -25 injured. ; -,;? .' | one being killed and 25 injured. | one-being. killed- and -25 injured. ; -,;? .' |
Identified overProof corrections | OF |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SPENCERVILLE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 78 | 93.6 | 98.7 | 80.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 56 | 96.4 | 98.2 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 97.2 | 97.4 | 7.7 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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AN AtP0Mffi$NT.%^ | AN APPOINTMENT. | AN AtP0Mffi$NT.%^ |
FOR MR RIC'IJ\jtr- BELL, M P. ' | FOR MR. RICHARD BELL, M P. | FOR MR RIC'IJ\jtr- BELL, M P. ' |
(By Cable.) | (By Cable.) | (By Cable.) |
('Daily Mercury's' Special Service.) | ("Daily Mercury's" Special Service.) | ('Daily Mercury's' Special Service.) |
LONDON, Fridav | LONDON, Friday. | LONDON, Friday |
Mr. Richard Roll (Liberal M.P. for | Mr. Richard Bell (Liberal M.P. for | Mr. Richard Bell (Liberal M.P. for |
Derby), who recently resigned the gener | Derby), who recently resigned the gener- | Derby), who recently resigned the general- |
al- secretaryship of the Amalgamated So- | al- secretaryship of the Amalgamated So- | secretaryship of the Amalgamated So- |
cilIv of Rail\\.v\ Sei\ants, has received | ciety of Railway Servants, has received | city of Railway Servants, has received |
the' appointment, in connection with the | the appointment in connection with the | the' appointment, in connection with the |
Labour Exchanges, as a branch of the | Labour Exchanges, as a branch of the | Labour Exchanges, as a branch of the |
Board of Tradd | Board of Trade. | Board of Trade |
Identified overProof corrections | SERVANTS RAILWAY FRIDAY TRADE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SOCIETY |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 50 | 84.0 | 94.0 | 62.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 38 | 86.8 | 97.4 | 80.0 |
Weighted Words | 87.9 | 96.5 | 71.2 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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UNIFORM RAILWAY - GUAGB. | UNIFORM RAILWAY GUAGE. | UNIFORM RAILWAY - GUAGE. |
Tho Prime Minister (Mr; Fished oal | The Prime Minister (Mr. Fisher and | The Prime Minister (Mr; Fished out |
the -leader ctf the Federal oppo3itioa | the leader of the Federal opposition | the leader of the Federal Opposition |
visited Ballarat lately for | visited Ballarat lately for | visited Ballarat lately for |
tho purpose ot taking part In tho | the purpose of taking part in the | the purpose of taking part in the |
South-street -competition. Thoy wero | South-street competition. They were | South-street competition. They were |
entertained at dinner by tho Mayor | entertained at dinner by the Mayor | entertained at dinner by the Mayor |
of tho city. Mr. Fisher, in respond | of the city. Mr. Fisher, in respond- | of the city. Mr. Fisher, in responding |
ing to tho toast . o! "Parliament," | ing to the toast of "Parliament," | to the toast of "Parliament," |
said there tfas in Australia a grow | said there was in Australia a grow- | said there was in Australia a growing |
ing national feeling, amongst - tho | ing national feeling, amongst the | national feeling, amongst - the |
wholo of tho pccfylo. Tho dolcnco ol | whole of the people. The defence of | whole of the phenyle. The defence of |
Australia had been mndo a common | Australia had been made a common | Australia had been made a common |
cause by practically all parties, and | cause by practically all parties, and | cause by practically all parties, and |
was now assured. There was another | was now assured. There was another | was now assured. There was another |
quostion that ought to bo dealt with | question that ought to be dealt with | question that ought to be dealt with |
soon. That was tho question of rail | soon. That was the question of rail- | soon. That was the question of railway |
way communication. Tbore ought to | way communication. There ought to | communication. There ought to |
bo one gunge at least botweon tho | be one guage at least between the | be one gauge at least between the |
capitals in order to enable people to | capitals in order to enable people to | capitals in order to enable people to |
travel more speedily.- comfortably, | travel more speedily, comfortably, | travel more speedily.- comfortably, |
and in the caso of necessity, both | and in the case of necessity, both | and in the case of necessity, both |
troops and equipment could be taken | troops and equipment could be taken | troops and equipment could be taken |
an quickly as possible to tho places | as quickly as possible to the places | an quickly as possible to the places |
where thoy could- defend the country. | where they could defend the country. | where they could defend the country. |
(Applalise). This was an urgent mat | (Applause). This was an urgent mat- | (Applause). This was an urgent matter,. |
ter,. and as Parliament bad brushed | ter, and as Parliament had brushed | and as Parliament had brushed |
aside every barrier against tradoand | aside every barrier against trade and | aside every barrier against trade and |
commerce t-y cutting out tho inter- | commerce by cutting out the inter- | commerce by cutting out the inter- |
State certificate, ho thought the tlmo | State certificate, he thought the time | State certificate, he thought the time |
had cotno when tho barrier- of differ | had come when the barrier of differ- | had come when the barrier- of different |
ent railway guagos ought to .ho ohol- | ent railway guages ought to be abol- | railway gauges ought to be shot- |
'lished. If the peoplo wero askod | lished. If the people were asked | lished. If the people were asked |
whether thoy wrfuld have ono uniform | whether they would have one uniform | whether they would have one uniform |
gunge from Perth to Brisbane they | guage from Perth to Brisbane they | gauge from Perth to Brisbane they |
would soy "Yes; be speedy about | would say "Yes; be speedy about | would say "Yes; be speedy about |
it." i i 1 1 1 i I' .- | it." | it." i i 1 1 1 i I' .- |
Identified overProof corrections | BETWEEN THEY WOULD APPLAUSE DEFENCE TIME HE ASKED COME GUAGE CASE MADE OPPOSITION WHOLE TRADE WERE SAY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | GUAGES ABOL |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 210 | 72.9 | 96.2 | 86.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 129 | 85.3 | 98.4 | 89.5 |
Weighted Words | 84.9 | 97.5 | 83.6 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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A FETTLED KILLED. | A FETTLER KILLED. | A FETTLER KILLED. |
FOUND ON THE RAILWAY LINE. | FOUND ON THE RAILWAY LINE. | FOUND ON THE RAILWAY LINE. |
A fatal accident occurred' on the railway | A fatal accident occurred on the railway | A fatal accident occurred' on the railway |
line between Hornsby and Waitara on Satur | line between Hornsby and Waitara on Satur- | line between Hornsby and Waitara on Saturday |
day night, Patrick Morris, 48, a fitter, being | day night, Patrick Morris, 48, a fitter, being | night, Patrick Morris, 48, a fitter, being |
killed. | killed. | killed. |
Morris lived with his wife and family In | Morris lived with his wife and family in | Morris lived with his wife and family In |
Leonard-street, Waitara, and on .Saturday | Leonard-street, Waitara, and on Saturday | Leonard-street, Waitara, and on Saturday |
evening he left home for Hornsby Junction, | evening he left home for Hornsby Junction, | evening he left home for Hornsby Junction, |
where he Intended to buy groceries. He did | where he intended to buy groceries. He did | where he intended to buy groceries. He did |
not return, and yesterday morillng his dead | not return, and yesterday morning his dead | not return, and yesterday morning his dead |
body -was discovered lying just oft the rails. | body was discovered lying just off the rails. | body was discovered lying just off the rails. |
He had evidently been knocked down by a | He had evidently been knocked down by a | He had evidently been knocked down by a |
passing train, as tho back of lils head was | passing train, as the back of his head was | passing train, as the back of his head was |
smashed In. Tlie Porraniatta coroner has | smashed in. The Parramatta coroner has | smashed In. The Parramatta coroner has |
been Informed; - | been informed. | been informed; - |
Identified overProof corrections | PARRAMATTA MORNING OFF FETTLER |
Identified overProof non-corrections |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 92 | 92.4 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 68 | 94.1 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 93.2 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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SYDNEY CLUB'S TOURNAMENT. | SYDNEY CLUB'S TOURNAMENT. | SYDNEY CLUB'S TOURNAMENT. |
The Sydney Lawn Tennis Club held a members' double, | The Sydney Lawn Tennis Club held a members' doubles | The Sydney Lawn Tennis Club held a members' double, |
tournament at the Sydney Cricket Ground court, yes- | tournament at the Sydney Cricket Ground courts yes- | tournament at the Sydney Cricket Ground court, yesterday |
terday afternoon. Each pair had to play each other | terday afternoon. Each pair had to play each other | afternoon. Each pair had to play each other |
pair lo Raines, najn Interfered nit), ihe "matches affn | pair 15 games. Rain interfered with the matches after | pair to Raines, Rain interfered and), the matches affn |
» 5 (l,cc" V,a>'.c'1' 1 postponement sine | a few had been played, and a postponement sine die | 2 5 (sec" V,a>'.c'1' 1 postponement sine |
aRreed lo. Pollowinir were the results of the injt -K-w | was agreed to. Following were the results of the matches | agreed to. Following were the results of the in a -Kew |
Played.— Out of a p.rssiMe I.-, Rame,. Clarke d F | played:—Out of a possible 45 games, Clarke and E. | Played Out of a possible I.s, Raine,. Clarke d F |
Jones won 3 ; Cameron and Palmer, 35 ; Tidswell and | Jones won 23; Cameron and Palmer, 35; Tidswell and | Jones won 3 ; Cameron and Palmer, 35 ; Tidswell and |
Farquhar 40, and Steele and Teece 38. | Farquhar 40, and Steele and Teece 38. | Farquhar 40, and Steele and Teece 38. |
Identified overProof corrections | POSSIBLE RAIN AGREED FOLLOWING |
Identified overProof non-corrections | AFTER BEEN DOUBLES DIE COURTS GAMES WAS WITH FEW |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 72 | 70.8 | 80.6 | 33.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 52 | 75.0 | 82.7 | 30.8 |
Weighted Words | 76.7 | 83.9 | 30.7 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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CHRISTMAS EVE AT RAILWAY | CHRISTMAS EVE AT RAILWAY | CHRISTMAS EVE AT RAILWAY |
STATION. | STATION. | STATION. |
CHARGES AGAINST A YOUTH. | CHARGES AGAINST A YOUTH. | CHARGES AGAINST A YOUTH. |
At the Central Court yesterday Albert Kelso (ID) was | At the Central Court yesterday Albert Kelso (19) was | At the Central Court yesterday Albert Kelso (ID) was |
charged with behaving in a riotous manner on Lhc Sydney | charged with behaving in a riotous manner on the Sydney | charged with behaving in a riotous manner on the Sydney |
Railway Station on Christinas Eve, with using indecent | Railway Station on Christinas Eve, with using indecent | Railway Station on Christmas Eve, with using indecent |
language, and assaulting It. J. Rourko, 2 special ollieerin | language, and assaulting R. J. Bourke, a special officer in | language, and assaulting It. J. Rourke, 2 special officering |
the employ of the Railway commissioners. Mr. Teece | the employ of the Railway commissioners. Mr. Teece | the employ of the Railway commissioners. Mr. Teece |
appeared for accused. | appeared for accused. | appeared for accused. |
bourke said that he was on No. 10 platform on Christ | Bourke said that he was on No. 10 platform on Christ- | bourke said that he was on No. 10 platform on Christmas |
mas Eve, hud saw accused fighting with another lad. lie | mas Eve, had saw accused fighting with another lad. He | Eve, he saw accused fighting with another lad. he |
airesteff him, and received a blow on the side of the face. | arrested him, and received a blow on the side of the face. | arrested him, and received a blow on the side of the face. |
Kelso also used the language complained or. | Kelso also used the language complained of. | Kelso also used the language complained of. |
J he dcfeucu was that some other lads had bumped | Thee defence was that some other lads had bumped | The defence was that some other lads had bumped |
against accused, and that he merely pushed tlicm off. | against accused, and that he merely pushed them off. | against accused, and that he merely pushed them off. |
Ail accused hud to drink that morning was a milk shake. | All accused had to drink that morning was a milk shake. | All accused had to drink that morning was a milk shake. |
Mr. Teece, after further evidence, asked for a dismis- | Mr. Teece, after further evidence, asked for a dismis- | Mr. Teece, after further evidence, asked for a dismissal |
sal of the case, | sal of the case, | of the case, |
Mr. Smithers, S.M.; I judge the case on the evidence, | Mr. Smithers, S.M.; I judge the case on the evidence, | Mr. Smithers, S.M.; I judge the case on the evidence, |
not on addresses. | not on addresses. | not on addresses. |
Mr. Teece : But I hope your Worship will not prejudge | Mr. Teece : But I hope your Worship will not prejudge | Mr. Teece : But I hope your Worship will not prejudge |
the case before you hear the defence. | the case before you hear the defence. | the case before you hear the defence. |
Mr. Smithers : Will you kindly withdraw that remark ? | Mr. Smithers : Will you kindly withdraw that remark ? | Mr. Smithers : Will you kindly withdraw that remark ? |
Mr. Teece (hesitatingly) : I withdraw. | Mr. Teece (hesitatingly) : I withdraw. | Mr. Teece (hesitatingly) : I withdraw. |
Mr. Smithcrs: It is a pity that a Solicitor of your | Mr. Smithers : It is a pity that a Solicitor of your | Mr. Smithers: It is a pity that a Solicitor of your |
standing has not the decency to refrain from making re | standing has not the decency to refrain from making re- | standing has not the decency to refrain from making remarks |
marks of that kind in court. Properly I should inflict a | marks of that kind in court. Properly I should inflict a | of that kind in court. Properly I should inflict a |
penalty every time it occurs. If it occurs agaiu it will | penalty every time it occurs. If it occurs again it will | penalty every time it occurs. If it occurs again it will |
be a case for imprisonment. To accused: You come here | be a case for imprisonment. To accused : You come here | be a case for imprisonment. To accused: You come here |
with a concocted defence. Your solicitor is not to blame | with a concocted defence. Your solicitor is not to blame | with a concocted defence. Your solicitor is not to blame |
for that. To my mind there is no doubt you are guilty | for that. To my mind there is no doubt you are guilty | for that. To my mind there is no doubt you are guilty |
of what you are charged with. You are a young black | of what you are charged with. You are a young black- | of what you are charged with. You are a young black |
guard for using language of that kind. | guard for using language of that kind. | guard for using language of that kind. |
For riotous behaviour accused was fined £1, in de | For riotous behaviour accused was fined £1, in de- | For riotous behaviour accused was fined £1, in default |
fault seven days' hard labor. For usinp indecent lan | fault seven days' hard labor. For using indecent lan- | seven days' hard labor. For using indecent language |
guage an additional penalty of £5, in default two | guage an additional penalty of £5, in default two | an additional penalty of £5, in default two |
months' hard labor was imposed, while there was an | months' hard labor was imposed, while there was an | months' hard labor was imposed, while there was an |
additional fine of £2 or one month for the assault. | additional fine of £2 or one month for the assault. | additional fine of £2 or one month for the assault. |
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Identified overProof corrections | THEM AGAIN ARRESTED ALL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | THEE CHRISTINAS [**VANDALISED] INTHE OFFICER |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 289 | 95.2 | 97.9 | 57.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 153 | 95.4 | 97.4 | 42.9 |
Weighted Words | 96.2 | 97.6 | 35.8 |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 20695 | 82.6 | 94.9 | 70.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 12428 | 83.7 | 94.7 | 67.7 |
Weighted Words | 84.2 | 94.5 | 65.2 |