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Railway Guage Problem. | Railway Guage Problem. | Railway Gauge Problem. |
October 12th\ | October 12th. | October 12th |
The' New South Wales Minister for | The New South Wales Minister for | The' New South Wales Minister for |
Railways has arranged for trials to | Railways has arranged for trials to | Railways has arranged for trials to |
be made of the Brennan invention | be made of the Brennan invention | be made of the Brennan invention |
for overcoming the break of gauge | for overcoming the break of gauge | for overcoming the break of gauge |
problem, and he (expresses himsëll | problem, and he expresses himself | problem, and he (expresses himself |
as being hopeful regarding the final! | as being hopeful regarding the final | as being hopeful regarding the final! |
result. He has decided to put Mr. | result. He has decided to put Mr. | result. He has decided to put Mr. |
Deane, ex-engineer in charge of th« | Deane, ex-engineer in charge of the | Deane, ex-engineer in charge of the |
Commonwealth trans-continental rail- | Commonwealth trans-continental rail- | Commonwealth trans-continental railway, |
way, in charge pf the experiments, | way, in charge of the experiments, | in charge of the experiments, |
which will be carried out at Tocum-" | which will be carried out at Tocum- | which will be carried out at Tocum-" |
wal. | wal. | wal. |
Identified overProof corrections | HIMSELF |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TOCUMWAL GUAGE [**VANDALISED] |
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All Words | 67 | 94.0 | 97.0 | 50.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 49 | 95.9 | 95.9 | 0.0 |
Weighted Words | 95.2 | 94.8 | -8.9 |
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THE BREAK OE GAUGE. | THE BREAK OF GAUGE. | THE BREAK OF GAUGE. |
INVENTOR THINKS HE CAN OVER | INVENTOR THINKS HE CAN OVER- | INVENTOR THINKS HE CAN OVER |
COME IT. | COME IT. | COME IT. |
Melbourne, March 19. | Melbourne, March 19. | Melbourne, March 19. |
A new idea has just been conceived bj* | A new idea has just been conceived by | A new idea has just been conceived by |
Mr. C. E. Walker, registrar of births, | Mr. C. E. Walker, registrar of births, | Mr. C. E. Walker, registrar of births, |
deaths, and marriages in Ballarat, for | deaths, and marriages in Ballarat, for | deaths, and marriages in Ballarat, for |
overcoming break of railway gauges. Hi« | overcoming break of railway gauges. His | overcoming break of railway gauges. His |
contribution is a mechanical - device | contribution is a mechanical device | contribution is a mechanical - device |
whereby rolling stock is provided with | whereby rolling stock is provided with | whereby rolling stock is provided with |
three instead of two lines of wheels, so | three instead of two lines of wheels, so | three instead of two lines of wheels, so |
arranged that they will fit either ona | arranged that they will fit either one | arranged that they will fit either one |
gauge or the other. Mr. Walker claims | gauge or the other. Mr. Walker claims | gauge or the other. Mr. Walker claims |
that by a simple adjustment the wheels | that by a simple adjustment the wheels | that by a simple adjustment the wheels |
can be accommodated from one gauge to | can be accommodated from one gauge to | can be accommodated from one gauge to |
the other with such completeness that | the other with such completeness that | the other with such completeness that |
after adjustment broad-gauge stock can | after adjustment broad-gauge stock can | after adjustment broad-gauge stock can |
be taken over narrow-gauge Tails at high | be taken over narrow-gauge rails at high | be taken over narrow-gauge rails at high |
speed and with safety. | speed and with safety. | speed and with safety. |
Mr. F. Kernot, Engineer of the Vit> | Mr. F. Kernot, Engineer of the | Mr. F. Kernot, Engineer of the Vit> |
torian Railways Construction Brand, has | Victorian Railways Construction Branch, has | torian Railways Construction Brand, has |
seen the invention, birt while he approve« | seen the invention, but while he approves | seen the invention, but while he approved |
of the efficacy of the mechanical devici | of the efficacy of the mechanical device | of the efficacy of the mechanical device |
he «says it by no means overcomes many | he says it by no means overcomes many | he says it by no means overcomes many |
of the difficulties that surround the gangs | of the difficulties that surround the gauge | of the difficulties that surround the gangs |
problem. He has told Mr. Walter exactly | problem. He has told Mr. Walter exactly | problem. He has told Mr. Walter exactly |
what these difficulties are, in the hope | what these difficulties are, in the hope | what these difficulties are, in the hope |
that the / inventor may be able to copi | that the inventor may be able to cope | that the / inventor may be able to cope |
with them. | with them. | with them. |
Identified overProof corrections | BYMR BUT HIS COPE RAILS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | APPROVES BRANCH THEVICTORIAN |
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All Words | 164 | 93.3 | 98.2 | 72.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 108 | 92.6 | 97.2 | 62.5 |
Weighted Words | 92.0 | 96.4 | 54.3 |
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THE BKEAK OF GAUGE. | THE BREAK OF GAUGE. | THE BREAK OF GAUGE. |
INVENTION TO OVERCOME IT. | INVENTION TO OVERCOME IT. | INVENTION TO OVERCOME IT. |
Melbourne, December 9. | Melbourne, December 9. | Melbourne, December 9. |
. In view of the decision of ibe )iew South | In view of the decision of the New South | In view of the decision of the New South |
Wales Government to conduct experiments | Wales Government to conduct experiments | Wales Government to conduct experiments |
at,Tocumwal with the Brennan patent | at Tocumwal with the Brennan patent | at Tocumwal with the Brennan patent |
switch as a possible solution of the tn-eak | switch as a possible solution of the break- | switch as a possible solution of the break |
of-gauge difficulty, representations have | of-gauge difficulty, representations have | of-gauge difficulty, representations have |
heen made to Mr. Holman that a similar | been made to Mr. Holman that a similar | been made to Mr. Holman that a similar |
trial should be accorded an inVentioh by | trial should be accorded an invention by | trial should be accorded an invention by |
Mr. A. J. Bolton, of Melbourne. Tins is | Mr. A. J. Bolton, of Melbourne. This is | Mr. A. J. Bolton, of Melbourne. This is |
a contrivance which s-b-tacutes a third | a contrivance which substitutes a third | a contrivance which sub-acute a third |
wheel instead of a third rail method, and | wheel instead of a third rail method, and | wheel instead of a third rail method, and |
'the adoption of a slot at the points will, | the adoption of a slot at the points will, | the adoption of a slot at the points will, |
it is claimed, overcome -the break-of-gauge | it is claimed, overcome the break-of-gauge | it is claimed, overcome the break-of-gauge |
difficulty in 'a speedier and cineaper fashion ¡ | difficulty in a speedier and cheaper fashion | difficulty in a speedier and cheaper fashion than |
than has yet boen attempted. The Federal | than has yet been attempted. The Federal | has yet been attempted. The Federal |
Ministry are to be asked to give this inven- | Ministry are to be asked to give this inven- | Ministry are to be asked to give this inven- |
a trial. | tion a trial. | a trial. |
Identified overProof corrections | TOCUMWAL BEEN NEW CHEAPER |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SUBSTITUTES |
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All Words | 107 | 88.8 | 98.1 | 83.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 73 | 93.2 | 98.6 | 80.0 |
Weighted Words | 92.8 | 97.4 | 63.7 |
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FEDERAL PARLIAMENT | FEDERAL PARLIAMENT | FEDERAL PARLIAMENT |
TIVES. | HOUSE OF REPRESENTA- | TIVES. |
TIVES. | TIVES. | LIVES. |
THE' FINANCES. | THE FINANCES. | THE' FINANCES. |
Melbourne, December TI. | Melbourne, December 11. | Melbourne, December 21. |
The ¡Speaker took the chair at 11 a.m. | The Speaker took the chair at 11 a.m. | The Speaker took the chair at 11 a.m., |
, ' Casual Employes. | Casual Employes. | ' Casual Employes. |
The'Prime Minister. (Mr. Fisher) told | The Prime Minister (Mr. Fisher) told | The Prime Minister. (Mr. Fisher) told |
Mr. Laird Smith that, as far as was prac- | Mr. Laird Smith that, as far as was | Mr. Laird Smith that, as far as was prac- |
praticable, all casual and other employes of | praticable, all casual and other employes of | practicable, all casual and other employes of |
the Commonwealth would be paid before | the Commonwealth would be paid before | the Commonwealth would be paid before |
Christmas.. | Christmas. | Christmas.. |
Launching 'of the Brisbane. | Launching of the Brisbane. | Launching of the Brisbane. |
Mr. Pigott asked,the Government to ap- | Mr. Pigott asked the Government to appoint | Mr. Pigott asked, the Government to ap- |
point a non-political commission to en- | a non-political commission to | point a non-political commission to enquire |
quire into and .report on-the best means» of | enquire into and report on the best means of | into and report the, best means of |
setting the Brisbane afloat,-and as to who | setting the Brisbane afloat, and as to who | setting the Brisbane afloat, and as to who |
was blameworthy. (Laughter.) | was blameworthy. (Laughter.) | was blameworthy. (Laughter.) |
The rrimc Minister said it would be bet- | The Prime Minister said it would be better | The Prime Minister said it would be better |
ter business to get tho ship afloat -first and | business to get the ship afloat first and | business to get the ship afloat -first and |
nold che enquiry afterwards. (Laughter.) | hold the enquiry afterwards. (Laughter.) | hold the enquiry afterwards. (Laughter.) |
,' Telephone Rales. | Telephone Rates. | ,' Telephone Rates. |
The Postmaster-General (Mr. Spence) | The Postmaster-General (Mr. Spence) | The Postmaster-General (Mr. Spence) |
told Mr. Greene that the new telephone | told Mr. Greene that the new telephone | told Mr. Greene that the new telephone |
rates had not been finally decided upon. | rates had not been finally decided upon. | rates had not been finally decided upon. |
The Vacant Portfolio. | The Vacant Portfolio. | The Vacant Portfolio. |
The Primo Mildster told Mr. Sinclair | The Prime Minister told Mr. Sinclair | The Prime Minister told Mr. Sinclair |
that the name of the Minister to be ap- | that the name of the Minister to be ap- | that the name of the Minister to be appointed |
pointed to the vacant portfolio would be | pointed to the vacant portfolio would be | to the vacant portfolio would be |
-announced at the proper time by the press | announced at the proper time by the press | announced at the proper time by the press |
and in Parliament. | and in Parliament. | and in Parliament. |
Transport Officers. | Transport Officers. | Transport Officers. |
Mr. Jensen told Mr. Finlayson that Cap- | Mr. Jensen told Mr. Finlayson that Cap- | Mr. Jensen told Mr. Finlayson that Captain |
tain Tickell had authority to appoint offi- | tain Tickell had authority to appoint offi- | Tickell had authority to appoint officers |
cers for transports. Applications would | cers for transports. Applications would | for transports. Applications would |
be dealt with according to testimonials | be dealt with according to testimonials | be dealt with according to testimonials |
and certificates. | and certificates. | and certificates. |
Lighthouse Fees. | Lighthouse Fees. | Lighthouse Fees. |
The Minister of Customs (Mr. Tudor) | The Minister of Customs (Mr. Tudor) | The Minister of Customs (Mr. Tudor) |
told Mr. Groom that Western Australia | told Mr. Groom that Western Australia | told Mr. Groom that Western Australia |
and Tasmania were the-oiuy States that | and Tasmania were the only States that | and Tasmania were theory States that |
had offered to forego certain lighthouse | had offered to forego certain lighthouse | had offered to forego certain lighthouse |
fees, amounting; to £117,000, but the whole | fees, amounting to £117,000, but the whole | fees, amounting; to £117,000, but the whole |
question of valuation for the transfer of | question of valuation for the transfer of | question of valuation for the transfer of |
lighthouses had been &ent to the Home | lighthouses had been sent to the Home | lighthouses had been sent to the Home |
Affairs Department-. < | Affairs Department. | Affairs Department. The |
The Treasury Bills Bul. ' | The Treasury Bills Bill. | Treasury Bills Bill. A |
A motion to introduce the Treasury | A motion to introduce the Treasury | motion to introduce the Treasury |
Bills Bill was considered in Committee. | Bills Bill was considered in Committee. | Bills Bill was considered in Committee. |
Mr. Cook said thenx was no urgency for | Mr. Cook said there was no urgency for | Mr. Cook said there was no urgency for |
this nieaisurc. The money was not re- | this measure. The money was not re- | this measure. The money was not required |
quired until next year. | quired until next year. | until next year. |
The Prime Minister said it was impor- | The Prime Minister said it was impor- | The Prime Minister said it was important |
tant to the Government to have authority | tant to the Government to have authority | to the Government to have authority |
to issue Treasury bills to cover, the deficit. | to issue Treasury bills to cover the deficit. | to issue Treasury bills to cover the deficit. |
Mr. Cook asked how the business of' | Mr. Cook asked how the business of | Mr. Cook asked how the business of' |
Parliament could be completed by Tues- | Parliament could be completed by Tues- | Parliament could be completed by Tuesday, |
day, seeing that the Senate had adjourned | day, seeing that the Senate had adjourned | seeing that the Senate had adjourned |
io that day, and tne Government were ask | to that day, and the Government were ask- | to that day, and the Government were asking |
ing_ the Representatives to deal with some | ing the Representatives to deal with some | the Representatives to deal with some |
20 items on the notice paper. . | 20 items on the notice paper. | 20 items on the notice paper. The |
The resolution wa* agreed to. | The resolution was agreed to. | resolution was agreed to |
. Pensions. | Pensions. | Pensions. |
A Bill to' appropriate £5,500,000 for the | A Bill to appropriate £5,500,000 for the | A Bill to' appropriate £5,500,000 for the |
Invalid Old Age Pensions Trust Fund was | Invalid Old Age Pensions Trust Fund was | Invalid Old Age Pensions Trust Fund was |
introduced and passed all its stages. | introduced and passed all its stages. | introduced and passed all its stages. |
The Budget Proposals. | The Budget Proposals. | The Budget Proposals. |
The discussion on the Budget proposals | The discussion on the Budget proposals | The discussion on the Budget proposals |
was resumed in committee by Mr. Cook, | was resumed in committee by Mr. Cook, | was resumed in committee by Mr. Cook, |
who said he must protest against the «new | who said he must protest against the new | who said he must protest against the new |
taxation proposals. | taxation proposals. | taxation proposals. |
The Prime Minister (Mr. Fisher) said | The Prime Minister (Mr. Fisher) said | The Prime Minister (Mr. Fisher) said |
this was a time of stress and difficulty, | this was a time of stress and difficulty, | this was a time of stress and difficulty, |
and money was needed. - . | and money was needed. | and money was needed. - . |
Mr. Cook said the land tax and probate | Mr. Cook said the land tax and probate | Mr. Cook said the land tax and probate |
duties had nothing to do with war ex- | duties had nothing to do with war | duties had nothing to do with war expenditure, |
penditure, which was provided for other- | expenditure, which was provided for otherwise. | which was provided for otherwise. |
wise. He inbved that these taxation pro1 | He moved that these taxation proposals | He moved that these taxation pool |
be limited to the end of the war. | be limited to the end of the war. | be limited to the end of the war. |
Jt seemed to him these taxes would have | It seemed to him these taxes would have | It seemed to him these taxes would have |
been introduced whefcner the war had oc- | been introduced whetever the war had | been introduced whether the war had oc- |
occurred or not. | occurred or not. | occurred or not. |
The amendment was negatived by 30 | The amendment was negatived by 39 | The amendment was negatived by 30 |
votes to 22. . -, * ' , | votes to 22. | votes to 22. e, Mr. |
Mr. Cook raised a similar protest as re- | Mr. Cook raised a similar protest as re- | Cook raised a similar protest as regarded |
garded the land tax duties, and a division | garded the land tax duties, and a division | the land tax duties, and a division |
gave a same result, 30 votes to 22. ' | gave a same result, 30 votes to 22. | gave a same result, 30 votes to 22. The |
The first item of the Estimates was | The first item of the Estimates was | first item of the Estimates was |
agreed to. | agreed to. | agreed to. |
Uniform Huilway Gauge. | Uniform Railway Gauge. | Uniform Railway Gauge. |
The Minister of Customs cold Mr. Kelly | The Minister of Customs told Mr. Kelly | The Minister of Customs cold Mr. Kelly |
that representations were made to the Go- | that representations were made to the | that representations were made to the Government |
vernment of ' South Australia early this | Govvernment of South Australia early this | of ' South Australia early this |
year as to the desirableness of making the | year as to the desirableness of making the | year as to the desirableness of making the |
gauge of the proposed State railway from | gauge of the proposed State railway from | gauge of the proposed State railway from |
Adelaide Çp Port Augusta uniform with | Adelaide to Port Augusta uniform with | Adelaide to Port Augusta uniform with |
the gauge on the Commonwealth railway | the gauge on the Commonwealth railway | the gauge on the Commonwealth railway |
from Port Augusta to Kalgoorlie, and a | from Port Augusta to Kalgoorlie, and a | from Port Augusta to Kalgoorlie, and a |
reply was received from tue Premier of | reply was received from the Premier of | reply was received from the Premier of |
South Australia on February 5. which | South Australia on February 5, which | South Australia on February 5. which |
stated that the railway authorities and the | stated that the railway authorities and the | stated that the railway authorities and the |
Royal'Commission unanimously supported | Royal Commission unanimously supported | Royal Commission unanimously supported |
the view of the officers that the gauge for | the view of the officers that the gauge for | the view of the officers that the gauge for |
the line should be 5 ft. 3 in. The Legis- | the line should be 5 ft. 3 in. The Legislative | the line should be 5 ft. 3 in. The Legis- |
Assembly endorsed this view. The | Assembly endorsed this view. The | Assembly endorsed this view. The |
State Government's letter also pointed | State Government's letter also pointed | State Government's letter also pointed |
outx that acquiescence in the Common- | out that acquiescence in the Commonwealth | out that acquiescence in the Commonwealth |
wealth suggestion would mean the trans- | suggestion would mean the transference | suggestion would mean the trans- |
of the break of gauge to Adelaide | of the break of gauge to Adelaide | of the break of gauge to Adelaide |
and Port Adelaide, and would involve in- | and Port Adelaide, and would involve | and Port Adelaide, and would involve increased |
creased expenditure. The Railwas's Com | increased expenditure. The Railway's | expenditure. The Railways Commissioner |
¡misaioner abo expressed the opinion that | Commissioner also expressed the opinion that | also expressed the opinion that |
m the construction of railways in South | in the construction of railways in South | in the construction of railways in South |
Australia the existing gauge should be co- | Australia the existing gauge should be | Australia the existing gauge should be co- |
incident with the' unification of gauge | co-incident with the unification of gauge | incident with the' unification of gauge |
throughout Australia. Since the receipt | throughout Australia. Since the receipt | throughout Australia. Since the receipt |
of that letter the 'question had been | of that letter the question had been | of that letter the question had been |
merged/into the .larger, proposal in eon | merged into the larger proposal in | merged into the larger, proposal in con |
neetionvwiih .a 'uniform railway gauge. - | connection with a uniform railway gauge. | nection with a uniform railway gauge. - |
The House adjourned at 10*55 p.m. till | The House adjourned at 10.55 p.m. till | The House adjourned at 655 p.m. till |
li a.m. on Wednesday._ | 11 a.m. on Wednesday. | 11 a.m. on Wednesday. |
Identified overProof corrections | THEROYAL CO MERGED THERE HOLD COMMISSIONER MOVED OUT ASKING MEASURE SENT |
Identified overProof non-corrections | GOVVERNMENT WHETEVER INCIDENT TRANSFERENCE LEGISLATIVE ONLY PRATICABLE [**VANDALISED] INCONNECTION |
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All Words | 661 | 93.2 | 97.9 | 68.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 290 | 93.8 | 97.2 | 55.6 |
Weighted Words | 94.3 | 97.1 | 48.6 |
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DEATH. | DEATH. | DEATH. |
O0LLPÎS-On the» 29th June, at her residence, | COLLINS.—On the 29th June, at her residence, | O0LLPÎS-On the 29th June, at her residence, |
Rose-street, Mile End, Jane Sarah, beloved wife | Rose-street, Mile End, Jane Sarah, beloved wife | Rose-street, Mile End, Jane Sarah, beloved wife |
of the late Thomas Collins and much beloved | of the late Thomas Collins and much beloved | of the late Thomas Collins and much beloved |
mother of E. T. Collins (Woodman's) and A. A. | mother of E. T. Collins (Woodman's) and A. A. | mother of E. T. Collins (Woodman's) and A. A. |
ColHns (Arcade), 0. G Collins (Brisbane), and | Collins (Arcade), C. G. Collins (Brisbane), and | Collins (Arcade), C. G Collins (Brisbane), and |
F. W. Collin« (S-lc-End), in her 88th yearx A | F. W. Collins (Mile-End), in her 88th year. A | F. W. Collins (Mile-End), in her 88th year A |
color-it of.-39 J'eaxst | colonist of 60 years. | colonist of 39 J'eaxst |
Identified overProof corrections | YEAR COLONIST |
Identified overProof non-corrections | YEARS ON |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 41 | 82.9 | 92.7 | 57.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 29 | 86.2 | 93.1 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 91.0 | 97.8 | 75.6 |
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TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY | TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY | TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY |
STRIKE CAMP ESTABLISHED. - | STRIKE CAMP ESTABLISHED. | STRIKE CAMP ESTABLISHED. - |
KALGOORLIE, Tucsila.v.-Tliaro is no | KALGOORLIE, Tuesday.—There is no | KALGOORLIE, Tucsila.v.-Tliaro is no |
sign ol' n -tllemrnt of the strike on the | sign of a settlement of the strike on the | sign of a -statement of the strike on the |
tiMn.i'Otitinenliil ruilvvny. Lust night 23 | transcontinental railway. Last night 23 | tiMn.i'Otitinenliil railway. Last night 23 |
men left for Ibe agric-iiltimil districts, mak- | men left for the agricultural districts, mak- | men left for the agricultural districts, making; |
ing; a total of 70 who have obtained employ- | ing a total of 70 who have obtained employ- | a total of 70 who have obtained employment |
ment outside Kalgoorlie sitic-e the c-oin-, | ment outside Kalgoorlie since the com- | outside Kalgoorlie since the coin-, |
liieiiceinent of the strike. A ciimp lias | mencement of the strike. A camp has | mencement of the strike. A camp has |
be.n cstitblislicil foi -¡tittie mun, aiiio ure | been established for single men, who are | been cstitblislicil for -tittle man, alive are |
being supplied with meals, -lliirriotl men | being supplied with meals. Married men | being supplied with meals, -Married men |
ure receiving .iaai-ance for their families. | are receiving assistance for their families. | are receiving assistance for their families. |
,*r___ | areas | |
Identified overProof corrections | ARE LAST AGRICULTURAL MARRIED SINCE ASSISTANCE HASBEEN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SETTLEMENT THERE TUESDAY COMMENCEMENT SINGLE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 63 | 65.1 | 85.7 | 59.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 43 | 72.1 | 88.4 | 58.3 |
Weighted Words | 71.3 | 87.8 | 57.6 |
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TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY I | TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY | TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY I |
aUESTION OF CONTRACTS. | QUESTION OF CONTRACTS. | QUESTION OF CONTRACTS. |
Inquiry made yesterday;, indicates (hat | Inquiry made yesterday indicates that | Inquiry made yesterday;, indicates that |
there is no foundation for ti - report | there is no foundation for a report | there is no foundation for the report |
from Perth thut, Mr. Teesdale Smith | from Perth that Mr. Teesdale Smith | from Perth that, Mr. Teesdale Smith |
has secured the contract*'for the ¡.'oii | has secured the contract for the con- | has secured the contract for the women's |
slruction of the Traiis-Auslraliim Rail- | struction of the Trans-Australian Rail- | section of the Trans-Australian Railway. |
way. As jiublishcd some lillie timo | way. As published some little time | As published some little time |
ago, Uiis firm obtained the contract . for | ago, this firm obtained the contract for | ago, this firm obtained the contract for |
the construction of 10 miles of eiirthvvoiks | the construction of 16 miles of earthworks | the construction of 10 miles of earthworks |
on the,'South Austtaliun side. It was ex- | on the South Australian side. It was ex- | on the South Australian side. It was explained |
plained yesterday by M r. Kelly, the honoinry | plained yesterday by Mr. Kelly, the honorary | yesterday by Mr. Kelly, the honorary |
Minister in charge of the- Home Affairs | Minister in charge of the Home Affairs | Minister in charge of the Home Affairs |
department, that this contract was given on | department, that this contract was given on | department, that this contract was given on |
the advice of Mr. Deane, the chief Common- | the advice of Mr. Deane, the chief Common- | the advice of Mr. Deane, the chief Commonwealth |
wealth railwuy engineer, and of tho 'super- | wealth railway engineer, and of the super- | railway engineer, and of the supervising |
vising engineer at the South Australian | vising engineer at the South Australian | engineer at the South Australian |
end, the icason being that-it was necessary | end, the reason being that it was necessary | end, the reason being that it was necessary |
that theâe works should 'be constructed | that these works should be constructed | that these works should be constructed |
quickly, and that'Mr. Teesdale Sifulh hud | quickly, and that Mr. Teesdale Smith had | quickly, and that Mr. Teesdale Smith had |
the necessary niant .ready at hand, having | the necessary plant ready at hand, having | the necessary plant ready at hand, having |
been on the "omt of comnletingsomcrailway | been on the point of completing some railway | been on the "part of comnletingsomcrailway |
works for the Soulh Australian Govci li- | works for the South Australian Govern- | works for the South Australian Government |
ment in the Ej'rc'a Peninsula. . Up" to, the | ment in the Eyre's Peninsula. Up to the | in the Eyre's Peninsula. . Up" to, the |
present tenders for the cc-iistinotion of the | present tenders for the construction of the | present tenders for the construction of the |
railway h.-ivo not even been issued, und-ithc | railway have not even been issued, and the | railway have not even been issued, and the |
teporl that a contract lind been entered into | report that a contract had been entered into | report that a contract had been entered into |
vvns therefore bnbed on wrong information. | was therefore based on wrong information. | was therefore based on wrong information. |
It had been, it appears, alleged thut Mr. | It had been, it appears, alleged that Mr. | It had been, it appears, alleged that Mr. |
Teesdale Smith, having secured the bittali | Teesdale Smith, having secured the small | Teesdale Smith, having secured the bitter |
contract for the 10 miles oft cnrlhxvorks, this | contract for the 16 miles of earthworks, this | contract for the 10 miles of earthworks, this |
would some way or other give him a leg-in | would some way or other give him a leg-in | would some way or other give him a leg-in |
as compared with other firms in tendering | as compared with other firms in tendering | as compared with other firms in tendering |
for the main work. Bul that there is not | for the main work. But that there is not | for the main work. But that there is not |
eve^ the slightest foundation for, such belief | even the slightest foundation for such belief | even the slightest foundation for such belief |
is proved by the fact tlriit when lenders | is proved by the fact that when tenders | is proved by the fact that when tenders |
yvcre recently called for the construction of | were recently called for the construction of | were recently called for the construction of |
a tank in South Australia it was not Mr. | a tank in South Australia it was not Mr. | a tank in South Australia it was not Mr. |
Teesdale Smith's tender that was accepted. | Teesdale Smith's tender that was accepted. | Teesdale Smith's tender that was accepted. |
The reason that tenders wore not called for | The reason that tenders were not called for | The reason that tenders were not called for |
the small' piece of \york which has been | the small piece of work which has been | the small' piece of work which has been |
alluded to was that it was urgent that no | alluded to was that it was urgent that no | alluded to was that it was urgent that no |
time should bo lost in the construction of | time should be lost in the construction of | time should be lost in the construction of |
these earthworks, and it was in tlies'o cir- | these earthworks, and it was in these cir- | these earthworks, and it was in these circumstances; |
cumstances; and also acting upon" the re- | cumstances, and also acting upon the re- | and also acting upon the recommendations |
commendations of,the engineers, that the | commendations of the engineers, that the | of the engineers, that the |
work was entrusted to Mr. Teesdale Smith | work was entrusted to Mr. Teesdale Smith | work was entrusted to Mr. Teesdale Smith |
without public tenders having been called. | without public tenders having been called. | without public tenders having been called. |
APPEAL' BY SENATOR LYNCH, | APPEAL BY SENATOR LYNCH. | APPEAL BY SENATOR LYNCH, |
BERTH. Thursday. -/? Senator Lynch | PERTH. Thursday. — Senator Lynch | PERTH. Thursday. -7? Senator Lynch |
yesterday despatched tiwi following telegram | yesterday despatched the following telegram | yesterday despatched the following telegram |
to Mr. Scaddan with regard to the sleeper | to Mr. Scaddan with regard to the sleeper | to Mr. Scaddan with regard to the sleeper |
question: | question:— | question: |
"Would suggest you sacrifice nothing in | "Would suggest you sacrifice nothing in | "Would suggest you sacrifice nothing in |
confeiene-e with Brime Minister, and if con- | conference with Prime Minister, and if con- | conference with Prime Minister, and if contract |
tract must bo varied Iel it he m your | tract must be varied let it be in your | must be varied Let it be in your |
favour, as «leeper price is too low. Your | favour, as sleeper price is too low. Your | favour, as sleeper price is too low. Your |
lask of negotiating seems difficult, if not | task of negotiating seems difficult, if not | task of negotiating seems difficult, if not |
hopeless, unie*»! backed up, by finn and | hopeless, unless backed up by firm and | hopeless, unless! backed up, by firm and |
united support of Liberal and Labour re | united support of Liberal and Labour re- | united support of Liberal and Labour representatives |
jircsentattvcs from this State. , That was | presentatives from this State. That was | from this State. That was |
done when Tasmania got its full grant | done when Tasmania got its full grant | done when Tasmania got its full grant |
from Cook Government. It was done when | from Cook Government. It was done when | from Cook Government. It was done when |
South Australia unloaded its money-eating | South Australia unloaded its money-eating | South Australia unloaded its money-eating |
burden, the No1 thuin Territory, on the | burden, the Northern Territory, on the | burden, the Northern Territory, on the |
Commonwealth. It was done when New | Commonwealth. It was done when New | Commonwealth. It was done when New |
«South Wales got Coiiimoiiwenlth committed | South Wales got Commonwealth committed | South Wales got Commonwealth committed |
to the expenditure of millions on the Fcdc | to the expenditure of millions on the Fede- | to the expenditure of millions on the Fcdc |
îal Capital. It was done when Queensland | ral Capital. It was done when Queensland | îal Capital. It was done when Queensland |
had its yyaning sugar industry given a now | had its waning sugar industry given a new | had its warning sugar industry given a new |
life through tbe Australian market being | life through the Australian market being | life through the Australian market being |
exclusively reserved for it, Thi-sc achieve- | exclusively reserved for it. These achieve- | exclusively reserved for it, These achieve- |
ments were brought about by rival parties | ments were brought about by rival parties | ments were brought about by rival parties |
fighting unitedly* like tigers for their respec- | fighting unitedly like tigers for their respec- | fighting unitedly like tigers for their respective |
tive States. Would not tolerate cancella- | tive States. Would not tolerate cancella- | States. Would not tolerate cancella- |
tion of contract. Must Western Australia | tion of contract. Must Western Australia | tion of contract. Must Western Australia |
bo' a lone State, whose vital interests are | be a lone State, whose vital interests are | be a lone State, whose vital interests are |
to be offered up to preserve parties' soli- | to be offered up to preserve parties' soli- | to be offered up to preserve parties' solidarity? |
darity? All Forrest, Fowler, or Gregory | darity? All Forrest, Fowler, or Gregory | All Forrest, Fowler, or Gregory |
| need do is whisper dissent to cancellation | need do is whisper dissent to cancellation | need do is whisper dissent to cancellation |
and the Cook Government must surrender | and the Cook Government must surrender | and the Cook Government must surrender |
to you. Failing success, two lines of de- | to you. Failing success, two lines of de- | to you. Failing success, two lines of defence |
fence remain. Firstly, no conceivable en | fence remain. Firstly, no conceivable en- | remain. Firstly, no conceivable en |
dchvour will be snared at the first oppor- | deavour will be spared at the first oppor- | deliverer will be shared at the first opportunity |
tunity in ascertaining whether the Federal | tunity in ascertaining whether the Federal | in ascertaining whether the Federal |
Varljamcnl will knowingly endorse the de- | Parliament will knowingly endorse the de- | Parliament will knowingly endorse the deliberate |
liberate strangling of this Slate's infant | liberate strangling of this State's infant | strangling of this State's infant |
E rimai y industry. Wo have helped to | primary industry. We have helped to | E rimai y industry. We have helped to |
uild up the secon/lnry industries of the | build up the secondary industries of the | build up the secondary industries of the |
cast, and this is our reward. Secondly, | east, and this is our reward. Secondly, | case, and this is our reward. Secondly, |
with a probable early appeal to the electors, | with a probable early appeal to the electors, | with a probable early appeal to the electors, |
Labour will regain the Treasury' benches | Labour will regain the Treasury benches | Labour will regain the Treasury' benches |
and the Federal hostility to this State | and the Federal hostility to this State | and the Federal hostility to this State |
brought to an end. T hope recourse to | brought to an end. I hope recourse to | brought to an end. I hope recourse to |
these expedients will be unnecessary, and | these expedients will be unnecessary, and | these expedients will be unnecessary, and |
that our Liberal colleagues will, at the | that our Liberal colleagues will, at the | that our Liberal colleagues will, at the |
eleventh hour, come to the rescue of our | eleventh hour, come to the rescue of our | eleventh hour, come to the rescue of our |
common interests, the welfare of AVcst Aus- | common interests, the welfare of West Aus- | common interests, the welfare of West Australia." |
tralia." | tralia." | |
Identified overProof corrections | SECONDARY HONORARY BASED BUT NORTHERN EYRES PLANT UNLESS WE PRIME REPRESENTATIVES LITTLE PARLIAMENT CONFERENCE /TRANS/AUSTRALIAN|TRANSAUSTRALIAN BUILD WEST PUBLISHED TASK LET NEWSOUTH |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SPARED WANING COMPLETING ENDEAVOUR EAST PRIMARY POINT |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 633 | 86.6 | 98.1 | 85.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 295 | 90.5 | 97.6 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 91.3 | 97.5 | 70.8 |
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TRANSCONTINENTAL RAIIiWAV | TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY. | TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY |
LONG FIGHT FORECAST. | LONG FIGHT FORECAST. | LONG FIGHT FORECAST. |
list sun Ki s of tin Melbourne I rade« | The secretary of the Melbourne Trades | list sun Ki s of the Melbourne I trades |
Hall (Mr I Otu) Ins received the follow | Hall (Mr. C. Gray) has received the follow- | Hall (Mr T Orr) has received the following |
ing telegt un fiom the si cretin of tht Ans | ing telegram from the secretary of the Aus- | telegram from the si meeting of the Ans |
Huh in I ibotu I edi ration ni Perth (Mi | tralian Labour Federation in Perth (Mr. | Huh in I home I call rational Perth (Mr |
\ AlcCilhim) - \dvisi men coming AVcst | A. McCallum):—"Advise men coming West | A McCallum) - Advise men coming West |
tint 100 muí nt out on ttans Aiislnban | that 300 men are out on trans-Australian | that 100 men not out on stands Aiislnban |
line Hun will piobibl} be a long light | line. There will probably be a long fight." | line Hun will probably be a long light |
Identified overProof corrections | ADVISE TRADES HAS TELEGRAM PROBABLY RAILWAY THAT MCCALLUM WEST FROM |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ARE GRAY AUSTRALIAN THERE /TRANS/AUSTRALIAN|TRANSAUSTRALIAN FEDERATION SECRETARY LABOUR |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 48 | 47.9 | 77.1 | 56.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 38 | 52.6 | 78.9 | 55.6 |
Weighted Words | 46.3 | 73.1 | 49.8 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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THE SUFFRAGISTSi | THE SUFFRAGISTS. | THE SUFFRAGISTS |
BURNING OUTRAGE #IN IRELAND. | BURNING OUTRAGE IN IRELAND. | BURNING OUTRAGE IN IRELAND. |
' I LONDON, Marcher. _' | LONDON, March 27. | LONDON, March. 2' |
Last night Major-Genoral Sir Hugh | Last night Major-General Sir Hugh | Last night Major-General Sir Hugh |
McCalmont's mansion, Abbeylands, at | McCalmont's mansion, Abbeylands, at | McCalmont's mansion, Abbey lands, at |
White Abbey, County Antrim, was de- | White Abbey, County Antrim, was de- | White Abbey, County Antrim, was destroyed |
stroyed hy fire. The damngo dono' is | stroyed by fire. The damage done is | by fire. The damage done' is |
estimated at £15,000. Suffragists "aro | estimated at £15,000. Suffragists are | estimated at £15,000. Suffragists "are |
suspected of .having committed tho out- | suspected of having committed the out- | suspected of having committed the outrage. |
rage. The grounds of Abbeylands, | rage. The grounds of Abbeylands, | The grounds of Abbey lands, |
which was not occupied nt the timo of | which was not occupied at the time of | which was not occupied at the time of |
tho fire, hnvo been recently used ns n | the fire, have been recently used as a | the fire, have been recently used as a |
drill ground for the Ulster volunteers. | drill ground for the Ulster volunteers. | drill ground for the Ulster volunteers. |
A suffragist messngo was lound at | A suffragist messnge was found at | A suffragist message was found at |
Abbeylands nddrcsscel to Sir Edward | Abbeylands addressed to Sir Edward | Abbeylands addressed to Sir Edward |
Carson, anti stating:-"Tho betrayal of | Carson, and stating :— "The betrayal of | Carson, and stating: "The betrayal of |
women lends to disaster." | women leads to disaster." | women leads to disaster." |
Identified overProof corrections | AS ARE LEADS /MAJOR/GENERAL|MAJORGENERAL BY MARCH FOUND DAMAGE TIME HAVE ADDRESSED DONE AND |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MESSNGE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 84 | 77.4 | 96.4 | 84.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 62 | 77.4 | 98.4 | 92.9 |
Weighted Words | 82.0 | 97.7 | 87.4 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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SECURING A POSITION. | SECURING A POSITION. | SECURING A POSITION. |
¡ RESORT TO IMPERSONATION. | RESORT TO IMPERSONATION. | ¡ RESORT TO IMPERSONATION. |
SAl.\r. Alondi) - lohn bnnucl Tills | SYDNEY, Monday.—John Samuel Hus- | SALE. Monday) - John Samuel Tills |
bind iged 20 »ens and William 1 lyloi | band, aged 24 years, and William Taylor, | land aged 20 years and William J Taylor |
i_cd2-}cns pleaded guilt} it the Ouartei | aged 24 years, pleaded guilty at the Quarter | i_cd2-}cns pleaded guilty it the Quarter |
Sessions to dav to having conspitcd tint | Sessions to-day to having conspired that | Sessions to day to having conspired that |
Husband should liupirson ile lu}lor it an | Husband should impersonate Taylor at an | Husband should imprison the author in an |
' ixauunuitu lit Iel 1) the Rail»» I» depart | examination held by the Railway depart- | inanimate lit Tel 1) the Railway In department |
.ment m oidti to seem a position m the | ment in order to secure a position in the | in order to seem a position in the |
îailw i) «ciuct foi Ia}lot Hit» »veie | railway service for Taylor. They were | Daily i) select or ballot There were |
eich -entcnietl to six mouths nnpri«on | each sentenced to six months' imprison- | each -sentenced to six mouths imprison |
'nient but weie icleiised ts fu.t otlendet. | ment, but were released as first offenders | 'ment but were released its first offender. |
j on recogiusauec-s | on recognisances. | you recognisances |
Identified overProof corrections | EACH /TO/DAY|TODAY YEARS SAMUEL MONDAY RELEASED SENTENCED QUARTER IN JOHN GUILTY RAILWAY TAYLOR ORDER AGED FIRST THAT WERE RECOGNISANCES IMPRISONMENT CONSPIRED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | THEY MONTHS IMPERSONATE AS AT BY SYDNEY EXAMINATION FOR SECURE HELD OFFENDERS SERVICE ON [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 67 | 35.8 | 68.7 | 51.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 52 | 34.6 | 73.1 | 58.8 |
Weighted Words | 33.3 | 78.8 | 68.1 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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BREAK OF GAUGH. | BREAK OF GAUGE. | BREAK OF GAUGE. |
LOUIS BRENNAN'S INVENTION. | LOUIS BRENNAN'S INVENTION. | LOUIS BRENNAN'S INVENTION. |
TESTS TO BE MADE. | TESTS TO BE MADE. | TESTS TO BE MADE. |
SYDNEY, Sunday.—The Minister for | SYDNEY, Sunday.—The Minister for | SYDNEY, Sunday.—The Minister for |
Kuihni}» (Mr llo}le) has in tange 1 foi a | Railways (Mr. Hoyle) has arranged for a | Kashmir (Mr Hoyle) has in tange 1 for a |
trial to be in ide of Mi louib Brennans | trial to be made of Mr. Louis Brennan's | trial to be made of Mr Louis Brennan's |
invention foi ox ei comme, the hrcik of gnu.u | invention for overcoming the break-of-gauge | invention for over coming, the break of great |
nioulim Mi Iloxle CNpieKscs himself as | problem. Mr. Hoyle expresses himself as | problem Mr Hoyle expresses himself as |
hopeful regarding the result. He has de- | hopeful regarding the result. He has de- | hopeful regarding the result. He has decided |
cided to put Mr. Deane, formerly engineer | cided to put Mr. Deane, formerly engineer | to put Mr. Deane, formerly engineer |
in chaine of the Coininonxieulth traiibconti | in charge of the Commonwealth transconti- | in charge of the Commonwealth transcend |
nental railway, in charge of the experi- | nental railway, in charge of the experi- | nental railway, in charge of the experiments, |
ments, which will be carried out at Tocum- | ments, which will be carried out at Tocum- | which will be carried out at Tocumwal. |
wal. | wal. | |
Identified overProof corrections | PROBLEM EXPRESSES COMMONWEALTH /BREAK/OF/GAUGE|BREAKOFGAUGE GAUGE HOYLE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | RAILWAYS TRANSCONTINENTAL OVERCOMING ARRANGED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 72 | 75.0 | 94.4 | 77.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 48 | 79.2 | 91.7 | 60.0 |
Weighted Words | 76.8 | 91.4 | 62.8 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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KILLED BY LIGHTNING. | KILLED BY LIGHTNING. | KILLED BY LIGHTNING. |
BINGARA, Monday. | BINGARA, Monday. | BINGARA, Monday. |
Mr. Georgo Butler, son of Mr. Thonai | Mr. George Butler, son of Mr. Thomas | Mr. George Butler, son of Mr. Thomas |
Butler, grazloi, Bingara, aged 23, who omi | Butler, grazier, Bingara, aged 23, who owns | Butler, grazier, Bingara, aged 23, who can |
o sottlnment leaso near Pallamallawa, Iel! | a settlement lease near Pallamallawa, left | of settlement lease near Pallamallawa, left! |
Pallamallawa on Saturday afternoon In i | Pallamallawa on Saturday afternoon in a | Pallamallawa on Saturday afternoon In a |
sulky for home, but was struck by llsutnkn | sulky for home, but was struck by lightning | sulky for home, but was struck by llsutnkn |
three miles out. A man going [ron | three miles out. A man going from | three miles out. A man going [from |
Moreo to Pallamallawa found tho höret | Moree to Pallamallawa found the horse | Moree to Pallamallawa found the horse |
and sulky flvo miles out. He tool | and sulky five miles out. He took | and sulky five miles out. He took |
tho horse back along the road, ¡at | the horse back along the road, and | the horse back along the road, was |
found tho body. Thoro wcro marks ol | found the body. There were marks of | found the body. There were marks of |
lightning on tho hat, shirt, and clothes.-whlcb, | lightning on the hat, shirt, and clothes which | lightning on the hat, shirt, and clothes. which, |
wore scorccd. Mr. and Mrs. Butler were li | were scorched. Mr. and Mrs. Butler were in | were scorched. Mr. and Mrs. Butler were 11 |
Bingara at tho time. | Bingara at the time. | Bingara at the time. |
Identified overProof corrections | LEFT GRAZIER LEASE THOMAS SETTLEMENT THERE FIVE GEORGE WHICH FROM TOOK SCORCHED MOREE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | OWNS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 89 | 70.8 | 95.5 | 84.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 60 | 76.7 | 98.3 | 92.9 |
Weighted Words | 75.6 | 97.5 | 89.7 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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NEW POSTAGE STAMP. | NEW POSTAGE STAMP. | NEW POSTAGE STAMP. |
MELBOURNE, Monday. | MELBOURNE, Monday. | MELBOURNE, Monday. |
It was the original Intention of tho Post- | It was the original intention of the Post- | It was the original intention of the Postmaster-General |
master-General (Mr. Wynne) to have a new | master-General (Mr. Wynne) to have a new | (Mr. Wynne) to have a new |
Blxponny stamp printed with the kangaroo ¡n | sixpenny stamp printed with the kangaroo in | sixpenny stamp printed with the kangaroo in |
tho centro, the tails of lyre birds on each | the centre, the tails of lyre birds on each | the centre, the tails of lyre birds on each |
side, a boomerang below, and underneath that | side, a boomerang below, and underneath that | side, a boomerang below, and underneath that |
a platypus. To-day ho approved of a now | a platypus. To-day he approved of a new | a platypus. To-day he approved of a new |
design, of which the kookaburra will be the | design, of which the kookaburra will be the | design, of which the kookaburra will be the |
central figure. This latest stamp* is copied | central figure. This latest stamp is copied | central figure. This latest stamp is copied |
from nu exhibit sent in by Mr. Blamlro Young. | from an exhibit sent in by Mr. Blamire Young. | from an exhibit sent in by Mr. Blamire Young. |
It will bo printed In light -blue. The now | It will be printed in light blue. The new | It will be printed in light blue. The new |
halfpenny stamp will be coloured green, with | halfpenny stamp will be coloured green, with | halfpenny stamp will be coloured green, with |
a black swan in the centre, and the two | a black swan in the centre, and the two- | a black swan in the centre, and the two |
pcnco halfpenny stamp will bo dark blue, with | pence halfpenny stamp will be dark blue, with | pence halfpenny stamp will be dark blue, with |
a similar design to thtS now penny issue. . ' | a similar design to the new penny issue. | a similar design to thiS now penny issue. |
Identified overProof corrections | AN BLAMIRE HE TWOPENCE INTHE SIXPENNY |
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Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 107 | 86.9 | 98.1 | 85.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 68 | 91.2 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 91.6 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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CITY RAILWAY. | CITY RAILWAY. | CITY RAILWAY. |
———♦——— | ———♦——— | assess |
EXPERT INQUIRIES ABROAD, . | EXPERT INQUIRIES ABROAD. | EXPERT INQUIRIES ABROAD, . |
——— | ——— | was |
WORK TO PROCEED. | WORK TO PROCEED. | WORK TO PROCEED. |
——— | ——— | was |
Work in connection with tho design and | Work in connection with the design and | Work in connection with the design and |
plans for the city railway has boon going | plans for the city railway has been going | plans for the city railway has been going |
steadily on under instructions from the Min- | steadily on under instructions from the Min- | steadily on under instructions from the Minister |
ister for Works, and a large number of test- | ister for Works, and a large number of test- | for Works, and a large number of test- |
bores havo boon put down along tho proposed | bores have been put down along the proposed | bores have been put down along the proposed |
routes In various portions of the city. | routes in various portions of the city. | routes In various portions of the city. |
The engineer specially appointed in charge | The engineer specially appointed in charge | The engineer specially appointed in charge |
of this work, and that of the design for tho | of this work, and that of the design for the | of this work, and that of the design for the |
North Shore bridge Is Mr. J. J. C. Bradfield, | North Shore bridge is Mr. J. J. C. Bradfield, | North Shore bridge Is Mr. J. J. C. Bradfield, |
of tho Public Works Department. Feeling | of the Public Works Department. Feeling | of the Public Works Department. Feeling |
that his ' department should know the last | that his department should know the last | that his department should know the last |
thing in modern development of this kind | thing in modern development of this kind | thing in modern development of this kind |
throughout tho world, Mr. Griffith has now | throughout the world, Mr. Griffith has now | throughout the world, Mr. Griffith has now |
arranged that Mr. Bradfield should go ab.oad, | arranged that Mr. Bradfield should go abroad, | arranged that Mr. Bradfield should go abroad, |
iirBt visiting America, with tho view of ac- | first visiting America, with the view of ac- | are visiting America, with the view of acquiring |
quiring first-hand knowlodgo of tho methods | quiring first-hand knowledge of the methods | first-hand knowledge of the methods |
of construction adopted both in regard to | of construction adopted both in regard to | of construction adopted both in regard to |
efficiency and economy. In addition, oppor- | efficiency and economy. In addition, oppor- | efficiency and economy. In addition, opportunity |
tunity will bo takon by Mr. Bradfield to have | tunity will be taken by Mr. Bradfield to have | will be taken by Mr. Bradfield to have |
checked by prominent authorities on bridge | checked by prominent authorities on bridge | checked by prominent authorities on bridge |
construction certain of the calculations for | construction certain of the calculations for | construction certain of the calculations for |
tho single-span brldgo across tho harbour | the single-span bridge across the harbour | the single-span bridge across the harbour |
which ho designed, and which tho Public | which he designed, and which the Public | which he designed, and which the Public |
Works Commltteo recommended to Parlia- | Works Committee recommended to Parlia- | Works Committee recommended to Parliament. |
ment. | ment. | |
Mr. Griffith has arranged with the Dlroctor | Mr. Griffith has arranged with the Director- | Mr. Griffith has arranged with the Director |
Gcnoral for tho gonoral vorlc In connection | General for the general work in connection | General for the general work In connection |
with the city railway BCbemo to -proceed dur- | with the city railway scheme to proceed dur- | with the city railway scheme to proceed during |
ing Mr. Bradflold's absence. j | ing Mr. Bradfield's absence. | Mr. Bradfield's absence. j |
Identified overProof corrections | TAKEN KNOWLEDGE BEEN BE COMMITTEE GENERAL SCHEME DIRECTOR HE BRADFIELDS |
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Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 195 | 86.2 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 110 | 90.9 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 91.5 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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UNEMPLOYED AT COBAR. | UNEMPLOYED AT COBAR. | UNEMPLOYED AT COBAR. |
COBAR, Tuesday. | COBAR, Tuesday. | COBAR, Tuesday. |
Tho majority of tho members of the | The majority of the members of the | The majority of the members of the |
staff of tho i Great Cobar, Ltd., havo | staff of the Great Cobar, Ltd., have | staff of the Great Cobar, Ltd., have |
been paid off, and it is not et nsldored | been paid off, and it is not considered | been paid off, and it is not yet rendered |
likely there will bo an eai ly re- | likely there will be an early re- | likely there will be an early resumption |
sumption of operations. The Cobar Council | sumption of operations. The Cobar Council | of operations. The Cobar Council |
Is spending £1000 on drains and water works | is spending £1000 on drains and water works | is spending £1000 on drains and water works |
to afford relief to the unemployed. Two | to afford relief to the unemployed. Two | to afford relief to the unemployed. Two |
hundred men aro engaged, and when finished, | hundred men are engaged, and when finished, | hundred men are engaged, and when finished, |
road works will be put in hand by tho AVorkB | road works will be put in hand by the Works | road works will be put in hand by the Works |
Department. A water famino is imminent, | Department. A water famine is imminent, | Department. A water famine is imminent, |
the gauge only registering 7 inches at the | the gauge only registering 7 inches at the | the gauge only registering 7 inches at the |
Vatoiwoiks. | waterworks. | Waterworks. |
Identified overProof corrections | ARE FAMINE EARLY HAVE WATERWORKS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | CONSIDERED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 83 | 85.5 | 98.8 | 91.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 57 | 89.5 | 98.2 | 83.3 |
Weighted Words | 89.3 | 98.3 | 84.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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COMING SALES. | COMING SALES. | COMING SALES. |
Tlioio is to bo Avhnt Is termed an "autumn | There is to be what is termed an "autumn | There is to be what is termed an autumn |
Mountain picnic," which really moans an | Mountain picnic," which really means an | Mountain picnic," which really means an |
'nuctjon salo of an estate by Messrs. Piercy | auction sale of an estate by Messrs. Piercy | 'auction sale of an estate by Messrs. Piercy |
Ethel and Co., at Hazelbrook, on the Bluo | Ethel and Co., at Hazelbrook, on the Blue | Ethel and Co., at Hazelbrook, on the Blue |
Mountains, on Satuidny, June 6. It is tho | Mountains, on Saturday, June 6. It is the | Mountains, on Saturday, June 6. It is the |
Oakland estate, which has boen subd'vided | Oakland estate, which has been subdivided | Oakland estate, which has been subdivided |
into 60 splendid building sites. Including a | into 60 splendid building sites. Including a | into 60 splendid building sites. including a |
number of main rond frontages. The hind | number of main road frontages. The land | number of main road frontages. The land |
is within a fo»v minutés' »vnllt of the rulhvny | is within a few minutes' walk of the railway | is within a few minutes' walk of the railway |
stntion. Easy terms havu been arranged. | station. Easy terms have been arranged, | station. Easy terms have been arranged. |
HKI IIB an Inducements to build a stihstiii | and as an inducements to build a substan- | HKI as an inducement to build a standstill |
,tinl róbate off the price for tho first 10 | tial rebate off the price for the first 10 | still rebate off the price for the first 10 |
houses built this year. | houses built this year. | houses built this year. |
I Messrs. Richardson und Wreuch. will ton | Messrs. Richardson and Wrench will con- | I Messrs. Richardson and Wrench. will con- duct |
duct a sale at Normanhurst on Juno ß, ivhon | duct a sale at Normanhurst on June 6, when | a sale at Normanhurst on June 5, when |
the r. /wnshlp estate will bo submitted Nor- | the township estate will be submitted Nor- | the r. Township estate will be submitted Nor- |
manhurst Is a suburb on the Highlands, C23 | manhurst is a suburb on the Highlands, 523 | manhurst Is a suburb on the Highlands, £23 |
feet above the sea level. It Is close to | feet above the sea level. It is close to | feet above the sea level. It is close to |
Hornsby on the northern line, and near to | Hornsby on the northern line, and near to | Hornsby on the northern line, and near to |
Wahroonga." The land Is right at the mil | Wahroonga. The land is right at the rail- | Wahroonga." The land is right at the railway |
way station. There ' aro desirable business | way station. There are desirable business | station. There are desirable business |
lots fronting the main road, and splendid i | lots fronting the main road, and splendid | lots fronting the main road, and splendid |
home sitos, Avith goo_d views. | home sites, with good views. | home sites, with good views. |
Identified overProof corrections | TOWNSHIP AS ARE BE BLUE REBATE GOOD WHAT WITH MINUTES WHEN SATURDAY RAILWAY WRENCH HAVE MEANS FEW AUCTION WALK SUBDIVIDED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | CONDUCT INDUCEMENTS [**VANDALISED] SUBSTANTIAL |
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All Words | 156 | 76.9 | 97.4 | 88.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 101 | 78.2 | 97.0 | 86.4 |
Weighted Words | 81.3 | 96.1 | 79.2 |
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RICHAHDSON AND WHENCE LTD. | RICHARDSON AND WRENCH LTD. | RICHARDSON AND WRENCH LTD. |
Tho ilftioth half-yearly mooting of Richard- | The fiftieth half-yearly meeting of Richard- | The fiftieth half-yearly meeting of Richard- |
son and Wronch, Ltd., was hold at the com- | son and Wrench, Ltd., was held at the com- | son and Wrench, Ltd., was held at the company's |
pany's rooms yosterday, Mr. E, P. Simpson, | pany's rooms yesterday, Mr. E. P. Simpson, | rooms yesterday, Mr. E P. Simpson, |
chairman of directors, presiding. Tho balance | chairman of directors, presiding. The balance | chairman of directors, presiding. The balance |
shoot disclosed that the not prouts for tho | sheet disclosed that the net profits for the | sheet disclosed that the not profit for the |
half-jcar amounted to £7107, sshlch, with the | half-year amounted to £7407, whlch, with the | half-year amounted to £7107, which, with the |
balance forwaid fiom Irtst baif-sear (£B2G5) | balance forward from last haif-year (£6265) | balance forward from last half-year (£B2G5) |
made a total of £13 072 for distribution It | made a total of £13,672 for distribution. It | made a total of £13 072 for distribution It |
was decided to pay a dlsidend at tho into of 7 | was decided to pay a dividend at the rate of 7 | was decided to pay a dividend at the into of 7 |
por cent por annum Tibsorblng £2100, to ex- | per cent. per annum, absorbing £2100, to ex- | per cent per annum absorbing £2100, to extinguish |
tinguish tho foodnlll account, by canying to | tinguish the goodwill account, by carrying to | the goodwill account, by carrying to |
the EOOdssill reduction reservo £10 000 pass | the goodwill reduction reserve £10,000 pass | the EOOdssill reduction reserve £10,000 pass |
to tho lucomo tax piovlslon account £375 and | to the income tax provision account £375 and | to the income tax provision account £375 and |
to carry tho halaneo, £1107 forward to next | to carry the balance, £1197 forward to next | to carry the balance, £1107 forward to next |
half yoar M 12 P Simpson was ro-olected ii | half-year. Mr. E. P. Simpson was re-elected a | half year M 12 P Simpson was re-elected a |
dlroctor and Mr Jamos Gregg re-electod as n | director and Mr. James Gregg re-elected as a | director and Mr James Gregg re-elected as a |
managing diieotor | managing director. | managing director |
Identified overProof corrections | YESTERDAY /HALF/YEAR|HALFYEAR YEAR CARRYING BALANCESHEET /RE/ELECTED|REELECTED RESERVE LAST DIRECTOR MEETING ABSORBING PER HELD JAMES WRENCH GOODWILL /HALF/YEAR|HALFYEAR INCOME /RE/ELECTED|REELECTED FROM FIFTIETH DIVIDEND PROVISION |
Identified overProof non-corrections | RATE PROFITS NET WHLCH HAIF |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 108 | 61.1 | 93.5 | 83.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 70 | 60.0 | 92.9 | 82.1 |
Weighted Words | 55.6 | 91.6 | 81.2 |
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HORSES FOR THE TROOPS. | HORSES FOR THE TROOPS. | HORSES FOR THE TROOPS. |
GENEROUS GIFT. | GENEROUS GIFT. | GENEROUS GIFT. |
WEST MAITLAND, Satin day. | WEST MAITLAND, Saturday. | WEST MAITLAND, Saturday |
Messrs H E A and V White, of Bolltroes, | Messrs. H. E. A. and V. White, of Belltrees, | Messrs H E A and V White, of Belltrees, |
havo sent .1 cheque for £1000 to Lieut-Col | have sent a cheque for £1000 to Lieut.-Col. | have sent a cheque for £1000 to Lieut-Col |
Meredith for the purposo of providing tho | Meredith for the purpose of providing the | Meredith for the purpose of providing the |
Hunter River Llghthorso Contingent with | Hunter River Lighthorse Contingent with | Hunter River Llghthorso Contingent with |
horses Captain Reg Whito, Mr J C White, | horses. Captain Reg. White, Mr. J. C. White, | horses Captain Reg White, Mr J C White, |
and Mai tindale White Bros, al o giving 28 | and Martindale White Bros., are giving 28 | and Martindale White Bros, also giving 28 |
horses to the contingent | horses to the contingent. | horses to the contingent |
Great enthusiasm bas boen ovldencod | Greate enthusiasm has been evidenced | Great enthusiasm has been evidenced |
throughout tho district in tho mobilisation | throughout the district in the mobilisation | throughout the district in the mobilisation |
of tho expedition it y forces Many infantry | of the expeditionary forces. Many infantry | of the expedition it by forces Many infantry |
tuen have volunteered foi soi y ice, including | men have volunteered for service, including | men have volunteered for sory ice, including |
Captain Robctt «Scoble The Sl\th Austi.ilian | Captain Robert Scobie. The Sixth Australian | Captain Robert Scobie The South Australian |
Light Hoi se. Hunter River Lancera, will ho | Light Horse, Hunter River Lancers, will be | Light Horse. Hunter River Lancers, will be |
represented by four offlcors and 8G of other | represented by four officers and 86 of other | represented by four officers and 86 of other |
ranks. Lieut White, adjutant Gth Australian | ranks. Lieut. White, adjutant 6th Austalian | ranks. Lieut White, adjutant 5th Australian |
Light Horso, Lieut Tlnson, Cessnock, Lieut | Light horse, Lieut. Tinson Cessnock, Lieut. | Light Horse, Lieut Tinson, Cessnock, Lieut |
Granville, nrea officer, Muswellbrook, and | Granville, area officer, Muswellbrook, and | Granville, area officer, Muswellbrook, and |
Mr Nowland, Musivellbrook, fotmerly Llou | Mr. Nowland, Muswellbrook, formerly Lieu- | Mr Nowland, Muswellbrook, formerly Lieutenant |
touant In the Light Horse, havo volunteorod I | tenant in the Light Horse, have volunteered | In the Light Horse, have volunteered I |
as officers | as officers. | as officers |
Identified overProof corrections | BEEN BE HAS AREA LANCERS SCOBIE SATURDAY FORMERLY PURPOSE LIEUTENANT EVIDENCED BELLTREES MARTINDALE INFANTRYMEN TINSON ROBERT |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SIXTH EXPEDITIONARY ARE LIGHTHORSE GREATE AUSTALIAN SERVICE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 120 | 70.0 | 94.2 | 80.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 78 | 70.5 | 91.0 | 69.6 |
Weighted Words | 71.6 | 91.1 | 68.6 |
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PRESENTATION OE COLOURS. ' | PRESENTATION OF COLOURS. | PRESENTATION OF COLOURS. ' |
THE 68TH REGIMENT. | THE 58TH REGIMENT. | THE 96TH REGIMENT. |
MELBOURNE, Sunday. | MELBOURNE, Sunday. | MELBOURNE, Sunday. |
There was a large assemblage of pooplol | There was a large assemblage of people | There was a large assemblage of people |
at tho Monuoo Valley racecourse this after- | at the Moonee Valley racecourse this after- | at the Moonee Valley racecourse this afternoon |
noon to witness the presentation of colours | noon to witness the presentation of colours | to witness the presentation of colours |
by his.Excellency the Governor-General, Sir | by his Excellency the Governor-General, Sir | by his Excellency the Governor-General, Sir |
Ronald Munro Ferguson, to the 68th Regi- | Ronald Munro Ferguson, to the 58th Regi- | Ronald Munro Ferguson, to the 68th Regi- |
ment (Essendon Rifles). | ment (Essendon Rifles). | ment (Essendon Rifles). |
His Excellency In presenting tho colours | His Excellency in presenting the colours | His Excellency In presenting the colours |
said: | said :-- | said: |
"Offieors and mon, I confide these colours, | "Officers and men, I confide these colours, | "Officers and men, I confide these colours, |
which havo first been consecrated ' in the | which have first been consecrated in the | which have first been consecrated in the |
namo^of the King, to your keeping. You will | name of the King, to your keeping. You will | name of the King, to your keeping. You will |
receive them nt the outbreak of the first great | receive them at the outbreak of the first great | receive them at the outbreak of the first great |
war lu yvhlcn Australia has boen engaged. | war in which Australia has been engaged. | war in which Australia has been engaged. |
They will call to mind the long list of victor- | They will call to mind the long list of victor- | They will call to mind the long list of victories |
ies which havo tjeen won under thom by the | ies which have been won under them by the | which have been won under them by the |
British regiment« of the Uno, tho gallant old | British regiments of the line, the gallant old | British regiments of the line, the gallant old |
58th amongst tho rest. Remember that tho | 58th amongst the rest. Remember that the | 58th amongst the rest. Remember that the |
British infantry has been second to none. Eng- | British infantry has been second to none. Eng- | British infantry has been second to none. English |
lish archers took all before thom, and so tho | lish archers took all before them, and so the | archers took all before them, and so the |
British militia withstood tho veterans of Na- | British militia withstood the veterans of Na- | British militia withstood the veterans of Napoleon. |
poleon. Apparently this present great strug- | poleon. Apparently this present great strug- | Apparently this present great struggle |
gle Is to bo fought out on that same | gle is to be fought out on that same | is to be fought out on that same |
scene, and It Is to bo ended in tho samo way. | scene, and it is to be ended in the same way. | scene, and it is to be ended in the same way. |
We British people aro steadfast In purpose, | We British people are steadfast in purpose, | We British people are steadfast in purpose, |
and will again hold tho field, and not leave | and will again hold the field, and not leave | and will again hold the field, and not leave |
It until victory is won." | it until victory is won." | it until victory is won." |
Identified overProof corrections | ARE BE MOONEE NAME OFFICERS HAVE MEN LINE REGIMENTS |
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All Words | 185 | 82.2 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 111 | 91.9 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 93.4 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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WABT3ME. | WARTIME. | WARTIME. |
(BY ETHEL TUIt-TEB.) ' | (BY ETHEL TURNER.) | (BY ETHEL TURNER.) V |
V. | V. | |
OUR OWN WAR" FUNDS. | OUR OWN WAR FUNDS. | OUR OWN WAR FUNDS. |
Again and again, | Again and again, copied into the various | Again and again, |
papers, one runB up | papers, one runs up against Rider Haggard's | papers, one runs up |
solemn «yarning that | solemn warning that Canada is not sufficiently | solemn warning that |
¡impressed with-the | impressed with the epochal issues that will | impressed with the |
epochal Issues that will | epochal issues that will | |
be determined by this war ; that it does | be determined by this war ; that it does | be determined by this war that it does |
not yet realise the sacrifices which the Em | not yet realise the sacrifices which the Em- | not yet realise the sacrifices which the Empire |
piro must mako In order to- achiove victory | pire must make in order to achieve victory | must make In order to achieve victory |
over its enemies To a. mero woman the | over its enemies. To a mere woman the | over its enemies To a. mere woman the |
splendid Impetuosity of Canada is one of | splendid impetuosity of Canada is one of | splendid impetuosity of Canada is one of |
the things that'stand out, white and shininp. | the things that stand out, white and shining. | the things that stand out, white and shining. |
In the midst of these black days we have BI | In the midst of these black days we have so | In the midst of these black days we have BY |
suddenly come upon. In tho first moment | suddenly come upon. In the first moment | suddenly come upon. In the first moment |
of danger to the Empire it spoke straight | of danger to the Empire it spoke straight | of danger to the Empire it spoke straight |
and swift from Its heart. Fifty thousand | and swift from its heart. Fifty thousand | and swift from Its heart. Fifty thousand |
men, a million of money, <tona of thouannds | men, a million of money, tens of thousands | men, a million of money, tens of thousands |
of tons of wheat, ships— all that it had— | of tons of wheat, ships— all that it had— | of tons of wheat, ships all that it had |
even, porhaps, something that It had not | even, perhaps, something that it had not | even, perhaps, something that it had not |
it offered In the fine burst of its patriotism. | it offered in the fine burst of its patriotism. | it offered In the fine burst of its patriotism. |
It made one think of a schoolboy, hoidy with | It made one think of a schoolboy, heady with | It made one think of a schoolboy, holiday with |
emotion, hastily emptying out all his pockets, | emotion, hastily emptying out all his pockets, | emotion, hastily emptying out all his pockets, |
pledging his next quarter's pocket money, | pledging his next quarter's pocket money, | pledging his next quarter's pocket money, |
pledging and undertaking anything and every- | pledging and undertaking anything and every- | pledging and undertaking anything and everything |
thing in lils hot young eagerness to help th-t | thing in his hot young eagerness to help the | in his hot young eagerness to help the |
cause that appealed to his best Instincts. | cause that appealed to his best instincts. | cause that appealed to his best instincts. |
Sir Rider Haggard would have the Dominion | Sir Rider Haggard would have the Dominion | Sir Rider Haggard would have the Dominion |
beware of headiness, but— to a woman, and | beware of headiness, but— to a woman, and | beware of readiness, but to a woman, and |
at a time like this— headiness seems a very | at a time like this— headiness seems a very | at a time like this Readiness seems a very |
lovablo quality. | lovable quality. | lovable quality. |
And perhaps wo might have JuBt a little | And perhaps we might have just a little | And perhaps we might have just a little |
more of It ourselves Oh, wo havo answorej | more of it ourselves. Oh, we have answered | more of It ourselves Oh, we have answered |
our call finely, lqt no one doubt that. Men, | our call finely, let no one doubt that. Men, | our call finely, let no one doubt that Men, |
monoy, wheat, Bhlps, we, too, have held out | money, wheat, ships, we, too, have held out | money, wheat, ships, we, too, have held out |
our hands, and without delay. But Just n | our hands, and without delay. But just a | our hands, and without delay. But Just a |
little more headineBS would not hurt us. | little more headiness would not hurt us. | little more Readiness would not hurt us. |
These war tunda of ours should be piling | These war funds of ours should be piling | These war funds of ours should be piling |
their thousands up, faster, much faster. A | their thousands up, faster, much faster. A | their thousands up, faster, much faster. A |
hundred thousand pounds should bo the total | hundred thousand pounds should be the total | hundred thousand pounds should be the total |
of the Lord Mayor's fund alono by this time | of the Lord Mayor's fund alone by this time | of the Lord Mayor's fund alone by this time |
if New South Wales would thrust its hand | if New South Wales would thrust its hand | if New South Wales would thrust its hand |
just a little deeper into UB roally well-filled | just a little deeper into its really well-filled | just a little deeper into UB really well-filled |
pockets. It is not for us to leave It to | pockets. It is not for us to leave it to | pockets. It is not for us to leave it to |
the man next door to give, on the plea that | the man next door to give, on the plea that | the man next door to give on the plea that |
ho is BO much bettor off than ourselves It | he is so much better off than ourselves. It | he is so much better off than ourselves It |
is for each of us porsonaliy to make what | is for each of us personally to make what | is for each of us personally to make what |
sacrifice we can. | sacrifice we can. | sacrifice we can. |
Girdled and desperate vre dare | Girdled and desperate we dare | Girdled and desperate we dare |
Tiie blindfold game of war. | The blindfold game of war. | Tire blindfold game of war. |
And there is no man, woman, or child | And there is no man, woman, or child | And there is no man, woman, or child |
amongst us who, in such a game, can refuse | amongst us who, in such a game, can refuse | amongst us who, in such a game, can refuse |
to play his part. | to play his part. | to play his part. |
Identified overProof corrections | ANSWERED WARTIME SO REALLY WARNING PERSONALLY ACHIEVE SHINING HE STAND LOVABLE BETTER RUNS ALONE TURNER TENS MERE LET |
Identified overProof non-corrections | COPIED SUFFICIENTLY HEADY AGAINST VARIOUS HAGGARDS HEADINESS [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 372 | 86.3 | 95.2 | 64.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 209 | 88.5 | 96.7 | 70.8 |
Weighted Words | 88.1 | 96.0 | 66.2 |
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THIRD RAIL TRIALS. | THIRD RAIL TRIALS. | THIRD RAIL TRIALS. |
T">3 Premiers' confprcncc eonoernlnr; tlio | The Premiers' conference concerning the | T"3 Premiers' Conference concerning; the |
Ibrc.ik ot gnUBO on tile i all»» ay lines of the | break of gauge on the railway lines of the | break of gnUBO on the allow day lines of the |
Common» enlth has been niljourncil till Jan | Commonwealth has been adjourned till Jan- | Commonwealth has been adjourned all January, |
tiary, pending certain e\perlments with t!)«' | uary, pending certain experiments with the | pending certain experiments with the' |
Brentinn rall on the borilei' Uno at To | Brennan rail on the border line at To- | Brennan rail on the border' line at To |
cumwal. Those experiments will be carried | cumwal. Those experiments will be carried | criminal. Those experiments will be carried |
out by the Noay South Wales Railway Depart- | out by the New South Wales Railway Depart- | out by the New South Wales Railway Department, |
ment, in conjunction with tho A'letorlan Rail- | ment, in conjunction with the Victorian Rail- | in conjunction with the Victorian Railway |
way Department. A third rall la bring laid | way Department. A third rail is being laid | Department. A third rail is being laid |
do»v,i, and the trials will be carried out with | down, and the trials will be carried out with | down, and the trials will be carried out with |
"Btl.v;' lccgmoUYHi -»-vrai. . | heavy locomotives. | "Billy;' lccgmoUYHi -several. . |
Identified overProof corrections | BRENNAN DOWN COMMONWEALTH CONCERNING BREAK IS BORDER CONFERENCE BEING ADJOURNED NEW JANUARY VICTORIAN LINE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TILL [**VANDALISED] HEAVY GAUGE TOCUMWAL [**VANDALISED] LOCOMOTIVES |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 72 | 62.5 | 90.3 | 74.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 48 | 64.6 | 89.6 | 70.6 |
Weighted Words | 63.8 | 88.0 | 66.9 |
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PEEMIEKS' CONFERENCE. _ | PEEMIERS' CONFERENCE. | PREMIERS' CONFERENCE. _ |
THE SUBJECTS FOR DISCUSSION. | THE SUBJECTS FOR DISCUSSION. | THE SUBJECTS FOR DISCUSSION. |
MELBOURNE, Monday. | MELBOURNE, Monday. | MELBOURNE, Monday. |
It has been ascertained that, apart from | It has been ascertained that, apart from | It has been ascertained that, apart from |
purely financial matters, consideration will | purely financial matters, consideration will | purely financial matters, consideration will |
bo given at tho Premiors' Confercnca to a | be given at the Premiers' Conference to a | be given at the Premiers' Conference to a |
number of other subjects. | number of other subjects. | number of other subjects. |
Tho financial matters include stops to be | The financial matters include steps to be | The financial matters include steps to be |
talton to keop tho Avheols- of Industry re- | taken to keep the wheels of industry re- | taken to keep the wheels of Industry re- |
volving during the period of stress, Avliich, it | volving during the period of stress, which, it | volving during the period of stress which, it |
is feared, may last a considerable time owing | is feared, may last a considerable time owing | is feared, may last a considerable time owing |
to tho war and to drought. This involves | to the war and to drought. This involves | to the war and to drought. This involves |
tho Avider question of tho Commonwealth | the wider question of the Commonwealth | the wider question of the Commonwealth |
coming to tho assistunco of tho States In | coming to the assistance of the States in | coming to the assistance of the States in |
order to Udo them over their difficulties. | order to tide them over their difficulties. | order to do them over their difficulties. |
Among other matters tvbich it is tindorstood | Among other matters which it is understood | Among other matters which it is understood |
tho conferonco will consider tvlll bo a uniform | the conference will consider will be a uniform | the conference will consider will be a uniform |
rniltvay gauge tho Murray Wotors question, | railway gauge, the Murray Waters question, | railway gauge the Murray Waters question, |
tho establishment of a Federal Bureau of Agri- | the establishment of a Federal Bureau of Agri- | the establishment of a Federal Bureau of Agriculture, |
culture, and the advisability of nationalising | culture, and the advisability of nationalising | and the advisability of nationalising |
tho Iron industry. Under tho Constitution, | the iron industry. Under the Constitution, | the Iron industry. Under the Constitution, |
as it stands, there 1B no power to nationalise | as it stands, there is no power to nationalise | as it stands, there is no power to nationalise |
any Industry. | any industry. | any industry. |
Identified overProof corrections | WATERS WHEELS WHICH RAILWAY WIDER UNDERSTOOD BETAKEN KEEP PREMIERS STEPS ASSISTANCE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TIDE PEEMIERS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 137 | 76.6 | 98.5 | 93.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 88 | 85.2 | 97.7 | 84.6 |
Weighted Words | 82.9 | 96.4 | 79.0 |
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GERMANS CUT. OFF. | GERMANS CUT OFF. | GERMANS CUT. OFF. |
PARIS, Nov. 8. | PARIS, Nov. 8. | PARIS, Nov. 3. |
A thousand Gorman Infantrymen and | A thousand German Infantrymen and | A thousand German infantrymen and |
two squadrons of Uhlans crossed a bridge | two squadrons of Uhlans crossed a bridge | two squadrons of Uhlans crossed a bridge |
over the Oise nud drove a regiment of in- | over the Oise and drove a regiment of in- | over the Oise and drove a regiment of infantry |
fantry and a t.qunron of Hussars and u | fantry and a squadron of Hussars and a | and a squadron of Hussars and a |
cyclist section Into a village commanding | cyclist section into a village commanding | cyclist section into a village commanding |
the roads to Chaulnes and Peronne.. | the roads to Chaulnes and Peronne. | the roads to Chaulnes and Peronne.. |
While the fight xx-as in progress a Frencli | While the fight was in progress a French | While the fight was in progress a French |
airman dropped a bomb uni destroyed the | airman dropped a bomb destroyed and the | airman dropped a bomb and destroyed the |
bridge, cutllng off the Germans. | bridge, cutting off the Germans. | bridge, cutting off the Germans. |
Meanwhile the French soldiers xvere re- | Meanwhile the French soldiers were re- | Meanwhile the French soldiers were re- |
inforced, ami annihilated the Germans. | inforced, and annihilated the Germans. | inforced, and annihilated the Germans. |
They then threw a pontoon across the | They then threw a pontoon across the | They then threw a pontoon across the |
river and joined the other forces from | river and joined the other forces from | river and joined the other forces from |
Offremont, and enptured Tracy-le-Vnl. | Offremont, and captured Tracy-le-Val. | Offremont, and captured Tracy-le-Vnl. |
The German corps xvhlch xvas defeated | The German corps which was defeated | The German corps which was defeated |
south-east of Ypres consisted of trpops of | south-east of Ypres consisted of troops of | south-east of Ypres consisted of troops of |
the first line, xvbo were sent to reluforc | the first line, who were sent to reinforce | the first line, who were sent to reinforce |
the reserves. | the reserves. | the reserves. |
Identified overProof corrections | CUTTING CAPTURED TROOPS WAS SQUADRON WHICH REINFORCE WHO |
Identified overProof non-corrections | VAL |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 109 | 85.3 | 99.1 | 93.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 76 | 88.2 | 98.7 | 88.9 |
Weighted Words | 89.7 | 98.3 | 83.1 |
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BREAK OF GAUGE PATENT. | BREAK OF GAUGE PATENT. | BREAK OF GAUGE PATENT. |
Mr A J Bolton, of Melbourne, has brought | Mr. A. J. Bolton, of Melbourne, has brought | Mr A J Bolton, of Melbourne, has brought |
¡forward an Invention v hlch, 'le claims, «111 | forward an invention which he claims, will | forward an invention which 'he claims, will |
overcome the break of gauge difficulty. | overcome the break of gauge difficulty. | overcome the break of gauge difficulty. |
The New South Wales Govcrrmcnt Is In | The New South Wales Government is | The New South Wales Government Is In |
v^Etlg.itln? HIP Bien'ian patent switch at | investigating the Brennan patent switch at | v^Etlg.itln? HIP Brennan patent switch at |
Tocumwal, «nd M) Uolton's Invention has also | Tocumwal, and Mr. Bolton's invention has also | Tocumwal, and Mr) Bolton's invention has also |
come undci then notice A model of this | come under their notice. A model of this | come under their notice A model of this |
lattei contrivance hutt been on exhibition at | latter contrivance has been on exhibition at | latter contrivance has been on exhibition at |
Pederal Paillamont House It piovld"s for | Federal Parliament House. It provides for | Federal Parliament House It provides for |
the substitution of a third wheel In lieu of | the substitution of a third wheel in lieu of | the substitution of a third wheel in lieu of |
the third rail proposed by Mr. W. F. Brennan, | the third rail proposed by Mr. W. F. Brennan, | the third rail proposed by Mr. W. F. Brennan, |
nan, of S5dnc>, ard also the adoption of a | of Sydney, and also the adoption of a | nan, of Sydney, and also the adoption of a |
slot at the places wheio points occui. | slot at the places where points occur. | slot at the places where points occur. |
Professor Gilchrist, of Newcastle, England, | Professor Gilchrist, of Newcastle, England, | Professor Gilchrist, of Newcastle, England, |
addressing an audience of farmois at Darling- | addressing an audience of farmers at Darling-, | addressing an audience of farmers at Darlington, |
ton, said that even farmor would find it | ton, said that every farmer would find it | said that even farmer would find it |
worth while to so» moto wheat, but it was | worth while to sow more wheat, but it was | worth while to sow more wheat, but it was |
undesirable to put wheal on unsuitable lana, | undesirable to put wheat on unsuitable land, | undesirable to put wheat on unsuitable land, |
or to brenk up too much pasture Oats should | or to break up too much pasture. Oats should | or to break up too much pasture Oats should |
be o good crop Potatoes should Do ¿row II to | be a good crop. Potatoes should be grown to | be a good crop Potatoes should Do grow II to |
the fullest extent possible It was not fully | the fullest extent possible. It was not fully | the fullest extent possible. It was not fully |
realised what an excellent pioduot swedes | realised what an excellent product swedes | realised what an excellent product swedes |
were, bwede tops mado a nice vegetable at | were ; swede tops made a nice vegetable at | were, Swede tops made a nice vegetable at |
any time of year, and tbo way to get the best | any time of year, and the way to get the best | any time of year, and the way to get the best |
\nlue from a Bwede wes to ra^Ki it into a | value from a swede was to make it into a | value from a Swede was to raise it into a |
. Scott-h broth or include it in an Irish stew. | Scotch broth or include it in an Irish stew. | . Scotch broth or include it in an Irish stew. |
Identified overProof corrections | SWEDE WHERE SCOTCH PROVIDES FARMER UNDER GOVERNMENT SYDNEY PRODUCT FEDERAL HE WHICH BOLTONS PARLIAMENT MADE LATTER MORE SOW VALUE OCCUR LAND FARMERS WILL THEIR |
Identified overProof non-corrections | INVESTIGATING DARLING GROWN EVERY TON MAKE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 193 | 78.2 | 95.9 | 81.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 134 | 77.6 | 95.5 | 80.0 |
Weighted Words | 75.6 | 94.4 | 76.9 |
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I TOOWOOMBA AND DISTRICT. I | TOOWOOMBA AND DISTRICT. | TOOWOOMBA AND DISTRICT. |
TOOWOOMBA. June 24. | TOOWOOMBA, June 24. | TOOWOOMBA. June 24. |
Tue plant for driving the piles on the | Tue plant for driving the piles on the | The plant for driving the piles on the |
Drayton deviation is being erected on the | Drayton deviation is being erected on the | Drayton deviation is being erected on the |
site of tho first bridge in the City Coun- | site of the first bridge in the City Coun- | site of the first bridge in the City Council's |
cil's property near Herries-street. The | cil's property near Herries-street. The | property near Herries-street. The |
i roadbed haB been prcpnred for some con- | roadbed has been prepared for some con- | i road-bed has been prepared for some considerable |
siderable distance towards Drayton | siderable distance towards Drayton | distance towards Drayton |
township. At Wyreema a gang of men is | township. At Wyreema a gang of men is | township. At Wyreema a gang of men is |
enframed forming the bed at that end of | engaged forming the bed at that end of | engaged forming the bed at that end of |
the line. | the line. | the line. |
F. W. Pechey, Mailw«y Station, Toowoomba, | F. W. Pechey, Railway Station, Toowoomba, | F. W. Pechey, Railway Station, Toowoomba, |
Kiimifllcr and timber merchant Tclt. 98 and 281.* | sawmiller and timber merchant. Tels. 98 and 281. | Kiimifllcr and timber merchant Tels. 98 and 284 |
Identified overProof corrections | ENGAGED PREPARED HAS RAILWAY TELS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SAWMILLER TUE [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 70 | 90.0 | 97.1 | 71.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 52 | 88.5 | 96.2 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 90.0 | 94.2 | 42.2 |
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I An Engine-driver Injured. | | An Engine-driver Injured. | I An Engine-driver Injured. | |
M'Iieii the goods trnm, ll-i down loo | When the goods train, 41a down, | M'Iieii the goods train, ran down Too |
woombi to Rom i stint un, ippiojilimp | Toowoomba to Roma-street, was | Woomba to Roma street is, appealing |
the down distant »nyilil lu>t liicjit ioui | approaching the down distant signal last night | the down distant signal last night four |
Gi nidcbister coriespondcnt advised >islel | (our Grandchester correspondent advised | Gi nidcbister correspondent advised sale |
da\) the guuKo gKss on tho mgme buist | yesterday), the gauge glass on the engine burst, | day) the gauge glass on the mine burst |
ind Duvei Thompson sustained se\irr> | and Driver Thompson sustained severe | and Driver Thompson sustained severe |
se lids on tin rums and fan pieientpa | scalds on the arms and face, preventing | solids on the runs and fan prevented |
him from taking the train further tlnn | him from taking the train further than | him from taking the train further than |
Grandrhestti Dn\er Searston of tho | Grandchester. Driver Searston, of | Grandchester Driver Searston of the |
pilot engine, took the train on to Ipswich, | the pilot engine, took the train on to Ipswich, | pilot engine, took the train on to Ipswich, |
«hue Diner thompson win nttended to | where Driver Thompson was attended to | where Diner thompson was attended to |
bv the Ambulance Brigade Ho returned | by the Ambulance Brigade. He returned | by the Ambulance Brigade He returned |
home to Toowoomba by the passengu | home to Toowoomba by the passenger | home to Toowoomba by the passengers |
li un this morning | train this morning. | on this morning |
-------- | -------- | -------- |
Thomas Amos, lgcd 8 years, was scildrd | Thomas Amos, aged 8 years, was scalded | Thomas Amos, aged 8 years, was scalded |
ibout the heid neck, bael and loft aim | about the head, neck, back and left arm | about the head neck, back and left arm |
rai h last i vening owing to a bucket of | early last evening owing to a bucket of | each last evening owing to a bucket of |
Idling water being overturned The Am | boiling water being overturned. The Am- | boiling water being overturned The Am |
IniUnce Brig ide rendend first aid, and | bulance Brigade rendend first aid, and | IniUnce Brigade rendered first aid, and |
idvisid medie ü attention The boy resij, ¡, | advised medical attention. The boy resides | advised medical ü attention The boy rest, is, |
in Calivil lane, Spline HilJ, | in Carroll-lane, Spring Hill. | in Calivil lane, Spring Hill, |
Identified overProof corrections | SPRING LEFT WHERE ARM ATTENDED HILL CORRESPONDENT MEDICAL BURST EVENING GAUGE ABOUT BACK HE GRANDCHESTER /ROMA/STREET|ROMASTREET SCALDED GLASS AGED SIGNAL THAN NIGHT BOILING HEAD SEVERE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | YESTERDAY FACE EARLY WHEN PREVENTING RENDEND [**VANDALISED] OUR SCALDS APPROACHING ARMS RESIDES PASSENGER CARROLL |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 127 | 57.5 | 85.8 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 88 | 58.0 | 85.2 | 64.9 |
Weighted Words | 56.9 | 84.1 | 63.1 |
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I . " j Railway Appropriation, ,' | Railway Appropriation. | I " Railway Appropriation, The |
The following appropriation- have been | The following appropriations have been | following appropriations- have been |
approved :-A further sum of £5000 for | approved :— A further sum of £5000 for | approved A further sum of £5000 for |
the Logan Village to Canungra, line : | the Logan Village to Canungra line : | the Logan Village to Canungra, line : |
..Cli),500 for rearrangements at Homa-strcet | £19,500 for rearrangements at Roma-street | ..Cli),500 for rearrangements at Roma-street |
yards and station ; £:?0,000 for the Dim- | yards and station ; £20,000 for the Dim- | yards and station ; £:?0,000 for the Dimbulah |
bulah lo Mount Mulligan extension ; i'Ml | bulah to Mount Mulligan extension ; £141 | to Mount Mulligan extension ; i'Ml |
for the provision of cart weighbridge at | for the provision of cart weighbridge at | for the provision of cart weighbridge at |
Wyarra and Mount Larcom ; £450 for | Wyarra and Mount Larcom ; £450 for | Wyarra and Mount Larcom ; £450 for |
insertion of siding ni 68 miles OU chains, | insertion of siding at 68 miles 66 chains, | insertion of siding at 68 miles OR chains, |
Bowen to Ayr line ; £1)31 for carriage | Bowen to Ayr line ; £931 for carriage | Bowen to Ayr line ; 1931 for carriage |
accommodation und extension of patéela | accommodation and extension of parcels | accommodation and extension of parcels |
office al lloma. | office at Roma. | office at Roma. |
Identified overProof corrections | ROMA /ROMA/STREET|ROMASTREET PARCELS APPROPRIATIONS |
Identified overProof non-corrections |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 64 | 87.5 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 43 | 90.7 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 87.7 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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Raliway Jubilee. | Railway Jubilee. | Railway Jubilee. |
Tu connection xvith the celibration of | In connection with the celebration of | In connection with the celebration of |
the pilTilce ot the laihiavs on Widnesday | the jubilee of the railways on Wednesday | the palace of the railways on Wednesday |
nixt arumaomenta ne boing modi to | next arrangements are being made to | night arrangements are being made to |
place in ilbert-squaie the exhibit of | place in Albert-square the exhibit of | place in Albert-square the exhibit of |
marnies, ¡c un«» and vans to illusttato | engines, carriages and vans to illustrate | marries, an unit and vans to illustrate |
piofrri=8 m i oiling stock building An U | progress in rolling-stock building. An il- | progress in rolling stock building An U |
linnmiiirjion of cniiot tho nitodein moil trim | lumination of one of the modern mail train | linnmiiirjion of caught the modern mode trim |
ingmis outlined xvitlii electric lights is | engines, outlined with electric lights, is | Inglis outlined with electric lights is |
being phced on tin ii ont of illic Commis | being placed on the front of the Commis- | being placed on the front of the Commissioner |
sioner 8 offne in George streit At the | sioner's office in George-street. At the | 8 office in George street At the |
funilion #i the 1 xlnbition Hall to at | function in the Exhibition Hall, to at- | function of the Exhibition Hall to at |
tend ii linn pisses aie beinu issued to | tend which passes are being issued to | tend ii line passes are being issued to |
empilo)ces, thi doola will be opened at | employees, the doors will be opened at | employees, the door will be opened at |
715. | 7.15. | 715. |
Identified overProof corrections | FRONT WEDNESDAY ARE EMPLOYEES PASSES CELEBRATION OFFICE ARRANGEMENTS RAILWAYS /ALBERT/SQUARE|ALBERTSQUARE MODERN /ROLLING/STOCK|ROLLINGSTOCK EXHIBITION PROGRESS PLACED WITH FUNCTION RAILWAY MADE ILLUSTRATE /GEORGE/STREET|GEORGESTREET |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ONE COMMISSIONERS ILLUMINATION NEXT WHICH TRAIN CARRIAGES ENGINES DOORS MAIL |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 85 | 45.9 | 84.7 | 71.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 56 | 44.6 | 82.1 | 67.7 |
Weighted Words | 38.8 | 80.0 | 67.3 |
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BREAK 6F GAUGE PROBLEM. | BREAK OF GAUGE PROBLEM. | BREAK OF GAUGE PROBLEM. |
BRENNAN INVENTION TO BE | BRENNAN INVENTION TO BE | BRENNAN INVENTION TO BE |
TESTED. | TESTED. | TESTED. |
SYDNEY. October 11. | SYDNEY, October 11. | SYDNEY. October 11. |
Tho Minister for 'Railways (Mr. Hoyle) | The Minister for Railways (Mr. Hoyle) | The Minister for Railways (Mr. Hoyle) |
has arranged for a trial to be made of | has arranged for a trial to be made of | has arranged for a trial to be made of |
the Brennan invention for overcoming the | the Brennan invention for overcoming the | the Brennan invention for overcoming the |
break ol gauge problem. Mr. Hoyle ex- | break of gauge problem. Mr. Hoyle ex- | break of gauge problem. Mr. Hoyle expresses |
presses himself as hopeful regarding the | presses himself as hopeful regarding the | himself as hopeful regarding the |
result. Ho has decided to put Mr. Dean, | result. He has decided to put Mr. Dean, | result. He has decided to put Mr. Dean, |
ex-engineer in chargo of the Common- | ex-engineer in charge of the Common- | ex-engineer in charge of the Common- |
Transcontinental Railway, in | wealth Transcontinental Railway, in | Transcontinental Railway, in |
charge of the experiments which will be | charge of the experiments which will be | charge of the experiments which will be |
ehrried out «t Tocumal. | carried out at Tocumwal. | carried out at Tocumwal. |
Identified overProof corrections | AT HE TOCUMWAL CARRIED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | COMMONWEALTH INCHARGE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 70 | 87.1 | 97.1 | 77.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 46 | 87.0 | 95.7 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 88.0 | 93.9 | 49.6 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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Kalgoorlie-Port Augusta Railway. | Kalgoorlie-Port Augusta Railway. | Kalgoorlie-Port Augusta Railway. |
Tenders aro united for the supply and | Tenders are invited for the supply and | Tenders are united for the supply and |
delivery at l'oit Augusta, South" Aus> | delivery at Port Augusta, South Aus- | delivery at Port Augusta, South Australia, |
tralia, of three complete suction gas | tralia, of three complete suction gas | of three complete suction gas |
plants for the KaUoorlie-Port August i | plants for the Kalgoorlie-Port Augusta | plants for the Kalgoorlie-Port August i |
railn.il Tenders clrse on November .'. | railway. Tenders close on November 2. | railway Tenders close on November .'. |
Furl her pirtieulars aie advertised | Further particulars are advertised. | Further particulars are advertised |
======== ======== | ======== ======== | ======== ======== |
Brewed from the choicest Malt and | Brewed from the choicest Malt and | Brewed from the choicest Malt and |
Hops, Castlemaine Bottled Ale is a | Hops, Castlemaine Bottled Ale is a | Hops, Castlemaine Bottled Ale is a |
beverage of the purest quality. It suits | beverage of the purest quality. It suits | beverage of the purest quality. It suits |
t!ha mott delicate palate/ | the most delicate palate. | them most delicate palate |
Identified overProof corrections | CLOSE ARE AUSTRALIA PARTICULARS FURTHER MOST |
Identified overProof non-corrections | INVITED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 57 | 80.7 | 94.7 | 72.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 45 | 84.4 | 97.8 | 85.7 |
Weighted Words | 87.3 | 97.9 | 83.2 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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Alleged Cement Transactions. | Alleged Cement Transactions. | Alleged Cement Transactions. |
In the Legibini v y Assembly jestetdiy | In the Legislative Assembly yesterday | In the Legibini v y Assembly yesterday |
Mi Tihe'ly n-lie.i the l'iitistei fti | Mr. Fihelly asked the Minister for | Mr Fihelly relief the Britisher for |
Railways if it was a faot that the firm | Railways if it was a fact that the firm | Railways if it was a fact that the firm |
of Thomas Brown and Sons, contraetois | of Thomas Brown and Sons, contractors | of Thomas Brown and Sons, contractors |
to the department foi cement, lind re | to the department for cement, had re- | to the department for cement, had recently |
cently donated a quantity of cement to | cently donated a quantity of cement to | donated a quantity of cement to |
lailw-ny officials Mr Pagot replied that | railway officials. Mr. Paget replied that | railway officials Mr Paget replied that |
Messrs 'thomas Bl own and Sons liad | Messrs. Thomas Brown and Sons had | Messrs Thomas Brown and Sons had |
stated that no cement was donated to | stated that no cement was donated to | stated that no cement was donated to |
railway officials | railway officials. | railway officials |
Identified overProof corrections | YESTERDAY FIHELLY FACT HAD FOR PAGET CONTRACTORS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MINISTER ASKED LEGISLATIVE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 61 | 75.4 | 95.1 | 80.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 39 | 74.4 | 92.3 | 70.0 |
Weighted Words | 74.9 | 93.6 | 74.6 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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Railway Prosecutions. | Railway Prosecutions. | Railway Prosecutions. |
In the South Brisbane Summons Court on | In the South Brisbane Summons Court on | In the South Brisbane Summons Court on |
Thursday, before Mr P W. Pears P.V, Robt | Thursday, before Mr. P. W. Pears P.M., Robt. | Thursday, before Mr P W. Pears P.V, Robt |
fl O'Brien was fined 10/, with 13/0 costs mid | G. O'Brien was fined 10/, with 13/6 costs and | fl O'Brien was fined 10/, with 13/0 costs and |
Michael Glynn, James Furn«, A. F Becston, | Michael Glynn, James Burns, A. E. Beeston, | Michael Glynn, James Burns, A. F Beeston, |
Albert Begg, and Davis Kingston each 6/, with | Albert Begg, and Davis Kingston each 6/, with | Albert Begg, and Davis Kingston each 5s, with |
8/« cost», for having fallal to produce their | 8/6 costs, for having failed to produce their | 8s costs, for having failed to produce their |
. railway ticket' for examination. | railway tickets for examination. | railway ticket' for examination. |
Identified overProof corrections | BEESTON FAILED BURNS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TICKETS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 43 | 86.0 | 97.7 | 83.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 38 | 89.5 | 97.4 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 84.1 | 96.5 | 77.7 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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LIGHT HORSE. | LIGHT HORSE. | LIGHT HORSE. |
The Light Horse volunteers, toge | The Light Horse volunteers, toge- | The Light Horse volunteers, together |
thor with their horses, will leavo Cara | ther with their horses, will leave Cam- | with their horses, will leave Camperdown |
perdown at 2 p.m. to-morrow nftor | perdown at 2 p.m. to-morrow after- | at 2 p.m. to-morrow afternoon. |
noon. | noon. | |
GIFTS OF HORSES. | GIFTS OF HORSES. | GIFTS OF HORSES. |
Mrs. Leslie Cumming has donated a, | Mrs. Leslie Cumming has donated a | Mrs. Leslie Cumming has donated a, |
horse for a Cainpordown cavalryman | horse for a Camperdown cavalryman | horse for a Camperdown cavalryman |
going with the Expeditionary Force. | going with the Expeditionary Force. | going with the Expeditionary Force. |
Mr. 11. G. Stansmoro has presented | Mr. H. G. Stansmore has presented | Mr. H. G. Stansmore has presented |
i'rivate ,J. Quinn with a charger, .and | Private J. Quinn with a charger, and | Private J. Quinn with a charger, and |
Uonated two horses to the Expedition | donated two horses to the Expedition- | donated two horses to the Expeditionary |
ary Force. Mr. E. Manifold has plac | ary Force. Mr. E. Manifold has plac- | Force. Mr. E. Manifold has placed |
ed all his horses at the service ol tho | ed all his horses at the service of the | all his horses at the service of the |
Government. | Government. | Government. |
Identified overProof corrections | TOGETHER STANSMORE LEAVE CAMPERDOWN PRIVATE AFTERNOON |
Identified overProof non-corrections |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 62 | 83.9 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 41 | 85.4 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 80.6 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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IDEAS OF INVENTORS. | IDEAS OF INVENTORS. | IDEAS OF INVENTORS. |
COMMONWEALTH PATENTS. | COMMONWEALTH PATENTS. | COMMONWEALTH PATENTS. |
Applications' for Letters Patent, as | Applications for Letters Patent, as | Applications for Letters Patent, as |
undermentioned, havo ? been lodged | undermentioned, have been lodged | undermentioned, have been lodged |
recently with the Commissioner. M (s v | recently with the Commissioner. Mes- | recently with the Commissioner. M (S v |
srs G. 0 Turri and Co., Patent At | srs. G. G. Turri and Co., Patent At- | Mrs G. G Turri and Co., Patent At |
No. 1, of .Tlic'lUalto, -mSfCol | torney No. 1, of The Rialto, 499 Collins | No. 1, of .Tlic'lUalto, -mSfCol |
tins Street, Melbourne, liavo prepared | Street, Melbourne, have prepared | tins Street, Melbourne, have prepared |
1 this report from official records. | this report from official records. | 1 this report from official records. |
Handling of Grain.in Bulk—Andrew | Handling of Grain in Bulk—Andrew | Handling of Grain in Bulk—Andrew |
E. Heath.. • . • | E. Heath. | E. Heath.. 2 a |
Filling with Water lVuit Tn* | Filling with Water Fruit Tree | Filling with Water Trust The |
Spraying Apparatus Tanks—Edwin E. | Spraying Apparatus Tanks—Edwin E. | Spraying Apparatus Tanks—Edwin E. |
Trescow thick. # | Trescowthick. | Trescowthick # |
Automatic Sash Holder Improvement | Automatic Sash Holder Improvement | Automatic Sash Holder Improvement |
—Hnriott Bewicke. | — Hariett Bewicke. | Hariett Bewicke. |
Milking Macbino Teat Cups—Claude | Milking Machine Teat Cups— Claude | Milking Machine That Cups—Claude |
Hi Davis. | H. Davis. | Hi Davis. |
Railway I<ever Crossing Automatic | Railway Level Crossing Automatic | Railway Lever Crossing Automatic |
Alarm Signal.—Ocil Gre?ory. | Alarm Signal.— Cecil Gregory. | Alarm Signal.—Ocil Gregory. |
Machine for Washing Domestic Croc | Machine for Washing Domestic | Machine for Washing Domestic Croc |
kery—May Dovo and Olive Doro. | Crockery—May Dove and Olive Dore. | kery—May Dove and Olive Dove. |
Device for Overcoming thp Railway | Device for Overcoming the Railway | Device for Overcoming the Railway |
Broak of Gauge—Joseph Lobb. | Break of Gauge— Joseph Lobb. | Break of Gauge—Joseph Lobb. |
Applian,co for Lifting Loo?o Grain | Appliance for Lifting Loose Grain | Appliance for Lifting Loose Grain |
and other Prodiicc —Harry Xnpper. | and other Produce —Harry Napper. | and other Produce Harry Napper. |
Heating Device for Incubator*—Krn | Heating Device for Incubators— Ernest | Heating Device for Incubator*—Krn |
C. Franklin. | C. Franklin. | C. Franklin. |
Gato Operating Devices to Prevent | Gate Operating Devices to Prevent | Gate Operating Devices to Prevent |
Sagging—William H. Baiirrt. | Sagging— William H. Bauert. | Sagging—William H. Barrett. |
Fastening Steel Hands around. Hales | Fastening Steel Bands around Bales | Fastening Steel Hands around. Wales |
or Bags by Improved Means —William | or Bags by Improved Means —William | or Bags by Improved Means William |
K. Collins. | K. Collins. | K. Collins. |
Draft Attachments of Disc Ploughs | Draft Attachments of Disc Ploughs | Draft Attachments of Disc Ploughs |
—Martin Ryan and John Quinn. | —Martin Ryan and John Quinn. | Martin Ryan and John Quinn. |
The Assignments of Patent* nnd Ll | The Assignments of Patents and | The Assignments of Patents and Ll |
cenccK which have recently been reg | Licences which have recently been | cenccK which have recently been reg |
registered include the following:— | registered include the following :— | registered include the following |
John Danks and Son Pty. Ltd. liavo | John Danks and Son Pty. Ltd. have | John Danks and Son Pty. Ltd. have |
taken for five years a Ixence from | taken for five years a licence from | taken for five years a licence from |
John G. Starr, exclusive for Austra | John G. Starr, exclusive for Australia, | John G. Starr, exclusive for Australia, |
lia, on improvements in Ball nnd B'lib | on improvements in Ball and Bibb | on improvements in Ball and Bibb |
cocks for water or other liquids. Pa | cocks for water or other liquids. | cocks for water or other liquids. Pa |
Patent 8458. | Patent 8458. | Patent 8458. |
Edwnrd W. Terry has purchased Pa | Edward W. Terry has purchased | Edward W. Terry has purchased Pa |
Patent 9373 from Richard T. Park on an | Patent 9373 from Richard T. Park on an | Patent 9373 from Richard T. Park on an |
improvement to extract juice, etc.. | improvement to extract juice, etc., | improvement to extract juice, etc.. |
from lemon. | from lemons. | from lemon. |
William Moore nnd John Cattle havp | William Moore and John Cattle have | William Moore and John Cattle have |
become, the owners of William Moore's | become the owners of William Moore's | become the owners of William Moore's |
Patent Xo. 2014 on a yoke for Hor | Patent No. 2044 on a yoke for | Patent No. 2014 on a yoke for Her |
Horses, etc. | Horses, etc. | Horses, etc. |
Arthur J. C. Brottell ha* acquired | Arthur J. C. Brettell has acquired | Arthur J. C. Brettell has acquired |
the Victorian Right* which weri- pre | the Victorian Rights which were previously | the Victorian Rights which were- previously |
viously shanU by himself, and Wil | shared by himself, and William | shall by himself, and William |
liam R. Rao for improvements in | R. Rae for improvements in | R. Rae for improvements in |
Cliajrs, Tables, etc. Patent 15S0J | Chairs, Tables, etc. Patent 15808. | Chairs, Tables, etc. Patent 1580 |
Lifo.Targets Ltd. has bought from | Life Targets, Ltd. has bought from | Life Targets Ltd. has bought from |
Mas?rs. Bates. Kelly and Corbin Pa | Messrs. Bates. Kelly and Corbin | Messrs. Bates. Kelly and Corbin Patent |
tent No. 7539 relating to Target Ap | Patent No. 7539 relating to Target | No. 7539 relating to Target Apparatus |
paratus for uso with the Cinemato | Apparatus for use with the Cinematograph. | for use with the Cinema to |
Tho New South Wales right* in Pa | The New South Wales rights in Patent | The New South Wales rights in Patent |
tent 15803 have boon sold to Will:ani | 15808 have been sold to William | 15803 have been sold to William |
R. Roe.. . | R. Roe. | R. Roe.. . |
Inventors who have ideas as to bet | Inventors who have ideas as to better | Inventors who have ideas as to bet |
construction or improvements on | construction or improvements on | construction or improvements on |
anyexistinc article may socuto infor | any existing article may secure information | any existing article may secure information |
mation and advice, and *ome> useful | and advice, and some useful | and advice, and some useful |
printed particulars as to the mode and | printed particulars as to the mode and | printed particulars as to the mode and |
cost of patenting in all countries, by | cost of patenting in all countries, by | cost of patenting in all countries, by |
coramnmcnt'nj? with Messrs G G | communicating with Messrs. G. G. | coramnmcnt'nj? with Messrs G G |
Turri and Co. | Turri and Co. | Turri and Co. |
Identified overProof corrections | APPLIANCE CHAIRS LOOSE NAPPER EDWARD DOVE LICENCE PRODUCE HARIETT SOME BIBB LIFE GATE SECURE BREAK TRESCOWTHICK GREGORY BRETTELL USE WERE EXISTING RIGHTS ANY RAE TARGETS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | LEMONS TEAT [**VANDALISED] LICENCES RIALTO BALES CECIL ERNEST CINEMATOGRAPH LEVEL ATTORNEY INCUBATORS BETTER BANDS COMMUNICATING TREE BAUERT SHARED DORE FRUIT |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 322 | 79.8 | 93.5 | 67.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 205 | 79.0 | 90.7 | 55.8 |
Weighted Words | 78.7 | 89.8 | 52.1 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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TUE BR KA Iv OP GAUGE. 1) | THE BREAK OF GAUGE. | THE BR FA Iv OF GAUGE. 1) |
The statement that the Germans will he | The statement that the Germans will be | The statement that the Germans will he |
hampered in their invasion ol Russia because j | hampered in their invasion of Russia because | hampered in their invasion of Russia because there |
there is., a break ot gauge on tho railways at ^ | there is a break of gauge on the railways at | is a break of gauge on the railways at the |
tho border, and German rolling stock of | the border, and German rolling stock of | border, and German rolling stock of |
?lft SJin gauge cnnnot be used on the Russian t | 4ft 8½in gauge cannot be used on the Russian | 11ft 8in gauge cannot be used on the Russian t |
lines nf Cit gauge, flies flat in the faco of the | lines of 5ft gauge, flies flat in the face of the | lines of Cit gauge, flies flat in the face of the |
statement made in military treatises that the | statement made in military treatises that the | statement made in military treatises that the |
rolling stock on the German railways in Bast 0 | rolling stock on the German railways in East | rolling stock on the German railways in East 0 |
Prussia has boon specially constructed so that¡S | Prussia has been specially constructed so that | Prussia has been specially constructed so that |
the wheels can ho moved along the axles 8 | the wheels can be moved along the axles | the wheels can he moved along the axles 8 |
to flt the 5ft gauge. | to fit the 5ft gauge. | to fit the 5ft gauge. |
Identified overProof corrections | BEEN FACE CANNOT EAST FIT |
Identified overProof non-corrections |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 85 | 81.2 | 96.5 | 81.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 49 | 89.8 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 90.2 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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GOSIIELLS OADS BOARD. | GOSNELLS ROADS BOARD. | GOSNELLS ROADS BOARD. |
At the ordinry meeting of the Gesnell's | At the ordinary meeting of the Gesnell's Roads Board, held at | At the ordinary meeting of the Gosnell's |
lit., the chair .was taken by Mr. It. I. L. | Maddington on the 27th ult., the chair was taken by Mr. R. M. L. | lit., the chair was taken by Mr. R. I. L. |
Diokie, in' the unaoidable absence of Mr. J. | Dickie, in the unavoidable absence of Mr. J. | Dickie, in the unavoidable absence of Mr. J.. |
I. McKentie. The other members present were | R. McKenzie. The other members present were | McKenzie. The other members present were |
Messrs. R. (Gowen, James Eddy, M.D. Higgs and | Messrs. R. Cowen, James Eddy, M. D. Higgs and | Messrs. R. (Cowen, James Eddy, M.D. Higgs and |
L. J. Gibl. The Education Department having | L. J. Gibbs. The Education Department having | L. J. Gibb. The Education Department having |
notified the Board that the East Cannington | notified the Board that the East Cannington | notified the Board that the East Cannington |
State School was under the jurisdiction of the | State School was under the jurisdiction of the | State School was under the jurisdiction of the |
Queen's Park committee of management, mem | Queen's Park committee of management, mem- | Queen's Park committee of management, members |
bers discussed the matter at considerable length. | bers discussed the matter at considerable length. | discussed the matter at considerable length. |
It was oontended that the school was largely | It was contended that the school was largely | It was contended that the school was largely |
attended, by children living within the Gsee | attended by children living within the Gos- | attended, by children living within the Gee. |
nell's are,, and that it. affairs had little in | nell's area, and that its affairs had little in | nell's are, and that it affairs had little in |
common with Queen's Park. Eventually it was | common with Queen's Park. Eventually it was | common with Queen's Park. Eventually it was |
decided that Mr. R. T. Robinson. M.L.A., should | decided that Mr. R. T. Robinson. M.L.A., should | decided that Mr. R. T. Robinson. M.L.A., should |
be requested to assist in having the sohool | be requested to assist in having the school | be requested to assist in having the school |
placed under the control of the Maddington com | placed under the control of the Maddington com- | placed under the control of the Maddington committee. |
mittee. The Secretary for Railways wrote stat | mittee. The Secretary for Railways wrote stat- | The Secretary for Railways wrote stating |
ing that a 'crossing for foot-passengers, with | ing that a crossing for foot-passengers, with | that a crossing for foot-passengers, with |
turnstiles, at Morley-st., Madington, was esti | turnstiles, at Morley-st., Maddington, was esti- | turnstiles, at Morley-st., Maddington, was estimated |
matel 'to cost £31. and asked whether the | mated to cost £31, and asked whether the | to cost £31 and asked whether the |
Board was prepared to bear the cost. It was | Board was prepared to bear the cost. It was | Board was prepared to bear the cost. It was |
decided to write to the Commissioner pointing out | decided to write to the Commissioner pointing out | decided to write to the Commissioner pointing out |
the necessity for the crossing and stating that | the necessity for the crossing and stating that | the necessity for the crossing and stating that |
the Board had never previously been asked to | the Board had never previously been asked to | the Board had never previously been asked to |
bear the expense of putting in crossings over | bear the expense of putting in crossings over | bear the expense of putting in crossings over |
the railway lines. A letter was received from | the railway lines. A letter was received from | the railway lines. A letter was received from |
the War and Unemployment Distress Relief | the War and Unemployment Distress Relief | the War and Unemployment Distress Relief |
Fund urging that works be put in hand. The se | Fund urging that works be put in hand. The se- | Fund urging that works be put in hand. The secretary |
cretary was instructed to reply that the Board | cretary was instructed to reply that the Board | was instructed to reply that the Board |
was doing its utmost in carrying out works with | was doing its utmost in carrying out works with | was doing its utmost in carrying out works with |
its limited revenue, and' that through the cut | its limited revenue, and that through the cut- | its limited revenue, and' that through the cutting |
ting out of the subsidy by the Government the | ting out of the subsidy by the Government the | out of the subsidy by the Government the |
Board had to curtail its expenditure. Mem | Board had to curtail its expenditure. Mem- | Board had to curtail its expenditure. Members |
bers expressed the opinion that instead of cur= | bers expressed the opinion that instead of cur- | expressed the opinion that instead of cure |
tailing work the Government should assist the | tailing work the Government should assist the | taking work the Government should assist the |
Board to provide it. Accounts amounting to | Board to provide it. Accounts amounting to | Board to provide it. Accounts amounting to |
£53 16s. 10d. were passed for payment. It was | £53 16s. 10d. were passed for payment. It was | £53 16s. 10d. were passed for payment. It was |
decided to ask the Colonial Treasurer for the | decided to ask the Colonial Treasurer for the | decided to ask the Colonial Treasurer for the |
usual grant of £10 towards the cost of estab. | usual grant of £10 towards the cost of estab- | usual grant of £10 towards the cost of establishing |
lishing the public porund | lishing the public pound, | the public pound |
Identified overProof corrections | COWEN ORDINARY GOSNELLS POUND ESTIMATED UNAVOIDABLE CONTENDED ROADS DICKIE MCKENZIE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | GESNELLS [**VANDALISED] AREA ULT HELD ON CURTAILING [**VANDALISED] GIBBS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 297 | 91.9 | 95.6 | 45.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 151 | 90.1 | 95.4 | 53.3 |
Weighted Words | 88.7 | 95.3 | 58.6 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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POSTAC" STAMP COLOURS ' | POSTAGE STAMP COLOURS | POSTAC" STAMP COLOURS Melbourne, |
Melbourne, July 22. | Melbourne, July 22. | July 22. |
It was originally considered by the | It was originally considered by the | It was originally considered by the |
authorities:'that dark grey would be | authorities that dark grey would be | authorities that dark grey would be |
the most suitable colour for the shil | the most suitable colour for the shil- | the most suitable colour for the shilling |
ling postage stbamps, 'but experi | ling postage stamps, but experi- | postage stamps, but experience. |
ence. has taug t that cancellation | ence has taught that cancellation | has taug t that cancellation |
marks do not show clearly against a | marks do not show clearly against a | marks do not show clearly against a |
background such as that.. Before | background such as that. Before | background such as that.. Before |
leaving for England to-day, the | leaving for England to-day, the | leaving for England to-day, the |
Postmaster-Oeneral left the. choice. | Postmaster-General left the choice | Postmaster-General left the. choice. |
of a suitable colour to the judgmint | of a suitable colour to the judgment | of a suitable colour to the judgment |
of the Secretary to the Treasuryt in | of the Secretary to the Treasury, in | of the Secretary to the Treasury in |
whose department the stamp Print | whose department the stamp print- | whose department the stamp Printing |
ing is, carried on.. oEar npw ad. | ing is carried on. For new 2d. | is carried on.. of ar- new 3d. |
stamp Mr; Wynne 'determined upos | stamp Mr. Wynne determined upon | stamp Mr; Wynne determined upon |
light purple for, the groundwork. | light purple for the groundwork. | light purple for the groundwork. |
Identified overProof corrections | AUTHORITIES JUDGMENT STAMPS NEW UPON TREASURY /POSTMASTER/GENERAL|POSTMASTERGENERAL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TAUGHT |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 85 | 87.1 | 96.5 | 72.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 64 | 87.5 | 98.4 | 87.5 |
Weighted Words | 85.7 | 97.6 | 83.3 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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PREHISTORIC RIVER FOUND. | PREHISTORIC RIVER FOUND. | PREHISTORIC RIVER FOUND. |
Excavations for the sea wall which -s | Excavations for the sea wall which is | Excavations for the sea wall which is |
being constructed by the Cumberland | being constructed by the Cumberland | being constructed by the Cumberland |
County Gouiicil at Allonby, a little water- | County Council at Allonby, a little water- | County Council at Allenby, a little watering-place |
ing-place cn the Solway Firth, have te | ing-place on the Solway Firth, have re- | on the Solway Firth, have to |
vealed the mouth of a long-lost river It | vealed the mouth of a long-lost river. It | vealed the mouth of a long-lost river. It |
is believed to have dried up hundreds, and | is believed to have dried up hundreds, and | is believed to have dried up hundreds, and |
perhaps thousands, of years ago. From the | perhaps thousands, of years ago. From the | perhaps thousands, of years ago. From the |
depths of the strata the character of tba | depths of the strata the character of the | depths of the strata the character of the |
banks now uncovered, the tree trunks dug | banks now uncovered, the tree trunks dug | banks now uncovered, the tree trunks dug |
up, and the general appearance, it is evi- | up, and the general appearance, it is | up, and the general appearance, it is evi- |
evident that the mouth of a deep river, with | evident that the mouth of a deep river, with | evident that the mouth of a deep river, with |
steep banks lined with trees, formerly exist | steep banks lined with trees, formerly exist- | steep banks lined with trees, formerly existed. |
ed. An inland upheaval doubtless took | ed. An inland upheaval doubtless took | An inland upheaval doubtless took |
place by which the springs were cut off and | place by which the springs were cut off and | place by which the springs were cut off and |
found other rivers to take their waters. | found other rivers to take their waters. | found other rivers to take their waters. |
Identified overProof corrections | COUNCIL ON |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ALLONBY [**VANDALISED] REVEALED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 106 | 95.3 | 98.1 | 60.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 75 | 96.0 | 97.3 | 33.3 |
Weighted Words | 97.2 | 96.7 | -18.2 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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HAWKER THE BIRD. | HAWKER THE BIRD. | HAWKER THE BIRD. |
MELBOURNE, v- -"ary 9 | MELBOURNE, February 9. | MELBOURNE, v- -"ary 9 |
Harry Hawker made a' .erie's of ' | Harry Hawker made a series of | Harry Hawker made a series of successful |
successful ascents on the Caulfield" | successful ascents on the Caulfield | ascents on the Caulfield" |
racecourse on Saturday in the pres- | racecourse on Saturday in the pres- | racecourse on Saturday in the presence |
ence of about thirty-five thousand | ence of about thirty-five thousand | of about thirty-five thousand |
people. In the second ascent he | people. In the second ascent he | people. In the second ascent he |
reached en altitude of sb; thousand | reached an altitude of six thousand | reached an altitude of six; thousand |
test./ Miss Raby Dixon . paid £620' | feet. Miss Ruby Dixon paid £620 | test Miss Raby Dixon . paid £620' |
for a .flight with , Hawker, " the f trip | for a flight with Hawker, the trip | for a flight with Hawker, the of trip |
costing: ; her over £3 a.rninute. | costing her over £3 minute. | costing: ; her over £3 a minute. |
Identified overProof corrections | AN SIX MINUTE SERIES |
Identified overProof non-corrections | FEBRUARY FEET RUBY |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 52 | 86.5 | 94.2 | 57.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 41 | 82.9 | 92.7 | 57.1 |
Weighted Words | 82.6 | 92.0 | 54.1 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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RAILWAY ACCIDENT. . ' | RAILWAY ACCIDENT. | RAILWAY ACCIDENT. |
The doini train from Herberton | The down train from Herberton | The down train from Herberton |
reached Mareeba very late on Sat- | reached Mareeba very late on Sat- | reached Mareeba very late on Saturday, |
urday, says the "W. and T. Miner." | urday, says the "W. and T. Miner." | says the "W. and T. Miner." |
Thai cause of the delay was'a shunt- | The cause of the delay was a shunt- | The cause of the delay was a shunt- |
ing mishap at th»97-milq Siding. | ing mishap at the 97-mile Siding. | ing mishap at three-mile Siding. |
At th« place four wcq&ons of tim- | At this place four waggons of tim- | At the place four waggons of timber- |
ber- were being shunted from the Sid | ber were being shunted from the Sid- | were being shunted from the Siding |
ing to the mainline« but the points | ing to the main line, but the points | to the mainline but the points |
were open and the waggons were de- | were open and the waggons were de- | were open and the waggons were de- |
railed. One truck capsized and w¿s | railed. One truck capsized and was | railed. One truck capsized and was |
very much damaged. After working | very much damaged. After working | very much damaged. After working |
hard for an hour and a quarter the | hard for an hour and a quarter the | hard for an hour and a quarter the |
railway officials .managed to get the | railway officials managed to get the | railway officials managed to get the |
main line clear and the train lett foi | main line clear and the train left for | main line clear and the train left for |
Mareeba. Great credit is due to | Mareeba. Great credit is due to | Mareeba. Great credit is due to |
Guard Undy for the manner in wbici | Guard Undy for the manner in which | Guard Undy for the manner in which |
lie worked. | he worked. | he worked. |
Identified overProof corrections | LEFT MILE DOWN WAS HE WHICH |
Identified overProof non-corrections | THIS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 102 | 86.3 | 97.1 | 78.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 68 | 89.7 | 98.5 | 85.7 |
Weighted Words | 93.1 | 99.3 | 90.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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NEW SOUTH WALES. | NEW SOUTH WALES. | NEW SOUTH WALES. |
Sydney, Oct. ll. . | Sydney, Oct. 11. | Sydney, Oct. 14. The |
The Minister for Railways (Mr. Hoyle) | The Minister for Railways (Mr. Hoyle) | Minister for Railways (Mr. Hoyle) |
has arranged for trials to oe made of the | has arranged for trials to be made of the | has arranged for trials to be made of the |
Brennan invention for overcoming the break | Brennan invention for overcoming the break | Brennan invention for overcoming the break |
of gauge problem, Mr. Hoyle expresses | of gauge problem, Mr. Hoyle expresses | of gauge problem, Mr. Hoyle expresses |
himself as hopeful regarding the result, tte | himself as hopeful regarding the result. He | himself as hopeful regarding the result, the |
has decided to put1-Mr. Deane, ex-engineer | has decided to put Mr. Deane, ex-engineer | has decided to put Mr. Deane, ex-engineer |
in charge bf the trans-Australian railway, | in charge of the trans-Australian railway, | in charge of the trans-Australian railway, |
in charge of the experiments, which will | in charge of the experiments, which will | in charge of the experiments, which will |
bi carried cut at Tocumwal. | be carried cut at Tocumwal. | be carried cut at Tocumwal. |
Sydneys Oct. 13. | Sydney, Oct. 13. | Sydney Oct. 13. |
Both Stale Houses met to-day, but no | Both State Houses met to-day, but no | Both State Houses met to-day, but no |
business was transacted, and an adjourn-1 | business was transacted, and an adjourn- | business was transacted, and an adjourn- |
ment was agreed to till Wednesday week, | ment was agreed to till Wednesday week, | ment was agreed to till Wednesday week, |
when Mr. Holman will deliver bis financial | when Mr. Holman will deliver his financial | when Mr. Holman will deliver his financial |
statement. | statement. | statement. |
Identified overProof corrections | ADJOURNMENT BE STATE PUT HIS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | HE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 93 | 90.3 | 98.9 | 88.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 69 | 91.3 | 98.6 | 83.3 |
Weighted Words | 91.7 | 99.1 | 88.9 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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LIGHT HORSE CAMP. | LIGHT HORSE CAMP. | LIGHT HORSE CAMP. |
Adelaide, Monday. | Adelaide, Monday. | Adelaide, Monday. |
. The Kapunda Light-Hors© camp was | The Kapunda Light Horse camp was | The Kapunda Light Horse camp was |
visited by largo numbers of people on | visited by large numbers of people on | visited by large numbers of people on |
Monday. Although a number, of-the | Monday. Although a number of the | Monday. Although a number, of-the |
recruits know but littlo of horses, only | recruits know but little of horses, only | recruits know but little of horses, only |
a Tow rainer accidents have - occurred. | a few minor accidents have occurred. | a few minor accidents have occurred. |
One trooper was thrown^ and had a rib | One trooper was thrown and had a rib | One trooper was thrown and had a rib |
¡ 'broken, and . yesterday - a ¿trooper on | broken, and yesterday a trooper on | is broken, and yesterday - a trooper on |
patrol had lu's ankle dislocated a- few | patrol had his ankle dislocated a few | patrol had his ankle dislocated a few |
?milos from camp. He was brbu'pbt in | miles from camp. He was brought in | miles from camp. He was brought in |
by tho Anny Medical Corps. | by the Army Medical Corps. | by the Army Medical Corps. |
Identified overProof corrections | BROUGHT MILES LITTLE LARGE HIS ARMY MINOR |
Identified overProof non-corrections |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 65 | 84.6 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 48 | 85.4 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 85.6 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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MILITASV SANITATION. | MILITARY SANITATION. | MILITARY SANITATION. |
23RD? LIGHT HORSE- TO THE | 23RD. LIGHT HORSE TO THE | 23RD? LIGHT HORSE- TO THE |
. . FORE. | FORE. | FORE. |
. 'Adelaide, Friday. | Adelaide, Friday. | Adelaide, Friday. |
The sanitation, shield, presented by | The sanitation shield, presented by | The sanitation, shield, presented by |
the commanding sanitary officer . (Cap- | the commanding sanitary officer (Cap- | the commanding sanitary officer . (Captain |
tain Hill) of the sanitation corps, Soutlt, | tain Hill) of the sanitation corps, South | Hill of the sanitation corps, South, |
Australia, for competition among the | Australia, for competition among the | Australia, for competition among the |
infantry battalions and' the Light Horse | infantry battalions and the Light Horse | infantry battalions and the Light Horse |
regiment, hus been won by Ute 'J'2ad | regiment, has been won by the 22nd | regiment, has been won by Ute 'J 2nd |
Light HorseVregimept. . ? | Light Horse regiment. | Light Horse regiment. . ? |
Identified overProof corrections | HAS SOUTHAUSTRALIA MILITARY |
Identified overProof non-corrections |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 43 | 86.0 | 97.7 | 83.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 31 | 90.3 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 91.5 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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THE BROKEN HILL-PORT AUGUSTA | THE BROKEN HILL-PORT AUGUSTA | THE BROKEN HILL-PORT AUGUSTA |
RAILWAY. | RAILWAY. | RAILWAY. |
VIEWS OF MR; JOSIAH THOMAS. | VIEWS OF MR. JOSIAH THOMAS. | VIEWS OF MR; JOSIAH THOMAS. |
"What is your' opinion of, the sug-; | "What is your opinion of the sug- | "What is your' opinion of the suggested |
gested' railway, from Port; Augusta- to | gested railway, from Port Augusta to | railway, from Port; Augusta, to |
Broken Hill?" | Broken Hill?" | Broken Hill?" |
A". //Miner", reporter asked,. Mr. | A "Miner", reporter asked, Mr. | A". Miner", reporter asked, Mr. |
Josiah sThomas, M.H.R., the question | Josiah Thomas, M.H.R., the question | Josiah Thomas, M.H.R., the question |
this morning. ,'?"? v " | this morning. | this morning. ,'?"? v " |
"But whatsis the idea of the line?" | "But what is the idea of the line?" | "But what's the idea of the line?" |
queried Mr. Thomas, by: way of reply. | queried Mr. Thomas, by way of reply. | queried Mr. Thomas, by: way of reply. |
The pressman ' said' ho understood it | The pressman said he understood it | The pressman said he understood it |
was to bo . the eonnocting-'lihk between | was to be the connecting-link between | was to be . the connecting link between |
tho Kalgoorlie-Port ' Augusta and, .tho | the Kalgoorlie-Port Augusta and the | the Kalgoorlie-Port ' Augusta and, the |
Broken Hill-Sydney (ria -Condobolin) | Broken Hill-Sydney (via Condobolin) | Broken Hill Sydney (via -Condobolin) |
lines. . - , . : | lines. | lines. . - , . : |
"The^e is already ri. lino from here | "The is already a line from here | "There is already a. line from here |
to Port Augusta,' -Mr. Thomas re- | to Port Augusta," Mr. Thomas re- | to Port Augusta,' -Mr. Thomas remarked |
marked. - , r. . j < | marked. | . . j < |
Tho reporter, dwelt upon tho circum- | The reporter dwelt upon the circum- | The reporter, dwelt upon the circumstances |
stances of tho present- route, 'via | stances of the present route, via | of the present route, via |
Petersburg, to Port Augusta, and men- | Petersburg, to Port Augusta, and men- | Petersburg, to Port Augusta, and mentioned |
tioned the difference in - the gauges | tioned the difference in the gauges | the difference in the gauges |
between this lino and tho-trans-Aus- | between this line and the trans-Aus- | between this line and the trans-Aus- |
tralian one. "'...?;?.'/'. ' ? | tralian one. | tralian one. Mr. |
'Mr. Thomas"''was prepared to talk | Mr. Thomas was prepared to talk | Thomas" was prepared to talk |
on-gauges. "If it. is a question "of | on gauges. "If it is a question of | on-gauges. "If it. is a question of |
gauges," he said, "tho Federal Govern- | gauges," he said, "the Federal Govern- | gauges," he said, "the Federal Govern- |
emnt is'in favor of unifyirfg them. Mr. | ment is in favor of unifying them. Mr. | event is in favor of unifying them. Mr. |
Fisher has said-several times that the | Fisher has said several times that the | Fisher has said several times that the |
I Federal Government is prepared to'as- | Federal Government is prepared to as- | Federal Government is prepared to as- |
sist tho States in'securing'à uniform | sist the States in securing a uniform | sist the States in securing uniform |
gauge throughout Australia.. Only | gauge throughout Australia. Only | gauge throughout Australia. Only |
within tho last fow days. Mr. Fisher | within the last few days. Mr. Fisher | within the last few days. Mr. Fisher |
made an appeal to: tho States td unify | made an appeal to the States to unify | made an appeal to: the States to unify |
tho gauges. Of course, this does not | the gauges. Of course, this does not | the gauges. Of course, this does not |
1 only apply to tho Broken Hill, to Port | only apply to the Broken Hill to Port | 1 only apply to the Broken Hill, to Port |
Augusta railway,' but to the whole of | Augusta railway, but to the whole of | Augusta railway,' but to the whole of |
I Australia." . . . *, | Australia." | Australia." . . 4, |
"But have you not heard a suggested, | "But have you not heard a suggested | "But have you not heard a suggested, |
new railway bf a shorter : route dis- | new railway of a shorter route dis- | new railway of a shorter : route dis- |
cussed?" asked the interviewer. ??'?.'? | cussed?" asked the interviewer. | cussed?" asked the interviewer. ??'?.'? |
."Only by 'Tho Miner,' ". was tho re- | "Only by 'The Miner,' " was the re- | "Only by 'The Miner,' ". was the reply. |
ply. "At any rote, tho Federal G ov | ply. "At any rate, the Federal Gov- | "At any rote, the Federal G ov |
ernmentfcannot rnn a;line'in a private | ernment cannot run a line in a private | ernment cannot run aline in a private |
Stat«, lt can only build railways, go- | State. It can only build railways, go- | State, It can only build railways, going |
ing through two States,''and ;'then it: | ing through two States, and then it | through two States, and then it: |
must have tho consent of those States.". | must have the consent of those States." | must have the consent of those States.". |
Identified overProof corrections | CONNECTING BE RUN STATE CANNOT UNIFYING SECURING FEW ASSIST LINK |
Identified overProof non-corrections | RATE |
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All Words | 254 | 79.9 | 97.2 | 86.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 122 | 91.0 | 99.2 | 90.9 |
Weighted Words | 92.3 | 99.2 | 89.2 |
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THE UNEMPLOYED. | THE UNEMPLOYED. | THE UNEMPLOYED. |
PORT PIRIE TO BROKEN HUI, | PORT PIRIE TO BROKEN HILL | PORT PIRIE TO BROKEN HILL, |
RAILWAY. ? u | RAILWAY. | RAILWAY. u |
PROPOSAL OP DUPLICATION HE | PROPOSAL OF DUPLICATION RE- | PROPOSAL OF DUPLICATION HE |
FUSED BY S.A. GOVERNMENT | FUSED BY S.A. GOVERNMENT | USED BY S.A. GOVERNMENT |
. In tho South .Australian Legislatiu | In the South Australian Legislative | . in the South Australian Legislative |
Assembly on Tuesday night, Mr, V. J, | Assembly on Tuesday night, Mr. W. J. | Assembly on Tuesday night, Mr, V. J, |
C. Cole (Stanley) asked the Premier | C. Cole (Stanley) asked the Premier | C. Cole (Stanley) asked the Premier |
whether in view of tho fact that the | whether in view of the fact that the | whether in view the fact that the |
New South Wales Government wai | New South Wales Government was | New South Wales Government was |
pushing on with railway connection I«, | pushing on with railway connection be- | pushing on with railway connection be, |
tween Broken Hill ana Sydney, and | tween Broken Hill and Sydney, and | tween Broken Hill and Sydney, and |
that the trains from Broken Hill to | that the trains from Broken Hill to | that the trains from Broken Hill to |
Port Pirie were often, running nine or | Port Pirie were often, running nine or | Port Pirie were often running nine or |
ten hours late, owing to congestion, tho | ten hours late, owing to congestion, the | ten hours late, owing to congestion, the |
Government would tako into considera, | Government would take into considera- | Government would take into consideration |
tion tho duplication of tho Port Pirie | tion the duplication of the Port Pirie | the duplication of the Port Pirie |
to Broken.Hill'lino in ,tlio most congest | to Broken Hill line in the most congest- | to Broken.Hill'lino in the most congested |
ed portion, ' via.", from Port Pirie to | ed portion, viz., from Port Pirie to | portion, ' via.", from Port Pirie to |
Gladstone The work would give em. | Gladstone. The work would give em- | Gladstone The work would give employment |
ployment to » lar ge, number of men. | ployment to a large number of men. | to a large number of men. |
The Commissioner of Public Worin | The Commissioner of Public Works | The Commissioner of Public Works |
Sir Richard Butler (who replied to UH | Sir Richard Butler (who replied to the | Sir Richard Butler (who replied to UH |
Question): No,"sir. | question) : No, sir. | Question): No sir. |
Identified overProof corrections | BETWEEN TAKE WAS LARGE LEGISLATIVE WORKS NO |
Identified overProof non-corrections | VIZ REFUSED LINE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 125 | 81.6 | 94.4 | 69.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 78 | 87.2 | 96.2 | 70.0 |
Weighted Words | 88.4 | 95.4 | 59.8 |
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BREAK OF CAUCE DIFFICULTY. | BREAK OF GAUGE DIFFICULTY. | BREAK OF GAUGE DIFFICULTY. |
TRIALS OF INTENTIONS. | TRIALS OF INVENTIONS. | TRIALS OF INTENTIONS. |
Melbourne. Thursday.. | Melbourne, Thursday. | Melbourne. Thursday.. |
I In view of the decision of tho New | In view of the decision of the New | In view of the decision of the New |
South. Wales Government to conduct ex- | South Wales Government to conduct ex- | South Wales Government to conduct experiments |
periments at Tocumwal with the Bren- | periments at Tocumwal with the Bren- | at Tocumwal with the Brennan |
nan patent switch os u possible, solution | nan patent switch as a possible solution | patent switch as a possible, solution |
of the breakrof-gauge difficulty on tho | of the break-of-gauge difficulty on the | of the break-of-gauge difficulty on the |
railways, representations have been | railways, representations have been | railways, representations have been |
made to Mr. Holman that a similar | made to Mr. Holman that a similar | made to Mr. Holman that a similar |
trial be accorded the invention of Mr. | trial be accorded the invention of Mr. | trial be accorded the invention of Mr. |
A. J. Bolton, of Melbourne. Bolton's | A. J. Bolton, of Melbourne. Bolton's | A. J. Bolton, of Melbourne. Bolton's |
invention is a contrivance for substitut- | invention is a contrivance for substitut- | invention is a contrivance for substitut- |
ing a third . wheel instead of a third | ing a third wheel instead of a third | ing a third . wheel instead of a third |
rail, and the adoption of a slot at the | rail, and the adoption of a slot at the | rail, and the adoption of a slot at the |
points. This will, ' it is claimed, over- | points. This will, it is claimed, over- | points. This will it is claimed, over- |
come the brcokW-gauge difficulty iu a | come the break-of-gauge difficulty in a | come the brook gauge difficulty in a |
Rpeedier and cheaper fashion than any | speedier and cheaper fashion than any | speedier and cheaper fashion than any |
that has yet been attempted, ltepre | that has yet been attempted. Repre- | that has yet been attempted, Repre |
sentations are being made to thc Fede- | sentations are being made to the Fede- | sentations are being made to the Federal |
ral Ministry to give the invention a | ral Ministry to give the invention a | Ministry to give the invention a |
trial.: _ | trial. | trial.: _ |
Identified overProof corrections | AS SPEEDIER |
Identified overProof non-corrections | INVENTIONS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 112 | 92.9 | 99.1 | 87.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 75 | 96.0 | 98.7 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 94.8 | 97.4 | 50.6 |
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GUN ACCIDENT. | GUN ACCIDENT. | GUN ACCIDENT. |
A young man named Gordon '1hit | A young man named Gordon Whit- | A young man named Gordon 'was |
combg, an orchard manager, residing at | combe, an orchard manager, residing | coming, an orchard manager, residing at |
Claremont, met with a distreing aow | at Claremont, met with a distressing | Claremont, met with a distressing now |
accident yesterday. He was out shooting | accident yesterday. He was out shooting | accident yesterday. He was out shooting |
magpies, when his gun exploded, and | magpies, when his gun exploded, and | magpies, when his gun exploded, and |
shattered his left lined severely. All | shattered his left hand severely. All | shattered his left lined severely. All |
the fingers were praetieally blown oir | the fingers were practically blown off | the fingers were practically blown off |
and the palm was severely injtred. ti1 | and the palm was severely injured. He | and the palm was severely injured. till |
was taken to the Hobart HIonipital, where | was taken to the Hobart Hospital, where | was taken to the Hobart Hospital, where |
it mmo found necsosary to amputate the | it was found necessary to amputate the | it was found necessary to amputate the |
hand, | hand. | hand, |
Identified overProof corrections | NECESSARY PRACTICALLY HOSPITAL OFF DISTRESSING INJURED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | WHITCOMBE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 61 | 83.6 | 95.1 | 70.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 48 | 85.4 | 97.9 | 85.7 |
Weighted Words | 84.8 | 97.0 | 80.4 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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Railway Gauge | Railway Gauge | Railway Gauge |
A mutter of utmost importance the | A matter of utmost importance to the | A matter of utmost importance the |
future development of Auctrulii i- tb< | future development of Australia is the | future development of Australia is- the |
question of uirVestriot.,1 trade mil oren | question of unrestricted trade and com- | question of uirVestriot.,1 trade and even |
meree between the stutcs and the multipli- | merce between the states and the multipli- | more between the states and the multipli- |
cation of facilities to this cul. 'Inc of | cation of facilities to this end. One of | cation of facilities to this end. 'Inc of |
thc chief reasons for the union nf the | the chief reasons for the union of the | the chief reasons for the union of the |
states in the federal compact nj- tn break | states in the federal compact was to break | states in the federal compact is- to break |
down the barriers Int ;i -posed thc re tn for ? | down the barriers interposed theretofore | down the barriers Int opposed the rein for |
by atnie policy, and ulthough tb' 1i>c.il | by state policy, and although these fiscal | by state policy, and although the' fiscal |
barriers bu ve liocu broken .lowi to ibo | barriers have been broken down to the | barriers have been broken down to the |
great advantage of the stales, then- ¡,re | great advantage of the states, there are | great advantage of the stakes, there are |
oilier hiiidrniu.vs to our trad'- and com | other hindrances to our trade and com- | other hindrances to our trade and commerce |
meree which should be remm'ed ut -he | merce which should be removed at the | which should be reminded of the |
earliest moment. Not the i Mst im- | earliest moment. Not the first im- | earliest moment. Not the least important |
portant of those is tho breases of tu'^o. | portant of those is the breaks of gauge | of those is the breasts of those. |
of which there uro no less lii.-i i I n in | of which there are no less than ten in | of which there are no less lines r I n in |
number in various part» of Ausii-nki. | number in various parts of Australia. | number in various parts of Austria. |
Moreover, so long us the*' obvíelo? to | Moreover, so long as these obstacles to | Moreover, so long as the' obstacle? to |
unimpeded traffic remain, our di-."-noe pre- | unimpeded traffic remain, our defence pre- | unimpeded traffic remain, our defence preparations |
parations arc more or les neutIMM-C I. and | parations are more or less neutralised, and | are more or less neutIMM-C I. and |
untii everv <ilw>tach> to thc tr-msport i-f | until every obstacle to the transport of | until every |
troops and munitions of war removed, | troops and munitions of war removed, | troops and munitions of war removed, |
we may hope in vain to provide udeqi:ivt-"\ | we may hope in vain to provide adequately | we may hope in vain to provide udeqi:ivt-"\ |
for the defence of this great continent | for the defence of this great continent. | for the defence of this great continent |
yiidct^presentconditions thu movement o | Under present conditions the movement of | yiidct^presentconditions the movement of |
troop-- und tiltil- impedimenta would lie | troops and their impediments would be | troops and their- impediments would be |
ruinously II lit I disastrously shoe. Tili.- is, | ruinously and disastrously slow. This is | ruinously II lit I disastrously shoe. This.- is, |
:i inuttor ot tho gravest and ra.i -t < ital | a matter of the gravest and most vital | a matter of the gravest and rail at ital |
coUM'ijucucc in these day-, wh MI thc war | consequence in these days, when the war | coUM'ijucucc in these days-, which the war |
pivpui.liions of Hu' countries .if til.' world | preparations of the countries of the world | pivpui.liions of the' countries of the world |
a iv 1 .'ing feverishly pu-lii-d for'.', a'd. Ac- | are being feverishly pushed forward. Ac- | a iv 1 ing feverishly pushed for'.', all. Accordingly |
cordingly 1 -iilnuitti-d tin' niai' M" In tho | cordingly I submitted the matter to the | I -iilnuitti-d tin' near' M" In the |
into!-, ito conference n! I'lvmior-. oin:, | interstate conference of Premiers, and, | into!-, the conference of! Premiers-. on:, |
attor tull di-i iis-ioii. imluioil ri-.n to | after full discussion, induced them to | after will died visitors. included rise to |
agree to lou r tn tho lnloi-tato i.'*.unos | agree to refer to the Interstate Commis- | agree to four in the interstate assumes |
sion tlio i|iio-tion ni a 1'MÍI.irm i i:iv,a.. | sion the question of a uniform railway | sion the insertion of a 1 MÍI.m i five.. |
SJ«Ugo tor Au-1.-alia. Tho points agrc-d | gauge for Australia. The points agreed | Stage for Australia. The points agreed |
iij.on h\ tho i-oiii.,n-iioo a- dosirahi.' lo l-o | upon by the conference as desirable to be | upon by the i-oiii.,n-iioo a- desirable.' to be |
dotoi luini'd li\ I ho liit.'r-;ale l.'oinniission | determined by the Interstate Commission | deter mined by the liit.'r-;ale l.'oinniission |
aro--Ml tlii desirability ni uniformity: | are—(1) the desirability of uniformity; | aroused the desirability of uniformity: |
t-M what gauge shuni,I ho tin illy adopted : | (2) what gauge should be finally adopted; | t-M what gauge should be finally adopted : |
Cil what hen. :it- will u-uh (ai.t-i ¡he | (3) what benefits will result (a), to the | Cil what hen. it- will run (after the |
I'muninnwi allh ai: 1 11 >t tn ? -1111 o: tIn- | Commonwealth and (b) to each of the | I'muninnwi ally as: 1 11 turn ? -1111 o: In- |
sulte- ; (tl what will lie the oo-l nf | states; (4) what will be the cost of | spite- ; (tl what will be the cost of |
conversion ; I-Vi in what manner aii.i lo | conversion; (5) in what manner and to | conversion ; LIVE in what manner and to |
whom shall slit JJ COS; II., uppori h-in il. | whom shall such cost be apportioned. | whom shall slit JJ COS; II., upper hand it. |
Thc whole (|Ue-tinii ha-, llioroiorc. been | The whole question has, therefore, been | The whole (question has-, therefore. been |
ii relied to tho Inter-late Collum- sion, | referred to the Interstate Commission, | in relied to the Interstate Collum- sion, |
who will euler upon the inquiry a- soon | who will enter upon the inquiry as soon | who will enter upon the inquiry as soon |
as un opportunity pro-eiils itself, lt c.in | as an opportunity presents itself. It can- | as an opportunity presents itself, it can |
jut bc lu i si ningi c inipios-ul upon all | not be too strongly impressed upon all | just be so rings c impressed upon all |
i uncevned that deb.i in lin- matter mean» | concerned that delay on this matter means | i concerned that delay in the- matter meant |
iddii ional heave eo-i. md thc .».mn. r | additional heavy cost, and the sooner | added local heave coal. and the same. r |
those bair'ei- arc »wept jwav atm ih" | these barriers are swept away and the | those barriers- are swept away and the |
trallic of thc i e.i! incut is iiiiimpedeii | traffic of the continent is unimpeded | traffic of the v ear! meat is iiiiimpedeii |
tho better fur t1- t IXH.I\.-r t!iciii»..|\e | the better for the taxpayer themselves | the better for tt- t IXH.I\.-r t!iciii»..|\e |
aud the ;.ica ter «'ill Kc 1 IK | and the greater will be the | and the area ter still Kc 1 IN |
eÜiiici). i nf our eal inn.il .el .-oe-al and. | efficiency of our national and social and | earlier). i of our dear land of social and. |
industrial m g misa l cn-. I' cannot be | industrial organisations. It cannot be | industrial m g miss I can-. I cannot be |
loo .-tl-iinglv 'iliirnied timi. hai/Ing regard | to strongly affirmed that, having regard | too .-tl-iinglv 'alarmed and. having regard |
tn the niini' end . «mple\ "irtfcri st.» in | to the many and complex interests in- | to the north' end . simple "matter star in |
Mlhcl. lliis problem i.m univ bo -liif | volved, this problem can only be satis- | Mine). this problem can only be -half |
Voctiirily selile.l h, i>,e joint eiVoil and | factorily settled by the joint effort and | Voctiirily selled he, is joint eiVoil and |
iiarlimniiius eo-opei-.it inn nf thc ('oiniunn | harmonious co-operation of the Common- | iiarlimniiius co-operate inn at the ('Common |
w ealth an I t lie »> vcr il »ute». | wealth and the several states. | wealth and the river at Outer. |
Identified overProof corrections | AFTER FISCAL AT ARE PARTS DAYS IMPRESSED ALTHOUGH PUSHED COMMERCE OTHER HAS DOWN FINALLY COMMONWEALTH HINDRANCES SWEPT AUSTRALIA THEREFORE OBSTACLE HAVING DELAY STATE AWAY EVERY TOO HAVE ENTER INTERSTATE IMPEDIMENTS SOCIAL ONLY PRESENTS CAN PREMIERS AGREED DESIRABLE CONCERNED TRANSPORT COST ON UNTIL THEIR |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SATISFACTORILY BREAKS EACH UNIFORM SLOW HARMONIOUS SUBMITTED THEM DETERMINED ONE EFFICIENCY NEUTRALISED SUCH INTERESTS GREATER UNDER MANY SEVERAL INTERPOSED FULL HEAVY REFER WAS FORWARD THERETOFORE UNRESTRICTED SOONER WHEN NATIONAL DISCUSSION VITAL ADEQUATELY PRESENT INDUCED EFFORT CONSEQUENCE BEING FIRST COMMISSION ORGANISATIONS APPORTIONED MEANS SETTLED AFFIRMED OBSTACLES TAXPAYER REFERRED THAN STRONGLY BENEFITS MOST /CO/OPERATION|COOPERATION CONDITIONS INVOLVED COMPLEX ADDITIONAL TEN RESULT THEMSELVES |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 412 | 43.0 | 75.2 | 56.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 211 | 51.7 | 72.0 | 42.2 |
Weighted Words | 51.7 | 71.0 | 39.9 |
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' LIGHT HOR.SK. | LIGHT HORSE. | ' LIGHT HORSE. |
An ~nlvov(iaomcii't notifies tlinl tho IBM , | An advertisement notifies that the 1896 | An ~nlvov(iaomcii't notifies that the IBM , |
<lnoU of trainees ior tho Light Ho«« are j | quota of trainees for the Light Horse are | lack of trainees for the Light Horse are requested |
requested to present themselve* at tho | | requested to present themselves at the | to present themselves at the |
orderly room at half-past seven o "Hock io | orderly room at half-past seven o'clock to- | orderly room at half-past seven o "Hock to-morrow |
morrow nicht to receive cnuitpment. lie-1 | morrow night to receive equipment. Re- | night to receive encampment. lied |
emits desirous of enlisting in tho squad-"! | cruits desirous of enlisting in the squad- | emits desirous of enlisting in the squad-"! |
rou arc requested to present themselves I | ron are requested to present themselves | You are requested to present themselves at |
nt the same time. Any mininer "«'h0 has | at the same time. Any member who has | the same time. Any minister "who has |
not received his annual pay may do mi | not received his annual pay may do so | not received his annual pay may do in |
to-ni(>ht. | to-night. | to-night. |
Identified overProof corrections | FOR /TO/NIGHT|TONIGHT THAT NIGHT WHO HORSE TOMORROW |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SO OCLOCK QUOTA SQUADRON EQUIPMENT MEMBER RECRUITS ADVERTISEMENT |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 61 | 62.3 | 86.9 | 65.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 46 | 67.4 | 82.6 | 46.7 |
Weighted Words | 66.5 | 78.2 | 34.7 |
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SCOTCH RAILWAY ACCIDENT. | SCOTCH RAILWAY ACCIDENT. | SCOTCH RAILWAY ACCIDENT. |
HOME AND DISTANCE SIGNALS. | HOME AND DISTANCE SIGNALS. | HOME AND DISTANCE SIGNALS. |
LONTDOX. April 1«. | LONDON, April 16. | LONDON. April 16. |
At Hie inquiry into tlic train collision | | At the inquiry into the train collision | At the inquiry into the train collision | |
nt Huriitisliiud thc fi rein un of thc goods | at Burntisland the fireman of the goods | at Burntisland the fi rein un of the goods |
train stated tUnr he saw tho express ap- | train stated that he saw the express ap- | train stated that he saw the express approaching |
proaching and drew the attention of the | proaching and drew the attention of the | and drew the attention of the |
signalman to it. The latter exclaimed | signalman to it. The latter exclaimed | signalman to it. The latter exclaimed |
' Oh ! my timi ! " At that time thc | "Oh ! my God !" At that time the | ' OF my time " At that time the |
home signal for the express was at | home signal for the express was at | home signal for the express was at |
danger. | danger. | danger. |
Other evidence wa« that the distance | Other evidence was that the distance | Other evidence was that the distance |
signal for the express wan at " clear." | signal for the express was at "clear." | signal for the express wan at " clear." |
The guard of the express stilted that | The guard of the express stated that | The guard of the express stated that |
the signalman admitted that he had uiudo | the signalman admitted that he had made | the signalman admitted that he had made |
a mistake. ^ ^ M | a mistake. | a mistake. F C M |
Identified overProof corrections | BURNTISLAND LONDON MADE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | GOD FIREMAN OH [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 86 | 81.4 | 95.3 | 75.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 48 | 89.6 | 93.8 | 40.0 |
Weighted Words | 87.7 | 91.1 | 27.9 |
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FURZE HRE' | FURZE FIRE. | FURZE HRE' |
HOUGHTON} January 19.-On- Sunday, | HOUGHTON, January 19.—On Sunday, | HOUGHTON January 19. On- Sunday, |
at about S' p.m., residents .'were- awakened | at about 5 p.m., residents were awakened | at about 3' p.m., residents were- awakened |
tothe fact '.that something out of the com | to the fact that something out of the com- | to the fact that something out of the common |
mon .was occurring1 by the ringing of-the | mon was occurring by the ringing of the | was occurring by the ringing of-the |
church bells. Volumes of smoke were aris | church bells. Volumes of smoke were aris- | church bells. Volumes of smoke were arising |
ing from the direction of the manse, but ib | ing from the direction of the manse, but it | from the direction of the manse, but it |
?was found' thatr only a large clump of furze* - | was found that only a large clump of furze | was found' that only a large clump of furze - |
not far from the' residence was in flames. | not far from the residence was in flames. | not far from the' residence was in flames. |
Willing hands soon had the fire' under con | Willing hands soon had the fire under con- | Willing hands soon had the fire under control. |
trol. ..;.-?-.?. | trol. | ..;.-?-.?. |
Identified overProof corrections | TO OCCURRING IT |
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All Words | 66 | 90.9 | 98.5 | 83.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 48 | 93.8 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 95.7 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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I UNIFORM CADGE QUESTION | UNIFORM GAUGE QUESTION | I UNIFORM GAUGE QUESTION |
Brennan's Invcntioa to be Tested | Brennan's Invention to be Tested | Brennan's invention to be Tested |
STONEY, Saturday. ~ | SYDNEY, Saturday. | SYDNEY, Saturday. ~ |
The problem of overcoming the diffi- | The problem of overcoming the diffi- | The problem of overcoming the difficulty |
culty created by the 'absence of uni | culty created by the absence of uni- | created by the absence of uni |
iqrcnity in railway gauges in the dif- | formity in railway gauges in the dif- | serenity in railway gauges in the different |
ferent States has for years engaged | ferent States has for years engaged | States has for years engaged |
the attention of railway expert engi- | the attention of railway expert engi- | the attention of railway expert engineers, |
neers, but the cost bas been the stum- | neers, but the cost has been the stum- | but the cost has been the stumbling |
bling block in the way of success. | bling block in the way of success. | block in the way of success. |
Mr. Hoyle, the Assistant Treasurer, | Mr. Hoyle, the Assistant Treasurer, | Mr. Hoyle, the Assistant Treasurer, |
has decided to make experiments. He | has decided to make experiments. He | has decided to make experiments. He |
believes that Brennan's invention, | believes that Brennan's invention, | believes that Brennan's invention, |
which has boen submitted to various | which has been submitted to various | which has been submitted to various |
Governments, during recent years, will | Governments, during recent years, will | Governments, during recent years, will |
provide n solution of the difficulty. | provide a solution of the difficulty. | provide a solution of the difficulty. |
Mr. Deane, who was Engineer for | Mr. Deane, who was Engineer for | Mr. Deane, who was Engineer for |
Railway Construction in N.S.W. and | Railway Construction in N.S.W. and | Railway Construction in N.S.W. and |
afterwards Engineer-in-Chief on the | afterwards Engineer-in-Chief on the | afterwards Engineer-in-Chief on the |
Trans-Australian railway works, bas | Trans-Australian railway works, has | Trans-Australian railway works, has |
expressed his confidence in the Inven- | expressed his confidence in the inven- | expressed his confidence in the Irven- |
and Mr. Hoyle has decided to put | tion, and Mr. Hoyle has decided to put | and Mr. Hoyle has decided to put |
him in .charge of the extensive experi- | him in charge of the extensive experi- | him in charge of the extensive experi- |
ments'.that are to toe carried ant at | ments that are to be carried out at | ments that are to be carried out at |
Tocutnwal at a cost of about £1000. | Tocumwal at a cost of about £1000. | Tocumwal at a cost of about £1000. |
Mr. Hoyle said to-day that the ex- | Mr. Hoyle said to-day that the ex- | Mr. Hoyle said to-day that the experiments |
periments are to be carried out with- | periments are to be carried out with- | are to be carried out without |
out delay, and that railway experts | out delay, and that railway experts | delay, and that railway experts |
from all the States will .be invited to, | from all the States will be invited to, | from all the States will be invited to |
witness the tests, which it is intended ' | witness the tests, which it is intended | witness the tests, which it is intended |
shall take place before Christmas. | shall take place before Christmas. | shall take place before Christmas. |
Mr. Hoyle's idea is to have 25 or 30 | Mr. Hoyle's idea is to have 25 or 30 | Mr. Hoyle's idea is to have 25 or 30 |
miles fitted with a third rail and Bren- | miles fitted with a third rail and Bren- | miles fitted with a third rail and Brennan's |
nan's invention, and run thc heaviest | nan's invention, and run the heaviest | invention, and run the heaviest |
locomotives over the-points and cross- | locomotives over the points and cross- | locomotives over the points and crossings |
ings at a speed of SS Us 30 miles an | ings at a speed of 25 to 30 miles an | at a speed of SS Us 30 miles an |
hour. | hour. | hour. |
Identified overProof corrections | SYDNEY GAUGE TOCUMWAL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | UNIFORMITY |
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Searchability of unique words | 117 | 96.6 | 99.1 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 97.5 | 99.0 | 60.9 |
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Exeter Railway Disaster | Exeter Railway Disaster | Exeter Railway Disaster |
The Coroner's Inquest on the li vic- | The Coroner's inquest on the 14 vic- | The Coroner's Inquest on the li victims |
tims of thc Exeter railway discsusr | tims of the Exeter railway disaster | of the Exeter railway disaster |
was continued on- Monda}', when evi- | was continued on Monday, when evi- | was continued on Monday, when evidence |
dence rog ara trig: the speed ot toe train* | dence regarding the speed of the trains | rog are trying: the speed of the trains |
and the con anion of the bit na ^s waa | and the condition of the signals was | and the condition of the bit as ss was |
heard. | heard. | heard. |
Ei-nest Lucy, of Sydney. Chief Me- | Ernest Lucy, of Sydney, Chief Me- | Ernest Lucy, of Sydney. Chief Mechanical |
chanical Engineer of KailWaye, nM to | chanical Engineer of Railways, said he | Engineer of Railways, nM to |
had investigated the result of toe col- | had investigated the result of the col- | had investigated the result of the collision, |
lision, lie estima led the speen of I AO | lision, he estimated the speed of the | he estimated the speed of I AO |
mail train wnicc struck the stationary | mail train which struck the stationary | mail train which struck the stationary |
train at lo to ZO miies an hoar. | train at 15 to 20 miles an hour. | train at 15 to 20 miles an hour. |
Wm. Iv err Joiuison. Cfaief Assistant | Wm. Kerr Johnson, Chief Assistant | Wm. Iv err Johnson. Chief Assistant |
Signal ISngineer, with 30 years' eipt-rl | Signal Engineer, with 30 years' experi- | Signal Engineer, with 30 years' expert |
ence in tue signaling bcam-n, sam oe | ence in the signalling branch, said he | ence in the signaling seaman, said he |
went to Exeter on fcait-ii IT ami mao» | went to Exeter on March 17 and made | went to Exeter on fearful IT and made |
?-a test of the signalling apparatus t »gat | a test of the signalling apparatus right | a test of the signalling apparatus t got |
through, and.found it ia aecordanco | through, and found it in accordance | through, and found it in accordance |
with Ute interlocKing table (prut!uer«). | with the interlocking table (produced). | with the interlocking table (produced). |
Witness was asked: THav* Von ever | Witness was asked : "Have you ever | Witness was asked: Have Von ever |
known contraction of wires to pull ott | known contraction of wires to pull off | known contraction of wires to pull out |
à distant signal ?" Me replied : -jwo. I | a distant signal ?" He replied: "No. 1 | a distant signal ?" Me replied : -two. I |
made an examination. 'Ho amount ot | made an examination. No amount of | made an examination. 'He amount of |
contraction would pull the signal ott." | contraction would pull the signal off." | contraction would pull the signal out." |
Identified overProof corrections | CONDITION MILES RAILWAYS TRAINS FOUND ERNEST ESTIMATED MONDAY HE WHICH HAVE PRODUCED ACCORDANCE HOUR SAID JOHNSON |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MARCH EXPERIENCE BRANCH REGARDING KERR OFF RIGHT NO SIGNALS YOU |
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Searchability of unique words | 85 | 69.4 | 88.2 | 61.5 |
Weighted Words | 70.7 | 87.7 | 57.9 |
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SPANISH RAILWAY GAUGES. | SPANISH RAILWAY GAUGES. | SPANISH RAILWAY GAUGES. |
The .Spanish railways, like those of Rus | The Spanish railways, like those of Rus- | The Spanish railways, like those of Russia, |
eia, are ;not on the standard European | sia, are not on the standard European | are not on the standard European |
gange, with the result that one may see any. | gauge, with the result that one may see any | gauge, with the result that one may see any |
day at the ?Framco-Snanish frontier scene3 | day at the Franco-Spanish frontier scenes | day at the Franco-Spanish frontier scenes |
resembbng those which used to take place | resembling those which used to take place | resembling those which used to take place |
at those .through stations where the Great | at those through stations where the Great | at those through stations where the Great |
Western broaefgauge came to an end {says | Western broad gauge came to an end (says | Western broad-gauge came to an end says |
aW Railway Gazette o£ Mawh. ,6, 1914). | The Railway Gazette of March 6, 1914). | aW Railway Gazette of March. 6, 1914). |
It is generally '. realized that Jhe 1.672m. | It is generally realized that the 1.672m. | It is generally. realized that The 1872. |
gauge of the main, lines is a serious | gauge of the main lines is a serious | gauge of the main, lines is a serious |
drawback to the economic development of | drawback to the economic development of | drawback to the economic development of |
the.eountry. Break-of-gange is jiot only at | the country. Break-of-gauge is not only | the country. Break-of-gauge is not only at |
tended ;by ohvious drawbacks so far as the | attended by obvious drawbacks so far as the | tended by obvious drawbacks so far as the |
mewhandise traffic Is concerned— and it is | merchandise traffic is concerned— and it is | merchandise traffic is concerned and it is |
noteworthy jn this respect that the Spanish | noteworthy in this respect that the Spanish | noteworthy in this respect that the Spanish |
rail-borne exports exceed the importsr-but | rail-borne exports exceed the imports— but | rail-borne exports exceed the imports but |
it js also regarded as one of the reasona | it is also regarded as one of the reasons | it is also regarded as one of the reasons |
jvhy the tourist traffic .is relatively so small. | why the tourist traffic is relatively so small. | why the tourist traffic is relatively so small. |
A scheme is under discussion lor bunging | A scheme is under discussion for bringing | A scheme is under discussion for bringing |
the gauges of the -main system in harmony | the gauges of the main system in harmony | the gauges of the main system in harmony |
with the European standard. As the cost | with the European standard. As the cost | with the European standard. As the cost |
c€ entire ?.conversion is very high— it has | of entire conversion is very high— it has | of entire conversion is very high it has |
been jestimated at £37,000,000— it is sugges | been estimated at £37,000,000— it is suggested | been estimated at £37,000,000— it is suggested |
ted that a -feeginning .should be made by | that a beginning should be made by | that a beginning should be made by |
the provision of a mixed gauge .?between | the provision of a mixed gauge between | the provision of a mixed gauge between |
Port Bou and Barcelona, on the Madrid,: | Port Bou and Barcelona on the Madrid, | Port Bou and Barcelona, on the Madrid,: |
Saragosga, and Alicante Railway, a distance | Saragosga, and Alicante Railway, a distance | Saragossa, and Alicante Railway, a distance |
of ftbopt 145 km. If this were carried out, | of about 145 km. If this were carried out, | of about 145 km. If this were carried out, |
the Tesults,of the experiment would provide | the results of the experiment would provide | the results of the experiment would provide |
the engineers with data which, would ;be of | the engineers with data which, would be of | the engineers with data which, would be of |
great value if, and wheni it were decided | great value if, and when it were decided | great value if, and when it were decided |
to extend tiie third tail by gradual iostal | to extend the third rail by gradual instalments. | to extend the third rail by gradual postal |
ments. This method is coneidered prefer | This method is considered preferable | ments. This method is considered preferable |
able to the use of rolling stock with inter | to the use of rolling stock with | to the use of rolling stock with inter- |
interchangeable axles, such as are need for the | interchangeable axles, such as are need for the | interchangeable axles, such as are need for the |
international goods traffic between Ger | international goods traffic between Germany | international goods traffic between Ger- |
many and Russia, because the utility oE | and Russia, because the utility of | many and Russia, because the utility of |
such vehicles is somewhat restricted, and | such vehicles is somewhat restricted, and | such vehicles is somewhat restricted, and |
time is occupied in manipulating the axlee | time is occupied in manipulating the axles | time is occupied in manipulating the axles |
at the point where a ?break-of -gauge occurs. | at the point where a break-of-gauge occurs. | at the point where a break of gauge occurs. |
.Spain -also, has a considerable 'mileage .ot | Spain also, has a considerable mileage of | Spain also, has a considerable mileage of |
.narrow^uge railways. These complicate | narrow gauge railways. These complicate | narrowing railways. These complicate |
the gauge question still further, land it is | the gauge question still further, and it is | the gauge question still further, and it is |
proposed to make it jllegal for any of the | proposed to make it illegal for any of the | proposed to make it illegal for any of the |
secondary railways to be bnilt in future | secondary railways to be built in future | secondary railways to be built in future |
save on the standard European gauge of | save on the standard European gauge of | save on the standard European gauge of |
J.43Sm., which oonesponds to our own | 1.435m., which corresponds to our own | J.43Sm., which corresponds to our own |
gauge of .4 ft. 8J in. | gauge of 4 ft. 8½ in. | gauge of 4ft 8½ in. |
KISTG OF PEARLERS TALKS. | KING OF PEARLERS TALKS. | KISTG OF PEARLERS TALKS. |
A pearler's life, is always regarded as ro | A pearler's life, is always regarded as ro- | A pearler's life, is always regarded as a |
mantic,' but, according to Mr. J. Mitchell, | mantic, but, according to Mr. J. Mitchell, | manure,' but, according to Mr. J. Mitchell, |
the kin? of the pearl fishermen of norUiern | the king of the pearl fishermen of northern | the king? of the pearl fishermen of Northern |
Australia, who lias about -60 divers work | Australia, who has about 60 divers work- | Australia, who has about 60 divers working |
ing for him, the romance is all in the mind | ing for him, the romance is all in the mind | for him, the romance is all in the mind |
and imagination of the man outside the m | and imagination of the man outside the in- | and imagination of the man outside the in |
dustrv (says ^the Sydney correspondent of | dustry (says the Sydney correspondent of | dustry (says the Sydney correspondent of |
The Melbourne Herald). Mr. Mitchell, | The Melbourne Herald. Mr. Mitchell, | The Melbourne Herald). Mr. Mitchell, |
wlio fe on a visit. to Sydney, says that st | who is on a visit to Sydney, says that it | who is on a visit. to Sydney, says that st |
13 har^ .work ^n the time, and very often | is hard work all the time, and very often | 13 hard work in the time, and very often |
Iieartbre&Jdhg work. The .divers do not | heartbreaking work. The divers do not | Iieartbre&Jdhg work. The divers do not |
eh w the thrill all day long of handling | enjoy the thrill all day long of handling | ch w the thrill all day long of handling |
pearJa witihout price. Pearls .are few | pearls without price. Pearls are few | pearl without price. Pearls are few |
and far .between. Thousands of shells | and far between. Thousands of shells | and far between. Thousands of shells |
nyjy ;be opeped ibefore .one pearl is fonnd. | may be opened before one pearl is found. | Ryly be opened before one pearl is found. |
Tl*n tiicre may he a. run of them— a suc | Then there may be a run of them— a suc- | Then there may be a run of them a succession |
cession of joyful [sensations which tem-. | cession of joyful sensations which tem- | of joyful [sensations which tem-. |
pqrarily intoxicate. Consequently, the | porarily intoxicate. Consequently, the | porarily intoxicate. Consequently, the |
pearl is not the .backbone of the industry. | pearl is not the backbone of the industry. | pearl is not the backbone of the industry. |
J*. 'is the pearl shell ^hat keeps the ship | It is the pearl shell that keeps the ship | It. is the pearl shell what keeps the ship |
afloat. The pearls are .the plums. JJr. | afloat. The pearls are the plums. Mr. | afloat. The pearls are the plums. Mr. |
Mitchell said that this season has been a | Mitchell said that this season has been a | Mitchell said that this season has been a |
bad one, because the ?weather has been | bad one, because the weather has been | bad one, because the weather has been |
exceedingly rough, preventing Jris. ships | exceedingly rough, preventing his ships | exceedingly rough, preventing Jris. ships |
from petting to the pearl beds, and because, | from getting to the pearl beds, and because, | from getting to the pearl beds, and because, |
aliso. the body of the ocean has beeft co | also the body of the ocean has been co- | also. the body of the ocean has been covered |
vered with a thick growth of -weed, mak | vered with a thick growth of weed, mak- | with a thick growth of weed, mak |
inft it difficult for tie divers to .locate the | ing it difficult for the divers to locate the | left it difficult for the divers to locate the |
shell. These disadvantages have their use, | shell. These disadvantages have their use, | shell. These disadvantages have their use, |
however, beefwee they enable the beds to | however, beefwee they enable the beds to | however, because they enable the beds to |
re cunerate, and make the following season | recuperate, and make the following season | recuperate, and make the following season |
al; the more profitaJJe. They are .a kind | all the more profitable. They are a kind | at; the more profitable. They are a kind |
bt natural restorer, and .ensure the cbn | of natural restorer, and .ensure the con- | of natural restorer, and ensure the con |
(tinued'h'fe of the industry. Aoout 2,500 | tinued life of the industry. About 2,500 | (tinued life of the industry. About 2,500 |
or 3,000 men are engaged in pearling in | or 3,000 men are engaged in pearling in | or 3,000 men are engaged in pearling in |
the northern Australian waters, and | the northern Australian waters, and | the northern Australian waters, and |
thongH it is not a congenial ocebpation. | though it is not a congenial occupation. | though it is not a congenial occupation. |
Mr. Miichell 'has aoparently not suffered | Mr. Miichell has apparently not suffered | Mr. Mitchell has apparently not suffered |
from it, for he has (the physique of a heavy | from it, for he has the physique of a heavy | from it, for he has the physique of a heavy |
weight, and the glow of .$. healthy athlete. | weight, and the glow of a healthy athlete. | weight, and the glow of a. healthy athlete. |
iPut the. white population of that quarter, | Put the white population of that quarter, | Put the. white population of that quarter, |
;Mr. MItehell.said,. is, diminishing, and. it | Mr. Mitchell said, is diminishing, and it | Mr. Mitchell said, is, diminishing, and. it |
~vn)\ (Hvindle still lurther if the Govem | will dwindle still further if the Govern- | ~vn)\ (Hvindle still further if the Government |
ment dor? not step in and take some ac | ment does not step in and take some ac- | do? not step in and take some action. |
tion. He areues that they should do | tion. He argues that they should do | He argues that they should do |
scmethjpg for the coltivation of the pearl | something for the cultivation of the pearl | something for the cultivation of the pearl |
oyster, as they jbaye done for the edible | oyster, as they have done for the edible | oyster, as they have done for the edible |
oyster. With scientific treatment the | oyster. With scientific treatment the | oyster. With scientific treatment the |
beds could be maintained, be rendered | beds could be maintained, be rendered | beds could be maintained, be rendered |
more productive; but it is 'not a xme man's | more productive ; but it is not a one man's | more productive; but it is not a one man's |
job. It would involve him in' too great an | job. It would involve him in too great an | job. It would involve him in' too great an |
expense. The pearl is nothing more than | expense. The pearl is nothing more than | expense. The pearl is nothing more than |
a crease— «r tapeworm. . which the oyster | a disease— a tapeworm, which the oyster | a crease or tapeworm. which the oyster |
coats over with a shell until it builds up | coats over with a shell until it builds up | coats over with a shell until it builds up |
a fiem: The Government could spread | a gem. The Government could spread | a firm: The Government could spread |
the 'disease/' and if ij; did, then pearling | the "disease" and if it did, then pearling | the 'disease' and if it did, then pearling |
W»uld be romantic. | would be romantic. | Would-be romantic. |
Identified overProof corrections | PROFITABLE /FRANCO/SPANISH|FRANCOSPANISH CONSIDERED SCENES RESEMBLING SOMETHING ARGUES APPARENTLY MARCH OCCUPATION THERE BEGINNING COUNTRY FOUND RECUPERATE THOUGH HARD IMPORTS PUT ESTIMATED ILLEGAL WHEN MERCHANDISE CORRESPONDS OBVIOUS WITHOUT OPENED GETTING BUILT CULTIVATION WHY BROAD KING REASONS BRINGING RESULTS BEFORE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MAKING INSTALMENTS DOES CONTINUED NARROW SARAGOSGA [**VANDALISED] FT [**VANDALISED] DWINDLE TEMPORARILY GEM MIICHELL [**VANDALISED] HIS BEEFWEE [**VANDALISED] ENJOY HEARTBREAKING WILL |
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All Words | 715 | 85.9 | 96.2 | 73.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 341 | 85.6 | 95.3 | 67.3 |
Weighted Words | 86.3 | 95.4 | 66.7 |
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CLERKS' CITATION. | CLERKS' CITATION. | CLERKS' CITATION. |
PERTH, March 9.— The Full Court | PERTH, March 9.— The Full Court | PERTH, March 9 The Full Court |
to-day dealt with the , application .-. ot ' | to-day dealt with the application of | to-day dealt with the , application .-. ot ' |
Fanlding & Co', for a writ of prohibition,.' | Faulding & Co. for a writ of prohibition | Faulding R Co', for a writ of prohibition' |
to prevent the;- Arbitration Court- - from,. | to prevent the Arbitration Court from | to prevent the;- Arbitration Court- - from,. |
making :an award-in the -Clerk's tlnion^ | making an award in the Clerk's Union | making an award in the Clerks Union |
citation., on .the ?ground-. that there was no-' | citation on the ground that there was no- | citation., on the grounds. that there was no-' |
jurisdiction- - becanse .no actual . dispute - | jurisdiction because no actual dispute | jurisdiction- - because no actual . dispute - |
existed. . The case is not -concluded. ?:: ' ? ?- | existed. The case is not concluded. | existed. The case is not concluded. ?:: ' ? ?- |
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Identified overProof corrections | UNION BECAUSE FAULDING |
Identified overProof non-corrections | GROUND [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 51 | 92.2 | 96.1 | 50.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 41 | 92.7 | 97.6 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 90.7 | 96.7 | 64.7 |
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BEEAK OF GAUGE. | BREAK OF GAUGE. | BREAK OF GAUGE. |
A BRENNAN INVENTION. | A BRENNAN INVENTION. | A BRENNAN INVENTION. |
SYDNEY. October 11. | SYDNEY, October 11. | SYDNEY. October 11. |
The Minister for Railways (Mr. Hoyle) | The Minister for Railways (Mr. Hoyle) | The Minister for Railways (Mr. Hoyle) |
has arranged . for trials to be made of & | has arranged for trials to be made of a | has arranged for trials to be made of & |
Brennon invention for overcoming the | Brennan invention for overcoming the | Brennan invention for overcoming the |
break-of-gaujje problem. Mr. Hoyle ex | break-of-gauge problem. Mr. Hoyle ex- | break-of-gauge problem. Mr. Hoyle expresses |
presses himself hopeful regarding the re | presses himself hopeful regarding the re- | himself hopeful regarding the result. |
sult. Hennas decided to put Mr. Duane (ex | sult. He has decided to put Mr. Deane (ex- | Hennas decided to put Mr. Deane (ex |
enj;ineer-in-chars:e of - the ? Commonwealth | engineer-in-charge of the Commonwealth | engineer-in-charge of the Commonwealth |
Transcontinental Railway! in charge of the | Transcontinental Railway) in charge of the | Transcontinental Railway! in charge of the |
experiments,, which will be carried out at | experiments, which will be carried out at | experiments,, which will be carried out at |
Tp?uinwal. . ; . . ..',.- . '.' | Tocumwal. | Tocumwal. . ; . . ..',.- . '.' |
Identified overProof corrections | DEANE TOCUMWAL /ENGINEER/IN/CHARGE|ENGINEERINCHARGE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | HE |
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All Words | 62 | 90.3 | 96.8 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 45 | 91.1 | 97.8 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 89.7 | 98.4 | 84.7 |
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THE COUNTRY. | THE COUNTRY. | THE COUNTRY. |
BROAD GAUGE EXTENSION. | BROAD GAUGE EXTENSION. | BROAD GAUGE EXTENSION. |
MOUNT GAMB1ER,. May 8.-Tbe | MOUNT GAMBIER, May 8.- The | MOUNT GAMBIER,. May 8. The |
Mayor (Mr. J. F. Paiamountain) presided | Mayor (Mr. J. F. Paiamountain) presided | Mayor (Mr. J. F. Palamountain) presided |
at a meeting of the Broad Gauge Extension | at a meeting of the Broad Gauge Extension | at a meeting of the Broad Gauge Extension |
Committee in the town hall to-nicrht. . | Committee in the town hall to-night. It | Committee in the town hall to-night. was |
was decided that the-subscription should be | was decided that the subscription should be | decided that the subscription should be |
2/6 per' member: Anjgxecufive committee | 2/6 per member. An executive committee | 2/6 per' member: An executive committee |
was appbintedi .consisting of Messrs. J. | was appointed consisting of Messrs. J. | was appointed consisting of Messrs. J. |
BoMerOf, F. R. Sassanotvaky, H. Pick, P. | Botterill, F. R. Sassanowsky, H. Pick, P. | BoMerOf, F. R. Sassanowsky, H. Pick, P. |
H. Niquet, F. H. Howland, J. A. Innes, | H. Niquet, F. H. Howland, J. A. Innes, | H. Niquet, F. H. Howland, J. A. Innes, |
J. Davidson, J. C. Dunning, and H. Ji | J. Davidson, J. C. Dunning, and H. J. | J. Davidson, J. C. Dunning, and H. J |
Wilson,, with the Mayor and the Chairmen | Wilson, with the Mayor and the Chairmen | Wilson,, with the Mayor and the Chairmen |
of the Mount Gambler East and West, | of the Mount Gambier East and West, | of the Mount Gambier East and West, |
Port MacDonnell, and Benara district coun | Port MacDonnell, and Benara district councils. | Port MacDonnell, and Benara district councils. |
cils. It was. resolved that the delegates to | It was resolved that the delegates to | It was, resolved that the delegates to |
the Narracoorte conference should propose | the Narracoorte conference should propose | the Narracoorte conference should propose |
that a petition asking, for a broadening of | that a petition asking for a broadening of | that a petition asking, for a broadening of |
the gauge from Mount Gambier to Wolseley | the gauge from Mount Gambier to Wolseley | the gauge from Mount Gambier to Wolseley |
should be prepared and circulated through | should be prepared and circulated through | should be prepared and circulated through |
out the south-east. ' | out the south-east. | out the south-east. ' |
Identified overProof corrections | SASSANOWSKY AN EXECUTIVE APPOINTED /TO/NIGHT|TONIGHT |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BOTTERILL PAIAMOUNTAIN [**VANDALISED] |
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All Words | 106 | 90.6 | 97.2 | 70.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 69 | 91.3 | 97.1 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 90.6 | 95.8 | 55.2 |
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VERY LIKE A WHALE! | VERY LIKE A WHALE! | VERY LIKE A WHALE! |
Residents of Port Lincoln, while driving | Residents of Port Lincoln, while driving | Residents of Port Lincoln, while driving |
near North Shields on Sunday, saw a | near North Shields on Sunday, saw a | near North Shields on Sunday, saw a |
whale, which they estimated to be between | whale, which they estimated to be between | whale, which they estimated to be between |
40 and 60 ft. long. They watched tlw | 40 and 60 ft. long. They watched the | 40 and 60 ft. long. They watched the |
monster rise to the surface.and , 'blow' | monster rise to the surface and "blow" | monster rise to the surface. and 'blow' |
within a couple of chains from the shore, | within a couple of chains from the shore, | within a couple of chains from the shore, |
close io North. Shield^.- It is some time | close to North Shields. It is some time | close to North. Shields.- It is some time |
since Whales have been seen along the | since whales have been seen along the | since Whales have been seen along the |
coast, especially in the bay at Port Lin | coast, especially in the bay at Port Lin- | coast, especially in the bay at Port Lincoln, |
coln, and so close to land. | coln, and so close to land. | and so close to land. |
Identified overProof corrections | SURFACE |
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All Words | 70 | 92.9 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 53 | 98.1 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 97.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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SOl*TH-EASTERN RAILWAY GAUGE, | SOUTH-EASTERN RAILWAY GAUGE. | SOUTH-EASTERN RAILWAY GAUGE, |
Residents of -Hoe souih-east nave been | Residents of the south-east have been | Residents of Hee south-east have been |
stirring themselves again over the question | stirring themselves again over the question | stirring themselves again over the question |
of oonvertinB the railway system, t* the | of converting the railway system to the | of converting the railway system, to the |
broad gauge. A large deputation will wait | broad gauge. A large deputation will wait | broad gauge. A large deputation will wait |
upon tberCommiffli-mer of Public Works | upon the Commissioner of Public Works | upon tberCommiffli-mer of Public Works |
(Sir Richard Butler) on' July 7 to urge the | (Sir Richard Butler) on July 7 to urge the | (Sir Richard Butler) on' July 7 to urge the |
project' once more. ? ? ? : | project once more. | project' once more. ? ? ? : |
Identified overProof corrections | /SOUTH/EAST|SOUTHEAST /SOUTH/EASTERN|SOUTHEASTERN HAVE CONVERTING |
Identified overProof non-corrections | COMMISSIONER |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 45 | 82.2 | 93.3 | 62.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 35 | 85.7 | 97.1 | 80.0 |
Weighted Words | 83.1 | 97.5 | 85.3 |
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Imperial LigfiHiorse. | Imperial Lighthorse. | Imperial LigfiHiorse. |
FOB SERVICE IN EUROPE. . | FOR SERVICE IN EUROPE. | FOR SERVICE IN EUROPE. . |
LOBD ROBERTS'S SUGGES | LORD ROBERTS'S SUGGES- | LORD ROBERTS'S SUGGESTION. |
TION. | TION. | |
(Independent Cable Servfce.) | (Independent Cable Service.) | (Independent Cable Service.) |
liONDON, Friday. | LONDON, Friday. | LONDON, Friday. |
At the suggestion of Field Marshal Ijord | At the suggestion of Field Marshal Lord | At the suggestion of Field Marshal Lord |
Boberts Imperial light Horee, described | Roberts Imperial Light Horse, described | Roberts Imperial light Horse, described |
as a corps of mounted' regulars, for service | as a corps of mounted regulars, for service | as a corps of mounted' regulars, for service |
in Europe is being organised. It nae been | in Europe is being organised. It has been | in Europe is being organised. It has been |
decided to include overseas squadrons. | decided to include overseas squadrons. | decided to include overseas squadrons. |
Members will be required to pass tie. | Members will be required to pass the | Members will be required to pass the. |
hieher shooting standard in addition to* | higher shooting standard in addition to | higher shooting standard in addition to |
the ordinary marksman's test. Ages, . 25 | the ordinary marksman's test. Ages, 25 | the ordinary marksman's test. Ages, 25 |
to 45. Each man cm; addition Jo his al^ | to 45. Each man in addition to his al- | to 45. Each man can; addition to his aid |
iowance for horse, outfit, _and riSe,--in&- | lowance for horse, outfit, and rifle, will | romance for horse, outfit, and riSe, in- |
be provided with fiddglasees and repeat | be provided with fieldglasses and repeat- | be provided with fieldglasses and repeat |
ing pistols. Those -having dependents will | ing pistols. Those having dependents will | ing pistols. Those having dependents will |
receive life insurance for a year not ex | receive life insurance for a year not ex- | receive life insurance for a year not exceeding |
ceeding £200. All wiR receive a special | ceeding £200. All will receive a special | £200. All will receive a special |
bounty of £10 upwards in addition to the | bounty of £10 upwards in addition to the | bounty of £10 upwards in addition to the |
Government bounty at the' end of ser | Government bounty at the end of ser- | Government bounty at the end of service |
vice for a 'term of two years, or m long | vice for a term of two years, or as long | for a term of two years, or in long |
as the war lasts- - | as the war lasts. | as the war lasts- - |
Mr. Norton. Griffiths has organised 900. | Mr. Norton Griffiths has organised 500. | Mr. Norton. Griffiths has organised 900. |
men, including' Australians, New Zealand' | men, including Australians, New Zealand- | men, including' Australians, New Zealand' |
ers. ' . ??.??'. | ers. | ers. ??.??'. |
The Canadian expert riders and shots | The Canadian expert riders and shots | The Canadian expert riders and shots |
commanded by Col. Cradock, Vfeo com | commanded by Col. Cradock, who com- | commanded by Col. Cradock, who commanded |
manded the Sew Zealanders m Sooth | manded the New Zealanders in South | the New Zealanders in South |
Africa, were inspected at the Horse | Africa, were inspected at the Horse | Africa, were inspected at the Horse |
Guards parade yesterday by Gen. Be | Guards parade yesterday by Gen. Be- | Guards parade yesterday by Gen. Bethune. |
thune. who congratulated them on their | thune, who congratulated them on their | who congratulated them on their |
splendid turnout. Practically all of them | splendid turnout. Practically all of them | splendid turnout. Practically all of them |
have seen service, and most of them -wore | have seen service, and most of them wore | have seen service, and most of them wore |
war medals. They were in every-day at- ? | war medals. They were in every day at- | war medals. They were in every-day at |
tire, several in topbats. Many are men | tire, several in tophats. Many are men | the, several in repeats. Many are men |
in good positions, and -wiB. provide their | in good positions, and will provide their | in good positions, and -will. provide their |
own hones and equipment. After the in | own horses and equipment. After the in- | own horses and equipment. After the in |
spection they marched to die Wjriie CSty, | spection they marched to the White City, | spection they marched to the White City, |
where Lord Lonedale, honorary -3okm«I, | where Lord Lonsdale, honorary colonel, | where Lord Lonsdale, honorary -seems, |
has arranged temporary quarters. | has arranged temporary quarters. | has arranged temporary quarters. |
Identified overProof corrections | FIELDGLASSES LONDON LONSDALE HIGHER WHITE SOUTH ROBERTS HORSES CITY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | RIFLE LIGHTHORSE TOPHATS COLONEL ATTIRE ALLOWANCE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 227 | 85.9 | 96.5 | 75.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 148 | 89.9 | 95.9 | 60.0 |
Weighted Words | 88.6 | 95.0 | 56.2 |
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AN AMERICAN BLIZZARD. | AN AMERICAN BLIZZARD. | AN AMERICAN BLIZZARD. |
HEAVY GALES AT SEA. | HEAVY GALES AT SEA. | HEAVY GALES AT SEA. |
RECORD COLD TEMPERATURES. | RECORD COLD TEMPERATURES. | RECORD COLD TEMPERATURES. |
WASHINGTON, November 20. | WASHINGTON, November 20. | WASHINGTON, November 20. |
T A' terrific blinard hai. struck the' North | A terrific blizzard has struck the North | T A' terrific blinard hail. struck the North |
Atlantic States, . extending ? to Florida. | Atlantic States, extending to Florida. | Atlantic States, . extending to Florida. |
Some of the temperatures recorded are tbe | Some of the temperatures recorded are the | Some of the temperatures recorded are the |
lowekt for. 40 Years. . ? ' .'? | lowest for 40 years. | lowest for. 40 Years. . Heavy |
Heavy g%le* are reported along the New | Heavy gales are reported along the New | gales are reported along the New |
England coast, -with falls of mow. Four | England coast, with falls of snow. Four | England coast, with falls of snow. Four |
fishing schooners have been driven ashore! | fishing schooners have been driven ashore, | fishing schooners have been driven ashore! |
bat it is believed that so far no TivM. hire | but it is believed that so far no lives have | but it is believed that so far no TivM. hire |
beienidst.'''- ??? ?: . ;' 7' ' : ''' | been lost. | scientist.'''- ??? . ;' 7' ' ' |
Identified overProof corrections | BUT LOWEST SNOW |
Identified overProof non-corrections | HAS LIVES LOST |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 65 | 83.1 | 90.8 | 45.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 54 | 88.9 | 94.4 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 88.7 | 94.9 | 55.1 |
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RAilN IN NEW SOUTH- WALES. | RAIN IN NEW SOUTH WALES. | RAIN IN NEW SOUTH- WALES. |
SYDNEY. December 1. | SYDNEY, December 1. | SYDNEY. December 1. |
}k Verjr beneficial rainstorm Has occurred | A very beneficial rainstorm has occurred | }k Very beneficial rainstorm has occurred |
throughout a. large part of New ' South. | throughout a large part of New South | throughout a large part of New South. |
Wales,.during.vthe past. 34 lours, practi | Wales during the past 24 hours. Practi- | Wales,.during.vthe past. 34 hours, practically |
cally' all the central and northern areas of | cally all the central and northern areas of | all the central and northern areas of |
the State have benefited 'with falls mostly | the State have benefited with falls mostly | the State have benefited with falls mostly |
'moderate to heavy.. ' Parts al the.Riverina | moderate to heavy. Parts of the Riverina | moderate to heavy.. ' Parts at the Riverina |
pariioipatod. . . -. .. . . /? -,, '-?.???- | participated. | participated. . . -. ... -,, '-?.???- |
Identified overProof corrections | RIVERINA PARTICIPATED HOURS VERY RAIN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | DURING SOUTHWALES |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 45 | 77.8 | 91.1 | 60.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 39 | 82.1 | 94.9 | 71.4 |
Weighted Words | 75.7 | 94.3 | 76.6 |
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BREAK OF GAUGE PROBLEM. | BREAK OF GAUGE PROBLEM. | BREAK OF GAUGE PROBLEM. |
Another Invention. | Another Invention. | Another Invention. |
MELBOURNE, December 29. | MELBOURNE, December 29. | MELBOURNE, December 29. |
.Mr; A. J. Bolton, of Melbourne, has | Mr. A. J. Bolton, of Melbourne, has | Mr; A. J. Bolton, of Melbourne, has |
brought forward an invention which he | brought forward an invention which he | brought forward an invention which he |
claims will overcome, the sbreak of gauge | claims will overcome the break of gauge | claims will overcome, the break of gauge |
difficulty. The New South Wales Govern | difficulty. The New South Wales Govern- | difficulty. The New South Wales Govern- |
is investigating the' Brennan patent | ment is investigating the Brennan patent | is investigating the' Brennan patent |
switch at. Tocumwal, and Miv, Boston's in | switch at Tocumwal, and Mr. Bolton's in- | switch at Tocumwal, and Mr, Boston's in |
vention has also come under their notice. | vention has also come under their notice. | vention has also come under their notice. |
A- model of this latter contrivance has been | A model of this latter contrivance has been | A- model of this latter contrivance has been |
on exhibition at the Federal Parliament | on exhibition at the Federal Parliament | on exhibition at the Federal Parliament |
House, and provides for the substitution of | House, and provides for the substitution of | House, and provides for the substitution of |
a*, third |