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TH_^VJCTORLr_N ST. f_EC_lt ,\LI"fc.T- i | THE VICTORIAN ST. LEGER MEET- | TH_^VJCTORLr_N ST. f_EC_lt ,\LI"fc.T- i |
' DÏG. , ¡ | ING. | ' DIG. , 6 |
Melbewrne, July' __. | Melbourne, July 25. | Melbourne, July' as. |
I Tiie-St". Le-j-r mretmsc oí the Victoria Coimniig | The St. Leger meeting of the Victoria Coursing | I The St". Leger meeting of the Victoria Coursing |
Club vr_s,Jheld at the club't? h< ad-qnarivrs at | Club was held at the club's head-quarters at | Club vr_s,Jheld at the club's? h< ad-qnarivrs at |
Ge-clon«; to-day. The St LCPT was »on by « j | Geelong to-day. The St. Leger was won by a | Geelong; to-day. The St LCPT was won by a j |
lo«- epctrt-_m in Mr. ii. Jreobs, and the vic- | local sportsman in Mr. M. Jacobs, and the vic- | low- epicurean in Mr. H. Jacobs, and the victory |
tory ot ii_r doz". Kir* Hun, bv Legislator-Ey | tory of his dog, First Run, by Legislator—Eve | of per doz". King Run, by Legislator-Ey |
JSooili, .was well rsocived. Tht (»no Stak« | Booth, was well received. The Corio Stakes | Booth, was well received. The (fine Stakes |
were won by Srcesra. OTJiwycr Bro»- , o! r_bil.C | were won by Messrs. O'Dwyer Bros., of Tabilk, | were won by Messrs. O'Dwyer Bros'- , o! resides |
with Bin-rod, by Jnyersordon-Village Maid. | with Birchrod, by Invergordon—Village Maid. | with stirred, by Jnyersordon-Village Maid. |
Tile Yarra Stake. we«nt to Me-ws. Stmll«-r Ita-., | The Yarra Stakes went to Messrs. Studley Bros., | Tile Yarra Stake. went to Messrs. Stilling Ila-., |
I of GlDWland T-ilh Bnttl'>wo»Ki. b» Krlvin Vot | of Gippsland, with Brittlewood, by Kelvin Yet— | I of GlDWland Till Bnttl'>wo»Ki. by Kelvin Vot |
Goodwood La-. | Goodwood Lass. | Goodwood La-. |
Identified overProof corrections | CLUBS JACOBS RECEIVED COURSING GEELONG BROS WENT BOOTH ODWYER LEGER MELBOURNE STAKES MESSRS KELVIN MEETING RUN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BRITTLEWOOD HELD SPORTSMAN LOCAL STUDLEY INVERGORDON DOG /HEAD/QUARTERS|HEADQUARTERS EVE LASS VICTORIAN GIPPSLAND YET CORIO BIRCHROD FIRST HIS TABILK |
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All Words | 85 | 38.8 | 67.1 | 46.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 58 | 41.4 | 69.0 | 47.1 |
Weighted Words | 31.2 | 66.6 | 51.4 |
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THE WESTEBcN MILTVAÏ | THE WESTERN RAILWAY | THE WESTERN MILLAR |
HOW THE SLEEPER CONTRACTS | HOW THE SLEEPER CONTRACTS | HOW THE SLEEPER CONTRACTS |
WERE LET. | WERE LET. | WERE LET. |
Melbourne. August 21. | Melbourne, August 21. | Melbourne. August 21. |
The Mrairter. of Defence (aenatoi | The Minister of Defence (Senator | The Minister. of Defence (Senator |
P«->arce) told Senator McColl in the Seuat.«. | Pearce) told Senator McColl in the Senate | Pearce) told Senator McColl in the Senate. |
to-day that the following contracts had | to-day that the following contracts had | to-day that the following contracts had |
been * let for sleepers on the iranhoonti | been let for sleepers on the transconti- | been let for sleepers on the ironbound |
nental line:-Mc*«sre. Bunning Bros | nental line:—Messers. Bunning Bros. | mental line:-Mc*«sre. Burning Bros |
(W.A.), 50.000 jarrah: Nelson Timber Cor- | (W.A.), 50,000 jarrah; Nelson Timber Cor- | (W.A.), 50.000 jarrah: Nelson Timber Corporation |
poration (W.A.). 75,000 jarrah; Timber | poration (W.A.), 75,000 jarrah; Timber | (W.A.)s 75,000 Jarrah; Timber |
Corporation Company (Perth), 50,000 jar- | Corporation Company (Perth), 50,000 jar- | Corporation Company (Perth), 50,000 jarrah |
rah-; Karri *nd Jarrah Company, 10,425 | rah; Karri and Jarrah Company, 10,425 | Karri and Jarrah Company, 10,425 |
jarrah: Waitera Australian Government. | jarrah; Western Australian Government. | jarrah: Western Australian Government. |
1.500.000 powellised karri. 100,000 jarra-b | 1,500,000 powellised karri, 100,000 jarrah | 1.500.000 powellised karri. 100,000 jarrah |
sl«ícp«jTrs. and "720,000 untreated karri. | sleepers, and 720,000 untreated karri. | sl«ícp«jTrs. and "720,000 untreated karri. |
THE WE7**TEBNrAFsTRALIAN BIL!*. | THE WESTERN AUSTRALIA BILL. | THE WE7**TEBNrAFsTRALIAN BILL. |
Perth. Angust 21. | Perth, August 21. | Perth. August 21. |
In the Assembly today the debate on | In the Assembly to-day the debate on | In the Assembly today the debate on |
the second reading of the Bill to authori-,c | the second reading of the Bill to authorise | the second reading of the Bill to authorise |
the first eecion of the. State railway con- | the first section of the State railway con- | the first section of the State railway connecting |
necting with the Transcontinental 'lino | necting with the Transcontinental line | with the Transcontinental 'line |
was resumed. - The Minister of Work«) | was resumed. The Minister of Works | was resumed. - The Minister of Works) |
said the Gov-pmment had undertaken to | said the Government had undertaken to | said the Government had undertaken to |
transport 250 000 tons of railway ma t .* | transport 250,000 tons of railway mate- | transport 250 2000 tons of railway mat- of |
rial tor the Commonwealth, There w | rial for the Commonwealth. There was | trial for the Commonwealth, There w |
from Kalgoorlie to Coolgardie a doubla | from Kalgoorlie to Coolgardie a double | from Kalgoorlie to Coolgardie a double |
narrow-gauge line, but from Coolgardie! | narrow-gauge line, but from Coolgardie | narrow-gauge line, but from Coolgardie! |
to Merredin. IS* miles, only a single line. | to Merredin, 183 miles, only a single line. | to Merredin. 196 miles, only a single line. |
The_ ordinary traffic tv-onld b«? blocke«! | The ordinary traffic would be blocked | The ordinary traffic would be? blocked! |
unless ten temporary sidings were mad»:, | unless ten temporary sidings were made, | unless ten temporary sidings were made:, |
but as narrow-gauge trucks must be ntod | but as narrow-gauge trucks must be used | but as narrow-gauge trucks must be noted |
the Government proposed a line . from | the Government proposed a line from | the Government proposed a line . from |
Coolgardie to Merredin parallel with tlui | Coolgardie to Merredin parallel with the | Coolgardie to Merredin parallel with the |
present one, with a maximum deviation | present one, with a maximum deviation | present one, with a maximum deviation |
of ten miles, with i ft. 8i in. sleepers, | of ten miles, with 4 ft. 8½ in. sleepers, | of ten miles, with a ft. 8½ in. sleepers, |
and 80-lb. rail?, laid on 3«-ft. gauge, ' M> | and 80-lb. rails, laid on 3½-ft. gauge, so | and 80-lb. rail?, laid on 3ft. gauge, ' M> |
that shifting one rail would convert the | that shifting one rail would convert the | that shifting one rail would convert the |
line into broad gauge. The route ot | line into broad gauge. The route of | line into broad gauge. The route of |
the broad-gauge line from Merredin to | the broad-gauge line from Merredin to | the broad-gauge line from Merredin to |
Fremantle bad not yet been settled. 'Pic | Fremantle had not yet been settled. The | Fremantle had not yet been settled. 'Pic |
Armadale route threatened to be expen- | Armadale route threatened to be expen- | Armadale route threatened to be expensive. |
sive. The enitti.eers were not reporting | sive. The engineers were not reporting | The engineers were not reporting |
on the Swan Valley route. | on the Swan Valley route. | on the Swan Valley route. |
Identified overProof corrections | ENGINEERS SENATE MADE BLOCKED DOUBLE WESTERN WORKS PEARCE AUTHORISE SECTION |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BUNNING [**VANDALISED] SO MATERIAL USED AUSTRALIA RAILS MESSERS |
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All Words | 228 | 83.3 | 93.9 | 63.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 124 | 87.1 | 94.4 | 56.2 |
Weighted Words | 88.0 | 95.0 | 58.7 |
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RAILWAY ACCIDENT | RAILWAY ACCIDENT. | RAILWAY ACCIDENT |
ENGINE OFF THE LINE. | ENGINE OFF THE LINE. | ENGINE OFF THE LINE. |
ZEEHAN, January 11. | ZEEHAN, January 11. | ZEEHAN, January 11. |
I Uno of the new Oarrat patent engines | One of the new Garrat patent engines | I Uno of the new Garrat patent engines |
I bringing a load of oro from William^ | bringing a load of ore from Williams- | I bringing a load of ore from Williams |
I ford to ConhJenco Saddle North East | ford to Confidence Saddle, North-East | I ford to Confidence Saddle North East |
Dundas tramwav ran off the line this | Dundas tramway, ran off the line this | Dundas tramway ran off the line this |
morning owing to a broken rail and | morning owing to a broken rail, and | morning owing to a broken rail and |
struck the sido ot tho cutting just on | struck the side of the cutting just on | struck the side of the cutting just on |
the -\\ illiamsford side of Ring Vallov | the Williamsford side of Ring Valley | the -W Williamsford side of Ring Valley |
mine 1 le accident happened ibout | mine. The accident happened about | mine 1 le accident happened about |
eleven oclook mid a relict tiain vv is | eleven o'clock, and a relief train was | eleven o'clock in a relict train was |
sen1 horn Zeehan about an hour later | sent from Zeehan about an hour later. | sent from Zeehan about an hour later |
I Mi H Meniiit/ locomotive foreman | Mr. H. Mennitz, locomotive foreman, | I Mr H Mennitz locomotive foreman |
nee impamed the tram and undei his | accompanied the train, and under his | nee impaired the tram and under his |
elliot tion the engine was replaced and | direction the engine was replaced and | elliot tion the engine was replaced and |
I brought into Zeehan to uight it w is | brought into Zeehan to-night. It was | I brought into Zeehan to night it was not |
not badlj danuged The passenger | not badly damaged. The passenger | badly damaged The passenger |
and mail service was carried out by | and mail service was carried out by | and mail service was carried out by |
i the relief ti am and no delay occuritd | the relief train, and no delay occurred. | the relief tram and no delay occurred |
Identified overProof corrections | VALLEY TRAIN WILLIAMSFORD BYTHE TRAMWAY MENNITZ OCLOCK UNDER MR GARRAT SENT OCCURRED ORE DAMAGED CONFIDENCE /TO/NIGHT|TONIGHT BADLY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ONE ACCOMPANIED DIRECTION |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 109 | 70.6 | 91.7 | 71.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 76 | 73.7 | 96.1 | 85.0 |
Weighted Words | 72.5 | 96.5 | 87.2 |
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TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY. | TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY. | TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY. |
Two track-laying machines, to ho | Two track-laying machines, to be | Two track-laying machines, to be |
used in connection with tho building of | used in connection with the building of | used in connection with the building of |
tho transcontinental lailway, have | the transcontinental railway, have | the transcontinental railway, have |
been ordered by. tho Federal Govern- | been ordered by the Federal Govern- | been ordered by the Federal Government |
ment from America. The cost of tho | ment from America. The cost of the | from America. The cost of the |
machines is £1,200, but it is claimed | machines is £1,200, but it is claimed | machines is £1,200, but it is claimed |
ti] at they can lay two miles of track | that they can lay two miles of track | to] at they can lay two miles of track |
daily. There is some doubt in official | daily. There is some doubt in official | daily. There is some doubt in official |
minds as to whether the engineer will | minds as to whether the engineer will | minds as to whether the engineer will |
be able to obtain all the able-bodied | be able to obtain all the able-bodied | be able to obtain all the able-bodied |
men he will require for the work. Th« | men he will require for the work. The | men he will require for the work. The |
latest estimate is that nearly 2,000 men | latest estimate is that nearly 2,000 men | latest estimate is that nearly 2,000 men |
will 1)0 required. | will be required. | will be required. |
Identified overProof corrections | USED |
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All Words | 82 | 87.8 | 98.8 | 90.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 56 | 98.2 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 98.6 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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'Iii INCONTINENT A.L It \1V\\ AY. | TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY. | 'Iii INCONTINENT A.L It ANYWAY |
I Hie Mim-tei of Home .Allan- (lion | The Minister of Home Affairs (Hon. | I The Minister of Home Allan- (Hon |
K OMallev in ltph m br John lor | K. O'Malley, in reply to Sir John For- | K O'Malley in reply in br John for |
lie t i\V v.) hair! that Colonel Miller llhe | rest (W.A.), said that Colonel Miller (the | lie t it v.) hair! that Colonel Miller the |
secifctni) tit ile Bom vii ii» Deput | secretary of the Home Affairs Depart- | secretary) at the Rom vii is Depart |
ment) mid the ( liKt LiiM'io i would | ment) and the Chief Engineer would | merit) and the liKe LiiM'io I would |
1 i c lot 1\ o t Ausiiulm next week, loi | leave for West Australia next week, for | 1 i c lot 12 o t Australia next week, for |
the pmpo i of stilting the work in con | the purpose of starting the work in con- | the paper i of starting the work in con |
' i eetiun t it (ho liniihcoutiiiental lailtuij | nection with the transcontinental railway | ' a return t it (he liniihcoutiiiental landing |
ut Jvalgooilio | at Kalgoorlie. | at Kalgoorlie |
Identified overProof corrections | MINISTER HON AT STARTING REPLY SECRETARY KALGOORLIE AUSTRALIA FOR AND OMALLEY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | DEPARTMENT RAILWAY ENGINEER AFFAIRS PURPOSE CONNECTION TO WEST FORREST SIR SAID LEAVE TRANSCONTINENTAL WITH CHIEF |
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All Words | 52 | 30.8 | 59.6 | 41.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 38 | 31.6 | 60.5 | 42.3 |
Weighted Words | 26.6 | 57.4 | 42.0 |
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LAUNCESTON, | LAUNCESTON. | LAUNCESTON, |
Yesterday morning, at the Police | Yesterday morning, at the Police | Yesterday morning, at the Police |
Court, .before Air. 15. L. Hall', P.M.. | Court, before Mr. E. L. Hall, P.M., | Court, before Mr. E. L. Hall', PM.. |
Roy Thos. Barton ivas fined 10s. and | Roy Thos. Barton was fined 10s. and | Roy Thos. Barton was fined 10s. and |
' cohts for having made use of bad lan- | costs for having made use of bad | costs for having made use of bad lan- |
language on Saturday. | language on Saturday. | language on Saturday. |
dorman Vincent was charged with | Norman Vincent was charged with | Norman Vincent was charged with |
n breach ,of the railway regulations, by | a breach of the railway regulations, by | a breach of the railway regulations, by |
having impeded tho train traffic at St. | having impeded the train traffic at St. | having impeded the train traffic at St. |
Leonards. Ho pleaded guilty.'and ex- | Leonards. He pleaded guilty and ex- | Leonards. He pleaded guilty. and explained |
plained that be could not find his tie | plained that be could not find his tic- | that he could not find his tie |
kct when asked to produce it. 'He had | ket when asked to produce it. He had | ket when asked to produce it. He had |
temporarily mislaid- it.- A fine of 6s., | temporarily mislaid it. A fine of 6s., | temporarily mislaid- it.- A fine of 6s., |
i with costs, waa imposed. | with costs, was imposed. | with costs, was imposed. |
Identified overProof corrections | GUILTY NORMAN MR |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BE [**VANDALISED] TICKET |
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All Words | 73 | 86.3 | 97.3 | 80.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 60 | 93.3 | 96.7 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 91.7 | 96.5 | 58.6 |
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ROLLING STOCK. | ROLLING STOCK. | ROLLING STOCK. |
Tho rolling etock has been efficiently | The rolling stock has been efficiently | The rolling stock has been efficiently |
u untamed Tiftj three locomotives, 657 | maintained. Fifty-three locomotives, 657 | u untamed Fifty three locomotives, 657 |
carriages, 3,247 waggons, and 219 vans | carriages, 3,347 waggons, and 219 vans | carriages, 3,247 waggons, and 219 vans |
lapsed through the shops for overhaul | passed through the shops for overhaul. | lapsed through the shops for overhaul |
Three "C" class engines nave been re- | Three "C" class engines have been | Three "C" class engines have been re- |
built and fitted with laigex boilers anl | rebuilt and fitted with larger boilers and | built and fitted with larger boilers and |
new cylinders in the Launceston shops | new cylinders in the Launceston shops, | new cylinders in the Launceston shops |
two being already in traffic The remain- | two being already in traffic. The remaining | two being already in traffic The remain- |
ing one will bo finished this month Th° | one will be finished this month. The | ing one will be finished this month The |
hauling capacity of these engines has | hauling capacity of these engines has | hauling capacity of these engines has |
been increased by 33 1-3 per cent at a | been increased by 33 1-3 per cent. at a | been increased by 33 1-3 per cent at a |
\ery small increase in coal consumption | very small increase in coal consumption. | very small increase in coal consumption |
There are 28 "C" class engines in the | There are 28 "C" class engines in the | There are 28 "C" class engines in the |
service, anl it is proposed to treat them | service, and it is proposed to treat them | service, and it is proposed to treat them |
all fimilaxly as they come in for re- | all similarly as they come in for | all similarly as they come in for re- |
newals When this work is completed it | renewals. When this work is completed it | newals When this work is completed it |
will bo equivalent to the provision of nine | will be equivalent to the provision of nine | will be equivalent to the provision of nine |
new engines of the ' 0" das« | new engines of the "C" class. | new engines of the ' 0" days |
Four nav Garratt engines (two pas- | Four new Garratt engines (two pas- | Four new Garratt engines (two passenger |
senger und two goods), which weie order- | senger and two goods), which were order- | and two goods), which were ordered |
ed in January, 1911, will be m commis- | ed in January, 1911, will be in commision | in January, 1911, will be in commission |
sion early Two of these have already | early. Two of these have already | early Two of these have already |
arm ed, and are now being erected in the | arrived, and are now being erected in the | arrived, and are now being erected in the |
launceston shops The Girratt engines | Launceston shops. The Garratt engines | Launceston shops The Garratt engines |
working on the 2ft gauge railway are | working on the 2ft. gauge railway are | working on the 3ft gauge railway are |
giving excellent results, and I havo every | giving excellent results, and I have every | giving excellent results, and I have every |
leason to hope, that the two new goods | reason to hope, that the two new goods | reason to hope, that the two new goods |
engines refer-ed to will also bo found | engines referred to will also be found | engines referred to will also be found |
satisfactory if suitable loading is forth | satisfactory if suitable loading is forth- | satisfactory if suitable loading is forthcoming |
coming I cannot, however, hope that | coming. I cannot, however, hope that | I cannot, however, hope that |
full work can be found for the pa^sengar | full work can be found for the passenger | full work can be found for the passenger |
entines for more than threo months in | engines for more than three months in | engines for more than three months in |
the jear Even if it wero possible to <iml | the year. Even if it were possible to find | the year Even if it were possible to nil |
full loads for these engine», lack of | full loads for these engines, lack of | full loads for these engines, lack of |
proper facilities at tho termiml stations | proper facilities at the termiml stations | proper facilities at the terminal stations |
will, I feai, render them in a jneasuic | will, I fear, render them in a measure | will, I fear, render them in a measure |
unsuitablo for our traffic I am of opin- | unsuitable for our traffic. I am of opinion | unsuitable for our traffic I am of opinion |
ion that nu engino of a slightly highe | that an engine of a slightly higher | that an engine of a slightly higher |
capacity than the typo now used on our | capacity than the type now used on our | capacity than the type now used on our |
express trains would have sufficed to meet | express trains would have sufficed to meet | express trains would have sufficed to meet |
nil traffic requirements foi some years to | all traffic requirements for some years to | all traffic requirements for some years to |
come | come. | come |
In view of the increasing passenger | In view of the increasing passenger | In view of the increasing passenger |
tiaflic, it is pr iposed to provide six new | traffic, it is proposed to provide six new | traffic, it is pro posed to provide six new |
composite cars, fitted with lavatories in | composite cars, fitted with lavatories in | composite cars fitted with lavatories in |
each compartment to bo placed on the | each compartment to be placed on the | each compartment to be placed on the |
Main Line and Western Line express | Main Line and Western Line express | Main Line and Western Line express |
trams | trains. | trams |
In ordei to meet the growing trade le | In order to meet the growing trade | In order to meet the growing trade he |
quiromen'-s and the opening of new lines, | requirements and the opening of new lines, | quirements and the opening of new lines, |
piovisiou will lie made for 100 new jgoods | provision will be made for 100 new goods | provision will be made for 100 new goods |
waggons, and for twenty 15 ton timber | waggons, and for twenty 15 ton timber | waggons, and for twenty 15-ton timber |
waggons It is proposed, too, to give bet- | waggons. It is proposed, too, to give better | waggons It is proposed, too, to give better |
ter facilities for tho carriage of porish | facilities for the carriage of perishable | facilities for the carriage of parish |
iblo traffic bj fitting the wholo of the | traffic by fitting the whole of the | able traffic by fitting the whole of the |
piescnt co,ero! goods waggons with | present covered goods waggons with | present covered! goods waggons with |
louvres. | louvres. | louvres. |
Identified overProof corrections | FEAR YEAR SIMILARLY TYPE VERY AN ARRIVED PRESENT ORDER /FIFTY/THREE|FIFTYTHREE WHOLE UNSUITABLE REFERRED MEASURE COVERED REASON WERE HIGHER LARGER |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TERMIML [**VANDALISED] PASSED MAINTAINED FIND COMMISION PERISHABLE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 351 | 84.0 | 97.2 | 82.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 181 | 86.7 | 96.7 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 87.4 | 96.3 | 70.7 |
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THE FADIT COMMISSION | THE FRUIT COMMISSION | THE FRUIT COMMISSION |
GRIEVANCES OF THE GROWERS. | GRIEVANCES OF THE GROWERS. | GRIEVANCES OF THE GROWERS. |
THE RURAL WORKERS' LOG. | THE RURAL WORKERS' LOG. | THE RURAL WORKERS' LOG. |
MELBOURNE. November 24. | MELBOURNE, November 24. | MELBOURNE. November 24. |
The Royal Commission appointed by | The Royal Commission appointed by | The Royal Commission appointed by |
the Federal Ministry to inquire into tho | the Federal Ministry to inquire into the | the Federal Ministry to inquire into the |
fiuit industry and tho conditions sur- | fruit industry and the conditions sur- | fruit industry and the conditions surrounding |
rounding the marketing, ti-iiispoi ta- | rounding the marketing, transportation, | the marketing, transported |
tton, ana export of fruit took evidence | and export of fruit took evidence | tion, and export of fruit took evidence |
at Doncaster yesterday. | at Doncaster yesterday. | at Doncaster yesterday. |
John Tully, fruitgrower and-dealer, | John Tully, fruitgrower and dealer, | John Tully, fruitgrower and-dealer, |
said they would like better railway facil- | said they would like better railway facilities | said they would like better railway facil- |
in dealing with the other States. | in dealing with the other States. | in dealing with the other States. |
The trouble was the break of gauge. | The trouble was the break of gauge. | The trouble was the break of gauge. |
They had difficulty in getting the fruit | They had difficulty in getting the fruit | They had difficulty in getting the fruit |
away by the trains both up north and | away by the trains both up north and | away by the trains both up north and |
over to Sydney. The Railway Depart- | over to Sydney. The Railway Depart- | over to Sydney. The Railway Department |
ment would only take a ton on the | ment would only take a ton on the | would only take a ton on the |
one train and a ton and a half on the | one train and a ton and a half on the | one train and a ton and a half on the |
second train ' a day. They paid £ô a | second train a day. They paid £5 a | second train a day. They paid 2s a |
ton freight for the privilege of sending | ton freight for the privilege of sending | ton freight for the privilege of sending |
the fruit. | the fruit. | the fruit. |
Senator Lyncli : Do you favour a | Senator Lynch : Do you favour a | Senator Lynch : Do you favour a |
Commonwealth line of 'steamships to | Commonwealth line of steamships to | Commonwealth line of steamships to |
carry export fruit?-I could not say; | carry export fruit ?— I could not say ; | carry export fruits could not say; |
but if tile Commonwealth ran a hn-i | but if the Commonwealth ran a line | but if the Commonwealth ran a line |
of inter-State steamoi6 ,it would pay | of inter-State steamships, it would pay | of inter-State steamers it would pay |
them. I think that private enterpriso | them. I think that private enterprise | them. I think that private enterprise |
ensures better facilities than Govern- | ensures better facilities than Government | ensures better facilities than Government |
ment conti ol. | control. | control. |
Is there anything which you think | Is there anything which you think | Is there anything which you think |
handicaps the industry?-Yes, tho pro- | handicaps the industry ?— Yes, the pro- | handicaps the industry? Yes, the proposed |
posed introduction of a Bystcm of 6tated | posed introduction of a system of stated | introduction of a system of stated |
hours under the rural workers' log. | hours under the rural workers' log. | hours under the rural workers' log. |
Senator Lynch : Do you think the | Senator Lynch : Do you think the | Senator Lynch : Do you think the |
proposals threaten the industiyP-I | proposals threaten the industry ?— I | proposals threaten the industry's |
consider so. If this log comes into op- | consider so. If this log comes into | consider so. If this log comes into operation |
eration it will not only be impractic- | operation it will not only be impracticable, | it will not only be impracticable, |
able, but to rfj mind it will be impos- | but to remind it will be impossible | but to t and it will be impos- |
to work under it. | to work under it. | to work under it. |
The Chairman (Mr. Foster, M.P.): | The Chairman (Mr. Foster, M.P.) : | The Chairman (Mr. Foster, M.P.): |
Do you intend to take tho case into | Do you intend to take the case into | Do you intend to take the case into |
the Arbitration Court and fight it? | the Arbitration Court and fight it ? | the Arbitration Court and fight it? |
Yes, I think so. | Yes, I think so. | Yes, I think so. |
Senator Lynch : Are there any other | Senator Lynch : Are there any other | Senator Lynch : Are there any other |
things you wish to complain of -Well, | things you wish to complain of — Well, | things you wish to complain of "Well, |
we think the inspection charges should | we think the inspection charges should | we think the inspection charges should |
be borne by the States which demand | be borne by the States which demand | be borne by the States which demand |
the inspection, and we also think it is | the inspection, and we also think it is | the inspection, and we also think it is |
very hard that wo should not be allowed | very hard that we should not be allowed | very hard that we should not be allowed |
to use cases a second time. We also | to use cases a second time. We also | to use cases a second time. We also |
want a man choren by the growers to | want a man chosen by the growers to | want a man chosen by the growers to |
bo sent to Loudon to watch our inter- | be sent to London to watch our | be sent to London to watch our inter- |
interests. | interests. | interests. |
i'he Commission adjourned until to- | The Commission adjourned until to- | The Commission adjourned until to-morrow, |
morrow, when evidence will be taken at | morrow, when evidence will be taken at | when evidence will be taken at |
| Pakenham. ^_ | Pakenham. | a Pakenham. on |
Identified overProof corrections | CHOSEN LONDON ENTERPRISE SYSTEM STATED CONTROL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TRANSPORTATION IMPOSSIBLE REMIND |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 310 | 91.9 | 97.7 | 72.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 170 | 94.7 | 98.2 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 94.6 | 98.0 | 63.1 |
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rRODPCE. | PRODUCE. | PRODUCE. |
Mr W T Thorpe reports is follows -The | Mr. W. T. Thorpe reports is follows:—The | Mr W T Thorpe reports is follows -The |
Bru of the new ?f>n«on s rbnfl arriver! nt the | first of the new season's chaff arrived at the | Bru of the new Henson s chaff arrived at the |
.tatton this murnlnp- two trurks-nnd T so'd | station this morning—two trucksand I sold | station this morning two trucks and T sold |
iïra* at £4 5s per Um Als» «old st the rall | same at £4 5s per ton. Also sold st the rail- | here at £4 5s per Um Also sold at the rail |
w»v «tallon as lot lowe -1 truck old chart | way station as follows:—1 truck old chaff | way station as for lows -1 truck old chaff |
£5 ICK irueV. straw 33s, also on wharf, ex | £5 10s., truck straw 33s; also on wharf, ex | £5 ICK truck. straw 33s, also on wharf, ex |
jieomcfe BO bans old chad at Li 10s. | Reemore, 60 bags old chaff at £5 10s. | becomes SO bags old lead at 12 10s. |
Identified overProof corrections | MORNING RAILWAY ARRIVED BAGS PRODUCE STATION CHAFF SOLD |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TON SAME ST [**VANDALISED] FIRST REEMORE SEASONS TRUCKSAND |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 48 | 54.2 | 81.2 | 59.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 35 | 60.0 | 80.0 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 51.9 | 78.7 | 55.7 |
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- I | - I | |
I.KVKla CllOSSf.VC! FATA1.ITV. | | LEVEL CROSSING FATALITY. | LEVEL CROSSING! FATALITY. | |
The cil'cilinsluni'es in connection willi the j | The circumstances in connection with the | The cil'cilinsluni'es in connection with the |
dcitli of William Hrnest tlnrris, it labourer. | death of William Ernest Harris, a labourer, | death of William Ernest Harris, it labourer. |
!!t) years of age. living with his wife ntl | 30 years of age, living with his wife at | 29) years of age. living with his wife ntl |
Tiieki'i'-nvontio, Ilrighton, which orenrred' | Tucker-avenue, Brighton, which occurred | Tiieki'i'-nvontio, Brighton, which occurred |
nt the Alfred Hospital on July 20, from, | at the Alfred Hospital on July 29, from | at the Alfred Hospital on July 20, from |
injuries rcccii-cd ni n level crossing .at | injuries received in a level crossing at | injuries received in a level crossing at |
llrighton on «lilly l8, were inquired intoi | Brighton on July 18, were inquired into | Brighton on lilly 18, were inquired into |
nt the Mn'.'Siic on Saturdny by the coronet . | at the Morgue on Saturday by the coroner | at the Massive on Saturday by the coronet . |
[Dr. Cole). Aflcr hearing evidence, Hie | (Dr. Cole). After hearing evidence, the | [Dr. Cole). After hearing evidence, the |
coroner recontad n verdict of accidental | coroner recorded a verdict of accidental | coroner recorded a verdict of accidental |
death. ! | death. | death. ! |
Identified overProof corrections | AFTER SATURDAY BRIGHTON FATALITY INTO HARRIS RECEIVED RECORDED OCCURRED ERNEST |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TUCKER AVENUE CIRCUMSTANCES MORGUE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 67 | 61.2 | 89.6 | 73.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 47 | 70.2 | 91.5 | 71.4 |
Weighted Words | 65.3 | 88.8 | 67.7 |
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HEAT IN SYDNEY. | HEAT IN SYDNEY. | HEAT IN SYDNEY. |
SHEEP AUB CATTLE DEE. | SHEEP AND CATTLE DIE. | SHEEP AND CATTLE DIE. |
."-YDNLV, Mondit - To-div in« Hu« | SYDNEY, Monday. — To-day was the | SYDNEY, Monday - To-day was the |
hottest dav cxperii-iiuil in aSxdney- for tAio | hottest day experienced in Sydney for two | hottest day experienced in Sydney, for two |
jeir- a\t 1 oVo(k in the afternoon the | years. At 1 o'clock in the afternoon the | years, at 1 o'clock in the afternoon the |
temperature reached 102 0,1t g Hot mid | temperature reached 102.9deg. Hot and | temperature reached 102 soft g Hot and |
Fitllri ciiuditinns were gencril throughout | sultry conditions were general throughout | Fitllri conditions were general throughout |
the Mite, with dry, n nth wexti rlv wind« | the State, with dry, north-westerly winds. | the State, with dry, ninth Next day winds |
At I'.irrnnntt.i the lint ngixtcrcd lOfltlii! | At Parramatta the heat registered 106deg. | At P.arramatta the line registered lOfltlii! |
in the elude | in the shade. | in the shade |
A number of simp and ctttlc sue | A number of sheep and cattle suc- | A number of sheep and cattle she |
t-timbcd to heit ,i[«ipk \x at the xtlt'yurtls | cumbed to heat apoplexy at the saleyards | climbed to hear ,i[«ipk ix at the xtlt'yurtls |
at lloiiicliiit.li Out ti i-' held ol biterin" | at Homebush. Out of 52 head of lucerne- | at lloiiicliiit.li Out of a-' held of bittern" |
fed ewes III one peu 11 -lit died before de | fed ewes in one pen, eight died before de- | fed ewes III one pen 11 -lit died before delivery |
livery was taken by the purchaser. | livery was taken by the purchaser. | was taken by the purchaser. |
Identified overProof corrections | /TO/DAY|TODAY EXPERIENCED TWO OCLOCK DIE DAY WINDS YEARS SHADE STATE GENERAL CONDITIONS MONDAY REGISTERED PEN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SALEYARDS SULTRY PARRAMATTA EIGHT SUCCUMBED /NORTH/WESTERLY|NORTHWESTERLY HEAD LUCERNE APOPLEXY HOMEBUSH |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 82 | 53.7 | 84.1 | 65.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 57 | 56.1 | 82.5 | 60.0 |
Weighted Words | 51.3 | 77.9 | 54.6 |
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DERAILMKNM'. | DERAILMENT. | DERAILMENT'. |
On Ptmdn\ morning a dei ulment at Veno | On Sunday morning a derailment at Fern- | On Pendry morning a sea almost at Veno |
Iren Gull, ilintuilu'd the cviir-ion trilhe | tree Gully disturbed the excursion traffic | Iren Gull, hinterland the division traffic |
emisiderahU While the UM Imui from | considerably. While the 11.50 train from | considerably While the UM Imui from |
I Vi nt t oo_ < ? ullv (om Gembrook w is bpiug | Ferntree Gully to Gembrook was being | I W not out < ? ally (of Gembrook was being |
brought from the siding lo the pi it form two | brought from the siding to the platform two | brought from the siding to the pi it form two |
narrow gauge (annpicd truel»«, which nie | narrow-gauge canopied trucks, which are | narrow gauge (adopted trucks, which are |
used in (onnootmii willi Hu |ia«mgir | used in connection with the passenger | used in (connection with the manager |
tmflb. left Hie lino nt the point« A« ti re | traffic, left the line at the points. As a re- | tells. left the line of the points As the |
«nit, (Iii» and the 12 52 p m train« were di | sult, this and the 12.22 p.m. trains were de- | unit, (life and the 12 52 p m trains were delayed |
laved III theil' depart uro f i otu I'nutreo | layed in their departure from Ferntree | III their' departure for our Ferntree |
Gnlli üOuijd 4 .minuti,! respectively. | Gully 50 and 45 minutes respectively. | Gully Guard 4 minutes,! respectively. |
Identified overProof corrections | POINTS DERAILMENT AS ARE GULLY FERNTREE BEING CONNECTION DELAYED TO TRAINS DEPARTURE WAS LINE WITH TRAFFIC TRUCKS CONSIDERABLY THEIR MINUTES |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PLATFORM EXCURSION TRAIN [**VANDALISED] CANOPIED DISTURBED SUNDAY THIS PASSENGER RESULT |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 66 | 37.9 | 69.7 | 51.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 47 | 40.4 | 80.9 | 67.9 |
Weighted Words | 29.6 | 79.3 | 70.6 |
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CASUALTIES AND FATALITIES. | CASUALTIES AND FATALITIES. | CASUALTIES AND FATALITIES. |
-o | -o | |
.' RAILWAY GUARD INJURED. | RAILWAY GUARD INJURED. | .' RAILWAY GUARD INJURED. |
A serious accident occurred nt the K-'p-i | A serious accident occurred at the Essen- | A serious accident occurred at the Keep's |
don rallw.iv station ycf-terdty evening. W I | don railway station yesterday. Wil- | don railway station yesterday evening. W I |
ham Humphries, a guird, wns mpervi-mg | liam Humphries, a guard, was supervising | ham Humphries, a guard, was supervising |
the nnloiding of some strips of iron tio.n | the unloading of some strips of iron from | the unloading of some strips of iron tion |
n »in, when i piree of iron weighing ii.mt | a van, when a piece of iron weighing about | n in, when a piece of iron weighing about |
îcwt fell on hiro, and eiiised lum lo ul- | 2cwt. fell on him, and caused him to sus- | 5cwt fell on him, and caused him to us- |
tim «crions injin-» to the spme IIuni|ibi . « | tain serious injuries to the spine. Humphries | the serious injury to the spine Munition . « |
ni-brought at o the ni« ind tin i . | was brought at once to the city, and thence | ni-brought at of the new and the i . |
ronveverl in i st John Ambulance to li. | conveyed in a St. John Ambulance to the | conveyed in i st John Ambulance to li. |
Vclhoiirnc Hospital into which metiuiti. i | Melbourne Hospital into which institution | Melbourne Hospital into which measured. i |
he w is admitted for treatment | he was admitted for treatment. | he was admitted for treatment |
Identified overProof corrections | YESTERDAY CAUSED PIECE UNLOADING MELBOURNE HIM CONVEYED SUPERVISING WAS ABOUT SPINE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | WILLIAM VAN INJURIES THENCE SUSTAIN CITY ESSENDON FROM ONCE INSTITUTION |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 75 | 56.0 | 82.7 | 60.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 55 | 61.8 | 81.8 | 52.4 |
Weighted Words | 57.2 | 79.2 | 51.4 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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TRANSCONTINKNTAL RAJLWAY | TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY | TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY |
LAN» TRANSFERS. | LAND TRANSFERS. | LAND TRANSFERS. |
ADELAIDE, »¡day.-With reference to I | ADELAIDE, Friday.— With reference to | ADELAIDE, »¡day.-With reference to |
Hie area of land to be granted by the | the area of land to be granted by the | the area of land to be granted by the |
State for the purpose of 11K: West Aus- | State for the purpose of the West Aus- | State for the purpose of the: West Australian |
tralian railway, iho Premiar CMr. Peake) | tralian railway, the Premier (Mr. Peake) | railway, the Premier Mr. Peake) |
jeecnlli i cecil cd «i eommutuoition from the | recently received a communication from the | recently i cecil cd a communication from the |
f rime Mimslci m it Inch Mr 1 ishcr asked | Prime Minister, in which Mr. Fisher asked | Prime Minister in it Inch Mr Fisher asked |
Huit the State Galamment should nppioic | that the State Government should approve | that the State Government should approve |
of limits being granted to tlie Common | of land being granted to the Common- | of limits being granted to the Common |
neill h foi the pnrposo lo the satisfaction | wealth for the purpose to the satisfaction | neill h for the purpose of to the satisfaction |
of the Alunster for Home \flairs A loply | of the Minister for Home Affairs. A reply | of the Minister for Home Affairs A reply |
has been sent tiwi the dilhenlly ivonlil bo | has been sent that the difficulty would be | has been sent that the difficulty would be |
o ironmc In the Minister foi Horn« Affairs | overcome by the Minister for Home Affairs | of ironic In the Minister for Home Affairs |
Bignihmg the lintis within the powci of | signifying the lands within the power of | Bignihmg the lines within the power of |
Hie Stitc that no hld «ttisf) the Minister | the State that would satisfy the Minister. | the State that no had assist) the Minister |
Ali Peile intimai ed that when that lias | Mr. Peake intimated that when that was | Ali Peile intimated that when that has |
done Hie ion«cnt of the .South Austnhnn | done the consent of the South Australian | done the consent of the South Australian |
Onseminent ivonlil be gil en to Hie trins | Government would be given to the trans- | Onseminent would be given to the trains |
Ihl_ | fer. | This |
Identified overProof corrections | DIFFICULTY GIVEN WOULD RECENTLY INTIMATED POWER REPLY CONSENT GOVERNMENT FISHER PREMIER APPROVE COMMUNICATION PRIME TRANSCONTINENTAL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SATISFY TRANSFER WHICH FRIDAY LANDS RECEIVED COMMONWEALTH WAS SIGNIFYING OVERCOME |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 119 | 53.8 | 86.6 | 70.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 62 | 59.7 | 83.9 | 60.0 |
Weighted Words | 56.9 | 84.4 | 63.9 |
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RAILWAY STATION RORKE!), j | RAILWAY STATION ROBBED. | RAILWAY STATION RORKE!), j |
Hie ]. ootmru» West ruilwii» station wa»' | The Footscray West railway station was | The ]. returns West railway station was |
broken into \nt»«n I a m anti 0 am »es i | broken into between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. yes- | broken into Nation I a in and 9 am yes i |
tri tin» morning and I 4 in rush wns ukin | terday morning and 1/4 in cash was taken | to this morning and I 4 in rush was taken |
from tin till I ntrance wis cffertod through ' | from the till. Entrance was effected through | from the till I entrance was effected through ' |
one of the inndows. It is bellet rd lh.it | one of the windows. It is believed that | one of the windows. It is better ed that |
bo)« strrc responsible for the trune. | boys were responsible for the crime. | boys were responsible for the trade. |
Identified overProof corrections | TAKEN BOYS WINDOWS ENTRANCE THAT WERE WAS EFFECTED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | CRIME YESTERDAY BETWEEN CASH FOOTSCRAY BELIEVED ROBBED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 41 | 48.8 | 82.9 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 33 | 54.5 | 78.8 | 53.3 |
Weighted Words | 39.9 | 68.4 | 47.4 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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OVER THE HABBOUR. | OVER THE HARBOUR. | OVER THE HARBOUR. |
NORIH SCORE BIUDGE; | NORTH SHORE BRIDGE. | NORTH SHORE BRIDGE; |
CONFERENCE AT CHATSWOOD. | CONFERENCE AT CHATSWOOD. | CONFERENCE AT CHATSWOOD. |
Last night at the Willoughy Town Hall a | Last night at the Willougby Town Hall a | Last night at the Willoughy Town Hall a |
conterenbo of delegates of the councils, muni- | conference of delegates of the councils, muni- | conference of delegates of the councils, municipal |
cipal and shire, of tho northern suburbs, was | cipal and shire, of the northern suburbs, was | and shire, of the northern suburbs, was |
held, when the whole question of bridge con- | held, when the whole question of bridge con- | held, when the whole question of bridge connection |
nection between Sydney and North Sydney | nection between Sydney and North Sydney | between Sydney and North Sydney |
¡was discussed. Alderman W. Cleland, junr., | was discussed. Alderman W. Cleland, junr., | was discussed. Alderman W. Cleland, junr., |
occupied the chair. | occupied the chair. | occupied the chair. |
I Among those present were Alderman Petrie | Among those present were Alderman Petrie | Among those present were Alderman Petrie |
'(Willoughby), C. A. Walker, and H. Green | (Willoughby), C. A. Walker, and H. Green | (Willoughby), C. A. Walker, and H. Green |
(North Sydney), Councillors Fit-slmons and | (North Sydney), Councillors Fitzsimons and | (North Sydney), Councillors Fitzsimons and |
Dykes (Kuring-gai Shire), Mr. J. J. C. Brad- | Dykes (Kuring-gai Shire), Mr. J. J. C. Brad- | Dykes (Kuring-gai Shire), Mr. J. J. C. Brad- |
field (principal designing engineer, Public, | field (principal designing engineer, Public | field (principal designing engineer, Public, |
Works Department), Mr. R. Y. Smith (Public | Works Department), Mr. R. Y. Smith (Public | Works Department), Mr. R. Y. Smith (Public |
Works Department), and Mr. A. A. C. Bas- | Works Department), and Mr. A. A. C. Bas- | Works Department), and Mr. A. A. C. Bastian |
tian (town clerk, Willoughby). ,, | tian (town clerk, Willoughby). | (town clerk, Willoughby). ,, |
The chairman said they had boen called .to- | | The chairman said they had been called to- | The chairman said they had been called to- a |
gether in conference to consider seriously | gether in conference to consider seriously | gether in conference to consider seriously |
one of the most Important national projects | one of the most important national projects | one of the most important national projects |
that local government bodies could give at- | that local government bodies could give at- | that local government bodies could give attention |
tention to-a safe communication between | tention to—a safe communication between | to-a safe communication between |
Sydney and North Sydney, combined with the | Sydney and North Sydney, combined with the | Sydney and North Sydney, combined with the |
linking up of all services common i to the | linking up of all services common to the | linking up of all services common to the |
citizens on both sides of the barbour. It was | citizens on both sides of the harbour. It was | citizens on both sides of the harbour. It was |
left to the conference to debate the whole ' | left to the conference to debate the whole | left to the conference to debate the whole ' |
situation, and ho hoped it would evolve such | situation, and he hoped it would evolve such | situation, and he hoped it would evolve such |
a decision as would meet with the approval | a decision as would meet with the approval | a decision as would meet with the approval |
of all patriots. | of all patriots. | of all patriots. |
At the request of the conference, Mr. Brad- | At the request of the conference, Mr. Brad- | At the request of the conference, Mr. Brad- |
field, who attended under instructions from | field, who attended under instructions from | field, who attended under instructions from |
the Under-Secretary for Public Works, ex- | the Under-Secretary for Public Works, ex- | the Under-Secretary for Public Works, explained |
plained In detail the Government proposal | plained in detail the Government proposal | in detail the Government proposal |
now before the Publlo Works Committee. | now before the Public Works Committee. | now before the Public Works Committee. |
The new suggestion I- a high-level bridge de- | The new suggestion is a high-level bridge de- | The new suggestion I- a high-level bridge designed |
signed to próvido for tramway, vehicle, and | signed to provide for tramway, vehicle, and | to provide for tramway, vehicle, and |
passenger traffic. It has a length of lGGOft | passenger traffic. It has a length of 1660ft | passenger traffic. It has a length of lGGOft |
from shore to shore, and spans the harbour | from shore to shore, and spans the harbour | from shore to shore, and spans the harbour |
from Mllson's Point to Dawes Point There | from Milson's Point to Dawes Point. There | from Milson's Point to Dawes Point There |
is but one span, and the advantage claimed | is but one span, and the advantage claimed | is but one span, and the advantage claimed |
over the bridge recommended by the advisory | over the bridge recommended by the advisory | over the bridge recommended by the advisory |
board Is that Its piers both stand on the solid | board is that its piers both stand on the solid | board Is that Its piers both stand on the solid |
rocks of the foreshores. | rocks of the foreshores. | rocks of the foreshores. |
Councillor Fltzslmons said that as the i | Councillor Fitzsimons said that as the | Councillor Fitzsimons said that as the matter |
matter had been taken out of Uie hands of | matter had been taken out of the hands of | had been taken out of the hands of |
Parliament by the Government deciding to | Parliament by the Government deciding to | Parliament by the Government deciding to |
consider the construction of either a bridge | consider the construction of either a bridge | consider the construction of either a bridge |
or a subway, it would be useless arranging | or a subway, it would be useless arranging | or a subway, it would be useless arranging |
further deputations to the Ministry. They | further deputations to the Ministry. They | further deputations to the Ministry. They |
should go to the Public Works Committee | should go to the Public Works Committee | should go to the Public Works Committee |
with some unanimous scheme which would bo | with some unanimous scheme which would be | with some unanimous scheme which would be |
favourably considered as the wish of the | favourably considered as the wish of the | favourably considered as the wish of the |
municipalities on the North Shore, | municipalities on the North Shore. | municipalities on the North Shore, |
y After diBCUBsion, Alderman C. A. Walker | After discussion, Alderman C. A. Walker | by After discussion, Alderman C. A. Walker |
moved,-"That communication between Sydney | moved,—"That communication between Sydney | moved "That communication between Sydney |
and North Sydney is preferable to the resi- | and North Sydney is preferable to the resi- | and North Sydney is preferable to the residents |
dents by a bridge from Milson's Point to | dents by a bridge from Milson's Point to | by a bridge from Milson's Point to |
Dawes Point, carrying train, tram, vehicle, | Dawes Point, carrying train, tram, vehicle, | Dawes Point, carrying train, tram, vehicle, |
and foot passengers; and that If a bridge can- | and foot passengers; and that if a bridge can- | and foot passengers; and that if a bridge can- |
not be constructed to accommodate a train, | not be constructed to accommodate a train, | not be constructed to accommodate a train, |
provision bo made for a tunnel in addition to | provision be made for a tunnel in addition to | provision be made for a tunnel in addition to |
a bridge for the other traffic." | a bridge for the other traffic." | a bridge for the other traffic." |
It was seconded by Councillor Fltzslmons | It was seconded by Councillor Fitzsimons | It was seconded by Councillor Fitzsimons |
and carried unanimously. | and carried unanimously. | and carried unanimously. |
Aldermen Cleland and Walker, and Coun- | Aldermen Cleland and Walker, and Coun- | Aldermen Cleland and Walker, and Councillor |
cillor Fltzslmons were elected to glvo evi- | cillor Fitzsimons were elected to give evi- | Fitzsimons were elected to give evidence |
dence before the Public Works Committee in | dence before the Public Works Committee in | before the Public Works Committee in |
support of the resolutions. | support of the resolutions. | support of the resolutions. |
Identified overProof corrections | FITZSIMONS PROVIDE HE DISCUSSION |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TOGETHER WILLOUGBY |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 410 | 94.1 | 99.3 | 87.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 211 | 97.2 | 99.1 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 96.5 | 99.0 | 70.8 |
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I MISS UVA MYLOrrS ARRIVAL. | | MISS EVA MYLOTT'S ARRIVAL. | I MISS EVA MYLOTT ARRIVAL. | |
miss tra Jtlylott Is due to arrive In Sydney ne« | Miss Eva Mylott is due to arrive in Sydney next | miss tra Jtlylott is due to arrive in Sydney next |
Saturday by tho M-kura. A wami vvclcom» is being | Saturday by the Makura. A warm welcome is being | Saturday by the Makura. A warm welcome is being |
prepared for the Australian contralto. Her only | prepared for the Australian contralto. Her only | prepared for the Australian contralto. Her only |
concert appearance will toke place in the Town | concert appearance will take place in the Town | concert appearance will take place in the Town |
Hall on Thursday, July ii. Miss Mylott, judging by | Hall on Thursday, July 11. Miss Mylott, judging by | Hall on Thursday, July ii. Miss Mylott, judging by |
reports, has developed her gifts extenslvely. One | reports, has developed her gifts extensively. One | reports, has developed her gifts extensively. One |
American, critic, on May 23 last, says, "Her singing | American critic, on May 23 last, says, "Her singing | American, critic, on May 23 last, says, "Her singing |
equals her outward appearance. Her voice is strong, | equals her outward appearance. Her voice is strong, | equals her outward appearance. Her voice is strong, |
deep, rich, sweet, mellow, and round, and has the | deep, rich, sweet, mellow, and round, and has the | deep, rich, sweet, mellow, and round, and has the |
quality of a pipe organ." Several local artists, In- | quality of a pipe organ." Several local artists, in- | quality of a pipe organ." Several local artists, including |
cluding Messrs. Bryce Carter, Sid M'Donald, and C. | cluding Messrs. Bryce Carter, Sid M'Donald, and C. | Messrs. Bryce Carter, Sid M'Donald, and C. |
Hellcmann, bave boen engaged as support» The plan | Hellemann, have been engaged as support. The plan | Hellemann, have been engaged as support The plan |
will open at Paling's next Wednesday. | will open at Paling's next Wednesday. | will open at Paling's next Wednesday. |
Identified overProof corrections | HELLEMANN BEEN EXTENSIVELY TAKE WARM WELCOME HAVE EVA MAKURA |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MYLOTTS |
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All Words | 104 | 86.5 | 98.1 | 85.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 81 | 87.7 | 98.8 | 90.0 |
Weighted Words | 86.1 | 98.4 | 88.3 |
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PBOPERTY~SALES. | PROPERTY SALES. | PROPERTY SALES. |
Richardson and vv rench. Ltd , reports having held | Richardson and Wrench, Ltd., reports having held | Richardson and we reach. Ltd , reports having held |
I in conjunction with hing and Humplicrj, a successful | in conjunction with King and Humphery, a successful | in conjunction with King and Humphery, a successful |
auction sale on the ground on Saturday afti moon | auction sale on the ground on Saturday afternoon | auction sale on the ground on Saturday afternoon |
of Clifton Carden» Istatt, Mosman íwent) three | of Clifton Gardens Estate, Mosman. Twenty-three | of Clifton Gardens Estate, Mosman went) three |
allotments were disposed of at prices ranging from | allotments were disposed of at prices ranging from | allotments were disposed of at prices ranging from |
iO/2/0 to £2/12/0 per foot frontage Total amount | £6/2/6 to £2/12/6 per foot frontage. Total amount | 19/2/0 to £2/12/0 per foot frontage Total amount |
of sale, JlWOS | of sale, £4968. | of sale, JlWOS |
The same rompan) reports having sold by public | The same company reports having sold by public | The same company) reports having sold by public |
auction on the ground on Saturda) afternoon the | auction on the ground on Saturday afternoon the | auction on the ground on Saturday afternoon the |
H hole of Condon s 1 state. Lakemba, at prieta ranging | whole of Condon's Estate, Lakemba, at prices ranging | H hole of Condon's Estate Lakemba, at prices ranging |
Irom ¿S/i/O to £1/11/ per foot frontage total | from £8/8/6 to £1/11/ per foot frontage. Total | from aS t/O to £1/1 per foot frontage total |
amount of eales, £1377 | amount of sales, £1377. | amount of sales, £1377 |
Identified overProof corrections | SALES CONDONS PROPERTY HUMPHERY COMPANY ESTATE KING HELDIN GARDENS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | WRENCH WHOLE /TWENTY/THREE|TWENTYTHREE |
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All Words | 78 | 76.9 | 96.2 | 83.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 48 | 75.0 | 93.8 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 72.6 | 94.1 | 78.4 |
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1 KAHIBAH TRAGEDY. | KAHIBAH TRAGEDY. | 1 KAHIBAH TRAGEDY. |
FAMILY QUARREL | FAMILY QUARREL. | FAMILY QUARREL |
NEWCASTLE, Thuisduy. | NEWCASTLE, Thursday. | NEWCASTLE, Thursday. |
, lu conneqtion with the tragedy »vhich.oc- | In connection with the tragedy which oc- | , in connection with the tragedy which oc- |
curred al Kahibah on Tuesday niglit. w-hen a | curred at Kahibah on Tuesday night when a | curred at Kahibah on Tuesday night. when a |
miner named Daniel Keenan was found dead | miner named Daniel Keenan was found dead | miner named Daniel Keenan was found dead |
with his throat cut. and lib, wife. Mary Kee- | with his throat cut and his wife, Mary Kee- | with his throat cut. and his, wife. Mary Keenan, |
nan, was' fatally stubbed, the police hnve. on | nan, was fatally stabbed, the police have, on | was' fatally stabbed, the police have. on |
Inquirv. received Information to the effect that | inquiry, received information to the effect that | Inquiry. received Information to the effect that |
the couple had previously had quarrels on | the couple had previously had quarrels on | the couple had previously had quarrels on |
beveral oceiisions. Daniel Keenan Is also | several occasions. Daniel Keenan is also | several occasions. Daniel Keenan Is also |
said to have been hubjert to fils, and com- | said to have been subject to fits, and com- | said to have been subject to fits, and complained |
plained of II bad head on Tuesday. | plained of a bad head on Tuesday. | of II bad head on Tuesday. |
Identified overProof corrections | AT CONNECTION SUBJECT SEVERAL OCCASIONS FITS OCCURRED INQUIRY WHEN WHICH IN STABBED THURSDAY NIGHT |
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All Words | 76 | 78.9 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 56 | 75.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 77.8 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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PROBATE COURT. | PROBATE COURT. | PROBATE COURT. |
Tho following probates and letters of ad | The following probates and letters of ad- | The following probates and letters of ad- |
¡mlnistration were granted by the Registrar | ministration were granted by the Registrar | ministration were granted by the Registrar |
of Probates during the past week: | of Probates during the past week :— | of Probates during the past week: |
I Probates.-John Henry Dogan, Pearson Sum- | Probates.— John Henry Dogan, Pearson Sum- | I Probates. John Henry Dogan, Pearson Sumner, |
ner, James Noonan, John MacGarrlgle, Pat- | ner, James Noonan, John MacGarrigie, Pat- | James Noonan, John McGarrigle, Patrick |
rick Condon. Maud L. Grosvero, Edward II. | rick Condon, Maud L. Grosvero, Edward H. | Condon. Maud L. Grosvero, Edward H. |
Pearce, Caro'ine A. Pauwels, Maud I. Os- | Pearce, Caroline A. Pauwels, Maud I. Os- | Pearce, Caroline A. Pauwels, Maud I. Osmond, |
mond, John Bennett, William Fargher, Wil- | mond, John Bennett, William Fargher, Wil- | John Bennett, William Fargher, William |
liam Atkins. Alfred L. Oschatz. Harry Rogers, | liam Atkins, Alfred L. Oschatz, Harry Rogers, | Atkins. Alfred L. Oschatz. Harry Rogers, |
George A. Patterson, Harriette A. M'Cathlc, | George A. Patterson, Harriette A. McCathie, | George A. Patterson, Harriette A. M'Cathlc, |
John Kennedy, Ada E. Williams, Eleanor Ri- | John Kennedy, Ada E. Williams, Eleanor Ri- | John Kennedy, Ada E. Williams, Eleanor Rivers, |
vers, Henry W. Hartley, Margaret Glohc. John | vers, Henry W. Hartley, Margaret Globe, John | Henry W. Hartley, Margaret Globe. John |
Tobin. Emily C. Gilchrist, John T. Milling- | Tobin, Emily C. Gilchrist, John T. Milling- | Tobin. Emily C. Gilchrist, John T. Milling- |
ton, Winifred Austin, Kirton A. Corner, | ton, Winifred Austin, Kirton A. Corner, | ton, Winifred Austin, Kirton A. Corner, |
(¡Thomas Waters, James Coleman, John Sy | Thomas Waters, James Coleman, John Sy- | (Thomas Waters, James Coleman, John Synott, |
nott, John 'H. Honeyman, William P. War- | nott, John H. Honeyman, William P. War- | John H. Honeyman, William P. Warren, |
ren, Jamas U. Russell, Jamos Morrison, Louisa | ren, James U. Russell, James Morrison, Louisa | James U. Russell, James Morrison, Louisa |
Lattlmore. .. , . | Lattimore. | Lattimore. .. , . |
Admlnlstratlons.-^JOBepn "W." Leatnerland. | Administrations.— Joseph W. Leatherland, | Admlnlstratlons.-^JOBepn "W." Leatherland. |
Catherinei Woods, M-rian C. Christenson, | Catherine Woods, Marian C. Christenson, | Catherine Woods, Marian C. Christenson, |
Alexander C. Coulter, Michael J. Mallon. | Alexander C. Coulter, Michael J. Mallon, | Alexander C. Coulter, Michael J. Mallon. |
Sarah J. Ingram, Angelo Zachary, Rebecca. | Sarah J. Ingram, Angelo Zachary, Rebecca | Sarah J. Ingram, Angelo Zachary, Rebecca. |
Weir, John C. Orger, Patrick O'Brien, Marla | Weir, John C. Orger, Patrick O'Brien, Maria | Weir, John C. Orger, Patrick O'Brien, Maria |
S. Albertson, Alice Manning, William.Cun- | S. Albertson, Alice Manning, William Cun- | S. Albertson, Alice Manning, Williamson- |
ningham, William Knignts, Sarah M. Wicks, | ningham, William Knights, Sarah M. Wicks, | ningham, William Knights, Sarah M. Wicks, |
Margaret Golden, George S. Chapman, Betty | Margaret Golden, George S. Chapman, Betty | Margaret Golden, George S. Chapman, Betty |
A. Norman, | A. Norman, | A. Norman, |
Identified overProof corrections | LATTIMORE ADMINISTRATION MARIA MARIAN CAROLINE LEATHERLAND CATHERINE GLOBE KNIGHTS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MCCATHIE CUNNINGHAM JOSEPH MACGARRIGIE ADMINISTRATIONS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 127 | 85.8 | 95.3 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 101 | 86.1 | 95.0 | 64.3 |
Weighted Words | 86.0 | 95.1 | 65.0 |
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A YEAR'S WORK. | A YEAR'S WORK. | A YEAR'S WORK. |
REORGANISATION OF .THE | REORGANISATION OF THE | REORGANISATION OF THE |
MILITIA. | MILITIA. | MILITIA. |
CADETS BECOME SOLDIERS. | CADETS BECOME SOLDIERS. | CADETS BECOME SOLDIERS. |
As a result ot one year's work under the | As a result of one year's work under the | As a result of one year's work under the |
new scheme of defence, there nro now In Now | new scheme of defence, there are now in New | new scheme of defence, there are now in New |
South Wales alono about C000 compulsorily | South Wales alone about 6000 compulsorily | South Wales alone about 6000 compulsorily |
trained young Australians ready to stop out | trained young Australians ready to stop out | trained young Australians ready to stop out |
of tho ranks or the cadets into tho ranks ot tho | of the ranks or the cadets into the ranks of the | of the ranks of the cadets into the ranks of the |
real nrmy. ? | real army. | real army. ? |
This evolution Is automatic, all that Is | This evolution is automatic, all that is | This evolution Is automatic, all that is |
necessary being for the authorities to deter- | necessary being for the authorities to deter- | necessary being for the authorities to determine |
mino how the trainees aro to be drafted, and | mine how the trainees are to be drafted, and | how the trainees are to be drafted, and |
into which of the e\lsling units they will he | into which of the existing units they will be | into which of the existing units they will he |
merged. Each year boys on attaining the age | merged. Each year boys on attaining the age | merged. Each year boys on attaining the age |
of 11 years have to bo registered hy the mili- | of 14 years have to be registered by the mili- | of 11 years have to be registered by the military |
tary authorities, anil they take their placo in | tary authorities, and they take their place in | authorities, and they take their place in |
the ranks of tho senior cadets. Prior to that | the ranks of the senior cadets. Prior to that | the ranks of the senior cadets. Prior to that |
they wore junior cadets, and their training | they were junior cadets, and their training | they wore junior cadets, and their training |
was purely physical rather than military, and | was purely physical rather than military, and | was purely physical rather than military, and |
took the form of exorcises and physical drill | took the form of exercises and physical drill | took the form of exercises and physical drill |
at tho hands of tho school tenchors, who In | at the hands of the school teachers, who in | at the hands of the school teachers, who in |
turu had been specially instructed by the | turn had been specially instructed by the | turn had been specially instructed by the |
physical culture specialists of the Dcfcnco De- | physical culture specialists of the Defence De- | physical culture specialists of the Defence Department. |
partment. This rystom provided a sound be- | partment. This system provided a sound be- | This system provided a sound beginning, |
ginning, upon which tho military training | ginning, upon which the military training | upon which the military training |
could be based. <. | could be based. | could be based. <. |
Tho first year's compulsory training con- | The first year's compulsory training con- | The first year's compulsory training concluded |
cluded at the end of Juno, mid now there ure | cluded at the end of June, and now there are | at the end of June, and now there are |
5877 senior cadets of I ho ago of IS years ready | 5877 senior cadets of the age of 18 years ready | 5877 senior cadets of the age of 18 years ready |
to go over to the militia. In addition there aro | to go over to the militia. In addition there are | to go over to the militia. In addition there are |
about 1000 to be medically examined before | about 1000 to be medically examined before | about 1000 to be medically examined before |
being allocated to the existing units. The | being allocated to the existing units. The | being allocated to the existing units. The |
trainees during their first year in tho militia | trainees during their first year in the militia | trainees during their first year in the militia |
will bo termed "recruits." After that they will | will be termed "recruits." After that they will | will be termed recruits." After that they will |
bo fully-Hedged soldiers, ready to take their | be fully-fledged soldiers, ready to take their | be fully-fledged soldiers, ready to take their |
share in tho defenco of Australia. They will | share in the defence of Australia. They will | share in the defence of Australia. They will |
romain in the militia for eight years (soven | remain in the militia for eight years (seven | remain in the militia for eight years (seven |
years' actual training), and at 25 years they | years' actual training), and at 25 years they | years' actual training), and at 25 years they |
will discard the khaki and become civilians | will discard the khaki and become civilians | will discard the khaki and become civilians |
again, but ready and able, if tho occasion | again, but ready and able, if the occasion | again, but ready and able, if the occasion |
should demand, to ,joln tho colours. Each | should demand, to join the colours. Each | should demand, to join the colours. Each |
5-car about C000 or moro school boys will bo | year about 6000 or more school boys will be | year about 6000 or more school boys will be |
come compulsorily trained cadets, taking the | come compulsorily trained cadets, taking the | come compulsorily trained cadets, taking the |
place of the 0000 odd who go over to the militia. | place of the 6000 odd who go over to the militia. | place of the 6000 odd who go over to the militia. |
So in the space of a. single generation the | So in the space of a single generation the | So in the space of a single generation the |
whole manhood of the Stato will have been | whole manhood of the State will have been | whole manhood of the State will have been |
trained in tho art of war. | trained in the art of war. | trained in the art of war. |
These trainees going over to the regular | These trainees going over to the regular | These trainees going over to the regular |
army will bo informed of tho corps to which | army will be informed of the corps to which | army will be informed of the corps to which |
thoy are to be attached, and where they have | they are to be attached, and where they have | they are to be attached, and where they have |
to parade. An fnr as possible, parades will | to parade. As far as possible, parades will | to parade. An far as possible, parades will |
he held in the locality of their residences. | he held in the locality of their residences. | he held in the locality of their residences. |
In nnj locality where tbero is no existing | In any locality where there is no existing | In any locality where there is no existing |
unit ono.will be formed from tho trainees | unit one will be formed from the trainees | that one, will be formed from the trainees |
available, and they will become part of a | available, and they will become part of a | available, and they will become part of a |
Inrger unit. Where possible tho senior cadets | large unit. Where possible the senior cadets | larger unit. Where possible the senior cadets |
will bo posted to the units to which they | will be posted to the units to which they | will be posted to the units to which they |
desire to belong, and about 00 per cent, will | desire to belong, and about 90 per cent. will | desire to belong, and about 60 per cent, will |
be thus accommodated. So that, as from July | be thus accommodated. So that, as from July | be thus accommodated. So that, as from July |
1, these will formally go over to tbo militia. | 1, these will formally go over to the militia. | 1, these will formally go over to the militia. |
These 0000 have not actually made their ap- | These 6000 have not actually made their ap- | These 5000 have not actually made their appearance |
pearance in the ranks of tho citizen soldiery | pearance in the ranks of the citizen soldiery | in the ranks of the citizen soldiery |
yet, but tho next parades of the différent | yet, but the next parades of the different | yet, but the next parades of the different |
corps will seo many additions in the shape | corps will see many additions in the shape | corps will see many additions in the shape |
of ex-senlor cadets. If they carry on in | of ex-senior cadets. If they carry on in | of ex-senior cadets. If they carry on in |
their new environment ns satisfactorily as | their new environment as satisfactorily as | their new environment as satisfactorily as |
they did in the senior cadet ranks, their ser- | they did in the senior cadet ranks, their ser- | they did in the senior cadet ranks, their services |
vices will be welcome Indeed, and the regi- | vices will be welcome indeed, and the regi- | will be welcome indeed, and the regimental |
mental officers in tho present militia estab- | mental officers in the present militia estab- | officers in the present militia establishments |
lishments aro looking forward to good | lishments are looking forward to good | are looking forward to good |
material to associate with tbeir commands. | material to associate with tbeir commands. | material to associate with their commands. |
ItEORGANISED MILITIA. | REORGANISED MILITIA. | REORGANISED MILITIA. |
With tho > advent of theso recruits there | With the advent of these recruits there | With the advent of these recruits there |
will bo a reorganisation of the existing | will be a reorganisation of the existing | will be a reorganisation of the existing |
militia regiments. Many of theso will be | militia regiments. Many of these will be | militia regiments. Many of these will be |
ronumbered. A completo list of tho | renumbered. A complete list of the | remembered. A complete list of the |
changes, .together with tho recruiting areas | changes, together with the recruiting areas | changes, together with the recruiting areas |
from which the (now recruits will bo drawn, | from which the now recruits will be drawn, | from which the (now recruits will be drawn, |
has boon prepared by the military authorities. | has been prepared by the military authorities. | has been prepared by the military authorities. |
For instance, tho New South Wales Lancers, | For instance, the New South Wales Lancers, | For instance, the New South Wales Lancers, |
No. 1 squadron, from Parramatta, will bo | No. 1 squadron, from Parramatta, will be | No. 1 squadron, from Parramatta, will be |
known as the 7th Light Horse. The Mounted | known as the 7th Light Horse. The Mounted | known as the 7th Light Horse. The Mounted |
Rifles, headquarters machino gun and pom- | Rifles, headquarters machine gun and pom- | Rifles, headquarters machine gun and pom-pom |
pom section, from eastern suburbs, will | pom section, from eastern suburbs, will | section, from eastern suburbs, will |
become tho 3th. Light Horse. Troops Nos. | become the 3th. Light Horse, Troops Nos. | become the 8th. Light Horse. Troops Nos. |
1 and 3 and No. G squadron, A.L.H., from the | 1 and 3 and No. 5 squadron, A.L.H., from the | 1 and 3 and No. 6 squadron, A.L.H., from the |
South Coast, will become the 2Sth Light | South Coast, will become the 28th Light | South Coast, will become the 25th Light |
Horse. The Australian Field Artillery and | Horse. The Australian Field Artillery and | Horse. The Australian Field Artillery and |
the Australian Garrison Artillery aro to bo | the Australian Garrison Artillery are to be | the Australian Garrison Artillery are to be |
organised with new members, and -will bo | organised with new members, and will be | organised with new members, and will be |
called simply «old or garrison artillery. Tho | called simply field or garrison artillery. The | called simply Sold or garrison artillery. The |
1st A.I. Regiment will also bo renumbered | 1st A. I. Regiment will also be renumbered | 1st A.I.F. Regiment will also be remembered |
and renamed. No. 1 company, from Lelch; | and renamed. No. 1 company, from Leich- | and renamed. No. 1 company, from Leichhardt |
hardt and district, will be called tho 31st | hardt and district, will be called the 31st | and district, will be called the 31st |
Infantry. The South. Const Company, from | Infantry. The South Coast Company, from | Infantry. The South. Coast Company, from |
the 2nd A.I.R., will be called tho 39th In- | the 2nd A.I.R., will be called the 39th In- | the 2nd A.I.R., will be called the 39th Infantry. |
fantry. The North Sydney and Parramatta | fantry. The North Sydney and Parramatta | The North Sydney and Parramatta |
contingent will bo tho IStli Infantry. Other | contingent will be the 18th Infantry. Other | contingent will be the 13th Infantry. Other |
infantry regimental will bo similarly nffeeted. | infantry regimental will be similarly affected. | infantry regimental will be similarly affected. |
Tbo Scottish Rifles will bo tho 25th and the | The Scottish Rifles will be the 25th and the | The Scottish Rifles will be the 25th and the |
luth Infantry. Tho Australian Rifles will bo | 16th Infantry. The Australian Rifles will be | 10th Infantry. The Australian Rifles will be |
the 29th and tho IStli Infantry. The St. | the 29th and the 18th Infantry. The St. | the 29th and the 18th Infantry. The St. |
George's Rifles will bo the 31st, 30th, and tho | George's Rifles will be the 31st, 30th, and the | George's Rifles will be the 31st, 30th, and the |
18th Infantry. Tho Irish Rifles will become | 18th Infantry. The Irish Rifles will become | 18th Infantry. The Irish Rifles will become |
the 33rd Infantry._ | the 33rd Infantry. | the 23rd Infantry |
Identified overProof corrections | AFFECTED SEE TURN JUNE TEACHERS SYSTEM REORGANISED STATE EXERCISES THE18TH FAR /FULLY/FLEDGED|FULLYFLEDGED JOIN LEICHHARDT SEVEN MORE ALONE DIFFERENT REMAIN ANY COMPLETE MACHINE DETERMINE NEWSOUTH |
Identified overProof non-corrections | RENUMBERED [**VANDALISED] LARGE THE16TH WERE TBEIR [**VANDALISED] |
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All Words | 714 | 84.6 | 98.6 | 90.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 282 | 90.4 | 98.2 | 81.5 |
Weighted Words | 92.0 | 98.3 | 78.8 |
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I CHANGE OF NAMES ' | | CHANGE OF NAMES | I CHANGE OF NAMES ' | |
' PINKENBA, CLAYFIELD, AND | PINKENBA, CLAYFIELD, AND | ' PINKENBA, CLAYFIELD, AND |
? EAGLE JUNCTION. | EAGLE JUNCTION. | ? EAGLE JUNCTION. |
'? RAILWAY.COMMISSIONER | RAILWAY COMMISSIONER | '? RAILWAY. COMMISSIONER |
APPROACHED. | APPROACHED. | APPROACHED. |
'.QUALIFIED APPROVAL GIVEN. | QUALIFIED APPROVAL GIVEN. | 'QUALIFIED APPROVAL GIVEN. |
I ? Councillors ; Wildermutli. (clialrman) and J. | Councillors Wildermuth (chairman) and J. | I ? Councillors ; Wildermuth. (chairman) and J. |
I AV. Wood, with dir. W. a. Buckle (shire clerk), | W. Wood, with Mr. W. G. Buckle (shire clerk), | I AV. Wood, with Mr. W. a. Buckle (shire clerk), |
of the Toombul Shire Council, waited on the | of the Toombul Shire Council, waited on the | of the Toombul Shire Council, waited on the |
Commissioner for Hallways yesterday to sug- | Commissioner for Railways yesterday to sug- | Commissioner for Railways yesterday to sug- |
gest'that'the" names'of the following stations | gest that the names of the following stations | gest'that'the" names of the following stations |
should be altered:-Clayfield to Kalinga, Eagle | should be altered :— Clayfield to Kalinga, Eagle | should be altered: Clayfield to Kalinga, Eagle |
Junction lo . Kalinga. Junction, and Pinkenba | Junction to Kalinga Junction, and Pinkenba | Junction to . Kalinga. Junction, and Pinkenba |
to ? Port Brisbane. - It was stated that Kalinga | to Port Brisbane. It was stated that Kalinga | to Port Brisbane. It was stated that Kalinga |
was the name given to the district now, and | was the name given to the district now, and | was the name given to the district now, and |
it would,save some confusion if the alterations | it would save some confusion if the alterations | it would, save some confusion if the alterations |
suggested were made., In -the case of Pinkenba | suggested were made. In the case of Pinkenba | suggested were made, in the case of Pinkenba |
it was suggested that the name lent itself to. an | it was suggested that the name lent itself to an | it was suggested that the name lent itself to. an |
obnoxious appellation.' | obnoxious appellation. | obnoxious appellation.' |
At the outset the Commissioner said that | At the outset the Commissioner said that | At the outset the Commissioner said that |
though ' he had no personal objection pas: | though he had no personal objection past | though he had no personal objection pas: |
experience- of changing names showed that there | experience of changing names showed that there | experience- of changing names showed that there |
was alvvays. a public outcry, and- he did not | was always a public outcry, and he did not | was always a public outcry, and he did not |
.think that ' the council would succeed , in this | think that the council would succeed in this | think that the council would succeed in this |
case without trouble, lie did not ece lli.it | case without trouble. He did not see that | case without trouble, he did not see that |
any good purpose would tie served, and so | any good purpose would be served, and so | any good purpose would be served, and so |
far as li he" Railway Department* ivaí concerned | far as the Railway Department was concerned | far as li he" Railway Department was concerned |
it had .nothing to gain. On the contrary, some | it had nothing to gain. On the contrary, some | it had nothing to gain. On the contrary, some |
expense in printing and painting of names would | expense in printing and painting of names would | expense in printing and painting of names would |
be involved. | be involved. | be involved. |
The deputation 'pointed out that the shite | The deputation pointed out that the shire | The deputation pointed out that the shire |
council' bad unanimously agreed to- the changes | council had unanimously agreed to the changes | council' had unanimously agreed to the changes |
-proposed; that the Home Secretary's Depart- | proposed ; that the Home Secretary's Depart- | proposed; that the Home Secretary's Department |
ment had already approved of the divisions | ment had already approved of the divisions | had already approved of the divisions |
.being-called Kalinga and'Port Brisbane respec- | being called Kalinga and Port Brisbane respec- | being called Kalinga and Port Brisbane respectively. |
tively. The Tramways Company was also willing | tively. The Tramways Company was also willing | The Tramways Company was also willing |
to make the alteration. | to make the alteration. | to make the alteration. |
|. Mr. ..Evans, said that these. -statements put | Mr. Evans, said that these statements put | Mr Evans, said that these. statements put |
matters in a somewhat different light. He | matters in a somewhat different light. He | matters in a somewhat different light. He |
reiterated that lie had no personal objection. | reiterated that he had no personal objection. | reiterated that he had no personal objection. |
The only thing he wished to avoid was any | The only thing he wished to avoid was any | The only thing he wished to avoid was any |
"controversy inr the newspapers. Ile would ascer- | controversy in the newspapers. He would ascer- | controversy in the newspapers. He would ascertain |
tain '. whether. the Government had any objec- | tain whether the Government had any objec- | '. whether. the Government had any objec- |
tion/, and to- assist him in this matter he | tion, and to assist him in this matter he | tion, and to assist him in this matter he |
asked that copies of resolutions and newspaper | asked that copies of resolutions and newspaper | asked that copies of resolutions and newspaper |
cuttings should be supplied to him. 'liiere | cuttings should be supplied to him. There | cuttings should be supplied to him. 'there |
would certainly be a little expense to the | would certainly be a little expense to the | would certainly be a little expense to the |
'department: He asked if It would not be better | department. He asked if it would not be better | department: He asked if It would not be better |
to take a ballot, but Councillor Wood pointed | to take a ballot, but Councillor Wood pointed | to take a ballot, but Councillor Wood pointed |
out that,l although the matter bad been re* | out that, although the matter bad been re- | out that, although the matter had been re- |
i.ported in the newspapers, no objection lud | ported in the newspapers, no objection had | ported in the newspapers, no objection had |
been sliovvn. | been shown. | been shown. |
In answer to the Commissioner it was state:] | In answer to the Commissioner it was stated | In answer to the Commissioner it was stated |
that the meaning 'of Kalinga had been given | that the meaning of Kalinga had been given | that the meaning of Kalinga had been given |
as ''beautiful," which the deputation, thouirht | as ''beautiful," which the deputation, thought | as ''beautiful," which the deputation, thought |
was very appropriate when applied' to the dis- | was very appropriate when applied to the dis- | was very appropriate when applied' to the district. |
trict. _ | trict. | |
Robert Louis Stevenson used to assert | Robert Louis Stevenson used to assert | Robert Louis Stevenson used to assert |
that the inspiration for some of his best | that the inspiration for some of his best | that the inspiration for some of his best |
work caine through dreams, and instanced | work came through dreams, and instanced | work came through dreams, and instanced |
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde as a caso m | Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde as a case in | Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde as a case in |
point. It will be remembered- that what | point. It will be remembered that what | point. It will be remembered that what |
.Swinburne culls the fiist poem in the lan- | Swinburne calls the first poem in the lan- | Swinburne calls the first poem in the language |
guage for "absolute melody and splen- | guage for "absolute melody and splen- | for "absolute melody and splen- |
dour," Kubla Khan, was part of a poem | dour," Kubla Khan, was part of a poem | dour," Kubla Khan, was part of a poem |
composed by Coleridge in a dream-the | composed by Coleridge in a dream— the | composed by Coleridge in a dream-the |
rest of the poem being unfortunately | rest of the poem being unfortunately | rest of the poem being unfortunately |
forgotten before an opportunity caine to | forgotten before an opportunity came to | forgotten before an opportunity came to |
write it out. | write it out. | write it out. |
During the last decade £52,000,000 ha» | During the last decade £52,000,000 has | During the last decade £52,000,000 has |
been issued in notes by the Bank of Eng- | been issued in notes by the Bank of Eng- | been issued in notes by the Bank of England, |
land, and £33,000,000 in gold coin and | land, and £33,000,000 in gold coin and | and £33,000,000 in gold coin and |
bullion. Since 18S0 the total liabilities | bullion. Since 1889 the total liabilities | bullion. Since 1890 the total liabilities |
of the bank, not covered by gold have | of the bank, not covered by gold have | of the bank, not covered by gold have |
increased by £13,000.000. In addition to | increased by £13,000,000. In addition to | increased by £13,000.000. In addition to |
the ultimate gold reserve of £30,009.000 | the ultimate gold reserve of £30,009,000 | the ultimate gold reserve of £30,009.000 |
in the Bank ot England, the other banks | in the Bank of England, the other banks | in the Bank of England, the other banks |
hold £4j,000.')00. while £09,000,000 is .'li | hold £45,000,000, while £69,000,000 is in | hold £4j,000.')00. while £09,000,000 is still |
active circulation, making a total of | active circulation, making a total of | active circulation, making a total of |
£144,000,000._ | £144,000,000. | £144,000,000._ |
Identified overProof corrections | SEE SHOWN CAME WILDERMUTH CALLS RAILWAYS THOUGHT ALWAYS SAVE FIRST CHAIRMAN REPORTED HASBEEN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PAST INACTIVE SUGGEST BAD [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 490 | 90.8 | 98.6 | 84.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 243 | 93.4 | 98.4 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 93.4 | 98.5 | 76.6 |
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A Railway Accident. I | A Railway Accident. | A Railway Accident. The |
The goods train due to arrive at Rich-! | The goods train due to arrive at Rich- | goods train due to arrive at Richmond |
mond at ? 4.-10 yeslcrdny morning. ran into I | mond at 4.40 yesterday morning ran into | at 440 yesterday morning. ran into the |
the rear of 'another goods train due at | the rear of another goods train due at | rear of another goods train due at |
1.20, while it was standing at the home 1 | 4.20, while it was standing at the home | 1.20, while it was standing at the home 1 |
oisna! tit Richmond, with the result that | signal at Richmond, with the result that | opens! at Richmond, with the result that |
?two sheep vans were damaged. ?* The i | two sheep vans were damaged. The | two sheep vans were damaged. The driver |
driver ol' the fécond train stated that the , | driver of the second train stated that the | of the second train stated that the |
distant signal lamp w*ns not burning, | distant signal lamp was not burning, | distant signal lamp was not burning, |
and that there was a strong wind blow- | and that there was a strong wind blow- | and that there was a strong wind blow- |
ing. .No omi waa injured in the accident, | ing. No one was injured in the accident, | ing. No one was injured in the accident, |
into the cause of "which «a joint inquiry is | into the cause of which a joint inquiry is | into the cause of which a joint inquiry is |
to be held at once. | to be held at once. | to be held at once. |
Identified overProof corrections | YESTERDAY ONE SECOND |
Identified overProof non-corrections |
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All Words | 84 | 89.3 | 98.8 | 88.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 55 | 94.5 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 96.1 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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New State Schools. | New State Schools. | New State Schools. |
The Government has accept«! the follow inff | The Government has accepted the following | The Government has accepted the following |
tendon for llie erection of State Behool* '-Kt | tenders for the erection of State schools :-- At | tenders for the erection of State Schools '-Kt |
Malen/ townihip, W \ Glngor, £304/10/, at | Maleny township, W. A. Gingor, £304/10/; at | Maleny township, W A Grigor, 234 10/, at |
< a-NWW arv, AV H T) AVhitohurch, £2001 at | Cassowary, W. H. D. Whitchurch, £260 ; at | < a-NWW ary, AV H T) Whitchurch, £2001 at |
Aerri, Oivndih railv,av, J 'Itooney and Son, | Yerra, Gayndah railway, J. Rooney and Son, | Berri, Oivndih railway, J Rooney and Son, |
£291 The tend-r oí A. Barr art £387/1/ han | £293. The tender of A. Barr at £387/3/ has | £291 The tender of A. Barr art £387/1 has |
also boen accepted for the eretuon of a teacher's | also been accepted for the erection of a teacher's | also been accepted for the erection of a teacher's |
residence at Westbrook. | residence at Westbrook. | residence at Westbrook. |
Identified overProof corrections | TOWNSHIP BEEN TENDERS ROONEY WHITCHURCH RAILWAY MALENY TENDER FOLLOWING |
Identified overProof non-corrections | CASSOWARY GAYNDAH GINGOR YERRA |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 47 | 55.3 | 87.2 | 71.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 31 | 58.1 | 87.1 | 69.2 |
Weighted Words | 54.6 | 82.9 | 62.3 |
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I Uniform Railway Gauge Conference) | Uniform Railway Gauge Conference | I Uniform Railway Gauge Conference) |
Air K G Bell (Chief Tngm^er 'ot | Mr. N. G. Bell (Chief Engineer for | Air K G Bell (Chief Engineer 'of |
Riilv» ) will leave Bnsbine by the | Railways) will leave Brisbane by the | Railway ss) will leave Brisbane by the |
mail ti un this morning and pro | mail train this morning and pro- | mail train this morning and proceed |
ceed to Melbourne for the purpose of at | ceed to Melbourne for the purpose of at- | to Melbourne for the purpose of at |
tending a coulèrent of the Chief K11 | tending a conference of the Chief En- | tending a conference of the Chief Kil |
gineers of the different ''tatt railways m | gineers of the different State railways in | gineers of the different ''State railways in |
connection with the question of adopt | connection with the question of adopt- | connection with the question of adopting |
ing a uniform ginge The conference wnl | ing a uniform gauge. The conference will | a uniform gauge The conference will |
commence at 2 p m on luesday | commence at 2 p.m. on Tuesday. | commence at 2 p m on Tuesday |
Identified overProof corrections | TUESDAY STATE TRAIN ENGINEER BRISBANE INCONNECTION |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ENGINEERS MR |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 53 | 75.5 | 92.5 | 69.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 37 | 78.4 | 94.6 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 78.2 | 95.6 | 79.7 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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I Cleveland Line Duplication. I | Cleveland Line Duplication. | I Cleveland Line Duplication. The |
The opening of the double ¡ino between | The opening of the double line between | opening of the double line between |
Hemmant mid Manly, a distuuce of four | Hemmant and Manly, a distance of four | Hemmant and Manly, a distance of four |
miles, took place vesteiday afternoon. | miles, took place yesterday afternoon. | miles, took place yesterday afternoon. |
There is now practically a duplicated | There is now practically a duplicated | There is now practically a duplicated |
line riiiht through from South Brisbane | line right through from South Brisbane | line right through from South Brisbane |
to Manly, the only portion of the l'nc | to Manly, the only portion of the line | to Manly, the only portion of the line |
not completed in this ícpect being :i | not completed in this respect being a | not completed in this respect being a |
stictch of Oe=s than two miles between | stretch of less than two miles between | stretch of Less than two miles between |
Muí arrie and Hemmant, where there is | Murarrie and Hemmant, where there is | Miss Marrie and Hemmant, where there is |
Fouie heavy bridge construct ion to be | some heavy bridge construction to be | Fouie heavy bridge construction to be |
completed. The General Traffic Manager | completed. The General Traffic Manager | completed. The General Traffic Manager |
(Mr. A. P. Lloyd) decided that it would | (Mr. A. P. Lloyd) decided that is would | (Mr. A. P. Lloyd) decided that it would |
be best to carry out ihe change of traffic | be best to carry out the change of traffic | be best to carry out the change of traffic |
ari'iinçrenient.s ou Sunday afternoon, when | arrangements on Sunday afternoon, when | ari'iinçrenient.s on Sunday afternoon, when |
the tune table waa lightest, so that t!i"re | the time table was lightest, so that there | the time table was lightest, so that there |
would be no possibility of the ordinary | would be no possibility of the ordinary | would be no possibility of the ordinary |
train service being interfered with. _ A | train service being interfered with. A | train service being interfered with. A |
considerable amount of work wau in- | considerable amount of work was | considerable amount of work was in- |
involved in substituting the electric block | involved in substituting the electric block | involved in substituting the electric block |
Workinj in lieu of the electric train staff | working in lieu of the electric train staff | Working in lieu of the electric train staff |
and ulan- in opening a fresh section to | and also in opening a fresh section to | and plan- in opening a fresh section to |
Hemmant where the junction between | Hemmant where the junction between | Hemmant where the junction between |
the single and the double .ino takes place | the single and the double line takes place. | the single and the double line takes place |
Arrangement«! were maadi! for a special | Arrangements were made for a special | Arrangements! were made for a special |
train to rim from b'onth Brisbane to | train to run from South Brisbane to | train to run from South Brisbane to |
Manly at 2.20 p.m., and to effect such | Manly at 2.20 p.m., and to effect such | Manly at 2.20 p.m., and to effect such |
nrrnngeiiienls ns would cnnble the elec- | arrangements as would enable the elec- | arrangements as would enable the electricians |
tricians anti other ne>ec«saiy workmen to | tricians and other necessary workmen to | and other necessary workmen to |
he moved from point to point where | he moved from point to point where | he moved from point to point where |
they wen; required. K is pointed out | they were required. It is pointed out | they were; required. K is pointed out |
that ir lias not yet been possible to | that it has not yet been possible to | that is has not yet been possible to |
complete the overbrid"os at Wynnum, | complete the overbridges at Wynnum, | complete the overbridges at Wynnum, |
Wynnum Sou lb, and Manly, and the | Wynnum South, and Manly, and the | Wynnum Sou lb, and Manly, and the |
uland platform "t_ Hemmant. Passen- | island platform at Hemmant. Passen- | island platform "at Hemmant. Passen- |
in the meantime should exercise | gers in the meantime should exercise | in the meantime should exercise |
cure in crossing at tl|ese station.«-, and | care in crossing at these stations, and | cure in crossing at these stations-, and |
cbould look out carefully for npiirca"..i. | should look out carefully for approach- | should look out carefully for npiirca"..i. |
¡ti. train?. The work is beinsr exncilited, | ing trains. The work is being expedited, | its. train?. The work is being exhibited, |
and in anv case it is anticipated that the | and in any case it is anticipated that the | and in any case it is anticipated that the |
new iirrangemcnfB will facilitate traffic, | new arrangements will facilitate traffic, | new arrangements will facilitate traffic, |
and esp»eially during' the ' anproacbing | and especially during the approaching | and especially during the approaching |
holiday season. ."^1''. ,lc' '''f*T'" v" ' | holiday season. | holiday season. 524''. are' '''far'" v" ' |
Identified overProof corrections | YESTERDAY DISTANCE AS STRETCH RUN NECESSARY HAS ARRANGEMENTS STATIONS WORKING THESE WAS TIME MADE APPROACHING ISLAND RIGHT RESPECT ESPECIALLY OVERBRIDGES ENABLE LESS ANY ON CONSTRUCTION |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PASSENGERS TRAINS SOME EXPEDITED CARE MURARRIE ALSO |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 261 | 80.1 | 95.8 | 78.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 145 | 77.9 | 95.2 | 78.1 |
Weighted Words | 78.8 | 95.4 | 78.2 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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Uniform Raliway Gauge. ? | Uniform Railway Gauge. | Uniform Railway Gauge. The |
The problem of the 'odtrptiou of a uni" | The problem of the adoption of a uni- | problem of the 'adoption of a uni" |
foran gauge on She .airways of Australia | form gauge on the railways of Australia | form gauge on She airways of Australia |
will be considered at a conference ci | will be considered at a conference of | will be considered at a conference of |
Federal and State railway engineers to | Federal and State railway engineers to | Federal and State railway engineers to |
be held in Melbourne on December o | be held in Melbourne on December 3 | be held in Melbourne on December of |
(our Melbourne correspondent wired last | (our Melbourne correspondent wired last | (our Melbourne correspondent wired last |
night). AU the States affected will *« | night). All the States affected will be | night). All the States affected will be |
represented. Mr. H. Deane, the Com- | represented. Mr. H. Deane, the Com- | represented. Mr. H. Deane, the Commonwealth |
monwealth chief engineer of railway con- , | monwealth chief engineer of railway con- | chief engineer of railway con- , |
struction, will preside. | struction, will preside. | struction, will preside. |
Identified overProof corrections | ADOPTION ALL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | RAILWAYS CONSTRUCTION |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 58 | 84.5 | 94.8 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 40 | 90.0 | 95.0 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 89.1 | 95.5 | 58.2 |
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RBILWAY EMPLOVEEW MREEEMfEB | RAILWAY EMPLOYEES' AGREEMENTS | RAILWAY EMPLOYEES MREEEMfEB |
Prt, Sept. 0. | Perth, Sept. 30. | Port, Sept. 6. |
The seretary of the | The secretary of the Amalgamated | The secretary of the |
ed Society of Railway Emp oyees | Society of Railway Employees | ed Society of Railway Employees |
(Mr, Phil. Hunt ha s rranged for | (Mr. Phil. Hunt) has arranged for | (Mr, Phil. Hunt has arranged for |
a deputation to.wait on th Commisi. | a deputation to wait on the Commis- | a deputation to wait on the Commis. |
ianer it Rauiwaye 4Mr. Short} an | ioner of Railways (Mr. Short) on | later it Railways Mr. Short an |
Pridia morning next £6 diicuiaise at | Friday morning next to discuss mat- | Friday morning next £6 discussing at |
ters in connction mith agreements | ters in connection with agreements | ters in connection with agreements |
watered intb early in the yea'r. | entered into early in the year. | watered into early in the year. |
Identified overProof corrections | EMPLOYEES INTO CONNECTION HAS TO RAILWAYS WITH FRIDAY WAIT SECRETARY ARRANGED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | COMMISIONER PERTH ENTERED MATTERS AMALGAMATED DISCUSS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 47 | 46.8 | 78.7 | 60.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 35 | 51.4 | 82.9 | 64.7 |
Weighted Words | 48.7 | 78.1 | 57.4 |
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LOCOMOTIVE WORK FOR GAWLER. | LOCOMOTIVE WORK FOR GAWLER. | LOCOMOTIVE WORK FOR GAWLER. |
Messrs James Martin & Co. have secured | Messrs. James Martin & Co. have secured | Messrs James Martin & Co. have secured |
contract with the Railways Commissioner | a contract with the Railways Commissioner | contract with the Railways Commissioner |
to const[?]ct for the sum of £7,800, 12 | to construct for the sum of £7,800, 12 | to construct for the sum of £7,800, 12 |
boilers for class P locomotives at their | boilers for class P locomotives at their | boilers for class F locomotives at their |
<S*wler -wort?. The boueie' ane priftdpally; | Gawler works. The boilers are principally | Gawler -South?. The boucle' are principally; |
for repkuemente on snbarban ?^p'"? In | for replacements on suburban engines. In | for replacements on suburban sp'"? In |
addition, to this,' the fiaQwayaODnnnSssioDeri | addition to this, the Railways Commissioner | addition, to this, the fiaQwayaODnnnSssioDeri |
$s inviting ifor Sl^^dftss-K locomo-^ | is inviting tenders for 21 class R locomo- | is inviting for Sl^^dftss-K locomotive |
five boilezs for broad-gauge engines. ." ; 1 | tive boilers for broad-gauge engines. | five boilers for broad-gauge engines. ." ; 1 |
Identified overProof corrections | ARE PRINCIPALLY REPLACEMENTS IS CONSTRUCT SUBURBAN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TENDERS WORKS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 55 | 69.1 | 87.3 | 58.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 38 | 78.9 | 94.7 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 77.7 | 94.5 | 75.3 |
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RAILWAY ACCIDENT. | RAILWAY ACCIDENT. | RAILWAY ACCIDENT. |
TORONTO, Saturdaj. - Sixteen | TORONTO, Saturday.— Sixteen | TORONTO, Saturday. - Sixteen |
persons were injured, and two | persons were injured, and two | persons were injured, and two |
fatallj, bj a car becoming dei ail- | fatally, by a car becoming derail- | fatally, by a car becoming der and- |
ed on the Grand Trunk Railwaj, | ed on the Grand Trunk Railway, | ed on the Grand Trunk Railway, |
near \ornej' V ratl bloke, and | near Varney. A rail broke, and | near Varney' A rail broke, and |
the tar rollen over an embank- | the car rolled over an embank- | the car rolled over an embank- |
ment Thirty (ive persons occumed | ment. Thirty five persons occupied | ment Thirty (five persons occupied |
the ear, but the majority escaped | the car, but the majority escaped | the ear, but the majority escaped |
with »onie scratches and shaking» | with some scratches and shakings. | with some scratches and shaking |
Identified overProof corrections | BROKE BY FIVE SOME SATURDAY VARNEY OCCUPIED RAIL ROLLED FATALLY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | DERAILED SHAKINGS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 46 | 67.4 | 93.5 | 80.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 37 | 67.6 | 94.6 | 83.3 |
Weighted Words | 65.5 | 92.5 | 78.3 |
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x AuB|raliati Railways. | Australian Railways. | x Australian Railways. |
The inter-State Railway Confer- | PROPOSED UNIFORM GAUGE. | The inter-State Railway Conference |
ence has submitted a report to the | The inter-State Railway Conference | has submitted a report to the |
has submitted a report to the | has submitted a report to the | has submitted a report to the |
Minister for Home Affairs in which | Minister for Home Affairs in which | Minister for Home Affairs in which |
'oe a uniform >4uaçe for Australia at | it is recommended that there should | be a uniform leave for Australia at |
the earliest possible dato for the fol- | be a uniform gauge for Australia at | the earliest possible date for the following |
lowing reasons, amongst others : | the earliest possible date for the following | reasons, amongst others : |
pense at every' brea'c of the . guage; | reasons, amongst others :— | pense at every' break of the guage; |
(a) There will be a saving of ex- | (a) There will be a saving of ex- | (a) There will be a saving of ex- |
will bte imperative in connection | pense at every break of the gauge ; | will be imperative in connection |
(b) comfort and convenience of Pas- | (b) comfort and convenience of Pas- | (b) comfort and convenience of Passengers |
sengers would be enhanced ; (c) it | sengers would be enhanced ; (c) it | would be enhanced ; (c) it |
i'(d) it will lend encouragement to | will be imperative in connection | and) it will lend encouragement to |
with military movements, should | with military movements, should | with military movements, should |
they at any time become necessary; | they at any time become necessary ; | they at any time become necessary; |
trnflic as it would facilitate the | (d) it will lend encouragement to | traffic as it would facilitate the |
and (e) it wiU tend to .reduce r.tne -. | traffic as it would facilitate the | and (e) it will tend to reduce rates -. |
transfer of passengers and goods ; | transfer of passengers and goods ; | transfer of passengers and goods ; |
total quantity- of rolling 'stock re- - | and (e) it will tend to reduce the | total quantity of rolling stock re- |
quired,.for. railway purposes an -Aus- - . | total quantity of rolling stock | quired, for. railway purposes an Aus- . |
(traba.-The- delegates .concluded that ? ?. | required, for railway purposes in Aus- | (tralia. The- delegates concluded that P. |
:the futur* standard guage ot ,A«s- > - | tralia. The delegates concluded that | the future standard gauge of Ass- > - |
traira should not-be lees than 4ft.. - | the future standard gauge of Australia | trains should not be less than 4ft.. - |
8Jin. * | should not be less than 4ft. 8½in. | 8in. I |
I PR0P0S15D L'XIFOMt GAUGE. | PROPOSED UNIFORM GAUGE. | |
Identified overProof corrections | PROPOSED AUSTRALIAN REQUIRED TRAFFIC BREAK FUTURE DATE LESS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | RECOMMENDED EXPENSE IS CONNECTIONWITH |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 126 | 77.8 | 89.7 | 53.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 78 | 84.6 | 94.9 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 84.8 | 95.1 | 68.1 |
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RAILWAY ACCIDENT. | RAILWAY ACCIDENT. | RAILWAY ACCIDENT. |
BRISBANE. Sunday.- A slign't | BRISBANE. Sunday.— A slight | BRISBANE. Sunday.- A slight |
railway accident occurred on . "a | railway accident occurred on a | railway accident occurred on a |
Sandpate line last night. A train | Sandgate line last night. A train | Sandgate line last night. A train |
from Brisbane, with the brate hard | from Brisbane, with the brake hard | from Brisbane, with the brake hard |
'on, ran into r.ho J:, st carriage or a | on, ran into the last carriage of a | 'on, ran into the J:, st carriage or a |
I . | I I | |
I stationary train, j ittle damage waa i | stationary train. Little damage was | stationary train, j little damage was done |
done, Two passengers in a carriage | done. Two passengers in a carriage | Two passengers in a carriage |
were slightly injured by ueing | were slightly injured by being | were slightly injured by being |
thrown' down by the jerk, but tho | thrown down by the jerk, but the | thrown down by the jerk, but the |
shock was not felt in other car- ; | shock was not felt in other carriages. | shock was not felt in other car- ; |
riagcs. There is a difference of opin- | There is a difference of opinion | riages. There is a difference of opinion |
ion as to the position of the homo | as to the position of the home | as to the position of the home |
signals for the incoming traia. | signals for the incoming train. | signals for the incoming train. |
Identified overProof corrections | SANDGATE BRAKE HOME LITTLE BEING SLIGHT |
Identified overProof non-corrections | CARRIAGES |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 73 | 82.2 | 95.9 | 76.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 54 | 87.0 | 98.1 | 85.7 |
Weighted Words | 83.8 | 97.6 | 85.3 |
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EXPRESS ARRIVES LATE. | EXPRESS ARRIVES LATE. | EXPRESS ARRIVES LATE. |
DELAY ATTRIBUTED TO BREAK | DELAY ATTRIBUTED TO BREAK- | DELAY ATTRIBUTED TO BREAK |
DÖWN ON THE BROAD GAUGE. | DOWN ON THE BROAD GAUGE. | DOWN ON THE BROAD GAUGE. |
The .Adelaide express reached Broken | The Adelaide express reached Broken | The Adelaide express reached Broken |
Hill ono and a liulf hour behind time | Hill one and a half hour behind time | Hill one and a half hour behind time |
this morning. Tho delay is attributed | this morning. The delay is attributed | this morning. The delay is attributed |
lo a breakdown of tho engine through | to a breakdown of the engine through | to a breakdown of the engine through |
a pipe having burst on the hroad-gauge | a pipe having burst on the broad-gauge | a pipe having burst on the broad-gauge |
line. The train readied Terowie a few | line. The train reched Terowie a few | line. The train reached Terowie a few |
minutes after 1 n.m.-an hour and 38 | minutes after 1 a.m.—an hour and 38 | minutes after 1 remain hour and 38 |
minutes late. After having reached | minutes late. After having reached | minutes late. After having reached |
tho border, the empress made good time, | the border, the express made good time, | the border, the empress made good time, |
iii) m mutet l>"i i': made up in the short | 20 minutes being made up in the short | iii) m mutes has a': made up in the short |
run from Cockburn. | run from Cockburn. | run from Cockburn. |
The belated arrival of tho express | The belated arrival of the express | The belated arrival of the express |
inconvenienced business people in Bro | inconvenienced business people in Bro- | inconvenienced business people in Broken |
ken Hill. The work of sorting the mails | ken Hill. The work of sorting the mails | Hill. The work of sorting the mails |
was pushed on nt the Post Office, but | was pushed on at the Post Office, but | was pushed on at the Post Office, but |
it was much after 10 o'clock before tho | it was much after 10 o'clock before the | it was much after 10 o'clock before the |
letters were distributed into tho private | letters were distributed into the private | letters were distributed into the private |
! boxes. | boxes. | boxes. |
Identified overProof corrections | HALF AT ONE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | AN [**VANDALISED] BEING RECHED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 113 | 86.7 | 95.6 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 74 | 93.2 | 95.9 | 40.0 |
Weighted Words | 95.4 | 96.8 | 31.6 |
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NEW SOUTH WALES. | NEW SOUTH WALES. | NEW SOUTH WALES. |
THE DEATH OP GANGER EYLES. | THE DEATH OF GANGER EYLES. | THE DEATH OF GANGER EYLES. |
Sydney, Thursday. | Sydney, Thursday. | Sydney, Thursday. |
An inquiry was hold at Dapto yes- | An inquiry was held at Dapto yes- | An inquiry was held at Dapto yesterday |
terday into the death of Gauger Eyles, | terday into the death of Ganger Eyles, | into the death of Ganger Eyles, |
who. was run over by a train and killed | who was run over by a train and killed | who. was run over by a train and killed |
ut Minnamurra on Tuosday.. Tho vor | at Minnamurra on Tuesday. The ver- | at Minnamurra on Tuesday.. The verdict |
dict- stated that tho deceased throw | dict stated that the deceased threw | stated that the deceased throw |
himself in front of the train" while tem- | himself in front of the train while tem- | himself in front of the train while temporarily |
porarily insane. - | porarily insane. | insane. - |
Identified overProof corrections | VERDICT TUESDAY HELD |
Identified overProof non-corrections | THREW |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 51 | 82.4 | 98.0 | 88.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 39 | 89.7 | 97.4 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 87.5 | 95.6 | 64.8 |
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LIChT HORSE. | LIGHT HORSE. | LIGHT HORSE. |
'LIGHT HORSE TROOP NOTES. . | LIGHT HORSE TROOP NOTES. | LIGHT HORSE TROOP NOTES. A |
A whólo day .mounted - parado (voluih | A whole day mounted parade (volun- | whole day mounted parade (volume |
tary) of the local -troops of the -24th | tary) of the local troops of the 24th | tary) of the local troops of the 24th |
"-Light Horse'-will bo held to-morrow | Light Horse will be held to-morrow | "-Light Horse will be held to-morrow |
(Saturday). The troop will fall in at | (Saturday). The troop will fall in at | (Saturday). The troop will fall in at |
the drill shed nt 1 p. m. Members who | the drill shed at 1 p.m. Members who | the drill shed at 1 p.m. Members who |
live in North Broken -Hill muy join tho | live in North Broken Hill may join the | live in North Broken Hill may join the |
troop at 1.30 p.m. at tho Junction Ho | troop at 1.30 p.m. at the Junction Ho- | troop at 1.30 p.m. at the Junction Hotel. |
tel. Uniform -will bo worn. | tel. Uniform will be worn. | Uniform will be worn. |
. . AU members of the troop who have | All members of the troop who have | . . All members of the troop who have |
not yet received uniform or equipment | not yet received uniform or equipment | not yet received uniform or equipment |
should attend nt'tho drill shed on Wed- | should attend at the drill shed on Wed- | should attend at the drill shed on Wednesday |
nesday evoning. next, when they will | nesday evening next, when they will | evening. next, when they will |
bo supplied with whatever they require | be supplied with whatever they require | be supplied with whatever they require |
if it is on hand. , .. | if it is on hand. | if it is on hand. |
A-number of books from tho military | A number of books from the military | A number of books from the military |
library in Adelaide have been sent for | library in Adelaide have been sent for | library in Adelaide have been sent for |
the use of olHcers and non-commissioned | the use of officers and non-commissioned | the use of officers and non-commissioned |
officers of tho Militia and Cadet unite | officers of the Militia and Cadet units | officers of the Militia and Cadet unite |
in Broken Hill, - Officers and non- | in Broken Hill, Officers and non- | in Broken Hill, - Officers and non- |
coms, may obtain ' books 'on application | coms. may obtain books on application | coms, may obtain ' books on application |
to Lieutenant?'" OY' Nugent, O.C., D | to Lieutenant. G. Nugent, O.C., D | to Lieutenant?'" OY' Nugent, O.f., D |
Troop, B. 24 L;E. ,- .v | Troop, B. 24 L.H. | Troop, B. 24 LE. ,- v |
Identified overProof corrections | BE PARADE EVENING WHOLE ALL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | VOLUNTARY UNITS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 133 | 85.7 | 98.5 | 89.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 81 | 91.4 | 97.5 | 71.4 |
Weighted Words | 91.7 | 97.1 | 64.6 |
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FLOWERDALE RAILWAY. | FLOWERDALE RAILWAY. | FLOWERDALE RAILWAY. |
SOMERSET, Thursday. | SOMERSET, Thursday. | SOMERSET, Thursday. |
'Work has been commenced at the rail | Work has been commenced at the rail- | 'Work has been commenced at the rail |
M y station at Somerset, Mr. ]ricknhll | way station at Somerset, Mr. Bricknall | My station at Somerset, Mr. Bricknell |
being overseer of this section. The | being overseer of this section. The | being overseer of this section. The |
teams are busy carting gravel, and part | teams are busy carting gravel, and part | teams are busy carting gravel, and part |
of the fotndotion work has been com | of the foundation work has been com- | of the foundation work has been come |
bnenced. 'Th1 br1trTe nearing comple | menced. The bridge is nearing comple- | bounced. 'Thin brittle nearing completion. |
tion. | tion. | |
It was romputed. said a lecturer in | It was computed, said a lecturer in | It was computed. said a lecturer in |
Leeds, that a pound of silk r u1ired about | Leeds, that a pound of silk required about | Leeds, that a pound of silk r retired about |
8000 silkworms, and during the course of | 8000 silkworms, and during the course of | 8000 silkworms, and during the course of |
thefr lif that number of.worms pte about | their life that number of worms ate about | their life that number of worms pte about |
2tewt, of multorry luaves. | 2½cwt. of mulberry leaves. | 2cwt, of mulberry leaves. |
Identified overProof corrections | FOUNDATION LIFE LEAVES MULBERRY WORMS COMPUTED THEIR |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BRICKNALL ATE REQUIRED BRIDGE IS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 71 | 77.5 | 88.7 | 50.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 52 | 76.9 | 90.4 | 58.3 |
Weighted Words | 72.1 | 89.6 | 62.8 |
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SHOP ROBBERY, | SHOP ROBBERY, | SHOP ROBBERY, |
SYDNEY, Wednesday. | SYDNEY, Wednesday. | SYDNEY, Wednesday. |
A robbery was carried but last night | A robbery was carried but last night | A robbery was carried but last night |
:d King~breet premiscs of the Fres!i | at King-street premises of the Fresh | :d King-street premises of the Fresh |
Food and Ice Company. This ebop is | Food and Ice Company. This shop is | Food and Ice Company. This shop is |
closed each night at 1L30, and on open | closed each night at 11.30, and on open- | closed each night at 11.30, and on opening |
ing it this morning it was discoverea | ing it this morning it was discovered | it this morning it was discovered |
that theo sfo on the ground floor had | that the safe on the ground floor had | that the safe on the ground floor had |
been forced with a d?isel, and about | been forced with a chisel, and about | been forced with a chisel, and about |
600 :abstracted. Apparently the thieves | £60 abstracted. Apparently the thieves | 600 abstracted. Apparently the thieves |
entered from The roof by way of a | entered from the roof by way of a | entered from The roof by way of a |
window in the smoke-room, which opens | window in the smoke-room, which opens | window in the smoke-room, which opens |
.on to the roof. By a fortunate oversight, | on to the roof. By a fortunate oversight, | on to the roof. By a fortunate oversight, |
they overeooked a purse containing about | they overlooked a purse containing about | they overlooked a purse containing about |
.:£20 in cash, and ar pair of diamond ear | £20 in cash, and a pair of diamond ear- | .:£20 in cash, and a pair of diamond ear |
rings, iwhi?h alto happened to be in tie | rings, which also happened to be in the | rings, which also happened to be in the |
satfe. | safe. | safe. |
Identified overProof corrections | OVERLOOKED PREMISES DISCOVERED /KING/STREET|KINGSTREET FRESH CHISEL SAFE ALSO |
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Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 94 | 85.1 | 98.9 | 92.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 65 | 87.7 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 83.1 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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FEDERAL PARLIAMENT. | FEDERAL PARLIAMENT. | FEDERAL PARLIAMENT. |
THE REPRESENTATIVES. | THE REPRESENTATIVES. | THE REPRESENTATIVES. |
StIEUOURN E. Tuesday. | MELBOURNE, Tuesday. | StIEUOURN E. Tuesday. |
The Minister of Customs, in reply to | The Minister of Customs, in reply to | The Minister of Customs, in reply to |
.Mr. Sellman (Vic.), said the Government | Mr. Sellman (Vic.), said the Government | Mr. Sellman (Vic.), said the Government |
:had no intention of introducing increased | had no intention of introducing increased | had no intention of introducing increased |
,protective duties during the session. | protective duties during the session. | protective duties during the session. |
The Prime Minister informed Mr. Kelly | The Prime Minister informed Mr. Kelly | The Prime Minister informed Mr. Kelly |
J(N.S.W.) that he understood a despatch | (N.S.W.) that he understood a despatch | I(N.S W.) that he understood a despatch |
was on the way from the Imperial autho | was on the way from the Imperial autho- | was on the way from the Imperial authorities |
rities to the Commonweaith relative to | rities to the Commonwealth relative to | to the Commonwealth relative to |
the Panama Canal question. | the Panama Canal question. | the Panama Canal question. |
The Postmaster-General, in reply to Mr. | The Postmaster-General, in reply to Mr. | The Postmaster-General, in reply to Mr. |
'Palmer (W.A.), said it was probable that | Palmer (W.A.), said it was probable that | Palmer (W.A.), said it was probable that |
concessions as regards the late rate | concessions as regards the late rate | concessions as regards the late rate |
charges for letters posted at the railway | charges for letters posted at the railway | charges for letters posted at the railway |
stations would be allowed where post | stations would be allowed where post | stations would be allowed where post |
offices were not near the railway steations. | offices were not near the railway stations. | offices were not near the railway stations. |
The debate on the second reading of | The debate on the second reading of | The debate on the second reading of |
the bill to authorise a survey for a rail | the bill to authorise a survey for a rail- | the bill to authorise a survey for a railway |
way line from Pine breek to Katehema | way line from Pine Creek to Katchema | line from Pine Creek to Katehema |
River was resumed by Mr. Ryrie (N.S.W.), | River was resumed by Mr. Ryrie (N.S.W.), | River was resumed by Mr. Ryrie (N.S.W.), |
who thought a 3ft. Gin. gauge would be | who thought a 3ft. 6in. gauge would be | who thought a 3ft. 6in. gauge would be |
sufficient for such a line. | sufficient for such a line. | sufficient for such a line. |
Mr. Glynn (S.A.) said .the Government | Mr. Glynn (S.A.) said the Government | Mr. Glynn (S.A.) said the Government |
should lessen the time in the proposed | should lessen the time in the proposed | should lessen the time in the proposed |
'conditions of the main transcontinental | conditions of the main transcontinental | conditions of the main transcontinental |
line. | line. | line. |
DMr. Penton-The e:oouer they had a | Mr. Fenton—The sooner they had a | Mr. Penton-The s:ooner they had a |
direct line from the south to the north | direct line from the south to the north | direct line from the south to the north |
the better it would be for Australia. | the better it would be for Australia. | the better it would be for Australia. |
iMr. Deakin (Vic.) regretted that the | Mr. Deakin (Vic.) regretted that the | Mr. Deakin (Vic.) regretted that the |
Government had adopted a mark-time | Government had adopted a mark-time | Government had adopted a mark time |
policy with regard to the Territory. The | policy with regard to the Territory. The | policy with regard to the Territory. The |
present bill should have been introduced | present bill should have been introduced | present bill should have been introduced |
in 1910. He hoped to see the proposed | in 1910. He hoped to see the proposed | in 1910. He hoped to see the proposed |
Srailway and the works undertaken with | railway and the works undertaken with- | railway and the works undertaken with |
'out delay. | out delay. | 'out delay. |
Mr. Webster (N.S.W.) thought the | Mr. Webster (N.S.W.) thought the | Mr. Webster (N.S.W.) thought the |
most sensible course would be to build a | most sensible course would be to build a | most sensible course would be to build a |
railway to the Macdonald Ranges, where | railway to the Macdonald Ranges, where | railway to the Macdonald Ranges, where |
they could expect some return, but the | they could expect some return, but the | they could expect some return, but the |
.proposed railway was a mistake, and | proposed railway was a mistake, and | proposed railway was a mistake, and |
wouldonot pay for grease for the wheels. | would not pay for grease for the wheels. | would not pay for grease for the wheels. |
Mr. M'Williams (Tas.) held that they | Mr. M'Williams (Tas.) held that they | Mr. McWilliams (Tas.) held that they |
should carry out their contract with | should carry out their contract with | should carry out their contract with |
Bouth Australia by constructing a line | South Australia by constructing a line | South Australia by constructing a line |
south to North. Three feet six inch | south to North. Three feet six inch | south to North. Three feet six inch |
lines were sufficient to develop the Ter | lines were sufficient to develop the Ter- | lines were sufficient to develop the Territory. |
ritory. It would be better to construct | ritory. It would be better to construct | It would be better to construct |
,a line from Oodnadatta to M'Donnell | a line from Oodnadatta to McDonnell | a line from Oodnadatta to McDonnell |
Stther than from Pine Creek to Kathe | rather than from Pine Creek to Kathe- | Stther than from Pine Creek to Katherine |
rine River. They were only repeating | rine River. They were only repeating | River. They were only repeating |
previous follies in the Territory. | previous follies in the Territory. | previous follies in the Territory. |
The bill was read a second time, ,nd | The bill was read a second time, and | The bill was read a second time, and |
:passed through committee. | passed through committee. | passed through committee. |
On the third reading, the Minister said | On the third reading, the Minister said | On the third reading, the Minister said |
that, apart altogether from the question | that, apart altogether from the question | that, apart altogether from the question |
of railway connection between Oodna | of railway connection between Oodna- | of railway connection between O'Donnell |
'dastta and Pine Creek, it was necessary | dastta and Pine Creek, it was necessary | 'dastta and Pine Creek, it was necessary |
that the Northern Territory should be | that the Northern Territory should be | that the Northern Territory should be |
'developed from the north. Without | developed from the north. Without | developed from the north. Without |
making any definite promise, he would | making any definite promise, he would | making any definite promise, he would |
bring the question of railway construe | bring the question of railway construc- | bring the question of railway construction |
tion with north and south before the | tion with north and south before the | with north and south before the |
Government, with a view to submitting | Government, with a view to submitting | Government, with a view to submitting |
another bill this session. He proposed | another bill this session. He proposed | another bill this session. He proposed |
a 3ft. Gin. gauge to Katherine River, so | a 3ft. 6in. gauge to Katherine River, so | a 3ft. 6in. gauge to Katherine River, so |
.that the present rolling stock could be | that the present rolling stock could be | that the present rolling stock could be |
used, but the line would be so construct | used, but the line would be so construct- | used, but the line would be so constructed |
ed that subsequently it epuld easily be | ed that subsequently it could easily be | that subsequently it could easily be |
made a 4ft. 81/Sin. gauge. | made a 4ft. 8½in. gauge. | made a 4ft. 81 Sin. gauge. |
The bill was read a third time. | The bill was read a third time. | The bill was read a third time. |
The debate on the motion to disallow | The debate on the motion to disallow | The debate on the motion to disallow |
the ordinance providing only for perpe | the ordinance providing only for perpe- | the ordinance providing only for perpetual |
tual leases in the Northern Territory | tual leases in the Northern Territory | leases in the Northern Territory |
was resumed by FMr. Poynton (S.A.), who | was resumed by Mr. Poynton (S.A.), who | was resumed by Mr. Poynton (S.A.), who |
opposed the leasing system. The debate | opposed the leasing system. The debate | opposed the leasing system. The debate |
was adjourned, and the House rose at | was adjourned, and the House rose at | was adjourned, and the House rose at |
1015 p.m. till the following day. | 10.15 p.m. till the following day. | 1015 p.m. till the following day. |
Identified overProof corrections | MCDONNELL COMMONWEALTH CONSTRUCTION |
Identified overProof non-corrections | FENTON MELBOURNE SOONER MWILLIAMS [**VANDALISED] OODNA [**VANDALISED] RATHER KATCHEMA |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 453 | 95.8 | 98.5 | 63.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 212 | 96.2 | 96.7 | 12.5 |
Weighted Words | 96.4 | 96.5 | 2.1 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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MOUNT MORGAN RAILWAY | MOUNT MORGAN RAILWAY | MOUNT MORGAN RAILWAY |
TKAFFIC. | TRAFFIC. | TRAFFIC. |
Tiie following is a statement of the | The following is a statement of the | The following is a statement of the |
trafiic at Mount Morgan Jiailway | traffic at Mount Morgan Railway | traffic at Mount Morgan Railway |
Station in .January :-Received for thc | Station in January :—Received for the | Station in January Received for the |
Mount Morgan Gold Mining Coinynny, | Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company, | Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company, |
25,830 tons ; received for the town, | 25,836 tons; received for the town, | 25,830 tons ; received for the town, |
1221 tons ; forwarded by company, 871 | 1221 tons; forwarded by company, 871 | 1221 tons ; forwarded by company, 871 |
tons ; forwarded by the town, 136 tons ; | tons; forwarded by the town, 136 tons; | tons ; forwarded by the town, 136 tons |
: number of passengers kooked, 5077 ;. | number of passengers booked, 5077; | a number of passengers booked, 5077 ;. |
revenue, £9835. | revenue, £9835. | revenue, £9835. |
Identified overProof corrections | BOOKED TRAFFIC |
Identified overProof non-corrections |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 46 | 84.8 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 26 | 92.3 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 90.4 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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LIGHT HORSE. | LIGHT HORSE. | LIGHT HORSE. |
At a-day's notice about forty members | At a day's notice about forty members | At a-day's notice about forty members |
of tlie local squadron of Light Horse got | of the local squadron of Light Horse got | of the local squadron of Light Horse got |
in their horses to attend a whole-day | in their horses to attend a whole-day | in their horses to attend a whole-day |
parade on Saturday, being at 4 p.m. and | parade on Saturday, being at 4 p.m. and | parade on Saturday, being at 4 p.m. and |
returning at ll p.m. The squadron wa« | returning at 11 p.m. The squadron was | returning at 11 p.m. The squadron was |
under the command of Lieutenant 8. | under the command of Lieutenant S. | under the command of Lieutenant S |
A. Richards, and with him was Lieu- | A. Richards, and with him was Lieu- | A. Richards, and with him was Lieutenant |
tenant J, M'Knight. The squadron | tenant J, McKnight. The squadron | J, M'Knight. The squadron |
moved off from the Technical College at | moved off from the Technical College at | moved off from the Technical College at |
four o'clock for the Racecourse, route | four o'clock for the Racecourse, route | four o'clock for the Racecourse, route |
marching ticing practised. On arrival | marching being practised. On arrival | marching ticing practised. On arrival |
troop drill, occupying positions, led | troop drill, occupying positions, led | troop drill, occupying positions, led |
horses, movements on foot, and rifle | horses, movements on foot, and rifle | horses, movements on foot, and rifle |
exercises were carried out until half-part | exercises were carried out until half-past | exercises were carried out until half-past |
six o'clock, when an hour's rest was | six o'clock, when an hour's rest was | six o'clock, when an hour's rest was |
riven for tea and the feeding of horses. | given for tea and the feeding of horses. | given for tea and the feeding of horses. |
The duties of guards and/sentries was | The duties of guards and sentries was | The duties of guards and sentries was |
then trcnclumtly dealt with, instruction | then trenchantly dealt with, instruction | then trenchantly dealt with, instruction |
bein" given by the officers and Sergeant | being given by the officers and Sergeant- | being given by the officers and Sergeant |
major J. Colquhoun. The men took a | major J. Colquhoun. The men took a | major J. Colquhoun. The men took a |
very keen Interest' 5n the work. A start | very keen interest in the work. A start | very keen interest in the work. A start |
was then made for'home, the Post Office | was then made for home, the Post Office | was then made for home, the Post Office |
being reached about eleven o'clock, | being reached about eleven o'clock, | being reached about eleven o'clock, |
where thc' squadron was dismissed. | where the squadron was dismissed. | where the squadron was dismissed. |
Equipment ' and . rifles will bp issued to | Equipment and rifles will be issued to | Equipment and rifles will be issued to |
the recruits at thc drill-shed tonight. | the recruits at the drill-shed tonight. | the recruits at the drill-shed tonight. |
The Mount Morgan Rifle Club lias kindly | The Mount Morgan Rifle Club has kindly | The Mount Morgan Rifle Club has kindly |
foregone its rieht to the .rifle range on | foregone its right to the rifle range on | foregone its right to the rifle range on |
Saturday next. A start .Will then ho | Saturday next. A start will then be | Saturday next. A start will then he |
madel witïi the musketry course for the | made with the musketry course for the | made with the musketry course for the |
recruits and with the annual musket re- | recruits and with the annual musket re- | recruits and with the annual musket re- |
course for members of thc squadron. | course for members of the squadron. | course for members of the squadron. |
Shooting will commence at nine o'clock | Shooting will commence at nine o'clock | Shooting will commence at nine o'clock |
sharp for the members of the squadron | sharp for the members of the squadron | sharp for the members of the squadron |
and half-post one o'clock for the recruits. | and half-past one o'clock for the recruits. | and half-past one o'clock for the recruits. |
Squadron members can also shoot in tho | Squadron members can also shoot in the | Squadron members can also shoot in the |
afternoon. To bring the squadron up to | afternoon. To bring the squadron up to | afternoon. To bring the squadron up to |
thc new establishment a number of re- | the new establishment a number of re- | the new establishment a number of recruits |
cruits are still wanted. Application for | cruits are still wanted. Application for | are still wanted. Application for |
I enlistment should be made at thc drill | enlistment should be made at the drill | I enlistment should be made at the drill |
shir! On Monday evenings between half | shed on Monday evenings between half- | ship! On Monday evenings between half-past |
past seven and eight o'clock. Discharged | past seven and eight o'clock. Discharged | seven and eight o'clock. Discharged |
trained men can relnlist without having | trained men can reinlist without having | trained men can realise without having |
to go through thc recruit course. | to go through the recruit course. | to go through the recruit course. |
Identified overProof corrections | HAS TRENCHANTLY HOME SENTRIES RIGHT |
Identified overProof non-corrections | REINLIST MCKNIGHT |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 273 | 90.5 | 98.5 | 84.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 154 | 95.5 | 98.7 | 71.4 |
Weighted Words | 95.5 | 98.4 | 63.8 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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FEOM BROAD TO | FROM BROAD TO | FROM BROAD TO |
NABROW GAUGE. | NARROW GAUGE. | NARROW GAUGE. |
RECORD TRANSFER; | RECORD TRANSFER. | RECORD TRANSFER; |
The Railway Department prides itself | The Railway Department prides itself | The Railway Department prides itself |
upon the- expeditious manner in which it | upon the expeditious manner in which it | upon the expeditious manner in which it |
overcomes the difficulty of the break of | overcomes the difficulty of the break of | overcomes the difficulty of the break of |
gauge. The transfer of goods from the | gauge. The transfer of goods from the | gauge. The transfer of goods from the |
broad to the narrow gauge, and vice | broad to the narrow gauge, and vice | broad to the narrow gauge, and vice |
versa, at the different stations where the | versa, at the different stations where the | versa, at the different stations where the |
two lines meet, naturally causes delay, | two lines meet, naturally causes delay, | two lines meet, naturally causes delay, |
but the officials strive to prevent this as | but the officials strive to prevent this as | but the officials strive to prevent this as |
much as possible. Last week the staff at | much as possible. Last week the staff at | much as possible. Last week the staff at |
Terowie put up a record, and for the | Terowie put up a record, and for the | Terowie put up a record, and for the |
period' ended October 19. 4.123 tons, includ | period ended October 19, 4,125 tons, includ- | period' ended October 19. 4.123 tons, including |
ing 2.J23 tons of ore, 3S4 tons grain, and | ing 2,123 tons of ore, 384 tons grain, and | 222 tons of ore, 384 tons grain, and |
1,915 bales of wopl, were -shifted from one | 1,915 bales of wool, were shifted from one | 1915 bales of wool, were shifted from one |
line to the other. In addition, 428 vans | line to the other. In addition, 428 vans | line to the other. In addition, 428 vans |
of live stock, containing 10,965 head, were | of live stock, containing 16,965 head, were | of live stock, containing 10,965 head, were |
transferred. During the same week the | transferred. During the same week the | transferred. During the same week the |
men at Hamley Bridge also did good work, | men at Hamley Bridge also did good work, | men at Hamley Bridge also did good work, |
and handled 2,744 tons, including 1,012 tons | and handled 2,744 tons, including 1,612 tons | and handled 2,744 tons, including 2092 tons |
of grain, and 218 vans of live stock. This | of grain, and 218 vans of live stock. This | of grain, and 218 vans of live stock. This |
was well above the weekly average. | was well above the weekly average. | was well above the weekly average. |
TEKOWIE, October 23.— A remarkably | TEROWIE, October 23.—A remarkably | TEROWIE, October 23 A remarkably |
busy time has been experienced at the | busy time has been experienced at the | busy time has been experienced at the |
northern terminus of the broad gauge line | northern terminus of the broad gauge line | northern terminus of the broad gauge line |
during the last few day3. The live stock | during the last few days. The live stock | during the last few days. The live stock |
trucked from the northern pastoral centres | trucked from the northern pastoral centres | trucked from the northern pastoral centres |
has been keeping an unending string of | has been keeping an unending string of | has been keeping an unending string of |
trains running from Teronrie to the city. | trains running from Terowie to the city. | trains running from Terowie to the city. |
It is thought that the number of stock | It is thought that the number of stock | It is thought that the number of stock |
. transhipped from the narrow to broad | transhipped from the narrow to broad | . transhipped from the narrow to broad |
gauge vans has during the last six days ex | gauge vans has during the last six days ex- | gauge Evans has during the last six days exceeded |
ceeded the highest totals recorded pre | ceeded the highest totals recorded pre- | the highest totals recorded previously |
viously at that busy station. In round | viously at that busy station. In round | at that busy station. In round |
figures, these wvre approximately 2,380 | figures, these were approximately 2,380 | figures, these were approximately 2,380 |
cattle, between 13,000 and 14,000 sheep and | cattle, between 13,000 and 14,000 sheep and | cattle, between 13,000 and 14,000 sheep and |
lambs, 50 pigs, and 43 horses handled, the | lambs, 50 pigs, and 43 horses handled, the | lambs, 50 pigs, and 43 horses handled, the |
hulk of which were from- the far north. | bulk of which were from the far north. | hulk of which were from the far north. |
The transhipments afforded some measure | The transhipments afforded some measure | The transhipments afforded some measure |
of relief to a number of the big cattie. Re | of relief to a number of the big cattle. Re- | of relief to a number of the big cattle. Referring |
ferring to the carriage of live stock over | ferring to the carriage of live stock over | to the carriage of live stock over |
long' distances, the Railways Commissioner, | long distances, the Railways Commissioner, | long' distances, the Railways Commissioner, |
in his evidence before the Northern Rail | in his evidence before the Northern Rail- | in his evidence before the Northern Railways |
ways Commission two years ago, said: — | ways Commission two years ago, said:— | Commission two years ago, said: — |
'The public conscience, as well: as. the | "The public conscience, as well as the | The public conscience, as well: as, the |
necessity for preserving the food supply at | necessity for preserving the food supply at | necessity for preserving the food supply at |
its best, should lead to the compulsory tem | its best, should lead to the compulsory tem- | its best, should lead to the compulsory temporary |
porary release of the animals from trucks, | porary release of the animals from trucks, | release of the animals from trucks, |
to allow a break in the journey-— a prac | to allow a break in the journey—a prac- | to allow a break in the journey's a practice |
tictt at present in force on the American | tice at present in force on the American | at present in force on the American |
railways.' In addition to the exceptional | railways. In addition to the exceptional | railways. In addition to the exceptional |
traffic in live stock, the Terowie railway | traffic in live stock, the Terowie railway | traffic in live stock, the Terowie railway |
staff, under the stationmaster (Mr. J. B. | staff, under the stationmaster (Mr. J. B. | staff, under the stationmaster (Mr. J. B |
Taylor), and the staff undsr the contractor | Taylor), and the staff under the contractor | Taylor), and the staff under the contractor |
for transhipping goods, experienced what | for transhipping goods, experienced what | for transhipping goods, experienced what |
is regarded 03 «ne of the busiest weeks in | is regarded as one of the busiest weeks in | is regarded 03 one of the busiest weeks in |
ordinary traffic, a total of more than 4.000 | ordinary traffic, a total of more than 4,000 | ordinary traffic, a total of more than 4,000 |
-tons of freight having been transferred | tons of freight having been transferred | tons of freight having been transferred |
from the 5 ft. 3 in. gauge to the 3 ft. 6 in. | from the 5 ft. 3 in. gauge to the 3 ft. 6 in. | from the 5 ft. 3 in. gauge to the 3 ft. 6 in. |
puge trucks, and vice versa. The goods | gauge trucks, and vice versa. The goods | gauge trucks, and vice versa. The goods |
Irom northern districts included 2,000 bales | from northern districts included 2,000 bales | from northern districts included 2,000 bales |
of wool. The minerals from Broken Hil | of wool. The minerals from Broken Hill | of wool. The minerals from Broken Hill |
weighed about 2,000 tons. | weighed about 2,000 tons. | weighed about 2,000 tons. |
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Searchability of unique words | 199 | 98.5 | 99.0 | 33.3 |
Weighted Words | 98.5 | 98.9 | 29.3 |
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- THE RAILWAY GAUGE. | THE RAILWAY GAUGE. | - THE RAILWAY GAUGE. |
From 'Economist': — -'I agree with the | From "Economist":—"I agree with the | From 'Economist': I -'I agree with the |
views expressed by Mr. William Whinham | views expressed by Mr. William Whinham | views expressed by Mr. William Whinham |
in resard to the advantages of a uniform | in regard to the advantages of a uniform | in regard to the advantages of a uniform |
gauge, and the necqssity of this State do | gauge, and the necessity of this State do- | gauge, and the necessity of this State do |
ing its share by constructing a direct line | ing its share by constructing a direct line | ing its share by constructing a direct line |
from Port Augusta to Adelaide on the 4 ft. | from Port Augusta to Adelaide on the 4 ft. | from Port Augusta to Adelaide on the 4 ft. |
84 in. standard. , It is suicidal for us to. | 8½ in. standard. It is suicidal for us to | 8½ in. standard. It is suicidal for us to |
stand idly by, boasting of our Keoeraphical | stand idly by, boasting of our geographical | stand idly by, boasting of our geographical |
clairos,_which nobody can deny, if we | claims, which nobody can deny, if we | claims, which nobody can deny, if we |
make no effort, much less a sacrifice, to | make no effort, much less a sacrifice, to | make no effort, much less a sacrifice, to |
warrant consideration from the Common | warrant consideration from the Common- | warrant consideration from the Commonwealth |
wealth Parliament. The 4 ft. 8J in. gauge | wealth Parliament. The 4 ft. 8½ in. gauge | Parliament. The 4 ft. 8½ in. gauge |
being practically settled, it seems criminal | being practically settled, it seems criminal | being practically settled, it seems criminal |
to delay the necessary steps which would | to delay the necessary steps which would | to delay the necessary steps which would |
with our natural claims appeal irresistibly | with our natural claims appeal irresistibly | with our natural claims appeal irresistibly |
to oil true statesmen. Now that the East to | to all true statesmen. Now that the East to | to oil true statesmen. Now that the East to |
West line has been undertaken, what is | West line has been undertaken, what is | West line has been undertaken, what is |
to prevent' us from building from the Ade | to prevent us from building from the Ade- | to prevent us from building from the Adelaide |
laide end a line on the 4 ft. 8} standard, | laide end a line on the 4 ft. 8½ standard, | and a line on the 4 ft. 8½ standard, |
and in due course completing it, so that it | and in due course completing it, so that it | and in due course completing it, so that it |
will be available for use at the time when | will be available for use at the time when | will be available for use at the time when |
the great Transcontinental line is accom | the great Transcontinental line is accom- | the great Transcontinental line is accomplished? |
plished? . There is no necessity to recapi | plished ? There is no necessity to recapi- | . There is no necessity to recapitulate |
tulate the advantages of such a linei One | tulate the advantages of such a line. One | the advantages of such a line One |
view, however, cannot be too emphatically | view, however, cannot be too emphatically | view, however, cannot be too emphatically |
treated— the invaluable assistance which | treated—the invaluable assistance which | treated the invaluable assistance which |
the suggested railway; would give to our | the suggested railway would give to our | the suggested railway; would give to our |
advocacy of the claims .we have to the | advocacy of the claims we have to the | advocacy of the claims we have to the |
North-South Transcontinental line. When | North-South Transcontinental line. When | North-South Transcontinental line. When |
the East-West Transcontinental line is con | the East-West Transcontinental line is con- | the East-West Transcontinental line is constructed |
Btructed as. far as. Tarcoola. this noiht | structed as far as Tarcoola, this point | as far as Tarcoola. this point |
would serve as an admirable connecting sta | would serve as an admirable connecting sta- | would serve as an admirable connecting station |
tion of a line to Oodnadatta. forming the | tion of a line to Oodnadatta, forming the | of a line to Oodnadatta. forming the |
first section of the -North-South line, and | first section of the North-South line, and | first section of the North-South line, and |
enabling the work to be 'begun from the | enabling the work to be begun from the | enabling the work to be begun from the |
south; in a much better manner than if the | south in a much better manner than if the | south; in a much better manner than if the |
material were all carried along the narrow | material were all carried along the narrow- | material were all carried along the narrow |
gauge Oodnadatta line, with the necessity | gauge Oodnadatta line, with the necessity | gauge Oodnadatta line, with the necessity |
o{ transhipping at that station. If the | of transhipping at that station. If the | of transhipping at that station. If the |
Adelaide to Port Augusta section, were also | Adelaide to Port Augusta section, were also | Adelaide to Port Augusta section, were also |
completed in time, to assist in that con | completed in time, to assist in that con- | completed in time, to assist in that construction, |
struction, the position would be all the | struction, the position would be all the | the position would be all the |
stronger. I am pleased to note from. ques- | stronger. I am pleased to note from ques- | stronger. I am pleased to note from. questions |
tions asked in- our State Parliament that | tions asked in our State Parliament that | asked in our State Parliament that |
serious and wise views are ?eraduallv lea | serious and wise views are gradually lea- | serious and wise views are gradually lea |
vening themselves in: regard to our posi | vening themselves in regard to our posi- | vening themselves in: regard to our position |
tion and duties. Parochjalism and ,T»ra | tion and duties. Parochialism and para- | and duties. Parochialism and Tara |
sitism arev retreating; before the irresistible' | sitism are retreating before the irresistible | sitism are retreating; before the irresistible' |
claims of economic laws. As an impetus | claims of economic laws. As an impetus | claims of economic laws. As an impetus |
to the movement I respectfully suggest | to the movement I respectfully suggest | to the movement I respectfully suggest |
that the present Narrow Gauge Extension | that the present Narrow Gauge Extension | that the present Narrow Gauge Extension |
Commission, who are expected shortly to: | Commission, who are expected shortly to | Commission, who are expected shortly to: |
bring in their report,, should be directed | bring in their report, should be directed | bring in their report, should be directed |
by Parliament to investigate matters in | by Parliament to investigate matters in | by Parliament to investigate matters in |
connection with the route of. the nronosed | connection with the route of the proposed | connection with the route of the proposed |
line. The gaSiRe^-4 ft. 8} in.— is absolutely | line. The gauge—4 ft. 8½ in.—is absolutely | line. The gaSiRe^-4 ft. 85 in is absolutely |
impossible of refutation. To think of hav | impossible of refutation. To think of hav- | impossible of refutation. To think of having |
ing a 5 ft. 3 in. with the inevitable need | ing a 5 ft. 3 in. with the inevitable need | a 5 ft. 3 in with the inevitable need |
for conversion, and in the face 'of the ne | for conversion, and in the face of the ne- | for conversion, and in the face of the necessity |
cessity to get into direct communication | cessity to get into direct communication | to get into direct communication |
with the two' great Transcontinental lines, | with the two great Transcontinental lines, | with the two great Transcontinental lines, |
is intolerable. Some advocates? of the | is intolerable. Some advocates of the | is intolerable. Some advocates? of the |
line, however, -would divert its course to' | line, however, would divert its course to | line, however, would divert its course to |
serve selfish interests. Its importance | serve selfish interests. Its importance | serve selfish interests. Its importance |
as a trunk line to serve for all time makes | as a trunk line to serve for all time makes | as a trunk line to serve for all time makes |
it incumbent unon. us to economise every | it incumbent upon us to economise every | it incumbent upon, us to economise every |
mile of line. The most direct route can | mile of line. The most direct route can | mile of line. The most direct route can |
only meet this . condition, ' I have been | only meet this condition. I have been | only meet this condition, ' I have been |
long awaiting a movement by our Cham | long awaiting a movement by our Cham- | long awaiting a movement by our Chamber |
ber of Commerce and the.Northern Terri | ber of Commerce and the Northern Terri- | of Commerce and the Northern Territory |
tory Railway Leasrue in regard to this | tory Railway League in regard to this | Railway League in regard to this |
ereat question. The- Central State has | great question. The Central State has | great question. The- Central State has |
blundered grievously' in the past over the | blundered grievously in the past over the | blundered grievously' in the past over the |
Murray River's problem by; delay and lack | Murray River's problem by delay and lack | Murray River's problem by; delay and lack |
oL enterprise. Her calamitous1; .error of | of enterprise. Her calamitous error of | of enterprise. Her calamitous; error of |
having a break of eautre at Terowie in her | having a break of gauge at Terowie in her | having a break of gauge at Terowie in her |
north trunk line is also significant in its | north trunk line is also significant in its | north trunk line is also significant in its |
warning.. Once more a great opportunity | warning. Once more a great opportunity | warning.. Once more a great opportunity |
lies before us; with its duty unmistakably. | lies before us, with its duty unmistakably | lies before us; with its duty unmistakably. |
Dlaih. With such warnines. and the re | plain. With such warnings, and the re- | plain. With such warnings. and the re- |
RTMinsibrlities so pressine.-^why;not take a | sponsibilities so pressing, why not take a | RTMinsibrlities so pressine.-^why;not take a |
hpii and nroEressive. action *in our present | bold and progressive action in our present | hair and progressive. action in our present |
situation?' *.?-.' | situation?" | situation?' a.?-.' |
Identified overProof corrections | WARNINGS PROPOSED GEOGRAPHICAL NORTHERN PROGRESSIVE PLAIN CONSTRUCTED GRADUALLY PAROCHIALISM CALAMITOUS UPON LEAGUE POINT |
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All Words | 545 | 94.1 | 98.3 | 71.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 268 | 92.9 | 97.4 | 63.2 |
Weighted Words | 92.9 | 97.4 | 63.1 |
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FURZE AND BUSH FIRES. | FURZE AND BUSH FIRES. | FURZE AND BUSH FIRES. |
A meeting of ratepayers was held on Thurs | A meeting of ratepayers was held on Thurs- | A meeting of ratepayers was held on Thursday |
day p/ternoon at Mount Barker Institute to | day afternoon at Mount Barker Institute to | afternoon at Mount Barker Institute to |
consider what action could be taken to pro | consider what action could be taken to pro- | consider what action could be taken to protect- |
tect- Mount Barker and Littlehampton | tect Mount Barker and Littlehampton | Mount Barker and Littlehampton |
sstainst fire. The Chr.irman of the Distriot | against fire. The Chairman of the District | against fire. The Chairman of the District |
Council (Cr. Fox), wfto presided, raid the! | Council (Cr. Fox), who presided, said the | Council (Cr. Fox), who presided, said the! |
meeting had been called to discuss methods ; | meeting had been called to discuss methods | meeting had been called to discuss methods to |
to prevent fires such aa had occurred last; | to prevent fires such as had occurred last | prevent fires such as had occurred last; |
Sunday. Or. Monks snid in one sense thej | Sunday. Cr. Monks said in one sense the | Sunday. Or. Monks said in one sense they |
nnrWak had done rood by di^troyint; rub | outbreak had done good by destroying rub- | nnrWak had done good by destroying; rubbish |
bish in the reservoir catchment. He eth-j | bish in the reservoir catchment. He em- | in the reservoir catchment. He either |
phasized the dangerouH position of residents ' | phasized the dangerous position of residents | phasized the dangerous position of residents ' |
i\t Littlehanrpton in twe of fire. If the | at Littlehampton in case of fire. If the | at Littlehampton in two of fire. If the |
acres ,of furze bnshes which arc tiear to the | acres of furze bushes which are near to the | acres of furze bushes which are clear to the |
town caught alight the possibilities would | town caught alight the possibilities would | town caught alight the possibilities would |
be most serious. It would be well to ap- j | be most serious. It would be well to ap- | be most serious. It would be well to ap- point |
point a deputation to wait on the property] | point a deputation to wait on the property | a deputation to wait on the property, |
ownere and ask them to have tho furze, | owners and ask them to have the furze | owner and ask them to have the furze, |
bushes Itarnt at the proper time of the year, j | bushes burnt at the proper time of the year, | bushes learnt at the proper time of the year. |
n-nd he moved in that direction. Or.1 | and he moved in that direction. Cr. | and he moved in that direction. Ora |
Howard seconded. The feeling tif the meet | Howard seconded. The feeling of the meet- | Howard seconded. The feeling of the meeting |
ing was that furze should be included under | ing was that furze should be included under | was that furze should be included under |
the Noxious Weeds Act. or that power | the Noxious Weeds Act, or that power | the Noxious Weeds Act. or that power |
should be granted to district councils, under | should be granted to district councils, under | should be granted to district councils, under |
the Bush Fires Act, io compel, landowners | the Bush Fires Act, to compel landowners | the Bush Fires Act, to compel, landowners |
to destroy it. Or. Howard said he con | to destroy it. Cr. Howard said he con- | to destroy it. Or. Howard said he considered |
sidwed it to be absolutely necessary for the | sidered it to be absolutely necessary for the | it to be absolutely necessary for the |
safety of^the town to have a fire brigade, | safety of the town to have a fire brigade, | safety of the town to have a fire brigade, |
either of a voluntary or of pemi-voluntary | either of a voluntary or of semi-voluntary | either of a voluntary or of penn voluntary |
character. He favoured the idea of writing | character. He favoured the idea of writing | character. He favoured the idea of writing |
to the Underwriters' Association to ascer | to the Underwriters' Association to ascer- | to the Underwriters' Association to ascertain |
tain whether assistant e could be obtained. | tain whether assistance could be obtained. | whether assistant e could be obtained. |
.A committee consisting of Ore. Fox, | A committee consisting of Crs. Fox, | A committee consisting of Crs. Fox, |
Monks and Howard; wid Mr. W. Ellis was | Monks and Howard, and Mr. W. Ellis was | Monks and Howard; and Mr. W. Ellis was |
appointed to interview landownera and to | appointed to interview landowners and to | appointed to interview landowners and to |
enouire into the cost of forming a fire bri | enquire into the cost of forming a fire bri- | enquire into the cost of forming a fire brigade. |
gade. , , | gade. | , , |
Identified overProof corrections | CONSIDERED AS ARE DESTROYING GOOD AGAINST ENQUIRE WHO CHAIRMAN DANGEROUS CRS AFTERNOON |
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All Words | 255 | 84.7 | 94.9 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 141 | 85.1 | 93.6 | 57.1 |
Weighted Words | 86.4 | 93.4 | 51.4 |
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'.£ MONTH'S GALES. | A MONTH'S GALES. | 'A MONTH'S GALES. |
? LKJriTHOUSEMEN SEffRVING. , | LIGHTHOUSEMEN STARVING. | ? LKJriTHOUSEMEN SE(RVING. |
? MADRID, Febrnary 15. | MADRID, February 15. | MADRID, February 15. |
There bus been; made known one dire out | There has been made known one dire out- | There has been; made known one the out |
come of the terrific gales which base swept | come of the terrific gales which have swept | come of the terrific gales which have swept |
the Spanwh coast. . ... . j ' ..... | the Spanish coast. | the Spanish coast. . .... j ' ..... |
Six lighthouse keepers, situated on a little | Six lighthouse keepers, situated on a little | Six lighthouse keepers, situated on a little |
island off the coast at Corcubion, in the pro | island off the coast at Corcubion, in the pro- | island off the coast at Corcubion, in the province |
vince of Corunna, arc starving to death. | vince of Corunna, are starving to death. | of Corunna, are starving to death. |
For the past 30 days huge seas have preven | For the past 30 days huge seas have preven- | For the past 30 days huge seas have prevented |
ted any vessel nearing the jsaod ?with sup | ted any vessel nearing the island with | any vessel nearing the gaol with sup- |
supplies. | supplies. | supplies. |
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All Words | 60 | 86.7 | 93.3 | 50.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 49 | 89.8 | 95.9 | 60.0 |
Weighted Words | 89.8 | 94.3 | 43.8 |
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LOWING. | ROWING. | LOWING. |
KEMP CLTTR-S TRACES. | KEMP CLUB'S RACES. | KEMP CLUBS TRACES. |
?' 'SYDNEY. April:*. | SYDNEY, April 28. | ?' 'SYDNEY. April. |
The Kemp Professional Sculling dub's | The Kemp Professional Sculling club's | The Kemp Professional Sculling Club's |
handicap was rowed off on Saturday after | handicap was rowed off on Saturday after- | handicap was rowed off on Saturday afternoon |
noon on the Parramattft course. Results: — | noon on the Parramatta course. Results : — | on the Parramatta course. Results: F |
A. Felton (5 sec), W. RipleyV(14), Sydney | A. Felton (5 sec.), W. Ripley (14), Sydney | A. Felton (5 sec), W. RipleyV(14), Sydney |
Kemp (10). Won by a quarter of a length, | Kemp (10). Won by a quarter of a length, | Kemp (10). Won by a quarter of a length, |
with half a lensrth between second and | with half a length between second and | with half a length between second and |
third. Time, 15J7J. The ladies' ouiriirger | third. Time, 15.17½. The ladies' outrigger | third. Time, 157. The ladies' outrigger |
championship was won by Miss Fern | championship was won by Miss Fern | championship was won by Miss Fern |
Kemp, from Miss Larapn by four lengths. | Kemp, from Miss Larson by four lengths. | Kemp, from Miss Larson by four lengths. |
. JAx. T- Ghaflebois, a restaurant keeperjof | Mr. T. Charlebois, a restaurant keeper of | . JAx. T- Ghaflebois, a restaurant keeper of |
Ottawa, found a 'rim; valued at £165 in a | Ottawa, found a ring valued at £165 in a | Ottawa, found a 'rim; valued at £165 in a |
small parcel for which he paidTd. at a sale | small parcel for which he paid 7d. at a sale | small parcel for which he paid, at a sale |
of nnclahned postal packages. | of unclaimed postal packages. | of unclaimed postal packages. |
A Judge or the Supreme Conrt of Chi | A Judge of the Supreme Court of Chi- | A Judge of the Supreme Court of Chicago |
cago ordered the inventor of a hair restorer | cago ordered the inventor of a hair restorer | ordered the inventor of a hair restorer |
to demonstrate the value of his invention | to demonstrate the value of his invention | to demonstrate the value of his invention |
by applying it to the head of a bald police | by applying it to the head of a bald police | by applying it to the head of a bald police |
man. ' ; | man. | man. The |
The King has been pleased. on-the occa | The King has been pleased on the occa- | King has been pleased. on-the occasion |
rion of the opening of the University of | rion of the opening of the University of | of the opening of the University of |
Hongkong.' to signify his intention of con | Hongkong to signify his intention of con- | Hongkong.' to signify his intention of con- |
ferring the honour ofvknighthood upon Ho | ferring the honour of knighthood upon Ho | ferring the honour of knighthood upon Ho |
Kai. C3LG. ? | Kai. C.M.G. | Kai. CMG. ? |
Identified overProof corrections | KNIGHTHOOD PARRAMATTA OUTRIGGER COURT PAID KEEPER CLUBS LARSON UNCLAIMED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | RING RIPLEY RION [**VANDALISED] RACES OCCA [**VANDALISED] MR ROWING CHARLEBOIS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 139 | 85.6 | 94.2 | 60.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 98 | 84.7 | 91.8 | 46.7 |
Weighted Words | 82.6 | 91.0 | 48.2 |
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BREAK QF GAUGE DCWTCULTY. | BREAK OF GAUGE DIFFICULTY. | BREAK OF GAUGE DIFFICULTY. |
The members of the Narrow Gauge Ex | The members of the Narrow Gauge Ex- | The members of the Narrow Gauge Extension |
itensiou and Break-of-Gange Royal Com | tension and Break-of-Gauge Royal Com- | and Break-of-Gauge Royal Commission |
mission met at Parliament House on | mission met at Parliament House on | met at Parliament House on |
Thursday morning, and took evidence from | Thursday morning, and took evidence from | Thursday morning, and took evidence from |
r. B. P. Llovd. of Cherrv Gardens mn | Mr. B. F. Lloyd, of Cherry Gardens, con- | Mr. B. P. Lloyd. of Cherry Gardens on |
cerning a device which he has invented | cerning a device which he has invented | cerning a device which he has invented |
for ovETComino' the difficulty of handling | for overcoming the difficulty of handling | for overcoming' the difficulty of handling |
eoorls at break-of-gange stations. Mr. | goods at break-of-gauge stations. Mr. | goods at break-of-gauge stations. Mr. |
Lloyd explained his invention to the com | Lloyd explained his invention to the com- | Lloyd explained his invention to the coal |
commission in confidence, aud it was resolved | mission in confidence, and it was resolved | commission in confidence, and it was resolved |
that evidence with respect to it should be | that evidence with respect to it should be | that evidence with respect to it should be |
ien from two eajerte-oa-Tizirsdajir-nest. | taken from two experts on Thursday next. | seen from two eajerte-oa-Tizirsdajir-nest. |
Identified overProof corrections | GOODS OVERCOMING EXTENSION CHERRY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | NEXT CONCERNING BETAKEN EXPERTS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 75 | 81.3 | 93.3 | 64.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 55 | 85.5 | 92.7 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 80.6 | 90.8 | 52.8 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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CITATION DISMISSED. | CITATION DISMISSED. | CITATION DISMISSED. |
PERTH, December 9.— The Arbitration | PERTH, December 9.—The Arbitration | PERTH, December 9 The Arbitration |
Court to-Klay aavc its reserved decision in | Court to-day gave its reserved decision in | Court to-day gave its reserved decision in |
the citation of the Kalgurli Mining Com | the citation of the Kalgurli Mining Com- | the citation of the Kalgurli Mining Company |
pany by the engineers because 'a man | pany by the engineers because a man | by the engineers because a man |
named Flower*, working as a blacksmith, | named Flowers, working as a blacksmith, | named Flowers, working as a blacksmith, |
was not paid tho Arbitration Court, aivard | was not paid the Arbitration Court award | was not paid the Arbitration Court, award |
rate of 15/ a day. TJie-' Court unanimously | rate of 15/ a day. The Court unanimously | rate of 15/ a day. The-' Court unanimously |
disraissed the citation. Flowers was en | dismissed the citation. Flowers was en- | dismissed the citation. Flowers was engaged |
gaged as a boilennaker. and subsequent lv | gaged as a boilermaker, and subsequently | as a boilermaker. and subsequent it |
was a striker, at 11/ a day. He now had | was a striker, at 11/ a day. He now had | was a striker, at 117 a day. He now had |
a striker to ;u*i.«t him, and received 13/4 | a striker to assist him, and received 13/4 | a striker to assist him, and received 13/4 |
a clay. He was not properly employed | a day. He was not properly employed | a clay. He was not properly employed |
as :i blacksmith. The union officials and | as a blacksmith. The union officials and | as a blacksmith. The union officials and |
the man hims-jli knew that perfectly well. | the man himself knew that perfectly well. | the man himself knew that perfectly well. |
Identified overProof corrections | HIMSELF GAVE BOILERMAKER AWARD ASSIST |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SUBSEQUENTLY |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 84 | 86.9 | 98.8 | 90.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 55 | 89.1 | 98.2 | 83.3 |
Weighted Words | 88.1 | 98.4 | 86.4 |
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'.><. Crossing the 'Border.' r ; | Crossing the Border. | '.><. Crossing the 'Border.' r ; |
'?SY'DNIÎY;-: Monday.-Mr./ Holman , . re- | SYDNEY, Monday.—Mr. Holman re- | '?SY'DNIÎY;-: Monday. Mr Holman , referred, |
ferred, to thc railway .project discussed hv | ferred to the railway project discussed by | to the railway project discussed by |
thc- ^Victorian . Ministers / and - himself. | the Victorian Ministers and himself. | the- Victorian Ministers and - himself. |
They .decided to allow the Victoriah rall-, | They decided to allow the Victorian rail- | They decided to allow the Victorian railways |
ways - to . cross . the v dividing', river into | ways to cross the dividing river into | - to cross . the v dividing', river into |
New South Wales so -as- to - tap hugerarcas | New South Wales so as to tap huge areas | New South Wales so sas- to - tap huge areas |
of /undeveloped ¡ country/along- th'e'Worth. | of undeveloped country along the north- | of undeveloped country along the North |
ern hank' of. thc.Murray/ For N.S.'.Wales | ern bank of the Murray. For N.S. Wales | tern bank' of. the Murray For N.S. Wales |
to build .railways' to these districts would | to build railways to these districts would | to build railways' to these districts would |
menu enormous expense. They therefore | mean enormous expense. They therefore | mean enormous expense. They therefore |
agreed : to afford- these- districts access to; | agreed to afford these districts access to | agreed to afford- these- districts access to; |
their natural* outlet nt Melbourne;- The' | their natural outlet at Melbourne. The | their natural outlet at Melbourne;- The' |
introduction -of i the Victorian gauge into | introduction of the Victorian gauge into | introduction of the Victorian gauge into |
N.S. Wales was,; in the circumstances; un- | N.S. Wales was, in the circumstances, un- | N.S. Wales was, in the circumstances; unavoidable. |
avoidable. , " ? | avoidable. | " ? |
Identified overProof corrections | MURRAY BANK AT HUGE COUNTRY AREAS ALONG MEAN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | AS [**VANDALISED] NORTHERN SYDNEY BYTHE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 89 | 80.9 | 95.5 | 76.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 63 | 82.5 | 93.7 | 63.6 |
Weighted Words | 82.6 | 95.2 | 72.2 |
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RAILWAY PATIENTS. | RAILWAY PATIENTS. | RAILWAY PATIENTS. |
At tiic last meeting of tlic Nyjigun | At the last meeting of the Nyngan | At the last meeting of the Nyngan |
Hospital Committee Mr. M. Links «aid | Hospital Committee Mr. M. Links said | Hospital Committee Mr. M. Links said |
he did not. think' the Hospital -wag | he did not think the Hospital was | he did not think' the Hospital -was |
treated fairly by the Baiiway Depart., | treated fairly by the Railway Department | treated fairly by the Railway Depart., |
went with regard to railway patients. | with regard to railway patients. | went with regard to railway patients. |
Tlicy only paid 15s per week, and it | They only paid 15s per week, and it | They only paid 15s per week, and it |
cost the Hospital over £1. He mor£d | cost the Hospital over £1. He moved | cost the Hospital over £1. He moved |
tbat a letter be ?written to Bourke, | that a letter be written to Bourke, | that a letter be written to Bourke, |
Cobar, and Duboo Hospitals making en | Cobar, and Dubbo Hospitals making enquiries | Cobar, and Dubbo Hospitals making enquiries |
quiries as to charge made for railway | as to charge made for railway patients. | as to charge made for railway |
patients. Seconded by Mr. Butcher, | Seconded by Mr. Butcher, and carried. | patients. Seconded by Mr. Butcher, |
Identified overProof corrections | THEY DUBBO WAS MOVED THAT SAID NYNGAN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | DEPARTMENT CARRIED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 70 | 81.4 | 95.7 | 76.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 52 | 82.7 | 96.2 | 77.8 |
Weighted Words | 84.6 | 96.5 | 77.2 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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"LOST FAITH IN THE GOVERN | "LOST FAITH IN THE GOVERN- | "LOST FAITH IN THE GOVERNMENT. |
MENT." | MENT." | |
I Intense dissatisfaction exists through-. | Intense dissatisfaction exists through- | I Intense dissatisfaction exists throughout |
'out tho Nimitybellc district over tlie . | out the Nimitybelle district over the | the Nimitybelle district over the . |
(treatment of tho Government regarding | treatment of the Government regarding | (treatment of the Government regarding |
I the Nimitybolle-Bouibala railway. The | the Nimitybelle-Bombala railway. The | the Nimitybolle-Bouibala railway. The |
I first sod was turned some months ago j | first sod was turned some months ago | first sod was turned some months ago by |
' bv (he Minister for Justice, who then | by the Minister for Justice, who then | the Minister for Justice, who then |
i stated that the lino would be coustruc | stated that the line would be coustruc- | stated that the line would be construct |
j led straight away. On tho strength | ted straight away. On the strength | j led straight away. On the strength |
of ih,'it statement many people invested | of that statement many people invested | of that statement many people invested |
; iu' business there. Hince then the | in business there. Since then the | ; in' business there. since then the |
I Minister for Works has made and | Minister for Works has made and | Minister for Works has made and |
! broken several promises regarding it. | broken several promises regarding it. | ! broken several promises regarding it. |
. The (tropin lntve lost faith iu the Go- ; | The people have lost faith in the Go- | The (troops have lost faith in the Go- I |
I vliniment. Tin's treatment has already | vernment. This treatment has already | liniment. This treatment has already |
? lost the party many supporters, and it | lost the party many supporters, and it | ? lost the party many supporters, and it |
i is certain thai unless iIf) line starts be- i | is certain that unlessthe line starts be- | is certain that unless iIf) line starts be- i |
j fore next election the Labor represen | fore next election the Labor represen- | fore next election the Labor represen |
! tiitivw of (lie district will have a hard | tive of the district will have a hard | ! native of the district will have a hard |
I light to rotaiu his seat. | fight to retain his seat. | fight to retain his seat. |
Identified overProof corrections | FIGHT BY NIMITYBELLE THIS RETAIN SINCE THROUGHOUT |
Identified overProof non-corrections | COUSTRUC [**VANDALISED] BOMBALA REPRESENTIVE UNLESSTHE TED BEFORE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 116 | 76.7 | 91.4 | 63.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 77 | 84.4 | 92.2 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 82.5 | 90.4 | 45.3 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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Split in the N.S.W. Cabinet. | Split in the N.S.W. Cabinet. | Split in the N.S.W. Cabinet. |
(By Tel«raipW. | (By Telegraph.) | (By Telegraph. |
BYDNBV. November 7. | SYDNEY, November 7. | SYDNEY. November 7. |
It seems probable that Mr. Beeby, 1 | It seems probable that Mr. Beeby, | It seems probable that Mr. Beeby, Minister |
Minister lor Labour end Lands, In th» | Minister for Labour and Lands, in the | for Labour and Lands, In the |
McGowan Ministry, will ahortly s«rar | McGowan Ministry, will shortly sever | McGowan Ministry, will shortly sever |
his connection with the NJS.W. Lab | his connection with the N.S.W. Lab- | his connection with the N.S.W. Labour |
our Party. Although it is denied by | our Party. Although it is denied by | Party. Although it is denied by |
the Secretary ol the Political Labour | the Secretary of the Political Labour | the Secretary of the Political Labour |
i League Executive, that any formal | League Executive, that any formal | i League Executive, that any formal |
notification has been sent, Mr. Beeby | notification has been sent, Mr. Beeby | notification has been sent Mr. Beeby |
has been given to understand that be | has been given to understand that he | has been given to understand that be |
cannot expect to secure a nomination | cannot expect to secure a nomination | cannot expect to secure a nomination |
as a Labour candidate at the next | as a Labour candidate at the next | as a Labour candidate at the next |
general election, and that if be Is | general election, and that if he is | general election, and that if he is |
nominated the executive of the PJLL. | nominated the executive of the P.L.L. | nominated the executive of the POLL. |
will veto bis nomination. | will veto his nomination. | will veto his nomination. |
Mr. Beeby is belt to be out ot touch | Mr. Beeby is held to be out of touch | Mr. Beeby is belt to be out of touch |
with the strong Inclinations on Lab | with the strong inclinations on Lab- | with the strong inclinations on Labour |
our matters, and lis attitude in con | our matters, and his attitude in con- | matters, and his attitude in connection |
nection with the referendum aa vail aa | nection with the referendum as well as | with the referendum as vail as |
on other points. | on other points. | on other points. |
Identified overProof corrections | SYDNEY FOR SHORTLY HE SEVER TELEGRAPH |
Identified overProof non-corrections | WELL HELD |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 117 | 85.5 | 97.4 | 82.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 73 | 89.0 | 97.3 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 91.2 | 98.0 | 77.3 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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SNAKE IN TRATN. | SNAKE IN TRAIN. | SNAKE IN TRAIN. |
As the carriages of the Wliitifield na'r | As the carriages of the Whitfield nar- | As the carriages of the Whitfield near |
row-gauge train were being swept by a | row-gauge train were being swept by a | narrow-gauge train were being swept by a |
porter at Wangaratta (Vic.) a snake wai | porter at Wangaratta (Vic.) a snake was | porter at Wangaratta (Vic.) a snake was |
found coiled in> the iavatorr of Clio van, | found coiled in the lavatory of the van, | found coiled in the lavatory of Clio van, |
a few feet from the desk of George Xico, | a few feet from the desk of George Lee, | a few feet from the desk of George Rice, |
tbo travelling stationmaster. The rop | the travelling stationmaster. The reptile | the travelling stationmaster. The crop |
tile was smoked cut with burning waste, | was smoked out with burning waste, | tile was smoked cut with burning waste, |
anil killed- It js surmised that thj | and killed. It is surmised that the | and killed- It is surmised that the |
anako became a passenger while the | snake became a passenger while the | snake became a passenger while the |
train with standing at Whitfield, or it > | train with standing at Whitfield, or it is | train with standing at Whitfield, or it possible |
possible t!hat it fell ou to the carriage | possible that it fell on to the carriage | that it fell on to the carriage |
from the bank of a. steep cutting. | from the bank of a steep cutting. | from the bank of a steep cutting. |
Identified overProof corrections | NARROWGAUGE LAVATORY IS AND ON |
Identified overProof non-corrections | REPTILE OUT LEE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 82 | 78.0 | 93.9 | 72.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 55 | 85.5 | 94.5 | 62.5 |
Weighted Words | 87.0 | 93.5 | 49.9 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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SBSBIODE RIOTIKO. * I | SERIOUS RIOTING. | SBSBIODE RIOTIKO. I |
KINGSTON UAHAOU), Feb. «, I | KINGSTON (JAMACIA), Feb. 28. | KINGSTON UAHAOU), Feb. 6, I |
Jjf raecntfuSnt to the blgti tramway, | In resentment to the high tramway | Jjf raecntfuSnt to the big tramway, |
tires* the mob *tt*ck»4 the e»ol «nil | fares, the mob attacked the gaol and | fares the mob attacked the gaol wall |
MWultet tin Qoveroor. HU «14e.de | assaulted the Governor. His aide-de- | Mullet the Governor. His Tidende |
. VM»p wits'1 for raicw. The | camp was sent for rescue. The | Map wish for rain. The |
"mob Wok reluge In a tlanpr Mloon, | mob took refuge in a liquor saloon, | "mob took refuge In a dance floor, |
«nd this police Are#' i vbifiy, killing | and this police fired a volley, killing | and this police fired' a hasty, killing |
cue and -wounding SO. Tbe boo | one and wounding 80. The mob | one and wounding 20. The boo |
|b» *e«, | then fled. | boxes |
Identified overProof corrections | GOVERNOR GAOL FARES ATTACKED ONE FIRED HIS REFUGE TOOK |
Identified overProof non-corrections | THEN ASSAULTED JAMACIA RESCUE CAMP SALOON /AIDE/DE|AIDEDE WAS RIOTING VOLLEY HIGH SERIOUS SENT FLED RESENTMENT LIQUOR |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 48 | 35.4 | 60.4 | 38.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 38 | 34.2 | 57.9 | 36.0 |
Weighted Words | 29.0 | 52.7 | 33.4 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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KILLED: | KILLED. | KILLED: |
jOHN 3.ACDONALD, 6l, stock and | JOHN MACDONALD, 61, stock and | JOHN MACDONALD, of, stock and |
station agent, Morrlake. | station agent, Mortlake. | station agent, Morrlake. |
ALLAN WILSON, 82, Welluggton street, | ALLAN WILSON, 82, Wellington street, | ALLAN WILSON, 82, Wellington street, |
Gee!ong. | Geelong. | Geelong. |
Mr. Wilson, in additon to inluries to | Mr. Wilson, in addition to injuries to | Mr. Wilson, in addition to injuries to |
the legs, suffered very se-vere shock, | the legs, suffered very severe shock, | the legs, suffered very severe shock, |
and life was extlinct really before he | and life was extinct really before he | and life was extinct really before he |
w'as taken into the hospital ward. | was taken into the hospital ward. | was taken into the hospital ward. |
3Mr. Macdonald died at halfrpast 7 | Mr. Macdonald died at half-past 7 | Mr. Macdonald died at half-past 7 |
o'clock the same evelnne. tHe sus | o'clock the same evening. He sus- | o'clock the same evening. He sustained |
tained .a fracture of the flugh bone | tained a fracture of the thigh bone | a fracture of the Hugh bone |
but he, too, died reallv from t·he se* | but he, too, died really from the se- | but he, too, died really from the severe |
vere shock receive. fHe only rallied | vere shock received. He only rallied | shock receive. (He only called |
into consciousness for a few mninute~ | into consciousness for a few minutes | into consciousness for a few minutes |
before the end and his wife was sum? | before the end and his wife was sum- | before the end and his wife was sum? |
moned to the bedside, where her grie. | moned to the bedside, where her grief | moned to the bedside, where her gale. |
made 'the most affecting scene mu co; | made the most affecting scene in con- | made the most affecting scene mu co; |
nection with the catastrophe. | nection with the catastrophe. | nection with the catastrophe. |
Identified overProof corrections | INJURIES EVENING /HALF/PAST|HALFPAST MINUTES EXTINCT ADDITION GEELONG WELLINGTON |
Identified overProof non-corrections | CONNECTION MORTLAKE RALLIED [**VANDALISED] THIGH RECEIVED GRIEF |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 97 | 79.4 | 92.8 | 65.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 70 | 81.4 | 91.4 | 53.8 |
Weighted Words | 79.6 | 90.3 | 52.3 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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17IH AUSTRALIAN LIGHT HORSE. | 17TH AUSTRALIAN LIGHT HORSE. | 17TH AUSTRALIAN LIGHT HORSE. |
HEADQUARTEBS AT KHTjGA, | HEADQUARTERS AT ECHUCA. | HEADQUARTERS AT KHTjGA, |
Melbourne, 18th October. | Melbourne, 18th October. | Melbourne, 18th October. |
Mr. A. Hicks. M.L.C., - lias received. r. | Mr. A. Hicks. M.L.C., has received a | Mr. A. Hicks. M.L.C., - has received. a. |
letter iron) t.'io Minister for. Defence (Scfia | letter from the Minister for Defence (Sena- | letter from the Minister for Defence (Sena |
tor Per. roe) regarding the deputation winch | tor Pearce) regarding the deputation which | tor Per. roe) regarding the deputation which |
waited upon him reccntly-te protest against | waited upon him recently to protest against | waited upon him recently te protest against |
the' headquarters of tli-5 17th - Australian | the headquarters of the 17th Australian | the' headquarters of the 17th - Australian |
I. iff Jit Horse bcina* changed from Bcndi^o | Light Horse being changed from Bendigo | I. iff Jit Horse being changed from Bendigo |
to Echuca. The Minister iiov,- states that | to Echuca. The Minister now states that | to Echuca. The Minister Rev,- states that |
the matter has ly>eu carefully reconsidered. | the matter has been carefully reconsidered, | the matter has been carefully reconsidered. |
iiiid that no reason can at present be eoen | and that no reason can at present be seen | and that no reason can at present be seen |
by tlie Military- Board to amend the-recom-, | by the Military Board to amend the recom- | by the Military, Board to amend the recom-, |
lueudation previously iiiade to estahlish | mendation previously made to establish | laudation previously made to establish |
the headquarters of the raiment at TJchucu, | the headquarters of the regiment at Echuca, | the headquarters of the raiment at Echuca, |
and he agreed witli that, rcconuueudatiou. | and he agreed with that recommendation. | and he agreed with that, recommendation. |
Identified overProof corrections | BEEN SEEN BENDIGO WITH RECOMMENDATION WHICH MADE RECENTLY BEING SENATOR ESTABLISH |
Identified overProof non-corrections | REGIMENT NOW PEARCE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 89 | 70.8 | 92.1 | 73.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 60 | 76.7 | 95.0 | 78.6 |
Weighted Words | 77.8 | 94.8 | 76.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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TREASURE TR0VE. | TREASURE TROVE. | TREASURE TROVE. |
FOUND AT LADYSMITH. | FOUND AT LADYSMITH. | FOUND AT LADYSMITH. |
600 BUSTED SOVEREIGNS. | 600 BURIED SOVEREIGNS. | 600 BUSTED SOVEREIGNS. |
DURBAN. 15th Sontembor. | DURBAN, 15th September. | DURBAN. 15th September. |
Some natives, tcIuIo working yesterday | Some natives, while working yesterday | Some natives, tcIuIo working yesterday |
on the hank of the Klip Iiiror, ;ifc Lady | on the bank of the Klip River, at Lady- | on the bank of the Klip Iiiror, life Ladysmith |
smith, unearthed a bag, which on being | smith, unearthed a bag, which on being | unearthed a bag, which on being |
opened. -svas found to contain R00 sove | opened was found to contain 600 sove- | opened. was found to contain 500 sovereigns. |
reigns. | reigns. | |
It is supposed, that the money tvjia buried | It is supposed that the money was buried | It is supposed, that the money was buried |
during the siee of Isvlysmith (1889-1901). | during the siege of Ladysmith (1889-1901). | during the size of Isvlysmith (1889-1901). |
Identified overProof corrections | BANK TROVE WAS SEPTEMBER |
Identified overProof non-corrections | RIVER SIEGE WHILE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 47 | 76.6 | 87.2 | 45.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 35 | 80.0 | 91.4 | 57.1 |
Weighted Words | 79.3 | 90.7 | 55.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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LIEVEL-CROSSING DISASTER. | LEVEL-CROSSING DISASTER. | LEVEL-CROSSING DISASTER. |
Berlin, July 2. | Berlin, July 2. | Berlin, July 2. |
,The members of a Breslau card club,' with | The members of a Breslau card club, with | The members of a Breslau card club,' with |
their wives and famnlies, numbering in all 150. | their wives and families, numbering in all 150 | their wives and families, numbering in all 150 |
persons, 'were returning from an excursion at | persons, were returning from an excursion at | persons, were returning from an excursion at |
midnight list i?ight, and while they were pass | midnight last night, and while they were pass- | midnight last night, and while they were passing |
ing over a level crossing a train dnshed into one | ing over a level crossing a train dashed into one | over a level crossing a train dashed into one |
of the brakes containing 30 peorsons. As a re | of the brakes containing 30 persons. As a re- | of the brakes containing 30 persons. As a result |
sult eight were killed and 13 terribly injured. It | sult eight were killed and 13 terribly injured. It | eight were killed and 13 terribly injured. It |
appars that the gatckeeper forgot to close the | appars that the gatekeeper forgot to close the | appears that the gatekeeper forgot to close the |
gates on tho approach of the train. | gates on the approach of the train. | gates on the approach of the train. |
Identified overProof corrections | DASHED FAMILIES LAST GATEKEEPER NIGHT |
Identified overProof non-corrections | APPARS [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 69 | 89.9 | 98.6 | 85.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 56 | 91.1 | 98.2 | 80.0 |
Weighted Words | 89.2 | 97.2 | 74.4 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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Otford Tunnel Fatality. | Otford Tunnel Fatality. | Otford Tunnel Fatality. |
The thrice-adjourned inquest con- | The thrice-adjourned inquest con- | The thrice adjourned inquest concerning |
cerning the circumstances surrounding | cerning the circumstances surrounding | the circumstances surrounding |
the death.of- John Joseph M'Namare, | the death of John Joseph M'Namara, | the death of- John Joseph McNamara, |
whose body -was fouind in the Otford | whose body was found in the Otford | whose body was found in the Otford |
tunnelthe day following the last Wol | tunnel the day following the last Wol- | tunnel the day following the last Wollongong |
longong races, was resumed before the | longong races, was resumed before the | races, was resumed before the |
district coroner at Wollongong on | district coroner at Wollongong on | district coroner at Wollongong on |
Monday, morning. | Monday, morning. | Monday, morning. |
George Barnett, bookmaker, gave | George Barnett, bookmaker, gave | George Barnett, bookmaker, gave |
evidence to the efEot that it was | evidence to the effect that it was | evidence to the effect that it was |
impossible for deceased to have won | impossible for deceased to have won | impossible for deceased to have won |
the sum of £200, as stated, provided | the sum of £200, as stated, provided | the sum of £200, as stated, provided |
dcsased nly started with £1. | deceased only started with £1. | deceased only started with £1. |
..:D?r. Henry. 0.'Monckton, of Scar | Dr. Henry. C. Monckton, of Scar- | ..:D?r. Henry. 0. Monckton, of Scarborough,, |
borough,, stated that he made, an ex | borough, stated that he made, an ex- | stated that he made an external |
ternal examination of the dead body | ternal examination of the dead body | examination of the dead body |
of deceased. After describing the in. | of deceased. After describing the in | of deceased. After describing the in. |
jiries he said thiat ariy of* the injuries | juries he said that any of the injuries | juries he said that any of the injuries |
to the head, neck and chesat would be | to the head, neck and chest would be | to the head, neck and chest would be |
sufficient to cause death. | sufficient to cause death. | sufficient to cause death. |
The Coroner found that deceased mot | The Coroner found that deceased met | The Coroner found that deceased met |
his death from: injuriees to the head, | his death from: injuriees to the head, | his death from: injuries to the head, |
neckand chest-, caused by falling from | neck and chest, caused by falling from | neck and chest-, caused by falling from |
a train, but' how or by what means he | a train, but how or by what means he | a train, but' how or by what means he |
fell from the train the evidenoe. did not | fell from the train the evidenoe did not | fell from the train the evidence. did not |
show. The Coroner added that he was | show. The Coroner added that he was | show. The Coroner added that he was |
very-much inclined to think there had | very much inclined to think there had | very much inclined to think there had |
been no foul play. " | been no foul play. | been no foul play. " |
Inspector Blackburn, who conducted | Inspector Blackburn, who conducted | Inspector Blackburn, who conducted |
the inquiry on behalf of the police, said | the inquiry on behalf of the police, said | the inquiry on behalf of the police, said |
the verdict was ,in accord with the | the verdict was in accord with the | the verdict was in accord with the |
unanimoue opinion. | unanimous opinion. | unanimous opinion. |
Identified overProof corrections | EFFECT MONCKTON ONLY MET ANY UNANIMOUS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | DR INJURIEES [**VANDALISED] EVIDENOE [**VANDALISED] MNAMARA |
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All Words | 186 | 89.8 | 97.8 | 78.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 117 | 93.2 | 96.6 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 93.0 | 95.7 | 38.6 |
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AUTOMAT I C C 0 U P L E R. | AUTOMATIC COUPLER. | AUTOMAT I C C O U P L E R. |
AN AUSTRALIAN INVENTION. ' - | AN AUSTRALIAN INVENTION. | AN AUSTRALIAN INVENTION. ' - |
' The Shailer automatic coupler and' | The Shailer automatic coupler and | The Shailer automatic coupler and' |
centre buffer is the- invention of , Mr. | centre buffer is the invention of Mr. | centre buffer is the invention of Mr. |
P. H. Shailer, an Australian. It has | P. H. Shailer, an Australian. It has | P. H. Shailer, an Australian. It has |
for its object ,the dqing away with out' | for its object the doing away with out- | for its object the doing away with out' |
side buffers, as used oh the New South | side buffers, as used on the New South | side buffers, as used on the New South |
Wales and other railways.1 '^T,he inven | Wales and other railways. The inven- | Wales and other railways 'The invention |
tion has been taken up by experts in | tion has been taken up by experts in | has been taken up by experts in |
other countries, and on their recommen | other countries, and on their recommen- | other countries, and on their recommendation |
dation steps are being taken to inj;ro' | dation steps are being taken to intro- | steps are being taken to injure' |
duce it to England and America. \Vith | duce it to England and America. With | duce it to England and America. With |
this object, Mr. J. AlUbone, _ left for | this object, Mr. J. Allibone, left for | this object, Mr. J. Allibone, _ left for |
England by the Oryirna/-,pn--Satuiday.as | England by the Orama on Saturday as | England by the Oryirna/-,pn--Satuiday.as |
the representative of 't'he company. | the representative of the company. | the representative of 'the company. |
-The coupler has fieen 'fixed td- several | The coupler has been fixed to several | -The couple has been fixed to- several |
trucks on various IiMcb, and, 8uring the | trucks on various lines, and, during the | trucks on various IiMcb, and, during the |
tiial has given satisfaction. | trial has given satisfaction. | trial has given satisfaction. |
The invention consists of two half | The invention consists of two half- | The invention consists of two half |
couplings, each a counter-part of the | couplings, each a counter-part of the | couplings, each a counterpart of the |
other, which, immediately on contact, | other, which, immediately on contact, | other, which, immediately on contact, |
without the necessity for impact or for | without the necessity for impact or for | without the necessity for impact or for |
compression of buffer springs, foim a | compression of buffer springs, form a | compression of buffer springs, form a |
reliable connection. This i is made by | reliable connection. This is made by | reliable connection. This it is made by |
two' grips, each quite independent of the | two grips, each quite independent of the | two' grips, each quite independent of the |
other. . A breakdowns in one would | other. A breakdowns in one would | other. A breakdowns in one would |
still leave the other intact to complete a | still leave the other intact to complete a | still leave the other intact to complete a |
journey. To release the coupling a | journey. To release the coupling a | journey. To release the coupling a |
lever' worked frohi.v either side of ' 'the | lever worked from either side of the | lever' worked freely either side of the |
head-stocks of the vehicles operates a | head-stocks of the vehicles operates a | headstocks of the vehicles operates a |
cam movement on the -side of the coup,1 | cam movement on the side of the coup- | cam movement on the side of the coupe |
ler, ..w;hich releases each grip. If neces | ler, which releases each grip. If neces- | for, which releases each grip. If necessary, |
sary, by means of this cam attachnicnt, | sary, by means of this cam attachment, | by means of this case attachment, |
the vehicles may be left in a pos'itiqn to | the vehicles may be left in a position to | the vehicles may be left in a position to |
lie brought^into contact either to couple | lie brought into contact either to couple | be brought into contact either to couple |
or not. By using one of the grips | or not. By using one of the grips | or not. By using one of the grips |
alone shunting is greatly 'facilitated; | alone shunting is greatly facilitated | alone shunting is greatly 'facilitated; |
since only one controlling lever is . ac | since only one controlling lever is ac- | since only one controlling lever is acquired |
quired to be. thrown over for a shunt | quired to be thrown over for a shunt- | to be thrown over for a shunting |
ing yard connection, and, in the case | ing yard connection, and, in the case | yard connection, and, in the case |
of an engine, can , be -worked- from the | of an engine, can be worked from the | of an engine, can be worked from the |
cab, to pick up a truck, run it to a given | cab, to pick up a truck, run it to a given | cab, to pick up a truck, run it to a given |
place, and release it, no shunter is re | place, and release it, no shunter is re- | place, and release it, no shunter is required. |
quired. The action of the coupling is | quired. The action of the coupling is | The action of the coupling is |
solely under gravity control. There | solely under gravity control. There | solely under gravity control. There |
are no springs in 'it, all parts laeing of | are no springs in it, all parts being of | are no springs in 'it, all parts being of |
'such simplicity, as to reduce the possi | such simplicity, as to reduce the possi- | such simplicity, as to reduce the possibility |
bility 'of , the gear getting '-'out of order | bility of the gear getting out of order | of the gear getting '-'out of order |
to a minimum. In addition, a solid | to a minimum. In addition, a solid | to a minimum. In addition, a solid |
buffing surface is provided, apart from | buffing surface is provided, apart from | buffing surface is provided, apart from |
the drawing parts, and this, it is claim | the drawing parts, and this, it is claim- | the drawing parts, and this, it is claimed, |
ed, minimises damage to the. draw-gear | ed, minimises damage to the draw-gear | minimises damage to the. draw-gear |
from severe impact between trucks. | from severe impact between trucks. | from severe impact between trucks. |
The interchangeable device enables an | The interchangeable device enables an | The interchangeable device enables an |
automatic coupling to make connection | automatic coupling to make connection | automatic coupling to make connection |
with an ordinary drawhook, so that a | with an ordinary drawhook, so that a | with an ordinary draw hook, so that a |
shunter may, while holding a lantern in | shunter may, while holding a lantern in | shunter may, while holding a lantern in |
one hand, effect the change in position | one hand, effect the change in position | one hand, effect the change in position |
of the gear without the slightest diffi | of the gear without the slightest diffi- | of the gear without the slightest difficulty. |
culty. The gear is simple and .strong, | culty. The gear is simple and strong, | The gear is simple and strong, |
and in no way , affects the automatic | and in no way affects the automatic | and in no way , affects the automatic |
part of the coupling. ' .... .? | part of the coupling. | part of the coupling. ' .... |
Identified overProof corrections | TRIAL INTO BROUGHT RAILWAYS DURING DOING ATTACHMENT FORM ALLIBONE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | LIE [**VANDALISED] STOCKS [**VANDALISED] LINES ORAMA INTRODUCE DRAWHOOK [**VANDALISED] SATURDAY HEAD [**VANDALISED] |
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All Words | 381 | 92.9 | 96.1 | 44.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 195 | 93.3 | 95.9 | 38.5 |
Weighted Words | 94.1 | 96.1 | 33.4 |
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EASILY EEMBDIED. | EASILY REMEDIED. | EASILY REMEDIED. |
A certain man, who pays more heed | A certain man, who pays more heed | A certain man, who pays more heed |
to the cheapness than to the quality of | to the cheapness than to the quality of | to the cheapness than to the quality of |
his purchases, recently entered a dairy, | his purchases, recently entered a dairy, | his purchases, recently entered a dairy, |
and inquired the price ol railk. | and inquired the price of milk. | and inquired the price of milk. |
'Fourpencc a quart, sir,' the young | "Fourpence a quart, sir," the young | 'Fourpence a quart, sir," the young |
-woman behind the counter answered. | woman behind the counter answered. | woman behind the counter answered. |
The man looked disappointed^ | The man looked disappointed | The man looked disappointed |
Haven't you got any - at three | Haven't you got any at three | Haven't you got any - at three |
pence?' he aslced. | pence?" he asked. | pence?' he asked. |
'No,' said the young woman; 'but,' | "No," said the young woman; "but," | 'No,' said the young woman; 'but,' |
she added, 'we can soon m3ke you | she added, "we can soon make you | she added, we can soon make you |
some. ' . | some." | some. ' . |
London manufactures two million | London manufactures two million | London manufactures two million |
pounds' worth of umbrellas annually. | pounds' worth of umbrellas annually. | pounds' worth of umbrellas annually. |
Identified overProof corrections | REMEDIED MILK ASKED FOURPENCE MAKE |
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All Words | 72 | 91.7 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 59 | 91.5 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 90.5 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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RICHARDSON MID WRENCH. | RICHARDSON AND WRENCH. | RICHARDSON AND WRENCH. |
The forty-Bflh balf-yearlr wetting ol Rich | The forty-fifth half-yearly meeting of Rich- | The forty-fifth half-yearly meeting of Richardson |
ardson and Wrench, lataltM, was hold u the | ardson and Wrench, Limited, was held at the | and Wrench, fatal, was hold a the |
company'i rooms lo.day. ? »ir. K. Pi Slopioo, | company's rooms to-day. Mr. E. P. Simpson, | company's rooms today. ? Mr. K. P Shoppee, |
ctatrnun ot dlreotoft, presided. The balance | chairman of directors, presided. The balance- | chairman of directors, presided. The balance |
sheet disclosed tbe nett praSU C«r tht balt | sheet disclosed the nett profits for the half- | sheet disclosed the nett praSU Car the half |
yesr amounted ta CHH, which, with the bal | year amounted to £1600, which, with the bal- | year amounted to CHR, which, with the balance |
ance forward from teat 'half-year (AWT) tnadt | ance forward from last half-year (£4697) made | forward from last half-year (AWU) made |
ah amount of ClO.tSJ available lor distribu | an amount of £10,393 available for distribu- | an amount of COAST available for distribution. |
tion. It wtt decided to par * dividend at ibe | tion. It was decided to pay dividend at the | It was decided to pay a dividend at the |
rate of ; per cent, per annum for tbe sic | rate of 7 per cent. per annum for the six | rate of ; per- cent, per annum for the six |
mouths, aluwrblsg *I10», to ferry to goodwill | months, absorbing £3100, to carry to goodwill | mouths, aluwrblsg 10s, to ferry to goodwill |
redurtlon reserre ClOOn, and to carry forward | reduction reserve £3000, and to carry forward | reduction reserve ClOOn, and to carry forward |
to nen half-year th« balance of CUM. Messrs. | to next half-year the balance of £5200. Messrs. | to next half-year the balance of CUM. Messrs. |
William Rlgjt and U.- Tewens Russell were re | William Rigg and H. Yewens Russell were re- | William Riggs and 11.- Lewers Russell were re |
elected auditors. ? | elected auditors. | elected auditors. The |
The Federal Botea JtanWl aad not rtdeemco | The Federal notes issued and not redeemed | Federal Hotel JtanWl and not redeemed |
up to dste number -41».MI, represanUng tbs | up to date number 4,819,040, representing the | up to date number -41».MI, representing the |
?mount of aUO.in.EU. The p« «tsn beld | amount of £10,197,833. The gold coin held | amount of alO.n.E. The pa was held |
ty-tbe TtaasurTafalnatWinut a ****».««? | by the Treasury against the issue is £4,903,597. | in-the TtaasurTafalnatWinut a ****».««? |
Identified overProof corrections | AN REPRESENTING PAY /HALF/YEARLY|HALFYEARLY RESERVE LAST NEXT MEETING DIRECTORS HELD REDEEMED MADE COMPANYS MR CHAIRMAN /FORTY/FIFTH|FORTYFIFTH DATE REDUCTION /TO/DAY|TODAY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | LIMITED GOLD BY COIN ISSUE NOTES PROFITS ABSORBING AGAINST IS SIXMONTHS RIGG SIMPSON YEWENS TREASURY ISSUED |
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All Words | 120 | 54.2 | 82.5 | 61.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 80 | 56.2 | 80.0 | 54.3 |
Weighted Words | 55.1 | 77.9 | 50.9 |
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[?] | AN AUSTRALIAN AUTOMATIC COUPLER. | [?] |
? i. On Thursday last ah accident O3currod on a | On Thursday last an accident occurred on a | ? i. On Thursday last an accident occurred on a |
private railway line- -in . which a young man | private railway line in which a young man | private railway line- -in . which a young man |
was cruehed to death between the buffers of | was crushed to death between the buffers of | was crushed to death between the buffers of |
trucks while coupling them. On the same day | trucks while coupling them. On the same day | trucks while coupling them. On the same day |
a 'Sunday Times' representative inspected an | a "Sunday Times" representative inspected an | a Sunday Times' representative inspected an |
automatic coupler designed for the a-bolition of | automatic coupler designed for the abolition of | automatic coupler designed for the abolition of |
. outside. ' buffers and the necessity' of getting, bs | outside buffers and the necessity of getting, be- | outside. ' buffers and the necessity of getting, between |
tweeii trucks to couple and uncouple them | tween trucks to couple and uncouple them | trucks to couple and uncouple them |
while shunting. This has been patented by | while shunting. This has been patented by | while shunting. This has been patented by |
Mr. P. H. Shniler, an Australian. | Mr. P. H. Shailer, an Australian. | Mr. P. H. Shailer, an Australian. |
The design has been fitted to several 10-ton | The design has been fitted to several 10-ton | The design has been fitted to several 10-ton |
'D' trucks on the New South Wales railways, | "D" trucks on the New South Wales railways, | 'D' trucks on the New South Wales railways, |
and tried out under the hardest conditions pos | and tried out under the hardest conditions pos- | and tried out under the hardest conditions possible. |
sible. At the demonstration two model | sible. At the demonstration two model | At the demonstration two model |
trucks were used. The details of tho coupling | trucks were used. The details of the coupling | trucks were used. The details of the coupling |
can bo seen from the accompanying photo | can be seen from the accompanying photo- | can be seen from the accompanying photographs. |
graphs. The models wre built to the require | graphs. The models were built to the require- | The models are built to the requirements |
ments of the British Board of Trade, who re | ments of the British Board of Trade, who re- | of the British Board of Trade, who recently |
cently drew up a set of conditions governing | cently drew up a set of conditions governing | drew up a set of conditions governing |
automatic couplings. In these it is laid down: | automatic couplings. In these it is laid down: | automatic couplings. In these it is said down: |
(1) That it must be possible to couple two or | (1) That it must be possible to couple two or | (1) That it must be possible to couple two or |
more waggons instanteously on comine into | more waggons instantaneously on coming into | more waggons instantaneously on coming into |
contact with each other, and without the as | contact with each other, and without the as- | contact with each other, and without the assistance |
sistance of shunters. The models certainly car | sistance of shunters. The models certainly car- | of shunters. The models certainly carried |
ried out his condition, as the trucks, Avhen the | ried out his condition, as the trucks, when the | out his condition, as the trucks, when the |
controlling lever was in the proper posit'on, | controlling lever was in the proper position. | controlling lever was in the proper position, |
. THE COUPLING DISENGAGED BUT' READY TO ACT. | THE COUPLING DISENGAGED BUT READY TO ACT. | . THE COUPLING DISENGAGED BUT' READY TO ACT. |
THE COUPLING MADE. | THE COUPLING MADE. | THE COUPLING MADE. |
Identified overProof corrections | POSITION COMING SHAILER OCCURRED INSTANTANEOUSLY WHEN CRUSHED ABOLITION |
Identified overProof non-corrections | LAID [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 196 | 91.3 | 96.9 | 64.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 125 | 93.6 | 99.2 | 87.5 |
Weighted Words | 92.8 | 99.0 | 86.7 |
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PASSING OF A PIONEER. | PASSING OF A PIONEER. | PASSING OF A PIONEER. |
On the Sth instant, at his home at | On the 8th instant, at his home at | On the 8th instant, at his home at |
Numbugga, Mr. William Hanscombe, | Numbugga, Mr. William Hanscombe, | Numbugga, Mr. William Hanscombe, |
J.P., ot e of the district's pioneers and | J.P., one of the district's pioneers and | J.P., one of the district's pioneers and |
most worthy citizens, died at the age | most worthy citizens, died at the age | most worthy citizens, died at the age |
of 68. The deceased gentleman spent | of 68. The deceased gentleman spent | of 68. The deceased gentleman spent |
G6 years of his life in the district, | 66 years of his life in the district, | 66 years of his life in the district, |
and reared au ideal family of 14-, in | and reared an ideal family of 14, in | and reared an ideal family of 14-, in |
the affections of whom he gloried. | the affections of whom he gloried. | the affections of whom he gloried. |
His funeral on Sunday was attended | His funeral on Sunday was attended | His funeral on Sunday was attended |
by a number of Candelo friends, ar.d | by a number of Candelo friends, and | by a number of Candelo friends, and |
was a grand tribute to his memory, | was a grand tribute to his memory, | was a grand tribute to his memory, |
being nearly a mile in length and at | being nearly a mile in length and at- | being nearly a mile in length and attended |
tended by 140 vehicles. | tended by 140 vehicles. | by 140 vehicles. |
Identified overProof corrections | AN ONE |
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All Words | 78 | 96.2 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 55 | 96.4 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 98.4 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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DEAD ON BUFFERS. | DEAD ON BUFFERS. | DEAD ON BUFFERS. |
.WOMAN'S BODY IN FRONT OF RAILWAY. ; | WOMAN'S BODY IN FRONT OF RAILWAY | WOMAN'S BODY IN FRONT OF RAILWAY. ; |
ENGINE. . ! | ENGINE. | ENGINE. . ! |
When a passenger train arrived at Walthant | When a passenger train arrived at Waltham | When a passenger train arrived at Waltham |
Cress (Eng..) one afternoon last month, a woman | Cress (Eng.) one afternoon last month, a woman | Cross (Eng..) one afternoon last month, a woman |
was observed in a sitting posture on the front | was observed in a sitting posture on the front | was observed in a sitting posture on the front |
of the engine between the buffers. Porters ran. | of the engine between the buffers. Porters ran | of the engine between the buffers. Porters ran. |
to her assistance, and found that she was dead. | to her assistance, and found that she was dead. | to her assistance, and found that she was dead. |
Her head was cut, and there was a bunch ofi | Her head was cut, and there was a bunch of | Her head was cut, and there was a bunch of |
flowers in lier hand. | flowers in her hand. | flowers in her hand. |
The body was suspended from the large liook: | The body was suspended from the large hook | The body was suspended from the large book: |
in front of the engine, but neither tho driven | in front of the engine, but neither the driver | in front of the engine, but neither the driven |
nor the fireman had seen anyone on the line. | nor the fireman had seen anyone on the line. | nor the fireman had seen anyone on the line. |
Subsequently the body was identified as that | Subsequently the body was identified as that | Subsequently the body was identified as that |
of Mrs. Hamilton, tho wife of a nursery gar | of Mrs. Hamilton, the wife of a nursery gar- | of Mrs. Hamilton, the wife of a nursery gardener, |
dener, and aged 3S. | dener, and aged 38. | and aged 38. |
JsVnr a level crossing which is used by farmers | Near a level crossing which is used by farmers | JsVnr a level crossing which is used by farmers |
only c lose by where Mrs. Hamilton lived wero | only close by where Mrs. Hamilton lived were | only close by where Mrs. Hamilton lived were |
found flowers scattered on tho rails and an um | found flowers scattered on the rails and an um- | found flowers scattered on the rails and an umbrella. |
brella. It is stated that Mrs. Hamilton was in | brella. It is stated that Mrs. Hamilton was in | It is stated that Mrs. Hamilton was in |
tho habit of going for a walk across tho ileldJ | the habit of going for a walk across the fields | the habit of going for a walk across the field |
near the crossing. | near the crossing. | near the crossing. |
If you desire to buy or sell, you will find th-3( | If you desire to buy or sell, you will find the | If you desire to buy or sell you will find the |
columns o£ the 'Sunday Times' a suro agency) | columns of the "Sunday Times" a sure agency | columns of the Sunday Times' a sure agency |
for tlie purposo. The two-line advertisements | for the purpose. The two-line advertisements | for the purpose. The two-line advertisements |
aro extraordinarily eliecip— bearing in mi pti, thai | are extraordinarily cheap—bearing in mind t he | are extraordinarily effected bearing in mi put, that |
perries rcn,-Urecla '? | services rendered. | peries rcn,-Urecla '? |
Identified overProof corrections | CLOSE WALTHAM SURE ARE INTHE PURPOSE WERE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MIND SERVICES DRIVER HE HOOK FIELDS CRESS [**VANDALISED] CHEAP RENDERED |
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All Words | 180 | 86.1 | 94.4 | 60.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 116 | 87.1 | 92.2 | 40.0 |
Weighted Words | 86.7 | 91.0 | 32.5 |
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RAILWAY MOTOR CARS. | RAILWAY MOTOR CARS. | RAILWAY MOTOR CARS. |
The two new M'Kean motor cars,1 | The two new McKean motor cars, | The two new M'Kean motor cars |
whidh have been imported by th^ Vic | which have been imported by the Vic- | which have been imported by the Victorian |
torian Railway Commissioners, have | torian Railway Commissioners, have | Railway Commissioners, have |
been landed at Sydney, and are being | been landed at Sydney, and are being | been landed at Sydney, and are being |
mounted on bogie wheels of the New | mounted on bogie wheels of the New | mounted on bogie wheels of the New |
South Wales gauge. In a few days | South Wales gauge. In a few days | South Wales gauge. In a few days |
they will be run through to Wodonga, | they will be run through to Wodonga, | they will be run through to Wodonga, |
where the bodies will be lifted, and. | where the bodies will be lifted, and | where the bodies will be lifted, and. |
set on bogies of the Victorian gauge. | set on bogies of the Victorian gauge. | set on bogies of the Victorian gauge. |
This operation will occupy several | This operation will occupy several | This operation will occupy several |
days, owing to the weight of the cars; | days, owing to the weight of the cars | days, owing to the weight of the cars; |
and the lack of crane power mi tie | and the lack of crane power on the | and the lack of crane power in the |
siding. 1 | siding. | siding. 1 |
From Wodonga the cars will be run, | From Wodonga the cars will be run | From Wodonga the cars will be run, |
to Melbourne, and a series of experi | to Melbourne, and a series of experi- | to Melbourne, and a series of experimental |
mental trips 'will be undertaken ' 'under | mental trips will be undertaken under | trips will be undertaken under the |
the direction of the representative' ol! | the direction of the representative of | direction of the representative of |
the M'Kean Company, in order that; | the McKean Company, in order that | the M'Kean Company, in order that; |
the Victorian drivers may become ac | the Victorian drivers may become ac- | the Victorian drivers may become accustomed |
customed to their working; and tbal: | customed to their working; and that | to their working; and that: |
sufficient teste may be secure^ 'th^i | sufficient tests may be secured the | sufficient tests may be secured 'the |
experimental runs will probably ! bo | experimental runs will probably be | experimental runs will probably ! be |
made to Bendigo, Ballarat, andl Gee-,' | made to Bendigo, Ballarat, and Gee- | made to Bendigo, Ballarat, and Geelong |
long. j j | long. | j j |
Identified overProof corrections | TESTS WHICH SECURED GEELONG |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MCKEAN |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 139 | 89.2 | 97.8 | 80.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 80 | 93.8 | 98.8 | 80.0 |
Weighted Words | 92.5 | 97.3 | 64.2 |
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A SIX HORBE POWER HORSE. | A SIX HORSE POWER HORSE. | A SIX HORSE POWER HORSE. |
??Kit and Spur,' New York, relates | "Bit and Spur," New York, relates | suit and Spur,' New York, relates |
thai 'a correspondent of a French | that "a correspondent of a French | that a correspondent of a French |
newspaper, deairlug to ascertain the | newspaper, desiring to ascertain the | newspaper, desiring to ascertain the |
actual strength of a powerful horse, | actual strength of a powerful horse, | actual strength of a powerful horse, |
visited several of the stables that use | visited several of the stables that use | visited several of the stables that use |
the finest horstk in1 Paris, and selected | the finest horse in Paris, and selected | the finest horses in Paris, and selected |
an cisht-vear-old P'ercheron which for | an eight-year-old Percheron which for | an eight-year-old Percheron which for |
three years had been engaged continu | three years had been engaged continu- | three years had been engaged continually |
ally in hauling cut. stone for building | ally in hauling cut stone for building | in hauling cut. stone for building |
purposes. He 'tested the animal and | purposes. He tested the animal and | purposes. He 'tested the animal and |
it was able to haul a block of stone | it was able to haul a block of stone | it was able to haul a block of stone |
weighing 13J,4 tons,' placed upon a car | weighing 13¼ tons, placed upon a car | weighing 13½ tons,' placed upon a car |
that weighed 4j tons, making a total | that weighed 4½ tons, making a total | that weighed 4 tons, making a total |
weight of 17:}i;tonsj. This is a task to | weight of 17¾ tons. This is a task to | weight of 17:}i;tonsj. This is a task to |
which six horses would ordinarily be | which six horses would ordinarily be | which six horses would ordinarily be |
put.' ! ; | put." | put.' ! ; |
If this was on a railway line it was | If this was on a railway line it was | If this was on a railway line it was |
not much. If it was on a road it's — a | not much. If it was on a road it's — a lie. | not much. If it was on a road it's a a |
Identified overProof corrections | DESIRING /EIGHT/YEAR/OLD|EIGHTYEAROLD |
Identified overProof non-corrections | LIE BIT |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 110 | 91.8 | 96.4 | 55.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 79 | 94.9 | 97.5 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 93.2 | 96.7 | 52.0 |
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T'[iI ItAllWAY, STRIKE. | THE RAILWAY STRIKE. | T'[iI RAILWAY, STRIKE. |
DIIJ1BION OF . qlI MIEN. | DECISION OF THE MEN. | DECISION OF . qlI MIEN. |
* LONDON, Monidoy. | LONDON, Monday. | LONDON, Monday. |
Thorno lhtvo boon ?iovorl mootlings of | There have been several meetings of | There have been several meetings of |
tho mnit of tLio Nortlthonoitorst lailw?y | the men of the North-eastern Railway | the most of the Nortlthonoitorst railway |
Collllmiy, wheoi It Ylto ,roaolyod thot | Company, when it was resolved that | Collllmiy, wheat It also resolved that |
tlho strlltu hould, ljovuontlnuhod. until | the strike should be continued until | the strike should, ljovuontlnuhod. until |
lKnox, nu ozlglno-?u?lvor, dismlsaodI for | Knox, an engine-driver, dismissed for | Knox, in ozlglno-?u?lvor, dismissed for |
dlttnllkOnollllotlo, had boon: relndattod,' ' | drunkenness, had been reinstated. | dlttnllkOnollllotlo, had been: reinstated,' ' |
It wasi olso decldod, thatti :.'monli | It was also decided that the men | It was also decided, that Osmond |
woohl r'onllt ally lntortoronoo .by the | would resent any interference by the | wool resist any interference by the |
collplanly lit thu irrlvato lvlo of d huolt* | company in the private lives of their | complaint at the private life of d built |
bollow worokmn, '' r | fellow workmen. | fellow workmen, '' r |
Identified overProof corrections | SHOULD BEEN THERE SEVERAL KNOX WORKMEN WAS MEETINGS MONDAY DISMISSED IN RAILWAY REINSTATED HAVE DECIDED PRIVATE THAT DECISION RESOLVED FELLOW ANY ALSO INTERFERENCE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | /ENGINE/DRIVER|ENGINEDRIVER AN DRUNKENNESS BE WOULD CONTINUED LIVES WHEN COMPANY RESENT MEN /NORTH/EASTERN|NORTHEASTERN THEIR |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 64 | 20.3 | 68.8 | 60.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 45 | 20.0 | 71.1 | 63.9 |
Weighted Words | 15.7 | 64.3 | 57.6 |
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TIlE KIAlllflAll ~kRAGEI)Y. | THE KAHIBAH TRAGEDY. | THE KIAlllflAll ~kRAGEI)Y. |
1NQUEST OPIINED,. | INQUEST OPENED. | INQUEST OPENED,. |
An ilqtdost on the .bodies of baniel | An inquest on the bodies of Daniel | An loudest on the bodies of Daniel |
'Xoohnn. and Mary Keeonen, the ,i6tlhs!a | Keenan and Mary Keenan, the victims | 'Noonan. and Mary Keenan, the ,i6tlhs!a |
of the ,alibah. tragedy, was opeited 'at | of the Kalibah tragedy, was opened at | of the Kahibah. tragedy, was opened at |
the.a Clettltown Courtholsb yestarday | the Charlestown Courthouse yesterday | the a Clettltown Courthouse yesterday |
afternoon:by Mlr. O. Hibblo; distric? coero | afternoon by Mr. C. Hibble, district coroner. | afternoon by Mr. C. Hibble; district? covers |
nor. InspectOr Banks roprdesenited tio | Inspector Banks represented the | nor. Inspector Banks represented the |
police. Evidence or identlnecati% weas | police. Evidence of identification was | police. Evidence or identlnecati% was |
'rvhen, and the ~nqueet wes a4nourned | given, and the inquest was adjourned | 'then, and the inquest was adjourned |
until next week,. | until next week. | until next week,. |
It now .transpllires that Ieonato and i hle | It now transpires that Keenan and his | It now transpires that Ieonato and i his |
wifo quarrelled frequoetully, and although | wife quarrelled frequently, and although | wife quarrelled frequently, and although |
no ono ,oe pre.ent. when the man at | no one was present when the man at- | no one be present. when the man at |
taeloid hlite wire, it i- thloughtthat thiey | tacked his wife it is thought that they | tabloid blue wire, it is- thought that they |
mntust have had another *dlsagreement. | must have had another disagreement. | must have had another disagreement. |
There waes tro one In :the housoe att.tho | There was no one in the house at the | There was the one in the house attache |
thene 1ootlnn'a 'two little children, agedil | time. Keenan's two little children, aged | three Scotland two little children, aged |
noevern and nine yeare respecltively,., had | seven and nine years respectively, had | nevern and nine years respectively,., had |
booe sent over to ChorleOStow, abotit a | been sent over to Charlestown, about a | been sent over to ChorleOStow, about a |
mile away, oil a neonaugb. Mr. 1allin.s, | mile away, on a message. Mr. Fallins, | mile away, on a meanings. Mr. Collins, |
ratler, of Mrs, I eiCo at,' wes at work, andi | father of Mrs. Keenanm, was at work, and | father, of Mrs, I eiCo at,' was at work, and |
Mrsi; Fnllns was at hot sobna 'liioe, somie | Mrs. Fallins was at her son's place, some | Mrs; Fuller was at hot sons 'lives, some |
distance' iway from ihol own home.' Thei | distance away from her own home. The | distance away from the own home.' The |
two little children, retirnilng fronj | two little children, returning from | two little children, returning from |
Charlostown, 'saw: the' body lf their step | Charlestown, saw the body of their step- | Charlestown, saw: the body of their step |
mnther lylig outhilo, ? ?in has already | mother lying outside, as has already | father lying outside, ? in has already |
beent donrlibed. 'They scerolned, anld ihii | been described. They screamed, and this | been described. They screamed, and has |
attranted. the altteton of Patrlik Falt, | attracted the attention of Patrick Fallins | attracted. the skeleton of Patrick Salt, |
Ilne nid ills mother. \Patrloik rait narosi | and his mother. Patrick ran across | fine and ills mother. Patrick rail nearest |
to the ho-tsoe, and nalw hilse sotbr lying | to the house, and saw his sister lying | to the house, and new hits motor lying |
dead, aln ineldo the ;house he found the | dead, an inside the house he found the | dead, in include the house he found the |
body of IeoBnatl. | body of Keenan. | body of IeoBnatl. |
Fhie o funerals of [i viotlm. wlll take | The funerals of victims will take | Fine of funerals of [i victim. will take |
pilteoa ths.: artornbboo, loavlng t[he reosl | place this afternoon, leaving the residence | place this.: artornbboo, leaving the real |
dienoe of, M, eand Mr. I0, Pnalllni, Kahil | of Mr. and Mrs. E. Fallins, Kahibah, | defence of, M, and Mr. 10, Pnalllni, Kahil |
nh,.at t:ono o'olook, for Sandlgate Como | at one o'clock, for Sandgate Cemetery. | wheat tone o'clock, for Sandgate Como |
tory, | tory, | tory, |
Identified overProof corrections | YESTERDAY MUST BEEN SANDGATE LEAVING PATRICK RETURNING DISTRICT BY DANIEL OCLOCK PLACE FATHER YEARS THIS SOME SCREAMED TRANSPIRES ABOUT SONS THOUGHT KEENAN IS ATTRACTED COURTHOUSE HIBBLE OPENED PRESENT DISAGREEMENT AGED OUTSIDE FREQUENTLY ADJOURNED RESPECTIVELY HIS HISWIFE REPRESENTED CHARLESTOWN DESCRIBED KAHIBAH INQUEST AFTERNOON WILL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ATTENTION ATTACKED AS KEENANS FALLINS MESSAGE RESIDENCE KEENANM CORONER ACROSS TIME IDENTIFICATION HER INSIDE VICTIMS KALIBAH WIFE STEPMOTHER GIVEN SEVEN CEMETERY SISTER RAN |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 219 | 44.3 | 78.5 | 61.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 129 | 48.8 | 82.2 | 65.2 |
Weighted Words | 42.4 | 79.2 | 63.8 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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LIGHT-HORSE COMPETITIONS AT ALBURY ON SEPTEMBER 24 FOR THE FINAL OF THE KING'S PRIZE (Won by New South WaleB), AND THE MAJOR-GENERAL SIR | LIGHT-HORSE COMPETITIONS AT ALBURY ON SEPTEMBER 24 FOR THE FINAL OF THE KING'S PRIZE (Won by New South Wales), AND THE MAJOR-GENERAL SIR | LIGHT-HORSE COMPETITIONS AT ALBURY ON SEPTEMBER 24 FOR THE FINAL OF THE KING'S PRIZE (Won by New South Wales), AND THE MAJOR-GENERAL SIR |
, EDWARD HUTTON SHIELD (Won by Queensland). | EDWARD HUTTON SHIELD (Won by Queensland). | , EDWARD HUTTON SHIELD (Won by Queensland). |
1. THK SOUTH AUSTRALIAN TROOP CliOSSINC A DITCH. 2. TASMANIAN TEAM FIRING. 3. NEW SOUTH WALES TROOP : WINNERS OK THE KING'S COMPETITION. | 1. THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN TROOP CROSSING A DITCH. 2. TASMANIAN TEAM FIRING. 3. NEW SOUTH WALES TROOP : WINNERS OF THE KING'S COMPETITION. | 1. THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN TROOPS CROSSING A DITCH. 2. TASMANIAN TEAM FIRING. 3. NEW SOUTH WALES TROOP : WINNERS OF THE KING'S COMPETITION. |
4. TASMANI.YNS CLEARING AN OBSTACLE. 5. QIJEKNSLANDERS JUMPING THE FIRST DITCH. 0. INSPECTING POUCHES AND SERVING OUT AMMUNITION. | 4. TASMANIANS CLEARING AN OBSTACLE. 5. QUEENSLANDERS JUMPING THE FIRST DITCH. 6. INSPECTING POUCHES AND SERVING OUT AMMUNITION. | 4. TASMANIANS CLEARING AN OBSTACLE. 5. QIJEKNSLANDERS JUMPING THE FIRST DUTCH. 0. INSPECTING POUCHES AND SERVING OUT AMMUNITION. |
7. COLONEL ? CHAUVEL INSPECTING THE TASMAN1ANS. 8. OFFICERS AT LUNCH. 9. MAJOR MERRITT (Vic.), COLONEL DEAN (S.A.), LIEUTENANT-COLONEL PATTERSON | 7. COLONEL CHAUVEL INSPECTING THE TASMANIANS. 8. OFFICERS AT LUNCH. 9. MAJOR MERRITT (Vic.), COLONEL DEAN (S.A.), LIEUTENANT-COLONEL PATTERSON | 7. COLONEL ? CHAUVEL INSPECTING THE TASMANIANS. 8. OFFICERS AT LUNCH. 9. MAJOR MERRITT (Vic.), COLONEL DEAN (S.A.), LIEUTENANT-COLONEL PATTERSON |
(Staff Officer to the Inspector-General), AND MAJOR PAINE (N.S.W.). 10. MAJOR-GENERAL KIRKPATRICK GIVING FINAL INSTRUCTIONS. 13. MAJOR-GENERAL KIRKPATRICK | (Staff Officer to the Inspector-General), AND MAJOR PAINE (N.S.W.). 10. MAJOR-GENERAL KIRKPATRICK GIVING FINAL INSTRUCTIONS. 13. MAJOR-GENERAL KIRKPATRICK | (Staff Officer to the Inspector-General), AND MAJOR PAINE (N.S.W.). 10. MAJOR-GENERAL KIRKPATRICK GIVING FINAL INSTRUCTIONS. 13. MAJOR-GENERAL KIRKPATRICK |
(Inspector-General of the Commonwealth Forces) AND COLONEL McLEISH. 12. QUEENSLAND TEAM : WINNERS OF THE HUTTON SHIELD. | (Inspector-General of the Commonwealth Forces) AND COLONEL McLEISH. 12. QUEENSLAND TEAM : WINNERS OF THE HUTTON SHIELD. | (Inspector-General of the Commonwealth Forces) AND COLONEL McLEISH. 12. QUEENSLAND TEAM : WINNERS OF THE HUTTON SHIELD. |
LIGHT-HORSE EXHIBITIONS AT ALBURY ON SEPTEMBER 24 FOR THE FINAL OF THE KING'S PRIZE (Won by New South Wales), AND THE MAJOR GENERAL SIR | LIGHT-HORSE EXHIBITIONS AT ALBURY ON SEPTEMBER 24 FOR THE FINAL OF THE KING'S PRIZE (Won by New South Wales), AND THE MAJOR GENERAL SIR | LIGHT HORSE EXHIBITIONS AT ALBURY ON SEPTEMBER 24 FOR THE FINAL OF THE KING'S PRIZE (Won by New South Wales), AND THE MAJOR GENERAL SIR |
EDWARD HUTTON SHIELD (Won by Queensland). | EDWARD HUTTON SHIELD (Won by Queensland). | EDWARD HUTTON SHIELD (Won by Queensland). |
Identified overProof corrections | CROSSING TASMANIANS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | QUEENSLANDERS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 137 | 94.9 | 97.8 | 57.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 72 | 95.8 | 98.6 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 95.6 | 98.6 | 68.7 |
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THE KAtilBAH TRAfi? DY. | THE KAHIBAH TRAGEDY. | THE KAlBAR TRAfi? DY. |
, MURDER, AJfD iUIcii-ET. | MURDER AND SUICIDE. | MURDER, AND iUcn ET. |
(By Telegraph.) , | (By Telegraph.) | (By Telegraph.) |
? ? ? ? ,t : S}'tii-eyj July 10. i | Sydney, July 10 . | ? ? ? ? ,t : S}'tii-eyj July 10. i |
Later particulars of -the tragedy.. at | Later particulars of the tragedy at | Later particulars of the tragedy. at |
Kohibah mining.- township nea^ Charles | Kahibah mining township near Charlestown, | Kahibah mining.- township near Charles |
about seven miles from Newcastle, | about seven miles from Newcastle, | about seven miles from Newcastle, |
show that 'jtfet liefdre C p.m. last evtgp | show that just before 6 p.m. last evening | show that 'just before C p.m. last cargo |
ing . the dead',\jjdies of Uonald Jveenmi 1 | the dead bodies of Donald Keenan | ing the dead',\jjdies of Donald Jveenmi 1 |
aud his young wifo .Mary were found,; | and his young wife Mary were found, | and his young wife Mary were found,; |
the man with -his throat cut from ear io' | the man with his throat cut from ear to | the man with his throat cut from ear to |
ear, and the wmnan stabbed to the | ear, and the woman stabbed to the | ear, and the woman stabbed to the |
heart. ? -t . , | heart. | heart. at Yesterday |
Yesterday Keenah \ras a:t work as.: | Yesterday Keenah was at work as | Keenan was at work as. |
usual at the colliery, and returned home | usual at the colliery, and returned home | usual at the colliery, and returned home |
in the afternoon oit jtlus conclusion of his | in the afternoon at the conclusion of his | in the afternoon of this conclusion of his |
shift. Just before 6 o'clock Patrick: | shift. Just before 6 o'clock Patrick | shift. Just before 6 o'clock Patrick: |
,1'allins, brotlier of -Mrs. Keenan, heard, | Fallins, brother of Mrs. Keenan, heard | Falling, brother of Mrs. Keenan, heard, |
screams from the direction- of .Koenan's | screams from the direction of Keenan's | screams from the direction of Keenan's |
house. Running to»,^Iie front gate he | house. Running to the front gate he | house. Running to-the front gate he |
saw, in the dusk of stlie evening, his - | saw, in the dusk of the evening, his | saw, in the dusk of the evening, his sister, |
sister, lying on the pathway with blqo^L! | sister, lying on the pathway with blood | lying on the pathway with blood |
flowing irom a. wound :n her br&BlS: | flowing from a wound to her breast. | flowing from a wound in her brawls: |
The blow must liaro pierced her to the ' | The blow must have pierced her to the | The blow must have pierced her to the ' |
hearty . for she . was to all appearance | hearty for she was to all appearance | hearty for she was to all appearance |
dead. Her brother, shotted for assist | dead. Her brother, shouted for assist- | dead. Her brother, shouted for assistance, |
ance, and*'the-hody wSs lifted from] | ance, and the body was lifted from | and*'the-hody was lifted from |
the pool of Hood in which it. lay and | the pool of blood in which it lay and | the pool of blood in which it, lay and |
carried 'to the cottage. Iftsifje tbe dwell- | | carried to the cottage. Inside the dwell- | carried to the cottage. Iftsifje the dwell- | |
ing another fearful, scene wps present | ing another fearful, scene was presented. | ing another fearful scene was present |
ed- -Keenan's body lay. on *the floor in ' | Keenan's body lay on the floor in | ed- -Keenan's body lay. on the floor in |
a 'pool of blood, the throat^being lnde-n | a pool of blood, the throat being hideously | a pool of blood, the throat being laden |
misly pashed. Beside the Wbdy Was -h ' | gashed. Beside the body was a | misty pashed. Beside the Body Was -h ' |
blood-stained, razor. On the dressing | blood-stained razor. On the dressing | blood-stained, razor. On the dressing |
table waH ft,. butcher's Hnife S^tb whieb - | table was a butcher's knife with which | table was ft,. butcher's knife with which he |
lie had apparently previously sfaib-1 | he had apparently previously stabbed | had apparently previously stated |
bed big you utf -wife. The ,deed'had:' | his young wife. The deed had | bed big you off wife. The deed had:' |
evidently been done with extraordinary - | evidently been done with extraordinary | evidently been done with extraordinary - |
det^rminstidri and quickness. -^Totlnd!; ' | determination and quickness. Nothing | determinations and quickness. -ground!; at |
at- present' bas heen asc^rtaiiiWl r^ard- ] | at present has been ascertained regarding | present has been ascertained regard- ing |
ing the relations that existed between ' | the relations that existed between | the relations that existed between |
fitjiaod #.t«tefl*ife -|mr^;Ac .tr^gfedyV; | husband and wife prior to the tragedy. | figured #.t«tefl*ife -|mr^;Ac .tr^gfedyV; |
A' .'tbfi'i.jSx a s^SJ-. iiis | A' .'tbfi'i.jSx a said-. this | |
Identified overProof corrections | NEAR HAS KNIFE ASCERTAINED DEED SHOUTED HAVE BEING WOMAN KAHIBAH DONALD |
Identified overProof non-corrections | NOTHING PRIOR FALLINS DETERMINATION HUSBAND SYDNEY HIDEOUSLY BODIES INSIDE KEENAH [**VANDALISED] BREAST REGARDING PRESENTED GASHED DWELLING CHARLESTOWN SUICIDE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 243 | 70.4 | 86.0 | 52.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 143 | 81.1 | 88.1 | 37.0 |
Weighted Words | 80.6 | 87.1 | 33.5 |
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i CANON GOODALVN AiEiroElly: ; | CANON GOODMAN MEMORIAL | i CANON GOODALVN AiEiroElly: ; |
WINDOW.; ••'■: ' | WINDOW. | WINDOW.; It's: ' |
When tho lire occurred at' JsroolvS, | When the fire occurred at Brooks, | When the fire occurred at JsroolvS, |
Robinson's, in Melbourne- earlier in" the | Robinson's, in Melbourne, earlier in the | Robinson's, in Melbourne- earlier in" the |
week it- was feared r by subscribers that | week it was feared by subscribers that | week it was feared r by subscribers that |
the-.'.memorial^'^^^!b•R^^to Canorj, Good | the memorial window to Canon Good- | the-.'.memorial^'^^^!b•R^^to Canon, Good |
maiil which:wast being prepared bythat | man, which was being prepared by that | rains which was being prepared by that |
firm, was amongst.the goods' destroyed. | firm, was amongst the goods destroyed. | firm, was amongst the goods' destroyed. |
A letter reached the Rev. F. "W-. R. | A letter reached the Rev. F. W. R. | A letter reached the Rev. F. "W-. R. |
Newton yesterday stating that the win | Newton yesterday stating that the win- | Newton yesterday stating that the window |
dow had beoii < removed front the part | dow had been removed front the part | had been < removed from the part |
burnt to the show room the day pre | burnt to the show room the day pre- | burnt to the show room the day previous. |
vious. It was intimated that the win | vious. It was intimated that the win- | It was intimated that the window |
dow would be sent" down - shortly and | dow would be sent down shortly and | would be sent" down - shortly and |
fixed in position! The Rev. Mr. New | fixed in position. The Rev. Mr. New- | fixed in position! The Rev. Mr. New |
ton expects to fix the dedication cere | ton expects to fix the dedication cere- | ton expects to fix the dedication ceremony |
mony for some Sunday in - February. | mony for some Sunday in February. | for some Sunday in - February. |
Gaiion Godby is to "unveil - the me | Canon Godby is to unveil the me- | Canon Godby is to "unveil the memorial |
morial. : " . " '' | morial. | : " " '' |
Identified overProof corrections | FIRE BEEN WHICH AMONGST |
Identified overProof non-corrections | FRONT [**VANDALISED] GOODMAN BROOKS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 102 | 82.4 | 92.2 | 55.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 66 | 90.9 | 95.5 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 90.2 | 93.1 | 29.5 |
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TI'! ANSCONTi: SF.NTAL RAILWAY. I | TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY. | TI'! ANSCONTi: RENTAL RAILWAY. I |
?Mr O'Mnlley e\]-ects next, week to | | Mr. O'Malley expects next week to | Mr O'Malley expects next, week to | |
]-each a decision as to the st-eel rail1, | each a decision as to the steel rail | reach a decision as to the steel rail, |
contracts for the Wevrt Australian rail-1 | contracts for the West Australian rail- | contracts for the West Australian railway. |
way. 'He is pei'sonally prepared 'to' | way. He is personally prepared to | He is personally prepared to |
agree tc the appointment of a Roypl 1 | agree to the appointment of a Royal | agree to the appointment of a Royal 1 |
Conimi,ssio!i to inquire into the kind nF1 | Commission to inquire into the kind of | Commissions to inquire into the kind nF1 |
sleepers for the line in the interral find'1 | sleepers for the line in the interval and | sleepers for the line in the internal finds |
defer tlie coustrurtion of the railway. | defer the construction of the railway. | defer the construction of the railway. |
Identified overProof corrections | ROYAL PERSONALLY OMALLEY STEEL WEST EXPECTS CONSTRUCTION |
Identified overProof non-corrections | EACH [**VANDALISED] INTERVAL TRANSCONTINENTAL COMMISSION AND |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 53 | 71.7 | 88.7 | 60.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 37 | 70.3 | 86.5 | 54.5 |
Weighted Words | 63.6 | 86.7 | 63.3 |
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LINKING U'R INTERSTATE. | LINKING UP INTERSTATE | LINKING UP INTERSTATE. |
- . RAILWAYS. | RAILWAYS. | - . RAILWAYS. |
... : i 'Melbourne. FrMay. | Melbourne, Friday. | ... : Melbourne. Friday. |
At., a conference- between Messrs. | At a conference between Messrs. | At., a conference between Messrs. |
I-Iolman;',,and ii'Bceby, (New- South, | Holman and Beeby, (New South | I-Iolman;',,and ii'Bceby, (New- South, |
Wales), ' B-illscSn - (Victorian "Mmister | Wales), B-illscn - (Victorian Minister | Wales), ' B-illscSn - (Victorian "Minister |
for RWlw'ayTS) and . Macficnzie- (Vic- | for Railways) and Mackenzie (Vic- | for RWlw'ayTS) and Mackenzie- (Victorian |
torian Minister for Lands) it was | torian Minister for Lands) it was | Minister for Lands) it was |
agreed to! recommend that- rthc State | agreed to recommend that the State | agreed to! recommend that the State |
Governments link up ; the New; Soutlv | Governments link up the New South | Governments link up ; the New; South |
Wales and Victorian 'jraihyays- | Wales and Victorian railways. | Wales and Victorian 'railways- |
Identified overProof corrections | MACKENZIE FRIDAY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ILLSCN HOLMAN BEEBY |
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Searchability of unique words | 32 | 84.4 | 90.6 | 40.0 |
Weighted Words | 78.7 | 87.0 | 39.2 |
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. railway .guage question. . | RAILWAY GUAGE QUESTION. | railway gauge question. |
' Melbourne, Monday. | Melbourne, Monday. | Melbourne, Monday. |
The Interstate Committee of Rail- | The Interstate Committee of Rail- | The Interstate Committee of Railway |
way Experts,- who liaYc been meeting | way Experts, who have been meeting | Experts,- who have been meeting |
in . conference in Melbourne with : a | in conference in Melbourne with a | in conference in Melbourne with a |
view to rocoml'nending a uniform | view to reccommending a uniform | view to recommending a uniform |
gauge, have been unable to agree. | gauge, have been unable to agree. | gauge, have been unable to agree. |
. Consequently the Commonwealth Go- | Consequently the Commonwealth Go- | . Consequently the Commonwealth Go- |
vemment will adhere to'' its -lit Slin. | vernment will adhere to its 4ft 8½in. | vemment will adhere to'' its -list 8½in. |
«auge. | gauge. | gauge. |
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Identified overProof non-corrections | GOVERNMENT RECCOMMENDING GUAGE [**VANDALISED] |
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Searchability of unique words | 30 | 93.3 | 90.0 | -50.0 |
Weighted Words | 91.2 | 86.3 | -55.7 |
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INSTITUTION OF CIVIL t. | INSTITUTION OF CIVIL | INSTITUTION OF CIVIL t. |
fi . rENGINEERS.-t Wr | ENGINEERS. | for ENGINEERS. Wr |
Advice has been received from Dr. Tuds- | Advice has been received from Dr. Tuds- | Advice has been received from Dr. Tuds- |
betyr secretary of the institution' in . Lon | bery, secretary of the institution in Lon- | betyr secretary of the institution in London, |
don, that Colonel H. ' C. Stanley, AI. | don, that Colonel H. C. Stanley, M. | that Colonel H. C. Stanley, M. |
Inst. C.E., late chief engineer of rail | Inst. C.E., late chief engineer of rail- | Inst. C.E., late chief engineer of railways, |
ways, has been, appointed chairman of the' | ways, has been appointed chairman of the | has been appointed chairman of the |
Queensland Advisorv Committee for the | Queensland Advisory Committee for the | Queensland Advisory Committee for the |
ensuing biennial term. Professor A. .J. | ensuing biennial term. Professor A. J. | ensuing biennial term. Professor A. J |
Gibson, Assoc. M. Inst. C.E., of "the | Gibson, Assoc. M. Inst. C.E., of the | Gibson, Assoc. M. Inst. C.E., of the |
Queensland University;" has undertaken the | Queensland University, has undertaken the | Queensland University;" has undertaken the |
duties of honorary secretary and treasurer, | duties of honorary secretary and treasurer, | duties of honorary secretary and treasurer, |
but the late secretary, Afr. A. J. Gold | but the late secretary, Mr. A. J. Gold- | but the late secretary, Mr. A. J. Goldsmith, |
smith, AI.I.C.E.,. will continue to net in | smith, M.I.C.E., will continue to act in | ALLEGED.,. will continue to act in |
that capacity until the return of that | that capacity until the return of that | that capacity until the return of that |
gentleman from England about March | gentleman from England about March | gentleman from England about March |
next. . | next. | next. The |
Tlic first chairman -appointed by the | The first chairman appointed by the | first chairman appointed by the |
council in 1907 was Mr. A. J. Goldsmith, | council in 1907 was Mr. A. J. Goldsmith, | council in 1907 was Mr. A. J. Goldsmith, |
who was succeeded by Mr. A. B. Brady, | who was succeeded by Mr. A. B. Brady, | who was succeeded by Mr. A. B. Brady, |
Under Secretary for Public Works, who is | Under Secretary for Public Works, who is | Under Secretary for Public Works, who is |
now succeeded "by Colonel Stanley. The | now succeeded by Colonel Stanley. The | now succeeded by Colonel Stanley. The |
present committee consists of this follow | present committee consists of this follow- | present committee consists of this following |
ing full members of the institution, resi | ing full members of the institution, resi- | full members of the institution, resident |
dent in Brisbane: Messrs. A. B. -Brady, | dent in Brisbane: Messrs. A. B. Brady, | in Brisbane: Messrs. A. B. Brady, |
N. G. Bell. W. Pagan, J. B. Henderson, | N. G. Bell. W. Pagan, J. B. Henderson, | N. G. Bell. W. Pagan, J. B. Henderson, |
E. A. Cullen, Lloyd I-Iassell, and A. J. | E. A. Cullen, Lloyd Hassell, and A. J. | E. A. Cullen, Lloyd Hassell, and A. J. |
Goldsmith. These gentlemen with the | Goldsmith. These gentlemen with the | Goldsmith. These gentlemen with the |
chairman and secretary are ex officio, the | chairman and secretary are ex officio, the | chairman and secretary are ex officio, the |
officers and '.committee of the . Association | officers and committee of the Association | officers and committees of the Association |
of Corporate Member, s of the.' Institution | of Corporate Members of the Institution | of Corporate Members of the Institution |
of Civil Engineers of London (rcsidont in | of Civil Engineers of London (resident in | of Civil Engineers of London (resident in |
Queensland). - - | Queensland). | Queensland). - - |
Advice has also been received that the | Advice has also been received that the | Advice has also been received that the |
following full members have been elected | following full members have been elected | following full members have been elected |
as the advisory committee for New. South | as the advisory committee for New South | as the advisory committee for New South |
Wales : -Messrs. T. H. Houghton (chair | Wales : Messrs. T. H. Houghton (chair- | Wales : -Messrs. T. H. Houghton (chairman), |
man), H. G. At'Kinnev (.secretary), o. M. | man), H. G. M'Kinnev (secretary), E. M. | H. G. At'Kinnev (secretary), of. M. |
de Burgh, .James Fraser, B. E. Jones, | de Burgh, .James Fraser, R. E. Jones, | de Burgh, James Fraser, B. E. Jones, |
T. \\\ Kucle, L. A. B. Wade, II. 1). Walsh, | T. W. Keele, L. A. B. Wade, H. D. Walsh, | T. W Keele, L. A. B. Wade, II. 1). Walsh, |
and -Professor W. H. Warren (of Sydney | and Professor W. H. Warren (of Sydney | and Professor W. H. Warren (of Sydney |
University) ; Air. II. Dcane, AI.I.C.E., be | University) ; Mr. H. Dcane, M.I.C.E., be- | University) ; Air. II. Deane, ALLEGED., being |
ing an ex-member of the. council of the | ing an ex-member of the council of the | an ex-member of the. council of the |
institution, is ex officio, also a member | institution, is ex officio, also a member | institution, is ex officio, also a member |
of the Advisory Committee. | of the Advisory Committee. | of the Advisory Committee. |
Identified overProof corrections | ACT KEELE HASSELL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MKINNEV DCANE [**VANDALISED] BERY |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 226 | 94.7 | 97.8 | 58.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 116 | 95.7 | 97.4 | 40.0 |
Weighted Words | 95.3 | 97.0 | 37.0 |
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REPEATED RAINS. | REPEATED RAINS. | REPEATED RAINS. |
During last month Inverell was | During last month Inverell was | During last month Inverell was |
favored- with 458 points of rain, | favored with 458 points of rain, | favored- with 458 points of rain, |
and July has had a most auspicious | and July has had a most auspicious | and July has had a most auspicious |
opening. On iho first of the mouth | opening. On the first of the month | opening. On the first of the mouth |
were recorded 78 points, and up | were recorded 78 points, and up | were recorded 78 points, and up |
till 9 a.m. ou Tuesday was increas | till 9 a.m. on Tuesday was increas- | till 9 a.m. on Tuesday was increas |
nt\ liv nnnflipr OjL Otlinr pppnn | ed by another 94. Other records | at liv minister OjL Other pppnn |
posted at the Post Office were : — | posted at the Post Office were :— | posted at the Post Office were 6 |
Emniavillc 70, Glen limes 50, | Emmaville 70, Glen Innes 50, | Emmaville 70, Glen Innes 50, |
Warialda 09, Biugara 1+ and Bun | Warialda 69, Bingara 14 and Bun- | Warialda 09, Bingara 14 and Bundarra |
darra 77. The effects of the | darra 77. The effects of the | 77. The effects of the |
copious raius is to bo seen on the | copious rains is to be seen on the | copious rains is to be seen on the |
whole countryside, and the freely | whole countryside, and the freely | whole countryside, and the freely |
anticipated bad outlook seems to be | anticipated bad outlook seems to be | anticipated bad outlook seems to be |
finding its way to oblivion. | finding its way to oblivion. | finding its way to oblivion. |
Identified overProof corrections | INNES EMMAVILLE OTHER BINGARA |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BY INCREASED ANOTHER RECORDS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 80 | 83.8 | 93.8 | 61.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 59 | 86.4 | 93.2 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 85.9 | 94.4 | 60.0 |
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FUNERAL NOTICES. | FUNERAL NOTICES. | FUNERAL NOTICES. |
TJICaUlDS.—THE FBIENDS/of the late Mr. | RICHARDS.—THE FRIENDS of the late Mr. | TJICaUlDS.—THE FRIENDS/of the late Mr. |
. XV SYDNEY WOLFRAM RICHARDS are respect | SYDNEY WOLFRAM RICHARDS are respect- | XV SYDNEY WOLFRAM RICHARDS are respectfully |
fully informed that his Remains will be removed | fully informed that his Remains will be removed | informed that his Remains will be removed |
from the residence of his father, Railway-parade, | from the residence of his father, Railway-parade, | from the residence of his father, Railway-parade, |
Bocawood, on WEDNESDAY, at i p.m., for in | Goodwood, on WEDNESDAY, at 4 p.m., for in- | Burwood, on WEDNESDAY, at 2 p.m., for interment |
terment in tie West-terrace Cemetery. | terment in the West-terrace Cemetery. | in the West-terrace Cemetery. |
PENGELLEY & KNABE, Undertakers, | PENGELLEY & KNABE, Undertakers, | PENGELLEY & KNABE, Undertakers, |
Those 496, Day or Night. Bundle-st. east. | 'Phone 496, Day or Night. Rundle-st. east. | Those 496, Day or Night. Rundle-st. east. |
331-2 | 331-2 | 331-2 |
ASH.—THE FRIENDS oflMr. ALFRED ASH arc | ASH.— THE FRIENDS of Mr. ALFRED ASH are | ASHORE FRIENDS of Mr. ALFRED ASH are |
respectfully informed that the Funeral of | respectfully informed that the Funeral of | respectfully informed that the Funeral of |
his late WB"E (Elizabeth) will leave his ieri | his late WIFE (Elizabeth) will leave his resi- | his late WIFE (Elizabeth) will leave his term |
dence, Oxford-terrace, Onley. cn THURSDAY, | dence, Oxford-terrace, Unley, on THURSDAY, | dence, Oxford-terrace, Unley. on THURSDAY, |
•t 2 p.m-, {or the West-terrace Cemetery. | at 2 p.m., for the West-terrace Cemetery. | at 2 p.m., for the West-terrace Cemetery. |
I J B. & SON, Undertaken, | J. B. SIEBERT & SON, Undertakers, | J B. & SON, Undertakers, |
Googer-street. "Phones 6S2 and 289. | Gouger-street. 'Phones 682 and 289. | Gouger-street. "Phones 682 and 289. |
Identified overProof corrections | UNLEY /GOUGER/STREET|GOUGERSTREET WIFE /RUNDLE/ST|RUNDLEST ARERESPECTFULLY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PHONE SIEBERT GOODWOOD |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 83 | 77.1 | 89.2 | 52.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 56 | 85.7 | 94.6 | 62.5 |
Weighted Words | 83.3 | 93.6 | 61.7 |
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RAILWAY TO RIVERINA. | RAILWAY TO RIVERINA. | RAILWAY TO RIVERINA. |
A SUGGESTION TO VICTORIA. | A SUGGESTION TO VICTORIA. | A SUGGESTION TO VICTORIA. |
TO BE REFERRED TO THE PRE | TO BE REFERRED TO THE PRE- | TO BE REFERRED TO THE PREMIERS' |
MIERS’ CONFERENCE. | MIERS’ CONFERENCE. | CONFERENCE. |
MELBOURNE, Saturday. | MELBOURNE, Saturday. | MELBOURNE, Saturday. |
Mr Miller, representative of the Mon | Mr. Miller, representative of the Mon- | Mr Miller, representative of the Men |
are distriot in the Legislative Assembly | aro district in the Legislative Assembly | are district in the Legislative Assembly |
of New South Wales, called on Mr Mur | of New South Wales, called on Mr. Mur- | of New South Wales, called on Mr Murray, |
ray, the Premier, to-day. Amongst other | ray, the Premier, to-day. Amongst other | the Premier, to-day. Amongst other |
matters discussed was the desirability of | matters discussed was the desirability of | matters discussed was the desirability of |
extending the Orboet railway to the Now | extending the Orbost railway to the New | extending the Orbost railway to the New |
South Wales border.. Dor one thing it | South Wales border. For one thing it | South Wales border.. for one thing it |
was pointed-out that it would mean plac | was pointed out that it would mean plac- | was pointed out that it would mean placing |
ing at the' disposal of settlers on New | ing at the disposal of settlers on New | at the' disposal of settlers on New |
■ South Wolfe' territory, large supplies of | South Wales territory, large supplies of | South Wolfe' territory, large supplies of |
splendid tiffiber. When the' boundary | splendid timber. When the boundary | splendid timber. When the boundary |
line was' drawn. New South Wales ■ got | line was drawn, New South Wales got | line was' drawn. New South Wales I got |
.all the good 'gracing - land, and -Victoria | all the good grazing land, and Victoria | all the good "grazing - land, and Victoria |
the' timber-.conntry. Mr Murray subse | the timber country. Mr. Murray subse- | the' timber country. Mr Murray subsequently |
quently aaid that he realised the value to | quently said that he realised the value to | said that he realised the value to |
both'. Stedcß of the guggested extension. | both States of the suggested extension. | both'. States of the suggested extension. |
He' weuld -in raJL, probability: bring, the | He would in all probability bring the | He' would -in all, probability: bring the |
matter- underdhenoHce of-the Premiers’ | matter under the notice of the Premiers’ | matter underdhenoHce of the Premiers' |
Conference o the -17tht-Jadiiary- | Conference on the 27th January. | Conference of the -17tht-Jadiiary- |
Identified overProof corrections | DISTRICT STATES COUNTRY ORBOST FOR GRAZING SAID SUGGESTED NEWSOUTH |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MONARO UNDER NOTICE JANUARY |
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All Words | 134 | 85.1 | 94.8 | 65.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 83 | 84.3 | 95.2 | 69.2 |
Weighted Words | 83.8 | 94.9 | 68.7 |
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. EQUITY. | EQUITY. | . EQUITY. |
. ' (Boforo tbo Chlof Judge.) | (Before the Chief Judge.) | . (Before the Chief Judge.) |
. FINCICH V. JONES- AND ANOTHER. ... | FINCKH V. JONES AND ANOTHER. | . FINCICH V. JONES- AND ANOTHER. ... |
Mr. Knox, K.C., Mr. R. K. Manning, nnd Mr. | Mr. Knox, K.C., Mr. R. K. Manning, and Mr. | Mr. Knox, K.C., Mr. R. K. Manning, and Mr. |
Piokburn (instructed by Dr; J. D. Sly) appeared | Pickburn (instructed by Dr. J. D. Sly) appeared | Pickburn (instructed by Dr; J. D. Sly appeared |
for - the plaintiff, Ernost Victor Flnckli; Mr. | for the plaintiff, Ernest Victor Finckh; Mr. | for the plaintiff, Ernest Victor Finckh; Mr. |
1-Inrvoy (instructed by Messrs. Ash nnd Maclean) | Harvey (instructed by Messrs. Ash and Maclean) | Harvey (instructed by Messrs. Ash and Maclean) |
for defendant; Edward Stanley Alien; and Mr. | for defendant, Edward Stanley Allen; and Mr. | for defendant; Edward Stanley Allen; and Mr. |
Mnughan (instructed by MoBsrs. Norton, Smith, | Maughan (instructed by Messrs. Norton, Smith, | Maughan (instructed by Messrs. Norton, Smith, |
and Go.) for tho dofondant, Albert Jones. | and Co.) for the defendant, Albert Jones. | and Co.) for the defendant, Albert Jones. |
This was a caso in which plaintiff asked for | This was a case in which plaintiff asked for | This was a case in which plaintiff asked for |
an ordor directing tho dofondant Jonos to com- | an order directing the defendant Jones to com- | an order directing the defendant Jones to com- |
ploto a. transfer -to him of certain land at | plete a transfer to him of certain land at | photo a. transfer to him of certain land at |
Woolloomooloo; for tho purohaso ot which ho | Woolloomooloo, for the purchase of which he | Woolloomooloo; for the purchase of which he |
had arranged through n Mr. Mlddloton, an agent | had arranged through a Mr. Middleton, an agent | had arranged through a Mr. Middleton, an agent |
of Jones. Allen had lodged u envont against | of Jones. Allen had lodged a caveat against | of Jones. Allen had lodged a caveat against |
tho transfer of tha property, on tho ground that | the transfer of the property, on the ground that | the transfer of the property, on the ground that |
ho had purchased it from Jones, and had n | he had purchased it from Jones, and had a | he had purchased it from Jones, and had a |
prior right over Finckli. Jonos dented that | prior right over Finckh. Jones denied that | prior right over Finckh. Jones denied that |
Mlddloton was authorised to deal with tbo | Middleton was authorised to deal with the | Middleton was authorised to deal with the |
plaintiff. | plaintiff. | plaintiff. |
Ilia Honor found that Mlddloton was tho | His Honor found that Middleton was the | His Honor found that Middleton was the |
authorised agent of Jonos to noil tho land to | authorised agent of Jones to sell the land to | authorised agent of Jones to work the land to |
Flnclth, and ho mndo- a decreo that, on pay-, | Finckh, and he made a decree that, on pay- | Finckh, and he made- a decree that, on payment |
mont -of. tho balance of -tho purchase money, | ment of the balance of the purchase money, | of the balance of the purchase money, |
Jones should transfer tlio land to the plaintiff. | Jones should transfer the land to the plaintiff. | Jones should transfer the land to the plaintiff. |
Alton v was ordered to remove his cavont, and | Allen was ordered to remove his caveat, and | Alton v was ordered to remove his caveat, and |
coats wore atvnrdod against him and Jones. | costs were awarded against him and Jones. | costs were awarded against him and Jones. |
Identified overProof corrections | PAYMENT MIDDLETON DENIED CO FINCKH CAVEAT DECREE ERNEST HARVEY HE CASE MADE AWARDED ORDER MAUGHAN WERE PICKBURN BEFORE COSTS CHIEF |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SELL COMPLETE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 185 | 69.7 | 97.8 | 92.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 92 | 76.1 | 97.8 | 90.9 |
Weighted Words | 74.5 | 98.1 | 92.4 |
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A. B. WEIGALL MEMORIAL | A. B. WEIGALL MEMORIAL | A. B. WEIGALL MEMORIAL |
FUND OPENED— OVER £600 | FUND OPENED— OVER £600 | FUND OPENED OVER £600 |
SUBSCRIBED. | SUBSCRIBED. | SUBSCRIBED. |
At , a meeting of old Sydney Grammar School . | At a meeting of old Sydney Grammar School | At a meeting of old Sydney Grammar School . |
boys and others, held last night in one of tho | boys and others, held last night in one of the | boys and others, held last night in one of the |
school rooms, it was decided to opon a fund | school rooms, it was decided to open a fund | school rooms, it was decided to open a fund |
for the perpetuation of the memory of tho "old | for the perpetuation of the memory of the "old | for the perpetuation of the memory of the "old |
chief." Mr. A. B. Weicall. C.M.G. | chief." Mr. A. B. Weicall. C.M.G. | chief." Mr. A. B. Weigall. C.M.G. |
Lord Chelmsford presided, and the following | Lord Chelmsford presided, and the following | Lord Chelmsford presided, and the following |
were among those on the dais. — Mr. Justice , | were among those on the dais.— Mr. Justice | were among those on the dais. is Mr. Justice Street, |
Street, Professors MacCallum and Pedcn, Dr, . . ... | Street, Professors MacCallum and Peden, Dr. | Professors MacCallum and Peden, Dr, . . ... |
Radford (Warden of St. Paul's College), Dr. | Radford (Warden of St. Paul's College), Dr. | Radford (Warden of St. Paul's College), Dr. |
Pockley, Rev. C. J. Prescott (headmaster of | Pockley, Rev. C. J. Prescott (headmaster of | Pockley, Rev. C. J. Prescott (headmaster of |
Newingtoa College), Messrs, R, J. Black, M.L.Ct« | Newington College), Messrs, R. J. Black, M.L.C., | Newington College), Messrs, R, J. Black, M.L.C |
J. Russell French, A. J. Cape, H. A. Russell, T. , , | J. Russell French, A. J. Cape, H. A. Russell, T. | J. Russell French, A. J. Cape, H. A. Russell, T. , , |
Rolin, E. Milner Stephen, F. B. Wilkinson, Bj | Rolin, E. Milner Stephen, F. B. Wilkinson, R. | Rolin, E. Milner Stephen, F. B. Wilkinson, Bj |
Windeyer, A. Thomson, and Charles Forster; of | Windeyer, A. Thomson, and Charles Forster ; of | Windeyer, A. Thomson, and Charles Forster; of |
the masters of tho school, Mr. A. H. Lucas (act-, | the masters of the school, Mr. A. H. Lucas (act- | the masters of the school, Mr. A. H. Lucas (act-, |
ing headmaster) and Messrs, R. II. Bode, Goldle, | ing headmaster) and Messrs, R. H. Bode, Goldie, | ing headmaster) and Messrs R. H. Bode, Goldie, |
and R. J. Tillyard. : - | and R. J. Tillyard. | and R. J. Tillyard. : - |
On tho motion of Mr. R- Windeyer, seconded | On the motion of Mr. R. Windeyer, seconded | On the motion of Mr. R- Windeyer, seconded |
by Dr. Radford, it wns resolved:— | by Dr. Radford, it was resolved :— | by Dr. Radford, it was resolved |
That tliis meeting records its deep and sincere cense, | That this meeting records its deep and sincere sense | That this meeting records its deep and sincere sense, |
oi the loss which the community has sustained by. Oio : | of the loss which the community has sustained by the | of the loss which the community has sustained by. Oio : |
death ot the late iicadmaater, and that in order taper- ,, | death of the late headmaster, and that in order to per- | death of the late headmaster, and that in order taper- ,, |
pet unto his mrmory a fund, to be called the cigtU , . , | petuate his memory a fund, to be called the "Weigall | pet unto his memory a fund, to be called the cigaR Memorial |
Memorial Fund," be opened for the purpose of establish | Memorial Fund," be opened for the purpose of establish- | Fund," be opened for the purpose of establish- |
ing some public memorial in connection with the Sydney | ing some public memorial in connection with the Sydney | ing some public memorial in connection with the Sydney |
Grammar School. | Grammar School. | Grammar School. |
A second resolution, moved by Mr. Aleo | A second resolution, moved by Mr. Alec | A second resolution, moved by Mr. Alec |
Thomson, and seconded by Mr. J. Russell | Thomson, and seconded by Mr. J. Russell | Thomson, and seconded by Mr. J. Russell |
French, was also unanimously adopted. It f | French, was also unanimously adopted. It | French, was also unanimously adopted. It f |
read: — | read :— | read: I |
That the fund be applied towards lounding a scholar- | That the fund be applied towards founding a scholar- | That the fund be applied towards founding a scholar- |
sliip or scholarships at the school, or towards . freeing | sliip or scholarships at the school, or towards freeing | ship or scholarships at the school, or towards . freeing |
the school sports ground from its debt, or towards such | the school sports ground from its debt, or towards such | the school sports ground from its debt, or towards such |
other purpose or purposes, in connection with the school | other purpose or purposes, in connection with the school | other purpose or purposes, in connection with the school |
us the committee appointed to apply the fund may | us the committee appointed to apply the fund may | as the committee appointed to apply the fund may |
determine. | determine. | determine. |
A third resolution, of which tho mover and | A third resolution, of which the mover and | A third resolution, of which the mover and |
seconder were Messrs. H- A. Russell and F. B.. | seconder were Messrs. H. A. Russell and F. B. | seconder were Messrs. H- A. Russell and F. B. |
Wilkinson respectively, was | Wilkinson respectively, was :— | Wilkinson respectively, was |
That the proprietors ot "The Daily Telegraph" and the | That the proprietors ot "The Daily Telegraph" and the | That the proprietors of "The Daily Telegraph" and the |
"Sydney Morning E'erald" be asked to invite donations | "Sydney Morning Herald" be asked to invite donations | "Sydney Morning Herald" be asked to invite donations |
to the tund through their columns, aud that the follow- ,, | to the fund through their columns, and that the follow- | to the land through their columns, and that the following |
ing committee lie appointed to organise and apply f the | ing committee be appointed to organise and apply the | committee be appointed to organise and apply if the |
fund in accordance with the terms -of the preceding | fund in accordance with the terms of the preceding | fund in accordance with the terms of the preceding |
motion :— Messrs. R. J. Black, M.L.C., W. M. Macfarlane, | motion :— Messrs. R. J. Black, M.L.C., W. M. Macfarlane, | motion of Messrs. R. J. Black, M.L.C., W. M. Macfarlane, |
G. Fairfax, R. H. Bode, A. Thomson, R. Windeyer, F. | G. Fairfax, R. H. Bode, A. Thomson, R. Windeyer, F. | G. Fairfax, R. H. Bode, A. Thomson, R. Windeyer, F. |
M. Mitchell, J. Bowie Wilson, R. J. Tillyard, F. B. | M. Mitchell, J. Bowie Wilson, R. J. Tillyard, F. B. | M. Mitchell, J. Bowie Wilson, R. J. Tillyard, F. B. |
Wilkinson, R. Murray Prior, and the mover ; hon. treas- | Wilkinson, R. Murray Prior, and the mover ; hon. treas- | Wilkinson, R. Murray Prior, and the mover ; hon. treasurers, |
urers, Messrs. E. W. Knox and J. Russell French. | urers, Messrs. E. W. Knox and J. Russell French. | Messrs. E. W. Knox and J. Russell French. |
Every one of the speakers, among whom wa3 ,, > | Every one of the speakers, among whom was | Every one of the speakers, among whom was ,, Lord |
Lord Chelmsford, expressed tho highest appre | Lord Chelmsford, expressed the highest appre- | Chelmsford, expressed the highest appreciation |
ciation of Mr. Weigall' a services .to tho school, | ciation of Mr. Weigall's services to the school, | of Mr. Weigall' a services to the school, |
tha State, and Australia, and tho general | the State, and Australia, and the general | the State, and Australia, and the general |
opinion seemed to bo that no appeal should bo : , | opinion seemed to be that no appeal should be | opinion seemed to be that no appeal should be |
made for donations towards tho fund, but that - | made for donations towards the fund, but that | made for donations towards the fund, but that it |
It would grow quite sufficiently .without that. | it would grow quite sufficiently without that. | would grow quite sufficiently without that. |
The following amounts have now been col- -; | The following amounts have now been col- | The following amounts have now been col- -; |
lectod towards the memorial, most of them at | lected towards the memorial, most of them at | lected towards the memorial, most of them at |
last night's meeting:— | last night's meeting :— | last night's meeting |
Lord Chelmsford £10. "An Old Boy'.' £100, - J. O. ... | Lord Chelmsford £10. "An Old Boy'.' £100, J. O. | Lord Chelmsford £10. "An Old Boy'.' £100, - J. O. ... |
Fairfax £100, C. E. Fairfax £100, A Hardens £1WL , v | Fairfax £100, G. E. Fairfax £100, A. Hordern £100, | Fairfax £100, C. E. Fairfax £100, A Hardens FWL , v |
Mr. Justice Street £25. Dr. Herbert Jfarks £25, 1L | Mr. Justice Street £25, Dr. Herbert Marks £25, R. | Mr. Justice Street £25. Dr. Herbert Marks £25, 11 |
Windeyer £21. Alee. Thomson' £21, H. Jf. Stephen | Windeyer £21, Alec. Thomson £21, H. M. Stephen | Windeyer £21. Alec. Thomson' £21, H. J. Stephen |
£10 103, I'roi. Feden £20, W. T. Macpberson £26 6s | £10 10s, Prof. Peden £20, W. T. Macpherson £26 5s | £10 103, Prof. Peden £20, W. T. Macpherson £26 6s |
J lfusacll French £10 10s, Richiurd Tccce £10, "Anon." | J. Russell French £10 10s, Richard Teece £10, "Anon." | J Russell French £10 10s, Richard Teece £10, "Anon." |
£5 is "Anon."' £1 is, A. II. North £2 2s, S. JL | £5 5s "Anon."' £1 is, A. H. North £2 2s, S. R. | £5 is "Anon."' £1 is, A. H. North £2 2s, S. JL |
Tucker £1 Is, F. R. Hibbard £1 Is, Arthur Jewett 10s, | Tucker £1 1s, F. R. Hibbard £1 1s, Arthur Jewett 10s, | Tucker's Is, F. R. Hibbard £1 Is, Arthur Jewett 10s, |
X. A. Stanger 10s 6d, J. C. Lamrock £5 6s, P. B.- | N. A. Stanger 10s 6d, J. C. Lamrock £5 5s, P. B. | X. A. Stanger 10s 6d, J. C. Lamrock 56s P. B.- |
Sclig £1 Is, Hugh M'Kenzie £10, C. E. Foretcr £10, | Selig £1 1s, Hugh McKenzie £10, C. E. Forster £10, | Selig £1 Is, Hugh McKenzie £10, C. E. Forster £10, |
Dr. F. AhUll Fodder £26 6s, F. B. Forster £2, F. 11, , | Dr. F. Antill Pockley £26 5s, F. B. Forster £2, F. H. | Dr. F. Antill Fodder £26 6s, F. B. Forster £2, F. H, , |
Wilkinson £21. | Wilkinson £21. | Wilkinson £21. |
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Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 439 | 88.2 | 96.6 | 71.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 219 | 89.5 | 95.0 | 52.2 |
Weighted Words | 88.9 | 94.9 | 53.6 |
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RAILWAY GAUGE. | RAILWAY GAUGE. | RAILWAY GAUGE. |
ADELAIDE, Thursday.— The Railway Com- | ADELAIDE, Thursday.—The Railway Com- | ADELAIDE, Thursday The Railway Commissioner, |
missioner, in giving evidence before the Break | missioner, in giving evidence before the Break | in giving evidence before the Break |
of Gauge Commission to-day, said that if tho | of Gauge Commission to-day, said that if the | of Gauge Commission to-day, said that if the |
capitals between Brisbane and Fremanlle were | capitals between Brisbane and Fremantle were | capitals between Brisbane and Fremantle were |
m be United up a -1ft. S'iin. gauge would bo in- | to be linked up a 4ft. 8½in. gauge would be in- | in be United up a -12ft. Skin. gauge would be inevitable. |
evitable. | evitable. | |
lie bad always considered that tho 5ft. 3ln. | He had always considered that the 5ft. 3in. | he had always considered that the 5ft. 3in. |
gauge was the be3t In tho world, but when tuoy | gauge was the best in the world, but when they | gauge was the best in the world, but when they |
could not get iho best they must take what | could not get the best they must take what | could not get the best they must take what |
they could. It would be impracticable now to | they could. It would be impracticable now to | they could. It would be impracticable now to |
force tho 5ft. 3in. gauge on Australia. A uni | force the 5ft. 3in. gauge on Australia. A uni- | force the 5ft. 3in. gauge on Australia. A uniform |
form gauge for Australia wns inevitable, al | form gauge for Australia was inevitable, al- | gauge for Australia was inevitable, although |
though financial difficulty would increase with | though financial difficulty would increase with | financial difficulty would increase with |
every yoar the work was postponed. | every year the work was postponed. | every year the work was postponed. |
— _ — | 6 2 6 | |
Identified overProof corrections | YEAR HAD HE FREMANTLE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | LINKED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 91 | 84.6 | 98.9 | 92.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 62 | 91.9 | 98.4 | 80.0 |
Weighted Words | 91.7 | 97.6 | 70.8 |
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THE INTER-STATE RAILWAY | THE INTER-STATE RAILWAY | THE INTER-STATE RAILWAY |
GUAGE. | GUAGE. | GAUGE. |
Giving evidence on the break-of-gauge | Giving evidence on the break-of-gauge | Giving evidence on the break-of-gauge |
question at Adelaide yesterday the South | question at Adelaide yesterday the South | question at Adelaide yesterday the South |
Australian Railway Commissioner said that | Australian Railway Commissioner said that | Australian Railway Commissioner said that |
if the Australian capitals were to he linked | if the Australian capitals were to he linked | if the Australian capitals were to he linked |
up from Brisbane to rremanue me 3j.l. | up from Brisbane to Fremantle the 4ft. | up from Brisbane to Fremantle me 3ft. |
"8%in. gauge would be inevitable, and it | 8½in. gauge would be inevitable, and it | "6in. gauge would be inevitable, and it |
would be impracticable now to force the | would be impracticable now to force the | would be impracticable now to force the |
broader gauge. At the same time he con | broader gauge. At the same time he con- | broader gauge. At the same time he considered |
sidered that the 5ft. Sin. gauge was "the | sidered that the 5ft. 3in. gauge was "the | that the 5ft. 3in. gauge was "the |
best in the world." As to that, opinions | best in the world." As to that, opinions | best in the world." As to that opinions |
differ. In America and England the gen | differ. In America and England the gen- | differ. in America and England the general |
eral conviction and practice is in favor of | eral conviction and practice is in favor of | conviction and practice is in favor of |
the 4ft. S%in. or "standard gauge." That | the 4ft. 8½in. or "standard gauge." That | the 4ft. 8in. or standard gauge." That |
is almost wholly used in New South Wales. | is almost wholly used in New South Wales. | is almost wholly used in New South Wales. |
What the commissioner seems to have been | What the commissioner seems to have been | What the commissioner seems to have been |
reluctantly influenced by is the financial | reluctantly influenced by is the financial | reluctantly influenced by is the financial |
side of a uniform gauge. Obviously the | side of a uniform gauge. Obviously the | side of a uniform gauge. Obviously the |
expense of widening lines would be enor | expense of widening lines would be enor- | expense of widening lines would be enormous |
mous compared with that of narrowing | mous compared with that of narrowing | compared with that of narrowing |
them, which largely means, as far as per | them, which largely means, as far as per- | them, which largely means, as far as permanent |
manent way is concerned, moving inward | manent way is concerned, moving inward | way is concerned, moving inward |
an outside rail. It has been officially esti | an outside rail. It has been officially esti- | an outside rail. It has been officially estimated |
mated by a conference of Railway Commis | mated by a conference of Railway Commis- | by a conference of Railway Commissioners |
sioners that to unify to the wider gauge in | sioners that to unify to the wider gauge in | that to unify to the wider gauge in |
New South Wales, Victoria, aDd South Aus | New South Wales, Victoria, and South Aus- | New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia |
tralia would cost £4,260,000, as agalust | tralia would cost £4,260,000, as against | would cost £4,260,000, as against |
£24160,500 to bring all the roads In those | £2,360,500 to bring all the roads in those | £24160,500 to bring all the roads in those |
States down to 4ft. SVSin. In other words, | States down to 4ft. 8½in. In other words, | States down to 4ft. SVSin. In other words, |
conversion to the wider gauge would cost | conversion to the wider gauge would cost | conversion to the wider gauge would cost |
nearly two millions more. And as lias | nearly two millions more. And as has | nearly two millions more. And as has |
been said, according to experience in the | been said, according to experience in the | been said, according to experience in the |
greater railway countries, the narrower | greater railway countries, the narrower | greater railway countries, the narrower |
gauge Is the better and efficiently wide. | gauge is the better and efficiently wide. | gauge is the better and efficiently wide. |
This question is more important than may | This question is more important than may | This question is more important than may |
superficially appear. For the purposes of | superficially appear. For the purposes of | superficially appear. For the purposes of |
commerce uniformity is necessary, but the | commerce uniformity is necessary, but the | commerce uniformity is necessary, but the |
military aspect is also to be considered. | military aspect is also to be considered. | military aspect is also to be considered. |
One of Lord Kitchener's suggestions was | One of Lord Kitchener's suggestions was | One of Lord Kitchener's suggestions was |
that a War Railway Council should be con | that a War Railway Council should be con- | that a War Railway Council should be constituted |
stituted to ensure inter-State and Federal | stituted to ensure inter-State and Federal | to ensure inter-State and Federal |
co-operation in regard -to the mobilisation | co-operation in regard to the mobilisation | co-operation in regard to the mobilisation |
and concentration of troops, and last year | and concentration of troops, and last year | and concentration of troops, and last year |
a military aud railway conference was held | a military and railway conference was held | a military and railway conference was held |
in Melbourne. That, gathering recommended | in Melbourne. That gathering recommended | in Melbourne. That, gathering recommended |
a uniform gauge of ' 4ft. S%ln. from Bris | a uniform gauge of 4ft. 8½in. from Bris- | a uniform gauge of ' 4ft. 8in. from Brisbane |
bane to Adelaide, aud on the western trans | bane to Adelaide, and on the western trans- | to Adelaide, and on the western transcontinental |
continental line; As the work would oc | continental line. As the work would oc- | line; As the work would occupy |
cupy about five years, and as tbe military | cupy about five years, and as the military | about five years, and as the military |
authorities are agreed that it is impera | authorities are agreed that it is impera- | authorities are agreed that it is imperatively |
tively necessary, it is to be hoped thut a | tively necessary, it is to be hoped that a | necessary, it is to be hoped that a |
beginning will soon be made on it. | beginning will soon be made on it. | beginning will soon be made on it. |
Identified overProof corrections | AGAINST FREMANTLE HASBEEN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | GUAGE [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 329 | 97.3 | 99.4 | 77.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 180 | 98.3 | 99.4 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 98.4 | 99.4 | 60.8 |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 12185 | 83.0 | 94.7 | 69.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 7145 | 85.0 | 94.4 | 62.9 |
Weighted Words | 85.3 | 94.3 | 61.6 |