Article ID 3267088, Article, Reduced Bates of Postage., page 4 1911-06-02, Northern Territory Times and Gazette (Darwin, NT : 1873 - 1927), 222 words, 9 corrections

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Reduced Bates of Postage.	Reduced Rates of Postage.	Reduced Rates of Postage.
TOE reduced rates of pos*age with-	THE reduced rates of postage with-	TOE reduced rates of postage with-
in the Commonwealth under	in the Commonwealth under	in the Commonwealth under
the Postal Rates Act of 1910 will be	the Postal Rates Act of 1910 will be	the Postal Rates Act of 1916 will be
brought into operation on May 1st. '	brought into operation on May 1st.	brought into operation on May 1st. The
The rates are as follows :	The rates are as follows :—	rates are as follows:
Let'ers, Id per £ oz	Letters, 1d per ½ oz.	Letters, 1d per £ oz
Letter Ca-ds. single Id each, Keply	Letter Cards, single 1d each, Reply	Letter cards. single 1d each, reply
Id each	1d each.	1d each
Post Cards, Single Id. each, Reply Id	Post Cards, Single 1d each, Reply 1d	Post Cards, Single 1d. each, reply 1d
each.	each.	each.
Printed Papers as presetibed, \|d per	Printed Papers as prescribed, ½d per	Printed Papers as prescribed, d per
2 ounces or pat t of 2 ounces*	2 ounces or part of 2 ounces.	2 ounces or part of 2 ounces
Books pn'nW outside Australia, \&	Books printed outside Australia, ½d	Books pn'nW outside Australia, d
per 4 aas. or part of\|4 ozs.	per 4 ozs. or part of 4 ozs.	per 4 ass. or part of 4 ozs.
Books piinted in Australia, £d per 8	Books printed in Australia, ½d per 8	Books printed in Australia, d per 8
ozs. or part of 8 ozs.	ozs. or part of 8 ozs.	ozs. or part of 8 ozs.
Magazines, etc., prmed pnjAustralia,	Magazines, etc., printed in Australia,	Magazines, etc., printed on Australia,
¿d per%& ozs or part of 8 ozs.	½d per 8 ozs. or part of 8 ozs.	d per ozs or part of 8 ozs.
Magazines, etc, \ riuted outside Aus-	Magazines, etc., printed outside Aus-	Magazines, etc, A printed outside Australia,
tralia, including; newspapers, ^d	tralia, including newspapers, ½d	including newspapers, d
per 4 ozs, or rart of 4 ozs.	per 4 ozs, or part of 4 ozs.	per 4 ozs, or part of 4 ozs.
Hansard (that is, ieports of Parlia-	Hansard (that is, reports of Parlia-	Hansard (that is, reports of Parliamentary
mentary debates printed by	mentary debates printed by	debates printed by
author ity Commonwealth or	authority Commonwealth or	authority Commonwealth or
State), ^d for 12 ozs. or part	State), ½d for 12 ozs. or part	State), 6d for 12 ozs. or part
thereof.	thereof.	thereof.
Commorcial Papers, Patterns, Sam-	Commercial Papers, Patterns, Sam-	Commercial Papers, Patterns, Samples,
ples, etc., Id per 2 ozs. or part	ples, etc., 1d per 2 ozs. or part	etc., 1d per 2 ozs. or part
thereof.	thereof.	thereof.
Rate of postage on letters to the	Rate of postage on letters to the	Rate of postage on letters to the
United Kingdom and British	United Kingdom and British	United Kingdom and British
Colonies, etc. (except New Heb-	Colonies, etc. (except New Heb-	Colonies, etc. (except New Hebrides,
rides, will be Id for each £ oz.	rides, will be 1d for each ½ oz.	will be 3d for each 2 oz.
or portion thereof.	or portion thereof.	or portion thereof.
Note.-Rates on Australian ne«s	NOTE.—Rates on Australian news-	Note Rates on Australian news
papei s and parcel post unalte« ed ;	papers and parcel post unaltered ;	papers and parcel post unaltered ;
also newspapers, packets, magazines,	also newspapers, packets, magazines,	also newspapers, packets, magazines,
etc, to U.K. and foreign places re-	etc., to U.K. and foreign places re-	etc, to U.K. and foreign places remains
mains as at pi esent.	mains as at present.	as at present.
li. S. LINTON,	H. S. LINTON,	li. S. LINTON,
Pro D.-P.M.G.	Pro D.-P.M.G.	Pro D. P.M.G.
27 4-'ll.	27.4.'11.	27 4-5th.

Identified overProof corrections	REPORTS AUTHORITY PRESCRIBED PRESENT UNALTERED COMMERCIAL
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	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	175	86.9	97.7	82.6
Searchability of unique words	82	92.7	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		94.0	100.0	100.0

Article ID 5232322, Article, GOVERNMENT TENDERS., page 9 1911-01-13, The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), 148 words, 4 corrections

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GOVERNMENT TENDERS.	GOVERNMENT TENDERS.	GOVERNMENT TENDERS.
The following; tenders have been accepted by the	The following tenders have been accepted by the	The following tenders have been accepted by the
Supply and Tender Board:-Supply and delivery of	Supply and Tender Board:—Supply and delivery of	Supply and Tender Board Supply and delivery of
100 tons moulding sand at 6/G per ton, George	100 tons moulding sand at 6/6 per ton, George	100 tons moulding sand at 676 per ton, George
BicMe; 1-6 tons coarse flinty sand at 2/6 per	Bickle; 1.6 tons coarse flinty sand at 2/6 per	BicMe; 1-6 tons coarse flinty sand at 2/6 per
ton and ISO tons crushed sandstone at 0/ per ton.	ton and 150 tons crushed sandstone at 6/ per ton.	ton and 150 tons crushed sandstone at 97 per ton.
James Peck; clean sharp sand-3S5 tons at 2/9	James Peek; clean sharp sand—385 tons at 2/6	James Peck; clean sharp sand 385 tons at 2/9
per ton. James Peek; 95 tons at *ß per ton. C. .	per ton, James Peek; 95 tons at 4/6 per ton, C.	per ton. James Peek; 95 tons at 5s per ton. C. .
Ritter; 845 tons at 5/ per ton, P. B. Flavel	Ritter; 345 tons at 5/ per ton, F. B. Flavel	Ritter; 845 tons at 5/ per ton, P. B. Flavel
and Son. Six poi table rooms for £204, Walter	and Son. Six portable rooms for £294, Walter	and Son. Six portable rooms for £204, Walter
and Morris: 30 cwt. ingot tin' at £8 18/2 per	and Morris; 30 cwt. ingot tin at £8 18/2 per	and Morris: 30 cwt. ingot tin' at £8 18/2 per
cwt, George Will» ft Co.; SO tons calcium carbide	cwt., George Wills & Co.; 50 tons calcium carbide	cwt, George Wills ft Co.; 50 tons calcium carbide
at £15 11/4 pen ton, Elder. Smith, 4 Co.; iron-	at £15 11/4 pen ton, Elder, Smith, & Co.; iron-	at £15 11/4 per ton, Elder. Smith, 4 Co.; iron-
work for six beacon to* its for £142 10/, Samuel	work for six beacon towers for £142 10/, Samuel	work for six beacon to its for £142 10, Samuel
Perry; broad-gauge sleepers, E. lane 8,000, a OL'	Perry; broad-gauge sleepers, E. Lane 3,000, S. G.	Perry; broad-gauge sleepers, E. lane 8,000, a OL'
Garrett 1,000 at 6/9 each; narrow sause. B>~	Garrett 1,000 at 5/9 each; narrow gauge, E.	Garrett 1,000 at 6/9 each; narrow gauge. B>~
laa* Woo. & 4 a«»tt WOO, at »4 «aoV	Lane 2,000, S. G. Garrett 1,000 at 3/1 each.	last Woo. 3 4 and WOO, at 44 each

Identified overProof corrections	WILLS PORTABLE
Identified overProof non-corrections	TOWERS BICKLE PEN [**VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	107	92.5	94.4	25.0
Searchability of unique words	62	93.5	95.2	25.0
Weighted Words		93.4	95.0	25.0

Article ID 5242604, Article, WOLSELEY RAILWAY TRAFFIC. WOLSELEY, February 7., page 7 1911-02-09, The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), 67 words, 4 corrections

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WOLSELEY RAILWAY TRAFFIC.	WOLSELEY RAILWAY TRAFFIC.	WOLSELEY RAILWAY TRAFFIC.
WOLSELEY, February 7.-The tran-j	WOLSELEY, February 7.— The transhipment	WOLSELEY, February 7. The trains
shipment of live «-lock at this busy break	of live stock at this busy break-of-gauge	shipment of live stock at this busy break
station has recently been heavier	station has recently been heavier	station has recently been heavier
than usual Last week over 60 van load«	than usual. Last week over 60 van loads	than usual Last week over 60 van loads
wcie tiansferral, including a consignment	were transferred, including a consignment	were transferred, including a consignment
of 2,200 for the Southeast diftiicU, and	of 2,200 for the South-east districts and	of 2,200 for the South-east Districts, and
2,300 from the ^outh East to Adelaide and	2,300 from the South-East to Adelaide and	2,300 from the South East to Adelaide and
el«-ev>here The tonnage ot general goods	elsewhere. The tonnage of general goods	elsewhere The tonnage of general goods
deali with during the samt period was a	dealt with during the same period was a	dealt with during the same period was a
little below the aveiage	little below the average.	little below the average

Identified overProof corrections	DISTRICTS WERE ELSEWHERE DEALT TRANSFERRED SAME STOCK AVERAGE LOADS
Identified overProof non-corrections	/BREAK/OF/GAUGE\|BREAKOFGAUGE TRANSHIPMENT

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	59	79.7	96.6	83.3
Searchability of unique words	50	78.0	96.0	81.8
Weighted Words		73.2	94.5	79.6

Article ID 5246341, Article, BREAK-OF-GAUGE COMMISSION., page 16 1911-02-18, The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), 174 words, 8 corrections

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BREAK-OF-G-AUGE COMMISSION.	BREAK-OF-GAUGE COMMISSION.	BREAK-OF-GAUGE COMMISSION.
Messrs. T. Bruce, A. von Doussa, E. A* \	Messrs. T. Bruce, A. von Doussa, E. A.	Messrs. T. Bruce, A. von Doussa, E. A A
Anstey, P. T. Hegprton. W. James, and F. J	Anstey, P. T. Heggaton, W. James, and F.	Anstey, P. T. Heggaton. W. James, and F. J
J. T. Pflaum (membe- of the Break-of- V	J. T. Pflaum (members of the Break-of-	J. T. Pflaum (member of the Break-of- V
Gauge Commission) left Adelaide on Fri-	Gauge Commission) left Adelaide on Fri-	Gauge Commission) left Adelaide on Friday
day morning for the purpose of takingevi- ;	day morning for the purpose of taking evi-	morning for the purpose of taking evi- ;
dence at Hamley Bridge, where they were	dence at Hamley Bridge, where they were	dence at Hamley Bridge, where they were
met by tí» Pi-nier (Hon: J. Verran), who "	met by the Premier (Hon. J. Verran), who	met by the Premier (Hon: J. Verran), who "
is chair-an of the Commission, and who s	is chairman of the Commission, and who	is chairman of the Commission, and who was
was on his way back to the city-from lip« fi'	was on his way back to the city from Lip-	on his way back to the city-from lips f'
ora,. Eyre Peninsula. The Commissionera x¿	osn, Eyre Peninsula. The Commissioners	ora,. Eyre Peninsula. The Commissioners we
were shown over the yarda at Hamley!	were shown over the yards at Hamley	were shown over the yards at Hamley!
Bridge by the static-naster, who pointed	Bridge by the stationmaster, who pointed	Bridge by the stationmaster, who pointed
out the congested state of the traffic, 'Sub*	out the congested state of the traffic.	out the congested state of the traffic, 'Sub
sequently evidence waa taken in the .in*,	Subsequently evidence was taken in the	sequently evidence was taken in the line,
stitute from."the etatiomnaster and contrae»',/	institute from the stationmaster and contrac-	stitute from the stationmaster and contracts
tor for the transfer of goods, and from re- /	tor for for the transfer of goods, and from	tor for the transfer of goods, and from re- /
sidents of the town, and witnesses from"':	residents of the town, and witnesses from	sidents of the town, and witnesses from"':
Owen. The local evidence was chiefly,"	Owen. The local evidence was chiefly	Owen. The local evidence was chiefly,"
in favor of keeping the break of gauge, at	in favor of keeping the break of gauge at	in favor of keeping the break of gauge, at
Hamley Bridge, but the Owen witnesses ad- «'	Hamley Bridge, but the Owen witnesses	Hamley Bridge, but the Owen witnesses ad- a'
vocated the extension of the broad-gauge * '	advocated the extension of the broad-gauge	vocated the extension of the broad-gauge to
to Balaklava aa suggested by the Railway«,	to Balaklava as suggested by the Railways	Balaklava as suggested by the Railways,
Commissioner. ?. '	Commissioner.	Commissioner. ?. '

Identified overProof corrections	RAILWAYS TAKING PREMIER CHAIRMAN AS STATIONMASTER COMMISSIONERS YARDS HEGGATON
Identified overProof non-corrections	ADVOCATED MEMBERS RESIDENTS INSTITUTE [VANDALISED] CONTRACTOR OSN LIP [VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	146	85.6	93.8	57.1
Searchability of unique words	84	83.3	91.7	50.0
Weighted Words		81.2	88.9	41.3

Article ID 5289944, Article, RAILWAYS AND WAR. THE BRAKE-OF-GAUGE QUESTION. A CONFERENCE SUGGESTED. Melbourne, May 24., page 6 1911-05-25, The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), 176 words, 5 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	HELD EARLY AN /BREAK/OF/GAUGE\|BREAKOFGAUGE RESPECTING REGARD TIME SEPARATE HIS INTIMATION SUBJECT /TO/DAY\|TODAY
Identified overProof non-corrections	CONCURRED GOVENMENT CONSTITUTION LAST WATT HAD

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	161	75.8	94.4	76.9
Searchability of unique words	85	78.8	92.9	66.7
Weighted Words		78.2	92.2	64.4

Article ID 5314956, Article, THE WESTERN RAILWAY. DISCUSSION IN THE REPRESENTATIVES. Melbourne, September 20., page 10 1911-09-21, The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), 594 words, 6 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	ENGINEERS DIFFICULTY /KALGOORLIE/PORT\|KALGOORLIEPORT DECIDING TABLE PARLIAMENT ENQUIRED PRODUCED SOUTHWALES WESTERN ENTITLED
Identified overProof non-corrections	CONSIDERATION AUTHORITIES RAILWAYS JUDGMENT HOME AMERICAN

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	512	92.2	97.3	65.0
Searchability of unique words	202	91.6	97.0	64.7
Weighted Words		91.9	97.4	68.4

Article ID 5320076, Article, SHOCKING DEPRAVITY. A SEXUAL PERVERT., page 12 1911-10-04, The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), 626 words, 7 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	HEADACHE SEEKS REALLY /BONA/FIDES\|BONAFIDES IMPOSTURES DECIDE PARTICULAR COURT OUT ACTUAL UNHURT HELP SHOCKING DONE NOTICED RICHARD
Identified overProof non-corrections	SHOULD SUFFERER HAWKER HOLIDAY LASSITUDE [**VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	576	93.2	98.6	79.5
Searchability of unique words	290	93.1	98.3	75.0
Weighted Words		93.4	98.3	74.0

Article ID 10088324, Article, RICHMOND RAILWAY DISASTER CHARGE AGAINST A DRIVER. MELBOURNE, January 11., page 5 1911-01-12, The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), 90 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	BEEN DEALT MADE REPORTS
Identified overProof non-corrections	INVESTIGATION FOG

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	80	86.2	97.5	81.8
Searchability of unique words	59	89.8	96.6	66.7
Weighted Words		89.6	95.2	53.3

Article ID 10095620, Article, LAUNCESTON. ARRIVED—March 21., page 4 1911-03-22, The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), 332 words, 5 corrections

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LAUNCESTON.	LAUNCESTON.	LAUNCESTON.
XlUUVED-MaTcli 21.	ARRIVED—March 21.	XlUUVED-MaTcli 21.
"oongaiin, t.s., 2,448 tons, R. crawford,* from	Loongana, t.s., 2,448 tons, R. Crawford, from	"Dongarra, t.s., 2,448 tons, R. Crawford from
Melbourne. l'l^scngors- Saloon : ilesdaines	Melbourne. Passengers—Saloon : Mesdames	Melbourne. Passengers- Saloon : Mesdames
Millard, Johnson, Bishop, Doman, Moseley,	Millard, Johnson, Bishop, Dornan, Moseley,	Millard, Johnson, Bishop, Dornan, Moseley,
Tlneker. Nownham, Vardon, Cleland, Hill.	Tincker, Newnham, Vardon, Cleland, Hill,	Tucker. Newnham, Vardon, Cleland, Hill.
Andy, Mauser, Boyd, Cockburn, Uolymim,	Andy, Mauser, Boyd, Cockburn, Holyman,	Andy, Mauser, Boyd, Cockburn, Uolymim,
Craw and child, schultz, HubMngs, Holde,	Craw and child, Schultz, Hubbings, Heide,	Craw and child, Schultz, HubMngs, Holde,
Boole. Harper, Ashby, Troloavcn, McMilngo,	Boole. Harper, Ashby, Treleaven, McMilage,	Boole. Harper, Ashby, Treleaven, McMilngo,
Bell, Howard ant) child; Mlsscä Knight, Hea-	Bell, Howard and child ; Misses Knight, Hea-	Bell, Howard and) child; Misses Knight, Hea-
der. Moore. Erlndt, Bennett, Vardon, Uauser.	der, Moore, Brindt, Bennett, Vardon, Mauser,	der. Moore. Ernest, Bennett, Vardon, Causes.
Webster, Cock, Brock, Curtin (2), HcDonough,	Webster, Cock, Brock, Curtin (2), McDonough,	Webster, Cock, Brock, Curtin (2), McDonough,
Sullivan; Messrs. Daucocks, Millard, Winter,	Sullivan ; Messrs. Daucocks, Millard, Winter,	Sullivan; Messrs. Daucocks, Millard, Winter,
Taylor. Franks, Reid, Itamsay, Doman, von	Taylor, Franks, Reid, Ramsay, Dornan, von	Taylor. Franks, Reid, Ramsay, Doman, von
StlcRlltz, Ituunay, ifontgomorv, McNamarn,	Stleglitz, Runney, Montgomery, McNamara,	Stieglitz, Ituunay, Montgomery, McNamara,
Tucker, Lee, Heetic, Flack, King, Xownhom,	Tucker, Lee, Heene, Flack, King, Newnham,	Tucker, Lee, Hectic, Flack, King, Xownhom,
lica, Iilnckboni, CîcmentEon. Stevenson, .Ton	Rea, Blackburn, Clementson, Stevenson, Jon-	lica, Iilnckboni, Clementson. Stevenson, Jen
kins. Laing, Eastwood. Vardon, Cleland, Hill,	kins, Laing, Eastwood, Vardon, Cleland, Hill,	kins. Laing, Eastwood. Vardon, Cleland, Hill,
Winterbottom.- Andy, Buxton, Donnelly, Mc	Winterbottom, Andy, Buxton, Donnelly, Mc-	Winterbottom.- Andy, Buxton, Donnelly, Mc
Gladery, Cockburn, Smith, Cornock, Walker,	Gladery, Cockburn, Smith, Cornock, Walker,	Gladery, Cockburn, Smith, Cornock, Walker,
Schultz, Fawcett, Hubbings. Johnson, Hodder	Schultz, Fawcett, Hubbings, Johnson, Hodder	Schultz, Fawcett, Hubbings. Johnson, Hodder
(21. Lothridgo, dampen. Rasmussen, Hicks,	(2), Lothridge, Clampett, Rasmussen, Hicks,	(21. Lethridge, dampen. Rasmussen, Hicks,
l.oney. Wunderlich. Pratten, Ludowici, Jos.	l.oney, Wunderlich, Pratten, Ludowici, Jos-	Money. Wunderlich. Pratten, Ludowici, Jos.
Ima, Dontrbrand. Farleigh, Sparks, Beale,	hua, Dontrbrand, Farleigh, Sparks, Beale,	Ima, Dontrbrand. Farleigh, Sparks, Beale,
Harper. Ashby, Trelcaven, MoNellage, Trinco,	Harper, Ashby, Treleaven, McNeilage, Prince,	Harper. Ashby, Treleaven, McNeilage, Prince,
Bell, Jlumvluics, Popio, Dowling, Timmins;	Bell, Humvluics, Popio, Dowling, Timmins;	Bell, Jlumvluics, Popio, Dowling, Timmins;
Hon. W. M. Hughe's, M.H.H.; 37 cteeragc.	Hon. W. M. Hughes, M.H.R. ; 37 steerage.	Hon. W. M. Hughes, M.R H.; 37 steerage.
Tlio t.s. Looneana, which left Melbourne it	The t.s. Loongana, which left Melbourne at	The ss. Loongana, which left Melbourne it
4.25 p.m. on lionday, arrived hero at 1U.3U	4.25 p.m. on Monday, arrived here at 10.30	4.25 p.m. on Monday, arrived here at 10.30
a.m. to-day, havlnß experienced strong west,	a.m. to-day, having experienced strong west-	a.m. to-day, having experienced strong west,
crlv wind nud heavy benia sea across tno	erly wind and heavy beam sea across the	city wind and heavy head sea across the
tirait-.	straits.	strait-.
FAILED-March 21.	SAILED—March 21.	SAILED-March 21.
Loongana, t.s., 2.Í48 tons. II. Crawford, ror	Loongana, t.s., 2,448 tons. R. Crawford, for	Loongana, t.s., 248 tons. H. Crawford, for
Melbourne.. Passengers-Kaloon ; Mesdames	Melbourne. Passengers-- Saloon :Mesdames	Melbourne.. Passengers-Saloon ; Mesdames
fcuckhurst and child, Buln, Jones, Hold,	Luckhurst and child, Bula, Jones, Hold,	Luckhurst and child, Buln, Jones, Hold,
WIncklcTian McGregor °mlth Rodd Lee	Winckleman, McGregor, Smith, Rodd, Lee,	WIncklcTian McGregor Smith Rodd Lee
Gardiner Goninon Crew, Dlicembcr. and	Gardiner, Gearnon, Crew, Discember, and	Gardiner Goninon Crew, December. and
child. Ford Trott BUI Maxwell Cherry,	child, Ford, Trott, Bull, Maxwell, Cherry,	child. Ford Trott BUI Maxwell Cherry,
Wnltohou««, Hose Itlchards nid 3 children	Whitehouse, Rose, Richards add 3 children,	Whitehouse, Rose Richards and 3 children
M »hols and child Ko-cburgh Ilossl er men	Nichols and child, Roxburgh, Rossiter, Rich-	M shots and child Roxburgh loss of men
hrdson Holmes and 3 children Barr«n init-	ardson. Holmes and 3 children, Barren, Whit-	hudson Holmes and 3 children Barron unit-
ie- Lady twlng Visses Mannell -nddoi	ler, Lady Ewing ; Misses Hannell, Maddox,	ie- Lady Ewing Misses Mannell -added
Ua ne« Le#i! David (2) twins f onlnoi	Haines, Lewis, David (2), Ewing, Goninon,	Ua nee Levi! David (2) twins of opinion
".fntl an Abbott Frost Mahon** mienneT	Strathan, Abbott, Frost, Mahoney, Shepperd,	"that an Abbott Frost Mahon's mienneT
Cooper lohns Cunningham Iiiloy Maeken	Cooper, Johns, Cunningham, Riley, Maeken-	Cooper Johns Cunningham Bailey Macken
zlû (2) Mccormick Hcarn Cnmpbc.l lto'M	zie (2), McCormick, Hearn, Campbell, Rossi-	gls (2) Mccormick Hearn Campbell lto'M
(cr Richardson Lloyd osborne Langley	ter, Richardson, Lloyd, Osborne, Langley,	(cr Richardson Lloyd osborne Langley
I Ingbac- Mosers Lee Thorpe Drceabaiin	Lingback ; Mesers. Lee, Thorpe, Dreenbaum,	I Ingbac- Messrs Lee Thorpe Drceabaiin
Wynne Ryan, Hal! Lucklwst Bovd J inca	Wynne, Ryan, Hall, Luckhurst, Boyd, Jones,	Wynne Ryan, Hal! Lucklwst Boyd J and
\\ mcklcmon McGrigor () Ilrlen Alrlcl. Pal	Winckleman, McGregor, O'Bien, Alrich, Par-	W Heckleman McGregor() Ellen Alice. Parker
ker Dlscember Trott (2) Si rcrt Vii 1"	ker, Discember, Trott (2), Sprent, Alpill,	December Trott (2) Si rent Vii 1"
llowchln Saunders Milliard '.hen crd Ko	Howchin, Saunders, Mullard, Shepperd, Ro-	Howchin Saunders Millard 'then crd Roberts
berts (2) Hose Maxwell Anglla-- Orubb	berts (2), Rose, Maxwell, Angliss, Grubb,	(2) Hose Maxwell Angus-- Grubb
1 ltr Clcndop Bnmn Brain Held vimTO	Pitt, Cleades, Brown, Brain, Reid, Smith,	1 ltr Clcndop Bain Brain Held vimTO
Wulkcr Hocknood Burbick Dr Halici	Walker, Rockwood, Burback, Dr. Haines,	Walker Hocknood Burbick Dr Haber
Cn] t<= Anderson Darlow nnel Danen fair	Capts. Anderson, Barlow, and Barren ; Sir	CC] to Anderson Darlow and Dance fair
Thomas I wing Masters trav I lctchor and	Thomas Ewing ; Masters Craw, Fletcher, and	Thomas I wing Masters tray I Letcher and
1 ltl «0 tecragc	Pitt ; 30 steerage.	1 lil 20 steerage

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HOWCHIN EWING PARKER NEWNHAM HEARN WHITEHOUSE THE PRINCE CLEMENTSON MCDONOUGH LUCKHURST GRUBB JOHNS RAMSAY FOR MONTGOMERY STEERAGE HAVING TRELEAVEN MONDAY DORNAN SAILED MISSES ROBERTS CAMPBELL ROSE RICHARDS ROXBURGH MCNEILAGE MCNAMARA HERE

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STLEGLITZ HOLYMAN HALL PITT DISCEMBER BARLOW NICHOLS MAHONEY ROCKWOOD REA LOTHRIDGE ROSSITER HEIDE MAEKEN [**VANDALISED] LINGBACK CAPTS ADD HEENE MULLARD CLAMPETT JOSHUA STRAITS SIR STRATHAN ALRICH RILEY ANGLISS BURBACK CLEADES ALPILL BROWN WESTERLY MADDOX MESERS ZIE BULL BULA FLETCHER SPRENT MCMILAGE HANNELL BRINDT KINS OBIEN RUNNEY TINCKER WHIT HAINES JON BLACKBURN SHEPPERD BEAM HUMVLUICS WINCKLEMAN LEWIS GEARNON BARREN DREENBAUM LER

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	281	54.4	70.5	35.2
Searchability of unique words	212	58.0	72.2	33.7
Weighted Words		58.6	72.6	33.8

Article ID 10098596, Article, LUCKY YOUNG MEN. NUGGET AMONG ROAD METAL. MELBOURNE, April l8., page 5 1911-04-19, The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), 76 words, 4 corrections

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I LUCKY YOUNG MEN.	LUCKY YOUNG MEN.	I LUCKY YOUNG MEN.
NDOGET AMONG ROAD METAL.	NUGGET AMONG ROAD METAL.	NUGGET AMONG ROAD METAL.
MELBOURNE, April l8.	MELBOURNE, April 18.	MELBOURNE, April 18.
j iwo voting men whilst walking along	Two young men whilst walking along	j Two young men whilst walking along
j «ne of the boiough roads in Clunes,	one of the borough roads in Clunes,	j one of the borough roads in Clunes,
i which had ícccritly been repaired with	which had recently been repaired with	which had recently been repaired with
f eo-irso tidings frim tile old Bute Com	coarse tailings from the Old Bute Com-	of course tidings from the old Bute Com
\| Panvs mine nero attracted by a pccu	pany's mine, were attracted by a pecu-	\| Panvs mine were attracted by a piece
S ¡l,1r looking stone On e\amjnation	liar looking stone. On examination	S ¡l,1r looking stone On examination
j 11>b} lound it pietty nell all gold, the	they found it pretty well all gold, the	j ruby found it pretty well all gold, the
i spproMrnted estimate of its contents	approximated estimate of its contents	i approximated estimate of its contents
I ' 'ure metal being 36oz	in pure metal being 36oz.	I ' 'ure metal being 36oz

Identified overProof corrections	TWO NUGGET ONE FOUND EXAMINATION BOROUGH APPROXIMATED WELL PRETTY RECENTLY FROM WERE
Identified overProof non-corrections	THEY TAILINGS COARSE PURE COMPANYS PECULIAR

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All Words	61	65.6	88.5	66.7
Searchability of unique words	54	66.7	88.9	66.7
Weighted Words		65.5	86.4	60.6

Article ID 10109513, Article, HUGE CONFLAGRATION. DISMISSED CLERK'S REVENGE. VIENNA, July 29., page 5 1911-07-31, The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), 91 words, 4 corrections

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HUGE CONFLAGRATION.	HUGE CONFLAGRATION.	HUGE CONFLAGRATION.
DISMISSED CLERK'S REVENGE.	DISMISSED CLERK'S REVENGE.	DISMISSED CLERK'S REVENGE.
VIENNA, July 20.	VIENNA, July 20.	VIENNA, July 20.
A clerk named Scholtok was locently	A clerk named Scholtek was recently	A clerk named Scholtok was recently
dismissed fiom (ho Austrian Railway	dismissed from the Austrian Railway	dismissed from the Austrian Railway
Department foi diiinkeiiness, und out	Department for drunkenness, and out	Department for drunkenness, and out
of revenge for hu, dismissal, it is alleged,	of revenge for his dismissal, it is alleged,	of revenge for his dismissal, it is alleged,
he set tiro to <i quantity ot timber al	he set fire to a quantity of timber at	he set fire to a quantity of timber at
tho Northern R-nlway Station, in Vien-	the Northern Railway Station, in Vien-	the Northern Railway Station, in Vienna,
na, and .i huge conflagration lesultcd	na, and a huge conflagration resulted.	and a huge conflagration resulted
Sin hundred firemen, 3,000 police, and	Six hundred firemen, 3,000 police, and	Sin hundred firemen, 3,000 police, and
2,000 r.iilwatmen (ought tho flames lor	2,000 railwaymen fought the flames for	2,000 railwaymen (ought the flames for
bonis, and pretcnted them igniting a	hours, and prevented them igniting a	hours, and presented them igniting a
warehouse in which were .stored 2,000	warehouse in which were stored 2,000	warehouse in which were stored 2,000
tons ot benzine.	tons of benzine.	tons of benzine.
Schottok has hoon auested The	Schottek has been arrested. The	Schottok has been arrested The
timber destroyed is tallied at £öO,000	timber destroyed is valued at £30,000.	timber destroyed is valued at £60,000

Identified overProof corrections	FIRE RAILWAYMEN BEEN DRUNKENNESS HOURS ARRESTED RECENTLY VALUED HIS FROM RESULTED
Identified overProof non-corrections	PREVENTED FOUGHT SIX SCHOTTEK SCHOLTEK

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Searchability of unique words	61	73.8	91.8	68.7
Weighted Words		71.8	89.8	64.0

Article ID 10113756, Article, WEST COAST RAILWAYS. THE NARROW-GAUGE ENGINES. ZEEHAN, September 8., page 5 1911-09-09, The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), 194 words, 5 corrections

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' , WEST COAST RAILWAYS. J	WEST COAST RAILWAYS.	' , WEST COAST RAILWAYS. J
THE NARROW-GAUGE ENGINES. j	THE NARROW-GAUGE ENGINES.	THE NARROW-GAUGE ENGINES. j
ZEEHAN. September 8.	ZEEHAN, September 8.	ZEEHAN. September 8.
Mr. T. H. Woodroffe, chief mechani-	Mr. T. H. Woodroffe, chief mechani-	Mr. T. H. Woodroffe, chief mechanical
cal engineer of the Victorian Govern-	cal engineer of the Victorian Govern-	engineer of the Victorian Government
ment railways, is visiting Zeehan in-	ment railways, is visiting Zeehan in-	railways, is visiting Zeehan inspecting
specting tho new Garrett patent en-	specting the new Garrett patent en-	the new Garrett patent engines,
gines, first tihtd on tho North-East	gines, first used on the North-East	first tried on the North-East
Dundas narrow-gauge railway, and the	Dundas narrow-gauge railway, and the	Dundas narrow-gauge railway, and the
success of which has led to the adoption	success of which has led to the adoption	success of which has led to the adoption
of this type of engine in West Australia,	of this type of engine in West Australia	of this type of engine in West Australia,
and Queensland. Mr. Woodroffe SUVM.	and Queensland. Mr. Woodroffe says:	and Queensland. Mr. Woodroffe SU.M.
-"What I sa»v »vas quite sufficient te	—"What I saw was quite sufficient to	"What I saw was quite sufficient to
show me the capability of the engine.	show me the capability of the engine.	show me the capability of the engine.
I tfrirfk it very fine, and suitable to the	I think it very fine, and suitable to the	I think it very fine, and suitable to the
work. It takes the curves very easily*	work. It takes the curves very easily.	work. It takes the curves very easily
Our narro»v-gange type is a six-wbeeler,	Our narrow-gauge type is a six-wheeler,	Our narrow-gauge type is a six-wheeler,
double ended, iwhich has done good ser-	double ended, which has done good ser-	double ended, which has done good service,
vice, hut in some cases our work is gct	vice, but in some cases our work is get-	but in some cases our work is getting
tiug beyond them, and calls for th»	ting beyond them, and calls for the	beyond them, and calls for the
more poiverful engine."	more powerful engine."	more powerful engine."
Mr. H. Mennitz, in charge of the.	Mr. H. Mennitz, in charge of the	Mr. H. Mennitz, in charge of the.
locomotive department of tho West	locomotive department of the West	locomotive department of the West
Coast Government railways, escorted.	Coast Government railways, escorted	Coast Government railways, escorted.
Mr. Woodroffe, who returns to Mel-	Mr. Woodroffe, who returns to Mel-	Mr. Woodroffe, who returns to Melbourne
bourne via Burnie to-morrow.	bourne via Burnie to-morrow.	via Burnie to-morrow.
The traffic on the Wrest Coast Tas-	The traffic on the West Coast Tas-	The traffic on the West Coast Tasmanian
manian Government railivays last	manian Government railways last	Government railways last
month exceeded that of any month in	month exceeded that of any month in	month exceeded that of any month in
the history of the West Coast, being ,,	the history of the West Coast, being	the history of the West Coast, being ,,
some 15 per cent, in excess of the pre-	some 15 per cent. in excess of the pre-	some 15 percent, in excess of the previous
vious maximum.	vious maximum.	maximum.

Identified overProof corrections	THINK BUT /SIX/WHEELER\|SIXWHEELER WAS GETTING POWERFUL SAW
Identified overProof non-corrections	PER [VANDALISED] USED CENT [VANDALISED] SAYS

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All Words	171	90.6	97.7	75.0
Searchability of unique words	104	91.3	96.2	55.6
Weighted Words		91.8	96.5	57.3

Article ID 10882405, Article, HAILEYBURY COLL[?]V. WERNA C.C., page 4 1911-02-28, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 56 words, 3 corrections

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uwiiMiLin toiiioin wTitsv c c	HAILEYBURY COLLEGE V. WERNA C. C.	uwiiMiLin toilsome wTitsv c c
Tíie iboie temi« mit on te lliilejbury crounl	The above teams met on the Haileybury ground	The above teams met on the Haileybury ground
en (ibnnri IS and J". IKeihur« lulled liri	on February 18 and 25. Haileybury batted first	on (board IS and J". Kelburn filled first
and made Jil (Oxford Hi Wjllare 3.,). The	and made 221 (Oxford 137, Wallace 35). The	and made Jil Oxford's Wjllare 3.,). The
Wirra replied nilli lil tekum pi it in* nii-e	Werna replied with 130. Dickson playing nice	Wirra replied will be taken of it in nice
Icri'krt lor 01 not out. Il.ii:jbury thus won on	cricket for 64 not out. Haileybury thus won on	cricket for 61 not out. Haileybury thus won on
the first i mil rips hy (>.! mu. ,	the first innings by 62 runs.	the first i nil rips by (a.! man. ,

Identified overProof corrections	GROUND BY FOR ABOVE HAILEYBURY TEAMS NICE CRICKET MET
Identified overProof non-corrections	COLLEGE WITH WERNA WALLACE DICKSON INNINGS FEBRUARY PLAYING RUNS BATTED OXFORD [**VANDALISED]

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All Words	40	32.5	65.0	48.1
Searchability of unique words	31	38.7	64.5	42.1
Weighted Words		27.4	55.5	38.8

Article ID 10883815, Article, TRAIN KILLS COW., page 5 1911-03-06, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 51 words, 3 corrections

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TRAIX KILLS COW.	TRAIN KILLS COW.	TRAIN KILLS COW.
M" ARNAUD. Prid.1« -Ali I! Chap	ST. ARNAUD, Friday.—Mr. G. Chap-	M" ARNAUD. Friday -Mr I! Chap
man suflrrid Hie lo-s of a viiiiinbie to» on	man suffered the loss of a valuable cow on	men suffered the loss of a variable tea on
Wednctiiv 'I he «inun.it ».i- «ros«nig the	Wednesday. The animal was crossing the	Wednesday The winner was- crossing the
railH.ii ut llal'nr.u ro.itl, »lien the 2.10	railway at Ballarat-road, when the 2.10	railway at Ballarat road, when the 2.10
pin trun nu li r noun mumm,, but ii	p.m. train ran her down, inflicting such	pin from an li r noun mummy,, but it
lupine- (hil tin mun ii lui til«, tk	injuries that the animal had to be de-	opine- that the men in her trip, to
strove el	stroyed.	strove el

Identified overProof corrections	WEDNESDAY AT SUFFERED CROSSING WAS /BALLARAT/ROAD\|BALLARATROAD HER LOSS WHEN TRAIN RAILWAY FRIDAY THAT MR
Identified overProof non-corrections	INJURIES BE VALUABLE SUCH ST HAD DOWN ANIMAL INFLICTING DESTROYED CHAPMAN [**VANDALISED] RAN

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All Words	40	22.5	62.5	51.6
Searchability of unique words	33	24.2	63.6	52.0
Weighted Words		25.7	54.2	38.3

Article ID 10887133, Article, AMERICAN WARNINGS. The Valour of Ignorance., page 7 1911-03-17, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 265 words, 4 corrections

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AMERICAN WARNINGS.	AMERICAN WARNINGS.	AMERICAN WARNINGS.
"The Valour of Ignorance."	"The Valour of Ignorance."	"The Valour of Ignorance."
The danger lo u Inch the United States	The danger to which the United States	The danger to which the United States
would be subjectid in the event of a	would be subjected in the event of a	would be subjected in the event of a
struggle with lipin ins forublj pointed	struggle with Japan was forcibly pointed	struggle with Japan was forcibly pointed
out bj General Homer Loi in his book ' Iho	out by General Homer Lea in his book "The	out by General Homer Lea in his book The
» alour of Ignormee winch was published	Valour of Ignorance," which was published	a valour of ignorance which was published
in December 1W) Hie author, who is a	in December, 1909. The author, who is a	in December 15) The author, who is a
young man undertook the relief of the I m	young man, undertook the relief of the Em-	young man undertook the relief of the I m
peror of China in lnoo and holds the rank	peror of China in 1900, and holds the rank	peror of China in lace and holds the rank
of lieutenant genenl in the Second »rai)	of lieutenant-general in the Second Army	of lieutenant general in the Second year)
Dmsion In his book after showing the	Division. In his book, after showing the	Dmsion In his book after showing the
weakness of the armv he insists on the use	weakness of the army, he insists on the use-	weakness of the army he insists on the use
lcsvncss of the »merit in coast defences Ho	lessness of the American coast defences. He	lessness of the merit in coast defences he
cndcivouis to proie tint if the Jipantse	endeavours to prove that if the Japanese	endeavours to prove that if the Japanese
1 indetl a force m San I rancisco or ¡Scnttli	landed a force in San Francisco or Seattle	1 indeed a force in San Francisco or Scatter
it would be impo «ititi to dislodge them	it would be impossible to dislodge them	it would be impossible to dislodge them
for a considcrabl time owing to the tink	for a considerable time owing to the weak-	for a considerable time owing to the bank
ness of the Pacific eoist tit fences and the	ness of the Pacific coast defences, and the	ness of the Pacific coast the fences and the
istlation of the coast lit thi great desert	isolation of the coast by the great desert	isolation of the coast at the great desert
nero s which help from the east must come	across which help from the east must come.	across which help from the east must come
He demonstrates how eisilj the Philip	He demonstrates how easily the Philip-	He demonstrates how easily the Philippines
pines Iliwan Namm ind »lanka might	pines, Hawaii, Samoa, and Alaska might	Hawaii Namm and planks might
ne taken The mijont) of the Americui	be taken. The majority of the American	be taken The majority of the American
ships heing 17 000 mile« ana» on the \t	ships being 17,000 miles away on the At-	ships being 17,000 miles away on the \t
lintie coast »toulil lie useless and e»en	lantic coast, would be useless, and even	little coast would be useless and even
when the Pininin Cinil was finished he	when the Panama Canal was finished he	when the Prahran Council was finished he
ins doubtful if it would be north the	was doubtful if it would be worth the	was doubtful if it would be north the
string loree th it won] 1 be net .Air) to	strong force that would be necessary to	string force that would be not Air) to
guird it His tonhi-nn is tint I ipan	guard it. His conclusion is that Japan	guard it His tension is that I again
would bite no dillicult) in acquiring ns	would have no difficulty in acquiring as	would have no difficulty in acquiring as
much »menean torntor» as she would be	much American territory as she would be	much American territory as she would be
plotsod to Laic General Tea regrets tint	pleased to take. General Lea regrets that	pleased to Late General Tea regrets that
ti n militions against Tip in hive been	war coalitions against Japan have been	the militions against Tip in have been
mule impossible b) the j\nglo-,lipancic al	made impossible by the Anglo-Japanese al-	made impossible by the j\nglo-,lipancic al
hance	liance.	hance

Identified overProof corrections	TERRITORY PLEASED DIFFICULTY BY JAPANESE FORCIBLY MILES GUARD ASMUCH USELESSNESS ACROSS AWAY SUBJECTED MADE EVEN HAVE ISOLATION BEING PROVE HAWAII THAT ARMY EASILY ENDEAVOURS MAJORITY FRANCISCO CONSIDERABLE JAPAN LEA
Identified overProof non-corrections	EMPEROR CANAL NECESSARY ALLIANCE WORTH ALASKA TAKE LANDED SEATTLE WAR DIVISION STRONG COALITIONS SAMOA ATLANTIC /ANGLO/JAPANESE\|ANGLOJAPANESE CONCLUSION PANAMA

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All Words	233	65.2	88.8	67.9
Searchability of unique words	130	63.8	86.2	61.7
Weighted Words		60.8	84.7	61.0

Article ID 10894579, Article, WINDSOR RAILWAY-BRIDGE., page 8 1911-04-13, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 123 words, 4 corrections

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I WINDSOR RAILWAY-BRIDGE. I	WINDSOR RAILWAY-BRIDGE.	I WINDSOR RAILWAY BRIDGE. I
In the scheme of tnmwiv construction	In the scheme of tramway construction	In the scheme of tramway construction
along Dandenong rond it i« proposed lo en	along Dandenong-road it is proposed to enlarge	along Dandenong road it is proposed to enlarge
lirge the bridge over the railsn\ it Wind	the bridge over the railway at Windsor,	the bridge over the rails it Wind
and the estimated cost by the Railways	and the estimated cost by the Railways	and the estimated cost by the Railways
department wa« £4.34S The commis	department was £4,348. The commis-	department was £4.348 The commissioners
sioners are willing to contnbute £1 IIS to	sioners are willing to contribute £2,518 to-	are willing to contribute £1 IIS to
wards the cost providing that the trust	wards the cost, providing that the trust	wards the cost providing that the trust
nnd the councils concernen] paid the bal	and the councils concerned paid the bal-	and the councils concerned] paid the balance
ince and maintained the ron!	lance and maintained the road.	and maintained the ron!
Tn a letter received h) thr Cmlfield Conn	In a letter received by the Caulfield Coun-	In a letter received by) the Caulfield Conn
eil on AVedncsdiv, the Afalvern Tramway	cil on Wednesday, the Malvern Tramway	ell on Wednesday, the Malvern Tramway
Trust stated thnt it had been deenieel to	Trust stated that it had been decided to	Trust stated that it had been denied to
pi\ £1,8*V) nnd that it would be ncecs	pay £1,830, and that it would be neces-	pay £1,8) and that it would be necessary
sary for Pnhran nnd St Kilda to forward	sary for Prahran and St Kilda to forward	for Prahran and St Kilda to forward
nn undertaking to the Rulwav Commis	an undertaking to the Railway Commis-	an undertaking to the Railway Commissioners
sioners n» to the future l-unitnancc of	sioners as to the future maintenance of	as to the future l-unitnancc of
Hie rtndwav	the roadway.	the roadway
The letter was received	The letter was received.	The letter was received

Identified overProof corrections	WEDNESDAY PRAHRAN AN AS NECESSARY PAY CAULFIELD /DANDENONG/ROAD\|DANDENONGROAD CONTRIBUTE MALVERN ROAD IS ENLARGE CONCERNED ROADWAY
Identified overProof non-corrections	AT BALLANCE COUNCIL DECIDED MAINTENANCE

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All Words	108	68.5	93.5	79.4
Searchability of unique words	65	69.2	92.3	75.0
Weighted Words		67.5	93.0	78.4

Article ID 10902885, Article, TRANSCONTINENTAL LINE., page 8 1911-05-18, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 71 words, 4 corrections

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TRAJJSCOimNENTAL UNE.	TRANSCONTINENTAL LINE.	TRAJJSCOimNENTAL LINE.
rnRTH, AVedncsdaj. - The Acting Pre-	PERTH, Wednesday. — The Acting Pre-	PERTH, Wednesday. - The Acting Premier
mier has received a communication from the	mier has received a communication from the	has received a communication from the
Acting Prime Munster, nuking Üiat the lio	Acting Prime Minister, asking that the Go-	Acting Prime Minister, asking that the life
vc muant should transfer to the Common	vernment should transfer to the Common-	vc muant should transfer to the Commonwealth
wealth a strp of land half a mile vviele	wealth a strip of land half a mile wide	a strip of land half a mile wide
along the» proposed transcontinental nil	along the proposed transcontinental rail-	along the proposed transcontinental all
«ni 1 he Cabinet li is deculeel to grant	way. The Cabinet has decided to grant	said he Cabinet li is decided to grant
free of cost anj land considered to be n a	free of cost any land considered to be rea-	free of cost and and considered to be a a
sounbly required in connection «nth the»	sonably required in connection with the	sounbly required in connection with the
radnnj. _	railway.	railway. _

Identified overProof corrections	MINISTER WEDNESDAY STRIP PERTH WITH WIDE RAILWAY ASKING DECIDED THAT LINE
Identified overProof non-corrections	GOVERNMENT REASONABLY ANY

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	56	67.9	85.7	55.6
Searchability of unique words	42	66.7	92.9	78.6
Weighted Words		68.7	92.5	76.1

Article ID 10907024, Article, TRANSCONTINENTAL LINE. SOUTH AUSTRALIA READY., page 20 1911-06-03, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 87 words, 4 corrections

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TRANSCONTINENTAL LINE.	TRANSCONTINENTAL LINE.	TRANSCONTINENTAL LINE.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA READY.	SOUTH AUSTRALIA READY.	SOUTH AUSTRALIA READY.
PERTH, Friday.-The Premier ni Smilli	PERTH, Friday.—The Premier of South	PERTH, Friday. The Premier of South
Australia (Air. \'cn-an), who i» ii-iitn.	Australia (Mr. Verran), who is currently	Australia (Mr. Verran), who is visit.
here with the South Australian 1* ni« n	here with the South Australian Railway	here with the South Australian It is a
(.'oininisMou, staled to-ilay that lu» lind in	Commission, stated to-day that he had in-	(.'oininisMou, stated to-day that he had in
formed the Acting Prime .Yliuia-tii \|YI\	formed the Acting Prime Minister (Mr.	formed the Acting Prime .Yliuia-tii VIA
Hughe«) thal Soutli Au»tnih.i w.i« iu.piii.1	Hughes) that South Australia was prepared	Hughes) that South Australia were required
to build ¡In portion of tin» trun« Au-l-.il'.ni	to build its portion of the trans-Australian	to build the portion of this trust Austrailian
railway us soon ,n the Federal (¡nicrnniril	railway as soon as the Federal Government	railway as soon as the Federal (internment
dix-irisl li to do so.	desired it to do so.	district li to do so.
The Smith Ailuti-nlian cniniiin-'niurs it'll	The South Australian commissioners	The Smith Ailuti-nlian cniniiin-'niurs will
lenvt« by train to-inonotv night fur All .in»,	leave by train to-morrow night for Albany	leave by train to-morrow night for All fires,
where thev will embark na the »ti.t'iur	where they will embark on the steamer	where they will embark on the station
Km no11, for Adelnde.	Karoola, for Adelaide.	Km roll, for Adelaide.

Identified overProof corrections	THEY AS HAD HUGHES SOUTHAUSTRALIA ADELAIDE LEAVE /TO/DAY\|TODAY HE IS IT VERRAN /TO/MORROW\|TOMORROW STATED MR ON
Identified overProof non-corrections	MINISTER KAROOLA STEAMER COMMISSIONERS PREPARED GOVERNMENT ITS WAS /TRANS/AUSTRALIAN\|TRANSAUSTRALIAN COMMISSION ALBANY DESIRED CURRENTLY

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All Words	80	51.2	80.0	59.0
Searchability of unique words	62	53.2	79.0	55.2
Weighted Words		51.8	74.2	46.5

Article ID 10911898, Article, LIGHTHOUSE QUARTERS., page 6 1911-06-22, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 85 words, 3 corrections

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I LIGHTHOUSE QUARTERS.	LIGHTHOUSE QUARTERS.	LIGHTHOUSE QUARTERS.
lîeport« of dun ige having been cnti-ed	Reports of damage having been caused	reports of dam age having been called
to lighthouse Keepers' (.nmrtint as a ti.	to lighthouse-keepers' quarters as a re-	to lighthouse Keepers' (starting as a re.
sult of the gales have been received by	sult of the gales have been received by	sult of the gales have been received by
the enginiu of polls and harbonia (Mi	the engineer of ports and harbours (Mr.	the engine of ports and harbours (Mr
Alacie m) At GlilTv Islmtl and Port	Maclean). At Cliffy Island and Port	Alacie m) At Cliffy Island and Port
I uirv fencing vv is blown down posts linv	Fairy fencing was blown down, posts hav-	vary fencing was blown down posts line
nig been tom np at J'nrl I iinv At hotli	ing been torn up at Port Fairy. At both	has been torn up at J'nrl I line At both
I lu si pliicts mil if Wilson's Proniontoi v	these places and at Wilson's Promontory	I am sir places and if Wilson's Promontory v
lighthouse kccpeis' quintets were dimmitid	lighthouse-keepers' quarters were damaged	lighthouse keeper's' quarters were dismissed
nuire» tu li ss si"tL3 \\Lrc blown oil Hie	more or less. Slates were blown off the	nurses to li ss slates were blown off The
loo's of lill I	roofs of all.	loss of till I

Identified overProof corrections	SLATES PROMONTORY CLIFFY HARBOURS UP PLACES WAS OFF ISLAND PORTS REPORTS BOTH MR TORN RESULT
Identified overProof non-corrections	FAIRY THESE DAMAGE DAMAGED MACLEAN CAUSED ENGINEER ROOFS MORE ALL LESS OR

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All Words	68	47.1	75.0	52.8
Searchability of unique words	50	46.0	76.0	55.6
Weighted Words		44.3	74.5	54.2

Article ID 11598705, Article, THE RAILWAYS. UNIFORM GAUGE. POLITICS AND FINANCE., page 4 1911-07-11, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 103 words, 3 corrections

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THE RAILWAYS.	THE RAILWAYS.	THE RAILWAYS.
UXnXjRM GAUGE.	UNIFORM GAUGE.	UNIFORM GAUGE.
POLITICS ASÍ) riNANCn.	POLITICS AND FINANCE.	POLITICS AND) FINANCE.
The Acting l'rcmicrj'pir. Watt) ii not'to	The Acting Premier (Mr. Watt) is not to	The Acting l'rcmicrj'pir. Watt) is not
be rushed into any -ayi-eptancc of the 4fU	be rushed into any acceptance of the 4ft.	to be rushed into any -acceptance of the 4ft
8Jin. railway gaoge ' proposed by the Com-	8½in. railway gauge proposed by the Com-	8in. railway gauge proposed by the Commonwealth.'
monwealth.' .' ' . ?".	monwealth.	.' ' . ?".
1 hu ipiestion '' ho remarked vestordax,	"This question,'' he remarked yesterday,	The question '' he remarked yesterday,
'has political nnil hniincial nspccrs »vliidi	has political and financial aspects which	has political and financial aspects which
must lie ceiasKlcrotl'iatifore an» decision l8	must be considered before any decision is	must be ceiasKlcrotl'iatifore any decision is
arn»ed nt llie ("omtnúnweiltli lins sug	arri»ed at. The Commonwealth has sug-	arrived at the ("omtnúnweiltli lins sug
guested that it should be placed in the	guested that it should be placed in the	guessed that it should be placed in the
nantis of ingineers, hut.the A ictonan Minis	hands of engineers, but the Victorian Minis-	hands of engineers, but. the Victorian Ministry
tr) feels that is is not mcrtl) a question for	try feels that is is not merely a question for	feels that is is not merely a question for
I engineers to settle lt*ts first 01 all a poll	engineers to settle. It is first of all a poli-	I engineers to settle its first of all a poll
. tie ii and íinuticial question "	tical and financial question."	. their and financial question "

Identified overProof corrections	YESTERDAY UNIFORM AT FINANCE BUT ASPECTS MINISTRY HE FINANCIAL WHICH ACCEPTANCE VICTORIAN MERELY HANDS
Identified overProof non-corrections	CONSIDERED GUESTED [**VANDALISED] THIS PREMIER MR BEFORE

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Article ID 11606065, Article, UNIFORM GAUGE. PREMIERS' CONFERENCE OPPOSED., page 8 1911-08-08, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 123 words, 3 corrections

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UNIFORM GAUGE.	UNIFORM GAUGE.	UNIFORM GAUGE.
I Pill MIERS' CONrERE.NCE OPPOSED.	PREMIERS' CONFERENCE OPPOSED.	I Pill MIERS' CONFERENCE OPPOSED.
I llltl*»ll\NE Mond ii - 'I lit State Pre-	BRISBANE, Monday.—The State Pre-	I llltl*»ll\NE Mond ii I lit State Pre-
lim r (Mr Dudinin) doe« not sec nn> ncces	mier (Mr. Denham) does not see any neces-	line r (Mr Dedman) does not see any notes
»H» for a lonfcruiu of Premiers at the	sity for a conference of Premiers at the	He for a conference of Premiers at the
j prese ni lune on the siibjett of uniform rail	present time on the subject of uniform rail-	press in June on the subject of uniform rail
Il 11 RHI"l	way gauge.	In 11 RHINE
Spe-iking on tin siibjirt lo d n Air Don	Speaking on the subject to-day, Mr. Den-	Speaking on the subject lo d n Air Don
liant nul tint su far is I ho linking up of	ham said that so far as the linking up of	Juan and that so far is the linking up of
uipttnl« nas lout-omul, ('ui-i nslnul noulil	capitals was concerned, Queensland would	capital was seasonal, ('the island would
lu mulo n ul» to do hoi put s\|,0 would	be quite ready to do her part. She would	be made in all to do not put so would
gindi« pio«uli n nidi i gauge from Hie Pu ted	gladly provide a wider gauge from the Tweed	gladly provide a wide gauge from the Pu ted
Holds tu llrirluiir si i-nniu-tllli- ti lill the	Heads to Brisbane, so connecting with the	Holds a thrilling si i-nniu-tllli- to fill the
iiurîli coisl luios in Nit« South Wales bul	north coast lines in New South Wales, but	north coast lines in New South Wales but
slu it mild lint hi prcpnrctl to pa) for A	she would not be prepared to pay for a	so it mild list be prepared to pay for A
wnlir ¿auge in otliu s\|_to«	wider gauge in other States.	wider gauge in other states

Identified overProof corrections	GLADLY SEE BE DOES SO PREPARED BUT STATES OTHER SUBJECT PAY LINES NORTH WAS PROVIDE WIDER CONFERENCE THAT NEW COAST SPEAKING ANY
Identified overProof non-corrections	CONNECTING AS NECESSITY HEADS QUEENSLAND TWEED SHE /TO/DAY\|TODAY DENHAM TIME WITH MONDAY HER CAPITALS READY RAILWAY PRESENT QUITE PREMIER BRISBANE CONCERNED SAID PART

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Article ID 11606506, Article, TRANSCONTINENTAL LINE. AUSTRALIAN MATERIAL., page 11 1911-08-09, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 86 words, 3 corrections

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I TRANSCONTINENTAL LINE.	TRANSCONTINENTAL LINE.	TRANSCONTINENTAL LINE.
AUSTRALIAN MATERIAU	AUSTRALIAN MATERIAL.	AUSTRALIAN MATERIAL
PERTH, Tucbdaj -At a conference of	PERTH, Tuesday.—At a conference of	PERTH, Tuesday at a conference of
dcleg-itcs representing the Perth Chamber	delegates representing the Perth Chamber	delegates representing the Perth Chamber
of Manufactures, the Tr-ulcs and Labour	of Manufactures, the Trades and Labour	of Manufactures, the Trades and Labour
¡Council, and the Austral!in Nntnes* As	Council, and the Australian Natives' As-	Council, and the Australian Natives' Association,
socciation, it was slated Hint 13,000 people	sociation, it was stated that 13,000 people	it was stated that £3,000 people
«ero now emploi ed in manufacturing in	were now employed in manufacturing in-	were now employed in manufacturing in
dustnes in Western AustnJia A lesolu	dustries in Western Australia. A resolu-	dustries in Western Australia A resolution
tion was passed that the Commonwealth	tion was passed that the Commonwealth	was passed that the Commonwealth
Government be urged to soo that all rails,	Government be urged to see that all rails,	Government be urged to see that all rails,
fistimngs, engines, and carriages for the	fastenings, engines, and carriages for the	fastenings, engines, and carriages for the
trans Australian rnln.iy should bo ni ide	trans-Australian railway should be made	trans-Australian railway should be made in
in Anstrabn, mid, as fur as possible, from	in Australia, and, as far as possible, from	Australia, and, as far as possible, from
Austr.ilwa raw mitenal	Australian raw material.	Australian raw material

Identified overProof corrections	SEE TRADES INDUSTRIES DELEGATES AUSTRALIA TUESDAY NATIVES FAR RESOLUTION RAILWAY MADE MATERIAL EMPLOYED FASTENINGS ASSOCIATION STATED WERE
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Article ID 11606511, Article, MONBULK AND BEENAK LINES. COMMITTEE ADVERSE., page 11 1911-08-09, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 322 words, 3 corrections

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MONBULK AND BEENAK LINES.	MONBULK AND BEENAK LINES.	MONBULK AND BEENAK LINES.
COMMITTEE ADVERSE.	COMMITTEE ADVERSE.	COMMITTEE ADVERSE.
The reí ommendatioin of the Railway	The recommendations of the Railway	The reCommendation of the Railway
Standing Committee regarding the pro	Standing Committee regarding the pro-	Standing Committee regarding the pro
\|KVMI\| Monbulk mid llcrnnk district« con-	posed Monbulk and Beenak districts con-	\|KVMI\| Monbulk and Beenak districts connecting
necting railway were laid upon the table	necting railway were laid upon the table	railway were laid upon the table
of tlie lion»'. If ti railway were to be	of the House. If a railway were to be	of the lions'. If a railway were to be
built into the Monbulk district, the com-	built into the Monbulk district, the com-	built into the Monbulk district, the committee
mittee considers that it should bo a broud	mittee considers that it should be a broad-	considers that it should be a broad
f;augc line, bnineinng off the Wnrbnrton	gauge line, branching off the Warburton	gauge line, branching off the Warburton
mc at Kvelyn. lint the lommitlce is of	line at Evelyn. But the committee is of	mc at Evelyn. that the Committee is of
opinion that Mich nu extension would never	opinion that such an extension would never	opinion that such an extension would never
pay. beeatlse of tin' lost of operating snell	pay, because of the cost of operating such	pay. because of the rest of operating snell
a small extension and the siii.illnti-s of the	a small extension and the smallness of the	a small extension and the siii.illnti-s of the
gathering ground for t rallie, compared with	gathering ground for traffic, compared with	gathering ground for traffic, compared with
the lapital which would have lo be ex-	the capital which would have to be ex-	the capital which would have to be expended
pended in construction. If the roads were	pended in construction. If the roads were	in construction. If the roads were
improved the difhitilty of marketing the	improved the difficulty of marketing the	improved the difficulty of marketing the
rrops would be n'movi ii. It is not. there-	crops would be removed. It is not, there-	crops would be remove it. It is not therefore,
fore, considered expedient to tonneet Mon	fore, considered expedient to connect Mon-	considered expedient to connect Mon
. bulk with the existing railway st-Inn. The	bulk with the existing railway system. The	. bulk with the existing railway station. The
\| committee beliciis tint, even if the (icm	committee believes that, even if the Gem-	committee believe that, even if the (item
t brook line wcie extended to llecuak, there	brook line were extended to Beenak, there	t brook line were extended to Beenak, there
would be little tnitlic from that di-trit t, ex-	would be little traffic from that district, ex-	would be little traffic from that district t, except
cept timber, and that if the supplies of	cept timber, and that if the supplies of	timber, and that if the supplies of
birdwood ilcfpitehrd bv mil wire sulli	hardwood despatched by rail were suffi-	birdwood ilcfpitehrd by rail wire Bulli
i nentlv largo to make the extension pay, j	ciently large to make the extension pay	i nearly large to make the extension pay the
I the ainiluhlc timber, because of the re	the available timber, because of the re-	available timber, because of the realm
alni till Mipplv ottnig to tin- toutigtitatinn	stricted supply owing to the configuration	till Mipplv owing to the- toutigtitatinn
of the eoiintrx, would ho tut ont m a few1,	of the country, would be cut out in a few	of the country, would be that out in a few,
lours, leaving bille fieight thiroaflir to	years, leaving little freight thereafter to	hours, leaving bille freight thereafter to
lie i.irr.ctl mer the »iiggcrtcd exlension 'I he ¡	be carried over the suggested extension. The	be carried over the suggested extension The ¡
evpenenic .ilnng the I'l-mhrook miwal li.es i	experience along the Gembrook railway has	experience along the Pembrook moral lives i
been lint inltivition did not rapidly follow	been that cultivation did not rapidly follow	been the cultivation did not rapidly follow
the ninnval of the titubci; und there is no\|	the removal of the timber; and there is no	the removal of the timber; and there is no
ínstification for believing tint a. different	justification for believing that a different	justification for believing that a different
state of iffrurs xtould result fiom an oxtcn	state of affairs would result from an exten-	state of affairs would result from an extension
sion of tho Gembrook line towards Beenttl	sion of the Gembrook line towards Beenak.	of the Gembrook line towards Beenttl
I ho total loss on the Gembrook narrow	The total loss on the Gembrook narrow-	The total loss on the Gembrook narrow
gauge line during the ten yoirs it bus been	gauge line during the ten years it has been	gauge line during the ten years it has been
opened c\cccds £23 000 alter paving worl	opened exceeds £23,000 after paying work-	opened exceeds £23 000 after paving work
inç experrhes and interest charges In the	ing expenses and interest charges. In the	in expenses and interest charges In the
opinion of the committee it is not expedient	opinion of the committee it is not expedient	opinion of the committee it is not expedient
to connect Beenak w itli the existing railway	to connect Beenak with the existing railway	to connect Beenak with the existing railway
system	system.	system

Identified overProof corrections	AFTER REMOVAL CROPS JUSTIFICATION DIFFICULTY EXPENSES BY OWING SUCH HAS DISTRICTS COUNTRY YEARS EVELYN EXPERIENCE TRAFFIC AVAILABLE OVER CAPITAL EXCEEDS CARRIED OUT AFFAIRS LARGE ALONG WARBURTON CULTIVATION BROAD RAIL THEREAFTER BRANCHING SUGGESTED FREIGHT
Identified overProof non-corrections	PROPOSED FEWYEARS CUT CONFIGURATION RECOMMENDATIONS BUT SUFFICIENTLY PAYING SUPPLY WORKING SMALLNESS DESPATCHED HOUSE HARDWOOD REMOVED RESTRICTED COST BELIEVES HASBEEN

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Article ID 11615257, Article, NARROW-GAUGE ENGINES., page 9 1911-09-11, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 159 words, 3 corrections

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I NARROW-GAUGE ENGINES.	NARROW-GAUGE ENGINES.	I NARROW-GAUGE ENGINES.
tin lesult of niiprovcil business on nu	As the result of improved business on nar-	As the result of improved business on a
row-gauge lines, the Railway department	row-gauge lines, the Railway department	narrow-gauge lines, the Railway department
sei s the prospect of a strongei cla»s of	sees the prospect of a stronger class of	sea is the prospect of a stronger class of
engine hi in" rupnred for this class of trulhe	engine being required for this class of traffic	engine is in" repaired for this class of trade
Ililli that non in itsx Hie narrow gauge	than that now in use. The narrow-gauge	Bills that now in use The narrow gauge
uigiuis uri constructed al Xuvport flout	engines are constructed at Newport from	engines are constructed at Newport front
it put tun w htih was imported conn lent s	a pattern which was imported some years	it put on a hill was imported conn lent s
igo, umi nilli nigh thiv uri »otisfuctorv foi	ago, and although they are satisfactory for	ago, and will nigh they are satisfactory for
piiscnl lonilitious thue is iv.r) lil chhood	present conditions there is every likelihood	present conditions there is ever) lil chhood
tliul tim will In nintunlli disi lrdcil Hit	that they will be eventually discarded. The	third time will In naturally dear friend Hit
thief tnichniiK ii ingmeci (Mi U'ooilroffi)	chief mechanical engineer (Mr. Woodroffe)	three techniK ii engineer (Mr Woodroffe)
is at pri'Ctit m lasiiuuiii foi tin purpost	is at present in Tasmania for the purpose	is at present in Tasmania for the purpose
of ixaniining tin lanctt patent engini for	of examining the Jarrett patent engine for	of examining the latest patent engine for
light work uni In i. ipported to hi Kiglilv	light work, and he is reported to be highly	light work uni In is reported to be highly
pl-tamd with it both as regards its liaulugi	pleased with it both as regards its haulage	pleased with it both as regards its haulage
poucr and tin i ist with nluih it cm tnki	power and the ease with which it can take	power and the past with which it can take
sharp unies Hie narrow ginge lines in	sharp curves. The narrow-gauge lines in	sharp curves the narrow gauge lines in
\ letona are from \\ angaratta to W hilhild	Victoria are from Wangaratta to Whitfield,	Victoria are from a Wangaratta to W hilhild
1 etntiii f.nllv to Gunbrook, mid Cohi to	Ferntree Gully to Gembrook, and Colac to	1 entire Gully to Gembrook, and Come to
Peeik I mest mill Crowis	Beech Forest and Crowe's.	Perth Ernest mill Crowds

Identified overProof corrections	THEY PLEASED BE CURVES IMPROVED TASMANIA EXAMINING POWER STRONGER SATISFACTORY THERE TAKE NOW NEWPORT GEMBROOK WOODROFFE AGO INVICTORIA WANGARATTA WHICH GULLY ENGINEER PRESENT PURPOSE USE MR HIGHLY CAN CONDITIONS REPORTED HAULAGE RESULT
Identified overProof non-corrections	MECHANICAL JARRETT EVENTUALLY COLAC ALTHOUGH LIKELIHOOD SEES REQUIRED YEARS SOME PATTERN TRAFFIC HE WHITFIELD EVERY FERNTREE BEING CROWES BEECH THAN DISCARDED EASE FOREST CHIEF

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Article ID 11618338, Article, RAILWAY GAUGES. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS., page 5 1911-09-22, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 175 words, 15 corrections

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ItAllAVAY a.WUKS.	RAILWAY GAUGES.	ItAllAVAY SWANS.
TO TUB KMTOiror Till! AllOUS.	TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.	TO THE KMTOiror THE! ARGUS.
Sir.-A layman can take II larger view* of	Sir,—A layman can take a larger view of	Sir-As layman can take a larger view of
tlio question Ullin au t'ligiliei'i* eui, The	the question than an engineer can. The	the question Ullin au t'ligiliei'i* ear, The
latter lui» »lu» Jirlilt» of «11 profesi-louiiU to	latter has the pride of all professionals to	latter had his airlifts of all professional to
minimi« lint cost. Any Innis continental	minimise first cost. Any trans-continental	minimise the cost. Any Innis continental
¡uni will have few t ruins mid few Huilions,	line will have few trains and few stations,	race will have few t ruins and few Huilions,
therefore etii-oe« «vill be heavy and »pee«!	therefore cargoes will be heavy and speed	therefore entries will be heavy and speed!
gre-iit-liin Uiiiiit*i pointing lo the widu	great—two things pointing to the wide	gre-iit-liin Minister pointing to the wide
gntigia, I'niK'i'lally for miliUiry purpose*,	gauge, especially for military purposes,	gauge, I'niK'i'lally for military purposes,
which will nctH-twItiite iiniiuiiiod trains mid	which will necessitate armoured trains and	which will nctH-twItiite announced trains and
lieiivy binding »'iib cintel) p.iikod (soldiers,	heavy loading with closely packed soldiers,	heavy binding its winter) period (soldiers,
their IIrni", und uiiiiniiiiillnn. A IUIIHUV	their arms, and ammunition. A railway	their IIrni", und uiiiiniiiiillnn. A IUIIHUV
diglum* it le**» liked« Hum mi«budy \|.\|,m In	engineer is less likely than anybody else to	digging it less likely Hum anybody \|.\|,m In
imi.itliT I hew1 ImtiiiH. XiMlber duos In*	consider these factors. Neither does he	industry I hear Imperial. XiMlber dues his
iiiiitider thut the nils of hiivil; of guugi'	consider that evils of break of gauge	reminder that the miles of hill; of gauge'
ula' giu.rl.i i itiggi tilled. You iiiiiunt run	are grossly exaggerated. You cannot run	are' garlic i Riggs tilled. You instant run
lisllllll! »lui 1.. Ililli «lews, lind \|ilt»illgi'l«	rolling stock, train crews, and passengers	listing! ship 1.. Hill view, find \|ilt»illgi'l«
tliaiiglit mi ni,I liinii ti'imiiu lu ti'i'iniin u»	straight on end from termini to termini as	thought in all round firming in training at
um mnild II glgiiulie tliMiu.lnp. i;«iiv	you would a gigantic steamship. Every-	um build a gigantic tliMiu.lnp. incisive
liinii* lurg,Is thut, Ibvalt uf gunge is is"lill"	body forgets that. Break of gauge is really	limits largely that, Ibvalt if game is still"
nu iiili,inl,i_!,' lil ivspi'it lu lui'ping i nut roi	an advantage in respect to keeping control	no iiili,inl,i_!,' lil spirit in keeping a nut roll
of tolling stock. Od fuel, and electric	of rolling stock. Oil fuel, and electric	of telling stock. of fuel, and electric
storage batteries nie also possibibtica	storage batteries are also possibilities	storage batteries are also possibilities
pointing toa wide g luge -Yours, He ,	pointing to a wide gauge.—Yours, &c.,	pointing to a wide g large -Yours, He
CHR1-T01__R CIUSP.	CHRISTOPHER CRISP.	CHRISTOPHER CRISP.
Bacchus MarslySept. 10._	Bacchus Marsh, Sept. 16.	Bacchus Marshy Sept. 16

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AS ARE CRISP PURPOSES MINIMISE SPEED LIKELY POSSIBILITIES CHRISTOPHER GAUGE ARGUS MILITARY KEEPING GIGANTIC THAT ALL LESS SEPT ANYBODY

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STEAMSHIP EVERYBODY TERMINI AN TWO THINGS PASSENGERS MARSH PACKED DOES WOULD FORGETS GREAT REALLY GAUGES HAS NEITHER STATIONS AMMUNITION CARGOES /TRANS/CONTINENTAL|TRANSCONTINENTAL THESE END CONTROL CREWS ROLLING EVILS WITH EDITOR GROSSLY EXAGGERATED NECESSITATE CANNOT CLOSELY BREAK ELSE TRAIN RAILWAY ENGINEER FACTORS FIRST CONSIDER THAN ARMS FROM RESPECT ESPECIALLY PROFESSIONALS OIL LOADING PRIDE STRAIGHT LINE ARMOURED ON ADVANTAGE

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Article ID 11623146, Article, RAILWAY GAUGES. ADOPTION OF 4ft. 8½in. POSITION OF VICTORIA., page 15 1911-10-11, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 932 words, 7 corrections

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RAILWAY GAUGES.	RAILWAY GAUGES.	RAILWAY GAUGES.
ADOPTION OF 4ft. 81¡n.	ADOPTION OF 4ft. 8½in.	ADOPTION OF 4ft. 8in.
POSITION OF VICTORIA.	POSITION OF VICTORIA.	POSITION OF VICTORIA.
There seems no doubt now that no matter	There seems no doubt now that no matter	There seems no doubt now that no matter
what.arguments may be brought forward in	what arguments may be brought forward in	what arguments may be brought forward in
favour of the /1ft. «in. gauge, the Fotlcr.il	favour of the 5ft. 3in. gauge, the Federal	favour of the 3ft. 6in. gauge, the Federal
Ministry are determined lo build the Kal	Ministry are determined to build the	Ministry are determined to build the Kal
Kalgoorlie to Port Augusta railway on the	Kalgoorlie to Port Augusta railway on the	Kalgoorlie to Port Augusta railway on the
Blandard 4ft 8iin ginge Mr JVbcr his	standard 4ft 8½in gauge. Mr. Fisher has	standard 4ft 8in gauge Mr JVbcr his
a muiortty in the House for that t-iugi and	a majority in the House for that gauge and	a majority in the House for that gauge and
unliss the unexpected happens the minis	unless the unexpected happens the minis-	unless the unexpected happens the ministerial
tcrinl proposil will be cirncd The belief	terial proposal will be carried. The belief	proposal will be earned The belief
of the Ministry is that South Atistiaha and	of the Ministry is that South Australia and	of the Ministry is that South Australia and
Victoria will then be forced to convert their	Victoria will then be forced to convert their	Victoria will then be forced to convert their
5ft 3iri lines to the «tandard gitige Hie	5ft. 3in. lines to the standard gauge. The	5ft 3in lines to the standard gauge The
cost of tins will be £2 000,000 according to	cost of this will be £2,000,000 according to	cost of this will be £2 000 000 according to
the figures put forvvard by the Ministry Sol	the figures put forward by the Ministry. So	the figures put forward by the Ministry So
fai Sir I tslier has shown no intention of	far Mr. Fisher has shown no intention of	far Sir I seller has shown no intention of
proposing that Hie CJomnioiitveilth should	proposing that the Commonwealth should	proposing that the CJomnioiitveilth should
pay Hie cost of this contcnsion which is be	pay the cost of this conversion, which is	pay the cost of this confession which is be
being forced upon the two States concerned.	being forced upon the two States concerned.	being forced upon the two States concerned.
Hie onlv cogent reason adnnccd )n fivoiir	The only cogent reason advanced in favour	The only cogent reason advanced in favour
of the standard ginge is Hie difference in	of the standard gauge is the difference in	of the standard gauge is The difference in
cost New South vvilc« and Queens! md	cost. New South Wales and Queensland	cost New South Wales and Queens! md
w enid hat o to com ort their lines to ¡3ft lui,	would have to convert their lines to 5ft. 3in.,	w said have to comPort their lines to 23ft but,
and that, it was saul would cost £3 000 000	and that, it was said, would cost £3,000,000	and that, it was said would cost £3 000 000
more Apparently then V letona and "south	more. Apparently then, Victoria and South	more Apparently then V Victoria and South
Australia nie being condemned to piy	Australia are being condemned to pay	Australia are being condemned to pay
£2 000000 in ordei to sue -Sew South	£2,000,000 in order to save New South	£2 000000 in order to sue New South
AVales and Queensland the expenditure of	Wales and Queensland the expenditure of	Wales and Queensland the expenditure of
£3 000000 Clcirly this expenditure should	£3,000,000. Clearly this expenditure should	£3 000000 Clearly this expenditure should
be shared eqn illv by ail the States Ulai ia	be shared equally by all the States. That is	be shared equally by all the States that is
lo siy Hie conversion should be undertaken	to say the conversion should be undertaken	to say the conversion should be undertaken
by the Commonwealth, and not left to the	by the Commonwealth, and not left to the	by the Commonwealth, and not left to the
two SI des concerned 1	two States concerned.	two SI des concerned 1
If South Aiistnhn and Victoria do not	If South Australia and Victoria do not	If South Australia and Victoria do not
com ei t their linos, there is ctery prospect	convert their lines, there is every prospect	com ei t their lines, there is every prospect
of the transcontinental line passing both	of the transcontinental line passing both	of the transcontinental line passing both
Adelaide and Melbourne by altogether. A	Adelaide and Melbourne by altogether. A	Adelaide and Melbourne by altogether. A
railway line ol lit.SJm. cause now run» from	railway line of 4ft. 8½in. gauge now runs from	railway line of lissom. cause now runs from
So liney to Cobar-a tlmtnnrc of Ä00 mile».	Sydney to Cobar, a distance of 300 miles.	So line to Cobar a distance of 200 miles.
l«'roni Cobar to llroken Hill there- u, n g-i> nu	From Cobar to Broken Hill there is a gap	irons Cobar to Broken Hill there- un- gay as
jet uiibmlgrd b.v a railway, tint it h the	as yet unbridged by a railway. But it is the	yet unbridged by a railway, line with the
intention of the New South Walen (Totem	intention of the New South Wales Government	intention of the New South Wales (Totem
to construct a line connecting those	to construct a line connecting those	to construct a line connecting those
two mining ¡ii'liln it will be .about ;¡O0 miles	two mining fields. It will be about 300 miles	two mining william it will be about 300 miles
long l'rom llroken Hill .a .1ft Oin. hue. to-	long. From Broken Hill a 3ft. 6in. line, 150	long from Broken Hill a 4ft 8in. line. to-
lmie« long, conncctn tilth the trnn«contincn	miles long, connects with the transcontinen-	times long, connected with the transcendant
tnl route tit l'itei>liurg. All that would l»	tal route at Petersburg. All that would be	tal route the l'itei>liurg. All that would be
neeens.ar) would he« to i-ntitert tli.it cliort	necessary would be to convert that short	necessary would be to interfere flight short
narrow- gauge -.tction to the« 4ft. SJin. gauge,	narrow-gauge section to the 4ft. 8½in. gauge,	narrow- gauge -section to the 4ft. 8½in. gauge,
mid the« route from l'ort Aupnu to .-.edney	and the route from Port Augusta to Sydney	and the route from Port Aupnu to edney
would go through llroken Hill nnd Cobar,	would go through Broken Hill and Cobar,	would go through Broken Hill and Cobar,
cutting out the break of gauge« nt Terowie«	cutting out the break of gauge at Terowie	cutting out the break of gauge at Terowie
.mil Albur) altogether. Tin* wonld ..witch	and Albury altogether. This would switch	and Albury) altogether. This would switch
\ilelniile- nnd Melbourne off the transeen-	Adelaide and Melbourne off the transcon-	Adelaide- and Melbourne off the transfer-
tínenla] line. Hut, uf course, n go-by	tinental line. But, of course, a go-by	torrents] line. But, of course, a go-by
i du me would nl»o «witch ti-tlfic« off the	scheme would also switch traffic off the	i du me would also switch traffic off the
tinnre-oiilinontal line, l'or n huge part of	transcontinental line. For a large part of	tinnre-oiilinontal true, for a large part of
it* length the through train, would run	its length the through train would run	its length the through train, would run
¡limosa empt), mid tint pick up businc».	almost empty, and not pick up business	almost empty), and that pick up business.
milli the transcontinental lme came int.i	until the transcontinental line came into	with the transcontinental line came into
touch with the« State« si}-tem» For the line	touch with the State systems. For the line	touch with the States systems For the line
to pay it must be in direct contact with all	to pay it must be in direct contact with all	to pay it must be in direct contact with all
tin» available tcnlrtu of population.	the available centres of population.	the available centres of population.
'ITiii State and South -Otwtralm adopted	This State and South Australia adopted	'ITiii State and South -Otwtralm adopted
the« 5ft. .Tin. gauge» iiflcr an ntrrccment	the 5ft. 3in. gauge after an agreement	the 5ft. 3in. gauges after an agreement
oí lui, nnd at the nntaiiee of, Xew	with, and at the instance of, New	of her, and at the instance of, New
South Wales tint Aft. .lui. was to be the	South Wales that 5ft. 3in. was to be the	South Wales that Act. club. was to be the
i uniform gance. Ornimllv Vittoria w inted	uniform gauge. Originally Victoria wanted	a uniform gauge. Ornimllv Vittoria wanted to
to build on the -tit. Sim. gunge, but fell Into	to build on the 4ft. 8½in. gauge, but fell into	build on the -fat. Sim. gunge, but fell into
lint« tilth New- South Wale«, nnd adopted	line with New South Wales, and adopted	line with New South Wales, and adopted
the fifi. ¡lin. it nilli, only to find liter on that	the 5ft. 3in. width, only to find later on that	the fire. when. it will, only to find later on that
Xi vv South Wales limite faith It ora» only	New South Wales broke faith. It was only	XI v South Wales limite faith It was only
aftir Victoria lind committed her»clf .and	after Victoria had committed herself and	after Victoria had committed herself and
built her lines on that gauge that Xen	built her lines on that gauge that New	built her lines on that gauge that New
South Wales suddenly i liauçcd, and adopted	South Wales suddenly changed, and adopted	South Wales suddenly i limited, and adopted
\| tin« 4ft. fi^in. Victoria'» Stt. 3in. gauge w	the 4ft. 8½in. Victoria's 5ft. 3in. gauge is	a tiny 4ft. from. Victoria's Sit. 3in. gauge w
the« result" of faithful adherence to a com-	the result of faithful adherence to a com-	the result" of faithful adherence to a compact.
pact.	pact.
Win should pay Hie cost*	Who should pay the cost ?	Win should pay the costs
To Ibu -iiictttioti there n in common fiir	To this question there is in common fairness	To the -intentions there n in common far
only one answer. The cost should be	only one answer. The cost should be	only one answer. The cost should be
liornc b.v the Commonwealth. 'Hie State	borne by the Commonwealth. The State	borne by the Commonwealth. 'the State
which d«r iitiil f i oin Hie original compact	which departed from the original compact	which did detail of the original compact
should eel I linly 1 e ni ide to p it t snare	should certainly be made to pay a share	should eel I only be made to put a share
of Hie lost is tin prnc of its brcich of	of the cost as the price for its breach of	of the last is the price of its breach of
faith lint omi if tint wen not so tile	faith. But even if that were not so, the	faith hope and if that were not so the
iiurstion of smivirsiun is i ] cdcrnl one	question of conversion is a Federal one.	question of subversion is a ] federal one
J lie people ol (li S\| ,tPH llrL ttis- peoph of	The people of the States are the people of	J lie people of (li St tPH llrL the- people of
Hie (ominonivi lilli It is the people of the	the Commonwealth. It is the people of the	the (economy bills It is the people of the
blites win art to pix the « I ODO ODO or	States who are to pay the £4,000,000 or	blues who are to pay the 2 I ODO ODO or
i.0 OUO 000 or < - 000 000-noborlv i-ccms cor	£5,000,000 or £8,000,000—nobody seems	10 OUO 000 or < - 000 000-noborlv seems cor
certain of the cost to a million or two—of the	certain of the cost to a million or two—of the	certain of the cost to a million or woof the
K ilhoorlu to I'm t \iigiista lui« J he mill	Kalgoorlie to Port Augusta line. The military	K schooner to Port Augusta line The mill
tiny tnine of tin* Iifte is a 1 cdenl asset coin	value of the line is a Federal asset common	tiny thing of that life is a 1 clear asset coin
all the States. A break of gauge at	all the States. A break of gauge at	all the States. A break of gauge at
I et owns and \lbnr\ is just as grui a	Terowie and Albury is just as grave a	Let owns and Albury is just as great a
Mntcgioil fnuit with the trinscontinenlil	strategic fault with the transcontinental	Mntcgioil fruit with the transcontinental
line liinmni. through Iiiol on Hill mil Cobir	line running through Broken Hill and Cobar	line running. through Pirie on Hill and Cobar
is thoiiiji it cime through \dclaid« an 1	as though it came through Adelaide and	is thought it came through Adelaidean Melbourne.
Melbourne It is essential to the defence	Melbourne. It is essential to the defence of	It is essential to the defence
the Commonwealth that Victoria and the	the Commonwealth that Victoria and the	the Commonwealth that Victoria and the
south eastern poition of South Austnlnl	south eastern portion of South Australia	south eastern portion of South Australia
should be connected by i line of uniform	should be connected by a line of uniform	should be connected by a line of uniform
ginge with the rest of the Commonweilth	gauge with the rest of the Commonwealth.	gauge with the rest of the Commonwealth.
1 his is of direct redera] importance A\ hen ]	This is of direct Federal importance. When	This is of direct Federal importance When ]
Hie Port Darwin to Vdclnule hue ia built	the Port Darwin to Adelaide line is built	The Port Darwin to Adelaide line is built
the 4ft Still gauge tv ill he used Prectselv i	the 4ft. 8½ gauge will be used. Precisely	the 4ft Still gauge w ill he used precisely the
tlie same atgiiments will apply lo it To ex	the same arguments will apply to it. To	same arguments will apply to it To ex
expect Victoria and South Australia to raise	expect Victoria and South Australia to raise	expect Victoria and South Australia to raise
tlie millions foi providing n through line	the millions for providing a through line	the millions for providing a through line
on the -lit 8l,n gauge from terowie to	on the 4ft. 8½in. gauge from Terowie to	on the -list 8in gauge from Terowie to
Vlbury is absurd ihey would simply leave	Albury is absurd. They would simply leave	Albury is absurd they would simply leave
things as they arc anil the military depart	things as they are, and the military depart-	things as they are and the military department
nient would not get tlie unbroken sen leo	ment would not get the unbroken service	would not get the unbroken service
tv hieb is deemed to be iiidispeiiFable for the	which is deemed to be indispensable for the	to which is deemed to be indispensable for the
proper defence of Atislrilin The problem	proper defence of Australia. The problem	proper defence of Australia The problem
will remain a problem till the redorai Go	will remain a problem till the Federal	will remain a problem till the Federal Government
t eminent make a national matter of the	Government make a national matter of	make a national matter of the
through lines	the through lines.	through lines

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AFTER LATER DISTANCE DEPARTMENT HAD NECESSARY GOVERNMENT WANTED SOUTHAUSTRALIA BROKEN RUNNING PORTION EQUALLY UNLESS YET QUESTION EMPTY HERSELF WHAT FEDERAL SHORT TRAFFIC FAR SECTION SHARE EVERY ALMOST BREACH WHEN PRECISELY INSTANCE MADE SYSTEMS HAVE ORDER LARGE SOUTHWALES INDISPENSABLE RUNS FAVOUR PROPOSAL BUSINESS SERVICE WHO MAJORITY PRICE CLEARLY WERE CENTRES AGREEMENT SWITCH ALBURY SAY SAID MINISTERIAL ALSO BORNE VICTORIAS UNBRIDGED ADVANCED ARGUMENTS NEWSOUTH

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FAIRNESS STRATEGIC CHANGED CONNECTS BROKE SYDNEY FISHER GAP THOUGH SCHEME CARRIED FIELDS EVEN WIDTH SAVE NOBODY VALUE DEPARTED ORIGINALLY PETERSBURG CERTAINLY GRAVE UNTIL FAULT

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	789	67.3	90.2	70.2
Searchability of unique words	277	69.0	91.3	72.1
Weighted Words		71.8	91.2	69.0

Article ID 15225545, Article, LIGHTHOUSE DESTROYED., page 10 1911-03-27, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 52 words, 4 corrections

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LICnTHOI'SE DESTKOTKD. . ; _ . !	LIGHTHOUSE DESTROYED.	LIGHTHOUSE DESTROYED. . !
It is notified that the llehUionso on Uland Point,	It is notified that the lighthouse on Island Point,	It is notified that the lighthouse on Island Point,
Port Douglas, ha« Cxcn destroved by the recent crc	Port Douglas, has been destroyed by the recent cyc-	Port Douglas, has Cxcn destroyed by the recent ere
lone, and the light apparatus damaged. Pending the	lone, and the light apparatus damaged. Pending the	long, and the light apparatus damaged. Pending the
re-erection of the lighthouse, a temporary white light	re-erection of the lighthouse, a temporary white light	re-erection of the lighthouse, a temporary white light
ill being exhibited in the positon of the former red	is being exhibited in the positon of the former red	is being exhibited in the position of the former red
light.	light.	light.

Identified overProof corrections	HAS ISLAND DESTROYED
Identified overProof non-corrections	BEEN POSITON [**VANDALISED] CYCLONE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	45	80.0	93.3	66.7
Searchability of unique words	32	84.4	90.6	40.0
Weighted Words		83.9	89.6	35.5

Article ID 15225818, Article, TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD., page 4 1911-03-02, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 154 words, 3 corrections

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TO THE EDITOR,OP THE HERALD.	TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.	TO THE EDITOR, OF THE HERALD.
Sir-There han been a great deal of contro-	Sir,—There has been a great deal of contro-	Sir-There has been a great deal of controversy
versy over the name Barren lack 'Well, I	versy over the name Barren Jack. Well, I	over the name Barren Jack 'Well, I
happened to be living at that place as far hack	happened to be living at that place as far back	happened to be living at that place as far back
as 1857 when there wore in those days scores	as 1857 when there were in those days scores	as 1857 when there were in those days scores
of blacks on the Muirumbidgeo flats and I	of blacks on the Murrumbidgee flats, and I	of blacks on the Murrumbidgee flats and I
became fairly well used to their language I	became fairly well used to their language. I	became fairly well used to their language I
cm to a fair extent familiar with it yet Now	am to a fair extent familiar with it yet. Now	cm to a fair extent familiar with it yet Now
the blicks' naran for that placo is Burroen	the blacks' name for that place is Burreen-	the blacks' have for that place is Burroen
glo, meaning Big Fish I havo known fish.to	gic, meaning Big Fish. I have known fish to	glo, meaning Big Fish I have known fish. to
bo caught there weighing noarly 1001b But	be caught there weighing nearly 100lb. But	be caught there weighing nearly 100 lb But
the name has been corrupted by the while	the name has been corrupted by the white	the name has been corrupted by the while
noonie the same as a placo called Blowering,	people the same as a place called Blowering,	noonie the same as a place called Blowering,
" Tumut The aboriginal name is Dulla	at Tumut. The aboriginal name is Bulla-	" Tumut The aboriginal name is Dulla
roaren moaning two standing, that Is, they	roaren, meaning two standing ; that is, they	roared moaning two standing, that is, they
havo seen two butkeens (Willa blackfellows)	have seen two buckeens (Willa blackfellows)	have seen two butlers (Willa blackfellows)
standing There aio many other similar names,	standing. There are many other similar names,	standing There are many other similar names,
viz, Cootamundra, Adelong, Morr. bindluv ah,	viz., Cootamundra, Adelong, Merrybindinyah,	viz, Cootamundra, Adelong, More. Findlay ah,
I can gHe the meaning of	I can give the meaning of.	I can give the meaning of
/ I am, etc.,	I am, etc.,	/ I am, etc.,
NICHOLAS LOCKYER POTTER.	NICHOLAS LOCKYER POTTER.	NICHOLAS LOCKYER POTTER.
Pnnfprhury. Feb. 21.	Canterbury, Feb. 21.	Pnnfprhury. Feb. 21.

Identified overProof corrections	MURRUMBIDGEE ARE NEARLY EDITOR BACK GIVE HAVE WERE JACK
Identified overProof non-corrections	ROAREN [**VANDALISED] BULLA CANTERBURY WHITE PEOPLE MERRYBINDINYAH GIC BURREEN BUCKEENS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	141	78.7	90.8	56.7
Searchability of unique words	98	82.7	90.8	47.1
Weighted Words		81.5	88.4	37.2

Article ID 15234347, Article, HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE., page 4 1911-03-20, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 73 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
I HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.	HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.	HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
_t Her Mnjetty t Theatre a ç;rc_.t audience attended	Her Majesty's Theatre a great audience attended	At Her Majesty a Theatre a great audience attended
the represen Uti ou of 'Vu Wireless' when Mr AITI	the representation of "Via Wireless," when Mr. Am-	the represen- Uti You of 'Via Wireless' when Mr AITI
brose Manmnp a t\uy ilcuunciaiion of Uie manager of	brose Manning's fiery denunciation of the manager of	brose Marino a tiny denunciation of the manager of
the steel works, as ttclt as tin. «¡pedicular scenes in	the steel works, as well as the spectacular scenes in	the steel works, as well as the. perpendicular scenes in
tlie new c1 rama, showing- the guns red hot irom the	the new drama, showing the guns red-hot from the	the new 1 drama, showing- the guns red hot from the
fonndrji mid the ii som. of the ship*recked all <»oti	foundry, and the rescue of the shipwrecked, all won	foundry, and the ii son. of the shipwrecked all won
enthusiastic applausi. lhere will be a matinee oa	enthusiastic applause. There will be a matinee on	enthusiastic applause. there will be a matinee on
Wednesday next	Wednesday next.	Wednesday next

Identified overProof corrections	GREAT WON APPLAUSE THERE WELL INTHE DENUNCIATION FROM DRAMA AND FOUNDRY SHIPWRECKED ON VIA
Identified overProof non-corrections	AMBROSE FIERY RESCUE SPECTACULAR REPRESENTATION MANNINGS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	60	61.7	88.3	69.6
Searchability of unique words	46	56.5	87.0	70.0
Weighted Words		56.1	82.5	60.1

Article ID 15237657, Article, LINKING GAUGES. BRENNAN COMPOUND SWITCH. MELBOURNE, T[?]sday., page 18 1911-05-17, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 66 words, 5 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
LINKING GAUGES.	LINKING GAUGES.	LINKING GAUGES.
BRENNAN COMPOUND SWITCH,	BRENNAN COMPOUND SWITCH.	BRENNAN COMPOUND SWITCH,
.MELBOURNE, Ti-sday.	MELBOURNE, Tuesday.	MELBOURNE, Tuesday.
I At tlic miRgmtlon of the Minister for Rail-	At the suggestion of the Minister for Rail-	At the suggestion of the Minister for Railways
ways the Cabinet to-uighl agreed Hint the	ways the Cabinet to-night agreed that the	the Cabinet to-night agreed that the
NCAV South Wall's Government should ho in-	New South Wales Government should be in-	New South Wales Government should be invited
vited to Join .the Victorian authorities In mak-	vited to join the Victorian authorities in mak-	to join the Victorian authorities In making
ing a trial of tho Rronnnn compound switches	ing a trial of the Brennan compound switches	a trial of the Brennan compound switches
for aA'oidlng tho break of gauge on the riiort	for avoiding the break of gauge on the short	for avoiding the break of gauge on the short
line between Albury and the bridge over the	line between Albury and the bridge over the	line between Albury and the bridge over the
River .Murray._	River Murray.	River Murray

Identified overProof corrections	WALES AVOIDING BE SUGGESTION TUESDAY SHORTLINE THAT NEW /TO/NIGHT\|TONIGHT
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	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	59	78.0	100.0	100.0
Searchability of unique words	45	80.0	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		77.8	100.0	100.0

Article ID 15242425, Article, RICHARDSON AND WRENCH, LTD., page 9 1911-01-26, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 90 words, 3 corrections

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RICHARDSON AND WRENCH, LTD.	RICHARDSON AND WRENCH, LTD.	RICHARDSON AND WRENCH, LTD.
The -IJrd half-}early mooting of Richardson	The 43rd half-yearly meeting of Richardson	The -43rd half-yearly meeting of Richardson
and Wrench, Ltd , was hold nt tho companys	and Wrench, Ltd., was held at the company's	and Wrench, Ltd was held at the company's
looms jestcrdaj. Mr E P Simpson, chali	rooms yesterday. Mr. E. P. Simpson, chair-	rooms yesterday. Mr E P Simpson, chair
ninn of dlicctors presided 'Hie balance	man of directors, presided. The balance-	man of directors presided 'The balance
sheet disclosed nn amount to tho credit of	sheet disclosed an amount to the credit of	sheet disclosed an amount to the credit of
profit and loss account of £8440 It was	profit and loss account of £8446. It was	profit and loss account of £8440 It was
decided to pas n dividend of 6 per cent per	decided to pass a dividend of 6 per cent. per	decided to pay a dividend of 6 per cent per
annum nbsoiblug £1800, to transfer to good-	annum, absorbing £1800 ; to transfer to good-	annum absorbing £1800, to transfer to good-
will reduction reservo £21100, and to carry	will reduction reserve, £2500 ; and to carry	will reduction reserve £21100, and to carry
forward to neu half-} ear £41 lb/19/7 Messrs	forward to next half-year £4146/19/7. Messrs.	forward to next half-year £41 lb/19/7 Messrs
William Rigg and II Yew ens Russell vvoie	William Rigg and H. Yewens Russell were	William Rigg and II Yew ens Russell was
io-elocted auditors	re-elected auditors.	re-elected auditors

Identified overProof corrections	YESTERDAY AN AT ROOMS /HALF/YEAR\|HALFYEAR RESERVE NEXT MEETING ABSORBING DIRECTORS HELD /RE/ELECTED\|REELECTED /HALF/YEARLY\|HALFYEARLY CHAIRMAN
Identified overProof non-corrections	PASS WERE YEWENS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	73	72.6	95.9	85.0
Searchability of unique words	52	67.3	94.2	82.4
Weighted Words		68.4	94.3	82.0

Article ID 15264567, Article, COACH AND ROLLING STOCK MAKERS' UNION. MELBOURNE, Tuesday., page 13 1911-08-10, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 77 words, 3 corrections

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COACn ANT) 3ÎOLL1NG STOCK MAKERS' UNION.	COACH AND ROLLING STOCK MAKERS' UNION.	COACH AND ROLLING STOCK MAKERS'' UNION.
MELBOURNE, Tuesday.	MELBOURNE, Tuesday.	MELBOURNE, Tuesday.
Kn application has been lodged with tin. Industrial!	An application has been lodged with the Industrial	An application has been lodged with the. Industrial!
Hecnstrn of the Commonwealth Court of Conciliation I	Registrar of the Commonwealth Court of Conciliation	Registrar of the Commonwealth Court of Conciliation I
mid \rbitrat ion for the registration <»f the \malgamatcd	and Arbitration for the registration of the Amalgamated	and Arbitration for the registration of the Amalgamated
Cinch ind Rollins ^tock Makers* Union of \uatralla I	Coach and Rolling Stock Makers' Union of Australia.	Coach and Rolling Stock Makers' Union of Australia The
Tlie union is to con«nst of employees cnciRcd on or	The union is to consist of employees engaged on or	union is to consist of employees engaged on or
incident ii to the manufacture ind repairing of car	incidental to the manufacture and repairing of car-	incident or to the manufacture and repairing of car
nnscs carts waggon«» tnmcirs rnilw ij cars motor,	riages, carts, waggons, tramcars, railway cars, motor	races carts waggons tramcars railway is cars motor,
cars and all other vehicles or parts thereof	cars and all other vehicles or parts thereof.	cars and all other vehicles or parts thereof

Identified overProof corrections	REGISTRAR CONSIST ENGAGED AN ARBITRATION AUSTRALIA ROLLING RAILWAY AMALGAMATED TRAMCARS COACH WAGGONS
Identified overProof non-corrections	INCIDENTAL CARRIAGES

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	70	65.7	97.1	91.7
Searchability of unique words	48	70.8	95.8	85.7
Weighted Words		65.3	95.0	85.6

Article ID 15267707, Article, RAILWAY GAUGES. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD., page 3 1911-08-22, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 363 words, 6 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	WASTE ARE UNITED DEANES NOW HAVE FEW SAYS HERE
Identified overProof non-corrections	TENDERS SHINE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	315	91.4	98.4	81.5
Searchability of unique words	166	93.4	98.8	81.8
Weighted Words		94.0	98.6	76.0

Article ID 15277244, Article, COWAN, CREEK., page 11 1911-09-26, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 88 words, 3 corrections

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COWAN, CREEK.	COWAN CREEK.	COWAN, CREEK.
This is a railway station for Cowan Creek	This is a railway station for Cowan Creek	This is a railway station for Cowan Creek
(Kuring-gai Chase), a.walk or drive of about	(Kuring-gai Chase), a walk or drive of about	(Kuring-gai Chase), a walk or drive of about
a milo down a zig-zag path terminating ¡it	a mile down a zig-zag path terminating at	a mile down a zig-zag path terminating at
Waratah Bay. In addition to furnished houses	Waratah Bay. In addition to furnished houses	Waratah Bay. In addition to furnished houses
and boarding-houses thero is a novelty lu	and boarding-houses there is a novelty in	and boarding-houses there is a novelty in
the way of houseboats, which can be hired for	the way of houseboats, which can be hired for	the way of houseboats, which can be hired for
a term. This is a favourito way of spend-	a term. This is a favourite way of spend-	a term. This is a favourite way of spend-
ing tho holidays In Cowan Bay, as one can	ing the holidays in Cowan Bay, as one can	ing the holidays In Cowan Bay, as one can
catch' the fish for breakfast from tho kitchen	catch the fish for breakfast from the kitchen	catch' the fish for breakfast from the kitchen
window. Thero aro beautiful reaches in tho ..	window. There are beautiful reaches in the	window. There are beautiful reaches in the.
bay. There arc innumerable swimming places.	bay. There are innumerable swimming places.	bay. There are innumerable swimming places.

Identified overProof corrections	MILE AT ARE INTHE FAVOURITE WALK
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	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	79	86.1	100.0	100.0
Searchability of unique words	57	89.5	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		91.1	100.0	100.0

Article ID 15278567, Article, PROPERTY SALES., page 11 1911-10-02, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 55 words, 3 corrections

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PROPERTY SALES.	PROPERTY SALES.	PROPERTY SALES.
Richardson and Wrench, Ltd., report. having offered	Richardson and Wrench, Ltd., report having offered	Richardson and Wrench, Ltd., report. having offered
at aurllon, on the ground en Saturday afternoon, the	at auction, on the ground on Saturday afternoon, the	at auction, on the ground on Saturday afternoon, the
Gungah Ray Park ? subdivision. Oatley. There was a	Gungah Ray Park subdivision, Oatley. There was a	Gungah Ray Park ? subdivision. Oatley. There was a
good attendance nnd competition for allotment* sub-	good attendance and competition for allotments sub-	good attendance and competition for allotments submitted.
mitted. Twenty-three lots yvcrc disposed of at price.»	mitted. Twenty-three lots were disposed of at prices	Twenty-three lots were disposed of at prices
ranging frnm 21/ to 12/ per foot frontage. Total	ranging from 21/ to 12/ per foot frontage. Total	ranging from 21 to 12/ per foot frontage. Total
amount of sales, £1018._	amount of sales, £1018.	amount of sales, £1918

Identified overProof corrections	PRICES AUCTION FROM WERE ALLOTMENTS
Identified overProof non-corrections

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	49	85.7	100.0	100.0
Searchability of unique words	43	88.4	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		88.1	100.0	100.0

Article ID 15279271, Article, UNIFORM GAUGE. MR. HENRY DEANE'S REPORT. THIRD RAIL RECOMMENDED. MELBOURNE, Wednesday., page 13 1911-10-05, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 430 words, 5 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	FIVE TRAFFIC HOUSE ALL LOCOMOTIVE
Identified overProof non-corrections	SAME CONVERTED WESTERN

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	397	89.4	98.5	85.7
Searchability of unique words	191	95.8	98.4	62.5
Weighted Words		96.7	98.6	57.5

Article ID 15287109, Article, THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY., page 6 1911-11-07, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 354 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	AT LEVERRIER REV THERE PROBATE MADE CHAMBERS FIASCHI TEECE PLANTS /PHILLIP/STREET\|PHILLIPSTREET
Identified overProof non-corrections	VICC [VANDALISED] MCLAURIN JULLUS PRESENT KAVAUAGH [VANDALISED] WERO [VANDALISED] CULLOCH [VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	277	91.0	96.8	64.0
Searchability of unique words	161	91.3	95.7	50.0
Weighted Words		92.5	95.7	43.3

Article ID 19702540, Article, No title, page 12 1911-07-15, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), 83 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
. A NOVEL LOCOMOTIVE. .	A NOVEL LOCOMOTIVE.	. A NOVEL LOCOMOTIVE. .
, Being erected at Bloomer's foundry, Beenleigh, for the Belmont Shire Council. It is styled a loco-motor ; it ha« *	Being erected at Bloomer's foundry, Beenleigh, for the Belmont Shire Council. It is styled a loco-motor; it has	, Being erected at Bloomer's foundry, Beenleigh, for the Belmont Shire Council. It is styled a loco-motor ; it has a
. superheaters, condensers, chattlers, blowers, etc., and is not only noiseless, but consumes its own smoke. Mr. M. .	superheaters, condensers, chattlers, blowers, etc., and is not only noiseless, but consumes its own smoke. Mr. M.	. superheaters, condensers, chatters, blowers, etc., and is not only noiseless, but consumes its own smoke. Mr. M. .
. Bloomer (erector) stands at the front of the engine, the driver ÍJ. Barker) stands by the tender, and the fireman (A. .	Bloomer (erector) stands at the front of the engine, the driver (J. Barker) stands by the tender, and the fireman	. Bloomer (erector) stands at the front of the engine, the driver J. Barker) stands by the tender, and the fireman (A. .
. M'Clusker) is seated on the footplate. -Thos. Mathewson _-jpo. Photo. .	(A. McClusker) is seated on the footplate. —Thos. Mathewson & Co. Photo.	. M'Clusker) is seated on the footplate. Thos. Mathewson type. Photo. .

Identified overProof corrections	HAS
Identified overProof non-corrections	CO CHATTLERS [**VANDALISED] MCCLUSKER

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	65	95.4	95.4	0.0
Searchability of unique words	53	94.3	94.3	0.0
Weighted Words		94.7	92.8	-34.9

Article ID 19723978, Article, Railway Tenders., page 11 1911-10-04, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), 71 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
Railway Tenders.	Railway Tenders.	Railway Tenders.
Tor sinl ing a bore at Qluvno to supph	For sinking a bore at Mayne to supply	for sinking a bore at Qluvno to supply
Matci to the new engine theos, tendéis	water to the new engine sheds, tenders	water to the new engine these, tenders
nero received by the Railway Commis	were received by the Railway Commis-	were received by the Railway Commis-
nioner jtsteiday from Geoige Duri and	sioner yesterday from George Durrand	sioner yesterday from George Dunn and
and James 13 Wood tile foimei bunff the	and James B. Wood, the former being the	and James 13 Wood the former being the
lower Tor the supplj of steel woik in	lower. For the supply of steel-work in	lower for the supply of steel work in
principals, girders, i afters 6-c, for the	principals, girders, rafters &c., for the	principals, girders, i after- 6-c, for the
platform roof at Auclientlower tendera	platform roof at Auchenflower, tenders	platform roof at Auchenflower tenders
weie submitted by V Sargeant and Co,	were submitted by A. Sargeant and Co.,	were submitted by A Sargeant and Co, Ltd,
Ltd, and G and J Downe	Ltd., and G. and J. Dowrie.	and 6 and J Downe

Identified overProof corrections	YESTERDAY WATER SUPPLY COMMISSIONER GEORGE AUCHENFLOWER WORK BEING FORMER WERE SINKING
Identified overProof non-corrections	RAFTERS DOWRIE DURRAND SHEDS MAYNE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	61	62.3	91.8	78.3
Searchability of unique words	43	62.8	88.4	68.8
Weighted Words		57.1	83.3	61.0

Article ID 19724967, Article, Accident at Cooroaroo, page 8 1911-12-11, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), 86 words, 6 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
Accident at Cooroaroo	Accident at Coorparoo	Accident at Coorparoo
Shortly befoie 8 am on Satuiday the	Shortly before 8 a.m. on Saturday the	Shortly before 8 am on Saturday the
Ambulance Brigade xvas called to Coor-	Ambulance Brigade was called to Coor-	Ambulance Brigade was called to Coor-
paroo to attend a loilway labourei named	paroo to attend a railway labourer named	paroo to attend a railway labourer named
John Buckley, xv ho xvas suffering from a	John Buckley, who was suffering from a	John Buckley, who was suffering from a
lacerated wound on his left foot He had	lacerated wound on his left foot. He had	lacerated wound on his left foot He had
been woiking on the ballast tram at Coor	been working on the ballast train at Coor-	been working on the ballast train at Coorparoo,
paioo, xv hen some steel rails fell on lum.	paroo, when some steel rails fell on him.	when some steel rails fell on him.
Ile xvas given first aid, and taken to the	He was given first aid, and taken to the	He was given first aid, and taken to the
Mater Misencordiae Hospital Buckley is	Mater Misericordiae Hospital. Buckley is	Mater Misericordiae Hospital Buckley is
a single man, 30 yeais of age, and lives at	a single man, 30 years of age, and lives at	a single man, 30 years of age, and lives at
tho Hillway men'- camp at Wynnum.	the railway men's camp at Wynnum.	the Railway men- camp at Wynnum.

Identified overProof corrections	WORKING YEARS WAS WHEN SATURDAY TRAIN RAILWAY MISERICORDIAE HIM WHO LABOURER BEFORE
Identified overProof non-corrections	MENS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	76	73.7	98.7	95.0
Searchability of unique words	57	77.2	98.2	92.3
Weighted Words		80.2	97.4	86.6

Article ID 26305624, Article, STRANDED FRENCH BARQUE. UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS TO REFLOAT. Adelaide, March 14., page 7 1911-03-15, The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), 128 words, 4 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	DE STRANDING DIJON REQUIRE EDITHBURGH
Identified overProof non-corrections	MORNING

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	117	91.5	97.4	70.0
Searchability of unique words	80	92.5	98.8	83.3
Weighted Words		90.9	99.0	89.3

Article ID 28139552, Article, FEDERAL AGROUND., page 18 1911-10-07, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 53 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
FKDETÏAL AGÏïOUNP.	FEDERAL AGROUND.	FEDERAL AGROUND.
Thc .Department of Navigation yesterday Tccolvcd a	The Department of Navigation yesterday received a	The Department of Navigation yesterday received a
ioXoT message from tho ligl.thouse-keepcr at	telephone message from the lighthouse-keeper at	ioXoT message from the lighthouse-keeper at
tlarranioey Baring Hint the Hawkesbury River Com	Barranjoey saying that the Hawkesbury River Com-	tlarranioey During that the Hawkesbury River Com
iat^s atcamer Federal had run aground on a mudba:*	pany's steamer Federal had run aground on a mudbank	rates steamer Federal had run aground on a mudbank
Ï? Pittwater. Thc vessel was in no danger, arid it	at Pittwater. The vessel was in no danger, and it	I? Pittwater. The vessel was in no danger, and it
was; «pected that sl.c would float oil with thc «ext	was expected that she would float off with the next	was expected that she would float off with the next
tide. _	tide.	tide, A

Identified overProof corrections	STEAMER /LIGHTHOUSE/KEEPER\|LIGHTHOUSEKEEPER SHE NEXT OFF RECEIVED AND MUDBANK EXPECTED
Identified overProof non-corrections	BARRANJOEY TELEPHONE SAYING COMPANYS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	49	57.1	89.8	76.2
Searchability of unique words	40	67.5	90.0	69.2
Weighted Words		60.2	85.0	62.1

Article ID 28140152, Article, RAILWAY TURNTABLE MISHAP. MOSS VALE, Wednesday., page 10 1911-02-09, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 50 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
RAILWAY TURNTABLE MISHAP.	RAILWAY TURNTABLE MISHAP.	RAILWAY TURNTABLE MISHAP.
MOSS VALE-, Wednesday.	MOSS VALE, Wednesday.	MOSS VALE-, Wednesday.
As the .engine and tender were being turned	As the engine and tender were being turned	As the engine and tender were being turned
to bring tho ,6.15.train-to Sydnej the tender	to bring the 6.15 train to Sydney, the tender	to bring the ,6.15.train-to Sydney the tender
came oft the turntable, launching down al-	came off the turntable, launching down al-	came off the turntable, launching down almost
most on to tho public rod. It is not thought	most on to the public road. It is not thought	on to the public road. It is not thought
that any . very . serious , damage has . been	that any very serious damage has been	that any . very serious damage has been
done.	done.	done.
========	========	========

Identified overProof corrections	SYDNEY ROAD OFF
Identified overProof non-corrections	TRAIN

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	46	84.8	95.7	71.4
Searchability of unique words	38	89.5	97.4	75.0
Weighted Words		89.7	98.2	82.1

Article ID 31378370, Article, NEVER KNOWN AS BARREN JACK., page 2 1911-02-17, Queanbeyan Age (NSW : 1907 - 1915), 135 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
NEiER KNOWN :'AS "BkiARRtEN	NEVER KNOWN AS "BARREN JACK."	NEVER KNOWN AS "BkiARRtEN
MRas Luciry CARRo LL, who is known as	MRS. LUCY CARROLL, who is known as	Mas L.ucky CARROLL who is known as
-the: Qiee n o";.f ':hIe Yises ablioriginals,	the Queen of the Yass aboriginals,	the: Qiee n e f 'the Yass aboriginals,
states thatithe :site of mithe wier ,was	states that the site of the wier was	states that the site of mithe water was
:nbi;ri ?iwni as "i?: Barten?Jack'." The	never known as "Barren Jack." The	inland towns as "a?: Barren Jack'." The
'Barrien Jack Mountain icool'ding to	Barren Jack Mountain according to	'Barren Jack Mountain according to
Lucy', :is situatied a -couple of . miles	Lucy, is situated a couple of miles	Lucy', is situated a couple of miles
further dti~n thie. river.. Lucy .states	further down the river. Lucy states	further down the. river. Lucy states
lhiittli'e iiamie of .the site of of the weir	that the name of the site of the weir	battle's name of the site of of the weir
wasi' G0oodi"adigbee,'".._ meaning " water	was "Goodradigbee," meaning "water	was G0oodi"adigbee,'".._ meaning " water
falling: oer rocks." In-changing the	falling over rocks." In changing the	falling: over rocks." In-changing the
iiame to," Burrinjuck" Mr. Griflith has	name to, "Burrinjuck" Mr. Griffith has	name to," Burrinjuck" Mr. Griffith has
hit upon a name just as disagreeable as	hit upon a name just as disagreeable as	hit upon a name just as disagreeable as
that of the former title., The idea of	that of the former title. The idea of	that of the former title., The idea of
changing the `name in the first place	changing the name in the first place	changing the name in the first place
w was tomake thile scheme as attractive	was to make the scheme as attractive	W was to make the scheme as attractive
ir.ini?ame as it is in its, reality. ,If the	in name as it is in its reality. If the	iron-frame as it is in its reality. If the
'MAinister for Works had re-naned the	Minister for Works had re-named the	'Minister for Works had re-named the
place " Goodradigbee" lie would have	place "Goodradigbee" he would have	place " Goodradigbee" he would have
truok a much more pleasing-title than	struck a much more pleasing title than	struck a much more pleasing title than
" .B.uirinjuck."	"Burrinjuck."	" Burrinjuck."

Identified overProof corrections	ACCORDING GRIFFITH MINISTER NEVER SITUATED DOWN ABORIGINALS OVER HE YASS /RE/NAMED\|RENAMED STRUCK MAKE CARROLL BARREN
Identified overProof non-corrections	WIER [**VANDALISED] MRS QUEEN

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	131	69.5	89.3	65.0
Searchability of unique words	72	76.4	95.8	82.4
Weighted Words		75.2	95.1	80.4

Article ID 33388289, Article, TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY, page 42 1911-03-21, Kalgoorlie Western Argus (WA : 1896 - 1916), 79 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
TRANSCONTINENTAL RAIL-.WAY	TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY	TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY
The report cont.i.ns the following.	The report contains the following	The report contains the following
paragraph.:	paragraph :—	paragraph.:
"In coinection -with my recom	"In connection with my recom-	"In connection with my recommendations
mendations as.tu Port Darw?.in, and.	mendations as to Port Darwin, and	as to Port Darwin, and.
also Fremaiatle,- I desire to express,	also Fremantle, I desire to express,	also Fremantle, I desire to express,
from a naval. point of "view, the	from a naval point of view, the	from a naval. point of view the
urgent .necessity of establishing rail.	urgent necessity of establishing rail-	urgent necessity of establishing railway.
way. comniunication between those	way communication between those	communication between those
places and the centres of popula	places and the centres of popula-	places and the centres of population,
tion, . anufatture . and resources	tion, manufacture and resources	. anufatture and resources
which are required for the main	which are required for the main-	which are required for the main
tenaece of the fleet." -	tenance of the fleet."	tenance of the fleet." -
A. period .of 22 years is allotted	A period of 22 years is allotted	A. period of 22 years is allotted
for the purpose of creating the com	for the purpose of creating the com-	for the purpose of creating the completed
pleted flee.t.	pleted fleet.	fleet.

Identified overProof corrections	AS CONNECTION CONTAINS FREMANTLE MAINTENANCE COMMUNICATION DARWIN
Identified overProof non-corrections	MANUFACTURE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	68	83.8	98.5	90.9
Searchability of unique words	50	84.0	98.0	87.5
Weighted Words		81.4	97.5	86.5

Article ID 33391645, Article, ENGLISH PEDESTRIAN. OPINION REGARDING AUSTRALIAN ATHLETES. Perth, May 23., page 41 1911-05-30, Kalgoorlie Western Argus (WA : 1896 - 1916), 87 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
ENGLISII PEDESTRIAN	ENGLISH PEDESTRIAN.	ENGLISH PEDESTRIANS
OPIN REGARDING AUSTRA	OPINION REGARDING AUSTRA-	OPEN REGARDING AUSTRALIAN
LIAN ATHLETES.	LIAN ATHLETES.	ATHLETES.
Perth; May 23.	Perth, May 23.	Perth; May 23.
The English pedestrian, H. A.	The English pedestrian, H. A.	The English pedestrian, H. A.
Wilson, passed . through : Fremantle	Wilson, passed through Fremantle	Wilson, passed through : Fremantle
on the R.M.S. Osterley to-day.	on the R.M.S. Osterley to-day.	on the R.M.S. Osterley to-day.
Speaking of. the relative merits of	Speaking of the relative merits of	Speaking of the relative merits of
Donaldson, Pestle, Taylor and Rol	Donaldson, Postle, Taylor and Hol-	Donaldson, Postle, Taylor and Rol
way, Wilson said that 'Donaldson	way, Wilson said that Donaldson	way, Wilson said that Donaldson
was easily the best performer.	was easily the best performer.	was easily the best performer.
Postle might possibly beat him up	Postle might possibly beat him up	Postle might possibly beat him up
to 100 yards, but over that he would	to 100 yards, but over that he would	to 100 yards, but over that he would
have no chance. Up. to a quarter of	have no chance. Up to a quarter of	have no chance. Up to a quarter of
a mile Donaldson stands alone in	a mile Donaldson stands alone in	a mile Donaldson stands alone in
the world, and. be holds the world's	the world, and he holds the world's	the world, and. be holds the world's
professional record for 600 yards.	professional record for 600 yards.	professional record for 600 yards.

Identified overProof corrections	AUSTRALIAN
Identified overProof non-corrections	OPINION HOLWAY

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	73	91.8	94.5	33.3
Searchability of unique words	57	94.7	96.5	33.3
Weighted Words		95.3	96.4	23.1

Article ID 33397776, Article, TRANSCONTINENTAL LINE BROAD OR NARROW GAUGE. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PREMIER INTERVIEWS MR. FISHER. Melbourne, Oct. 1., page 18 1911-10-03, Kalgoorlie Western Argus (WA : 1896 - 1916), 383 words, 5 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
TRANSCONTINENTTAL LINE	TRANSCONTINENTAL LINE	TRANSCONTINENTAL LINE
1ROA10f OR- 01 ARROW AA-GE.	BROAD OR NARROW GAUGE.	1ROA10f OR- 01 ARROW WAGE.
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PREMIER	SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PREMIER	SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PREMIER
INT'ERVIEWS MR. FISHER.	INTERVIEWS MR. FISHER.	INTERVIEWS MR. FISHER.
Melbourne, .Oct. 1.	Melbourne, Oct. 1.	Melbourne, Oct. 1.
The Premier .of South Australia,n	The Premier of South Australia,	The Premier of South Australian
who is in Melbourne, saw the Prime	who is in Melbourne, saw the Prime	who is in Melbourne, saw the Prime
Minister with regard to t he' urgent	Minister with regard to the urgent	Minister with regard to the urgent
situgtion raised by the Federal	situation raised by the Federal	situation raised by the Federal
Ministers' determination to -con	Ministers' determination to construct	Ministers' determination to construct
struct the transcontiiiental rail way	the transcontinental railway	the transcontinental railway
on - a 4 ft. 8, in. gauge before any	on a 4 ft. 8½ in. gauge before any	on - a 4 ft. 8, in. gauge before any
defumite dev.elopments have occurred	definite developments have occurred	definite developments have occurred
in respect of the proposed establish:	in respect of the proposed establishment	in respect of the proposed establishment
ment of a uniform gaj-ge on. the lines	of a uniform gauge on the lines	of a uniform gauge on. the lines
between the capitals of .the various	between the capitals of the various	between the capitals of the various
States.	States.	States.
-The Prime Minister infornied Mr.	The Prime Minister informed Mr.	-The Prime Minister informed Mr.
'Verran that the Commonwealth had	Verran that the Commonwealth had	Verran that the Commonwealth had
fimally decided on a narrower gauge.	finally decided on a narrower gauge.	finally decided on a narrower gauge.
The matter of making the - State	The matter of making the State	The matter of making the - State
railway systems uniform was still	railway systems uniform was still	railway systems uniform was still
open.	open.	open.
Mr. .Verran, when interviewed,	Mr. Verran, when interviewed,	Mr. Verran, when interviewed,
said he thought it unfair that- Soutl.	said he thought it unfair that South	said he thought it unfair that- South.
Aiustralia should 'be asked to alter	Australia should be asked to alter	Australia should be asked to alter
all the rolling stock' which she had	all the rolling stock which she had	all the rolling stock' which she had
constructed for her 5 ft. 3 in -gauge	constructed for her 5 ft. 3 in. gauge	constructed for her 5 ft. 3 in gauge
before any settlement of the whole	before any settlement of the whole	before any settlement of the whole
question of ' uniform gauge was	question of a uniform gauge was	question of ' uniform gauge was
reached. Alterations to the lines	reached. Alterations to the lines	reached. Alterations to the lines
and rolling stock. wohld cost £1,000,	and rolling stock would cost £1,000,000.	and rolling stock. would cost £1,000,000.
000. Other States in -that . case.	Other States in that case.	Other States in that case.
would not be called upon to - make	would not be called upon to make	would not be called upon to - make
any expenditure. It could- not. be	any expenditure. It could not be	any expenditure. It could not be
contended that a 4 ,ft. 8 in, was the	contended that a 4 ft. 8½ in. was the	contended that a 4 ft. 6 in, was the
bebt gauge foivr Solth Australia no?	best gauge for South Australia nor	best gauge New South Australia no?
for, all Australia. The question of	for all Australia. The question of	for all Australia. The question of
speed was more and more. important	speed was more and more important	speed was more and more. important
every year, and. ii America the ten	every year, and in America the tendency	every year, and. in America the tendency
-dency was to widen the "gauge to	was to widen the gauge to	was to widen the gauge to
5 ft. 3 in., because the wider gauge	5 ft. 3 in., because the wider gauge	5 ft. 3 in., because the wider gauge
allowed of greater speed and power.	allowed of greater speed and power.	allowed of greater speed and power.
A Commonwealth railway of a 4 ft.	A Commonwealth railway of a 4 ft.	A Commonwealth railway of a 4 ft.
81 in.: gauge meant a break at PJort;	8½ in. gauge meant a break at Port	6 in.: gauge meant a break at Port;
Augusta, and there- would undoubt	Augusta, and there would undoubtedly	Augusta, and there would undoubtedly
edly be an outcry. abo,ut this. H1is	be an outcry about this. His	be an outcry. about this. His
contention -was: that /the line from	contention was that the line from	contention was: that the line from
Kalgoorlie to' Port Augusta should	Kalgoorlie to Port Augusta should	Kalgoorlie to Port Augusta should
be on the 5 ft., 3 in. gapge. Then	be on the 5 ft. 3 in. gauge. Then	be on the 5 ft., 3 in. gauge. Then
the .South Australian .Government	the South Australian Government	the South Australian Government
would- run a line on. the same kauge	would run a line on the same gauge	would- run a line on the same gauge
through -Port Germein. Port Pirie,	through Port Germein, Port Pirie,	through Port Germein. Port Pirie,
Crystal Brook, and BT1inkworth to	Crystal Brook, and Brinkworth to	Crystal Brook, and Brinkworth to
Hamley Bridge, which was connect	Hamley Bridge, which was connected	Hamley Bridge, which was connect
with Adelaide by the same gauge.	with Adelaide by the same gauge.	with Adelaide by the same gauge.
In this way a. 5 ft. 3 in. gauge would-I	In this way a 5 ft. 3 in. gauge would	In this way a 5 ft. 3 in. gauge would-I
run from -Kalgoorlie to Albury. He	run from Kalgoorlie to Albury. He	run from Kalgoorlie to Albury. He
thought that either South Australia	thought that either South Australia	thought that either South Australia
should be recouped in some way for	should be recouped in some way for	should be recouped in some way for
her outlay, or the question of a uni	her outlay, or the question of a uniform	her outlay, or the question of a uniform
form gauge should- be settled, and.	gauge should be settled, and each	gauge should be settled, and.
each State should undertake the	State should undertake the	each State should undertake the
alteration of. its own .trunk lines,	alteration of its own trunk lines,	alteration of its own trunk lines,
where necessary."	where necessary."	where necessary."
-- . _i		-- ii

Identified overProof corrections	DEVELOPMENTS SITUATION INFORMED FINALLY SOUTHAUSTRALIA TRANSCONTINENTAL ABOUT DEFINITE CONSTRUCT HIS BRINKWORTH TENDENCY BEST
Identified overProof non-corrections	NARROW NOR CONNECTED BROAD

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	338	91.1	97.9	76.7
Searchability of unique words	163	89.6	97.5	76.5
Weighted Words		88.8	97.4	76.4

Article ID 39872340, Article, A Reliable Remedy, page 2 1911-02-20, Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1954), 67 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
. A Reliable Remedy	A Reliable Remedy	A Reliable Remedy
Rexona is a reliable remedy fer ]	Rexona is a reliable remedy for	Rexona is a reliable remedy for ]
ali eruptions and irritations ..>£ ihe	all eruptions and irritations of the	all eruptions and irritations of the
I skin, eczema, pimples, sores, rhil	skin, eczema, pimples, sores, chil-	I skin, eczema, pimples, sores, this
¡ Mains, chapped hands, sciatica, itch-	blains, chapped hands, sciatica, itch-	is Mains, chapped hands, sciatica, itch-
ing, or , bleeding piles, cuts. 1 urns,	ing, or bleeding piles, cuts, burns,	ing, or bleeding piles, cuts. Burns
bruises, scalds, bad legs, stings oí	bruises, scalds, bad legs, stings of	bruises, scalds, bad legs, stings of
insects, .. and all kinds of niilamma	insects, and all kinds of inflamma-	insects, .. and all kinds of inflammation
tion. ' Ruxona is sold only ¡n tri-	tion. Rexona is sold only in tri-	' Rexona is sold only in triangular
angular potsi at 1/0 and 3/. Ob-	angular pots at 1/6 and 3/. Ob-	pots at 1/0 and 3/. Obtainable
tainable everj>wâere.*	tainable everywhere.	everj>wâere.*

Identified overProof corrections	THE POTS FOR IN INFLAMMATION BURNS
Identified overProof non-corrections	CHILBLAINS EVERYWHERE

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All Words	50	76.0	96.0	83.3
Searchability of unique words	41	80.5	95.1	75.0
Weighted Words		84.6	94.1	61.8

Article ID 39877060, Article, KALGOORLIE—PORT AUGUSTA LINE., page 5 1911-02-11, Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1954), 125 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
KALGOORLIE-PORT AUGUSTA	KALGOORLIE—PORT AUGUSTA	KALGOORLIE-PORT AUGUSTA
?r LINE.	LINE.	?r LINE.
' /MELBOURNE, -Friday. - ^Prepara-	MELBOURNE, Friday. Prepara-	MELBOURNE, -Friday. - Preparations
tions for thc preliminary ; work in	tions for the preliminary work in	for the preliminary ; work in
.connection with tho railway ironf	connection with the railway from	connection with the railway iron
? Pori ' Augusta to-Kaïçoorlie. are be	Port Augusta to Kalgoorlie are be-	? Port ' Augusta to Kalgoorlie. are be
¡hg "made by Mr.. O'Malley, (Minister	ing made by Mr. O'Malley, (Minister	chg made by Mr. O'Malley, (Minister
Tor Home .Affairs). : He yesterday	for Home Affairs). He yesterday	for Home Affairs). : He yesterday
had a long interview with Mr. Hen-	had a long interview with Mr. Henry	had a long interview with Mr. Henry
ry Dean, .who ha3.; "oeen anpointcá	Deane, who has been appointed	Dean, who has; been. appointed
~ consulting engineer to the Common	consulting engineer to the Common-	a consulting engineer to the Common-
. 'wea 1 tiv.r''- Hiss"dirties"':aré- io' preñara	wealth. His duties are to prepare	'weal 1 river''- Hiss"dirties"':aré- to' prepare
.siláns áíjd spccíñcaliipiis;»^lnd est:ihiätf'i	plans and specifications, and estimates,	signs used spccíñcaliipiis;»^lnd est:ihiätf'i
so that parliament when it is	so that parliament when it is	so that parliament when it is
discussing thej. m^a^ire mary te in	discussing the measure may be in	discussing the. measure may be in
-possession of the information and	possession of the information and	possession of the information and
so that the work can' be) (broce^ded.	so that the work can be proceeded	so that the work can' be) (proceeded.
with directly the Bill is, passed. Mr.	with directly the Bill is passed. Mr.	with directly the Bill is, passed. Mr.
Dean will submit a charo for .both	Deane will submit a chart for both	Dean will submit a chart for both
a 3 fp«t 6 inches. gauge also 4 feet	3 foot 6 inches gauge also 4 feet	a 3 feet 6 inches. gauge also 4 feet
Si inch gavge. TV , . . ,	8½ inch gauge.	8½ inch gauge. TV , . . ,

Identified overProof corrections	BEEN CHART HAS PREPARE MAY PROCEEDED MEASURE APPOINTED
Identified overProof non-corrections	DEANE FOOT COMMONWEALTH SPECIFICATIONS PLANS ESTIMATES DUTIES BEING HIS FROM

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	102	70.6	86.3	53.3
Searchability of unique words	75	76.0	86.7	44.4
Weighted Words		72.2	84.8	45.5

Article ID 39884344, Article, A MELANCHOLY INCIDENT., page 5 1911-05-09, Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1954), 91 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
A MELANCHOLY INCIDENT.	A MELANCHOLY INCIDENT.	A MELANCHOLY INCIDENT.
BRISBANE. Monday.-, The first	BRISBANE. Monday.— The first	BRISBANE. Monday.-, The first
passenger train from Abenarkin. on	passenger train from Abenarkin, on	passenger train from Benarkin. on
-the Blackbutt ruilwaj- ljne, was run	the Blackbutt railway line, was run	the Blackbutt railway-line was run
to-ila.v. and it was marked bv a	to-day, and it was marked by a	to-day. and it was marked by a
»blmcholy ' incident. Amongst	melancholy incident. Amongst	melancholy ' incident. Amongst
the passengers was a mac named	the passengers was a man named	the passengers was a man named
Wtliam Nunn who had buen employ-	William Nunn who had been employ-	William Nunn who had been employ-
ai for some tim<» as cook by Mr.	ed for some time as cook by Mr.	ed for some time as cook by Mr.
-Grrjit, railway surveyor at Blacï"	Grant, railway surveyor at Black-	-Grrjit, railway surveyor at Black"
iiutt. For about a week before ho	butt. For about a week before he	Hutt. For about a week before he
"had been ailing and he ' was . being	had been ailing and he was being	had been ailing and he was being
brought to Briebano for medical at-	brought to Brisbane for medical at-	brought to Brisbane for medical attention,
tention, but when the train- was	tention, but when the train was	but when the train was
running lîotween Moore and Murilla	running between Moore and Murilla	running between Moore and Murilla
li» diad. < I	he died.	has died. < I

Identified overProof corrections	WILLIAM BETWEEN ONTHE /TO/DAY\|TODAY TIME MAN EMPLOYED DIED LINE
Identified overProof non-corrections	ABENARKIN [**VANDALISED] GRANT

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	78	76.9	94.9	77.8
Searchability of unique words	57	82.5	96.5	80.0
Weighted Words		82.5	94.8	70.4

Article ID 39886892, Article, RAILWAY ACCIDENT., page 5 1911-02-08, Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1954), 63 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
'RAILWAY ACCIDENT.	RAILWAY ACCIDENT.	RAILWAY ACCIDENT.
BRISBANE. Tuesday.-A' Roods	BRISBANE, Tuesday.— A goods	BRISBANE. Tuesday' Roods
-trafn' which left Toowoomba . last	train which left Toowoomba last	-train' which left Toowoomba last night
night at I-45 for Brisbane met with	night at 1.45 for Brisbane met with	at I-45 for Brisbane met with
an acrtdent at Murphy's Creek, a	an accident at Murphy's Creek, a	an accident at Murphy's Creek, a
sheep waggon and covered goods	sheep waggon and covered goods	sheep waggon and covered goods
waggon beling, derailed. . Rather	waggon being derailed. Rather	waggon being, derailed. . Rather
"serious delay to the down trains to	serious delay to the down trains to	serious delay to the down trains to
Brisbane has resulted, and Ht is ex-	Brisbane has resulted, and it is	Brisbane has resulted, and it is expected
pected there will be some slight del	expected there will be some slight	there will be some slight del
lay also to the Sydney mail train	delay also to the Sydney mail	lay also to the Sydney mail train
to-night.	train to-night.	to-night.

Identified overProof corrections	IT BEING
Identified overProof non-corrections

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	57	89.5	96.5	66.7
Searchability of unique words	45	95.6	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		97.9	100.0	100.0

Article ID 40041671, Article, RAILWAY ACCIDENT., page 5 1911-10-18, Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1954), 51 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
' RAILWAY ACCIDENT.	RAILWAY ACCIDENT.	RAILWAY ACCIDENT.
ADELAIDE, Tuesday.- Yesterday	ADELAIDE, Tuesday.— Yesterday	ADELAIDE, Tuesday.- Yesterday
norning two permanent way metí	morning two permanent way men	morning two permanent way men
eera riding on a tricycles between	were riding on a tricycle between	were riding on a tricycles between
îawler .and. Roseworthy-: when they,	Gawler and Roseworthy when they	Gawler and. Roseworthy-: when they,
rere overtaken by a locomotive,	were overtaken by a locomotive,	were overtaken by a locomotive,
ino of them named J« J«. Tawrt»	One of them named J. J. Faurl,	One of them named J J. Lawrie
iged 30, waa killed,"one of his Ieg3	aged 30, was killed, one of his legs	aged 30, was killed, one of his legs
¡jeing severed. The other man, "J.*	being severed. The other man, J.	being severed. The other man, "J
Freer, escaped without injury«	Freer, escaped without injury.	Freer, escaped without injury

Identified overProof corrections	LEGS ONE KILLED WAS THEYWERE GAWLER MORNING AGED BEING WERE MEN
Identified overProof non-corrections	TRICYCLE FAURL

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	44	68.2	95.5	85.7
Searchability of unique words	42	69.0	95.2	84.6
Weighted Words		64.5	91.7	76.8

Article ID 45122941, Article, UNIFORM RAILWAY GUAGE. PRIME MINISTER'S STATEMENT. Melbourne, Tuesday., page 2 1911-02-07, Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954), 67 words, 5 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
UNIFORM RAILWAY GUAGE.	UNIFORM RAILWAY GUAGE.	UNIFORM RAILWAY GAUGE.
. PIUME MINISTER'S STATEMENT.	PRIME MINISTER'S STATEMENT.	. PRIME MINISTER'S STATEMENT.
Melbouriio, Tuesday.	Melbourne, Tuesday.	Melbourne, Tuesday.
Tho question .of a uniform railway	The question of a uniform railway	The question of a uniform railway
gouge is to bo considered in its pre-	gauge is to be considered in its pre-	gauge is to be considered in its preliminary
liminary stage nt a conference, of rail-	liminary stage at a conference of rail-	stage at a conference, of railway
way commissioners in Melbourne next	way commissioners in Melbourne next	commissioners in Melbourne next
week.	week.	week.
Tho Prime Minister says ho is afraid	The Prime Minister says he is afraid	The Prime Minister says he is afraid
that public opinion is not fully aroused	that public opinion is not fully aroused	that public opinion is not fully aroused
to the great importance of the uniform	to the great importance of the uniform	to the great importance of the uniform
gauge question. Ho rogords it as a	gauge question. He regards it as a	gauge question. He regards it as a
matter of urgency.	matter of urgency.	matter of urgency.

Identified overProof corrections	AT BE HE REGARDS
Identified overProof non-corrections	GUAGE [**VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	61	83.6	98.4	90.0
Searchability of unique words	42	90.5	97.6	75.0
Weighted Words		93.4	96.9	53.6

Article ID 45127773, Article, SOUTH AUSTRALIAN RAILWAYS. RECORD PASSENGER TRAFFIC. BROKEN HILL EXPRESS RUN IN TWO DIVISIONS. Adelaide, Saturday., page 4 1911-04-15, Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954), 100 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN RAILWAYS.	SOUTH AUSTRALIAN RAILWAYS.	SOUTH AUSTRALIAN RAILWAYS.
RECORD PASSENGER TRAFFIC.	RECORD PASSENGER TRAFFIC.	RECORD PASSENGER TRAFFIC.
BROKEN HILL EXPRESS RUN IN	BROKEN HILL EXPRESS RUN IN	BROKEN HILL EXPRESS RUN IN
TWO DIVISIONS.	TWO DIVISIONS.	TWO DIVISIONS.
Adelaide, Saturday.	Adelaide, Saturday.	Adelaide, Saturday.
Tita passenger traffic on the South	The passenger traffic on the South	The passenger traffic on the South
Australian railways last Thursday was	Australian railways last Thursday was	Australian railways last Thursday was
the heaviest on record as regards the	the heaviest on record as regards the	the heaviest on record as regards the
nnraber of people wlio travelled long	number of people who travelled long	number of people who travelled long
distances.	distances.	distances.
The Broken Hill exuress was run in	The Broken Hill express was run in	The Broken Hill express was run in
two divisions from tho Barrier to Terr	two divisions from the Barrier to Ter-	two divisions from the Barrier to Term
owie. and in three divisions from the	owie, and in three divisions from the	owie. and in three divisions from the
break of guage station to Adelaide.	break of gauge station to Adelaide.	break of gauge station to Adelaide.
The Eastern express went out in the	The Eastern express went out in the	The Eastern express went out in the
afternoon in tivb trains.	afternoon in two trains.	afternoon in five trains.
There were two divisions of the Bro	There were two divisions of the Bro-	There were two divisions of the Bro
¡ ken Hill express. Tho first left at 4.20	ken Hill express. The first left at 4.20	J ken Hill express. The first left at 4.20
p.m., and the other at 4.50.	p.m., and the other at 4.50.	p.m., and the other at 4.50.

Identified overProof corrections	NUMBER GAUGE WHO
Identified overProof non-corrections	TEROWIE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	94	89.4	96.8	70.0
Searchability of unique words	50	92.0	98.0	75.0
Weighted Words		93.9	97.8	63.8

Article ID 45138273, Article, WITHDRAW THAT REMARK. THE HOPE OF A BARRISTER., page 8 1911-01-03, Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954), 346 words, 12 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
" WITHDRAW THAT REMARK."	"WITHDRAW THAT REMARK."	" WITHDRAW THAT REMARK."
THE HOPE'Ol' A BAItlUSTBR,	THE HOPE OF A BARRISTER.	THE HOPEFUL' A BAItlUSTBR,
"" I hope you will not pre-jti%o this	"I hope you will not pre-judge this	"" I hope you will not practise this
:easo,'!. said Mr. ' Occil Tccce. addressing	case," said Mr. Cecil Teece, addressing	season,'!. said Mr. Cecil Teece. addressing
Mr. Smithers, S.M., at tho CeiitraJ	Mr. Smithers, S.M., at the Central	Mr. Smithers, S.M., at the Central
Police Oourtthis morning (reports tho	Police Court this morning (reports the	Police Court this morning (reports the
"Sun" of December 28).	"Sun" of December 28).	"Sun" of December 28
The magistrate ordered the barris-	The magistrate ordered the barrister	The magistrate ordered the barris-
to take his seat, and, after a pause,	to take his seat, and, after a pause,	to take his seat, and, after a pause,
said, " You will please withdraw that	said, "You will please withdraw that	said, " You will please withdraw that
roamark." ? '	remark."	remark." ? '
Mr. Teece : Yes, your Worship.	Mr. Teece : Yes, your Worship.	Mr. Teece : Yes, your Worship.
The magistrate: I ask you to with-	The magistrate : I ask you to with-	The magistrate: I ask you to withdraw
draw the remark.	draw the remark.	the remark.
Mr. Teece : I withdraw, your Wor-	Mr. Teece : I withdraw, your Wor-	Mr. Teece : I withdraw, your Worship.
ship.	ship.
o magistrate.: I consider it a high-	The magistrate : I consider it a highly	of magistrate.: I consider it a high-
improper remark, and if it ever	improper remark, and if it ever	improper remark, and if it ever
occurs again I will seriously consider	occurs again I will seriously consider	occurs again I will seriously consider
whether I will impose a penalty of	whether I will impose a penalty of	whether I will impose a penalty of
imprisonment for contempt of. court.	imprisonment for contempt of court.	imprisonment for contempt of court.
Tile incident arose during 'the- con-	The incident arose during the con-	The incident arose during the conduct
duct of a ouse in whioh Mr.. Teeco1was	duct of a case in which Mr. Teece was	of a case in which Mr.. Teece was
defending a young fellow named/Albert	defending a young fellow named Albert	defending a young fellow named Albert
Kelso, who was charged with behaving,	Kelso, who was charged with behaving	Kelso, who was charged with behaving
in a riotous manner,. and also with'	in a riotous manner, and also with	in a riotous manner, and also with'
using indecent language,, and; with .'as-	using indecent language, and with as-	using indecent language,, and; with less-
saulting Richard James Bourke, an	saulting Richard James Bourke, an	saulting Richard James Bourke, an
officer of tho Railway Department, at	officer of the Railway Department, at	officer of the Railway Department, at
Sydney Railway Station, on December	Sydney Railway Station, on December	Sydney Railway Station, on December
24.	24.	24.
Tho .magistrate, in imposing, a pen-	The magistrate, in imposing a pen-	The magistrate, in imposing, a penalty
alty of £1 for riotous conduct, £5 for	alty of £1 for riotous conduct, £5 for	of £1 for riotous conduct, £5 for
the indecent language, and £2 for the	the indecent language, and £2 for the	the indecent language, and £2 for the
assault, said he did not believe the evi-	assault, said he did not believe the evi-	assault, said he did not believe the evidence
dence of defendant or his witnesses.	dence of defendant or his witnesses.	of defendant or his witnesses.
" You have added perjUTy to your other	"You have added perjury to your other	" You have added perjUry to your other
offences instead of owning up in a	offences instead of owning up in a	offences instead of owning up in a
manly way," said his Worship, "and	manly way," said his Worship, "and	manly way," said his Worship, "and
I cannot see my way to deal leniently	I cannot see my way to deal leniently	I cannot see my way to deal leniently
with you."	with you."	with you."
========	========	========
Backache for Eighteen Months.— "I	Backache for Eighteen Months.— "I	Backache for Eighteen Months' "I
suffered with terrible backache for 18	suffered with terrible backache for 18	suffered with terrible backache for 18
months," writes Mrs. M. A. Errington	months," writes Mrs. M. A. Errington,	months," writes Mrs. M. A. Errington
18 Norman-street, W. Adelaide, S.A.'	18 Norman-street, W. Adelaide, S.A.	18 Norman-street, W. Adelaide, S.A.'
" During-that' timo I could not do any	"During that time I could not do any	" During that' time I could not do any
- work, for I' was doubled np with pain,	work, for I was doubled up with pain,	- work, for I' was doubled up with pain,
and life was'a-misery. 1 got so bad	and life was a misery. I got so bad	and life was misery. I got so bad
I., wont tb tho hospital, whore I got	I went to the hospital, where I got	I, went to the hospital, where I got
ho hotter. AU their remedies did mo	no better. All their remedies did me	be better. All their remedies did me
no good. At last I hoard of Dr. Shel-	no good. At last I heard of Dr. Shel-	no good. At last I heard of Dr. Sheldon's
don's Oin Pills, and gave thom a trial.	don's Gin Pills, and gave them a trial.	Gin Pills, and gave them a trial.
1 took thom for three, weeks, and can	I took them for three weeks, and can	I took them for three weeks, and can
honestly say that I nm quito cured,	honestly say that I am quite cured,	honestly say that I am quite cured,
and cnn now enjoy life." Prico, 1/6	and can now enjoy life." Price, 1/6	and can now enjoy life." Price, 1/6
and 2/6."	and 2/6."	and 2/6."
========	========	========

Identified overProof corrections	HEARD WHERE AM THEM CECIL TIME WHICH PERJURY CENTRAL CASE WENT ALBERT QUITE BETTER NAMED ALL ME PRICE GIN NO
Identified overProof non-corrections	PRE BARRISTER ASSAULTING [**VANDALISED] JUDGE HIGHLY

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	288	83.7	96.5	78.7
Searchability of unique words	168	85.7	97.0	79.2
Weighted Words		86.8	96.4	72.6

Article ID 45168344, Article, TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY BILL. BEFORE FEDERAL PARLIAMENT. CONSIDERED IN COMMITTEE. Melbourne, Thursday., page 2 1911-10-12, Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954), 78 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY	TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY	TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY
BILL.	BILL.	BILL.
BEFORE FEDERAL PARLIAMENT.	BEFORE FEDERAL PARLIAMENT.	BEFORE FEDERAL PARLIAMENT.
?'"CONSIDERED IN COMMITTEE.	CONSIDERED IN COMMITTEE.	s CONSIDERED IN COMMITTEE.
' ' *! Melbourne, Thursday.	Melbourne, Thursday.	' ' *! Melbourne, Thursday.
In thc-Föderal Parliament yesterday	In the Federal Parliament yesterday	In the Federal Parliament yesterday
tho, consideration, in connnitteoyw'as ro	the consideration in committee was re-	the, consideration, in committee w"as resumed
sumed of the Transcontinental Railway	sumed of the Transcontinental Railway	of the Transcontinental Railway
.Bill.. : :< t s ? ,	Bill.	Bill.. : t t s ? ,
' On tho gauge clause the hill pro-	On the gauge clause the bill pro-	' On the gauge clause the hill proposed
posed 4ft. fjiin.	posed 4ft. 8½in.	4ft. from.
Mr. Deane, in his report to.tho Gov-	Mr. Deane, in his report to the Gov-	Mr. Deane, in his report to the Government,
ernment, says that ¡ie has no hesita-	ernment, says that he has no hesita-	says that he has no hesita-
tion, in ^tating that tho' 4ft, "-"-Siin.	tion in stating that the 4ft. 8½in.	tion, in stating that the 4ft, "-"-8in.
gauge is capable of fulfilling tho re-	gauge is capable of fulfilling the re-	gauge is capable of fulfilling the requirements
quirements for all time.	quirements for all time.	for all time.

Identified overProof corrections	TO HE STATING RESUMED
Identified overProof non-corrections	WAS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	62	77.4	96.8	85.7
Searchability of unique words	41	87.8	97.6	80.0
Weighted Words		88.6	99.3	94.0

Article ID 53208839, Article, TRAGEDY IN A RAILWAY TUNNEL. PARIS, March 9., page 7 1911-03-10, Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1878 - 1954), 67 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
TRAGEDY IN A RAILWAY TUNNEL.	TRAGEDY IN A RAILWAY TUNNEL.	TRAGEDY IN A RAILWAY TUNNEL.
PARIS, March 9.	PARIS, March 9.	PARIS, March 9.
Twenty mirries wlio wera working in a	Twenty navvies who were working in a	Twenty carriers who were working in a
-unncl at Vincennes, crossed »lie lines to	tunnel at Vincennes, crossed the lines to	-tunnel at Vincennes, crossed the lines to
jscnpc an up train. Thc smoke and noise	escape an up train. The smoke and noise	escape an up train. The smoke and noise
of Ute train prevented them from detect-	of the train prevented them from detect-	of the train prevented them from detect-
ing a down train. Half the gang threw	ing a down train. Half the gang threw	ing a down train. Half the gang threw
themselves fiat between the lines-, but thc	themselves flat between the lines; but the	themselves flat between the lines-, but the
rest were swept awiiy. Two were killed	rest were swept away. Two were killed	rest were swept away. Two were killed
and eight des\|ieratc)y injured, some of	and eight desparately injured, some of	and eight desperately injured, some of
them mortally.	them mortally.	them mortally.

Identified overProof corrections	ESCAPE AWAY FLAT WHO
Identified overProof non-corrections	DESPARATELY NAVVIES

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	62	80.6	96.8	83.3
Searchability of unique words	47	87.2	95.7	66.7
Weighted Words		83.7	93.6	60.8

Article ID 58440588, Article, ACCOMMODATION AT MURRAY BRIDGE., page 9 1911-08-04, The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929), 71 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
ACCOMMODATION AT MURRAY	ACCOMMODATION AT HAMLEY	ACCOMMODATION AT MURRAY
BRITOE.- ' ,	BRIDGE.	BRIDGE.- The Premier
The Premier told Mr. Young that the	The Premier told Mr. Young that the	told Mr. Young that the
flnjlwavs (-mm:f-voner reported th:it	Railways Commissioner reported that	Railways (-mm:f-voner reported that
Enditlonnl nccommorlnHon was required at	additional accommodation was required at	Enditlonnl accommodation was required at
Hamlfy Bridjre for ynrdinpr and loadinR live	Hamley Bridge for yarding and loading live	Hamley Bridge for yarding and loading live
stork, and the stneking. loadinjt, and un	stork, and the stacking, loading, and	stork, and the stacking. loading, and un
unloading of grain, wool, and superphosphates,	unloading of grain, wool, and superphosphates,	unloading of grain, wool, and superphosphates,
b«t the Railwnya {'ommissioTier could not	but the Railways Commissioner could not	but the Railways Commissioner could not
take any action in the nmltpr until a deci	take any action in the matter until a deci-	take any action in the matter until a decision
sion liml bcrn arrivpd at by the Royal Com	sion had been arrived at by the Royal	had been arrived at by the Royal Commission
luis«ion on Breuk of Gauge.	Commission on Break of Gauge.	on Break of Gauge.

Identified overProof corrections	STACKING BEEN BUT HAD RAILWAYS COMMISSIONER BRIDGE BREAK ARRIVED COMMISSION HAMLEY LOADING YARDING MATTER
Identified overProof non-corrections	ADDITIONAL

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	65	66.2	95.4	86.4
Searchability of unique words	47	68.1	97.9	93.3
Weighted Words		61.5	97.0	92.2

Article ID 58443150, Article, GENERAL NOTES., page 5 1911-08-09, The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929), 55 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
GENERAL VOTES.	GENERAL NOTES.	GENERAL NOTES.
A truckload of vine cuttings, weighing	A truckload of vine cuttings, weighing	A truckload of vine cuttings, weighing
over 4 tons, from the Angaston district, was	over 4 tons, from the Angaston district, was	over 4 tons, from the Angaston district, was
sent to the North-west Bend Railway ter	sent to the North-west Bend Railway	sent to the North-west Bend Railway terminus
minus on Friday for shipment up the	terminus on Friday for shipment up	on Friday for shipment up the
river.	the river.	river.
For the two days-ended on Saturday	For the two days ended on Saturday	For the two days ended on Saturday
about 100 tons of wool was unloaded from	about 100 tons of wool was unloaded from	about 100 tons of wool was unloaded from
the narrow-gange trucks at Terowie for	the narrow-gauge trucks at Terowie	the narrow-gauge trucks at Terowie for
transit to Port Adelaide.	for transit to Port Adelaide.	transit to Port Adelaide.

Identified overProof corrections	/NARROW/GAUGE\|NARROWGAUGE NOTES
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Article ID 58445794, Article, UNIFORM GAUGE. MELBOURNE, August 4., page 13 1911-08-05, The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929), 88 words, 4 corrections

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UNIFORM GAUGE.	UNIFORM GAUGE.	UNIFORM GAUGE.
.MELBOURNE. Aumct i	MELBOURNE, August 4.	MELBOURNE. Aumct The
The Acting Prime Minister (Mr. Hughes)	The Acting Prime Minister (Mr. Hughes)	Acting Prime Minister (Mr. Hughes)
stated to-day that he had received a com	stated to-day that he had received a com-	stated to-day that he had received a communication
munication from the Acting Premier of	munication from the Acting Premier of	from the Acting Premier of
Western Australia (Mr. Gregory), jntimat	Western Australia (Mr. Gregory), intimating	Western Australia (Mr. Gregory), intimate
that the Government of that State was	that the Government of that State was	that the Government of that State was
hi favour of a uniform railway' gauge of	in favour of a uniform railway gauge of	in favour of a uniform railway' gauge of
4 ft. 8J inM and that Mr. Gregory's Govern	4 ft. 8½ in., snd that Mr. Gregory's Government	4 ft. 8½ inM and that Mr. Gregory's Govern
was pleased to confirm the suggestion	was pleased to confirm the suggestion	was pleased to confirm the suggestion
that there should be an early conference of	that there should be an early conference of	that there should be an early conference of
Uie chief engineers of the State railways	the chief engineers of the State railways	the chief engineers of the State railways
with Mr. Henry Deane /Consulting En	with Mr. Henry Deane (Consulting Engineer	with Mr. Henry Deane Consulting Engineer
gineer to the Commonwealth). :	to the Commonwealth).	to the Commonwealth). :

Identified overProof corrections	IN
Identified overProof non-corrections	INTIMATING SND AUGUST

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Weighted Words		89.1	89.9	7.4

Article ID 59096463, Article, FOOTBALL. AMATEUR LEAGUE., page 11 1911-04-08, The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929), 123 words, 5 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	ENGAGED NAYLOR DARNLEY PRESIDED
Identified overProof non-corrections	KING DATES

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Weighted Words		89.9	96.7	67.2

Article ID 61605029, Article, Extreme Heat in Sydney., page 5 1911-02-28, Clarence and Richmond Examiner (Grafton, NSW : 1889 - 1915), 86 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
I. ; Extremé Heat in Sydney;'	Extreme Heat in Sydney.	I Extreme Heat in Sydney;'
tSYDNEY,^. Monday;-In Sydney.'to-day.	SYDNEY, Monday,— In Sydney to-day	SYDNEY. Monday In Sydney. to-day.
the excessive'."-heat: was . very . trying.,	the excessive heat was very trying.	the excessive. heat: was very trying.,
Sinall wonder T that*"seyeráh poopleV col?'	Small wonder that several people col-	Small wonder T that*"seyeráh poopleV col?'
lapsed with' heat." . <.l-\ .-',..	lapsed with heat.	lapsed with' heat." . <.l-\ .-',..
A most-noticeable fealiire'of thc cattle	A most-noticeable feature of the cattle	A most noticeable feature of the cattle
.sales at Kensington, was. the ? extreme,	sales at Kensington was the extreme	sales at Kensington, was the extreme,
suffering of the cattle ' in the yards, where	suffering of the cattle in the yards, where	suffering of the cattle in the yards, where
there was absolutely no 'shelter. The un-i	there was absolutely no shelter. The un-	there was absolutely no shelter. The unfortunate
fortunate beasts would rush to thc, water.	fortunate beasts would rush to the water	beasts would rush to the, water.
v troughs with' . swollen tongues hanging	troughs with swollen tongues hanging	v troughs with swollen tongues hanging
\ out, and panting painfully, but when they	out, and panting painfully, but when they	A out, and panting painfully, but when they
V reached the trough they could not, drink.;	reached the trough they could not drink.	V reached the trough they could not, drink. ;

Identified overProof corrections	SMALL FEATURE /TO/DAY\|TODAY UNFORTUNATE
Identified overProof non-corrections	SEVERAL PEOPLE THAT

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Weighted Words		88.9	96.6	69.3

Article ID 61607760, Article, Uniform Gauge., page 5 1911-04-20, Clarence and Richmond Examiner (Grafton, NSW : 1889 - 1915), 61 words, 7 corrections

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Uniform Gauge. ,	Uniform Gauge.	Uniform Gauge.
SYDNI'JY, Wednesday.-Tho Federal i.Mlnls- .	SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The Federal Minis-	SYDNEY, Wednesday.-The Federal awards- .
itors^ welcome (ho proposal /for' a trial - of .	ters welcome the proposal for a trial of	horses welcome the proposal for' a trial - of .
.the-third . rall system noar.Albury.» as < a	the third rail system near Albury as a	the third . rail system near Albury as a
moans ot overcoming- tho bronlCjOf gauge	means of overcoming the break of gauge	means of overcoming- the bronlCjOf gauge
I.dimculty-i /'T;accept, the.trial,'' sald;;..tho, ..	difficulty. "I accept the trial," said the	I.dimculty-i T accept, the trial, sald; the, ..
Minlstor. for Customsrr '.'as tho. initial .stop	Minister for Customs, "as the initial step	Minister. for Customs 'as the. initial step
ïri ñtho i direction.:,>of a . uniform gauge .. in ,	in the direction of a uniform gauge in	in the i direction.:,>of a . uniform gauge in
Australia.", ' " _' , f	Australia."	Australia.", ' of

Identified overProof corrections	MINISTER NEAR SYDNEY STEP CUSTOMS MEANS ACCEPT RAIL ALBURY
Identified overProof non-corrections	DIFFICULTY MINISTERS BREAK SAID DIRECTION

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Searchability of unique words	31	54.8	83.9	64.3
Weighted Words		51.8	83.8	66.3

Article ID 65316132, Article, FEDERAL PARLIAMENT., page 3 1911-10-12, Gippsland Times (Vic. : 1861 - 1954), 117 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	FURTHER SENATE DISCUSSED
Identified overProof non-corrections	MILLER SAMFORD KALGOORLIE

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All Words	113	92.0	97.3	66.7
Searchability of unique words	74	91.9	95.9	50.0
Weighted Words		91.2	95.2	45.1

Article ID 66301350, Article, THE GAUGE QUESTIONS., page 3 1911-10-07, Geraldton Guardian (WA : 1906 - 1928), 120 words, 7 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	OTHER INQUIRE PROGRESS GLYNN WHICH SAID
Identified overProof non-corrections	APPROVE ENGINEERSINCHIEF QUESTION OR

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All Words	105	84.8	95.2	68.8
Searchability of unique words	68	85.3	94.1	60.0
Weighted Words		82.9	92.8	57.8

Article ID 70098171, Article, Commonwealth Postage Stamp, page 4 1911-06-28, Albany Advertiser (WA : 1897 - 1950), 167 words, 4 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	GOVERNMENT ONLY DESIGNS
Identified overProof non-corrections	AM INCLUDES ADOPTION /POSTMASTER/GENE\|POSTMASTERGENE [VANDALISED] ALTMANN ERLEY RAL [VANDALISED]

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All Words	145	89.0	95.2	56.3
Searchability of unique words	89	91.0	92.1	12.5
Weighted Words		90.8	90.5	-3.6

Article ID 72276187, Article, UNIFORM RAILWAY GAUGE., page 8 1911-04-21, Northern Star (Lismore, NSW : 1876 - 1954), 284 words, 9 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	SUM SOUTH FROM CARMICHAEL
Identified overProof non-corrections	BILLSON MODEL SAY BORNE

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All Words	257	89.5	95.3	55.6
Searchability of unique words	142	94.4	97.2	50.0
Weighted Words		93.3	95.9	38.0

Article ID 72281362, Article, POSTAGE STAMP COMPETITION., page 8 1911-06-03, Northern Star (Lismore, NSW : 1876 - 1954), 82 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
; rpSTACSB STAMl' OOML'KTITION. 1	POSTAGE STAMP COMPETITION.	; rpSTACSB STAMP' OOML'KTITION. 1
:\i.'ariy 400 designs havo been recoived for	Nearly 400 designs have been received for	axillaris 400 designs have been received for
tlio postago stamp. competition. They will	the postage stamp competition. They will	the postage stamp. competition. They will
bo submitted to a board consisting of an	be submitted to a board consisting of an	be submitted to a board consisting of an
artist, a printing expert, unci a philatelist.	artist, a printing expert, and a philatelist.	artist, a printing expert, and a philatelist.
Tho following gentlomen nro to net on tho	The following gentlemen are to act on the	The following gentlemen are to act on the
board Messrs. Bernard Ilall (director ot	board :—Messrs. Bernard Hall (director of	board Messrs. Bernard Hall (director of
tho National Gallery, Melbourne), J. Cook	the National Gallery, Melbourne), J. Cook	the National Gallery, Melbourne), J. Cook
(Commonwealth Stamp Printer), and A.	(Commonwealth Stamp Printer), and A.	(Commonwealth Stamp Printer), and A.
W. Whelen I of tho Melbourne Philatelists'	W. Whelen (of the Melbourne Philatelists'	W. Whelen of the Melbourne Philatelists'
Association). Tho Postmaster-General	Association). The Postmaster-General	Association). The Postmaster-General
adds that a representative of tho philate	adds that a representative of the philate-	adds that a representative of the philatelists
lists had been appointed at their request.	lists had been appointed at their request.	had been appointed at their request.

Identified overProof corrections	HALL ARE BE THE ACT GENTLEMEN POSTAGE HAVE RECEIVED
Identified overProof non-corrections	NEARLY

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All Words	70	70.0	95.7	85.7
Searchability of unique words	51	80.4	98.0	90.0
Weighted Words		82.4	98.0	88.9

Article ID 80360114, Article, The Break of a Gauge. ADELAIDE, September 18., page 3 1911-09-25, The Northern Miner (Charters Towers, Qld. : 1874 - 1954), 89 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
The Break of a Gauge.	The Break of a Gauge.	The Break of a Gauge.
I [ADELAIDE, September 18.	ADELAIDE, September 18.	I [ADELAIDE, September 18.
Giving evidence before the Sedan	Giving evidence before the Sedan	Giving evidence before the Sedan
Railways Comuilssloh to-day, the	Railways Commission to-day, the	Railways Commission to-day, the
Hallways Commissioner (Mr. Mon	Railways Commissioner (Mr. Mon-	Railways Commissioner (Mr. Mon
chleff) said the present position re	chieff) said the present position re-	chiefs) said the present position recording
cording the break of gauge and the	garding the break of gauge and the	the break of gauge and the
unification of gauge was like a night	unification of gauge was like a nightmare	unification of gauge was like a night
to the railway departments of	to the railway departments of	to the railway departments of
Australia, and the Federal Government	Australia, and the Federal Government	Australia, and the Federal Government
was settling nothing. The break 01	was settling nothing. The break of	was settling nothing. The break of the
the gauge waB bad enough anywhere	the gauge was bad enough anywhere	gauge was bad enough anywhere
but the further It was kept out ot	but the further it was kept out of	but the further It was kept out of
the city the better. In the country	the city the better. In the country	the city the better. In the country.
It was Hades ; In the clty.lt was Hell	it was Hades ; in the city it was Hell.	It was Hades ; in the city it was Hell

Identified overProof corrections	COMMISSION
Identified overProof non-corrections	CHIEFF REGARDING NIGHTMARE

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Weighted Words		88.9	91.1	19.6

Article ID 82195904, Article, TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY, page 2 1911-10-11, Warwick Examiner and Times (Qld. : 1867 - 1919), 303 words, 5 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
TIIAXSCOXTINICNTA1. HA1I.WAY	TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY	TIIAXSCOXTINICNTA1. RAILWAY
The report of Mr. Uonry Donne, I	The report of Mr. Henry Deane,	The report of Mr. Henry Deane, I
j consulting railway engineer, 011 the]	consulting railway engineer, on the	j consulting railway engineer, 011 the]
guages of Australia atjd unification,	gauges of Australia and unification,	gauges of Australia and unification,
wtik tabled in the House of Kopi csco	was tabled in the House of Represen-	was tabled in the House of Kopi esco
talives on Tuesday. The report	tatives on Tuesday. The report	natives on Tuesday. The report
states the best method so far invent	states the best method so far invent-	states the best method so far invent
~ed involved the use of the third rail,	ed involved the use of the third rail,	ed involved the use of the third rail,
producing the so-called mixed gunge.	producing the so-called mixed gauge.	producing the so-called mixed gauges.
The change from the \'ic,torian	The change from the Victorian	The change from the Victorian
(ruajc? to what was now called the	gauge to what was now called the	(rude? to what was now called the
standard guage, . ift. 8Jin. i-ould be	standard gauge, 4ft. 8½in. could be	standard gauge, . 4ft. 8in. should be
carried out with comparative ' ease,	carried out with comparative ease,	carried out with comparative ease,
and without interruption to traffic,	and without interruption to traffic,	and without interruption to traffic,
liy laying down the third rail over a	by laying down the third rail over a	by laying down the third rail over a
section of the Victo >an railway sya	section of the Victorian railway sys-	section of the Victor an railway says
1cm, including thel."> from Albury	tem, including the line from Albury	Tom, including those from Albury
to Melbourne.' A commencement	to Melbourne. A commencement	to Melbourne. A commencement
could be n.twie, and all new Victorian	could be made, and all new Victorian	could be nature, and all new Victorian
rolling stock would be built to . a	rolling stock would be built to a	rolling stock would be built to a
narrower guage. A proportion of the	narrower gauge. A proportion of the	narrower gauge. A proportion of the
existing stock 'could be altered, and	existing stock could be altered, and	existing stock could be altered, and
when that was Completed the outer	when that was completed the outer	when that was Completed the outer
rail could fee tqken up and utilised	rail could be taken up and utilised	rail could see taken up and utilised
for another section, which could be	for another section, which could be	for another section, which could be
treated in the «a»r;0 manner.! In from	treated in the same manner. In from	treated in the cargo manner. In from
five to ten years tfco whole of the	five to ten years the whole of the	five to ten years the whole of the
6ft. 8in. guage system of 'Victoria	5ft. 3in. gauge system of Victoria	6ft. 8in. gauge system of Victoria
and South Australia would be con	and South Australia would be con-	and South Australia would be converted.
verted. It had been supposed that	verted. It had been supposed that	It had been supposed that
the third rail method was not appli	the third rail method was not appli-	the third rail method was not applicable
cable where the gu aires concerned	cable where the gauges concerned	where the gun fires concerned
differed so little in width as the Vic	differed so little in width as the Vic-	differed so little in width as the Victorian
torian and'New South Wiles guages.	torian and New South Wales gauges,	and New South Wales gauges.
namely ftj- inches. That view, how	namely 6½ inches. That view, how-	namely ft- inches. That view, however,
ever, was«ui erroneodS one. as the	ever, was an erroneous one, as the	was an erroneous one. as the
whole matter had boon worked out,	whole matter had been worked out,	whole matter had been worked out,
anil the difficulty had been solved by	and the difficulty had been solved by	and the difficulty had been solved by
Mr. BrennanMn his design for com	Mr. Brennan in his design for com-	Mr. Brennan in his design for compound
pound switching. The laying down	pound switching. The laying down	switching. The laying down
of the third rail would very much	of the third rail would very much	of the third rail would very much
lessen the difficulties • and inconveni	lessen the difficulties and inconveni-	lessen the difficulties a and inconvenience
ence of the period of change. A trial	ence of the period of change. A trial	of the period of change. A trial
of thfe method, say, over "portion of	of the method, say, over portion of	of the method, say, over portion of
the distance beeween Albury and Mel	the distance between Albury and Mel-	the distance between Albury and Melbourne,
bourne, might ben-jade, and he felt	bourne, might be made, and he felt	might brigade, and he felt
sure that further extensions would	sure that further extensions would	sure that further extensions would
then spoodily commend themselves to	then speedily commend themselves to	then speedily commend themselves to
the public and the authorities.	the public and the authorities.	the public and the authorities.

Identified overProof corrections	BETWEEN WALES TAKEN AN DEANE BY BRENNAN GAUGES GAUGE HENRY ERRONEOUS INVENTED SPEEDILY
Identified overProof non-corrections	SAME TRANSCONTINENTAL REPRESENTATIVES MADE LINE

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Searchability of unique words	148	87.8	96.6	72.2
Weighted Words		89.0	97.2	74.8

Article ID 82205673, Article, UNIFORM RAILWAY GUAGE., page 2 1911-05-27, Warwick Examiner and Times (Qld. : 1867 - 1919), 181 words, 5 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	BRENNAN SO GOVERNMENT SCHEME RAILWAY DIFFICULTIES
Identified overProof non-corrections	GUAGE /ALBURY/WODONGA\|ALBURYWODONGA

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Searchability of unique words	97	91.8	97.9	75.0
Weighted Words		91.9	97.2	65.0

Article ID 88682040, Article, LIFE'S TRAGIC SIDE. Happenings of the Week. In South Australia. PORTER KILLED AT WOLSELEY., page 41 1911-02-18, Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954), 55 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
LIFE'S TEAaiC SIDE.	LIFE'S TRAGIC SIDE.	LIFE'S TRAGIC SIDE.
Happenings of the Week.	Happenings of the Week.	Happenings of the Week.
In South Australia,	In South Australia,	in South Australia,
PORTER KILLED AT WOLSELEY.	PORTER KILLED AT WOLSELEY.	PORTER KILLED AT WOLSELEY.
An accident took place at 'the Wolseley	An accident took place at the Wolseley	An accident took place at the Wolseley
railway-station on Tuesday. Pouter S. J. '	railway-station on Tuesday. Porter S. J.	railway-station on Tuesday. Porter S. J. '
Auld was run over -by a sheep-van whilst i	Auld was run over by a sheep-van whilst	Auld was run over by a sheep-van whilst i
shunting, and was seriously injured'. He	shunting, and was seriously injured. He	shunting, and was seriously injured. He
died whilst being conveyed to the Border	died whilst being conveyed to the Border-	died whilst being conveyed to the Border
town Hospital. . ' .	town Hospital.	town Hospital.

Identified overProof corrections	TRAGIC
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Searchability of unique words	40	97.5	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		95.9	100.0	100.0

Article ID 89844767, Article, THREATENED RAILWAY STRIKE. ON BRITISH NORTH-EASTERN LINE. LONDON, 8th May., page 3 1911-05-09, Bendigo Advertiser (Vic. : 1855 - 1918), 62 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
THREATENED RAILWAY	THREATENED RAILWAY	THREATENED RAILWAY
STRIKE.	STRIKE.	STRIKE.
ON BRITISH NORTH-EASTERN LINE.	ON BRITISH NORTH-EASTERN LINE.	ON BRITISH NORTH-EASTERN LINE.
LONDON. Sth Slay.	LONDON, 8th May.	LONDON. Sth Slay.
Two railway jiclicemcn at West Hartle	Two railway policemen at West Hartle-	Two railway policemen at West Hartlepool
pool were recently dimissed from the com	pool were recently dismissed from the com-	were recently dimissed from the company's
pany's service owing to their refusal to	pany's service owing to their refusal to	service owing to their refusal to
cease being members of the Amalgamated	cease being members of the Amalgamated	cease being members of the Amalgamated
Kailw-.iyinen'is Society. ]	Railwaymen's Society.	Kailw-.iyinen'is Society. ]
The local railway mon thereupon de	The local railway men thereupon de-	The local railway men thereupon decided
cided to tender notice, aud appeaJed to the	cided to tender notice, and appealed to the	to tender notice, and appealed to the
occutivo to initiate a strike throughout!	executive to initiate a strike throughout	executive to initiate a strike throughout!
tlip North-eastern tyetcm.	the North-eastern system.	the North-eastern system.

Identified overProof corrections	SYSTEM EXECUTIVE APPEALED POLICEMEN MEN AND
Identified overProof non-corrections	RAILWAYMENS DISMISSED MAY

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All Words	56	82.1	94.6	70.0
Searchability of unique words	45	80.0	93.3	66.7
Weighted Words		78.0	92.2	64.4

Article ID 91038709, Article, LOCOMOTIVE EXPLOSION. TEN MEN KILLED. OTHER DAMAGE DONE. Vancouver, Feb. 9., page 7 1911-02-11, Kalgoorlie Miner (WA : 1895 - 1950), 58 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
I^OCGBIQTIVE EXPLOSION.	LOCOMOTIVE EXPLOSION.	I^OCGBIQTIVE EXPLOSION.
TEN MEN KILLED.	TEN MEN KILLED.	TEN MEN KILLED.?
'? OTHER DAMAGE DONE.	OTHER DAMAGE DONE.	OTHER DAMAGE DONE.
Van'C0UArer, Feb. 9.	Vancouver, Feb. 9.	VanCOUVer, Feb. 9.
A looomiptive ble-w up la-st nigjit	A locomotive blew up last night	A locomotive blew up last night
in the railv/ay shed at Smithyille,	in the railway shed at Smithville,	in the railway shed at Smithville,
Texas. Tea 'r-ailAvay mien were	Texas. Ten railway men were	Texas. Tea 'railway men were
killed and' eleven injured by the ex	killed and eleven injured by the ex-	killed and' eleven injured by the explosion.
plosion. Tavo ether locomotives	plosion. Two other locomotives	The other locomotives
that stood near by Avere shattered,	that stood near by were shattered,	that stood near by were shattered,
and the lo-e-pm.otive shed was wreck	and the locomotive shed was wreck-	and the lo-e-pm.otive shed was wrecked.
ed. ' - ? ^ '	ed.	- ? ^ '

Identified overProof corrections	VANCOUVER BLEW LAST RAILWAY NIGHT LOCOMOTIVE SMITHVILLE
Identified overProof non-corrections	TWO

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	48	68.8	91.7	73.3
Searchability of unique words	34	76.5	97.1	87.5
Weighted Words		75.5	98.3	93.2

Article ID 91296784, Article, BREAK OF GAUGE., page 10 1911-06-15, Kalgoorlie Miner (WA : 1895 - 1950), 163 words, 4 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	SUCCESSFULLY WAR RAILWAY PRACTICABILITY WILL
Identified overProof non-corrections	INTHE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	145	95.2	98.6	71.4
Searchability of unique words	97	93.8	99.0	83.3
Weighted Words		93.9	99.1	85.4

Article ID 98811043, Article, JERRARA., page 5 1911-02-09, Goulburn Evening Penny Post (NSW : 1881 - 1940), 397 words, 4 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	MANY PHONOGRAPH CREAM
Identified overProof non-corrections	SEN JEFFS ZELLNER [**VANDALISED] DENNY

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All Words	341	92.4	97.4	65.4
Searchability of unique words	154	96.1	97.4	33.3
Weighted Words		96.5	97.5	28.3

Article ID 99624293, Article, The Railway Guage., page 6 1911-02-11, Cowra Free Press (NSW : 1911 - 1921), 70 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
. \ The Railway Guage.	The Railway Guage.	The Railway Gauge.
The question of a uniform railway	The question of a uniform railway	The question of a uniform railway
guage' .will bo considered in its pre- j	guage will be considered in its pre-	gauge' will be considered in its pre-
? liminary stage at a conference of Railway ..	liminary stage at a conference of Railway	? liminary stage at a conference of Railway ..
Commissioners to be bold in Melbourne:,	Commissioners to be held in Melbourne	Commissioners to be held in Melbourne:
next week. The Prime Minister said	next week. The Prime Minister said	next week. The Prime Minister said
that he' was afrait} that the.public/	that he was afraid that the public	that he was afraid that the public
opinion was not fully aronaed as :to .the	opinion was not fully aroused as to the	opinion was not fully informed as to the
great importance of the uniform irailvr'ay.	great importance of the uniform railway	great importance of the uniform railway.
guage question. He regards it as-%	guage question. He regards it as a	gauge question. He regards it as a
matter of urgency. V	matter of urgency.	matter of urgency. V

Identified overProof corrections	HELD PUBLIC AFRAID
Identified overProof non-corrections	AROUSED GUAGE [**VANDALISED] PRELIMINARY

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	62	87.1	91.9	37.5
Searchability of unique words	40	87.5	92.5	40.0
Weighted Words		82.4	85.7	19.2

Article ID 101166141, Article, Tallangatta. Tuesday, Febraury 21., page 3 1911-02-24, Albury Banner and Wodonga Express (NSW : 1896 - 1938), 453 words, 5 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	WHERE MELBOURNE GREAT RELATION SUPPER ANNUAL CARRY TALLANGATTA SPECIAL USED MET SUMMER LEG
Identified overProof non-corrections	STOCK FEBRUURY CONVEYING FORWARD ANOTHER THE1ST LOOKED EAGERLY

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	396	88.1	96.0	66.0
Searchability of unique words	227	90.7	96.5	61.9
Weighted Words		90.4	96.3	61.7

Article ID 105207588, Article, BREAK OF GAUGE., page 4 1911-12-20, Daily Herald (Adelaide, SA : 1910 - 1924), 220 words, 4 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	PROPOSED BOLTON TRIAL STATES PASSAGE CARRIAGES
Identified overProof non-corrections	ANXIOUS INVOLVING SLOTS [**VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	205	93.2	98.0	71.4
Searchability of unique words	117	93.2	97.4	62.5
Weighted Words		91.9	96.5	57.2

Article ID 105301901, Article, FOOTBALL. AMATEUR LEAGUE FORMED., page 2 1911-03-10, Daily Herald (Adelaide, SA : 1910 - 1924), 77 words, 5 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
FOOTBALL.	FOOTBALL.	FOOTBALL.
• AMATBTJH LEAGUE FOBMED.	AMATEUR LEAGUE FORMED.	A AMATEUR LEAGUE FORMED.
A meeting of delegates of tibe Univer	A meeting of delegates of the Univer-	A meeting of delegates of the University,
sity, Glenierrie, St. Bartholome1"' ana	sity, Glenferrie, St. Bartholomew and	Glenferrie, St. Bartholomew"' and
Marlborough football clubs was .held <m	Marlborough football clubs was held on	Marlborough football clubs was held on
Thursday Tigfat, and tihe South Ausferia	Thursday night, and the South Austra-	Thursday night, and the South Ausferia
n*.n Amateur Football League was form' j	lian Amateur Football League was form-	nan Amateur Football League was form' j
ed. AppUi'^ons to join w&re retelvofli1	ed. Applications to join were received	ed. Applicants to join were retelvofli1
from the St. Francis Xavier's, Stanley, :	from the St. Francis Xavier's, Stanley,	from the St. Francis Xavier's, Stanley, :
Torrenalde, tnd Concordia College clubs.	Torrenside, and Concordia College clubs.	Torrenalde, and Concordia College clubs.
The application of the flrstnamed club	The application of the firstnamed club	The application of the firstnamed club
was granted, but after considérable dis	was granted, but after considerable dis-	was granted, but after considerable discussion
cussion the applications oí the other	cussion the applications of the other	the applications of the other
three were dee lied. ,	three were declined.	three were dee lied. ,

Identified overProof corrections	FIRSTNAMED GLENFERRIE FORMED NIGHT BARTHOLOMEW CONSIDERABLE ON
Identified overProof non-corrections	TORRENSIDE AUSTRALIAN DECLINED RECEIVED

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	67	70.1	91.0	70.0
Searchability of unique words	45	75.6	91.1	63.6
Weighted Words		74.7	91.1	64.8

Article ID 105302311, Article, BREAK-OF-GAUGE COMMISSION., page 10 1911-03-11, Daily Herald (Adelaide, SA : 1910 - 1924), 83 words, 6 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
BREAK-OF-GA.UGE COMMISSION.	BREAK-OF-GAUGE COMMISSION.	BREAK-OF-GAUGE COMMISSION.
The members of tie Narrow-gauge Ex	The members of the Narrow-gauge Ex-	The members of the Narrow-gauge Extension
tension and Break-of-gauge Boyal Com	tension and Break-of-gauge Royal Com-	and Break-of-gauge Royal Commission
imiss'on returned, to Adelaide on Frid'i ?'	mission returned to Adelaide on Friday	returned, to Adelaide on Friday ?'
evening. The Premier, who is a member	evening. The Premier, who is a member	evening. The Premier, who is a member
of the oomxrussion. informed ? a. represeii	of the commission, informed a represen-	of the commission. informed a. represent
"bative of "'The licraiu" . tihat nine	tative of "The Daily Herald" that nine	"bative of "'The Herald" . that nine
witnesses were examined1 at Balaklava. on	witnesses were examined at Balaklava on	witnesses were examined at Balaklava on
Thursday and seven at BlyUi on Friday	Thursday and seven at Blyth on Friday.	Thursday and seven at Blyth on Friday
Several firmezs complained tiat the	Several farmers complained that the	Several farmers complained that the
break of gauge was a great hindrance to	break of gauge was a great hindrance to	break of gauge was a great hindrance to
proper carriage of stock, which were	proper carriage of stock, which were	proper carriage of stock, which were
knocked about while being foarbefeired.	knocked about while being transferred	knocked about while being foarbefeired.
from one truck to another.	from one truck to another.	from one truck to another.

Identified overProof corrections	ROYAL HERALD EXAMINED THAT BLYTH FARMERS
Identified overProof non-corrections	DAILY TRANSFERRED REPRESENTATIVE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	75	81.3	96.0	78.6
Searchability of unique words	55	83.6	94.5	66.7
Weighted Words		79.5	93.3	67.3

Article ID 105308988, Article, THE RABBIT INDUSTRY., page 4 1911-04-20, Daily Herald (Adelaide, SA : 1910 - 1924), 71 words, 7 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
THE BABBIT INDUSTRY.	THE RABBIT INDUSTRY.	THE RABBIT INDUSTRY.
TJie number of xabbits that axe turned	The number of rabbits that are turned	The number of rabbits that are turned
to proGtaMje account in the south-eastern	to profitable account in the south-eastern	to profitable account in the south-eastern
districts may be gauged from the .quan	districts may be gauged from the quan-	districts may be gauged from the quantity
tity of the preserved <and froEen article	tity of the preserved and frozen article	of the preserved and frozen article
thiat_ is tieing exported. Laet wieeik the	that is being exported. Last week the	that is being exported. last week the
transhipment at the Wolseley break-of	transhipment at the Wolseley break-of-	transhipment at the Wolseley break-of-gauge
gauge station' exceeded 500 tons of gene	gauge station exceeded 500 tons of gene-	station' exceeded 500 tons of general
ral goods. Indtuded m -this total were	ral goods. Included in this total were	goods. Included in this total were
over 100 toils of preserved and frozen.	over 100 tons of preserved and frozen	over 100 tons of preserved and frozen.
Tabbits from Mount Gamhier and the	rabbits from Mount Gambier and the	rabbits from Mount Gambier and the
Eurroun<Eng district.	surrounding district.	Eurroun district.

Identified overProof corrections	PROFITABLE ARE LAST INCLUDED RABBITS GAMBIER BEING RABBIT WEEK
Identified overProof non-corrections	SURROUNDING

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	67	74.6	98.5	94.1
Searchability of unique words	48	79.2	97.9	90.0
Weighted Words		75.3	97.0	87.7

Article ID 105321581, Article, PUNISHMENT FOR MISTAKES., page 4 1911-07-07, Daily Herald (Adelaide, SA : 1910 - 1924), 200 words, 7 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	TAKEN ASSOCIATION
Identified overProof non-corrections	LOCOMOTIVE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	180	96.7	98.9	66.7
Searchability of unique words	120	97.5	99.2	66.7
Weighted Words		97.9	99.3	67.1

Article ID 105329286, Article, DRILLING ON PARK LANDS., page 4 1911-08-15, Daily Herald (Adelaide, SA : 1910 - 1924), 86 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
— - ©RHilNfi Ofc PAKE LANDS. I	DRILLING ON PARKLANDS.	— - ©RHilNfi Ofc PARK LANDS. I
Aa application was received ISy the'	An application was received by the	An application was received By the'
markets »nj parks committee of the Ade	markets and parks committee of the Ade-	markets and parks committee of the Adelaide
laide City Council on JConday. from the	laide City Council on Monday from the	City Council on Monday. from the
alt* officer (rf the East Adelaide, forces	area officer of the East Adelaide forces	area officer of the East Adelaide, forces
for permission to drill on the south park	for permission to drill on the south park	for permission to drill on the south park
lands. Tiie toita clerk reported that he	lands. The town clerk reported that he	lands. The town clerk reported that he
had ©elected a site in park No. 20	had selected a site in park No. 20	had selected a site in park No. 20
(sooth park lands), which, if granted,	(south park lands), which, if granted,	(south park lands), which, if granted,
would not interfere with athletic clubs,	would not interfere with athletic clubs,	would not interfere with athletic clubs,
and the. committee recommended th^	and the committee recommended that	and the. committee recommended that
<jh«. request be . granted ibe plea- j	the request be granted during the plea-	the. request be granted the pleasure
sure of the council.	sure of the council.	of the council.

Identified overProof corrections	AN BY AREA TOWN MONDAY SELECTED PLEASURE
Identified overProof non-corrections	DURING DRILLING

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	76	76.3	94.7	77.8
Searchability of unique words	54	83.3	96.3	77.8
Weighted Words		82.1	95.5	75.0

Article ID 107382910, Article, UNIFORM RAILWAY GAUGE., page 7 1911-05-13, The Tamworth Daily Observer (NSW : 1910 - 1916), 317 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	UNIFORM THALLON WHICH PRIVATE
Identified overProof non-corrections

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	276	96.4	99.6	90.0
Searchability of unique words	123	96.7	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		97.4	100.0	100.0

Article ID 108936126, Article, AUTOMOBILE RUN OVER BY A TRAIN TWO PERSONS KILLED. AUCKLAND, Wednesday., page 3 1911-01-12, The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times (Albury, NSW : 1903 - 1920), 95 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
&0TOM0BIEE EDS' OVER BY A TEATS	AUTOMOBILE RUN OVER BY A TRAIN	&0TOM0BIEE EDS' OVER BY A BEATS
TWO PEESONS KlIiED.	TWO PERSONS KILLED.	TWO PERSONS KILLED.
AUQELAXD, Wednesday.	AUCKLAND, Wednesday.	AUCKLAND, Wednesday.
A izrain clashed into Kr. Fnllertoii7s	A train clashed into Dr. Fullerton's	A train crashed into Mr. Fullerton's
motor car at the WaSacetown level cross	motor car at the Wallacetown level cross-	motor car at the WaSacetown level crossing
ing ^H?g ttw wif4rt^, jZhe car -was Tthxcwii	ing this morning. The car was thrown	sang ttw wifely, jZhe car was Tthxcwii
into itihe cattle stops at the side of the	into the cattle stops at the side of the	into the cattle stops at the side of the
Mad, a*i-j completely WTecfeed1.	road, and completely wrecked.	Mad, alias completely Wrecked.
Tie Eeven-year-o3d 'niece of Dr. Fuller	The seven-year-old niece of Dr. Fuller-	The seven-year-old 'niece of Dr. Fullerton
ton 'was MEed insianfly, -while the doctor	ton was killed instantly, while the doctor	was NEed instantly, while the doctor
died within half an hdcr. Of the three	died within half an hour. Of the three	died within half an hour. Of the three
oiiber oeenpaiss of the car Shnse Martia	other occupants of the car Nurse Martin	other escapades of the car Shnse Martin
was seriously injured, and had to be taken	was seriously injured, and had to be taken	was seriously injured, and had to be taken
to the hcsjital, wiBe another isece ami	to the hospital, while another neice and a	to the hospital, wise another niece and
Miss Martin had miraculous escapes from	Miss Martin had miraculous escapes from	Miss Martin had miraculous escapes from
death.	death.	death.

Identified overProof corrections	KILLED OTHER FULLERTONS AUCKLAND HOSPITAL WRECKED INSTANTLY /SEVEN/YEAR/OLD\|SEVENYEAROLD TRAIN PERSONS HOUR
Identified overProof non-corrections	WALLACETOWN RUN NURSE THIS OCCUPANTS CLASHED [**VANDALISED] ROAD MORNING AUTOMOBILE THROWN NEICE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	90	65.6	81.1	45.2
Searchability of unique words	63	66.7	82.5	47.6
Weighted Words		62.1	79.9	46.9

Article ID 109042016, Article, TRANS-AUSTRALIAN RAILWAY GAUGE., page 3 1911-09-30, The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times (Albury, NSW : 1903 - 1920), 125 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
TRAXS-AUSTRALIAX RAILWAY	TRAXS-AUSTRALIAN RAILWAY	TRANS-AUSTRALIAN RAILWAY
GAUGE..	GAUGE.	GAUGE..
3Er. Verran. Premier of South Australia,	Mr. Verran, Premier of South Australia,	Mr. Verran. Premier of South Australia,
came to 'Melbourne to-day to confer 'with	came to Melbourne to-day to confer with	came to Melbourne to-day to confer with
Federal Ministers regarding the uniform	Federal Ministers regarding the uniform	Federal Ministers regarding the uniform
gauge question.	gauge question.	gauge question.
?^The position w^e take up.*' said 3Ir.	"The position we take up," said Mr.	The position we take up' said Sir.
TeiTan, 'is that unless all the States are	Verran, "is that unless all the States are	TeiTan, is that unless all the States are
prepared io lay down 4 feet 8^£ inches as	prepared to lay down 4 feet 8½ inches as	prepared to lay down 4 feet six inches as
the gauge for their trank lines, it is un	the gauge for their trunk lines, it is un-	the gauge for their trunk lines, it is unfair
fair to put that down as the gauge for the	fair to put that down as the gauge for the	to put that down as the gauge for the
trans-Australian railway. 'and to ask South	trans-Australian railway, and to ask South	trans-Australian railway. and to ask South
Australia to alter Its. existing lines accor	Australia to alter its existing lines accor-	Australia to alter Its. existing lines accordingly
dingly- . 'Unless some very definite agree	dingly. Unless some very definite agree-	. Unless some very definite agreement
ment can he arrived at oa that matter, 'we	ment can he arrived at on that matter, we	can he arrived at on that matter, we
think that 4he line should be Trailt on the	think that the line should be built on the	think that the line should be built on the
-5 feet 3 inches gauge. That would give	5 feet 3 inches gauge. That would give	25 feet 3 inches gauge. That would give
a clear run right through from the wesr	a clear run right through from the west	a clear run right through from the west
to Albury, without a break.*1	to Albury without a break.	to Albury, without a break

Identified overProof corrections	BREAK TRUNK WEST BUILT MR ACCORDINGLY
Identified overProof non-corrections	TRAXS [**VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	115	90.4	97.4	72.7
Searchability of unique words	80	92.5	98.8	83.3
Weighted Words		91.1	97.8	74.8

Article ID 110017192, Article, THIRD RAIL NEAR ALBURY. SYDNEY, Wednesday., page 2 1911-04-20, The Bathurst Times (NSW : 1909 - 1925), 55 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
THIRD RAIL NEAR ALBURY.	THIRD RAIL NEAR ALBURY.	THIRD RAIL NEAR ALBURY.
SYDNEY, Wednesday.	SYDNEY, Wednesday.	SYDNEY, Wednesday.
.Federal Ministers welcome the' pro	Federal Ministers welcome the pro-	Federal Ministers welcome the' proposal
posal for a tnal of the third lail sys em	posal for a trial of the third-rail system	for a trial of the third rail system
near Albury, as 'a means of overcoming	near Albury, as a means of overcoming	near Albury, as a means of overcoming
theibrcakvof gauge difficulty.	the break of gauge difficulty.	theibrcakvof gauge difficulty.
' I accept the tnal,' said the Minis	"I accept the trial," said the Minis-	I accept the trial,' said the Minister
ter 'for- Customs, -Mr; Tudor, 'as the	ter for Customs, Mr. Tudor, "as the	'for- Customs, -Mr; Tudor, as the
initial step in the dnection of a uniform	initial step in the direction of a uniform	initial step in the direction of a uniform

Identified overProof corrections	TRIAL SYSTEM DIRECTION
Identified overProof non-corrections	BREAK

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	47	85.1	93.6	57.1
Searchability of unique words	33	87.9	97.0	75.0
Weighted Words		86.2	97.8	84.0

Article ID 111115998, Article, The Postage Stamp., page 35 1911-06-22, Freeman's Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1932), 376 words, 6 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	APPLICATION YOUTHFUL ATTACH
Identified overProof non-corrections	WYON [**VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	348	97.4	99.4	77.8
Searchability of unique words	192	98.4	99.5	66.7
Weighted Words		98.3	99.4	63.1

Article ID 111914664, Article, The Guage Swifch., page 4 1911-07-07, Western Champion (Parkes, NSW : 1898 - 1934), 202 words, 4 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	INCLUDED LAID RAIL ALBURY
Identified overProof non-corrections	SWIFCH RUN USE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	192	88.5	95.8	63.6
Searchability of unique words	105	93.3	97.1	57.1
Weighted Words		92.8	96.7	55.0

Article ID 114128425, Article, PROPOSAL TO REDUCE CABLE RATES., page 16 1911-06-10, Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931), 71 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
PROPOSAL TO REDUCE CABLE	PROPOSAL TO REDUCE CABLE	PROPOSAL TO REDUCE CABLE
RATES.	RATES.	RATES.
U (6 proposed by tbe Federal Government to	It is proposed by the Federal Government to	U (6 proposed by the Federal Government to
Introduce s cheaper Bym-m -i[ cable comniupt	introduce a cheaper system of cable communi-	introduce a cheaper Byram amicable comment
ctlioo b.t»i-cn the (Jnlleil KlDudum and Aua	cation between the United Kingdom and Aus-	calico between the (United KlDudum and Australia.
tialla. One sbllllD; pir uord Is to be charged	tralia. One shilling per word is to be charged	One sbllllD; per word is to be charged
It tbe Govi-rninent la succ-esarul In Its nerott	if the Government is successful in its negoti-	If the Government is successful in Its street
allona wllb ibr railuE- aotrt. Ur. Tbooaa,	ations with the Pacific Board. Mr. Thomas,	Altona will be miles- apart. Mr. Thomas,
P.M.Q.. luia rabled Mr Klbbir. In London, ask.	P.M.G., has cabled Mr. Fisher in London, ask-	P.M.Q.. has cabled Mr Klbbir. In London, ask.
(nc him to interview ibe I'aclllt: Cable Hoard on	ing him to interview the Pacific Cable Board on	(ed him to interview the Pacific: Cable Board on
the »ubj.ct. ?	the subject.	the subject. ?

Identified overProof corrections	BETWEEN UNITED THOMAS SUBJECT HAS AUSTRALIA PACIFIC PER BOARD IF WORD SUCCESSFUL CABLED
Identified overProof non-corrections	KINGDOM SYSTEM FISHER NEGOTIATIONS WITH IT [**VANDALISED] ASKING SHILLING COMMUNICATION OF

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	63	49.2	76.2	53.1
Searchability of unique words	47	53.2	78.7	54.5
Weighted Words		48.9	79.9	60.7

Article ID 114130622, Article, RAILWAY TRAGEDY., page 4 1911-06-07, Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931), 79 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
RAILWAY TRAGEDY,	RAILWAY TRAGEDY.	RAILWAY TRAGEDY,
T^o brothers caae4 DelanlB, irprefeDtatiTek	Two brothers named Delanin, representatives	Two brothers cases DelanlB, irprefeDtatiTek
o? a Paris ,'rwe!!e.-j inn, nn mor-J«r«t «artf	of a Paris jewellery firm, were murdered early	of? a Paris ,'rwe!!e.-j inn, in murderer part
Id April lo thr ntrrnallonal sle'Plnt car In a	in April in the international sleeping car in a	Id April to the international sle'Plnt car in a
train runnl^t bctTeea Baku aad Uoacov. la	train running between Baku and Moscow, in	train running between Baku and Moscow. in
Ku».ia.	Russia.	Russia.
tt-hn tbr train vaa atrnroa^blBK Ui. autlon	When the train was approaching the station	when the train was atrnroa^blBK US. author
of F'Jltani'ki. about 9 o'rlork In the FteBlDfc	of Sultanofko, about 9 o'clock in the evening,	of F'Jltani'ki. about 9 o'clock in the FteBlDfc
their compartment was entered by armed men,	their compartment was entered by armed men,	their compartment was entered by armed men,
who ^hoi th- brotfceri dfao. Jewtllery, r*.	who shot the brothers dead. Jewellery, re-	who shot the brother dear. Jewellery, re.
porl.a '.^- h-- or larR* valu^. var atol.-n. Th.	ported to be of large value, was stolen. The	ported 'to- h-- of largs value. was stolen. The.
CrVLln «-as ,::.»pped wacn Iho bodjrs wrrr- founJ.	train was stopped when the bodies were found,	CrVLln was a::.ppend when the body was found,
bu: -?: rob','Ti eveaocd IB tflt darkceaa. ,	but the robbers escaped in the darkness.	by: -?: robber escaped IB till darkness. ,

Identified overProof corrections	BETWEEN TWO OCLOCK TO ESCAPED FOUND RUNNING DARKNESS INTERNATIONAL SHOT RUSSIA WHEN MOSCOW STOLEN VALUE AND REPORTED JEWELLERY
Identified overProof non-corrections	FIRM MURDERED BE BUT DEAD STATION ROBBERS EARLY EVENING BODIES REPRESENTATIVES APPROACHING DELANIN LARGE SULTANOFKO NAMED SLEEPING WERE STOPPED

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	81	27.2	65.4	52.5
Searchability of unique words	57	35.1	66.7	48.6
Weighted Words		31.6	64.6	48.3

Article ID 114584516, Article, Victoria Melbourne, May 3. RAILWAY ENGINES FROM ABROAD., page 7 1911-05-04, Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 - 1954), 84 words, 6 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
Victoria	Victoria	Victoria
Melbourne, May 3:	Melbourne, May 3.	Melbourne, May 3:
RAWLWAY ENGINES FROM	RAILWAY ENGINES FROM	RAILWAY ENGINES FROM
ABROAD. 7	ABROAD.	ABROAD. 7
Ministerial authority has been given	Ministerial authority has been given	Ministerial authority has been given
for the importation of 40 railway	for the importation of 40 railway	for the importation of 40 railway
engines from abroad, and for the	engines from abroad, and for the	engines from abroad, and for the
manufacture of parts of a number of	manufacture of parts of a number of	manufacture of parts of a number of
other engines by Victorian firmcs to	other engines by Victorian firms to	other engines by Victorian firms to
supplcmunt thle manufacture at New	supplement the manufacture at New-	supplement the manufacture at New
port workshops.	port workshops.	port workshops.
FEDERAL TRAWLER INQUIRY.	FEDERAL TRAWLER INQUIRY.	FEDERAL TRAWLER INQUIRY.
The board appointed to inquire into	The board appointed to inquire into	The board appointed to inquire into
the work of the Federal trawler star	the work of the Federal trawler star-	the work of the Federal trawler star
todf its investiration yesterday. Evi	ted its investigation yesterday. Evi-	to f its investigation yesterday. Evidence
donee was taken from the captain	dence was taken from the captain	was taken from the captain
and the principal officers of the vessel,	and the principal officers of the vessel.	and the principal officers of the vessel,
The proceedings wore private.	The proceedings were private.	The proceedings were private.

Identified overProof corrections	FIRMS INVESTIGATION SUPPLEMENT EVIDENCE WERE
Identified overProof non-corrections	STARTED

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	77	89.6	98.7	87.5
Searchability of unique words	51	88.2	98.0	83.3
Weighted Words		86.0	97.4	81.3

Article ID 114591861, Article, Uniform Railway Guage. CONFERENCE BETWEEN MESSRS. HUGHES AND WATTS. Melbourne, July 18., page 7 1911-07-19, Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 - 1954), 90 words, 5 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
ii'iwrarinkai;aay aum9e7	Uniform Railway Gauge.	ii'iwrarinkai;aay summer
CONFERENCE BETWEEN MESSRS.	CONFERENCE BETWEEN MESSRS.	CONFERENCE BETWEEN MESSRS.
HILi.IES AND WATTS.	HUGHES AND WATTS.	GILLIES AND WATTS.
SMelbourne,' Jsl~v 1].F	Melbourne, July 18.	Melbourne, Islay H F
A conference took plaee to-da-, he	A conference took plaee to-day, be-	A conference took place to-day-, be
tsween 11r. Hughes (Acting-Prime Minis	tween Mr. Hughes (Acting-Prime Minis-	tween Mr. Hughes (Acting-Prime Minister)
ter) and sr.'-IVatts (Acting-Promier of-	ter) and Mr. Watts (Acting-Premier of	and sr Watts (Acting-Premier of-
Victoria) with regard to , uni[om	Victoria) with regard to a uniform	Victoria) with regard to uniform
gauge, espedially in view of the con- -	gauge, especially in view of the con-	gauge, especially in view of the construction
struction of the Western Transcontin	struction of the Western Transcontin-	of the Western Transcontinental
ental line and the cost involved by the	ental line and the cost involved by the	line and the cost involved by the
proposed conversion. ?lir. Watts infi	proposed conversion. Mr. Watts inti-	proposed conversion. star. Watts inst
mated that the question would hie	mated that the question would be	mated that the question would be
discussed at the next conference of .0e	discussed at the next conference of re-	discussed at the next conference of the
presentatives of State governments.	presentatives of State governments.	presentatives of State governments.
The date of. meeting wronid depend .n	The date of meeting would depend on	The date of. meeting would depend on
when the Premiers retur;ned from Eng	when the Premiers returned from Eng-	when the Premiers returned from England.
land.	land.

Identified overProof corrections	UNIFORM BE MELBOURNE /ACTING/PREMIER\|ACTINGPREMIER RETURNED ESPECIALLY MR ON CONSTRUCTION /TO/DAY\|TODAY
Identified overProof non-corrections	JULY REPRESENTATIVES RAILWAY INTIMATED PLAEE [**VANDALISED]

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All Words	80	72.5	87.5	54.5
Searchability of unique words	56	75.0	91.1	64.3
Weighted Words		76.3	89.5	55.5

Article ID 117989199, Article, The State Railways, page 2 1911-09-08, The Farmer and Settler (Sydney, NSW : 1906 - 1955), 104 words, 3 corrections

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Tite Stt^fte IK^iiilwa^s	The State Railways	Tite Stiffe IK^iiilwa^s
Bowral (N.S.W.) ratepayers arc loud	Bowral (N.S.W.) ratepayers are loud-	Bowral (N.S.W.) ratepayers are loudly
ly protesting against tho closing in	ly protesting against the closing in	protesting against the closing in
the daytime of tho railway gates at tho	the daytime of the railway gates at the	the daytime of the railway gates at the
lovol crossing in Bowral-strcct, and	level crossing in Bowral-street, and	level crossing in Bowral-street, and
have potitloncd tho Municipal Council,	have petitioned the Municipal Council,	have petitioned the Municipal Council,
who have decided to wrlta to tho Rail	who have decided to write to the Rail-	who have decided to write to the Railway
way Commissioners on the subject, ,	way Commissioners on the subject.	Commissioners on the subject, The
The work of duplicating the New '	The work of duplicating the New	work of duplicating the New South
Sooth Wales Southern line from Goul	South Wales Southern line from Goul-	Wales Southern line from Goulburn
burn to Hardon has been commenced.	burn to Harden has been commenced.	to Harden has been commenced.
A largo number of mon— many nccoru	A large number of men—many accom-	A large number of men many accord
panicd by their wives and families	panied by their wives and families—	panied by their wives and families
passed through Goulburn.on Saturday	passed through Goulburn on Saturday	passed through Goulburn. on Saturday
for Broadalbano, where the start is to	for Breadalbane, where the start is to	for Breadalbane, where the start is to
bo made, Many camo from the devia	be made. Many came from the devia-	be made, Many came from the devia-
tion works recently completed at Llth	tion works recently completed at Lith-	tion works recently completed at Lithgow.
gow. ?	gow.	?

Identified overProof corrections	PETITIONED ARE HARDEN BE /BOWRAL/STREET\|BOWRALSTREET CAME BREADALBANE LEVEL WRITE LARGE LITHGOW MEN
Identified overProof non-corrections	RAILWAYS STATE ACCOMPANIED NEWSOUTH

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All Words	92	73.9	94.6	79.2
Searchability of unique words	69	76.8	94.2	75.0
Weighted Words		74.4	94.1	77.1

Article ID 120029732, Article, TRADE UNION CONGRESS., page 4 1911-09-07, Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931), 106 words, 3 corrections

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TRADE UNION CONGRESS.	TRADE UNION CONGRESS.	TRADE UNION CONGRESS.
LONDON. WMoeeday.— During the iemon	LONDON, Wednesday.—During the demon-	LONDON. WMoeeday.— During the demon
slratlou a« toe Tradtt I'nlon Congress, ?' New	stration at the Trade Union Congress, at New-	stration at the Trade Union Congress, ?' New
castle, op Tuesday, aratoft M«in. Slwerte	castle, on Tuesday, against Messrs. Shackle-	castle, on Tuesday, states Main. Slwerte
ton and Cumminti, Mr. Shaw (Nortbero Weav	ton and Cummings, Mr. Shaw (Northern Weav-	ton and Cummins, Mr. Shaw (Northern Weavers
ers' Union* «ae rhrerrd lor remladlu the	ers' Union) was cheered for reminding the	Union was referred to replace the
Ominn of prnioui resolutions in faror of	Congress of previous resolutions in favor of	Omrah of previous resolutions in favor of
lb» rslahllahmenl of a lllnlBtry lor Labor, and	the establishment of a Ministry for Labor, and	the rslahllahmenl of a Ministry for Labor, and
addlnc that tho pre=«oco tor the ant time of	adding that the presence for the first time of	adding that the presence to the ant time of
tbe Hone OfBce representatives was entirely	the Home Office representatives was entirely	the Home Office representatives was entirely
apart Irpm any Government act dealing with	apart from any Government act dealing with	apart from any Government act dealing with
the nceot atrlkt.	the recent strike.	the recent strike.
The raaoluUos eooiemnlof lbs Invitation of	The resolution condemning the invitation of	The resolution eooiemnlof lbs invitation of
Msmth. Stlarklelon end Cummlngl was defeated	Messrs. Sharkleton and Cummings was defeated	south. Shackleton and Cummings was defeated
by a \rrH'- majority.	by a large majority.	by a WITH'- majority.
?ConKreei Infttructrd the Parliamentary oom	Congress instructed the Parliamentary com-	Congress instructed the Parliamentary oom
Bltten 19 urge Orlltment to nationalise the	mittee to urge Parliament to nationalise the	Bitten 19 urge Orlltment to nationalise the
raflw»y». ?	railways.	railways. ?

Identified overProof corrections	DEMONSTRATION AT PREVIOUS SHACKLETON NORTHERN PRESENCE OFFICE RAILWAYS MINISTRY FOR HOME RESOLUTION CUMMINGS INSTRUCTED ADDING RECENT FROM STRIKE ON FAVOR
Identified overProof non-corrections	WEDNESDAY COMMITTEE ESTABLISHMENT CONDEMNING AGAINST SHARKLETON PARLIAMENT REMINDING LARGE MESSRS FIRST CHEERED

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All Words	97	49.5	80.4	61.2
Searchability of unique words	67	52.2	82.1	62.5
Weighted Words		50.7	81.5	62.5

Article ID 120783097, Article, MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE, page 2 1911-02-12, Sunday Times (Sydney, NSW : 1895 - 1930), 81 words, 4 corrections

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MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE	MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE.	MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE
Yesterday afternoon -what appears to be another	Yesterday afternoon what appears to be another	Yesterday afternoon -what appears to be another
hoax came to light, by the discovery of a bottle	hoax came to light, by the discovery of a bottle	hoax came to light, by the discovery of a bottle
containing a message purporting to come from	containing a message purporting to come from	containing a message purporting to come from
the missincr Lund steamer Waratah. The message,	the missing Lund steamer Waratah. The message,	the missing Lund steamer Waratah. The message,
which was found by two boys on the beach at	which was found by two boys on the beach at	which was found by two boys on the beach at
Vaucluse and handed over to a Harbor Trust	Vaucluse and handed over to a Harbor Trust	Vaucluse and handed over to a Harbor Trust
official, was written on a piece of brown, paper,	official, was written on a piece of brown paper,	official, was written on a piece of brown, paper,
as follows : —	as follows:—	as follows: I
'Waratah— vessel sinking: For God's sake, help	"Waratah—vessel sinking: For God's sake, help	'Waratahs vessel sinking: For God's sake, help
those at New Brighton. — T. J. O'Connor.'	those at New Brighton.—T. J. O'Connor."	those at New Brighton. S T. J. O'Connor.

Identified overProof corrections	MISSING
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	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	70	98.6	98.6	0.0
Searchability of unique words	56	98.2	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		97.5	100.0	100.0

Article ID 125529937, Article, Railway Accident, page 4 1911-07-20, Mullumbimby Star (NSW : 1906 - 1936), 73 words, 3 corrections

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Railway Accident	Railway Accident	Railway Accident
From Melbourne is reported a shock	From Melbourne is reported a shock-	From Melbourne is reported a shock
ing railway accident en the Ballarat	ing railway accident on the Ballarat	ing railway accident on the Ballarat
line near Gordon. Last night thrr-e	line near Gordon. Last night three	line near Gordon. Last night three
railway employees, T. Anderson, M.	railway employees, T. Anderson, M.	railway employees, T. Anderson, M.
O Donncll, a,id D. Graham, were riding	O'Donnell, and D. Graham, were riding	O'Donnell and D. Graham, were riding
home 011 trolley and were struck by an	home on trolley and were struck by an	home 011 trolley and were struck by an
engine while rounding a steep curve, all	engine while rounding a steep curve, all	engine while rounding a steep curve, all
being hurled, about 30 yards	being hurled about 30 yards.	being hurled about 30 yards
Ike trolley smashed to pieces,	The trolley smashed to pieces,	Ike trolley smashed to pieces,
O'Donnell was killed instantly, Ander	O'Donnell was killed instantly, Ander-	O'Donnell was killed instantly, Anderson
son is in a critical condition, aud Graham	son is in a critical condition, and Graham	is in a critical condition, and Graham
is slightly injured.	is slightly injured.	is slightly injured.

Identified overProof corrections	THREE ON
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	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	63	88.9	96.8	71.4
Searchability of unique words	49	95.9	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		97.5	100.0	100.0

Article ID 127932296, Article, THE GAUGE., page 4 1911-10-17, The Sydney Stock and Station Journal (NSW : 1896 - 1924), 109 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	PASSED IN AND HANDS MINIMUM
Identified overProof non-corrections	SPEED DIFFIDENT WHILE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	96	86.5	95.8	69.2
Searchability of unique words	64	87.5	95.3	62.5
Weighted Words		87.2	94.0	53.1

Article ID 129934256, Detailed lists, results, guides, Cricket Notes BY NOT OUT., page 12 1911-04-26, Referee (Sydney, NSW : 1886 - 1939), 107 words, 3 corrections

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Cricket Notes	Cricket Notes	Cricket Notes
BY 'NOT OUT.'	BY "NOT OUT."	BY NOT OUT.
Many happy birthday returns on :	Many happy birthday returns on :	Many happy birthday returns on
.' April 20 : 1'. Knuckey (Victoria), G. King (Padding	April 20 : P. Knuckey (Victoria), G. King (Padding-	.' April 20 : 1'. Knuckey (Victoria), G. King (Paddington).
ton).	ton).
? ? 2t : Dr. G. K. C. Clarke (Sydney University),	27 : Dr. G. K. C. Clarke (Sydney University),	? ? 2, Dr. G. K. C. Clarke (Sydney University),
' . ? t\ L. Fune (England).	F. L. Fune (England).	' . ? t\ L. Fane (England).
- SO : Itichanl Tccce (Sydney University and 8yd	29 : Richard Teece (Sydney University and Syd-	- SO : Richard Teece (Sydney University and Syd
': :??;??? :'?? ncy Cricket Ciround), W. II. Ellis (N.SS.),	ney Cricket Ground), W. H. Ellis (N.Z.),	': ney Cricket Ground), W. H. Ellis (NSS.),
: : ;?'?:.,. M. U. Hlaxlanil (X.S.W.).	M. H. Blaxland (N.S.W.).	: : ;?'?:.,. M. H. Blaxland (N.S.W.).
30 : Coldic Tliomns CWnvcrley).	30 : Goldie Thomas (Waverley).	30 : Goldie Thomas Cleverley).
? ' ' M»y. ? 1 : .James V. Uiller (Victoria), E. J. Briscoe	May. 1 : .James P. Giller (Victoria), E. J. Briscoe	? ' ' May. 1 ; James V. Miller (Victoria), E. J. Briscoe
T: . ? (Sydney).	(Sydney).	T: . ? (Sydney).
? ? '? '8 : Thomas 11. Horan (N.S.W.), R. N. Hickson	2 : Thomas H. Horan (N.S.W.), R. N. Hickson	'? '8 : Thomas B. Horan (N.S.W.), R. N. Hickson
(N.S.W.), Daviii Taylor (Glebe). ?	(N.S.W.), David Taylor (Glebe).	(N.S.W.), David Taylor (Glebe). ?

Identified overProof corrections	GROUND GOLDIE BLAXLAND MAY DAVID TEECE RICHARD
Identified overProof non-corrections	WAVERLEY FUNE [**VANDALISED] GILLER

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	46	76.1	91.3	63.6
Searchability of unique words	39	76.9	92.3	66.7
Weighted Words		76.5	90.5	59.5

Article ID 137270590, Article, LEVEL CROSSING FATALITY A DEATH TRAP., page 4 1911-03-01, Huon Times (Franklin, Tas. : 1910 - 1933), 157 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	LEVEL
Identified overProof non-corrections	BOX [**VANDALISED] SAFE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	111	98.2	98.2	0.0
Searchability of unique words	73	97.3	97.3	0.0
Weighted Words		96.7	96.1	-18.3

Article ID 146276448, Article, CHEERFUL IDIOT!, page 3 1911-11-03, Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser (Qld. : 1860 - 1947), 125 words, 12 corrections

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CHEERFUL IDIOT !	CHEERFUL IDIOT!	CHEERFUL IDIOT "Well,
'Well, what kind of a day .have youi	"Well, what kind of a day have you	what kind of a day have you,
had , said the poor painter.	had?" said the poor painter.	had said the poor painter.
''Miserable 1 Wretched ! Hopeless .!' .	''Miserable! Wretched! Hopeless!"	''Miserable 1 Wretched ! Hopeless .!' .
moariM the broken broker.	moaned the broken broker.	moariM the broken broker.
Tho 'artist paused sympathetically	The artist paused sympathetically	The artist paused sympathetically
before adding a daub of . yellow can	before adding a daub of yellow can-	before adding a daub of . yellow can
dle-ligbt to 'his , great prisop picture	dle-light to his great prison picture—	delight to his great prison picture
probably the only light it would ever	probably the only light it would ever	probably the only light it would ever
see. 'What happened, old chap ?'	see. "What happened, old chap?"	see What happened, old chap ?'
he asked.	he asked.	he asked.
'Everything that oughtn't to have	"Everything that oughtn't to have	Everything that oughtn't to have
happiBned,' replied 'his' irienS. '*iSvery	happened," replied his friend. "Every-	happened,' replied 'his' friend. 'Every
thing. I bought went down, and every	thing I bought went down, and every-	thing. I bought went down, and every
thing I sold went. up. I'm nearly	thing I sold went up. I'm nearly	thing I sold went up. I'm nearly
? brok£' '	broke."	? broke' " 'Well,
'Well, it might' have been worse,'	"Well, it might" have been worse,	it might have been worse,'
said.&e artist, ''consolingly.	said the artist, consolingly.	said the artist, ''consolingly.
'Worse 1' exclaimed tho broker. ''I	"Worse!" exclaimed the broker. "I	'Worse !' exclaimed the broker. ''I
don't see how.' .	don't see how."	don't see how.' .
'Why, where on earth would you	"Why, where on earth would you	Why, where on earth would you
have'1 been,' retorted the artist, 'il	have been," retorted the artist, "if	have been retorted the artist, 'if
they'd started going sidbways ?'	they'd started going sideways?"	they'd started going sideways ?'

Identified overProof corrections	BROKE FRIEND SIDEWAYS PRISON IF
Identified overProof non-corrections	CANDLELIGHT MOANED

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	104	85.6	98.1	86.7
Searchability of unique words	76	90.8	97.4	71.4
Weighted Words		90.0	96.7	67.4

Article ID 146285032, Article, VIEWED FROM WITHIN., page 4 1911-12-23, Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser (Qld. : 1860 - 1947), 75 words, 3 corrections

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VIEWED FROM WITHIN.	VIEWED FROM WITHIN.	VIEWED FROM WITHIN.
In the Western mail train the other	In the Western mail train the other	in the Western mail train the other
day a youug man annoyed the other	day a young man annoyed the other	day a young man annoyed the other
passengers by It's loud and foolish re	passengers by his loud and foolish re-	passengers by It's loud and foolish remark
mark? during a great part of the jour	marks during a great part of the jour-	during a great part of the journey.
ney. At the train neared Willow burn	ney. At the train neared Willowburn	At the train neared Willow burn
he said: 'I often think how n*n? the	he said: "I often think how nice the	he said: 'I often think how in? the
iisylum looks In in the rn'lway. 'Some	asylum looks from the railway." "Some	asylum looks In in the railway. Some
dav,' growled an old gentfem«.ii, 'you	day," growled an old gentleman, "you	day,' growled an old gentleman, you
wil probably have oeasion to renian'k	will probably have occasion to remark	will probably have occasion to remark
how .nice the railway looks from ihe asy	how nice the railway looks from the asy-	how nice the railway looks from the asylum.'
lum.'	lum."

Identified overProof corrections	GENTLEMAN OCCASION YOUNG SOMEDAY WILL
Identified overProof non-corrections	REMARKS WILLOWBURN HIS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	66	80.3	92.4	61.5
Searchability of unique words	49	83.7	93.9	62.5
Weighted Words		81.5	93.5	64.7

Article ID 149200403, Article, RAILWAY WAR COUNCIL. ADVISE UNIFORM GAUGE-FOUR FT. 8 AND A HALF INCHES. COST TO BE SHARED BETWEEN COMMONWEALTH AND STATES., page 4 1911-03-16, Geelong Advertiser (Vic. : 1859 - 1929), 848 words, 5 corrections

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RAILWAY WAR COUNCIL.	RAILWAY WAR COUNCIL.	RAILWAY WAR COUNCIL.
ADVISE UNIFORM GAUGE—FOUR	ADVISE UNIFORM GAUGE—FOUR	ADVISE UNIFORM GAUGE—FOUR
FT. 8 AND A HALF INCHES.	FT. 8 AND A HALF INCHES.	FT. 8 AND A HALF INCHES.
COST TO BE SHARED BETWEEN	COST TO BE SHARED BETWEEN	COST TO BE SHARED BETWEEN
COMMONWEALTH AND STATES,	COMMONWEALTH AND STATES,	COMMONWEALTH AND STATES,
The absolute folly of a- break- of	The absolute folly of a break of	The absolute folly of a- break- of
gauge; tli'e'iieed for a council to control'	gauge ; the need for a council to control	gauge; the need for a council to control'
tile railways in times of war: ' and the	the railways in times of war ; and the	the railways in times of war: and the
advisability of planning before liaiid how	advisability of planning before hand how	advisability of planning before hand how
traffic—commercial and military—is to	traffic—commercial and military—is to	traffic—commercial and militarists to
be handled form thecjiief matters dealt	be handled form the chief matters dealt	be handled form the chief matters dealt
with in the . report presented.to : the	with in the report presented to the	with in the report presented. to the
Minister of Defence .by. the officers and]	Minister of Defence by the officers and	Minister of Defence by the officers and]
Commissioners who sat in February to!	Commissioners who sat in February to	Commissioners who sat in February to!
consider the-raihvay-military problems.;	consider the raiway-military problems.	consider the-raihvay-military problems.;
The desirability was -affirmed by: the	The desirability was affirmed by the	The desirability was affirmed by: the
Commonwealth- of a uniform gauge for	Commonwealth of a uniform gauge for	Commonwealth, of a uniform gauge for
the railways of Australia as regards the	the railways of Australia as regards the	the railways of Australia as regards the
main lines of communication, and the	main lines of communication, and the	main lines of communication, and the
resolutions .adopted on this point	resolutions adopted on this point	resolutions adopted on this point
were :—	were :—	were as
(a) A uniform 4ft. Siiu. gauge of rail	(a) A uniform 4ft. 8½in. gauge of rail-	(a) A uniform 4ft. 8in. gauge of railway
way linldng up the capitals. between	way linking up the capitals between	linking up the capitals. between
Brisbane and Freiriantle	Brisbane and Fremantle.	Brisbane and Freiriantle
(b) A gauge of 4ft. Siin. on the Trans-'	(b) A gauge of 4ft. 8½in. on the Trans-	(b) A gauge of 4ft. 8in. on the Transcontinental
continental line from Ivalgoorlie to Port	continental line from Kalgoorlie to Port	line from Kalgoorlie to Port
Augustaf ;	Augusta.	Augusta ;
(c) That the cost of conversion be	(c) That the cost of conversion be	(c) That the cost of conversion be
shared upon a basis to be determined	shared upon a basis to be determined	shared upon a basis to be determined
between" the, "Commonwealth'- and the!	between the Commonwealth and the	between the, Commonwealth? and the
States.	States.	States.
COXSTITXTTION OF COCNCIL.	CONSTITUTION OF COUNCIL.	CONSTITUTION OF COUNCIL.
The "War Railway- Council .should, it is	The War Railway Council should, it is	The "War Railway- Council should, it is
recommended;-be constituted by; Quar	recommended, be constituted by Quar-	recommended be constituted by; Quartermaster-General
termaster-General (president!! .seven	termaster-General (president), seven	(president!! seven
senior officers of the l^gineer and -Rail	senior officers of the engineer and Rail-	senior officers of the Engineer and Railway
way Stiff Corps of the Commonwealth	way Staff Corps of the Commonwealth	Staff Corps of the Commonwealth
Railway System, and of each State Rail	Railway System, and of each State Rail-	Railway System, and of each State Railway
way System, the consulting military en	way System, the consulting military en-	System, the consulting military engineer
gineer and two representatives of the	gineer and two representatives of the	and two representatives of the
naval and military' forces, approvetl by	naval and military forces, approved by	naval and military' forces, approved by
the Minister. The Engineer and Rail	the Minister. The Engineer and Rail-	the Minister. The Engineer and Railway
way Staff Corps, it is proposed, should	way Staff Corps, it is proposed, should	Staff Corps, it is proposed, should
consist of 48 members, including the	consist of 48 members, including the	consist of 48 members, including the
Commissioners or General Managers	Commissioners or General Managers	Commissioners or General Managers
Managers		Managers
(Xew South; Wales 3, Victoria 3, Queens	(New South Wales 3, Victoria 3, Queens-	(New South; Wales 3, Victoria 3, Queensland
land 2, and the other' States 1 each).	land 2, and the other States 1 each).	2, and the other' States 1 each).
The other officers are to be selected from !	The other officers are to be selected from	The other officers are to be selected from !
tlie maintenance, traffic;, transportation,	the maintenance, traffic transportation,	the maintenance, traffic;, transportation,
locomotive and; electrical branches in	locomotive and electrical branches in	locomotive and; electrical branches in
proportion to'the importance of the sys	proportion to the importance of the sys-	proportion to the importance of the systems.
tems. This, gives Sew South . Wales,	tems. This gives New South Wales,	This, gives New South Wales,
Queensland, and Victoria a representa	Queensland, and Victoria a representa-	Queensland, and Victoria a representa-
tion of 10 officers, Smith Australia 5,	tion of 10 officers, South Australia 5,	tion of 10 officers, South Australia 5,
West Australia 8 and Tasmania" .1.	West Australia 8 and Tasmania 5.	West Australia 8 and Tasmania" 1.
It is recommended that when in . time	It is recommended that when in time	It is recommended that when in time of
of war it is_ necessary- for the Common	of war it is necessary for the Common-	war it is necessary for the Commonwealth
wealth Government to assume. control	wealth Government to assume control	Government to assume. control
of any railway system,.the Chief ComT	of any railway system, the Chief Com-	of any railway system the Chief Commissioner
missioner or General Manager for. that	missioner or General Manager for that	or General Manager for. that
railway system sliould- be .; appointed	railway system should be appointed	railway system should- be .; appointed
Director of Railways ; that there should	Director of Railways ; that there should	Director of Railways that there should
be appointed officers to. act as inter	be appointed officers to act as inter-	be appointed officers to act as intermediaries
mediaries! between tlie railway adminis	mediaries between the railway adminis-	between the railway administration
tration and;the troops; that so long :	tration and the troops ; that so long	and the troops; that so long :
the railways remain under - State ad-;	the railways remain under State ad-	the railways remain under - State administration
ministration these intermediary officers	ministration these intermediary officers	these intermediary officers
be under military control, but. , should	be under military control, but should	be under military control, but should
the Commonwealth Government assume	the Commonwealth Government assume	the Commonwealth Government assume
control of any railway, they should,	control of any railway, they should,	control of any railway, they should,
while remaining under military: control,	while remaining under military control,	while remaining under military control,
come under the command of the Direc	come under the command of the Direc-	come under the command of the Direc-
tor of Railways; that such intermediary	tor of Railways; that such intermediary	tor of Railways; that such intermediary
officers should not interfere with rail	officers should not interfere with rail-	officers should not interfere with railway
way administration and management,	way administration and management,	administration and management,
but should control the. arrangements	but should control the arrangements	but should control the. arrangements
between the troops and the railway ad	between the troops and the railway ad-	between the troops and the railway administration
ministration- under the: title : of /^Rail	ministration under the title of "Rail-	under the: title : of Rail
way'Control Officer''; that the Railway	way Control Officer''; that the Railway	way Control Officer''; that the Railway
Control Officers should; he"- posted ■ for	Control Officers should be posted for	Control Officers should; be"- posted s for
duty at places where troops are con	duty at places where troops are con-	duty at places where troops are constantly
stantly entraining, detraining, or .-halt	stantly entraining, detraining, or halt-	entraining, detraining, or shall
ing en route.... They should :be recog	ing en route. They should be recog-	ing en route.... They should be recognised
nised by a badge worn;on-the. left arni	nised by a badge worn on the left arm	by a badge worn;on-the. left arm
niarked 'Tl-C.O." Their, chief duties	marked "R.C.O." Their chief duties	marked 'TEGG." Their, chief duties
should be—	should be—-	should be
, "To falicitate the transport of troops,	"To facilitate the transport of troops,	, To facilitate the transport of troops,
animals and material.	animals and material.	animals and material.
"To act lis a channel of communica	"To act as a channel of communica-	To act as a channel of communication
tion between the military authorities	tion between the military authorities	between the military authorities
and the technical railway personnel.	and the technical railway personnel.	and the technical railway personnel.
"To advise the local military authori	"To advise the local military authori-	To advise the local military authorities
ties us to the capacity-and possibilities	ties us to the capacity and possibilities	as to the capacity-and possibilities
of the railway. • "	of the railway.	of the railway. a
"To bring to;the notice of the Direc	"To bring to the notice of the Direc-	To bring to the notice of the Direc-
tor of Rail ways.any means by which the	tor of Railways any means by which the	tor of Railways. any means by which the
carrying power of the railway -may, -for	carrying power of the railway may, for	carrying power of the railway may, for
nilif.nrv niirboses. be increased!'''	militry purposes. be increased."	military increases. be increased!'''
v DCTIES OP COCKCIL.	DUTIES OF COUNCIL.	v DUTIES OF COUNCIL.
" It is recommended. that sub-commit- *	"It is recommended that sub-commit-	It is recommended. that sub-commit- *
tees to go into details be appointed, and	tees to go into details be appointed, and	tees to go into details be appointed, and
that the proceedings be recorded! The	that the proceedings be recorded. The	that the proceedings be recorded! The
duties of the Council- are suggested/as	duties of the Council are suggested as	duties of the Council- are suggested as
follow:— .• "	follow:—	follows on "
^Peaee.—1. Generally, to fnrnish ad	"Peace.—1. Generally, to furnish ad-	^Peaee.—1. Generally, to furnish ad
-rice on. such .raliway matters as are re- j	vice on such railway matters as are re-	rice on. such railway matters as are referred
ferred to it by the Minister for'Defence, ■	ferred to it by the Minister for Defence,	to it by the Minister for Defence, and,
and, in particular—	and, in particular—	in particular
; . **2- To determine the method of sup	"2. To determine the method of sup-	; . 92- To determine the method of supplying
plying information to and obtaining it	plying information to and obtaining it	information to and obtaining it
from the various Eailway Departments.	from the various Railway Departments.	from the various Railway Departments.
■ "3- To suggest regulations and in	"3. To suggest regulations and in-	3 "3- To suggest regulations and in
structions for carrying out movements	structions for carrying out movements	structions for carrying out movements
of troops.	of troops.	of troops.
•'tf- To suggest the method of organis	"4. To suggest the method of organis-	off- To suggest the method of organis-
ing railway staff officers in time of war,	ing railway staff officers in time of war, as	ing railway staff officers in time of war,
as intermediaries between the various	intermediaries between the various railway authorities and the troops.	as intermediaries between the various
•"5. To consider the question of "extra !	"5. To consider the question of extra	55. To consider the question of "extra !
sidings, loading platforms, etc., and	sidings, loading platforms, etc., and	sidings, loading platforms, etc., and
proposals towards unification of gauges,	proposals towards unification of gauges,	proposals towards unification of gauges,
"fj. To suggest the organisation and	"6. To suggest the organisation and	"f. To suggest the organisation and
j system of training of. railway troops,	system of training of railway troops,	system of training of railway troops,
when the development of universal	when the development of universal	when the development of universal
[ training supplies sufficient personnel.	training supplies sufficient personnel,	[ training supplies sufficient personnel.
whose ordinary employment is railway	whose ordinary employment is railway	whose ordinary employment is railway
j work.	work.	work.
I ""War.—7. In time of war, to advise	"War.—- 7. In time of war, to advise	I ""Wards. In time of war, to advise
1 also on questions of mobilisation."'	also on questions of mobilisation."	1 also on questions of mobilisation."'
j It was decided that the. Council	It was decided that the Council	It was decided that the. Council
• should meet again in Sydney in May	should meet again in Sydney in May	should meet again in Sydney in May
I next.	next.	I next.
I It is pointed out also that while the	It is pointed out also that while the	It is pointed out also that while the
j Commonwealth has power to step in and	Commonwealth has power to step in and	Commonwealth has power to step in and
j take over the railways in time of war,	take over the railways in time of war,	take over the railways in time of war,
I it has not power to force the State rail-.	it has not power to force the State rail-	I it has not power to force the State rail-.
v.-ay employes to do the work, and it is	way employes to do the work, and it is	way employes to do the work, and it is
thus considered best to negotiate with	thus considered best to negotiate with	thus considered best to negotiate with
the States on this point.' Later on.- rail	the States on this point. Later on, rail-	the States on this point. Later on.- railway
way battalions in each" State will be	way battalions in each State will be	battalions in each" State will be
formed, and the youths liable to serve,	formed, and the youths liable to serve,	formed, and the youths liable to serve,
under the universal scheme of. training,	under the universal scheme of training,	under the universal scheme of training,
and who are railway servants, will. 'be	and who are railway servants, will be	and who are railway servants, will. 'be
drafted into these. :	drafted into these.	drafted into these. :

Identified overProof corrections	ARM HAND NEED COMMISSIONER LINKING FACILITATE TRANSCONTINENTAL AUGUSTA MARKED PRESENTED NEW REFERRED FURNISH KALGOORLIE CONSTITUTION SUGGESTED APPROVED
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Weighted Words		91.5	96.2	55.0

Article ID 149204443, Article, SHIPPING MOVEMENTS., page 2 1911-04-17, Geelong Advertiser (Vic. : 1859 - 1929), 72 words, 3 corrections

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"SHIPPING.'MOTTianSXTS.	SHIPPING MOVEMENTS.	"SHIPPING.'MOTTianSXTS.
A nil; cargo of wheat. totalling about	A full cargo of wheat, totalling about	And cargo of wheat. totalling about
GO.000 bags._.will be taken this week by	60,000 bags, will be taken this week by	6000 bags will be taken this week by
tho steamer-Lord Stanley, which cbm	the steamer Lord Stanley, which com-	the steamer Lord Stanley, which chm
nletcd loading at.the railu'ay - piers 011	pleted loading at the railway piers on	acted loading at the railway - piers on
Saturdav. A sister vessel. " tbe tLord	Saturday. A sister vessel, the Lord	Saturday. A sister vessel. " the Lord
Sefton. winch loaded here in February,	Sefton, which loaded here in February,	Sefton. which loaded here in February,
has; arrived, watlt tlie 'ilrst". Geelong con	has arrived with the first Geelong con-	has; arrived, with the 'first". Geelong consignment
signment for the "season." at the English	signment for the season at the English	for the "season" at the English
Channel. I hc cblllier Corio sailed .'.on	Channel. The collier Corio sailed on	Channel. I hc collier Corio sailed on
•Saturday - with 15.000' bags of produce	Saturday with 15,000 bags of produce	Saturday - with 15.000' bags of produce
tor Svdnev markets. .	for Sydney markets.	for Sydney markets. .

Identified overProof corrections	SYDNEY COLLIER RAILWAY BYTHE FIRST WILL
Identified overProof non-corrections	SHIPPING COMPLETED FULL MOVEMENTS

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Weighted Words		81.0	90.1	47.6

Article ID 150094626, Article, ENGINEMEN OBJECT TO RULES ASK THAT THEIR MEMORIES BE NOT RELIED UPON., page 3 1911-07-06, Geelong Advertiser (Vic. : 1859 - 1929), 178 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	PREVENTED LOADED BEEN THEYWERE ENGINEDRIVERS ERR
Identified overProof non-corrections	RELIED [**VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	167	93.4	99.4	90.9
Searchability of unique words	110	94.5	99.1	83.3
Weighted Words		94.1	98.5	75.1

Article ID 151523840, Family Notices, Family Notices, page 2 1911-01-06, Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser (Qld. : 1860 - 1947), 95 words, 5 corrections

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DEATH.	DEATH.	DEATH.
PIOCH. — On 5th January, 1911; at her.	PIOCH.—On 5th January, 1911, at her	PIOCH. — On 5th January, 1911; at her
parents' residence, Cheapside street,	parents' residence, Cheapside street,	parents' residence, Cheapside street,
Eva Mary, beloved infant daughter	Eva Mary, beloved infant daughter	Eva Mary, beloved infant daughter
ot' Franz H. aud Elizabeth P-iooh,	of Franz H. and Elizabeth Pioch,	of' Franz H. and Elizabeth Pioch,
aged olevou weeks and five day?.	aged eleven weeks and five days.	aged eleven weeks and five day?.
u Safe in the Anus of Jesus.'	"Safe in the Arms of Jesus."	u Safe in the Arms of Jesus.
FUNERAL NOTICE:	FUNERAL NOTICE.	FUNERAL NOTICE
THE Friends of imANZ H. and	THE Friends of FRANZ H. and	THE Friends of imANZ H. and
ELIZABETH PJOGH are respect	ELIZABETH PIOCH are respect-	ELIZABETH P.UGH are respectfully
fully invited to attend the FuneraT of	fully invited to attend the Funeral of	invited to attend the funeral of
their beloved infant Daughter =(KVA	their beloved infant Daughter (EVA	their beloved infant Daughter s(EVA
MAY PIOCH), to leave their residence	MAY PIOCH), to leave their residence	MAY PIOCH), to leave their residence
at tlio corner of Cheapside and Frank -	at the corner of Cheapside and Frank	at the corner of Cheapside and Frank -
streets THIS A K'HliRNOONj at 3 p.m.'	streets THIS AFTERNOON, at 3 p.m.	streets THIS A K'HliRNOONj at 3 p.m.
J. AMMENHAUSER,	J. AMMENHAUSER,	J. AMMENHAUSER,
Funeral Director. Adelaide ' street.	Funeral Director, Adelaide street.	Funeral Director. Adelaide street,
THE 'CHRONICLE'	THE "CHRONICLE"	THE 'CHRONICLE'
FULDAY, JANUARY 0, 1911.	FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 1911.	FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 1911.

Identified overProof corrections	ELEVEN FRIDAY ARMS
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All Words	80	83.8	92.5	53.8
Searchability of unique words	50	90.0	94.0	40.0
Weighted Words		92.3	95.1	37.1

Article ID 151525961, Article, AUSTRALIAN RAILWAYS. THE UNIFORM GAUGE., page 2 1911-02-27, Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser (Qld. : 1860 - 1947), 394 words, 6 corrections

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AUSTRALIAN RAILWAYS.	AUSTRALIAN RAILWAYS.	AUSTRALIAN RAILWAYS.
JHB UNIFORM GAUGE.	THE UNIFORM GAUGE.	THE UNIFORM GAUGE.
In an : interview . with the Brisbane	In an interview with the Brisbane	In an interview with the Brisbane
'Daily- Mail' otr- Friday, Mr. Thallon	"Daily Mail" on Friday, Mr. Thallon	'Daily- Mail' on- Friday, Mr. Thallon
said he whs a little surprised at what had	said he was a little surprised at what had	said he was a little surprised at what had
been stated, as ' it had been distinctlv	been stated, as it had been distinctly	been stated, as it had been distinctly
understood -in. the council that its de	understood in the council that its de-	understood -in. the council that its deliberations
liberations would be confidential, and not	liberations would be confidential, and not	would be confidential, and not
made public in any way until they had	made public in any way until they had	made public in any way until they had
been submitted to the Governments.	been submitted to the Governments.	been submitted to the Governments.
Continuing,' Mr. Thallon said: With re	Continuing, Mr. Thallon said: With re-	Continuing,' Mr. Thallon said: With regard
gard .to a ufiiform^gauge, however, that	gard to a uniform gauge, however, that	to a uniform gauge, however, that
is a quefSapn which might very well be	is a question which might very well be	is a question which might very well be
considered Ufiart'. from the War Council	considered apart from the War Council	considered apart'. from the War Council
ttftogeViqc j/.'jn tjict, it was pretty well	altogether; in fact, it was pretty well	ttftogeViqc j/. in fact, it was pretty well
Ihraflhpd' -'put before^ federation came.	thrashed out before federation came	Ihraflhpd' put before federation came.
6 bout .'A Tcflrtfl in! 7 -tfave no objection to	about I certainly have no objection to	6 bout A Tcflrtfl in! 7 -have no objection to
its - beina'.'jliseussed a/cain, but certain	its being discussed again, but certain	its - beina'.'jliseussed a/cain, but certain
fac^s foi«d befpra any one gauge	facts must be faced before any one gauge	facts laid before any one gauge
is- fleaidSl'iUDon iii- preference . to others'.	is decided upon in preference to others.	is- fleaidSl'iUDon iii- preference to others'.
There is'4r)'tith useless talk about a stan	There is much useless talk about a stan-	There is'4r)'tith useless talk about a standard
dard gai$j£.'	dard gauge.	gauge.'
There is no such thing as a standard	There is no such thing as a standard	There is no such thing as a standard
gauge, but if there be, Victoria has	gauge, but if there be, Victoria has	gauge, but if there be, Victoria has
adopted the standard gauge of Ireland,	adopted the standard gauge of Ireland,	adopted the standard gauge of Ireland,
New South Wales the standard gauge of	New South Wales the standard gauge of	New South Wales the standard gauge of
Great Britain. Queensland the standard	Great Britain. Queensland the standard	Great Britain. Queensland the standard
gauge of South Africa', Western Austra	gauge of South Africa, Western Austra-	gauge of South Africa', Western Australia,
lia, South Australia, Tasmania and New	lia, South Australia, Tasmania and New	South Australia, Tasmania and New
%ea)aud ; and inasmuch as there are. on	Zealand; and inasmuch as there are on	Zealand and inasmuch as there are on
the Australian continent 7488 miles of	the Australian continent 7488 miles of	the Australian continent 7488 miles of
the 3ft. 6in. gauge. 4090 miles of the 5ft.	the 3ft. 6in. gauge, 4090 miles of the 5ft.	the 3ft. 6in. gauge. 4000 miles of the 5ft.
;3in., and 3643 miles of the 4ft. 8tin,* 1	3in., and 3643 miles of the 4ft. 8½in, I	3in., and 3643 miles of the 4ft. Sting I
maintain that the standard gauge of	maintain that the standard gauge of	maintain that the standard gauge of
Australia is 3ft. 6in.	Australia is 3ft. 6in.	Australia is 3ft. 6in.
It must be obvions to anyone who looks	It must be obvious to anyone who looks	It must be obvious to anyone who looks
l-olow th» surfacn that to adopt either	below the surface that to adopt either	below the surface that to adopt either
the fift. 3jn. or the 4ft. 84m. gauge wh	the 5ft. 3in. or the 4ft. 8½in. gauge we	the 5ft. 3in. or the 4ft. 8in. gauge who
must falter 11.000 miles of railway, and,	must alter 11,000 miles of railway, and,	must falter 11.000 miles of railway, and,
in tirt, rebuild the (neater part of them.	in fact, rebuild the greater part of them.	in that, rebuild the greater part of them.
Tin- questfori Of uniform gauge in Aus	The question of uniform gauge in Aus-	The- question Of uniform gauge in Aus
tmlW will. I think, very soon settle it	tralia will, I think, very soon settle it-	tmlW will. I think, very soon settle it
nelf. ^is the youngest and . narrowest	self, as the youngest and narrowest	self. is the youngest and narrowest
.gauge is going; ahead ranch faster than	gauge is going ahead much faster than	gauge is going; ahead much faster than
cither of thcriithers. I have before urged,	either of the others. I have before urged,	either of the others. I have before urged,
and urge 'again, a' uniform pnnpi from	and urge again, a uniform gauge from	and urge again, a' uniform gauge from
JSrisbane to Sydney and from Sydney to	Brisbane to Sydney and from Sydney to	Brisbane to Sydney and from Sydney to
M'lbourne . but there must be, no third	Melbourne, but there must be no third	Melbourne . but there must be, no third
rail ,nbont*it. It might be accxhnplished	rail about it. It might be accomplished	rail about it. It might be accxhnplished
for xi million and fc' half. whereas tbe	for a million and a half, whereas the	for a million and a' half. whereas the
unilprro fa tu^e in Australia will not he	uniform gauge in Australia will not be	uniform fa time in Australia will not he
accomplished for. ten tunes as mnch. I	accomplished for ten times as much. I	accomplished for, ten times as much, I
submit that It is neither practicable nor	submit that it is neither practicable nor	submit that It is neither practicable nor
nocessnry to have a uniform gauge in	necessary to have a uniform gauge in	necessary to have a uniform gauge in
Austrplia, but uniformity between each	Australia, but uniformity between each	Australia, but uniformity between each
pair of canitals, although not iiec«Psarily	pair of capitals, although not necessarily	pair of capitals, although not necessarily
the turnf fsuge nll'ihe way from Town*	the same gauge all the way from Towns-	the turns gauge all the way from Towns
vil- to Perth.'*!? -anite rracHrable, and	ville to Perth, is quite practicable, and	vil- to Perth's!? -unite rracHrable, and
wonW be » tn»at ^sdvant«BB.'	would be a great advantage."	would be a treat ^sdvant«BB.'

Identified overProof corrections	DISTINCTLY APART MUCH FACT MELBOURNE GREATER NECESSARY FACTS QUESTION SURFACE CAPITALS OBVIOUS NEWZEALAND ALL ITSELF BELOW ON TIMES NECESSARILY
Identified overProof non-corrections	SAME ALTER ALTOGETHER FACED TOWNSVILLE PERTH [**VANDALISED] WE OUT QUITE BEING DECIDED DISCUSSED THRASHED UPON CERTAINLY ADVANTAGE

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Weighted Words		80.3	91.5	57.1

Article ID 152372841, Article, COASTAL MATCHES., page 6 1911-06-26, Daily Telegraph (Launceston, Tas. : 1883 - 1928), 63 words, 3 corrections

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COASTAL MATCHES.	COASTAL MATCHES.	COASTAL MATCHES.
QUEENSTOWN', .Sunday— The Rail-j	QUEENSTOWN, Sunday.—The Rail-	QUEENSTOWN', Sunday The Railway
tray and St. Martins played, in driv	way and St. Martins played, in driv-	tray and St. Martins played, in driving
ing showors of rain and cold winds, on \|	ing showers of rain and cold winds on	showers of rain and cold winds, on Saturday,
Saturday, and an uninteresting game 1	Saturday, and an uninteresting game	and an uninteresting game 1
«?nded : Hallway, 8 goals 25 behinds; j	ended : Railway, 8 goals 25 behinds ;	ended : Hallway, 8 goals 25 behinds; j
St. Martin's, 2 goals 0 behinds. j	St. Martin's, 2 goals 6 behinds.	St. Martin's, 2 goals 6 behinds. j
J3URN1E, Saturday. — fiaturday'.i	BURNIE, Saturday. — Saturday's	BURNIE, Saturday. — Saturday's
local football fixtures had to bo ahan- I	local football fixtures had to be aban-	local football fixtures had to be abandoned
doned, on account of tho ln^avy rain, j	doned, on account of the heavy rain.	on account of the heavy rain, j

Identified overProof corrections	SATURDAYS BE BURNIE HEAVY SHOWERS RAILWAY ABANDONED ENDED
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Weighted Words		80.0	100.0	100.0

Article ID 152381179, Article, UNIFORM GUAGE ON AUSTRALIAN RAILWAYS., page 2 1911-05-11, Daily Telegraph (Launceston, Tas. : 1883 - 1928), 145 words, 3 corrections

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UNIFORM GUAGE	UNIFORM GUAGE	UNIFORM GAUGE
ON AUSTRALIAN RAILWAYS.	ON AUSTRALIAN RAILWAYS.	ON AUSTRALIAN RAILWAYS.
I'DAlLY TJuLEORAm' SPECIAL COPYR1RIIT..1	["DAILY TELEGRAPH" SPECIAL COPYRIGHT.]	I'DAlLY TJuLEORAm' SPECIAL COPYR1RIIT..1
t ME'LBOI RNE. Wednesdav.— The Act	MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—The Act-	t MELBOURNE Wednesday The Act
ing Prime Mincer (Mr Hughes), com	ing Prime Minister (Mr Hughes), com-	ing Prime Miner, (Mr Hughes), commenting
menting to-day on Ihe remarks bv the]	menting to-day on the remarks by the	to-day on the remarks by the]
Governor-General (Lord Dudley) at Grafton	Governor-General (Lord Dudley) at Grafton	Governor-General (Lord Dudley) at Grafton
as to the necessity of having a uniform	as to the necessity of having a uniform	as to the necessity of having a uniform
gnugo m Australia, said that the Govern	gauge in Australia, said that the Govern-	gauge in Australia, said that the Government
ment had already taken one ftep which	ment had already taken one step which	had already taken one step which
indicated il* aliunde on the matter of the	indicated its attitude on the matter of the	indicated its advance on the matter of the
gauge io be adopied. H proposed to con	gauge to be adopted. It proposed to con-	gauge to be adopted, H proposed to construct
struct the traiis-Aiish-alian railway on 4ft	struct the trans-Australian railway on 4ft	the trans-Australian railway on 4ft
SJin gauge. An option of the standard	8½in gauge. An option of the standard	8in gauge. An option of the standard
gauge was such an obviously necessary	gauge was such an obviously necessary	gauge was such an obviously necessary
thine Hial it must meet, with the approval	thing that it must meet with the approval	thing that it must meet with the approval
oi an sections of ihe community. Just how	of all sections of the community. Just how	of an sections of the community. Just how
the cost was to he defrayed was the difli	the cost was to be defrayed was the diffi-	the cost was to he defrayed was the diffi-
ciihv, whether it could be done by a per	culty, whether it could be done by a per	carry, whether it could be done by a per
capita cont riburion, operating cvcnlvover	capita contribution, operating evenly over	capita cost riburion, operating evenly over
the whole of the Commonwealth wns a	the whole of the Commonwealth was a	the whole of the Commonwealth was a
matter of arrangement between tho States	matter of arrangement between the States	matter of arrangement between the States
pnd fhe Commonwealth.	and the Commonwealth.	and the Commonwealth.

Identified overProof corrections	THING WEDNESDAY MELBOURNE ITS EVENLY ADOPTED STEP OVER IN AND /TRANS/AUSTRALIAN\|TRANSAUSTRALIAN
Identified overProof non-corrections	MINISTER DAILY CONTRIBUTION DIFFICULTY GUAGE [**VANDALISED] COPYRIGHT ALL TELEGRAPH ATTITUDE

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All Words	133	77.4	91.7	63.3
Searchability of unique words	89	78.7	89.9	52.6
Weighted Words		78.4	87.5	42.1

Article ID 172441974, Article, CHURCH AND STATE IN PORTUGAL. Lisbon, Saturday, page 4 1911-06-26, Daily Mercury (Mackay, Qld. : 1906 - 1954), 56 words, 3 corrections

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Clk'RCil AND' STATE IN tPORTU-	CHURCH AND STATE IN PORTU-	Clk'RCil AND' STATE IN tPORTU-
' ' GAL.	GAL.	' ' GAL.
Lisbon. Saturday	Lisbon, Saturday.	Lisbon. Saturday
Various legations xecoremcnd tboir	Various legations recommend their	Various legations recommend their
respective Governments to withhold	respective Governments to withhold	respective Governments to withhold
the reoogaitioii, c-f tlti Republic un	the recognition of the Republic un-	the recognition, of the Republic until
til- the foreign, churelics of Portugal ,	til the foreign churches of Portugal	the foreign, churches of Portugal ,
are exempted; (poin tto clause® of	are exempted from the clauses of	are exempted; (poin the clauses of
tba new law, pacing .their ; ftnanouii	the new law, placing their financial	the new law, placing their financial
and' other affairs under ; the com	and other affairs under the com-	and other affairs under the complete
plete control of the Portuguese.	plete control of the Portuguese.	control of the Portuguese.

Identified overProof corrections	PLACING CHURCHES RECOGNITION FINANCIAL CLAUSES RECOMMEND UNTIL
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Searchability of unique words	36	75.0	94.4	77.8
Weighted Words		70.4	95.4	84.3

Article ID 175058303, Article, FOUND DEAD. Young Man at Ipswich., page 7 1911-06-12, The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld. : 1872 - 1947), 76 words, 3 corrections

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j		FOUND
FOUND DEAD.	FOUND DEAD.	DEAD.
Young Man at -Ipswich. i	Young Man at Ipswich.	Young Man at Ipswich A
A young man named Hubert Lanahan, j	A young man named Hubert Lanahan,	young man named Hubert Lanahan, j
who resided at Tivoii, and was employed	who resided at Tivoli, and was employed	who resided at Tivoli, and was employed
in the Ipswich railv-p workshops, was	in the Ipswich railway workshops, was	in the Ipswich railway workshops, was
found dead ill the yard of. a' hotel at	found dead in the yard of a hotel at	found dead in the yard of. a hotel at
Ipswich, on Saturday morning. He had	Ipswich, on Saturday morning. He had	Ipswich, on Saturday morning. He had
not been under the' c.'.re of a doctor, I	not been under the care of a doctor,	not been under the' care of a doctor, I
:ind the' Government medical officer at I	and the Government medical officer at	and the Government medical officer at I
Ipswich accordingly held a pont-mnrtem j	Ipswich accordingly held a post-mortem	Ipswich accordingly held a post-mortem j
examination, and certified that death was '	examination, and certified that death was	examination, and certified that death was
due to natural causes.	due to natural causes.	due to natural causes.

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Searchability of unique words	46	91.3	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		89.7	100.0	100.0

Article ID 176867536, Article, Austrian Archduke. Renounces His Rank. VIENNA, October 25., page 6 1911-10-26, The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld. : 1872 - 1947), 63 words, 3 corrections

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Austrian Archduke.	Austrian Archduke.	Austrian Archduke.
Renounces His Rank.	Renounces His Rank.	Renounces His Rank.
' ' ..- . VIENNA, October 25.	VIENNA, October 25.	' ' ..- . VIENNA, October 25.
. with tne consent -of -the Emperor Fran- '	With the consent of the Emperor Fran-	with the consent of the Emperor Fran- '
cis 'Joseph, which - has been withheld - for	cis Joseph, which has been withheld for	cis Joseph, which has been withheld - for
eight ' years, the -Archduke Ferili-	eight years, the Archduke Ferdi-	eight ' years, the Archduke Ferili-
I nan'd Karl has renounced bis rank in order	nand Karl has renounced his rank in order	I named Karl has renounced his rank in order
to mairry the daughter of - a- university	to marry the daughter of a university	to marry the daughter of a university
professor; ; The marriage now has tateii	professor. The marriage now has taken	professor; The marriage now has taken
place. . .	place.	place.

Identified overProof corrections	TAKEN MARRY
Identified overProof non-corrections	FRANCIS FERDINAND

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Article ID 178322840, Article, THE REFERENDUMS., page 2 1911-02-03, Daily Post (Hobart, Tas. : 1908 - 1918), 383 words, 4 corrections

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T U B ELBKBltlDXDUAIS.	THE REFERENDUMS.	T U B ELBKBltlDXDUAIS.
T h e p re s id e n t -urged all th e railw ay	The president urged all the railway	T h e pre- s made n t urged all th e railway
m en to ta k e the d e e p e s t in te re st in th e	men to take the deepest interest in the	men to take the d e e p e set in terest in th e
fo rth c o m in g re l’ere n d u m s. I f tb e one	forthcoming referendums. If the one	fourth c o m in g re here a d a m s, I s the one
d e a lin g w ith In d u s tria l legislatio n	dealing with Industrial legislation	d c a ling with In d i s trial legislation
w ere p assed th e rdilw aj* m en w ould	were passed the railway men would	were passed th e mile and men would
h a v e i\ trib u n a l th e y could alw a y s go	have a tribunal they could always go	h a v e ii tribe- in a l h e y could alw a y s go
to w ith th e ir g rie v a n c e s. T h ey w ould	to with their grievances. They would	to with th e ing rie v a n c es- T they would
th e n b e in d e p e n d e n t of. th e C o n se rv a	then be independent of the Conserva-	th e n be in d e p e n d e n t of, the e C o n serv- a I
tiv e L egislativ e C ouncils. T he o th e r	tive Legislative Councils. The other	live L Legislative C councils. The of h e r
fcide w as alread y m oving in th is d ire c	side was already moving in this direc-	bride was already moving in this dare c I
tio n . Sir. H enr.v D obson bad been	tion. Mr. Henry Dobson had been	tion . Sir. H entry D Robson had been
Fjicakiug lo som e o f th e people in the	speaking to some of the people in the	speaking to some of f t e people in the
c o u n try d istric ts, a n d had been a s k	country districts, and had been ask-	c o n n try d district is, a n had been a s k 2
in g th em to vo te a g a in s t th e rc fe rc n -	ing them to vote against the referen-	in them to vote a g a in a t h e r fe r n -
d u n is. I t w as th e re fo re necessary fo r	dums. It was therefore necessary for	d o n s. I t was there- fore necessary for
th e L a b o r -parlv a lso to p u t its sid e	the Labor party also to put its side	the L a b o r -partly also to p i t its side
o f tb e tiuestJou. T h e railw ay m en	of the question. The railway men	of of the question. T h e railway men
w e re really m ore in te re ste d in th is	were really more interested in this	were really more in to rest d in this
m a tte r th a n a n y o th e r se c tio n o f th e	matter than any other section of the	in a tie r to a a a a y e h e r section of f t e
people, and sh o u ld th e re fo re re n d e r	people, and should therefore render	people, and she u ld there fore re n d e every
ev e ry a ssista n c e to tb e P a rlia m e n ta ry	every assistance to the Parliamentary	a assists n c e to the P a rlia m e n tary
L a b o r p a rty In tihelr fo rth c o m in g cam	Labor party in their forthcoming cam-	L a b o r p a rty In their fourth c o m in g dam
paig n .	paign.	paign T
T h e m eetin g th e n closed.	The meeting then closed.	he m eetin g h e n closed.

Identified overProof corrections	THEY RAILWAYMEN THEM BE PASSED LEGISLATION WOULD TAKE FOR THIS VOTE WAS QUESTION SOME WITH ALREADY SECTION EVERY RAILWAY TION SIDE MORE LEGISLATIVE COUNCILS MOVING WERE MEN SPEAKING ALSO THEIR
Identified overProof non-corrections	INDUSTRIAL SHOULD DIREC DEEPEST THEN PARTY RENDER GRIEVANCES LABOR OTHER DOBSON DISTRICTS COUNTRY CONSERVATIVE THEREFORE INDEPENDENT INTERESTED TRIBUNAL MEETING PUT HENRY AGAINST PRESIDENT IF IT HAVE DEALING FORTHCOMING ALWAYS ASKING CAMPAIGN THAN INTEREST MR PARLIAMENTARY ANY REFERENDUMS MATTER ASSISTANCE

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Searchability of unique words	86	19.8	54.7	43.5
Weighted Words		14.9	45.6	36.1

Article ID 178334795, Article, BOWLING CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS. LAUNCESTON, Thursday., page 7 1911-04-28, Daily Post (Hobart, Tas. : 1908 - 1918), 75 words, 6 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
BOWLING	BOWLING	BOWLING
CHAMPION O F CHAM PIONS.	CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS.	CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS.
K4UNCESTON, T hursday.	LAUNCESTON, Thursday.	LAUNCESTON, Thursday.
The second .game.. In tJie d in t roune	The second game in the first round	The second game.. In the d in a round
of the cham pion o f cham pions’ cop.	of the champion of champions’ con-	of the champion of of champions' cope
e s t w as played o n tb e A;B.C. green	test was played on the A.B.C. green	set was played on the ABC. green
to-day, when H . Jensen, o f the Inver*	to-day, when R. Jensen, of the Inver-	to-day, when H J Jensen, o of the Invermay
m ay Club, m et..and w as detested by	may Club, met and was defeated by	Club, in stand was detested by
J.. E . Thunstun, o f th e Lanncesfov	J. E. Thurstun, of the Launceston	J.. E . Thurstun, o f t e Launceston
Club. The scores, jssre 2£ t o 9, j	Club. The scores were 25 to 9.	Club. The scores, were 2 to 9, j

Identified overProof corrections	THURSTUN INVERMAY CHAMPIONS WAS LAUNCESTON THURSDAY WERE ROUND ON
Identified overProof non-corrections	DEFEATED FIRST CONTEST AND MET

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Article ID 180620218, Article, RAILWAY INVENTION FOR GAUGE BREAKING., page 7 1911-12-22, Darling Downs Gazette (Qld. : 1881 - 1922), 228 words, 5 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	WEIGHT FEDERAL DIFFICULTIES OVERCOME IDLE WHILE
Identified overProof non-corrections	FOOT [VANDALISED] SLOTS [VANDALISED] ANDI [**VANDALISED]

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All Words	206	86.4	97.1	78.6
Searchability of unique words	121	95.0	97.5	50.0
Weighted Words		94.2	96.7	43.5

Article ID 185031504, Article, END OF A STRIKE. LONDON, October 3, page 26 1911-10-06, The Week (Brisbane, Qld. : 1876 - 1934), 62 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
END OF A STRIKE.	END OF A STRIKE.	END OF A STRIKE.
LONDON. October 3	LONDON, October 3.	LONDON. October 3
A" strike by 5,000 employees of the rail-1	A strike by 5,000 employees of the rail-	A" strike by 5,000 employees of the railway
way vrorks at Harwich, in Lancashire, has	way works at Horwich, in Lancashire, has	works at Harwich, in Lancashire, has
been settled, after lasting for eight weeks*	been settled, after lasting for eight weeks.	been settled, after lasting for eight weeks'
The terms of settlement are largely in	The terms of settlement are largely in	The terms of settlement are largely in
favour of the men.	favour of the men.	favour of the men.
During the time they were out on strike,	During the time they were out on strike,	During the time they were out on strike,
the men lost £35,000 in wages. Their	the men lost £36,000 in wages. Their	the men lost £35,000 in wages. Their
strike pay amounted to only £1,900. I	strike pay amounted to only £1,900.	strike pay amounted to only £1,900. I

Identified overProof corrections	RAILWAY WORKS
Identified overProof non-corrections	HORWICH

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
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Weighted Words		92.8	96.0	44.5

Article ID 191633812, Article, The Horse Mono Railway., page 5 1911-05-27, The Kangaroo Island Courier (Kingscote, SA : 1907 - 1951), 894 words, 4 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	HOW SIX DEVOTED MUST SO ENTERPRISE NOT ACROSS FROMTHE CAR JOINTS
Identified overProof non-corrections	INCONVENIENCE DEALIAG [VANDALISED] EHMKE CARTED GRATIFYING HOOKED CAILLET TRANSPORTED LEAD [VANDALISED] BRAKING

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All Words	824	94.3	98.2	68.1
Searchability of unique words	401	95.3	97.5	47.4
Weighted Words		95.5	97.2	38.5

Article ID 196176504, Article, ALBERT PARK STATION., page 11 1911-03-24, The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), 77 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
'albert park station.	ALBERT PARK STATION.	'albert park station.
At tho mcctlnff of the South Melbourne city	At the meeting of the South Melbourne city	At the meeting of the South Melbourne city
council on Wednesday night, it ivas decided, -\|a-t	council on Wednesday night, it was decided, at	council on Wednesday night, it was decided, -at
the instance of Cr. Uaragwan&th, that tlie council	the instance of Cr. Baragwanath, that the council	the instance of Cr. Baragwanath, that the council
bring uhder tnc notice of the Uailw.ty department	bring under the notice of the Railway department	bring under the notice of the Railway department
the necessity ejcisiing . for the- ereotion of new	the necessity existing for the erection of new	the necessity existing for the erection of new
buildings on the nou.h-wrefc side a' tiie Albert Par.<;	buildings on the north-west side of the Albert Park	buildings on the north-west side a' tree Albert Park;
mllwjy station, in place of tho present unsight.	railway station, in place of the present unsightly	railway station, in place of the present insight.
and Vtotn-lly inadequate structures. T'he department	and totally inadequate structures. The department	and totally inadequate structures. The department
will bij urged to carry out the work without	will be urged to carry out the work without	will be urged to carry out the work without
delay.	delay.	delay.

Identified overProof corrections	BE ERECTION TOTALLY MEETING RAILWAY EXISTING UNDER BARAGWANATH WAS /NORTH/WEST\|NORTHWEST
Identified overProof non-corrections	UNSIGHTLY

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Weighted Words		75.5	96.6	86.3

Article ID 202042108, Article, FIREMAN INJURED., page 2 1911-06-28, The North West Post (Formby, Tas. : 1887 - 1916), 113 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
fireman injured.	FIREMAN INJURED	fireman injured.
. A painful acoidont happened to Mr T.	A painful accident happened to Mr. T.	A painful accident happened to Mr T.
Bidelph, a fireman on cino of the trains,	Bidelph, a fireman on one of the trains,	Bidelph, a fireman on one of the trains,
yosterday afternoon. Bidelpb/with some	yesterday afternoon. Bidelph, with some	yesterday afternoon. Bidelpb/with some
of the railway bands, was engaged turn-	of the railway hands, was engaged turn-	of the railway hands was engaged turn-
ing the engino ou the ' turn-tablo in tho	ing the engine on the turn-table in the	ing the engine on the ' turn-table in the
Bevonport station yard, when his loft	Devonport station yard, when his left	Devonport station yard, when his left
foot was jammed by the cowcatcher	foot was jammed by the cowcatcher	foot was jammed by the cowcatcher
against the framo of tho table, consider	against the frame of the table, consider-	against the frame of the table, considerably
ably bruising it. Br. Addison was called	ably bruising it. Dr. Addison was called	bruising it. Dr. Addison was called
in, and attendod to tho injuries, and	in, and attended to the injuries, and	in, and attended to the injuries, and
Bidelph was able to loavo by tho after	Bidelph was able to leave by the after-	Bidelph was able to leave by the afternoon ;
noon ; train for his homo at Boloraine.	noon train for his home at Deloraine.	train for his home at Deloraine.
Although no bones wore broken, tho foot	Although no bones were broken, the foot	Although no bones were broken, the foot
was vory much swollen, and it will be	was very much swollen, and it will be	was very much swollen, and it will be
some days before be will be able to re	some days before he will be able to re-	some days before he will be able to resume
sume work.	sume work.	work.

Identified overProof corrections	YESTERDAY LEFT ENGINE DR ACCIDENT HE HOME VERY FRAME DEVONPORT WERE HANDS DELORAINE ATTENDED ONE LEAVE
Identified overProof non-corrections	WITH

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Article ID 210084184, Article, UNIFORM RAILWAY GAUGE, page 1 1911-05-01, The Express and Telegraph (Adelaide, SA : 1867 - 1922), 200 words, 5 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	TEASDALE MAKE
Identified overProof non-corrections

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Searchability of unique words	89	97.8	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		97.3	100.0	100.0

Article ID 211371825, Article, The Railway Guage Question., page 3 1911-10-09, Geraldton Express (WA : 1906 - 1919), 118 words, 5 corrections

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The Railway Guage Question.	The Railway Guage Question.	The Railway Gauge Question.
Mr. O'Malley is determined to ad	Mr. O'Malley is determined to ad-	Mr. O'Malley is determined to adhere
here to the 111. S.rin. rail-way gviuge,	here to the 4ft. 8½in. railway gauge,	to the 111. Erin. railway gauge,
ow ing to the support received from a	owing to the support received from a	owing to the support received from a
conference Ivelw '?,n the Engineer-in-	conference between the Engineer-in-	conference Ivelw 'son the Engineer-in-
tMvief (Mr. Deane) and the Comniis-	Chief (Mr. Deane) and the Commis-	tMvief (Mr. Deane) and the Commissioners
siouers of Railway'. In a statement-	sioners of Railway. In a statement	of Railway. In a statement-
pivpanxt oy UOTii. it is snown tna;	prepared by them, it is shown that	prepared by BOTH. it is shown that;
the CivitoJ States, with 3(1,(1110 miles	the United States, with 30,000 miles	the Civic States, with 3(1,(1110 miles
of railway . has a gauge of -tft. SAin.,	of railway has a gauge of 4ft. 8½in.,	of railway has a gauge of -4ft. SAin.,
although s-he uses locomo'tivrs nearly	although she uses locomotives nearly	although she uses locomotives nearly
four times as heavy as those of Au-	four times as heavy as those of Au-	four times as heavy as those of Au-
tralian Governments, and Canada 7,-	tralian Governments, and Canada 7,-	tralian Governments, and Canada 7,-
:I00 miles, and other countries lvave	300 miles, and other countries have	100 miles, and other countries have
the same gauge. Mr. O'Malley is al	the same gauge. Mr. O'Malley is al-	the same gauge. Mr. O'Malley is also
so fortified in his decision 'by the fact	so fortified in his decision by the fact	fortified in his decision by the fact
that the wider gauge wo: iM consider	that the wider gauge would consider-	that the wider gauge wo: iM considerably
ably i'nrri ase live cost of (lie line.	ably increase the cost of the line.	Harri case have cost of the line.

Identified overProof corrections	SHOWN COMMISSIONERS OWING SHE HAVE PREPARED LOCOMOTIVES
Identified overProof non-corrections	UNITED GUAGE [**VANDALISED] BETWEEN INCREASE THEM WOULD CHIEF

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Searchability of unique words	64	79.7	89.1	46.2
Weighted Words		78.8	88.8	47.0

Article ID 216643525, Article, A RAILWAY REGULATION. OBJECTION OF EMPLOYES. SYDNEY, Wednesday., page 6 1911-07-06, The Ballarat Star (Vic. : 1865 - 1924), 177 words, 4 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	ENGINEMEN CASE ALSO
Identified overProof non-corrections	FIREMENS HANGING

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All Words	160	91.9	98.8	84.6
Searchability of unique words	105	95.2	98.1	60.0
Weighted Words		93.4	97.5	62.7

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
BÜfiWAYS' AND WAB.	RAILWAYS AND WAR.	BERNAYS' AND WAR.
THE BRBAJC-OF-GAUGE QUESTION.	THE BREAK-OF-GAUGE QUESTION.	THE BREAK-OF-GAUGE QUESTION.
A CONFERENCE SUGGESTED.	A CONFERENCE SUGGESTED.	A CONFERENCE SUGGESTED.
Melbourne, May 24.	Melbourne, May 24.	Melbourne, May 24.
Tile Acting-Premier and the Minister of	The Acting-Premier and the Minister of	The Acting-Premier and the Minister of
Rmhvajs, at the request of the Acting	Railways, at the request of the Acting-	Railways, at the request of the Acting
Prime Minister, todav considered the rowv	Prime Minister, to-day considered the reso-	Prime Minister, to-day considered the rows
passed by the War Railway Council	lutions passed by the War Railway Coun-	passed by the War Railway Council
cil m February list Mr. Wait subse-	cil in February last. Mr. Watt subse-	cil in February list Mr. Wait subsequently
quently said he was writing to Mr. Hughct*.	quently said he was writing to Mr. Hughes,	said he was writing to Mr. Hughes.
intimating that thr tíovemment agreed	intimating that the Govenment agreed	intimating that the Government agreed
with the first IP rcxolutions passed b> the	with the first 18 resolutions passed by the	with the first IF resolutions passed by the
council. These relate to tbe future consti-	council. These relate to the future consti-	council. These relate to the future consti-
of the War Railway Council of Australia,	tution of the War Railway Council of Aus-	of the War Railway Council of Australia,
traha, procedure of council, duties of coun-	tralia, procedure of council, duties of coun-	tralia, procedure of council, duties of council,
cil, and control of railways m tinte of war.	cil, and control of railways in time of war.	and control of railways in time of war.
With reg-ird to the other two resolution*	With regard to the other two resolutions	With regard to the other two resolutions
icspecting a uniform railway gauge, the	respecting a uniform railway gauge, the	respecting a uniform railway gauge, the
Government sngeestcd that they should	Government suggested that they should	Government suggested that they should
form a tubicct for consideration at the	form a subject for consideration at the	form a subject for consideration at the
confèrent e of Australian State Ministers,	conference of Australian State Ministers,	conference of Australian State Ministers,
to oe h< Id a> car!\ as practicable. Mr.	to be held as early as practicable. Mr.	to be held as early as practicable. Mr.
Hughes, in hw letter to the Government,	Hughes, in his letter to the Government,	Hughes, in his letter to the Government,
hitl -.I'd he would appreciate the receipt	had said he would appreciate the receipt	hill -I'd he would appreciate the receipt
m ,»n -ntmiation that the Government con	of an intimation that the Government con-	in an intimation that the Government con-
rurri-d in the first l8 resolutions, and asked	curred in the first 18 resolutions, and asked	carried in the first 18 resolutions, and asked
th,it'Jthe other two should be treated a» a.	that the other two should be treated as a	that the other two should be treated as a
tejiaratc matter	separate matter.	separate matter

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
THE WESTEEN EAIL	THE WESTERN RAIL-	THE WESTERN RAILWAY.
WAY.	WAY.
DISCUSSION IN THE REPRESENTA-	DISCUSSION IN THE REPRESENTA-	DISCUSSION IN THE REPRESENTATIVES,
TIVES,.	TIVES.
Melbourne. September 20.	Melbourne, September 20.	Melbourne. September 20.
To-day m the House of ^Representatives	To-day in the House of Representatives	To-day in the House of Representatives
I the Minister of Hotrif" Affairs (Mr.	the Minister of Home Affairs (Mr.	the Minister of House" Affairs (Mr.
"O Malley) moved in committee for leave to	O'Malley) moved in committee for leave to	"O Malley) moved in committee for leave to
\| introduce the Kalgoprlie-Port Augusta	introduce the Kalgoorlie-Port Augusta	\| introduce the Kalgoorlie-Port Augusta
\ Railway Bill. "	Railway Bill.	\ Railway Bill. "
Mr. Glynn asked the- . Minister if he	Mr. Glynn asked the Minister if he	Mr. Glynn asked the Minister if he
would, before proceeding in this matter,	would, before proceeding in this matter,	would, before proceeding in this matter,
obtain expert information as to what would	obtain expert information as to what would	obtain expert information as to what would
be the most suitable gauge. With? regard	be the most suitable gauge. With regard	be the most suitable gauge. With? regard
to uniformity of gauge he had discussed	to uniformity of gauge he had discussed	to uniformity of gauge he had discussed
the question in the South Australian Par	the question in the South Australian	the question in the South Australian Parliament
I liament 20 years ago. >To, adopt a new	Parliament 20 years ago. To adopt a new	20 years ago. To, adopt a new
[ gauge as was now proposed would mean	gauge as was now proposed would mean	gauge as was now proposed would mean
great disaster to the South Australian rail-	great disaster to the South Australian railways,	great disaster to the South Australian rail-
two-thirds of which were constructed	two-thirds of which were constructed	two-thirds of which were constructed
on a 5 ft. 3 in. gauge, and the remainder	on a 5 ft. 3 in. gauge, and the remainder	on a 5 ft. 3 in. gauge, and the remainder
on a 3 ft. 6 in. gauge., As previously re-	on a 3 ft. 6 in. gauge. As previously	on a 3 ft. 6 in. gauge., As previously reported,
ported, the «Teat difficult" was the con-	reported, the great difficulty was the	the great difficulty" was the con-
conversion of rolling stock. To introduce a	conversion of rolling stock. To introduce a	conversion of rolling stock. To introduce a
4 ft. 8 in. gauge from Port Augusta would	4 ft. 8½in. gauge from Port Augusta would	4 ft. 6 in. gauge from Port Augusta would
mean congestion of traffic on the South	mean congestion of traffic on the South	mean congestion of traffic on the South
Australian hues.	Australian lines.	Australian lines.
Mr. ^Roberts said he was not aware of	Mr. Roberts said he was not aware of	Mr. Roberts said he was not aware of
the reasons which the Government had for	the reasons which the Government had for	the reasons which the Government had for
detiding for a 4 ft. 8 in. gauge, but it	deciding for a 4 ft. 8½ in. gauge, but it	deciding for a 4 ft. 6 in. gauge, but it
would be a disastrous step to take- There	would be a disastrous step to take. There	would be a disastrous step to take- There
were at present several gauges. If the lines	were at present several gauges. If the lines	were at present several gauges. If the lines
were finished as now proposed from Bris-	were finished as now proposed from Brisbane	were finished as now proposed from Bris-
the gauge would be from Brisbane to	the gauge would be from Brisbane to	the gauge would be from Brisbane to
Sydney, 3 ft. 6 in.; through New Soutn	Sydney, 3 ft. 6 in. ; through New South	Sydney, 3 ft. 6 in.; through New South
Wales, 4 ft. 8} in.; through Victoria and	Wales, 4 ft. 8½ in. ; through Victoria and	Wales, 4 ft. 8½ in.; through Victoria and
to 140 miles north of Adelaide, 5 ft. 3 in.;	to 140 miles north of Adelaide, 5 ft. 3 in. ;	to 140 miles north of Adelaide, 5 ft. 3 in.;
thence to Port Augusta. 3 it. 6 in.; and	thence to Port Augusta, 3 ft. 6 in.; and	thence to Port Augusta. 3 it. 6 in.; and
from Port Augusta to "Perth, 4 ft. 8J in.	from Port Augusta to Perth, 4 ft. 8½ in.	from Port Augusta to "Perth 4 ft. 8½ in.
There was a small break of gauge on the	There was a small break of gauge on the	There was a small break of gauge on the
main line in South Australia starting at	main line in South Australia starting at	main line in South Australia starting at
Terowie. It was taken ,for granted appa-	Terowie. It was taken for granted appa-	Terowie. It was taken for granted apparently
rently tflftt South Australia was in agree	rently that South Australia was in agreement	that South Australia was in agreement
ment i nthis gauge question; but-till this	in this gauge question ; but till this	i nthis gauge question; but-till this
waa known it would be dangerous to force	was known it would be dangerous to force	was known it would be dangerous to force
the Bill on. . <	the Bill on.	the Bill on Mr
Mr. Cook said the Government should go	Mr. Cook said the Government should go	Cook said the Government should go
on with the Bill.	on with the Bill.	on with the Bill.
Mr. Irvine said the important question	Mr. Irvine said the important question	Mr. Irvine said the important question
was that if thev made the gauge 5 ft. 3	was that if they made the gauge 5 ft. 3	was that if they made the gauge 5 ft. 3
in. they could alter it to 4 ft. 8 in. com-	in. they could alter it to 4 ft. 8½ in. com-	in they could alter it to 4 ft. 6 in. comparatively
paratively easily, but if they made a great	paratively easily, but if they made a great	easily, but if they made a great
bne on a 4 ft. 8J in. gauge it would involve	one on a 4 ft. 8½ in. gauge it would involve	one on a 4 ft. 8½ in. gauge it would involve
too much expense to make the change the	too much expense to make the change the	too much expense to make the change the
other way.	other way.	other way.
Mr. Roberts* again urged" that no deci-	Mr. Roberts again urged that no deci-	Mr. Roberts again urged" that no decision
sion should be come to without consulting	sion should be come to without consulting	should be come to without consulting
South australia. ,	South Australia.	South Australia. ,
Mr. R. W. Foster said the question was	Mr. R. W. Foster said the question was	Mr. R. W. Foster said the question was
one of great importance, and some of the	one of great importance, and some of the	one of great importance, and some of the
most able of Axnericajo, ppgineers were com-	most able of American engineers were com-	most able of Axnericajo, engineers were coming
ing back to tae 'ndgment t»at 4 ft. 8J in.	ing back to the judgment that 4 ft. 8½ in.	back to the 'ndgment that 4 ft. 8½ in.
was not wide enough. 'He thought South	was not wide enough. He thought South	was not wide enough. He thought South
Australia, where tEe"*,Jjad rnuch of 5 ft. 3	Australia, where they had much of 5 ft. 3	Australia, where tEe"*,Jjad much of 5 ft. 3
in., was entitled'to c-msdcráljion._ .	in., was entitled to consideration.	in., was entitled to c-msdcráljion._ The
The question that Cleave be _ given was	The question that leave be given was	question that leave be _ given was
put. '' ' .	put.	put. Mr.
Mr. Roberts said the Minister in charge	Mr. Roberts said the Minister in charge	Roberts said the Minister in charge
of the Bill took no notice of the desire of	of the Bill took no notice of the desire of	of the Bill took no notice of the desire of
members for information. If it was in-	members for information. If it was in-	members for information. If it was intended
tended tri put the Bill through whether	tended to put the Bill through whether	to put the Bill through whether
they liked it or not, it would be as well to	they liked it or not, it would be as well to	they liked it or not, it would be as well to
say so.	say so.	say so.
. Mr. OMalley said the motion was a for-	Mr. O'Malley said the motion was a for-	Mr O'Malley said the motion was a formal
mal one, and in due course they would	mal one, and in due course they would	one, and in due course they would
come to the question of gauge. The Gov-	come to the question of gauge. The Gov-	come to the question of gauge. The Government
ernment had ennuired of all the best autao	ernment had enquired of all the best authorities,	had enquired of all the best auto
and had fixed on 4 ft. 8½ in., but	and had fixed on 4 ft. 8½ in., but	and had fixed on 4 ft. 8½ in., but
if the House altered that, they could not	if the House altered that, they could not	if the House altered that they could not
help it. They had had correspondence	help it. They had had correspondence	help it. They had had correspondence
with tie South Australian Government.	with the South Australian Government.	with the South Australian Government.
Mr. Roberts said he would like it pro	Mr. Roberts said he would like it pro-	Mr. Roberts said he would like it produced.
dtrced. and' after some discussion the Min-	duced, and after some discussion the Min-	and after some discussion the Minister
ister promised to lay it on_the_table. ' '	ister promised to lay it on the table.	promised to lay it onthe table. ' '

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
SHOOKINa DEPRAVITY.	SHOCKING DEPRAVITY.	SHOCKING DEPRAVITY.
"A SEXUAL P__lV___r/*	"A SEXUAL PERVERT."	"A SEXUAL P__lV___r/*
Norman James, the lad of 17 years, who	Norman James, the lad of 17 years, who	Norman James, the lad of 17 years, who
was described by hin Honor Mr. Justice	was described by his Honor Mr. Justice	was described by his Honor Mr. Justice
Gordon in, the Criminal Conrt on Monday	Gordon in the Criminal Court on Monday	Gordon in the Criminal Court on Monday
as a ''reeking moral leper," was called up	as a ''reeking moral leper," was called up	as a ''reeking moral leper," was called up
for sentence on Tuesday. He had pleaded	for sentence on Tuesday. He had pleaded	for sentence on Tuesday. He had pleaded
guilty to a charge of having broken into the	guilty to a charge of having broken into the	guilty to a charge of having broken into the
dwelling-house of'Richard McDonnell' Haw-	dwelling-house of Richard McDonnell Haw-	dwelling-house of Richard McDonnell' Haw-
at Morphettville, on July 30 and stolen	ker at Morphettville, on July 30 and stolen	at Morphettville, on July 30 and stolen
£22 worth of property.	£22 worth of property.	£22 worth of property.
His Honor (to the accused)-Yon arc two	His Honor (to the accused)—You are two	His Honor (to the accused) You are two
months under the age of l8 and I have no	months under the age of 18 and I have no	months under the age of 18 and I have no
power to «end you to gaol. The only	power to send you to gaol. The only	power to send you to gaol. The only
punishment I can award is- to send you to	punishment I can award is to send you to	punishment I can award is to send you to
the Boys' Reformatory. That ia a question	the Boys' Reformatory. That is a question	the Boys' Reformatory. That is a question
which gave me very considerable anxiety,	which gave me very considerable anxiety,	which gave me very considerable anxiety,
because from correspondence found in your	because from correspondence found in your	because from correspondence found in your
possession and from other facts I have no	possession and from other facts I have no	possession and from other facts I have no
doubt that you are not only a sexual per-	doubt that you are not only a sexual per-	doubt that you are not only a sexual per-
vert yourself, but both in Melbourne and	vert yourself, but both in Melbourne and	vert yourself, but both in Melbourne and
Adelaide yon have become the ringleader ot	Adelaide you have become the ringleader of	Adelaide yon have become the ringleader of
a disgusting coterie, who have looked up to	a disgusting coterie, who have looked up to	a disgusting coterie, who have looked up to
you as their guide. To send a boy of your	you as their guide. To send a boy of your	you as their guide. To send a boy of your
character .to associate with other boys in	character to associate with other boys in	character to associate with other boys in
the Reformatory would be little short of a	the Reformatory would be little short of a	the Reformatory would be little short of a
calamity. I have conferred with Mr. Gray,	calamity. I have conferred with Mr. Gray,	calamity. I have conferred with Mr. Gray,
of tlie State Children's Department, and he	of the State Children's Department, and he	of the State Children's Department, and he
tells me that for the short time to elapse	tells me that for the short time to elapse	tells me that for the short time to elapse
till you are l8 it would be possible to iso-	till you are 18 it would be possible to iso-	till you are 18 it would be possible to iso-
late you. Personally I would rather let	late you. Personally I would rather let	late you. Personally I would rather let
you go altogether than let you associate	you go altogether than let you associate	you go altogether than let you associate
j with the lads at Magill, many of whom are	with the lads at Magill, many of whom are	with the lads at Magill, many of whom are
not reallv bad boys. You will be sent to	not really bad boys. You will be sent to	not really bad boys. You will be sent to
Magill till you are l8. 1 suggest to	Magill till you are 18. I suggest to	Magill till you are 18. I suggest to
the authorities that perhaps it would be a	the authorities that perhaps it would be a	the authorities that perhaps it would be a
wise thing to make provision in the State	wise thing to make provision in the State	wise thing to make provision in the State
Children's Act so that in exceptional cases,	Children's Act so that in exceptional cases,	Children's Act so that in exceptional cases,
like this, a judge might send a convicted	like this, a judge might send a convicted	like this, a judge might send a convicted
boy to gaol. I am in full sympathy with	boy to gaol. I am in full sympathy with	boy to gaol. I am in full sympathy with
the legislation which Becks to prevent	the legislation which seeks to prevent	the legislation which seeks to prevent
young persons from being sent to gaol, but	young persons from being sent to gaol, but	young persons from being sent to gaol, but
in exceptional cases like this, unfortunately,	in exceptional cases like this, unfortunately,	in exceptional cases like this, unfortunately,
more harm would be done.by allowing such	more harm would be done by allowing such	more harm would be done. by allowing such
a character among the boys at Magill than	a character among the boys at Magill than	a character among the boys at Magill than
by sending him to gaol. I make these re-	by sending him to gaol. I make these re-	by sending him to gaol. I make these remarks
marks in the interdits of public morality	marks in the interests of public morality	in the interests of public morality
and in the interests of the young people	and in the interests of the young people	and in the interests of the young people
themselves. (To the accused)-You will	themselves. (To the accused)—You will	themselves. (To the accused) You will
be isolated as much ás possible when you	be isolated as much as possible when you	be isolated as much as possible when you
are at Magill, and I hope you will go to	are at Magill, and I hope you will go to	are at Magill, and I hope you will go to
some other country when you get ont.	some other country when you get out.	some other country when you get out.
The Accused-Thank you, your honor.	The Accused—Thank you, your honor.	The Accused Thank you, your honor.
It is .not at all uncommon to find curious	It is not at all uncommon to find curious	It is not at all uncommon to find curious
nervous conditions manifesting themselves	nervous conditions manifesting themselves	nervous conditions manifesting themselves
in the case of persons who have been the	in the case of persons who have been the	in the case of persons who have been the
victims of a railway accident, even-when,	victims of a railway accident, even when,	victims of a railway accident, even-when,
so far as outward appearances go. they	so far as outward appearances go, they	so far as outward appearances go they
have escaped unhnrt. These conditions arc	have escaped unhurt. These conditions are	have escaped unhurt. These conditions are
known to medical men as railway spine and	known to medical men as railway spine and	known to medical men as railway spine and
railway brain, and the symptoms may not	railway brain, and the symptoms may not	railway brain, and the symptoms may not
occur till several days after the accident.	occur till several days after the accident.	occur till several days after the accident.
Ileadache, a general feeling of extreme las-	Headache, a general feeling of extreme las-	Headache, a general feeling of extreme last
situde, and disinclination io concentrate the	situde, and disinclination to concentrate the	stride, and disinclination to concentrate the
attention on any particukir piece of work	attention on any particular piece of work	attention on any particular piece of work
will be no-ced. Great depression of spirits	will be noticed. Great depression of spirits	will be noticed. Great depression of spirits
and a tendency tov tremble are other '	and a tendency to tremble are other	and a tendency to tremble are other
symptoms, due to the shock which the '	symptoms, due to the shock which the	symptoms, due to the shock which the '
nerves have undergone. Drugs are of 1	nerves have undergone. Drugs are of	nerves have undergone. Drugs are of 1
very Ettie use as a rule, and treatment i	very little use as a rule, and treatment	very little use as a rule, and treatment i
eh auld be directed more towards, the	should be directed more towards the	eh auld be directed more towards the
mind than the body of the patient. One !	mind than the body of the patient. One	mind than the body of the patient. One of
of the best forms this can take is a hou'-J	of the best forms this can take is a holi-	the best forms this can take is a hours'
day in some quiet country place away.	day in some quiet country place away	day in some quiet country place away
from any exciting amusements. Unfor- !	from any exciting amusements. Unfor-	from any exciting amusements. Unfor- !
tunately. it is a well-known fact that in '	tunately, it is a well-known fact that in	tunately. it is a well-known fact that in
hopes of receiving compensation in some	hopes of receiving compensation in some	hopes of receiving compensation in some
form many unscrupulous persona feign	form many unscrupulous persons feign	form many unscrupulous persons feign
these symptoms, or even go further and	these symptoms, or even go further and	these symptoms, or even go further and
pretend aciu-l paralysis. The very vague-	pretend actual paralysis. The very vague-	pretend actual paralysis. The very vagueness
ness of the feelings described makes it,	ness of the feelings described makes it	of the feelings described makes it
extremely difficult to detect such Impos-	extremely difficult to detect such impos-	extremely difficult to detect such impostures
tures, but where a doctor is in doubt	tures, but where a doctor is in doubt	but where a doctor is in doubt
the test of electricity will often Tielp him	the test of electricity will often help him	the test of electricity will often help him
to decida as to the" boD_-_de_ of the suf-j	to decide as to the bona-fides of the suf-	to decide as to the bona-fides of the sugar
ieXEEi ^	ferer.	ieXEEi ^

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RICHMOND RAILWAY DISASTER	RICHMOND RAILWAY DISASTER	RICHMOND RAILWAY DISASTER
CHARGE AGAINST A DRIVER.	CHARGE AGAINST A DRIVER.	CHARGE AGAINST A DRIVER.
MELBOURNE, January 11.	MELBOURNE, January 11.	MELBOURNE, January 11.
The Railways Department Inquiry	The Railways Department Inquiry	The Railways Department Inquiry
Board to-day took evidence in connec-	Board to-day took evidence in connec-	Board to-day took evidence in connection
tion with -the charge aga hist 'driver	tion with the charge against driver	with the charge against driver
Davitt, of the first train cencerned in	Davitt, of the first train concerned in	Davitt, of the first train concerned in
the Richmond collision last July, of	the Richmond collision last July, of	the Richmond collision last July, of
having committed a breach of the regu-	having committed a breach of the regu-	having committed a breach of the regulations
lations m not taking steps to protect	lations in not taking steps to protect	in not taking steps to protect
the train during; the log. Tho investi-	the train during the fog. The investi-	the train during; the log. The investi-
was conducted in private. No	gation was conducted in private. No	was conducted in private. No
decision will be announced nor report«	decision will be announced nor reports	decision will be announced nor reports
mudo to tho Commissioners until all the	made to the Commissioners until all the	made to the Commissioners until all the
charges against employees concerned	charges against employees concerned	charges against employees concerned
have beendealt with.	have been dealt with.	have been dealt with.

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THE -NIVERSITY OF SYDJNEY.	THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY.	THE -UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY.
' The monthly meeting of tho.senato of the	The monthly meeting of the senate of the	The monthly meeting of the senate of the
University was held yesterday al Selborne	University was held yesterday at Selborne-	University was held yesterday at Selborne
chambors, Philllp-streot, when thero were pre-	chambers, Phillip-street, when there were pre-	chambers, Phillip-street, when there were pre-
sent-The Chancellor (Sir Normand McLaurln),	sent-- The Chancellor (Sir Normand McLaurin),	sent-The Chancellor (Sir Normand MacLaurin),
tho Vice-Chancellor (Judge-Backhouse), Mr.	the Vice-Chancellor (Judge Backhouse), Mr.	the Vice-Chancellor (Judge Backhouse), Mr.
H. C. L. Anderson, Professor Butler, Sir W.	H. C. L. Anderson, Professor Butler, Sir W.	H. C. L. Anderson, Professor Butler, Sir W.
P. Cullen, Sir Philip Jones, Mr. F. Lcverrlcr,	P. Cullen, Sir Philip Jones, Mr. F. Leverrier,	P. Cullen, Sir Philip Jones, Mr. F. Leverrier,
Professor Mccallum, Professor Peden, Mr. A.	Professor Mccallum, Professor Peden, Mr. A.	Professor McCallum, Professor Peden, Mr. A.
B. Piddington. Dr. Cecil Purser, Judge Rogers,	B. Piddington, Dr. Cecil Purser, Judge Rogers,	B. Piddington. Dr. Cecil Purser, Judge Rogers,
Mr. Justice A. H. Simpson, Professor Stuart,	Mr. Justice A. H. Simpson, Professor Stuart,	Mr. Justice A. H. Simpson, Professor Stuart,
Mr. R. Tecce, and 'Professor Warren.	Mr. R. Teece, and Professor Warren.	Mr. R. Teece, and Professor Warren.
I Professor Wilson and Professor Woodhouse	Professor Wilson and Professor Woodhouse	Professor Wilson and Professor Woodhouse
wero nominated as representatives of the	wero nominated as representatives of the	were nominated as representatives of the
senate on the directorate of the University	senate on the directorate of the University	senate on the directorate of the University
Union.	Union.	Union.
The following appointments were mnde:	The following appointments were made :--	The following appointments were made:
Examiners: Medical and clinical medicine,	Examiners : Medical and clinical medicine,	Examiners: Medical and clinical medicine,
Dr. Macdonald Gill, Dr. Sydney Jamieson;	Dr. Macdonald Gill, Dr. Sydney Jamieson ;	Dr. Macdonald Gill, Dr. Sydney Jamieson;
surgery oud clinical surgery. Dr. T. Piaschi,	surgery and clinical surgery. Dr. T. Fiaschi,	surgery and clinical surgery. Dr. T. Fiaschi,
Dr. H. L. Maitland; midwifery, Dr. S. H. Mac-	Dr. H. L. Maitland ; midwifery, Dr. S. H. Mac-	Dr. H. L. Maitland; midwifery, Dr. S. H. Mac-
culloch; gynaecology. Dr. Fourness Barring-	culloch ; gynaecology, Dr. Fourness Barring-	Tulloch; gynaecology. Dr. Fourness Barring-
ton; materia medica, Dr. Watson Munro;	ton ; materia medica, Dr. Watson Munro ;	ton; materia medica, Dr. Watson Munro;
veterinary anatomy, Mr. Max Henry,	veterinary anatomy, Mr. Max Henry,	veterinary anatomy, Mr. Max Henry,
M.R.C.V.S.; engineering, Mr. J. J. C. Brad-	M.R.C.V.S. ; engineering, Mr. J. J. C. Brad-	M.R.C.V.S.; engineering, Mr. J. J. C. Brad-
field. M.E.	field. M.E.	field. M.E.
Members of the University Extension Board I	Members of the University Extension Board	Members of the University Extension Board I
for 1312:-Members of Iho senate: The Chan-	for 1912 :- Members of the senate : The Chan-	for 1312: Members of the senate: The Chancellor,
cellor, tho Vicc-Chancollor, Mr. H. C. L. An-	cellor, the Vicc-Chancellor, Mr. H. C. L. An-	the Vice-Chancellor, Mr. H. C. L. Anderson,
derson, Mr. A. B. Piddington, and Mr. K.	derson, Mr. A. B. Piddington, and Mr. K.	Mr. A. B. Piddington, and Mr. K.
Tooee. Members of the teaching staff: Pro-	Teece. Members of the teaching staff : Pro-	Teece. Members of the teaching staff: Professor
fessor Woodhouse, Professor Maccallum,	fessor Woodhouse, Professor Maccallum,	Woodhouse, Professor Maccallum,
Professor G. Arnold Wood, Professor David,	Professor G. Arnold Wood, Professor David,	Professor G. Arnold Wood, Professor David,
and Dr. F. A. Todd. Unofficial members: Itev.	and Dr. F. A. Todd. Unofficial members : Rev.	and Dr. F. A. Todd. Unofficial members: Rev.
A. Harper, M.A., D.D., Messrs. E. B. Taylor,	A. Harper, M.A., D.D., Messrs. E. B. Taylor,	A. Harper, M.A., D.D., Messrs. E. B. Taylor,
J. M. Taylor, It. F. Irvine, E. J. Kavauagh,	J. M. Taylor, R. F. Irvine, E. J. Kavauagh,	J. M. Taylor, R. F. Irvine, E. J. Kavanagh,
II. Y. Braddon, and E. S. Edwards. J	H. Y. Braddon, and E. S. Edwards.	H. Y. Braddon, and E. S. Edwards. J
Lectureship In Equity, Probnto, and Bank-	Lectureship in Equity, Probate, and Bank-	Lectureship In Equity, Probate, and Bankruptcy
ruptcy Law: Mr. F. R, Jordan, B.A., LL.B. \|	ruptcy Law: Mr. F. R, Jordan, B.A., LL.B.	Law Mr. F. R Jordan, B.A., LL.B. Assistant
Assistant Lecturer and Demonstrator in	Assistant Lecturer and Demonstrator in	Lecturer and Demonstrator in
Agricultural Chemistry: Mr. Gilbert Wright, i	Agricultural Chemistry : Mr. Gilbert Wright.	Agricultural Chemistry: Mr. Gilbert Wright, i
Demonstrator in Anatomy for 1012: Dr. B.	Demonstrator in Anatomy for 1912: Dr. B.	Demonstrator in Anatomy for 1012: Dr. B.
Coen. I	Coen.	Coen. I
In the department of engineering, Mr. G. A.	In the department of engineering, Mr. G. A.	In the department of engineering, Mr. G. A.
JullUB, B.Sc, as honorary lecturer on "Recent	Jullus, B.Sc, as honorary lecturer on "Recent	Julius, BSc, as honorary lecturer on "Recent
Developments in Gas Engine Practice;" and	Developments in Gas Engine Practice;" and	Developments in Gas Engine Practice;" and
Mr. J. G. Burnell, B.E., on "The Operation of	Mr. J. G. Burnell, B.E., on "The Operation of	Mr. J. G. Burnell, B.E., on "The Operation of
Modern Pumping riants." i	Modern Pumping Plants."	Modern Pumping Plants." On
On the recommendation of Professor Cars	On the recommendation of Professor Cars-	the recommendation of Professor Cars
law, authority was given for a course of	law, authority was given for a course of	law, authority was given for a course of
mathematical lectures for actuaries and others	mathematical lectures for actuaries and others	mathematical lectures for actuaries and others
interested In Insurance, mathematics, and sta-	interested in insurance, mathematics, and sta-	interested In Insurance, mathematics, and statistics
tistics to be delivered In 1012.	tistics to be delivered in 1912.	to be delivered In 1012.
For Burns a-. '. Scalds use Rexona, The Rapid	For Burns and Scalds use Rexona, The Rapid	For Burns a. Scalds use Rexona, The Rapid
Healer. 'It gives Instant relief. Price 1/6 and	Healer. It gives instant relief. Price 1/6 and	Healer. 'It gives instant relief. Price 1/6 and
3/.-Advt. . ."I	3/.-- Advt.	3/. Advt. . I

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STRANDED FRENCH BAROUE.	STRANDED FRENCH BARQUE.	STRANDED FRENCH BARQUE.
UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS TO	UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS TO	UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS TO
REFLOAT.	REFLOAT.	REFLOAT.
Adelaide, March 14.	Adelaide, March 14.	Adelaide, March 14.
The tug Wato. arrived at the scene of the	The tug Wato arrived at the scene of the	The tug Wave. arrived at the scene of the
strandingof .the barque Ville de'Dijon, near	stranding of the barque Ville de Dijon, near	stranding of the barque Ville de Dijon, near
Troubridge - Island lighthouse. yesterday	Troubridge Island lighthouse, yesterday	Troubridge - Island lighthouse. yesterday
evening. Two unsuccessful attempts to re	evening. Two unsuccessful attempts to re-	evening. Two unsuccessful attempts to re
float the vessel were made early this morn	float the vessel were made early this morn-	float the vessel were made early this morn
inm. and one towline was broken. The ves	ing, and one towline was broken. The ves-	him. and one towline was broken. The yes
rel vill probably reauire lightering of her	sel will probably require lightering of her	re! will probably require lightering of her
big wheat cargo. The tug Euro is also now	big wheat cargo. The tug Euro is also now	big wheat cargo. The tug Euro is also now
in attendance, and together with the Wato	in attendance, and together with the Wato	in attendance, and together with the Wato
will endeavour to refloat the barque at 3	will endeavour to refloat the barque at 3	will endeavour to refloat the barque at 3
a m. to-morrow when there will be high	a.m. to-morrow when there will be high	a m. to-morrow when there will be high
tide.	tide.	tide.
Captain Allen, the harbourmaster at Edith	Captain Allen, the harbourmaster at Edith-	Captain Allen, the harbourmaster at Edith
Lurgh. has a warrant to detain the vessel,	burgh, has a warrant to detain the vessel,	burgh. has a warrant to detain the vessel,
but Captain F. Mengy has given his assur	but Captain F. Mengy has given his assur-	but Captain F. Mengy has given his assurance
ance that if his boat be refloated he will re	ance that if his boat be refloated he will re-	that if his boat be refloated he will return
turn to Port Adelaide.	turn to Port Adelaide.	to Port Adelaide.

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FEDERAL PARLIAMENT.	FEDERAL PARLIAMENT.	FEDERAL PARLIAMENT.
The.Senate adjourned until next day	The Senate adjourned until next day	The Senate adjourned until next day
out of respect to the memory of Mr	out of respect to the memory of Mr.	out of respect to the memory of Mr
Batchelor, after Senators Pearce and	Batchelor, after Senators Pearce and	Batchelor, after Senators Pearce and
Millcn spoke.	Miller spoke.	Millen spoke.
In the Representatives Mr Fisher told	In the Representatives Mr. Fisher told	In the Representatives Mr Fisher told
Mr Deakin the budget could not be de	Mr. Deakin the budget could not be	Mr Deakin the budget could not be delivered
livered' under a fortnight. The Kalgoor	delivered under a fortnight. The Kalgoorlie	under a fortnight. The Kalgoor
Railway Bill was further.discussed in	Railway Bill was further discussed in	Railway Bill was further. discussed in
committee, on Mr Glynn's amendment	committee, on Mr. Glynn's amendment	committee, on Mr Glynn's amendment
to delay construction until expert opinion	to delay construction until expert opinion	to delay construction until expert opinion
was obtained on the question of gauge.	was obtained on the question of gauge.	was obtained on the question of gauge.
Mr Scullin supported the amendment in	Mr. Scullin supported the amendment in	Mr Scullin supported the amendment in
a closely reasoned speech.	a closely reasoned speech.	a closely reasoned speech.
Mr Wise supported the amendment,	Mr. Wise supported the amendment,	Mr Wise supported the amendment,
and denounced the Government for not	and denounced the Government for not	and denounced the Government for not
giving information and circulating a flip	giving information and circulating a flippant	giving information and circulating a flippant
pant and impudent report by Mr Deane,	and impudent report by Mr. Deane,	and impudent report by Mr Deane,
the consulting engineer.	the consulting engineer.	the consulting engineer.
Mr Sampson strongly supported the	Mr. Sampson strongly supported the	Mr Sampson strongly supported the
amendment.	amendment.	amendment.
tlr Greene and Mr Bamford supportedl	Mr. Greene and Mr. Samford supported	Mr Greene and Mr Bamford supported
the clause.	the clause.	the clause.

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THK GAUGK QUESTIONS.	THE GAUGE QUESTION.	THE GAUGE QUESTIONS.
On Clause a, providing for a. gauge	On Clause 5, providing for a gauge	On Clause a providing for a. gauge
of 4ft. KUn.. Mr. G-lynn moved that	of 4ft. 8½in., Mr. Glynn moved that	of 4ft. RUn., Mr. Glynn moved that
tihe gauge be 5ft. 3in., m' that v'hich	the gauge be 5ft. 3in., or that which	the gauge be 5ft. 3in., in' that which
the Commonwealth Parliament will	the Commonwealth Parliament will	the Commonwealth Parliament will
avP««ve after the report by the Eu	approve after the report by the En-	average after the report by the Eu
gittecrs-m-Chief of the States and the	gineers-in-Chief of the States and the	gittecrs-m-Chief of the States and the
Consulting Engineer of the Common	Consulting Engineer of the Common-	Consulting Engineer of the Commonwealth,
wealth, in Ireland, and elsewhere. It	wealth, in Ireland, and elsewhere. It	in Ireland, and elsewhere. It
would be well to iii'iuire thoroughly	would be well to inquire thoroughly	would be well to inquire thoroughly
into the matter before coming to a	into the matter before coming to a	into the matter before coming to a
decision.	decision.	decision.
Mr. Hedges sai.1 that the fastest	Mr. Hedges said that the fastest	Mr. Hedges said that the fastest
trains in the world ran on a 4ft.	trains in the world ran on a 4ft.	trains in the world ran on a 4ft.
K - iS.'.in. gauge, and every oilier gauge	8½in. gauge, and every other gauge	K - Sedan. gauge, and every other gauge
had been altered after being laid	had been altered after being laid	had been altered after being laid
down, but no railway on a standard	down, but no railway on a standard	down, but no railway on a standard
saAisSi' had ever been altered.	gauge had ever been altered.	saAisSi' had ever been altered.
The clause vas under discussion,	The clause was under discussion,	The clause was under discussion,
when progitss was reported, and Uie	when progress was reported, and the	when progress was reported, and the
House rose.	House rose.	House rose.

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Commonwealth Postage	Commonwealth Postage	Commonwealth Postage
Stamp	Stamp	Stamp
Thc i result of thc Coimnonwealth po	The result of the Commonwealth po-	The a result of the Commonwealth postage
stage stamp competition has been	stage stamp competition has been	stamp competition has been
made known by the Postmaster-Gene	made known by the Postmaster-Gene-	made known by the Postmaster-General.
ral. In all 1,050 - artists submitted	ral. In all 1,050 artists submitted	In all 1,050 - artists submitted
drawings, which were examined by a	drawings, which were examined by a	drawings, which were examined by a
special board. The first prize of £100	special board. The first prize of £100	special board. The first prize of £100
has been won by Mr. Hermann Alt -	has been won by Mr. Hermann Alt-	has been won by Mr. Hermann Alt -
mann, of St. Kilda, and the «second	mann, of St. Kilda, and the second	mann, of St. Kilda, and the second
money, £50, was divided between Mr.	money, £50, was divided between Mr.	money, £50, was divided between Mr.
Donald Mackay, North Finchley, Eng	Donald Mackay, North Finchley, Eng-	Donald Mackay, North Finchley, England,
land, and Mr. Edwin A.. Arnold. Ann	land, and Mr. Edwin A. Arnold. Am-	and Mr. Edwin A.. Arnold. Ann
erley, London. The winning design	erley, London. The winning design	erley, London. The winning design
is the ouly one of the placed efforts	is the only one of the placed efforts	is the only one of the placed efforts
which bears the King's head. It also	which bears the King's head. It also	which bears the King's head. It also
include the coats of arms of the va	includes the coats of arms of the va-	include the coats of arms of the various
rious States grouped round the top	rious States grouped round the top	States grouped round the top
of the stamp, while thc emu and kan	of the stamp, while the emu and kan-	of the stamp, while the emu and kangaroo
garoo are .placed on each side of thc	garoo are placed on each side of the	are placed on each side of the
head. Mr. Mackay's design makes a	head. Mr. Mackay's design makes a	head. Mr. Mackay's design makes a
feature of the Australian coat of anns	feature of the Australian coat of arms	feature of the Australian coat of arms
while the centre of Mr. Arnold's	while the centre of Mr. Arnold's	while the centre of Mr. Arnold's
stamp is a kangaroo. Thc Govern -	stamp is a kangaroo. The Govern-	stamp is a kangaroo. The Government
ment is not committed to tl«; adop -	ment is not committed to the adop-	is not committed to the adop --
tion of any of the winning design»-. J	tion of any of the winning designs.	tion of any of the winning designs-. J

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I'N'II'OUM KAIUVAY fiAUGK.	UNIFORM RAILWAY GAUGE.	I'N'II'OUM RAILWAY GAUGE.
\| Mr. t'armichuel ami 31 r. Wilson, repre	Mr. Carmichael and Mr. Billson, repre-	\| Mr. Carmichael and 31 F. Wilson, representing
senting the Governments of Now South	senting the Governments of New South	the Governments of New South
Wales and Victoria respectively, had a	Wales and Victoria respectively, had a	Wales and Victoria respectively, had a
chat on Monday last on the question of	chat on Monday last on the question of	chat on Monday last on the question of
the adoption of a uniform railway gauge,	the adoption of a uniform railway gauge,	the adoption of a uniform railway gauge,
'and agreed that as a uniform gauge was	and agreed that as a uniform gauge was	and agreed that as a uniform gauge was
chiefly to he desjred from.the point of view	chiefly to be desired from the point of view	chiefly to he desired from the point of view
of national defence the cost should be	of national defence the cost should be	of national defence the cost should be
home, either in whole or part, by the Com	borne, either in whole or part, by the Com-	home, either in whole or part, by the Commonwealth.
monwealth. Mr. Hillson suggested that a	monwealth. Mr. Billson suggested that a	Mr. Hillson suggested that a
trial he made at Albury of the Brennan	trial be made at Albury of the Brennan	trial he made at Albury of the Brennan
invention of a system of points for run	invention of a system of points for run-	invention of a system of points for running
ning the 4ft. HJin. rolling-stock of New	ning the 4ft. 8½in. rolling-stock of New	the 4ft. 8in. rolling-stock of New
South Wales on a third rail laid within	South Wales on a third rail laid within	South Wales on a third rail laid within
the oft. .'Jin. track of Victoria. Favourable	the 5ft. 3in. track of Victoria. Favourable	the 5ft. 3in. track of Victoria. Favourable
consideration of the suggestion was prom	consideration of the suggestion was prom-	consideration of the suggestion was promised.
ised. Mr. Hillsmi, who left by express on	ised. Mr. Billson, who left by express on	Mr. Hillson, who left by express on
Sunday night, for Melbourne, pointed out	Sunday night, for Melbourne, pointed out	Sunday night, for Melbourne, pointed out
that the llrennun invention works splen	that the Brennan invention works splen-	that the Brennan invention works splendidly
didly in mode!, but what is needed to	didly in model, but what is needed to	in mode!, but what is needed to
arouse Interest is that people should see	arouse interest is that people should see	arouse Interest is that people should see
the actual rolling-stock running over the	the actual rolling-stock running over the	the actual rolling-stock running over the
actual points ami rails. Seeing that the	actual points and rails. Seeing that the	actual points and rails. Seeing that the
t'onunonwealth Government was levying a	Commonwealth Government was levying a	Commonwealth Government was levying a
land tax, and seeing that defence was one	land tax, and seeing that defence was one	land tax, and seeing that defence was one
of the main purposes of a uniform gauge,	of the main purposes of a uniform gauge,	of the main purposes of a uniform gauge,
he thought the Commonwealth should	he thought the Commonwealth should	he thought the Commonwealth should
grant a large su-m annually (gay,	grant a large sum annually (say,	grant a large sum annually (gay,
£.500,000) towards unifying the gauge.	£500,000) towards unifying the gauge.	£.500,000) towards unifying the gauge.
That utould mean that the work required	That would mean that the work required	That would mean that the work required
in Victoria would be completed in "about	in Victoria would be completed in about	in Victoria would be completed in about
four years. The experiment with the Brent	four years. The experiment with the Bren-	four years. The experiment with the Brent
invention at Albury would only cost a	nan invention at Albury would only cost a	invention at Albury would only cost a
few pounds. The sharing of the cost would	few pounds. The sharing of the cost would	few pounds. The sharing of the cost would
be a matter of negotiations between the	be a matter of negotiations between the	be a matter of negotiations between the
New iSouih H'nles and Victorian Govern	New South Wales and Victorian Govern-	New South Wales and Victorian Governments.
ments.	ments.
Time is one's best friend, teaching best	Time is one's best friend, teaching best	Time is one's best friend, teaching best
of all the wisdom of silence.	of all the wisdom of silence.	of all the wisdom of silence.
.TOmlom is more to be desired than riches	Wisdom is more to be desired than riches	Toulon is more to be desired than riches
-and a good deal easier to get.	—and a good deal easier to get.	and a good deal easier to get.

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UNIFORM HAIMVA.Y OUAGB. I	UNIFORM RAILWAY GUAGE.	UNIFORM RAILWAY OUAGB. I
Aii invention known as the Brenntun	An invention known as the Brennan	An invention known as the Brennan
switch was recently designed jsitli	switch was recently designed with	switch was recently designed with
the object of removing a difficulty	the object of removing a difficulty	the object of removing a difficulty
from the work of making a uniform	from the work of making a uniform	from the work of making a uniform
gauge on Australian railways. Tho	gauge on Australian railways. The	gauge on Australian railways. The
Idea is to have a third rail laid, bo	idea is to have a third rail laid, so	idea is to have a third rail laid, so
that rolling stock of different gauges	that rolling stock of different gauges	that rolling stock of different gauges
can )>e used. If a third rail were	can be used. If a third rail were	can be used. If a third rail were
laid, for instance, 4ft. 81 in. from a	laid, for instance, 4ft. 8½ in. from a	laid, for instance, 4ft. 81 in. from a
side roll on the main Albury line,	side rail on the main Albury line,	side roll on the main Albury line,
trains from Sydney could run	trains from Sydney could run	trains from Sydney could run
through to Melbourne. It is believed	through to Melbourne. It is believed	through to Melbourne. It is believed
that dilliculties of arranging the	that difficulties of arranging the	that difficulties of arranging the
rails at shunting points and cross	rails at shunting points and cross-	rails at shunting points and cross
ings can be overcome, and tho 11 in	ings can be overcome, and the Min-	ings can be overcome, and the 11 in
inter of Bailways has expressed a	ister of Railways has expressed a	inter of Railways has expressed a
desire that tho design should lie	desire that the design should be	desire that the design should be
used, to see if it will work,. The	used, to see if it will work. The	used to see if it will work,. The
Minister has communicated with the	Minister has communicated with the	Minister has communicated with the
New South Wales (iovemmcnt, anil	New South Wales Government, and	New South Wales Government, and
asked that the expense of an experi	asked that the expense of an experi-	asked that the expense of an experi-
ment. on tho A11 >u ry-Wo! I on a line be	ment on the Albury-Wodonga line be	ment. on the AIF a ry-Wo! I on a line be
.shared. If the invention 1« success	shared. If the invention be success-	shared. If the invention is successful
ful it will permit of the. use of pre	ful it will permit of the use of pre-	it will permit of the use of present
sent rolling stock after tiro gauge	sent rolling stock after the gauge	rolling stock after the gauge
has been altered in accordance with	has been altered in accordance with	has been altered in accordance with
the Hallway War Council's scbcinc.	the Railway War Council's scheme.	the Railway War Council's scheme.

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BEE AK OF GAUGE.	BREAK OF GAUGE.	BEE AK OF GAUGE.
Mr. E. W. Gill, an engine fitter- in !	Mr. E. W. Gill, an engine fitter in	Mr. E. W. Gill, an engine fitter- in the
the Eveleigh RailAvay. Workshops in	the Eveleigh Railway Workshops in	Eveleigh Railway. Workshops in
Sydney, has invented a device .which!	Sydney, has invented a device which	Sydney, has invented a device which
he is confident A\rill overcome th((	he is confident will overcome the	he is confident will overcome the
present difficulty caused to the inter-	present difficulty caused to the inter-	present difficulty caused to the inter-
State traffic -by the break of gauge^	State traffic by the break of gauge.	State traffic by the break of gauge,
The idea, which has been success-'	The idea, which has been success-	The idea, which has been successfully
fully worke'd in a miniature model,,	fully worked in a miniature model,	worked in a miniature model,
is a simple one, and by means of a ?	is a simple one, and by means of a	is a simple one, and by means of a ?
rack a few yards long, which is fixed -	rack a few yards long, which is fixed	rack a few yards long, which is fixed -
besides the two lines where the	besides the two lines where the	besides the two lines where the
gauges alter, the gauge of the	gauges alter, the gauge of the	gauges alter the gauge of the
wheels is automatically altered from	wheels is automatically altered from	wheels is automatically altered from
the width it has been running on to	the width it has been running on to	the width it has been running on to
that which it is about 'to travel. A	that which it is about to travel. A	that which it is about to travel. A
whole, train can be transferred from	whole train can be transferred from	whole train can be transferred from
one gauge to. the. other without the	one gauge to the other without the	one gauge to, the, other without the
carriages leaving the. line, and with	carriages leaving the line, and with	carriages leaving the. line, and with
no more trouble than the mere	no more trouble than the mere	no more trouble than the mere
slackening of speed.	slackening of speed.	slackening of speed.
Mr. Gill, demonstrated the practi*	Mr. Gill demonstrated the practi-	Mr. Gill, demonstrated the practicability
cabilitv of his invention to the watf	cability of his invention to the war	of his invention to the war
council, but that body has not yet	council, but that body has not yet	council, but that body has not yet
made known their opinion of the dex	made known their opinion of the	made known their opinion of the dex
device.	device.	device.

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JERRARA.	JERRARA.	JERRARA.
: (From a Correspondent.)	(From a Correspondent.)	(From a Correspondent.)
Over fifty couples were in, attendance at	Over fifty couples were in attendance at	Over fifty couples were in attendance at
"Poplar Vale," Jerrawa, at the kind invitation	"Poplar Vale," Jerrawa, at the kind invitation	"Poplar Vale," Jerrawa, at the kind invitation
of Mi'. and Mrs. J. J. Merriman last Friday	of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Merriman last Friday	of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Merriman last Friday
night, at a ball and eichre party. The friends	night, at a ball and euchre party. The friends	night, at a ball and euchre party. The friends
came from all parts of the district, and some	came from all parts of the district, and some	came from all parts of the district, and some
travelled a great distance to show their respect.	travelled a great distance to show their respect.	travelled a great distance to show their respect.
The floor was at its best, and dancing was in	The floor was at its best, and dancing was in-	The floor was at its best, and dancing was in
dulged in till daylight` A beautiful supper and	dulged in till daylight. A beautiful supper and	dulged in till daylight A beautiful supper and
breakfast were given and greatly enjoyed, the	breakfast were given and greatly enjoyed, the	breakfast were given and greatly enjoyed, the
pastry coming from Sydney. Euchre was played	pastry coming from Sydney. Euchre was played	pastry coming from Sydney. Euchre was played
in an adjoining room, and there wore nimany well	in an adjoining room, and there were many well	in an adjoining room, and there were many well
contested games. The musicians were Messrs.	contested games. The musicians were Messrs.	contested games. The musicians were Messrs.
G. and J. James, E. Hillier, G. Privett, H. Bush,	G. and J. James, E. Hillier, G. Privett, H. Bush,	G. and J. James, E. Hillier, G. Privett, H. Bush,
A. Bailey, and A. Peters, and splendid dance	A. Bailey, and A. Peters, and splendid dance	A. Bailey, and A. Peters, and splendid dance
nmnsic was given. A large plhonograph was in	music was given. A large phonograph was in	music was given. A large phonograph was in
the hands of Mr. J. Merriman, sea., and several	the hands of Mr. J. Merriman, sen., and several	the hands of Mr. J. Merriman, sea and several
records were used as dance music. The M.Cs.	records were used as dance music. The M.Cs.	records were used as dance music. The M.Cs.
were Messrs. E. Hillier and R. G. Merriman,	were Messrs. E. Hillier and R. G. Merriman,	were Messrs. E. Hillier and R. G. Merriman,
who attended to all requirements. After break	who attended to all requirements. After break-	who attended to all requirements. After breakfast
fast Mr. A. Zellner was called upon, and on	fast Mr. A. Zellner was called upon, and on	Mr. A. Zollner was called upon, and on
behalf of the visitors expressed their thanks to	behalf of the visitors expressed their thanks to	behalf of the visitors expressed their thanks to
Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Merriman for the kindness	Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Merriman for the kindness	Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Merriman for the kindness
and enjoyment and pleasure given. Mr. Merri	and enjoyment and pleasure given. Mr. Merri-	and enjoyment and pleasure given. Mr. Merriman
mac suitably responded, after which ,"Auld	man suitably responded, after which "Auld	suitably responded, after which "Auld
Lang Syne" and "They are Jolly Good Fellows"	Lang Syne" and "They are Jolly Good Fellows"	Lang Syne" and "They are Jolly Good Fellows"
were sung and cheers given. Among the ladies	were sung and cheers given. Among the ladies	were sung and cheers given. Among the ladies
present I noticed:--Mrs. J. J. Merriman, brown	present I noticed:—Mrs. J. J. Merriman, brown	present I noticed: Mrs. J. J. Merriman, brown
silk, with trimming; Mrs. W. Thorn, black silk	silk, with trimming; Mrs. W. Thorn, black silk	silk, with trimming; Mrs. W. Thorn, black silk
skirt, white muslin; Mrs. A. Heat, tartan silk,	skirt, white muslin; Mrs. A. Heat, tartan silk,	skirt, white muslin; Mrs. A. Heat, tartan silk,
with insertion; Miss N. Thorn. white muslin;	with insertion; Miss N. Thorn, white muslin;	with insertion; Miss N. Thorn. white muslin;
Miss Ml. Sheldrich, white muslin; Miss E.	Miss M. Sheldrich, white muslin; Miss E.	Miss M. Sheldrick, white muslin; Miss E.
Robinson, black silk skirt and white muslin	Robinson, black silk skirt and white muslin	Robinson, black silk skirt and white muslin
blouse; Miss J. Privett, brown silk skirt, white	blouse; Miss J. Privett, brown silk skirt, white	blouse; Miss J. Privett, brown silk skirt, white
blouse; Miss A. Sheldrich, white muslin; Miss	blouse; Miss A. Sheldrich, white muslin ; Miss	blouse; Miss A. Sheldrick, white muslin; Miss
Jeffts, white silk, velvet trimming; Mrs. R. G.	Jeffs, white silk, velvet trimming; Mrs. R. G.	Jeffes, white silk, velvet trimming; Mrs. R. G.
Merriman, white Sicilian; Mlrs. Aceourt, black	Merriman, white Sicilian; Mrs. Acourt, black	Merriman, white Sicilian; Mrs. Account, black
silkl; iMrs. J. Merriman, black satin, gold trim	silk; Mrs. J. Merriman, black satin, gold trim-	silk; Mrs. J. Merriman, black satin, gold trimming;
ming; Miss N. Hillier, white muslin; Miss Elsie	ming; Miss N. Hillier, white muslin; Miss Elsie	Miss N. Hillier, white muslin; Miss Elsie
Sheldrich, white cambric; Miss E. Bailey, white	Sheldrich, white cambric; Miss E. Bailey, white	Sheldrich, white cambric; Miss E. Bailey, white
muslin; Mrs. G. Privett, white silkl; Mrs. M.	muslin; Mrs. G. Privett, white silk; Mrs. M.	muslin; Mrs. G. Privett, white silk; Mrs. M.
Hillier, brown silk skirt, white muslin blouse;	Hillier, brown silk skirt, white muslin blouse;	Hillier, brown silk skirt, white muslin blouse;
Miss A. Byrnes, white muslin, white embroid	Miss A. Byrnes, white muslin, white embroid-	Miss A. Byrnes, white muslin, white embroidery;
ery; Miss Acourt, white lawn; Miss N. Rolfe,	ery; Miss Acourt, white lawn; Miss N. Rolfe,	Miss Acourt, white lawn; Miss N. Rolfe,
ceream voile; Mrs. F. Privytt, white muslin; Mrs.	cream voile; Mrs. F. Privett, white muslin; Mrs.	cream voile; Mrs. F. Privytt, white muslin; Mrs.
C. Hillier, whits catmbrie; Miss E. Heat, white	C. Hillier, white cambric; Miss E. Heat, white	C. Hillier, white cambric; Miss E. Heat, white
silk; Miss N. James, blue silk; Mrs. E. Elridge,	silk; Miss N. James, blue silk; Mrs. E. Elridge,	silk; Miss N. James, blue silk; Mrs. E. Elridge,
black bilkl skirt, whlite inslin blouse; Mrs. G.	black silk skirt, white muslin blouse; Mrs. G.	black silk skirt, white muslin blouse; Mrs. G.
DInny, white linen, whlite insertion; Mrs. J.	Denny, white linen, white insertion; Mrs. J.	DInny, white linen, white insertion; Mrs. J.
IRolfe, white muslin, white insertion; Miiss R.	Rolfe, white muslin, white insertion; Miss R.	Rolfe, white muslin, white insertion; Miss R.
Brown, whlite silk, with embroidery; Miss E.	Brown, white silk, with embroidery; Miss E.	Brown, white silk, with embroidery; Miss E.
Sheldrich, Cambridge linen.	Sheldrich, Cambridge linen.	Sheldrick, Cambridge linen.

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TaHangatta. .	Tallangatta.	Tallangatta. (From
? (From Our Own Correspondent.)	(From Our Own Correspondent.)	Our Own Correspondent.)
'.Tuesday, Febraury 21.	Tuesday, Februury 21.	Tuesday, Febraury 21.
Mr. J. owfln, one or our local carpen	Mr. J. Swan, one or our local carpen-	Mr. J. own, one or our local carpenters,
ters, mot with a painful accident last	ters, met with a painful accident last	met with a painful accident last
Friday while at work at .a houso of Mr.	Friday while at work at a house of Mr.	Friday while at work at a house of Mr.
C. Franks. It appears that Mr. Swan was	C. Franks. It appears that Mr. Swan was	C. Franks. It appears that Mr. Swan was
on a beam wh«n he got too far to the	on a beam when he got too far to the	on a beam when he got too far to the
edge, causing the beam to slip up, throw	edge, causing the beam to slip up, throw-	edge, causing the beam to slip up, throwing
ing Mr. Swan very heavily to the ground.	ing Mr. Swan very heavily to the ground.	Mr. Swan very heavily to the ground.
His collarbone i.wa's broken as well as a	His collarbone was broken as well as a	His collarbone was broken as well as a
nasty cut on his le'\ He was immedia	nasty cut on his leg. He was immedia-	nasty cut on his leg He was immediately
tely driven to Dr. Patterson's surgery,	tely driven to Dr. Patterson's surgery,	driven to Dr. Patterson's surgery,
where1 the broken bone was set. It will	where the broken bone was set. It will	where the broken bone was set. It will
be some time before Mr. Swan, will be	be some time before Mr. Swan, will be	be some time before Mr. Swan, will be
able to resume work again.	able to resume work again.	able to resume work again.
There were 23 applicants for the posi	There were 23 applicants for the posi-	There were 23 applicants for the position
tion of engineer and rate collector, for tha	tion of engineer and rate collector, for the	of engineer and rate collector, for the
TaHangatta Water Trust, in place of Mr.	Tallangatta Water Trust, in place of Mr.	Tallangatta Water Trust, in place of Mr.
D. Mulholla.nid, who resigned- some time	D. Mulholland, who resigned some time	D. Mulholland, who resigned- some time
ago, when Mr. James W. Mulholland;	ago, when Mr. James W. Mulholland,	ago, when Mr. James W. Mulholland;
from Northcote, was appointed. A singular,	from Northcote, was appointed. A singular,	from Northcote, was appointed. A singular,
coincidence-, the same name as the former	coincidence, the same name as the former	coincidence-, the same name as the former
engineer but no relettion whatsoever.. Mr.	engineer but no relation whatsoever. Mr.	engineer but no relation whatsoever.. Mr.
Mulholland starts his duties oil the 10th	Mulholland starts his duties on the 10th	Mulholland starts his duties on the 10th
March at a salary of £2 per week/	March at a salary of £2 per week,	March at a salary of £2 per week
The--anmial races take place here on the	The annual races take place here on the	The annual races take place here on the
iflfc of April. It was arranged to run	1st of April. It was arranged to run	issue of April. It was arranged to run
a suecial train from Albury on that day.	a special train from Albury on that day.	a special train from Albury on that day.
A grand ball and sup.p&v will take place	A grand ball and supper will take place	A grand ball and supper will take place
in the evening. ? ....	in the evening.	in the evening. ....
Tlie show takes place on the 9th of	The show takes place on the 9th of	The show takes place on the 9th of
?LViarcn, ana is looisea iunvaiu iu o*6cijj	March, and is looked forward to eagerly	Lanarch, and is looses canvass in official
by pleasure-seekers. It is_ expected to be	by pleasure-seekers. It is expected to be	by pleasure-seekers. It is expected to be
a highly successful ond this year, weather,	a highly successful one this year, weather	a highly successful and this year, weather,
permitting. . .	permitting.	permitting. . .
A diphtheria scare is in our midst, al	A diphtheria scare is in our midst, al-	A diphtheria scare is in our midst, although
though there has been no cases in the	though there has been no cases in the	there has been no cases in the
fcoWll -as yet ', but there are 13 . cases at	town as yet, but there are 13 cases at	fcoWll as yet ', but there are 13. cases at
tji& Mitta', So that we' have need of alarm.	the Mitta, so that we have need of alarm.	the Mitta', So that we' have need of alarm.
G^eat 'precautions should be use-1, for we	Great precautions should be used, for we	Great precautions should be used, for we
do not want aiio tiler infectious disease in	do not want another infectious disease in	do not want the other infectious disease in
our small town, having had a surfeit of	our small town, having had a surfeit of	our small town, having had a surfeit of
typhoid fever three years &&£-, when one	typhoid fever three years ago, when one	typhoid fever three years has-, when one
ore two in every other house Was laid	or two in every other house was laid	are two in every other house Was laid
down with the fever. . ? ?	down with the fever.	down with the fever. . ? ?
Mr. R. Stewart, who has been employed	Mr. R. Stewart, who has been employed	Mr. R. Stewart, who has been employed
in a tailoring establishment here for the	in a tailoring establishment here for the	in a tailoring establishment here for the
past 10 or 12. years, has taken his depar	past 10 or 12 years, has taken his depar-	past 10 or 12, years, has taken his departure
ture from amongst us. Mr. Stewart will	ture from amongst us. Mr. Stewart will	from amongst us. Mr. Stewart will
oarrv on his trade at Narandera, New	carry on his trade at Narandera, New	carry on his trade at Narandera, New
South Wales. Ho was tendered a smoke	South Wales. He was tendered a smoke	South Wales. He was tendered a smoke
social at the Tall angatta Hotel prior to	social at the Tallangatta Hotel prior to	social at the Tallangatta Hotel prior to
hie departure, when ia good crowd assembled	his departure, when a good crowd assembled	his departure, when a good crowd assembled
to bid him farewell, and wish him all pros	to bid him farewell, and wish him all pros-	to bid him farewell, and wish him all prosperity.
perity. ;	perity.	;
This has b««n undoubtedly the best sea	This has been undoubtedly the best sea-	This has been undoubtedly the best season
son the district hns ever seen. Instead	son the district has ever seen. Instead	the district has ever seen. Instead
of having slimmer foi' ( tJhe_ last three	of having summer for the last three	of having summer for' the last three
months. WS have had spring tittle.	months, we have had spring time.	months. We have had spring cattle.
Tlie local railway station is fairly busy,	The local railway station is fairly busy,	The local railway station is fairly busy,
this morning, between 20 and 30 trucks	this morning, between 20 and 30 trucks	this morning, between 20 and 30 trucks
are leaving for :Melbourns market, convsy	are leaving for Melbourne market, convey-	are leaving for Melbourne market, convey
iiig ;.steigkj chiefly cattle^ _ . .	ing stock, chiefly cattle.	brig asterisks chiefly cattle _ . .

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
PUNISHMENT FOR MISTAKES.	PUNISHMENT FOR MISTAKES.	PUNISHMENT FOR MISTAKES.
That every man at some time or an	That every man at some time or an-	That every man at some time or an
other makes mistakes is beyond dis	other makes mistakes is beyond dis-	other makes mistakes is beyond dispute.
pute. But there are some employers	pute. But there are some employers	But there are some employers
who utterly disregard this fact. • They	who utterly disregard this fact. They	who utterly disregard this fact. • They
grind the- employes with a pressure of	grind the employes with a pressure of	grind the- employes with a pressure of
hard work and inflict harsh - penalties	hard work and inflict harsh penalties	hard work and inflict harsh - penalties
■when mistakes occur. A glaring case	when mistakes occur. A glaring case	when mistakes occur. A glaring case
of this sort has come to light in Syd	of this sort has come to light in Syd-	of this sort has come to light in Sydney.
ney. Recently the railway authorities	ney. Recently the railway authorities	Recently the railway authorities
notified all branches of tie Locomo	notified all branches of the Locomo-	notified all branches of the Locarno
Enginedrivers, Firemen, and	tive, Enginedrivers, Firemen, and	Enginedrivers, Firemen, and
Cleaners' Association'that- more: seri	Cleaners' Association that more seri-	Cleaners' Association that- more: serious
ous notice would "be"taken of engine	ous notice would be taken of engine-	notice would "be taken of engine
men entering any railway station with	men entering any railway station with-	men entering any railway station with
out an electric train staff to ensure	out an electric train staff to ensure	out an electric train staff to ensure
that the section was all right. Al	that the section was all right. Al-	that the section was all right. Already
ready the employes are suffering large	ready the employes are suffering large-	the employes are suffering large
ly for any mistake they might make,	ly for any mistake they might make,	ly for any mistake they might make,
and have sent in a petition which states	and have sent in a petition which states	and have sent in a petition which states
—"We are human, and. as such, like	— "We are human, and, as such, like-	we are human, and. as such, likely
ly to err. There is a limit to respon	ly to err. There is a limit to respon-	to err. There is a limit to responsibility
sibility which should be placed on en	sibility which should be placed on en-	which should be placed on an
ginemen. We are of the opinion that	ginemen. We are of the opinion that	ginemen. We are of the opinion that
we have been loaded with responsi	we have been loaded with responsi-	we have been loaded with responsibility
bility and are at the breaking point."	bility and are at the breaking point."	and are at the breaking point."
The men also submitted that a fine	The men also submitted that a fine	The men also submitted that a fine
of £i should meet a case of the kind.	of £1 should meet a case of the kind.	of £1 should meet a case of the kind.
[They also pointed out that if the	They also pointed out that if the	[They also pointed out that if the
offence was punishable by hanging it	offence was punishable by hanging it	offence was punishable by hanging it
would still occur.	would still occur.	would still occur.

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
TJNIFOUM RAILWAY GAUGE. \|	UNIFORM RAILWAY GAUGE.	UNIFORM RAILWAY GAUGE. It
It will be recollected that the Conference	It will be recollected that the Conference	will be recollected that the Conference
of States Railway Commissioners held in	of States Railway Commissioners held in	of States Railway Commissioners held in
Melbourne earlier in the year, adopted the	Melbourne earlier in the year, adopted the	Melbourne earlier in the year, adopted the
New South Wales, or 4ft Mfcln, gauge, as	New South Wales, or 4ft 8½in, gauge, as	New South Wales, or 4ft Mfcln, gauge, as
the standard gauge for Australia, notwith	the standard gauge for Australia, notwith-	the standard gauge for Australia, notwithstanding
standing the strenuous opposition of the	standing the strenuous opposition of the	the strenuous opposition of the
late Mr. J. F. Thallou, who represented	late Mr. J. F. Thallon, who represented	late Mr. J. F. Thallon, who represented
Queensland. Another conference and also a	Queensland. Another conference and also a	Queensland. Another conference and also a
sitting of the War Council is to be held in	sitting of the War Council is to be held in	sitting of the War Council is to be held in
Sydney later in the present month, when :	Sydney later in the present month, when	Sydney later in the present month, when
the gauge question is likely to be again con	the gauge question is likely to be again con-	the gauge question is likely to be again considered.
sidered. Under the circumstances, it is in	sidered. Under the circumstances, it is in-	Under the circumstances, it is in
teresting to note that according to the latest	teresting to note that according to the latest	teresting to note that according to the latest
figures available, there are more miles of	figures available, there are more miles of	figures available, there are more miles of
railway in Australia, .constructed on the nar	railway in Australia, .constructed on the nar-	railway in Australia, constructed on the narrow,
row, or 3ft Gin gauge, than on both the other	row, or 3ft 6in gauge, than on both the other	or 3ft 6in gauge, than on both the other
gauges put together. The whole of the	gauges put together. The whole of the	gauges put together. The whole of the
Queensland and Western Australian Govern	Queensland and Western Australian Govern-	Queensland and Western Australian Government
ment railways have been built on the nar	ment railways have been built on the nar-	railways have been built on the narrow
row gauge, the exact figures being 1010 and	row gauge, the exact figures being 4010 and	gauge, the exact figures being 1010 and
2140 ralles respectively. South Australia	2140 miles respectively. South Australia	2140 rallies respectively. South Australia
has 1313 miles of narrow gauge, and 590	has 1313 miles of narrow gauge, and 599	has 1313 miles of narrow gauge, and 590
miles of broad gauge. Victoria's mileage is	miles of broad gauge. Victoria's mileage is	miles of broad gauge. Victoria's mileage is
3491 miles, and it is all broad gauge, while	3491 miles, and it is all broad gauge, while	3491 miles, and it is all broad gauge, while
New South Wales has 3643 miles of 4ft	New South Wales has 3643 miles of 4ft	New South Wales has 3643 miles of 4ft
S^In gauge. To sum up, tuere are in Aus	8½in gauge. To sum up, there are in Aus-	8in gauge. To sum up, there are in Australia
tralia 7488 miles of narrow gauge railways,	tralia 7488 miles of narrow gauge railways,	7488 miles of narrow gauge railways,
4090 of bjoad gauge, and 36-13 miles of 4ft	4090 of broad gauge, and 3643 miles of 4ft	4000 of broad gauge, and 36-13 miles of 4ft
8^ain. In addition, Queensland has 344	8½in. In addition, Queensland has 344	again. In addition, Queensland has 344
miles of narrow gauge under construction,	miles of narrow gauge under construction,	miles of narrow gauge under construction,
1983 additional miles authorised by Parlia	1983 additional miles authorised by Parlia-	1983 additional miles authorised by Parliament,
ment, and 177 miles of privato lines already	ment, and 177 miles of private lines already	and 177 miles of private lines already
constructed. Western Australia has also a	constructed. Western Australia has also a	constructed. Western Australia has also a
further 463 miles a\£horlsed or under con	further 463 miles authorised or under con-	further 463 miles authorised or under construction.
struction. When all these propositions aro	struction. When all these propositions are	When all these propositions are
completed there will bo 10.278 miles of nar	completed there will be 10,278 miles of nar-	completed there will be 10.278 miles of narrow
row gauge railways in Australia, of winch	row gauge railways in Australia, of which	gauge railways in Australia, of which
Queensland will be responsible for 6514	Queensland will be responsible for 6514	Queensland will be responsible for 6514
miles. It may therefore be taken for grant	miles. It may therefore be taken for grant-	miles. It may therefore be taken for granted
ed that Queensland officially is opposed to	ed that Queensland officially is opposed to	that Queensland officially is opposed to
the standard gauge adopted by the last	the standard gauge adopted by the last	the standard gauge adopted by the last
Commissioners' Conference, and will make	Commissioners' Conference, and will make	Commissioners' Conference, and will make
an emphatic protest at the coming confer	an emphatic protest at the coming confer-	an emphatic protest at the coming conference,
ence, If nothing more.	ence, if nothing more.	If nothing more.

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
The Postage Stamp.	The Postage Stamp.	The Postage Stamp.
Who invented the postage stamp? A	Who invented the postage stamp? A	Who invented the postage stamp? A
writer in ' Chambers' Journal ' points out	writer in 'Chambers' Journal' points out	writer in Chambers' Journal ' points out
that the inventor :-f the 'adhesive postage	that the inventor of the "adhesive postage	that the inventor of the adhesive postage
Stamp' was undoubtedly Rowland Hill. In	stamp" was undoubtedly Rowland Hill. In	Stamp' was undoubtedly Rowland Hill. In
1837 he proposed the use of 'a bit of paper	1837 he proposed the use of "a bit of paper	1837 he proposed the use of a bit of paper
just large enough to bear the stamp, and	just large enough to bear the stamp, and	just large enough to bear the stamp, and
covered at tae back with a glutinous wash,	covered at the back with a glutinous wash,	covered at the back with a glutinous wash,
which the bringer might, by the applicatio2i	which the bringer might, by the application	which the bringer might, by the application
of a little moisture, attpch to the back of	of a little moisture, attach to the back of	of a little moisture, attach to the back of
the letter.' No evidence that will bear the	the letter." No evidence that will bear the	the letter. No evidence that will bear the
slightest scrutiny, we are told, has been pro	slightest scrutiny, we are told, has been pro-	slightest scrutiny, we are told, has been produced
duced to support the various prior claims to	duced to support the various prior claims to	to support the various prior claims to
the invention of the adhesive postage stamp ;	the invention of the adhesive postage stamp;	the invention of the adhesive postage stamp and
and even should such a claim ever be estab	and even should such a claim ever be estab-	even should such a claim ever be established,
lished, it could not in the slightest degree	lished, it could not in the slightest degree	it could not in the slightest degree
lessen Rowland Hill s reputation. It was	lessen Rowland Hill's reputation. It was	lessen Rowland Hill s reputation. It was
in January, 1840, that uniform penny post	in January, 1840, that uniform penny post-	in January, 1840, that uniform penny post
age came into being; but it was riot until	age came into being; but it was not until	age came into being; but it was not until
May of that year that the postage stamps	May of that year that the postage stamps	May of that year that the postage stamps
themselves wtere ready. There were four	themselves were ready. There were four	themselves were ready. There were four
varieties in all; adhesive stamps of the va	varieties in all; adhesive stamps of the va-	varieties in all; adhesive stamps of the value
lue of one penny (black) and twopence	lue of one penny (black) and twopence	of one penny (black) and twopence
(blue), and envelopes of the same values.	(blue), and envelopes of the same values.	(blue), and envelopes of the same values.
The stamps showed a profile of the 'yoathful	The stamps showed a profile of the youthful	The stamps showed a profile of the 'youthful
Queen, after a model by Wyon, and in t'-ieir	Queen, after a model by Wyon, and in their	Queen, after a model by Wynn, and in their
severe elegance of design and superb en	severe elegance of design and superb en-	severe elegance of design and superb en
graver's work form miniature works of art	graver's work form miniature works of art	graver's work form miniature works of art
that in their kind have never since been	that in their kind have never since been	that in their kind have never since been
surpassed or even equalled. The envelopes	surpassed or even equalled. The envelopes	surpassed or even equalled. The envelopes
bore an elaborate allegorical design by Wil	bore an elaborate allegorical design by Wil-	bore an elaborate allegorical design by William
liam Mulready, R.A., in which Britannia	liam Mulready, R.A., in which Britannia	Mulready, R.A., in which Britannia
was seen despatching winged messengers to	was seen despatching winged messengers to	was seen despatching winged messengers to
all the quarters of the globe. At the end	all the quarters of the globe. At the end	all the quarters of the globe. At the end
of ten years after the introduction of Row	of ten years after the introduction of Row-	of ten years after the introduction of Row-
land Hill's stamp only thirteen foreign coun	land Hill's stamp only thirteen foreign coun-	land Hill's stamp only thirteen foreign countries
tries had adopted the invention, and it is	tries had adopted the invention, and it is	had adopted the invention, and it is
curious to think that the example of Great	curious to think that the example of Great	curious to think that the example of Great
Britain should first have been followed, in	Britain should first have been followed, in	Britain should first have been followed, in
1843, not by other great European Powers,	1843, not by other great European Powers,	1843, not by other great European Powers,
but by Brazil and two Swiss cantons. But	but by Brazil and two Swiss cantons. But	but by Brazil and two Swiss cantons. But
during the fifties the accessions came thick	during the fifties the accessions came thick	during the fifties the accessions came thick
and fast, till by January, I860, there, were	and fast, till by January, 1860, there were	and fast, till by January, 1860, there, were
85 countries that had issued postage stamps.	85 countries that had issued postage stamps.	85 countries that had issued postage stamps.
These coloured labels soon began to attract	These coloured labels soon began to attract	These coloured labels soon began to attract
the notice of the curious, and early in the	the notice of the curious, and early in the	the notice of the curious, and early in the
fifties a few individuals here and there were	fifties a few individuals here and there were	fifties a few individuals here and there were
forming stamp collections. But it was not	forming stamp collections. But it was not	forming stamp collections. But it was not
until 1861 that the hobby attracted public	until 1861 that the hobby attracted public	until 1861 that the hobby attracted public
attention, developing in the following year	attention, developing in the following year	attention, developing in the following year
into a veritable craze.	into a veritable craze.	into a veritable craze.

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
The Guage Switch.	The Guage Swifch.	The Guage Switch.
The difference in the guage of the	The difference in the guage of the	The difference in the guage of the
railway lines io Victoria and New	railway lines in Victoria and New	railway lines in Victoria and New
South Wales has always been a matter	South Wales has always been a matter	South Wales has always been a matter
for consideration from many points of	for consideration from many points of	for consideration from many points of
view-military mcluded. However,	view—military included. However,	view-military included. However,
a trial of the Breonan invention of	a trial of the Brennan invention of	a trial of the Brennan invention of
switching trains at points when a third	switching trains at points when a third	switching trains at points when a third
sail is in nee is proposed to be made	rail is in use is proposed to be made	rail is in nee is proposed to be made
at Albnry. The plan of the third	at Albury. The plan of the third	at Albury. The plan of the third
ffail laifl down on existing tracks to	rail laid down on existing tracks to	rail laid down on existing tracks to
enable Victorian trains with their	enable Victorian trains with their	enable Victorian trains with their
S£t 3in gnage to rort on New South	5ft 3in guage to run on New South	5ft 3in gauge to Port on New South
Wales lines, or, vice-versa, the New	Wales lines, or, vice-versa, the New	Wales lines, or, vice-versa, the New
Sou&h Wales traino with the 4ft 8in	South Wales trains with the 4ft 8in	South Wales trains with the 4ft 8in
gaage to ronton Y ofcorian lines, has	guage to run on Victorian lines, has	gauge to renton Y ofcorian lines, has
Blways met with an obstacle in the	always met with an obstacle in the	always met with an obstacle in the
matter of the points. The Brennan	matter of the points. The Brennan	matter of the points. The Brennan
'©witch is claimed to overcome it.	switch is claimed to overcome it.	'switch is claimed to overcome it.
Negotiations have proceeded between	Negotiations have proceeded between	Negotiations have proceeded between
the two Governments in regard to	the two Governments in regard to	the two Governments in regard to
giving the patent a trial. The Acting	giving the patent a trial. The Acting	giving the patent a trial. The Acting
Victorian Premier (Mi Watt) has	Victorian Premier (Mr Watt) has	Victorian Premier (Mr. Watt) has
suggested that a set of switches should	suggested that a set of switches should	suggested that a set of switches should
be constructed in fch8 railway work	be constructed in the railway work-	be constructed in the railway work
shops in Sydney. The Acting Premier	shops in Sydney. The Acting Premier	shops in Sydney. The Acting Premier
(Mr Holman) replied that, owing to	(Mr Holman) replied that, owing to	(Mr Holman replied that, owing to
pressure of work, it could not be done.	pressure of work, it could not be done.	pressure of work, it could not be done.
He has, however, offered every facility	He has, however, offered every facility	He has, however, offered every facility
for the conduct of tbe experiments,	for the conduct of the experiments,	for the conduct of the experiments,
and half the cost in the event of the	and half the cost in the event of the	and half the cost in the event of the
Victorian Government determining	Victorian Government determining	Victorian Government determining
to proceed mth the trial.	to proceed with the trial.	to proceed with the trial.

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
THE ' GAUGE.	THE GAUGE.	THE ' GAUGE.
The question of gauge iu connection	The question of gauge in connection	The question of gauge in connection
with the trans-continental 1 railway is	with the trans-continental railway is	with the trans-continental 1 railway is
receiving some attention at1 the bauds	receiving some attention at the hands	receiving some attention at the hands
of the Chambers of Commerce. Recent	of the Chambers of Commerce. Recent-	of the Chambers of Commerce. Recently
ly the Melbourne Chamber pa.-sed a	ly the Melbourne Chamber passed a	the Melbourne Chamber passed a
motion on the subject of the gauge,	motion on the subject of the gauge,	motion on the subject of the gauge,
aud asked the Sydney Chamber lor its	and asked the Sydney Chamber for its	and asked the Sydney Chamber for its
support. Tho local body resolved that,	support. The local body resolved that,	support. The local body resolved that,
wane aimoent to express a positive	while diffident to express a positive	want amount to express a positive
view upon u technical question, it was	view upon a technical question, it was	view upon a technical question, it was
of the opinion that the ; 4ft. 8 Alii,	of the opinion that the 4ft. 8½in.	of the opinion that the ; 4ft. 8 Alli,
gauge, recommended by the inter-State	gauge, recommended by the inter-State	gauge, recommended by the inter-State
experts, was tlni most desirable — as	experts, was the most desirable as	experts, was that most desirable — as
admitting of all the spend likely to be	admitting of all the speed likely to be	admitting of all the spend likely to be
required at a nildlmum of expenditure	required at a minimum of expenditure	required at a minimum of expenditure
for the Commonwealth, as1 compared	for the Commonwealth, as compared	for the Commonwealth, as compared
with wider gauges.	with wider gauges.	with wider gauges.

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
- LF^VEL CROSSING FATALITY'	LEVEL CROSSING FATALITY	- LEVEL CROSSING FATALITY'
; ; ::/? 'A DEATH TRAP.'	"A DEATH TRAP."	; ; t:/? 'A DEATH TRAP."
The adjourned inquiry into the'	The adjourned inquiry into the	The adjourned inquiry into the
: c. ' death of Thomas Griffin, a carrier,	death of Thomas Griffin, a carrier,	c. death of Thomas Griffin, a carrier,
v ; who was killed at the Box-street	who was killed at the Box-street	v ; who was killed at the Bow-street
v'...;.v. ?.. 'crossing on Friday through being	crossing on Friday through being	valley. ?.. crossing on Friday through being
: . ' ' run over by a train, took place at	run over by a train, took place at	' ' run over by a train, took place at
the Court-house on Thursday,	the Court-house on Thursday,	the Court-house on Thursday,
? before Mr ,'J. E. Kennan 'and a	before Mr. J. E. Kennan and a	before Mr J. E. Kennan and a.
'. ^ jury of four. The jury brought	jury of four. The jury brought	a jury of four. The jury brought
in a verdict of accidental	in a verdict of accidental	in a verdict of accidental
-.'.?;?? death, and added a rider that	death, and added a rider that	-.'.?;?? death, and added a rider that,
. ', they considered the crossing in	they "considered the crossing in	they considered the crossing in
-. ?.'??.?.?'? V its present state a death-trap,	its present state a death-trap,	-. ?.'??.?.?'? V its present state a death-trap,
and that immediate steps should	and that immediate steps should	and that immediate steps should
; be taken by the Railway depart	be taken by the Railway depart-	be taken by the Railway department
ment to render it sale.' The	ment to render it safe." The	to render it sale. The
-'.;V v „ view of the railway line is at	view of the railway line is at	-'N v S view of the railway line is at
?.'-:'??.-*'? . present obstructed by trees and	present obstructed by trees and	?.'-:'??.-*'? present obstructed by trees and
?? ?':?''??, a shed, and it is difficult for	a shed, and it is difficult for	?? ?':?''??, a shed, and it is difficult for
: i' people driving over the crossing	people driving over the crossing	a' people driving over the crossing
'.:'. to see the approach of a train.	to see the approach of a train.	'.:'. to see the approach of a train.

NLA Trial Articles from 1911

Article ID 3267088, Article, Reduced Bates of Postage., page 4 1911-06-02, Northern Territory Times and Gazette (Darwin, NT : 1873 - 1927), 222 words, 9 corrections

Article ID 5232322, Article, GOVERNMENT TENDERS., page 9 1911-01-13, The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), 148 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 5242604, Article, WOLSELEY RAILWAY TRAFFIC. WOLSELEY, February 7., page 7 1911-02-09, The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), 67 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 5246341, Article, BREAK-OF-GAUGE COMMISSION., page 16 1911-02-18, The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), 174 words, 8 corrections

Article ID 5289944, Article, RAILWAYS AND WAR. THE BRAKE-OF-GAUGE QUESTION. A CONFERENCE SUGGESTED. Melbourne, May 24., page 6 1911-05-25, The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), 176 words, 5 corrections

Article ID 5314956, Article, THE WESTERN RAILWAY. DISCUSSION IN THE REPRESENTATIVES. Melbourne, September 20., page 10 1911-09-21, The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), 594 words, 6 corrections

Article ID 5320076, Article, SHOCKING DEPRAVITY. A SEXUAL PERVERT., page 12 1911-10-04, The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), 626 words, 7 corrections

Article ID 10088324, Article, RICHMOND RAILWAY DISASTER CHARGE AGAINST A DRIVER. MELBOURNE, January 11., page 5 1911-01-12, The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), 90 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 10095620, Article, LAUNCESTON. ARRIVED—March 21., page 4 1911-03-22, The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), 332 words, 5 corrections

Article ID 10098596, Article, LUCKY YOUNG MEN. NUGGET AMONG ROAD METAL. MELBOURNE, April l8., page 5 1911-04-19, The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), 76 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 10109513, Article, HUGE CONFLAGRATION. DISMISSED CLERK'S REVENGE. VIENNA, July 29., page 5 1911-07-31, The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), 91 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 10113756, Article, WEST COAST RAILWAYS. THE NARROW-GAUGE ENGINES. ZEEHAN, September 8., page 5 1911-09-09, The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), 194 words, 5 corrections

Article ID 10882405, Article, HAILEYBURY COLL[?]V. WERNA C.C., page 4 1911-02-28, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 56 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 10883815, Article, TRAIN KILLS COW., page 5 1911-03-06, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 51 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 10887133, Article, AMERICAN WARNINGS. The Valour of Ignorance., page 7 1911-03-17, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 265 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 10894579, Article, WINDSOR RAILWAY-BRIDGE., page 8 1911-04-13, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 123 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 10902885, Article, TRANSCONTINENTAL LINE., page 8 1911-05-18, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 71 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 10907024, Article, TRANSCONTINENTAL LINE. SOUTH AUSTRALIA READY., page 20 1911-06-03, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 87 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 10911898, Article, LIGHTHOUSE QUARTERS., page 6 1911-06-22, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 85 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 11598705, Article, THE RAILWAYS. UNIFORM GAUGE. POLITICS AND FINANCE., page 4 1911-07-11, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 103 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 11606065, Article, UNIFORM GAUGE. PREMIERS' CONFERENCE OPPOSED., page 8 1911-08-08, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 123 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 11606506, Article, TRANSCONTINENTAL LINE. AUSTRALIAN MATERIAL., page 11 1911-08-09, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 86 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 11606511, Article, MONBULK AND BEENAK LINES. COMMITTEE ADVERSE., page 11 1911-08-09, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 322 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 11615257, Article, NARROW-GAUGE ENGINES., page 9 1911-09-11, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 159 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 11618338, Article, RAILWAY GAUGES. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS., page 5 1911-09-22, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 175 words, 15 corrections

Article ID 11623146, Article, RAILWAY GAUGES. ADOPTION OF 4ft. 8½in. POSITION OF VICTORIA., page 15 1911-10-11, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 932 words, 7 corrections

Article ID 15225545, Article, LIGHTHOUSE DESTROYED., page 10 1911-03-27, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 52 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 15225818, Article, TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD., page 4 1911-03-02, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 154 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 15234347, Article, HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE., page 4 1911-03-20, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 73 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 15237657, Article, LINKING GAUGES. BRENNAN COMPOUND SWITCH. MELBOURNE, T[?]sday., page 18 1911-05-17, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 66 words, 5 corrections

Article ID 15242425, Article, RICHARDSON AND WRENCH, LTD., page 9 1911-01-26, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 90 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 15264567, Article, COACH AND ROLLING STOCK MAKERS' UNION. MELBOURNE, Tuesday., page 13 1911-08-10, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 77 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 15267707, Article, RAILWAY GAUGES. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD., page 3 1911-08-22, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 363 words, 6 corrections

Article ID 15277244, Article, COWAN, CREEK., page 11 1911-09-26, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 88 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 15278567, Article, PROPERTY SALES., page 11 1911-10-02, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 55 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 15279271, Article, UNIFORM GAUGE. MR. HENRY DEANE'S REPORT. THIRD RAIL RECOMMENDED. MELBOURNE, Wednesday., page 13 1911-10-05, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 430 words, 5 corrections

Article ID 15287109, Article, THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY., page 6 1911-11-07, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 354 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 19702540, Article, No title, page 12 1911-07-15, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), 83 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 19723978, Article, Railway Tenders., page 11 1911-10-04, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), 71 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 19724967, Article, Accident at Cooroaroo, page 8 1911-12-11, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), 86 words, 6 corrections

Article ID 26305624, Article, STRANDED FRENCH BARQUE. UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS TO REFLOAT. Adelaide, March 14., page 7 1911-03-15, The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), 128 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 28139552, Article, FEDERAL AGROUND., page 18 1911-10-07, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 53 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 28140152, Article, RAILWAY TURNTABLE MISHAP. MOSS VALE, Wednesday., page 10 1911-02-09, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 50 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 31378370, Article, NEVER KNOWN AS BARREN JACK., page 2 1911-02-17, Queanbeyan Age (NSW : 1907 - 1915), 135 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 33388289, Article, TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY, page 42 1911-03-21, Kalgoorlie Western Argus (WA : 1896 - 1916), 79 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 33391645, Article, ENGLISH PEDESTRIAN. OPINION REGARDING AUSTRALIAN ATHLETES. Perth, May 23., page 41 1911-05-30, Kalgoorlie Western Argus (WA : 1896 - 1916), 87 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 33397776, Article, TRANSCONTINENTAL LINE BROAD OR NARROW GAUGE. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PREMIER INTERVIEWS MR. FISHER. Melbourne, Oct. 1., page 18 1911-10-03, Kalgoorlie Western Argus (WA : 1896 - 1916), 383 words, 5 corrections

Article ID 39872340, Article, A Reliable Remedy, page 2 1911-02-20, Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1954), 67 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 39877060, Article, KALGOORLIE—PORT AUGUSTA LINE., page 5 1911-02-11, Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1954), 125 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 39884344, Article, A MELANCHOLY INCIDENT., page 5 1911-05-09, Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1954), 91 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 39886892, Article, RAILWAY ACCIDENT., page 5 1911-02-08, Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1954), 63 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 40041671, Article, RAILWAY ACCIDENT., page 5 1911-10-18, Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1954), 51 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 45122941, Article, UNIFORM RAILWAY GUAGE. PRIME MINISTER'S STATEMENT. Melbourne, Tuesday., page 2 1911-02-07, Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954), 67 words, 5 corrections

Article ID 45127773, Article, SOUTH AUSTRALIAN RAILWAYS. RECORD PASSENGER TRAFFIC. BROKEN HILL EXPRESS RUN IN TWO DIVISIONS. Adelaide, Saturday., page 4 1911-04-15, Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954), 100 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 45138273, Article, WITHDRAW THAT REMARK. THE HOPE OF A BARRISTER., page 8 1911-01-03, Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954), 346 words, 12 corrections

Article ID 45168344, Article, TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY BILL. BEFORE FEDERAL PARLIAMENT. CONSIDERED IN COMMITTEE. Melbourne, Thursday., page 2 1911-10-12, Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954), 78 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 53208839, Article, TRAGEDY IN A RAILWAY TUNNEL. PARIS, March 9., page 7 1911-03-10, Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1878 - 1954), 67 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 58440588, Article, ACCOMMODATION AT MURRAY BRIDGE., page 9 1911-08-04, The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929), 71 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 58443150, Article, GENERAL NOTES., page 5 1911-08-09, The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929), 55 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 58445794, Article, UNIFORM GAUGE. MELBOURNE, August 4., page 13 1911-08-05, The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929), 88 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 59096463, Article, FOOTBALL. AMATEUR LEAGUE., page 11 1911-04-08, The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929), 123 words, 5 corrections

Article ID 61605029, Article, Extreme Heat in Sydney., page 5 1911-02-28, Clarence and Richmond Examiner (Grafton, NSW : 1889 - 1915), 86 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 61607760, Article, Uniform Gauge., page 5 1911-04-20, Clarence and Richmond Examiner (Grafton, NSW : 1889 - 1915), 61 words, 7 corrections

Article ID 65316132, Article, FEDERAL PARLIAMENT., page 3 1911-10-12, Gippsland Times (Vic. : 1861 - 1954), 117 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 66301350, Article, THE GAUGE QUESTIONS., page 3 1911-10-07, Geraldton Guardian (WA : 1906 - 1928), 120 words, 7 corrections

Article ID 70098171, Article, Commonwealth Postage Stamp, page 4 1911-06-28, Albany Advertiser (WA : 1897 - 1950), 167 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 72276187, Article, UNIFORM RAILWAY GAUGE., page 8 1911-04-21, Northern Star (Lismore, NSW : 1876 - 1954), 284 words, 9 corrections

Article ID 72281362, Article, POSTAGE STAMP COMPETITION., page 8 1911-06-03, Northern Star (Lismore, NSW : 1876 - 1954), 82 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 80360114, Article, The Break of a Gauge. ADELAIDE, September 18., page 3 1911-09-25, The Northern Miner (Charters Towers, Qld. : 1874 - 1954), 89 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 82195904, Article, TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY, page 2 1911-10-11, Warwick Examiner and Times (Qld. : 1867 - 1919), 303 words, 5 corrections

Article ID 82205673, Article, UNIFORM RAILWAY GUAGE., page 2 1911-05-27, Warwick Examiner and Times (Qld. : 1867 - 1919), 181 words, 5 corrections

Article ID 88682040, Article, LIFE'S TRAGIC SIDE. Happenings of the Week. In South Australia. PORTER KILLED AT WOLSELEY., page 41 1911-02-18, Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954), 55 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 89844767, Article, THREATENED RAILWAY STRIKE. ON BRITISH NORTH-EASTERN LINE. LONDON, 8th May., page 3 1911-05-09, Bendigo Advertiser (Vic. : 1855 - 1918), 62 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 91038709, Article, LOCOMOTIVE EXPLOSION. TEN MEN KILLED. OTHER DAMAGE DONE. Vancouver, Feb. 9., page 7 1911-02-11, Kalgoorlie Miner (WA : 1895 - 1950), 58 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 91296784, Article, BREAK OF GAUGE., page 10 1911-06-15, Kalgoorlie Miner (WA : 1895 - 1950), 163 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 98811043, Article, JERRARA., page 5 1911-02-09, Goulburn Evening Penny Post (NSW : 1881 - 1940), 397 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 99624293, Article, The Railway Guage., page 6 1911-02-11, Cowra Free Press (NSW : 1911 - 1921), 70 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 101166141, Article, Tallangatta. Tuesday, Febraury 21., page 3 1911-02-24, Albury Banner and Wodonga Express (NSW : 1896 - 1938), 453 words, 5 corrections

Article ID 105207588, Article, BREAK OF GAUGE., page 4 1911-12-20, Daily Herald (Adelaide, SA : 1910 - 1924), 220 words, 4 corrections

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ENCINEMEN OBJECT TO RULES	ENGINEMEN OBJECT TO RULES	ENGINEMEN OBJECT TO RULES
ASK THAT THEIR. MEMORIES	ASK THAT THEIR MEMORIES	ASK THAT THEIR. MEMORIES
BE NOT RELIED UPON:	BE NOT RELIED UPON.	BE NOT RETIRED UPON:
Sydney, Wednesday.-Recently the	Sydney, Wednesday.—Recently the	Sydney, Wednesday. Recently the
railway authorities notified that more	railway authorities notified that more	railway authorities notified that more
serious notice would lie taken of en	serious notice would be taken of en-	serious notice would be taken of enginemen
ginomen entering any railway station	ginemen entering any railway station	entering any railway station
without an electric train Staff, or tab	without an electric train Staff, or tab-	without an electric train Staff, or tablet,
let, to ensure that the section was all	let, to ensure that the section was all	to ensure that the section was all
clear.	clear.	clear.
Delegates representing all branches	Delegates representing all branches	Delegates representing all branches
of the Locomotive Knginedrivers, Fire	of the Locomotive Enginedrivers, Fire-	of the Locomotive Enginedrivers, Fire
men's, and Cleaners' Association have	men's, and Cleaners' Association have	men's, and Cleaners' Association have
petitioned the Chief Commissioner on	petitioned the Chief Commissioner on	petitioned the Chief Commissioner on
the matter. They ask that some auto	the matter. They ask that some auto-	the matter. They ask that some automatic
matic arrangement be adopted whereby	matic arrangement be adopted whereby	arrangement be adopted whereby
cnginomen would lie provonted from	enginemen would be prevented from	enginemen would be prevented from
entering a section without train staff	entering a section without train staff	entering a section without train staff
or tablet, or at least warned that they	or tablet, or at least warned that they	or tablet, or at least warned that they
wero not in possession of it.	were not in possession of it.	were not in possession of it.
The petition further states: ''We are	The petition further states: ''We are	The petition further states: ''We are
human, and, as such, likely to orr.	human, and, as such, likely to err.	human, and, as such, likely to err.
There is a limit to responsibility which	There is a limit to responsibility which	There is a limit to responsibility which
should be placed on enginemen. We	should be placed on enginemen. We	should be placed on enginemen. We
are of the opinion that we have boen	are of the opinion that we have been	are of the opinion that we have been
loadod with responsibility, and are at	loaded with responsibility, and are at	loaded with responsibility, and are at
the breaking point."	the breaking point."	the breaking point."
The men also submitted that a fine	The men also submitted that a fine	The men also submitted that a fine
of £1 met a case of the kind, and there	of £1 met a case of the kind, and there	of £1 met a case of the kind, and there
was proof that if the offence was	was proof that if the offence was	was proof that if the offence was
punishable by hanging, it would still	punishable by hanging, it would still	punishable by hanging, it would still
occur.	occur.	occur.

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RAILWAY INVENTION	RAILWAY INVENTION	RAILWAY INVENTION
FOR OAUGE BREAKING.	FOR GAUGE BREAKING.	FOR GAUGE BREAKING.
A simple contrivance wliieh, it in	A simple contrivance which, it is	A simple contrivance which, it in
claimed, will ovcrcomo tho difficulty m	claimed, will overcome the difficulty in	claimed, will overcome the difficulty in
regard to tho break of guago question	regard to the break of gauge question	regard to the break of gauge question
has recently been brought under the	has recently been brought under the	has recently been brought under the
notice of the Fcdoral authorities by	notice of the Federal authorities by	notice of the Federal authorities by
the inventor, Mr. Bolton, in view of	the inventor, Mr. Bolton, in view of	the inventor, Mr. Bolton, in view of
the proposed construction of tU6 Kal	the proposed construction of the Kal-	the proposed construction of the Kalgoorlie
goorlie to Port Augusta railway. In	goorlie to Port Augusta railway. In-	to Port Augusta railway. In
stead of involving a heavy expenditure	stead of involving a heavy expenditure	stead of involving a heavy expenditure
in laying a third rail, Mr. Bolton js	in laying a third rail, Mr. Bolton is	in laying a third rail, Mr. Bolton is
anxious that a trial should bci given	anxious that a trial should be given	anxious that a trial should be given
to his invention, which provides for the	to his invention, which provides for the	to his invention, which provides for the
addition, of a third wheel to tho vehic	addition of a third wheel to the vehic-	addition, of a third wheel to the vehicles.
les. Whilo running on tho smaller, or	les. While running on the smaller, or	While running on the smaller, of
4 foot 81 inches gauge, the outer	4 foot 8½ inches gauge, the outer	4 feet 8 inches gauge, the outer
wlicol on one side would be idlo, but as	wheel on one side would be idle, but as	wheel on one side would be idle, but as
tho. difference, compared with. 6 feet a	the difference, compared with 5 feet 3	the. difference, compared with. 6 feet a
inches, is not considerable, tho inven	inches, is not considerable, the inven-	inches, is not considerable, the inventor
tor claims that it could) be attached	tor claims that it could be attached	claims that it could be attached
t'.- carriages with -perfect safety. A	to carriages with perfect safety. A	t'.- carriages with perfect safety. A
model of the invention has been con	model of the invention has been con-	model of the invention has been constructed,
structed, andi it negotiates the lines	structed, andi it negotiates the lines	and it negotiates the lines
laid down for.it without . the slightest	laid down for it without the slightest	laid down for it without the slightest
difficulty. Slots are made in tlio cross	difficulty. Slots are made in the cross-	difficulty. Shots are made in the cross
ings and curves for the passage of the	ings and curves for the passage of the	ings and curves for the passage of the
flange of the idlo or non-weigjit carry	flange of the idle or non-weight carry-	flange of the idle or non weight carrying
ing wheel. Tho inventor 'states that	ing wheel. The inventor states that	wheel. The inventor states that
several qualified engineers! have in	several qualified engineers have in-	several qualified engineers! have in
spected the model, and regard it as a	spected the model, and regard it as a	spected the model, and regard it as a
cheap and practicable way of surmount	cheap and practicable way of surmount-	cheap and practicable way of surmount
ing tho bieak of gauge difiiculties until	ing the break of gauge difficulties until	ing the break of gauge difficulties until
the time arrives for the adoption of a	the time arrives for the adoption of a	the time arrives for the adoption of a
uniform gauge throughout the Com	uniform gauge throughout the Com-	uniform gauge throughout the Commonwealth.
monwealth.	monwealth.

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The Horse Mono Bailway.	The Horse Mono Railway.	The Horse Mono Railway.
The following extracts from an	The following extracts from an	The following extracts from an
article by ' Agricola,' dealiag with	article by "Agricola," dealiag with	article by Agricola,' dealing with
the mono-railway by horse traction	the mono-railway by horse traction	the mono-railway by horse traction
recently constructed by the Loxton	recently constructed by the Loxton	recently constructed by the Loxton
Farming Company, which appeared	Farming Company, which appeared	Farming Company, which appeared
in the 'Register' of tbe 17th inst.,	in the "Register" of the 17th inst.,	in the Register" of the 17th inst.,
will no doubt be of interest to many	will no doubt be of interest to many	will no doubt be of interest to many
on Kangaroo Island :	on Kangaroo Island :	on Kangaroo Island The
' The Loxton Farming Company,	"The Loxton Farming Company,	Loxton Farming Company,
which has a large property ia the	which has a large property in the	which has a large property in the
Hundred of Gordon, a few miles east	Hundred of Gordon, a few miles east	Hundred of Gordon, a few miles east
of the township of Loxton, faced with	of the township of Loxton, faced with	of the township of Loxton, faced with
the problem of removing its coming	the problem of removing its coming	the problem of removing its coming
harvest from tbe farm to the river	harvest from the farm to the river	harvest from the farm to the river
bank, about sis miles distant, prompt	bank, about six miles distant, prompt-	bank, about six miles distant, promptly
ly sized up the advantages of the	ly sized up the advantages of the	sized up the advantages of the
horse mono-railway, and determined	horse mono-railway, and determined	horse mono-railway, and determined
that ' here's the very thing we want.'	that 'here's the very thing we want.'	that here's the very thing we want.
Forthwith orders were issued for the	Forthwith orders were issued for the	Forthwith orders were issued for the
construction of the necessary vehicles	construction of the necessary vehicles	construction of the necessary vehicles
and a cable message was dispatched	and a cable message was dispatched	and a cable message was dispatched
for tbe rails and fishplates. Tbe	for the rails and fishplates. The	for the rails and fishplates. The
building of the cars was undertaken	building of the cars was undertaken	building of the cars was undertaken
by Mr A. 0. Bhmke, of Hyde Street,	by Mr A. O. Ehmke, of Hyde Street,	by Mr A. O. Ehmcke, of Hyde Street,
and considering that he had only a	and considering that he had only a	and considering that he had only a
tiny picture for a guide, he performed	tiny picture for a guide, he performed	tiny picture for a guide, he performed
his work with commendable success.	his work with commendable success.	his work with commendable success.
Altogether four cars were provided,	Altogether four cars were provided,	Altogether four cars were provided,
and the company put down nearly	and the company put down nearly	and the company put down nearly
seven miles of rails, for which a	seven miles of rails, for which a	seven miles of rails, for which a
track had to-be hewn through tbe	track had to-be hewn through the	track had to-be hewn through the
dense scrub from the farm to the	dense scrub from the farm to the	dense scrub from the farm to the
river, In Europe, where the mono	river. In Europe, where the mono-	river, In Europe, where the money
or wheelbarrow -railway is becoming	or wheelbarrow-railway is becoming	or wheelbarrow railway is becoming
increasingly popular, the rails, as a	increasingly popular, the rails, as a	increasingly popular, the rails, as a
rule, are supported by small sole	rule, are supported by small sole-	rule, are supported by small sole
plates booked on to the inside of the	plates hooked on to the inside of the	plates booked on to the inside of the
rails. - Having plenty of timber avail	rails. Having plenty of timber avail-	rails. - Having plenty of timber available,
able, the Loxton Farming Company	able, the Loxton Farming Company	the Loxton Farming Company
decided bo dispense with these and	decided be dispense with these and	decided to dispense with these and
use instead sleepers about 2ft. long	use instead sleepers about 2ft. long	use instead sleepers about 2ft. long
and 4in. pcross on the split side, to	and 4in. across on the split side, to	and 4in. across on the split side, to
which the rails were securely dogged.	which the rails were securely dogged.	which the rails were securely dogged.
The ends of the rails were fastened	The ends of the rails were fastened	The ends of the rails were fastened
together with fish jointB, and thus	together with fish joints, and thus	together with fish joints, and thus
far the line has behaved splendidly.	far the line has behaved splendidly.	far the line has behaved splendidly.
No ballast was used or required.	No ballast was used or required.	No ballast was used or required.
In the description of the trucks	In the description of the trucks	In the description of the trucks
manufactured by the Oailtet Company	manufactured by the Caillet Company	manufactured by the Oailtet Company
H is mentioned lihat ' the traction of	it is mentioned that the traction of	His mentioned that the traction of
\ the vehicles is effected from the sides	the vehicles is effected from the sides	the vehicles is effected from the sides
«nd the mere effort of propulsion is	and the mere effort of propulsion is	and the mere effort of propulsion is
sufficient to maintain equilibrium by	sufficient to maintain equilibrium by	sufficient to maintain equilibrium by
the aid of iron levers connected by	the aid of iron levers connected by	the aid of iron levers connected by
moveable shafts into which the horse	moveable shafts into which the horse	moveable shafts into which the horse
is harnessed. The space between the	is harnessed. The space between the	is harnessed. The space between the
bottom of the vehicle and tbe rail	bottom of the vehicle and the rail	bottom of the vehicle and the rail
never exceeds ft few inches, and the	never exceeds a few inches, and the	never exceeds a few inches, and the
centre of gravity is thus kept as low	centre of gravity is thus kept as low	centre of gravity is thus kept as low
as possible, thereby minimising tbe	as possible, thereby minimising the	as possible, thereby minimising the
effort required to preserve the equi	effort required to preserve the equi-	effort required to preserve the equilibrium.
librium. When the ear is at rest it	librium. When the car is at rest it	When the car is at rest it
lies over on one side. Although there	lies over on one side. Although there	lies over on one side. Although there
is only a single rail, there may be two	is only a single rail, there may be two	is only a single rail, there may be two
, or four wheels to each truck.' Gen	or four wheels to each truck. Gen-	, or four wheels to each truck.' Generally
erally speaking the Loxton Farming	erally speaking the Loxton Farming	speaking the Loxton Farming
Company's ears were constructed on	Company's cars were constructed on	Company's ears were constructed on
these lines, but experience has shown	these lines, but experience has shown	these lines, but experience has shown
that instead of ' btakeing' the wheels i	that instead of "braking" the wheels	that instead of ' btakeing' the wheels it
it will be advisable in future to	it will be advisable in future to	will be advisable in future to
' brake' direct on to the rail.	"brake" direct on to the rail.	brake' direct on to the rail.
To gay that the company is well	To say that the company is well	To say that the company is well
satisfied with its experiment is to put	satisfied with its experiment is to put	satisfied with its experiment is to put
the position mildly. Seeing that the	the position mildly. Seeing that the	the position mildly. Seeing that the
Bysteno, «o far as was known, had	system, so far as was known, had	system, so far as was known, had
never before been tried in Australia,	never before been tried in Australia,	never before been tried in Australia,
there was a considerable element of	there was a considerable element of	there was a considerable element of
risk in connection with tbeenterprise,	risk in connection with the enterprise,	risk in connection with the enterprise,
r therefore the result is the more grati	therefore the result is the more grati-	r therefore the result is the more grain
. fying. Here in a nutshell is the	fying. Here in a nutshell is the	. fying. Here in a nutshell is the
achievement which mast be credited	achievement which must be credited	achievement which must be credited
to the* railway. 'Working different	to the railway. Working different	to the railway. Working different
shifts the company oarted with its	shifts the company carted with its	shifts the company parted with its
four tracks 2,800 bags of wheat from	four tracks 2,800 bags of wheat from	four tracks 2,800 bags of wheat from
' the farm to the river in, one 'week,	the farm to the river in, one week,	the farm to the river in one week,
jmi oja the backward journeys trans	and on the backward journeys trans-	and on the backward journeys trans
potted large quantities of superphos	ported large quantities of superphos-	potted large quantities of superphosphate
phate for the coming season, galvan	phate for the coming season, galvan-	for the coming season, galvanized
ized iron for sheds, and water for	ized iron for sheds, and water for	iron for sheds, and water for
domestic and stock purposes. On	domestic and stock purposes. On	domestic and stock purposes. On
level country a horse could have	level country a horse could have	level country a horse could have
«t moved with ease a load of 40 bags,	moved with ease a load of 40 bags,	it moved with ease a load of 40 bags,
If and several tiroes during the coatrue	and several times during the construc-	If and several times during the coatrue
tion of the line actually hauled two	tion of the line actually hauled two	tion of the line actually hauled two
and a half tons of rails. Even then	and a half tons of rails. Even then	and a half tons of rails. Even then
it oould nob walk fast enough to keep	it could not walk fast enough to keep	it could not walk fast enough to keep
the traces tight,	the traces tight.	the traces tight,
In view of the fact that portions of	In view of the fact that portions of	In view of the fact that portions of
tbe traok were over grades up to 1 in	the track were over grades up to 1 in	the track were over grades up to 1 in
13 (three and a half times as steep as	13 (three and a half times as steep as	13 (three and a half times as steep as
the steepest part of the Hills railway)	the steepest part of the Hills railway)	the steepest part of the Hills railway
the company used two lead horses in	the company used two lead horses in	the company used two dead horses in
addition to tbe outrigger. These	addition to the outrigger. These	addition to the outrigger. These
managed their respective loads of 30	managed their respective loads of 30	managed their respective loads of 30
bags without the slightest inoonven	bags without the slightest inconven-	bags without the slightest inoonven
* ience. In ordinary circumstances	ience. In ordinary circumstances	* fence. In ordinary circumstances
on the best parts of the track 10 or	on the best parts of the track 10 or	on the best parts of the track 10 or
12 bouses would have been needed to	12 horses would have been needed to	12 houses would have been needed to
pull a waggon loaded with a similiar	pull a waggon loaded with a similiar	pull a waggon loaded with a similiar
number of bags. In other words	number of bags. In other words	number of bags. In other words
with tbe aid of the four tracks and	with the aid of the four trucks and	with the aid of the four tracks and
the single railway it took tho com	the single railway it took the com-	the single railway it took the company
pany three weeks, including the time	pany three weeks, including the time	three weeks, including the time
dcvotKjd to surmounting preliminary	devoted to surmounting preliminary	devoted to surmounting preliminary
obstacles, to shift what it would	obstacles, to shift what it would	obstacles, to shift what it would
have taken 20 horses 90 working days	have taken 20 horses 90 working days	have taken 20 horses 90 working days
to move over the best road, 12 miles	to move over the best road, 12 miles	to move over the best road, 12 miles
in length, from the farm to the river.	in length, from the farm to the river.	in length, from the farm to the river.
Surely nobody couid desire more con	Surely nobody could desire more con-	Surely nobody could desire more convincing
vincing proof of the value of tbe	vincing proof of the value of the	proof of the value of the
system, and its immense possibilities	system, and its immense possibilities	system, and its immense possibilities
under similiar conditions elsewhere.	under similiar conditions elsewhere.	under similiar conditions elsewhere.
According to a representative of the	According to a representative of the	According to a representative of the
company, ' without the monorail	company, without the monorail-	company, ' without the monorail
way we would be able to grow only	way we would be able to grow only	way we would be able to grow only
one crop every two years, as for some	one crop every two years, as for some	one crop every two years, as for some
months after the garnering of each	months after the garnering of each	months after the garnering of each
harvest the whole of the horse stock	harvest the whole of the horse stock	harvest the whole of the horse stock
would be kept busy carting the pro	would be kept busy carting the pro-	would be kept busy carting the produce
duce to the river bank. When the	duce to the river bank. When the	to the river bank. When the
men learned bow to load the trucks	men learned how to load the trucks	men learned how to load the trucks
properly no difficulty was experienced	properly no difficulty was experienced	properly no difficulty was experienced
in balancing them. It is our inten	in balancing them. It is our inten-	in balancing them. It is our intention
tion during the winter to reduce the	tion during the winter to reduce the	during the winter to reduce the
gradients, and thus diminish the	gradients, and thus diminish the	gradients, and thus diminish the
strain upon the horses. Yes, you	strain upon the horses. Yes, you	strain upon the horses. Yes, you
can say we are more than pleased	can say we are more than pleased	can say we are more than pleased
with the results of our operations.'	with the results of our operations.	with the results of our operations.'

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UNIFORM RAILWAY GAUGE	UNIFORM RAILWAY GAUGE	UNIFORM RAILWAY GAUGE
The proposal that all railways in Austra	The proposal that all railways in Austra-	The proposal that all railways in Australia
lia should be of a uniform gauge was re	lia should be of a uniform gauge was re-	should be of a uniform gauge was referred
ferred to at the sitting of the Northern	ferred to at the sitting of the Northern	to at the sitting of the Northern
Railways Commission in Adelaide on Mon	Railways Commission in Adelaide on Mon-	Railways Commission in Adelaide on Monday.
day. when Mr. H. IV?asda!e Smith, a con	day, when Mr. H. Teasdale Smith, a con-	when Mr. H. Teasdale Smith, a contractor,
tractor, with wide experience in rail way	tractor, with wide experience in railway	with wide experience in railway
construction, was giving evidence. He was	construction, was giving evidence. He was	construction, was giving evidence. He was
asked if be had formed an opinion as to	asked if he had formed an opinion as to	asked if he had formed an opinion as to
what should be the uniform gauze of rail	what should be the uniform gauge of rail-	what should be the uniform gauge of railways
ways in Australia if all the main lines, were I	ways in Australia if all the main lines were	in Australia if all the main lines, were I
made uniform. Mr. Smith replied:—"if 1	made uniform. Mr. Smith replied:—"If I	made uniform. Mr. Smith replied:—"if I
had my way I would have all railways of \|	had my way I would have all railways of	had my way I would have all railways of the
the 5 ft. 3 in. gauge/' • Continuing, he	the 5 ft. 3 in. gauge." Continuing, he	5 ft. 3 in. gauge' 6 Continuing, he
explained that in America, where the gauga	explained that in America, where the gauge	explained that in America, where the gauge
was 1 ft. &i in., the - railway authorities	was 4 ft. 8½ in., the railway authorities	was 3 ft. 6 in., the railway authorities
were finding that thoy had reached the	were finding that they had reached the	were finding that they had reached the
centre of gravity with their big engines,	centre of gravity with their big engines,	centre of gravity with their big engines,
and could not mak.e the locomotive as large	and could not make the locomotive as large	and could not make the locomotive as large
as they desired. "From what I have seen	as they desired. "From what I have seen	as they desired. "From what I have seen
of American railways I should 'say that if	of American railways I should say that if	of American railways I should say that if
the lines are to be made uniform they	the lines are to be made uniform they	the lines are to be made uniform they
should be 5 ft. 3 in," he added. '"In Ame	should be 5 ft. 3 in," he added. "In Ame-	should be 5 ft. 3 in," he added. '"In America
rica I have seen as many as five engines	rica I have seen as many as five engines	I have seen as many as five engines
drawing one train, simply because • their	drawing one train, simply because their	drawing one train, simply because a their
engines cannot be made any larger."	engines cannot be made any larger."	engines cannot be made any larger."

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A RAILWAY REGULATION.	A RAILWAY REGULATION.	A RAILWAY REGULATION.
OBJECTION OF EMPLOYES.	OBJECTION OF EMPLOYES.	OBJECTION OF EMPLOYES.
SYDNEY, Wednesday.	SYDNEY, Wednesday.	SYDNEY, Wednesday.
Recently, the Railway authorities noti	Recently, the Railway authorities noti-	Recently, the Railway authorities notified
fied that more serious notice would be	fied that more serious notice would be	that more serious notice would be
taken of engmemcn entering any railway	taken of enginemen entering any railway	taken of enginemen entering any railway
station without an electric train staff, or	station without an electric train staff, or	station without an electric train staff, or
tablet, to ensure that tho section was	tablet, to ensure that the section was	tablet, to ensure that the section was
all clear. : Delegates representing ‘all	all clear. Delegates representing all	all clear. : Delegates representing all
branches of the Locomotive Engine	branches of the Locomotive Engine-	branches of the Locomotive Engine
drivers, Firemen V'and Cleaners’ Asso	drivers, Firemen's and Cleaners’ Asso-	drivers, Firemen and Cleaners' Association
ciation have petitioned the Chief Com	ciation have petitioned the Chief Com-	have petitioned the Chief Commissioner
missioner on the matter. They ask	missioner on the matter. They ask	on the matter. They ask
that some automatic; arrangement be	that some automatic arrangement be	that some automatic; arrangement be
adopted, whereby engineinen would he	adopted, whereby enginemen would be	adopted, whereby enginemen would he
prevented from entering a section with	prevented from entering a section with-	prevented from entering a section with
out train staff or tablet, or at least,	out train staff or tablet, or at least,	out train staff or tablet, or at least,
warned that they were not in possession	warned that they were not in possession	warned that they were not in possession
of it. The petition further states: —	of it. The petition further states :—	of it. The petition further states: —
“Wo are human, and; as such, likely to	“We are human, and, as such, likely to	We are human, and; as such, likely to
err. There is a limit to responsibility	err. There is a limit to responsibility	err. There is a limit to responsibility
which should be placed on enginemcn.	which should be placed on enginemen.	which should be placed on enginemen.
We aro of tho. opinion that we have	We are of the opinion that we have	We are of the opinion that we have
been loaded with; responsibility., and are	been loaded with responsibility, and are	been loaded with; responsibility. and are
at the breaking point.* 1 ' The men f.lso	at the breaking point." The men also	at the breaking point 1 The men also
submitted that a fine of «£1 met a caso	submitted that a fine of £1 met a case	submitted that a fine of £1 met a case
,of the kind, and proof that	of the kind, and proof that	of the kind, and proof that
if the offence, was punishable by hang-,	if the offence was punishable by hang-	if the offence, was punishable by hang-,
ing, it would still occur.	ing, it would still occur.	ing, it would still occur.

Identified overProof corrections	HOLZGREFE HENTY HAD
Identified overProof non-corrections	FOUND

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	17367	81.3	93.7	66.3
Searchability of unique words	10229	82.4	93.2	61.5
Weighted Words		82.9	93.0	59.2