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WEITTEN Di BLOOD. | WRITTEN IN BLOOD. | WRITTEN Dr BLOOD. |
A SUICIDE'S LAST MESSAGE. | A SUICIDE'S LAST MESSAGE. | A SUICIDE'S LAST MESSAGE. |
Brisbane, January 10. | Brisbane, January 10. | Brisbane, January 19. I |
I -An inquest was held to-day into tlie | An inquest was held to-day into the | -An inquest was held to-day into the |
death of Joseph Strachan, a miller, who | death of Joseph Strachan, a miller, who | death of Joseph Strachan, a miller, who |
committed suicide because he had been | committed suicide because he had been | committed suicide because he had been |
dismissed 'from employment. He left a | dismissed from employment. He left a | dismissed from employment. He left a |
message written in blood, but it was not | message written in blood, but it was not | message written in blood, but it was not |
decipherable. The deceased had suffered | decipherable. The deceased had suffered | decipherable. The deceased had suffered |
from an injury to the head, which appa | from an injury to the head, which appa- | from an injury to the head, which apparently |
rentlv affected his brain. | rently affected his brain. | affected his brain. |
I -_-=-____= | I -_-=-____= | |
Identified overProof corrections | APPARENTLY |
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Searchability of unique words | 45 | 97.8 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 97.5 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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?SYDMY TBAÍTIC. | SYDNEY TRAFFIC. | SYDNEY TRAFFIC. |
A BRIDGE OVER THE HARBOR. | A BRIDGE OVER THE HARBOR. | A BRIDGE OVER THE HARBOR. |
RECOMMENDED BY PUBLIC WORKS | | RECOMMENDED BY PUBLIC WORKS | RECOMMENDED BY PUBLIC WORKS | |
COMMITTEE. | COMMITTEE. | COMMITTEE. |
Sydney. May 30. | Sydney, May 30. | Sydney. May 30. |
The Public Works Committee this after- ! | The Public Works Committee this after- | The Public Works Committee this afternoon |
noon came to a decision on the subject | noon came to a decision on the subject | came to a decision on the subject |
of means of communication over the' im¿ | of means of communication over the har- | of means of communication over the time |
bor between Sydney and North Sydney, | bor between Sydney and North Sydney, | her between Sydney and North Sydney, |
which ¿as been under discussion for so | which has been under discussion for so | which has been under discussion for so |
long. After consideration of the huge | long. After consideration of the huge | long. After consideration of the huge |
mass of evidence that has been tendered | mass of evidence that has been tendered | mass of evidence that has been tendered |
on the various schemes submitted it was | on the various schemes submitted it was | on the various schemes submitted it was |
decided-"That in the opinion of the | decided— "That in the opinion of the | decided That in the opinion of the |
Committee it Í3 expedient to connect | Committee it is expedient to connect | Committee it is expedient to connect |
Sydney and North Sydney by means of a 1 | Sydney and North Sydney by means of a | Sydney and North Sydney by means of a 1 |
bridge, and they recommend the adoption | bridge, and they recommend the adoption | bridge, and they recommend the adoption |
of the scheme submitted by Mr. J. J. | of the scheme submitted by Mr. J. J. | of the scheme submitted by Mr. J. J. |
C. Bradfield, engineer in charge of the | C. Bradfield, engineer in charge of the | C. Bradfield, engineer in charge of the |
Sydney Harbor-bridge and city transit, j | Sydney Harbor-bridge and city transit, | Sydney Harbor bridge and city transit, for |
for the construction of a cantilever bridge | for the construction of a cantilever bridge | the construction of a cantilever bridge |
from Dawes Point to Mikon'e Pome, | from Dawes Point to Milson's Point, | from Dawes Point to Milson's Point, |
carrying four lines of railway, one 35-ft. | carrying four lines of railway, one 35-ft. | carrying four lines of railway, one 35ft. |
roadway, one 17 ft. 6, in. roadway, 'and | roadway, one 17 ft. 6 in. roadway, and | roadway, one 17 ft. 6, in. roadway, and |
one 15-ft. roadway, at an estimated cost. | one 15-ft. roadway, at an estimated cost | one 15-ft. roadway, at an estimated cost. |
of £-275.000.",_ ' | of £275,000." | of £-275.000.",_ ' |
Identified overProof corrections | IS TRAFFIC MILSONS AFTERNOON |
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All Words | 141 | 94.3 | 98.6 | 75.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 78 | 94.9 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 95.5 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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"I DIE HAPPY." | "I DIE HAPPY." | "I DIE HAPPY." |
(A MURDERER HANGED. | A MURDERER HANGED. | (A MURDERER HANGED. |
Brisbane, September 22. | Brisbane, September 22. | Brisbane, September 22. |
Ernest Austin was hanged in the Goggo | Ernest Austin was hanged in the Boggo- | Ernest Austin was hanged in the Boggo |
road gaol this morning for the murder of a | road gaol this morning for the murder of a | road gaol this morning for the murder of a |
little ghi. Ivy Mitchell, at Samford. The | little girl, Ivy Mitchell, at Samford. The | little girl. Ivy Mitchell, at Samford. The |
condemned man walked with a firm tread | condemned man walked with a firm tread | condemned man walked with a firm tread |
on to tie drop, and made a short speech in | on to the drop, and made a short speech in | on to the drop, and made a short speech in |
a ptrong voice. He expressed bis sorrow | a strong voice. He expressed his sorrow | a strong voice. He expressed his sorrow |
for the parents of the murdered child. He | for the parents of the murdered child. He | for the parents of the murdered child. He |
said be had asked God to forgive him. He | said he had asked God to forgive him. He | said he had asked God to forgive him. He |
thanked the prison officials for their good- | thanked the prison officials for their good- | thanked the prison officials for their good- |
ness to him, and expresed the hepe that | ness to him, and expressed the hope that | ness to him, and expressed the hope that |
they would live long and die happy. | they would live long and die happy. | they would live long and die happy. |
When the white cap was adjusted Austin | When the white cap was adjusted Austin | When the white cap was adjusted Austin |
became excited, and said, "God save the | became excited, and said, "God save the | became excited, and said, "God save the |
King," and his last words were-"Send a | King," and his last words were-- "Send a | King," and his last words were "Send a |
wire to my mother and say I die happy." | wire to my mother and say I die happy." | wire to my mother and say I die happy." |
The bolto were drawn, and death was appa- | The bolts were drawn, and death was appa- | The bolts were drawn, and death was apparently |
rently instantaneous. | rently instantaneous. | instantaneous. |
The prisoner weighed li st. 8 lb., having | The prisoner weighed 14 st. 8 lb., having | The prisoner weighed 11st. 8 lb., having |
gained 2 st. since his arrest. He spcut his | gained 2 st. since his arrest. He spent his | gained 2 st. since his arrest. He spent his |
last hours ringing hymns. | last hours singing hymns. | last hours ringing hymns. |
Identified overProof corrections | HOPE BOLTS GIRL BOGGO SPENT STRONG |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SINGING |
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All Words | 143 | 92.3 | 98.6 | 81.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 97 | 92.8 | 99.0 | 85.7 |
Weighted Words | 91.8 | 98.7 | 83.8 |
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TBEÍBIFLE WENT OPE | THE RIFLE WENT OFF | TBEÍBIFLE WENT OFF |
AT LAST. | AT LAST. | AT LAST. |
THE DUBBO CASE. | THE DUBBO CASE. | THE DUBBO CASE. |
Sydney, October 3. | Sydney, October 3. | Sydney, October 3. |
The Attorney-General has refused to fue \ | The Attorney-General has refused to file | The Attorney-General has refused to fire a |
a bill against-a lad of 14, Edmond O'sul- | a bill against a lad of 14, Edmond O'Sul- | a bill against a lad of 14, Edmond O'Sullivan, |
livan, who waa committed for trial at ' | livan, who was committed for trial at | who was committed for trial at |
t Dubbo on a charge of manslaughter in con- | Dubbo on a charge of manslaughter in con- | t Dubbo on a charge of manslaughter in connection |
nection with. the shooting of Elsie Cathe- | nection with the shooting of Elsie Catherine | with the shooting of Elsie Cathe- |
Gillespie, aged 15, at Dubbo on Sep- | Gillespie, aged 15, at Dubbo on Sep- | Gillespie, aged 15, at Dubbo on September |
tember 20. O'sullivan while handling a | tember 20. O'Sullivan while handling a | 20. O'Sullivan while handling a |
Winchester repeating rifle pointed'it at an | Winchester repeating rifle pointed it at an | Winchester repeating rifle pointed at an |
infant and «napped the trigger. He aUo . | infant and snapped the trigger. He also | infant and snapped the trigger. He also . |
pointed'it at his'mother, - but in neither | pointed it at his mother, but in neither | pointed it at his mother, but in neither |
case did the rifle go off. He then peinted | case did the rifle go off. He then pointed | case did the rifle go off. He then pointed |
it at his cousin. Elsie Gillespie, when' the | it at his cousin, Elsie Gillespie, when the | it at his cousin. Elsie Gillespie, when the |
weapen went -off.' . The girl was «hot in . | weapon went off. The girl was shot in | weapon went off." The girl was shot in the |
the bedy and died shortly afterwards; | the body and died shortly afterwards. | body and died shortly afterwards; |
Identified overProof corrections | MOTHER WEAPON SNAPPED BODY ALSO SHOT POINTED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | INTHE FILE CATHERINE |
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All Words | 103 | 81.6 | 95.1 | 73.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 68 | 85.3 | 95.6 | 70.0 |
Weighted Words | 82.3 | 95.1 | 72.2 |
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TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY. | TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY. | TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY. |
CAUSE OF DELAY. | CAUSE OF DELAY. | CAUSE OF DELAY. |
IMPOSING PENALTIES. | IMPOSING PENALTIES. | IMPOSING PENALTIES. |
When the statement from Western Aus | When the statement from Western Aus- | When the statement from Western Australia |
tralia to the effect that work on the trans- | tralia to the effect that work on the trans- | to the effect that work on the transcontinental |
continental line, at the Kalgoorlie end, was | continental line, at the Kalgoorlie end, was | line, at the Kalgoorlie end, was |
I delayed pending the «nival of'trucks was | delayed pending the arrival of trucks was | I delayed pending the arrival of trucks was |
brought under the notice of the Acting | brought under the notice of the Acting | brought under the notice of the Acting |
Minister for Home Affairs (Jlr. Kelly) yes- | Minister for Home Affairs (Mr. Kelly) yes- | Minister for Home Affairs (Mr. Kelly) yesterday, |
terday, lie slated that the announcement | terday, he stated that the announcement | He stated that the announcement |
was correct, it wns impossible to use the | was correct. It was impossible to use the | was correct, it was impossible to use the |
track-laying machines without trucks. Tho | track-laying machines without trucks. The | track-laying machines without trucks. The |
delaj' in delivering these waggons had be- | delay in delivering these waggons had be- | delay' in delivering these waggons had become |
come serious. | come serious. | serious. |
A contract had been let with the Clyde | A contract had been let with the Clyde | A contract had been let with the Clyde |
engineering works in New South Wales, for | engineering works in New South Wales, for | engineering works in New South Wales, for |
the construction of one bundled 40-ton | the construction of one hundred 40-ton | the construction of one hundred 40-ton |
trucks, nnd the first of them were to have | trucks, and the first of them were to have | trucks, and the first of them were to have |
been delivered on »June 30, the Just batch | been delivered on June 30, the last batch | been delivered on June 30, the Just batch |
being handed over in tho middle of Noveni | being handed over in the middle of Novem- | being handed over in tho middle of November. |
l.er. Up lo the present none of the trucks | ber. Up to the present none of the trucks | Up to the present none of the trucks |
j lins been delivered, and the Jlmister was | has been delivered, and the Minister was | has been delivered, and the Minister was |
I in communication with representatives of | in communication with representatives of | I in communication with representatives of |
1 the firm yestcrdaj' in order to discover the | the firm yesterday in order to discover the | the firm yesterday in order to discover the |
cause of the delay. Ile learned that the | cause of the delay. He learned that the | cause of the delay. He learned that the |
finn had had to contend with great dillieul | firm had had to contend with great difficul- | firm had had to contend with great difficulties |
ties in carrying out the contract, but bud | ties in carrying out the contract, but had | in carrying out the contract, but had |
promised .to deliver the first two trucks on | promised to deliver the first two trucks on | promised to deliver the first two trucks on |
i August 8. "I am considering the question | August 8. "I am considering the question | August 3 "I am considering the question |
'of imposing pcualticB," said Jlr. J-elly; | of imposing penalties," said Mr. Kelly; | of imposing penalties," said Mr. Kelly; |
' "we canot allow private contractors to play | "we canot allow private contractors to play | ' we cannot allow private contractors to play |
fast and loose with the Government in tins | fast and loose with the Government in this | fast and loose with the Government in tins |
I way." . .'.. | way." | I way." . .'.. |
SUPPLY OF SLEEPERS. . | SUPPLY OF SLEEPERS. | SUPPLY OF SLEEPERS. . |
DELAY FORESHADOWED. | DELAY FORESHADOWED. | DELAY FORESHADOWED. |
When usked lo express an opinion yester- | When asked to express an opinion yester- | When asked to express an opinion yesterday |
day as to the, fear« of the leader of the | day as to the fears of the leader of the | as to the, fears of the leader of the |
Opposition in Western Australia, that the | Opposition in Western Australia, that the | Opposition in Western Australia, that the |
Slate Government there would not bo able | State Government there would not be able | State Government there would not be able |
to fulfil its- sleeper contract, Hie Acting | to fulfil its sleeper contract, the Acting | to fulfil its- sleeper contract, The Acting |
Jlinistcr for Home Affairs (Jlr. Kelly) said: | Minister for Home Affairs (Mr. Kelly) said : | Minister for Home Affairs (Mr. Kelly) said: |
"Of course, in Hint case NVO would nave to | "Of course, in that case we would have to | "Of course, in That case NVO would have to |
look elsewhere for our supplies, and I sup- | look elsewhere for our supplies, and I sup- | look elsewhere for our supplies, and I suppose |
pose the West Australian Government | pose the West Australian Government | the West Australian Government |
would' then utilise ils sleepers in connec- | would then utilise its sleepers in connec- | would then utilise its sleepers in connection |
tion with the construction of the 4ft. SJin. | tion with the construction of the 4ft. 8½in. | with the construction of the 4ft. 8in. |
gauge line from Kalgoorlie to Fremantle." | gauge line from Kalgoorlie to Fremantle." | gauge line from Kalgoorlie to Fremantle." |
In »reply to a question as to when tho | In reply to a question as to when the | In reply to a question as to when the |
West Australian Government was going to | West Australian Government was going to | West Australian Government was going to |
begin the construction of the line from Fre- | begin the construction of the line from Fre- | begin the construction of the line from Fremantle, |
mantle, Jlr. Kelly said: "I am afraid i do | mantle, Mr. Kelly said: "I am afraid I do | Mr. Kelly said: "I am afraid I do |
not know that. 1 wish I did. It is im- | not know that. I wish I did. It is im- | not know that. I wish I did. It is immensely |
mensely important that this should be con- | mensely important that this should be con- | important that this should be constructed, |
structed, and constructed soon. I dare say | structed, and constructed soon. I dare say | and constructed soon. I dare say |
its construction .will now be too late lo | its construction will now be too late to | its construction will now be too late to |
make any diiTerenee from the point of view | make any difference from the point of view | make any difference from the point of view |
of Irauscoiitirienlul railway construction, | of transcontinental railway construction, | of Transcontinental railway construction, |
bul it must not be foigotten that the fact | but it must not be forgotten that the fact | but it must not be forgotten that the fact |
Hint we cannot move our materials np. to | that we cannot move our materials up to | that we cannot move our materials up. to |
the rall head on our own gauge, is lidding | the rail head on our own gauge is adding | the rail head on our own gauge, is bidding |
very materially to the cost of our undertak- | very materially to the cost of our undertak- | very materially to the cost of our undertak- |
ing." ' ' ; | ing." | ing." ' ' ; |
Identified overProof corrections | ASKED HUNDRED FORGOTTEN NOVEMBER HAS DIFFICULTIES STATED MR RAIL STATE ARRIVAL DIFFERENCE FEARS THEWEST HE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | CANOT [**VANDALISED] ADDING LAST |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 390 | 87.4 | 98.7 | 89.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 192 | 91.1 | 98.4 | 82.4 |
Weighted Words | 91.7 | 98.4 | 80.4 |
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TRANSCONTINENTAL LINE. | TRANSCONTINENTAL LINE. | TRANSCONTINENTAL LINE. |
PORTIONS UNDER WATER. | PORTIONS UNDER WATER. | PORTIONS UNDER WATER. |
MANY ALTERATIONS REOUIRED. | MANY ALTERATIONS REOUIRED. | MANY ALTERATIONS REQUIRED. |
KALGOORLIE, Monday.—Twenty-five | KALGOORLIE, Monday.—Twenty-five | KALGOORLIE, Monday.—Twenty-five |
])omts of lain fell on AA'cdnesdiy night, and | points of rain fell on Wednesday night, and | points of rain fell on Wednesday night, and |
it is leportcd that on Thursday morning | it is reported that on Thursday morning | it is reported that on Thursday morning |
portions of the trans Australian rail» ay | portions of the trans-Australian railway | portions of the trans-Australian railway |
track were under water | track were under water. | track were under water |
Numeious alterations ate now being | Numerous alterations are now being | Numerous alterations are now being |
made to the track In 13 places between | made to the track. In 15 places between | made to the track In 13 places between |
the Mi and the CO mile posts it is necit*»nrv | the 25 and the 60 mile posts it is necessary | the Mr and the CO mile posts it is necessary |
to raise the tiack fiom Oin to 30m , and | to raise the track from 6in. to 30in., and | to raise the track from 6in to 10in and |
10ft steel flood water openings ore bung | 10ft. steel flood-water openings are being | 30ft steel flood water openings are being |
substituted for the 1ft Bin culverts pre | substituted for the 3ft. 6in. culverts pre- | substituted for the 4ft 8in culverts previously |
viously lonstraited along the line | viously constructed along the line. | constructed along the line |
Identified overProof corrections | WEDNESDAY POINTS RAILWAY CONSTRUCTED ARE FROM RAIN NUMEROUS REPORTED NECESSARYTO |
Identified overProof non-corrections | REOUIRED [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 75 | 82.7 | 98.7 | 92.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 53 | 81.1 | 98.1 | 90.0 |
Weighted Words | 81.7 | 97.1 | 84.3 |
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RAILWAY AVORKSHOPS. | RAILWAY WORKSHOPS. | RAILWAY WORKSHOPS. |
; | A | |
A scene of activity pi ev ails st th» Í | A scene of activity prevails at the | scene of activity pi ex rails at the a |
Launceston railwnj stution-vard Two | Launceston railway station-yard. Two | Launceston railway station-yard Two |
additional 6loros have just been complet | additional stores have just been complet- | additional Stores have just been completed, |
ed, and several other buildings in con | ed, and several other buildings in con- | and several other buildings in connection |
neotion with workshops are Hearing cora | nection with workshops are nearing com- | with workshops are nearing completion |
pletion These include a lorge inri | pletion. These include a forge and | These include a large The |
hpring making shop and a mw hi iok | spring making shop, and a new black- | Spring making shop and a man he took |
bmith's shop This is to bo equipped | smith's shop This is to be equipped | Smith's shop This is to be equipped |
vi iib the most up to-dalo plant includmy | with the most up-to-date plant including | with the most up to-date plant including |
a powerful steam hammer Then comes | a powerful steam hammer. Then comes | a powerful steam hammer Then comes |
an air compresor bhop, in which is tohs | an air compressor shop, in which is to be | an air compressor shop, in which is tons |
installed a "0 h p electric motor When | installed a 70-h.p. electric motor. When | installed a "6 h p electric motor When |
th it has been finished the building of | that has been finished the building of | that has been finished the building of |
what is known as an erection shop for | what is known as an erection shop for | what is known as an erection shop for |
engines and carriages is ro be ininmem | engines and carriages is to be commenc- | engines and carriages is to be incomes |
ed It is intended thal tin-, building shall | ed. It is intended that this building shall | ed It is intended that the-, building shall |
be replite with even modern appliance | be replete with every modern appliance. | be replete with even modern appliance |
Cranes will tiavel tho whole length at | Cranes will travel the whole length at | Cranes will travel the whole length at |
the bhop and will bo of sufficient height | the shop and will be of sufficient height | the shop and will be of sufficient height |
to lift i locomotive clcai of another en | to lift a locomotive clear of another en- | to lift a locomotive clear of another engine |
gine on tho same track The additional | gine on the same track. The additional | on the same track The additional |
accommodation will result m lonsitlerahls | accommodation will result in considerable | accommodation will result in considerable |
economj in tho «Diking cost«, besides ga | economy in the working costs, besides giv- | economy in the working costs, besides ga |
ing greatei conveniences and comfort for | ing greater conveniences and comfort for | ing greater conveniences and comfort for |
the staff AVhon this has been completed | the staff. When this has been completed | the staff When this has been completed |
attention is to bo turned lo the construe | attention is to be turned to the construc- | attention is to be turned to the construc- |
turn of additional i oiling stock, which ' | tion of additional rolling stock, which | turn of additional rolling stock, which will |
will probably include up to-dnto passen ' | will probably include up-to-date passen- | probably include up to-date passenger |
ger cal« foi the Hobart Launceston ex ) | ger cars for the Hobart-Launceston ex- | cars for the Hobart Launceston ex ) |
press | press. | press |
Identified overProof corrections | CARS NEARING COMPRESSOR SPRING /UP/TO/DATE|UPTODATE /STATION/YARD|STATIONYARD GREATER CONNECTION COMPLETION THAT INCLUDING WORKING REPLETE PASSENGER ROLLING CONSIDERABLE STORES TRAVEL /UP/TO/DATE|UPTODATE COSTS CLEAR ECONOMY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | EVERY NEW EXPRESS COMMENCED FORGE PREVAILS GIVING BLACKSMITHS CONSTRUCTION WHICHWILL |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 178 | 70.2 | 92.7 | 75.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 115 | 72.2 | 91.3 | 68.7 |
Weighted Words | 69.6 | 90.7 | 69.4 |
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93rd INFANTRY COMPETITIONS. | 93rd INFANTRY COMPETITIONS. | 93rd INFANTRY COMPETITIONS. |
Tho competitions in connection willi | The competitions in connection with | The competitions in connection with |
the 93rd Infantry (Derwent Regiment; | the 93rd Infantry (Derwent Regiment) | the 93rd Infantry (Derwent Regiment; |
were held ou tho Sandy Bay range on | were held on the Sandy Bay range on | were held on the Sandy Bay range on |
Snturday afternoon, and proved of great | Saturday afternoon, and proved of great | Saturday afternoon, and proved of great |
interest not only from the excellent | interest not only from the excellent | interest not only from the excellent |
work done, but from tim fact that they | work done, but from the fact that they | work done, but from the fact that they |
wero tlie first regimental competitions io | were the first regimental competitions to | were the first regimental competitions to |
bo carried out in the State under the new | be carried out in the State under the new | be carried out in the State under the new |
scheino which has been initiated by the | scheme which has been initiated by the | scheme which has been initiated by the |
Commonwealth defence authorities. | Commonwealth defence authorities. | Commonwealth defence authorities. |
Tiree teams took part:-A Company, | Three teams took part:-- A Company, | Three teams took part A Company, |
Lieut. Roper; D Company, Lieut. Çruiek | Lieut. Roper; D Company, Lieut. Cruick- | Lieut. Roper; D Company, Lieut. truck |
shank; and F Company, Lieut. Dickson. | shank; and F Company, Lieut. Dickson. | shank; and F Company, Lieut. Dickson. |
Tilt- latter company represented the | The latter company represented the | The- latter company represented the |
Huon districts. | Huon districts. | Huon districts. |
The subjects of competition were rifle | The subjects of competition were rifle | The subjects of competition were rifle |
shooting under servico conditions, in- | shooting under service conditions, in- | shooting under service conditions, inspection |
spection of nuns, equipment and turnout | spection of arms, equipment and turnout | of arms, equipment and turnout |
of teams, tloso order drill, skirmishing | of teams, close order drill, skirmishing | of teams, close order drill, skirmishing |
and march past. The rifle shooting con- | and march past. The rifle shooting con- | and march past. The rifle shooting consisted |
sisted of firing ni disappearing targets | sisted of firing at disappearing targets | of firing at disappearing targets |
at (MO and 500 yards, and silhoulto figures | at 600 and 500 yards, and silhoutte figures | at (200 and 500 yards, and silhouette figures |
at 150 and 390 yards, magazines being | at 400 and 300 yards, magazines being | at 150 and 300 yards, magazines being |
used. Tho-final results were: | used. The final results were :-- | used. The final results were: |
A Company . 567 points. | A Company . 567 points. | A Company . 567 points. |
D Company . 519 points. | D Company . 519 points. | D Company . 519 points. |
F Company . 407 points. | F Company . 407 points. | F Company . 407 points. |
D Company gained tho greatest number | D Company gained the greatest number | D Company gained the greatest number |
of points in the rifle shooting, but A | of points in the rifle shooting, but A | of points in the rifle shooting, but A |
Company was ahead in all the other sub- | Company was ahead in all the other sub- | Company was ahead in all the other subjects |
jects of competition. | jects of competition. | of competition. |
Major J*. E. C. Loid was 'n cbnrgo of | Major J. E. C. Lord was in charge of | Major J. E. C. Lord was in charge of |
the competitions, and was assisted hy | the competitions, and was assisted hy | the competitions, and was assisted by |
Major Snowden, 93rd Infantry; Major R | Major Snowden, 93rd Infantry ; Major R. | Major Snowden, 93rd Infantry; Major R P |
P Smith, 10th Battery A.F.A.; and Capt. | P. Smith, 16th Battery A.F.A. ; and Capt. | Smith, 10th Battery A.F.A.; and Capt. |
Aldeimau and Lieut. 'Northcott, A. and | Alderman and Lieut. Northcott, A. and | Alderman and Lieut. Northcott, A. and |
I Stall". Various company officers woio | I Staff. Various company officers were | I Stall". Various company officers were |
also' present. The regimental band | also present. The regimental band | also present. The regimental band |
ployed snitablo music during tho march | played suitable music during the march | played suitable music during the march |
past. | past. | past. |
Major Lord, al the conclusion of the | Major Lord, at the conclusion of the | Major Lord, at the conclusion of the |
competitions, addressed the nien,~nnd said | competitions, addressed the men, and said | competitions, addressed the men, and said |
that he was generally pleased with the | that he was generally pleased with the | that he was generally pleased with the |
werk that had been done. Tho winning | work that had been done. The winning | work that had been done. The winning |
team especially had put in a good deal of | team especially had put in a good deal of | team especially had put in a good deal of |
timo in preparation. Though the Huon | time in preparation. Though the Huon | time in preparation. Though the Huon |
men (F Company^ had not won, they had | men (F Company) had not won, they had | men (F Company had not won, they had |
yet mnde a very good showing, and he | yet made a very good showing, and he | yet made a very good showing, and he |
ccr.gratulatod the company on its cnter | congratulated the company on its enter- | congratulated the company on its enterprise |
piiso in having sent a team so far. | prise in having sent a team so far. | in having sent a team so far. |
Identified overProof corrections | PLAYED CLOSE ALDERMAN SATURDAY SUITABLE MADE BE WITHTHE ENTERPRISE TO ARMS SERVICE THREE CONGRATULATED SCHEME THEYWERE CHARGE TIME |
Identified overProof non-corrections | CRUICKSHANK SILHOUTTE HY [**VANDALISED] STAFF |
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All Words | 270 | 85.9 | 98.5 | 89.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 151 | 86.1 | 97.4 | 81.0 |
Weighted Words | 88.4 | 97.1 | 74.8 |
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HURRICANE IN AMERICA | HURRICANE IN AMERICA | HURRICANE IN AMERICA |
SHIPPING DISASTER WITH LOSS | SHIPPING DISASTER WITH LOSS | SHIPPING DISASTER WITH LOSS |
OF LIFE | OF LIFE. | OF LIFE |
NAVAL BOAT OVERTURNED. | NAVAL BOAT OVERTURNED. | NAVAL BOAT OVERTURNED. |
NEWPORT NEWS. September 3. | NEWPORT NEWS, September 3. | NEWPORT NEWS. September 3. |
A disastrous him teano is now swoop- | A disastrous hurricane is now sweep- | A disastrous him team is now sweeping |
ing the coast of Virginia Fiom New- | ing the coast of Virginia. From New- | the coast of Virginia From New- |
port News, lho seaport at tho mouth | port News, the seaport at the mouth | port News, the seaport at the mouth |
of the James River, it is reported that | of the James River, it is reported that | of the James River, it is reported that |
tim steamer Mobjaok, 610 tens, for | the steamer Mobjack, 610 tons, for- | the steamer Mobjaok, 610 tons, for |
mcih belonging to tho Atlantic Tians | merly belonging to the Atlantic Trans- | men belonging to the Atlantic Transport |
port Co , h.is been lost, mid eight of | port Co., has been lost, and eight of | Co , has been lost, and eight of |
tho cicw and seveial passengeis aro | the crew and several passengers are | the crew and several passengers are |
missing. | missing. | missing. |
A launch belonging to tho battleship | A launch belonging to the battleship | A launch belonging to the battleship |
Nebraska was ovei whelmed, mid tinco | Nebraska was overwhelmed, and three | Nebraska was overwhelmed and the |
potty ofliccis and fivo men di owned. | petty officers and five men drowned. | petty officers and five men drowned. |
Sovoial schooneis have been vsicekcd, | Several schooners have been wrecked, | Several schooners have been wrecked, |
but with slight loss of life. | but with slight loss of life. | but with slight loss of life. |
Identified overProof corrections | DROWNED ARE PASSENGERS SCHOONERS PETTY HAS CREW FROM FIVE SWEEPING SEVERAL TONS WRECKED TRANSPORT OFFICERS OVERWHELMED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | FORMERLY MOBJACK THREE |
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All Words | 91 | 68.1 | 95.6 | 86.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 66 | 71.2 | 95.5 | 84.2 |
Weighted Words | 70.7 | 95.1 | 83.3 |
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CYCLING AND MOTORING. | CYCLING AND MOTORING. | CYCLING AND MOTORING. |
SPRINT EVENTS. | SPRINT EVENTS. | SPRINT EVENTS. |
The results of tbc sprint events held in connection | The results of the sprint events held in connection | The results of the sprint events held in connection |
with the Six Davs Race veslcrday were as follows - | with the Six Days' Race yesterday were as follows:— | with the Six Day's Race yesterday were as follows - |
mi MILES SCRATCH 1UOL | FIVE MILES SCRATCH RACE. | in MILES SCRATCH IDOL |
Percy Mutton v 1 | Percy Mutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 | Percy Mutton v 1 |
O S Diclson | C. S. Dickson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 | O S Dickson |
R 1 Mutton g 3 | R. E. Mutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 | R E Mutton g 3 |
There vi ero eighteen Startern in this event bit they | There were eighteen starters in this event, but they | There were eighteen starters in this event but they |
were iiceelcel do in to half that numler at the bell | were weeded down to half that number at the bell. | were exceeded do in to half that number at the bell |
The finish was toad and the race was won by a | The finish was good and the race was won by a | The finish was road and the race was won by a |
length Time 33m ii 1 5s. | length. Time, 11m 22 1-5s. | length Time 33s of 15s |
Hie final of the Champion Jockey Cyclltt Race is | The final of the Champion Jockey Cyclist Race is | The final of the Champion Jockey Cyclist Race is |
to 1 c decided to-night. N Wood won the eighth heat | to be decided to-night. N. Wood won the eighth heat. | to be decided to-night. N Wood won the eighth heat |
Several athletic events were run during tile evening | Several athletic events were run during the evening | Several athletic events were run during the evening |
220yels Pedestrian Handicap -I mai result S G | 220yds Pedestrian Handicap.—Final result: S. G. | 220yds Pedestrian Handicap -I may result S G |
Cunningham 10) ds 1 U Boyle 17yds, 2 II M Cube, | Cunningham 16yds, 1; H. Boyle 17yds, 2; H. McCabe, | Cunningham 10) is 1 U Boyle 17yds, 2 H M Cube, |
6yds 1 Time 22 15s | 6yds, 3. Time, 22 1-5s. | 6yds 3 Time 22 15s |
Identified overProof corrections | YESTERDAY DICKSON BE DAYS CYCLIST BUT NUMBER STARTERS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | WEEDED DOWN MCCABE FIVE GOOD |
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All Words | 94 | 79.8 | 92.6 | 63.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 68 | 80.9 | 92.6 | 61.5 |
Weighted Words | 82.1 | 92.5 | 58.4 |
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I RICHARDSON AND WRENCH, LTD. I | RICHARDSON AND WRENCH, LTD. | I RICHARDSON AND WRENCH, LTD. The |
The forty-suvonth half-yearly medlin; of | The forty-seventh half-yearly meeting of | forty-seventh half-yearly meeting; of |
U'chardson nnd Wronch, Ltd., wns hold at the | Richardson and Wrench, Ltd., was held at the | Richardson and Wrench, Ltd., was held at the |
company's rooms yoslordny, Mr. E. I". Simp | company's rooms yesterday, Mr. E. P. Simp- | company's rooms yesterday, Mr. E. F. Simpson, |
sen, chairman of directors, presiding. Tho | son, chairman of directors, presiding. The | chairman of directors, presiding. The |
balanco-shoot dlnclosoel tho not profits for th>> | balance-sheet disclosed the net profits for the | balance-sheet disclosed the net profits for the |
l.nlf-year amounted to £6736, to which wns | half-year amounted to £6736, to which was | half-year amounted to £6736, to which was |
added balance forward from last half-yoar | added balance forward from last half-year | added balance forward from last half-year |
£6305, malling n total credit of profit and loss | £5305, making a total credit of profit and loss | £6305, making a total credit of profit and loss |
' Account of £12,011. It was decided to pay a | Account of £12,011. It was decided to pay a | ' Account of £12,011. It was decided to pay a |
dividend for the half-yoar nt tho rato of 7 | dividend for the half-year at the rate of 7 | dividend for the half-year at the rate of of 7 |
per cent, per annum, absorbing £2100, to | per cent, per annum, absorbing £2100, to | per cent, per annum, absorbing £2100, to |
i-nrry to goodwill reduction reserve, £4000; | carry to goodwill reduction reserve, £4000 ; | carry to goodwill reduction reserve, £4000; |
and to carry forward to next half-year the | and to carry forward to next half-year the | and to carry forward to next half-year the |
hillanco, £50-11. Messrs. Yt'm. Rigg and Iî. Y. | balance, £5941. Messrs. Wm. Rigg and H. Y. | balance, £50-11. Messrs. Yt'm. Rigg and H. Y. |
nussell »vero .re-elected auditors. | Russell were re-elected auditors. | Russell were re-elected auditors. |
Identified overProof corrections | YESTERDAY HELD MAKING RUSSELL /FORTY/SEVENTH|FORTYSEVENTH /BALANCE/SHEET|BALANCESHEET NET WERE SIMPSON RATE MEETING DISCLOSED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | WM |
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All Words | 96 | 74.0 | 99.0 | 96.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 64 | 79.7 | 98.4 | 92.3 |
Weighted Words | 80.8 | 98.2 | 90.7 |
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POSTAL ELECTRICIANS. | POSTAL ELECTRICIANS. | POSTAL ELECTRICIANS. |
MELBOURNE, Thursday. | MELBOURNE, Thursday. | MELBOURNE, Thursday. |
In the Arbitration Court to-day Mr. Jus | In the Arbitration Court to-day Mr. Jus- | In the Arbitration Court to-day Mr. Justice |
tloo Higgins continued the hearing of tho | tice Higgins continued the hearing of the | Higgins continued the hearing of the |
disputo In regard to the wages and working | dispute in regard to the wages and working | dispute In regard to the wages and working |
conditions between the Australian Postal | conditions between the Australian Postal | conditions between the Australian Postal |
Electricians' Union and the Publie Service | Electricians' Union and the Publie Service | Electricians' Union and the Public Service |
Commissioner. | Commissioner. | Commissioner. |
Edward S. Howlson, in reply to Mr. Wrout, | Edward S. Howison, in reply to Mr. Wrout, | Edward S. Howison, in reply to Mr. Wrout, |
said that Mr. Dircks was mainly responsible | said that Mr. Dircks was mainly responsible | said that Mr. Dircks was mainly responsible |
for promotions. Witness was then asked the | for promotions. Witness was then asked the | for promotions. Witness was then asked the |
names ot those ho had recommended. Ho did | names of those he had recommended. He did | names of those he had recommended. He did |
not remember them. | not remember them. | not remember them. |
Do you know that six out of eight men | Do you know that six out of eight men | Do you know that six out of eight men |
promoted wero non-unionists?-I did not | promoted were non-unionists?—I did not | promoted were non-unionists did not |
know. | know. | know. |
Mr. Justice HlgginB: Did you express the | Mr. Justice Higgins: Did you express the | Mr. Justice Higgins: Did you express the |
opinion that Trades Hallism had no right in | opinion that Trades Hallism had no right in | opinion that Trades Hallism had no right in |
the Government service?-I don't remember. | the Government service?—I don't remember. | the Government service I don't remember. |
Mr. Wrout (for complainant union): Did | Mr. Wrout (for complainant union) : Did | Mr. Wrout (for complainant union): Did |
you say to an officer of the department that | you say to an officer of the department that | you say to an officer of the department that |
"I agree with the commissioner that the agi- | "I agree with the commissioner that the agi- | "I agree with the commissioner that the agitators |
tators in tho service should be driven from | tators in the service should be driven from | in the service should be driven from |
the service?-I never did. I never saw the | the service?—I never did. I never saw the | the service I never did. I never saw the |
commissioner's report. | commissioner's report. | commissioner's report. |
Alex. A. Dircks, electrical engineer, with | Alex. A. Dircks, electrical engineer, with | Alex. A. Dircks, electrical engineer, with |
control over all the telephones of Victoria, | control over all the telephones of Victoria, | control over all the telephones of Victoria, |
stated he had had extensive experience in | stated he had had extensive experience in | stated he had had extensive experience in |
telephone work. His opinion was that an | telephone work. His opinion was that an | telephone work. His opinion was that an |
Industrious, hardworking young man would | industrious, hardworking young man would | industrious, hardworking young man would |
take five years to qualify as a mechanic. It | take five years to qualify as a mechanic. It | take five years to qualify as a mechanic. It |
would tako a youth, say, of 15 yearB, seven | would take a youth, say, of 15 years, seven | would take a youth, say, of 15 years, seven |
years to become proflclent to repair and make | years to become proficient to repair and make | years to become proficient to repair and make |
parts for automatic telephones. Excluding | parts for automatic telephones. Excluding | parts for automatic telephones. Excluding |
the automatic, ho should become proflclent' | the automatic, he should become proficient | the automatic, he should become proficient' |
in flvo years. | in five years. | in five years. |
Mr. Justice Higgins: Supposing a man re- | Mr. Justice Higgins: Supposing a man re- | Mr. Justice Higgins: Supposing a man refused |
fused to work on Sunday?-Ho would bo dealt | fused to work on Sunday?—He would be dealt | to work on Sunday's would be dealt |
with as a man who bad refused duty, provid- | with as a man who had refused duty, provid- | with as a man who had refused duty, provid- |
ing it was not owing to conscientious objec- | ing it was not owing to conscientious objec- | ing it was not owing to conscientious objections. |
tions. _____________________ | tions. | _____________________ |
Identified overProof corrections | PROFICIENT WERE HOWISON DISPUTE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PUBLIE [**VANDALISED] SUNDAY [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 237 | 92.0 | 98.7 | 84.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 133 | 97.0 | 98.5 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 96.3 | 98.4 | 55.5 |
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coGiiiu. v rirzsijrsioNS | COGHILL v FITZSIMMONS. | coGiiiu. v rirzsijrsioNS |
K. hcavj weight contest, m which the principals will | A heavy-weight contest, in which the principals will | K. heavy weight contest, in which the principals will |
be Gordon Coghill and Sid 1 ltz&immons, is to be | be Gordon Coghill and Sid Fitzsimmons, is to be | be Gordon Coghill and Sid 1 Fitzsimmons, is to be |
staged at the Stadium to nipht Both men held chain | staged at the Stadium to-night. Both men held cham- | staged at the Stadium to night Both men held chain |
pionships while competing in the amateur rank- and, | pionships while competing in the amateur ranks, and, | pionships while competing in the amateur rank- and, |
I iib tbev are old opponents an interesting encounter | as they are old opponents, an interesting encounter | I iib they are old opponents an interesting encounter |
should result The men will be m tht, rmgr at S SO | should result. The men will be in the ring at 8.30. | should result The men will be in the ring at 3 SO |
Identified overProof corrections | /HEAVY/WEIGHT|HEAVYWEIGHT THEY RING FITZSIMMONS /TO/NIGHT|TONIGHT |
Identified overProof non-corrections | RANKS CHAMPIONSHIPS AS |
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All Words | 52 | 75.0 | 90.4 | 61.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 38 | 78.9 | 92.1 | 62.5 |
Weighted Words | 73.0 | 91.2 | 67.5 |
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MR. GARLAND'S PROMISE. | MR. GARLAND'S PROMISE. | MR. GARLAND'S PROMISE. |
UBERALS TO SUPPORT MINISTERS | LIBERALS TO SUPPORT MINISTERS. | LIBERALS TO SUPPORT MINISTERS |
(DV OUIt SPICIVI III I 01! 11 II) | (BY OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.) | (DV OUR SPECIAL III I 01! 11 II) |
k "S \bb luebdny | YASS, Tuesday. | k "3 \bb Tuesday |
Speaking at Yass to-night, Mr. John Gar- | Speaking at Yass to-night, Mr. John Gar- | Speaking at Yass to-night, Mr. John Gar- |
land, M.L.C., dealt with the gas strike, mid | land, M.L.C., dealt with the gas strike, and | land, M.L.C., dealt with the gas strike, and |
said that once again the Suite Is face to face | said that once again the State is face to face | said that once again the State is face to face |
.with industrial anarchy, but If Mr. M'Gowonl | with industrial anarchy, but if Mr. McGowen | with industrial anarchy, but If Mr. McGowen |
mid his Government do their duty, the Liberal | and his Government do their duty, the Liberal | and his Government do their duty, the Liberal |
party.will stand behind them, and lu tim i ii | party will stand behind them, and in the in- | party. will stand behind them, and he that in |
i (uresis of tho community we will give them | trests of the community we will give them | a (dress of the community we will give them |
i ixir support, and wo will not politically ns | our support, and we will not politically as- | a fair support, and we will not politically as |
fsluute them for doing their duty. It is the | sassinate them for doing their duty. It is the | failure them for doing their duty. It is the |
>ud bonst of Liberalism that wo know no | proud boast of Liberalism that we know no | >ud boast of Liberalism that we know no |
.s distinction. (Applause.) _.'. | | less distinction. (Applause.) | .s distinction. (Applause.) 2.'. p |
Identified overProof corrections | MCGOWEN IN OUR BOAST PARTY LIBERALS SPECIAL TUESDAY NO STATE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PROUD BY ASSASSINATE LESS INTRESTS REPORTER |
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All Words | 94 | 73.4 | 90.4 | 64.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 67 | 76.1 | 91.0 | 62.5 |
Weighted Words | 75.4 | 89.8 | 58.5 |
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¡UNIVERSITY SENATE. | UNIVERSITY SENATE. | UNIVERSITY SENATE. |
A "CONSERVATIVE" VICTOEYI | A "CONSERVATIVE" VICTORY | A "CONSERVATIVE" VICTORY |
RECORD POLLING. | RECORD POLLING. | RECORD POLLING. |
OLD SENATORS RE-ELECTED. | OLD SENATORS RE-ELECTED. | OLD SENATORS RE-ELECTED. |
As a result of the first election of Univer- | As a result of the first election of Univer- | As a result of the first election of University |
sity aenators held under tho new diapensatlon | sity senators held under the new dispensation | senators held under the new dispensation |
tho following gentlemen wero chosen: | tho following gentlemen were chosen :— | the following gentlemen were chosen: |
Sir WILLIAM P. CULLEN, K.C.M.G. | Sir WILLIAM P. CULLEN, K.C.M.G. | Sir WILLIAM P. CULLEN, K.C.M.G. |
Mr. FRANK LEVERRIER, B.A., K.C. | Mr. FRANK LEVERRIER, B.A., K.C. | Mr. FRANK LEVERRIER, B.A., K.C. |
Mr. JUBtlco. FERGUSON, B.A. | Mr. Justice FERGUSON, B.A. | Mr. Justice. FERGUSON, B.Y. |
Dr. CECIL PURSER, D.'A., M.B. | Dr. CECIL PURSER, B.A., M.B. | Dr. CECIL PURSER, DA., M.B. |
Mr. A. B, PIDDINGTON, B.A. | Mr. A. B. PIDDINGTON, B.A. | Mr. A. B, PIDDINGTON, B.Y. |
Sir PHILIP SYDNEY JONES, Kt., M.D. | Sir PHILIP SYDNEY JONES, Kt., M.D. | Sir PHILIP SYDNEY JONES, Kt., M.D. |
Mr, RICHARD TEECE, F.I.A., F.F.A. | Mr. RICHARD TEECE, F.I.A., F.F.A. | Mr RICHARD TEECE, F.I.A., F.F.A. |
Mr. E. W. KNOX. | Mr. E. W. KNOX. | Mr. E. W. KNOX. |
Mr. J. J. C. BRADFIELD, M.E. | Mr. J. J. C. BRADFIELD, M.E. | Mr. J. J. C. BRADFIELD, M.E. |
Mr. H. C. L. ANDERSON, M.A. | Mr. H. C. L. ANDERSON, M.A. | Mr. H. C. L. ANDERSON, M.A. |
There waa a record poll, and the result is | There was a record poll, and the result is | There was a record poll, and the result is |
viewed in tho light of n, Conservativo" vic- | viewed in the light of a "Conservative" vic- | viewed in the light of a, Conservative" victory. |
tory. | tory. | |
Tbo wholo of tho nine retiring aenators | The whole of the nine retiring senators | The whole of the nine retiring senators |
recommended by tho general committee of | recommended by the general committee of | recommended by the general committee of |
graduates wura rc-clectod Dy substantial | graduates were re-elected by substantial | graduates were re-elected by substantial |
majorities, The only now senator la Mr. J. | majorities. The only new senator is Mr. J. | majorities, The only now senator is Mr. J. |
J. C. Bradfield, whoso candldaturo was ac- | J. C. Bradfield, whose candidature was ac- | J. C. Bradfield, whose candidature was acceptable |
ceptable to both tho genero, commltteo ___ | ceptable to both the general committee and | to both the general, committee and |
the Progrosalvo party. | the Progressive party. | the Progressive party. |
Tho polling resulted as follows: | The polling resulted as follows :— | The polling resulted as follows: |
Sir WM. P. CULL-N" . -0U6 | Sir WM. P. CULLEN . . . . . . . . . 1596 | Sir WM. P. CULLEN" . -666 |
Mr. FRANK LEVWrtRIER. -iDU | Mr. FRANK LEVERRIER. . . . . 1499 | Mr. FRANK LEVerRIER. -iDU |
Mr. JUSTICE FERGUSON . HOD | Mr. JUSTICE FERGUSON . . . . 1455 | Mr. JUSTICE FERGUSON . HOD |
Dr. CECIL PURSER . 131 | Dr. CECIL PURSER . . . . . . . . . . 1312 | Dr. CECIL PURSER . 131 |
Mr. A. B. PIDDINGTON . 1.18 | Mr. A. B. PIDDINGTON . . . . . . 1218 | Mr. A. B. PIDDINGTON . 1.18 |
Sir l'HILI-' SYDNEY JONES .. 1207 | Sir PHILIP SYDNEY JONES . . 1207 | Sir PHILIP-' SYDNEY JONES .. 1207 |
Mr. RICHARD TEECE .',. 111G | Mr. RICHARD TEECE . . . . . . . 1116 | Mr. RICHARD TEECE .',. 1916 |
Mr. E. W. KNOX.'..... 1113 | Mr. E. W. KNOX . . . . . . . . . . . . 1113 | Mr. E. W. KNOX.'..... 1113 |
Mr. J. J, Ü. BRADFIELD . 1018 | Mr. J. J. C. BRADFIELD . . . . . 1018 | Mr. J. J, C. BRADFIELD 1918 |
Mr. H. C. L. AND-RSON ..- 10Ü2 | Mr. H. C. L. ANDERSON . . . . . 1002 | Mr. H. C. L. ANDERSON ..- 1002 |
Thoso not elected received the following | Those not elected received the following | Those not elected received the following |
votes:-Dr. Maitland, 801; Miss Macdonald, 761: | votes :— Dr. Maitland, 804 ; Miss Macdonald, 751 ; | votes: Dr. Maitland, 801; Miss Macdonald, 761: |
Dr. Pockloy, 082; Mr. J. M. Taylor, C62; Mr. | Dr. Pockley, 682 ; Mr. J. M. Taylor, 562 ; Mr. | Dr. Pockley, 082; Mr. J. M. Taylor, 662; Mr. |
T R. Bavin, 6S7; Mr. G. S. Beeby, 4G2; Mr. | T R. Bavin, 557 ; Mr. G. S. Beeby, 462 ; Mr. | T R. Bavin, 687; Mr. G. S. Beeby, 462; Mr. |
Connolly, 217. Informal votes, 13. Postal | Connolly, 217. Informal votes, 13. Postal | Connolly, 217. Informal votes, 13. Postal |
votes rejected for Informality numbered 43, | votes rejected for informality numbered 43. | votes rejected for informality numbered 43 |
In addition to the ton senators olected by | In addition to the ten senators elected by | In addition to the ton senators elected by |
convocation, there aro on tho senate Sir Nor- | convocation, there are on the senate Sir Nor- | convocation, there are on the senate Sir Normand, |
mand, MacLaurln (Ohancolloi), Judge Back | mand MacLaurin (Chancellor), Judge Back- | MacLaurin (Chancellor), Judge Backhouse |
huoao (Vice-Chancellor), lito mombora; Sir | huose (Vice-Chancellor), life members ; Sir | (Vice-Chancellor), life members; Sir |
Francis Suttor, M.L.C, and Mr. A. C. Car- | Francis Suttor, M.L.C, and Mr. A. C. Car- | Francis Suttor, M.L.C, and Mr. A. C. Carmichael, |
michael, M.L.A., representing Parllamont; | michael, M.L.A., representing Parllament; | M.L.A., representing Parliament; |
Messrs. Peter Board, Jas, Dawson, Jas. Nanglo, | Messrs. Peter Board, Jas. Dawson, Jas. Nangle, | Messrs. Peter Board, Jas, Dawson, Jas. Nangle, |
and E, J. Kavanagh, M.L'.C, appointed by the | and E. J. Kavanagh, M.L.C., appointed by the | and E J. Kavanagh, LILAC, appointed by the |
Government; Professors Maccallum, Peden, | Government ; Professors MacCallum, Peden, | Government; Professors Maccallum, Peden, |
Anderson Stuart, and Haswell, Donna of the | Anderson Stuart, and Haswell, Deans of the | Anderson Stuart, and Haswell, Donna of the |
Faeultioa of ArtB, Law, Medicine, and Science | Faculties of Arts, Law, Medicine, and Science | Faculties of Arts, Law, Medicine, and Science |
respectively, who are members ox ofllolo; and | respectively, who are members ex officio ; and | respectively, who are members ex officer; and |
Professor David, chairman of the professorial | Professor David, chairman of the professorial | Professor David, chairman of the professorial |
board. | board. | board. |
Mr. H. E. Barff, Reglatrar of the Univer- | Mr. H. E. Barff, Registrar of the Univer- | Mr. H. E. Barff, Registrar of the University, |
sity, was roturning officer, Mr. R, A. Dallen | sity, was returning officer, Mr. R. A. Dallen | was returning officer, Mr. R A. Dallen |
deputy, and Professors Schofield and .Chap- | deputy, and Professors Schofield and Chap- | deputy, and Professors Schofield and Chap- |
man presiding officers at the oloctlon, which | man presiding officers at the election, which | man presiding officers at the election, which |
was hold at the Royal Society's rooina yes- | was held at the Royal Society's rooms yes- | was held at the Royal Society's rooms yesterday. |
terday. Over 1850 votes wero polled, which | terday. Over 1850 votes were polled, which | Over 1500 votes were polled, which |
Is easily a record, the previous highest being | is easily a record, the previous highest being | is easily a record, the previous highest being |
the 050 pulled on tho occasion of Mr, Lovor | the 650 polled on the occasion of Mr. Lever- | the 050 pulled on the occasion of Mr, Lever |
rler's election Bomo yoars ago. Of tho votoB | rier's election some years ago. Of the votes | rler's election some years ago. Of the votes |
recorded 450 wore from giaduatos In Sydney | recorded 450 were from graduates in Sydney | recorded 450 were from graduates in Sydney |
and 1400 votes carno by post, chiefly from | and 1400 votes came by post, chiefly from | and 1400 votes came by post, chiefly from |
Queensland, Victoria, and WeBtern Australia, | Queensland, Victoria, and Western Australia, | Queensland, Victoria, and Western Australia, |
and the country. Tho reason for the big poll | and the country. The reason for the big poll | and the country. The reason for the big poll |
was tho now provlalon In tho Act enabling | was the new provision in the Act enabling | was the new provision in the Act enabling |
graduatea to vote by poat. Provloualy gradu- | graduates to vote by post. Previously gradu- | graduates to vote by post. Previously graduates |
ates outside Sydney were practically disfran- | ates outside Sydney were practically disfran- | outside Sydney were practically disfranchised |
chised unless they came hore to vote. | chised unless they came here to vote. | unless they came here to vote. |
In all thero wero 56 Informal votes, 43 be- | In all there were 56 informal votes, 43 be- | In all there were 56 Informal votes, 43 being |
ing duo to some informality in the postal | ing due to some informality in the postal | due to some informality in the postal |
votes, | votes. | votes, |
A number of lady graduatea voted by post, | A number of lady graduates voted by post, | A number of lady graduates voted by post, |
though living In Sydney, i It wa# Interesting | though living in Sydney. It was interesting | though living in Sydney, i It was interesting |
to note that the only lady candidato, Misa | to note that the only lady candidate, Miss | to note that the only lady candidate, Miss |
Louisa Maodonald, came 12th out of 17 candi- | Louisa Macdonald, came 12th out of 17 candi- | Louisa Macdonald, came 12th out of 17 candidates |
dates for tho 10 positions. The "independent" | dates for the 10 positions. The "independent" | for the 10 positions. The "independent |
candidates, Dr, Maitland and Mr. Connolly, | candidates, Dr. Maitland and Mr. Connolly, | candidates, Dr Maitland and Mr. Connolly, |
came 11th and 17th respectively. | came 11th and 17th respectively. | came 11th and 17th respectively. |
The total number of voters on tho roll was | The total number of voters on the roll was | The total number of voters on the roll was |
2750, and 1850 voted Soelng that the graduatos | 2750, and 1859 voted. Seeing that the graduates | 2750, and 1850 voted Seeing that the graduates |
aro Bcattered all over tho world, thia Is | are scattered all over the world, this is | are scattered all over the world, this is |
regarded as a very big percentage. | regarded as a very big percentage. | regarded as a very big percentage. |
Polling took place botween 10 a m. and | Polling took place between 10 a.m. and | Polling took place between 10 a.m. and |
5 p.m., and the result was not announced till | 5 p.m., and the result was not announced till | 5 p.m., and the result was not announced till |
about 10.80 p.m. Tho Chancellor (Sir Nor- | about 10.30 p.m. The Chancellor (Sir Nor- | about 10.30 p.m. The Chancellor (Sir Nor- |
mand MacLaurln) read out the result of the | mand MacLaurin) read out the result of the | mand MacLaurin) read out the result of the |
poll, and declared tho leading ten duly elected. | poll, and declared the leading ten duly elected. | poll, and declared the leading ten duly elected. |
He expressed thanks to thoso who had con- | He expressed thanks to those who had con- | He expressed thanks to those who had conducted |
ducted the election, and the proceedings | ducted the election, and the proceedings | the election, and the proceedings |
terminated with three oheers for the old | terminated with three cheers for the old | terminated with three cheers for the old |
i sonate. _ 1 | senate. | i Senate. _ 1 |
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RAILWAY EMPLOYEE'S DEATH. | RAILWAY EMPLOYEE'S DEATH. | RAILWAY EMPLOYEE'S DEATH. |
ORANGE, Sunday. | ORANGE, Sunday. | ORANGE, Sunday. |
I While a passenger train was on the way | While a passenger train was on the way | I While a passenger train was on the way |
! west on Saturday, it pulled- up at Diwana | west on Saturday, it pulled up at Diwana | ! west on Saturday, it pulled- up at Diwana |
I crossing loop. The guard, on cntoring tho | crossing loop. The guard, on entering the | crossing loop. The guard, on entering the |
keeper's house, found him, » James Travers, | keeper's house, found him, James Travers, | keeper's house, found him, a James Travers, |
I lying on the floor with a bullet wound in tho | lying on the floor with a bullet wound in the | lying on the floor with a bullet wound in the |
' templo and a rifle lying by his side. Deceased | temple and a rifle lying by his side. Deceased | temple and a rifle lying by his side. Deceased |
I was about 30 years old. | was about 30 years old. | I was about 30 years old. |
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. UNIFORMITY OF GAUGE-RAILWAY. | UNIFORMITY OF GAUGE—RAILWAY. | . UNIFORMITY OF GAUGE RAILWAY. |
I That tho ' Associated Chambers of Commerce of the | That the Associated Chambers of Commerce of the | That the ' Associated Chambers of Commerce of the |
Commonwealth, In conference assembled, urge upon | Commonwealth, in conference assembled, urge upon | Commonwealth, In conference assembled, urge upon |
the Commonwealth Government the necessity of es- | the Commonwealth Government the necessity of es- | the Commonwealth Government the necessity of establishing |
tablishing uniformity of gauge between the two | tablishing uniformity of gauge between the two | uniformity of gauge between the two |
great State, capitals of Sydney and Melbourne, to | great State capitals of Sydney and Melbourne, to | great State, capitals of Sydney and Melbourne, to |
facilitate Ihe speed, comfort, and convenience of the | facilitate the speed, comfort, and convenience of the | facilitate the speed, comfort, and convenience of the |
travelling public in Interstate journeying. | travelling public in interstate journeying. | travelling public in Interstate journeying. |
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EAILWAY rNTEBIOCZING, | RAILWAY INTERLOCKING. | RAILWAY rNTEBIOCZING, |
Mr. Charles Wilkin, M I.M.E., for many | Mr. Charles Wilkin, M.I.M.E., for many | Mr. Charles Wilkin, M I.M.E., for many |
yoars Interlocking Engineer of the New | years Interlocking Engineer of the New | years Interlocking Engineer of the New |
South Wales Government1 Railways, gave an | South Wales Government Railways, gave an | South Wales Government Railways, gave an |
instructive lecture in tho Sir P. N. Russell | instructive lecture in the Sir P. N. Russell | instructive lecture in the Sir P. N. Russell |
Lecture Theatre at the University on the | Lecture Theatre at the University on the | Lecture Theatre at the University on the |
subject of railway interlocking ns an in- | subject of railway interlocking as an in- | subject of railway interlocking as an in- |
tegral part of the currtculuih and qualifica- | tegral part of the curriculum and qualifica- | tegral part of the curriculum and qualifica- |
tions of a modern engineer. The lecturer | tions of a modern engineer. The lecturer | tions of a modern engineer. The lecturer |
described, the primitive methods adopted on | described, the primitive methods adopted on | described, the primitive methods adopted on |
the early English rallvA'ays, showing that | the early English railways, showing that | the early English rallvA'ays, showing that |
the idea of efficient signalling never occurred | the idea of efficient signalling never occurred | the idea of efficient signalling never occurred |
to tho pioneer engineers and constructors, | to the pioneer engineers and constructors, | to the pioneer engineers and constructors, |
and that it was only by experience, and after | and that it was only by experience, and after | and that it was only by experience, and after |
many mishaps, that the necessity for theso | many mishaps, that the necessity for these | many mishaps, that the necessity for these |
appliances became evident. With many ex- | appliances became evident. With many ex- | appliances became evident. With many excellent |
cellent photographs and lantern slides be | cellent photographs and lantern slides he | photographs and lantern slides be |
traced nnd described the gradual evolution | traced and described the gradual evolution | traced and described the gradual evolution |
of the Interlocking system up to the lateBt | of the Interlocking system up to the latest | of the Interlocking system up to the latest |
modorn plans, including manual, nil electric, | modern plans, including manual, all electric, | modern plans, including manual, all electric, |
oloctro-pueumatlc, electro-mechanical, auto- | electro-pneumatic, electro-mechanical, auto- | oloctro-pueumatlc, electro-mechanical, automatic, |
matic, Boini-automatic, lock and block and | matic, semi-automatic, lock and block and | semi-automatic, lock and block and |
hydraulic systems, all of Avhich had their | hydraulic systems, all of which had their | hydraulic systems, all of which had their |
advocates. But Avhllo interlocking was an | advocates. But while interlocking was an | advocates. But while interlocking was an |
absolute sine qua non, the adoption of one, | absolute sine qua non, the adoption of one, | absolute sine qua non, the adoption of one, |
or any, of these systems was dependent en- | or any, of these systems was dependent | or any, of these systems was dependent en- |
entirely on the particular circumstances of | entirely on the particular circumstances of | entirely on the particular circumstances of |
tho rnilvA'ays concerned. | the railways concerned. | the railways concerned. |
The lecturer strongly advised all under- | The lecturer strongly advised all under- | The lecturer strongly advised all undergraduates |
graduates In engineering to malte them- | graduates in engineering to make them- | In engineering to make themselves |
selves familiar with the all-important sub- | selves familiar with the all-important sub- | familiar with the all-important subject |
ject of interlocking, ns Avithout such know- | ject of interlocking, as without such know- | of interlocking, as without such knowledge |
ledge they could not possibly possess the | ledge they could not possibly possess the | they could not possibly possess the |
necessary skill required for modem and up | necessary skill required for modem and up- | necessary skill required for modern and up |
to-date railway construction and traffic | to-date railway construction and traffic | to-date railway construction and traffic |
Avorklng. | working. | working. |
Among those present woro Professor War | Among those present were Professor War- | Among those present were Professor War |
Assistant Professors Barraclough and | Aren, ssistant Professors Barraclough and | Assistant Professors Barraclough and |
Schofield, and other membeis of the Engi- | Schofield, and other members of the Engi- | Schofield, and other members of the Engineering |
neering Schoyl staff, and .»lessrs. Bradfield, | neering School staff, and Messrs. Bradfield, | School staff, and Messrs. Bradfield, |
Vicars, and several other consulting engi- | Vicars, and several other consulting engi- | Vicars, and several other consulting engineers. |
neers. | neers. | |
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy stops those | Chamberlain's Cough Remedy stops those | Chamberlain's Cough Remedy stops those |
'coughing spasms, rids you of Inflammation, | coughing spasms, rids you of inflammation, | coughing spasms, rids you of Inflammation, |
and allayB the Irritation. It eurea Jf^t | and allays the irritation. It cures your | and allays the irritation. It cures Just |
.throat, an^i4oe's'yi,guicliJX.'rr4'»Tt» ____w«i | throat, and does it quickly.—Advt. | throat, an^i4oe's'yi,guicliJX.'rr4'»Tt» railway |
1 I | 1 I | |
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All Words | 257 | 85.2 | 94.9 | 65.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 170 | 85.3 | 94.7 | 64.0 |
Weighted Words | 86.6 | 94.1 | 56.2 |
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HIGH DEATH-BATES. | HIGH DEATH-RATES. | HIGH DEATH-BATES. |
THE MONTH'S STATISTICS. | THE MONTH'S STATISTICS. | THE MONTH'S STATISTICS. |
During last month there wero 1672 blrth3 | During last month there were 1672 births | During last month there were 1672 births |
and 604 deaths In the metrppolltan area. | and 694 deaths in the metropolitan area. | and 694 deaths In the metropolitan area. |
Tho avornco of Augut>t for the previous llvo | The average of August for the previous five | The average of August for the previous five |
years vías 1083 births, and G73 deaths. | years was 1683 births, and 673 deaths. | years was 1083 births, and 673 deaths. |
The birth rate, 2S 88 per 10Ü0 per annum of | The birth rate, 28.88 per 1000 per annum of | The birth rate, 2S 88 per 100 per annum of |
population, is satisfactory, being slightly be- | population, is satisfactory, being slightly be- | population, is satisfactory, being slightly below |
low tho average of the previous five years | low the average of the previous five years. | the average of the previous five years |
Tho mortality rate, 11 90 per 1000 of popu- | The mortality rate, 11.99 per 1000 of popu- | The mortality rate, 11 90 per 1000 of population, |
lation, is 3 per ceut above the average if | lation, is 3 per cent. above the average of | is 3 per cent above the average if |
the previous live years for August. Tho in | the previous five years for August. The in- | the previous five years for August. The in |
fantllo mortalltv was 0 8 per 1000 births. | fantile mortality was 6.8 per 1000 births. | fantllo mortality was 0 8 per 1000 births. |
Tho rato is not satisfactory, being 10 per | The rate is not satisfactory, being 10 per | The rate is not satisfactory, being 10 per |
cent abovo tho average of tho previous üvo | cent. above the average of the previous five | cent above the average of the previous five |
years. _^_______» | years. | years. _^_______» |
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All Words | 91 | 74.7 | 96.7 | 87.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 41 | 87.8 | 95.1 | 60.0 |
Weighted Words | 90.8 | 95.3 | 49.6 |
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NORTH SYDNEY BRIDGE. | NORTH SYDNEY BRIDGE. | NORTH SYDNEY BRIDGE. |
Mr. J. J C. Bradfield, chief engineer tot | Mr. J. J. C. Bradfield, chief engineer for | Mr. J. J C. Bradfield, chief engineer for |
metropolitan railway construction, read a. | metropolitan railway construction, read a | metropolitan railway construction, read a |
papar on the North b^ore bridge problem be | paper on the North Shore bridge problem be- | paper on the North Shore bridge problem be |
'foio a combined meeting of ihe University | fore a combined meeting of the University | 'fore a combined meeting of the University |
Engineering Gocictj and the professional offi | Engineering Society and the professional offi- | Engineering Society and the professional officers |
icers of the Public AVorhs Department on | cers of the Public Works Department on | of the Public Works Department on |
jSScdncsday night Mr i'radficlirs bchcroe for | Wednesday night. Mr. Bradfield's scheme for | jSScdncsday night Mr i'radficlirs scheme for |
connecting the cftj with North bydney ha3 | connecting the city with North Sydney has | connecting the city with North Sydney has |
already been recommended b> the Public | already been recommended by the Public | already been recommended by the Public |
ASor_> Committee, and his p?per dealt with | Works Committee, and his paper dealt with | Afford Committee, and his paper dealt with |
his reasons for prefen Ing a billige to a sub- | his reasons for preferring a bridge to a sub- | his reasons for prefen Ing a village to a sub- |
way, and uljo outlircd hi-, r?il>vav scheme In | way, and also outlined his railway scheme in | way, and also outlined his-, railway scheme In |
connection with the piojcit "lhere was no | connection with the project. There was no | connection with the project There was no |
douLe. of the income dorl' ed from the brldgs | doubt of the income derived from the bridge | doubt. of the income dock' ed from the bridge |
mectlrg cver> e\pcndliure Aceoidlng to .Mr. | meeting every expenditure. According to Mr. | meeting every expenditure According to Mr. |
Bradfield'» scheme a bridge would cost | Bradfield's scheme a bridge would cost | Bradfield's scheme a bridge would cost |
Ü3.U00.P00, and the Interrst, maintenance, etc, | £3,000,000, and the interest, maintenance, etc, | Ü3.U00.P00, and the interest, maintenance, etc, |
would mean _¡30,Gá7 nnnuall) The income | would mean £130,657 annually. The income | would mean _¡30,Gá7 annually) The income |
from traffic would work out between _ 153,550 | from traffic would work out between £153,950 | from traffic would work out between 2 153,550 |
and _1S3,31D, according to development Mr. | and £183,540, according to development. Mr. | and _1S3,31D, according to development Mr. |
J. Davis, Director-General of Public AA'orks, | J. Davis, Director-General of Public Works, | J. Davis, Director-General of Public Works, |
referred to Mr Uradftcid's scheme as an Ideal | referred to Mr Bradfield's scheme as an ideal | referred to Mr Bradfield's scheme as an ideal |
one. -Air. Hugh Duff, bon. secretary of, the | one. Mr. Hugh Duff, hon. secretary of the | one. Mr. Hugh Duff, hon. secretary of the |
North Shore Bridge League, said that the | North Shore Bridge League, said that the | North Shore Bridge League, said that the |
bridge -was needed as, a national work If | bridge was needed as a national work. If | bridge was needed as, a national work If |
the matter was left to private enterp-lse If | the matter was left to private enterprise it | the matter was left to private enterprise It |
would mean delay, and, as Mr AS'ado had | would mean delay, and, as Mr. Wade had | would mean delay, and, as Mr AS'ado had |
stated, every delay meant further danger. | stated, every delay meant further danger. | stated, every delay meant further danger. |
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Searchability of unique words | 105 | 75.2 | 94.3 | 76.9 |
Weighted Words | 74.2 | 93.4 | 74.5 |
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' BEGA. | BEGA. | ' BEGA. |
BOMBALA, Thursday. | BOMBALA, Thursday. | BOMBALA, Thursday. |
Mr. Griffith, the Minister for Works, ad- | Mr. Griffith, the Minister for Works, ad- | Mr. Griffith, the Minister for Works, addressed |
dressed a meeting on Wednesday night. | dressed a meeting on Wednesday night. | a meeting on Wednesday night. |
Touching on railway matters, ho said that | Touching on railway matters, he said that | Touching on railway matters, he said that |
he quito understood that tho Bombala people | he quite understood that the Bombala people | he quite understood that the Bombala people |
wero anxious to get u railway huilt to their | were anxious to get a railway built to their | were anxious to get a railway built to their |
town. When he come into office ho found | town. When he come into office he found | town. When he come into office he found |
that other districts needed railways more | that other districts needed railways more | that other districts needed railways more |
than Bombala, and he had to give them first | than Bombala, and he had to give them first | than Bombala, and he had to give them first |
consideration. Now, however, the Uno from | consideration. Now, however, the line from | consideration. Now, however, the line from |
Nimitybelle had been commenced. If his | Nimitybelle had been commenced. If his | Nimitybelle had been commenced. If his |
party were returned to power again the line | party were returned to power again the line | party were returned to power again the line |
would go .right on, as he did not anticipate | would go right on, as he did not anticipate | would go right on, as he did not anticipate |
any trouble in getting money. Arrange- | any trouble in getting money. Arrange- | any trouble in getting money. Arrangements |
ments hud been mado with .the Victorian | ments had been made with the Victorian | had been made with the Victorian |
[Government to push (ho line across the bor | Government to push the line across the border | Government to push (the line across the bor |
into Victorian territory. Eventually | into Victorian territory. Eventually | into Victorian territory. Eventually |
Bomb ila would be linked up with Eden by | Bombala would be linked up with Eden by | Bomb ila would be linked up with Eden by |
railway. | railway. | railway. |
Referring to the national debt, Mr. Griffith | Referring to the national debt, Mr. Griffith | Referring to the national debt, Mr. Griffith |
said that it was true that this country | said that it was true that this country | said that it was true that this country |
owed a lot of money, but It was nothing | owed a lot of money, but it was nothing | owed a lot of money, but It was nothing |
compared to the debts of other countries, | compared to the debts of other countries, | compared to the debts of other countries, |
but the taxpayers did not feel it, as they | but the taxpayers did not feel it, as they | but the taxpayers did not feel it, as they |
wero not called upon to pay it off. If sold | wero not called upon to pay it off. If sold | were not called upon to pay it off. If sold |
the railways and tramways would get «uough | the railways and tramways would get enough | the railways and tramways would get enough |
money to pay off all debts twice over. Far' | money to pay off all debts twice over. Far | money to pay off all debts twice over. Far' |
from feeling the burden of taxation, the | from feeling the burden of taxation, the | from feeling the burden of taxation, the |
speaker said Australians wero the lowest | speaker said Australians were the lowest- | speaker said Australians were the lowest |
taxed people in the world. | taxed people in the world. | taxed people in the world. |
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Searchability of unique words | 126 | 96.0 | 98.4 | 60.0 |
Weighted Words | 95.5 | 97.7 | 49.2 |
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SUPPLY BILL. | SUPPLY BILL. | SUPPLY BILL. |
TO COVER THREE/MONTHS. | TO COVER THREE MONTHS. | TO COVER THREE MONTHS. |
£5,828,000 ASKED POE. | £5,828,500 ASKED FOR. | £5,828,000 ASKED FOR. |
In the Legislativo Assembly last night | In the Legislative Assembly last night | In the Legislative Assembly last night |
the State Treasurer, Mr. Cann, submitted ,t | the State Treasurer, Mr. Cann, submitted a | the State Treasurer, Mr. Cann, submitted at |
three months' Supply Bill, under which he | three months' Supply Bill, under which he | three months' Supply Bill, under which he |
asked for £5,828,500. | asked for £5,828,500. | asked for £5,828,500. |
The items of expenditure Included in tho | The items of expenditure included in the | The items of expenditure Included in the |
Government proposals aro as follow: | Government proposals are as follow :-- | Government proposals are as follow: |
PAYMENT OUT OF THE CONSOLIDATED | PAYMENT OUT OF THE CONSOLIDATED | PAYMENT OUT OF THE CONSOLIDATED |
REVENUE FUND. | REVENUE FUND. | REVENUE FUND. |
Railways and Tramways.-Working ex- | Railways and Tramways.-- Working ex- | Railways and Tramways Working expenses, |
penses, £1,844,000; for expenditure on malu | penses, £1,844,000 ; for expenditure on main | £1,844,000; for expenditure on main |
roads, £125,000. | roads, £125,000. | roads, £125,000. |
Public Instruction.-Salaries and contin- | Public Instruction.-- Salaries and contin- | Public Instruction Salaries and contingencies, |
gencies, £¡¡(¡6,000. | gencies, £366,000. | £¡¡(¡6,000. |
PAYABLE OUT OF THE PUBLIC WORKS | PAYABLE OUT OF THE PUBLIC WORKS | PAYABLE OUT OF THE PUBLIC WORKS |
FUND, IN ANTICIPATION OF VOTES. | FUND, IN ANTICIPATION OF VOTES. | FUND IN ANTICIPATION OF VOTES. |
Hospitals.-Metropolitan, suburban , and | Hospitals.--Metropolitan, suburban, and | Hospitals.-Metropolitan, suburban and |
country hospitals: Grants under tho pro- | country hospitals : Grants under the pro- | country hospitals: Grants under the provisions |
visions of the Public Works and Closer Set- | visions of the Public Works and Closer Set- | of the Public Works and Closer Settlement |
tlement Funds Act, 1906, £10,0'0; Royal | tlement Funds Act, 1906, £10,040 ; Royal | Funds Act, 1906, £10,0; Royal |
Prince Alfred Hospital, Nurses' Home, fur- | Prince Alfred Hospital, Nurses' Home, fur- | Prince Alfred Hospital, Nurses' Home, further |
ther sum, £2500; Newcastle Hospital, addi | ther sum, £2500 ; Newcastle Hospital, addi- | sum, £2500; Newcastle Hospital, additions, |
tiona, £4000; Broken Hill Hospital, addi- | tiona, £4000 ; Broken Hill Hospital, addi- | £4000; Broken Hill Hospital, additions, |
tions, £3000; Institutions for the insane | tions, £3000 ; institutions for the insane | £3000; Institutions for the insane |
generally, £5000; Coast Hospital, addition's, | generally, £5000 ; Coast Hospital, additions, | generally, £5000; Coast Hospital, addition's, |
£1000; Waterfall, erection, £500; Newing- | £1000 ; Waterfall, erection, £500 ; Newing- | £1000; Waterfall, erection, £500; Newing- |
ton, additions, £500; Rookwood, additions, | ton, additions, £500 ; Rookwood, additions, | ton, additions, £500; Rookwood, additions, |
£600; Liverpool, ndoitlons, etc., £500. | £600 ; Liverpool, additions, etc., £500. | £600; Liverpool, additions, etc., £500. |
Police Buildings.-Erection, additions, and | Police Buildings.-- Erection, additions, and | Police Buildings. Erection, additions, and |
cost of land, £5000. | cost of land, £5000. | cost of land, £5000. |
Zoological Gardens,-Towards establishing | Zoological Gardens,--Towards establishing | Zoological Gardens Edwards establishing |
new zoological gardens at Toronga Park, | new zoological gardens at Toronga Park, | new zoological gardens at Taronga Park, |
£ 1000. | £4000. | £1000 |
Sydney Harbour Trust.-Replacement of | Sydney Harbour Trust.--Replacement of | Sydney Harbour Trust Replacement of |
wharfs, Jetties, and buildings under recon- | wharfs, Jetties, and buildings under recon- | wharfs, jetties, and buildings under reconstruction |
struction schemes, £7500. | struction schemes, £7500. | schemes, £7500. |
Metropolitan Board of Water Supply and | Metropolitan Board of Water Supply and | Metropolitan Board of Water Supply and |
Sewerage, £1157000. | Sewerage, £12,000. | Sewerage, £1157000. |
Botanic Gardens and Outer Domafin.-Im- | Botanic Gardens and Outer Domafin.-- Im- | Botanic Gardens and Outer Domain. Im- |
provements, £1500. | provements, £1500. | provements, £1500. |
PAYABLE OUT OF THE GENERAL LOAN | PAYABLE OUT OF THE GENERAL LOAN | PAYABLE OUT OF THE GENERAL LOAN |
ACCOUNT, IN ANTICIPATION OF LOAN | ACCOUNT, IN ANTICIPATION OF LOAN | ACCOUNT, IN ANTICIPATION OF LOAN |
VOTES. | VOTES. | VOTES. |
Distributing Depot and Meat Market, Pyr- | Distributing Depot and Meat Market, Pyr- | Distributing Depot and Meat Market, Pyrmont, |
mont, £6000. | mont, £6000. | £6000. |
Sydney Harbour Trust.-Towards construc- | Sydney Harbour Trust.-- Towards construc- | Sydney Harbour Trust Towards construction |
tion of works generally, and for tho improve- | tion of works generally, and for the improve- | of works generally, and for the improvement |
ment of the port-further sum, £109,500. | ment of the port--further sum, £109,500. | of the port further sum, £109,500. |
Railways -Rolling-stock to meet additional | Railways.--Rolling-stock to meet additional | Railways -Rolling-stock to meet additional |
traffic requirements, and equipment of new | traffic requirements, and equipment of new | traffic requirements, and equipment of new |
lines, £382,000; additions to railway lines, | lines, £382,000 ; additions to railway lines, | lines, £382,000; additions to railway lines, |
stations, and buildings, and for other pur- | stations, and buildings, and for other pur- | stations, and buildings, and for other purposes, |
poses, £120,000; duplication of portion of tho | poses, £120,000 ; duplication of portion of the | £120,000; duplication of portion of the |
main trunk lines of railway, and other works | main trunk lines of railway, and other works | main trunk lines of railway, and other works |
in connection therewith, £300,000; towards | in connection therewith, £300,000 ; towards | in connection therewith, £300,000; towards |
construction of Flemington to Delmore, and | construction of Flemington to Delmore, and | construction of Flemington to Belmore, and |
Wnrdell-roud to Globe Island and Darling | Wnrdell-road to Globe Island and Darling | Wardell-road to Glebe Island and Darling |
Island railways, £25,000. | Island railways, £25,000. | Island railways, £25,000. |
Tramways.-Additions to lines, workshops | Tramways.--Additions to lines, workshops | Tramways Additions to lines, workshops |
and buildings, duplication of lines, and- for | and buildings, duplication of lines, and for | and buildings, duplication of lines, and for |
other purposeB, £50,000; rolling stock to meet | other purposes, £50,000 ; rolling stock to meet | other purposes, £50,000; rolling stock to meet |
expansion of truftic, and equipment of new | expansion of truftic, and equipment of new | expansion of traffic, and equipment of new |
lines, £75,000; additional power-house to meet | lines, £75,000 ; additional power-house to meet | lines, £75,000; additional power-house to meet |
expansion of traffic, £70,000. | expansion of traffic, £70,000. | expansion of traffic, £70,000. |
Railway Construction.-Cooma to Bombala, | Railway Construction.—Cooma to Bombala, | Railway Construction Cooma to Bombala, |
£7000; Dubbo to Werris Creek, £10,000; Norti | £7000 ; Dubbo to Werris Creek, £10,000 ; North | £7000; Dubbo to Werris Creek, £10,000; North |
Coast Railway (further sum), £140,003; | Coast Railway (further sum), £140,000 ; | Coast Railway (further sum), £140,003; |
Parkes to Peak Hill (further sum). £24.003; | Parkes to Peak Hill (further sum). £24.003 ; | Parkes to Peak Hill (further sum). £24.003; |
Galong to Burrowa (towards), £13,000; Dune-I | Galong to Burrowa (towards), £13,000 ; Dune- | Galong to Burrowa (towards), £13,000; Dune-I |
doo to Coonabarabran (further sum), £24,000; | doo to Coonabarabran (further sum), £24,000 ; | door to Coonabarabran (further sum), £24,000; |
Wagga to Tumbarumba (further sum), | Wagga to Tumbarumba (further sum), | Wagga to Tumbarumba (further sum), |
£29,000; Forbes to Stockinbingal .(furthar | £29,000 ; Forbes to Stockinbingal (further | £29,000; Forbes to Stockinbingal further |
sum), £30,000; Moree to Mungindi, £36,000. | sum), £30,000 ; Moree to Mungindi, £36,000. | sum), £30,000; Moree to Mungindi, £36,000. |
Tramways generally (further sum), £40,000. | Tramways generally (further sum), £40,000. | Tramways generally (further sum), £40,000. |
Metropolitan sewerage and stormwater | Metropolitan sewerage and stormwater | Metropolitan sewerage and stormwater |
channels (further sum), £3000; country towns | channels (further sum), £3000 ; country towns | channels (further sum), £3000; country towns |
sewerage and stormwater channels (further | sewerage and stormwater channels (further | sewerage and stormwater channels (further |
sum), £11,000; Long Bay ocean outfall sewer | sum), £11,000 ; Long Bay ocean outfall sewer | sum), £11,000; Long Bay ocean outfall sewer |
(further sum), £30,000; Newcastle sewerage | (further sum), £30,000 ; Newcastle sewerage | (further sum), £30,000; Newcastle sewerage |
(further sum), £7000. | (further sum), £7000. | (further sum), £7000. |
Country towns' water supplies generally | Country towns' water supplies generally | Country towns' water supplies generally |
(further sum), £100,000; Hunter District | (further sum), £100,000 ; Hunter District | (further sum), £100,000; Hunter District |
water supply (additional pumping plant at | water supply (additional pumping plant at | water supply (additional pumping plant at |
Wallia), £2000. | Walka), £2000. | Wallis), £2000. |
Port Kembla (Improvements, wharfage and | Port Kembla (improvements, wharfage and | Port Kembla (Improvements, wharfage and |
shipping appliances), £6000. | shipping appliances), £6000. | shipping appliances), £6000. |
New public abattoir and other works at | New public abattoir and other works at | New public abattoir and other works at |
Homebush Point, £20,000; Kiama No. 2 State | Homebush Point, £20,000 ; Kiama No. 2 State | Homebush Point, £20,000; Kiama No. 2 State |
metal quarry, £2000; now steamer for blue | metal quarry, £2000 ; now steamer for blue | metal quarry, £2000; new steamer for blue |
metal trade, £5000; Government Dockyard and | metal trade, £5000 ; Government Dockyard and | metal trade, £5000; Government Dockyard and |
workshops-Newcastle extension, £40,000; new | workshops-Newcastle extension, £40,000 ; new | workshops-Newcastle extension, £40,000; new |
workshops and timber depot, £10,000. Water | workshops and timber depot, £10,000. Water | workshops and timber depot, £10,000. Water |
supply-General reticulation, improvements, | supply--General reticulation, improvements, | supply-General reticulation, improvements, |
land, buildings, canal works, etc., and for other | land, buildings, canal works, etc., and for other | land, buildings, canal works, etc., and for other |
purposes, £34,000; Sydney water supply-am- | purposes, £34,000 ; Sydney water supply-am- | purposes, £34,000; Sydney water supply-am- |
plification, £41,000; construction and ventila- | plification, £41,000 ; construction and ventila- | plification, £41,000; construction and ventila- |
tion of sewerage generally, £95,000. Hun- | tion of sewerage generally, £95,000. Hun- | tion of sewerage generally, £95,000. Hunter |
ter District Water Supply and Sewerage | ter District Water Supply and Sewerage | District Water Supply and Sewerage |
Board-Water supply-Extension of reticula- | Board-Water supply--Extension of reticula- | Board Water supply Extension of reticula- |
tion, £5000; improvements and other workB, | tion, £5000 ; improvements and other works, | tion, £5000; improvements and other works, |
£1500. Sewerage-Extension and reticulation, | £1500. Sewerage--Extension and reticulation, | £1500. Sewerage Extension and reticulation, |
£750. | £750. | £750. |
School buildings, teachers' residences, and | School buildings, teachers' residences, and | School buildings, teachers' residences, and |
other buildings, school and rcsldcnco sites, | other buildings, school and residence sites, | other buildings, school and residence sites, |
additions, etc, £62,500. | additions, etc, £62,500. | additions, etc, £62,500. |
Construction Bnrren Jack dam, Murrum- | Construction Bnrren Jack dam, Murrum- | Construction Barren Jack dam, Murrumbidgee |
bidgee canals, purchnso of stock, otc, £105,000. | bidgee canals, purchase of stock, etc, £105,000. | canals, purchase of stock, etc, £105,000. |
Identified overProof corrections | ARE RESIDENCE NORTH ROAD LEGISLATIVE PURCHASE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BNRREN [**VANDALISED] TRUFTIC [**VANDALISED] DOMAFIN [**VANDALISED] DUNEDOO NOW [**VANDALISED] DELMORE [**VANDALISED] WNRDELL [**VANDALISED] TIONA [**VANDALISED] WALKA TORONGA [**VANDALISED] GLOBE [**VANDALISED] ADDI [**VANDALISED] |
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All Words | 485 | 95.5 | 97.3 | 40.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 219 | 96.3 | 94.5 | -50.0 |
Weighted Words | 97.3 | 94.9 | -85.8 |
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I WOMAN KILLED BY MOTOR-CAR. | WOMAN KILLED BY MOTOR-CAR. | WOMAN KILLED BY MOTOR-CAR. |
The City Coroner recorded yesterday that I | The City Coroner recorded yesterday that | The City Coroner recorded yesterday that I |
Mrs. Henrietta Landes, 65, a widow, was acci- | Mrs. Henrietta Landes, 55, a widow, was acci- | Mrs. Henrietta Landes, 65, a widow, was accidentally |
dentally knocked down and killed by'a motor-[ | dentally knocked down and killed by a motor- | knocked down and killed by a motor-car |
car in King-street, Newtown, on December | car in King-street, Newtown, on December | in King-street, Newtown, on December |
13. Evidence disclosed that deceased's, | 13. Evidence disclosed that deceased's | 13. Evidence disclosed that deceased's, |
bearing and sight were defective. Sho gen- | hearing and sight were defective. She gen- | bearing and sight were defective. She generally |
erally was accompanied when going out. At | erally was accompanied when going out. At | was accompanied when going out. At |
5.30 p.m. on Saturday a car, driven by a motor j | 5.30 p.m. on Saturday a car, driven by a motor | 5.30 p.m. on Saturday a car, driven by a motor |
mechanic, George Drinkwater, approached as, | mechanic, George Drinkwater, approached as | mechanic, George Drinkwater, approached as, |
deceased was slowly crossing the road. The | deceased was slowly crossing the road. The | deceased was slowly crossing the road. The |
car's horn "vns sounded and the brakes ap- | car's horn was sounded and the brakes ap- | car's horn was sounded and the brakes applied. |
plied. But deceased became flurried, stopped | plied. But deceased became flurried, stopped | But deceased became flurried, stopped |
between tho tram rails, and then moved | between the tram rails, and then moved | between the tram rails, and then moved |
quickly forward. The car was pulled up al-1 | quickly forward. The car was pulled up al- | quickly forward. The car was pulled up almost |
most instantly aftar deceased had been knock- | most instantly after deceased had been knock- | instantly after deceased had been knocked |
ed down. | ed down. | down. |
Identified overProof corrections | AFTER SHE ALMOST |
Identified overProof non-corrections | HEARING |
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All Words | 97 | 92.8 | 99.0 | 85.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 75 | 94.7 | 98.7 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 94.9 | 98.5 | 71.2 |
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HoBday Railway Traffic | Holiday Railway Traffic | Holiday Railway Traffic |
Although the rain which fell early yes- | Although the rain which fell early yes- | Although the rain which fell early yesterday |
terday monning bad a deterrent effect on | terday morning had a deterrent effect on | morning had a deterrent effect on |
picnickers, and caused a diminution in | picnickers, and caused a diminution in | picnickers, and caused a diminution in |
the booking at the railway stations In | the booking at the railway stations in | the booking at the railway stations In |
the earlier part of' the day, there was a | the earlier part of the day, there was a | the earlier part of the day, there was a |
rush of excursionists in the afternoon to | rush of excursionists in the afternoon to | rush of excursionists in the afternoon to |
Watering places like Sandgate, Wynnum, | Watering places like Sandgate, Wynnum, | Watering places like Sandgate, Wynnum, |
and Manly, and the figures compare very | and Manly, and the figures compare very | and Manly, and the figures compare very |
favourably with those oí New Year's Day, | favourably with those of New Year's Day, | favourably with those of New Year's Day, |
1912. For instance, no fewor than 5000 | 1912. For instance, no fewer than 5000 | 1912. For instance, no fewer than 5000 |
excursionista travelled to Sandgate, and | excursionists travelled to Sandgate, and | excursionists travelled to Sandgate, and |
3000 on tie Cleveland line, tho corre- | 3000 on the Cleveland line, the corre- | 3000 on the Cleveland line, the corresponding |
sponding figures for January 1, 1912, | sponding figures for January 1, 1912, | figures for January 1, 1912, |
being 3000 in each case, wnilo 1200 pas- | being 3000 in each case, while 1200 pas- | being 3000 in each case, while 1200 passengers |
sengers were, carried to Ascot. The traf- | sengers were, carried to Ascot. The traf- | were, carried to Ascot. The traffic, |
fic, however, was not nearly BO heavy as | fic, however, was not nearly so heavy as | however, was not nearly so heavy as |
was antidpaited in view of the record | was anticipated in view of the record | was anticipated in view of the record |
numbera that travelled on Boxing Day. | numbers that travelled on Boxing Day. | number that travelled on Boxing Day. |
The Railway Commissioner (Mr. C. | The Railway Commissioner (Mr. C. | The Railway Commissioner (Mr. C. |
Evans) had made special provision to | Evans) had made special provision to | Evans) had made special provision to |
meet the expected rush, and the conse- | meet the expected rush, and the conse- | meet the expected rush, and the consequence |
quence was tliat many trains, especially | quence was that many trains, especially | was that many trains, especially |
in tbç_ morning, wcro despatched with | in the morning, were despatched with | in the morning, were despatched with |
only a small complement; of passengers, | only a small complement of passengers, | only a small complement; of passengers, |
the railway authorities preferring to ad- | the railway authorities preferring to ad- | the railway authorities preferring to ad- |
here to the time-table and meet the con- | here to the time-table and meet the con- | here to the time-table and meet the convenience |
venience of excursionists, rather than | venience of excursionists, rather than | of excursionists, rather than |
cancel trains, as had been done in past | cancel trains, as had been done in past | cancel trains, as had been done in past |
years. The carriage accommodation was | years. The carriage accommodation was | years. The carriage accommodation was |
superior to that of pnst years, it not be- | superior to that of past years, it not be- | superior to that of past years, it not being |
ing necessary to introduce anything but | ing necessary to introduce anything but | necessary to introduce anything but |
legitimate pasaroger cars in tho service. | legitimate pasaroger cars in tho service. | legitimate passenger cars in the service. |
The Eailwuy Commissioner, on tho re- | The Railway Commissioner, on the re- | The Railway Commissioner, on the recommendation |
commendation of the General Traffic Man- | commendation of the General Traffic Man- | of the General Traffic Manager |
ager (Mr. Lloyd), approved of the instal- | ager (Mr. Lloyd), approved of the instal- | (Mr. Lloyd), approved of the installation |
lation of an electrical train staff be- | lation of an electrical train staff be- | of an electrical train staff between |
tween Sandgate Central and Sandgate, | tween Sandgate Central and Sandgate, | Sandgate Central and Sandgate, |
which is a single line, instead of the | which is a single line, instead of the | which is a single line, instead of the |
ordinary train staff, and this innovation | ordinary train staff, and this innovation | ordinary train staff, and this innovation |
was found to work very well The Gen- | was found to work very well. The Gen- | was found to work very well The General |
eral Traffic Mooragcr visited Cleveland | eral Traffic Manager visited Cleveland | Traffic Manager visited Cleveland |
during tie momting, and Sandgate during | during the morning, and Sandgate during | during the morning, and Sandgate during |
the afternoon, ia order to sec that all | the afternoon, in order to see that all | the afternoon, in order to see that all |
the traffic arrangements were working | the traffic arrangements were working | the traffic arrangements were working |
satisfactorily, aitó was apparently satis- | satisfactorily, and was apparently satis- | satisfactorily, and was apparently satisfied |
fied with tho manner in which the trafile | fied with the manner in which the traffic | with the manner in which the traffic |
was being controlled Tho department | was being controlled. The department | was being controlled The department |
made special arrangements tor bringing | made special arrangements tor bringing | made special arrangements for bringing |
holiday makers back to town from the | holiday makers back to town from the | holiday makers back to town from the |
moro distant seaside resorts, such as | moro distant seaside resorts, such as | more distant seaside resorts, such as |
Southport and Tweed Heads, and no | Southport and Tweed Heads, and no | Southport and Tweed Heads, and no |
fewer than five tanns were requisitioned | fewer than five trains were requisitioned | fewer than five trains were requisitioned |
yesterday afternoon and evening for that | yesterday afternoon and evening for that | yesterday afternoon and evening for that |
purpose Another sign of holiday traille | purpose. Another sign of holiday traffic | purpose Another sign of holiday traffic |
was found in the feet that It waa requis- | was found in the feet that it was requis- | was found in the feet that it was requisite |
ite yesterday moratmg to run the Sydney | ite yesterday morning to run the Sydney | yesterday morning to run the Sydney |
mail train m two divisions From fig- | mail train in two divisions. From fig- | mail train in two divisions From figures |
ures available troua the Railway Depart- | ures available from the Railway Depart- | available from the Railway Department |
ment yesterday, it would appear that the | ment yesterday, it would appear that the | yesterday, it would appear that the |
traffic on New Year's Eve was less than | traffic on New Year's Eve was less than | traffic on New Year's Eve was less than |
cm the orjrrespondrrrg day of 1911 The | on the corresponding day of 1911. The | cm the orjrrespondrrrg day of 1911 The |
total amount of fares at certain subur- | total amount of fares at certain subur- | total amount of fares at certain suburban |
ban stations, was £743, as compared with | ban stations, was £743, as compared with | stations, was £743, as compared with |
£1113 on the closing day in 1911 Tho | £1113 on the closing day in 1911. The | £1113 on the closing day in 1911 The |
details of tickets Sssuca for thrsc stations, | details of tickets issued for these stations, | details of tickets issued for these stations, |
aro - | are :— | are - |
1912 1911 | .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1912 .. .. 1911 | 1912 1911 |
Central 1833 2474 | Central .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..1833 .. .. 2474 | Central 1833 2474 |
Brunswick-street 999 1510 | Brunswick-street .. .. .. .. .999 .. .. 1510 | Brunswick-street 999 1510 |
Albion 25t 429 | Albion .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 254 .. .. . 429 | Albion 25t 429 |
Wooloowin 1142 106S | Wooloowin .. .. .. .. .. .. ..1142 .. .. .1068 | Wooloowin 1142 1068 |
Eagle Junction 484 417 | Eagle Junction .. .. .. .. .. 484 .. .. .. 417 | Eagle Junction 484 417 |
Nundull . i .IO? ¡M 560 | Nundah .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 395 .. .. .. 560 | Nundull . i IO? M 560 |
Jtoma street _ ^ 509 , »aJ30 | Roma street .. .. .. .. .. .. . 509 .. .. .. 730 | Roma street _ s 509 , »aJ30 |
Milton 108 201 ' | Milton .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 168 .. .. .. 201 | Milton 108 201 ' |
Toowong 502 390 | Toowong .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .502 .. .. .. 390 | Toowong 502 390 |
Taringa 4« 410 | Taringa .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 438 .. .. .. 410 | Taringa 49 410 |
Indooroopilly 505 301 | Indooroopilly .. .. .. .. .. .. .505 .. .. .. 301 | Indooroopilly 505 301 |
Ipswi-h 844 743 | Ipswich .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 844 .. .. .. 743 | Ipswich 844 743 |
Strath Brisbane 1819 218t | South Brisbane .. .. .. .. 1819 .. .. . 2184 | Strath Brisbane 1819 298 |
"Park-road 233 100 | Park-road .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 233 .. .. .. .109 | Park-road 233 100 |
Loga*-road 176 372 | Logan-road .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 176 .. .. .. 372 | Logan-road 176 372 |
10,301 11,910 | .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..10,301 .. ..11,910 | 10,301 11,910 |
Identified overProof corrections | IPSWICH SEE ARE SO /LOGAN/ROAD|LOGANROAD THESE ROMA ANTICIPATED ISSUED WHILE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | THO [**VANDALISED] PASAROGER [**VANDALISED] SOUTH TOR [**VANDALISED] NUNDAH MORO [**VANDALISED] NUMBERS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 414 | 89.6 | 97.6 | 76.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 212 | 93.9 | 96.7 | 46.2 |
Weighted Words | 94.5 | 96.3 | 32.6 |
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Aboriginal Place Names. | Aboriginal Place Names. | Aboriginal Place Names. |
JMISS C C Petrie write» Sir,-Mr | MISS C. C. Petrie writes: Sir,—Mr. | MISS C C Petrie writes Sir Mr |
Bli -ikley Jins an aptitude for jumpina; to | Bleakley has an aptitude for jumping to | Eli -ikley has an aptitude for jumping; to |
cone Misions Po far ns my own peuonal | conclusions. So far as my own personal | come Missions So far as my own personal |
feelings go, I like the blacks' words tixslt | feelings go, I like the blacks' words spelt | feelings go, I like the blacks' words exist |
as pronounced, provided th»> are pin | as pronounced, provided they are pro- | as pronounced, provided they are pin |
nounced lonectlj, and, far from idteiur | nounced correctly, and, far from altering | nounced correctly, and, far from oftener |
"oo" into "u" in aboriginal words all | "oo" into "u" in aboriginal words "all | "or" into "a" in aboriginal words all |
ovei AtiBtralia," I think the former (as | over Australia," I think the former (as | over Australia," I think the former (as |
n ml») pi eitler thai, in» latti r, tlwiuli | a rule) prettier than the latter, though | n ml) pi either that, the latter, though |
I fliink 'k" un impioyiinent i»n ' o I | I think "k" an improvement on "c." I | I think 'k" an improvement in of I |
have been shown the scientists' pitut of | have been shown the scientists' point of | have been shown the scientists' point of |
vipyy howey er as stated It my | view, however, as stated. If my | view however, as stated It my |
"superior knowledge" is amusing, -e> also | "superior knowledge" is amusing, so also | superior knowledge is amusing, -e also |
is the fa» t thul ur 13 tluuks am one | is the fact that Mr. B. thinks any one | is the fact t that he 13 think anyone |
could li» tinuwnre of the fact that uo | could be unaware of the fact that so | could he unaware of the fact that so |
miiij woids ure spelt as. he states by hu | many words are spelt as he states by his | many words are spelt as. he states by his |
lengthv liet The larlj smvevors und | lengthy list. The early surveyors and | lengthy list The Early surveyors and |
settlers did not profe^s to be sciemiti" | settlers did not profess to be scientific | settlers did not profess to be scheming" |
'linguists " Anti n scientific "íin¡rui-t | "linguists." And a scientific "linguist" | linguists " Anti a scientific "interest |
is th» min who would ahoy . all others | is the man who would above all others | is the man who would ahoy . all others |
attend 11 the spelling iin»thtnl»s, m smta | attend to the spelling, methinks, in spite | attend to the spelling iin»thtnl»s, m sets |
of Mi Ulejkley's quibble I have vet | of Mr. Bleakley's quibble. I have yet | of Mr Bleakley's quibble I have yet |
to Jea-n thal it is incoirect to call a | to learn that it is incorrect to call a | to learn that it is incorrect to call a |
scientific 'linguist' a wientific "man' | scientific "linguist" a scientific "man." | scientific 'linguist' a scientific "man' |
Identified overProof corrections | UNAWARE THEY IMPROVEMENT SO INCORRECT LEARN HAS MANY VIEW AUSTRALIA EARLY CORRECTLY LENGTHY LIST THOUGH YET MISS JUMPING HOWEVER PROFESS LATTER PERSONAL SURVEYORS WRITES HIS ALLOVER BLEAKLEYS POINT |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ONE [**VANDALISED] SPITE THINKS ABOVE RULE BLEAKLEY IF PRETTIER METHINKS CONCLUSIONS THAN ALTERING ANY ON OO [**VANDALISED] |
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All Words | 155 | 58.1 | 85.2 | 64.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 107 | 61.7 | 86.0 | 63.4 |
Weighted Words | 60.5 | 85.4 | 63.1 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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BOWLING. | BOWLING. | BOWLING. |
I _ '. TOOWOOMBA, Fcbrain- 4. I | TOOWOOMBA, February 4. | I _ '. TOOWOOMBA, February- 4. The |
The foUowii,-; rncmhe-s of the Toowoomba B.,-*/ | The following members of the Toowoomba Bowl- | following; members of the Toowoomba B.,-*/ |
ing Club Will visit Br.-bra; on 16th in-rant to | ing Club will visit Brisbane on 16th instant to | ing Club Will visit Brisbne; on 16th instant to |
plav a match -gainst New Farm: Moira. 15. | play a match against New Farm: Messrs. G. | play a match against New Farm: Moira. 15. |
Bddhannan, F. El-worth, f!. Ct>-urt, H. U. Hat- | Buchannan, F. Elsworth, G. Consurt, H. D. Hat- | Bddhannan, F. Elsworth, F!. Start, H. H. Hatton |
ton, A. Hos-in, W. Penlullurick, T. Keys. SI L. | ton, A. Hoskin, W. Penhullurick, T. Hays, M. L. | A. Hoskin, W. Penhallurick, T. Keys. S L. |
Ross, H. Hattnn; (¡on., T. K lamb, A. Mav-e*. E. | Ross, H. Hatton, sen., T. K. Lamb, A. Hayes, E. | Ross, H. Hattan; (son., T. K Lamb, A. Mayes. E. |
Pitscoe, W. T. Smith, T. S. Bur-tow, H Wallu-, | Pascoe, W. T. Smith, T. S. Burstow, H Walls, | Pascoe, W. T. Smith, T. S. Burstow, H Wallis-, |
W. Jon-tone, G ß Brier, M. R, I--Tison, A. | W. Jonstone, G. B. Brier, M. R. Harrison, A. | W. Jon-tone, G A Brier, M. R, Harrison, A. |
E. Laver*, and E. 4L Dibs» | E. Lavers, and E. M. Gibson. | E. Lavers, and E. L Gibson |
Identified overProof corrections | HOSKIN GIBSON INSTANT AGAINST PLAY FEBRUARY LAVERS HARRISON MEMBERS PASCOE FOLLOWING BURSTOW ELSWORTH |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SEN BUCHANNAN CONSURT WALLS HAYES MESSRS BRISBANE PENHULLURICK JONSTONE HAYS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 45 | 44.4 | 73.3 | 52.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 41 | 43.9 | 75.6 | 56.5 |
Weighted Words | 39.0 | 72.4 | 54.8 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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INNISFAIL RELIEF FUND, "* | INNISFAIL RELIEF FUND. | INNISFAIL RELIEF FUND, "* |
THE RECEIPTS TO DATE. | THE RECEIPTS TO DATE. | THE RECEIPTS TO DATE. |
The Mayor (Aldeniiaa A. .1 R.cc-mn"ai | The Mayor (Alderman A. J. Raymond) | The Mayor (Alderman A. J R.cc-mn"ai |
advises that he lu« receive tie fX¿£ | advises that he has received the following | advises that he has receive the fee |
amonnts Jo.; the relief of the ¿¿^T* | amounts for the relief of the sufferers in | amounts to.; the relief of the ¿¿^T* |
'the Innisfail district through the irait | the Innisfail district through the recent | the Innisfail district through the most |
disastrous cyclone and flood-- lt | disastrous cyclone and flood:— | disastrous cyclone and flood-- It |
Australian Sugar Producers' | Australian Sugar Producers' | Australian Sugar Producers' |
Association, Ltd. , £oi 0vé' | Association, Ltd. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. £21 0 0 | Association, Ltd., for over' |
Tim Mayor (Alderman A. J. ' *' | The Mayor (Alderman A. J. | Tim Mayor (Alderman A. J. ' *' |
Hliytmoiid.' * r n « | Raymond) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 5 0 0 | Hliytmoiid.' e r n I |
Bombell. g.° g | Bombelta .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 0 10 0 | Bombell. gg g |
Total.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 26 10 0 | Total.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 26 10 0 | Total.. .... .... .... .... .... .... .... 26 100 |
Identified overProof corrections | HAS AMOUNTS FOR |
Identified overProof non-corrections | RAYMOND SUFFERERS BOMBELTA INTHE RECENT RECEIVED FOLLOWING |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 46 | 71.7 | 82.6 | 38.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 35 | 71.4 | 80.0 | 30.0 |
Weighted Words | 72.0 | 77.3 | 18.9 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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Uniform Railway Gauge. | | Uniform Railway Gauge. | Uniform Railway Gauge. | |
Mr Bell, Chief Engineer for EailwayB, | Mr. Bell, Chief Engineer for Railways, | Mr Bell, Chief Engineer for Railways, |
has returned to Brisbane from Melbourne, | has returned to Brisbane from Melbourne, | has returned to Brisbane from Melbourne, |
where he has attended a conference of | where he has attended a conference of | where he has attended a conference of |
railvvaj engineers of the seveial States | railway engineers of the several States | railway engineers of the several States |
upon the question of adopting a uniform | upon the question of adopting a uniform | upon the question of adopting a uniform |
gauge on Australian railwajs A report of | gauge on Australian railways. A report of | gauge on Australian railways A report of |
the proceedings is being submitted to the | the proceedings is being submitted to the | the proceedings is being submitted to the |
Mmiitci foi Homo Affairs in the Federal | Minister for Home Affairs in the Federal | Minister for Home Affairs in the Federal |
Cabinet | Cabinet. | Cabinet |
Identified overProof corrections | MINISTER RAILWAYS SEVERAL HOME |
Identified overProof non-corrections |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 54 | 87.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 40 | 90.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 90.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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I Queensland Art Society. | Queensland Art Society. | Queensland Art Society. |
Tho Bishop of the Riverina will op.'ti the S.itli | The Bishop of the Riverina will open the 25th | The Bishop of the Riverina will open the South |
annual exlribition of the Queensland Arl Society | annual exhibition of the Queensland Art Society | annual exhibition of the Queensland Art Society |
in the rooms in Fitzroy Chambers, Artclaidc-nticet, | in the rooms in Fitzroy Chambers, Artclaide-street, | in the rooms in Fitzroy Chambers, Adelaide-street, |
next Thursday, September 31. Exhibit« for the | next Thursday, September 31. Exhibit« for the | next Thursday, September 31. Exhibits for the |
exhibition will bo received at the' rooms to | exhibition will be received at the rooms to- | exhibition will be received at the rooms to |
morrow. | morrow. | morrow. |
They shouted till itheir throats ovcre lroarua | They shouted till their throats were hoarse | They shouted till their throats overs boards |
An Bill piled np the runs, | As Bill piled up the runs, | An Bill piled up the runs, |
There aval no doubt at all that he | There was no doubt at all that he | There was no doubt at all that he |
Wa« one of their big guns. | Was one of their big guns. | was one of their big guns. |
They cheered him as he smote the ball, | They cheered him as he smote the ball, | They cheered him as he smote the ball, |
But they didn't know, I'm sure, | But they didn't know, I'm sure, | But they didn't know, I'm sure, |
That Bill a. "gonner" would fliavo been | That Bill a "gonner" would have been | That Bill a. "gonner" would have been |
But for Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.* | But for Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. | But for Woods' Great Peppermint Cure |
Identified overProof corrections | BE STREET OPEN UP WAS HAVE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | HOARSE EXHIBIT [**VANDALISED] ARTCLAIDE WERE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 93 | 83.9 | 94.6 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 65 | 86.2 | 93.8 | 55.6 |
Weighted Words | 88.9 | 92.7 | 34.8 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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WOMAN'S WORLD. | WOMAN'S WORLD. | WOMAN'S WORLD. |
QUEENSLAND ART SOCIETY | QUEENSLAND ART SOCIETY. | QUEENSLAND ART SOCIETY |
Tbo oponlng ot tho annual exhl-Uton ot | The opening of the annual exhibition of | The opening of the annual exhibition of |
the Quccnslan 1 Art Society took place In | the Queensland Art Society took place in | the Queensland 1 Art Society took place in |
the Art boodles rooms yesterday after | the Art Societies' rooms yesterday after- | the Art bodies rooms yesterday after |
n° The ceremoni was performed hy | noon. The ceremony was performed by | it The ceremony was performed by |
the Bishop ot Tvor,lnft who »? Ycl, | the Bishop of Riverina, who was wel- | the Bishop of Taringa who as? Yet, |
led and introduced by the ju«ridont ot | comed and introduced by the president of | led and introduced by the president of |
SFwdoU (* D 8 TeUcthwnyt«)> | the society (Mr. D. S. Thistlethwayte). | SFwdoU (F D 8 TeUcthwnyt«)> |
At the conclusion of the opening cere | At the conclusion of the opening cere- | At the conclusion of the opening cere- |
rnonv afternoon toa was scrvod by tho | mony afternoon tea was served by the | mony afternoon tea was served by the |
n embers of tho society, and a pleasant | members of the society, and a pleasant | n members of the society, and a pleasant |
time was (.pont in viowirg tho pictures | time was spent in viewing the pictures. | time was (spent in viewing the pictures |
The larsc nttendanco includod tho Pn | The large attendance included the Pri- | The large attendance included the Pn |
"ate Bishop Stretch, Oanon Micklcm | ate Bishop Stretch, Canon Micklem, | late Bishop Stretch, Canon Micklem |
\.l!«s F \ Ma Lnhov (vice president) Mr | Miss F. Vida Lahey (vice-president), Mr. | Wells F W Ma Lnhov (vice president) Mr |
It Godlreiy RlvtTB (v leo President), Mr | R. Godfrey Rivers (vice-president), Mr. | R Godfrey Rivers (v the President), Mr |
r Vi Oiricldlno Üion secretory), Mr» | G. W. Carseldine (hon. secretary), Mrs. | F W Carseldine son secretary), Mr |
I Tipping Ihon tiensuror) MM T B | I. Tipping (hon. treasurer), Mrs. T. B. | I Tipping hon treasurer) Mrs T B |
vM Mie-co G Macaulay Turnor, Ada | Aird, Misses G. Macaulay Turner, Ada | M Misses G Macaulay Turner, Ada |
(jurga G M Stunloy Leslev J Clark | Goggs, G. M. Stanley, Lesley J. Clark | (Burge G M Stanley Lesley J Clark |
(merni ors ol e-ommittco) Mrs H Cameron | (members of committee) Mrs. H. Cameron | (mean one of committee) Mrs H Cameron |
nul Mr W G Cochrano (auditors) Lady | and Mr. W. G. Cochrane (auditors), Lady | and Mr W G Cochrane (auditors) Lady |
Rutledge Mrs and Miss Holiday Mrs | Rutledge Mrs. and Miss Holiday, Mrs. | Rutledge Mrs and Miss Holiday Mrs |
instable (Sjdnov) MrB H M Connel | Huxtable (Sydney), Mrs. H. M'Connel, | unstable (Sydney) Mrs H M Connel |
Mr mid Mrs J J Watson Mrs and | Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Watson, Mrs. and | Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Watson Mrs and |
Ml s M Com el Mesdames Rivers, SCUT , | Miss M'Connel, Mesdames Rivers, senr., | Miss M Com el Mesdames Rivers, SCUT , |
Hills Ore i Held T Cusack A H Clark | Mills, Grenfield, T. Cusack, A. H. Clark, | Hills Ore i Held T Cusack A H Clark |
Onslow >Slll C Gilbert Lamb Tohn | Onslow Hill, C. Gilbert, Lamb, John | Onslow Silk C Gilbert Lamb John |
Stevenson, Misses HockingR Gore Tones | Stevenson, Misses Hockings, Gore, Jones | Stevenson, Misses Hockings Gore Jones |
(2) M Boyd Isahol lovvnloy O Shea, | (2), M. Boyd, Isabel Townley, O'Shea, | (2) M Boyd Isabel Townley O Shea, |
I M II itlicrford O Connor Midglcy, | I. M. Rutherford, O'Connor, Midgley, | R M II therfore O Connor Midgley, |
llitrlies Bartels Moffatt /and Hivers | Hughes, Bartels, Moffatt, and Rivers. | flitches Bartels Moffatt and Rivers |
Identified overProof corrections | COCHRANE JONES HON CANON GODFREY LESLEY COMMITTEE SYDNEY SERVED INCLUDED EXHIBITION ATTENDANCE VIEWING INTHE JOHN MIDGLEY STANLEY BYTHE LARGE CEREMONY TOWNLEY CARSELDINE SECRETARY MEMBERS TURNER TREASURER MICKLEM TEA ISABEL HOCKINGS SPENT |
Identified overProof non-corrections | OSHEA RIVERINA AIRD SOCIETIES VIDA WELCOMED HILL HUGHES ATE [**VANDALISED] PRI GRENFIELD OCONNOR RUTHERFORD HUXTABLE LAHEY MCONNEL GOGGS SENR THISTLETHWAYTE MILLS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 165 | 52.1 | 83.0 | 64.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 107 | 53.3 | 81.3 | 60.0 |
Weighted Words | 53.5 | 79.7 | 56.4 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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RAILWAY WORKS. | RAILWAY WORKS. | RAILWAY WORKS. |
i fNCREAÖE ¿N TRAFFIC, z' | INCREASE IN TRAFFIC. | i INCREASE IN TRAFFIC, z' |
PROVIDING CROSSING 8TATION8 | PROVIDING CROSSING STATIONS | PROVIDING CROSSING STATIONS |
The continuad, increase in railwy »rat | The continued increase in railway traf- | The continued, increase in railway seat |
8c necessitates considerable improvements I | fic necessitates considerable improvements | 8c necessitates considerable improvements I |
for crossing trains on the main line and | for crossing trains on the main line and | for crossing trains on the main line and |
the .North -oast line where duplications | the North Coast line where duplications | the North -east line where duplications |
have not been carried out The Minister | have not been carried out. The Minister | have not been carried out. The Minister |
for Railways, on the recommendation of | for Railways, on the recommendation of | for Railways, on the recommendation of |
the Commissioner) has authorised an ex | the Commissioner, has authorised an ex- | the Commissioner) has authorised an expenditure |
penditure Of £2872 to provide a train | penditure of £2872 to provide a train | Of £2872 to provide a train |
crossing station at Calvert, so as to | crossing station at Calvert, so as to | crossing station at Calvert, so as to |
shorten the present section, which ex | shorten the present section, which ex- | shorten the present section, which extends |
tends from Rokewood to Grandchester | tends from Rokewood to Grandchester | from Rokewood to Grandchester |
The scheme includes not only a long; sid | The scheme includes not only a long sid- | The scheme includes not only a long; said |
Ing for crossing trains but also com | ing for crossing trains but also com- | Ing for crossing trains but also complete |
plete interlocking plant The electric | plete interlocking plant. The electric | interlocking plant The electric |
train stall system -will be established at | train staff system will be established at | train staff system will be established at |
four sections between Wulkuraka and | four sections between Wulkuraka and | four sections between Wulkuraka and |
Grandchester, superseding the present | Grandchester, superseding the present | Grandchester, superseding the present |
train stafl and ticket system The two | train staff and ticket system. The two | train staff and ticket system The two |
single lines of railwav between Wulkuraka | single lines of railway between Wulkuraka | single lines of railway between Wulkuraka |
?,nd Ipswich will be used as a double | and Ipswich will be used as a double | and Ipswich will be used as a double |
Ine, njtth Bignalmen and interlocking at | line, with signalmen and interlocking at | line, north signalmen and interlocking at |
Wulkuraka which will then be a junction | Wulkuraka which will then be a junction | Wulkuraka which will then be a junction |
of the main" line and the Brisbane Valley | of the main line and the Brisbane Valley | of the main line and the Brisbane Valley |
branch | branch. | branch |
On the North Coast line crossing sta | On the North Coast line crossing sta- | On the North Coast line crossing sta |
Mons will be established at Glass Motin | tions will be established at Glass Mount- | Mons will be established at Glass Mountains |
tains Eudo and Pomona all of which | tains, Eudo, and Pomona all of which | Eudo and Pomona all of which |
will be fully equipped with the latest ap | will be fully equipped with the latest ap- | will be fully equipped with the latest appliances |
pitances in the way of interlocking, the | pitances in the way of interlocking, the | in the way of interlocking the |
total expenditure to te £0889 | total expenditure to be £6889. | total expenditure to be £0889 |
An expenditure of £446/10/ has been | An expenditure of £446/10/ has been | An expenditure of £44 6/10/ has been |
authorised for Improvements at Indooroo | authorised for improvements at Indooroo- | authorised for Improvements at Indooroopilly |
pilly bj lengthening the down platform | pilly by lengthening the down platform | by lengthening the down platform |
providing a large cantilever awning to | providing a large cantilever awning to | providing a large cantilever awning to |
I be used as a waiting shed anil making | be used as a waiting shed, and making | be used as a waiting shed and making |
an alteration In the »val tine; shed on the | an alteration in the waiting shed on the | an alteration in the oval tine; shed on the |
up platform to facilitate tho handling of | up platform to facilitate the handling of | up platform to facilitate the handling of |
luggage .) | luggage. | luggage .) |
Part of the Clermont branch line will | Part of the Clermont branch line will | Part of the Clermont branch line will |
be improved bv nn expendituie c1 | be improved by an expenditure of | be improved by an expenditure cf |
£1490 to üt heavy angle fish plates in | £1490 to fit heavy angle fish plates in | £1490 to St heavy angle fish plates in |
lieu of the old fashioned strap fish | lieu of the old fashioned strap fish- | lieu of the old fashioned strap fish |
plates A railivay telegraph line will be | plates. A railway telegraph line will be | plates A railway telegraph line will be |
erected between Lo»»en and Burdekin at | erected between between and Burdekin at | erected between London and Burdekin at |
an expenditure of rsi r>0 At Brookhill | an expenditure of £3150. At Brookhill, | an expenditure of rs. 50 At Brookhill |
on the Great Northern Railway an ad | on the Great Northern Railway, an ad- | on the Great Northern Railway an additional |
dttional slain«, and Interlocking plant will | ditional siding, and interlocking plant will | slains, and Interlocking plant will |
te laid down at on estimated cost of | be laid down at an estimated cost of | be laid down at on estimated cost of |
£1648 _._ | £1648. | £1648 is |
Identified overProof corrections | SIGNALMEN BY CONTINUED STAFF STATIONS ADDITIONAL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | AP [**VANDALISED] TAINS [**VANDALISED] PITANCES [**VANDALISED] SIDING MOUNT FIT |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 289 | 88.6 | 94.8 | 54.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 141 | 93.6 | 95.7 | 33.3 |
Weighted Words | 93.4 | 94.9 | 22.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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SOUTH AUSTRALIA | SOUTH AUSTRALIA | SOUTH AUSTRALIA |
RAILWAY TO PARIXGA. | RAILWAY TO PARINGA. | RAILWAY TO PARINGA. |
AiDH-AID'E, October I. | ADELAIDE, October 1. | AiD AIDE, October I. |
To-moiTow naght the -overt»inorit has | To-morrow night the Government has | To-morrow night the -overturned has |
arra-gex1 for a Parí-_icntary tup for | arranged for a Parliamentary trip for | arranged for a Parí-_icntary tip for |
the open_ig of the raalway inie to Pa | the opening of the railway line to Pa- | the opening of the railway line to Pa |
nugi (River Murra)) which biangüi Ren | ringa (River Murray) which brings Ren- | high (River Murray)) which brings Renmark |
mark into raiJwav conona_i-u.tion with | mark into railway communication with | into railway conona_i-u.tion with |
Adelaide | Adelaide. | Adelaide |
DI BTS I OR SDDD WHLAT | DEBTS FOR SEED WHEAT. | DI BUS FOR SEED WHEAT |
The 1 reastn ca st_tct, that oí the dabis | The Treasurer states that of the debts | The 1 reason ca states, that of the debts |
for seed w he it supplied to farmers | for seed wheat supplied to farmers | for seed wheat supplied to farmers |
£11 753 has been written off, and _15,_ | £41,753 has been written off, and £15,312 | £11 753 has been written off, and 15 |
- si-I owing | is still owing. | - side owing |
Identified overProof corrections | MURRAY /TO/MORROW|TOMORROW WHEAT STATES BRINGS OPENING PARINGA NIGHT ARRANGED LINE DEBTS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TRIP GOVERNMENT IS STILL PARLIAMENTARY COMMUNICATION TREASURER |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 60 | 55.0 | 83.3 | 63.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 42 | 57.1 | 83.3 | 61.1 |
Weighted Words | 45.7 | 82.4 | 67.6 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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SPRANG â LEAK. | SPRANG A LEAK. | SPRINGS A LEAK. |
?PADDLE STEAMER EUREKA | PADDLE STEAMER EUREKA | PADDLE STEAMER EUREKA |
ABANDONED. . | ABANDONED. | ABANDONED. . |
CREW REACHES SYDNEY IN A | CREW REACHES SYDNEY IN A | CREW REACHES SYDNEY IN A |
* BOAT. | BOAT. | * BOAT. |
SYDNUY. October 20 | SYDNEY, October 20. | SYDNEY. October 20 |
The Noith Coast Steamship Co s piddle | The North Coast Steamship Co.'s paddle | The North Coast Steamship Co s paddle |
steamer Eureka 250 tons while m hei | steamer Eureka, 250 tons, while on her | steamer Eureka 250 tons while in her |
»av from Lake Mucr-uauc to Svdnev with | way from Lake Macquarie to Sydney with | way from Lake Macguire to Sydney with |
a cargo of coal bpiani, ii link ami the | a cargo of coal, sprang a leak, and the | a cargo of coal sprang, a link and the |
wntir rushed in so bist that Cn] tain | water rushed in so fast that Captain | water rushed in so fast that On] tain |
Denton decided to ihiindon (ho v ssil A | Denton decided to abandon the vessel. A | Denton decided to abandon (ho v sail A |
crew of nine gol off In n I o it and lowed | crew of nine got off in a boat and rowed | crew of nine got off In n I out and lowed |
to Sydney which thei reacluil PIM hours | to Sydney which they reached five hours | to Sydney which they reached PIM hours |
Inter The liurcka drifted on to Lon¡, | later. The Eureka drifted on to Long | later. The Eureka drifted on to Long, |
Reef near Narrabeen lobt night Sbe | Reef, near Narrabeen, last night. She | Reef near Narrabeen last night She |
now lavs hard and fast on the ree' und | now lays hard and fast on the reef, and | now lies hard and fast on the ree' and |
seems doomed to become ii total wreck | seems doomed to become a total wreck. | seems doomed to become a total wreck |
The leak was nmWship The cnuse of it | The leak was amidship. The cause of it | The leak was nmWship The cause of it |
is a mybterv Captain Denton statis that | is a mystery. Captain Denton states that | is a mystery Captain Denton states that |
while he was flying i istrcss signals two | while he was flying distress signals two | while he was flying a distress signals two |
other steamers passed at comparatively | other steamers passed at comparatively | other steamers passed at comparatively |
rhort lange, but took no notice rb | short range, but took no notice. The | short range, but took no notice rb |
crew hain pretty lurd buffeting in the | crew had pretty hard buffeting in the | crew hair pretty hard buffeting in the |
boat before they reached Sydney Heads | boat before they reached Sydney Heads. | boat before they reached Sydney Heads |
Identified overProof corrections | WATER LATER LONG STATES GOT SHE NORTH ABANDON LAST MYSTERY WAY SHORT HER CAUSE DISTRESS RANGE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | HAD VESSEL FIVE AMIDSHIP MACQUARIE LAYS ROWED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 141 | 70.9 | 90.1 | 65.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 94 | 75.5 | 92.6 | 69.6 |
Weighted Words | 77.0 | 92.2 | 66.1 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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The North Coast Line. | The North Coast Line. | The North Coast Line. |
A fiirtliei section of the duplication of | A further section of the duplication of | A further section of the duplication of |
the North Coast Railway irom Bald Hills | the North Coast Railway from Bald Hills | the North Coast Railway from Bald Hills |
to Lawnton, a distance of 4 miles, was | to Lawnton, a distance of 4 miles, was | to Lawnton, a distance of 4 miles, was |
brought into use on Thursday last The | brought into use on Thursday last. The | brought into use on Thursday last. The |
line has now been duplicated from îiorth | line has now been duplicated from North- | line has now been duplicated from north |
¿ate Junction to Lawnton, a distance of | gate Junction to Lawnton, a distance of | gate Junction to Lawnton, a distance of |
10 miles, and the work is in progress lo | 10 miles, and the work is in progress to | 10 miles, and the work is in progress to |
Caboolture, about 15 miles further The | Caboolture, about 15 miles further. The | Caboolture, about 15 miles further The |
bridge work has been vcrv heavy between | bridge work has been very heavy between | bridge work has been very heavy between |
Bald Hills and Petrie, where the Pine | Bald Hills and Petrie, where the Pine | Bald Hills and Petrie, where the Pine |
River is crossed Block telegraph instru- | River is crossed. Block telegraph instru- | River is crossed Block telegraph instruments |
ments have been established between Baild | ments have been established between Bald | have been established between Bald |
Hills and Lawnton, and the electric tram | Hills and Lawnton, and the electric train | Hills and Lawnton, and the electric tram |
staff system installed on the single line | staff system installed on the single line | staff system installed on the single line |
between Lawnton and Petrie. | between Lawnton and Petrie. | between Lawnton and Petrie. |
Identified overProof corrections | VERY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TRAIN NORTHGATE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 98 | 92.9 | 98.0 | 71.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 56 | 94.6 | 96.4 | 33.3 |
Weighted Words | 95.0 | 96.2 | 25.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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A LIBEL ACTION. | A LIBEL ACTION. | A LIBEL ACTION. |
ECHO OF THE RAND STRIKE. | ECHO OF THE RAND STRIKE. | ECHO OF THE RAND STRIKE. |
_ . CAPETOWN, Wednvsduv. | CAPETOWN, Wednesday. | A . CAPETOWN, Wednesday. |
Sir Cioigt 11 larriir (clianman of the | Sir George H. Farrar (chairman of the | Sir George H Farrar (chairman of the |
East Kund Minis) lins been awarded | East Rand Mines) has been awarded | East Rand Mines) has been awarded |
ÍM00 ind cost« m a libel action against | £400 and costs in a libel action against | SMCC and costs in a libel action against |
Air Madelo) a Inborn incnibti lb | Mr Madely), a Labour member. The | Mr Madeley) a Labour member lb |
latter m tv spec 1 to the tailw ii Jji-^ti | latter in a speech to the railway men | latter in the speed to the tails of issue |
stated tint it ivis hi Sn George iairar's | stated that it was by Sir George Farrar's | stated that it was by Sir George Farrar's |
elders that ti t it biolheis and clnldiui | orders that their brothers and children | elders that at it brothers and children |
were shot on lull 4 | were shot on July 4. | were shot on hill 4 |
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Identified overProof non-corrections | JULY MADELY SPEECH RAILWAY ORDERS MEN THEIR |
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Searchability of unique words | 45 | 51.1 | 84.4 | 68.2 |
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AN AUSTRALIAN ENGINEER. | AN AUSTRALIAN ENGINEER. | AN AUSTRALIAN ENGINEER. |
———♦——— | ———♦——— | assess |
Mr. J. J. C. Bradfield, M.E., M.I.C.E., | Mr. J. J. C. Bradfield, M.E., M.I.C.E., | Mr. J. J. C. Bradfield, M.E., M.I.C.E., |
is undoubtedly one of the most promin-<*> | is undoubtedly one of the most promin- | is undoubtedly one of the most prominent |
ent engineers in the Commonwealth, and | ent engineers in the Commonwealth, and | ent engineers in the Commonwealth, and |
he was born at Ipswich. He there ob- | he was born at Ipswich. He there ob- | he was born at Ipswich. He there ob- |
tamed a State school scholarship. At | tained a State school scholarship. At | tamed a State school scholarship. At |
the Ipswich Grammar School he passed | the Ipswich Grammar School he passed | the Ipswich Grammar School he passed |
both the Sydney Junior and the Sydney | both the Sydney Junior and the Sydney | both the Sydney Junior and the Sydney |
Senior public examinations with credit* | Senior public examinations with credit, | Senior public examinations with credit |
gaining several medals, and winning a | gaining several medals, and winning a | gaining several medals, and winning a |
Queensland Government Exhibition- Af | Queensland Government Exhibition. As | Queensland Government Exhibition- As |
a student in residence at St. Andrew* | a student in residence at St. Andrew's | a student in residence at St. Andrew's |
College in the University of Sydney Mr. | College in the University of Sydney Mr. | College in the University of Sydney Mr. |
BradQeld had a brilliant academic car* | Bradfield had a brilliant academic car- | Bradfield had a brilliant academic cars |
ecr, obtaining honours in mathematics, | eer, obtaining honours in mathematics, | ever, obtaining honours in mathematics, |
chemistry, physics, mineralogy, architect* | chemistry, physics, mineralogy, architect- | chemistry, physics, mineralogy, architects |
lire, and engineering. He won the Levey | ure, and engineering. He won the Levey | fire, and engineering. He won the Levey |
Scholarship for Chemistry, was bracketed | Scholarship for Chemistry, was bracketed | Scholarship for Chemistry, was bracketed |
equal with the Rev. P. A. Thompson for the | equal with the Rev. P. A. Thompson for the | equal with the Rev. P. A. Thompson for the |
Smith Prize for Physics, obtained Mr. | Smith Prize for Physics, obtained Mr. | Smith Prize for Physics, obtained Mr. |
Sulman's prize for Architecture, and ia | Sulman's prize for Architecture, and in | Sulman's prize for Architecture, and in |
1889 graduated Bachelor of Engineering | 1889 graduated Bachelor of Engineering | 1889 graduated Bachelor of Engineering |
with first-clan honours snd the Univers | with first-class honours and the Univers- | with first-class honours and the University |
ity gold medal. In 1808 he obtained the | ity gold medal. In 1896 he obtained the | gold medal. In 1896 he obtained the |
degree of Master of Engineering and the | degree of Master of Engineering and the | degree of Master of Engineering and the |
University medal, after passing an ex | University medal, after passing an ex- | University medal, after passing an exceptionally |
ceptionally brilliant examination, in eon* | ceptionally brilliant examination, in con- | brilliant examination, in connection |
nection irith which he Submitted * | nection with which he submitted a | with which he submitted a |
theata on Australian timbers of such | thesis on Australian timbers of such | thesis on Australian timbers of such |
'great merit that the Chancellor made | great merit that the Chancellor made | great merit that the Chancellor made |
•pedal reference to it in his Commem | special reference to it in his Commem- | special reference to it in his Commemoration |
oration address. Mr. Bradfield has been | oration address. Mr. Bradfield has been | address. Mr. Bradfield has been |
•nccessively a student of the Institute of | successively a student of the Institute of | successively a student of the Institute of |
Civil Engineer*. London, «a associate | Civil Engineers, London, an associate | Civil Engineers. London, an associate |
member, and for several yean a full | member, and for several years a full | member, and for several years a full |
member. He has been an examiner in | member. He has been an examiner in | member. He has been an examiner in |
science at the University for many years, | science at the University for many years, | science at the University for many years, |
and ha* been several times asked by the | and has been several times asked by the | and has been several times asked by the |
Seriate to undertake come of Professor | Senate to undertake some of Professor | Senate to undertake come of Professor |
Warren's lecture* when that gentleman | Warren's lectures when that gentleman | Warren's lectures when that gentleman |
ha* been. on leave. Mr. Bradfield has | has been on leave. Mr. Bradfield has | has been on leave. Mr. Bradfield has |
had wide experience in his profession, | had wide experience in his profession, | had wide experience in his profession, |
and at present holds the important posi | and at present holds the important posi- | and at present holds the important position |
tion of Chief Engineer for Metropolitan | tion of Chief Engineer for Metropolitan | of Chief Engineer for Metropolitan |
Railway Construction, being responsible | Railway Construction, being responsible | Railway Construction, being responsible |
for the design nnd construction of the | for the design and construction of the | for the design and construction of the |
underground electric railways in the city | underground electric railways in the city | underground electric railways in the city |
of Sydney and suburbs and the Sydney | of Sydney and suburbs and the Sydney | of Sydney and suburbs and the Sydney |
Harbour Bridge. | Harbour Bridge. | Harbour Bridge. |
Identified overProof corrections | /FIRST/CLASS|FIRSTCLASS AS PROMINENT CONNECTION LECTURES SENATE SPECIAL SUCCESSIVELY THESIS ANDREWS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SOME CAREER |
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Searchability of unique words | 148 | 91.9 | 98.6 | 83.3 |
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rbi* r.vri'A. .. | FOR PAPUA. | the river's. .. |
..Among the passsngers . hy the | Among the passengers by the | Among the passengers by the |
steamier Matunga which called nt | steamer Matunga which called at | steamer Matunga which called at |
Cairns on Monday en route to Pa- | Cairns on Monday en route to Pa- | Cairns on Monday en route to Pa- |
lma was- Mr. Amos (Surveyor un- | pua was Mr. Amos (Surveyor un- | lma was- Mr. Amos (Surveyor under |
der the Queensland Ballway Depart- ' | der the Queensland Railway Depart- | the Queensland Railway Depart- ' |
menti who i3 proceeding to Wood- | ment) who is proceeding to Wood- | ment who is proceeding to Woodlark |
lark Island where he will inspect | lark Island where he will inspect | Island where he will inspect |
and report to "the Commonwealth | and report to the Commonwealth | and report to the Commonwealth |
Government in connection with a | Government in connection with a | Government in connection with a |
?Hillway scheme for the island. Mr. | railway scheme for the island. Mr. | railway scheme for the island. Mr. |
Amos" recently reported to the Com- | Amos recently reported to the Com- | Amos" recently reported to the Commonwealth |
monwealth Government on a pro | monwealth Government on a pro- | Government on a pro |
j posai to construct . a railway from | posal to construct a railway from | j posal to construct a railway from |
Port Moresby to Sapphire " Creek | Port Moresby to Sapphire Creek. | Port Moresby to Sapphire " Creek |
' lie recommended that any wider | He recommended that any wider | The recommended that any wider |
gauga than .'ft. Gin., thc standard | gauge than 3ft. 6in., the standard | gauge than 3ft. 6in., the standard |
tn ? Queensland, would bc out ol the | in Queensland, would be out of the | in ? Queensland, would be out of the |
question. The line w:ll not pass | question. The line will not pass | question. The line will not pass |
thronch d:ffi"ult country, hut any | through difficult country, but any | through difficult country, but any |
extension will encounter difficulties. | extension will encounter difficulties. | extension will encounter difficulties. |
The lin?, will open up a. number ot . | The line will open up a number of | The line?, will open up a number of |
s'sal hemp plantations/ " and.;it - is | sisal hemp plantations, and it is | sisal hemp plantations " and it is |
puggested that, tramway" feeders' | suggested that tramway feeders | suggested that, tramway" feeders' |
should be constructed. Mr. Amos | should be constructed. Mr. Amos | should be constructed. Mr. Amos |
stated that a line of 2ft. gauge, | stated that a line of 2ft. gauge, | stated that a line of 2ft. gauge, |
with fairly heavy rai's. would - best | with fairly heavy rails, would best | with fairly heavy rails. would best |
mest1 the eis?. Tn' addition to sis | meet the case. In addition to sis- | meet the cars?. In' addition to sis |
nl hemp, the traffic, expected is cop- | al hemp, the traffic expected is cop- | nl hemp, the traffic, expected is cop- |
per me. tobacco, mai^e, and rub- | per ore, tobacco, maize, and rub- | per me tobacco, maize, and rub- |
ber.- - It is stated that sleepers | ber. It is stated that sleepers | be.- It is stated that sleepers |
will htf'-obtainable locally. Two | will be obtainable locally. Two | will he obtainable locally. Two |
routes have been dealt with in tho | routes have been dealt with in the | routes have been dealt with in the |
report. | report. | report. |
Identified overProof corrections | AT STEAMER PASSENGERS BY BUT MEET SISAL MAIZE RAILS DIFFICULT THROUGH SUGGESTED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | DEPARTMENT ORE RUBBER [**VANDALISED] CASE PROPOSAL PAPUA |
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Searchability of unique words | 108 | 84.3 | 94.4 | 64.7 |
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IK TIMSCOlTnKlttt. IMJMT. j | THE TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY. | IN TIMSCOlTnKlttt. IMJMT. j |
QUESTION Ur' GAVGE. | QUESTION OF GAUGE. | QUESTIONED GAVGE. |
PROGRESS OF THE WORK. j | PROGRESS OF THE WORK. | PROGRESS OF THE WORK. j |
Ou his return to Mi-lbourne from aa | On his return to Melbourne from an | On his return to Melbourne from an |
inspection tour ul tin; Federal capital | inspection tour of the Federal capital | inspection tour in the; Federal capital |
territory, the remark* made hy the | territory, the remarks made by the | territory, the remarks made by the |
M.'nisuT lor lînihva.vK ni Wi-stoni AUN | Minister for Railways in Western Aus- | Minister for lînihva.vK in Western AUN |
.tralla i .Mr. C ..HUT) lure brought under | tralia (Mr. Collier) were brought under | tralia Mr C HUT) lure brought under |
tilt- nuiic«. ..1 iiii> Iii.ii. Minister in | the notice of the Hon. Minister in | the- notice. of the Prime. Minister in |
charge ul lili- I!.uni" Allans Diiwrtmcut | charge of the Home Afflairs Department | charge at Hill- Plains" Affairs Department |
" (Slr. \\*. il. k.-hyl. and in tilt' course | (Mr. W. H. Kelly), and in the course | (Sir. it. Ethyl. and in the' course |
ot au intfiviin- «Uli lin.» "Argus." ho | of an interview with the "Argus." he | of an interview- with lines "Argus." he |
made thc lulloivinij nlatcrncnt in re- | made the following statement in re- | made the following statement in reply |
ply: | ply :— | |
"About ihr Iw.'.'inning; of the month | "About the beginning of the month | "About the w."inning; of the month |
1 pointed out, willi reloreneo to state- | I pointed out, with reference to state- | I pointed out, with reference to statements |
ments in lin» Western Australian Par- | ments in the Western Australian Par- | in the Western Australian Parliament, |
liament, tliat lin' construction by Wes | liament, that the construction by Wes- | that the' construction by Western |
ti-ru j\nst ratio of the promised 4ft. 8jin. | tern Australia of the promised 4ft. 8½in. | just ratio of the promised 4ft. 8in. |
line I mm Kri-uiantle to Kalgoorlie | line from Fremantle to Kalgoorlie | line From Fremantle to Kalgoorlie |
-would expedito and cheapen the cost | would expedite and cheapen the cost | would expedite and cheapen the cost |
ot roin;>l;-uon nf the transcontinental | of completion of the transcontinental | of roin;>l;-uon of the transcontinental |
.wiilwiiy. 1 IIDI nc that during my ab | railway. I notice that during my ab- | railway. 1 IIDI me that during my ab |
".M ini" irom Mell>t>iiriio the Western Aus- | cense from Melbourne the Western Aus- | "M in" from Mell>t>iiriio the Western Australian |
tralian .Minister for Railways has | tralian Minister for Railways has | Minister for Railways has |
stated that the alteration of tho gaugo | stated that the alteration of the gauge | stated that the alteration of the gauge |
would not affect our cost of construc- | would not affect our cost of construc- | would not affect our cost of construction |
tion materials, since We would still | tion materials, since we would still | materials, since We would still |
have to may freightage to Western Aus- | have to pay freightage to Western Aus- | have to may freightage to Western Australia |
tralia av ii- the new linc. My remarks, | tralia over the new line. My remarks, | as in- the new line. My remarks, |
<d loni si", were not directed ngniust | of course, were not directed against | |
U-gitiiuato railway freights, but against | legitimate railway freights, but against | legitimate railway freights, but against |
the unfortunate'double handling of | the unfortunate double handling of | the unfortunate double handling of |
guoih, that results from the break of | goods, that results from the break of | goods, that results from the break of |
Ha ugo which Western Australia under- | gauge which Western Australia under- | Ha ego which Western Australia under- |
took to abolish, lt is to he hoped tbat | took to abolish. It is to he hoped that | took to abolish, it is to he hoped that |
Western Australia will endeavor to meet | Western Australia will endeavor to meet | Western Australia will endeavor to meet |
us in this matter by putting ¡ti hand | us in this matter by putting in hand | us in this matter by putting its hand |
; un carly as possible the alteration of | as early as possible the alteration of | ; an early as possible the alteration of |
>tlio gauge. As tn tho Minister's state- | the gauge. As to the Minister's state- | the gauge. As to the Minister's statement |
ment that the West Australian Gov- | ment that the West Australian Gov- | that the West Australian Government, |
ernment, han beru asked to steady up | ernment, has been asked to steady up | has been asked to steady up |
wth' regard' to tho delivery of Blooper», | with regard to the delivery of sleepers, | with' regard to the delivery of sleepers, |
1 ran only.say that I cnn find i|o cor- | I can only say that I can find no cor- | I can only say that I can find no corroboration |
roboration nf the statement here. I | roboration of the statement here. I | of the statement here. I |
.would, therefore, bo glad to know to | would, therefore, be glad to know to | would, therefore, be glad to know to |
what' tho Minister wua referring, So | what the Minister was referring. So | what' the Minister was referring, So |
for Tis 1 kuow, no Mich " request "was | far as I know, no such request was | for Tis I know, no Much request was |
mndo to hint through-any accredited | made to him through any accredited | made to hint through any accredited |
channel." * | channel. | channel." * |
Touching .on.tho matter of the «low | Touching on the matter of the slow | Touching on the matter of the slow |
progress' that is being niado in linking | progress that is being made in linking | progress that is being made in linking |
up Tort August and Kulgoorlio hy. | up Port Augusta and Kalgoorlie by | up Port August and Kalgoorlie by. |
rail, nu olliciitl explanation of tho situ- | rail, an official explanation of the situ- | rail, no official explanation of the situation |
ation was mode by Mr. Kelly, os fol-1 | ation was made by Mr. Kelly, as fol- | was made by Mr. Kelly, as follows:- |
lows:- , : . . . | lows :— | , : . . . |
"With reference to comments which | "With reference to comments which | "With reference to comments which |
li ave been passed on tho rate of progress | have been passed on the rate of progress | have been passed on the rate of progress |
of tho Kalgoorlio to Port Augusta-rail- j | of the Kalgoorlie to Port Augusta rail- | of the Kalgoorlie to Port Augusta rail- j |
way, it may bi> pointed out that Mr. | | way, it may be pointed out that Mr. | way, it may be pointed out that Mr. | |
Deane was appointed cnginecr-in-chief , | Deane was appointed engineer-in-chief | Deane was appointed engineer-in-chief for |
for tho construction of the lino on De | for the construction of the line on De- | the construction of the line on De |
foinbor 3, 1012, when, of course, u stan" | cember 3, 1912, when, of course, a staff | foinbor 3, 1912, when, of course, a staff |
had to be organised. In Mr. Deane's | had to be organised. In Mr. Deane's | had to be organised. In Mr. Deane's |
report (ns consulting engineer) of. Sep- | report (as consulting engineer) of Sep- | report (as consulting engineer) of. September |
tember 20, 1911, presented to Parlia- | tember 20, 1914, presented to Parlia- | 20, 1911, presented to Parliament |
ment nt tho thoo of the passing nf tito | ment at the time of the passing of the | at the whole of the passing of the |
bill to ntttlioriso the construction of the | bill to authorise the construction of the | bill to authorise the construction of the |
. lino, it was r<"COininonded that thc nro | line, it was recommended that the pro- | . line, it was r<"COininonded that the proper |
por way to proceed was to spend tho | per way to proceed was to spend the | way to proceed was to spend the |
first your collecting plant mid matoriaU, | first yeur collecting plant and materials, | first your collecting plant and material, |
rind, nt the samo timi», doing what work | and, at the same time, doing what work | road, at the same time, doing what work |
was necessary in tho way ol' formation | was necessary in the way of formation | was necessary in the way of formation |
of depots, ut each end of tho route. | of depots, at each end of the route. | of depots, at each end of the route. |
After the first l'J months had elapsed, | After the first 12 months had elapsed, | After the first 12 months had elapsed, |
mid plant mid nititorial had boen col- | and plant and material had been col- | and plant and material had been collected, |
lected, would bo tho limo to push for- | lected, would be the time to push for- | would be the time to push forward |
ward with the real work of construc- | ward with the real work of construc- | with the real work of construction. |
tion. Owing to the press of work iu | tion. Owing to the press of work in | Owing to the press of work in |
railway construction throughout Aus- | railway construction throughout Aus- | railway construction throughout Australia, |
tralia, it was found impracticable to | tralia, it was found impracticable to | it was found impracticable to |
buy suitable rolling stock, new or oven | buy suitable rolling stock, new or even | buy suitable rolling stock, new or even |
aeoondhnnd, and, cotiseyuoutl.v, a staff | secondhand, and, consequently, a staff | secondhand, and, cotiseyuoutl.v, a staff |
of draughtsmen had to ht» established | of draughtsmen had to be established | of draughtsmen had to be established |
_to work ont designs of the requisite | to work out designs of the requisite | to work out designs of the requisite |
rolling stock, 'nud early in 1012 «tens | rolling stock, and early in 1912 steps | rolling stock, 'and early in 1912 there |
wore taken to this end. A mt i table | were taken to this end. A suitable | were taken to this end. A mt i table |
senior draughtsinau, recommended by | senior draughtsman, recommended by | senior draughtsman, recommended by |
tba Jato chief mechanical engineer of | the late chief mechanical engineer of | the late chief mechanical engineer of |
tho Victoriuii railways, was solorited, | the Victorian railways, was selected, | the Victorian railways, was selected, |
hut ho subsequently withdrew, because, | but he subsequently withdrew, because, | but he subsequently withdrew, because, |
nuder, tho provisions nf thc Kalgoorlio | under the provisions of the Kalgoorlie | under, the provisions of the Kalgoorlie |
to'I'prt Augusta .Railway Act, thora | to Port Augusta Railway Act, there | to Port Augusta Railway Act, there |
could' bo no certainty of continuous, | could be no certainty of continuous, | could be no certainty of continuous, |
not <ito say permanent, employment. | not to say permanent, employment. | not to say permanent, employment. |
'I'he position wits then advertised, and | The position was then advertised, and | 'The position was then advertised, and |
eventually, an-May 0, 1012, .an appoint- | eventually, on May 6, 1912, an appoint- | eventually, an-May 6, 1942, an appointment |
ment was made, It may bo said, | ment was made. It may be said, | was made It may be said, |
therefore, that tho preliminary period | therefore, that the preliminary period | therefore, that the preliminary period |
of 13 months mentioned in Mr. Deane's | of 12 months mentioned in Mr. Deane's | of 12 months mentioned in Mr. Deane's |
ubovemoiitioited report should start | abovementioned report should start | abovementioned report should start |
from tho latter date. | from the latter date. | from the latter date. |
'.'Drttwinjrs and sjicctllcations wore | Drawings and specifications were | '.'Drttwinjrs and specifications were |
thou propared, and tenders worn' pub- | then prepared, and tenders were pub- | then prepared, and tenders were' publicly |
licly invited for the construction of | licly invited for the construction of | invited for the construction of |
100 40-ton bogio-wnggons. On- Novem- | 100 40-ton bogie-waggons. On Novem- | 100 40-ton bogie wagons. On- November |
ber 14, 1912, a toiidur was accepted. | ber 14, 1912, a tender was accepted. | 14, 1912, a tender was accepted. |
The iMintract for this first and most | The contract for this first and most | The contract for this first and most |
impartant net of waggons wo« given | important set of waggons was given | important act of waggons was given |
to: tho Olydo Engineering Company | to the Clyde Engineering Company | to: the Clyde Engineering Company |
Limited, who undertook to supply 10 | Limited, who undertook to supply 10 | Limited, who undertook to supply 10 |
waggons-on Juno 2h*last, 38 waggons | waggons on June 21 last, 18 waggons | waggons-on June 28 last, 38 waggons |
on July.,21, and similor quantities on | on July, 21, and similar quantities on | on July, 21, and similar quantities on |
tho 21st of the following niontlis,- until | the 21st of the following months, until | the 21st of the following months, until |
the wholo order was cotgploted. (Ind | the whole order was completed. Had | the whole order was completed. (and |
tho Clydo Engineering Cowpony 'Lim- | the Clyde Engineering Company Lim- | the Clyde Engineering Company Lim- |
ited carried out their contract 28 wag- | ited carried out their contract 28 wag- | ited carried out their contract 28 waggons |
gons would now bo available, whereas | gons would now be available, whereas | would now be available, whereas |
only two were rendy for (diipmeut from | only two were ready for shipment from | only two were ready for (shipment from |
Hyuney on August 8. . With tho supply | Sydney on August 8. With the supply | Sydney on August 8. . With the supply |
of -the waggons, in accordance- with | of the waggons, in accordance with | of the waggons, in accordance with |
tho forms of the contract, facilities | the forms of the contract, facilities | the forms of the contract, facilities |
would have been secured to ptislt ou the | would have been secured to push on the | would have been secured to push on the |
vork of track-laying." | work of track-laying." | work of track-laying." |
Identified overProof corrections | LEGITIMATE SLOW DEPARTMENT AT JULY SAME CLYDE SHIPMENT COMPLETED MELBOURNE WITHTHE PREPARED SIMILAR JUNE ONTHE ABOVEMENTIONED PROPER DRAUGHTSMAN LATE THERE SYDNEY SPECIFICATIONS LAST SECONDHAND FOLLOWS EXPEDITE TIME AUTHORISE READY SLEEPERS SELECTED EVEN GOODS NOTICE BYTHE DOUBLE MATERIAL INTERVIEW WHOLE FREMANTLE TENDER IMPORTANT CAN UNFORTUNATE VICTORIAN OFFICIAL BOGIE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | DECEMBER HON SET SUCH CONSEQUENTLY AFFLAIRS YEUR PAY BEGINNING CENSE QUESTION [**VANDALISED] OVER FAR HOME COLLIER HIM DRAWINGS COMPLETION STEPS |
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Searchability of unique words | 311 | 79.1 | 93.9 | 70.8 |
Weighted Words | 79.8 | 94.1 | 71.0 |
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LIGHT HOUSE NOTES. | LIGHT HORSE NOTES. | LIGHT HOUSE NOTES. |
, Members of D troop and regimental | Members of D troop and regimental | Members of D troop and regimental |
stair of tlie Broken Uill Light Horse, | staff of the Broken Hill Light Horse, | staff of the Broken Hill Light Horse, |
will fall in at the orderly.,,rooms this | will fall in at the orderly rooms this | will fall in at the orderly rooms this |
evening nt G o'clock, foi*, tho purpose | evening at 6 o'clock, for the purpose | evening at 6 o'clock, for, the purpose |
of; carrying out outpost duties, in con- | of carrying out outpost duties, in con- | of; carrying out outpost duties, in conjunction |
junction with the 81st.' Infantry, | junction with the 81st. Infantry | with the 51st. Infantry, |
bress and drill order (dismounted), | Dress and drill order (dismounted), | bress and drill order (dismounted), |
without nrms. To-morrow . all tho | without arms. To-morrow all the | without arms. To-morrow all the |
non-coms, belonging to the Light Horso | non-coms. belonging to the Light Horse | non-coms, belonging to the Light Horse |
will nttond.a regimental exorcise, fall- | will attend a regimental exercise, fall- | will attend. a regimental exercise, falling |
ing in at 0 a.m. nt thc orderly roams. | ing in at 9 a.m. at the orderly rooms. | in at 9 a.m. at the orderly rooms. |
Each non-com. is expected to carry | Each non-com. is expected to carry | Each non-com. is expected to carry |
lunch, note book and pencil, and a | lunch, note book and pencil, and a | lunch, note book and pencil, and a |
copv of tho field service regulations or | copy of the field service regulations or | copy of the field service regulations or |
tho* field servico pocket book. | the field service pocket book. | the field service pocket book. |
Identified overProof corrections | HILL ROOMS STAFF FOR EXERCISE ATTEND COPY ARMS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | DRESS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 90 | 75.6 | 97.8 | 90.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 59 | 84.7 | 98.3 | 88.9 |
Weighted Words | 84.9 | 97.7 | 85.0 |
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LEVEL CROSSING ACCIDENT. | LEVEL CROSSING ACCIDENT. | LEVEL CROSSING ACCIDENT. |
i MIRAGULOUS ]InAPE. | MIRACULOUS ESCAPE. | i MIRAGULOUS AITAPE. |
* IRL'I THIMLLING EXPIE R1NE. | GIRL'S THRILLING EXPERIENCE. | * GIRL I TILLING EXPIE FINE. |
PARIS, Aug. 6. | PARIS, Aug. 6. | PARIS, Aug. 6. |
t-a level crosing at Ma.con an exz | At level crossing at Macon an express | t-a level crossing at Macon an exz |
caught a wagonette, in which a | caught a wagonette, in which a | caught a wagonette, in which a |
husband, wife, and daughter were seated. | husband, wife, and daughter were seated. | husband, wife, and daughter were seated. |
,~ie two first-named escaped, but the | The two first-named escaped, but the | ,~ie two first-named escaped, but the |
daughter, aged 15 years, who was im | daughter, aged 15 years, who was in | daughter, aged 15 years, who was in |
iAe back of the wagonette, was caught | the back of the wagonette, was caught | the back of the wagonette, was caught |
by the buffers and carried several miles | by the buffers and carried several miles | by the buffers and carried several miles |
before the driver heard her cries. She | before the driver heard her cries. She | before the driver heard her cries. She |
was not seriously injured. | was not seriously injured. | was not seriously injured. |
Identified overProof corrections | MACON INTHE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MIRACULOUS EXPERIENCE ESCAPE THRILLING GIRLS EXPRESS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 63 | 82.5 | 87.3 | 27.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 50 | 84.0 | 88.0 | 25.0 |
Weighted Words | 80.5 | 84.7 | 21.5 |
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CASUALTIES. | CASUALTIES. | CASUALTIES. |
RAILWAY FATALITY | RAILWAY FATALITY | RAILWAY FATALITY |
A fatal accident occurred at the Ade&de | A fatal accident occurred at the Adelaide | A fatal accident occurred at the Adelade |
Railway Station on Tuesday evening, when | Railway Station on Tuesday evening, when | Railway Station on Tuesday evening, when |
Mri Edward Fridd was crushed between | Mr. Edward Fridd was crushed between | Mr Edward Fridd was crushed between |
two trucks which were being shunted. The | two trucks which were being shunted. The | two trucks which were being shunted. The |
deceased, who was 63 vears of aee, was 'en | deceased, who was 63 years of age, was en- | deceased, who was 63 years of age, was engaged |
gaged on shuntina work in the railway | gaged on shunting work in the railway | on shunting work in the railway |
yard, and it is believed that he stumbled. | yard, and it is believed that he stumbled. | yard, and it is believed that he stumbled. |
His chest and arms were badly' crushed, | His chest and arms were badly crushed, | His chest and arms were badly' crushed, |
and he was eov-vuyed*tp the Adelaide Hos | and he was conveyed to the Adelaide Hos- | and he was eov-vuyed*tp the Adelaide Hospital, |
pital, where h& succumbed to his injuries | pital, where he succumbed to his injuries | where he succumbed to his injuries |
during the ni.eht... Ah inquest will be held | during the night. An inquest will be held | during the night... An inquest will be held |
at 11 o'clock This morninc. | at 11 o'clock this morning. | at 11 o'clock This morning. |
Identified overProof corrections | AN YEARS AGE MORNING NIGHT MR SHUNTING |
Identified overProof non-corrections | CONVEYED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 83 | 86.7 | 96.4 | 72.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 63 | 87.3 | 98.4 | 87.5 |
Weighted Words | 86.6 | 97.6 | 82.0 |
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ADELlmEi-pbRT- AUGUSTA' | ADELAIDE-PORT- AUGUSTA | ADELlmEi-pbRT- AUGUSTA' |
-w-% ., V'j KAtimXY^ '?/?: H | RAILWAY. | -was ., V'j KAtimXY^ 'S?: H |
From T. SBackhouse':-^-^As L am ansious | From T. S. Backhouse :—"As I am anxious | From T. SBackhouse':-^-^As I am anxious |
that nothing shall becloud. /; this; clean-cut | that nothing shall becloud this clean-cut | that nothing shall be cloud. /; this; clean-cut |
issue.' .which - has -f r?n»' ? time;; to ' time ; .been' | issue, which has from time to time been | issue.' which has -a ring' ? time;; to time ; been |
fougto-\ out'-'^in ;'-cybur'^.«)luma3,i- .1 | fought out in your columns, I | fought out in ;'-cybur'^.«)luma3,i- 3 |
nm \ Vviirmrilea'. .; to : Jask ' you ogaan | am compelled to ask you again | pm A Vviirmrilea'. .; to Jack ' you again |
to ?allowme- space -to state.) tliat tnere | to allow me space to state that there | to allow me- space to state that there |
is no truth in- the ? statement .made by | is no truth in the statement made by | is no truth in the ? statement made by |
Mr Wy J. Qleeson. in The, Register. pi | Mr. W. J. Gleeson in The Register of | Mr. W. J. Gleeson. in The, Register. of |
November ' 13, where he says:— 'NO argu | November 13, where he says :— 'No argu- | November ' 13, where he says 'No argument |
ment can be advanced against' this being tne | ment can be advanced against this being the | can be advanced against' this being the |
most direct route. It is nearly 10 miles | most direct route. It is nearly 10 miles | most direct route. It is nearly 10 miles |
shorter, than ' any of the other .suggested | shorter, than any of the other suggested | shorter, than any of the other suggested |
routes, 'and it .Would be the cheapest to | routes, and it would be the cheapest to | routes, and it would be the cheapest to |
construct, as there are ho engineering dinV | construct, as there are no engineering diffi- | construct, as there are no engineering dinV |
culties. With regp.ird to the; condition o: | culties. With regard to the condition of | culties. With regard to the condition of: |
the crops, -it-is well known that they have | the crops, it is well known that they have | the crops, -it is well known that they have |
wonderfully improved , everywhere: . but, | wonderfully improved everywhere ; but, | wonderfully improved , everywhere: . but, |
whereas in a few favoured spots- in jMount | whereas in a few favoured spots in Mount | whereas in a few favoured spots, in Mount |
Templeton country 15; bushels is not, im | Templeton country 15 bushels is not im- | Templeton country 15; bushels is not improbable, |
probable, in the Lbchiel' Valley 35 bushels | probable, in the Lochiel Valley 35 bushels | in the Lochiel' Valley 35 bushels |
will be in some v cases i' reaped. . Moreover,' | will be in some cases reaped. Moreover, | will be in some v cases i' reaped. . Moreover, |
the local ; land assessments of the two | the local land assessments of the two | the local land assessments of the two |
localities do.not lie.'.- v ?; ;.' ? : ? - '-. | localities do not lie." | localities do not lie.'.- v ?; ;.' ? : ? |
Identified overProof corrections | ANXIOUS LOCHIEL GLEESON DO FOUGHT ALLOW REGARD AGAIN ME MOUNT |
Identified overProof non-corrections | YOUR COMPELLED BACKHOUSE ASK PORT ADELAIDE COLUMNS RAILWAY BECLOUD [**VANDALISED] DIFFICULTIES |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 152 | 80.3 | 92.1 | 60.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 110 | 82.7 | 90.9 | 47.4 |
Weighted Words | 81.4 | 90.0 | 46.1 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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'RAILWAY TO HENilARK. | RAILWAY TO RENMARK. | RAILWAY TO RENMARK. |
From J. Jf. Brand, 'Renmark:— ''Die | From J. M. Brand, Renmark :— ''The | From J. J. Brand, 'Denmark's ''Die |
people of Kemnark. through their commit | people of Renmark, through their commit- | people of Kemnark. through their committee |
tee appointed ftr the purpose, .ye asking | tee appointed for the purpose, are asking | appointed for the purpose, ye asking |
the Government to extend 'the railway | the Government to extend the railway | the Government to extend the railway |
trom 1'annga into -Kenmark,- and the Go | from Paringa into Renmark, and the Go- | from Paringa into -Renmark,- and the Government |
vernment is procuring an estimate of such | vernment is procuring an estimate of such | is procuring an estimate of such |
extension. , This is a selfish proposition | extension. This is a selfish proposition | extension. This is a selfish proposition |
from a Renmark point of view-,; and as a | from a Renmark point of view, and as a | from a Renmark point of view, and as a |
Renmark settler, my conscience' will not | Renmark settler, my conscience will not | Renmark settler, my conscience' will not |
allow, 'me to. take part in the agitation. To | allow me to take part in the agitation. To | allow, me to take part in the agitation. To |
ask the Government to spend a sum ap | ask the Government to spend a sum ap- | ask the Government to spend a sum approaching |
proaching- £100,000 to i=erve Bemnark alone | proaching £100,000 to serve Renmark alone | £100,000 to serve Bemnark alone |
is beyond a joke. I believe Renmark | is beyond a joke. I believe Renmark | is beyond a joke. I believe Renmark |
should have a . rail way, but its people | should have a railway, but its people | should have a . railway, but its people |
should bav-j some consideration for others. | should have some consideration for others. | should have some consideration for others. |
The Government will be wise to get an | The Government will be wise to get an | The Government will be wise to get an |
estimate for a line from' Morgan to a point | estimate for a line from Morgan to a point | estimate for a line from' Morgan to a point |
about five m3es north-east of Morgan, | about five miles north-east of Morgan, | about five miles north-east of Morgan, |
thence due east' to old Ral Ral, and into | thence due east to old Ral Ral, and into | thence due east' to old Ral Ral, and into |
Renmork, a distance of 65 miles, passing | Renmark, a distance of 65 miles, passing | Renmark, a distance of 65 miles, passing |
about three miles at the oack of Wee-' | about three miles at the back of Wes- | about three miles at the back of Wee-' |
ton's Flat, and about 10 miles at the back | ton's Flat, and about 10 miles at the back | ton's Flat, and about 10 miles at the back |
ot Overland Corner. The 'route would | of Overland Corner. The route would | of Overland Corner. The route would |
not offer any ensrineering difficulties, be | not offer any engineering difficulties, be- | not offer any engineering difficulties, because |
cause the sand ridges run east and west, | cause the sand ridges run east and west, | the sand ridges run east and west, |
and I believe the line could run in the | and I believe the line could run in the | and I believe the line could run in the |
one vaDey; right through. If; the Berri | one valley right through. If the Berri | one valley; right through. If; the Berri |
settlement' required a railway later a spur | settlement required a railway later a spur | settlement required a railway later a spur |
line of 20 miles would reach that place, | line of 20 miles would reach that place, | line of 20 miles would reach that place, |
and Tcould serve 10 miles on either side, | and could serve 10 miles on either side, | and could serve 10 miles on either side, |
and wou]d run through some of the finest | and would run through some of the finest | and would run through some of the finest |
country in the State. I believe this Mor | country in the State. I believe this Mor- | country in the State. I believe this Morgan |
gan to Rcnmarkline could be built for | gan to Renmark line could be built for | to Renmark line could be built for |
Jew than the Paringa extension.. From a | less than the Paringa extension. From a | Jew than the Paringa extension.. From a |
point 12 ot 13 miles# from Morgan ' right | point 12 or 13 miles from Morgan right | point 12 or 15 miles, from Morgan ' right |
through to Ral Ral, is magnificent wheat | through to Ral Ral, is magnificent wheat | through to Ral Ral, is magnificent wheat |
growing country, of which this line would | growing country, of which this line would | growing country, of which this line would |
open about 7.t0 to 1,000 square miles— 1,000 | open about 750 to 1,000 square miles— 1,000 | open about 7.0 to 1,000 square miles 1,000 |
farms of 640 acres each. It- is 40 miles | farms of 640 acres each. It is 40 miles | farms of 640 acres each. It- is 40 miles |
nearer to Adelaide than by the Paringa | nearer to Adelaide than by the Paringa | nearer to Adelaide than by the Paringa |
line, and it would serve Renmark better, | line, and it would serve Renmark better, | line, and it would serve Renmark better, |
because there is an abundance of -wood | because there is an abundance of wood | because there is an abundance of wood |
and. a good gypsum deposit on the route — | and a good gypsum deposit on the route — | and, a good gypsum deposit on the route — |
both of which arc. cverj*- day; requirements | both of which are every day requirements | both of which are every- day; requirements |
in Renmark.- The line would. provide a | in Renmark. The line would provide a | in Renmark.- The line would. provide a |
means to supply the city with firewood for | means to supply the city with firewood for | means to supply the city with firewood for |
years, and should more than pay expenses | years, and should more than pay expenses | years, and should more than pay expenses |
from the start. With 'a vrater scheme | from the start. With a water scheme | from the start. With a water scheme |
such as that -in ^progress at Loiton. running | such as that in progress at Loxton running | such as that in progress at Loxton. running |
back from Overland Cbrner.ut would open | back from Overland Corner, it would open | back from Overland Corner at would open |
one of the largest wheatgro'iving'distnets | one of the largest wheatgrowing districts | one of the largest wheat-growing districts |
in' the State. . -.The - Government when | in the State. The Government when | in the State. The - Government when |
spending a large amount of money should | spending a large amount of money should | spending a large amount of money should |
Btndv the greatest good to the greatest | study the greatest good to the greatest | study the greatest good to the greatest |
dumber,' and 'as. one ivlio has- known- the | number, and as one who has known the | number, and as one who has known the |
district for 40 years, I appeal to the Minis | district for 40 years, I appeal to the Minis- | district for 40 years, I appeal to the Ministry |
try to enquire into the merits of the Mor | try to enquire into the merits of the Mor- | to enquire into the merits of the Morgan |
gan line before deciding on the Paringa | gan line before deciding on the Paringa | line before deciding on the Paringa |
extension.' , « | extension. | extension.' , « |
Identified overProof corrections | WATER ARE DISTRICTS NUMBER ENGINEERING EVERY STUDY VALLEY APPROACHING WHO OR LOXTON |
Identified overProof non-corrections | WESTONS LESS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 387 | 90.4 | 97.9 | 78.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 176 | 92.0 | 98.9 | 85.7 |
Weighted Words | 93.1 | 98.8 | 83.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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WESTIXGHOUSE BRAKE. | WESTINGHOUSE BRAKE. | WESTINGHOUSE BRAKE. |
The Commissioner of Public Works taicf, | The Commissioner of Public Works said, | The Commissioner of Public Works stated, |
in xep'ly to Mr. Green, that Perry & Co. | in reply to Mr. Green, that Perry & Co. | in reply to Mr. Green, that Perry & Co. |
had a contract to fit 400 railway tracks | had a contract to fit 400 railway trucks | had a contract to fit 400 railway tracks |
with the Westinghouse brake! So far as | with the Westinghouse brake. So far as | with the Westinghouse brake! So far as |
h? knew they were complying with the | he knew they were complying with the | he knew they were complying with the |
conditions regarding employment of labonr. | conditions regarding employment of labour. | conditions regarding employment of labour. |
Four mechanics were employed at Port | Four mechanics were employed at Port | Four mechanics were employed at Port |
Pirie. It was not possible to state the | Pirie. It was not possible to state the | Pirie. It was not possible to state the |
number of men employed on the job, as | number of men employed on the job, as | number of men employed on the job, as |
in connection with the making of tbe | in connection with the making of the | in connection with the making of the |
various details this firm had a number at | various details this firm had a number at | various details this firm had a number at |
Adelaide and Mile-End, in addition to | Adelaide and Mile-End, in addition | Adelaide and Mile-End, in addition to |
those employed at Port Pirie. | to those employed at Port Pirie. | those employed at Port Pirie. |
Identified overProof corrections | REPLY HE LABOUR |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SAID TRUCKS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 88 | 90.9 | 97.7 | 75.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 60 | 91.7 | 96.7 | 60.0 |
Weighted Words | 92.4 | 97.1 | 61.3 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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SH4KSPEARS AND. | SHAKSPEARS AND BURNS. | SHAKSPEARE AND. |
'&. patriotic Scotsman was presents a | A patriotic Scotsman was present at a | 'A. patriotic Scotsman was presents a |
meeting at which an eminent Shaksperean | meeting at which an eminent Shaksperean | meeting at which an eminent Shaksperean |
scholar dwelt on the virtues of hia | scholar dwelt on the virtues of his | scholar dwelt on the virtues of his |
favourite author. A'i. the dose the Scot | favourite author. At the close the Scot | favourite author. At. the dose the Scot |
approached the lecturer and said:-V'Ye | approached the lecturer and said:—"Ye | approached the lecturer and said:-V'Ye |
think a iine lot 0' Shakspeare, doctor?' | think a fine lot o' Shakspeare, doctor?" | think a fine lot 0' Shakspeare, doctor?' |
'I do, sir,' was the emphatic reply. 'An1 | "I do, sir," was the emphatic reply. "An' | 'I do, sir,' was the emphatic reply. 'And |
ye think he was mair clever than Rabble | ye think he was mair clever than Rabbie | ye think he was more clever than Rabble |
Burns?' ''Why, there is no comparison | Burns?" "Why, there is no comparison | Burns?' ''Why, there is no comparison |
between them.' 'Maybe no; but ye tell us | between them." "Maybe no; but ye tell us | between them.' 'Maybe no; but ye tell us |
the nicht it was Shakspeare who wrote, | the nicht it was Shakspeare who wrote, | the night it was Shakspeare who wrote, |
'Uneasy lies ihe head that wears a croon.' | 'Uneasy lies the head that wears a croon.' | 'Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.' |
Now. Rablwe would never hae written sic | Now, Rabbie would never hae written sic | Now. Rablwe would never have written sic |
nonsense as that.' 'Nonsense, sir?' cried | nonsense as that." "Nonsense, sir?" cried | nonsense as that. Nonsense, sir?' cried |
the indignant doctor, . $Ave, just nonsen^ci | the indignant doctor. "Aye, just nonsense. | the indignant doctor, . SAve, just nonsense |
Rabb'ie would hae kent mat a king, or a | Rabbie would hae kent that a king, or a | Rabb'ie would have kept mat a king, or a |
queen either, dkna gang to bed wi' the | queen either, disna gang to bed wi' the | queen either, done gang to bed with |
croon on his head, lie wad bane i: ower | croon on his head. He wad hang it ower | croon on his head, He was bane i: over |
the back o' a chair.' | the back o' a chair." | the back of' a chair.' |
Identified overProof corrections | FINE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | CLOSE HANG HAE [**VANDALISED] KENT [**VANDALISED] NICHT [**VANDALISED] OWER [**VANDALISED] WAD [**VANDALISED] WI [**VANDALISED] AYE DISNA PRESENT SHAKSPEARS MAIR [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 128 | 84.4 | 81.2 | -20.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 90 | 92.2 | 85.6 | -85.7 |
Weighted Words | 91.8 | 82.6 | -112.8 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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BREAK-OF-GAUGE STATIONS. | BREAK-OF-GAUGE STATIONS. | BREAK-OF-GAUGE STATIONS. |
Mr. Heczaton called the attention of ths | Mr. Heggaton called the attention of the | Mr. Heggaton called the attention of the |
Commissioner of Public Works to a recom | Commissioner of Public Works to a recom- | Commissioner of Public Works to a recommendation |
mendation of the Break-of-Gause Commis | mendation of the Break-of-Gauge Commis- | of the Break-of-Gauge Commission |
sion that a test be made by the Govern | sion that a test be made by the Govern- | that a test be made by the Government |
ment of Mr. Lloyd's device for the trans | ment of Mr. Lloyd's device for the trans- | of Mr. Lloyd's device for the transit |
of goods at break-of-gauge stations. | fer of goods at break-of-gauge stations. | of goods at break-of-gauge stations. |
He asked:— 1. Had a test- been nude as | He asked:—1. Had a test been made as | He asked 1. Had a test- been made as |
tion of tbe lion, the Commissioner to make | tion of the hon. the Commissioner to make | tion of the hon, the Commissioner to make |
recommended; 2. if not, was it tie inten | recommended; 2. if not, was it the inten- | recommended; 2. if not, was it the inten |
early arrangement for such test? | early arrangement for such test? | early arrangement for such test? |
/Ihe Commissioner of Public Works said | The Commissioner of Public Works said | the Commissioner of Public Works said |
tne Railways Commissioner had reporter): | the Railways Commissioner had reported: | the Railways Commissioner had reporter): |
—1. A test liad not been recommended: | —1. A test had not been recommended; | 21. A test had not been recommended: |
2. arrangements would not be made unle-s | 2. arrangements would not be made unless | 2. arrangements would not be made unless |
the applicant was willinir to bear all the | the applicant was willing to bear all the | the applicant was willing to bear all the |
costs in connection with such an experi- , | costs in connection with such an experi- | costs in connection with such an experi- He |
He had already been informed that | ment. He had already been informed that | had already been informed that |
Ins suggestion for overcoming the hrcak-of. | his suggestion for overcoming the break-of- | his suggestion for overcoming the break of. |
gauge was undoubtedly impracticable. | gauge was undoubtedly impracticable. | gauge was undoubtedly impracticable. |
Identified overProof corrections | HON UNLESS HIS WILLING HEGGATON |
Identified overProof non-corrections | EXPERIMENT TRANSFER REPORTED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 118 | 87.3 | 97.5 | 80.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 70 | 88.6 | 95.7 | 62.5 |
Weighted Words | 85.8 | 94.3 | 59.9 |
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BROKEN RAILWAY RAIL. | BROKEN RAILWAY RAIL. | BROKEN RAILWAY RAIL. |
A broken railway. Rjil at the curve just | A broken railway rail at the curve just | A broken railway. Rail at the curve just |
west of Jervois Bridge, Glanville, was re | west of Jervois Bridge, Glanville, was re- | west of Jervois Bridge, Glanville, was responsible |
sponsible for a dislocation in the Port Ade | sponsible for a dislocation in the Port Ade- | for a dislocation in the Port Adelaide |
laide and (Semaphore- traffic on Saturday | laide and Semaphore traffic on Saturday | and (Semaphore- traffic on Saturday |
evening. Trajna tp aj}d front Semaphore | evening. Trains to and from Semaphore | evening. Trains to and front Semaphore |
were unable j;q proceed until a repairing | were unable to proceed until a repairing | were unable to proceed until a repairing |
gang bad put m a new raiL | gang had put in a new rail. | gang had put in a new raiL |
Identified overProof corrections | HAD TO TRAINS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | FROM |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 46 | 82.6 | 97.8 | 87.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 37 | 89.2 | 97.3 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 93.8 | 99.2 | 86.7 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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SALISBURY-PORT AUGUSTA | SALISBURY-PORT AUGUSTA | SALISBURY PORT AUGUSTA |
RAILWAY. | RAILWAY. | RAILWAY. |
BALAKLAVA, March 31.-This even | BALAKLAVA, March 31.—This even- | BALAKLAVA, March 31. This evening |
ing a meeting was held to consider the | ing a meeting was held to consider the | a meeting was held to consider the |
question of the route of the proposed1 rail | question of the route of the proposed rail- | question of the route of the proposed railway |
way between Salisbury and Port Augusta. | way between Salisbury and Port Augusta. | between Salisbury and Port Augusta. |
ur. L. J. Pellew presided. There was a | Dr. L. J. Pellew presided. There was a | Mr. L. J. Pellew presided. There was a |
good attendance. Several speakers pointed | good attendance. Several speakers pointed | good attendance. Several speakers pointed |
out the geographical claims which Bala | out the geographical claims which Bala- | out the geographical claims which Bala |
fclava had m the matter of the route as | fclava had in the matter of the route as | lava had in the matter of the route as |
proposed by the Railways Commissioner. | proposed by the Railways Commissioner. | proposed by the Railways Commissioner. |
Ihe principal speakers were Messrs. A. | The principal speakers were Messrs. A. | The principal speakers were Messrs. A. |
W. Robinson, W. Upton, E. Fisher, W. | W. Robinson, W. Upton, E. Fisher, W. | W. Robinson, W. Upton, E. Fisher, W. |
?I. Gleeson, and B. Dunstan, and the Rev. | J. Gleeson, and B. Dunstan, and the Rev. | J. Gleeson, and B. Dunstan, and the Rev. |
K. H. Lee. The following motion, pro | R. H. Lee. The following motion, pro- | R. H. Lee. The following motion, proposed |
posed by Mr. P. M. Newland and seconded | posed by Mr. P. M. Newland and seconded | by Mr. P. M. Newland and seconded |
%. ??..?? J- Finlay«-n, was carried: | by Mr. R. J. Finlayson, was carried:— | %. ??..?? J- Finlayson, was carried: |
Inat this meeting strongly supports the | "That this meeting strongly supports the | That this meeting strongly supports the |
proposal of , the Railways Commissioner | proposal of the Railways Commissioner | proposal of the Railways Commissioner |
jor a railway from Salisbury via Mallala | for a railway from Salisbury via Mallala | for a railway from Salisbury via Mallala |
to Balaklava, and that evidence in favour | to Balaklava, and that evidence in favour | to Balaklava, and that evidence in favour |
oi that proposal be given before the Rail | of that proposal be given before the Rail- | of that proposal be given before the Railways |
ways Standing Committee.' There was | ways Standing Committee." There was | Standing Committee.' There was |
-onsiderable ojsmion in regard to the | considerable discussion in regard to the | considerable opinion in regard to the |
route of the line after leaving Balaklava. | route of the line after leaving Balaklava. | route of the line after leaving Balaklava. |
It was resolved that the vigilance commit | It was resolved that the vigilance commit- | It was resolved that the vigilance committee, |
tee, to be appointed that evening, be asked | tee, to be appointed that evening, be asked | to be appointed that evening, be asked |
'o unite with the Mount Templeton com | to unite with the Mount Templeton com- | to unite with the Mount Templeton committee |
mittee to collect evidence with respect | mittee to collect evidence with respect | to collect evidence with respect |
R -i iT° T0A?- MmeIy- bv way of | to the two routes, nameIy, by way of | R -i iT TCA?- MmeIy- by way of |
Bnnkworth and Mounx Templeton respec | Brinkworth and Mount Templeton respec- | Brinkworth and Mount Templeton respectively |
tively The following were appointed a | tively. The following were appointed a | The following were appointed a |
:ommittee:-Dr. L^J. Pellew. Messrs. A. | committee :-- Dr. L. J. Pellew, Messrs. A. | committee Dr. LJ. Pellew. Messrs. A. |
W. Robinson, W. Upton, P. M. Newland. | W. Robinson, W. Upton, P. M. Newland. | W. Robinson, W. Upton, P. M. Newland. |
B. K Banyer, Edwin Fisher. B. Dunstan. | B. R. Banyer, Edwin Fisher, B. Dunstan, | B. R Banyer, Edwin Fisher. B. Dunstan. |
P. W. Loader H. Virgo, H. 'M. Tuck, anj | F. W. Loader, H. Virgo, H. M. Tuck, and | P. W. Leader H. Virgo, H. M. Tuck, and |
R. Heard, and the Rev. R. H. Lee. Tbe | R. Heard, and the Rev. R. H. Lee. The | R. Heard, and the Rev. R. H. Lee. The |
natter of a vigilance committee for the | matter of a vigilance committee for the | matter of a vigilance committee for the |
sown was brought forward by Mr. A. W. | town was brought forward by Mr. A. W. | sown was brought forward by Mr. A. W. |
Kooinson. There are several matters re | Robinson. There are several matters re- | Robinson. There are several matters re |
quimg attention including a fire brigade | quiring attention including a fire brigade | quimg attention including a fire brigade |
ttd a district .High School. It wa/ re- | and a district High School. It was re- | and a district High School. It was resolved |
Mlved that, the committee appointed to | solved that the committee appointed to | that, the committee appointed to |
act m regard to the railway, be a viei | act in regard to the railway, be a vigi- | act in regard to the railway, be a view |
iance committee, with power to add to its | lance committee, with power to add to its | dance committee, with power to add to its |
number. | number. | number. |
Identified overProof corrections | FINLAYSON BRINKWORTH CONSIDERABLE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | NAMEIY TWO LOADER [**VANDALISED] FCLAVA [**VANDALISED] TOWN ROUTES DISCUSSION REQUIRING |
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All Words | 249 | 86.7 | 94.8 | 60.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 121 | 92.6 | 93.4 | 11.1 |
Weighted Words | 92.8 | 93.2 | 5.8 |
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LOCOMOTIVE BOILERS. | LOCOMOTIVE BOILERS. | LOCOMOTIVE BOILERS. |
The Railways Commissioner (Mr. A. B, | The Railways Commissioner (Mr. A. B. | The Railways Commissioner (Mr. A. B, |
Monerieff, C.M.G.) invited tenders, to be | Moncrieff, C.M.G.) invited tenders, to be | Moncrieff, C.M.G.) invited tenders, to be |
sent in on April 1, for the construction of | sent in on April 1, for the construction of | sent in on April 1, for the construction of |
12 class S. locomotive boilers, 5 ft. 3 in. | 12 class S. locomotive boilers, 5 ft. 3 in. | 12 class S. locomotive boilers, 5 ft. 3 in. |
?auge. Only Mr. R. Perry, of Mile-End, | gauge. Only Mr. S. Perry, of Mile-End, | gauge. Only Mr. R. Perry, of Mile-End, |
sent in a price. Mr. Perry previously Be | sent in a price. Mr. Perry previously se- | sent in a price. Mr. Perry previously Be |
cured a contract from the Government for | cured a contract from the Government for | cured a contract from the Government for |
locomotive boilers. | locomotive boilers. | locomotive boilers. |
Identified overProof corrections | GAUGE MONCRIEFF |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SECURED |
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All Words | 44 | 93.2 | 97.7 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 30 | 90.0 | 96.7 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 89.8 | 96.0 | 60.3 |
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SALISBURY-PORT AUGUSTA | SALISBURY-PORT AUGUSTA | SALISBURY PORT AUGUSTA |
RAILWAY. | RAILWAY. | RAILWAY. |
MOUNT TEMPLETON, April 12.-A | MOUNT TEMPLETON, April 12.—A | MOUNT TEMPLETON, April 12 |
meeting convened by pie members of | meeting convened by the members of | meeting convened by the members of |
the Railway Vigilance Committee was | the Railway Vigilance Committee was | the Railway Vigilance Committee was |
held this evening. The large room | held this evening. The large room | held this evening. The large room |
was crowded. Sir. W. H. Sires pre | was crowded. Mr. W. H. Sires pre- | was crowded. Sir. W. H. Sires presided. |
sided. He stated their object was to dis | sided. He stated their object was to dis- | He stated their object was to discuss |
cuss tbe best, shortest, and most direct line | cuss the best, shortest, and most direct line | the best, shortest, and most direct line |
from Salisbury to [Port Augusta. Mr. W. | from Salisbury to Port Augusta. Mr. W. | from Salisbury to [Port Augusta. Mr. W. |
J. Gkeson (Secretary) produced an enlarged | J. Gleeson (Secretary) produced an enlarged | J. Gleeson (Secretary) produced an enlarged |
plan showing the various routes proposed. | plan showing the various routes proposed. | plan showing the various routes proposed. |
As a taxpayer he said the line suggested | As a taxpayer he said the line suggested | As a taxpayer he said the line suggested |
wonM help the Nantawarra farmers, who | would help the Nantawarra farmers, who | would help the Nantawarra farmers, who |
were the furthest distance from a mar | were the furthest distance from a mar- | were the furthest distance from a market. |
ket. He was pleased to see the Railway | ket. He was pleased to see the Railway | He was pleased to see the Railway |
Commissioner approved the whole way, ex | Commissioner approved the whole way, ex- | Commissioner approved the whole way, except |
cept the portion between Balaklava and | cept the portion between Balaklava and | the portion between Balaklava and |
Red -Hill. As most of the country is\quiti | Red Hill. As most of the country is quite | Red Hill. As most of the country is quite |
level there would be no difficulty in con | level there would be no difficulty in con- | level there would be no difficulty in constructing |
structing the line. The .route was more | structing the line. The route was more | the line. The route was more |
direct, and was about 12 miles shorter than | direct, and was about 12 miles shorter than | direct, and was about 12 miles shorter than |
the Brinkworth suggestion. Mr. James | the Brinkworth suggestion. Mr. James | the Brinkworth suggestion. Mr. James |
Dick moved— 'That this meeting strongly | Dick moved—"That this meeting strongly | Dick moved 'That this meeting strongly |
supports a railway line runninjt from Bala | supports a railway line running from Bala- | supports a railway line running from Bala |
klava to Snowtown. via Green's Gap to | klava to Snowtown via Green's Gap to | to Snowtown. via Green's Gap to |
Snowtown. thence to RedhilL' His rea | Snowtown, thence to Redhill." His rea- | Snowtown. thence to RedhilL' His reason |
son fo: making the small alteration was | son for making the small alteration was | for making the small alteration was |
that if the salt lake were such a success | that if the salt lake were such a success | that if the salt lake were such a success |
a spur line could be made to it. Mr. P. | a spur line could be made to it. Mr. P. | a spur line could be made to it. Mr. P. |
Howard seconded the motion, but admitted | Howard seconded the motion, but admitted | Howard seconded the motion, but admitted |
it would make the line a little longer. He | it would make the line a little longer. He | it would make the line a little longer. He |
had sympathy for those who, iikc himself, | had sympathy for those who, like himself, | had sympathy for those who, like himself, |
had long distances to cart their produce. | had long distances to cart their produce. | had long distances to cart their produce. |
Mr. Sexton moved an amendment that the | Mr. Sexton moved an amendment that the | Mr. Sexton moved an amendment that the |
line so direct on to Condowie, then on | line so direct on to Condowie, then on | line so direct on to Condowie, then on |
to Redhill. Mr. C. Lomand seconded, and | to Redhill. Mr. C. Lomand seconded, and | to Redhill. Mr. C. Lomand seconded, and |
Mr, Hirst supported. Mr. C. Billing said | Mr, Hirst supported. Mr. C. Billing said | Mr, Hirst supported. Mr. C. Billing said |
that tbe line as shown was the most direct. | that tbe line as shown was the most direct. | that the line as shown was the most direct. |
Mr. J. O'Halloran knew every inch of the | Mr. J. O'Halloran knew every inch of the | Mr. J. O'Halloran knew every inch of the |
country, and thought when the Commis | country, and thought when the Commis- | country, and thought when the Commissioner |
sioner and his officers wobld see the diffi | sioner and his officers would see the diffi- | and his officers would see the difficulty |
culty of constructing a line from Brink | culty of constructing a line from Brink- | of constructing a line from Brink- |
worth to Redhilj, where bridges and cnl | worth to Redhill, where bridges and cul- | worth to Redhill, where bridges and cut |
verts were required, this route would be | verts were required, this route would be | verts were required, this route would be |
preferred. Mr. Banra was of the opinion | preferred. Mr. Baum was of the opinion | preferred. Mr. Barra was of the opinion |
that it would be . wiser to leave it to the | that it would be wiser to leave it to the | that it would be wiser to leave it to the |
commission. Mr. Phillis held the same | commission. Mr. Phillis held the same | commission. Mr. Phillis held the same |
opinion. A line through the locality was | opinion. A line through the locality was | opinion. A line through the locality was |
much needed. Mr. Hancock thought that | much needed. Mr. Hancock thought that | much needed. Mr. Hancock thought that |
a great fuss was made over the commis | a great fuss was made over the commis- | a great fuss was made over the commission's |
sion's proposal. Mr. G. Billing and others | sion's proposal. Mr. G. Billing and others | proposal. Mr. G. Billing and others |
spnke, end the meeting by two votes de | spoke, and the meeting by two votes de- | spoke, and the meeting by two votes de |
eidtd to snpport the proposition. The | cided to support the proposition. The | eased to support the proposition. The |
following were appointed to give evidence | following were appointed to give evidence | following were appointed to give evidence |
ibefore the Railway Commission at Bala | before the Railway Commission at Bala- | before the Railway Commission at Balaklava |
klava on April 18:— Messrs. W. J. Gleeson, | klava on April 18:—Messrs. W. J. Gleeson, | on April 18 Messrs. W. J. Gleeson, |
James Dick. W. H. Sires, and .7. O'Hallo | James Dick, W. H. Sires, and J. O'Hallo- | James Dick. W. H. Sires, and 7. O'Halloran. |
ran. | ran. | |
Identified overProof corrections | RUNNING SPOKE IS QUITE SUPPORT LIKE BEFORE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BAUM DECIDED CULVERTS TBE [**VANDALISED] |
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All Words | 359 | 94.7 | 98.3 | 68.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 192 | 94.8 | 97.9 | 60.0 |
Weighted Words | 95.5 | 97.7 | 48.8 |
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PORT AITIUSTA-ADELA IDE | PORT AUGUSTA—ADELAIDE | PORT AITIUSTA-ADELA IDE |
RAILWAY. | RAILWAY. | RAILWAY. |
, SXOWTOWN, April U.-An enthusias | SNOWTOWN, April 11.—An enthusias- | SNOWTOWN, April USA enthusiastic |
tic meeting of iute|«yerv,. convened by Mr. | tic meeting of ratepayers, convened by Mr. | meeting of ratepayers,. convened by Mr. |
Joseph Turner (Chairman of the Snow | Joseph Turner (Chairman of the Snow- | Joseph Turner (Chairman of the Snow |
town District Council) was held in the dis | town District Council) was held in the dis- | town District Council) was held in the district |
trict council chamber ou Thursday evening | trict council chamber ou Thursday evening | council chamber on Thursday evening |
to discuss the route of the proposed mil- ? | to discuss the route of the proposed rail- | to discuss the route of the proposed mail- ? |
way from Poit Augusta to Adelaide. Mr. | way from Port Augusta to Adelaide. Mr. | way from Port Augusta to Adelaide. Mr. |
Xicholds, of Lochiel, outlined the route | Nicholds, of Lochiel, outlined the route | Nicholls, of Lochiel, outlined the route |
favoured by the various committees at the | favoured by the various committees at the | favoured by the various committees at |