Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
ALLOWANCES TO WIVES.	ALLOWANCES TO WIVES.	ALLOWANCES TO WIVES.
TO TUL EDITOR Ot TUL YHOl ?	TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.	TO THE EDITOR OF THE YHOl ?
, Sir,-My Yvife and child are entirely de-	Sir,—My wife and child are entirely de-	, Sir-My wife and child are entirely dependent
pendent npon me. I am led to believe that	pendent upon me. I am led to believe that	upon me. I am led to believe that
.[ get an extra 1/3 per day for mv vvife,	I get an extra 1/3 per day for my wife,	I get an extra 1/3 per day for mv wife,
imn 7Jd. per day for my child, so tiiat the	and 7½d. per day for my child, so that the	iron 7d. per day for my child, so that the
most I can allot to my wife is 5/10J per day.	most I can allot to my wife is 5/10½ per day.	most I can allot to my wife is 5/10 per day.
.This is not by any means extravagant, and	This is not by any means extravagant, and	This is not by any means extravagant, and
imagine my horror to find that from the	imagine my horror to find that from the	imagine my horror to find that from the
rlay I board ship until the day 1 sign off	day I board ship until the day I sign off	day I board ship until the day 1 sign off
ffdiould I return safely), my wife loses thifl	(should I return safely), my wife loses this	should I return safely), my wife loses this
3/101 per day. Why! Is this allowance not	1/10½ per day. Why ! Is this allowance not	3/101 per day. Why! Is this allowance not
as necessary when I ntu"fighting as it is	as necessary when I am fighting as it is	as necessary when I in-fighting as it is
when I am at Broadmeadows'; Let the	when I am at Broadmeadows ? Let the	when I am at Broadmeadows'; Let the
Minister for Defence put .these two matters	Minister for Defence put these two matters	Minister for Defence put these two matters
right, and more married men will volunteer	right, and more married men will volunteer	right, and more married men will volunteer
to "alter the map."-Yours, ¿te..	to "alter the map."-Yours, &c.,	to "alter the map" Yours, etc..
"LIGHT HORSEMAN;	Jan. 4. "LIGHT HORSEMAN."	LIGHT HORSEMAN;

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	124	87.1	96.0	68.8
Searchability of unique words	79	92.4	97.5	66.7
Weighted Words	93.8	96.7	46.1

Article ID 1492772, Article, NARROW GAUGE GIANT., page 8 1915-01-28, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 272 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
', NARROW GAUGE GIANT.	NARROW GAUGE GIANT.	', NARROW GAUGE GIANT.
A ] osscngci and mi\cd triflic tmginc of	A passenger and mixed traffic engine of	A ] passenger and mixed traffic engine of
remarkable dimensions lonsidinug the ml	remarkable dimensions considering the rail	remarkable dimensions considering the oil
gauge is only 3ft Oin has ricmlly been put	gauge is only 3ft. 6in. has recently been put	gauge is only 3ft 6in has recently been put
into commission on the South \fncan lad	into commission on the South African rail-	into commission on the South African lad
ways Mr Hendí ic the locomotive supei	ways. Mr. Hendrie, the locomotive super-	ways Mr Hendy is the locomotive super
-entendent liad not much room nt his dis	intendent, had not much room at his	-Intendent had not much room at his dis
j»«al for ho had to keep the width of the	disposal for he had to keep the width of	usual for he had to keep the width of the
machine down to Oft and its height to	the machine down to 9ft and its height to	machine down to Off and its height to
32ft 7Am above the nil lev ii But	12ft 7½in. above the rail level. But,	12ft Am above the nil lev ii But
damped as lie was bv the clcirinccs, he	cramped as he was by the clearances,	damped as he was by the clearances, he
Iii., succeeded in providing South Africa	he has succeeded in providing South Africa	has., succeeded in providing South Africa
with an en_,inc considerably linger than oui	with an engine considerably larger than our	with an engine considerably larger than our
A2 class These engines have the 1-8-''	A2 class. These engines have the 4-8-2	A2 class These engines have the 1-8-''
w heel arrangement with the coupled w heels	wheel arrangement with the coupled wheels	wheel arrangement with the coupled wheels
Ifl in diatnetci and ia lindon. -Hin by	4ft. in diameter and cylinders 22in. by	4ft in diameter and is London. -Hin by
JCm Hie total heating suifuce including	26in. The total heating surface including	JCm The total heating surface including
r01 squiu e feet pro\ ided by the supci	503 square feet provided by the super-	r01 square e feet provided by the super
lièatei (Sdinudt) is 2 Stil s piare feet and	heater (Schmidt) is 2,846 square feet and	heater (Sdinudt) is 2 Star s place feet and
tin working pressuie is 1001b to the squuie	the working pressure is 190lb. to the square	the working pressure is 100's to the square
inch In accoidance with the usual prac-	inch. In accordance with the usual practice	inch In accordance with the usual prac-
to-day the steam distribution is effected	to-day the steam distribution is effected	to-day the steam distribution is effected
by the "V\ ilch icrt \ nive geut Koadw ortby	by the Walchaert valve gear. Roadworthy,	by the "WA rich acre I have great Road, Northy
Hie engmes weigh 88 tons and the total	the engines weigh 88 tons and the total	The engines weigh 88 tons and the total
.weight with the tender is 119 tons oi 2d tons	weight with the tender is 139 tons or 25 tons	weight with the tender is 139 tons of 2d tons
more than that of the Victo! i m A2 b I he	more than that of the Victorian A2's. The	more than that of the Victor! i m A2 b the
duty tbafu'bc engines me called upon to	duty that the engines are called upon to	duty confuse engines are called upon to
perform is exceedingly severe On inoun	perform is exceedingly severe. On mountain	perform is exceedingly severe On around
sections, where the gradients are 1 in	sections, where the gradients are 1 in	sections, where the gradients are 1 in
IO and where, tbeie ure leveise curvea of	36 and where there are reverse curves of	IO and where, there are reverse curves of
.Ollft radius, they aie required to haul	300ft. radius, they are required to haul	300ft radius, they are required to haul
trains-of iSO.ttni-. behind the tender at 151	trains of 280 tons behind the tender at 15	trains-of Soutar-. behind the tender at 15
miles an hour. The fittings include a	miles an hour. The fittings include a	miles an hour. The fittings include a
Craven and Gresham steam brake, Pyle	Craven and Gresham steam brake, Pyle	Craven and Gresham steam brake, Pyle
electric headlight, Hasler speed indicator,	electric headlight, Hasler speed indicator,	electric headlight, Hasler speed indicator,
and steam «ear for rocking the firebars.	and steam gear for rocking the firebars.	and steam gear for rocking the firebars.

Identified overProof corrections	SQUARE PROVIDED OUR DIAMETER CURVES ACCORDANCE RECENTLY ENGINE CONSIDERING CLEARANCES MIXED THERE AFRICAN SUPERHEATER REVERSE GEAR PASSENGER WHEEL PRESSURE SURFACE TRAFFIC WHEELS LARGER
Identified overProof non-corrections	DISPOSAL ROADWORTHY LEVEL SUPERINTENDENT SCHMIDT HENDRIE RAILWAYS VALVE RAIL CYLINDERS WALCHAERT VICTORIAN MOUNTAIN CRAMPED OR PRACTICE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	226	73.5	90.3	63.3
Searchability of unique words	140	72.1	88.6	59.0
Weighted Words		68.3	87.6	60.9

Article ID 1492867, Article, BROADMEADOWS CAMP. LIGHT HORSE MANOEUVRES., page 7 1915-01-29, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 100 words, 4 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	ARE EQUIPMENT FOR PHASE EXERCISING ANOTHER WITH
Identified overProof non-corrections	SO MANŒUVRES THAT

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	99	85.9	96.0	71.4
Searchability of unique words	69	85.5	95.7	70.0
Weighted Words		85.0	95.1	66.9

Article ID 1493218, Article, FIRST AUSTRALIAN MEMORIAL., page 19 1915-01-30, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 345 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
FIRST AUSTRALIAN MEMORIAL	FIRST AUSTRALIAN MEMORIAL.	FIRST AUSTRALIAN MEMORIAL
Mu li i.*l mr moi ml tonn Viisti ib tu lillie!	The first memorial to an Australian killed	Mr li ill for more ml Bonn Vista is to killed!
in nt ion din nur Hit \|iic»ml w11 wa» un	in action during the present war was un-	in ac ion day near the present war was unveiled
veiled al the hflh ii ii linn I mu tin., ol (li	veiled at the fifth annual meeting of the	at the ball in ii line I may tin., of (li
(tnlnil hu hinom! Stale »»ihool Old Hois	Central Richmond State School Old Boy's	(mind his home! State School Old Hois
Vs on ill (ii on lluu.div ni-hl It took tht	Association on Thursday night. It took the	As on all (ii on Thursday night It took the
foiui of un oil li lined poitiut ol Kobut	form of an oak framed portrait of Robert	form of an oil is lined portrait of Robert
Hell who wa» I ilhd in ii lion nu Hi	Bell, who was killed in action on the	Hart who was held in ii lion in Hill
II \IAs Sydney It hallos in the scnioi	H.M.A.S. Sydney. It hangs in the senior	VIA Sydney It halley in the senior
di s room I lui w ts titi gi attend mi	class room. There was a large attendance	dis- room I had w is true gi attend in
nu lulim-. Bill» molhei nmLolhii mcinbeis	including Bell's mother and other members	an Julie-. Bill's mother nmLolhii members
of the family	of the family.	of the family
Iii 1) Ho enbi it pi -idenl ol thi 1**1	Dr. D. Rosenberg, president of the asso-	Iii 1) to cash it or -ideal of the 1st
nanni unit did Hu mi mot tal Ile * ml flint	ciation, unveiled the memorial. He said that	naval unit did He in mortal He * and that
this wns tin lust meinoiiiil lui it would	this was the first memorial, but it would	this was the first memorial but it would
not be the last I'ob Hell was well 1 nowa	not be the last. "Bob" Bell was well known	not be the last I'ob Hell was well 1 now
is it niau of stilling worth, and Ins dent li	as a man of sterling worth, and his death	is it man of sterling worth, and his death
had hi ought the wai hoirie lo nil of them	had brought the war home to all of them.	had brought the war home to all of them
Reloniiif lo a propo*-u! to necl an bonum	Referring to the proposal to erect an honour	Referring to a proposal! to meet an bonum
bond in the pa»Hii\|-e of Hu -ehool on which	board in the passage of the school, on which	bond in the passage of the school on which
Un liamos ol old siholais who had (listín	the names of the old scholars who had distin-	Un names of old scholars who had distinguished
guished themselves tould be pul on leeoid	guished themselves could be put on record,	themselves could be put on record
lu mention! d lil it ti mimbil ot old boys ot	he mentioned that a number of old boys of	is mentioned in it a number of old boys of
the school wcie selling lit Hu fiont II	the school were serving at the front. He	the school were selling at the front It
liusltfQ Boll would hi Hil onl) oin lulled	trusted Bell would be the only one called	liusltfQ Bell would be the only one called
upon to lay down his hie, mid it was with	upon to lay down his life, and it was with	upon to lay down his life, and it was with
fi clings of dieu sollow that lie unveiled	feelings of deep sorrow that he unveiled	a clings of their sorrow that he unveiled
tht memorial, bl cause ' Bob' had died foi	the memorial, because " 'Bob' had died for us."	the memorial, because " Bob' had died for
Mi I I Baw head Idieltei and "Ui	Mr. J. T. Raw, head teacher, and Mr.	Mr I I saw head Idieltei and "Mr
C 1. 1 ong mi old head tctu bet, now an in	C. R. Long, an old head teacher, now an in-	C H ong an old head team but, now an in
s)it t loi in the depm t ment, t'jniil ed the old	spector in the department, thanked the old	slit t lost in the deem t ment, finish ed the old
boys foi then gift lo tho school, und e\	boys for their gift to the school, and ex-	boys for their gift to school, and he
guessed the opinion that it M iib very fittini,	pressed the opinion that it was very fitting	guessed the opinion that it M is very fitting,
thal elitldien about to statt out on liff	that children about to start out on life	that children about to start out on life
should g-nn inspiration from Bell's hcio	should gain inspiration from Bell's hero-	should gain inspiration from Bell's hero
loll]	ism.	fell]
Alt 1 Ingiam icluincd thanks on hi	Mr. T. Ingram returned thanks on be-	All 1 Ingram returned thanks on be
hilf of *\lrs Bell	half of Mrs. Bell.	half of Mrs Bell
On the suggestion ¡it the bond .cachet	On the suggestion of the head teacher,	On the suggestion at the bond reached
it was iii eided to olliiinlly pi tient tin photo	it was decided to officially present the photo,	it was in cided to officially per cent tin photo
lo the ilnldien in the neat future	to the children in the near future.	to the children in the near future

Identified overProof corrections	INGRAM MENTIONED FRONT NEAR BECAUSE FITTING MOTHER AS AT STERLING MAN NAMES DISTINGUISHED ONE PRESENT MRS BROUGHT KILLED GAIN BUT REFERRING CHILDREN CALLED COULD BEHALF ALL THURSDAY PORTRAIT RECORD ONLY DEATH PROPOSAL NIGHT RETURNED NUMBER SENIOR MEMBERS SORROW FOR WERE OFFICIALLY PASSAGE WAR STATE SCHOLARS LIFE FORM ROBERT PUT START THEIR HE HOME
Identified overProof non-corrections	BOARD RAW HEROISM ROSENBERG CENTRAL DEPARTMENT HANGS TEACHER EXPRESSED LARGE ERECT LONG DECIDED KNOWN FIFTH OTHER ASSOCIATION RICHMOND FRAMED ANNUAL THERE CLASS DR TRUSTED INCLUDING DURING US OAK THANKED SAID FEELINGS SERVING INSPECTOR ATTENDANCE MEETING DEEP ACTION PRESIDENT HONOUR

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	283	40.3	75.6	59.2
Searchability of unique words	149	38.3	73.8	57.6
Weighted Words		38.1	71.1	53.3

Article ID 1499134, Article, BRENNAN SWITCH. TRIAL AT TOCUMWAL., page 8 1915-02-26, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 223 words, 6 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
BRENNAN SWITCH.	BRENNAN SWITCH.	BRENNAN SWITCH.
TRIAL AT TOCUMWAL.	TRIAL AT TOCUMWAL.	TRIAL AT TOCUMWAL.
Hie Mini tei for liulini- (Ah Al lckm	The Minister for Railways (Mr. Mackin-	The Minister for failing- (Ah Al team
non) stated le tere! n in itgud to the rail	non) stated yesterday in regard to the rail-	non) stated he tere! n in regard to the rail
uni md at loeiininil ti Inch i- i com	way-yard at Tocumwal, which is a com-	and md at technical 6 Inch is i con
binetl \ ictoi i in ind Neu "-otith A\ ales	bined Victorian and New South Wales	fined Victor i in in New South W ales
(iiteipn-t that tile Neu "-outil A\ liles	enterprise, that the New South Wales	(anticipate that the New "-South AA lies
Almittii de it d to baie a lull mille ot	Ministry decided to have a trial made of	Almittii dear d to have a full mile of
the llrennin -uitcli ng ippiintus to enable	the Brennan switching apparatus to enable	the tennis -match ng apparatus to enable
the utilisation of i thud i ni nhere i break	the utilisation of a third rail where a break	the utilisation of a third i rd where a break
of ginge oicnis the A ictorinn Cominis	of gauge occurs. The Victorian Commis-	of gauge occurs the A Victorian Commission.
sionn- had til en the Men tint li bile the	sioners had taken the view that while the	had taken the Men and li bile the
len mucnioii-, miention of Air Brenn in	very ingenious invention of Mr. Brennan	len auction-, intention of Air Brown in
it ould noil no doubt, in i talina) nrd oi	would work, no doubt, in a railway-yard or	would not no doubt, in i taking) yard or
nt a st ition that would be n0 test of its	at a station, that would be no test of its	at a station that would be no test of its
succès- in connection with the thud îuil	success in connection with the third rail	success in connection with the third rail
on u mum line undei oldman tiafhc con	on a main under ordinary traffic con-	on a main line under ordinary traffic conditions.
ditions. It was considered that the use	ditions. It was considered that the use	It was considered that the use
of the Brennan «witch would enable the	of the Brennan switch would enable the	of the Brennan switch would enable the
loeumttiil line to be hid out and con	Tocumwal line to be laid out and con-	Tocumwal line to be laid out and constructed
structed more cheaply than it could be	structed more cheaply than it could be	more cheaply than it could be
with the -istem nInch pieiailed at the	with the system which prevailed at the	with the -item which prevailed at the
othei junction station	other junction station.	other junction station
Ml M iel union added that the New	Mr. Mackinnon added that the New	Mr M iel union added that the New
Smth Wale Mini-tn bad limititil en to	South Wales Ministry had undertaken to	South Wales Ministry had limited as to
-upph i pim -howni;- bott the udiintugc*.	supply a plan showing how the advantages	supply a plan -showing;- both the advantages.
of Ali Bieninn - intention could be em	of Mr. Brennan's invention could be em-	of Ali Brennan - intention could be employed
ployed at Tocumwal. The Victorian	ployed at Tocumwal. The Victorian	at Tocumwal. The Victorian
Mini-tn ni- i dim,, tu meet Nell --outli	Ministry was willing to meet New South	Ministry in- a dam,, to meet New South
Wale- in the mi tn	Wales in the matter.	Wales in the mi in

Identified overProof corrections	MINISTER PLAN WHICH WALES TAKEN SOUTH IS WHERE APPARATUS HAVE SOUTHWALES SUCCESS UNDER ADVANTAGES OTHER LAID PREVAILED THIRD ORDINARY MINISTRY OCCURS MAIN SUPPLY SHOWING MR GAUGE OR REGARD TRAFFIC NEWSOUTH
Identified overProof non-corrections	YESTERDAY VERY COMBINED UNDERTAKEN HOW MADE WORK COMMISSIONERS DECIDED ENTERPRISE SYSTEM RAILWAYS SWITCHING INGENIOUS VIEW WILLING /RAILWAY/YARD\|RAILWAYYARD MACKINNON RAILWAYYARD BRENNANS MATTER INVENTION WHILE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	177	50.3	78.5	56.8
Searchability of unique words	99	46.5	76.8	56.6
Weighted Words		42.7	73.9	54.5

Article ID 1506326, Article, THE RAILWAYS. BREAK OF GAUGE PROBLEM. BRENNAN THIRD RAIL., page 10 1915-03-29, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 203 words, 6 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
THE RAILWAYS.	THE RAILWAYS.	THE RAILWAYS.
BREAK OF GAUGE PROBLEM.	BREAK OF GAUGE PROBLEM.	BREAK OF GAUGE PROBLEM.
BRENNAN "THIRD RA1U"	BRENNAN "THIRD RAIL."	BRENNAN THIRD RAIL"
SYDNEY, Saturday.―For the purpose of	SYDNEY, Saturday.―For the purpose of	SYDNEY, Saturday.―For the purpose of
testing the Brennan 'thud lad' invention	testing the Brennan "third rail" invention	testing the Brennan 'third lad' invention
foi oveicoming the bleak of gauge diflicultv	for overcoming the break of gauge difficulty	for overcoming the break of gauge difficulty
a complete installation has been made lit	a complete installation has been made at	a complete installation has been made at
the 'thornleigh I'nginceiing Works, al	the Thornleigh Engineering Works, at	the 'Thornleigh Engineering Works, at
Svdenhnm Hie Slate Goveinoi (Sit Ociald	Sydenham. The State Governor (Sir Gerald	Sydenham the State Governor (Sir Gerald
Stueklind) will theie inspect the invention	Strickland) will there inspect the invention	Strickland) will there inspect the invention
on 1 uosdaj next Picpuiations aro being	on Tuesday next. Preparations are being	on 1 tuesday next Preparations are being
made foi II full test m August, to which	made for a full test in August, to which	made for a full test in August, to which
I _detal and State Minister*, will ho in	Federal and State Ministers will be in-	I Federal and State Ministers, will be in
V iteil	vited.	V tell
CULCAIRN.―Complaints are being heard from	CULCAIRN.―Complaints are being heard from	CULCAIRN.―Complaints are being heard from
Culealm to Corowa at the action of the New Soiuli	Culcairn to Corowa at the action of the New South	Culcairn to Corowa at the action of the New South
Wnlei Hiillwit Coiniiinwlonen, in altering the Cul	Wales Railway Commssioners in altering the Cul-	Wales Railway Coiniiinwlonen, in altering the Culcairn
cairn Corona line from n dtilt lo i tri iiecklj 1er	cairn-Corowa line from a daily to a tri-weekly ser-	Corowa line from a date for the weekly 1er
vite Mails mid ROOIIS are ilfeeted, and nott that	vice. Mails and goods are affected, and now that	vice Mails and ROOMS are affected, and note that
a water famine «Ms in tills portion of the	a water famine exists in this portion of the	a water famine is in this portion of the
llltcriua anti Culcairn lias an abundant supnlt,	Riverina, and Culcairn has an abundant supply,	Riverina and Culcairn has an abundant supply,
anti lins to forward watci to tho surroundint; town*,	and has to forward water to the surrounding towns,	land line to forward water to the surrounding; towns,
the position lias become n unions ont Hie tom	the position has become a serious one. The com-	the position has become a unions on the tour
misionera state that nlthoiiRh titi* traille 1* fur"	misioners state that although the traffic is "fair"	missioners state that although the traffic is for"
it tlorh no1 w irranl a thilt sort ice In t.julc of	it does not warrant a daily service. In spite of	it there nor w arrant a child service In title of
this, specials lntt been running ilniost ilnilt, anti	this, specials have been running almost daily, and	this, specials have been running almost daily, and
li is reported lint goods _t , are nctliltllllatfng it	it is reported that goods, &c., are accumulating at	li is reported that goods at , are nctliltllllatfng it
the ( ulcairn tards mid along the line	the Culcairn yards and along the line.	the ( claim cards and along the line

Identified overProof corrections	GOVERNOR AFFECTED STRICKLAND ALMOST DAILY RIVERINA RAILWAY PREPARATIONS BE HAVE SYDENHAM DIFFICULTY ALTHOUGH SOUTHWALES MINISTERS OVERCOMING THERE SERVICE SUPPLY TUESDAY RAIL SIR TOWNS SURROUNDING GERALD FEDERAL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
Identified overProof non-corrections	FAIR WARRANT ONE SPITE DOES YARDS SERIOUS CULCAIRNCOROWA NOT NOW COMMISIONERS COMMSSIONERS /TRI/WEEKLY\|TRIWEEKLY INVITED ACCUMULATING EXISTS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	179	57.5	86.6	68.4
Searchability of unique words	107	58.9	85.0	63.6
Weighted Words		54.9	81.2	58.4

Article ID 1507128, Article, LEVEL CROSSING ACCIDENT. A DANGEROUS SPOT., page 12 1915-04-01, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 171 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
LEVEL CROSSING ACCIDENT.	LEVEL CROSSING ACCIDENT.	LEVEL CROSSING ACCIDENT.
A DANGEROUS SPOT.	A DANGEROUS SPOT.	A DANGEROUS SPOT.
John White a, lorry driver, of Station	John White a lorry driver, of Station	John White a lorry driver, of Station
street, Fairfield, who was seriously injured	street, Fairfield, who was seriously injured	street, Fairfield, who was seriously injured
by a train at tht level crossing near Bl ond	by a train at the level crossing near Broad-	by a train at the level crossing near Bl and
meadows station on Tuesday ni ght show ed	meadows station on Tuesday night, showed	meadows station on Tuesday night showed
improvement in his condition! jesterda}	improvement in his condition yesterday.	improvement in his condition! yesterday
Hit accident has emphasised the opinion	His accident has emphasised the opinion	Hit accident has emphasised the opinion
fiequentlj __pics__d that they railway cross	frequently expressed that they railway cross-	frequently expressed that they railway crossing
ing it this point is most dangerous lhc	ing at this point is most dangerous. The	it this point is most dangerous the
view of tht lint is almost entirely obscured	view of the line is almost entirely obscured	view of the line is almost entirely obscured
from tht camp sidt by a thick fringe of	from the camp side by a thick fringe of	from the camp side by a thick fringe of
pint trees along the propei tj of the r ound	pine trees along the property of the Found-	pine trees along the property of the round
ling Home \\ ith the ht avy trafiit done,	ling Home. With the heavy traffic along	ling Home With the ht avy traffic done,
the road, and the numbu ot vehicles com	the road, and the number of vehicles com-	the road, and the number of vehicles com
peeled to use it by night it is itgrettablt	peeled to use it by night, it is regrettable	pected to use it by night it is regrettable
that tht Railway depurtiacnt has not made	that the Railway department has not made	that the Railway department has not made
adequate provision loi cuntiol at the cross	adequate provision for control at the cross-	adequate provision for control at the crossing,
ing, and still mort t\l raordinary thit u	ing, and still more extraordinary that a	and still more t\l raordinary that a
serious accident, has not happened before	serious accident, has not happened before	serious accident, has not happened before
now A military offa/_er expressed the	now. A military officer expressed the	now A military officer expressed the
opinion last night that a man should always	opinion last night that a man should always	opinion last night that a man should always
be on duty at the crassing it-clf to signul	be on duty at the crossing itself to signal	be on duty at the crossing itself to signal
the approach of eomr.ig trains	the approach of coming trains.	the approach of evening trains

Identified overProof corrections	YESTERDAY REGRETTABLE DEPARTMENT PINE FREQUENTLY SIGNAL OFFICER SIDE MORE NUMBER PROPERTY FOR ITSELF CONTROL LINE SHOWED WITH TRAFFIC
Identified overProof non-corrections	EXTRAORDINARY COMING PEELED [**VANDALISED] HEAVY BROADMEADOWS FOUNDLING

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	152	76.3	94.1	75.0
Searchability of unique words	100	77.0	94.0	73.9
Weighted Words		76.5	92.2	67.0

Article ID 1509533, Article, SYDNEY-EMDEN FIGHT, page 9 1915-04-13, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 58 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
SYDNEY-EMDEN FIGHT	SYDNEY-EMDEN FIGHT	SYDNEY-EMDEN FIGHT
Amongst the list of hoiiouis confuted	Amongst the list of honours conferred	Amongst the list of honours conferred
on members of HMAS S}dncv s crew,	on members of H.M.A.S. Sydney's crew,	on members of HMAS Sydney s crew,
announced m the London ' Gn/ctte " and	announced in the London "Gazette," and	announced in the London ' Gazette " and
published in "1 hi Aigim of vcsUribi},	published in "The Argus" of yesterday,	published in 1 In Argus of yesterday,
was the name of Able Seaman William A	was the name of Able-Seaman William A.	was the name of Able Seaman William A
Tailor of 224 Swan street, Richmond Tin	Taylor of 224 Swan street, Richmond. The	Tailor of 224 Swan street, Richmond Tin
uninc. bj n t}pogiuphicnl ciror, vvus pi mt ed	name by a typographical error, was printed	mine. by a typographical error, was pi mt ed
' la} low "	"Taylow."	' lay low "

Identified overProof corrections	YESTERDAY ERROR TYPOGRAPHICAL BY HONOURS ARGUS CONFERRED GAZETTE
Identified overProof non-corrections	TAYLOR TAYLOW SYDNEYS PRINTED

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	45	62.2	84.4	58.8
Searchability of unique words	34	64.7	88.2	66.7
Weighted Words		57.1	83.6	61.8

Article ID 1510730, Article, WERE THE SIGNALS RIGHT? ENGINE-DRIVER'S STATEMENT., page 8 1915-04-19, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 70 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
WERE THE SIGNALS RIGHT?	WERE THE SIGNALS RIGHT ?	WERE THE SIGNALS RIGHT?
ENGUÍE-DEIVER'S STATEMENT.	ENGINE-DRIVER'S STATEMENT.	ENGINE-DRIVERS STATEMENT.
\1BURY Sun hy-His alleged bete	ALBURY, Sunday.— It is alleged here	ALBURY Sun Phyllis alleged here
lint the limited expiess bid siyuls to t,o	that the limited express had signals to go	that the limited express had signals to go
through while the lcmoi i mid tiaiu wa"	through while the Temora mail train was	through while the lemon i and time was
on the line Hie driver of the latter is	on the line. The driver of the latter is	on the line The driver of the latter is
said to hive s cn that n collision was in	said to have seen that a collision was in-	said to have seen that a collision was in
evittble anl stirtid to move Ins ti am	evitable, and started to move his train	evitable and started to move Insti- am
bael other«i c the result would have been	back, otherwise the result would have been	back others of the result would have been
much worbc The limited exprès» bud two	much worse. The limited express had two	much worse The limited express had two
entines	engines.	engines

Identified overProof corrections	INEVITABLE SEEN ENGINES ENGINE DRIVERS HAD EXPRESS WORSE AND ALBURY HERE STARTED GO BACK
Identified overProof non-corrections	TEMORA IT TRAIN HIS [**VANDALISED] MAIL SUNDAY OTHERWISE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	66	56.1	86.4	69.0
Searchability of unique words	48	58.3	85.4	65.0
Weighted Words		50.2	84.4	68.6

Article ID 1512516, Article, BINALONG COLLISION. ALLEGED CONFESSION., page 8 1915-04-26, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 138 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
"BINALONfi COLLISION.	BINALONG COLLISION.	"BINALONG COLLISION.
ALLEGED CONFESSION.	ALLEGED CONFESSION.	ALLEGED CONFESSION.
'ÍINAl.OXl.. Situiil..».- l'mthi'i MI. I	BINALONG, Saturday. — Further evi-	'BINALONG.. Situations.- further MR. I
denic »»a- h' nil on Mtiudí». he-fnn tlu-j	dence was heard on Saturday before the	desire to- h' nil on Monday. begin the
. dn-triu inronit 1M1 -lliit'.iii ,inil .i jurj.l	district coroner (Mr. Butler) and a jury.	. district coroner 141 -Britains and a jury
¡in foMHition «Uti the death of Hoivri j	in connection with the death of Robert	in foMHition with the death of Henri J
? .lohn '1 lloma.-, nil., un- iVlhd in tlic nil-,	John Thomas, who was killed in the rail-	? John '1 Roma.-, oil., in- iVlhd in the nil-,
i»ay colliiioii licm.'cn th.- Melheiiirn» i.\	way collison between the Melbourne ex-	way collision licence the Melbourne ix
priV- and the 'Illoura ui.nl train un April I	press and the Temora mail train on April	priV- and the 'Ellora mail train on April I
IT. i	17.	IT. Police
Police cnn.-i.ilih. W illi.nn 'l.tte .aid thin ,	Police constable William Tate said that	cnn. i.li. W Ellison late and thin ,
("oUei. the ni-lit oliitti at lîinalnn,.', M hen I	Cotter, the night officer at Binalong, when	("over. the right office at remains,.', When I
t spoken to Jt'-t pnoi to hin iine-t. »aid - .	spoken to just prior to his arrest, said:—	t spoken to just prior to his arrest. said - .
\| ' The mail «a- -t..r.eim,' em the ni un line !	"The mail was standing on the main line	The mail is- -thread,' on the in in line !
; une) 1 pulled til . v loue, Mpia), and let the j	and I pulled the wrong signals and let the	one) I pulled the v home, More), and let the
'iHlire-ç m on top ni" hc-i. It V».L- III) î.iu't,	express in on top of her. It was my fault	'interest in on top of" hear. It VALE- III) don't,
' and 1 do not »»ant to lilanie an.ione e-l-i for]	and I do not want to blame anyone else for	and I do not want to blame someone else for
! 't-" . I	it."	! 't-" I

Identified overProof corrections	ARREST WHEN ELSE PRIOR JOHN BINALONG WANT DISTRICT MELBOURNE HIS CORONER MR FURTHER BLAME JUST SAID WITH JURY
Identified overProof non-corrections	HEARD WILLIAM TEMORA BETWEEN SATURDAY EVIDENCE RAILWAY COTTER KILLED OFFICER CONNECTION THOMAS WRONG THAT COLLISON BUTLER NIGHT EXPRESS MAIN WHO ANYONE MY STANDING TATE WAS ROBERT SIGNALS CONSTABLE BEFORE HER FAULT

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	104	34.6	63.5	44.1
Searchability of unique words	73	32.9	57.5	36.7
Weighted Words		27.9	53.8	35.9

Article ID 1515683, Article, SIGNALMAN KILLED., page 12 1915-05-10, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 179 words, 4 corrections

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StGNALMAX K1LLKD.	SIGNALMAN KILLED.	SIGNALMAN KILLED.
BALLARAT, í-aturday - An accident	BALLARAT, Saturday.— An accident	BALLARAT, Saturday - An accident
»»itli a fal-1 ending occurred at tlie Bal-	with a fatal ending occurred at the Bal-	with a fatal ending occurred at the Ballarat
larat North nul»»ay station on Saturday	larat North railway station on Saturday	North railway station on Saturday
afternoon. Tlie signalman on ilutj, William	afternoon. The signalman on duty, William	afternoon. The signalman on duty, William
R Honarti, aged 24 >ears, i\ lio lived at Bal	R. Howard, aged 24 years, who lived at Bal-	R Howard, aged 24 years, if he lived at Ballarat
larnt East, wai» tile » ictini Kow the aeei	larat East, was the victim. How the acci-	East, was tile a victim How the accident
dent liippened is somewhat of a in>ster>	dent happened is somewhat of a mystery.	happened is somewhat of a master
A string of tiueks na-, being pusliid into	A string of trucks was being pushed into	A string of trucks is-, being pushed into
tlie siding at Selkirk s linek \iirds, jwt p ist	the siding at Selkirk's brick yards, just past	the siding at Selkirk s lines Yards, just past
the North station, and the guird, i» ho »ras	the North station, and the guard, who was	the North station, and the guard, as he was
lidmg in the »an, »»hieh had I»»o trueks	riding in the van, which had two trucks	hiding in the van, which had two trucks
in front of it, and otlieri separating it from	in front of it, and others separating it from	in front of it, and others separating it from
the engine, heeiil ,i loud en The train	the engine, heard a loud cry. The train	the engine, heard a loud en The train
»»ns moling slowl»', and the cuan! jumped	was moving slowly, and the guard jumped	was moving slowly, and the guard! jumped
donn and saw Ho»»ard l»m« on the track,	down and saw Howard lying on the track.	down and saw Howard lying on the track,
lhe guaid at once »-inn eliot] to the dn\*ei	The guard at once signalled to the driver	the guard at once again effort] to the driver
to stop the train, but bj this time three	to stop the train, but by this time three	to stop the train, but by this time three
truek». hld parsed o»ei the unfoi lunate	trucks had parsed over the unfortunate	trucks. had passed over the unfortunate
imn's leg- one being se\ered nein the bodj,	man's legs, one being severed near the body,	man's legs- one being severed near the body,
and the other being almost eut oil Ile »» as	and the other being almost cut off. He was	and the other being almost cut off He w as
taken lo the hospital b\ another lailun»	taken to the hospital by another railway	taken to the hospital by another railway
einplo»ee, but dieu about M\ hours aftei ad-	employee, but died about six hours after ad-	employee, but died about six hours after admission
mission	mission.

Identified overProof corrections	HEARD VAN LEGS AFTER NEAR SEVERED WHICH FATAL CUT TWO RAILWAY HOW PAST LYING OFF BY HOWARD YARDS KILLED PUSHED EMPLOYEE VICTIM MANS DOWN DRIVER HAPPENED GUARD MOVING YEARS SLOWLY BODY UNFORTUNATE SIX DIED WAS JUST WITH OVER OTHERS DUTY TRUCKS HE
Identified overProof non-corrections	SELKIRKS PARSED [**VANDALISED] SIGNALLED WHO RIDING MYSTERY CRY BRICK

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	159	54.7	92.5	83.3
Searchability of unique words	103	52.4	92.2	83.7
Weighted Words		48.3	89.4	79.5

Article ID 1520036, Article, GRETNA COLLISION. Evidence of Signalman. Admits Error. LONDON, May 26., page 9 1915-05-27, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 340 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	BETWEEN FIRE WALLACE AN PASS MAY CAME HIM DOWN NEWSPAPER STATED EXPRESS RETURNED ESCAPING WHO HOUR BEFORE
Identified overProof non-corrections	QUINTINSHILL PUT

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	313	83.4	97.4	84.6
Searchability of unique words	144	86.8	98.6	89.5
Weighted Words		89.9	98.6	86.0

Article ID 1520189, Article, THIRD RAIL TEST. ENGINEER TO REPORT., page 9 1915-05-28, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 76 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
THIRD RAIL TEST.	THIRD RAIL TEST.	THIRD RAIL TEST.
ENGI-JEER TO REPORT.	ENGINEER TO REPORT.	ENGINEER TO REPORT.
SYDNUY, Thursday-The Prciruer (Mr	SYDNEY, Thursday.— The Premier (Mr.	SYDNEY, Thursday The Premier (Mr
Holman) announces that Mi Henry Denne,	Holman) announces that Mr. Henry Deane,	Holman) announces that Mr. Henry Denne,
M f CJl, his been appointed to take charge	M.I.C.E., has been appointed to take charge	M f CJl, has been appointed to take charge
of tho teat of the third rail method of	of the teat of the third-rail method of	of the team of the third rail method of
unifying the railway gauges of the »evenl	unifying the railway gauges of the several	unifying the railway gauges of the several
States it Tocumynl Mr Deane vv ill report	States in Tocumwal. Mr. Deane will report	States it Tocumwal Mr Deane will report
¡upon the test, and prepare an estimate of	upon the test, and prepare an estimate of	upon the test, and prepare an estimate of
tlie cost of tile iimhc-itiou of the railwiv	the cost of the unification of the railway	the cost of the composition of the railway
lute* of New South Wales, Victoria South	lines of New South Wales, Victoria, South	lines of New South Wales, Victoria South
Austral] l, md Queensland	Australia, and Queensland.	Australia] l, md Queensland

Identified overProof corrections	TOCUMWAL ENGINEER HAS SYDNEY LINES PREMIER SEVERAL WILL
Identified overProof non-corrections	IN TEAT [**VANDALISED] SOUTHAUSTRALIA UNIFICATION

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	70	74.3	91.4	66.7
Searchability of unique words	47	76.6	91.5	63.6
Weighted Words		78.5	89.2	49.6

Article ID 1524928, Article, BREAK OF GAUGE. AN INGENIOUS DEVICE., page 4 1915-06-17, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 206 words, 8 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
BREAK OF GAUGE.	BREAK OF GAUGE.	BREAK OF GAUGE.
AN INGENIOUS DEVICE.	AN INGENIOUS DEVICE.	AN INGENIOUS DEVICE.
J lie di nionstralion of n device ] alcatel	The demonstration of a device patented	J The demonstration of a device ] vacated
bj Jil C It 1'rosser to overcome Hie	by Mr. C. R. Prosser to overcome the	by Mr C R Prosser to overcome the
brcil ol gauge lietwern Hu riihuj systems	break of gauge between the railway systems	break of gauge between Hu riding systems
of \ letona and New South Vi iles ja now	of Victoria and New South Wales is now	of Victoria and New South Wales is now
being afforded member« of the ". itc Partía	being afforded members of the State Parlia-	being afforded members of the last Parliament.
ment. In one of the committee-rooms of	ment. In one of the committee-rooms of	In one of the committee-rooms of
tile Legislative Assemblj i ininiiitiire ral	the Legislative Assembly a miniature rail-	the Legislative Assembly i miniature rail
vyny trick made to neale Ins leen hil	way track, made to scale, has been laid	way trick made to scale has been laid
down and i set of wheels nins Miootlily	down and a set of wheels runs smoothly	down and a set of wheels run smoothly
from the ift Sim gauge to tin lit im	from the 4ft. 8½in. gauge to 5ft. 3in.	from the ift Sim gauge to tin lit in
Range or vice vei-sa Points ire traverse 1	gauge or vice versa. Points are traversed	Range or vice versa Points are traverse with
with the sime eise ind ill Hie mechanic ii	with the same ease, and all the mechanical	the same case and all the mechanical
difheultii. th it would present themselves	difficulties that would present themselves	difficulties. that would present themselves
when tit one «._ of rolling stock, vvoui 1	when the one set of rolling stock, would	when the one was of rolling stock, wool 1
operate over two different si .tims of ntl	operate over two different systems of	operate over two different si times of all
wa>B are provided and ovcitome [__	railways are provided and overcome. The	wars are provided and overcome [in
principle of the device is 1 wheel .ith .	principle of the device is a wheel with	principle of the device is 1 wheel with .
much wider tread thin the ordin-iry wheel	much wider tread than the ordinary wheel	much wider tread than the ordinary wheel
and the difference of Glin between th« two	and the difference of 6½in. between the two	and the difference of Glin between the two
gauges is met In the wheel being er_n_d	gauges is met by the wheel being extended	gauges is met in the wheel being grand
3Jin on either Bide Hie double trotd cn	3¼in. on either side. The double tread	34in on either side The double trod on
ablcs it on lo wini, one fciuge to pick u\|	enables it on leaving one gauge to pick up	able. it on to win, one gauge to pick up
the other There is no departure from tie	the other. There is no departure from the	the other There is no departure from the
ordinary rulwav pnctice and mcinher«	ordinary railway practice, and members	ordinary railway practice and members
liave viewed the demonstration with keen	have viewed the demonstration with keen	have viewed the demonstration with keen
interest	interest.	interest

Identified overProof corrections	MINIATURE WALES SMOOTHLY RAILWAY BEEN PARLIAMENT MECHANICAL SAME HAVE BY SIDE LAID PROSSER HAS THAT ALL ASSEMBLY THAN DIFFICULTIES SCALE UP MEMBERS MR VERSA PRACTICE VICTORIA
Identified overProof non-corrections	PATENTED EXTENDED LEAVING RUNS RAILWAYS TRAVERSED STATE EASE ENABLES TRACK

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	172	61.6	88.4	69.7
Searchability of unique words	101	64.4	90.1	72.2
Weighted Words		65.5	88.2	65.7

Article ID 1525433, Article, THE RAILWAYS. BREAK OF GAUGE. ANOTHER NEW DEVICE., page 18 1915-06-19, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 203 words, 6 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
THE RAILWAYS.	THE RAILWAYS.	THE RAILWAYS.
BREAK OF GAUGE.	BREAK OF GAUGE.	BREAK OF GAUGE.
ANOTHER NEW DEVICE.	ANOTHER NEW DEVICE.	ANOTHER NEW DEVICE.
Since the proposal was, m ide to gi\ e the I	Since the proposal was made to give the	Since the proposal was, made to give the I
Brennan break of gauge dev ice a trial at	Brennan break of gauge device a trial at	Brennan break of gauge device a trial at
_o_unw.a! a number of im enters ha\c	Tocumwal, a number of of inventors have	counsel! a number of im enters have
brought rival devices under the notice of	brought rival devices under the notice of	brought rival devices under the notice of
tlie Kailwaj authorities	the Railway authorities.	the Railway authorities
The latest of these ideas « as explained to	The latest of these ideas was explained to	The latest of these ideas was explained to
the Minister foi Railways (Mr Alackinnon)	the Minister for Railways (Mr. Mackinnon)	the Minister for Railways (Mr Mackinnon)
jestcrdiv bj the inventor Mi thom is	yesterday by the inventor, Mr. Thomas	yesterday by the inventor Mr Thomas
Mcpherson of -scotv ile It i» designed on	McPherson, of Ascotvale. It is designed on	Mcpherson of -scott the It is designed on
the double tj-rcd wheel principle by means	the double-tyred wheel principle by means	the double tyred wheel principle by means
oi which the rolling stock is enabled to nile	of which the rolling stock is enabled to ride	of which the rolling stock is enabled to rule
eentrallj on different gauges The inner	centrally on different gauges. The inner	centrally on different gauges The inner
«heels run on the narrow gauge, and the	wheels run on the narrow gauge, and the	wheels run on the narrow gauge, and the
outer wheels on the broid gauge Air	outer wheels on the broad gauge. Mr.	outer wheels on the broad gauge Air
Mackinnon undertook to secure the opinion	MacKinnon undertook to secure the opinion	Mackinnon undertook to secure the opinion
of the departmental experts as to the prae	of the departmental experts as to the prac-	of the departmental experts as to the practicability
tieabihtj of the invention	ticability of the invention.	of the invention
C.LDWLIL DEMCr	CALDWELL DEVICE.	CALDWELL DEVICE
In a report of the brcal of fc-URe dev ice	In a report of the break of gauge device	In a report of the break of gauge device
now being demonstrated in the -tate Pu '	now being demonstrated in the State Par-	now being demonstrated in the state Pa '
hument lloune it was stated on Ihursda>	liament House, it was stated on Thursday	hument found it was stated on Thursday
that this had been patented bj Mi C K	that this had been patented by Mr. C. R.	that this had been patented by Mr C K
1 rosser Although Mr Prosser has a pa	Prosser. Although Mr. Prosser has a pa-	1 rosser Although Mr Prosser has a patented
tented device in the same place the device	patented device in the same place, the device	device in the same place the device
described wis invented -ind pitentcd bj	described was invented and patented by	described was invented and patented by
Mr \ L Cildwell of Adelnde for th«.	Mr. N. L. Caldwell, of Adelaide, for the	Mr W L Caldwell of Adelaide for the.
Caldwell Break ot O-iugc Companv Linn	Caldwell Break of Gauge Company Limi-	Caldwell Break of Gauge Company Linn
ted.	ted.	ted.

Identified overProof corrections	TYRED YESTERDAY CENTRALLY BYMR RAILWAY COMPANY GIVE MADE HAVE THOMAS THURSDAY PRACTICABILITY BROAD STATE ADELAIDE PA
Identified overProof non-corrections	TOCUMWAL HOUSE LIMITED PARLIAMENT ASCOTVALE INVENTORS RIDE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	180	73.3	94.4	79.2
Searchability of unique words	103	77.7	93.2	69.6
Weighted Words		75.5	91.4	64.8

Article ID 1526066, Article, BREAK OF GAUGE. TRIAL OF CALDWELL PATENT., page 9 1915-06-22, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 73 words, 6 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
BREAK OF GAUGE.	BREAK OF GAUGE.	BREAK OF GAUGE.
TRIAL OF CALDWELL PATENT.	TRIAL OF CALDWELL PATENT.	TRIAL OF CALDWELL PATENT.
SYDNEY, Monday - The Minister for	SYDNEY, Monday. — The Minister for	SYDNEY, Monday - The Minister for
Railwais (Mr Hojle) has approved of the	Railways (Mr. Hoyle) has approved of the	Railways (Mr Hoyle) has approved of the
Caldwell patent for ovoiroming the bienk	Caldwell patent for overcoming the break	Caldwell patent for overcoming the break
of ginge problem being tested on the >Tcw	of gauge problem being tested on the New	of gauge problem being tested on the New
¡south Wales railwavs Federal ind Vic	South Wales railways. Federal and Vic-	South Wales railways Federal and Victorian
torian Minsters have seen a working model	torian Minsters have seen a working model	Minsters have seen a working model
of the invention, which, it is cL-ined over	of the invention, which, it is claimed, over-	of the invention, which, it is claimed over
comes the difficulty without alterations in	comes the difficulty without alterations in	comes the difficulty without alterations in
u\les or rails Double flange wheels nre	axles or rails. Double flange wheels are	rules or rails Double flanged wheels are
pirt of the dev ice	part of the device.	part of the device

Identified overProof corrections	CLAIMED HOYLE ARE OVERCOMING RAILWAYS DEVICE AND PART NEWSOUTH
Identified overProof non-corrections	FLANGE [**VANDALISED] AXLES

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	67	80.6	97.0	84.6
Searchability of unique words	50	80.0	96.0	80.0
Weighted Words		79.0	93.3	67.9

Article ID 1540334, Article, RAILWAY ELECTRIFICATION. THE SYDNEY SCHEME., page 11 1915-07-23, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 138 words, 6 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
RAILWAY ELECTRIFICATION.	RAILWAY ELECTRIFICATION.	RAILWAY ELECTRIFICATION.
THE SYDNEY SCHEME.	THE SYDNEY SCHEME.	THE SYDNEY SCHEME.
SYDNEY, Thursday - In the Legisla	SYDNEY, Thursday.—In the Legisla-	SYDNEY, Thursday - In the Legisla-
live Assembly to-daj the Minister for Pub	tive Assembly to-day the Minister for Pub-	tive Assembly to-day the Minister for Public
lie Works (Mr Cann) moved the second	lic Works (Mr. Cann) moved the second	Works (Mr Cann) moved the second
reading of tlie City and Suburban Electric	reading of the City and Suburban Electric	reading of the City and Suburban Electric
Rnilvvavs Bill He said that traffic avas	Railways Bill. He said that traffic was	Railways Bill He said that traffic was
expanding it _nch a rate that it would prie	expanding at such a rate that it would prac-	expanding at such a rate that it would practically
ticallv double itself before the city railway	tically double itself before the city railway	double itself before the city railway
had developed Hunns the list four rears	had developed. During the last four years	had developed during the last four years
the trim tram ind ferr; traffic hid in	the train, tram, and ferry traffic had in-	the tram tram and ferry; traffic had in
creased 11 24 per cent and at the same ratio	creased 11.24 per cent., and at the same ratio	creased 11 24 per cent and at the same ratio
it avould double itself in 0 5 years There	it would double itself in 6.5 years. There	it would double itself in 0 5 years There
liad boen low level and high level under	had been low level and high level under-	had been low level and high level under
ground schemes proposed and the one lie	ground schemes proposed, and the one he	ground schemes proposed and the one he
was askui), the House to accept was what	was asking the House to accept was what	was asked), the House to accept was what
was known as the high level undcrsrotind	was known as the high level underground	was known as the high level underground
rail aa av It va ould bo placed at a shallow er	railway. It would be placed at a shallower	rail as an If we could be placed at a shallow her
depth than nnv of the other schemes	depth than any of the other schemes.	depth than any of the other schemes

Identified overProof corrections	FERRY BEEN PUBLIC BE SUCH PRACTICALLY LEGISLATIVE RAILWAYS /TO/DAY\|TODAY DURING LAST ANY
Identified overProof non-corrections	TRAIN ASKING SHALLOWER

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	122	77.9	95.1	77.8
Searchability of unique words	78	80.8	96.2	80.0
Weighted Words		82.7	95.2	72.3

Article ID 1544389, Article, EAST-WEST RAILWAY. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS., page 10 1915-08-03, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 486 words, 6 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
EAST-WEST RAILWAY.	EAST-WEST RAILWAY.	EAST-WEST RAILWAY.
TO Tin: KDiToit OF Tin: AKGUS.	TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.	TO THE: EDITOR OF THE: ARGUS.
Su -In moving the second reading of	Sir,—In moving the second reading of	Sir -In moving the second reading of
the 1 oin Till of £1 'WO000 foi lompleling	the Loan Bill of £1,500,000 for completing	the Four Till of £1 'WO000 for completing
tlie construe ion of the Kulgooilie-Poit	the construction of the Kalgoorlie-Port	the construction of the Kalgoorlie-Port
-iipiiBti nulvvav on lul> 28 last Mr Arclu	Augusta railway on July 28 last, Mr. Archi-	-Augusta Railway on July 28 last Mr Archibald
bald the Minister tot Home .tfans said -	bald, the Minister for Home Affairs, said:—	the Minister for Home Affairs said -
Mr Denne when Tngmcer in Chief of ltuil	"Mr. Deane, when Engineer-in-Chief of Rail-	Mr Denne when Engineer in Chief of fruit
wa«,s made in estimule foi in unballasted	ways, made an estimate for an unballasted	was made in estimates for in unballasted
line tracl and 701b rails and Mr hell,	line track, and 70lb. rails," and Mr. Kelly,	line track and 701 rails and Mr Bell,
who was Acting Minster m tin Home	who was Acting Minister in the Home	who was Acting Minster in the Home
Affairs lîepaitment m the late Cook Go	Affairs department, in the late Cook Go-	Affairs Department in the late Cook Government
vernment said - Until I caine Into ofhec	vernment, said:—"Until I came into office	said - Until I came into office
no provision »íes mude for ballasting c«c	no provision was made for ballasting, ex-	no provision was made for ballasting one
cent at eros inga	cept at crossings."	cent at cross inga
These statements seemed so at vmunee	These statements seemed so at variance	These statements seemed so at variance
with what 1 itnd»rstood and so eontnrv	with what I understood, and so contrary	with what I understood and so contrary
to whit was intended thit I lcfetred to	to what was intended, that I referred to	to what was intended that I referred to
Mr Déme- estimate made and recorded	Mr. Deane's estimate, made and recorded	Mr Done- estimate made and recorded
in Parbanientarv papers dated September	in Parliamentary papers, dated September	in Parliamentary papers dated September
20 1011 in which an item appen i bleepeis	20, 1911, in which an item appears "Sleepers	20 1911 in which an item appen i Sleepers
nnd ballast _,103SOOO 1 then wrote to	and ballast, £1,038,000." I then wrote to	and ballast _,103SOOO I then wrote to
Mr Deine und suit linn it copv of Mr	Mr. Deane, and sent him a copy of Mr.	Mr Deane and suit him it copy of Mr
\uhibald_ and Mi Kellv s statements in	Archibald's and Mr. Kelly's statements in	Archibald and Mr Kelly's statements in
the House of Representatives and hnve re	the House of Representatives, and have re-	the House of Representatives and have received
ceived the following replv - If anvono	ceived the following reply:—"If anyone	the following reply - If anyone
savs thal inj estimate of 14 045 000 was for	says that my estimate of £4,045,000 was for	says that in, estimate of 14 045 000 was for
nn nnbillisted line he is wrong The	an unballasted line, he is wrong. The	an unballasted line he is wrong The
wording as vou icniiik Sleopeis uni	wording, as you remark, 'Sleepers and	wording as you remark Sleepers and
ballast is quite sufliuent to icfiite that	ballast,' is quite sufficient to refute that	ballast is quite sufficient to refute that
idea I cannot 1 iv nu hand upon niv	idea. I cannot lay my hand upon my	idea I cannot 1 iv on hand upon my
notes but I ain undci the impression that	notes, but I am under the impression that	notes but I am under the impression that
sleepers were put down at 0/U eHi which	sleepers were put down at 6/6 each, which	sleepers were put down at giveth which
would leive J_31i0.0 toi halbst lull	would leave £315,000 for ballast. Full	would leave J 30.0 for ballast lull
ballast was allowed ut station .ard? and I	ballast was allowed at station yards, and, I	ballast was allowed in station yard? and I
think two thirds of full ballistmg-winch,	think, two-thirds of full ballasting—which,	think two thirds of full ballistmg-winch,
m a drv chin-te ami considering the solid	in a dry climate, and considering the solid	in a dry climate and considering the solid
natuic of the country is timtc enough to	nature of the country, is quite enough to	nature of the country is time enough to
inuke an excellent n id loi fust running	make an excellent road for fast running—	make an excellent n id For fast running
v as illo ved as nn ivci ige throughout 1 he	was allowed as an average throughout. The	was also ved as an average throughout The
e\tra cost of the line is due to-(1) bOlb	extra cost of the line is due to—(1) 80lb.	extra cost of the line is due to) bOlb
rails mutend of 701b which chingo 1 niv	rails, instead of 70lb., which change I my-	rails instead of 70ft which charge I my
self recommended equil to £150 000 (2)	self recommended, equal to £150,000; (2)	self recommended equal to £150,000 (2)
sudden ri.c of prices in rails and fasten	sudden rise of prices in rails and fasten-	sudden rise of prices in rails and fastenings
inga ihou. ¿1 per ton just before tenders	ings, about £1 per ton, just before tenders	about. 21 per ton just before tenders
c ime m c ui-ing an evtra £lß0 Q00 ap	came in, causing an extra £160,000 ap-	came in c giving an extra £150 000 approximately
proximatclv (1) p\tra cost of all the	proximately; (3) extra cost of all the	(3) extra cost of all the
materials sleepers iron work locomotives	materials, sleepers, iron work, locomotives,	materials sleepers iron work locomotives
rolling ilncl A,c (4) r\tri cost of all	rolling-stock, &c.; (4) extra cost of all	rolling inch Ac (4) extra cost of all
laboui I suppose neirlv 10 per cent	labour, I suppose nearly 30 per cent.,	labour I suppose nearly 10 per cent
omi ii to LfOO 000 i erh ips 50 per cent	equal to £600,000, perhaps 50 per cent.,	and is to LfOO 000 i eli ips 50 per cent
which eqinlr. LI 000 000 lo) other cause-,	which equals £1,000,000; (5) other causes	which equals. LI 000 000 15) other cause-,
possiblv of win h I am not awnre and	possibly, of which I am not aware, and	possibly of which I am not aware and
win h hive not come under niv notiie «-ince	which have not come under my notice, since	which have not come under my notice since
I ledred from the servi p All these causes	I retired from the service. All these causes	I retired from the service p All these causes
combined will icrount for an e.tru million	combined will account for an extra million	combined will account for an extra million
at the vcrv lci«l	at the very least."	at the very least
Hie foregoim, IR I den stnic,lit forvvir 1	The foregoing is a clear, straight-forward	the foregoing, IR Eden straight forward 1
statement and is il-olutclv in iccoid nilli	statement, and is absolutely in accord with	statement and is absolutely in accord with
ni) own 1 now ledge It complctclv refutes	my own knowledge. It completely refutes	my own knowledge It completely refutes
the stitem"iit mall that Mi IX ini s esti	the statement made that Mr. Deane's esti-	the statement said that Mr. IX in s est
mite of U 04-000 W foi an unbalhslcd	mate of £4,045,000 "was for an unballasted	mite of U 04-000 W for an unballasted
line and tint no provision vvaR mude foi	line," and that "no provision was made for	line and that no provision was made for
billiibting except it criss mrs -A our« Se	ballasting, except at crossings."—Yours, &c.,	billeting except it cross mrs -A ours So
JOIiN FORRIÍST,	JOHN FORREST,	JOHN FORREST,
Pailinmtnt non«e, Anijiit,t 2	Parliament House, August 2.	Parliament House, Apiarist 2

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EXTRA LEAST CLIMATE FOREGOING COMPLETELY KNOWLEDGE DEPARTMENT CONTRARY JULY POSSIBLY DEANE VARIANCE INSTEAD REMARK CAME SUFFICIENT REPLY NATURE OFFICE ACCORD FAST MYSELF APPROXIMATELY ACCOUNT ABSOLUTELY NEARLY SIR AVERAGE LEAVE ABOUT EQUAL ARGUS RISE EDITOR AUGUSTA COMPLETING VERY KELLYS JOHN PARLIAMENT NOTICE HAVE /STRAIGHT/FORWARD|STRAIGHTFORWARD COPY UNDERSTOOD HIM FASTENINGS AWARE REFERRED /ENGINEER/IN/CHIEF|ENGINEERINCHIEF DRY FORREST SERVICE ANYONE SINCE MY RETIRED PARLIAMENTARY MAKE SAYS EQUALS ARCHIBALD REFUTE TRACK CONSTRUCTION LABOUR /KALGOORLIE/PORT|KALGOORLIEPORT YOU

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BILL EACH DEANES RAILWAYS CAUSING LOAN APPEARS ROAD YARDS PERHAPS /ROLLING/STOCK|ROLLINGSTOCK KELLY LAY YOURS CROSSINGS AUGUST SENT CHANGE ARCHIBALDS CLEAR

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Searchability of unique words	210	58.1	90.5	77.3
Weighted Words		56.0	90.2	77.6

Article ID 1545140, Article, SUBURBAN DEMONSTRATIONS BBIGHTON., page 8 1915-08-05, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 200 words, 4 corrections

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SUBURBAN DEMONSTRATIONS	SUBURBAN DEMONSTRATIONS	SUBURBAN DEMONSTRATIONS
BBIGHTON.	BRIGHTON.	BRIGHTON.
Tlie Wilton Recieation Hall at Brighton!	The Wilson Recreation Hall at Brighton	The Wilson Recreation Hall at Brighton!
yy i-- despite the inclement Weather well	was, despite the inclement weather, well	yy a-- despite the inclement Weather well
filled last eyening Prior to the meeting	filled last evening. Prior to the meeting	filled last evening Prior to the meeting
a senes of pictures of tho Australians in	a series of pictures of the Australians in	a series of pictures of the Australians in
1 gvpt was seictned Hie major (Council	Egypt was screened. The mayor (Council-	1 Egypt was screened The mayor (Councillor
lor Jj Dutton Giecn) picsided	lor L. Dutton Green) presided.	S Dutton Green) presided
Judge Atonic moved amidst gi eat np	Judge Moule moved, amidst great ap-	Judge Atomic moved amidst great np
plause the prohiiibed íesolution He saul	plause the prescribed resolution. He said	plause the prescribed resolution He said
that he was thrilled with pride on receiving	that he was thrilled with pride on receiving	that he was thrilled with pride on receiving
a letter from his son, who yvas yvith the	a letter from his son, who was with the	a letter from his son, who was with the
Light Horse, lle-yvus not with the landing	Light Horse. He was not with the landing	Light Horse, He was not with the landing
forces, anti therefore it was simply yvliut <i	forces, and therefore it was simply what a	forces, and therefore it was simply what a
young Australian ,fe]t .regarding hisi	young Australian felt regarding his	young Australian felt regarding his
brothers. He said:- %,	brothers. He said :--	brothers. He said:- %,
"I would lrave given my ltcnd lo have been willi	"I would have given my head to have been with	"I would have given my intend to have been with
the landing piu-ty. When we kiw. actually .what	the landing party. When we saw actually what	the landing party. When we knew. actually what
the infantry did wc nearly burst with pride,', nnd	the infantry did we nearly burst with pride, and	the infantry did we nearly burst with pride,', and
proud to he an Australian. One must sec the place	proud to be an Australian. One must see the place	proud to he an Australian. One must see the place
to ar/prcoiate the teal; nothing could .possibly he	to appreciate the feat ; nothing could possibly be	to appreciate the real; nothing could possibly he
stated in exaggeration about their dash anti courage.	stated in exaggeration about their dash and courage.	stated in exaggeration about their dash and courage.
We feel pretty tame in doing ti bil of trench fight-	We feel pretty tame in doing a bit of trench fight-	We feel pretty tame in doing a bit of trench fighting
ing after such memorable feats."	ing after such memorable feats."	after such memorable feats."
(Lout! applause.)	(Loud applause.)	(Loud! applause.)
Professor Ernest .'Scott seconded the re-	Professor Ernest Scott seconded the re-	Professor Ernest Scott seconded the resolution.
solution. Mr. Snovvball M.L.A., the Rev.	solution. Mr. Snowball M.L.A., the Rev.	Mr. Snowball M.L.A., the Rev.
R. Wilson .Macaulay, and the Rev. W. Vuw	R. Wilson Macaulay, and the Rev. W. Vaw-	R. Wilson Macaulay, and the Rev. W. Vuw
don also spoke. The resolution was unani-	don also spoke. The resolution was unani-	don also spoke. The resolution was unanimously
mously passed; amidst great enthusiasm.	mously passed, amidst great enthusiasm.	passed; amidst great enthusiasm.

Identified overProof corrections	SCREENED SEE PARTY WITHTHE FELT PRESCRIBED EVENING BIT GREEN RECREATION APPRECIATE LOUD PRESIDED MAYOR EGYPT SNOWBALL SERIES
Identified overProof non-corrections	BE VAWDON FEAT HEAD SAW MOULE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
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Searchability of unique words	127	81.9	95.3	73.9
Weighted Words		80.4	95.2	75.4

Article ID 1552007, Article, BENDIGO AND DISTRICT., page 3 1915-08-23, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 233 words, 5 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	FRONT HALL CORPS TRAVERSING PLACE BRITISH GERMAN YEARS TOWN COMMISSIONER IDEALS WITH AGED ARMY MORGUE REYNOLDS FOREST
Identified overProof non-corrections	SEEN LAST HOME COMMANDING ALIVE BROTHER NIGHT SOMETIME RESIDING SISTER

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	233	78.1	92.7	66.7
Searchability of unique words	145	81.4	93.1	63.0
Weighted Words		80.7	92.9	63.0

Article ID 1554705, Article, BENDIGO AND DISTRICT., page 8 1915-08-31, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 401 words, 4 corrections

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BENDIGO AND DISTRICT.	BENDIGO AND DISTRICT.	BENDIGO AND DISTRICT.
At the City Court on Monda; lion --armemni,	At the City Court on Monday Flora Sanneman,	At the City Court on Monday lion --armament,
licensee oí the Sandhurst Hotel, was fined £.2 on	licensee of the Sandhurst Hotel, was fined £2 on	licensee of the Sandhurst Hotel, was fined £2 on
a charge of hating traded on Sunda', ni^ht Atigu t	a charge of having traded on Sunday night, August	a charge of having traded on Sunday', night Align t
35 A number of men who were found on the hotel	15. A number of men who were found on the hotel	35 A number of men who were found on the hotel
premises were carli fined C1 Charles A Loone.,	premises were each fined £1. Charles A. Cooney,	premises were each fined 61 Charles A Loone.,
licensee ot the Court house Hotel, wits eli irgul with	licensee of the Court-house Hotel, was charged with	licensee of the Court house Hotel, was charged with
not hating the Kir door lo* kod on the e\rning of	not having the bar door locked on the evening of	not having the bar door to and on the evening of
Sunda., \ugust 3r> Defend mt Muted tint he lud	Sunday, August 15. Defendant stated that he had	Sunda., August 3rd Defendant stated that he had
entered the hir for the purpo e of obtaining i-oim.	entered the bar for the purpose of obtaining some	entered the bar for the purpose of obtaining some.
monej to pit his baker, who lived at 1-iglelnul	money to pay his baker, who lived at Eaglehawk,	money to pay his baker, who lived at Eaglehawk
und who had just called as a fricndl- \ iaitor V	and who had just called as a friendly visitor. A	and who had just called as a friend- a visitor A
fine of £5 wau impowd	fine of £5 was imposed.	fine of £5 was imposed
On -Ñiturdat, Tuh 24 three <Ht nrwspiper hots	On Saturday, July 24, three city newspaper boys	On -Saturday, July 24 three newspaper hots
di^otcml tliit thej had Ik-cii victimised bj a man	discovered that they had been victimised by a man	different that they had been victimised by a man
«rho bad bought their papers ind tendered in em li	who had bought their papers and tendered in each	who had bought their papers and tendered in early
instance what purported to be hilf i crown but	instance what purported to be half a crown, but	instance what purported to be half a crown but
which pro\cd to bo a <oppcr « oin dipped in Miter	which proved to be a copper coin dipped in silver.	which proved to be a copper I can dipped in water
The mutter was reported to the police, and at the	The matter was reported to the police, and at the	The matter was reported to the police, and at the
< itj Court on Monda} a toting man, \Ibort \ ictor	City Court on Monday a young man, AIbert Victor	City Court on Monday a young man, Albert Victor
Schilling, was charged with having passed tin.	Schilling, was charged with having passed the	Schilling, was charged with having passed the.
counterfeit coins Accord, who revned lils ile	counterfeit coins. Accused, who reserved his de-	counterfeit coins Accord, who revived his de
fence, was committed for trial at the Mendigo	fence, was committed for trial at the Bendigo	fence, was committed for trial at the Bendigo
General -Sessions on October i	General Sessions on October 5.	General Sessions on October Councillor
Councillor Vt Reebc who in a nitlto of Hendido	Councillor W. Beebe, who is a native of Bendigo,	At Reese who in a native of Bendigo
was on Mond*» Installed as major of the eil-, for	was on Monday installed as mayor of the city for	was on Monday installed as major of the city, for
the ensuing tear, the allowance bein,; fixed at	the ensuing year, the allowance being fixed at	the ensuing year, the allowance being fixed at
-C400 Councillor Beche, who is connected with	£400. Councillor Beebe, who is connected with	-2400 Councillor Beebe, who is connected with
nearlt eterv public institution in the citt, iias	nearly every public institution in the city, has	nearly every public institution in the city, has
protcd Innmlf an uctitc and progrcssite member	proved himself an active and progressive member	proved Innmlf an active and progressive member
of the council, and his dot tion has giteu general	of the council, and his election has given general	of the council, and his dot tion has given general
tali sfict ion to the citizen«!. The nnjor presented	satisfaction to the citizens. The mayor presented	fall sect ion to the citizens!. The mayor presented
Councillor 11 Andrew with a diamond ring for	Councillor D. Andrew with a diamond ring for	Councillor 11 Andrew with a diamond ring for
Mrs. Andrew, i gift from tin n Uzona in recognition	Mrs. Andrew, a gift from the citizens in recognition	Mrs. Andrew, a gift from the n Uzona in recognition
pt their semées during their otctipanct of the	of their services during their occupancy of the	of their senses during their occupancy of the
rfuvoral positions in 10H 14 Sub^equeuth Conn	mayoral positions in 1913-14. Subsequently Coun-	mayoral positions in 10H 14 Subsequently Councillor
cillor B( ebc entertained a large gathering of conn	cillor Beebe entertained a large gathering of coun-	BC she entertained a large gathering of conn
eil lore and citirens, the health of the nowlj elected	cillors and citizens, the health of the newly elected	eil lore and citizens, the health of the newly elected
m ivor being proposed bt Sir lohn Quick	mayor being proposed by Sir John Quick.	in ivor being proposed by Sir John Quick
Mr Thomas Dittos a farmer at lunurtcm re	Mr. Thomas Davies, a farmer at Junorton, re-	Mr Thomas Davies a farmer at lunatics reported
parted to the Bendigo poluc on Monda} that his	ported to the Bendigo police on Monday that his	to the Bendigo police on Monday that his
-Slighter Margaret aged ii jeirs, had been found	daughter Margaret aged 3½ years, had been found	-daughter Margaret aged in years, had been found
drowned in a dam in the tioinitj of his home,	drowned in a dam in the vicinity of his home.	drowned in a dam in the vicinity of his home,
M j- I \ Mooro P M , on Mondât giantod the	Mr. E. N. Moore, P.M., on Monday granted the	M j- I A Moore P.M., on Monday granted the
transfer of the license of the Queen n,Hoad Hotel,	transfer of the license of the Queen's Head Hotel,	transfer of the license of the Queen intend Hotel,
Lockwood, from Chirle« Honcj bone lo llulph	Lockwood, from Charles Honeybone to Ralph	Lockwood, from Charles Honey bone To Ralph
Sinclair	Sinclair.	Sinclair

Identified overProof corrections	THEY HALF YEAR RALPH EACH JULY DAUGHTER BY SUBSEQUENTLY NEWSPAPER PAY VICINITY PROGRESSIVE NEARLY YEARS IMPOSED MONEY NATIVE OCCUPANCY DEFENCE SOME VISITOR EVENING PROVED MONDAY YOUNG EVERY CITIZENS SATURDAY GRANTED MAYORAL JOHN MANWHO GIVEN PURPOSE DAVIES EAGLEHAWK NEWLY MOORE STATED NIGHT VICTOR SUNDAY DEFENDANT MAYOR AUGUST ACTIVE COPPER MATTER BEEBE BAR
Identified overProof non-corrections	BOYS SERVICES COIN DISCOVERED SILVER JUNORTON AIBERT RESERVED HONEYBONE HIMSELF LOCKED ACCUSED SATISFACTION FRIENDLY QUEENS SANNEMAN ELECTION HEAD FLORA COONEY COUNCILLORS

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All Words	343	64.4	90.7	73.8
Searchability of unique words	187	61.5	88.8	70.8
Weighted Words		58.8	87.1	68.8

Article ID 1560728, Article, MILDURA FAST TRAIN., page 8 1915-09-16, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 81 words, 3 corrections

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MILDURA FAST TRAIN.	MILDURA FAST TRAIN.	MILDURA FAST TRAIN.
Mll.tll'RA WiUiitvlai -Mi, l.ailw " CommiR	MILDURA, Wednesday.—The Railway Commis-	Mll.tll'RA WiUiitvlai -Mr, l.aw Comming
siontrs inned at Mildura last night on llmr in	sioners arrived at Mildura last night on their an-	sioners armed at Mildura last night on time in
niul inspection tour Hiev wer miitctl on I» »	nual inspection tour. The were waited on by a	nine inspection tour They were waited on by a
delegation of business tnrii, white ol Jen wii to	delegation of business men, whose object was to	delegation of business turns, white on her way to
bine the fast fruin reinst ned The eointiiK<ioni re	have the fast train reinstated. The commissioners	have the fast fruit refuse ned The eointiiK re
wire requested lo econoiiiiN. In retlutiij; tin "",)	were requested to economise by reducing the mid-	wire requested to economise. In relating; the a",)
wttk Innis, anti reliinUtmir the fist tram îhel	week trains, and reinstating the fast train. The	with Innes, and reliinUtmir the fish train The
commissioners proinisetl lo ¿;iu tlu matter cou	commissioners promised to give the matter con-	commissioners promised to win the matter cou
(¡uhrilion, Staline Hut thee realised the unfurneii	sideration, stating that realised the unfairness	(nutrition, Station Hut thee realised the returned
to Mildura of Hie change '"irrnrai	to Mildura of the change.	to Mildura of the change '"arrival

Identified overProof corrections	BY WAITED HAVE WERE AND PROMISED ECONOMISE
Identified overProof non-corrections	WEDNESDAY CONSIDERATION ANNUAL TRAINS WHOSE WAS RAILWAY GIVE REINSTATED ARRIVED STATING UNFAIRNESS THAT MIDWEEK REDUCING OBJECT REINSTATING MEN THEIR

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
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Searchability of unique words	45	42.2	57.8	26.9
Weighted Words		46.3	58.7	23.0

Article ID 1565838, Article, BREAK OF GAUGE. BRENNAN THIRD-RAIL DEVICE. PUBLIC TRIAL ARRANGED., page 10 1915-09-30, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 628 words, 10 corrections

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BREAK OF GAUGE.	BREAK OF GAUGE.	BREAK OF GAUGE.
BEENNAN THERD-HAIL DEVICE.	BRENNAN THIRD-RAIL DEVICE.	BRENNAN THER RAIL DEVICE.
i PUBLIC TEIAL AIÍRANGED.	PUBLIC TRIAL ARRANGED.	PUBLIC TRIAL ARRANGED.
A public tuai of Uti Brennan tim-nil I	A public trial of the Brennan third-rail	A public trial of Mrs Brennan times I
find pitent switch titvne for overcoming!	and patent switch device for overcoming	find patent switch device for overcoming!
the brt ii of g_ut,e diiheully will 1 e eirned,	the break-of-gauge difficulty will be carried	the brt ii of gauge difficulty will be carried,
out at rociumv ii on October 29 This will	out at Tocumwal on October 29. This will	out at receive it on October 29 This will
be attended by Comnionvv ealth tnd ^Utet	be attended by Commonwealth and State	be attended by Common wealth and State
.authorities and invititions will le sent to!	authorities and invitations will be sent to	authorities and invitations will be sent to
bead-, of the principil engineering firms j	heads of the principal engineering firms.	each, of the principal engineering firms j
Hie Minister for l_uhvajs of Neat "v lilli	The Minister for Railways of New South	the Minister for lubras of Nest "v till
Wales (Mr Hoy li) who it viMtmg "VI 1	Wales (Mr. Hoyle) who is visiting	Wales (Mr Hoy li) who it visiting "VI 1
laaurnc mide i st ttcment y sUrdi) m !e	Melbourne, made a statement yesterday in	leaving made a st statement by sUrdi) m e
PT.rd to the advint ige-, oi tin li an in	regard to the advantage of the Brennan	Pard to the advance age-, of tin is an in
Eiitcm He pointed o it tint tie c ni loy	system. He pointed out that the employment	Euston He pointed out that he can lay
paint of three i-nl-, to lermit tvo hinges tn	of three rails, to permit two gauges to	point of three sent-, to permit the hinges on
lae run lil te njunitic n VIL not ni lf-ill	be run in conjunction was not itself	the run lil re njunitic n VIL not in full
Bray li Ii id been »ucie Mulla imp! vim	new. It had been successfully employed on	Bray li had been Lucie Mulla imp! in
tin I nglisli dreit Wc tern i ulai tj valicare	the English Great Western railway, where	the English Great Western a plan to valicare
for 27 veirs both tin 4ft 8'm gauge trcl	for 27 years both the 4ft. 8½ in. gauge and	for 27 years both tin 4ft 8in gauge and
the 7ft gau"e vvoi in u=c In the eise of	the 7ft. gauge were in use. In the case of	the 7ft gauge was in use In the case of
the Oft hu and the 4ft Sim hinge- theie	the 5ft. 3in. and the 4ft 8½in. gauge there	the Oft his and the 4ft Sim hinge- there
W ta y ei y little room tn «-fui mil in pi te	was very little room to spare, and in place	W say very little room in fur and in pi te
Of lived crossings it ya is ncce Trv to »iib	of fixed crossings it was necessary to	Of lived crossings it ya is nice Try to substitute
Btitute switches on tie line« af illa de	substitute switches on the lines of those	switches on the lines of the designed
Bigned by Mr Biennin	designed by Mr. Brennan.	by Mr Brennan
Our first trial« va ill. the lirenmn	"Our first trials with the Brennan	Our first trials vs ill. the Brennan
switches said Mr Hcyle ivcto it the	switches," said Mr Hoyle, "were at the	switches said Mr Hoyle were in the
york« of Thornley md Sill near Sydney	works of Thornley and Son, near Sydney.	works of Thornley and Sell near Sydney
.Mc were cramped for loom there o it	We were cramped for room there so it	Mc were cramped for room there of it
vi is only possible to c_pe!!iment vaith the	was only possible to experiment with the	was only possible to experiment with the
laogics Ihe expenment hoarevcT vaaa so	bogies. The experiment, however, was so	dangers The experiment however was so
fir satisfictorj that the Government of	far satisfictory that the Government of	far satisfactory that the Government of
Ivcvy South Wiles detitled to lay dovan 1	New South Wales decided to lay down a	New South Wales decided to lay down 1
third nil at locumaaal in order that t trial	third rail at Tocumwal in order that a trial	third rail at Tocumwal in order that a trial
could be conducted mi 1er service cont\|i	could be conducted under service condi-	could be conducted under service control
titans I lim Piv hue th it for 15 years T	tions. I may say here that for 15 years I	trains I am Piv hue that for 15 years T
V_ employed in the Neu *-outh W iles rill	was employed in the New South Wales rail-	V employed in the New South Wales will
?» ij shops With th practieil knoayledge	way shops. With the practical knowledge	be in shops With the practical knowledge
thus hained I wa ible to apprcctite. tie	thus gained I was able to appreciate the	thus hand I was able to appreciate. the
ndvunt ti,es flint the Brenn m device offers	advantages that the Brennan device offers.	advent times that the Bread m device offers
JMr Henry Demi the lite cnianeer ni	Mr. Henry Deane the late engineer-in-chief	Mr Henry Dean the city engineer in
chiet of the Commonwealth lailuivs i	of the Commonwealth railways, is	chief of the Commonwealth Railways i
Ctiuillv unpressetl vtith these advantages	equailly impressed with these advantages.	Ctiuillv impressed with these advantages
1 lode on the footplate in order to note tlie,	I rode on the footplate in order to note the	1 lode on the footplate in order to note the,
behaviour of the entines in pissmg over	behaviour of the engines in passmg over	behaviour of the entries in passing over
the say-itchoo At a speed of 3o mil"« in	the switches. At a speed of 35 miles an	the switches At a speed of 35 miles in
hour-this vais the highest reached-there	hour—this was the highest reached—there	hour-this was the highest reached there
W_s no uñateadme s The entarte- were	was no unsteadiness. The engines were	was no unsteady s The entries- were
then rnn on the * turn outs" (these -wonliL	then run on the "turn-outs" (these would	then run on the turn outs" (these -would
icprcsent blanch lines) and here agiin^	represent branch lines) and here again,	represent branch lines) and here again
both on the 4ft S'in ind on the oft. 3m	both on the 4ft 8½ in. and on the 5ft. 3in.	both on the 4ft 8in and on the 5ft. 3in
hrfiiRe the santelle-, proved a perfect sue	gauge, the switches, proved a perfect suc-	hrfiiRe the sentence-, proved a perfect sue
< ess Tile I ocuiniv ii tiacks are laid down	cess. The Tocumwal tracks are laid down	< ess Tile I occupy is tracks are laid down
ian standard line mil the y are ns stroll,	on standard lines, and they are as strong	an standard line and the by are as strong
n« ant rail vi) in the world '	as any railway in the world.	as an and up in the world '
-fcfening to the rchtivc ecu-t of unifiri	Referring to the relative cost of unific-	-referring to the relative cost of uniform
turn and of the t) ird rail expedient Air	ation and of the third rail expedient, Mr.	turn and of the t) and rail expedient Air
Hosie »nd tint the conversion of the 1ft	Hoyle said that the conversion of the 5ft.	Hosie and that the conversion of the 1st
^III hnigei between \delaide ind -Mburv to	3in. between Adelaide and Albury to	XIII charges between Adelaide and -Albury to
4ft Sim-including the new lolling stock	4ft. 8½ in.—including the new rolling-stock	4ft Sim-including the new rolling stock
liocet*ary - h id been ostini ited it	necessary — had been estimated at	necessary had been estimated it
.11000000 roll, i thud rill between	£11,000,000. To lay a third rail between	£1000,00 roll, a third rail between
thèse two points with the ljrennan switches	these two points with the Brennan switches	these two points with the Brennan switches
would require an outhv of lt=s than	would require an outlay of less than	would require an outlay of it than
lil 000 000 1 ventuillj there would be one	£1,000,000. Eventually there would be one	the one 000 1 eventually there would be one
(¡niihe but meanwhile the 5ft 1m rolling	gauge but meanwhile the 5ft 3in. rolling-	(another but meanwhile the 5ft 3in rolling
stock could be used in ^outh Vustrilia md	stock could be used in South Australia and	stock could be used in South Australia and
in ^ letona untd it va-as viona out By dom,	in Vlctora until it was worn out. By doing	in a lemons until vases viona out By dom,
ivv-Tv vaith the bieak-of gauge difficult) it	away with the break-of-gauge difficulty at	every with the break-of-gauge difficulty it
Albury Mr Hoyle considered that tin	Albury, Mr. Hoyle considered that	Albury Mr Hoyle considered that the
lime of the pournev between Svdnev- and	the tlime of the journey between Sydney and	time of the journey between Sydney- and
jUctbourne might be re lueed by an hour and	Melbourne might be reduced by an hour and	Melbourne might be replaced by an hour and
a halt Asked if there vaould be inj in	a half. Asked if there would be any	a half Asked if there would be any inconvenience
convenience in regird to bruiting trains	inconvenience in regard to bringing trains	in regard to bringing trains
inade up with lit Stin rolling stick snfii	made up with 4ft. 8½in. rolling stock sufficiently	made up with it Stir rolling stock safes
cicntlj close to the platfoims of stations	close to the platforms of stations	recently close to the platforms of stations
between Albur) md Adelnde Mi Hoyle	between Albury and Adelaide. Mr. Hoyle	between Albury) and Adelaide Mr Hoyle
Mid lint this was provided iig-iiiist under	said that this was provided against under	said that this was provided organist under
the Brcnmn patents RollmB-.tock built	the Brennan patents. Rolling stock built	the Brennan patents Rolling-stock built
for either giuge would be equall) clo,e to	for either gauge would be equally close to	for either gauge would be equally close to
the platforms	the platforms.	the platforms

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HALF PRINCIPAL SUBSTITUTE KNOWLEDGE EXPERIMENT OUTLAY DIFFICULTY IMPRESSED EVENTUALLY MELBOURNE GREAT REPRESENT /ENGINEER/IN/CHIEF|ENGINEERINCHIEF REFERRING HAD NECESSARY PERMIT ONTHE STATEMENT MILES RAILWAYS AUSTRALIA EQUALLY STATE ADELAIDE INVITATIONS BRANCH REGARD ESTIMATED AGAIN FAR PRACTICAL STRONG TOCUMWAL CARRIED VERY CASE HOWEVER MADE ABLE RELATIVE PATENT ENGLISH DECIDED USE APPRECIATE TRACKS DESIGNED WESTERN WORKS JOURNEY ARRANGED VISITING ANY COST BRINGING TRIALS UNTIL

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SPARE SUCCESSFULLY YESTERDAY THEY WHERE DEANE SUCCESS HEADS SUFFICIENTLY PLACE GAUGES SYSTEM GAINED LATE FIXED DOING WE UNIFICATION TLIME AWAY AGAINST UNSTEADINESS REDUCED EMPLOYMENT THOSE RAILWAY WORN MAY PASSMG RODE SOUTHWALES ENGINES EQUAILLY VLCTORA CONJUNCTION SON RAILS ITSELF LESS BOGIES CONDITIONS SATISFICTORY ADVANTAGE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	520	55.2	83.8	63.9
Searchability of unique words	239	57.7	82.0	57.4
Weighted Words		56.8	81.1	56.2

Article ID 1566135, Article, Air Attacks by Allies. Railway Station Destroyed., page 7 1915-09-30, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 82 words, 6 corrections

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Air Attacks by Allies.	Air Attacks by Allies.	Air Attacks by Allies.
Railway Station Destroyed.	Railway Station Destroyed.	Railway Station Destroyed.
Allies' nirmtn on JV inlay dropped bombs	Allies' airmen on Friday dropped bombs	Allies' airmen on JV inlay dropped bombs
on a Gtrnian tioop tram at Douai (20	on a German troop train at Douai (20	on a German troop train at Douai (20
milts south of Lille), wreclmg three car	miles south of Lille), wrecking three car-	miles south of Lille), wrecking three carriages
nages When the German survivors	riages. When the German survivors	When the German survivors
alighted, and gathtred round the wreckage,	alighted, and gathered round the wreckage,	alighted, and gathered round the wreckage,
an airman swooped down to vyithm 500ft,	an airman swooped down to within 500ft.,	an airman swooped down to within 500ft,
und dropped a 1101b bomb into the centre	and dropped a 110lb. bomb into the centre	and dropped a 10lb bomb into the centre
of the gioup	of the group.	of the group
Hie most important foal bj the airmen	Thee most important feat by the airmen	the most important foal by the airmen
dining this raid wat, the burning of the	during this raid was the burning of the	during this raid was, the burning of the
new rnlway station ut Valenciennes, east	new railway station at Valenciennes, east-	new railway station at Valenciennes, east
ward of Douai	ward of Douai.	ward of Douar

Identified overProof corrections	GROUP MILES GATHERED DURING WAS WITHIN WRECKING TRAIN CARRIAGES TROOP
Identified overProof non-corrections	THEE FEAT FRIDAY

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	74	74.3	94.6	78.9
Searchability of unique words	54	75.9	94.4	76.9
Weighted Words		75.6	94.0	75.5

Article ID 1569915, Article, THIRD RAIL. TESTS AT TOCUMWAL., page 6 1915-10-12, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 62 words, 3 corrections

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THIRD RAIL.	THIRD RAIL.	THIRD RAIL.
TESTS AT TOCUMWAL,	TESTS AT TOCUMWAL.	TESTS AT TOCUMWAL,
SYDNEY, Tuesday.— Arrangements have	SYDNEY, Tuesday.— Arrangements have	SYDNEY, Tuesday Arrangements have
been made for comprehensive tests of the	been made for comprehensive tests of the	been made for comprehensive tests of the
third rail method of overcoming the break	third rail method of overcoming the break	third rail method of overcoming the break
of gauge difficult) to take place at Tocum	of gauge difficulty, to take place at Tocum-	of gauge difficulty to take place at Tocumwal
wal on November 12 Amongst those in	wal on November 12. Amongst those in-	on November 12 Amongst those in
vited to attend are are Governor-General	vited to attend are are Governor-General	vited to attend are are Governor-General
and the Governors of the variousJstatcf	and the Governors of the various States.	and the Governors of the various states
Ihe programme will include an ofkcial dm	The programme will include an official din-	The programme will include an official dm
ner it night	ner at night.	ner it night

Identified overProof corrections	DIFFICULTY STATES VARIOUS OFFICIAL
Identified overProof non-corrections	DINNER

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	57	87.7	96.5	71.4
Searchability of unique words	42	88.1	97.6	80.0
Weighted Words		85.5	95.7	70.4

Article ID 1573206, Article, AKSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS., page 10 1915-10-21, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 223 words, 5 corrections

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AKSWEES TO COEBE_K)_TOE_ITS.	ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.	ANSWERS TO COEBE_K)_TOE_ITS.
"H H "-Dry colls would be preferable to	"H. H."—Dry cells would be preferable to	"H H "-Dry cells would be preferable to
wet Leclanche celia, though III either cane	wet Leclanche cells, though in either case	wet Leclanche cells, though III either case
three li volt cells would light a 12 cp	three 1½ volt cells would light a 12 c.p.	three is volt cells would light a 12 cp
lamp, 4 volts The advantage of the dry	lamp, 4 volts. The advantage of the dry	lamp, 4 volts The advantage of the dry
cells is that they give the higher amperage.	cells is that they give the higher amperage.	cells is that they give the higher amperage.
The charge for wet cells is tour ounces of	The charge for wet cells is four ounces of	The charge for wet cells is four ounces of
s ilamnioniac each As to charging, this de-	salammoniac each. As to charging, this de-	s championing each As to charging, this depends
pends on how long you burn the lamp,	pends on how long you burn the lamp;	on how long you burn the lamp,
when it begins to burn red it is a sign that	when it begins to burn red it is a sign that	when it begins to burn red it is a sign that
the batteries need another Bnpply When	the batteries need another supply. When	the batteries need another Supply When
the liquid gets below the black mark on the	the liquid gets below the black mark on the	the liquid gets below the black mark on the
jar add water again.	jar add water again.	jar add water again.
"Perplexed "-In the break-of-cauge de-	"Perplexed."—In the break-of-gauge de-	"Perplexed "-In the break-of-gauge device
vice that you refer to it is usual for de	vice that you refer to it is usual for de-	that you refer to it is usual for de
signers to provide for a double-flanged	signers to provide for a double-flanged	signers to provide for a double flanged
wheel on one side, in place of I .TO separate	wheel on one side, in place of two separate	wheel on one side, in place of I TO separate
wheels, as shown in your sketch, where it	wheels, as shown in your sketch, where it	wheels, as shown in your sketch, where it
is intended to run tiic car of the taft Jin	is intended to run the car of the the 5ft. 3in.	is intended to run the car of the staff Jin
and the 4ft 8_in gauges There would ho	and the 4ft. 8½in. gauges. There would be	and the 4ft 8in gauges There would be
a slight extra ovcihang on one side when	a slight extra overhang on one side when	a slight extra overhang on one side when
running on the narrow gauge, but not milli	running on the narrow gauge, but not suffi-	running on the narrow gauge, but not mills
cient to affect the stability of the car.	cient to affect the stability of the car.	cient to affect the stability of the car.
Where there was considerable diiference in	Where there was considerable difference in	Where there was considerable difference in
tiie gauges (such as 3ft 6in and 5ft. 3m )	the gauges (such as 3ft. 6in. and 5ft. 3in.)	the gauges (such as 3ft 6in and 5ft. 3in )
it would he necessary to provide donble- '	it would he necessary to provide double-	it would be necessary to provide double- '
flanged wheels on cither side Kailway ex	flanged wheels on either side. Railway ex-	flanged wheels on either side Railway experts
perts regard this proposed solution of the	perts regard this proposed solution of the	regard this proposed solution of the
break ot gauge as worthless	break of gauge as worthless.	break of gauge as worthless

Identified overProof corrections	ANSWERS SUPPLY DIFFERENCE FOUR INTHE CASE RAILWAY OVERHANG
Identified overProof non-corrections	TWO SUFFICIENT SALAMMONIAC HE [**VANDALISED] CORRESPONDENTS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	196	90.3	96.9	68.4
Searchability of unique words	112	89.3	95.5	58.3
Weighted Words		89.7	95.8	59.0

Article ID 1577348, Article, TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY. UNION'S OFFER., page 9 1915-11-04, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 94 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	DE EMPLOYED REMAIN
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	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	86	91.9	98.8	85.7
Searchability of unique words	60	95.0	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		93.5	100.0	100.0

Article ID 1579168, Article, DESCRIPTION OF BRENNAN SYSTEM., page 21 1915-11-13, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 361 words, 4 corrections

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DESCRIPTION OF BREí-T-íAN SYSTEM.	DESCRIPTION OF BRENNAN SYSTEM.	DESCRIPTION OF BREí-T-íAN SYSTEM.
In the Brennan s)stem i third rail is added in order to nccommodute tho	In the Brennan system a third rail is added in order to accommodate the	In the Brennan system a third rail is added in order to accommodate the
rolling stocl of two gauges on tracks laid on a single sot of sleepers und it was	rolling stock of two gauges on tracks laid on a single set of sleepers and it was	rolling stock of two gauges on tracks laid on a single set of sleepers and it was
devised moro especiallv for gauges differing comparative.} little in "width, such	devised more especially for gauges differing comparatively little in width, such	devised more especially for gauges differing comparatively little in width, such
is the Victorian which is flit Sin and the îiew South Wales, which is 1ft	is the Victorian which is 5ft. 3in. and the New South Wales, which is 4ft.	is the Victorian which is flat Sin and the New South Wales, which is 4ft
8.111	8½in.	8.111
In the case of the tvv o outside rails there is but 3}m between the riilheads	In the case of the the outside rails there is but 3½in. between the railheads	In the case of the two outside rails there is but 3}m between the railheads
and therefore i special form of point liad to be designed for the turn outs Hie	and therefore a special form of point had to be designed for the "turnouts." The	and therefore a special form of point had to be designed for the turnout the
essential features of Mi Biennaus patent will be best understood by comparing	essential features of Mr. Brennan's patent will be best understood by comparing	essential features of Mr. Brennan's patent will be best understood by comparing
the -omis he uses with those that would bo used on a tiuck for a single gnuie	the points he uses with those that would be used on a track for a single gauge.	the -ends he uses with those that would be used on a truck for a single gauge
Hie two upper diagiiuus show, in conventional foim the points employed for	The two upper diagrams show, in conventional form the points employed for	The two upper diagrams show, in conventional form the points employed for
the 01 dinar) ungle giuei hack where there is a turn out to a branch line oi to a	the 0rdinary single gauge track where there is a turn out to a branch line or to a	the 01 dinar) single game back where there is a turn out to a branch line or to a
siding In the ¡irst the lou! is made as rnilwajmen would sa) foi; the mun	siding. In the first the road is made as railwaymen would say, for the main	siding in the first the loss! is made as railwaymen would say for the main
line ind the trim travels fctilight onwud in tile second the point A is brought	line and the train travels straight onward in the second the point A is brought	line and the trim travels straight onward in the second the point A is brought
np àgtim't the mainline i ul and the point marked 11 is left open Hie Hanges ot	up against the mainline rail and the point marked B is left open. The flanges of	up against the mainline i rd and the point marked 11 is left open the flanges of
the outer vi heel*, lake A uni! the ilan_e. oi the inner w beck piss bi tv, een the	the outer wheels "take" A and the flange of the inner wheels pass between the	the outer vi heels, lake A and! the flange. of the inner w beck pass on to, even the
open si ice between B point ind the lowei lad Hie trim is deflected therefore	open space between B point and the lower rail. The train is deflected therefore	open since between B point and the lower had The trim is deflected therefore
into the sulm/ as m licted li) the inows Hie third diagram shows the niexed	into the siding as indicated by the arrows. The third diagram shows the mixed	into the same as in acted li) the knows the third diagram shows the mixed
gauge where the loud is made foi the main line bv means ot the Brenn in double	gauge where the road is made for the main line by means of the Brennan double	gauge where the land is made for the main line by means of the Brenn in double
joints Hie lourth dngram shois the sine section of mixed giuge track, but	points. The fourth diagram shows the same section of mixed gauge track, but	joints The fourth diagram shows the same section of mixed gauge track, but
with the i-oud mode ioi the brinch oi siding	with the road made for the branch or siding.	with the road made of the branch of siding
lhere would ho similar points at the second crossings at the lefthand side	There would be similar points at the second crossings at the lefthand side	there would be similar points at the second crossings at the lefthand side
of the two dingnins that reler to the Lrennni system but foi the s il e ot sim	of the two diagrams that refer to the Brennan system but for the sake of sim-	of the two dingeys that refer to the Brennan system but for the He of simplicity
plicit) these ure not shown M itli a single ti iel such as is mdicited in the two	plicity these are not shown. With a single track such as is indicated in the two	these are not shown M held a single to her such as is indicated in the two
upper diagrims these second ciossings would be elfccted by means of the ordinary	upper diagrams these second crossings would be effected by means of the ordinary	upper diagrams these second crossings would be effected by means of the ordinary
irogs winch it is not necessary to give in detail	"frogs," which it is not necessary to give in detail.	frogs which it is not necessary to give in detail

Identified overProof corrections	RAILWAYMEN PASS ARE SAME SET STOCK FLANGE HAD DIAGRAMS UP LOWER FLANGES REFER BRENNANS AGAINST ROAD INDICATED COMPARATIVELY FROGS FIRST MORE NEW ONWARD ESPECIALLY MR RAILHEADS ACCOMMODATE SAY STRAIGHT OR FOURTH EFFECTED SIMPLICITY
Identified overProof non-corrections	SAKE ARROWS TURNOUTS SPACE TAKE WHEELS TRAIN

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	325	68.9	90.8	70.3
Searchability of unique words	145	72.4	95.2	82.5
Weighted Words		70.8	94.4	80.8

Article ID 1588632, Article, LOCOMOTIVE AXLE LOADS., page 3 1915-12-30, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 261 words, 3 corrections

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LOCOMOTIVE AXLE LOADS.	LOCOMOTIVE AXLE LOADS.	LOCOMOTIVE AXLE LOADS.
In th tinted Mads the increasing	In the United States the increasing	In th tinted Made the increasing
might of locomotives lins in some instances	weight of locomotives has in some instances	might of locomotives has in some instances
bei ii olivet bv feroupmt, a large numbei of	been offset by grouping a large number of	been in oliver by grouping, a large number of
wheels undei the heiilei an expedient onlj	wheels under the boiler, an expedient only	wheels under the Keiller an expedient only
po'-sibli bv irtiiiiluliiin the frames mel	possible by articulating the frames and	possible by irtiiiiluliiin the frames mel
niukinc. a single hodel .ervc foi Uvo sets	making a single boiler serve for two sets	making. a single hotel serve for two sets
of engines (tins is e\emi)lihid in tlie Mallet	of engines (this is exemplified in the Mallet	of engines (this is exemplified in the Mallet
engine«) but on some svt terns ihc normal	engines) but on some systems the normal	engines) but on some wet terns the normal
design is adherid lo with the result tint	design is adhered to with the result that	design is adhered to with the result that
the driving axle loads ne becoming citr-ior	the driving axle loads are becoming extraor-	the driving axle loads are becoming citizen
dtnanlj heal} lilt I'ennsvh-inta Com	dinarily heavy. The Pennsylvanian Com-	demands heavy lift Pennsylvania Company
pany leccntlj put engines m (ommisstçn	pany recently put engines in commission	recently put engines in (commission
Unit have a driving axle load of .f. 7 ]. nghsh	that have a driving axle load of 29.7 English	Unit have a driving axle load of f. 7 ]. English
j ton'- and on the Fhihdelphia and Itciding	tons and on the Philadelphia and Reading	j ton'- and on the Philadelphia and Reading
svslcni a new cliss lies been intioduced	system a new class has been introduced	system a new class has been introduced
that li is m axle lou! of neirh TJ tons 01	that has an axle load of nearly 33 tons, or	that li is an axle load! of nearly TJ tons of
about double tint of the \2 CIILSS on the	about double tint of the A2 class on the	about double that of the 12 CHESS on the
\ letonan Jluilvviivs Pin- is found te o	Victorian Railways. This is found too	veteran Jluilvviivs Pin- is found too
miieh loi even rails if llfllb lo Hie vml	much for even rails of 110lb. to the yard,	much for even rails if fifth To Her veil
mci the question of [tovtdtne, still hea\iot	and the question of providing still heavier	met the question of [texture, still heavier
? alls is rccciviiif, ninth iltentiou lins is	rails is receiving much attention. This is	Falls is receiving, ninth attention This is
not a simple matter foi in rolling excep	not a simple matter, for in rolling excep-	not a simple matter for in rolling exceptionally
ttonallv heuvj mils a mimbil of praetieil	tionally heavy rails a number of practical	heavy mills a number of practical
difhciiltic» ait encountered I ven as ie	difficulties are encountered. Even as re-	difficulties and encountered Even as he
gains the heaviest nils so far hld down In	gards the heaviest rails so far laid down in	gains the heaviest loads so far laid down in
.menea it is ...id that thej an not alto	America, it is said that they are not alto-	America it is and that they are not altogether.
gethti nti»lictoi. and tint then strength	gether satisfactory, and that their strength,	neglected. and that then strength
is lomi-ared with those of smaller hcetion	as compared with those of smaller section	is compared, with those of smaller section
is not wini it should be theorcticullv	is not what it should be theoretically.	is not what it should be theoretically
limit up nils lune been proposed and	Built-up rails have been proposed, and	limit up rails have been proposed and
some hnv e been laid down but the expedient i	some have been laid down but the expedient	some have been laid down but the expedient a
-though bj no means i new one-cannot	-- though by no means a new one-- cannot	thought by no means a new one-cannot
\el Iii sam lo havL solved the hen j rail	yet be said to have solved the heavy rail	Yet Iii seem to have solved the heavy rail
piobleni	problem.	problem

Identified overProof corrections	ATTENTION THEY AMERICA PROBLEM MUCH TWO ARE MAKING PHILADELPHIA BY SERVE ALTOGETHER UNDER HAS TO SYSTEM ADHERED CLASS NUMBER FOR NEARLY POSSIBLE HEAVY THIS THEORETICALLY YET WHAT COMPARED PRACTICAL SECTION INTRODUCED RECEIVING EXEMPLIFIED TOO RECENTLY READING ENGLISH COMMISSION ONLY EXCEPTIONALLY DIFFICULTIES HEAVIER GROUPING
Identified overProof non-corrections	WEIGHT OFFSET UNITED STATES SATISFACTORY RAILWAYS THOUGH [VANDALISED] TINT [VANDALISED] THEVICTORIAN EXTRAORDINARILY YARD SYSTEMS REGARDS PENNSYLVANIAN PROVIDING BUILT BOILER SAID OR THEIR ARTICULATING

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	232	53.9	84.5	66.4
Searchability of unique words	133	53.4	84.2	66.1
Weighted Words		52.1	82.3	63.0

Article ID 5447671, Advertising, Advertising, page 14 1915-02-20, The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), 225 words, 3 corrections

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"THE SATURDAY ,	"THE SATURDAY	"THE SATURDAY,
EXPRESS*'	EXPRESS"	EXPRESS'
ON SALE. J .	ON SALE.	ON SALE. J .
Morning, Noon, and Night,	Morning, Noon, and Night.	Morning, Noon, and Night,
To-day's issue -wfil contain -a Completa	To-day's issue will contain a Complete	To-day's issue -will contain -a Complete
Novel, .	Novel,	Novel, .
MISER'S GOLD,	MISER'S GOLD,	MISER'S GOLD,
by E. Everett-Green, author of "Mifis Chai»	by E. Everett-Green, author of "Miss Chal-	by E. Everett-Green, author of "Miss Chase
loner's Chauffeur," "The Emerald Pen-	loner's Chauffeur," "The Emerald Pen-	loner's Chauffeur," "The Emerald Pen-
dant,*' "The Spell of the Serpent," &c.	dant," "The Spell of the Serpent," &c.	dant' "The Spell of the Serpent," &c.
Complete Stones, including "Her Sacri	Complete Stories, including "Her Sacri-	Complete Stones, including "Her Sacre
-ce," bj- Winifred Carter;" '"Magpie	fice," by Winifred Carter ;" '"Magpie	-ce," by- Winifred Carter;" '"Magpie
Gully," by William J. Macdonald: 'The	Gully," by William J. Macdonald ; 'The	Gully," by William J. Macdonald: The
Innocence of Innocence," by Robert Tarn	Innocence of Innocence," by Robert Tarn-	Innocence of Innocence," by Robert Tarn
acre; '-The Rnrg,*' by C. Randolph Lick	acre ; "The Ring," by C. Randolph Lick-	are; 'The Ranges' by C. Randolph Lick
field. ,	field.	field. ,
'Gleanings of Humor.	Gleanings of Humor.	'Gleanings of Humor.
The Ladies' Realm-Social Notes and	The Ladies' Realm-- Social Notes and	The Ladies' Realm Social Notes and
News.	News.	News.
Poultry, Dogs, and Bird Notes «ind Newe,	Poultry, Dogs, and Bird Notes and News.	Poultry, Dogs, and Bird Notes and News,
Cartoons and Illustrations.	Cartoons and Illustrations.	Cartoons and Illustrations.
Sundav Reading.	Sunday Reading.	Sunday Reading.
The following Articles:-Life in Brussels	The following Articles :-- Life in Brussels	The following Articles: Life in Brussels
Under the Germans (Extraordinary Inci-	Under the Germans (Extraordinary Inci-	Under the Germans (Extraordinary incidents.
dents.; Stories Told by a Gdllant General;	dents) ; Stories Told by a Gallant General ;	Stories Told by a Gallant General;
Cuvier S hellfire fa Dead Town); How tlie	Under Shellfire (a Dead Town) ; How the	Cuvier S hellfire fa Dead Town); How the
Formidable Went Down (Thrilling Narra-	Formidable Went Down (Thrilling Narra-	Formidable Went Down (Thrilling Narra-
tive of _^. Officer); German Wiles (Ofticer'-a	tive of an Officer) ; German Wiles (Officer's	tive of an. Officer); German Wiles (Officer's
Curio.? Letter'»: A Memory of H.MS.	Curious Letter) ; A Memory of H.M.S.	Curio.? Letters: A Memory of HMS.
Gool Hope; Thrillmg Duel in Flanders	Good Hope ; Thrilling Duel in Flanders	Good Hope; Thrilling Duel in Flanders
(Bet-ween Armored Trams) ; Vosges Battle-	(Between Armored Trains) ; Vosges Battle-	(Between Armored Trams) ; Vosges Battle-
fields (Tragic Stxrry of Two Brothers); Re-	fields (Tragic Story of Two Brothers) ; Re-	fields (Tragic Story of Two Brothers); Re-
volt Agarnst Butchery (Cry of -Protest	volt Against Butchery (Cry of Protest	volt Against Butchery (Cry of Protest
which let Ten Belgians Eiseape) : War ' ia	which let Ten Belgians Escape) ; War in	which let Ten Belgians Escape) : War in
the Mud) (Wliat au Englishman Saw);	the Mud) (What an Englishman Saw) ;	the Mud) (What an Englishman Saw);
Daring Deeds on the lUttlefieid (Hero«	Daring Deeds on the Battlefield (Heroes	Daring Deeds on the Battlefield (Heros
who have Won Renown); Tit-Bits About	who have Won Renown) ; Tit-Bits About	who have Won Renown); Tit-Bits About
Cracow; Fj.htnng at Short Range,-(Rever-	Cracow ; Fighting at Short Range (Rever-	Cracow; Fighting at Short Range (Rever-
sion to OU.'ii Methods): The Bridge.(A	sion to Olden Methods) ; The Bridge (A	sion to Other Methods): The Bridges'
Plumber"» -fob m War Time); dKO.OOO a	Plumber's Job in War Time) ; £20,000 a	Plumber's fob in War Time); dO OOO a
vear for Film Acting; While Calling to	year for Film Acting ; While Calling to	year for Film Acting; While Calling to
Santa dans (Christruae Tragedies); __»?%	Santa Claus (Christmas Tragedies) ; Love	Santa Claus (Christmas Tragedies); __»?%
Air-airs of JKoyal Peo-_ie. r ,,".. ,<v."	Affairs of Royal People.	Affairs of Royal People. r ,,".. v."

Identified overProof corrections	BETWEEN YEAR AN CLAUS ROYAL STORY GOOD GALLANT MISS WHAT ESCAPE AGAINST OFFICERS PEOPLE INTHE BATTLEFIELD CHRISTMAS PLUMBERS AFFAIRS PENDANT SUNDAY FIGHTING WILL
Identified overProof non-corrections	RING OLDEN TRAINS BRIDGE HEROES CHAL LOVE LETTER [VANDALISED] CURIOUS JOB SACRIFICE ACRE [VANDALISED] SHELLFIRE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	197	78.2	92.4	65.1
Searchability of unique words	156	78.2	91.7	61.8
Weighted Words		79.3	90.9	55.9

Article ID 5451104, Article, THE STRATEGIC RAILWAY., page 6 1915-03-10, The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), 453 words, 7 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	WHOSE WORKING WHAT WHEN WHICH INDEFINITELY GENERALLY CONNECTIONWITH COST MATTER VIA
Identified overProof non-corrections	MINISTERS SYSTEM PLEADED REDUCED

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	415	90.1	97.8	78.0
Searchability of unique words	202	92.6	98.0	73.3
Weighted Words		93.3	98.1	71.4

Article ID 5454847, Article, CALDWELL BREAK-OF-GAUGE PATENT., page 7 1915-03-27, The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), 115 words, 6 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
CALDWELL BREAK OF-GAUGE	CALDWELL BREAK-OF-GAUGE PATENT.	CALDWELL BREAK-OF-GAUGE
PATENT.		PATENT.
. A mcctinc of tirrscn*'. who had asrccd t<i rtcconic	A meeting of persons who had agreed to become	A meeting of persons'. who had agreed to become
nuanbers of the Caldwell Brcak-of-Gaufte Company	members of the Caldwell Break-of-Gauge Company	numbers of the Caldwell Break-of-Gauge Company
.was held at. Briokman's Building on Friday. Air.	was held at Brookman's Building on Friday. Mr.	was held at. Brookman's Building on Friday. Mr.
II. ¿I.'Addison presided over a lar-re niectir.-r.	H. M. Addison presided over a large meeting.	R. M. Addison presided over a large lecturer.
Sir. W. J. Denny, M.P., read the memorandum	Mr. W. J. Denny, M.P., read the memorandum	Sir. W. J. Denny, M.P., read the memorandum
and anieles of association, which were au>pttd.	and articles of association, which were adopted.	and articles of association, which were adopted.
iluisrs. II. Tccdalc Smith. Joseph Timms, Geon*e	Messrs. H. Teesdale Smith. Joseph Timms, George	Messrs. H. Teesdale Smith. Joseph Timms, George
Broi-km-m. 1!. M. Addl»m, an«! I. M. IXticy were	Brookman, H. M. Addison, and P. M. Daley were	Brookman. H!. M. Addison, and! E. M. IXticy were
elected the fust director*». It was 'Kcided tliat no	elected the first directors. It was decided that no	elected the first directors. It was 'decided that no
more slimes should I*" i-sucd, and tliat t-lvmld .111/	more shares should be issued, and that should any	more shares should be" issued, and that should any
iuturc issue be required a inectinj* be t-alifc1 to	future issue be required a meeting be called to	future issue be required a meeting be called to
authorise it. it was stated that the Government	authorise it. It was stated that the Government	authorise it it was stated that the Government
of New South Waifs were prepared to frivc	of New South Wales were prepared to give a	of New South Wales were prepared to give
tlioroiurli test to the new invention.	thorough test to the new invention.	thoroughly test to the new invention.

Identified overProof corrections	WALES BROOKMAN TEESDALE GEORGE ADOPTED ADDISON MEETING DIRECTORS BROOKMANS GIVE BECOME LARGE ARTICLES MESSRS DECIDED FIRST CALLED FUTURE MR AGREED SHARES PERSONS ANY ISSUED
Identified overProof non-corrections	THOROUGH MEMBERS DALEY

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	101	63.4	95.0	86.5
Searchability of unique words	72	62.5	95.8	88.9
Weighted Words		56.0	94.8	88.1

Article ID 5458550, Article, CALDWELL BREAK-OF-GAUGE COMPANY., page 11 1915-04-16, The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), 77 words, 5 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
CALDWELL BREAK-OF-GATTGE	CALDWELL BREAK-OF-GAUGE	CALDWELL BREAK-OF-GAUGE
COMPANY.	COMPANY.	COMPANY.
A meeting of the Caldwell ?'Bren'k-cf-Gauge Com-	A meeting of the Caldwell Break-of-Gauge Com-	A meeting of the Caldwell ?'Bren'k-cf-Gauge Com-
patir'wn<¡ h<àd at Brcokman's Building, Grcnfell	pany was held at Brookman's Building, Grenfell-	patir'wn<¡ held at Brookman's Building, Grenfell street.
street. on Thursday, to elect a director in place	street, on Thursday, to elect a director in place	on Thursday, to elect a director in place
of Mr. Geonre Brookman. There yvas a good at-	of Mr. George Brookman. There was a good at-	of Mr. George Brookman. There was a good attendance,
tendance, and Mr. P. M. Daley occupied the chair.	tendance, and Mr. P. M. Daley occupied the chair.	and Mr. P. M. Daley occupied the chair.
Mr. X. IJ. Caldwell was elected dirrctor. Mr. H.	Mr. N. L. Caldwell was elected director. Mr. H.	Mr. N. J. Caldwell was elected director. Mr. H.
M. Addison moved," and Mr. J. McGann scconir}?d,	M. Addison moved, and Mr. J. McGann scconded,	M. Addison moved, and Mr. J. McGann scconir}?d,
that the imallottcd contributing shires be allotted,	that the unallotted contributing shares be allotted,	that the unallotted contributing shares be allotted,
present shareholders to have, the first option of	present shareholders to have the first option of	present shareholders to have the first option of
, purchasing.	purchasing.	, purchasing.

Identified overProof corrections	GRENFELL GEORGE BROOKMANS HELD UNALLOTTED SHARES
Identified overProof non-corrections	SCCONDED

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	65	83.1	95.4	72.7
Searchability of unique words	48	85.4	97.9	85.7
Weighted Words		81.2	96.4	81.0

Article ID 5460300, Article, THE BINALONG SMASH. THE INQUEST. Binalong (N.S.W.), April 23., page 19 1915-04-24, The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), 570 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	STATIONMASTER POSSIBLY MELBOURNE SEEN KILLED PASSING NIGHT DESCRIBE DANGEROUS GOING
Identified overProof non-corrections	ENINEER BV [VANDALISED] FITZGIBBONS MLES WILLAM [VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	537	93.9	98.7	78.8
Searchability of unique words	222	94.1	97.7	61.5
Weighted Words		94.5	97.2	48.9

Article ID 5460832, Family Notices, Family Notices, page 2 1915-04-28, The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), 93 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	BREBNER APPLICATIONS KAESEHAGEN ALBERT
Identified overProof non-corrections

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	81	91.4	97.5	71.4
Searchability of unique words	57	93.0	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		90.8	100.0	100.0

Article ID 5468169, Article, A DISGRACE TO THE UNIFORM. A JUDGE'S SEVERE REMARKS. Perth, May 13., page 8 1915-05-14, The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), 98 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
"A DISGRACE TO THE	"A DISGRACE TO THE	"A DISGRACE TO THE
UNIFOBM.*	UNIFORM."	UNIFORMS
A JUDGE'S SEVERE REMARKS.'	A JUDGE'S SEVERE REMARKS.	A JUDGE'S SEVERE REMARKS.'
Perth, May 13.	Perth, May 12.	Perth, May 13
Clarence Edward Evans waa tried before	Clarence Edward Evans was tried before	Clarence Edward Evans was tried before
the Chief Justice yesterday on a charge of	the Chief Justice yesterday on a charge	the Chief Justice yesterday on a charge of
incest. Frederick Cooper Bridges, *	if incest. Frederick Cooper Bridges,	incest. Frederick Cooper Bridges, a
prisoner of the Crown, undergoing sen«	prisoner of the Crown, undergoing sen-	prisoner of the Crown, undergoing sent
tencq, gave evidence reflecting on the eba»	tence, gave evidence reflecting on the cha-	tencq, gave evidence reflecting on the bar
racter of the girl concerned in the ease.	racter of the girl concerned in the case.	racter of the girl concerned in the case.
Bridges appeared in court dressed in the	Bridges appeared in court dressed in the	Bridges appeared in court dressed in the
Light Horse Service uniform, and the Chief	Light Horse Service uniform, and the Chief	Light Horse Service uniform, and the Chief
"Justice called bim a shameless blackguard	Justice called him a shameless blackguard	Justice called him a shameless blackguard
and a disgrace to tbc uniform which n#	and a disgrace to the uniform which he	and a disgrace to the uniform which he
should have been prevented from wearing.	should have been prevented from wearing.	should have been prevented from wearing.
After five hours consideration the jurjl	After five hours consideration the jury	After five hours consideration the jury,
returned a verdict of not guilty.	returned a verdict of not guilty.	returned a verdict of not guilty.

Identified overProof corrections	WAS JURY HE CASE HIM
Identified overProof non-corrections	CHARACTER IF SENTENCE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	88	88.6	95.5	60.0
Searchability of unique words	66	87.9	95.5	62.5
Weighted Words		89.8	95.2	53.3

Article ID 10403016, Article, WAGES AND THE WAR. NEGOTIATIONS FOR AN INCREASE. LONDON, February 8., page 5 1915-02-09, The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), 68 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
WAGES AND THE WAR.	WAGES AND THE WAR.	WAGES AND THE WAR.
.NEGOTIATIONS FOR AN	NEGOTIATIONS FOR AN	NEGOTIATIONS FOR AN
INCREASE.	INCREASE.	INCREASE.
LONDON, Febrnary 8.	LONDON, February 8.	LONDON, February 3.
Addiessmg a meeting of lailw.ivmeii	Addressing a meeting of railwaymen	Addressing a meeting of railwaymen
at Leicester, Mr J ii 1 liornas, the	at Leicester, Mr. J. H. Thomas, the	at Leicester, Mr J ii Thomas, the
Laboui membci foi Deibx, said that	Labour member for Derby, said that	Labour member for Derby, said that
the negotiations foi increased wages	the negotiations for increased wages	the negotiations for increased wages
wele pioccedmg in i satisfactory man	were proceeding in a satisfactory man-	were proceeding in a satisfactory man-
nei Anxone who advised a strike at	ner. Anyone who advised a strike at	ner Anyone who advised a strike at
piesent would not only bo guilty of a	present would not only be guilty of a	present would not only be guilty of a
eume, but would do the gicatest dis	crime, but would do the greatest dis-	crime, but would do the greatest dis-
seivice to the woikois. 1	service to the workers.	service to the workers. 1

Identified overProof corrections	RAILWAYMEN BE DISSERVICE THOMAS CRIME MANNER WORKERS PROCEEDING PRESENT FEBRUARY GREATEST ANYONE WERE ADDRESSING MEMBER DERBY LABOUR
Identified overProof non-corrections

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	57	66.7	100.0	100.0
Searchability of unique words	46	63.0	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		53.6	100.0	100.0

Article ID 10421257, Article, SYDNEY AND SUBURBAN RAILWAYS. PROPOSED UNDERGROUND SCHEME. LONDON, July 14., page 5 1915-07-16, The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), 264 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
SYDNEY AND SUBURBAN	SYDNEY AND SUBURBAN	SYDNEY AND SUBURBAN
RAILWAYS.	RAILWAYS.	RAILWAYS.
PROPOSED UNDERGROUND	PROPOSED UNDERGROUND	PROPOSED UNDERGROUND
SCHEME.	SCHEME.	SCHEME.
LONDON, July 14.	LONDON, July 14.	LONDON, July 14.
The Kearney High-speed Railway'	The Kearney High-speed Railway	The Kearney High-speed Railway
Co. has sent to tho Now South AV^les	Co. has sent to the New South Wales	Co. has sent to the New South Wales
Government a scheme applying its esys	Government a scheme applying its sys-	Government a scheme applying its says
teni to the proposed underground rail-	tem to the proposed underground rail-	team to the proposed underground railway
way system for Sydney and saiburbs.	way system for Sydney and suburbs.	system for Sydney and suburbs.
It would greatly i educo the cost awl	It would greatly reduce the cost and	It would greatly i reduce the cost and
increase the train speed.	increase the train speed.	increase the train speed.
Elfiic AVelK Kearney '.a u young An*	Elfric Wells Kearney is a young Aus-	Elfiic Wells Kearney 'a a young Australian.
traliun. bom in Victoria 31 yeum ago.	tralian, born in Victoria 31 years ago.	born in Victoria 31 years ago.
Up is Hie inventor of tho Kearney high-	He is the inventor of the Kearney high-	He is the inventor of the Kearney high-
speed lajlvvay. Bp has been elueply	speed railway. He has been deeply	speed railway. Bp has been deeply
hiloiiwled in the question of transit;	interested in the question of transit	interested in the question of transit;
since childhood, and has specialised ¡K	since childhood, and has specialised in	since childhood, and has specialised in
the pi »blom ot evolving a practical rail	the problem of evolving a practical rail-	the pi emblem of evolving a practical railway
vvav* rivntem by winch it is dunned 100	way system by which it is claimed 100	system by which it is damned 100
niilc^ and over will bo ponsiblo. Bo ex	miles and over will be possible. He ex-	miles and over will be possible. Be exhibited
hibili'd working models of his system io	hibited working models of his system to	working models of his system to
a company of ciigineeis and others ni	a company of engineers and others in	a company of engineers and others in
.lune'. 1908. The model was subsequently	June, 1908. The model was subsequently	June'. 1908. The model was subsequently
tested und approved by the Board of	tested and approved by the Board of	tested and approved by the Board of
Trade, when it attained a speed of over	Trade, when it attained a speed of over	Trade, when it attained a speed of over
¿CD miles un hour, a pace never beton«	200 miles an hour, a pace never before	200 miles an hour, a pace never before
equalled willi j model railway of simi-	equalled with a model railway of simi-	equalled with a model railway of similar
lar «izo. Air. Kearney has patented a	lar size. Mr. Kearney has patented a	size. Mr. Kearney has patented a
method hy which the construction 'if'	method by which the construction of	method by which the construction 'of'
tube railways will bo. reduced very niu	tube railways will be reduced very ma-	tube railways will be reduced very nee
tcrinlly in Brat coít. He invented ondi	terially in first cost. He invented and	serially in Brat coat. He invented and
exhibited '.it the Crystal Palace in 1910	exhibited at the Crystal Palace in 1910	exhibited at the Crystal Palace in 1919
a working model of the Alouo-tulje. Air.	a working model of the Mono-tube. Mr.	a working model of the Alone tulle. Air.
Kearney carno into prominence when lie	Kearney came into prominence when he	Kearney came into prominence when he
obtained the îeleose of tlireo member-,	obtained the release of three members	obtained the release of three members,
of the ölh Victorian contingent that	of the 5th Victorian contingent that	of the 5th Victorian contingent that
went to South Africa, who wore sen	went to South Africa, who were sen-	went to South Africa, who wore sen
tenepil to 12 j ears' penal servitude for a	tenced to 12 years' penal servitude for a	benefit to 12 years penal servitude for a
trifling military offence	trifling military offence.	trifling military offence
Don't Worry. Use I.X.L. Ja» «ad	Don't Worry. Use I.X.L. Jam and	Don't Worry. Use I.X.L. Jam and
Preserves, Everything ela« will mm»	Preserves, Everything else will come	Preserves, Everything else will move
wK* - -, '. "i	right.	was - -, '. "i

Identified overProof corrections	WALES ENGINEERS SIZE RELEASE AT BE JUNE CAME AUSTRALIAN DEEPLY YEARS POSSIBLE SUBURBS REDUCE INTERESTED WITH ELSE INTHE BORN NEW MEMBERS MR WELLS THREE BEFORE JAM
Identified overProof non-corrections	ELFRIC CLAIMED PROBLEM MONO SENTENCED COME RIGHT FIRST MATERIALLY WERE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	226	71.7	92.5	73.4
Searchability of unique words	137	73.7	92.7	72.2
Weighted Words		75.4	92.6	69.9

Article ID 10425289, Article, NOTES ON THE CASUALTY LIST., page 6 1915-08-16, The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), 158 words, 5 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
NOTES ON THE CASUALTY	NOTES ON THE CASUALTY	NOTES ON THE CASUALTY
LIST.	LIST.	LIST.
Private Oswald Robinson, mentioned	Private Oswald Robinson, mentioned	Private Oswald Robinson, mentioned
in our cablegrams to-dav, is a son of Mr	in our cablegrams to-day, is a son of Mr.	in our cablegrams to-day, is a son of Mr.
and Mrs Sam Robinson, King Island,	and Mrs. Sam. Robinson, King Island,	and Mrs Sam Robinson, King Island,
and a nephew of tho AVaiden (Mr Geo	and a nephew of the Warden (Mr. Geo.	and a nephew of the Warden (Mr Geo
E Robinson) \bout tour years ago he	E. Robinson). About four years ago he	E Robinson) About four years ago he
took up lnnd al riindcre Island, where ho	took up land at Flinders Island, where he	took up land at Flinders Island, where he
was engagid in pasloial jmrsuits until	was engaged in pastoral pursuits until	was engaged in pastoral pursuits until
tho "call" carno, to w Inch he at once re-	the "call" came, to which he at once re-	the "call" came, to which he at once responded
sponded He wim a member of the Light	sponded. He was a member of the Light	He was a member of the Light
Iloiso, which left here in October last I	Horse, which left here in October last.	Horse, which left here in October last Private
Private l.cs Birch is a nativo of Morn-	Private Les Birch is a native of Morn-	Les Birch is a native of Mornington,
ington, A7ictona, but went ovei to King	ington, Victoria, but went over to King	Victoria, but went over to King
Island about two and a half years ago	Island about two and a half years ago	Island about two and a half years ago
unrlei cngagempiit as n compositoi to tho	under engagement as a compositor to the	under engagement as a compositor to the
"King Islandci" npimpapei propi íet.irj,	"King Islander" newspaper proprietary,	"King Islander" newspaper prop retire,
but caught the martial spirit, and joined	but caught the martial spirit, and joined	but caught the martial spirit, and joined
the military ramp here, leaving with the	the military camp here, leaving with the	the military camp here, leaving with the
contingent that sailed la^t Febiuaiy Ho	contingent that sailed last February. He	contingent that sailed last February He
is well-known in sporting circles, being a	is well-known in sporting circles, being a	is well-known in sporting circles, being a
good all-round cnckcler and capable foot-	good all-round cricketer and capable foot-	good all-round cricketer and capable footballer,
baller, having played with tho famous	baller, having played with the famous	having played with the famous
Collingwood Club on several occasions	Collingwood Club on several occasions.	Collingwood Club on several occasions

Identified overProof corrections	WARDEN ENGAGED CAME UNDER CRICKETER COMPOSITOR NEWSPAPER CAMP ISLANDER NATIVE OVER VICTORIA FOUR FEBRUARY PASTORAL PURSUITS FLINDERS ENGAGEMENT HORSE LAND /TO/DAY\|TODAY LES
Identified overProof non-corrections	PROPRIETARY

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	144	76.4	99.3	97.1
Searchability of unique words	99	76.8	99.0	95.7
Weighted Words		74.9	98.8	95.4

Article ID 10430392, Article, ILL. TASMANIA. 3rd Light Horse., page 6 1915-09-27, The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), 174 words, 7 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
ILL.	ILL.	ILL.
TASMANIA.	TASMANIA.	TASMANIA.
3rd Light Hor60.	3rd Light Horse.	3rd Light Horse.
Hart-, M. N. (2nd Reinforcements), I	Hart, M. N. (2nd Reinforcements),	Hart-, M. N. (2nd Reinforcements), I
I Camberwell, Vic, ia hospital, London. I	Camberwell, Vic., in hospital, London.	I Camberwell, Vic, in hospital, London. I
9th Battery Field Artillery.	9th Battery Field Artillery.	9th Battery Field Artillery.
Gunner Bradshaw, G. C, New Nor-	Gunner Bradshaw, G. C., New Nor-	Gunner Bradshaw, G. C, New Norfolk,
folk, in hospital, London.	folk, in hospital, London.	in hospital, London.
Twelfth Battalion.	Twelfth Battalion.	Twelfth Battalion.
To'joroff, J. M., Hobart, in' hospital,	Todoroff, J. M., Hobart, in hospital,	To'joroff, J. M., Hobart, in' hospital,
London, i	London.	London, i
. Russell, T., Burnie, in hospital, Lon-	Russell, T., Burnie, in hospital, Lon-	. Russell, T., Burnie, in hospital, London.
don.	don.
Richard, N. B. (ith Reinforcements),	Richard, N. B. (4th Reinforcements),	Richard, N. B. (4th Reinforcements),
Brown's River, in hospital, London, pre-	Brown's River, in hospital, London, pre-	Brown's River, in hospital, London, previously
viously reported wounded.	viously reported wounded.	reported wounded.
Sergt. Geeves. L. II. (3rd Reinforce-	Sergt. Geeves, L. H., (3rd Reinforce-	Sergt. Geeves. L. H. (3rd Reinforcements),
ments), Burnie, in hospital, London.	ments), Burnie, in hospital, London.	Burnie, in hospital, London.
Pearson, W. G. (Oth Reinforcements),	Pearson, W. G. (6th Reinforcements),	Pearson, W. G. (4th Reinforcements),
Launceston, in hospital, London.	Launceston, in hospital, London.	Launceston, in hospital, London.
Reynolds, 11. L" Penguin, in hospital,	Reynolds, H. L., Penguin, in hospital,	Reynolds, 11. L" Penguin, in hospital,
London. \|	London.	London.
Mcpherson,' J. B., Abbotsham, in,hos-	McPherson, J. D., Abbotsham, in hos-	McPherson,' J. B., Abbotsham, in hos-
pital, I-ondou, previously repórtedi	pital, London, previously reported	pital, London, previously reported
wounded second occasion.	wounded second occasion.	wounded second occasion.
Vaughan, O, Ulverstone, in hospital,	Vaughan, C., Ulverstone, in hospital,	Vaughan, O, Ulverstone, in hospital,
ljondon, pretiously reported wounded	London, previously reported wounded	London, previously reported wounded
second occasion.	second occasion.	second occasion.
Fifteenth Battalion.	Fifteenth Battalion.	Fifteenth Battalion.
Lauce-Corpornl Kennedy, W. S., Wool-	Lance-Corporal Kennedy, W. S., Wool-	Lance-Corporal Kennedy, W. S., Woollahra,
lahra, N.S.W., in hospital, London.	lahra, N.S.W., in hospital, London.	N.S.W., in hospital, London.
Bugler Pcscio, L. A., Daylesford, Vic,	Bugler Pescio, L. A., Daylesford, Vic.,	Bugler Pcscio, L. A., Daylesford, Vic,
in hospital, London, previously reportai,	in hospital, London, previously reported,	in hospital, London, previously reported,
wounded.	wounded.	wounded.
Hinton, V. H., Geeveston, in hospital,	Hinton, V. H., Geeveston, in hospital,	Hinton, V. H., Geeveston, in hospital,
London.	London.	London.
NEW SOUTH AVALES.	NEW SOUTH WALES.	NEW SOUTH WALES.
Ferguson, 0. V. (1st L.H.), Glenorchy,	Ferguson, C. V. (1st L.H.), Glenorchy,	Ferguson, 0. V. (1st L.H.), Glenorchy,
Tas., in hospital, Loudon; Sergeant Carr,	Tas., in hospital, London ; Sergeant Carr,	Tas., in hospital, London; Sergeant Carr,
I. D. (1st), Launeeston, Tas., in hospital,	I. D. (1st), Launceston, Tas., in hospital,	I. D. (1st), Launceston, Tas., in hospital,
London, previously reported woumled. i	London, previously reported woumled.	London, previously reported wounded. i

Identified overProof corrections	WALES /LANCE/CORPORAL\|LANCECORPORAL HORSE
Identified overProof non-corrections	TODOROFF PESCIO WOUMLED [**VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	123	87.8	97.6	80.0
Searchability of unique words	59	91.5	94.9	40.0
Weighted Words		94.0	95.0	16.1

Article ID 15535697, Article, PROPERTY SALES., page 11 1915-03-01, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 195 words, 3 corrections

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I PBOrBWCY SALES.	PROPERTY SALES.	I PROPERTY SALES.
I - cnl I		- and I
Uieliards-«!! ail \\reuen, 1 til , repoit na«lug sola	Richardson and Wrench, Ltd., report having sold	Richardson!! and Wrench, 1 til , report having sold
on ih groun 1 on sittirdii afternoon, in conjunction	on the ground on Saturday afternoon, in conjunction	on be ground on saturday afternoon, in conjunction
willi °te«irt nul Morton foirte-n portions of the	with Stewart and Morton, fourteen portions of the	with Stewart and Morton fourteen portions of the
'Hurd mhdiubiim of live Islands 1-state, Port hcniuia,	third subdivision of Five Islands Estate, Port Kembla	'Hurd underbrim of Five Islands Estate, Port honours,
at puces ranging Iiom 4i/ to 17/ per foot ironu"(	at prices ranging from 4/ to 17/ per foot frontage.	at prices ranging from a, to 17 per foot ironing
Hardie and Goiiiiini Proprietary, I ti, in conjunc-	Hardie and Gorman Propriety, Ltd., in conjunc-	Hardie and Continent Proprietary, I he, in conjunction
tion with Halter Hardie au 1 Co, on Saturdaj last,	tion with Walter Hardie and Co, on Saturday last,	with Walter Hardie and Co, on Saturday last,
offered a resubilH isaon of Bundarra rotate \\ ih	offered a resubdivision of Bundarra Estate, Wah-	offered a resubilH issue of Bundarra rotate it is
roongi on aeeo mt of the Intercolonial Imestment	roonga, on account of the Intercolonial Investment	rough on seen mt of the Intercolonial Investment
11 ( mp n«, I til «-ever ii pottions were disposed of at	Company, Ltd. Several portions were disposed of at	11 ( me as, I til sever of portions were disposed of at
puras nnging from ¿-2/2/ to £2/10/ per foot	prices ranging from £2/2/ to £2/10/ per foot.	prices ranging from 5-22 to £2/10/ per foot
I llichanlson and «Aienrli I,td , report having sold bj	Richardson and Wench, Ltd., report having sold by	I Richardson and Wrench Ltd , report having sold by
public auction on the croon 1, on Saturda« aflcrnoon,	public auction on the ground, on Saturday afternoon,	public auction on the screen on Saturday afternoon,
\ it loi s portions of the Ma-ron Lstate, Beecroft, at prices	various portions of the Mason Estate, Beecroft, at prices	Vic for s portions of the Merron Estate, Beecroft, at prices
? ranging frin ¿1/2 6 to £1/17/0 per foot frontage	ranging from £1/2 6 to £1/17/6 per foot frontage.	? ranging from £1/2 6 to £1/17/0 per foot frontage
M «ira Haine and Horne report hauiig held a sale	Messrs. Raine and Horne report having held a sale	M «ira Haine and Horne report having held a sale
of Muirmr litote, Pose Bay last Saturday afternoon,	of Mivamar Estate, Rose Bay, last Saturday afternoon,	of Marrar Estate, Rose Bay last Saturday afternoon,
when poitiou w is sold for ¿15GS For the residences,	when portion was sold for £1568. For the residences,	when portion was sold for 1558 For the residences,
Cobham and Jlhainar, £1000 and £10JO \\as offered,	Cosham and Mivamar, £4000 and £1650 was offered,	Cobham and Jlhainar, £1000 and 100 was offered,
irc<pceti\ei«, but Hie pioperlics «sert passed in for	respectively, but the properties were passed in for	irc but the properties were passed in for
pmatc treat« ^^^^^^^^^^^^^	private treaty.	private treaty ^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Identified overProof corrections	GROUND BY TREATY PROPERTIES FIVE PROPERTY PORTION WAS WRENCH INVESTMENT ESTATE FOURTEEN STEWART ROSE PRIVATE RICHARDSON LTD WALTER
Identified overProof non-corrections	MIVAMAR SUBDIVISION WAHROONGA ACCOUNT SEVERAL MASON VARIOUS COMPANY GORMAN WENCH MESSRS RESPECTIVELY COSHAM THIRD RAINE PROPRIETY KEMBLA RESUBDIVISION

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	153	55.6	83.0	61.8
Searchability of unique words	81	55.6	77.8	50.0
Weighted Words		54.2	78.1	52.2

Article ID 15557385, Article, CASTLEREAGH SEAT., page 8 1915-01-15, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 164 words, 3 corrections

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CASTLEREAGH SEAT.	CASTLEREAGH SEAT.	CASTLEREAGH SEAT.
Owing to the understanding arrived at af-	Owing to the understanding arrived at af-	Owing to the understanding arrived at after
ter the xvar broke out between tho Liberal	ter the war broke out between the Liberal	the war broke out between the Liberal
and Labour leaders, that Parli: nentary seats	and Labour leaders, that Parliamentary seats	and Labour leaders, that Parliamentary seats
becoming vacant should be rctnined by tho	becoming vacant should be retained by the	becoming vacant should be removed by the
party which proxiously hold them without	party which previously held them without	party which previously hold them without
contest. It is Improbable that au, accredited	contest. It is improbable that an accredited	contest. It is improbable that an, accredited
candidate ot tho Liberal party will appair	candidate of the Liberal party will appear	candidate of the Liberal party will appear
in the Castlereagh eloctoratc. in the event	in the Castlereagh electorate. In the event	in the Castlereagh electorate, in the event
or the xx'ai- extending indefinitely, the ar-	of the war extending indefinitely, the ar-	of the war- extending indefinitely, the arrangement
rangement botween -tho parties will expiro	rangement between the parties will expire	between the parties will expire
on May 1.	on May 1.	on May 1.
COONAMBLE, Thursday.	COONAMBLE, Thursday.	COONAMBLE, Thursday.
So far two local candidates have boen	So far two local candidates have been	So far two local candidates have been
nominated for Labour selection for I ho	nominated for Labour selection for the	nominated for Labour selection for the
Castlereagh seat, rendered vacant by the	Castlereagh seat, rendered vacant by the	Castlereagh seat, rendered vacant by the
death of Mr. Trefle. . Mr. S. R. Skuthorpe,	death of Mr. Trefle. Mr. S. R. Skuthorpe,	death of Mr. Trefle. . Mr. S. R. Skuthorpe,
solicitor, and Mr. J. J. Sulllx-an proprietor	solicitor, and Mr. J. J. Sullivan, proprietor	solicitor, and Mr. J. J. Sullivan proprietor
of the "Coonamble Independent." The district	of the "Coonamble Independent." The district	of the Coonamble Independent." The district
council xvill meot at Dubbo on Wednesday	council will meet at Dubbo on Wednesday	council will meet at Dubbo on Wednesday
noxt to make the Labour selection'. It ¡s	next to make the Labour selection. It is	next to make the Labour selection'. It is
generally expected that a local candidate will	generally expected that a local candidate will	generally expected that a local candidate will
be selected.	be selected.	be selected.
Mr. Townsend, of Gilgandra, who opposed	Mr. Townsend, of Gilgandra, who opposed	Mr. Townsend, of Gilgandra, who opposed
Mr. \V. G. Spence for the Darling, is likoly	Mr. W. G. Spence for the Darling, is likely	Mr. W. G. Spence for the Darling, is likely
to bo tho Farmers and Settlers' candidate.	to be the Farmers and Settlers' candidate.	to be the Farmers and Settlers' candidate.

Identified overProof corrections	SULLIVAN BEEN PREVIOUSLY ELECTORATE MEET LIKELY WAR NEXT APPEAR EXPIRE PARLIAMENTARY
Identified overProof non-corrections	HELD RETAINED

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	151	82.8	98.7	92.3
Searchability of unique words	92	85.9	97.8	84.6
Weighted Words		85.4	97.9	85.4

Article ID 15568233, Article, TRENCHES RETAKEN. PETROGRAD, Feb. 3., page 9 1915-02-04, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 54 words, 4 corrections

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TRENCHES RETAKEN. '	TRENCHES RETAKEN.	TRENCHES RETAKEN. '
' PETROGRAD, Feb. 3.	PETROGRAD, Feb. 3.	' PETROGRAD, Feb. 3.
' A communique yesterday stated: After a	A communique yesterday stated: After a	A communique yesterday stated: After a
vigorous counter-attack we recaptured all	vigorous counter-attack we recaptured all	vigorous counter-attack we recaptured all
the trenches! at Borjlmoff. The German	the trenches at Borjimoff. The German	the trenches! at Borjlmoff. The German
casualties were on a colossal scale.	casualties were on a colossal scale.	casualties were on a colossal scale.
The Germans fighting on the Lipno	The Germans fighting on the Lipno-	The Germans fighting on the Lipno
Dobryzn front (north-west Poland) during	Dobryzn front (north-west Poland) during	Dobryzn front (north-west Poland during
the past week lost 6000' killed and many	the past week lost 6000 killed and many	the past week lost 6000' killed and many
wounded.	wounded.	wounded.

Identified overProof corrections
Identified overProof non-corrections	BORJIMOFF

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %
All Words	43	97.7	97.7
Searchability of unique words	37	97.3	97.3
Weighted Words		96.0	96.0

Article ID 15575501, Article, WAR VERSES., page 7 1915-07-30, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 98 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	ETHEL ARE ONE EXCEPTION APPEARED TURNERS THESE WE AWAKE RECENTLY PUBLISHED MAIL LAWSON BENEFIT
Identified overProof non-corrections	HOMFRAY

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	91	70.3	98.9	96.3
Searchability of unique words	61	75.4	98.4	93.3
Weighted Words		74.1	97.5	90.5

Article ID 15579757, Article, RICHARDSON AND WRENCH, LTD., page 11 1915-07-29, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 115 words, 4 corrections

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RICHARDSON AND WRENCH, LTD.	RICHARDSON AND WRENCH, LTD.	RICHARDSON AND WRENCH, LTD.
Tho 52nd hilt vourly toncral mooting of	The 52nd half-yearly general meeting of	The 52nd half yearly general meeting of
Rlclmdson aid Wrench Ltd was hold at	Richardson and Wrench, Ltd., was held at	Richardson and Wrench Ltd was held at
inc company s rooms on Wednesday Mr E P	the company's rooms on Wednesday. Mr. E. P.	the company's rooms on Wednesday Mr E P
Mnipson chairman of diroctors prosidod	Simpson chairman of directors presided.	Simpson chairman of directors presided
mo bilancc shoot disclosed that tho not	The balance-sheet disclosed that the net	mo balance sheet disclosed that the net
profits foi tho halt j car amounted to £0018,	profits for the half year amounted to £5018,	profits for the half year amounted to £0018,
i,"lllcl1 w"s added a balance from last year,	to which was added a balance from last year,	illicit was added a balance from last year,
~-S«3 milking a total of £7871 It was	£2873 making a total of £7871. It was	~-S«3 making a total of £7871 It was
«leclfJed to pay a dividend for tho half-year	decided to pay a dividend for the half-year	elected to pay a dividend for the half-year
i" "L1"110 ot 7 por cont nor nnnura absorb-	at the rate of 7 per cent. per annum, absorb-	i" "LITHO of 7 per cent per annum absorb-
ing £2100 luovido for contingencies £500,	ing £2100, provide for contingencies £500,	ing £2100 provide for contingencies £500,
and to can y tho balanco, £5271, forward Mr	and to carry the balance, £5271, forward. Mr.	and to can by the balance, £5271, forward Mr Kelso
Kelso King was re elected a diroctor and	Kelso King was re-elected a director and	King was re elected a director and
¡y A TV' s Gregg waa ro-oloctod a manag-	Mr. A. W. S. Gregg was re-elected a mana-	by A TV' s Gregg was re-elected a manag-
ing director	ing director.	ing director

Identified overProof corrections	/BALANCE/SHEET\|BALANCESHEET MAKING THE /HALF/YEARLY\|HALFYEARLY GENERAL PROVIDE MEETING PER DIRECTORS HELD COMPANYS NET ANNUM PRESIDED CENT SIMPSON
Identified overProof non-corrections	MANA RATE WHICH CARRY DECIDED ING

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	92	55.4	88.0	73.2
Searchability of unique words	60	63.3	90.0	72.7
Weighted Words		62.8	90.5	74.5

Article ID 15585050, Article, CITY RAILWAY. CUTTING UP HYDE PARK. FILLING IN PORTION OF THE QUAY. NEW SUGGESTIONS., page 8 1915-06-24, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 576 words, 3 corrections

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CITY, RAILWAY, i	CITY RAILWAY.	CITY, RAILWAY, i
CUTTING UP HYDE	CUTTING UP HYDE	CUTTING UP HYDE
PABK.	PARK.	PARK.
FILLING IN PORTION OF	FILLING IN PORTION OF	FILLING IN PORTION OF
THE QUAY.	THE QUAY.	THE QUAY.
NEW SUGGESTIONS.	NEW SUGGESTIONS.	NEW SUGGESTIONS.
Tliero aro und»r consideration r{/ tho Joint	There are under consideration by the joint	There are under consideration of, the Joint
committee l>f the- various autiterltiea In-	committee of the various authorities in-	committee of the various authorities interested
terested one'or two schemes con/ncclcd with	terested one or two schemes connected with	one or two schemes connected with
Hie carrying out bf tim city l-fiitvjriy that will.	the carrying out of the city railway that will,	the carrying out of the city l-fiitvjriy that will.
It Is safe to say, meet w ! til st»*ong loppopi-\|	it is safe to say, meet with strong opposi-	It is safe to say, meet w ! til strong opposing
tion lit thoy aro decided upon. I	tion if they are decided upon.	tion lit they are decided upon. I
Tho rallsvay, comprising tbivo up and	The railway, comprising three up and	The railway, comprising three up and
Hirco dosvn truel-B, will Junction svith tho	three down tracks, will junction with the	three down tracks, will junction with the
existing rallsvay syotPtn nt tho northern end	existing railway system at the northern end	existing railway system at the northern end
of the Redfern rtntlon, adjiicont to the	of the Redfern station, adjacent to the	of the Redfern station, adjacent to the
Wells-street, oveibridge, und TUII on a ste**l	Wells-street, overbridge, and run on a steel	Wells-street, overbridge, and TUII on a steel
bridge and- viaduct to bomoiviierc noav tho	bridge and viaduct to somewhere near the	bridge and- viaduct to somewhere near the
vicinity of the intersection of -Goulburn and	vicinity of the intersection of Goulburn and	vicinity of the intersection of Goulburn and
Pitt streets. There it svill puss underground	Pitt streets. There it will pass underground	Pitt streets. There it will pass underground
to Elizabeth street, whore the !Inc3 will	to Elizabeth street, where the lines will	to Elizabeth street, where the lines will
dis-erge, throe of Uiem proceeding ulong the	diverge, three of them proceeding along the	diverge, three of them proceeding along the
-.eat ern side of the city, and throo along the	western side of the city, and three along the	-seat ern side of the city, and three along the
eastern ulde, meeting at Cimular Quay, and	eastern side, meeting at Circular Quay, and	eastern side, meeting at Circular Quay, and
forming a complete thrco-tntr.1: '00P railway	forming a complete three-track loop railway	forming a complete three-tiered: '000 railway
round tho city. Tho greater part of the	round the city. The greater part of the	round the city. The greater part of the
section of tho oastern lino botweon Goulburn-1	section of the eastern line between Goulburn-	section of the eastern line between Goulburn
street and St. JameB's-ioad, -ai the back of the	street and St. James's-road, at the back of the	street and St. James's-road, -at the back of the
Supremo Court, svhoro thnj-o it> to bo a	Supreme Court, where there is to be a	Supreme Court, where there is to be a
station, svill pass under Hjfdo Park,-and the	station, will pass under Hyde Park, and the	station, will pass under Hyde Park, and the
present ^proposal is that, instead of tunnel-	present proposal is that, instead of tunnel-	present proposal is that, instead of tunnelling
ling tho park section, iliiif portion of the	ling the park section, this portion of the	the park section, chief portion of the
lino shall bo constructed cn tho "cut and	line shall be constructed on the "cut and	line shall be constructed on the "cut and
cover" plan. Thal is to say, a groat opon i	cover" plan. That is to say, a great open	cover" plan. That is to say, a great open i
cut 20 or 30 feet deep is to bo made right	cut 20 or 30 feet deep is to be made right	cut 20 or 30 feet deep is to be made right
through the park, the ltuxs laid, tho sidon	through the park, the lines laid, the sides	through the park, the lines laid, the sides
brickod or concreted', und, then, after being	bricked or concreted, and then, after being	bricked or concreted', and, then, after being
arched, the cut ii» to be covered and mado.	arched, the cut is to be covered and made	arched, the cut is to be covered and made.
lovel svith tho rc3t of the park and ro-turfed. '	level with the rest of the park and re-turfed.	level with the rest of the park and returned. '
It is pointed dut that tils method svill bo	It is pointed out that this method will be	It is pointed out that this method will be
cheaper than tunnelling, hut síhüc (the svot'k	cheaper than tunnelling, but while the work	cheaper than tunnelling, but share the work
is in progress sad linvoo svill bo p!ayod with,	is in progress sad havoc will be played with	is in progress sad havoc will be played with,
the park. It Is not only on acconnt of tlici	the park. It is not only on account of the	the park. It is not only on account of the
ugly oxcayation that pcrk-lovcra aro cqn	ugly excavation that park-lovers are con-	ugly excavation that perk lovers are concerned
corned about, but they grlovo to think of	cerned about, but they grieve to think of	about, but they grieve to think of
tho general damage tluU svill 'ho dono by	the general damage that will be done by	the general damage that will 'be done by
the streams of heavy <!rays Heit will go	the streams of heavy drays that will go	the streams of heavy drays there will go
crushing os'er llov,-cr b«ls nntl Usvns; and.	crushing over flower beds and lawns; and,	crushing over flower beds and lawns; and.
moreover, there is felt to bo ground for	moreover, there is felt to be ground for	moreover, there is felt to be ground for
suspicion and fear tint como further per-	suspicion and fear that some further per-	suspicion and fear that some further permanent
manent encroachment ou tho ijurfaco of tho	manent encroachment on the surface of the	encroachment on the surface of the
park may bo sprung on tlio r-U'bllc unawares,	park may be sprung on the public unawares,	park may be sprung on the public unawares,
and svhen if svill bo useless i.o protoBt, be-	and when if will be useless to protest, be-	and when it will be useless to protest, because
cause the authorities svill bo -already In pos-	cause the authorities will be already in pos-	the authorities will be already in possession.
session.	session.
Another of tho proposals 'under consideri	Another of the proposals under considera-	Another of the proposals under consideration
tlon is the filling up of tho» hoad of Circular	tion is the filling up of the head of Circular	is the filling up of the head of Circular
Quay; not lust & little b'l: of it, but tho	Quay; not just a little bit of it, but the	Quay; not just a little but of it, but the
ss-holc of that portion frrtai tho head to ti	whole of that portion from the head to a	whole of that portion from the head to a
point more tlntu ia huneXvcd yards down,	point more than a hundred yards down,	point more than a hundred yards down,
strolcliing acrosa from ti«; old N.D.L. svliarf	stretching across from the old N.D.L. wharf	stretching across from the; old N.D.L. wharf
to tho wharf svhero the Japaneso steamers	to the wharf where the Japanese steamers	to the wharf where the Japanese steamers
berth. This Is svnntMl foc tho Circular Quay	berth. This is wanted for the Circular Quay	berth. This is svnntMl for the Circular Quay
station. Ifortunatcly, thbuo svho ure engaged	station. Fortunately, those who are engaged	station. Fortunately, those who are engaged
lu preparing tho plans aro experiencing diffi-	in preparing the plans are experiencing diffi-	in preparing the plans are experiencing difficulty
culty in making cufnclijjt provision for the	culty in making sufficient provision for the	in making cufnclijjt provision for the
forry truffle in the everif. of the reduction of	ferry traffic in the event of the reduction of	ferry traffic in the event of the reduction of
the water area of th« Quay lu tho manner	the water area of the Quay in the manner	the water area of the Quay in the manner
contemplated, and this is compelling con-	contemplated, and this is compelling con-	contemplated, and this is compelling consideration
sideration of an allcDiitivo scheine for tho	sideration of an alternative scheme for the	of an alternative scheme for the
utilisation of tho onja. hrtsveen tho Quay an-!	utilisation of the area between the Quay and	utilisation of the one. between the Quay an-!
Bridge. Young, and Phillip streets. But tho	Bridge, Young, and Phillip streets. But the	Bridge. Young, and Phillip streets. But the
idea of filling up pfcrUlon of the harbour at	idea of filling up portion of the harbour at	idea of filling up portion of the harbour at
tho Quay is still, so it is said, tho scheme	the Quay is still, so it is said, the scheme	the Quay is still, so it is said, the scheme
most favoured.	most favoured.	most favoured.
Thon there is another scheme for tho	Then there is another scheme for the	Then there is another scheme for the
utilisation of the noll from oxcavatlons	utilisation of the soil from excavations	utilisation of the note from excavations
in the constructior iof a road around Farm	in the construction of a road around Farm	in the construction of a road around Farm
Cove from the rntis of tho Botanic Gardens	Cove from the gates of the Botanic Gardens	Cove from the rates of the Botanic Gardens
to Mrs Macquarici'a Chair.	to Mrs. Macquarie's Chair.	to Mrs Macquarie's Chair.

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PLAYED BETWEEN ADJACENT NEAR BEDS DRAYS WHERE ARE MACQUARIES HUNDRED THEM ONE BY GREAT JAPANESE SYSTEM LAWNS LINES ACCOUNT DIVERGE ACROSS SOMEWHERE JUST SOME SURFACE TRAFFIC OVER STRONG PROTEST OVERBRIDGE FERRY LOVERS HAVOC WHEN STEEL ALTERNATIVE FORTUNATELY STRETCHING LEVEL THOSE WORK PUBLIC /JAMESS/ROAD|JAMESSROAD SIDES TRACKS CONNECTED WHOLE EXCAVATIONS THESUPREME EVENT FLOWER WHO DONE THREE CONCERNED LINE EXCAVATION BRICKED REST CONSTRUCTION GRIEVE

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OPENCUT RE SOIL RUN SUFFICIENT WANTED LOOP BIT GATES /THREE/TRACK|THREETRACK IF [**VANDALISED] OPPOSITION WESTERN WHILE TURFED [**VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	545	64.0	96.0	88.8
Searchability of unique words	257	71.2	94.2	79.7
Weighted Words		72.3	93.9	78.1

Article ID 15585361, Article, GAUGE PROBLEM., page 7 1915-04-02, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 185 words, 5 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	FOUND INACCESSIBLE NOT STATE SCHEME YESTERDAYS HE MERE
Identified overProof non-corrections	CORRECTS PLATELAYERS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	172	84.9	98.3	88.5
Searchability of unique words	104	90.4	98.1	80.0
Weighted Words		88.7	97.0	73.6

Article ID 15585377, Article, BREAK OF GAUGE., page 7 1915-04-02, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 50 words, 7 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
BREAK OF GAUGE.	BREAK OF GAUGE.	BREAK OF GAUGE.
Tho Pilme Minister .accompanied by the	The Prime Minister, accompanied by the	The Prime Minister accompanied by the
Bl8tant Tieasurer and Mlnlstoi for Rall	Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Rail-	Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Rail
wnVB Mi Hojlt paid a visit to Sjdenham	ways, Mr. Hoyle, paid a visit to Sydenham	ways Mr Holt paid a visit to Sydenham
>esterdnv mel inspected the thiid rail do	yesterday, and inspected the third rail de-	yesterday and inspected the third rail do
\le-o foi over oming the breik of gauge A	vice for overcoming the break of gauge. A	less for over coming the break of gauge A
further deniiiiDlrntlon Is to bo glvon on nc\t	further demonstration is to be given on next	further deniiiiDlrntlon is to be given on next
\Vtdnesdaj nuiulug	Wednesday morning.	Wednesday evening

Identified overProof corrections	YESTERDAY WEDNESDAY BE RAILWAYS PRIME NEXT SYDENHAM GIVEN THIRD MR TREASURER ASSISTANT
Identified overProof non-corrections	DEMONSTRATION MORNING HOYLE OVERCOMING DEVICE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	44	50.0	88.6	77.3
Searchability of unique words	34	50.0	85.3	70.6
Weighted Words		42.8	83.6	71.4

Article ID 15585680, Article, BREAK OF GAUGE., page 14 1915-06-23, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 52 words, 7 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
BREAK OF GAUGE.	BREAK OF GAUGE.	BREAK OF GAUGE.
The Minister for Ilnilsvays, Mr. Hoyle, In	The Minister for Railways, Mr. Hoyle, in-	The Minister for Railways, Mr. Hoyle, In
foinied Mr. Caimichael, ssho has tuleen a per-	formed Mr. Carmichael, who has taken a per-	formed Mr. Carmichael, who has taken a personal
sonal interest in the unification of railways,	sonal interest in the unification of railways,	interest in the unification of railways,
that ho has approvrd ot tho Caldwell pata.it	that he has approved of the Caldwell patent	that he has approved of the Caldwell patent
for overcunilng tho break ot gauge being	for overcoming the break of gauge being	for overcoming the break of gauge being
tested on the Now South Wales Government	tested on the New South Wales Government	tested on the New South Wales Government
railways. ____*->*>-t__n__ _ ?»	railways.	railways. ____*->*>-t__n__ 2 2s

Identified overProof corrections	TAKEN INFORMED HE PATENT OVERCOMING NEW CARMICHAEL WHO APPROVED
Identified overProof non-corrections

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	45	68.9	100.0	100.0
Searchability of unique words	31	71.0	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		64.1	100.0	100.0

Article ID 15585756, Article, SOLDIERS' PAY., page 11 1915-06-23, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 188 words, 4 corrections

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SOLDIERS' .TAY.	SOLDIERS' PAY.	SOLDIERS' LAY.
Tor rcinfoicçmen.t/3 on)}, and. incspccliva of	For reinforcements only, and irrespective of	For reinforcements only, and. irrespective of
tho additional assistfínco to Whie*li tho iilinib	the additional assistance to which the Minis-	the additional assistance to which the ruling
lor foi Defonco luloirpd Now South "Walos	ter for Defence referred, New South Wales	low for Defence informed New South Wales
requîtes aniaverago- o£ SO lou nits el-ils	requires an average of 80 requits daily.	requires sewerage- of SO you are daily
Ago IS to M5 years -.	Age 18 to 45 years.	Age 18 to 45 years -.
i'A. 1 ?">'	PAY.	iA. 1 5'
5s a day in camp, ds on embarkation on«	5s a day in camp, 6s on embarkation, one	5s a day in camp, 6 on embarkation one
si\th uf tin,-lattin rate bolus detened	sixth of the latter rate being deferred.	sixth of the latin rate bolus detected
P_NSIOi\ö	PENSION.	PENSIONS
Payable to widow ou deillh of membei of	Payable to widow on death of member of	Payable to widow on death of member of
the forces, or to a membei on total inca-	the forces, or to a member on total inca-	the forces, or to a member on total inca-
pacité -Lloutonaut, £11 per annum £.1 r	pacity :-- Lieutenant, £91 per annum ; ser-	party -Lieutenant, £11 per annum £1 r
gcant, £70 peí annum corpoi ii tob par	geant, £70 per annum ; corporal, £68 per	grant, £70 per annum corporal in tons per
annum private £52 per annum	annum ; private £52 per annum.	annum private £52 per annum
In addition on the death 01 total me ipa	In addition on the death 0r total incapa-	In addition on the death of total me spa
cits of a member for each thlld.unelci IS	city of a member for each child under 16	city of a member for each thlld.unelci IS
J ears o£ age, £13 per anaum In tho caso	years of age, £13 per annum. In the case	J years of age, £13 per annum in the case
o£ total incapacity the wife 111 addition, lc	of total incapacity the wife, in addition, re-	of total incapacity the wife in addition, to
celAcs halt the rate specified foi the iebiiee.	ceives half the rate specified for the respec-	celAcs half the rate specified for the debate.
tivo ranks	tive ranks.	five ranks
v PROMOTION	PROMOTION.	v PROMOTION
Promotion to commissioned md non com-	Promotion to commissioned and non com-	Promotion to commissioned and non commissioned
missioned mik is by competitive c, ruina-	missioned rank is by competitive examina-	rank is by competitive c, ruination
tion, and .ill have equal oppoitunitics Those)	tion, and all have equal opportunities. Those	and all have equal opportunities Those)
who aro ptepaied to doAotc themselves to	who are prepared to devote themselves to	who are prepared to devote themselves to
atud> attei enlistment cart quilifv bcloia cm	study after enlistment can qualify before em-	study after enlistment cart quality below cm
bnikatlon to fill A icanclcs Hist is non coin	barkation to fill vacancies, first as non-com-	animation to fill A vacancies List is now commissioned
mitbloucd ofllcors and attervv írds is ollleeis	missioned officers and afterwards as officers.	officers and after wards is officers

Identified overProof corrections	REINFORCEMENTS SIXTH AFTER RANK HALF WALES DAILY ARE ONE PREPARED CORPORAL REQUIRES DEFENCE OFFICERS VACANCIES OPPORTUNITIES STUDY DEVOTE WHICH CASE IRRESPECTIVE LIEUTENANT NEW ALL ONLY ASSISTANCE
Identified overProof non-corrections	MINISTER AN AS UNDER PAY DEFERRED EXAMINATION QUALIFY RESPECTIVE AVERAGE PENSION CHILD /NON/COM\|NONCOM MISSIONED AFTERWARDS LATTER BEING FIRST RECEIVES REFERRED REQUITS CAN SERGEANT BEFORE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	154	50.0	81.2	62.3
Searchability of unique words	95	47.4	74.7	52.0
Weighted Words		51.5	76.6	51.8

Article ID 15585988, Article, THE PROPOSED CITY RAILWAY., page 9 1915-07-10, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 185 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
THE PROPOSED CITY RAILWAY.	THE PROPOSED CITY RAILWAY.	THE PROPOSED CITY RAILWAY.
The accompanying plan shows the route of the proposed city raliway, which Is now before the Legislative Assembly for consideration. As explained on Thursday eTening, by the Minister for Pub-	The accompanying plan shows the route of the proposed city railway, which is now before the Legislative Assembly for consideration. As explained on Thursday evening, by the Minister for Pub-	The accompanying plan shows the route of the proposed city railway, which is now before the Legislative Assembly for consideration. As explained on Thursday evening, by the Minister for Public
lic Works, Mr. J. H. Cann, It will revolutionise the city and suburban traffic, the congestion of which It is designed to remedy. The construction cost of the city railway proper will be £3,000,000, l>ut	lic Works, Mr. J. H. Cann, it will revolutionise the city and suburban traffic, the congestion of which it is designed to remedy. The construction cost of the city railway proper will be £3,000,000, but	Works, Mr. J. H. Cann, It will revolutionise the city and suburban traffic, the congestion of which it is designed to remedy. The construction cost of the city railway proper will be £3,000,000, but
it is to have feeder Hues running into it from all the suburbs, two in the direction of Bondi and Randwick, and another serving the PetMsham-Balmaln district, while all the existing suburban railway	it is to have feeder lines running into it from all the suburbs, two in the direction of Bondi and Randwick, and another serving the Petersham-Balmain district, while all the existing suburban railway	it is to have feeder lines running into it from all the suburbs, two in the direction of Bondi and Randwick, and another serving the PetMsham-Balmaln district, while all the existing suburban railway
lines ure to be electrified. A sum of £1,300,000 will be required for new rolling stock, and "furnishing" the line. The new feeder lines will be an additional cost, and, before the North Sydney and t	lines are to be electrified. A sum of £1,300,000 will be required for new rolling stock, and "furnishing" the line. The new feeder lines will be an additional cost, and, before the North Sydney and	lines are to be electrified. A sum of £1,300,000 will be required for new rolling stock, and "furnishing" the line. The new feeder lines will be an additional cost, and, before the North Sydney and t
Balmuin lines can be linked up, the North Shore bridge and another nearly as large across Darling Harbour will rer_uirc to be built. Mr. Cann says that the scheme cannot stop at the terminals now	Balmain lines can be linked up, the North Shore bridge and another nearly as large across Darling Harbour will require to be built. Mr. Cann says that the scheme cannot stop at the terminals now	Balmain lines can be linked up, the North Shore bridge and another nearly as large across Darling Harbour will require to be built. Mr. Cann says that the scheme cannot stop at the terminals now
proposed, and that it must bo eventually greatly exlended.	proposed, and that it must be eventually greatly extended.	proposed, and that it must be eventually greatly extended.
_	_	a

Identified overProof corrections	ARE BUT EVENING EXTENDED REQUIRE BALMAIN
Identified overProof non-corrections	PETERSHAM

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	176	93.8	98.9	81.8
Searchability of unique words	99	92.9	99.0	85.7
Weighted Words		91.6	98.4	80.8

Article ID 15586012, Article, THE BRIDGE., page 13 1915-07-10, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 155 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
THE BRIDGE _. J	THE BRIDGE.	THE BRIDGE _. At
At tho last meeting ot the Latioui Lemu-	At the last meeting of the Labour Coun-	the last meeting of the Labour Lemuel
el! a motion was cairicd to the eflect that u	cil a motion was carried to the effect that a	a motion was carried to the effect that a
commission should be appointed to Investi-	commission should be appointed to investi-	commission should be appointed to investigate
gate fully Mover's Illidge and city railway	gate fully Meyer's bridge and city railway	fully Meyer's Illidge and city railway
scheme bcfoio the Citv Railwnj and Noitli	scheme before the City Railway and North	scheme before the City Railway and North
Shoio Bridge Bill was intiotlULCd in ParlU	Shore Bridge Bill was introduced in Parlia-	Shore Bridge Bill was intiotlULCd in Paris
mont Die mov ei ot the motion vwis Mi J'	ment. The mover of the motion was Mr. F.	mont Die mov ei on the motion was Mr J'
W Mover (Tail-diIvors' Union), the authoi of	W. Meyer (Taxi-drivers' Union), the author of	W Mover (Taxi-drivers' Union), the author of
the sehetni He saul that If tho Rocks mea	the scheme. He said that if the Rocks area	the scheme He said that if the Rocks area
woie levelled, and the rofubo put Into i-ullin	were levelled, and the refuse put into Sydney	were levelled, and the refuse put into sullen
Cove, 1SJ aeres of lund would bo available	Cove, 192 acres of land would be available	Cove, 185 acres of land would be available
foi building purpnbCb and before niinv jeal«, I	for building purposes, and before many years	for building purposes and before many years, I
had pnssHil tin neil tvould lie vvoitb at le i t j	had passed the area would be worth at least	had pnssHil tin field would be worth at le i t j
J-.'O noll OOli Ptovision was iKo made foi t I	£20,000,000. Provision was also made for a	JNO roll OOli Provision was also made for t I
budge ttt'iift IniiK ninas in ismtli Svdiu«. 1	bridge 1600ft long across to North Sydney,	budge tariff IniiK nine in smith Sydney. 1
Hie ii pin nat lie«, tv lib i ¿i ub ol mu in l,, jj	the approaches, with a grade of one in 43,	He is pin nut lies, in lib i i up on me in the j
\|i nmnitiullig ii' ii Hil Unit1« Di'part.neut <. J	commencing near the Lands Department.	i initialling ii' of His Uniteds Department <. J

Identified overProof corrections	EFFECT DEPARTMENT AUTHOR PURPOSES MANY WORTH SYDNEY AREA NORTH FOR ACRES YEARS MEYERS SHORE /TAXI/DRIVERS\|TAXIDRIVERS CARRIED MR WERE LAND REFUSE PROVISION SAID ALSO LABOUR
Identified overProof non-corrections	LEAST NEAR ONE PASSED LONG MEYER COMMENCING ACROSS WITH APPROACHES INTRODUCED PARLIAMENT COUNCIL LANDS GRADE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	119	47.1	79.0	60.3
Searchability of unique words	76	48.7	80.3	61.5
Weighted Words		45.6	78.5	60.5

Article ID 15586064, Detailed lists, results, guides, OH, BOYS IN BROWN! (ETHEL TURNER.), page 12 1915-07-10, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 347 words, 5 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
Oil, BOYS IN BROWN !	OH, BOYS IN BROWN !	Oil, BOYS IN BROWN !
«		a
(ETHEL TliliNEH.)	(ETHEL TURNER.)	(ETHEL TURNER.)
"Ob, boys in brown," wo cried lo joh, "go,	"Oh, boys in brown," we cried to you, "go,	"Oh, boys in brown," we cried to you, "go,
savo tho world for us," wo,cried.	save the world for us," we cried.	save the world for us," we cried.
" 'Tis youth, '11b youth, must Bavo un all; tho	" 'Tis youth, 'tis youth, must save us all ; the	" 'Tis youth, 'The youth, must save up all; the
old must wlBtful uland iiBlde."	old must wistful stand aside."	old must wistful stand aside."
Thoro carno tho sound of your hurrying fool,	There came the sound of your hurrying feet,	There came the sound of your hurrying feet,
Your cngor tramplings in tho ntroot;	Your eager tramplings in the street;	Your enger trampling in the street;
The roll of a drum, tho flag going by,	The roll of a drum, the flag going by,	The roll of a drum, the flag going by,
A transport's smoko (lying down tho bky.	A transport's smoke dying down the sky.	A transport's smoke (lying down the sky.
That was tbo way of your nwlft conaont.	That was the way of your swift consent.	That was the way of your swift consent.
you encored, nnd you waved, und you laughed	You cheered, and you waved, and you laughed	you encored, and you waved, and you laughed
-and went.	—and went.	and went.
Ob, boyb in brown, light brown.	Oh, boys in brown, light brown.	Oh, boys in brown, light brown.
Wc keep our thoughts on the sullen seas, the	We keep our thoughts on the sullen seas, the	We keep our thoughts on the sullen seas, the
treacherous Boas that held tbo mines,	treacherous seas that held the mines,	treacherous Boas that held the mines,
Until you wore safe whore Egypt's sun on a	Until you were safe where Egypt's sun on a	Until you were safe where Egypt's sun on a
Sphinx and a maxim equal shines.	Sphinx and a maxim equal shines.	Sphinx and a maxim equal shines.
And wo drow, for ono moment, au easier	And we drew, for one moment, an easier	And we draw, for one moment, an easier
breath,	breath,	breath,
Loosed, for one moment, our thoughts from	Loosed, for one moment, our thoughts from	Leased, for one moment, our thoughts from
dcatb,	death,	death,
Till tboro carno on our caro Uko a clang of	Till there came on our ears like a clang of	Till there came on our cars like a clang of
bolls	bells	bells
Clamour of sound from tbo Dardanelles.	Clamour of sound from the Dardanelles,	Clamour of sound from the Dardanelles.
Paeon of sound for the coming yoars,	Paean of sound for the coming years,	Bacon of sound for the coming years,
Dulled with tbo drippings of women's tears.	Dulled with the drippings of women's tears.	Dulled with the drippings of women's tears.
Ob, boys In brown, you dlod for ub, lo savo	Oh, boys in brown, you died for us, to save	Oh, boys in brown, you died for us, to save
tho world you gladly dlod;	the world you gladly died ;	the world you gladly died;
Gavo up for us your golden yoars, and lovos,	Gave up for us your golden years, and loves,	Gave up for us your golden years, and loves,
your swelling manhood's pride,	your swelling manhood's pride,	your swelling manhood's pride,
Or elBe laid down your glory of strength.	Or else laid down your glory of strength.	Or else laid down your glory of strength.
And shattered and maimed crept out at	And shattered and maimed crept out at	And shattered and maimed crept out at
length:	length:	length:
From tho battle's smoke nnd tho bunding	From the battle's smoke and the blinding	From the battle's smoke and the building
haze	haze	haze
Cropt-back-in your bands your crippled days,	Crept back—in your hands your crippled days,	Crept backen your hands your crippled days,
Do you hoar your land and Its Bttout of pride?	Do you hear your land and its shout of pride?	Do you hear your land and Its Stout of pride?
Do you hear us aerosB tho sundering tldo,	Do you hear us across the sundering tide,	Do you hear us across the sundering tide,
Oh, boys In, brown?	Oh, boys in brown?	Oh, boys in, brown?
Oh, boys in brown, como back to "us; wo	Oh, boys in brown, come back to us; we	Oh, boys in brown, come back to "us; we
stretch our hands across tho sea;	stretch our hands across the sea;	stretch our hands across the sea;
Como back, and lot us pay ia love what you	Come back, and let us pay in love what you	Come back, and let us pay in love what you
havo paid to koop ub froe.	have paid to keep us free.	have paid to keep us free.
For tbo dead tho toar, ah,«tho stinging toar;	For the dead the tear, ah, the stinging tear ;	For the dead the tear, absinthe stinging tear;
And our caro for tho ones they held most	And our care for the ones they held most	And our care for the ones they held most
dear;	dear ;	dear;
For you who como so spent, and so woak.	For you who come so spent, and so weak.	For you who come so spent, and so weak.
Ah, hoar Hie heart of Australia spoult!	Ah, hear the heart of Australia speak!	Ah, hear His heart of Australia spent!
Hear Hie luart at Australia call;	Hear the heart at Australia call;	Hear the heart at Australia call;
She will carn for you, who lins cared for nil.	She will care for you, who has cared for all.	She will earn for you, who has cared for all.
Take from our hands your golden crown,	Take from our hands your golden crown,	Take from our hands your golden crown,
Oh, boys In brown, oh, our boys lu brown.	Oh, boys in brown, oh, our boys in brown.	Oh, boys in brown, oh, our boys in brown.

Identified overProof corrections	WHERE AN WISTFUL TEAR FREE CAME STREET BELLS CONSENT HAS THERE ASIDE YEARS WE SKY STAND CARE ELSE COME GAVE SWIFT HAVE WEAK SAVE LOVES DEATH FEET TIDE WERE LIKE TURNER DIED LET
Identified overProof non-corrections	SHOUT TRAMPLINGS [VANDALISED] DYING EAGER SPEAK BLINDING PAEAN CHEERED LOOSED [VANDALISED] DREW EARS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	343	68.8	94.2	81.3
Searchability of unique words	166	74.7	93.4	73.8
Weighted Words		75.6	92.6	69.9

Article ID 15591024, Article, RAILWAY DISASTER, INQUIRY OPENED. SIGNALMAN WHO FORGOT. LONDON, May 25., page 8 1915-05-27, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 295 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	SIGNALBOX INTERVAL AWAY INTHE HIM HIS WERE
Identified overProof non-corrections	FIREMAN QUINTINS HOUR

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	279	87.8	98.6	88.2
Searchability of unique words	132	92.4	97.7	70.0
Weighted Words		92.5	97.6	67.8

Article ID 15592843, Article, LIGHT HORSE., page 16 1915-07-17, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 102 words, 6 corrections

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LIGHT HORSE.	LIGHT HORSE.	LIGHT HORSE.
A movement lia« be-r-n «¡tilrle.1 to «end comfort« to	A movement has been started to send comforts to	A movement has been restricted to send comfort to
Hie men of Hie NSW I irjlit Hoi>e (Olli anil 7tb Hep!	the men of the N.S.W. Light Horse (6th and 7th Regi-	the men of the NSW I might Horse (6th and 7th Hep!
nient«) »-cvviiur inectmcs nu lieinR formed to mike	ments). Sewing meetings are being formed to make	ments) severing meetings is being formed to make
«hirts N depot In» been formed it Wallrrov, I tige	shirts. A depot has been formed at Walleroy, Edge-	shirts N depot has been formed at Wallaroo, I urge
cliff road at the cottage lent bj Mr J I Walker	cliff-road, at the cottage lent by Mr. J. T. Walker.	cliff road at the cottage lent by Mr J Walker
Nil ciittinir out there is done lix Mr? Arthur Allan,	All cutting-out there is done by Mrs. Arthur Allan,	Nil cutting out there is done lix Mr? Arthur Allan,
Mr-i fanRlree, anil Mr« Holdshlp Nu lippeil I«	Mrs. Langtree, and Mrs. Holdship. An appeal is	Mrs fanRlree, and Mrs Holdship No appeal is
made to all ihn« inlere»lrel in Ihcsc rcRinicnls for	made to all those interested in these regiments for	made to all those interested in these regiments for
flannel i-lurls, soil»«, muffler», mittons InnIKerehlcf«	flannel shirts, socks, mufflers, mittens, handkerchiefs,	flannel shirts, socks, mufflers, mittens InnIKerehlcf«
toan lohxero ele to bo sent to Miss Iloldship, 3	soap, tobacco etc., to be sent to Miss Holdship, 3	loan leaders are to be sent to Miss Holdship, 3
UndcrclilT, 1 elcrcliff "New =oulh Head road	Undercliff, Edgecliff, New South Head-road.	Undercliff, 1 encircling New South Head road

Identified overProof corrections	/CUTTING/OUT\|CUTTINGOUT ARE BY HAS SHIRTS HOLDSHIP THESE MITTENS MEETINGS UNDERCLIFF INTERESTED APPEAL SOUTH THOSE MRS BEING MUFFLERS SEND AND SOCKS MAKE REGIMENTS
Identified overProof non-corrections	AN EDGECLIFFROAD COMFORTS SEWING LANGTREE ETC HANDKERCHIEFS EDGECLIFF SOAP TOBACCO STARTED WALLEROY

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	86	41.9	80.2	66.0
Searchability of unique words	64	46.9	81.2	64.7
Weighted Words		37.6	75.7	61.1

Article ID 15596119, Article, SAN TOY AT RAILWAY INSTITUTE., page 6 1915-07-20, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 70 words, 6 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
I "SAN TOT" AT BAILWAÏ" IXSTITOTE. I	"SAN TOY" AT RAILWAY INSTITUTE.	I "SAN TOY" AT RAILWAY" INSTITUTE. The
The Railway and Tramway Musical Society will pro	The Railway and Tramway Musical Society will pro-	Railway and Tramway Musical Society will pro
tinco 'San Toi at Hie Railway Institute this cien	duce "San Toy" at the Railway Institute this even-	vince 'San Toy at the Railway Institute this even- ing,
ing, and on Av/cdncsda}, Thursday, mid Saturday even	ing, and on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday even-	and on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday evenings
ings under Mr I co Grouse (eonduct/ir) and Aire	ings under Mr. Leo Grouse (conductor) and Mrs.	under Mr Leo Grouse (conductor) and Mrs.
ArUmr Hunter (st i_e mauiger) Included in the cast	Arthur Hunter (stage manager). Included in the cast are Misses	Arthur Hunter (st i_e manager) Included in the cast
are Misses Trenhith, Pierce, MCauley, Wenban, Mssrs Reg, Reeman, Perfect, M'Cardell, and Braver. The plan is at Paling's.	Trenbath, Pierce, MCauley, Wenban, Messrs Reg. Reeman, Perfect, M'Cardell, and Braver. The plan is at Paling's.	are Misses Trenhith, Pierce, MCauley, Wenban, Messrs Reg, Reeman, Perfect, M'Cardell, and Braver. The plan is at Paling's.

Identified overProof corrections	WEDNESDAY ARTHUR MANAGER TOY MRS MESSRS CONDUCTOR LEO
Identified overProof non-corrections	STAGE PRODUCE TRENBATH EVENING

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	61	72.1	93.4	76.5
Searchability of unique words	47	74.5	91.5	66.7
Weighted Words		70.6	90.4	67.5

Article ID 15606067, Article, MILITARY PARADE AT WOOLLAHRA., page 10 1915-08-09, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 135 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	CADETS BE REPLACED HAVE MORE
Identified overProof non-corrections

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	121	82.6	100.0	100.0
Searchability of unique words	74	93.2	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		94.4	100.0	100.0

Article ID 15610377, Article, BERRIMA DISTRICT LEAGUE. BOWRAL, Sunday., page 4 1915-08-30, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 54 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
BERRIMA DISTRICT I.VAGUF.	BERRIMA DISTRICT LEAGUE.	BERRIMA DISTRICT LEAGUE.
nmvuAi,, Soi	BOWRAL, Sunday.	nmvuAi,, Soi
Tile semi-final of the local Ihwliy LBS» «¡mp	The semi-final of the local Rugby League competi-	Tile semi-final of the local Ihwliy LESs camp
lion between Mofs Vale and Retortion. ranlW » '	tion between Moss Vale and Robertson resulted in a	tion between Moss Vale and Robertson. and W a '
wm for tho former by 14 points to nil	win for the former by 14 points to nil.	win for the former by 14 points to nil
At Mill» Ville on Saturday lu Hie Barta« Dirtr 1	At Moss Vale on Saturday, in the Berrima District	At Mills Ville on Saturday In the Barlow Dirtr 1
Rugby I-eapio football semi-final, tin Alpin« dctaW	Rugby League football semi-final, the Alpines defeated	Rugby League football semi-final, the Alpine dctaW
Bowral by 13 points to 2.	Bowral by 13 points to 2.	Bowral by 13 points to 2.

Identified overProof corrections	ROBERTSON IN MOSS LEAGUE WIN
Identified overProof non-corrections	DEFEATED COMPETITION ALPINES SUNDAY RESULTED

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	48	52.1	70.8	39.1
Searchability of unique words	32	68.8	84.4	50.0
Weighted Words		59.3	82.5	56.9

Article ID 15611031, Article, RAILWAY BUILDING., page 12 1915-09-01, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 130 words, 11 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
RAILWAY BUILDING-,	RAILWAY BUILDING.	RAILWAY BUILDING-,
In an article which recently appeared I cgnid	In an article which recently appeared regarding	In an article which recently appeared I could
Ing Iho prog.tsa on the Noith Coast ltallwa/,	the progress on the North Coast Railway,	Ing The progress on the North Coast Railway,
It was pointed out that on tho Soulh Gi af-	it was pointed out that on the South Grafton	It was pointed out that on the South Graf
to Glenreagh section a flying-fox of small	to Glenreagh section a flying-fox of small	to Glenreagh section a flying-fox of small
power was being used, and tho i ito of progicst.	power was being used, and the rate of progress	power was being used, and the rate of progress
v-aB veiy slow The englncor-ln-cluuGo points	was very slow. The engineer-in-charge points	was very slow The englncor-ln-cluuGo points
out that tho fljlng-fpx mentioned Is ndo	out that the flying-fox mentioned is adequate	out that the flying-fox mentioned Is 6d
for currying out the vvoilti A tm-ill	for carrying out the works. A small	for carrying out the world A small
quantity of gravel was convoyed aoro't fro"n	quantity of gravel was conveyed across from	quantity of gravel was conveyed across from
tho Dorrigo bank to tho G'oniuiigh bank of	the Dorrigo bank to the Glenreagh bank of	the Dorrigo bank to the G'oniuiigh bank of
tho Oraia Rl/e. and mi\Pil there, hut it aaao	the Orara river and mixed there, but it was	the Orara River. and mixed there, but it was
not enrted back to the Donlgo bunk again	not carted back to the Dorrigo bank again	not carted back to the Dorrigo bank again
for that obutmont Vlo-at of tho conceto In	for that abutment. Most of the concrete in	for that abutment Most of the concern in
tho abutment on tho Doirigo bank ivan mi\cd	the abutment on the Dorrigo bank was mixed	the abutment on the Dorrigo bank was mixed
bj hand on that ßldo puipc.cly to avoid	by hand on that side purposely to avoid	by hand on that side purposely to avoid
the ccpenao mentioned in tho artlclo	the expense mentioned in the article.	the expense mentioned in the article

Identified overProof corrections	CARRYING BY BUT NORTH ACROSS RATE PROGRESS PURPOSELY EXPENSE ORARA SOUTH VERY INTHE FROMTHE RIVER SIDE CONVEYED MIXED MOST CARTED
Identified overProof non-corrections	/ENGINEER/IN/CHARGE\|ENGINEERINCHARGE ADEQUATE REGARDING CONCRETE WORKS GRAFTON

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	119	59.7	94.1	85.4
Searchability of unique words	69	62.3	91.3	76.9
Weighted Words		61.9	89.8	73.1

Article ID 15611799, Article, RAILWAY TRUCKS ON FIRE. GOULBURN, Sunday., page 10 1915-09-06, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 90 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
RAILWAY TRUCKS ON FIRE.	RAILWAY TRUCKS ON FIRE.	RAILWAY TRUCKS ON FIRE.
GOULBURN, Sunday.	GOULBURN, Sunday.	GOULBURN, Sunday.
On rrldny afternoon ton truck» of (ho pick	On Friday afternoon ten trucks of the pick-	On Friday afternoon ton trucks of (ho pick
up triln from Coull urn to linden cnugbt	up train from Goulburn to Harden caught	up train from Goulburn to laden caught
Ure bitween i al i i and Biendnlbnno Hie	fire between Yarra and Breadalbane. The	fire between all i and Breadalbane The
contents of thrco tiucks »»ore destroyed two	contents of three trucks were destroyed, two	contents of three trucks were destroyed two
tiueks-tho fiamcwork of which was of wood-*	trucks— the framework of which was of wood-	trucks the framework of which was of wood
wore also burnt d while the (hird ti nek	were also burned, while the third truck	were also burnt d while the (third a neck
which bud a steel frnmewoik whs badly	which had a steel framework was badly	which had a steel framework was badly
buckled Ono of the trucks contained motoi	buckled. One of the trucks contained motor	buckled One of the trucks contained motor
oil and gonoi ii men hnadlsi and tile others	oil, and general merchandise, and the others	oil and going of men heads and the others
bud furnituri mil olh i hoods Hie origin	had furniture and other goods. The origin	had furniture mile off I hoods the origin
of the fire Is unknown	of the fire is unknown.	of the fire is unknown

Identified overProof corrections	BETWEEN MOTOR ONE HAD CAUGHT FURNITURE BREADALBANE TRAIN FRIDAY FRAMEWORK THIRD WERE THREE
Identified overProof non-corrections	HARDEN OTHER GENERAL TRUCK [**VANDALISED] YARRA MERCHANDISE GOODS BURNED TEN

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	80	55.0	86.2	69.4
Searchability of unique words	52	59.6	82.7	57.1
Weighted Words		59.0	81.3	54.4

Article ID 15613686, Article, CITY RAILWAY. TOWN HALL STATION. A DIABOLICAL PROPOSAL., page 14 1915-09-15, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 648 words, 4 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	STANDOVER MCELHONE SHOWN STANDPOINT SUBWAY STEP TRAFFIC HELD ALTERNATIVE SETTING MARKETS BYTHE USE MORE HIS SERIOUS ME OFFERED DAVIS
Identified overProof non-corrections	SITUATED THD IMPROVE COMMIITTEE CONGEST [VANDALISED] ALDORMAN [VANDALISED] ACCEPTABLE LINE MELHONE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	595	82.2	97.0	83.0
Searchability of unique words	239	89.1	96.2	65.4
Weighted Words		89.5	96.2	63.6

Article ID 15614739, Article, SEIZING TURKISH TRENCHES., page 10 1915-09-20, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 342 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	SEE CAME FIVE SMASHED WRITING INTHE GIVEN FIND
Identified overProof non-corrections	HOLE [VANDALISED] BOOT [VANDALISED] COMMENCED

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	312	88.5	98.4	86.1
Searchability of unique words	172	94.8	98.3	66.7
Weighted Words		95.3	97.9	55.8

Article ID 15621690, Article, LIGHT HORSE., page 7 1915-10-29, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 50 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
. LIGHT HOUSE.	LIGHT HORSE.	. LIGHT HOUSE.
Til» Ught Horse mea encamped at Llwrpopl tar» *	The Light Horse men encamped at Liverpool have a	The Light Horse men encamped at Liverpool for a
recreation tent, but It lack» furniture and «porting	recreation tent, but it lacks furniture and sporting	recreation tent, but It lacks furniture and sporting
recuisîtes. Puntl» for the purpose can be sent to	requisites. Funds for the purpose can be sent to	requisites. Funds for the purpose can be sent to
Messrs. O Morgan and Co, 211 dareneemtreet, city.	Messrs. G. Morgan and Co., 211 Clarence-street, city.	Messrs. O Morgan and Co, 211 dareneemtreet, city.
Perodlcals, bats, cricket balls, boring gloves, gramo-	Perodicals, bats, cricket balls, boxing gloves, gramo-	Periodicals, bats, cricket balls, boring gloves, gramo-
phones, and records are particularly desired.	phones, and records are particularly desired.	phones, and records are particularly desired.

Identified overProof corrections	FUNDS REQUISITES SPORTING LACKS LIVERPOOL MEN
Identified overProof non-corrections	/CLARENCE/STREET\|CLARENCESTREET BOXING HAVE PERODICALS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	45	71.1	88.9	61.5
Searchability of unique words	40	75.0	90.0	60.0
Weighted Words		68.3	87.9	61.8

Article ID 15623201, Article, CARPENTER COMMITS SUICIDE., page 18 1915-11-06, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 90 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
CARPENTER COMMITS SUICIDE.	CARPENTER COMMITS SUICIDE.	CARPENTER COMMITS SUICIDE.
A verdict of suicide was returned _by. the	A verdict of suicide was returned by the	A verdict of suicide was returned by. the
City Coroner, Mr. H. S. Hawkins, yesterday	City Coroner, Mr. H. S. Hawkins, yesterday	City Coroner, Mr. H. S. Hawkins, yesterday
after an Inquest had boon conducted on Robort	after an inquest had been conducted on Robert	after an inquest had been conducted on Robert
Stewart, aged TI years, a enrpentor, lately re-	Stewart, aged 71 years, a carpenter, lately re-	Stewart, aged 74 years, a carpenter, lately residing
siding at Si Swnnson-streot, Erskineville", De-	siding at 84 Swanson-street, Erskineville. De-	at St Swanson-street, Erskineville", Deceased
ceased was found dead In tho bathroom of	ceased was found dead in the bathroom of	was found dead in the bathroom of
his late rcsldenco on NovcnVbcr 2 with his	his late residence on November 2 with his	his late residence on November 2 with his
throat cut.	throat cut.	throat cut.
BULLI, Friday.	BULLI, Friday.	BULLI, Friday.
William Halliday, of Austinmer, employed at	William Halliday, of Austinmer, employed at	William Halliday, of Austinmer, employed at
the railway duplication works, Thirroul, yvas	the railway duplication works, Thirroul, was	the railway duplication works, Thirroul, was
run over by a train to-day and seriously In-	run over by a train to-day and seriously in-	run over by a train to-day and seriously injured
jured. Ho was removed to tho Bulli Hospi-	jured. He was removed to the Bulli Hospi-	He was removed to the Bulli Hospi-
tal._	tal.	takes

Identified overProof corrections	BEEN RESIDENCE HE NOVEMBER /SWANSON/STREET\|SWANSONSTREET ROBERT
Identified overProof non-corrections	HOSPITAL

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	78	85.9	98.7	90.9
Searchability of unique words	63	88.9	98.4	85.7
Weighted Words		88.7	98.2	84.4

Article ID 15630752, Article, CITY RAILWAY. START IN MARCH., page 8 1915-12-13, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 201 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
CITY JUILWAT.	CITY RAILWAY	CITY RAILWAY.
START IN MARCH.	START IN MARCH.	START IN MARCH.
The Minister for Public Works'Baya that	The Minister for Public Works says that	The Minister for Public Works says that
he anllclp-itcs a start will l>o m»»	he anticipates a start will be made with	he anticipates a start will be makes
the construction of the City Railway in March	the construction of the City Railway in March	the construction of the City Railway in March
next.	next.	next.
""ir. Cann slates that Circular Quay »I«	Mr. Cann states that Circular Quay will	""Mr. Cann states that Circular Quay will
bo remodelled lo permit of o" ore*«J«£	be remodelled to permit of an overhead sta-	be remodelled to permit of a" crevasse
lion being built there. The present buildl P	tion being built there. The present buildings	lion being built there. The present buildl P
along the water front belong!ng I.	along the water front belonging to the	along the water front belonging I.
Harbour Trust Commlsslonoro.will b P"	Harbour Trust Commissioners will be pulled	Harbour Trust Commlsslonoro.will b P"
down and new premises of a th°rou.f'y	down, and new premises of a thoroughly	down and new premises of a thoroughly
I Zan^t character erected IntelrP«	permanent character erected in their place.	I can't character erected interest
The .ead leading from Oorge-slrc*t will»	The road leading from George-street will be	The road leading from George-street will
"ns.dcrably widened, and tho deuiol Ion	considerably widened, and the demolition of	"siderably widened, and the depot on
the Sydney Harbour Tru.t oBU« «« <J«¿g	the Sydney Harbour Trust offices and the Fire	the Sydney Harbour Trust oats 2s Jagg
Station will enable this " ^ «one. Ita W»(	Station will enable this to be done. The trams	Station will enable this " is gone. Its West
from Pitt and «"oigc s\Tl°bTtn"° ¿ra	from Pitt and George streets will not pass	from Pitt and George s\Tl°bTtn"° area
under the overhead station, ^ l"°bl0 thl,	under the overhead station, but the extra	under the overhead station, a table the,
width given to the ¿"fiT*»' tho cl"	width given to the roadway will enable the	width given to the first' the cl"
trams to sweep In to uo «""'	trams to sweep in to the Quay on the city	trams to sweep In to be a""'
side of the ntut'on. ., docldcd, Mr.	side of the station.	side of the station. ., decided, Mr.
H haa now bee' d.J-llcl> \|kbt	It has now been decided, Mr.	H has now bee' d.J-llcl> debt
Cann adds, to laKo J»- ffaterl	Cann adds, to take the "daylight station"	Cann adds, to laKe JL- Waters
almost in a straight line along the water's	almost in a straight line along the water's	almost in a straight line along the water's
edge, and the railway lines will go under-	edge, and the railway lines will go under-	edge, and the railway lines will go under-
ground near George-street beyond the Fire	ground near George-street beyond the Fire	ground near George-street beyond the Fire
Station.	Station.	Station.
Mr. Cann regards it as likely that some of	Mr. Cann regards it as likely that some of	Mr. Cann regards it as likely that some of
the suburban lines that are to feed the new	the suburban lines that are to feed the new	the suburban lines that are to feed the new
underground system « mt» T elwU_w	underground system will be built at the same	underground system is its T elwU_w
lime Ho thinks the erreci i» B,_,,.,	time. He thinks the effect of the electrificat-	time He thinks the error is B,,.,
in of the suburban sj's ern will »oi "_	ion of the suburban system will be to make	in of the suburban sits ern will not "_
he outlying suburbs njucb m° J for.	the outlying suburbs much more accessible	he outlying suburbs such as J for.
nil popular. a*JS-»»«¡	and popular. Along the Hornsby line, for	all popular. a*JS-»»«¡
^Venuear'laAl/^^::^	instance, where the train service on the aver-	^Venuear'laAl/^^::^
_.i-..i"ni Borvlce.	age is an hourly one, there will be nothing	_.i-..i"ni Service.
suen irEio"-..- .	to stop the smaller electric cars running at	such irEio"-..- such
such frequent intervals as to give a ten	such frequent intervals as to give a ten	frequent intervals as to give a ten
minutes' service.	minutes' service.	minutes' service.

Identified overProof corrections	THOROUGHLY BE STATES HAS NOT BELONGING ROAD IS ANTICIPATES DECIDED WORKS SAYS ON
Identified overProof non-corrections	EXTRA STREETS SMALLER NOTHING DEMOLITION STOP EFFECT MUCH WHERE AN BEEN AT PASS ONE [**VANDALISED] COMMISSIONERS WITHTHE BUT PLACE DAYLIGHT TAKE RUNNING ELECTRIC BUILDINGS AVERAGE PULLED ELECTRIFICATION CARS INSTANCE TRAIN HOURLY MADE ACCESSIBLE OFFICES MORE PERMANENT DONE HORNSBY MAKE ROADWAY CONSIDERABLY THEIR SAMETIME

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	261	56.7	65.5	20.4
Searchability of unique words	143	62.2	70.6	22.2
Weighted Words		65.3	71.8	18.9

Article ID 20011863, Article, Kalgorrlie-Port Augusta Railway., page 4 1915-01-26, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), 139 words, 4 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	TENDERS GROVE CONTUSIONS MEDICAL YEARS /EUREKA/STREET\|EUREKASTREET STEELWORK BRIGADE AGED AMBULANCE ALSO
Identified overProof non-corrections	CARDUNIA [**VANDALISED] BICYCLE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	129	83.7	98.4	90.5
Searchability of unique words	85	85.9	97.6	83.3
Weighted Words		84.1	96.8	79.8

Article ID 20012029, Article, Railway Expenditure., page 6 1915-01-26, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), 80 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
Railway Expenditure,	Railway Expenditure.	Railway Expenditure,
Hie Ali lister foi HalwoiH on the	The Minister for Railways, on the	The All listed for HalwoiH on the
iceoinmcnditioii of tlio (omniissioncr his	recommendation of the Commissioner, has	recommendation of the (Commissioner his
approved of tho xpenditiue of £491) lo	approved of the expenditure of £490 to	approved of the expenditure of £491) to
ptov de electue tiain statf liistiiiniciits	provide electric train staff instruments	play de electric train staff liistiiiniciits
af J i nest Junction, Soulhpoit an I	at Ernest Junction, Southport, and	of J nest Junction, Southport an I
Meiaug, to faeiht ile the working of	Nerang, to facilitate the working of	Meiaug, to freight in the working of
tunis on busy dals, also 11C0 lo pi o	trains on busy days; also £160 to pro-	turns on busy days, also 110 To provide
vida extra Lvatoiy accommouaticn on	vide extra lavatory accommodation on	extra lavatory accommodation on
traini luniiing to and firm fc-uth B s	trains running to and from South Bris-	trains running to and firm faith B s
bane and £70 for the election of ii	bane; and £70 for the erection of a	bane and £70 for the election of a
snmll shelter shed at Glcnmore-road,	small shelter shed at Glenmore-road,	small shelter shed at Glenmore-road,
îforth Kocl hampton	North Rockhampton.	North Rock hampton

Identified overProof corrections	DAYS SMALL STAFF TRAINS NORTH RUNNING COMMISSIONER ELECTRIC PROVIDE RECOMMENDATION LAVATORY TRAIN SOUTHPORT ACCOMMODATION /GLENMORE/ROAD\|GLENMOREROAD
Identified overProof non-corrections	MINISTER HAS RAILWAYS ROCKHAMPTON ERECTION FACILITATE ERNEST SOUTH NERANG FROM INSTRUMENTS BRISBANE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	65	41.5	75.4	57.9
Searchability of unique words	44	38.6	72.7	55.6
Weighted Words		30.5	72.7	60.7

Article ID 20015340, Article, The Break of Gauge., page 6 1915-06-24, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), 98 words, 6 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
The Break of Gauge.	The Break of Gauge.	The Break of Gauge.
Fomc niteien lins been n jusod by the	Some interest has been aroused by the	Some interest has been a used by the
announcement that II patent has been	announcement that a patent has been	announcement that It patent has been
til.cn out bj Mr Caldwell tor ovcrcom	taken out by Mr. Caldwell for overcom-	taken out by Mr. Caldwell for overcoming
in¿ the. difficulties im idcntil to the brcilv	ing the difficulties incidental to the break	the, difficulties in dental to the break
of gauge L\pei iments have been ma¿\|p	of gauge. Experments have been made	of gauge Exper ments have been made
in No« South Wales und \ictiua 'so	in New South Wales and Victoria. So	in New South Wales and Victoria so
fn the Queeiiflnnd Depirtmen1- hnB not	far the Queensland Department has not	far the Queensland Department- has not
been nppi-oiched on the Mibjtcl md some	been approached on the subject, and some	been approached on the subject and some
siumise was c\pres.«erl, seeing that this	surprise was expressed, seeing that this	surprise was expressed, seeing that this
State. Mould require to luv doun a third	State would require to lay down a third	State. would require to lay down a third
nil bet« en Iiii«bane and tho Southern	rail between Brisbane and the Southern	rail between Brisbane and the Southern
boidci It M claimed thnt +hc patonl	border. It is claimed that the patent	border It M claimed that the patent
oveieomeo tile difficulty without altem	overcomes the difficulty without altera-	overcomes the difficulty without alteration
tion of n\lo or rails	tion of axle or rails.	of axle or rails

Identified overProof corrections	SURPRISE BETWEEN ALTERATION TAKEN DEPARTMENT EXPRESSED WOULD QUEENSLAND SUBJECT DOWN FOR APPROACHED FAR VICTORIA BORDER MADE OVERCOMING NEW LAY INTEREST RAIL BRISBANE OVERCOMES AXLE
Identified overProof non-corrections	AROUSED INCIDENTAL IS EXPERMENTS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	90	55.6	95.6	90.0
Searchability of unique words	65	56.9	93.8	85.7
Weighted Words		47.9	89.9	80.5

Article ID 20020117, Article, Queensland Art Society., page 3 1915-03-18, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), 82 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
Queensland Art Society.	Queensland Art Society.	Queensland Art Society.
The Queensland Art boci-ty met in ila	The Queensland Art Society met in its	The Queensland Art Society met in its
rooms, Fitzroy Chamber.!, Adelaide-it., on Tues-	rooms, Fitzroy Chambers, Adelaide-st., on	rooms, Fitzroy Chamber.!, Adelaide-it., on Tues-
Tuesday evening. There was a good attendance.	Tuesday evening. There was a good attendance.	Tuesday evening. There was a good attendance.
It wau ri-lived to hold the annual exhibition	It was resolved to hold the annual exhibition	It was resolved to hold the annual exhibition
of pictures early in July. Mr. W. G. Coch-	of pictures early in July. Mr. W. G. Coch-	of pictures early in July. Mr. W. G. Cochrane
rane was elected bon. secretary in piteo of	rane was elected hon. secretary in place of	was elected hon. secretary in place of
Mr. 0. W. Carseldine, who had rosigned owing	Mr. G. W. Carseldine, who had resigned owing	Mr. C W. Carseldine, who had resigned owing
to having Joined the Australian Field Hospital.	to having joined the Australian Field Hospital.	to having joined the Australian Field Hospital.
Mr. Sidney Beaumont, Mfc-isa Alva J. lambton,	Mr. Sidney Beaumont, Misses Alva J. Lambton,	Mr. Sidney Beaumont, Misses Alva J. Lambton,
E. Kingsbury, V. Alleck, N. Stodart, and ii.	E. Kingsbury, V. Afleck, N. Stodart, and M.	E. Kingsbury, V. Alleck, N. Stodart, and ii.
Bowen wore elected -ember-.	Bowen were elected members.	Bowen were elected -member-.

Identified overProof corrections	HON PLACE ITS RESIGNED MISSES WERE RESOLVED
Identified overProof non-corrections	/ADELAIDE/ST\|ADELAIDEST CHAMBERS MEMBERS AFLECK

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	70	81.4	94.3	69.2
Searchability of unique words	56	80.4	92.9	63.6
Weighted Words		78.9	90.6	55.5

Article ID 20034991, Article, SUBMARINE E15. VAIN TURKISH ATTEMPTS. PLUCKY BRITISH TARS. LONDON, Tuesday., page 6 1915-04-22, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), 168 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
SUBMARINE EIS.	SUBMARINE E15.	SUBMARINE EIS.
1, VAIN TURKISH ATTEMPTS.	VAIN TURKISH ATTEMPTS.	1, VAIN TURKISH ATTEMPTS.
PLUCKY BRITISH TARS.	PLUCKY BRITISH TARS.	PLUCKY BRITISH TARS.
LONDON, Tncsflay.	LONDON, Tuesday.	LONDON, Tuesday.
A (statement has been made uy ino a«	A statement has been made by the Ad-	A (statement has been made by me at
miralty that as tim Turks were mata«	miralty that as the Turks were making	miralty that as the Turks were making
great efforts to secure the British i*	great efforts to secure the British sub-	great efforts to secure the British i
marine E15, wliich went aground, w«	marine E15, which went aground, but	marine E15, which went aground, w«
wliich was still in a serviceable conditOTi	which was still in a serviceable condition,	which was still in a serviceable conditOTi
bntlleüiips endeavoured to destroy t»	battleships endeavoured to destroy the	battleships endeavoured to destroy the
vessel with long-ramp fire, but failW'	vessel with long-range fire, but failed.	vessel with long-ramp fire, but failed'
Two picket boats on tim night of the 1SW	Two picket boats on the night of the 18th	Two picket boats on the night of the 18th
instnnt, under Lieiiteu.-int Commander	instant, under Lieutenant Commander	instant, under Lieutentant Commander
Erio Robinson, and manned by volunto'1	Eric Robinson, and manned by volunteer	Eric Robinson, and manned by volunteer
crows, attacked the submarine under «tv,	crews, attacked the submarine under very	crews, attacked the submarine under way,
heavy fire from a fort a few hundred	heavy fire from a fort a few hundred	heavy fire from a fort a few hundred
yard« distant as well a» from mattf	yards distant as well as from many	yards distant as well as from mattf
«maller guns. The Britishers torpedoed	smaller guns. The Britishers torpedoed	smaller guns. The Britishers torpedoed
the mibmarme mid rendered it utiles.	the submarine and rendered it useless.	the submarine and rendered it states.
The Majcstic's picket boat was sunk tu-	The Majestic's picket boat was sunk by	The Majestie's picket boat was sunk by-
gun fire, but the Triumph's boat rescued	gun fire, but the Triumph's boat rescued	gun fire, but the Triumph"s boat rescued
the cro'w. One man died from his wound's	the crew. One man died from his wounds,	the crew. One man died from his wounds
but that was the only casualty. Lieutenant	but that was the only casualty. Lieutenant	but that was the only casualty. Lieutenant
Commander Robinson has been promoted	Commander Robinson has been promoted	Commander Robinson has been promoted
lo the rank of commander.	to the rank of commander.	to the rank of commander.
For happy, pleasant, and lifcliko por-	For happy, pleasant, and lifelike por-	For happy, pleasant, and lifelike portraits,
traits, go to the Poulsen -Studio», .Quees	traits, go to the Poulsen Studios, Queen-	go to the Poulsen -Studios, Queen
{ street, or. bridge. .'Phone 793 * ,	street, nr. bridge. 'Phone 793.	{ street, or. bridge. 'Phone 793 * ,

Identified overProof corrections	SMALLER MAKING VOLUNTEER TUESDAY ERIC INSTANT CREWS FAILED WHICH YARDS BATTLESHIPS LIFELIKE CREW STUDIOS
Identified overProof non-corrections	ADMIRALTY TRIUMPHS [**VANDALISED] CONDITION MANY QUEENSTREET VERY /LONG/RANGE\|LONGRANGE USELESS NR MAJESTICS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	152	75.7	90.8	62.2
Searchability of unique words	104	77.9	90.4	56.5
Weighted Words		75.5	88.6	53.5

Article ID 20035537, Article, [?]he Railway Gauge Problem., page 6 1915-01-13, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), 242 words, 7 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
-The Railway Gauge Problem.	The Railway Gauge Problem.	The Railway Gauge Problem.
At\ the meeting of the Chamber of	At the meeting of the Chamber of	At the meeting of the Chamber of
ComtWce to night (our Toowoomba coi	Commerce to-night (our Toowoomba cor-	Commerce to night (our Toowoomba correspondent
respoldent advised last evening) Mebsrs	respondent advised last evening) Messrs.	advised last evening) Messrs
W G\and A J Luck, two residents of	W. G. and A. J. Luck, two residents of	W G and A J Luck, two residents of
Draytoi, gave a display of a model	Drayton, gave a display of a model	Drayton, gave a display of a model
railway, truck working on a model line	railway truck working on a model line	railway, truck working on a model line
of two different gaugeb, and which, the	of two different gauges, and which, the	of two different gauges, and which, the
invento» claimed, could be changed from	inventor claimed, could be changed from	inventor claimed, could be changed from
one gau\c to the other without any	one gauge to the other without any	one gave to the other without any
danger o\ derailment The model truck	danger of derailment. The model truck	danger of derailment The model truck
was vvork\d and changed on two model	was worked and changed on two model	was worked and changed on two model
lines, whiVh were constructed in propor	lines, which were constructed in proportion	lines, which were constructed in proper
to represent the 4ft. 8½ in. gauge of	to represent the 4ft. 8½ in. gauge of	to represent the 4ft. 8½ in. gauge of
New SoutbAWalcs and the 5ft 3in gaugo	New South Wales and the 5ft. 3in. gauge	New South Wales and the 5ft 3in gauge
of VictonaJwithout nnv jar being notice-	of Victoria without any jar being notice-	of Victoria without any jar being notice-
able The iiventors explained that the	able. The inventors explained that the	able The inventors explained that the
axles of the.truck were made with a	axles of the truck were made with a	axles of the truck were made with a
break in thoumtddle, and thereby the	break in the middle, and thereby the	break in thoumtddle, and thereby the
wheels were able to be moved in or out	wheels were able to be moved in or out	wheels were able to be moved in or out
to the require! gauge They claimed that	to the required gauge. They claimed that	to the require! gauge They claimed that
the change of Wheel from one gauge to	the change of wheel from one gauge to	the change of Wheel from one gauge to
another could ti operated from the West	another could be operated from the West-	another could be operated from the West
inghousc brake \n the train It was also	inghouse brake on the train. It was also	inghouse brake on the train It was also
explained bv ihe inventors that the	explained by the inventors that the	explained by the inventors that the
wheels of rallwaV trucks used at present	wheels of railway trucks used at present	wheels of railway trucks used at present
on the diflcrent\ines when rounding a	on the different lines when rounding a	on the differentiates when rounding a
curve grated hard on the mils, and they	curve grated hard on the rails, and they	curve grated hard on the rails, and they
pointed out thati with their invention	pointed out that with their invention	pointed out that with their invention
this grating would, not occur, as each of	this grating would not occur, as each of	this grating would, not occur, as each of
the wheels worked!separately It was	the wheels worked separately. It was	the wheels worked separately It was
also mentioned tha\ bv means of a lever	also mentioned that by means of a lever	also mentioned that by means of a lever
tire wheels could bl kept ligld to the	the wheels could be kept rigid to the	tire wheels could be kept rigid to the
required gauge Thovmembors present ex	required gauge. The members present ex-	required gauge The members present ex
I pressed approval of \hc invention and of	pressed approval of the invention and of	I pressed approval of the invention and of
Its ingeniousness. \	its ingeniousness.	Its ingenuousness. \

Identified overProof corrections	WALES BY COMMERCE GAUGES CORRESPONDENT RIGID INVENTOR WESTINGHOUSE VICTORIA DRAYTON SOUTH SEPARATELY MESSRS WORKED RAILS MEMBERS
Identified overProof non-corrections	INGENIOUSNESS [**VANDALISED] MIDDLE EXPRESSED PROPORTION

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
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Searchability of unique words	116	83.6	96.6	78.9
Weighted Words		83.4	95.6	73.8

Article ID 20037756, Article, THE LONG AND THE SHORT OF IT., page 13 1915-02-20, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), 58 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
THE LONG AND THE SHORT OF IT.	THE LONG AND THE SHORT OF IT.	THE LONG AND THE SHORT OF IT.
Two Brothers, J: G. and N.'O'. Vidgen. The latter, wholias beerrwlth every c	Two Brothers, J. G. and N.O. Vidgen. The latter, who has been with every	Two Brothers, J G. and N'. Vidgen. The latter, who has beer with every c
contingent at ' Enoggera and who is known as " Pat " is an honorary- ¡	contingent at Enoggera and who is known as "Pat" is an honorary-	contingent at Enoggera and who is known as " Pat " is an honorary- ¡
lieutenant. He Is in fact, tho permanent mascot of tho Expeditionary i	lieutenant. He is in fact, the permanent mascot of the Expeditionary	lieutenant. He is in fact, the permanent mascot of the Expeditionary i
Forces and is quite a familiar figure in parades. i	Forces and is quite a familiar figure in parades.	Forces and is quite a familiar figure in parades. i
—Wiley photo.	—Wiley photo.	Wiley photo.

Identified overProof corrections	HAS WITH
Identified overProof non-corrections	BEEN

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	51	88.2	98.0	83.3
Searchability of unique words	38	92.1	97.4	66.7
Weighted Words		97.6	99.1	64.7

Article ID 20039155, Article, Kalgoorlie-Port Augusta Railway., page 4 1915-06-29, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), 83 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
Kalgoorlie-Port Augusta Railway.	Kalgoorlie-Port Augusta Railway.	Kalgoorlie-Port Augusta Railway.
bcparatc tendera are invited, up to July 13,	Separate tenders are invited, up to July 13,	Separate tenders are invited, up to July 13,
for tilt tupply of the follow nip requirements for	for the supply of the following requirements for	for the supply of the following requirements for
the Kalgoorlie-Port Augusta railway :—Power	the Kalgoorlie-Port Augusta railway :—Power	the Kalgoorlie-Port Augusta railway Power
heads, with walking beams for artesian bore	heads, with walking beams for artesian bore	heads, with walking beams for artesian bore
pumps, and ballast plough firta for dix vellidos	pumps, and ballast plough parts for six vehicles	pumps, and ballast plough firm for dix vehicles
lurther particulars ait advertised	further particulars are advertised.	further particulars are advertised
Quotations «-c invited, by advertisement, ap	Quotations are invited, by advertisement, ap-	Quotations are invited, by advertisement, up
to 8 p.m. on Friday, for the supply of various	to 8 p.m. on Friday, for the supply of various	to 8 p.m. on Friday, for the supply of various
articles, of Coranionvveallli nnnufjeture, incluil	articles, of Commonwealth manufacture, includ-	articles, of Coranionvveallli manufacture, include
jug roap, can», tubs, broom«, tables, stooli,	ing soap, cans, tubs, brooms, tables, stools,	jug reap, cans, tubs, brooms, tables, stools,
mid ambulance stretchers for the uso ot Iho	and ambulance stretchers for the use at the	and ambulance stretchers for the use of the
Commonwealth military forces,	Commonwealth military forces.	Commonwealth military forces,

Identified overProof corrections	TENDERS VEHICLES BROOMS FURTHER CANS STOOLS MANUFACTURE USE SEPARATE FOLLOWING
Identified overProof non-corrections	AP [**VANDALISED] AT PARTS SIX INCLUDING SOAP

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	78	71.8	89.7	63.6
Searchability of unique words	57	73.7	89.5	60.0
Weighted Words		72.9	89.6	61.6

Article ID 20069996, Article, Liverpool Railway Accident., page 4 1915-12-24, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), 180 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
Liverpool Railway Accident. I	Liverpool Railway Accident.	Liverpool Railway Accident. I
flip boaid appointed to inquire into the	The board appointed to inquire into the	flip board appointed to inquire into the
cause of tlio íaihsny acpultnl aslneli or	cause of the railway accident which oc-	cause of the assay resulted asunder or
cmicil at I is pi pool on the 1 Ith instant	curred at Liverpool on the 13th instant	couch at his pi pool on the 1 4th instant
Ins submitted a íepoit lo the chief com	has submitted a report to the chief com-	has submitted a report to the chief commissioner
missioner isas« the ^jdnes Dills 'lele	missioner (says the "Sydney Daily Tele-	says the Sydney Daily 'Tel
giaph ) Hie boatd lound lint the air	graph"). The board found that the air	graph ) The board found that the air
t ip nt th reír if elimine and al the lead	tap at the rear of engine and at the lead-	up at the rear of examine and at the lead
ins end of the e u second fiom Hie en	ing end of the car second from the en-	his end of the e a second from the engine
gme had been closed lis some poison 01	gine had been closed by some person or	had been closed his some poison or persons
persons uni noss li li wai ilsi ponsidciel	persons unknown. It was also considered	are now li li was also considered
thal the clnsei of the train vs is no1 fice	that the driver of the train was not free	that the close of the train vs is not free
fiom blame inasmuch is lie did not tile	from blame inasmuch as he did not take	from blame inasmuch is he did not take
steps to bung the tiain within conti ii	steps to bring the train within control	steps to bring the train within control
w hen he found that the distant signal as ii	when he found that the distant signal was	when he found that the distant signal as is
a dünget Hie îegitlatiou« piosielc that	at danger. The regulations provide that	a danger The regulations provide that
when ¿lie diblant signal is ajainst i ham	when the distant signal is against a train	when the distant signal is against i ham
the brui ps limit be tested and thal the	the brakes must be tested and that the	the bran ps limit be tested and that the
dnvei must piocced cautiously and have	driver must proceed cautiously and have	driver must proceed cautiously and have
bitch conti ol ol his train as to bp able lo	such control of his train as to be able to	bitch control of his train as to be able to
stop ii «boil of anj obstiuclion tint mas	stop it short of any obstruction that may	stop it short of any obstruction that may
exist betssecti the distant mid the home	exist between the distant and the home	exist between the distant and the home
signals	signals.	signals

Identified overProof corrections	BETWEEN CONSIDERED DAILY REGULATIONS FREE ENGINE HAS DRIVER SYDNEY TAKE BRING CONTROL WAS PROCEED PROVIDE REPORT SHORT AGAINST BOARD IT MAY REAR FROM OBSTRUCTION ANY SAYS ALSO DANGER
Identified overProof non-corrections	BY SUCH OCCURRED WHICH PERSON LEADING TAP TELEGRAPH CAR BRAKES UNKNOWN

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	156	50.0	85.3	70.5
Searchability of unique words	91	57.1	87.9	71.8
Weighted Words		56.0	86.8	69.9

Article ID 20071985, Article, 2nd LIGHT HORSE., page 4 1915-12-01, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), 63 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
2nd LIGHT HORSE.	2nd LIGHT HORSE.	2nd LIGHT HORSE.
Ah h Janies ¡stodait has i cecil ed the	Mrs. James Stodart has received the	Ah h James Stodart has received the
follow nit, kitts ioi the 2nd Light lloisc	following gifts for the 2nd Light Horse	following kinds of the 2nd Light Horse
Kegiiiient-lioni the Lilliope Lomfoits	Regiment:—From the Calliope Comforts	Kegiiiient-lioni the Calliope Comforts
linn' lb shuts 12 Caidic,aii ji c1 ots 7	Fund : 18 shirts, 12 Cardigan jackets, 7	line' lb shirts 12 Cardigan ji clots 7
mutílele 10 Biliclan caps, 4 undci-slnrts	mufflers, 10 Balaclava caps, 4 undershirts,	mufflers 10 Balaclava caps, 4 undershirts
2D limul ci chiefs b2 fl) veils i pins	29 handkerchiefs, 62 fly veils, 4 pairs	2D limit of chiefs b2 fl) veils i pins
nnttenb, 2 puts socks Ah« O K Stemdl	mittens, 2 pairs socks; Mrs. O. R. Steindl	mittens, 2 puts socks Mrs O R Steindl
(Bundabeig), ¡LI, Mis Dalith tlieon	(Bundaberg), £1; Mrs. Dauth (Been-	(Bundaberg), LI, Miss Eadith theon
leigh), 10/	leigh), 10/.	leigh), 10

Identified overProof corrections	UNDERSHIRTS COMFORTS SHIRTS BUNDABERG CALLIOPE MITTENS BALACLAVA CARDIGAN STODART JAMES MRS MUFFLERS RECEIVED STEINDL FOLLOWING
Identified overProof non-corrections	JACKETS DAUTH PAIRS REGIMENT FLY FOR FUND BEENLEIGH GIFTS HANDKERCHIEFS FROM

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	40	25.0	65.0	53.3
Searchability of unique words	33	21.2	66.7	57.7
Weighted Words		15.9	65.1	58.5

Article ID 20085685, Article, MINISTER FOR RAILWAYS. HIS SOUTHERN VISIT. THE BREAK OF GAUGE QUESTION TESTS APPEARED TO BE SATISFACTORY., page 10 1915-11-16, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), 316 words, 6 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
MINISTER FOR RAILWAYS.	MINISTER FOR RAILWAYS.	MINISTER FOR RAILWAYS.
HIS SOUTHERN VISIT.	HIS SOUTHERN VISIT.	HIS SOUTHERN VISIT.
THE BREAK OF GAUGE QUESTION	THE BREAK OF GAUGE QUESTION	THE BREAK OF GAUGE QUESTION
"TESTS APPEARED TO BE	"TESTS APPEARED TO BE	"TESTS APPEARED TO BE
SATISFACTORY."	SATISFACTORY."	SATISFACTORY."
The Minister for KailwayB (Hon J	The Minister for Railways (Hon. J.	The Minister for Railways (Hon J
Adamson) icturned to Brwbanc bj the	Adamson) returned to Brisbane by the	Adamson) returned to Brisbane by the
r«}dnej mail tram last night from a vibit	Sydney mail train last night from a visit	Sydney mail train last night from a visit
to Ne« South Wales The liait w ib	to New South Wales. The visit was	to New South Wales. The chair w b
mtTnlj foi tlic purpose of witnessing tlic	mainly for the purpose of witnessing the	mainly for the purpose of witnessing the
trials made at Tocumwal of tbe third	trials made at Tocumwal of the third	trials made at Tocumwal of the third
lad BJ stein-JJ which it is hoped to over	rail system—by which it is hoped to over-	lad By stein-JJ which it is hoped to over
the break of gauge trouble-and the	come the break of gauge trouble—and the	the break of gauge trouble-and the
Brennan piltnt switch, and the 'Wilkins	Brennan patent switch, and the Wilkins	Brennan patent switch, and the Wilkins
common rail switoli When seen by a	common rail switch. When seen by a	common rail switch When seen by a
"Courier îcpiesentative upon his annal	"Courier" representative upon his arrival	Courier representative upon his arrival
list night the Minister state 1 that at	last night the Minister stated that at	last night the Minister stated that at
that stage lie prefeircd to eay little about	that stage he preferred to say little about	that stage he preferred to say little about
the îesult of the tests Ho Mould sub	the result of the tests. He would sub-	the result of the tests he would submit
mit a repoit liter on to the Government	mit a report later on to the Government.	a report later on to the Government
Ile contented himself with the reinirk	He contented himself with the remark	He contented himself with the remark
"that the tests appeared to be satisfac	"that the tests appeared to be satisfac-	"that the tests appeared to be satisfactory
tory " The Minister i cached Tocumwal	tory." The Minister reached Tocumwal	" The Minister reached Tocumwal
on Fiidav, about noon, and the test«	on Friday, about noon, and the tests	on Friday, about noon, and the tests
were conducted in the ¿"ternoon In the	were conducted in the afternoon. In the	were conducted in the afternoon In the
evening i banquet was held, at ithich	evening a banquet was held, at which	evening a banquet was held, at which
tlie Governors of New South Walc6,	the Governors of New South Wales,	the Governors of New South Wales,
Queensland, Victoria, and South Ans	Queensland, Victoria, and South Aus-	Queensland, Victoria, and South Australia,
traba, Senator Bussell, the Picmier of	tralia, Senator Russell, the Premier of	Senator Russell, the Premier of
N'en South Wales (lion W V Holman),	New South Wales (Hon. W. A. Holman),	New South Wales (Hon W V Holman),
the Hon <V Fishei, the Minister for	the Hon. A. Fisher, the Minister for	the Hon A Fisher, the Minister for
Railviajs for Now South Wales, and other	Railways for New South Wales, and other	Railways for New South Wales, and other
visitors Mero present	visitors were present.	visitors were present
While in Sjdnej Mr \dainson paid	While in Sydney Mr. Adamson paid	While in Sydney Mr Adamson paid
a visit ol inspection to the Eveleigh	a visit of inspection to the Eveleigh	a visit of inspection to the Eveleigh
railway uoikshop» and tbe works at	railway workshops, and the works at	railway workshops and the works at
Cockatoo Island The Almister stid the	Cockatoo Island. The Minister said the	Cockatoo Island The Minister said the
lattei Molka were more up to diTe than	latter works were more up-to-date than	latter Molka were more up to date than
mo3t people thought, and Mlnle tlieie he	most people thought, and while there he	most people thought, and while there he
saw turbines in the making Tn the	saw turbines in the making. In the	saw turbines in the making In the
noith of Ne« South Wiles, Mr	north of New South Wales, Mr.	north of New South Wales, Mr
Adimson observed, the countiy is	Adamson observed, the country is	Adamson observed, the country is
verj drj, md on Ins return join ney	very dry, and on his return journey	very dry, and on his return in ney
the eountn from Hornsbj to Nencistlo	the country from Hornsby to Newcastle	the country from Hornsby to Newcastle
was .11 ablaze The crops m thjs locahtv	was all ablaze. The crops in this locality	was all ablaze The crops in this locality
wert veij pooi, willi the exception of	were very poor, with the exception of	were very poor, with the exception of
the Hunter River country Belo« fVid	the Hunter River country. Below Syd-	the Hunter River country Below fVid
ne}, the Mimstei added, the country was	ney, the Minister added, the country was	ney, the Minister added, the country was
one long «cene of luxui-oiis wheat crops,	one long scene of luxurious wheat crops,	one long scene of luxurious wheat crops,
winch looked magnificent	which looked magnificent.	which looked magnificent

Identified overProof corrections	REACHED POOR MAINLY LATER RUSSELL WOULD REMARK THERE SYDNEY LOCALITY NORTH PREFERRED FISHER NEWCASTLE AUSTRALIA /UP/TO/DATE\|UPTODATE THIS ARRIVAL SCENE REPORT VERY TRAIN FRIDAY LATTER PATENT WORKSHOPS ALL DRY STATED RETURNED REPRESENTATIVE PREMIER MOST HORNSBY BRISBANE SAY SAID BELOW AFTERNOON LUXURIOUS RESULT
Identified overProof non-corrections	SYSTEM JOURNEY OVERCOME

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	296	68.9	97.3	91.3
Searchability of unique words	149	70.5	98.0	93.2
Weighted Words		71.4	98.5	94.6

Article ID 22294926, Article, STRATEGIC RAILWAYS. MELBOURNE, March 5., page 10 1915-03-13, The Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld. : 1866 - 1939), 681 words, 4 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	MUCH PROVIDED PROPORTION ESSENTIAL CIVILISATION THESE HELPFUL BRING PRIME SETTLERS EVASION PUT WHICH ADEQUATE SHIPS MADE SYSTEMS HAVE QUITE PROVE BUSINESS LIKE ACRE SAID LINE ALSO
Identified overProof non-corrections	KITCHENER DONE UNIFICATON [**VANDALISED] SHALL HASBEEN

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	643	87.7	97.8	82.3
Searchability of unique words	290	89.7	98.3	83.3
Weighted Words		90.8	98.3	81.0

Article ID 22298745, Article, AUSTRALIAN MILITARY NURSES., page 6 1915-07-10, The Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld. : 1866 - 1939), 356 words, 4 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	SOLID FOR RULE ZEPHYR SERIOUS SERVICE
Identified overProof non-corrections	MIRROR [VANDALISED] ARM [VANDALISED] NOT SHAPE [**VANDALISED] DIFFERENCES

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	341	92.4	95.6	42.3
Searchability of unique words	171	95.3	97.1	37.5
Weighted Words		96.5	97.4	26.1

Article ID 26954096, Article, THE GAUGE QUESTION. REFERENCES IN FEDERAL PARLIAMENT. Melbourne, Aug. 27., page 7 1915-08-28, The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), 134 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
THE G6AUGE QUESTIOSL.	THE GAUGE QUESTION.	THE GAUGE QUESTION.
REFERENCES IN FEDERAL PARLIA-	REFERENCES IN FEDERAL PARLIA-	REFERENCES IN FEDERAL PARLIAMENT.
MENT.	MENT.
Melbourne, Aug:. P.	Melbourne, Aug. 27.	Melbourne, Aug:. P.
In the House of Bepresentatig to day,	In the House of Representatives to-day,	In the House of Representatives to day,.
.. ir John Forrest asked.the Minister for	Sir John Forrest asked the Minister for	Sir John Forrest asked the Minister for
Home Affairs (Mr. Archibald) :whether he	Home Affairs (Mr. Archibald) whether he	Home Affairs (Mr. Archibald) whether he
would communicate with the Government of	would communicate with the Government of	would communicate with the Government of
South Australia as he had very properly	South Australia as he had very properly	South Australia as he had very properly
done with the Government of Western Aus	done with the Government of Western Aus-	done with the Government of Western Aus-
iraia with a view of havring a 4ft. 8in.	tralia with a view of having a 4ft. 8½in.	drama with a view of having a 4ft. 8in.
gauge from Adelaide to Port Augusta.	gauge from Adelaide to Port Augusta.	gauge from Adelaide to Port Augusta.
'The Minister for Home Affairs, in reply,	The Minister for Home Affairs, in reply,	The Minister for Home Affairs, in reply,
` iid that the matter wss being' considered	said that the matter was being considered	` and that the matter was being' considered
btheGovernment of South Australia at	by the Government of South Australia at	the Government of South Australia at
e present time. That Government was	the present time. That Government was	present time. That Government was
apparently averse to a break of gauge on	apparently averse to a break of gauge on	apparently averse to a break of gauge on
its lines and the Engineerin Chief was re	its lines and the Engineer-in-Chief was re-	its lines and the Engineer-in- Chief was reporting
porting on the matter. -	porting on the matter.	on the matter. - The
The. Prime Minister (Mr. Fisher) :.The re	The Prime Minister (Mr. Fisher): The re-	Prime Minister (Mr. Fisher) The re
mat will be that ultimately the Common.	sult will be that ultimately the Common-	mat will be that ultimately the Commonwealth
wealth will tae over al Ithe railways.	wealth will take over all the railways.	will take over as the railways.
ahut eheus)	(Labour cheers.)	about hens)

Identified overProof corrections	/ENGINEER/IN/CHIEF\|ENGINEERINCHIEF TAKE HAVING SIR QUESTION REPRESENTATIVES ASKED
Identified overProof non-corrections	BY CHEERS ALL SAID LABOUR RESULT

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	122	82.8	93.4	61.9
Searchability of unique words	77	83.1	92.2	53.8
Weighted Words		83.5	93.1	58.3

Article ID 26957004, Article, RAILWAY CROSSING FATALITY. A DEAF MAN KNOCKED DOWN. THE CORONER'S INQUIRY., page 3 1915-09-23, The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), 598 words, 5 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	ADJACENT BOOKSELLER BLEW RESPONSIBILITY LOST HIMSELF DOWNWARDS SEVEN RENDERED STRUCK BOX INCHARGE
Identified overProof non-corrections	DEPOSED REPLIED HEAR

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	544	93.0	99.1	86.8
Searchability of unique words	261	94.3	98.9	80.0
Weighted Words		93.9	98.7	79.5

Article ID 26958626, Article, TRANS-AUSTRALIAN RAILWAY. THE BREAK OF GAUGE. SPEECH BY THE MINISTER FOR HOME AFFAIRS. Kalgoorlie, Oct. 6., page 8 1915-10-07, The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), 251 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
TRANS-AUSTRALIAN	TRANS-AUSTRALIAN	TRANS-AUSTRALIAN
RAILWAY.	RAILWAY.	RAILWAY.
IKE BREAK OF GAUGE.	THE BREAK OF GAUGE.	THE BREAK OF GAUGE.
sEECH BY THE MSTHEBR FOR	SPEECH BY THE MINISTER FOR	sEECH BY THE MOTHER FOR
* HOME AFFAIRS.	HOME AFFAIRS.	HOME AFFAIRS.
Kalgoorlie, Oct. 6..	Kalgoorlie, Oct. 6.	Kalgoorlie, Oct. 6..
speaking at a avie reception tendered	Speaking at a civic reception tendered	speaking at a avie reception tendered
to him today, the Minister. forw Home	to him today, the Minister for Home	to him today, the Minister. for Home
Arairsa r.A hicrdbsaid tSstthe Western	Affairs (Mr. Archibald) said that the Western	Arairsa LA hardboard the the Western
.A tralian Government had promised that	Australian Government had promised that	A tralian Government had promised that
they would build a line on the 4ft2 8}in	they would build a line on the 4ft. 8½in.	they would build a line on the 4ft 8in
gauge from Kaloorlie to Fremantle. He	gauge from Kaloorlie to Fremantle. He	gauge from Kalgoorlie to Fremantle. He
aed them sernousl if they thought -t	asked them seriously if they thought it	led them serious if they thought it
was a good thing tob ve a break of gauge	was a good thing to have a break of gauge	was a good thing too we a break of gauge
at Ka i He* did 'not believe that	at Kalgoorlie did not believe that	at Ka He did not believe that
Sthe people wanted a break?of gauge -.ere,	the people wanted a break of gauge here,	the people wanted a break of gauge -here,
and -there shbold not be 'One. There -was	and there should not be one. There was	and there should not be 'One. There was
now only a period of fourteen months to	now only a period of fourteen months to	now only a period of fourteen months to
elapse before the coinpleton of the line.	elapse before the completon of the line.	elapse before the completion of the line.
-he Commonwealth Govenment's portion	The Commonwealth Government's portion	he Commonwealth Government's portion
of 'the contract would be- carried -out, and	of the contract would be carried out, and	of the contract would be- carried out, and
'- would be for -the people of- Western	it would be for the people of Western	'- would be for the people of Western
Australia to say whether their part would	Australia to say whether their part would	Australia to say whether their part would
be cirriid ouL The re wre'nancil 'diffi	be carried out. There were financial diffi-	be carried out There wre'nancil difficulties
ulties. in connection with the carrying. out	ulties in connection with the carrying out	in connection with the carrying out
of "tEe railway between Perth and Kel	of the railway between Perth and Kal-	of the railway between Perth and Kel
gporlie, but the difficulties re.not ins	gporlie, but the difficulties were not insur-	goorlie, but the difficulties re.not ins
mountable.	mountable.	mountable.
A Voice: Lenia us the money.	A Voice : Lend us the money.	A Voice: Lenia us the money.
SThe Minister;. iontining,, mid 'that the	The Minister continuing, said that the	The Minister;. contining,, and that the
people 'sh?uld make up their mind on 'the.	people should make up their mind on the	people should make up their mind on 'the.
ea way of 'doing the .job. It was for	best way of doing the job. It was for	ea way of doing the job. It was for
those responsible for the conduct of public	those responsible for the conduct of public	those responsible for the conduct of public
affairs n his -Stateand in the Comnaion	affairs in his State and in the Common-	affairs in his State and in the Common
wealth Parliament to get over. the difficul	wealth Parliament to get over the difficul-	wealth Parliament to get over. the difficulties,
ties, because they were not insurmountable	ties, because they were not insurmountable.	because they were not insurmountable
-. it was. ever thought thbt there would	If it was ever thought that there would	-. it was, ever thought that there would
br. a break of gange.at t.algoorlie, they	be a break of gauge at Kalgoorlie, they	be a break of gauge at Kalgoorlie, they
e?culd niot have been: in- mesaurable-dis	should not have been in measaurable dis-	could not have been: in- mesaurable-dis
tance .of having. tIs., road built today. .	tance of having this road built today.	tance of having. tIs., road built today.

Identified overProof corrections	SHOULD STATE GOVERNMENTS HERE
Identified overProof non-corrections	KALOORLIE [VANDALISED] CIVIC DISTANCE CONTINUING GPORLIE [VANDALISED] THIS SPEECH LEND ASKED DIFFI [VANDALISED] FINANCIAL COMPLETON ULTIES [VANDALISED] SERIOUSLY MR KAL SAID ARCHIBALD MEASAURABLE BEST

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All Words	238	76.5	86.1	41.1
Searchability of unique words	125	84.0	84.0	0.0
Weighted Words		81.8	79.9	-10.7

Article ID 26962869, Article, THIRD-RAIL SYSTEM. BREAK OF GAUGE DIFFICULTY. INTERESTING DEMONSTRATION. Sydney, Nov. 14., page 7 1915-11-15, The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), 185 words, 6 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	TOGETHER AT HAMILTON COMMONWEALTH AUSTRALIA TOCUMWAL PATENT ILLUSTRATE FIRST REPRESENTATIVE
Identified overProof non-corrections	BE BRENNAN SMOOTHNESS SATSIFIED REPORT GOVERNMENTS INTERESTING

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	174	83.3	93.7	62.1
Searchability of unique words	105	83.8	93.3	58.8
Weighted Words		83.6	92.4	53.8

Article ID 28581234, Article, BREAK OF GAUGE. THIRD RAIL EXPERIMENT., page 9 1915-01-19, The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), 344 words, 5 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	PRACTICABLE PRESSURE REGARDED DISASTROUS COMMISSION REMAIN PUSHING
Identified overProof non-corrections	ACCENTED [**VANDALISED] USED OTHERWISE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	319	93.1	98.1	72.7
Searchability of unique words	176	94.9	98.3	66.7
Weighted Words		93.3	97.8	67.1

Article ID 28587812, Article, UNEMPLOYED PROBLEM. SERIOUS POSITION IN VICTORIA. Melbourne, March 23., page 8 1915-03-24, The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), 221 words, 4 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	SHOULD EXPERIMENT DIFFICULTY WOULD HUGHES IF SERVIANS SUCCESSFUL
Identified overProof non-corrections	FAMILIES POSSIBLE TOCUMWAL SAY

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	212	92.9	98.1	73.3
Searchability of unique words	122	90.2	96.7	66.7
Weighted Words		90.0	96.5	64.8

Article ID 31665879, Article, The Warwick Patent. A MOST INGENIOUS INVENTION., page 3 1915-05-21, Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer (NSW : 1915 - 1927), 301 words, 6 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	CURE FLANGE BY COMMERCE SEVERAL ROLLING WM QUESTIONS CHEST DOUBLE FROM WOODS RAIL
Identified overProof non-corrections	INSPECTING WORKING GUAGE [**VANDALISED] DEMONSTRATED

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	284	90.5	97.9	77.8
Searchability of unique words	160	90.0	97.5	75.0
Weighted Words		90.2	97.1	70.9

Article ID 31667032, Article, Railway Returns., page 2 1915-08-20, Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer (NSW : 1915 - 1927), 70 words, 13 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
- Rallway; Returns. '	Railway Returns.	- Rallway; Returns. The
The annual report of-- the :Chief	The annual report of the Chief	annual report of the Chief
Commissioner for Railways for the	Commissioner for Railways for the	Commissioner for Railways for the
year elided 3oth Juue, gives particu	year ended 30th June, gives particu-	year ended 30th June, gives particulars
lars concerning the following stations	lars concerning the following stations	concerning the following stations
as follows. .The first figures give the	as follows. The first figures give the	as follows. The first figures give the
revenue and-the second :the increase	revenue and the second the increase	revenue and-the second the increase
for the year :--Tarago, £6o0r4/i7/8,	for the year :— Tarago, £6024/17/8,	for the year i Tarago, £6o0r4/i7/8,
£755/4/ ; Bungendore .6r I6/ol09,	£755/4/ ; Bungendore, £6116/10/9,	2755 4/ ; Bungendore or I6/ol09,
587/9/;, ~ Michela'go, 18701o8/x,	587/9/ ; Michelago, £1870/18/1,	587/9/;, ~ Michelago, 18701o8/x,
£6?I/12/10. .?The revenue received.	£601/12/10. The revenue received	£6?I/12/10. The revenue received.
from the Queanbeyan station .-was	from the Queanbeyan station was	from the Queanbeyan station was
£16,129//r r, showing. a decrease of	£16,129/5/11, showing a decrease of	£16,129//r r, showing. a decrease of
£6453/5/. . .	£6453/5/8.	£64/5/.

Identified overProof corrections	JUNE ENDED
Identified overProof non-corrections	RAILWAY

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All Words	52	94.2	98.1	66.7
Searchability of unique words	37	91.9	97.3	66.7
Weighted Words		92.5	99.3	90.3

Article ID 33594138, Article, STARVATION IN MELBOURNE Melbourne, March 23., page 32 1915-03-30, Kalgoorlie Western Argus (WA : 1896 - 1916), 218 words, 4 corrections

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STARVATION IN MELBQURNE	STARVATION IN MELBOURNE	STARVATION IN MELBOURNE
Melbourne. 'March 23. -.	Melbourne, March 23.	Melbourne. March 23. A
A deputation from .the Mrelbourne	A deputation from the Melbourne	deputation from the Melbourne
unemployed waited on the Attorney	unemployed waited on the Attorney-	unemployed waited on the Attorney-General
General (Mr.'Hughes), to-day in the	General (Mr. Hughes), to-day in the	(Mr. Hughes), to-day in the
absence of the Prime Minister (Mr.	absence of the Prime Minister (Mr.	absence of the Prime Minister (Mr.
Fisher),, and the Minister for	Fisher), and the Minister for	Fisher),, and the Minister for
Home Affairs' (Mr. Archibild).'	Home Affairs (Mr. Archibald).	Home Affairs' (Mr. Archibald).'
It was stated by the memiers of	It was stated by the members of	It was stated by the members of
the deputation tlat. thousands -of	the deputation that thousands of	the deputation that. thousands of
men with laRge- fimilies were starv	men with large families were starv-	men with large- families were starving
ing, and were being turned out of	ing, and were being turned out of	and were being turned out of
their ihomes. -Under the circum	their homes. Under the circum-	their homes. -Under the circumstances
stances it was a cruel nimckey- to	stances it was a cruel mockery to	it was a cruel mockery- to
go on with appeal after appeal fdr	go on with appeal after appeal for	go on with appeal after appeal for
the Belgians; and to start new	the Belgians, and to start new	the Belgians; and to start new
movementas for the relief, of the	movements for the relief of the	movements for the relief, of the
Servians and Montendgrins.	Servians and Montenegrins.	Servians and Montenegrins.
No work was. ore' necessary, said	No work was more necessary, said	No work was. more' necessary, said
Mr. Hughes, or mord immediately	Mr. Hughes, or more immediately	Mr. Hughes, or more immediately
possible than unification of the rail	possible than unification of the rail-	possible than unification of the railway
'wa.y gauge. There was no reason,	way gauge. There was no reason,	gauge. There was no reason,
excepting that the 'States were not	excepting that the States were not	excepting that the States were not
in agreement, wiily the work should	in agreement, why the work should	in agreement, with the work should
not be started at once. Experiments	not be started at once. Experiments	not be started at once. Experiments
were to have been carried out at'	were to have been carried out at	were to have been carried out at'
Tocumwal with a third -'rail, and	Tocumwal with a third rail, and	Tocumwal with a third rail, and
if they were successful in- over?om	if they were successful in overcom-	if they were successful in- oversea
ing the; break of gauge difficulty,	ing the break of gauge difficulty,	ing the break of gauge difficulty,
there.. was an understanding at the	there was an understanding at the	there. was an understanding at the
Prenmiers' Cvnferenc3 that the work	Premiers' Conference that the work	Premiers'' Conference that the work
was? to be commenced. 1Ho regrettsd	was to be commenced. He regretted	was? to be commenced. He regretted
to say that the experiment hiad not	to say that the experiment had not	to say that the experiment had not
been carried out because the Vtc	been carried out because the Vic-	been carried out because the Victorian
torian authorities would, nct per	torian authorities would not per-	authorities would, not permit
mit it. He intended to see Sir	mit it. He intended to see Sir	it. He intended to see Sir
Alexander Peacock, the Premier ·of	Alexander Peacock, the Premier of	Alexander Peacock, the Premier of
Victotria, on this matter this after	Victoria, on this matter this after	Victoria, on this matter this after
CO "l, .	noon.	CO "l, .

Identified overProof corrections	REGRETTED MOCKERY HAD FAMILIES OFVICTORIA MOVEMENTS HOMES CONFERENCE MORE MEMBERS PREMIERS VICTORIAN MONTENEGRINS ARCHIBALD
Identified overProof non-corrections	OVERCOMING WHY AFTERNOON

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All Words	203	87.2	98.5	88.5
Searchability of unique words	119	85.7	97.5	82.4
Weighted Words		82.6	97.5	85.4

Article ID 33598657, Article, BREAK OF CAUCE DIFFICULTIES PRACTICAL SOLUTION. Tocumwal (N.S.W.), Nov. 12., page 27 1915-11-16, Kalgoorlie Western Argus (WA : 1896 - 1916), 175 words, 6 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
BREAK OF CAUE DIFFICULTIES	BREAK OF GAUGE DIFFICULTIES	BREAK OF CARE DIFFICULTIES
PRACTIGAL SOLUTION,	PRACTICAL SOLUTION.	PRACTICAL SOLUTION,
Tocumwal (N.S.W.), Nov. i12.'	Tocumwal (N.S.W.), Nov. 12.	Tocumwal (N.S.W.), Nov. 12.'
A demonstratioi' of the third .rail	A demonstration of the third rail	A demonstration' of the third rail
system together with the Brcnnaa?.4	system together with the Brennan	system together with the Brennan? A
patent switch and Wilkins' eommod:	patent switch and Wilkins' common	patent switch and Wilkins' common:
rail switch was carried out a1t	rail switch was carried out at	rail switch was carried out at
Tocumwal to-day, in the presence of	Tocumwal to-day, in the presence of	Tocumwal to-day, in the presence of
a representative gathering.	a representative gathering.	a representative gathering.
The object of the display was to: ,	The object of the display was to	The object of the display was to
illustrate the case with which thdr-:	illustrate the ease with which the	illustrate the case with which thdr-:
break of gauge between Victoria an4t	break of gauge between Victoria and	break of gauge between Victoria and
New South Wales system can b66.	New South Wales system can be	New South Wales system can be.
overcome, and judging by .th??	overcome, and judging by the	overcome, and judging by the?
smoothness which marked the tri .i	smoothness which marked the trial,	smoothness which marked the tea at
the difficulty has been solved. .	the difficulty has been solved.	the difficulty has been solved. .
Four Governors were present-..	Four Governors were present—	Four Governors were present-..
fir Gerald Strickland (N.S.W.), Sit	Sir Gerald Strickland (N.S.W.), Sir	Sir Gerald Strickland (N.S.W.), Sir
Arthur Stanley (Vic.), Sir Henry	Arthur Stanley (Vic.), Sir Henry	Arthur Stanley (Vic.), Sir Henry
Galway (S.A), and Sir UAmilt?o	Galway (S.A.), and Sir Hamilton	Galway (S.A), and Sir UAmilt?o
c(ould.Adams (Qld.). A-?nongs.	Gould-Adams (Qld.). Amongst	could Adams (Qld.). Amongs.
-others present were, Railway Comnti	others present were Railway Com-	others present were, Railway Comnti
mssioners and engineers of tlhe	missioners and engineers of the	missioners and engineers of the
Commonwealth and States.	Commonwealth and States.	Commonwealth and States.
The experiments were carried outl	The experiments were carried out	The experiments were carried out!
on a .sperially-lajil track outside the,	on a specially-laid track outside the	on a .sperially-lajil track outside the,
lIcal station. New South Walei::	local station. New South Wales	local station. New South Wales::
clu ainers were highly satisfied with" .,	engineers were highly satisfied with	club miners were highly satisfied with" .,
the practicability of the inventions,'.	the practicability of the inventions.	the practicability of the inventions,'.
Repre.sentt.ives cf 'the other States~ei	Representatives of the other States	Representatives of the other Statesmen
'clc'ine'] to d:seniss the matter, s-ay	declined to discuss the matter, saying	'decline'] to discuss the matter, say
, th:t r y ? t?v"'1 finrst of all haif i'	that they first of all have	, that r y ? tavern finest of all half i'
t') rceport to t:imi' Gover"nments, ,;	to report to their Governments.	t') report to the' Governments, ,;

Identified overProof corrections	DEMONSTRATION AT BE BRENNAN REPORT REPRESENTATIVES PRACTICAL ADAMS LOCAL COMMON GOVERNMENTS THAT DISCUSS
Identified overProof non-corrections	THEY TRIAL COMMISSIONERS WITHTHE HAMILTON GOULD DECLINED SPECIALLY SAYING HAVE FIRST LAID AMONGST EASE THEIR

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	157	75.2	88.5	53.8
Searchability of unique words	103	72.8	85.4	46.4
Weighted Words		73.0	84.7	43.2

Article ID 33600121, Article, NEW BOOKS., page 29 1915-12-28, Kalgoorlie Western Argus (WA : 1896 - 1916), 334 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
From. Messrs. Ward,, Lock. & CoGL	From Messrs. Ward, Lock. & Co.,	From Messrs. Ward,, Lock. CoOL
publiser's, two new books hare	publisher's, two new books have	publishers, two new books have
re.ached- us--one "The Cub." iy. -	reached us— one "The Cub," by	reached- us one "The Cub." by. -
Ethel- urner, and, the other; "Wlars	Ethel Turner, and, the other, "War's	Ethel- Turner, and, the other; "Wars.
Heart Throbs," by her sister, Lilian	Heart Throbs," by her sister, Lilian	Heart Throbs," by her sister, Lilian
Turner. B]th books, are seasonable,'	Turner. Both books, are seasonable,	Turner. Both books, are seasonable,'
inasmuch at that they rela'v to w"ar	inasmuch at that they relate to war-	inasmuch at that they relate to war
time. Ethel Turner:, Ms. If. IR;.	time. Ethel Turner, Mrs. H. R.	time. Ethel Turner:, Mrs. H. R;.
Curlewis, has alrea.dr made foi her-?	Curlewis, has already made for her-	Curlewis, has already made for herself.
self. a, hig. reputation as the author	self a big reputation as the author	a, high. reputation as the author
of "Seven Little Australians,"	of "Seven Little Australians,"	of "Seven Little Australians,"
"That Girl," "The, Wonder Chibi,	"That Girl," "The, Wonder Child,"	"That Girl," "The, Wonder Child,
and various other works,. Her latest	and various other works. Her latest	and various other works, Her latest
work, "The Cub," wa hi ' relates the	work, "The Cub," which relates the	work, "The Cub," was in ' relates the
interesting events in the six. mlioniths'	interesting events in the six months'	interesting events in the six. months'
life, of a. youth, is well worth i.cad,	life, of a youth, is well worth read-	life, of a youth, is well worth read,
ing. and should. add to her repota	ing, and should add to her reputa-	ring. and should add to her report
tiln. Lilian Tiurnc,. Mrs. 1:. Lindl	tion. Lilian Turner, Mrs. F. Lind-	tion. Lilian Turner,. Mrs. J:. Lind
say Thompson,. is. knhown as (lhe alt	say Thompson, is known as the au-	say Thompson,. is, known as the all
th?to of "Stairways to 'he. Stars"and	thor of "Stairways to the Stars" and	the to of "Stairways to 'the. Stars and
"The. Girl from. the 3xthk Blocks.':	"The Girl from the Back Blocks."	"The. Girl from. the sixths Blocks.':
"Waj.'s Heart.~Throbs:' is a-n eNst:l	"War's Heart Throbs" is an excel-	"War's Heart Throbs:' is an easter
lent Australian st-ory, which con	lent Australian story, which con-	lent Australian story, which concludes
eludes with. an account, of the utsr	eludes with an account, of the mar-	with an account, of the miscarriage
'tiage of- the h.ero and. the heroine a	riage of the hero and the heroine a	of the hero and, the heroine a
few days before the former departs	few days before the former departs	few days before the former departs
for the front, Roth volhues, are	for the front. Both volumes are	for the front, Both volumes, are
well printetl'.on god; paper, ?and con	well printed on good paper, and con-	well printed on good; paper, and contain
tain severat? well: executed illnstra	tain several well executed illustra-	several? well: executed illustrations
tions "	tions.	"
"The Wonder Booa of Emrpire.e."	"The Wonder Book of Empire."	"The Wonder Book of Empire."
This, work: has again been published	This work has again been published	This, work: has again been published
this year by Ward', Lock & Co. T1	this year by Ward, Lock & Co. It	this year by Ward', Lock & Co. It
is an excellent presentation work for	is an excellent presentation work for	is an excellent presentation work for
boys and girls, containining fifteen	boys and girls, containing fifteen	boys and girls, containing fifteen
beautifully colore.d plates and ovet	beautifully coloured plates and over	beautifully colored plates and over
300 other excellent illtustrationis. The	300 other excellent illustrations. The	300 other excellent illustrations. The
letterpress deals with' every part of	letterpress deals with every part of	letterpress deals with every part of
ihe Britishi Empire and its, wonders	the British Empire and its wonders	the British Empire and its, wonders
in a manner that is not only fasciit	in a manner that is not only fascin-	in a manner that is not only fascist
atig .and interesting. but highly -	ating and interesting, but highly	ating and interesting. but highly -
educational.	educational.	educational.
IEastern Goldfields Lttgi School.	Eastern Goldfields High School.—	Eastern Goldfields Lttgi School.
The Goldfields High Sooliol conm	The Goldfields High School com-	The Goldfields High School commenced
menced its Christmas: vacaktion yes	menced its Christmas vacation yes-	its Christmas: vacation yesterday
terday after a successful year'-s	terday after a successful year's	after a successful year's
work. The school' re-opens on Mbn	work. The school re-opens on Mon-	work. The school' re-opens on Monday.
day. February 21 next. By special	day, February 21 next. By special	February 21 next. By special
permission from the Director of	permission from the Director of	permission from the Director of
Education the inter-ter?minal vact	Education the inter-terminal vaca-	Education the inter terminal vact
tions of Oie school are reduced from	tions of the school are reduced from	tions of One school are reduced from
I the 'customary period of eighteen	the customary period of eighteen	the customary period of eighteen
days to, eleven days: This arrange	days to eleven days. This arrange-	days to eleven days: This arrangement
ment gives the students an addti	ment gives the students an addit-	gives the students an added
ti oial fortnight during the summer	tionial fortnight during the summer	to cial fortnight during the summer
months. kA tot-al period of three	months. A total period of three	months. kA total period of three
weeks only betheen Februa ry and	weeks only between February and	weeks only between February and
December i>s allotted to vacation,	December is allotted to vacation.	December is allotted to vacation,

Identified overProof corrections	REACHED VOLUMES BETWEEN TERMINAL WARTIME STORY BRITISH RELATE INTER GOOD SEVERAL WARS PUBLISHERS YEARS ILLUSTRATIONS HERSELF ALREADY OVER MONDAY BOOK STARS CONTAINING IT CHILD FROMTHE HAVE KNOWN EASTERN BOTH LINDSAY COMMENCED HERO TOTAL PRINTED
Identified overProof non-corrections	VACATIONS FASCINATING TIONIAL COLOURED ELUDES [VANDALISED] ADDIT BIG BACK MARRIAGE READING CON [VANDALISED]

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All Words	301	76.4	94.7	77.5
Searchability of unique words	179	76.0	93.9	74.4
Weighted Words		76.1	93.1	71.2

Article ID 45310268, Article, TERRIBLE TUBE FIRE. NEW YORK UNDERGROUND RAILWAY. ONE KILLED, 200 INJURED. (Reuter's Message.) New York, Wednesday., page 4 1915-01-07, Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954), 71 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
TERRIBLE TUBE FIRE	TERRIBLE TUBE FIRE.	TERRIBLE TUBE FIRE
NEW YORK UNDERGROUND	NEW YORK UNDERGROUND	NEW YORK UNDERGROUND
RAILWAY. ( ;	RAILWAY.	RAILWAY. ( ;
ONE KILLED, 200 INJURED.	ONE KILLED, 200 INJURED.	ONE KILLED, 200 INJURED.
(Renter's Message.) -	(Reuter's Message.)	(Reuter's Message.)
New York, "Wednesday.	New York, Wednesday.	New York, Wednesday.
The whole of the underground rail	The whole of the underground rail-	The whole of the underground railways
j ways were disorganised owing io a fire	ways were disorganised owing to a fire	were disorganised owing to a fire
' in the tube at Fifty-Thjrd-strèet. A	in the tube at Fifty-Third-street. A	in the tube at Fifty-Thjrd-strèet. A
. terrible .panic ensued, and those'nearest	terrible panic ensued, and those nearest	. terrible panic ensued, and those nearest
. the fire fought frantically td escape.	the fire fought frantically to escape.	the fire fought frantically to escape.
1 Many emerged naked. Two hundred	Many emerged naked. Two hundred	1 Many emerged naked. Two hundred
¡ persons were injured and one killed.	persons were injured and one killed.	¡ persons were injured and one killed.
r ? ? . i		r ? ? . i

Identified overProof corrections	TO RAILWAYS THOSE NEAREST REUTERS
Identified overProof non-corrections	STREET THIRD

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	56	85.7	96.4	75.0
Searchability of unique words	40	82.5	95.0	71.4
Weighted Words		87.0	96.9	76.2

Article ID 45311189, Article, FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT. EX-PIRIE RESIDENT KILLED., page 4 1915-01-14, Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954), 100 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	SKULL MCINNES
Identified overProof non-corrections

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	90	94.4	97.8	60.0
Searchability of unique words	64	96.9	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		93.6	100.0	100.0

Article ID 45327071, Article, CONDOBOLIN RAILWAY. BATES FOR HORSE AND DRAY INCREASED., page 2 1915-11-16, Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954), 71 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
.: CONDOBOLIN RAILWAY.	CONDOBOLIN RAILWAY.	.: CONDOBOLIN RAILWAY.
BATES FOR HORSE AND DRAT	RATES FOR HORSE AND DRAY	RATES FOR HORSE AND DRAY
INCREASED.	INCREASED.	INCREASED.
I Mhc T." Rhodes (district agent for the	Mr. T. Rhodes (district agent for the	I Mhc T." Rhodes (district agent for the
¡Norton Griffiths Company) this.morn-	Norton Griffiths Company) this morn-	Norton Griffiths Company this morning
ing stated that the rate for horses .and	ing stated that the rate for horses and	stated that the rate for horses and
..drays, on. the Broken Hill-Menindie .	drays on the Broken Hill-Menindie	drays, on. the Broken Hill-Menindie .
- section .of. the Broken Hill-Condobolin	section of the Broken Hill-Condobolin	- section of. the Broken Hill-Condobolin
- raflway_had heen raised from 167 to 17/	railway had been raised from 16/ to 17/	- railway had been raised from 167 to 170
a day, which, is the same as the rate	a day, which is the same as the rate	a day, which, is the same as the rate
- paid-for the same class of work on the	paid for the same class of work on the	- paid-for the same class of work on the
. mines.	mines.	. mines.
1 '		1 '

Identified overProof corrections	BEEN HAD THIS MORNING DRAY RATES
Identified overProof non-corrections	MR

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	60	86.7	98.3	87.5
Searchability of unique words	43	83.7	97.7	85.7
Weighted Words		86.8	99.4	95.2

Article ID 50823686, Article, HOSPITAL CASES., page 5 1915-07-06, Examiner (Launceston, Tas. : 1900 - 1954), 113 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
IHOSPITAL CASEs.	HOSPITAL CASES.	HOSPITAL CASES.
'te. (A. Stroang, '12th Iattalion, Haon,	Pte. A. Strang, 12th Battalion, Huon,	'Pte. (A. Strang, 12th Battalion, Huon,
dangerously ill (previously reported	dangerously ill (previously reported	dangerously ill (previously reported
wounded). .	wounded).	wounded). .
Corp. C. J. Massey, l'2th Battalion.	Corp. C. J. Massey, 12th Battalion,	Corp. C. J. Massey, 12th Battalion.
Queenstown, injured, and in iSirat Aus	Queenstown, injured, and in First Aus-	Queenstown, injured, and in Sir at Australian
tralian General Hospital, leliopolia.	tralian General Hospital, Heliopolis.	General Hospital, Heliopolis.
Pte. M1. P. Somerfleld, 12th [Battalion,	Pte. M. P. Somerfleld, 12th Battalion,	Pte. M. P. Somerfield, 12th [Battalion,
England, has been dangerously ill, nonf	England, has been dangerously ill, now	England, has been dangerously ill, now
out of danger.	out of danger.	out of danger.
Pte. A. 0. Whitney, 15th Battalion,	Pte. A. C. Whitney, 15th Battalion,	Pte. A. C. Whitney, 15th Battalion,
Campbell Town, died of enteric (pre	Campbell Town, died of enteric (pre-	Campbell Town, died of enteric (previously
viously reported dangerously ill).	viously reported dangerously ill).	reported dangerously ill).
Pte. D. H. Allen, .12th Battalion, Bea	Pte. D. H. Allen, 12th Battalion, Bea-	Pte. D. H. Allen, 12th Battalion, Beaconsfield,
consfield, pronounced out of danger (pre.	consfield, pronounced out of danger (pre-	pronounced out of danger (previously
viously reported wounded).	viously reported wounded).	reported wounded).
Pte. B. FI. Thompson, 1st Australian	Pte. B. H. Thompson, 1st Australian	Pte. B. F. Thompson, 1st Australian
Clearing Hospitllr Launceston, in hos	Clearing Hospital, Launceston, in hos-	Clearing Hospital Launceston, in hospital,
pital, SManehester (rpreviously reported	pital, Manchester (previously reported	Manchester (previously reported
wounded).	wounded).	wounded).
Pte. F. Rose, 3rd Light Horse, Middle.	Pte. F. Rose, 3rd Light Horse, Middle-	Pte. F. Rose, 3rd Light Horse, Middleton,
ton, Tasmania, in First Australian Gene	ton, Tasmania, in First Australian Gene-	Tasmania, in First Australian General
ral Hospital, RHeliopolis (previously, re	ral Hospital, Heliopolis (previously re-	Hospital, Heliopolis (previously, reported
ported wounded).	ported wounded).	wounded).

Identified overProof corrections	HELIOPOLIS STRANG NOW HUON MANCHESTER
Identified overProof non-corrections	SOMERFLELD [**VANDALISED]

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Searchability of unique words	46	89.1	97.8	80.0
Weighted Words		88.5	97.7	79.8

Article ID 50826007, Article, WOUNDED IN ACTION., page 5 1915-07-20, Examiner (Launceston, Tas. : 1900 - 1954), 113 words, 6 corrections

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WOUlNDED IN ACfLTON.	WOUNDED IN ACTION.	WOUNDED IN ACTION.
Pte. F. ROSE, 3rdl Light Horse (and	Pte. F. ROSE, 3rd Light Horse (2nd	Pte. F. ROSE, 3rd Light Horse (and
reinforcements), dliddlnton (Tasmania),	reinforcements), Middleton (Tasmania),	reinforcements), dliddlnton (Tasmania),
second occasion.	second occasion.	second occasion.
Sapper H. it. B]WiDBN. 3rd Field Com	Sapper H. R. BOWDEN. 3rd Field Com-	Sapper H. it. BOWDEN. 3rd Field Company
pany Engineers, Campania ;(Tasmania),	pany Engineers, Campania (Tasmania),	Engineers, Campania Tasmania),
wounded, in dl)th General Hospital, Alex	wounded, in 19th General Hospital, Alex-	wounded, in Blyth General Hospital, Alexandria.
andria.	andria.
Pte. A. id. SI'UBBIEGS, d12th Bat	Pte. A. H. STUBBINGS, 12th Bat-	Pte. A. id. STUBBINGS, 12th Battalion
talion (Uobaxt), wounded, disembarked	talion (Hobart), wounded, disembarked	(Hobart), wounded, disembarked
at Malta.	at Malta.	at Malta.
Pte. A. D. L. it All BIBGtON, 12th	Pte. A. D. L. HARRINGTON, 12th	Pte. A. D. L. it All BIBGtON, 12th
Battalion (West Tamar), wounded, dis	Battalion (West Tamar), wounded, dis-	Battalion (West Tamar), wounded, disembarked
embarked at Malta.	embarked at Malta.	at Malta.
Pic. C. D. 'THLOHNE, 12th Battalion	Pte. C. B. THORNE, 12th Battalion	Pte. C. D. 'THLOHNE, 12th Battalion
(Waratah), wounded, diserbarked at	(Waratah), wounded, disembarked at	(Waratah), wounded, disembarked at
Malta.	Malta.	Malta.
Pte. J. C. LYAdiL, 1LL Battalion, 3ra	Pte. J. C. LYALL, 12th Battalion, 3rd	Pte. J. C. LYAdiL, ILL Battalion, 3rd
reinforcemnaats (Oatlands), wounded, dis.	reinforcements (Oatlands), wounded, dis-	reinforcements (Oatlands), wounded, disembarked
embarked at Malta.	embarked at Malta.	at Malta.
a'tc. dl. G. GCULLIDGlt, 12th Battalion	Pte. H. G. GULLIDGE, 12th Battalion	etc. dl. G. GULLIDGE, 12th Battalion
(Launceeron), wounded, disembarked at	(Launceston), wounded, disembarked at	(Launceston), wounded, disembarked at
Malta.	Malta.	Malta.
Pte. A. K. IA1LVEtY, 12th Battalion	Pte. A. K. HARVEY, 15th Battalion	Pte. A. K. FALVEY, 12th Battalion
(Bicheno), second occasion, previously	(Bicheno), second occasion, previously	(Bicheno), second occasion, previously
reported in 1st AG.. tLopital, Alexandria.	reported in 1st A.G. Hospital, Alexandria.	reported in 1st AG.. Hospital, Alexandria.

Identified overProof corrections	GULLIDGE STUBBINGS LAUNCESTON ACTION HOBART BOWDEN
Identified overProof non-corrections	MIDDLETON THORNE LYALL HARRINGTON HARVEY

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	77	77.9	92.2	64.7
Searchability of unique words	40	72.5	87.5	54.5
Weighted Words		75.3	88.5	53.4

Article ID 53349278, Article, A VICTORIAN INVENTION., page 6 1915-01-02, Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1878 - 1954), 112 words, 11 corrections

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A VICTORIAN* INVENTION.	A VICTORIAN INVENTION.	A VICTORIAN INVENTION.
Thc Melbourne correspondent of tile	The Melbourne correspondent of the	The Melbourne correspondent of the
Brisbane " Telegraph," telegriiphing on	Brisbane "Telegraph," telegraphing on	Brisbane " Telegraph," telegraphing on
thc :)0th of ßccisnJlHT, says Mr. A. J.	the 30th of December, says :—"Mr. A. J.	the 30th of ßccisnJlHT, says Mr. A. J.
Holton, of Melbourne, lias brought for-	Bolton, of Melbourne, has brought for-	Bolton, of Melbourne, has brought forward
ward on inrcntjoii, which, hu thums, will	ward an invention, which, he claims, will	on invention, which, he claims, will
overcome. tho break of gauge difliciilty.	overcome the break of gauge difficulty.	overcome. the break of gauge difficulty.
The N'ow South Wales Govcrnmcnl is in-	The New South Wales Government is in-	The New South Wales Government is investigating
vestigating thcBrcnntin patent Witch ut	vestigating the Brennan patent switch at	the Brennan patent Witch at
Tocuniwuh, and Mt. Bolton's invention	Tocumwah, and Mr. Bolton's invention	Tocumwal, and Mr. Bolton's invention
.also bas cóme nnderits notice. The model	also has come under its notice. The model	also has come under its notice. The model
of the latter contrivance has been on ex-	of the latter contrivance has been on ex-	of the latter contrivance has been on exhibition
hibition «t Federal Parliament Hause. lt	hibition at Federal Parliament House. It	at Federal Parliament House. It
provides- for tho substitution of a third	provides for the substitution of a third	provides for the substitution of a third
wheel in lieu of a third rail, ns proposed	wheel in lieu of a third rail, as proposed	wheel in lieu of a third rail, as proposed
by lilr. \V. F. Brennan, of "sydney, als.»	by Mr. W. F. Brennan, of Sydney, also	by Mr. V. F. Brennan, of Sydney, also
the adoption of a slot ut places whurc	the adoption of a slot at places where	the adoption of a slot in places where
points occur.''	points occur."	points occur.''

Identified overProof corrections	BOLTON WHERE AS AT DIFFICULTY UNDER ONTHE GOVERNMENT ITS HE CLAIMS COME HOUSE IT NEW TELEGRAPHING
Identified overProof non-corrections	DECEMBER AN TOCUMWAH SWITCH

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	100	66.0	95.0	85.3
Searchability of unique words	72	72.2	94.4	80.0
Weighted Words		72.6	93.2	75.2

Article ID 53373629, Article, WESTERN AUSTRALIA. FREMANTLE, August 24., page 7 1915-08-26, Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1878 - 1954), 70 words, 3 corrections

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WESTERN AUSTRALIA.	WESTERN AUSTRALIA.	WESTERN AUSTRALIA.
FKHMANTI.Ë, August it.	FREMANTLE, August 24.	FREMANTLE, August it.
Hostile demonstrations were made out	Hostile demonstrations were made out-	Hostile demonstrations were made out
fide several Herman sho¡:n and residences	side several German shops and residences	side several German shop and residences
last night, »nd con.-hk-ra'ilc damage wa«	last night, and considerable damage was	last night, and con.-hk-ra'ilc damage was
canned. A jeweller in High-stiviá lind	caused. A jeweller in High-street had	caused. A jeweller in High-street find
all tho Windows of hi* shop smashed in.	all the windows of his shop smashed in,	all the windows of his shop smashed in.
while all the windows of the Star Ifotei	while all the windows of the Star Hotel	while all the windows of the Star There
wura broken. Several arrests were made.	were broken. Several arrests were made.	were broken. Several arrests were made.
While taking one man to the lotkup,	While taking one man to the lockup,	While taking one man to the lockup,
someone in thé crowd threw a stone, rea	someone in the crowd threw a stone, ren-	someone in the crowd threw a stone, rea
dc.->iijt « «oastahie tineen:* iom.	dering a constable unconscious.	desires « Constable Lineen for.

Identified overProof corrections	GERMAN WAS /HIGH/STREET\|HIGHSTREET CAUSED LOCKUP OUTSIDE HIS FREMANTLE CONSTABLE
Identified overProof non-corrections	HAD SHOPS HOTEL UNCONSCIOUS CONSIDERABLE RENDERING

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	63	69.8	90.5	68.4
Searchability of unique words	48	68.8	87.5	60.0
Weighted Words		67.3	85.9	56.8

Article ID 53407566, Article, BREAK OF GAUGE., page 6 1915-11-03, Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1878 - 1954), 189 words, 4 corrections

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BREAK OF GAUGE. ';	BREAK OF GAUGE.	BREAK OF GAUGE. ';
IW Wagga, correspondent 'of tho MeV	The Wagga correspondent of the Mel-	IW Wagga, correspondent of the Mel
bourne "Argus," telegraphing or»the28tU	bourne "Argus," telegraphing on the 28th	bourne "Argus," telegraphing or»the28tU
pf October, çays ¡-"There is being 0$.	of October, says :—"There is being ex-	of October, says wethers is being 68.
Whited in Wagga a dence of a sample	hibited in Wagga a device of a sample	White. in Wagga a dence of a sample
character which it is confidently believed,	character which it is confidently believed,	character which it is confidently believed,
will serve lo cheaply and cffectirely Pftf	will serve to cheaply and effectively over-	will serve to cheaply and effectively Pftf
come thc break of gauge difficulty bropea	come the break of gauge difficulty between	come the break of gauge difficulty broken
thc Australian «tates. ¡Mr. G. Woottetftftf	the Australian states. Mr. G. Woolley, of	the Australian states. Mr. G. Woottetftftf
Wagga, has a working model, whUif üjt i	Wagga, has a working model, which has	Wagga, has a working model, while yet been
been submitted to tb« Railway ^Depart	been submitted to the Railway Department	submitted to the Railway Department
uiont engineers for te$t. Thc ordinalrjv	engineers for test. The ordinary	engineers for test. The ordinary
railway bogie has fouj- wheels, «Jid iWa lÄ-;	railway bogie has four wheels, and this	railway bogie has four- wheels, and (Wa is-;
vention simply adds another «ct of four'	invention simply adds another set of four	vention simply adds another set of four'
wheels,-two at each end of the car.' Huta	wheels, two at each end of the car. The	wheels, two at each end of the car.' Huta
wheels arc tot ia guide boxes, just aa are	wheels are set in guide boxes, just as are	wheels are set in guide boxes, just as are
thc present wheels, with the differenced	the present wheels, with the difference	the present wheels, with the difference
that thc heavy leaf springs are superseded;	that the heavy leaf springs are superseded	that the heavy leaf springs are superseded;
by colt springs. A simple device permit*	by coil springs. A simple device permits	by coil springs. A simple device permits
of tlicüD wheels being adjusted, BO Wwi	of these wheels being adjusted, so that	of these wheels being adjusted, BO Wwi
when the vrliele passes frein the Nef?	when the vehicle passes from the New	when the vehicle passes from the New?
South Wales to the Victorian act of raife,	South Wales to the Victorian set of rails,	South Wales to the Victorian act of rails,
the other set of four wheel/rise Sin. clear	the other set of four wheel rise 3in. clear	the other set of four wheel rise 3in. clear
of everything, thus enabling the carriaio	of everything, thus enabling the carriage	of everything, thus enabling the carriage
or truck to pana alternately from wie	or truck to pass alternately from one	or truck to pass alternately from one
gauge to thc ether, wit\|t but Ute loss bf .	gauge to the other, with but the loss of a	gauge to the other, with but Ute loss of .
few minutes in making the necessary *nd>	few minutes in making the necessary	few minutes in making the necessary and
justmcnts." l,	adjustments."	justments." l,

Identified overProof corrections	VEHICLE DEPARTMENT AS PASS ONE MELBOURNE STATES ORDINARY COIL THESE EFFECTIVELY TEST DIFFERENCE CARRIAGE RISE RAILS PERMITS SAYS WHEEL NEWSOUTH
Identified overProof non-corrections	BETWEEN SO THERE [**VANDALISED] WOOLLEY THIS EXHIBITED ON INVENTION OVERCOME HASBEEN ADJUSTMENTS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	175	66.3	88.6	66.1
Searchability of unique words	110	72.7	90.0	63.3
Weighted Words		73.4	91.3	67.3

Article ID 53413777, Article, GATCOMBE HEAD LIGHTHOUSE STAFF., page 10 1915-12-15, Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1878 - 1954), 87 words, 3 corrections

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GATCOMBE HEAD LIGHTHOUSE	GATCOMBE HEAD LIGHTHOUSE	GATCOMBE HEAD LIGHTHOUSE
STAFF.	STAFF.	STAFF.
Mr. Oliver Birrell, of the Gatcombe Head	Mr. Oliver Birrell, of the Gatcombe Head	Mr. Oliver Birrell, of the Gatcombe Head
lighthouse »taff, lias been promoted tu j	lighthouse staff, has been promoted to	lighthouse staff, has been promoted to the
the position of first assistant liglithoiise	the position of first assistant lighthouse-	position of first assistant lighthouse
keeper and transferred to Moreton Hay. \|	keeper and transferred to Moreton Bay.	keeper and transferred to Moreton Bay. a
The (promotion is well deserved. Mr. and \|	The promotion is well deserved. Mr. and	The (promotion is well deserved. Mr. and Mrs.
Mrs. Birrell have been residents of Glad-	Mrs. Birrell have been residents of Glad-	Birrell have been residents of Gladstone
stone for more than fifteen years, and	stone for more than fifteen years, and	for more than fifteen years, and
durini; that period they have won the re- r	during that period they have won the	during that period they have won the re- r
«peel »nd .goodwill of all classes of the	respect and goodwill of all classes of the	peel and goodwill of all classes of the
community. General regret is expressed	community. General regret is expressed	community. General regret is expressed
*t their departure. j	at their departure.	at their departure. j

Identified overProof corrections	AT HAS DURING LIGHTHOUSEKEEPER BAY
Identified overProof non-corrections	RESPECT

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	71	87.3	98.6	88.9
Searchability of unique words	50	88.0	98.0	83.3
Weighted Words		89.2	97.4	76.5

Article ID 53414991, Article, LONGEST RAILWAY JOURNEY IN AUSTRALIA., page 6 1915-12-04, Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1878 - 1954), 78 words, 3 corrections

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LONGEST RAILWAY J (J I'RN EY"	LONGEST RAILWAY JOURNEY	LONGEST RAILWAY J (J I'RN EY"
IN At'STRAI.IA.	IN AUSTRALIA.	IN AUSTRALIA.
Tlic distance between (lie four capital	The distance between the four capital	The distance between the four capital
(¡ties of Australis, connected lu rail,	cities of Australia, connected by rail,	(cities of Australia, connected by rail,
fays tile 'toowoomba Chronicle," aro:	says the "Toowoomba Chronicle," are:	says the 'Toowoomba Chronicle," are:
JJrisbane lo *vdiioy. 7-.Í miles : vyd	Brisbane to Sydney, 725: Syd-	Brisbane to Sydney. 565 miles : widely
Iv v lo Melbourne. ">SJ'. miles: Me'bourne	to Melbourne, 582½ miles: Melbourne	v to Melbourne. "83'. miles: Melbourne
lo Adelaide miles. Tho louses'	to Adelaide 482¾ miles. The longest	to Adelaide miles. The losses'
lailwK.v jnuruov which ena Ire under	railway journey which can be under-	railway journey which can be under
lakeu in Australia, on one continuons!	taken in Australia, on one continuous	taken in Australia, on one continuous!
'ino ol' railw ay, is from Longreach, ¡i: I	line of railway, is from Longreach, in	'line of' railway, is from Longreach, as: I
','i:eonsliind. to Oodnadatta, in Sou'.',	Queensland, to Oodnadatta, in South	','i:eonsliind. to Oodnadatta, in Sou'.',
Australia, a lota I distance ol' 3:jOH miles.'	Australia, a total distance of 3303 miles.	Australia, a total distance of 3:jOH miles.'

Identified overProof corrections	ARE BE THE BY SYDNEY CONTINUOUS UNDERTAKEN JOURNEY CAN BRISBANE CITIES SAYS LINE TOTAL
Identified overProof non-corrections	QUEENSLAND SOUTHAUSTRALIA SYD

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	62	48.4	90.3	81.2
Searchability of unique words	41	58.5	92.7	82.4
Weighted Words		60.4	90.4	75.8

Article ID 57794881, Article, TRANS-AUSTRALIAN RAILWAY, page 1 1915-09-12, Sunday Times (Perth, WA : 1902 - 1954), 274 words, 5 corrections

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. TRANSÄTgftUAN RAILWAY	TRANS-AUSTRALIAN RAILWAY	. TRANSÄTgftUAN RAILWAY
Early in the week Senator Pearce	Early in the week Senator Pearce	Early in the week Senator Pearce
announced that the . Trans-Australian	announced that the Trans-Australian	announced that the . Trans-Australian
railway would be connected up by the1	railway would be connected up by the	railway would be connected up by the
«yid _otr .li* 16.. This stat?ni;?at was.	end of 1916. This statement was	said note he 16.. This statement was.
brought under the notice ct the Pre-.;	brought under the notice of the Pre-	brought under the notice of the Premier
mier by a represen ta'Uve of "The Sun-	mier by a representative of "The Sun-	by a represen- tative of "The Sun-
day-Times," and he was asked if-any	day Times," and he was asked if any-	day Times," and he was asked if any
thing farther had been doné -with re-	thing farther had been done with re-	thing further had been done with regard
gard to the construction of the Fre	gard to the construction of the Fre-	to the construction of the Fre
mantle-Kklgooriie section.	mantle-Kalgoorlie section.	mantle-Kklgooriie section.
"That was . one of the questions ;	"That was one of the questions	"That was one of the questions ;
which I wished to discuss with the	which I wished to discuss with the	which I wished to discuss with the
Frime Minister had. I gone to Mel- ?	Prime Minister had I gone to Mel-	Prime Minister had. I gone to Melbourne
bourne to attend the Premiers" Con-	bourne to attend the Premiers' Con-	to attend the Premiers" Conference
férence," sala Mr. Scaddan, "but as the.	ference," said Mr. Scaddan, "but as the	said Mr. Scaddan, "but as the.
meeting, was precipitated I could, not	meeting was precipitated I could not	meeting, was precipitated I could, not
reach Melbourne in time, and ítoeitítorei	reach Melbourne in time, and therefore	reach Melbourne in time, and ítoeitítorei
stayed at home... Of courser li-tiutte;	stayed at home. Of course I quite	stayed at home... Of course literature;
appreciate the desire'of-the Commong	appreciate the desire of the Common-	appreciate the desire'of-the Common
?ireaith Government to have-thè sec-	wealth Government to have the sec-	wealth Government to have the section
tion constructed on-the 4fL SAbin.	tion constructed on the 4ft. 8½in.	constructed on-the 4ft SAbin.
tß.use in order, to .obviate a break .of	gauge in order to obviate a break of	house in order, to obviate a break of
gauge, especially from a defensive	gauge, especially from a defensive	gauge, especially from a defensive
p»int of view. At the same"-time,	point of view. At the same time,	point of view. At the same time,
in .. the extraordinary financial	in the extraordinary financial	in the extraordinary financial
conditions which exist, and will	conditions which exist, and will	conditions which exist, and will
continue lo - t-xist for a - long	continue to exist for a long	continue to - exist for a long
while after the end of the war.	while after the end of the war.	while after the end of the war.
it would bo absolutely impossible for	it would be absolutely impossible for	it would be absolutely impossible for
! the Stale to undertake an cxpendi	the Stale to undertake an expendi-	the State to undertake an expenditure
¡ ture of ii millions sterling on a worlc	ture of 2¾ millions sterling on a worlc	of six millions sterling on a work
. which would not produce one penny	which would not produce one penny	which would not produce one penny
j of revenue, it muât be remembered	of revenue, it must be remembered	of revenue, it must be remembered
j that to far as W.A. is concerned we	that so far as W.A. is concerned we	that to far as W.A. is concerned we
j should be merely duplicating the pre	should be merely duplicating the pre-	should be merely duplicating the pre-
I -sent lint-, which is more than ade	sent line, which is more than ade-	sent hint-, which is more than made
¡ quate for tUl purposes. After all, it"	quate for all purposes. After all, it	a quate for tUl purposes. After all, it"
I only means one more break of gauge	only means one more break of gauge	I only means one more break of gauge
\|on tho whole route between herc o nd	on the whole route between here and	on the whole route between here and
i Sydney, and the delay at Kalgoorlie	Sydney, and the delay at Kalgoorlie	Sydney, and the delay at Kalgoorlie
¡ need not exceed 20 minutes-"	need not exceed 20 minutes."	I need not exceed 20 minutes-"

Identified overProof corrections	MUST ANYTHING STATEMENT COMMONWEALTH COURSE PRIME EXPENDITURE CONFERENCE PREMIER DONE SUNDAY SAID HERE POINT
Identified overProof non-corrections	SO THEREFORE DESIRE FARTHER [VANDALISED] ADEQUATE PRESENT QUITE REPRESENTATIVE WORLC [VANDALISED] STALE [**VANDALISED] LINE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	235	84.7	92.8	52.8
Searchability of unique words	143	84.6	92.3	50.0
Weighted Words		85.4	91.4	41.3

Article ID 58584497, Article, zoo., page 16 1915-02-07, Sunday Times (Perth, WA : 1902 - 1954), 60 words, 3 corrections

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zoo. " . " . J	ZOO.	zoo. " " . J
?v* ." With - Shetland - ponies. - donkeys, '	With Shetland ponies, donkeys,	v ." With - Shetland - ponies. - donkeys, '
"~ swing boats, oceah:waVes, tennis courts;	swing boats, ocean waves, tennis courts	"~ swing boats, ocean waves, tennis courts;
and hot water .for-picnickers,-jthe^Soufh'	and hot water for picnickers, the South	and hot water .for-picnickers,-jthe^Soufh'
' ? Perth Zoo adds to the attraction of ..its .	Perth Zoo adds to the attraction of its	' ? Perth Zoo adds to the attraction of its .
fauna. -The gardens ¿re now. at'their:	fauna. The gardens are now at their	fauna. -The gardens are now. at their
loveliest, and patrons of the same'.may	loveliest, and patrons of the same may	loveliest, and patrons of the same may
. depend on a pleasurable and instruc-	depend on a pleasurable and instruc-	. depend on a pleasurable and instructive
tive holiday. - ^	tive holiday.	holiday. - a

Identified overProof corrections	AT ARE SAME WAVES OCEAN MAY THEIR
Identified overProof non-corrections	SOUTH

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	46	80.4	95.7	77.8
Searchability of unique words	39	79.5	97.4	87.5
Weighted Words		85.3	99.0	93.0

Article ID 59119855, Article, SALISBURY TO PORT AUGUSTA RAILWAY., page 6 1915-02-19, The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929), 150 words, 3 corrections

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	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	138	97.1	100.0	100.0
Searchability of unique words	82	100.0	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		100.0	100.0	0.0

Article ID 59120397, Article, BREAK-OF-GAUGE DIFFICULTIES., page 8 1915-01-16, The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929), 56 words, 3 corrections

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BRBAK-OF-GAUGE MFFICULTIBS.	BREAK-OF-GAUGE DIFFICULTIES.	BREAK-OF-GAUGE DIFFICULTIES.
Mr. S. R. Haiwke, of Stephen terrace,	Mr. S. R. Hawke, of Stephen terrace,	Mr. S. R. Hawke, of Stephen terrace,
Walfcervine/i has completed ji1 model ofbis	Walkerville, has completed a model of his	Walkerville has completed a model of his
invention 'to overcome, ^the^breakrof-gauge	invention to overcome the break-of-gauge	invention to overcome, the break-of-gauge
difficulty. ?? It hae been-rlghly commended	difficulty. It has been righly commended	difficulty. " It has been right commended
in engineering circles. . Thnmgnithe;! cour-	in engineering circles. Through the cour-	in engineering circles. . Thnmgnithe;! courtesy
tesy of the Speaker of the Tilouse of As	tesy of the Speaker of the House of As-	of the Speaker of the House of Assembly
sembly (Hon.-sL-.O'Loughlin^ an exhibi	sembly (Hon. L. O'Loughlin), an exhibi-	(Hon.-sL-.O'Loughlin^ an exhibition
tion will be given atParliainettfc'House on	tion will be given at Parliament House on	will be given atParliainettfc'House on
Tuesday 'nex£ ' v '??:??? :j-r'--'':'	Tuesday next.	Tuesday 'next ' v '??:??? jar'--'':'

Identified overProof corrections	WALKERVILLE HAWKE NEXT /BREAK/OF/GAUGE\|BREAKOFGAUGE HOUSE HIS DIFFICULTIES /BREAK/OF/GAUGE\|BREAKOFGAUGE
Identified overProof non-corrections	AT RIGHLY PARLIAMENT THROUGH

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All Words	51	68.6	88.2	62.5
Searchability of unique words	42	71.4	90.5	66.7
Weighted Words		67.0	90.3	70.6

Article ID 59392932, Article, MESSRS. HOSKING & RYAN, LIMITED., page 8 1915-07-17, The Mail (Adelaide, SA : 1912 - 1954), 192 words, 4 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	THEY SEE PAYNEHAM VERY ALL /FOUR/ROOMED\|FOURROOMED BUSY
Identified overProof non-corrections	NUMEROUS

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All Words	178	92.1	99.4	92.9
Searchability of unique words	117	93.2	99.1	87.5
Weighted Words		92.8	98.7	81.8

Article ID 59414745, Article, SET TO PARTNERS., page 4 1915-07-10, The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929), 198 words, 5 corrections

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. . S15T TO PARTNERS.. '.	SET TO PARTNERS.	. . SENT TO PARTNERS.. '.
'Thc'Beireas,.pf' Swallow Cliff,' B.	"The Heiress of Swallow Cliff," E.	'Thc'Beireas,.pf' Swallow Cliff,' E.
Everett-Green; Stanley, Paul,-& Co., Lon	Everett-Green; Stanley, Paul & Co., Lon-	Everett-Green; Stanley, Paul Co., London
don.— This novel tells.- in the author's' char	don.—This novel tells in the author's char-	This novel tells.- in the author's' characteristic
acteristic style, of ?the'.loye affairs of:H.uel	acteristic style, of the love affairs of Hazel	style, of the love affairs offered
Glifie, '.heiress, '. arid Alicia ' Wynter, -;x-	Cliffe, heiress, and Alicia Wynter, ex-	Glifie, 'heiress, '. arid Alicia ' Wynter, -x-
heiress! she h'ayingjiu'rSed a crusty relative	heiress, she having nursed a crusty relative	heiress! she h'ayingjiu'rSed a crusty relative
through his declining years to receive p	through his declining years to receive an	through his declining years to receive p
estate, sunk and .waterlogged with raort-,	estate sunk and waterlogged with mort-	estate, sunk and waterlogged with mort-,
gage;-, to the destruction of her hope of	gages, to the destruction of her hope of	gage;-, to the destruction of her hope of
marrying the man she loved. In a fine	marrying the man she loved. In a fine	marrying the man she loved. In a fine
spirit of (renerosi;y* she decides that the	spirit of generosity she decides that the	spirit of (generosity she decides that the
heiress will do to make Rex.Baxendf.le	heiress will do to make Rex Baxendale	heiress will do to make Rex.Baxendf.le
happy. As it happens, Hazel's parents	happy. As it happens, Hazel's parents	happy. As it happens, Hazel's parents
have other views forvher, and she has y^t	have other views for her, and she has yet	have other views for her, and she has yet
other views, for hei'solt, ' The parental	other views for herself. The parental	other views, for herself, The parental
candidate, a bronzed .and noted explorer,	candidate, a bronzed and noted explorer,	candidate, a bronzed and noted explorer,
has the misfortune to he put out of the	has the misfortune to be put out of the	has the misfortune to he put out of the
running at 'the' vailing- of. the banns over a	running at the calling of the banns over a	running at the railing of the banns over a
forgotten- Enrasianuivjfe. Hazel's choice—	forgotten Eurasian wife. Hazel's choice—	forgotten- Enrasianuivjfe. Hazel's choices
an athletic and intensely. vital young ma--:,	an athletic and intensely vital young man,	an athletic and intensely. vital young man--:,
but 'a penniless lfid-^vM; a long .?ocditsrte'	but "a penniless lad with a long pedigree"	but a penniless leaders; a long .?ocditsrte'
has the good fqvtiijve tp.sa.yc her lifertwir.e	has the good fortune to save her life twice	has the good fertilise to say her intertwine
over, hiiti ik hartdipap-pl by the (jisappjar	over, but is handicapped by the disappear-	over, but is handicapped by the (disappear
an'cp of a' pearl 'necldace left in his chaige.	ance of a pearl necklace left in his charge.	sheep of a pearl 'necklace left in his charge.
Alicia plots^iind contrives/but things work	Alicia plots and contrives, but things work	Alicia plots and contrives/but things work
out in the end in ???their -town way. The	out in the end in their own way. The	out in the end in another town way. The
scene of .the1 book is partly iu the country	scene of the book is partly in the country	scene of the book is partly in the country
and partly in London.	and partly in London.	and partly in London.

Identified overProof corrections	NECKLACE YET CHARGE HERSELF PLOTS LOVE HANDICAPPED GENEROSITY
Identified overProof non-corrections	CLIFFE SET BE FORTUNE REX EX HAVING LIFE HAZEL BAXENDALE NURSED MORTGAGES WIFE SAVE OWN LAD CONTRIVES PEDIGREE EURASIAN TWICE DISAPPEARANCE CHOICE [VANDALISED] CALLING THEIR [VANDALISED]

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All Words	192	75.0	83.3	33.3
Searchability of unique words	125	76.0	80.8	20.0
Weighted Words		73.9	79.3	20.7

Article ID 59602380, Article, BREAK-OF-GAUGE PROBLEM. EXPERIMENT IN NEW SOUTH WALES. SYDNEY, June 21., page 9 1915-06-22, The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929), 77 words, 3 corrections

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BREAK-OF-GAUGE	BREAK-OF-GAUGE	BREAK-OF-GAUGE
PROBLEM.	PROBLEM.	PROBLEM.
EXPERIMENT IX NEW SOUTH	EXPERIMENT IN NEW SOUTH	EXPERIMENT IN NEW SOUTH
WADES.	WALES.	WALES.
SYDNEY. Juno 21.	SYDNEY, June 21.	SYDNEY. June 21.
Tiie Min-is-;er for Kail ways \Mr. Hoyle)	The Minister for Railways (Mr. Hoyle)	The Minister for Railways Mr. Hoyle)
has approved, of the Caldwell -patent for	has approved of the Caldwell patent for	has approved, of the Caldwell patent for
overcoming the break-of-tjauge problem	overcoming the break-of-gauge problem	overcoming the break-of-gauge problem
iieing tested cu the New' Soutli Wales niil	being tested on the New South Wales rail-	being tested on the New South Wales rail
ways. ' Tiie Federal and Victorian Minis	ways. The Federal and Victorian Minis-	ways. ' Tire Federal and Victorian Ministers
ters have seen a working model oi the in	ters have seen a working model of the in-	have seen a working model of the in
vention, wli^eh, it is claimed, overcomes the	vention, which, it is claimed, overcomes the	vention, which, it is claimed, overcomes the
dttticnlty n-ichotu alterations -in the iixks	difficulty without alterations in the axles	difficulty without alterations -in the rocks
or the rails. Double flange wheels are a	or the rails. Double flange wheels are a	or the rails. Double flanged wheels are a
?part- of the device.	part of the device.	part of the device.

Identified overProof corrections	MINISTER DIFFICULTY JUNE RAILWAYS WHICH WITHOUT BEING ON
Identified overProof non-corrections	FLANGE [**VANDALISED] AXLES

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All Words	69	78.3	95.7	80.0
Searchability of unique words	51	82.4	96.1	77.8
Weighted Words		83.0	93.4	61.2

Article ID 59620061, Article, W A T T L E D A Y. A WATTLE DAY CONTRAST., page 9 1915-09-07, The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929), 402 words, 7 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
1 ™ . - ? . - ? ?; ? i ? . ...	WATTLE DAY.	1 ™ . - ? . - ? ?; ? i ? . ...
AAVATTMDAY-OpNT^AStr:1 7	A WATTLE DAY CONTRAST.	AAVATTMDAY-OpNT^AStr:1 7
. ? . -'? [Biy Silas Uster.] .: ?«-.- ? '	[By Silas Lister.]	. ? . -'? [By Silas Lister.] .: as-.-
Sever yet bid Wattle Dar . f	Never yet had Wattle Day	Never yet had Wattle Day of
'[BaB such depth and splendour!. ' '..' -	Half such depth and splendour !	[Ball such depth and splendour!. ' '..' -
XtA never held a wattle qpray ' '' . ' ' '	And never held a wattle spray	XtA never held a wattle spray ' ' '
. .. Meaning quite so tender! ' '. ? ' '	Meaning quite so tender !	... Meaning quite so tender! ' '. ? ' '
DesriSynibol--ever dearer' be .,' '? ??	Dear Symbol—ever dearer be	DesriSynibol--ever dearer' be .,' '? ??
'In our natloBBtory.1 ** -. *' \\ ?.	In our nation-story,	'In our natloBBtory.1 th ' W ?.
Flower of- lore' and' memory, :' ?	Flower of love and memory,	Flower of- love' and' memory, :' ?
Vojee of hope and gloiy! . . ' ; '-.? '*.'.'	Voice of hope and glory !	Voice of hope and glory! . . ' ; '-.? '3.'.'
Other years, on Wattle Day. ? ~'! ''	Other years, on Wattle Day,	Other years, on Wattle Day. ? ~'! ''
*. You and I together, ?	You and I together	*. You and I together,
Hare roamed the happy hours away, .	Have roamed the happy hours away,	Have roamed the happy hours away,
' Careless ot tbe weather. -	Careless of the weather.	' Careless of the weather. -
To-day, about a saddened world,	To-day, about a saddened world,	To-day, about a saddened world,
Tbe heavy war-clouds gloom:	The heavy war-clouds gloom ;	The heavy war clouds gloom:
Across tbe promise of the Spring	Across the promise of the Spring	Across the promise of the Spring
' -.Their drifting shadow* loom. ' ?	Their drifting shadows loom.	' -Their drifting shadows loom. ' ?
Other rears— what dreams were ours, .	Other years—what dreams were ours,	Other rears what dreams were ours,
God's dear sunshine o'er- us:	God's dear sunshine o'er us ;	God's dear sunshine o'er- us:
The greeninx hillsides elsd with ooWrs,	The greening hillsides glad with flow'rs,	The greening hillsides gold with ooWrs,
Long bright years before us.	Long bright years before us.	Long bright years before us.
TiMlsy-tboorh. kme a little while . .	To-day-though, lone a little while	TiMlsy-tboorh. knee a little while . .
I walk in fear's Valley- ...	I walk in fear's Valley—	I walk in fear's Valley- ...
The dear remembrance of 'your smile	The dear remembrance of your smile	The dear remembrance of your smile
Bids my spirit rally.	Bids my spirit rally.	Bids my spirit rally.
Other years, though weary draught	Other years, though weary drought	Other years, though weary draught
Uad burnt the hillsides bare, ' *?	Had burnt the hillsides bare,	had burnt the hillsides bare, ' 4?
'The wjttle flung her htdnem out - '.' ' .	The wattle flung her banners out	The wattle flung her stones out - '.' ' .
And shed her fragrance there. - '. .	And shed her fragrance there.	And shed her fragrance there. - '. .
To-dir, the magic of the* rain	To-day, the magic of the rain	To-day, the magic of the rain
. With green the hills baa dress.	With green the hills has drest.	. With green the hills bad dress.
.-The wattle scents tbe air again - . '? - '	The wattle scents the air again	The wattle scents the air again - . '? - '
And flaunt* her goMen crest! \	And flaunts her golden crest !	And flaunts her golden crest! A
? Other yearr, the wattle sang ' ;	Other years, the wattle sang	Other years, the wattle sang ' ;
- S6n?s for carelew rovers: -/-	Songs for careless rovers ;	- Sons for careless covers: 2/-
Sweet ntsdtigil el youth and Joy. / ^.	Sweet madrigal of youth and joy	Sweet madrigal el youth and Joy. G E.
' Dear to-happy lorera. ? , ? -5 **	Dear to happy lovers.	' Dear to-happy lovers. ? , 25 at
To^sy upon a deeper note ? ? '	To-day upon a deeper note	Tossy upon a deeper note ? The
The wattle-song, comes plain. - '	The wattle-song comes plain,	wattle song, comes plain. - '
'Hold- fast to faith and courage still.	"Hold fast to faith and courage still,	Hold- fast to faith and courage still.
And Joy (ball come again.'	And Joy shall come again."	And Joy (ball come again.'
So, to-day, on' Wattle Day	So, to-day, on Wattle Day—	So, to-day, on' Wattle Day
Still with heart* tocetber	Still with hearts together	Still with hearts together
We'll pots the long, deep noun away.	We'll pass the long, deep hours away,	We'll pass the long, deep noun away.
Careless of the -weather!	Careless of the weather !	Careless of the weather!
I, safe where home's . dear hills. a.nd. ieHsi	I, safe where home's dear hills and fells,	I, safe where home's . dear hills. and. ieHsi
Greet the glorious Spring. . . -	Greet the glorious Spring.	Greet the glorious Spring. . . -
You. there tesMes the Dardanelles.	You, there besides the Dardanelles,	You. there besides the Dardanelles.
SUII fighting for the King!	Still fighting for the King !	SUIT fighting for the King!
Wear a 'golden wattle spray! . .	Wear a golden wattle spray	Wear a golden wattle spray! . .
- Etctt loyal heart. ,	Every loyal heart.	- Each loyal heart. ,
And wear a purple band to-day— .,	And wear a purple band to-day —	And wear a purple band to-day .,
That they may have their part!	That they may have their part !	That they may have their part!
Tbe boy«, who lie in narrow, graves	The boys, who lie in narrow graves	The boys, who lie in narrow, graves
Across the *ea-as'-«ep. ? .	Across the sea—asleep,	Across the *ea-as'-«ep. And
And those, who, flgfatinr dauntless still,	And those, who, fighting dauntless still,	those, who, fighting dauntless still,
Tbe Empire1* honour keep!	The Empire's honour keep !	The Empire's honour keep!

Identified overProof corrections	SHADOWS LISTER HEARTS PASS MADRIGAL BOYS BY HAD BESIDES LOVERS GREENING LOVE EMPIRES GLORY VOICE FLAUNTS
Identified overProof non-corrections	HALF BANNERS FLOWRS SEA FELLS LONE STORY HAS ROVERS [**VANDALISED] ASLEEP EVERY SYMBOL SONGS DROUGHT NATION SHALL CONTRAST GLAD DREST

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All Words	289	78.5	90.7	56.5
Searchability of unique words	180	81.1	89.4	44.1
Weighted Words		81.2	89.4	43.3

Article ID 60075721, Article, Ualform Songs. SYDNEY, May 11., page 2 1915-05-13, Townsville Daily Bulletin (Qld. : 1907 - 1954), 288 words, 3 corrections

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Uilfbrri fiiita. . -	Uniform Gauge.	Uilfbrri firsts. . -
(By Telegraph.) . '	(By Telegraph.)	(By Telegraph.) . '
BTDNEY. May II.	SYDNEY. May 11.	SYDNEY. May 14.
At to-day's sitting of the Premiers'	At to-day's sitting of the Premiers'	At to-day's sitting of the Premiers'
t?onlerence the queatlon of a. uniform	Conference the question of a uniform	Conference the question of a uniform
railway gauge waa dlaouiaed. n«id u	railway gauge was discussed and a	railway gauge was discussed. paid a
way resolved that a commission of two	way resolved that a commission of two	way resolved that a commission of two
leading railway experta, 'preferAibly.	leading railway experts, preferably	leading railway experts, 'preferably.
from outalde Auatralla, be appointed	from outside Australia be appointed	from outside Australia, be appointed
forthwith by the Ooveramenta of -h«	forthwith by the Governments of the	forthwith by the Governments of the
Commonwealth and the matnlfcDd	Commonwealth and the mainland	Commonwealth and the mainland
Blatea lo consider, report a4id advlae	States to consider, report and advise	States to consider, report and advise
upon the nutation of unifying the	upon the question of unifying the	upon the question of unifying the
gauge of the Australian railways, par-	gauge of the Australian railways, par-	gauge of the Australian railways, particularly
ticularly aa to—	ticularly as to—	as to
(a) The need for a uniform gauge.	(a) The need for a uniform gauge.	(a) The need for a uniform gauge.
ill) The moat auluble gauge In the	(b) The most suitable gauge in the	ill) The most suitable gauge In the
dmimatanon of existing amoan. and	circumstances of existing gauges, and	dramatises of existing areas. and
tbe proereu and tuture «evelc*m«(nl	the program and future developments in Australia.	the progress and future «evelc*m«(nl
(c) The beat method of cArrytngout	(c) The best method of carrying out	(c) The best method of cArrying out
uninoatlon of gauge If auch.be deemed	uninification of gauge if auch be deemed	unification of gauge If such be deemed
advlaable. s '-	advisable.	advisable. s '-
-dl What beneflla will mult	(d) What benefits will result.	-di What benefits will must
-l- To the Commonwealth.	(e) To the Commonwealth.	-l- To the Commonwealth.
(!) To each of the Stales.	(f) To each of the Stales.	(1) To each of the States.
' Uo- ' .	(g) The probable cost of such unifica-	' Uo- ' .
tion.	tion.	tion.
The expensFs nf this 'commission .to	The expenses of this commission to	The expenses of this commission to
UuIrTliaS Ul° ''' ''' * ?'*?'	be borne by the States upon a population basis.	UuIrTliaS Ula ss'' ''' 3 B's?'
Mr O-Sulllvan -Q.) and Mr Walker	Mr. O'Sullivan (Q.) and Mr Walker	Mr O'Sullivan (Q.) and Mr Walker
-W.A.) aald tbey N-obd for Ihe resolu	(W.A.) said they voted for the resolu-	W.A.) said they Niobe for the resolution
tion subject to the approval their	tion subject to the approval their	subject to the approval their
respective Cabinets.	respective Cabinets.	respective Cabinets.
it waa furlbn- resolved that In vlaw	It was further resolved that in view	it was further resolved that in view
of Ue grave Importance at a unlBoa	of the grave importance at a unification	of Ue grave importance at a unlBoa
Uon of tbe railway gaugea, the State	of the railway gauges, the State	tion of the railway gauges, the State
and Federal governments be urgrd to	and Federal governments be urged to	and Federal governments be urged to
awd repreaenUUvni to view * prae	send representatives to view a prac-	add repreaenUUvni to view * prove
thsal uat of tbe Brmnan Ihlrd-rall a^r	tical test of the Brennan Third-rail dev-	that out of the Brennan third-rail air
ice proposed to be conducted at	ice proposed to be conducted at	ice proposed to be conducted at
cumwal at a later datr. ,	Tocumwal at a later date.	renewal at a later date. On
On the motion of Mr. Black, it was	On the motion of Mr. Black, it was	the motion of Mr. Black, it was
agreed that steps be taken to seeun	agreed that steps be taken to secure	agreed that steps be taken to secure
eleotora.1 roll uniformity betwren the	electoral roll uniformity between the	electoral roll uniformity between the
Commonwealth and State*. -	Commonwealth and States.	Commonwealth and States. -
It waa decided that uniform legisU	It was decided that uniform legisla-	It was decided that uniform legislation
Uon be^ntrodumd with regard to tbe	tion be introduced with regard to the	reintroduced with regard to the
manufacture of footwear. ? .,	manufacture of footwear.	manufacture of footwear. ? .,
The confertnc4 adjourtifd: tm to	The conference adjourned till to-	The conference adjourned: tm to
taorrow. .'J-. ..^ a .	morrow.	morrow. and-. as a .
========	========	========
Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.	Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.	Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.
u^d?'1* '' -?*1-V''*M»-	For Coughs and Colds, Never fails. 1s. 6d.	under '' -?*1-V''*M»-

Identified overProof corrections	BETWEEN THEY CARRYING ADVISABLE SUITABLE AS ADVISE LEGISLATION EXPENSES OSULLIVAN BRENNAN SUCH STATES GAUGES SYDNEY PREFERABLY AUSTRALIA FURTHER QUESTION UNIFICATION SECURE MAINLAND OUT ELECTORAL CONFERENCE OUTSIDE ADJOURNED DISCUSSED THIRD FUTURE BENEFITS MOST EXPERTS DATE RAIL URGED SAID TOMORROW BEST
Identified overProof non-corrections	NEVER DEVELOPMENTS COLDS PROGRAM VOTED PROBABLE UNINIFICATION TILL TEST REPRESENTATIVES PRACTICAL POPULATION INTRODUCED FAILS TOCUMWAL COUGHS AUCH STALES [**VANDALISED] DEVICE SEND CIRCUMSTANCES COST BORNE BASIS RESULT

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All Words	253	61.3	83.8	58.2
Searchability of unique words	143	55.9	82.5	60.3
Weighted Words		52.4	79.8	57.5

Article ID 60742668, Article, RAILWAY IMPROVEMENTS., page 6 1915-04-30, The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929), 99 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	HAS IMPROVEMENTS NOORA WEIGHBRIDGE
Identified overProof non-corrections	WIRRABARA GALLON

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	93	92.5	97.8	71.4
Searchability of unique words	65	90.8	96.9	66.7
Weighted Words		90.2	96.2	61.5

Article ID 60743957, Article, CALDWELL, BREAK—OF—GAUGE COMPANY., page 4 1915-04-16, The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929), 217 words, 9 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	MCCANN /BREAK/OF/GAUGE\|BREAKOFGAUGE GRENFELL /BREAK/OF/GAUGE\|BREAKOFGAUGE HAD SECONDED
Identified overProof non-corrections	ER [VANDALISED] UNALLOTTED [VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	194	93.8	98.5	75.0
Searchability of unique words	128	95.3	98.4	66.7
Weighted Words		94.9	97.7	55.3

Article ID 60745507, Article, BREAK OF GAUGE. THIRD RAIL AND BRENNAN .SWITCH. MELBOURNE. April 11., page 9 1915-04-12, The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929), 260 words, 8 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	ENGINEERS MELBOURNE BIG APPLY AFFAIRS SWITCHES NEW STATED USED APRIL
Identified overProof non-corrections	SIMPLE RAILWAY CROSSINGS [**VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	240	90.4	97.1	69.6
Searchability of unique words	132	90.9	97.7	75.0
Weighted Words		91.5	98.2	78.4

Article ID 60750684, Article, CALDWELL BREAK OF GAUGE PATENT., page 6 1915-03-27, The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929), 138 words, 5 corrections

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. CAlJOVJEII, BREAK-OF-GAUGE	CALDWELL BREAK-OF-GAUGE	. CAlJOVJEII, BREAK-OF-GAUGE
.. . -. ,...-,' PATENT.	PATENT.	... -. ,...-,' PATENT.
,\ o^euqg of persons who had agreed to become	A meeting of persons who had agreed to become	A opening of persons who had agreed to become
members, of '-the iCaldwcll Break-of-irauire Com	members of the Caldwell Break-of-Gauge Com-	members, of the Caldwell Break-of-gauge Company,
pany, Limited, was held at the Wool ExctianM,	pany, Limited, was held at the Wool Exchange,	Limited, was held at the Wool Exchange,
Brookman's Bulldine. on Frirfav afternoon. ? Mr.	Brookman's Building, on Friday afternoon. Mr.	Brookman's Building. on Friday afternoon. Mr.
H. M. Addison presided over a large attendance.	H. M. Addison presided over a large attendance.	H. M. Addison presided over a large attendance.
The solicitor to th« company. (Mr. W. J. Denny)	The solicitor to the company (Mr. W. J. Denny)	The solicitor to the company. (Mr. W. J. Denny)
read the .memorandum .and articles of association,	read the memorandum and articles of association,	read the memorandum and articles of association,
which' were adopted. Messrs. H. Tcesdale Smith,	which were adopted. Messrs. H. Teesdale Smith,	which were adopted. Messrs. H. Teesdale Smith,
Joseph' Tirana, George Brookman, II. M. Addl	Joseph Timms, George Brookman, H. M. Addi-	Joseph' Tirana, George Brookman, H. M. Addl
son, and P. M. Daley were elected directory';.' It	son, and P. M. Daley were elected directors. It	son, and P. M. Daley were elected directory';.' It
was decided thai no more shires should DC.- is.	was decided that no more shares should be is-	was decided that no more shires should DC.- is.
sued,, and that should any future ,issuo ot.shares	sued, and that should any future issue of shares	sued,, and that should any future issue of shares
?be, ttquired.te.jneetinjf/of thd company, should, lie	be required to meeting of the company should be	be, ttquired.te.jneetinjf/of the company, should, be
called/before such fresh taue was authorised.	called before such fresh issue was authorized.	called before such fresh issue was authorised.
It was stated that the Government ot New South	It was stated that the Government of New South	It was stated that the Government of New South
Wales was prepared to thoroughly test tbe inven	Wales was prepared to thoroughly test the inven-	Wales was prepared to thoroughly test the invention
tion.	tion.

Identified overProof corrections	TEESDALE ISSUE EXCHANGE FRIDAY CALLED SHARES BUILDING CALDWELL BEFORE
Identified overProof non-corrections	REQUIRED TIMMS MEETING AUTHORIZED DIRECTORS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	115	76.5	90.4	59.3
Searchability of unique words	78	82.1	93.6	64.3
Weighted Words		75.8	91.3	63.9

Article ID 65672052, Article, LIGHT HORSE., page 4 1915-07-03, Fitzroy City Press (Vic. : 1881 - 1920), 69 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
:i: LLIGHT. HORSE.	LIGHT HORSE.	a: LIGHT. HORSE.
I jver scorned.the lover light!	I ever scorned the lover light	I ever scorned the lover light!
Who .loved audi rode: away,	Who loved and rode away,	Who loved and rode: away,
Who clouded all:the summer bright;	Who clouded all the summer bright.	Who clouded all the summer bright;
I e-er scoried .the lover light	I ever scorned the lover light	I ever scorned the lover light
Who made a night of day.	Who made a night of day.	Who made a night of day.
But, God U0 with you; dear to-.	But, God who with you, dear to-	But, God be with you; dear to-night
night ,.. :...	night.	,.. :...
And make my night your day,,	And make my night your day,	And make my night your day,,
SI cry for him passed out of sight	I cry for him passed out of sight—	ST cry for him passed out of sight
SAh, God be with you.~ear, t6-night,	Ah, God be with you, dear, to-night,	SAh, God be with you ear, to-night,
Who loved and rode away.	Who loved and rode away.	Who loved and rode away.
, Dorothy Frances McCrae.	Dorothy Frances McCrae.	Dorothy Frances McCrae.

Identified overProof corrections	TONIGHT SCORNED EVER ALL
Identified overProof non-corrections	AH

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	63	77.8	95.2	78.6
Searchability of unique words	40	87.5	97.5	80.0
Weighted Words		83.9	97.0	81.4

Article ID 66704545, Article, Break of Gauge Difficulties. PRACTICAL SOLUTION, page 2 1915-11-16, Geraldton Guardian (WA : 1906 - 1928), 177 words, 8 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	TRIAL DIFFICULTY ARTHUR BRENNAN GOVERNMENT ADAMS LOCAL COMMON EXPERIMENTS THAT QLD REPRESENTATIVE AMONGST
Identified overProof non-corrections	TOCUMWAL [**VANDALISED] PATENT

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	157	82.8	98.7	92.6
Searchability of unique words	103	86.4	98.1	85.7
Weighted Words		85.7	98.3	88.2

Article ID 69399846, Article, RAILWAY IMPROVEMENTS., page 19 1915-10-30, The Capricornian (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1875 - 1929), 114 words, 6 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	BOOLBURRA GALLON
Identified overProof non-corrections	GLADSTONE ERECTION THESE DAM EXISTING

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	143	89.5	93.0	33.3
Searchability of unique words	85	91.8	94.1	28.6
Weighted Words		89.4	93.5	39.2

Article ID 70372643, Article, THREE RAIL RAILWAY., page 3 1915-10-08, Euroa Advertiser (Vic. : 1884 - 1920), 174 words, 13 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
THREE RAIL RAILWAY.:	THREE RAIL RAILWAY.	THREE RAIL RAILWAY.:
A private trial: of the Brennan	A private trial of the Brennan	A private trial of the Brennan
tlireerail system of operating rail.	three-rail system of operating rail-	three-rail system of operating railways
ways so as to overcbome the break	ways so as to overcome the break	so as to overcome the break
of°'guagd ,-ifficuly was made at	of guage difficulty was made at	of-gauge difficulty was made at
Tocumal- . an. Friday,. in. the-: pre	Tocumwal on Friday, in the pre-	Tocumwal- . an. Friday,. in the: pre
sence--of .Messrs Deane and Wil.	sence of Messrs. Deane and Wil-	sence of Messrs Deane and Wil.
kins,:.engineers, Mr. -Hoyle, N.S.W.	kins, engineers, Mr. Hoyle, N.S.W.	kins engineers, Mr. -Hoyle, N.S.W.
MIinister. of. Railways, and M3r.	Minister of Railways, and Mr.	Minister. of Railways, and Mr.
Smith, tminic superintendent,. Vie	Smith, traffic superintendent, Vic-	Smith, traffic superintendent,. Victoria.
toria. A 900toni Victorian engine	toria. A 90-ton Victorian engine	A 60-ton Victorian engine
Was first" driven over' thie. points	was first driven over the points	was first" driven over' the. points
and crossings ,at. a speed, of 20	and crossings at a speed of 20	and crossings at. a speed, of 20
miles an hour. It was followed'- by	miles an hour. It was followed by	miles an hour. It was followed by
a New South Wales engine t??velling	a New South Wales engine travelling	a New South Wales engine travelling
at: a sried of 30 mile: =The tria?	at a speed of 30 miles. The trial	at: a speed of 30 mile: Theatre
was "perfetly satisfactory, no bitch	was perfectly satisfactory, no hitch	was "perfectly satisfactory, no hitch
occuiirring." Mr; loyle rode- oin the	occurring. Mr. Hoyle rode on the	occurring." Mr; Hoyle rode- on the
engines iduiring the tests, 'anai 'af.	engines during the tests, and af-	engines during the tests, 'and 'as.
expressed his pleasure at	terwards expressed his pleasure at	expressed his pleasure at
the :vindication of his 'champipn	the vindication of his champion-	the vindication of his 'champion
ship of.:the system. M?r. Smith all.	ship of the system. Mr. Smith all-	ship of the system. Mr. Smith all
so :?gatced he was satisfied ilitli	so stated he was satisfied with	so engaged he was satisfied with
the result of .the test. Mr. W il	the result of the test. Mr. Wil-	the result of the test. Mr. W H
kins gave a t' demoiistration, of his	kins gave a demonstration of his	kins gave at demonstration, of his
turntable invention, by. ivlwhich. the	turntable invention, by which the	turntable invention, by. in which. the
difliculty of balancing engines aiid	difficulty of balancing engines and	difficulty of balancing engines and
connectinm' theo three railsis aover.	connecting the three rail is over-	connecting' the three rails is never.
come.:. The public trail is. to :be	come. The public trail is to be	come.:. The public trail is. to be
mialdes on O'eob et 15,` -? : j	made on October 15.	middies on O'eob at 15 -? : j

Identified overProof corrections	MINISTER PERFECTLY CONNECTING DEMONSTRATION ENGINEERS DIFFICULTY WITHTHE CHAMPIONSHIP DURING TRAFFIC OCCURRING VICTORIA HITCH WHICH TOCUMWAL TON WILKINS TRAVELLING OVERCOME
Identified overProof non-corrections	OCTOBER GUAGE AFTERWARDS STATED

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	153	71.9	92.8	74.4
Searchability of unique words	92	75.0	95.7	82.6
Weighted Words		71.5	94.9	82.0

Article ID 71346067, Article, BREAK OF GAUGE., page 2 1915-10-01, Wodonga and Towong Sentinel (Vic. : 1885 - 1954), 189 words, 11 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
.BREAK OF GAUGE.	BREAK OF GAUGE.	BREAK OF GAUGE.
A private trial of the Broennan llthreec	A private trial of the Brennan three	A private trial of the Brennan threes
rail systelo of oporating railways, oo 00	rail system of operating railways, so as	rail system of operating railways, so 60 to
to ovorcoolo the brook of gauge diflcolly,	to overcome the break of gauge difficulty,	overcome the brook of gauge difficulty,
was mnado at rocomwal on Friday, in tio	was made at Tocumwal on Friday, in the	was made at Tocumwal on Friday, in the
presnceo of Mlessr. Deane and Wilkins,	presence of Messrs. Deane and Wilkins,	presence of Messrs. Deane and Wilkins,
engineers, Mair. Iloyle, N.S.W. Minister	engineers, Mr. Hoyle, N.S.W. Minister	engineers, Mair. Iloyle, N.S.W. Minister
of IRailwaoye, and Mar. Smnith, tralffic	of Railways, and Mr. Smith, traffic	of Railways, and Mary. Smith, traffic
anperintendent of Victoria. A )D0ton	superintendent of Victoria. A 90-ton	superintendent of Victoria. A )D0ton
Victorian engineo was. first driven over	Victorian engine was first driven over	Victorian engine was. first driven over
thie pcints and crossings at a speed of 20	the points and crossings at a speed of 20	the points and crossings at a speed of 20
olles an hour. It was followed by a Now	miles an hour. It was followed by a New	miles an hour. It was followed by a New
Softh Wales engine, travelliog at a speed	South Wales engine, travelling at a speed	South Wales engine, travelling at a speed
of 10 oiles.	of 30 miles.	of 40 miles.
'rho trial was perfectly latisfactory, no	The trial was perfectly satisfactory, no	'The trial was perfectly satisfactory, no
hitch wlnlhatever occurring. Mir. Iloyle	hitch whatever occurring. Mr. Hoyle	hitch whatever occurring. Mr. Hoyle
rolde on the engiones during the tests, and	rode on the engines during the tests, and	rode on the engine during the tests, and
floerwords erpressed fris pleasuro at the	afterwards expressed his pleasure at the	floor words expressed his pleasure at the
clompletl vinidiotioo of fiie cvhaiiiionsolip	complete vindication of his championship	complete vindictive of fire cvhaiiiionsolip
of the systemlo. Ir. Smith stated that lie	of the system. Mr. Smith stated that he	of the systemic. Dr. Smith stated that he
was plOeretly satiflled withf the result of	was perfectly satisfied with the result of	was perfectly satisfied with the result of
the test. Mr. WVilkins gove a demion	the test. Mr. Wilkins gave a demon-	the test. Mr. Wilkins gave a demonstration
stration of hIis Iorablo Inveontio, by	stration of his turntable invention, by	of his Iorablo Invention, by
which thIe dilliculty in balancing engines	which the difficulty in balancing engines	which the difficulty in balancing engines
and connecting the thlree railo is over	and connecting the three rails is over-	and connecting the three mile is over
come.	come.	come.
The public trial is to obe made on 15111h	The public trial is to be made on 15th	The public trial is to be made on 15th
instant, and invitations ihave been issued	instant, and invitations have been issued	instant, and invitations have been issued
to engineers and Mlinistlers of .all the	to engineers and Ministers of all the	to engineers and Ministers of all the
States to be present on thIe occasion.	States to be present on the occasion.	States to be present on the occasion.

Identified overProof corrections	WHATEVER OPERATING POINTS DEMONSTRATION EXPRESSED DIFFICULTY BRENNAN SO MINISTERS PRESENCE SYSTEM MILES SATISFACTORY WITH TRAFFIC HE TOCUMWAL GAVE SUPERINTENDENT HOYLE SATISFIED HAVE RODE MESSRS HIS TRAVELLING PLEASURE THREE COMPLETE INVENTION NEWSOUTH
Identified overProof non-corrections	VINDICATION AS CHAMPIONSHIP TURNTABLE TON AFTERWARDS RAILS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	176	63.6	90.9	75.0
Searchability of unique words	100	62.0	93.0	81.6
Weighted Words		58.4	91.7	80.1

Article ID 71580848, Article, Brennan Railway [?]k of Gauge., page 3 1915-01-08, The North Eastern Ensign (Benalla, Vic. : 1872 - 1938), 414 words, 10 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
Brennan Railway Break of	Brennan Railway Break of	Brennan Railway Break of
Gauge.	Gauge.	Gauge.
'.Wlhat is Iknovwn as tho Brennan	What is known as the Brennan	What is known as the Brennan
break of railway gauge has been under	break of railway gauge has been under	break of railway gauge has been under
considoration - of the State, Govern.	consideration of the State Govern-	consideration of the State, Govern.
npeut of New South .Wales for route	ment of New South Wales for some	agent of New South Wales for route
time past. Sbimo practical tests- of	time past. Some practical tests of	time past. Sbimo practical tests- of
the invention have uoon already mado	the invention have been already made	the invention have been already made
with the resltr that it is expected	with the result that it is expected	with the result that it is expected
ton be recomininded, for adoption.	to be recommended, for adoption.	to be recommended, for adoption.
Some eminent enolineors ihave looked	Some eminent engineers have looked	Some eminent engineers have looked
into its merits, among them being a	into its merits, among them being a	into its merits, among them being a
ittr 1V'tkioe, who tio:l the system in	Mr. Wilkins, who tried the system in	its Atkins, who took the system in
-Enlind. ' he mioe \|geotleman t ried	England. The same gentleman tried	Enland. he mine gentleman tried
h:!i, exunriment in South Australin.	the experiment in South Australia.	this, experiment in South Australia.
Mr W IV 'ins has the invention under	Mr. Wilkins has the invention under	Mr W IV 'ins has the invention under
considtlration in conjunction with Mr	consideration in conjunction with Mr.	consideration in conjunction with Mr
i-enr.y D'ane, !laIt 14tgin.eer itl Chief	Henry Deane, late Engineer in Chief	Henry Deane, late 14tgin.eer it! Chief
for, ltnilways in New South Wal(s a'nil	for Railways in New South Wales and	for, Railways in New South Wales and
:also for tioe CO?mrilonwe'.ntlih. Under	also for the Commonwealth. Under	also for those CO?mrilonwe'.ntlih. Under
the ont rol of those two gentlemeni an	the control of those two gentlemen an	the one roll of those two gentlemen an
exhauntive test will hIt mOdb at	exhaustive test will be made at	exhaustive test will be made at
Tocutnwal. It is intended to force	Tocunwal. It is intended to force	Tocumwal. It is intended to force
tihe test oni a fast as possible, and	the test on as fast as possible, and	the test on a fast as possible, and
settle onet for all the question whether	settle once for all the question whether	settle once for all the question whether
the Brennan j;steri of break of gauge	the Brennan system of break of gauge	the Brennan system of break of gauge
is to le a suoesse or not. Thii opinion	is to be a success or not. The opinion	is to be a success or not. This opinion
is that it will be a success, anti, if so,	is that it will be a success, and, if so,	is that it will be a success, and, if so,
mouso necossarily meteriully alter the	must necessarily materially alter the	mouse necessarily materially alter the
whole position of affairs regarding	whole position of affairs regarding	whole position of affairs regarding
unification 'of gauge. It is in the	unification of gauge. It is in the	unification of gauge. It is in the
Tocumwal" yards that the Victorian	Tocumwal yards that the Victorian	Tocumwal" yards that the Victorian
railway system is to croos the river	railway system is to cross the river	railway system is to cross the river
anl hbe workedllin cnmjunction with	and be worked in conjunction with	and he worked in conjunction with
tlhe Now South Wales system, and	the New South Wales system, and	the New South Wales system, and
that is therefore considered on ap.	that is therefore considered on ap-	that is therefore considered on appropriate
propriato place for ith test. The.Vic	propriate place for the test. The Vic-	place for 5th test. The Vic
torian railway. Commissioners, and	torian railway Commissioners, and	torian railway. Commissioners, and
the?low South Wales railway Com	the New South Wales railway Com-	the low South Wales railway Commissioners,
miosioners, as well as some prominent	missioners, as well as some prominent	as well as some prominent
engineers are against the system, but	engineers are against the system, but	engineers are against the system, but
there are other eminent engineere.	there are other eminent engineers.	there are other eminent engineers.
who are in favor of . it, The test will	who are in favor of it, The test will	who are in favor of it The test will
be comprehensive; it will ie no made	be comprehensive; it will be so made	be comprehensive; it will be no made
as to meet every demand that may at	as to meet every demand that may at	as to meet every demand that may at
any titme he made upon it as a system	any time he made upon it as a system	any time he made upon it as a system
for carrying goods and passengers trout	for carrying goods and passengers from	for carrying goods and passengers from
one end of the continent to the other.	one end of the continent to the other.	one end of the continent to the other.
Whilst we consider that to i certain	Whilst we consider that to a certain	Whilst we consider that to a certain
extent the 13rannan eystemn will he a	extent the Brennan system will be a	extent the Brennan system will he a
nuccess,, we have griave reasons for	success, we have grave reasons for	success,, we have grave reasons for
thinking that, in other directions, it	thinking that, in other directions, it	thinking that, in other directions, it
Will not be a success.' Still they are	will not be a success. Still they are	will not be a success. Still they are
affording every facility to make it a	affording every facility to make it a	affording every facility to make it a
success; c y intention is to get the	success. My intention is to get the	success; c y intention is to get the
heaviet rolling stock, both engines and.	heaviest rolling stock, both engines and	heavier rolling stock, both engines and.
vehicles, and run thln ovnr the new	vehicles, and run them over the new	vehicles, and run thin over the new
system at Ihe rate of'35 rihileo an hour,	system at the rate of 35 miles an hour.	system at the rate of 35 miles an hour,
The insolvency schedule of Arthur	The insolvency schedule of Arthur	The insolvency schedule of Arthur
James Dunkley, stock dealdr, Wangar	James Dunkley, stock dealer, Wangar-	James Dunkley, stock dealer, Wangaratta,
atta, was filed at Wnngarattan last	atta, was filed at Wangaratta last	was filed at Wangaratta last
woe!:. Liahilities, £.3853 7"? 7d (of	week. Liabilities, £3853 7s 7d (of	woe!:. Liabilities, 1853 7"? 7d (of
which £3224 5s 2d is dnn to secured	which £3224 5s 2d is due to secured	which £3224 5s 2d is due to secured
crerlitor) ; assets, £1248;, deficiency,	creditors); assets, £1248; deficiency,	creditors) ; assets, £1248;, deficiency,
£2605 7s 7d. Causes—Depreciation	£2605 7s 7d. Causes—Depreciation	£2605 7s 7d. Causes—Depreciation
of stock on account of drought.	of stock on account of drought.	of stock on account of drought.

Identified overProof corrections	GENTLEMAN CONSIDERATION EXPERIMENT RECOMMENDED DEANE WITHTHE GENTLEMEN MILES LATE RAILWAYS AUSTRALIA ONCE APPROPRIATE WHAT HENRY OVER KNOWN CREDITORS WORKED FROM MATERIALLY LIABILITIES EXHAUSTIVE TRIED DUE GRAVE DEALER CROSS NECESSARILY RESULT
Identified overProof non-corrections	MUST LASTWEEK SAME HEAVIEST GOVERNMENT COMMONWEALTH ENGLAND CONTROL ENGINEER TOCUNWAL WILKINS SOMETIME MY

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	388	76.3	92.5	68.5
Searchability of unique words	188	77.1	93.1	69.8
Weighted Words		75.3	92.5	69.7

Article ID 72092467, Article, NECESSARIES FOR LIGHT HORSE., page 8 1915-09-21, Northern Star (Lismore, NSW : 1876 - 1954), 235 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
NECESSAIRES POU LICHT HOI^SË.	NECESSARIES FOR LIGHT HORSE.	NECESSAIRES POU LIGHT HORSE.
I Mr. \V. Massy Creonu, M.I'., ha« forwurd	Mr. W. Massy Greene, M.P. has forward-	Mr. W. Massy Greene, M.I'., hay forward
cd UH' following letter from tho ÏJofcnco	ed the following letter from the Defence	cd UH' following letter from the Defence
' IXinirttnont in reference tu tho appeal	Department in reference to the appeal	' IXinirttnont in reference to the appeal
I l leiil omnit Fran (lin mailo ta certain cltl	Lieutenant Franklin made to certain citi-	I l level omnit Fran (lin made a certain city
«us of Lismore lo send him stores for tho	zens of Lismore to send him stores for the	bus of Lismore to send him stores for the
men of Ids troup, they having been refused	men of his troop, they having been refused	men of Ids troup, they having been refused
by tho military authorities at Liverpool :	by the military authorities at Liverpool :	by the military authorities at Liverpool :
-With reference to your letter ol the	—With reference to your letter of the	With reference to your letter of the
27th duly, and In continuation of this	27th duly, and in continuation of this	27th July, and In continuation of this
oiTIco lotter of the Uni Instant, relativo to	office letter of the 3rd instant, relative to	office letter of the Uni Instant, relative to
thc allotment of jwcrutta (roan tho northern	the allotment of recruits from the northern	the allotment of recruits (roan the northern
districts ol Now South Wales to Queens-	districts of New South Wales to Queens-	districts of New South Wales to Queensland
land quoins of tho Australian Imperial	land quotas of the Australian Imperial	quoins of the Australian Imperial
Koree, 1 am to Inform vou, In regard to	Force, I am to inform you, in regard to	Force, I am to inform you, In regard to
thu atatoiuunt made hy* Mr. Nesbitt:, rcs	the statement made by Mr. Nesbitt, res-	the statement made by Mr. Nesbitt:, res
Ptctlng an appeal by Lieutenant Franklin	pecting an appeal by Lieutenant Franklin	Ptctlng an appeal by Lieutenant Franklin
fur necessaries, that it ls not considered	for necessaries, that it is not considered	for necessaries, that it is not considered
there should bo any need for appeal« to	there should be any need for appeals to	there should be any need for appeals to
private citizens for necessaries for tho meni	private citizens for necessaries for the men,	private citizens for necessaries for the ment
tts lt is tito duty ot District Commandants	as it is the duty of District Commandants	us it is the duty of District Commandants
to seo that nil troops who nrrlvo lo their	to see that all troops who arrive to their	to see that all troops who arrive to their
dlNtrlcts are supplied with all arteles ol	districts are supplied with all articles of	districts are supplied with all articles of
which thoy may bo short. I am to odd,	which they may be short. I am to add,	which they may be short. I am to add,
however, that tho matter hoe troon brought	however, that the matter has been brought	however, that the matter has been brought
under tho notico of tho District C'otmmund	under the notice of the District Command-	under the notice of the District C'otmmund
ntit, lat Military District, for report.	ant, 1st Military District, for report.—	next, 1st Military District, for report.
(Sgd.) T. Trumhlc, secretary. In a cover-	(Sgd.) T. Trumble, secretary. In a cover-	(Sgd.) T. Trumble, secretary. In a cover-
ing note Mr. Greene says : If nnyono will	ing note Mr. Greene says : If anyone will	ing note Mr. Greene says : If anyone will
lot me know nnv further particulars about	let me know any further particulars about	not me know any further particulars about
tho cane In question I u'lll bp glad to fol-	the cane in question I will be glad to fol-	the cane In question I will be glad to follow
low it up.	low it up.	it up.

Identified overProof corrections	SEE BE OFFICE HAS STATEMENT ADD LIGHT DEFENCE APPEALS FORCE NOTICE ARRIVE RELATIVE ARTICLES NEW ANYONE HORSE TRUMBLE RECRUITS YOU
Identified overProof non-corrections	DEPARTMENT MENAS COMMANDANT FORWARDED HIS RESPECTING QUOTAS TROOP LET DULY [**VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	209	64.6	90.9	74.3
Searchability of unique words	126	77.0	92.1	65.5
Weighted Words		76.3	90.5	60.0

Article ID 72108567, Family Notices, Family Notices, page 5 1915-02-03, Northern Star (Lismore, NSW : 1876 - 1954), 196 words, 4 corrections

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DEATH.	DEATH.	DEATH.
AOÜTTEn.-On January 27th, 1916, at	AGUTTER.—On January 27th, 1915, at	AÜTTEn.- On January 27th, 1916, at
sea, on active service, Frederick Aubrey	sea, on active service, Frederick Aubrey	sea, on active service, Frederick Aubrey
Aglitter, aged 27 year».	Agutter, aged 27 years.	Aglitter, aged 27 years.
IN MEMORIAM.	IN MEMORIAM.	IN MEMORIAM.
S.VIÎESHV.1-Tn lovlr&'mehiory of ¿ur «oar	SNEESBY.—In loving memory of our dear	S.VIÎESHV.1-Tn loving memory of our dear
father, Henry Sncesby, who passed away	father, Henry Sneesby, who passed away	father, Henry Sneesby, who passed away
nt tho "Jllvers" I'rlvato Hospital, Ban-	at the "Rivers" Private Hospital, Ban-	at the "Rivers" Private Hospital, Bangalow,
galow, on 3rd Feb., 1014, nged 52 years.	galow, on 3rd Feb., 1914, aged 52 years.	on 3rd Feb., 1914, aged 52 years.
IVe had n kind and loving father,	We had a kind and loving father,	We had a kind and loving father,
Via cherished him with caro ;?	We cherished him with care ;	Via cherished him with care ;?
Wo never know how much wo loved him	We never know how much we loved him	We never know how much we loved him
'lill wo saw his vncnnt chair.	Till we saw his vacant chair.	'Till we saw his vacant chair.
Inserted by his ' loving children, ¿laud,	Inserted by his loving children, Maud,	Inserted by his loving children, Claud,
Arthur. Illida, Beat rice. Ray, 1,11110, and	Arthur, Hilda, Beatrice, Ray, Lillie, and	Arthur. Hilda, Beatrice. Ray, 1,11110, and
Elsie Sncesby.	Elsie Sneesby.	Elsie Sneesby.
SN'EESIIY.-Tn sud but loving motnory of	SNEESBY.—In sad but loving memory of	SNEESBY. In sad but loving memory of
my dear husband, nonrv Sncesby, who	my dear husband, Henry Sneesby, who	my dear husband, Henry Sneesby, who
died Feb. .Ird, 1014, nged 52 years.	died Feb. 3rd, 1914, aged 52 years.	died Feb. 3rd, 1914, aged 52 years.
One year is gone, my" heart Is sore.	One year is gone, my heart is sore,	One year is gone, my" heart is sore.
As time goes on T miss him more,	As time goes on I miss him more,	As time goes on I miss him more,
His loving Binile, his welcomo fnce,	His loving smile, his welcome face,	His loving smile, his welcome face,
There is no one cnn fill his pince.	There is no one can fill his place.	There is no one can fill his place.
No one knows how much I miss bim,	No one knows how much I miss him,	No one knows how much I miss him,
Sont,' mny think tho wound has healed,	Some may think the wound has healed,	Some,' may think the wound has healed,
For they cannot feel th« sorrow	For they cannot feel the sorrow	For they cannot feel the sorrow
fn my aching heart Concealed.	in my aching heart concealed.	In my aching heart Concealed.
Ko matter bow T nray. dear husband,	No matter how I pray, dear husband,	No matter how I pray. dear husband,
N'o matter lin«- I call,	No matter how I call,	No matter how- I call,
There is no one lo answer mn	There is no one to answer me	There is no one to answer me
nut your picture on Hm wall.	But your picture on the wall.	But your picture on Hm wall.
Inserted hy his loving nnit ever sorrowing	Inserted by his loving and ever sorrowing	Inserted by his loving unit ever sorrowing
wile. Louisa Sncesby._^^^^^	wife, Louisa Sneesby.	wife. Louisa Sncesby._^^^^^

Identified overProof corrections	BEATRICE THE MEMORY SMILE SNEESBY PLACE TO FACE TILL WE SOME WELCOME CARE OUR HILDA WIFE MAY PRIVATE ME PRAY CAN SAD VACANT RIVERS
Identified overProof non-corrections	LILLIE AGUTTER MAUD

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Searchability of unique words	110	75.5	97.3	88.9
Weighted Words		73.7	95.9	84.4

Article ID 73915582, Article, BREAK-OF-CAUGE INVENTION, page 7 1915-01-22, The Ballarat Courier (Vic. : 1869 - 1880; 1914 - 1918), 360 words, 6 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
BREAK-OF-GAUCE INVENHTIOH	BREAK-OF-GAUGE INVENTION	BREAK-OF-GAUGE INVENTION
aon.? devices have been submitted to	Many devices have been submitted to	son.? devices have been submitted to
the io wna ailllhorities in South Austra	the railway authorities in South Austra-	the 10 was authorities in South Australia
lia (writes thu "Adehtide Advertiser")	lia (writes the "Adelaide Advertiser")	(writes the "Adelaide Advertiser")
with tihe object of overcnming thie bireak	with the object of overcoming the break-	with the object of overcoming the break
of-gapugs dilticulty. and ir i. it. lrihwko,	of-gauge difficulty, and Mr. S. R. Hawke,	of-gauge difficulty. and in it. rebuke,
of Steplhens Terrace, Walkerville. has pro	of Stephens Terrace, Walkerville, has pro-	of Stephen Terrace, Walkerville. has produced
ducid on invention designei to deanl sue	duced an invention designed to deal suc-	on invention designed to deal successfully
cessfully with gauges which vary only a	cessfully with gauges which vary only a	with gauges which vary only a
few inches. It is not applicable to the	few inches. It is not applicable to the	few inches. It is not applicable to the
lines of South Australia, becaro thie dlif	lines of South Australia, because the dif-	lines of South Australia, became the dif
fereonc betweenI thie brond and narrow	ference between the broad and narrow	ference between the broad and narrow
gauges in so great that it could not he	gauges in so great that it could not be	gauges in so great that it could not he
wcorkid. btut .ir Itawke claims thalt the	worked. but Mr. Hawke claims that the	worked. but in Hawke. claims that the
invention solves tl'le prhilent of running	invention solves the problem of running	invention solves the president of running
fronm a Ift lin gatlge to a 4t BSiin gaullge,	from a 5ft 3in gauge to a 4ft 8½in gauge,	from a 6ft lin gauge to a 4t BE in gauge,
anti shotld,. thereforr, he of great	and should, therefore, be of great	and should, therefore, be of great
value to tie Fe-derasl authorites. 'Itir	value to the Federal authorities. The	value to the Federal authorites. 'Itir
idea is simplu e and offectlive, iut whether	idea is simple and effective, but whether	idea is simple e and effective, but whether
everyvthing is to in ts favor i nquiteo another	everything is to in is favor is quite another	everything is to in its favor i quite another
aitter. Insteadl of tile ortinalry wheol	matter. Instead of the ordinary wheel	matter. Instead of the ordinary wheel
rith a flange on tile inside, Lr Hawke	with a flange on the inside, Mr. Hawke	with a flange on the inside, Lr Hawke
thas iwrodllenli wheel dotllle tile iusual	has produced a wheel double the usual	that iwrodllenli wheel double the usual
wilith, with. Lthe.naage midwnay. T'he dii	width, with the flange midway. The dif-	with, with. Etheridge railway. The dii
ferences between 4 feet 8½ inches and 5 feet	ferences between 4 feet 8½ inches and 5 feet	ferences between 4 feet 8½ inches and 5 feet
thre Inchers-. makes It possible fur tlve	three inches makes it possible for the	three inches-. makes it possible for the
narroweri gauge to Ie laid iniside the other	narrower gauge to be laid iniside the other	narrower gauge to be laid inside the other
at the oint where tihe wheels would	at the point where the wheels would	at the point where the wheels would
chanete (rol?s, and trnlins shod with the	change tracks, and trains shod with the	chancel (rails, and trains shod with the
Ilawlk wheels wousl pass frosl ono goag ei	Hawke wheels would pass from one gauge	Ilawlk wheels wousl pass from one going on
to tbhe olther just as if travelling on one	to the other just as if travelling on one	to the other just as if travelling on one
gauge all the time. Th'le only variation	gauge all the time. The only variation	gauge all the time. The only variation
woucd 1e in tlhe psition of thoelnnge. On	would be in the position of the flange. On	would be in the position of the change. On
tile broad gaullgeo thelaiue wonul be on tlhe	the broad gauge the flange would be on the	the broad gauges theatre would be on the
inside of tile rails anti on tle narrow	inside of the rails and on the narrow	inside of the rails and on the narrow
gaogo it wouldi be on the outside. ihe	gauge it would be on the outside. The	gauge it would be on the outside. the
simplicity of tlio inventlion Is striking. hbilt	simplicity of the invention is striking, but	simplicity of the invention Is striking. built
it woslld involve n considerable addlition	it would involve a considerable addition	it would involve a considerable addition
to the weight of every train, as eah wheiel	to the weight of every train, as each wheel	to the weight of every train, as each wheel
wohssl hie practica ly doubledl in weight.	would be practically doubled in weight,	weasel hie practically doubled in weight.
anli as biothl engine nod tender wonl hIave	and as both engine and tender would have	and as both engine and tender would have
to be treatedl ill the sasme way the ig.re	to be treated in the same way the aggre-	to be treated all the same way the game
gat ce rn veelgit of o trin would ho	gate extra weight of a train would be	gat cern weight of a train would be
greot. lowiever, tile maotter is one tor	great. However, the matter is one for	great. However, the matter is one for
sractiril engineers to cunsier. lir	practical engineers to consider. Mr.	practical engineers to consider. lir
wks has eresectl his workling model is	Hawke has erected his working model in	wks has erased his working model is
the room ocespirs he the Fedteral msom	the room occupied by the Federal mem-	the room occupiers he the Federal uses
hers nt Parl!ament itouse, and he Is en	bers at Parliament House, and he is en-	hers at Parliament House, and he is endeavoring
deavoring to intduce the Commonwsalth	deavoring to induce the Commonwealth	to induce the Commonwealth
CGovernment to five tle invention v thor	Government to give the invention a thor-	Government to five the invention v thorough
ough tert. -	ough test.	test. -

Identified overProof corrections	SUCCESSFULLY SHOULD POSITION EACH SAME DIFFICULTY DOUBLED INSTEAD BUT AUTHORITIES EVERYTHING DEAL SIMPLE PRACTICALLY GOVERNMENT ORDINARY TRAINS COMMONWEALTH WORKING FOR THEREFORE TEST ADELAIDE DIFFERENCE FEDERAL PRACTICAL EFFECTIVE HOUSE RAILWAY HOWEVER USUAL PARLIAMENT QUITE PRODUCED DOUBLE CONSIDER ADDITION TREATED DESIGNED OVERCOMING WORKED FROM BOTH INDUCE THREE CHANGE MATTER NARROWER POINT
Identified overProof non-corrections	EXTRA PROBLEM AN MIDWAY BY MANY BECAUSE AGGREGATE INTHE GIVE WIDTH DIFFERENCES TRACKS OCCUPIED STEPHENS MEMBERS MR ERECTED INISIDE [**VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	331	54.1	88.2	74.3
Searchability of unique words	161	58.4	88.2	71.6
Weighted Words		60.5	88.5	70.8

Article ID 73957112, Article, BREAK OF GAUGE QUESTION THIRD RAIL EXPERIMENTS. MELBOURNE, Friday., page 4 1915-04-10, The Ballarat Courier (Vic. : 1869 - 1880; 1914 - 1918), 65 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
BREAK OF CAUCE QUESTION	BREAK OF GAUGE QUESTION	BREAK OF GAUGE QUESTION
THIRD RAIL EXPERIMENTS.	THIRD RAIL EXPERIMENTS.	THIRD RAIL EXPERIMENTS.
MELBOURNE, Friday.	MELBOURNE, Friday.	MELBOURNE, Friday.
letfrring to-day to tlhe r.atement that	Referring to-day to the statement that	Referring to-day to the statement that
tho i?vernment aof New South Walh	the Government of New South Wales	the Government of New South Wales
had initia?td exp?rilment to teaL the etti	had initiated experiments to test the	had initiated experiments to test the city
ciency of t third rail on railway lines	efficiency of a third rail on railway lines	ciency of a third rail on railway lines
to get over the hroe?k of gattg? difficulty.	to get over the break of gauge difficulty,	to get over the break of gauge? difficulty.
tr, tiaher mlid thtt a third rail might	Mr. Fisher said that a third rail might	to, Fisher said that a third rail might
tentlpurrily aattIe.e ltowtver, it would	temporarily suffice. However, it would	tentlpurrily matters However, it would
tlot do to rely on the third rail errta	not do to rely on the third rail perma-	not be to rely on the third rail errata
aently.	nently.	sently.

Identified overProof corrections	WALES REFERRING GOVERNMENT STATEMENT FISHER NOT TEST GAUGE HOWEVER INITIATED SAID
Identified overProof non-corrections	EFFICIENCY DO [**VANDALISED] TEMPORARILY SUFFICE MR PERMANENTLY

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	63	63.5	90.5	73.9
Searchability of unique words	42	61.9	85.7	62.5
Weighted Words		53.8	79.2	54.8

Article ID 73967867, Article, BREAK OF GAUGE PROBLEM THE CALDWELL DEVICE. SYDNEY, Monday., page 4 1915-06-22, The Ballarat Courier (Vic. : 1869 - 1880; 1914 - 1918), 74 words, 5 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
BREAlI OF CAUCE PROBLEM	BREAK OF GAUGE PROBLEM	BREAK OF GAUGE PROBLEM
TIlE CALDWELL DEVICE.	THE CALDWELL DEVICE.	THE CALDWELL DEVICE.
SYDNEY, Monday.	SYDNEY, Monday.	SYDNEY, Monday.
The Minister for Ilailways, Mr Iloyle,	The Minister for Railways, Mr Hoyle,	The Minister for Railways, Mr Hoyle,
has approved of the Caldwell potent for	has approved of the Caldwell patent for	has approved of the Caldwell patent for
overcoming the break of gauge problem	overcoming the break of gauge problem	overcoming the break of gauge problem
being tested on the'New South Wales	being tested on the New South Wales	being tested on the New South Wales
railways. Fedleral and Victorian Minis	railways. Federal and Victorian Minis-	railways. Federal and Victorian Minis
tors have been a working model of the dec	ters have seen a working model of the de-	tors have been a working model of the dec
which it is claimed wrill overcome the	vice, which it is claimed will overcome the	which it is claimed will overcome the
difllticulty without alteration to the axles	difficulty without alteration to the axles	difficulty without alteration to the axles
or wheel. Double flanges on the wheels	or wheels. Double flanges on the wheels	or wheel. Double flanges on the wheels
are part of the device.	are part of the device.	are part of the device.

Identified overProof corrections	DIFFICULTY FEDERAL HOYLE PATENT NEW WILL
Identified overProof non-corrections	SEEN MINISTERS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	72	79.2	94.4	73.3
Searchability of unique words	49	83.7	95.9	75.0
Weighted Words		82.9	94.2	66.0

Article ID 75153227, Article, SCARSDALE. THE 8th LIGHT HORSE., page 1 1915-10-16, The Ballarat Courier (Vic. : 1869 - 1880; 1914 - 1918), 67 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
SCARSDALE.	SCARSDALE.	SCARSDALE.
'1T. 8th" IGHT IIORSEF	THE 8th LIGHT HORSE.	T. 8th" LIGHT HORSE
TIho friends ofdMr G. Daniel son no'Cr	The friends of Mr. G. Daniel, son of Cr.	The friends of Mr G. Daniel son no'Cr
J. Daliiel. ot Seallali. will he plansed to	J. Daniel, of Scarsdale, will he pleased to	J. Dalziel. of Seafield. will he pleased to
arntm that hle ndw h hlde to Iepoition of	learn that he now holds the position of	state that he now h hide to question of
Serreant-Mnjor in the 8thI Light HTorei	Sergeant-Major in the 8th Light Horse	Sergeant-Major in the 8th Light Horse
legiaent. 3rd Blrigiade. nhis regimlent	Regiment, 3rd Brigade. This regiment	Regiment. 3rd Brigade. This regiment
hs'doand pled?idL: wort at thn front, nld	has done splendid work at the front, and	headband pledged: work at the front, and
utltral severe losses. Previols to enlist	suffered severe losses. Previous to enlist-	several severe losses. Previous to enlist
ing, "wrhen war was. declared, Srnt-.Mjr	ing, when war was declared, Sergt-.Mjr	ing, "when war was. declared, Srnt-.Mjr
Daaiml ,was m schol-maiter in South Gip	Daniel was a school-master in South Gip-	Daniel was a schoolmaster in South Gip
nlandll.	psland.	landed.

Identified overProof corrections	PLEASED REGIMENT PREVIOUS /SCHOOL/MASTER\|SCHOOLMASTER NOW THIS /SERGEANT/MAJOR\|SERGEANTMAJOR WHEN WORK BRIGADE MR HORSE AND
Identified overProof non-corrections	POSITION SUFFERED LEARN CR HAS GIPPSLAND HOLDS SPLENDID SERGT DONE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	62	40.3	75.8	59.5
Searchability of unique words	45	48.9	77.8	56.5
Weighted Words		46.9	74.3	51.7

Article ID 77771408, Article, BREAK-OF-GAUGE INVENTION, page 1 1915-01-23, Border Watch (Mount Gambier, SA : 1861 - 1954), 165 words, 5 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	ANOTHER CONCERNED
Identified overProof non-corrections	BEEN

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	138	97.1	98.6	50.0
Searchability of unique words	101	97.0	99.0	66.7
Weighted Words		97.5	99.6	85.6

Article ID 80174986, Article, THIRD RAIL TEST. Railway Gauge Unification., page 1 1915-11-18, Singleton Argus (NSW : 1880 - 1954), 193 words, 7 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	CROSSING BROAD
Identified overProof non-corrections	OPERATING BRENNAN

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	170	94.7	98.8	77.8
Searchability of unique words	107	96.3	98.1	50.0
Weighted Words		96.0	98.1	52.8

Article ID 81171963, Article, LIGHT HORSE., page 7 1915-06-03, The Daily News (Perth, WA : 1882 - 1950), 63 words, 4 corrections

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LIGHT HORSE,	LIGHT HORSE.	LIGHT HORSE,
One officer, 52 meu, . i	One officer, 52 men,	One officer, 52 men,
: ' R«lnforoem4nt«4	Reinforcements.	' R«lnforoem4nt«4
11th Battalion:; Two officers, 150	11th Battalion: Two officers, 150	11th Battalion:; Two officers, 150
mfcn. . ?;	men.	men. . ?;
12th Sattalion: Thirty-five men,	12th Battalion: Thirty-five men.	12th Battalion: Thirty-five men,
16th Battalion: One officer, SS men.	16th Battalion: One officer, 98 men.	16th Battalion: One officer, SS men.
28th Battalion: One officer, 114 men.	28th Battalion: One officer, 114 men.	28th Battalion: One officer, 114 men.
Attached to headquarters, of course,	Attached to headquarters, of course,	Attached to headquarters, of course,
there were the signallers, transport	there were the signallers, transport	there were the signallers, transport
and machine-gun sections, as well as	and machine-gun sections, as well as	and machine-gun sections, as well as
tho Army Medical section, comprising	the Army Medical section, comprising	the Army Medical section, comprising
in All six offlcerc ,and 83 others.	in all six officers and 83 others.	in All six officers and 83 others.

Identified overProof corrections
Identified overProof non-corrections	REINFORCEMENTS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	48	87.5	97.9	83.3
Searchability of unique words	33	97.0	97.0	0.0
Weighted Words		96.6	96.6	0.0

Article ID 81854505, Article, Mapleton Tramway. [?] FINSIPED., page 5 1915-10-01, Chronicle and North Coast Advertiser (Qld. : 1903 - 1922), 68 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
Mapleton Tramway.	Mapleton Tramway.	Mapleton Tramway.
!?!. i- TF.-I. WIN'.- HMSIIFD.	PLATE-LAYING FINISHED.	!?!. I- TELL. WIN'.- HMSIIFD.
Th.- I' -ie '..ly'.uj: on *-ic Mij»l.;'-m	The plate-laying on the Mapleton	Th.- I' -ie 'relying: on the Mij»l.;'-m
trjtJtli/i? r. ii Qrsi'.tt I ycsir-'J-iy, when	tramline was finished yesterday, when	trjtJtli/i? r. ii Orsett I ycsir-'J-iy, when
the i-jC :ruuion 'i.-n* '\|-*:; in eiitl	the construction gang "put in end	the ice region 'and 'is:; in earth
«.n'-.' ir, ihe r«)l-«:«y ?; ird h-riind Uic	end" in the railway yard behind the	as'-.' if, the r«)l-«:«y ?; and around the
T-j«n 13s!!. 1' *:.(-? dl ---v-t! tSicrc	Town Hall. It should soon there-	Town 13s!!. 1' *:.(-? di ---yet! tSicrc
f.-rt i i\ fr--:',ii»te so ?;iw f:n* ffgu^s	fore be possible to give the figures	fast i ii fr--:',ii»te so saw the figures
.??5 t't j'tc rifntd »o-,t t.f thii lin.'.	as to the accrued cost of this line,	sayeth to refund cost of this line.'.
?ni r: ??'.-? ?..-i:it inier- stin-; omp\iri	and make some interesting compari-	and r: late.-? sea-air inner- skin-; comprise
son?J ;	isons.	some ;

Identified overProof corrections	AS THETOWN FIGURES TO THIS SOME AND COST OF LINE
Identified overProof non-corrections	YESTERDAY FINISHED SHOULD HALL GANG BE PLATE /PLATE/LAYING\|PLATELAYING ACCRUED THEREFORE POSSIBLE END ISONS WAS LAYING PUT TRAMLINE YARD SOON IT RAILWAY GIVE INTERESTING BEHIND COMPARI MAKE CONSTRUCTION

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	53	11.3	37.7	29.8
Searchability of unique words	43	14.0	37.2	27.0
Weighted Words		12.9	28.3	17.6

Article ID 86099775, Article, DEATHS., page 2 1915-01-20, The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate (Parramatta, NSW : 1888 - 1950), 203 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	WESTMEAD HEART CO COWPERSTREET HEALTH WM FUNERAL ROOTY METCALFE CEMETERY RECORDED
Identified overProof non-corrections	SANDGATE FOLLOWING

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	185	88.1	97.3	77.3
Searchability of unique words	109	88.1	98.2	84.6
Weighted Words		86.9	98.2	86.0

Article ID 86166831, Article, Our Soldiers Off to the Front., page 3 1915-07-10, Nepean Times (Penrith, NSW : 1882 - 1962), 89 words, 9 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
Our Soldiers	Our Soldiers	Our Soldiers
Off to ithe Front.	Off to the Front.	Off to the Front.
Mr W Le Seuur, (who 3ia.s been em	Mr. W. Le Seuer, who has been em-	Mr W Le Souef, (who has been employed
ployed in tho Railway Department At	ployed in the Railway Department at	in the Railway Department At
Ppnrith as a fireman 'during tho pa*t	Penrith as a fireman during the past	Penrith as a fireman during the past
two years, has enlistod fpr the front.	two years, has enlisted for the front.	two years, has enlisted for the front.
Several '^f his follow employees jour	Several of his follow employees jour-	Several 'of his follow employees journeyed
neyed to his father's residence, A.l	neyed to his father's residence, Ad-	to his father's residence, Al
dison-road, Manickville on Saturday	dison-road, Marrickville on Saturday	dison-road, Marrickville on Saturday
night last to say Tare well to Lc	night last to say farewell to Le	night last to say fare well to Lc
Seue)', when he was tpresenled with a.	Seuer, when he was presented with a	See), when he was presented with a
revolver fiom his father, a 'wriaeiet	revolver from his father, a wristlet	revolver from his father, a 'wristlet
watch from his grandmother, a to	watch from his grandmother, a to-	watch from his grandmother, a to
bacco ipouch from his -sister, ani ft	bacco pouch from his sister, and a	bacco pouch from his sister, and ft
-pock«t 'wallet from hie [friends.	pocket wallet from his friends.	-pocket wallet from his friends.

Identified overProof corrections	ENLISTED PAST MARRICKVILLE FOR PENRITH PRESENTED WRISTLET POCKET POUCH AND OF
Identified overProof non-corrections	FAREWELL ADDISONROAD SEUER

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	78	71.8	93.6	77.3
Searchability of unique words	60	76.7	95.0	78.6
Weighted Words		71.1	90.4	66.8

Article ID 86167444, Article, The War, page 6 1915-05-15, Nepean Times (Penrith, NSW : 1882 - 1962), 162 words, 9 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
The War	The War	The War
Fighting 'continues north of Arm	Fighting continues north of Arras	Fighting continues north of Arms
with extreme, 'violence.	with extreme violence.	with extreme, violence.
The French niailo a williant ad	The French made a brilliant ad-	The French made a williant advance
vance \|ou Sunday, gaining two or three	vance on Sunday, gaining two or three	on Sunday, gaining two or three
'miles Jn a few hours. ?. ' ',	miles in a few hours.	miles in a few hours.,
Tho 'British had a (harder task, and	The British had a harder task, and	The British had a (harder task, and
their efforts to reach Lille cost man/	their efforts to reach Lille cost many	their efforts to reach Lille cost many
lives. i ? '	lives.	lives. i ? The
Tho 'Gci'mans endeavoured to fore	The Germans endeavoured to fore-	'Germans endeavoured to forestall
stall tho Allies' offonsivo by an fit	stall the Allies' offensive by an at-	the Allies' offensive by an fit
tuck Uoar lYpros.	tack near Ypres.	track near Ypres.
Tho (British held, their lino with	The British held their line with	The (British held their line with
splendid endurance, tho enemy losina1	splendid endurance, the enemy losing	splendid endurance, the enemy losing
heavily. s	heavily.	heavily. s
_ A Pctrogra'd message says it U es	A Petrograd message says it is es-	A Petrograd message says it is estimated
timated that tho Austro-flonnans jM	timated that the Austro-Germans in	that the Austro-Germans jM
the Carpathians have lo.str 100,000 in	the Carpathians have lost 100,000 in	the Carpathians have lost 100,000 in
eight days.	eight days.	eight days.
Tho Turks on the ' Galljpoli Penin	The Turks on the Gallipoli Penin-	The Turks on the ' Gallipoli Peninsula
sula ,aro lighting desperately against	sula are fighting desperately against	are fighting desperately against
tho Allies, who are converging from	the Allies, who are converging from	the Allies, who are converging from
Saros, SetliliiL Bnhr, and Gaua Tepe.	Saros, Seddul Bahr, and Gaba Tepe.	Saros, SetliliiL Bahr, and Gaba Tepe.
Monday's fboinbardment of the Dar	Monday's bombardment of the Dar-	Monday's bombardment of the Dardanelles
danelles li'orts Iiy tho licet' was iof (uji	danelles forts by the fleet was of un-	forts by the fleet' was not (up
predocentod (violence. '?*''	precedented violence.	predeceased (violence. 'as''
The United States has forwarded	The United States has forwarded	The United States has forwarded
a. Note to Germany, demanding a	a Note to Germany, demanding a	a. Note to Germany, demanding a
guarantee against tho repetition of	guarantee against the repetition of	guarantee against the repetition of
such acts as tho torpedoing- of tho	such acts as the torpedoing of the	such acts as the torpedoing of the
Lusitania.	Lusitania.	Lusitania.

Identified overProof corrections	NEAR OFFENSIVE MANY LOSING /AUSTRO/GERMANS\|AUSTROGERMANS GALLIPOLI GABA PETROGRAD FLEET YPRES LOST FORTS IS MADE BAHR BOMBARDMENT GERMANS LINE
Identified overProof non-corrections	UNPRECEDENTED BRILLIANT INTHE ARRAS SEDDUL ATTACK

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	137	70.1	94.9	82.9
Searchability of unique words	103	76.7	94.2	75.0
Weighted Words		73.5	92.5	71.8

Article ID 86168847, Article, ACCIDENT TO RAILWAY MAN., page 6 1915-06-19, Nepean Times (Penrith, NSW : 1882 - 1962), 89 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
ACCIDENT TO RAILWAY MAN.	ACCIDENT TO RAILWAY MAN.	ACCIDENT TO RAILWAY MAN.
'We regret to. learn that Mr E«iipst	We regret to learn that Mr. Ernest	We regret to learn that Mr Ernest
Hollior, Diiver, Railway Department	Hollier, Driver, Railway Department,	Hollier, Driver, Railway Department
Penrith, was the vhtim pf a painful	Penrith, was the victim of a painful	Penrith, was the victim of a painful
accident Avhio in the exorcise of hh	accident while in the exercise of his	accident while in the exercise of his
duties on Tuesday ?evening1, it an- ?	duties on Tuesday evening. It ap-	duties on Tuesday evening, it an
pears Mr Hollier wns in tlie six-foot	pears Mr. Hollier was in the six-foot	pears Mr Hollier was in the six-foot
way, and wa.s unfortunately strm-k bv	way, and was unfortunately struck by	way, and was unfortunately struck by
the flniffor of a pissing cnginej the	the buffer of a passing engine, the	the transfer of a passing engine the
result (being .that he sustained a frac	result being that he sustained a frac-	result being that he sustained a fracture
ture \|of a rib1, kukI1 a bruised (\nn, aviUi	ture of a rib and a bruised arm with	of a rib, khaki a bruised (Ann, aviUi
other injuries. We. learn Mr Hollier in	other injuries. We learn Mr. Hollier is	other injuries. We. learn Mr Hollier in
under: hospital treatment, and is .pro	under hospital treatment and is pro-	under: hospital treatment, and is progressing
gressing satisfactory. i '	gressing satisfactorily.	satisfactory. i '

Identified overProof corrections	ENGINE VICTIM DRIVER EVENING ERNEST RIB EXERCISE BYTHE HIS PASSING STRUCK WHILE
Identified overProof non-corrections	SATISFACTORILY ARM APPEARS WITH BUFFER

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All Words	77	70.1	90.9	69.6
Searchability of unique words	55	69.1	90.9	70.6
Weighted Words		66.9	90.7	71.8

Article ID 86169011, Article, Empire Day Football Match., page 4 1915-05-29, Nepean Times (Penrith, NSW : 1882 - 1962), 90 words, 5 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
Kinpiro Day Football Match.	Empire Day Football Match.	Empire Day Football Match.
At the Showground on Monday af	At the Showground on Monday af-	At the Showground on Monday afternoon
ternoon last (Empire Day), an inter	ternoon last (Empire Day), an inter-	last (Empire Day), an interesting
esting football match, was played bet	esting football match was played bet-	football match, was played between
ween the Penrith Club and Ashflcld.	ween the Penrith Club and Ashfield	the Penrith Club and Ashfield.
Club representatives, Sydney. It was	Club representatives, Sydney. It was	Club representatives, Sydney. It was
a ono-sided contest throughout,, Pen	a one-sided contest throughout, Pen-	a one-sided contest throughout,, Penrith
rith 'consistently invading Ashfield's	rith consistently invading Ashfield's	consistently invading Ashfield's
territory, and the relative athletic	territory, and the relative athletic	territory, and the relative athletic
prowess of tho teams may be gauged	prowess of the teams may be gauged	prowess of the teams may be gauged
from the figures at the finish,, ?which	from the figures at the finish,which	from the figures at the finish,, which
recorded a victory for Penrith by 25	recorded a victory for Penrith by 25	recorded a victory for Penrith by 25
points to nil. J Kennedy was . tho	points to nil. J. Kennedy was the	points to nil. J Kennedy was the
skipper of the Ashfield team,, and J	skipper of the Ashfield team, and J.	skipper of the Ashfield team, and J
Lewis actod in samo capacity for	Lewis acted in same capacity for	Lewis acted in same capacity for
Penrith.	Penrith.	Penrith.

Identified overProof corrections	SAME ACTED /ONE/SIDED\|ONESIDED
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All Words	78	91.0	100.0	100.0
Searchability of unique words	55	94.5	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		94.0	100.0	100.0

Article ID 86170006, Article, Methodist Conference., page 4 1915-03-20, Nepean Times (Penrith, NSW : 1882 - 1962), 75 words, 8 corrections

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Methofli&t Conteretice.	Methodist Conference.	Methodist Conference.
At the Sessions of iho Mcthodiet	At the Sessions of the Methodist	At the Sessions of the Methodist
Conference, tho President reported	Conference, the President reported	Conference, the President reported
that /tho Hdv H C Fpiivman, (N(.A., lhad,	that the Rev. H C Foreman, M.A., had,	that the Hdv H C Fpiivman, (NCA., that,
owing to tho illness of Mrs Foremun,	owing to the illness of Mrs Foreman,	owing to the illness of Mrs Foreman,
withdrawn bis offer to go as .Chaplain	withdrawn his offer to go as Chaplain	withdrawn his offer to go as Chaplain
with the Forces. The Hov J iTarn	with the Forces. The Rev J Tarn	with the Forces. The Rev J Tarn
at once offered his services, but las	at once offered his services, but as	at once offered his services, but as
tho ex-Presidont (tho Rov F Colwoll)	the ex-President (the Rev F Colwell)	the ex-President (the Rev F Colwell)
had previously signified M3 willing	had previously signified his willing-	had previously signified his willing
jioss ito igo, his name was fSent ion Ito	ness to go, his name was sent on to	cross to go, his name was (Sent ion to
the Senior Chaplain General in Vic	the Senior Chaplain General in Vic-	the Senior Chaplain General in Victoria.
toiia.	toria.

Identified overProof corrections	REV FOREMAN METHODIST VICTORIA COLWELL TARN SENT
Identified overProof non-corrections	WILLINGNESS ON

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	68	60.3	92.6	81.5
Searchability of unique words	42	78.6	95.2	77.8
Weighted Words		71.5	96.6	88.0

Article ID 86171181, Advertising, Advertising, page 2 1915-03-06, Nepean Times (Penrith, NSW : 1882 - 1962), 74 words, 5 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
G-eo. Hudson & Son, Ltd., Timber Merchants,	Geo. Hudson & Son, Ltd., Timber Merchants,	Geo. Hudson & Son, Ltd., Timber Merchants,
A COTTAGE FOR £188,	A COTTAGE FOR £188,	A COTTAGE FOR £188,
Erected and Painted, any Town between Parran.atta and Penrith.	Erected and Painted, any Town between Parramatta and Penrith.	Erected and Painted, any Town between Parramatta and Penrith.
V		V
IDesigraa ISToI 5 To.	Design No. 5 b.	IDesigraa ISToI 5 To.
We Eroct Cottages anywhere to our own oi* to any design.	We Erect Cottages anywhere to our own or to any design.	We Erect Cottages anywhere to our own or to any design.
Only lirst-cluss material used and highest skilled labor.	Only first-class material used and highest skilled labor.	Only first-class material used and highest skilled labor.
Customers relieved of all trouble and anxiety in connection with building.	Customers relieved of all trouble and anxiety in connection with building.	Customers relieved of all trouble and anxiety in connection with building.
CATALOGUE OF COTTAGES, WITH PRICES QUOTED, P03TED ON RECEIPT OF ADDRESS	CATALOGUE OF COTTAGES, WITH PRICES QUOTED, POSTED ON RECEIPT OF ADDRESS	CATALOGUE OF COTTAGES, WITH PRICES QUOTED, POSTED ON RECEIPT OF ADDRESS
Prices Have Not Been Increased.	Prices Have Not Been Increased.	Prices Have Not Seen increased.
REGENT STREETizz=:zzzzzz:=z:3Z=z:REOFERNf SYDNEY.	REGENT STREET====== REDFERN, SYDNEY.	REGENT STREETizz=:zzzzzz:=z:3Z=z:REOFERNf SYDNEY.

Identified overProof corrections	/FIRST/CLASS\|FIRSTCLASS POSTED PARRAMATTA ERECT GEO OR
Identified overProof non-corrections	BEEN [**VANDALISED] STREET REDFERN NO

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	69	85.5	92.8	50.0
Searchability of unique words	58	84.5	93.1	55.6
Weighted Words		83.1	94.9	70.0

Article ID 87077049, Article, Light Horse, page 5 1915-02-16, Bunbury Herald (WA : 1892 - 1919), 177 words, 4 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	NOT OSBORNE ATTEND FIRST
Identified overProof non-corrections

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	160	92.5	98.1	75.0
Searchability of unique words	90	95.6	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		95.5	100.0	100.0

Article ID 87382627, Article, BREAK OF GAUGE DIFFICULTIES PRACTICAL SOLUTION. Tocumwal (N.S.W.), Nov. 12., page 5 1915-11-13, Kalgoorlie Miner (WA : 1895 - 1950), 172 words, 5 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	GATHERING GOVERNMENTS
Identified overProof non-corrections	GOULD [**VANDALISED] SAYING

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	158	96.2	98.7	66.7
Searchability of unique words	104	97.1	98.1	33.3
Weighted Words		96.1	97.1	26.9

Article ID 89146665, Article, BOMBS ON TRIESTE. PARIS, August 15., page 41 1915-08-21, Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954), 57 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
BOMBS ON TRIESTE.	BOMBS ON TRIESTE.	BOMBS ON TRIESTE.
' ??????? ? . ? PARIS. August 15.	PARIS, August 15.	' ??????? ? . ? PARIS. August 15.
Advieee received from Venice state tint	Advices received from Venice state that	Advices received from Venice state that
fugitives ? are arriving In that city daily	fugitives are arriving in that city daily	fugitives ? are arriving in that city daily
from Austria. They report, that the	from Austria. They report that the	from Austria. They report, that the
Italian' air rails have resulted in the com	Italian air raids have resulted in the com-	Italian air rails have resulted in the complete
plete destruction of the military docks at	plete destruction of the military docks at	destruction of the military docks at
Trieste. They have also done much	Trieste. They have also done much	Trieste. They have also done much
damage to the Governor** Palace.	damage to the Governor's Palace.	damage to the Governor's Palace.

Identified overProof corrections	GOVERNORS ADVICES
Identified overProof non-corrections	RAIDS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	49	91.8	98.0	75.0
Searchability of unique words	39	92.3	97.4	66.7
Weighted Words		89.7	95.8	59.1

Article ID 89754040, Article, THE SCAPEGRACE., page 4 1915-03-23, Riverine Herald (Echuca, Vic. : Moama, NSW : 1869 - 1954), 124 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
THE SC.AP??E.C E.	THE SCAPEGRACE.	THE SC.AP??E.C E.
There wis in the Cheshire Regiment a	There was in the Cheshire Regiment a	There was in the Cheshire Regiment a
wel-cann?ctedt cung man who had brounnt	well-connected young man who had brought	well-connected young man who had brought
disgrace un hi3 family, and had cnliated	disgrace on his family, and had enlisted	disgrace on his family, and had enlisted
to get away from the police. .n one of the	to get away from the police. In one of the	to get away from the police. in one of the
big fights he was morta!ly wounded, after	big fights he was mortally wounded, after	big fights he was mortally wounded, after
a terible uale with three Oercar~a a?,n	a terrible tussle with three Germans, and	a terrible gale with three Gerard as
he n^ked a comrade' to take this meseage to	he asked a comrade to take this message to	he asked a comrade' to take this message to
his father:	his father.	his father:
"I'm very sorry for the tr?ublc I have	"I'm very sorry for the trouble I have	"I'm very sorry for the trouble I have
given you and soor mother, but I hope you	given you and poor mother, but I hope you	given you and your mother, but I hope you
will forget the past, because I did try to	will forget the past, because I did try to	will forget the past, because I did try to
mtake gc'd as a soldier and. every time	make good as a soldier and every time	make good as a soldier and. every time
I went int~ action I thought that I would	I went into action I thought that I would	I went into action I thought that I would
do my best to atone for the past by play.	do my best to atone for the past by play-	do my best to atone for the past by playing
lng a man's rmet for Old England."	ing a man's part for Old England."	a man's meet for Old England."
Then he died-for you and me.	Then he died—for you and me.	Then he died-for you and me.

Identified overProof corrections	ENLISTED MORTALLY TROUBLE INTO MESSAGE BROUGHT GOOD TERRIBLE YOUNG ASKED PLAYING /WELL/CONNECTED\|WELLCONNECTED MAKE ON
Identified overProof non-corrections	POOR SCAPEGRACE GERMANS PART TUSSLE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	112	79.5	94.6	73.9
Searchability of unique words	86	77.9	94.2	73.7
Weighted Words		73.9	91.9	69.0

Article ID 89760390, Article, KILLED IN ACTION., page 3 1915-09-01, Riverine Herald (Echuca, Vic. : Moama, NSW : 1869 - 1954), 111 words, 5 corrections

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KILL D IN ACTION:-.`.;	KILLED IN ACTION.	KILL D IN ACTION:-.`.;
A tlcram:u was yesterday reecived. an	A telegram was yesterday received in	A steamer was yesterday received. an
EIc rd I, h Mr. 1). IL. P. Mitche'll. from	Echuca by Mr. D. H. P. Mitchell, from	EIc rd I, h Mr. J). H. P. Mitchell. from
the D,?,?e::c° deprtiment, conveying th©	the Defence department, conveying the	the D,?,?e::c° department, conveying the
sadc n.:"s tlhat his brother" Private .R	sad news that his brother, Private R.	sad news that his brother Private R
_[it.h..ltl had been killed in nction at Gal	Mitchell, had been killed in action at Gal-	_[it.h..ltl had been killed in action at Gallipoli.
lipoli. It wa.s only a fer days ag: o that	lipoli. It was only a few days ago that	It was only a few days ago that
P?rivat' 3)itchll hadIbeen posted as misa	Private Mitchell had been posted as miss-	Private' Mitchell had been posted as miss
in;. Privat. 3[itelhl enlisted with tlihe	ing. Private Mitchell enlisted with the	in;. Private spiteful enlisted with the
second contincent orf th Light-Hos*e, an i	second contingent of the Light Horse, and	second contingent of th Light-House, an was
wis one of those \-ho went-to the trenches	was one of those who went to the trenches	one of those who went to the trenches
-as an infanatryman. He6-was' welt knoirn	as an infantryman. He was well known	-as an infantryman. He was' well known
in Eiehuca and"-hrd a- largi cicle'of .ac	in Echuca, and had a large circle of ac-	in Echuca endorsed a- large cities are
ctuaintannes. .-Private '[ihtehels s tti? ii	quaintances. Private Mitchell's death is	ctuaintannes. Private '[intends s the? is
nmuchi regretted, and theo deepest syni	much regretted, and the deepest sym-	much regretted, and the deepest sym
.:athl is expressed fc- lis? brother inthe	pathy is expressed for his brother in the	death is expressed for- his? brother in the
Ia0s aastainCed	loss sustained.	loss sustained

Identified overProof corrections	CONTINGENT MUCH DEPARTMENT SUSTAINED INFANTRYMAN ECHUCA LIGHT FOR WELL AGO NEWS HE LOSS LARGE KNOWN FEW DEATH RECEIVED WHO SAD
Identified overProof non-corrections	BY TELEGRAM CIRCLE DEFENCE MITCHELLS SYMPATHY HORSE MISSING ACQUAINTANCES

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	100	46.0	83.0	68.5
Searchability of unique words	67	56.7	86.6	69.0
Weighted Words		52.1	82.4	63.4

Article ID 89763385, Article, Uniform Gauge. Melbourne, Friday., page 2 1915-04-10, Riverine Herald (Echuca, Vic. : Moama, NSW : 1869 - 1954), 76 words, 7 corrections

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Uniform Gauge.	Uniform Gauge.	Uniform Gauge.
Mc!bourne, Friday.	Melbourne, Friday.	Melbourne, Friday.
CTho attantuon of the Prime Minister,	The attention of the Prime Minister,	The attention of the Prime Minister,
Mr. Fisher, was to-day drawn to the	Mr. Fisher, was to-day drawn to the	Mr. Fisher, was to-day drawn to the
publiihed statenleut that the Government	published statement that the Government	published statement that the Government
ofNex.w- South Wales has initiated soime	of New South Wales has initiated some	of Ne.w- South Wales has initiated some
e:cperi'mrnts to test the efficacy of a third	experiments to test the efficacy of a third	experiments to test the efficacy of a third
r: I or ra±way liune to gct cro the difi	rail on railway lines to get over the diffi-	r: For railway line to get cro the difficulties
culties connected with a break of gauge.	culties connected with a break of gauge.	connected with a break of gauge.
MLr. F:sher expressed the opinion that	Mr. Fisher expressed the opinion that	Mr. Fisher expressed the opinion that
a third rail would temporarily suft?e,	a third rail would temporarily suffice,	a third rail would temporarily suffer,
but that it would not do to rely on per	but that it would not do to rely on per-	but that it would not do to rely on per
mane-ntlv.	manently.	manently.

Identified overProof corrections	ATTENTION MELBOURNE STATEMENT SOME RAILWAY GET EXPERIMENTS DIFFICULTIES PUBLISHED PERMANENTLY
Identified overProof non-corrections	LINES OVER SUFFICE NEW

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	71	71.8	91.5	70.0
Searchability of unique words	50	72.0	92.0	71.4
Weighted Words		69.2	92.1	74.5

Article ID 90778633, Article, 67th REGIMENT. Presentation of Colors., page 6 1915-10-21, Bendigonian (Bendigo, Vic. : 1914 - 1918), 976 words, 4 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	YESTERDAY PROVIDED BUT MAINTAINING CEREMONIES LUNCH INDEED WHOLE SOUNDED SACRED ALLOWED LIEUTS
Identified overProof non-corrections	ALEX FIGHLTING [VANDALISED] THO [VANDALISED] ONTHE KEECPING [VANDALISED] TLAT [VANDALISED] US /NON/COM\|NONCOM [VANDALISED] UNI [VANDALISED] FORM [**VANDALISED] CREMONIAL ANDER MISSIONED

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	911	92.4	96.9	59.4
Searchability of unique words	356	94.9	96.3	27.8
Weighted Words		95.3	96.4	22.8

Article ID 90780200, Article, FRENCHMEN BOMB GERMAN TOWNS. ZURICH, 21st April., page 20 1915-04-29, Bendigonian (Bendigo, Vic. : 1914 - 1918), 69 words, 3 corrections

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FRENCHM1ENN BOMB GERMAN. TOWNS.	FRENCHMEN BOMB GERMAN TOWNS.	FRENCHMEN BOMB GERMAN. TOWNS.
ZURICH, 1st Aplril.	ZURICH, 21st April.	ZURICH, 1st April.
Four Frenlch. aeroplanes successfully	Four French aeroplanes successfully	Four French. aeroplanes successfully
,dropped onbsob: oni Mulheim, ilear Cologine	dropped bombs on Mulheim, near Cologne	dropped absorb: on Mulheim, near Cologne
.and lHabsheim station, in Aisace, and set	and Habsheim station, in Alsace, and set	and lHabsheim station, in Alsace, and set
'fire. to inime ;s storeis ~it Mai.nnheim,: on the	fire to immense stores at Mannheim, on the Rhine.	fire. to prime restorers at Mannheim,: on the
ine. AMSTERDAM, 1'~st Apiril.	AMSTERDAM, 21st April.	line. AMSTERDAM, 1st April.
German advices state that a hostile ali'	German advices state that a hostile air-	German advices state that a hostile air'
man" yesterdajy dropped five bombs "oni	man yesterday dropped five bombs on	man" yesterday dropped five bombs "on
X.aiidern,' ihn, .Ba leiF, anid six. bombs o6	Kandern, in Baden, and six bombs on	Naldera,' in, Ballets and six. bombs on
LoirCich, ini Badei, near the railh;ay station.	Lorrach, in Baden, near the railway station.	LoirCich, in Baden, near the railway station.
Several pelrsoins were injured.	Several persons were injured.	Several persons were injured.

Identified overProof corrections	YESTERDAY FRENCHMEN AT BADEN ALSACE AIRMAN RAILWAY MANNHEIM COLOGNE FRENCH PERSONS APRIL
Identified overProof non-corrections	IMMENSE KANDERN LORRACH RHINE STORES HABSHEIM

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	63	55.6	87.3	71.4
Searchability of unique words	47	61.7	87.2	66.7
Weighted Words		55.3	83.2	62.5

Article ID 90782714, Article, German Regiment Annihilated. PETROGRAD, 30th September., page 19 1915-10-07, Bendigonian (Bendigo, Vic. : 1914 - 1918), 53 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
German Regiment Amniihilated.	German Regiment Annihilated.	German Regiment Amniihilated.
PETROGRAD, 30tlh September.	PETROGRAD, 30th September.	PETROGRAD, 30th September.
The 35th German infantry regiment at	The 35th German infantry regiment at-	The 35th German infantry regiment at
(?tacked tho ?th?ssian positions, in thile Eckaw	tacked the Russian positions, in the Eckaw	(attacked the Athenian positions, in the Eckaw
district, south of Riga, and, despite mur	district, south of Riga, and, despite mur-	district, south of Riga, and, despite murderous
,derous machine-gun fire, advanced rapid	derous machine-gun fire, advanced rapid-	machine-gun fire, advanced rapidly.
ly. The Russians then ;sent three armored	ly. The Russians then sent three armored	The Russians then sent three armored
motors, against which the Germian bullets	motors, against which the Germian bullets	motors, against which the German bullets
were powerless. The German regiment was	were powerless. The German regiment was	were powerless. The German regiment was
" practicallly annihilated..	practically annihilated.	" practically annihilated..

Identified overProof corrections	ATTACKED PRACTICALLY
Identified overProof non-corrections	RUSSIAN GERMIAN [**VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	47	87.2	93.6	50.0
Searchability of unique words	37	91.9	94.6	33.3
Weighted Words		90.7	92.4	18.8

Article ID 91366410, Article, BREAK OF GAUGE. VICTORIAN'S INGENIOUS INVENTION., page 40 1915-02-20, Leader (Melbourne, Vic. : 1862 - 1918), 341 words, 8 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	INSPECTION REPORTED OVERCOME
Identified overProof non-corrections	PARTICUALR [**VANDALISED] NEGOTIATIONS VICTORIANS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	310	96.8	98.7	60.0
Searchability of unique words	165	97.0	98.2	40.0
Weighted Words		96.3	97.2	23.2

Article ID 91372698, Article, BREAK OF GAUGE. THE BRENNAN THIRD RAIL. EXPERIMENTS AT TOCUMWAL., page 41 1915-02-27, Leader (Melbourne, Vic. : 1862 - 1918), 213 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
BREAK OF GAUCGE.	BREAK OF GAUGE.	BREAK OF GAUGE.
THE JRIENNAN THIRD RArL	THE BRENNAN THIRD RAIL.	THE BRENNAN THIRD RAIL
/EXPRPUI\IENTS AT TOCUMWAT .	EXPERIMENTS AT TOCUMWAL.	/EXPRPUI\IENTS AT TOCUMWAL The
The New South Wles G(overnument has	The New South Wales Government has	New South Wales Government has
approachedt the Victorian Government	approached the Victorian Government	approached the Victorian Government
with a view to. making a trial. of the. Bren	with a view to making a trial of the Bren-	with a view to. making a trial. of the. Brennan
nan switching apparatus at Tocumwal rail-	nan switching apparatus at Tocumwal rail-	switching apparatus at Tocumwal railway.
way. ard in order to enable the third rail'	way yard in order to enable the third rail	and in order to enable the third rail'
to be utilised where the break of gange	to be utilised where the break of gauge	to be utilised where the break of gauge
occurs. The \ ictorian Railway Conmits-.	occurs. The Victorian Railway Commis-	occurs. The Victorian Railway Commits-.
sioirers have taken the view thait,. while.the.	sioners have taken the view that, while the	showers have taken the view that, while the.
ingenious contrivance invented - by r:r.	ingenious contrivance invented by Mr.	ingenious contrivance invented by Mr.
Brennan wilt no doubt workt in a railway	Brennan will no doubt work in a railway	Brennan will no doubt work in a railway
yard or at, a station, s success there. will;	yard or at a station, its success there will	yard or at a station, a success there. will
be no, criterion: of its praceticability, on a;	be no criterion of its practicability on a	be no criterion: of its practicability, on a
main line under ordinary running ,traffic	main line under ordinary running traffic	main line under ordinary running traffic
conditions. It is. e4aimed thtt the use ofi	conditions. It is claimed that the use of	conditions. It is, claimed that the use of the
the Brennan s~witch will: enable the Teumu	the Brennan switch will enable the Tocum-	Brennan switch will: enable the Teumu
wal yard, which is a: joint enterprise on the	wal yard, which is a joint enterprise on the	wal yard, which is a joint enterprise on the
par t os Victoria and New South Wtaltes, to	part of Victoria and New South Wales, to	part as Victoria and New South Wales, to
'.be more cheaply laid. 'out and "constructed;	be more cheaply laid out and constructed	'be more cheaply laid out and constructed;
than on the system which prevails; at. Al	than on the system which prevails at Al-	than on the system which prevails; at. Albury,
bury, the other border. junction station.	bury, the other border junction station.	the other border. junction station.
The New South Wales _Goverrinnent ha.~ tun-:	The New South Wales Government has un-	The New South Wales Government has run-:
dertaken to supp:y a. plan showing how"	dertaken to supply a plan showing how	dertaken to supply a plan showing how"
the advantages ot the invention can. be	the advantages of the invention can be	the advantages of the invention can. be
secured .at Tacutnwal.	secured at Tocumwal.	secured at Tocumwal.
In making known the above facts yester	In making known the above facts yester-	In making known the above facts yesterday,
day, the Victorian Minister. of. Railways	day, the Victorian Minister of Railways	the Victorian Minister. of Railways
said the Victorian Government was quite	said the Victorian Government was quite	said the Victorian Government was quite
'willing to meet the: wishes of New South	willing to meet the wishes of New South	willing to meet the: wishes of New South
Wales in. the. matter.	Wales in the matter.	Wales in. the. matter.

Identified overProof corrections	CLAIMED SUPPLY GAUGE APPROACHED WORK THAT PRACTICABILITY MR SWITCH PART WHILE
Identified overProof non-corrections	COMMISSIONERS UNDERTAKEN EXPERIMENTS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	195	82.6	96.4	79.4
Searchability of unique words	108	87.0	97.2	78.6
Weighted Words		87.9	96.9	74.4

Article ID 95768146, Article, THE BREAK-OF-GAUGE PROBLEM. THE THIRD RAIL. Sydney, April 8., page 43 1915-04-17, Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954), 138 words, 4 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	BEEN DEMONSTRATING BE /CROSS/OVER\|CROSSOVER SYSTEM SYDNEY FIXED CONSTRUCTED HAVE PATENT WILKINS ALSO APRIL
Identified overProof non-corrections	ATTENDED MEANS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	128	78.1	94.5	75.0
Searchability of unique words	79	81.0	97.5	86.7
Weighted Words		81.5	97.1	84.5

Article ID 95768172, Article, ANOTHER BREAK-OF-GAUGE INVENTION. Melbourne, April 9., page 43 1915-04-17, Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954), 314 words, 12 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	ONE COMMISSIONERS SUCH THIS MACKINNON JUST DEFENCE FEW VALUE ALBURY APRIL NEWSOUTH FITTED
Identified overProof non-corrections	CLOCK [VANDALISED] SEEN INVENT [VANDALISED] INSPECTED INCLUDES ALREADY OUT TRACKS POSITIONS ENABLE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	285	83.9	93.3	58.7
Searchability of unique words	163	87.1	93.9	52.4
Weighted Words		87.5	92.9	43.5

Article ID 104644963, Article, LUDOWICI AND SON, LTD., page 3 1915-10-10, The Mirror of Australia (Sydney, NSW : 1915 - 1917), 132 words, 6 corrections

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LUDOWIQ AND SOK, LTD.	LUDOWICI AND SON, LTD.	LUDWIG AND SON, LTD.
?W» have betin asked to give the facts with v .'	We have been asked to give the facts with	We have been asked to give the facts with v.
Tegard to Ludowlcl and. Son, Ltd., leather mer- :	regard to Ludowici and Son, Ltd., leather mer-	regard to Ludowici and. Son, Ltd., leather mer- :
chants, Tork-street, Sydney. ? .?'.'?	chants, York-street, Sydney.	chants, York-street, Sydney. .?'.'?
According to the lost return filed with the Res-., j	According to the last return filed with the Reg-	According to the last return filed with the Rev-., J
tstror-General, Mr. John Charles Ludowlci holds ?.??	istrar-General, Mr. John Charles Ludowici holds	tstror-General, Mr. John Charles Ludowici holds ?.??
&Q0O ahareB, and other members of the Iin^oilrtct ..	5000 shares, and other members of the Ludowici	5000 shares, and other members of the Iin^oilrtct ..
famuy S228 shares in the company. Richard EL P.' '? -	family 3228 shares in the company. Richard E. F.	family 228 shares in the company. Richard EL P.' '? -
Baum holds 639, Charlotte M. K. A. Bjunn £009,. ?''.	Baum holds 639, Charlotte M. E. A. Baum 2009,	Baum holds 639, Charlotte M. K. A. Bjunn £009,. ?''.
Hermann Hedgen 200, Erall F. W. Siedmonn 1620, -	Hermann Hedgen 200, Emil F. W. Siedmann 1620,	Hermann Hedger 200, Erall F. W. Siedmonn 1620, -
S. A. Josephson S100 shares, and 6794 shares stand . '	S. A. Josephson 3100 shares, and 6794 shares stand	S. A. Josephson £100 shares, and 6794 shares stand in the
in the names of persons bearing British names. '' '-??/	in the names of persons bearing British names.	names of persons bearing British names. '' '-of
Mr. J. C. Ludowlcl, the head of the firm, was- bom: ? *?	Mr. J. C. Ludowici, the head of the firm, was born	Mr. J. C. Ludowici, the head of the firm, was- born: ? 4?
at 'Altona, Prussia, and Is a naturalised British ??,-	at Altona, Prussia, and is a naturalised British	at Altona, Prussia, and is a naturalised British ??,-
subject. . ? .	subject.	subject. ? .

Identified overProof corrections	BEEN FAMILY LAST WE REGARD BORN LUDOWICI /YORK/STREET\|YORKSTREET
Identified overProof non-corrections	SIEDMANN HEDGEN [**VANDALISED] REGISTRARGENERAL STANDIN MERCHANTS EMIL

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	87	77.0	89.7	55.0
Searchability of unique words	57	77.2	89.5	53.8
Weighted Words		72.5	86.1	49.4

Article ID 105490021, Article, RAILWY STAFF CHANGES., page 7 1915-09-09, Daily Herald (Adelaide, SA : 1910 - 1924), 78 words, 3 corrections

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RAELWAT STAFF CHANGES.	RAILWAY STAFF CHANGES.	RAILWAY STAFF CHANGES.
Mr. R. B. Daberty, recently on.	Mr. R. B. Doherty, recently on the traffic	Mr. R. B. Daberty, recently on.
staff at the PaaaBa?????? Station, on the Tailem Bend-	staff at the Parilba Station, on the Tailem Bend-	staff at the Parara?????? Station, on the Tailem Bend-
Pumaroo section, lias accepted a transfer to tbe	Pinnaroo section, has accepted a transfer to the	Pumaroo section, has accepted a transfer to the
Wotedey break-of-gaag^. station.	Wolseley break-of-gauge station.	Wotedey break-of-gauge. station.
Mr. G. V. Hunker, of ttie locomotive branch,	Mr. G. W. Kimber, of the locomotive branch,	Mr. G. V. Bunker, of the locomotive branch,
baB accepted a trasater from the metaopolicaa	has accepted a transfer from the metropolitain	has accepted a transfer from the metropolitan
division to tbe Quorn Junction Station* on ito	division to the Quorn Junction Station, on the	division to the Quorn Junction Station on the
northern narrow-gwug*e system.	northern narrow-gauge system.	northern narrow-gauge system.
Mr. H. It. DieaxBt bas aooepted a posrkkHi	Mr. H. L. Diemelt has accepted a position on	Mr. H. It. DieaxBt has accepted a posrkkHi
tiie Atafi of probationers, in tiis Tuaxn%Ba&nflB	the staff of probationers, in the maintenance	tire staff of probationers, in this Tuaxn%Ba&nflB
branch, at the Chandos Siding, on. the Pinnaroo	branch, at the Chandos Siding, on. the Pinnaroo	branch, at the Chandos Siding, on. the Pinnaroo
line.	line.	line.

Identified overProof corrections	HAS /NARROW/GAUGE\|NARROWGAUGE /BREAK/OF/GAUGE\|BREAKOFGAUGE RAILWAY
Identified overProof non-corrections	POSITION DIEMELT ONTHE DOHERTY WOLSELEY TRAFFIC PARILBA KIMBER METROPOLITAIN MAINTENANCE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	72	63.9	81.9	50.0
Searchability of unique words	43	67.4	76.7	28.6
Weighted Words		65.8	72.6	20.1

Article ID 107413400, Article, DUBBO-WERRIS CREEK RAILWAY. SYDNEY, Monday., page 2 1915-10-19, The Tamworth Daily Observer (NSW : 1910 - 1916), 60 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
• nUSlin-WKKIflS r'lJKKK RAILWAY. I	DUBBO-WERRIS CREEK RAILWAY.	a nUSlin-WKKIflS r'lJKKK RAILWAY. SYDNEY,
SYDXKY. Momhiw	SYDNEY, Monday.	Monday
j T1h» .Minister fur Works y nniui*	The Minister for Works to-day made	j The Minister for Works by innings
j r> stjrti'iiH'nt on tln» OiiIiIjo-Woitis Oe<*k	statement on the Dubbo-Werris Creek	j r stjrti'iiH'nt on this OiiIiIjo-Woitis Desk
! ]Thp oarthwork* Inm* Ih-cii com	line. The earthworks have been completed	! The earthworks have been come
! for. miles ami ari» in Jmml iO	for 20 miles and are in hand 35	! for. miles and are in Jmml 40
I miles from T)uM»o. Nails linw Imvii j	miles from Dubbo. Rails have been	miles from Thurso. Nails now Imvii j
'taken'"lio tnilos front DuUho and -roods j	taken 25 miles from Dubbo and goods	'taken lic miles from Dubbo and goods j
an-.almnt to Uv earriod to this point.	are about to be carried to this point.	instalment to Uv carried to this point.

Identified overProof corrections	TAKEN BEEN ARE DUBBO THE SYDNEY MONDAY CARRIED GOODS HAVE EARTHWORKS
Identified overProof non-corrections	/DUBBO/WERRIS\|DUBBOWERRIS BE HAND COMPLETED STATEMENT ABOUT CREEK MADE WERRIS /TO/DAY\|TODAY RAILS LINE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	49	28.6	61.2	45.7
Searchability of unique words	35	34.3	65.7	47.8
Weighted Words		21.2	57.4	45.9

Article ID 107444901, Article, LIGHT HOUSE ENCAMPMENT. MAITLAND, Thursday., page 3 1915-06-18, The Tamworth Daily Observer (NSW : 1910 - 1916), 59 words, 3 corrections

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LIGHT HOUSE EN'CAMP.M'ES'T.	LIGHT HORSE ENCAMPMENT.	LIGHT HOUSE EN'CAMP.M'ES'T.
MAITT.AXD. Tliursdny.	MAITLAND, Thursday.	MAITLAND. Thursday.
Tlio encampment of the second »'>'-{hL	The encampment of the second Light	The encampment of the second »'>'-{hL
Horso llrigndo is now in full win*:. 1 no	Horse Brigade is now in full swing. The	Horse Brigade is now in full wing:. 1 no
health of the men . in emnp is good. I In*	health of the men in camp is good. The	health of the men in emp is good. I The
weather was perfect to-day, although	weather was perfect to-day, although	weather was perfect to-day, although
bitterly cold yostorday.	bitterly cold yesterday.	bitterly cold yesterday.
District Commandant, Colonel u alUu-k	District Commandant, Colonel Wallack	District Commandant, Colonel u attack
O.B. in expected in .camp on Saturday	C.B. in expected in camp on Saturday	O.B. in expected in camp on Saturday
and will probably remain two or three	and will probably remain two or three	and will probably remain two or three
days.	days.	days.

Identified overProof corrections	YESTERDAY MAITLAND BRIGADE THURSDAY HORSE
Identified overProof non-corrections	SWING WALLACK

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	54	74.1	87.0	50.0
Searchability of unique words	41	82.9	95.1	71.4
Weighted Words		79.8	92.6	63.6

Article ID 107837905, Article, THIRD RAIL TEST. RAIL WAY GAUGE UNIFICATION., page 2 1915-11-17, The Muswellbrook Chronicle (NSW : 1898 - 1955), 192 words, 6 corrections

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THIRD RAIL TEST.	THIRD RAIL TEST.	THIRD RAIL WEST.
HAIL WAY ©AUGE UNIMCATiOiV.	RAILWAY GAUGE UNIFICATION.	RAILWAY GAUGE UNIMCATiOiV.
At Touiunwal; on the border of N»«	At Tocumwal, on the border of New	At Tocumwal; on the border of New
South Wales and Victoria, an otficial W	South Wales and Victoria, an official test	South Wales and Victoria, an official W
was made on Friday of the Brunnan fin1*	was made on Friday of the Brennan and	was made on Friday of the Brennan finds
the Wilkins- switch points, operating a	the Wilkins switch points, operating a	the Wilkins- switch points, operating a
three-rail mixed gauge line, over which	three-rail mixed gauge line, over which	three-rail mixed gauge line, over which
were run a N'.S.W. gauge train closely M	were run a N.S.W. gauge train closely fol-	were run a N.S.W. gauge train closely M
lowed by a Victorian broad gaugo train	lowed by a Victorian broad gauge train.	lowed by a Victorian broad gauge train
The two trains followed each other throng'	The two trains followed each other through	The two trains followed each other throng'
a cross over, a single lino junction, a <#»'	a cross over, a single line junction, a dia-	a cross over, a single line junction, a <#»'
mond crossing, and a turntable. A devirf	mond crossing, and a turntable. A device	mond crossing, and a turntable. A device
was shown for i changing tho common ral	was shown for changing the common rail	was shown for i changing the common rule
so as to bring the narrow gauge traiu C'°*E	so as to bring the narrow gauge train close	so as to bring the narrow gauge train CE
to a platform on either Bide. Each lra\|C	to a platform on either side. Each train	to a platform on either side. Each line
was turned out from the mixed gauge _ line	was turned out from the mixed gauge line	was turned out from the mixed gauge I line
into a single gauge line of its owii will"1	into a single gauge line of its own width.	into a single gauge line of its own with
Mr. Hoyle, Minister for -Railways, rods	Mr. Hoyle, Minister for Railways, rode	Mr. Hoyle, Minister for Railways, rods
the New South Wales engine througli°u'	the New South Wales engine throughout	the New South Wales engine throughout'
the, tests, finishing with a speed safety te«	the tests, finishing with a speed safety test	the, tests, finishing with a speed safety tea
when the trains were taken over tho wlw'6	when the trains were taken over the whole	when the trains were taken over the win's
.system at a speed of over forty milos r"	system at a speed of over forty miles per	system at a speed of over forty miles r"
hour. The Governors of Mow South Mil"	hour. The Governors of New South Wales	hour. The Governors of New South Mil"
(Sir Gerald Strickfand), Victoria (Sir ^r'	(Sir Gerald Strickland), Victoria (Sir Ar-	(Sir Gerald Strickland), Victoria (Sir Mr'
thur Stanley), South Australia (Sir Hub')'	thur Stanley), South Australia (Sir Henry	thur Stanley), South Australia (Sir Hub')'
Galway), and Queensland (Sir Ma»ii"ul!	Galway), and Queensland (Sir Hamilton	Galway), and Queensland (Sir Ma»ii"ul!
Goold-Adatns) wera present, and wiliioWJ	Goold-Adams) were present, and witnessed	Goold-Adams) were present, and wiliioWJ
tU» series o£ tests.	the series of tests.	the series of tests.

Identified overProof corrections	STRICKLAND /GOOLD/ADAMS\|GOOLDADAMS BRENNAN MILES TOCUMWAL RAILWAY OWN SIDE DEVICE OFFICIAL THROUGHOUT NEWSOUTH
Identified overProof non-corrections	CLOSE DIAMOND ARTHUR WITNESSED HAMILTON TEST [**VANDALISED] UNIFICATION HENRY PER WIDTH RODE WHOLE THROUGH

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	172	76.7	89.0	52.5
Searchability of unique words	108	77.8	88.0	45.8
Weighted Words		76.5	86.0	40.4

Article ID 108151936, Article, LEVEL CROSSING COLLISION., page 33 1915-04-30, Albury Banner and Wodonga Express (NSW : 1896 - 1938), 237 words, 4 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	RUN /GREENS/LANE\|GREENSLANE THEYWERE /GREENS/LANE\|GREENSLANE DANGEROUS SEVERE
Identified overProof non-corrections	WHATSOEVER WILE [**VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	217	92.2	98.6	82.4
Searchability of unique words	127	94.5	98.4	71.4
Weighted Words		93.7	97.8	65.3

Article ID 108158657, Article, BREAK OF RAILWAY GAUGE., page 32 1915-10-01, Albury Banner and Wodonga Express (NSW : 1896 - 1938), 200 words, 9 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	TEST HOUR
Identified overProof non-corrections	RESULT

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	180	96.1	98.9	71.4
Searchability of unique words	105	97.1	99.0	66.7
Weighted Words		97.2	99.1	67.3

Article ID 110047403, Article, BREAK OF GAUGE. TOCUMWAL EXPERIMENTS., page 1 1915-12-29, The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times (Albury, NSW : 1903 - 1920), 463 words, 5 corrections

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BREAK 01* GAUGE.	BREAK OF GAUGE.	BREAK OF GAUGE.
TOCUJIWAL EXMSniMUNlB.	TOCUMWAL EXPERIMENT.	TOCUMWAL EXMSniMUNlB.
lopumwal will probably -ho lho first New	Tocumwal will probably be the first New	Tocumwal will probably -be the first New
South 'Walos town where tlio Ihlrd mil	South Wales town where the third rail	South Wales town where the third rail
will bo introduced da a solution of the	will be introduced as a solution of the	will be introduced as a solution of the
broak of gaugu problem, 'I urn now Imv	break of gauge problem, "I am now hav-	break of gauge problem, 'I am now Im
Ing, plans propurod,'! mild Mr. Hoylu, Miit	ing plans prepared." said Mr. Hoyle, Min-	Ing, plans proposed,'! and Mr. Hoyle, Mill
inter of Jlallwiiyw, '16 show tlio ubnolulo	ister of Railways, "to show the absolute	ister of Railways, '16 show the absolute
nceomilty of working thu yard at Tooum	necessity of working the yard at Tocum-	necessity of working the yard at Tocumwal
wal on Hlio voiRbincd system iuotcad of	wal on the combined system instead of	on the voiRbincd system instead of
«-iu njobuuin tm in, pixown, -vo caiiuoi	two systems as at present. We cannot	the northern train crown, -vo cannot
uiiloiul cnlllo.or ohcep gohig from Now	unload cattle or sheep going from New	unload colliers sheep going from New
boulh Which at Tocumwul, Thoy lmvo	South Wales at Tocumwal. They have	South Which at Tocumwal, They have
lo ho unloaded al jKJnloy, 1'J milen nway,	to be unloaded at Finley, 12 miles away,	to be unloaded at jKJnloy, 12 miles away,
? and , then 'bo driven along tho roud. ; Wi	and then be driven along the road. We	and then 'be driven along the road. ; We
uuvo no vsutlu or mIioiIh ul Toauuwal; nutl	have no yards or sheds at Tocumwal, and	have no water or mIioiIh at Tocumwal; and
..wo canuot nso lho Vliitorlmi nyslcni, no	we cannot use the Victorian system, so	we cannot use the Victorian system, no
Wo pronoso to work in tho third rah,	we propose to work in the third rail,	We propose to work in the third rail,
ond miilia a ebinblncd yard of the two	and make a combined yard of the two	and mills a combined yard of the two
Byntomir,. In thin iwuy wo ivill innko one	systems. In this way we will make one	systems,. In this way we will make one
«ct of bulldlngH, Bhods. nlockynrdH, ctu.,	set of buildings, sheds, stockyards, etc.,	set of buildings, sheds. stockyards, etc.,
AVfilliiniA rm« 4i*fitnu nf lmll. «....«»? riti.i..	available for trains of both gauges. This	AVfilliiniA in defiance of all. states? rains..
will moiin ? tho wiving of ,l!L»0,00(- or	will mean the saving of £20,000 or	will mean the saving of ,l!L»0,00(- or
X30.000 in tho layoul of lho yardfl.'	£30,000 in the layout of the yards."	£3000 in the layout of the wards.'
Mr. lloylo iu liopeful that it will not	Mr. Hoyle is hopeful that it will not	Mr. Boyce is hopeful that it will not
i ho long before u htart Is niadu with tho	be long before a start is made with the	be long before a start is made with the
installation of lho third rail lhrou«ln)iit	installation of the third rail throughout	installation of the third rail lhrou«ln)iit
tho Commonwealth, Ho pixnoNcn fcn visit	the Commonwealth. He proposes to visit	the Commonwealth, He proposes to visit
Wolbounio Hhurlly and uojjfcr with the	Melbourne shortly and confer with the	Melbourne shortly and confer with the
'I'rlma Jrinintpi' and tho Viulurmn MlulaUt	Prime Minister and the Victorian Minister	'Prime Minister' and the Viulurmn Minister
of lUllway* an.faV'iM tlio Sydicy.Jtc!	of Railways as far as the Sydney-Mel-	of Railways an.faV'iM the Sydneyite!
hourno lino in uoucorncil, trlth a proposal	bourne line is concerned, with a proposal	bourne line in Concerned, with a proposal
that, tho ? Commonwealth,, Now South	that the Commonwealth, New South	that, the Commonwealth,, New South
, Walos and Victorian GovorniiieiilH iihould	Wales and Victorian Governments should	, Wales and Victorian Governments should
eaoh pliy a Hharu of thu cost. The Indtl	each pay a share of the cost. The total	each play a share of the cost. The India
niMiint involved nvlll ba imdci' ? .CCOO.OOO,	amount involved will be under £500,000	niMiint involved will be under' ? .CCOO.OOO,
? eo 'tliat 'it .'would not bo niuoli for each	so that it would not be much for each	so that it would not be much for each
liai'ly to pay Jlr. Hoylo, *peiikliiK with	party to pay Mr. Hoyle, speaking with	yearly to pay Mr. Hoyle, speaking with
regard to tha eventual linking up of Ut'l»-	regard to the eventual linking up of Bris-	regard to the eventual linking up of little-
Im/iu .with 1'orlh, mild lho north count	bane with Perth, said the north coast	man with Perth, and the north count
... . fiilhvny (WjlH'.nuw lining coinploli'd, and	railway was now being completed, and	.... falling (WjlH'.nuw lining completed, and
-,??-.' Ihui'u wiw (ill wiingoiiieul bi'twccn the	there was an arrangement between the	-,??-.' Ihui'u was (ill wiingoiiieul between the
?'^??..?'-y.OoyoMimgnlB' 'I 'Now. Smith AVnlen and	Governments of New South Wales and	?'^??..?'-y.OoyoMimgnlB' 'I 'Now. Smith Warden and
'.'' -^CQuoonaiiintl' nviu'iuby JlrlBbuiiu would Im-	Queensland whereby Brisbane would be	'.'' -^CQuoonaiiintl' invariably Brisbane would be-
????.' ; .ndnncclml 'with thu Now South WhIch	connected with the New South Wales	????.' ; .ndnncclml with the New South Which
V, liurdoi1 ivlllf u -l fuel Hi liivliuii Knuiji!.	border with a 4 feet 7½ inches gauge.	V, Burdon will n -l fuel He invited Knuiji!.
?? vTlils, with lho, adoption of tlio third rail	This, with the adoption of the third rail	?? This, with the, adoption of the third rail
In : this fitata and IVIutorla, ini«H'iiKi'rn,	in this State and Victoria, passengers,	In this State and Victoria, ini«H'iiKi'rn,
Itiljruliaildlau, oto,, entild lio earrli'i	merchandise, etc., could be carried	Itiljruliaildlau, etc,, could be carried
utralght to ifolljomnn without tho iiuimI	straight to Melbourne without the need	straight to Holloman without the name
of transhipment, 'll'hcn,' proceeded thu	of transhipment. "Then," proceeded the	of transhipment, 'then,' proceeded the
Sflnlblcr, 'If, UN I am perfectly wliiln	Minister, "if, as I am perfectly certain	Sflnlblcr, 'If, ON I am perfectly while
II 'tuunb bu, lho '.UrlabunihMulliaiirno «mi	it must be, the Brisbane-Melbourne con-	It 'turns by, the '.UrlabunihMulliaiirno in
ncutlou In it * uiooorr, It will 1-n I'iiitIcJ on	nection is a success, it will be carried on	action In it a record, It will be I'iiitIcJ on
t.hioush Adolaldo, thi'iicu to il'iirt ?Auguu-	through Adelaide, thence to Port Augus-	through Adelaide, thence to Port August-
ta,' lo lluk up with tho finun'oiilluciiliil	ta, to link up with the transcontinental	is,' to link up with the finun'oiilluciiliil
line. TIiiih, tin Inn will bo able lo run ill	line. Thus, trains will be able to run di-	line. Truth, in his will be able to run ill
reel from UrlHtinuc In l'nilh. 1 lmvo nloa	rect from Brisbane to Perth. I have also	reel from UrlHtinuc In truth. I have been
-t)roph(icd , ihat tho third Talluliould 'lio	proposed that the third rail should be	-prophesied that the third Talluliould 'line
laid from Toommvui to Scyniom1, thuii plv	laid from Tocumwal to Seymour, thus giv-	laid from Toommvui to Seymour, three ply
Ing .Hlvflrlmi fnrmci-n nerewt tn tho Mol	ing Riverina farmers access to the Mel-	Ing .Hlvflrlmi farmers crews in the Mel
liournii innrlieli 170 ov ISO IiiiIIoh ii'way, iim	bourne market 170 or 180 miles away, as	bourne arrived 170 or 180 families away, in
fiRnlnnl ihn KK1 ml lei' jniirncy In Hydmiy	against the 400 miles journey in Sydney	fiRnlnnl the KK ml le' journey In Sydney
M nt i-ro»cuti.' i	as at present."	Mont prosecute.' a

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MINISTER CONFER BETWEEN PROPOSES SHOULD THEY WALES PROPOSED MUCH AS NECESSITY BE SET LAYOUT THENCE COMPLETED MELBOURNE INSTEAD SO UNDER MILES RAILWAYS SYDNEY PORT HOPEFUL PERTH BUILDINGS PROPOSE WAS STATE WE WAY ABSOLUTE PRIME ADELAIDE SHORTLY AWAY START VICTORIA HE ROAD SHARE CANNOT TOCUMWAL CARRIED COMBINED STOCKYARDS HOYLE MADE SYSTEMS HAVE USE COULD ETC GOVERNMENTS NEW UNLOAD SHEEP JOURNEY SAVING SHEDS THROUGH MEL SPEAKING BRISBANE BOURNE STRAIGHT CONCERNED MAKE FARMERS GOING LINK MEAN SEYMOUR

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ARRANGEMENT CERTAIN RIVERINA AN MUST EXPERIMENT THUS PASSENGERS PARTY WHEREBY PREPARED SUCCESS CONNECTION QUEENSLAND GAUGES INCHES THERE TRAINS NEED HAVING GIVING TRANSCONTINENTAL AVAILABLE AGAINST FAR AUGUSTA AMOUNT MARKET MERCHANDISE RAILWAY BORDER CATTLE PRESENT YARDS BEING SOUTHWALES CONNECTED FEET BOTH COAST FINLEY SAID ALSO DIRECT ACCESS TOTAL THROUGHOUT

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	405	34.1	75.3	62.5
Searchability of unique words	194	37.6	75.8	61.2
Weighted Words		32.7	76.2	64.7

Article ID 110049762, Article, WEATHER AND RIVER., page 2 1915-12-14, The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times (Albury, NSW : 1903 - 1920), 77 words, 6 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
WEATHER AND BIVKR. .'	WEATHER AND RIVER.	WEATHER AND RIVER. .'
Victorian Forecast.— Hot ond sultry,	Victorian Forecast.—Hot and sultry,	Victorian Forecast Hot and sultry,
with rain nnd thunderstorms; northerly	with rain and thunderstorms; northerly	with rain and thunderstorms; northerly
Winds. I	Winds.	winds. The
The maximum sbudo temperoturo nt Al	The maximum shade temperature at Al-	maximum shade temperature at Albury
liiiry yeEterdny wns 60 degree*, and the	bury yesterday was 60 degrees, and the	yesterday was 60 degrees, and the
liiininnim (!8 dogrcta.	minimum 68 degrees.	luminous (98 degrees.
The River Murray at Albury yesterday	The River Murray at Albury yesterday	The River Murray at Albury yesterday
was 2ft. lliu. above summer level.	was 2ft. 11in. above summer level.	was 2ft. life. above summer level.
Tho rninfnll registered by the 'Border	The rainfall registered by the "Border	The rainfall registered by the Border
Morning Mnil' gauge for Iho 24 hours	Morning Mail" gauge for the 24 hours	Morning Mail' gauge for the 24 hours
ended -I o'clock 'this morning was M	ended 4 o'clock this morning was 14	ended 4 o'clock this morning was M
point*).	points.	points).
Border Morning Mail	Border Morning Mail	Border Morning Mail
PUBLISHED DAILY IN ALBUUY.	PUBLISHED DAILY IN ALBURY.	PUBLISHED DAILY IN ALBURY.
INDEPENDENT.	INDEPENDENT.	INDEPENDENT.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, ttO15.	TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1915.	TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, ttO15.

Identified overProof corrections	POINTS RAINFALL SHADE TEMPERATURE DEGREES
Identified overProof non-corrections	MINIMUM

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	65	72.3	98.5	94.4
Searchability of unique words	45	86.7	97.8	83.3
Weighted Words		81.6	97.3	85.4

Article ID 110052309, Article, BREAK OF GAUGE PROBLEM., page 1 1915-03-05, The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times (Albury, NSW : 1903 - 1920), 103 words, 8 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
BREAK, 0F; GAUGE PROBLEM.	BREAK OF GAUGE PROBLEM.	BREAK, OF; GAUGE PROBLEM.
OiiTCBpondonco in proceeding bolweon	Correspondence is proceeding between	OiiTCBpondonco in proceeding between
Mr. TTolinan and tho rromlor of Vlotoriit	Mr. Holman and the Premier of Victoria	Mr. Holman and the Premier of Victoria
robpcctlng 4ho projootcd trial of tho third	respecting the projected trial of the third	respecting the projected trial of the third
vnil tlovlco nt Tooumwil. Most o£ tho pro.	rail device at Tocumwal. Most of the pro-	rail device at Tocumwal. Most of the pro.
«'oHed combination!! aro now being mado	posed combinations are now being made	posed combination!! are now being made
and laid out in tho contractor's yard at,	and laid out in the contractor's yard at	and laid out in the contractor's yard at,
Sydonhara, and whou DBBombled dud put	Sydenham, and when assembled and put	Sydenham., and when assembled did put
togolhor thoy aro to bo leaded In truoMd	together they are to be loaded in trucks	together they are to be loaded In true and
and despatched to Tocumwal ready for	and despatched to Tocumwal ready for	and despatched to Tocumwal ready for
liiylng'in pqulllon. All tho. uoooBoary plaus	laying in position. All the necessary plans	laying in position. All the. necessary plans
uud upecinoatlonV huve boon npnt to.Viqi	and specifications have been sent to Vic-	and upecinoatlonV have been sent to Vic
toria, and tho Proinlor hou aalcod for tho	toria, and the Premier has asked for the	toria, and the Premier has asked for the
'aHlvu ooeporatlon of tho Victoria Buty	active cooperation of the Victoria Rail-	'aHlvu corporation of the Victoria Buty
wflyi'drifflmlsslohors) In thn..oxpoi'lmout.	way Commissioners in the experiment.	wflyi'drifflmlsslohors) In thn..oxpoi'lmout.

Identified overProof corrections	BETWEEN THEY POSITION PROPOSED LOADED TOGETHER BEEN ARE BE THE NECESSARY HAS ASSEMBLED PLANS LAYING ASKED WHEN MADE HAVE SYDENHAM PROJECTED PREMIER DEVICE HOLMAN RAIL SENT RESPECTING
Identified overProof non-corrections	EXPERIMENT COMMISSIONERS SPECIFICATIONS IS RAILWAY COMBINATIONS CORRESPONDENCE ACTIVE COOPERATION TRUCKS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	94	39.4	88.3	80.7
Searchability of unique words	63	41.3	84.1	73.0
Weighted Words		34.9	78.7	67.3

Article ID 111249455, Article, BREAK OF GUAGE. INVENTION NOT PRACTICABLE. MELBOURNE, Sunday., page 2 1915-04-12, The Bathurst Times (NSW : 1909 - 1925), 60 words, 5 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
BEEAK OF GTJAGE.	BREAK OF GUAGE.	BREAK OF GTJAGE.
INVENTION NOT PRACTICABLE.	INVENTION NOT PRACTICABLE.	INVENTION NOT PRACTICABLE.
MELBOURNE, Suuduy.	MELBOURNE, Sunday.	MELBOURNE, Sunday.
The Engineor-in-Chiof for tho Coni	The Engineer-in-Chief for the Com-	The Engineer-in-Chief for the Commonwealth
monwoalth railways, reporting on the	monwealth railways, reporting on the	railways, reporting on the
Brennan switch devised to overcome the	Brennan switch devised to overcome the	Brennan switch devised to overcome the
break of gauge, says that it is almost	break of gauge, says that it is almost	break of gauge, says that it is almost
certain that tho arrangement would not	certain that the arrangement would not	certain that the arrangement would not
bo practicable in any of the important	be practicable in any of the important	be practicable in any of the important
shunting yards, nnd that its use, oven	shunting yards, and that its use, even	shunting yards, and that its use, even
if adoptod, would be confined to »imple	if adopted, would be confined to simple	if adopted, would be confined to simple
croBsingi,	crossings.	crossings,

Identified overProof corrections	SIMPLE COMMONWEALTH ADOPTED EVEN /ENGINEER/IN/CHIEF\|ENGINEERINCHIEF CROSSINGS SUNDAY AND
Identified overProof non-corrections	GUAGE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	59	78.0	98.3	92.3
Searchability of unique words	44	79.5	97.7	88.9
Weighted Words		75.8	96.4	85.1

Article ID 114236584, Article, MESSAGE FROM THE SEA. LETTER FROM TROOPSHIP., page 6 1915-01-12, Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931), 176 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
MESSAGE FROM THE SEA.	MESSAGE FROM THE SEA.	MESSAGE FROM THE SEA.
LETTER FEOM TK00P8H1P.	LETTER FROM TROOPSHIP.	LETTER FROM TROOPSHIP.
A peculiar coincidence, which, it Is hoped,	A peculiar coincidence, which, it is hoped,	A peculiar coincidence, which, it is hoped,
wlil prove ? good omen. Is revealed by the dis	will prove a good omen, is revealed by the dis-	will prove a good omen. Is revealed by the discovery
covery ot a bottle with a message inside It,	covery of a bottle with a message inside it,	of a bottle with a message inside It,
which waa plckrd up en January 3 on the sea	which was picked up on January 3 on the sea	which was picked upon January 3 on the sea
shore between Warrnambool aad Port Fairy,	shore between Warrnambool aad Port Fairy,	shore between Warrnambool and Port Fairy,
Victoria.	Victoria.	Victoria.
Tbe bottle was thrown overboard on Decem	The bottle was thrown overboard on Decem-	The bottle was thrown overboard on December
oer n in tbe Australian Blgni Dy a sergeant as	ber 23 in the Australian Bight by a sergeant on	n in the Australian Bight by a sergeant as
one ol the troopshlpi which recently let! Syd	one of the troopships which recently left Syd-	one of the troopships which recently left! Sydney,
ney, and whose father Ilvea at Hoeman. It	ney, and whose father lives at Mosman. It	and whose father lives at Hoeman. It
contained Cbjistmaa greetings and a short mes	contained Christmas greetings and a short mes-	contained Christmas greetings and a short message
sage to the effect that all on board were well	sage to the effect that all on board were well	to the effect that all on board were well
and anxloo* to 'get at' tbe enemy.	and anxious to "get at" the enemy.	and anxious to get at' the enemy.
Tbe Uttle girl who found the bottle aent tbe	The little girl who found the bottle sent the	the little girl who found the bottle sent the
message on to the soldier1* father, whose ad	message on to the soldier's father, whose ad-	message on to the soldier's father, whose address
dress waa given. Tha coincidence lies In the	dress was given. The coincidence lies in the	was given. The coincidence lies in the
tact tbat tbe asm* aolaler, wbo took part In the	fact that the same soldier, who took part in the	fact that the same soldier, who took part in the
South Afrtcu War, cast a similar meeaag* Into	South Africa War, cast a similar message into	South African War, cast a similar message into
the ae* near Klama after leaving Bydnfry to	the sea near Kiama after leaving Sydney to	the sea near Kiama after leaving Sydney to
fltht the Boers, and It vu picked up at almost	fight the Boers, and it was picked up at almost	fight the Boers, and it was picked up at almost
tke same spot where this one was fouad.	the same spot where this one was found.	the same spot where this one was found.

Identified overProof corrections	ANXIOUS DECEMBER FIGHT LEFT BIGHT FACT TROOPSHIP SOLDIER LIVES CHRISTMAS LITTLE KIAMA TROOPSHIPS SOLDIERS SENT OF WILL
Identified overProof non-corrections	AAD [**VANDALISED] AFRICA MOSMAN

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	161	73.3	96.3	86.0
Searchability of unique words	97	80.4	96.9	84.2
Weighted Words		78.9	95.8	79.8

Article ID 115516296, Article, WOMAN KILLED AT THORNLEIGH., page 5 1915-06-25, Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931), 64 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
WOMAN KILLED AT THORN	WOMAN KILLED AT THORN-	WOMAN KILLED AT THORNLEIGH
LEIGH.	LEIGH.
Un Stni Natlraaa, M, a widow, living at	Mrs. Sarah Nattrass, 60, a widow, living at	On Star Nattrass, M, a widow, living at
Westella, near nuneys-ls.no. Tbornletgh.	Westella, near Duffey's-lane, Thornleigh,	Westella, near nuneys-ls.no. Thornleigh.
was strui-k by a train on tbe level crossing	was struck by a train on the level crossing	was struck by a train on the level crossing
at ThornlelRh ahnrtlr «fl-:r ' oVloek «!t,.r.	at Thornleigh shortly after 8 o'clock yester-	at Thornleigh shortly after 9 o'clock after.
day morning. She was carried about soil	day morning. She was carried about 20ft.	day morning. She was carried about soil
and killed Instantly. Mra. Nattrass was	and killed instantly. Mrs. Nattrass was	and killed instantly. Mrs. Nattrass was
exOSslliE tb» lino to reach tne BUtlon. ana	crossing the line to reach the station, and	exOSslliE the line to reach the station. and
presumably did not notice tbe approach ot	presumably did not notice the approach of	presumably did not notice the approach of
tin (ralo. ?	the train.	the (rate. ?

Identified overProof corrections	AFTER THE OCLOCK STATION SHORTLY MRS STRUCK LINE OF
Identified overProof non-corrections	YESTERDAY SARAH DUFFEYS LANE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	57	57.9	87.7	70.8
Searchability of unique words	41	68.3	90.2	69.2
Weighted Words		71.0	87.2	56.0

Article ID 116675019, Article, THE THIRD RAIL DEVICE., page 6 1915-06-04, The Farmer and Settler (Sydney, NSW : 1906 - 1955), 196 words, 5 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	HAS HAGELTHORN DELAY LAYING LAID
Identified overProof non-corrections	FULFILLS BUT HOYLE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	190	88.9	95.8	61.9
Searchability of unique words	107	92.5	97.2	62.5
Weighted Words		91.8	97.0	63.4

Article ID 116686320, Article, THE W.A. RAILWAY SMASH. A Verdict or Accidental Death., page 4 1915-01-29, The Farmer and Settler (Sydney, NSW : 1906 - 1955), 135 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
THE W.A. RAILWAY SMASH.	THE W.A. RAILWAY SMASH.	THE W.A. RAILWAY SMASH.
A Verdlot of Accidental Death.	A Verdict of Accidental Death.	A Verdict of Accidental Death.
ihe coronial inquiry into the Trans	The coronial inquiry into the Trans-	The coronial inquiry into the Trans
Australian brake-van accident, in which	Australian brake-van accident, in which	Australian brake-van accident, in which
T homas 1 Kearney, Thomas Broderick,	Thomas Kearney, Thomas Broderick,	Thomas 1 Kearney, Thomas Broderick,
James M'Kcown, and Patrick Hall were	James McKeown, and Patrick Hall were	James McKeown, and Patrick Hall were
killed on January 5, ended on Wednes	killed on January 5, ended on Wednes-	killed on January 5, ended on Wednesday,
day, after a twelve days' sitting,	day, after a twelve days' sitting.	after a twelve days' sitting,
A verdict of accidental death nns re	A verdict of accidental death was re-	A verdict of accidental death was returned,
turned, no blame beine- attachnble to	turned, no blame being attachable to	no blame being- attachable to
the driver or the firemen	the driver or the firemen.	the driver or the firemen
The jury said that the reason why	The jury said that the reason why	The jury said that the reason why
the van left the rails was because it was	the van left the rails was because it was	the van left the rails was because it was
unable to run over a curve that had been	unable to run over a curve that had been	unable to run over a curve that had been
put out of gauge by some preceding	put out of gauge by some preceding	put out of gauge by some preceding
vehicle and the brakes being hard on,	vehicle, and the brakes being hard on,	vehicle and the brakes being hard on,
contributed to the disaster, it was con	contributed to the disaster. It was con-	contributed to the disaster, it was considered
sidered that no one but the guard ur	sidered that no one but the guard, or	that no one but the guard or
emplnvees. or someone who understood	employees, or someone who understood	employees. or someone who understood
the Westinithouse brake should 'I at'	the Westinghouse brake should be al-	the Westinghouse brake should 'I at'
lowed in the guard's compartment of the	lowed in the guard's compartment of the	lowed in the guard's compartment of the
van.	van.	van.

Identified overProof corrections	MCKEOWN EMPLOYEES ATTACHABLE WESTINGHOUSE
Identified overProof non-corrections	BE ALLOWED

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	124	90.3	98.4	83.3
Searchability of unique words	86	93.0	97.7	66.7
Weighted Words		91.4	98.2	78.8

Article ID 117837870, Article, COONAMBLE FRIENDLY SOCIETY RACES., page 2 1915-07-21, Leader (Orange, NSW : 1912 - 1922), 109 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
I COOXAIirfJLE FIHEJiDLl* SOCIETY	COONAMBLE FRIENDLY SOCIETY	I COOXAIirfJLE FRIENDLY SOCIETY
[ ItACES.	RACES.	[ RACES.
Mr. F. Tlvey, secretary of the Coo.	Mr. F. Tlvey, secretary of the Coo-	Mr. F. Tivey, secretary of the Coonamble
namblo Friendly Societies' raoc com	namble Friendly Societies' race com-	Friendly Societies' race committee,
mittee, has been advised by Mr. 12.	mittee, has been advised by Mr. 12.	has been advised by Mr. E.
Millie, district raijway superintend	Millie, district railway superintend-	Millie, district railway superintendent,
ent, that It will not 'bo possiblo to	ent, that it will not be possible to	that it will not be possible to
arrange for the regular train . to	arrange for the regular train to	arrange for the regular train to reach
reach C'oonamble at 1&.45 p.m. on	reach Coonamble at 12.45 p.m. on	Coonamble. at 1945 p.m. on
Monday, 2nd August, but Mr. Milne	Monday, 2nd August, but Mr. Milne	Monday, 2nd August, but Mr. Milne
says ho will probably be able to ar	says he will probably be able to ar-	says he will probably be able to ar-
rango for a special train to leave	range for a special train to leave	range for a special train to leave
Dubbo early in tlife morning, picking	Dubbo early in the morning, picking	Dubbo early in the morning, picking
up passengers1 at all places from Gll	up passengers at all places from Gil-	up passengers at all places from Gilgandra
gandra to-Coonamble. It would loavc	gandra to Coonamble. It would leave	to Coonamble. It would leave
Gilgandra about 0 a.m., and would	Gilgandra about 9 a.m., and would	Gilgandra about 6 a.m., and would
roach Coonamblo about 12.45 p.m. Mr	reach Coonamble about 12.45 p.m. Mr.	reach Coonamble about 12.45 p.m. Mr
Milne promises 'definite advice on the	Milne promises definite advice on the	Milne promises definite advice on the
21th inst.	21th inst.	24th inst.

Identified overProof corrections	PASSENGERS POSSIBLE RACE HE RACES RAILWAY
Identified overProof non-corrections	TLVEY [**VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	91	82.4	97.8	87.5
Searchability of unique words	62	90.3	98.4	83.3
Weighted Words		90.9	97.4	71.1

Article ID 119846121, Article, LIGHT HOUSE., page 4 1915-07-03, Hamilton Spectator (Vic. : 1870 - 1918), 82 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
LIGTIT HOUSE.	LIGHT HORSE.	LIGHT HOUSE.
.ft nui-nav parade of the Fwimiltoii	A full-day parade of the Hamilton	3ft animal parade of the Fwimiltoii
troops -of Lie-ht Horse mil be held	troops of Light Horse will be held	troops of Light Horse will be held
on Tuesday next, July 6th, when the	on Tuesday next, July 6th, when the	on Tuesday next, July 6th, when the
.BrlpaJ<hMnjor, Lieutenant tt. 0. Ai	Brigade-Major, Lieutenant R. G. Al-	.BrlpaJ Lieutenant tt. 0. As
sle. ..will l)e present to inspect tlie	gie will be present to inspect the	she. will be present to inspect the
half s-qumlron. Troops will fall In	half squadron. Troops will fall in	half squadron. Troops will fall in
at fhe orderly rooms at 10 o'clbcl;	at the orderly rooms at 10 o'clock	at the orderly rooms at 12 o'clock;
in full marchint' order, with all kit	in full marching order, with all kit	in full marching order, with all kit
and taecoutreaie.its. All tfjotie desir	and accoutrements. All those desir-	and taecoutreaie.its. All anyone desirous
ous pf attaining non-commissioned	ous of attaining non-commissioned	of attaining non-commissioned
rank will attend for cxanVnation. on	rank will attend for examination on	rank will attend for examination. on
Monday nieht, the 5th July, . nt 8	Monday night, the 5th July, at 8	Monday night, the 5th July, at 8
o'clock, at the orderly rooms.	o'clock, at the orderly rooms.	o'clock, at the orderly rooms.

Identified overProof corrections	MARCHING LIGHT EXAMINATION SQUADRON NIGHT
Identified overProof non-corrections	/BRIGADE/MAJOR\|BRIGADEMAJOR ALGIE /FULL/DAY\|FULLDAY HAMILTON ACCOUTREMENTS THOSE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	72	72.2	90.3	65.0
Searchability of unique words	48	77.1	87.5	45.5
Weighted Words		72.0	83.9	42.7

Article ID 119914249, Article, THE THIRD RAIL INVENTION. SOLUTION OF BREAK OF GAUGE. SYDNEY, Friday., page 6 1915-04-10, Leader (Orange, NSW : 1912 - 1922), 68 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
THE TiriKI) KAIL INVENTION. t	THE THIRD RAIL INVENTION.	THE TiriKI) RAIL INVENTION. t
SOLUTION ;OF BREAK OP GAUGE. {	SOLUTION OF BREAK OF GAUGE.	SOLUTION OF BREAK OF GAUGE. {
, SYDNEY. Friday. !.:	SYDNEY, Friday.	SYDNEY. Friday. !.:
The Victorian Railway Coinmis- j	The Victorian Railway Commis-	The Victorian Railway Commis- j
sioners have decided to withhold their '	sioners have decided to withhold their	sioners have decided to withhold their
judgment .o£. the third rail invention	judgment of the third rail invention	judgment on. the third rail invention
until severer fesIS liave been made J	until severer tests have been made.	until several tests have been made J
Mr. Fisher stated to-day that lie 1	Mr. Fisher stated to-day that he	Mr. Fisher stated to-day that he I
liked the system, and thought that "	liked the system, and thought that	liked the system, and thought that "
with improvements it would furnish	with improvements it would furnish	with improvements it would furnish
the solution of the break of gauge "	the solution of the break of gauge	the solution of the break of gauge "
problem.	problem.	problem.

Identified overProof corrections	TESTS HE
Identified overProof non-corrections	COMMISSIONERS SEVERER [**VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	57	86.0	93.0	50.0
Searchability of unique words	40	92.5	95.0	33.3
Weighted Words		92.9	91.9	-13.5

Article ID 119915852, Article, LIGHT HOUSE RIFLEMEN., page 2 1915-04-29, Leader (Orange, NSW : 1912 - 1922), 83 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
LIGHT HOUSE RIFLEMEN.	LIGHT HORSE RIFLEMEN.	LIGHT HOUSE RIFLEMEN.
probably the first ride club in the	Probably the first rifle club in the	probably the first ride club in the
State to turn themselves Info a light	State to turn themselves info a light	State to turn themselves into a light
horso body ia the Eugowra corps.	horse body is the Eugowra corps.	horse body in the Eugowra corps.
Bach member has equipped himself	Each member has equipped himself	Each member has equipped himself
with a horse and accoutrements at	with a horse and accoutrements at	with a horse and accoutrements at
his own expense, and are now receiv	his own expense, and are now receiv-	his own expense, and are now receiving
ing attention from Mr. J. C, Ha-zlc	ing attention from Mr. J. C. Hazle-	attention from Mr. J. C, Hazle
ton, who is an ex-light horso officer.	ton, who is an ex-light horse officer.	ton, who is an ex-light horse officer.
The men of Eugowra are to bo com	The men of Eugowra are to be com-	The men of Eugowra are to be commended
mended ' on their enterprise, and are	mended on their enterprise, and are	on their enterprise, and are
showing a good example to othier	showing a good example to other	showing a good example to other
country districts where rifle clubs	country districts where rifle clubs	country districts where rifle clubs
are established.	are established.	are established.

Identified overProof corrections	EACH BE OTHER HAZLETON
Identified overProof non-corrections	INFO [**VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	74	87.8	94.6	55.6
Searchability of unique words	57	93.0	98.2	75.0
Weighted Words		94.0	96.9	49.0

Article ID 119920652, Article, THIRD LIGHT HOUSE. SYDNEY, Sunday., page 3 1915-06-21, Leader (Orange, NSW : 1912 - 1922), 91 words, 5 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
THIRD LIGHT HOUSE.	THIRD LIGHT HORSE.	THIRD LIGHT HOUSE.
SYDNEY, Sundaq.	SYDNEY, Sunday.	SYDNEY, Sunday.
Yesterday"s Casualty list contains	Yesterday's casualty list contains	Yesterday's Casualty list contains
the names of a number "Of officers and	the names of a number of officers and	the names of a number of officers and
wien of the 3rd'Light Horso, snowing	men of the 3rd Light Horse, showing	men of the 3rd Light Horse, showing
that this' brigade has now joined the	that this brigade has now joined the	that this' brigade has now joined the
armies in Turkey	armies in Turkey.	armies in Turkey
The brigade.is a composite body,	The brigade is a composite body,	The brigade. is a composite body,
drawn from all States, and command,	drawn from all States, and command-	drawn from all States, and commanded
ed iby Colonel Hughes, Victoria, who	ed by Colonel Hughes, Victoria, who	by Colonel Hughes, Victoria, who
has Lieut. Colonel Antlll as "brigade	has Lieut. Colonel Antill as brigade-	has Lieut. Colonel Antill as brigade
major. Its appearance in action so	major. Its appearance in action so	major. Its appearance in action so
soon after Its landing in Egypt shows	soon after its landing in Egypt shows	soon after Its landing in Egypt shows
the urgency for reinforcements.	the urgency for reinforcements.	the urgency for reinforcements.
Its 9tli regiment has already had its	Its 9th regiment has already had its	Its 99th regiment has already had its
J commander wounded, and ItB 10th re	commander wounded, and its 10th re-	J commander wounded, and Its 10th regiment
giment has suffered severely.	giment has suffered severely.	has suffered severely.

Identified overProof corrections	BY YESTERDAYS IS ANTILL SHOWING SUNDAY HORSE MEN
Identified overProof non-corrections

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	85	85.9	98.8	91.7
Searchability of unique words	62	87.1	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		88.2	100.0	100.0

Article ID 120797164, Article, BASS—KLINE., page 5 1915-07-25, Sunday Times (Sydney, NSW : 1895 - 1930), 78 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
BASS— KLINE.	BASS—KLINE.	BASS KLINE.
Rabbi Colicn celebrated the marriage of Mr. j	Rabbi Cohen celebrated the marriage of Mr.	Rabbi Cohen celebrated the marriage of Mr. Philip
Philip Bass son of Mr. and Mrs. Bass, Forest '	Philip Bass, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bass, Forest	Bass son of Mr. and Mrs. Bass, Forest '
Lodge and Miss Geitrude Kline, daughter ol	Lodge and Miss Gertrude Kline, daughter of	Lodge and Miss Gertrude Kline, daughter of
Mr and Mr... Kline, Waverlcy, at the Great	Mr. and Mrs. Kline, Waverley, at the Great	Mr. and Mrs... Kline, Waverley, at the Great
Synagogue on July 21. The bride's gown ot	Synagogue on July 21. The bride's gown of	Synagogue on July 21. The bride's gown of
soft while crcpe-dc-chinc and lace was. almost	soft while crepe-de-chine and lace was almost	soft while crepe-de-chine and lace was. almost
entirely vcilcu by a handsome lace veil worn	entirely veiled by a handsome lace veil worn	entirely veiled by a handsome lace veil worn
over orange blossoms. Misacs Harris and Hand	over orange blossoms. Misses Harris and Hand-	over orange blossoms. Misses Harris and Handcock
cock acted as bridesmaids,, and wcie attireu	cock acted as bridesmaids, and were attired	acted as bridesmaids,, and were attired
in pink sill: veiled with lace.	in pink silk veiled with lace.	in pink silk: veiled with lace.

Identified overProof corrections	WAVERLEY SILK COHEN ATTIRED /CREPE/DE/CHINE\|CREPEDECHINE MISSES GERTRUDE WERE
Identified overProof non-corrections

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	73	83.6	100.0	100.0
Searchability of unique words	53	84.9	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		83.4	100.0	100.0

Article ID 120800311, Advertising, Advertising, page 6 1915-01-17, Sunday Times (Sydney, NSW : 1895 - 1930), 58 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
:..' ' JOSEF KKETSCHMANN u'k\	JOSEF KRETSCHMANN	:..' JOSEF KRETSCHMANN ask
RESUMES TUITION s	RESUMES TUITION	RESUMES TUITION s
MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1315,	MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1915,	MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1915,
AT PAWNG'S BDUJDINGS— Jiro....ja.	AT PALING'S BUIDINGS— No. 18.	AT PALING'S SOUNDINGS Jiro....ja.
BEAUMONT SMITH'S	BEAUMONT SMITH'S	BEAUMONT SMITH'S
PALACE THEATRE ATTRACTIONS	PALACE THEATRE ATTRACTIONS	PALACE THEATRE ATTRACTIONS
EVERY EVENING AT 8.10,	EVERY EVENING AT 8.10,	EVERY EVENING AT 810,
THE CHAPERON	THE CHAPERON	THE CHAPERON
A NEW LAUGHING PLAY BY	A NEW LAUGHING PLAY BY	A NEW LAUGHING PLAY BY
THE GLAD EYE COMEDIANS.	THE GLAD EYE COMEDIANS.	THE GLAD EYE COMEDIANS.
EVERY AFTERNOON AT 2.15,	EVERY AFTERNOON AT 2.15,	EVERY AFTERNOON AT 2.15,
Seven Little Australianst	Seven Little Australians,	Seven Little Australians
THE ETHEL TURXKK PLAY FOR CHILDREN.	THE ETHEL TURNER PLAY FOR CHILDREN.	THE ETHEL TURNER PLAY FOR CHILDREN.
(TOL'IITH WEEK.)	(FOURTH WEEK.)	(FOURTH WEEK.)
Box Plan tor both pcrrovmanccs at Pilicc'a.	Box Plan for both performances at Paling's.	Box Plan for both performances at Pilicc'a.

Identified overProof corrections	AUSTRALIANS KRETSCHMANN PALINGS PERFORMANCES TURNER FOURTH
Identified overProof non-corrections	BUIDINGS NO

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	49	79.6	93.9	70.0
Searchability of unique words	40	80.0	95.0	75.0
Weighted Words		76.3	95.5	81.0

Article ID 121714806, Article, Elgin-street Railway Crossing., page 4 1915-08-07, The Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW : 1894 - 1939), 57 words, 5 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
Eltrin-street 'Kailwav Oroaaintr.	Elgin-street Railway Crossing.	Elgin-street 'Railway Oroaaintr.
It Is notified -by tho railway, authorities	It is notified by the railway authorities	It is notified -by the railway, authorities
that the lovol crossing at Elgin-stroot will	that the level crossing at Elgin-street will	that the level crossing at Elgin-street will
bo closed to-morrow (Sunday) only to per	be closed to-morrow (Sunday) only to per-	be closed to-morrow (Sunday) only to permit
mit of alterations to the railway1 linos be	mit of alterations to the railway lines be-	of alterations to the railway lines being
ing carrlod out,1 Yohlclbs will bo -permit-	ing carried out. Vehicles will be permit-	carried out Yohlclbs will be permitted
tod to. travorso the railway go'ods yard from	ted to traverse the railway goods yard from	to. traverse the railway goods yard from
Elgin-street to Dovonshlro-stroet tomor	Elgin-street to Devonshire-street to-mor-	Elgin-street to Devonshire-street tomorrow
row If roqulrod. . . ;..	row if required.	If required. . . ;..

Identified overProof corrections	TRAVERSE BE LINES REQUIRED CARRIED LEVEL OUT PERMITTED /DEVONSHIRE/STREET\|DEVONSHIRESTREET
Identified overProof non-corrections	VEHICLES /TO/MOR\|TOMOR ROW

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	51	66.7	92.2	76.5
Searchability of unique words	39	69.2	92.3	75.0
Weighted Words		61.0	87.3	67.4

Article ID 121992193, Article, Harbour and Light Dues. UNIFORMITY DESIRED. Sydney, June 3., page 5 1915-06-04, Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 - 1954), 83 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
Barbour and Light Dues.	Barbour and Light Dues.	Barbour and Light Dues.
UNIFORM1TY DESIRED.	UNIFORMITY DESIRED.	UNIFORMITY DESIRED.
. . Sydney, Ju;ne 3.	Sydney, June 3.	Sydney, June 3.
The Premier's department has como	The Premier's department has com-	The Premier's department has come
municated 'with the Commonwealth, in	municated with the Commonwealth, in	municated with the Commonwealth, in
irg o .motions carried sit the o	regard to motions carried at the re-	ing of motions carried at the of
·abent epnferene of Premiers, tin favour	cent conference of Premiers, in favour	recent conference of Premiers, in favour
.of uniform harbour and light -.dues,	of uniform harbour and light dues,	of uniform harbour and light -dues,
'thrdughou Australia. At: n-present,	throughout Australia. At present,	'throughout Australia. At: present,
li~ghthose::-s are o controlled by :the	lighthouses are controlled by the	li~ghthose::-s are of controlled by the
-State?, but are aoon to pass -over to	States, but are soon to pass over to	State, but are seen to pass over to
t??hCtmionwealth ' ' aduiinistrktion.	the Commonwealth administration.	t??hCtmionwealth ' ' administration.
She'eaeral Governinment hlau bedn re	The Federal Government has been re-	She'eaeral Government has been re
q hsteda'o confer with rep~rsentatiie5	quested to confer with representatives	q Eskdale confer with representatives
. tha Ptmier' Conerence. , th. re	of the Premiers' Conference, the	the Premier' Conference. , there
hid' to the' matter.	regard to the matter.	had' to the matter.

Identified overProof corrections	BEEN JUNE GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION UNIFORMITY REPRESENTATIVES CONFERENCE RECENT THROUGHOUT
Identified overProof non-corrections	COMMUNICATED REQUESTED STATES REGARD FEDERAL SOON LIGHTHOUSES

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	74	59.5	79.7	50.0
Searchability of unique words	47	66.0	85.1	56.3
Weighted Words		60.1	82.3	55.5

Article ID 124891701, Article, BREAK OF GAUGE SUCCESSFUL THIRD-RAIL TESTS., page 3 1915-11-15, Daily Herald (Adelaide, SA : 1910 - 1924), 355 words, 6 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	GALWAY SUCCESSFULLY CONNECTIONS OPERATION WAGGON MONEY SOME TIME SOUTH ROLLINGSTOCK MONCRIEFF STATED VAUGHAN CHANGE
Identified overProof non-corrections	UP BRENNANS [VANDALISED] TOCUMWAL RETURNED EXPERTS [VANDALISED] APPLIES

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	315	89.8	97.1	71.9
Searchability of unique words	184	90.2	96.7	66.7
Weighted Words		88.9	96.8	71.5

Article ID 125908374, Article, GENERAL BIRDWOOD'S COMMAND., page 6 1915-09-24, The Sydney Stock and Station Journal (NSW : 1896 - 1924), 112 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
GENERAL BIRDWOOD'S COM	GENERAL BIRDWOOD'S COM-	GENERAL BIRDWOOD'S COMMAND.
MAND.	MAND.
Special praise has been meted out to	Special praise has been meted out to	Special praise has been meted out to
tho Australian troops in an order issued	the Australian troops in an order issued	the Australian troops in an order issued
by General Sir la a Hamilton, dated	by General Sir Ian Hamilton, dated	by General Sir In a Hamilton, dated
September 7th.	September 7th.	September 7th.
Ho says: — 'I desiro to record tlio	He says: — "I desire to record the	He says: I 'I desire to record the
fine feat of arms of General Birdwood's	fine feat of arms of General Birdwood's	fine feat of arms of General Birdwood's
command curing tne oattio ot ban	command during the battle of Sari	command during the battle of ban
Bair, and the fervent desiro of all ranks	Bair, and the fervent desire of all ranks	Bair, and the fervent desire of all ranks
to close with tho enemy, as well as the	to close with the enemy, as well as the	to close with the enemy, as well as the
impetuosity of their onset and tho	impetuosity of their onset and the	impetuosity of their onset and the
steadfast valor with which they main	steadfast valor with which they main-	steadfast valor with which they maintained
tained tho long struggle. These will	tained the long struggle. These will	the long struggle. These will
surely appeal to their fellowcountry	surely appeal to their fellow-country-	surely appeal to their fellow country
men the world over.'	men the world over."	men the world over.'
Tlio appeal has gono forward, and it's	The appeal has gone forward, and it's	The appeal has gone forward, and it's
up to us to see that it is not an appeal	up to us to see that it is not an appeal	up to us to see that it is not an appeal
in vain.	in vain.	in vain.

Identified overProof corrections	DURING GONE BATTLE DESIRE HE
Identified overProof non-corrections	IAN SARI MEN [**VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	106	84.0	97.2	82.4
Searchability of unique words	73	90.4	95.9	57.1
Weighted Words		87.7	94.5	55.2

Article ID 125910929, Article, THIRD RAIL TESTS., page 4 1915-08-24, The Sydney Stock and Station Journal (NSW : 1896 - 1924), 51 words, 19 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
THIRD RAIL TESTS.	THIRD RAIL TESTS.	THIRD RAIL TESTS.
. The third rail tests will be held at	The third rail tests will be held at	The third rail tests will be held at
Toeumwal about the end of next month.	Tocumwal about the end of next month.	Tocumwal about the end of next month.
All the States except on have accepted	All the States except one have accepted	All the States except on have accepted
Mr. Hoyle's invitation to send experts	Mr. Hoyle's invitation to send experts	Mr. Hoyle's invitation to send experts
to witness the rails with heavy engine	to witness the rails with heavy engines	to witness the rails with heavy engine
running at high speed over the con	running at high speed over the con-	running at high speed over the connections
nections between the two gauges.	nections between the two gauges.	between the two gauges.

Identified overProof corrections	TOCUMWAL
Identified overProof non-corrections	ONE ENGINES

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	49	93.9	95.9	33.3
Searchability of unique words	39	92.3	94.9	33.3
Weighted Words		93.3	95.5	33.3

Article ID 125913629, Article, THIRD RAIL., page 4 1915-10-06, The Sydney Stock and Station Journal (NSW : 1896 - 1924), 110 words, 5 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
THIRD RAIL.	THIRD RAIL.	THIRD RAIL.
Mr. Hoyle, after tin; trial of the	Mr. Hoyle, after the trial of the	Mr. Hoyle, after the trial of the
third rail at Tocumwal: —	third rail at Tocumwal :—	third rail at Tocumwal: 2
'Tho trial was an unqualified success.	"The trial was an unqualified success.	'The trial was an unqualified success.
The engines were taken over the	The engines were taken over the	The engines were taken over the
change of rail device, and afterwards j	change of rail device, and afterwards	change of rail device, and afterwards over
over the 'turn out' at a speed of 36	over the "turn out" at a speed of 36	the turn out at a speed of 36
miles per hour — a feat which had been	miles per hour—a feat which had been	miles per hour is a feat which had been
regarded as impossible. The 'turn out	regarded as impossible. The 'turn out	regarded as impossible. The turn out
is the 5ft. 3in. gauge lino, with three	is the 5ft. 3in. gauge line, with three	is the 5ft. 3in. gauge line, with three
rails branching from the narrow gauge.	rails branching from the narrow gauge.	rails branching from the narrow gauge.
The engines were then turned from	The engines were then turned from	The engines were then turned from
the mixed gauges on to their respective	the mixed gauges on to their respective	the mixed gauges on to their respective
lines by the one turntable. The experi	lines by the one turntable. The experi-	lines by the one turntable. The experi-
ment was a huge success.'	ment was a huge success."	ment was a huge success.'
It does look like solving over break	It does look like solving over break-	It does look like serving over break
of-gaugo problem. If it does, all hail!	of-gauge problem. If it does, all hail!	of gauge problem. If it does, all hail!

Identified overProof corrections	LINE
Identified overProof non-corrections	SOLVING [**VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	99	97.0	99.0	66.7
Searchability of unique words	70	98.6	98.6	0.0
Weighted Words		99.1	97.5	-175.3

Article ID 125919338, Article, THE THIRD RAIL., page 4 1915-07-27, The Sydney Stock and Station Journal (NSW : 1896 - 1924), 101 words, 19 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	THEM RUNNING HIGH
Identified overProof non-corrections	EXCEPTING

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	94	93.6	98.9	83.3
Searchability of unique words	67	94.0	98.5	75.0
Weighted Words		92.2	97.3	65.9

Article ID 126213984, Article, Gauge Problem Solved., page 5 1915-04-13, The Sydney Stock and Station Journal (NSW : 1896 - 1924), 193 words, 7 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	HAVING JUST DEFENCE DEVICE
Identified overProof non-corrections	OUT /BREAK/OF/GAUGE\|BREAKOFGAUGE /BREAK/OF/GAUGE\|BREAKOFGAUGE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	178	93.8	97.8	63.6
Searchability of unique words	115	93.9	97.4	57.1
Weighted Words		94.2	97.5	57.3

Article ID 128578238, Article, AUSTRALIA DAY., page 5 1915-06-18, The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser (NSW : 1904 - 1929), 88 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
AUSTRALIA DAY.	AUSTRALIA DAY.	AUSTRALIA DAY.
SYDNjE-Y., Tliursdjuy —'At a big	SYDNEY, Thursday.—At a big	SYDNEY., Thursday At a big
meeting in the Town Hall, a stionr	meeting in the Town Hall, a strong	meeting in the Town Hall, a strong
cbhiiriitteo was. forrued to cunry out	committee was formed to carry out	cbhiiriitteo was. formed to carry out
a bpecial collection on Austialia	a special collection on Australia	a special collection on Australia
Day, July 30; in aid of wounded	Day, July 30, in aid of wounded	Day, July 30; in aid of wounded
Australian soldiers. There was	Australian soldiers. There was	Australian soldiers. There was
vociforous !innln.iiKn /m nach m'.rimion	vociforous applause on each occasion	vociferous !innln.iiKn /m Each morning
wilien- Mr. Hohnan mentioned tho	when Mr. Holman mentioned the	when- Mr. Holman mentioned the
name of Hugh Ward, but tho meeting	name of Hugh Ward, but the meeting	name of Hugh Ward, but the meeting
apparently agreed in regard to the	apparently agreed in regard to the	apparently agreed in regard to the
resolutions curried. Differences of	resolutions carried. Differences of	resolutions carried. Differences of
'opinion were however niunifest in a	opinion were however manifest in a	opinion were however manifest in a
coniimittoe meeting which was he'd	committee meeting which was held	committee meeting which was held
later. Tho matter of tho appoint	later. The matter of the appoint-	later. The matter of the appointment
ment of uu organiser was deferred	ment of an organiser was deferred	of an organiser was deferred
till l'ndaj	till Friday.	till Friday

Identified overProof corrections	EACH AN MANIFEST COMMITTEE SYDNEY STRONG WHEN HELD CARRIED CARRY FRIDAY THURSDAY SPECIAL FORMED HOLMAN
Identified overProof non-corrections	OCCASION APPLAUSE VOCIFOROUS [**VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	82	70.7	93.9	79.2
Searchability of unique words	60	71.7	95.0	82.4
Weighted Words		71.5	92.9	75.0

Article ID 128581957, Article, NORTH COAST RAILWAY., page 4 1915-04-16, The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser (NSW : 1904 - 1929), 76 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
NOETir COAST RAIL-WAY, * -	NORTH COAST RAILWAY.	NORTH COAST RAILWAY, A -
SYiDNBY, Thursday — Yfestorday a-( , '	SYDNEY, Thursday.—Yesterday at	SYDNEY, Thursday A Yesterday a , '
Wauchope Mis. Gufhth opened tho	Wauchope Mrs. Griffith opened the	Wauchope Miss. Griffith opened the
new section of the -Noi th Coast '	new section of the North Coast	new section of the North Coast railway.
railway. Mr. Gnillth said the, re-,?'''*	railway. Mr. Griffith said the re-	Mr. Griffith said the, resides
maining' sections would be pushed '''	maining sections would be pushed	maining' sections would be pushed '''
forward enei gctically to 'meet tho ' -	forward energetically to meet the	forward and generally to meet the - June
lino at Graf ton lie vugoi ously do- ''-	line at Grafton. He vigorously de-	at Grafton The vigorously do- ''-
Jenoed day labor, nhich, on the - l	fended day labor, which, on the	Jenoed day labor, which, on the far
North Coast lailw'ay, had been, v	North Coast railway, had been	North Coast railway, had been, v
quoted as a hoirible example. ,^ - '.	quoted as a horrible example.	quoted as a horrible example. a - '.

Identified overProof corrections	GRIFFITH YESTERDAY VIGOROUSLY SYDNEY HORRIBLE WHICH GRAFTON
Identified overProof non-corrections	REMAINING ENERGETICALLY DEFENDED HE MRS LINE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	53	60.4	86.8	66.7
Searchability of unique words	41	68.3	85.4	53.8
Weighted Words		60.5	82.5	55.7

Article ID 129454571, Article, LIGHT HORSE, page 1 1915-08-27, West Wimmera Mail and Natimuk Advertiser (Vic. : 1914 - 1918), 131 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	ENSURES ALLEGIANCE SOME BENNETT HORSE TOOK DUE
Identified overProof non-corrections

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	117	93.2	100.0	100.0
Searchability of unique words	90	92.2	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		90.6	100.0	100.0

Article ID 129577773, Article, A Letter from Alexandria., page 2 1915-12-10, Lancefield Mercury and West Bourke Agricultural Record (Vic. : 1914 - 1918), 239 words, 5 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	WELL TIRED HAVE MERCURY READ CLARRIE
Identified overProof non-corrections	FIGHT SGNT [**VANDALISED] HORSE ROY

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	222	92.8	97.7	68.8
Searchability of unique words	130	93.1	96.9	55.6
Weighted Words		92.8	96.6	52.1

Article ID 130017029, Article, SHIRE OF TUNGAMAH WATERWORKS TRUST., page 4 1915-02-18, Tungamah and Lake Rowan Express and St. James Gazette (Vic. : 1914 - 1918), 50 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
SiiJllE OF TljXCiA.MAIl.W.VTLIK	SHIRE OF TUNGAMAH WATER-	SiiJllE OF TljXCiA.MAIl.W.VTLIK
W01IKS TK L'ST.	WORKS TRUST.	WORKS TO LET.
Meets on first Monday in each	Meets on first Monday in each	Meets on first Monday in each
month, after the council business.	month, after the council business.	month, after the council business.
The Commissioners are the Shire	The Commissioners are the Shire	The Commissioners are the Shire
Councillors, with I lie addition o£ D.	Councillors, with the addition of D.	Councillors, with the addition of D.
Condie. J.P., Government nominee.	Condie. J.P., Government nominee.	Condie. J.P., Government nominee.
Chairman, John Fell. J.I\; Secre	Chairman, John Fell. J.P.; Secre-	Chairman, John Fell. JJ; Secretary.
tary. W. ir. Tricks: Engineer, T.	tary, W. H. Tricks; Engineer, T.	W. ir. Tricks: Engineer, T.
Kelly. C.E.: K anger. M. Coiidie.	Kelly, C.E.; Ranger, M. Condie.	Kelly. C.E.: K anger. M. Condie.

Identified overProof corrections
Identified overProof non-corrections	TRUST TUNGAMAH RANGER WATERWORKS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	38	78.9	86.8	37.5
Searchability of unique words	32	87.5	87.5	0.0
Weighted Words		81.8	81.8	0.0

Article ID 130701599, Article, TRANSFER OF LIGHTHOUSES,, page 6 1915-10-08, Geelong Advertiser (Vic. : 1859 - 1929), 98 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
TRANSFER BF LICK 1 HOUSES,	TRANSFER OF LIGHTHOUSES.	TRANSFER OF LICK 1 HOUSES,
The Federal Executive Council Tf.-I?'	The Federal Executive Council yesterday	The Federal Executive Council Tsai?'
approved of the transfer of the coastal I /rfcts	approved of the transfer of the coastal lights	approved of the transfer of the coastal facts
of Victoria.and .their, sraff from .the s	of Victoria and their staff from the service	of Victoria. and their staff from the a
cf the State to that of the Ccmcioi)"/ea!tb	of the State to that of the Commonwealth.	of the State to that of the Ccmcioi)"/ea!tb
(The new rates to pay arranged frorj £1"	The new rates to pay arranged from £135	(The new rates to pay arranged from £1"
to £210 with alloironces in; certain;	to £210 with allowances in certain cases.	to £210 with allowances in; certain;
J *W. GstrlicL has been apnomte j	and J. W. Garlick has been appointed head	J W. GstrlicL has been appointed j
L:ghthouse keeper at Point Lonsdale /at	lighthouse keeper at Point Lonsdale at £210.	Lighthouse keeper at Point Lonsdale st
and J. W. !Noake and E. Johanss*'"/1 assistant	and J. W. Noake and E. Johanssen assistant	and J. W. Noake and E. Johanss*'"/1 assistant
lijkt ksepers at £152 and £156 r/speetnw	light keepers at £152 and £156 respectively.	light keeper at £152 and £156 respecting
Printed and published bv FREDERIC	Printed and published by FREDERIC	Printed and published by FREDERIC
MONTAGU DOUGLASS, *4' the "Adrer	MONTAGU DOUGLASS, at the "Adver-	MONTAGU DOUGLASS, On' the "Adrer
iisi?" Office, Markot-aquaje- ?? South, PJ*	tiser" Office, Market-square South, Gee-	list?" Office, Market-square- ?? South, PJ
Ionic, for ALFfcXB DOPJ2WJW. &	Ionic, for ALFRED DOUGLASS & CO.	Ionic, for ALFfcXB DOPJ2WJW. &
?rtsjiri»\|«ii),A	Proprietors.	?rtsjiri»\|«ii),A

Identified overProof corrections	ALLOWANCES BY STAFF LIGHT VICTORIA LIGHTHOUSE APPOINTED /MARKET/SQUARE\|MARKETSQUARE
Identified overProof non-corrections	YESTERDAY ADVERTISER ALFRED GARLICK CO JOHANSSEN KEEPERS COMMONWEALTH CASES GEE RESPECTIVELY PROPRIETORS SERVICE HEAD LIGHTHOUSES LIGHTS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	87	64.4	75.9	32.3
Searchability of unique words	62	61.3	74.2	33.3
Weighted Words		55.5	68.1	28.1

Article ID 134410943, Article, ENTHUSIASM OF LIGHT HORSE CAIRO, May 24., page 5 1915-05-26, Daily Herald (Adelaide, SA : 1910 - 1924), 54 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
ENTHUSIASM OF LfCHT	ENTHUSIASM OF LIGHT	ENTHUSIASM OF LIGHT
Hitefiv	HORSE	Hitefiv
<J4IRO. Mav 24.	CAIRO, May 24.	CAIRO. May 24.
Hie story ol -the bravery of the Aus	The story of the bravery of the Aus-	The story of the bravery of the Aus
fealasian troops on the Galiipoli Peninsula	tralasian troops on the Gallipoli Peninsula	fealasian troops on the Gallipoli Peninsula
has aroused th<? enthusiasm of the Ljght	has aroused the enthusiasm of the Light	has aroused the enthusiasm of the Light
Horse etill in Egypt- T'hey are anxious	Horse still in Egypt. They are anxious	Horse still in Egypt- They are anxious
io show •tix.t they aire equally courageous,	to show that they are equally courageous,	to show start they are equally courageous,
and have volunteered to go to the penin	and have volunteered to go to the penin-	and have volunteered to go to the peninsula
sula ae iniaatiy. j	sula as infantry.	as infantry. j

Identified overProof corrections	AS LIGHT GALLIPOLI CAIRO STILL MAY INFANTRY
Identified overProof non-corrections	AUSTRALASIAN THAT

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	50	68.0	94.0	81.2
Searchability of unique words	33	72.7	93.9	77.8
Weighted Words		72.0	94.0	78.6

Article ID 135943875, Article, THIRROUL., page 2 1915-11-12, Illawarra Mercury (Wollongong, NSW : 1856 - 1950), 267 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	BEHALF SUTHERLAND QUITE OFFICER
Identified overProof non-corrections	HURRIED

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	236	95.8	99.6	90.0
Searchability of unique words	150	96.7	99.3	80.0
Weighted Words		96.3	99.0	74.0

Article ID 135945535, Article, Send-Off and Presentation, page 2 1915-12-10, Illawarra Mercury (Wollongong, NSW : 1856 - 1950), 122 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	FLOOR DEPARTING TIME
Identified overProof non-corrections

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	106	94.3	100.0	100.0
Searchability of unique words	70	95.7	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		95.1	100.0	100.0

Article ID 135949784, Article, SCARBOROUGH., page 2 1915-11-19, Illawarra Mercury (Wollongong, NSW : 1856 - 1950), 261 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
SCARBOROUGH.	SCARBOROUGH.	SCARBOROUGH.
G'BNiliiROSITY. — Mr. Hanson, merry	GENEROSITY. — Mr. Hanson, merry-	G'BNiliiROSITY. 5 Mr. Hanson, merry-go-round
go-round proprietor, intends giving 'an	go-round proprietor, intends giving an	proprietor, intends giving 'an
entortainment on Friday night, lJth	entertainment on Friday night, 19th	entertainment on Friday night, 11th
instant, half of the proceeds to go to	instant, half of the proceeds to go to	instant, half of the proceeds to go to
tho local soldiers' entertainmont fund.	the local soldiers' entertainment fund.	the local soldiers' entertainment fund.
DOUBLE LINE. — Tho duplication of	DOUBLE LINE. — The duplication of	DOUBLE LINE. 2 The duplication of
tho line betwean Tlnrroul and Cl.itou	the line between Thirroul and Clifton	the line between Thirroul and Clifton
is now complete, the train run	is now complete, the train run-	is now complete, the train running
ning over tho line on Sunday last.	ning over the line on Sunday last.	over the line on Sunday last.
This will bo a real boon to this end	This will be a real been to this end	This will be a real boon to this end
of the district, as it will enablo tho	of the district, as it will enable the	of the district, as it will enable the
Railway Authorities to copo with tho	Railway Authorities to cope with the	Railway Authorities to cope with the
heavy loading.	heavy loading.	heavy loading.
RiE'CRl/I'lING. — A combined moating	RECRUITING. — A combined meeting	RiE'CRl/I'lING. 3 A combined meeting
of the Scarborough and Clifton Ro	of the Scarborough and Clifton Re-	of the Scarborough and Clifton Ro
cruiting Association was hold in tha	cruiting Association was held in the	cruiting Association was held in the
Palaoa Hall on Wednesday night, 17th,	Palace Hall on Wednesday night, 17th,	Palace Hall on Wednesday night, 17th,
Mr.; H. C-aiger being voted to the	Mr. H. Caiger being voted to the	Mr. H. Caiger being voted to the
chair. Tho organising secretary out	chair. The organising secretary out-	chair. The organising secretary outlined
lined tho march, and after somo dis	lined the march, and after some dis-	the march, and after some discussion.
cussion. it was resolved by the moot	cussion. it was resolved by the meet-	it was resolved by the moot
ing that subscription lists lie openod	ing that subscription lists be opened	ing that subscription lists be opened
to defray expenses, aud that threo	to defray expenses, and that three	to defray expenses, and that three
hundred 'Waratali' badges be pur	hundred "Waratah" badges be pur-	hundred 'Waratah' badges be purchased.
chased. It was resolved that Scar	chased. It was resolved that Scar-	It was resolved that Scar
borough-Clifton entertain the rccruits	borough-Clifton entertain the recruits	borough Clifton entertain the recruits
for the night at Scarborough. A voto	for the night at Scarborough. A vote	for the night at Scarborough. A vote
of thanks was accorded Mr. It. ,1.	of thanks was accorded Mr. R. J.	of thanks was accorded Mr. R. J.
Stophens 'for the uso of the hall, the	Stephens for the use of the hall, the	Stephens for the use of the hall, the
mover pointing out that Mr. Stephens	mover pointing out that Mr. Stephens	mover pointing out that Mr. Stephens
gave the free use of tho hall and lights	gave the free use of the hall and lights	gave the free use of the hall and lights
fifty-two nights in tho yoar to the	fifty-two nights in the year to the	fifty-two nights in the year to the
Progress Association. It was carried	Progress Association. It was carried	Progress Association. It was carried
by acclamation, as was also a vote of	by acclamation, as was also a vote of	by acclamation, as was also a vote of
tbanks accorded Mr. Inspector Ander	thanks accorded Mr. Inspector Ander-	thanks accorded Mr. Inspector Anderson,
son, after which the meeting adjourn	son, after which the meeting adjourn-	after which the meeting adjourned.
ed.	ed.
SCHOLASTIC. — Five candidates sat	SCHOLASTIC. — Five candidates sat	SCHOLASTIC. — Five candidates sat
for tho bursary and qualifying certifi	for the bursary and qualifying certifi-	for the bursary and qualifying certificates
cates at tho Clifton Public School on	cates at the Clifton Public School on	at the Clifton Public School on
Monday, loth inst, Mr. H. Granoy	Monday, 15th inst, Mr. H. Graney	Monday, 13th Inst, Mr. H. Graney
actinias prosiding ofiicer; Mrs. Caiger,	acting as presiding officer ; Mrs. Caiger,	actings presiding officer; Mrs. Caiger,
Mrs. Selby, and Mr. Caiger being the	Mrs. Selby, and Mr. Caiger being the	Mrs. Selby, and Mr. Career being the
committee.	committee.	committee.

Identified overProof corrections	BETWEEN YEAR PALACE THIRROUL GRANEY SOME ENTERTAINMENT MEETINGOF HELD OPENED OFFICER COPE WARATAH ENABLE THREE PRESIDING RECRUITS
Identified overProof non-corrections	BEEN BOROUGH [**VANDALISED] ACTING RECRUITING GENEROSITY

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	238	80.3	96.6	83.0
Searchability of unique words	136	84.6	96.3	76.2
Weighted Words		84.2	95.9	74.3

Article ID 135949969, Article, Waratahs Route March. WOLLONGONG ARRANGEMENTS., page 7 1915-12-03, Illawarra Mercury (Wollongong, NSW : 1856 - 1950), 271 words, 5 corrections

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Waratahs Route March	Waratahs Route March.	Waratahs Route March
H'OLLONGONifl Alt»/VlsTCi3ilMBNTS.	WOLLONGONG ARRANGEMENTS.	H'OLLONGONifl Alt»/VlsTCi3ilMBNTS.
Th# Waratah3' urc coming and aro	The Waratahs are coming and are	The Waratahs' are coming and are
due in Wollongong on Tuesday next	due in Wollongong on Tuesday next	due in Wollongong on Tuesday next
,t 11 30 a.m. irom Port lvombla. All	at 11.30 a.m. from Port Kembla. All	at 11 30 a.m. from Port Kembla. All
alone' tho line of march tho hospital	along the line of march the hospital-	alone' the line of march the hospital
ity of tho residents has been un	ity of the residents has been un-	ity of the residents has been unbounded,
bounded, and tho recruits have pleas	bounded, and the recruits have pleas-	and the recruits have pleas-
memoricB of tho kindness mated	ant memories of the kindness meted	memories of the kindness meted
out to them. The number enronou	out to them. The number enrolled	out to them. The number enrolled
up to tho present is 75. Wollongong	up to the present is 75. Wollongong	up to the present is 75. Wollongong
i, Ming to do its sharo in the ordor	is going to do its share in the order	i, Ming to do its share in the order
0f *v si come. Th« town will be decor	of welcome. The town will be decor-	of v si come. The town will be decorated
ated with Ha-!«, and a wiling band of	ated with flags, and a willing band of	with flags, and a willing band of
workers is attending to all detads.	workers is attending to all details.	workers is attending to all details.
ladies of the town ore bunily on	The ladies of the town are busily en-	ladies of the town one Sunday on
Mtcd in catering arrangements, ? and	gaged in catering arrangements, and	Mtcd in catering arrangements, and
tho generosity of tho townsfolk in	the generosity of the townsfolk in	the generosity of the townsfolk in
ending along goods is appreciated by	sending along goods is appreciated by	ending along goods is appreciated by
the ladies' committee.	the ladies' committee.	the ladies' committee.
Th# Waratahs will be met at the	The Waratahs will be met at the	The Waratahs will be met at the
railway station by tho poople of Wol	railway station by the people of Wol-	railway station by the people of Wollongong
lon«one at 1.1. SO a.m. and taken to	longong at 11.30 a.m. and taken to	at 1.1. SO a.m. and taken to
the' Tow 11 Hall for lunch. At 7.30	the Town Hall for lunch. At 7.30	the Town Hall for lunch. At 7.30
pm. on Tuesday a procession will be	p.m. on Tuesday a procession will be	pm. on Tuesday a procession will be
formed at the Juhilco Bridgo and 'an	formed at the Jubilee Bridge and an	formed at the Jubilee Bridge and 'an
open air concert will be givon cm the	open air concert will be given on the	open air concert will be given cm the
Wollongong Green. .	Wollongong Green.	Wollongong Green. The
Iho tend off to the Waratahs will be	The send off to the Waratahs will be	send off to the Waratahs will be
riven on Wednesday morning ot 10	given on Wednesday morning at 10	given on Wednesday morning at 10
o'clock, when tho recruits will be fare	o'clock, when the recruits will be fare-	o'clock, when the recruits will be sure
nelled, their next stop being Balgow	nelled, their next stop being Balgow-	nelled, their next stop being Balgownie.
nie. . . ,	nie.	. The
The organising secretary reports	The organising secretary reports	organising secretary reports
that splendid welcomes have been given	that splendid welcomes have been given	that splendid welcomes have been given
10 lUB .	to the recruits.	10 lUB .
Mr, Sid Thorne has . expressed his	Mr. Sid Thorne has expressed his	Mr, Sid Thorne has expressed his
willingness to shave the Waratahs free	willingness to shave the Waratahs free	willingness to shave the Waratahs free
of charge. ? ?	of charge.	of charge.
A flag will be presented to the War-,	A flag will be presented to the War-	A flag will be presented to the War-,
atahs beforo they leave Wollongong.	atahs before they leave Wollongong.	atahs before they leave Wollongong.
Speeches will bo delivered at the	Speeches will be delivered at the	Speeches will be delivered at the
monument to-morrow Saturday night	monument to-morrow Saturday night	monument to-morrow Saturday night
by local speakers assisted by speakers	by local speakers assisted by speakers	by local speakers assisted by speakers
from tho Metropoh's.	from the Metropolis.	from the Metropolis.

Identified overProof corrections	ARE JUBILEE BRIDGE PEOPLE METED SHARE METROPOLIS ORDER ENROLLED DETAILS WILLING FLAGS SEND KEMBLA MEMORIES BEFORE
Identified overProof non-corrections	FARE [**VANDALISED] PLEASANT ENGAGED BUSILY WELCOME GOING SENDING

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	240	75.8	93.3	72.4
Searchability of unique words	130	83.1	94.6	68.2
Weighted Words		81.1	93.5	65.7

Article ID 137197208, Article, TROOPER L. ROSS., page 5 1915-06-11, Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954), 111 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
TROOP2R L. ROSS.	TROOPER L. ROSS.	TROOPER L. ROSS.
.I-Trooper L. Rose, of the ;irst Light	Trooper L. Ross, of the First Light	I Trooper L. Rose, of the First Light
`Horse, has been wotndod at Gallpoli. He	Horse, has been wounded at Gallipoli. He	Horse, has been wounded at Gallipoli. He
Isithe eldest son of Mr. W. Ros, of	is the eldest son of Mr. W. Ross, of	is the eldest son of Mr. W. Rose, of
Wy'ong, and his wife asd child live at	Wyong, and his wife and child live at	Wyong, and his wife and child live at
Hamillton. Whoa men Waro coiled for, lie	Hamilton. When men were called for, he	Hamilton. When men were called for, he
was the first from Newcastle to enter	was the first from Newcastle to enter	was the first from Newcastle to enter
tlih Light Horse. Ho lf', prior to that,	the Light Horse. He had, prior to that,	the Light Horse. He lf', prior to that,
htkd several years' experience in the Lan	had several years' experience in the Lan-	held several years' experience in the Lan
core sind Mounted Infantry. By training	cers and Mounted Infantry. By training	core and Mounted Infantry. By training
"he was a drsaghtsemin and carpenter, asd	he was a draughtsman and carpenter, and	"he was a draughtsman and carpenter, and
was hlghl skilled. While in Egypt iso	was highly skilled. While in Egypt he	was highly skilled. While in Egypt is
travolled m?ch, and wrote lengthy letters	travelled much, and wrote lengthy letters	travelled much, and wrote lengthy letters
obout his 'expEriences and the ancient	about his experiences and the ancient	about his 'experiences and the ancient
sites. The last news about him was that	sites. The last news about him was that	sites. The last news about him was that
ho was in one ot the machine-gun seu	he was in one of the machine-gun sec-	he was in one of the machine-gun sea
tlons;	lions.	lions;

Identified overProof corrections	MUCH HAMILTON DRAUGHTSMAN GALLIPOLI WOUNDED WHEN IS TRAVELLED CALLED WERE HIGHLY LIONS
Identified overProof non-corrections	SEC HAD LANCERS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	107	71.0	93.5	77.4
Searchability of unique words	68	77.9	95.6	80.0
Weighted Words		77.8	94.3	74.3

Article ID 137974300, Article, THIRD RAIL TEST., page 4 1915-11-15, Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954), 476 words, 10 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	DIFFICULTY BY BRENNAN OFFICE FINDING LARGE CONVERSION SUMS SPEAKING INCONNECTION DUE CONDITIONS BENEFIT
Identified overProof non-corrections	GUAGE [**VANDALISED] ENTHUSIASM INTERESTING

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	454	89.2	97.8	79.6
Searchability of unique words	210	92.9	98.6	80.0
Weighted Words		91.9	98.5	81.2

Article ID 138017677, Article, Railway, Tree-Wauchope, page 3 1915-02-19, Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser (NSW : 1894 - 1954), 103 words, 9 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
Railway , Tarae-Waochopfe	Railway, Taree-Wauchope	Railway , Tarae-Waochopfe
Mr Briner asked the Minister for	Mr Briner asked the Minister for	Mr Briner asked the Minister for
Public Works, — (1) Has the con	Public Works,—(1) Has the con-	Public Works, — (1) Has the construction
struction of the railway from	struction of the railway from	of the railway from
Taree to Wauchope been completed ;	Taree to Wauchope been completed;	Taree to Wauchope been completed ;
and,'; if riot, when will it be so ?	and, if not when will it be so?	and,'; if not, when will it be so 2
(2) When will the Chief Commis	(2) When will the Chief Commis-	When will the Chief Commissioner
sioner for Railways take over this	sioner for Railways take over this	for Railways take over this
line in order to facilitate the	line in order to facilitate the	line in order to facilitate the
conveyance of moils ?	conveyance of mails?	conveyance of mails ?
Answer, — (1) Not yet, but it is	Answer,—(1) Not yet, but it is	Answer, I (1) Not yet, but it is
expected to be completed about the	expected to be completed about the	expected to be completed about the
end of next month. (2) It is hoped	end of next month. (2) It is hoped	end of next month. (2) It is hoped
that the Chief Railway Commis	that the Chief Railway Commis-	that the Chief Railway Commissioner
sioner will take over the' line when	sioner will take over the line when	will take over the' line when
finished, about the end of next	finished, about the end of next	finished, about the end of next
month or early in April.	month or early in April.	month or early in April.

Identified overProof corrections	MAILS
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	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	91	95.6	97.8	50.0
Searchability of unique words	53	98.1	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		97.0	100.0	100.0

Article ID 141646264, Article, Send Off to the Troops, page 11 1915-04-23, South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus (NSW : 1900 - 1954), 433 words, 4 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	TAKEN SING TIME SECRETARY PATRIOTISM PARTICIPATE OFFICIAL THEIR
Identified overProof non-corrections	DISTRICTS ITS IONGS [**VANDALISED] SHIPS INTHE OCCUPIER VOLUNTEERED PUBLICWORKS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	369	93.8	97.6	60.9
Searchability of unique words	204	92.6	96.1	46.7
Weighted Words		92.6	95.7	41.5

Article ID 141831748, Article, THE DARDANELLES. TURKISH REINFORCEMENTS. SEVERE LOSSES REPORTED LONDON, Thursday., page 4 1915-07-10, Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, NSW : 1911 - 1954), 53 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
THE DARDANELLES.	THE DARDANELLES.	THE DARDANELLES.
TURKISH REiNFORCENIENTS.	TURKISH REINFORCENIENTS.	TURKISH REiNFORCEMENTS.
- 5EVEEE LOSSES EEPOETEd!	SEVERE LOSSES REPORTED.	- SEVERE LOSSES REPORTED!
LQNP.Q^ Thursday.	LONDON, Thursday.	LOND.ON Thursday.
Tnrkisli ri'i»foy^oinc»ts in, the latest	Turkish reinforcements in the latest	Turkish ri'i»foy^oinc»ts in, the latest
^gtMiUiUJ' ,£$'iipoii iuiHi'lc)'! tlie first	fighting in Gallipoli included the first	^gtMiUiUJ' ,£$'iipoii include)'! the first
JniC seionii 'a liny corps— tb'c inost wa.r	and second army corps—the most war-	JniC secure a line across the most war
lilw troops or^ tllc_liDllU''ft Tlioy- were	like troops of the Empire. They were	The troops are tllc_liDllU''ft They- were
-onipoKeit;«f AiaitSi.-iK11'.''16, ^n.l Alban	composed of Arabs, Kurds, and Alban-	-onipoKeit;«f AiaitSi.-iK11'.''16, and Alban
iaus.. It-jis csiimai'ed that tbc- Turks	ians. It is estimated that the Turks	says.. It is estimated that the- Turks
lost 20.900 killed and wounded in tlie	lost 20,000 killed and wounded in the	lost 2000 killed and wounded in the
ro.cout attacks.	recent attacks.	recent attacks.

Identified overProof corrections	REINFORCEMENTS THEY ESTIMATED IS RECENT MOST SEVERE REPORTED
Identified overProof non-corrections	ALBANIANS LONDON CORPS [VANDALISED] GALLIPOLI EMPIRE INCLUDED REINFORCENIENTS [VANDALISED] KURDS ARABS ARMY WARLIKE FIGHTING OF SECOND COMPOSED

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	53	41.5	66.0	41.9
Searchability of unique words	41	48.8	63.4	28.6
Weighted Words		44.3	54.9	19.1

Article ID 141836357, Article, CANADA AND THE WAR. ADDRESS BY SIR W. LAURIER. LONDON, Monday., page 2 1915-07-20, Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, NSW : 1911 - 1954), 63 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
CANADA AND THE WAR.	CANADA AND THE WAR.	CANADA AND THE WAR.
ADDRESS BY SIE W. LAUKIEU,	ADDRESS BY SIR W. LAURIER.	ADDRESS BY SIR W. LAUKIEU,
LONDON, Monday.	LONDON, Monday.	LONDON, Monday.
? Sir Wilfred Lnurirr, addrossmg a	Sir Wilfred Laurier, addressing a	? Sir Wilfred Laurier, addressing a
great recruiting meeting at ' Ottawa,	great recruiting meeting at Ottawa,	great recruiting meeting at Ottawa,
Siiid that Britain, tbough the least mili	said that Britain, though the least mili-	said that Britain, though the least with
1:ny nation, lisxl ncvvv eiite.rcil a iigb.t	tary nation, had never entered a fight	any nation, has never entered a right
which she had not won. Camilla was	which she had not won. Canada was	which she had not won. Camilla was
heart and soul with the Motheilaud in	heart and soul with the Motherland in	heart and soul with the Motherland in
the ]ircHeiit conflict. If Britain went	the present conflict. If Britain went	the present conflict. If Britain went
down Canada '« freedom went too.	down Canada's freedom went too.	down Canada '« freedom went too.

Identified overProof corrections	NEVER LAURIER ENTERED THOUGH MOTHERLAND PRESENT ADDRESSING SAID
Identified overProof non-corrections	FIGHT CANADAS MILITARY

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	55	74.5	90.9	64.3
Searchability of unique words	46	76.1	93.5	72.7
Weighted Words		70.7	92.1	73.1

Article ID 142982737, Article, BREAK OF GAUGE PROBLEM. THIRD-RAIL DEVICE TRIED., page 38 1915-11-20, The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic. : 1864 - 1946), 492 words, 5 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	BUT FEWER TRACK
Identified overProof non-corrections	EXPERTS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	464	95.7	99.6	90.0
Searchability of unique words	232	98.3	99.6	75.0
Weighted Words		98.4	99.6	74.4

Article ID 148577010, Article, LIGHT HORSE., page 3 1915-07-16, Eastern Districts Chronicle (York, WA : 1877 - 1927), 161 words, 4 corrections

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LIGHT HORSE.	LIGHT HORSE.	LIGHT HORSE.
Last week-end a parade wag	Last week-end a parade was	Last week-end a parade was
held and & fair number answered	held and a fair number answered	held and a fair number answered
the rool call- Lieutenants Old	the role call. Lieutenants Old-	the roll call- Lieutenants Oldham
ham and Edwards were in cor	ham and Edwards were in com-	and Edwards were in car
fpand.	mand.	spend.
After an hour'B drill Sergt.	After an hour's drill Sergt.-	After an hour's drill Sergt.
Major Walsh gave instructions	Major Walsh gave instructions	Major Walsh gave instructions
oh how to sit, and put horses and	on how to sit, and put horses and	on how to sit and put horses and
men through the ladies' chain.	men through the ladies' chain.	men through the ladies' chain.
On each appearance of the	On each appearance of the	On each appearance of the
troops we notice several new	troops we notice several new	troops we notice several new
members, which speaks well for	members, which speaks well for	members, which speaks well for
the future. Through the week	the future. Through the week	the future. Through the week
the following have joined	the following have joined :--	the following have joined
G. Stirling. H. Stirling, Percy	G. Stirling. H. Stirling, Percy	G. Stirling. H. Stirling, Percy
Clairs, R. Way, Fraser, Jewson,	Clairs, R. Way, Fraser, Jewson,	Clairs, R. Way, Fraser, Jewson,
Wardlaw, and H. Morse.	Wardlaw, and H. Morse.	Wardlaw, and H. Morse.
On Saturday last Lieut. Ed	On Saturday last Lieut. Ed-	On Saturday last Lieut. Edwards
wards handed a Sergeant's certifi	wards handed a Sergeant's certifi-	handed a Sergeant's certificate
cate to Corporal Parker, lie hav	cate to Corporal Parker, he hav-	to Corporal Parker, he having
ing passed his examination some	ing passed his examination some	passed his examination some
weeks ago.	weeks ago.	weeks ago.
Mr Wheat, ot King's Pictures,	Mr Wheat, of King's Pictures,	Mr Wheat, at King's Pictures,
has issued an invitation to all	has issued an invitation to all	has issued an invitation to all
members of the Light Horse to	members of the Light Horse to	members of the Light Horse to
be hiB guests at the pictures	be his guests at the pictures.	be his guests at the pictures
Date not yet fixed. Mr. Wheat	Date not yet fixed. Mr. Wheat	Date not yet fixed. Mr. Wheat
is heartily thanked for the en	is heartily thanked for the en-	is heartily thanked for the encouragement
couragement this action will give!	couragement this action will give	this action will give!
all members Outside assistance	all members. Outside assistance	all members Outside assistance
iB greatly appreciated, and helps	is greatly appreciated, and helps	is greatly appreciated, and helps
a good cause tremendously.	a good cause tremendously.	a good cause tremendously.

Identified overProof corrections	WAS HOURS HE
Identified overProof non-corrections	ROLE COMMAND

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	147	93.9	98.0	66.7
Searchability of unique words	111	95.5	98.2	60.0
Weighted Words		96.0	97.5	38.3

Article ID 148578296, Article, LIGHT HORSE., page 3 1915-11-12, Eastern Districts Chronicle (York, WA : 1877 - 1927), 138 words, 3 corrections

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LIGHT HORSE.	LIGHT HORSE.	LIGHT HORSE.
Tile last drill was held at Cut	The last drill was held at Cut	The last drill was held at Cut
HiHfandias usual, luck favoured	Hill, and, as usual, luck favoured	HiHfandias usual, luck favoured
the troop. Mrs. Lilleyman pro	the troop. Mrs. Lilleyman pro-	the troop. Mrs. Lilleyman provided
vided afternoon" tea, which was	vided afternoon tea, which was	afternoon tea, which was
much appjvciited. On behalf of	much appreciated. On behalf of	much appreciated. On behalf of
the iroop Lieuh Ed wards thanked	the troop Lieut. Edwards thanked	the troop Lieut Edwards thanked
the hostess and lady friends as	the hostess and lady friends as-	the hostess and lady friends as
sisting. The work consisted of	sisting. The work consisted of	sisting. The work consisted of
foutnnd mounted drill ahd rescue	fout and mounted drill and rescue	found mounted drill and rescue
racing. Ou the first round Troop	racing. On the first round Troop-	racing. On the first round Troop
era Way and Stirling made the	ers Way and Stirling made the	era Way and Stirling made the
best tfme. Troopers Bradsliaw	best time. Troopers Bradshaw	best time. Troopers Bradshaw
and Wardiaw then set out to	and Wardlaw then set out to	and Wardiaw then set out to
hfeak it. Coming into the straight	break it. Coming into the straight	break it. Coming into the straight
their mount stumbled and the	their mount stumbled and the	their mount stumbled and the
two horsemen lost their balance	two horsemen lost their balance.	two horsemen lost their balance
They, however, cleverly managed	They, however, cleverly managed	They, however, cleverly managed
to slick on till tbey reached the	to stick on till they reached the	to stick on till they reached the
winning p jst, and then over they	winning post, and then over they	winning p st, and then over they
rolled. Luckily they fell clear of	rolled. Luckily they fell clear of	rolled. Luckily they fell clear of
the galloping -charger and' no	the galloping charger and no	the galloping charger and no
harm was done.	harm was done.	harm was done.
No word has yet been received	No word has yet been received	No word has yet been received
"with reference to week-end camps.	with reference to week-end camps.	with reference to week-end camps.
The Officer Commanding is tafyinfe	The Officer Commanding is trying	The Officer Commanding is trying
to arrange.	to arrange.	to arrange.

Identified overProof corrections	AS TRYING BRADSHAW STICK TIME BREAK EDWARDS LIEUT APPRECIATED
Identified overProof non-corrections	WARDLAW HILL POST FOUT

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All Words	136	85.3	94.9	65.0
Searchability of unique words	99	86.9	96.0	69.2
Weighted Words		85.5	94.8	64.4

Article ID 150933364, Article, NEW TRAIN STAFF STATION AT YENGARIE., page 5 1915-05-05, Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser (Qld. : 1860 - 1947), 93 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	SCHEDULED GREAT ONCE FOR COMMISSIONER TIME BEING
Identified overProof non-corrections	SO PUB [VANDALISED] POTFORD [VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	89	85.4	94.4	61.5
Searchability of unique words	59	86.4	94.9	62.5
Weighted Words		88.7	93.0	37.8

Article ID 151973450, Article, L'GHTHOUSES AND LAND STATES OBJECT TO TEE TRANSFER., page 4 1915-03-26, Daily Telegraph (Launceston, Tas. : 1883 - 1928), 329 words, 6 corrections

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L GHTH0U8ES AND LAND	LIGHTHOUSES AND LAND	L GHTH0U8ES AND LAND
STATES OBJECT TO THE TRANS- \|	STATES OBJECT TO THE TRANS-	STATES OBJECT TO THE TRANS- \|
? FEB. . -?	FER.	? FEB. MELBOURNE, Thursday.
MELBOURNE, Thursday. — ^ As . a	MELBOURNE, Thursday. — As a	A ^ As a
refiult of the conflict of opinion between	result of the conflict of opinion between	result of the conflict of opinion between
tho States and the Cojulmonwealth ^ on	the States and the Commonwealth on	the States and the Commonwealth is on
the subject of taking '.over the . light	the subject of taking over the light-	the subject of taking over the . light
houses, the Federal authorities have	houses, the Federal authorities have	houses, the Federal authorities have
found themselves compelled to defer	found themselves compelled to defer	found themselves compelled to defer
action till July 1 next. In announcing	action till July 1 next. In announcing	action till July 1 next. In announcing
unis aecision, tne aunister ior customs	this decision, the Minister for Customs	his decision, the Minister for customs
(Mr Tudor) stated that in. July of last	(Mr. Tudor) stated that in July of last	(Mr Tudor) stated that in. July of last
year a letter was sent out l-y the iMin	year a letter was sent out by the Min-	year a letter was sent out by the Min
ister for Customs (Mr Groom j, asking	ister for Customs (Mr. Groom), asking	ister for Customs (Mr Groom j, asking
the States to agree to the transfer of	the States to agree to the transfer of	the States to agree to the transfer of
the lighthouses .practically on the -;ame	the lighthouses practically on the same	the lighthouses practically on the -same
teims as the other .State properties 'had	terms as the other State properties had	terms as the other State properties had
been resumed. New Soutli Wales, ' ^Vic	been resumed. New South Wales, Vic-	been resumed. New South Wales, ' Vic
toria, and Queendand agreed to the pro	toria, and Queensland agreed to the pro-	toria, and Queensland agreed to the proposal.
posal. Some ti'mc ago Tasmania desir	posal. Some time ago Tasmania desir-	Some time ago Tasmania desired
ed slight modifications in the agreement,	ed slight modifications in the agreement,	slight modifications in the agreement,
West Australia wanted a -radical- altera	West Australia wanted a radical altera-	West Australia wanted a radical alteration
tion, while South Australia made no Te	tion, while South Australia made no re-	while South Australia made no Te
ply. Three courses were open to tho	ply. Three courses were open to the	ply. Three courses were open to the
Federal Government. One 'was 'to have	Federal Government. One was to have	Federal Government. One was to have
the transfer effected .of the lighthouses	the transfer effected of the lighthouses	the transfer effected of the lighthouses
of those States which'-had.'ag^ed t^^fce	of those States which had agreed to the	of those States which'-had.'ag^ed these
terms; the second- -th'e-;amm6aiiite	terms ; the second was the immediate	terms; the second- -th'e-;amm6aiiite
resumption of the -lighthouses, together ,	resumption of the lighthouses, together	resumption of the lighthouse, together ,
with the land surrounding them, under	with the land surrounding them, under	with the land surrounding them, under
the Lands Acquisition Act aa it «now	the Lands Acquisition Act as it now	the Lands Acquisition Act as it now
stood, which 'meant the- payment in - cash	stood, which meant the payment in cash	stood, which meant the- payment in - cash
or the talcing over of an equivalent ^por	or the taking over of an equivalent por-	or the taking over of an equivalent spor
tion of the debt of -the States -concerned:	tion of the debt of the States concerned :	tion of the debt of the States concerned:
and the third course was tq- postpone th'	and the third course was to postpone the	and the third course was to- postpone the'
acquisition until amending legislation	acquisition until amending legislation	acquisition until amending legislation
was passed by the Commonwealth, cm	was passed by the Commonwealth, em-	was passed by the Commonwealth, cm
powering it to comipulsorilv acquire the	powering it to compulsorily acquire the	powering it to compulsorily acquire the
lighthouses. The action pf -r the , ; States	lighthouses. The action of the States	lighthouses. The action of -r the , ; States
seemed to be- peculiar, in view.ofL the	seemed to be peculiar, in view of the	seemed to be- peculiar, in view, the
fact that at the four Premier' * confer	fact that at the four Premiers' confer-	fact that at the four Premier' * conferences
ences resolutions were nnanlmously 'pass-	ences resolutions were unanimously pass-	resolutions were unanimously passed
ed asking the Commonwealth ^' tSke	ed asking the Commonwealth to take	asking the Commonwealth I' take
over the- liglithouses, and'-'whiib'-thef^ill	over the lighthouses, and while the bill	over the lighthouses, and'-'whiib'-thef^ill
was going through Parliament no excep	was going through Parliament no excep-	was going through Parliament no exception
tion was taken tol itsi protiaons. When	tion was taken to its provisions. When	was taken to its provisions. When
the quarantine service was transferred	the quarantine service was transferred	the quarantine service was transferred
exactly the same icondh^n's1 opwafed as	exactly the same conditions operated as	exactly the same icondh^n's1 operated as
operated to-day, and 4t seemed strange	operated to-day, and it seemed strange	operated to-day, and it seemed strange
that . the States' should now; 'Object ' to	that the States should now object to	that the States' should now; 'Object to
the transfer of the lighthouses. ,	the transfer of the lighthouses.	the transfer of the lighthouses. ,

Identified overProof corrections	MINISTER COMPULSORILY UNANIMOUSLY QUEENSLAND ITS VIEW TIME DECISION TAKEOVER PROVISIONS RESULT
Identified overProof non-corrections	BILL REPLY IMMEDIATE PORTION [**VANDALISED] THIS EMPOWERING PREMIERS CONDITIONS

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All Words	298	84.2	93.6	59.6
Searchability of unique words	159	88.7	95.0	55.6
Weighted Words		88.8	94.9	54.3

Article ID 152699965, Article, NIETTA RAILWAY., page 4 1915-12-10, Daily Telegraph (Launceston, Tas. : 1883 - 1928), 86 words, 4 corrections

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NIETTli RMLWAY.	NIETTA RAILWAY.	NIETTli RAILWAY.
The official opening of the Nietta rail- '	The official opening of the Nietta rail-	The official opening of the Nietta rail- '
way will take place on the 20th of ibis	way will take place on the 20th of tbis	way will take place on the 20th of this
month. Prior to, -that' date the Com	month. Prior to that date the Com-	month. Prior to, that date the Commissioner
missioner of Hail ways wall make a test	missioner of Railways wall make a test	of Railways will make a test
of the line, and if anything is' found	of the line, and if anything is found	of the line, and if anything is' found
satisfactory the opening iviil be proceed- '	satisfactory the opening wiil be proceed-	satisfactory the opening will be proceed- '
ed .witn. JA' public function to be	ed with. A public function to be	ed with. JA' public function to be
held to celebrate the event, and school	held to celebrate the event, and school	held to celebrate the event, and school
children 'will bo carried free over tho	children will be carried free over the	children will be carried free over the
line that day, as was done at the open- ,	line that day, as was done at the open-	line that day, as was done at the opening
ing1 of tho extension beyond Burnie.	ing of the extension beyond Burnie.	of the extension beyond Burnie.

Identified overProof corrections	RAILWAYS WITH RAILWAY
Identified overProof non-corrections	TBIS WIIL PROCEEDED WALL [**VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	73	83.6	91.8	50.0
Searchability of unique words	49	87.8	91.8	33.3
Weighted Words		87.8	87.2	-5.4

Article ID 154319645, Article, THE GAUGE PROBLEM. BRENNAN SWITCH EXPERIMENTS., page 4 1915-04-13, Ararat Chronicle and Willaura and Lake Bolac Districts Recorder (Vic. : 1914 - 1918), 301 words, 4 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	EXPERIMENTS MR
Identified overProof non-corrections	ENGINEERINCHIEF TIME

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	264	94.7	98.9	78.6
Searchability of unique words	135	97.0	98.5	50.0
Weighted Words		97.8	98.7	39.0

Article ID 154563642, Article, ENEMY'S GUNS CAPTURED. PAID ON RAILWAY STATION, page 1 1915-10-04, The Ballarat Star (Vic. : 1865 - 1924), 53 words, 4 corrections

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/;i;-^:figjpt!?.^i^A1f^Rjo^yi	ENEMY'S GUNS CAPTURED.	/;i;-^:figjpt!?.^i^A1f^Rjo^yi
^^^MM^XsM^M	RAID ON RAILWAY STATION.	^^^MM^XsM^M
[?]	The total field and heavy guns cap-	[?]
. - . ? -v .-. ?- .-.??- ? - ?. ?? ? ? ;~ ?*..- —r	by us since September 25, on the Champagne front is 121.	. - . ? -v .-. ?- .-.??- ? - ?. ??? ? ; as..- Mr
A SOuadl'Ol: tr»f nitr nflmnlnnna -1t-rvn.	A Squadron of our aeroplanes drop-	A SOuadl'Ol: tree near nflmnlnnna -farm.
pcii- /2; bombs on the GuiRnicourt' rSil	ped 72 bombs on the Guignicourt rail-	near- 72; bombs on the GuiRnicourt' rSil
wAy atamon,1? 13; miles north bf'Rheiihs.	way station, 13 miles north of Rheims.	wAy diamond? 13; miles north bf'Rheiihs.
Appiireintly tliey ' were effective. The	Apparently they were effective. The	Apparently they were effective. The
wiiiadroh returned safely. ?	squadron returned safely.	wiseacres returned safely. ?
. BEUTEE'S TELEGEAJIS. ;	REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.	. REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. ;

Identified overProof corrections	THEY APPARENTLY TELEGRAMS REUTERS
Identified overProof non-corrections	FRONT DROPPED BY CHAMPAGNE CAPTURED RHEIMS US STATION HEAVY SQUADRON GUNS FIELD IS OUR AEROPLANES RAILWAY SINCE SEPTEMBER RAID CAP AND ENEMYS GUIGNICOURT OF TOTAL

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	48	20.8	29.2	10.5
Searchability of unique words	38	23.7	34.2	13.8
Weighted Words		18.4	29.5	13.6

Article ID 154820239, Article, No title, page 2 1915-07-17, Sporting Judge (Melbourne, Vic. : 1914 - 1918), 91 words, 5 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
Black 'Northern, who raced on sev	Black Northern, who raced on sev-	Black Northern, who raced on several
eral occasions in Sydney, and was	eral occasions in Sydney, and was	occasions in Sydney, and was
understood-' to have outlived his . use	understood to have outlived his use-	understood' to have outlived his usefulness
fulness on the. racecourse, has bobbed	fulness on the racecourse, has bobbed	on the. racecourse, has bobbed
up again as a winner. lie accounted	up again as a winner. He accounted	up again as a winner. The accounted
for Gisbornc (N.Z.) Hurdles, a 2nn	for Gisborne (N.Z.) Hurdles, a 200	for Gisborne (N.Z.) Hurdles, a 2in
s'ovs.' race,' run over one mile sum	sovs. race, run over one mile and	sovs.' race,' run over one mile sum
thrpe-quartcrft Six started. Mas	three-quarters. Six started. Mas-	three-quarters Six started. Master
ter Tim fell, bringing down Monorail.	ter Tim fell, bringing down Monorail.	Tim fell, bringing down Monorail.
1 Pliver landed on the fillen nnir and	Player landed on the fallen pair and	1 Pliver landed on the fallen hair and
1-voke a leg. Later Ormoloid ran	broke a leg. Later Ormoloid ran	broke a leg. Later Ormoloid ran
n(?, but was uersuaded to comclNe	off, but was persuaded to complete	it?, but was persuaded to comclNe
the course, after bftulkiiis; at nearly	the course, after baulking at nearly	the course, after baulking; at nearly
e\pry ohstacle. Black Northcra won	every obstacle. Black Northern won	every obstacle. Black Northern won
i'ery easily, ,_ . f	very easily.	very easily, ,_ of

Identified overProof corrections	BAULKING FALLEN BROKE OBSTACLE /THREE/QUARTERS\|THREEQUARTERS EVERY VERY GISBORNE PERSUADED
Identified overProof non-corrections	PLAYER HE PAIR OFF COMPLETE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	78	79.5	92.3	62.5
Searchability of unique words	68	79.4	92.6	64.3
Weighted Words		75.1	92.3	69.2

Article ID 154929919, Article, BREAK OF GAUGE. THE BRENNAN THIRD RAIL. EXPERIMENTS AT TOCUMWAL., page 6 1915-02-26, The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), 224 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	INGENIOUS FACTS LINE
Identified overProof non-corrections	ALBURY OT [**VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	194	91.2	96.9	64.7
Searchability of unique words	110	96.4	98.2	50.0
Weighted Words		95.8	97.1	30.3

Article ID 154936267, Article, BREAK OF GAUGE. VICTORIAN'S INGENIOUS INVENTION., page 10 1915-02-19, The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), 347 words, 5 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	HAD NATURE PARTICULAR AGE ANOTHER INQUIRED VERSA RESULT
Identified overProof non-corrections	PASS PASSED

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	317	92.1	97.8	72.0
Searchability of unique words	168	94.0	98.8	80.0
Weighted Words		93.1	98.9	84.0

Article ID 154944720, Article, BREAK OF GAUGE PROBLEM. THE THIRD RAIL DEVICE. SYDNEY. Thursday., page 8 1915-05-28, The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), 65 words, 17 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
BREAK OF GAUGE PROBLEM.	BREAK OF GAUGE PROBLEM.	BREAK OF GAUGE PROBLEM.
. THE THIRD RAIL DEVICE.	THE THIRD RAIL DEVICE.	. THE THIRD RAIL DEVICE.
SYDNEY. Thursday.	SYDNEY, Thursday.	SYDNEY. Thursday.
Mr. Holmim stated to^day that Jlr.	Mr. Holman stated to-day that Mr.	Mr. Holman stated to-day that Mr.
Henry Deane, M.T.C F„, linx been ap	Henry Deane, M.I.C.E., has been ap-	Henry Deane, M.T.C FS, line been appointed
pointed to take charge of the third rail	pointed to take charge of the third rail	to take charge of the third rail
tests at Tocumwal.	tests at Tocumwal.	tests at Tocumwal.
Mr. Deane will, report upon the fast. and . .	Mr. Deane will report upon the test and	Mr. Deane will, report upon the fast and
prepare an estimate of the cost oi unify	prepare an estimate of the cost of unify-	prepare an estimate of the cost of unifying
ing:. the railways of New South Wales	ing the railways of New South Wales	the railways of New South Wales
Victoria, South Australia and Queensland.	Victoria, South Australia and Queensland.	Victoria, South Australia and Queensland.

Identified overProof corrections	HOLMAN /TO/DAY\|TODAY
Identified overProof non-corrections	HAS TEST

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	58	89.7	96.6	66.7
Searchability of unique words	43	90.7	95.3	50.0
Weighted Words		90.0	96.4	63.6

Article ID 158156094, Article, Railway Department IMPENDING CHANCES CHIEF COMMISSIONER MAY RESIGN. SYDNEY, Monday., page 2 1915-12-21, National Advocate (Bathurst, NSW : 1889 - 1954), 99 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
RaiBw^f i@p&rttpnt	Railway Department	Railway i@p&rttpnt
IMPENDING CHANCES	IMPENDING CHANGES	IMPENDING CHANGES
CHIEF COMMISSIONER MAY	CHIEF COMMISSIONER MAY	CHIEF COMMISSIONER MAY
RESIGN.	RESIGN.	RESIGN.
SYDNEY, Monday.	SYDNEY, Monday.	SYDNEY, Monday.
Mr. J. Harpur, the Chief Com	Mr. J. Harpur, the Chief Com-	Mr. J. Harpur, the Chief Commissioner
missioner for Railways, who recently	missioner for Railways, who recently	for Railways, who recently
returned from a health trip, has again	returned from a health trip, has again	returned from a health trip, has again
h&eh obliged to apply for leave of ab	been obliged to apply for leave of ab-	been obliged to apply for leave of absence.
sence. It is stated that he is walling	sence. It is stated that he is willing	It is stated that he is willing
to relinquish office, and has placed	to relinquish office, and has placed	to relinquish office, and has placed
the matter in die (bands of the Govern	the matter in the hands of the Govern-	the matter in the bands of the Government.
ment. The Cabinet, -it is understood,	ment. The Cabinet, it is understood,	The Cabinet, -it is understood,
will leave the matter to the .Premier.	will leave the matter to the Premier.	will leave the matter to the Premier.
Mr. Fraser, Assistant Commissioner,	Mr. Fraser, Assistant Commissioner,	Mr. Fraser, Assistant Commissioner,
will act as Chief Commisioner, while1	will act as Chief Commissioner, while	will act as Chief Commisioner, while
Mr. Millen, Assistant Commissioner	Mr. Millen, Assistant Commissioner	Mr. Millen, Assistant Commissioner
for Ttraniways, will act in. Mr. Fra-.	for Tramways, will act in Mr. Fra-	for Tramways, will act in. Mr. Fra-.
ser-'s place.	ser's place.	son's place.

Identified overProof corrections	BEEN CHANGES RAILWAY TRAMWAYS WILLING WHILE
Identified overProof non-corrections	FRASERS DEPARTMENT HANDS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	88	87.5	95.5	63.6
Searchability of unique words	57	84.2	94.7	66.7
Weighted Words		83.8	93.4	59.6

Article ID 160250213, Article, GALLANT LIGHT HORSE. AS BRAVE AS THE LIGHT BRIGADE. London, Monday., page 2 1915-10-05, Echuca and Moama Advertiser and Farmers' Gazette (Vic. : 1914 - 1918), 112 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
GALLANT LIGHT. IIORSE.	GALLANT LIGHT HORSE.	GALLANT LIGHT. HORSE.
j AS 1 BRAVE AS. THE L1G.HT':.BR1G ADE.	AS BRAVE AS THE LIGHT BRIGADE.	j AS 1 BRAVE AS. THE L1G.HT':.BR1G ADE.
London, _lfonday. ?'	London, Monday.	London, Monday. ?'
j The newspapers are giving prominence	The newspapers are giving prominence	The newspapers are giving prominence
to Captain Bonn's account of tlio lighting	to Captain Bean's account of the fighting	to Captain Bean's account of the lighting
at Gallipoli on tho 7th: August,; in which	at Gallipoli on the 7th August, in which	at Gallipoli on the 7th: August, in which
\| tho' ? A ustralianS'Lighi ?' Horse, suffered so	the Australian Light Horse suffered so	the A ustralianS'Lighi ?' Horse, suffered so
heavily. ; ' i' ' ;	heavily.	heavily. ; ' is
Tlia ''Standard' -says .that the tale ol	The ''Standard" says that the tale of	The ''Standard' says that the tale of
iieroisiii ana cni-sueriiiuiJ..d)iaut- uiu uuiu.	heroism and self-sacrifice places the Com-	heroism and cni-sueriiiuiJ..d)iaut- air unit.
nionwealth 'troops. high iii the front ranl;	monwealth troops high in the front rank	monwealth troops. high in the front and;
ol 'tbo- world's .»)idiei2sj-\|: and, that the	of the world's soldiers, and that the	on the, world's .»)idiei2sj-\|: and, that the
Liglit'Horse is .worthy to be honoi-cd with	Light Horse is worthy to be honored with	Light Horse is worthy to be honoured with
the Liglit Brigade which made tlio famous	the Light Brigade which made the famous	the Light Brigade which made the famous
charge at Balaclava'.' ?	charge at Balaclava.	charge at Balaclava'.' ?

Identified overProof corrections	MONDAY HEROISM BEANS
Identified overProof non-corrections	RANK AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH PLACES /SELF/SACRIFICE\|SELFSACRIFICE HONORED FIGHTING SOLDIERS

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All Words	80	63.8	83.8	55.2
Searchability of unique words	53	79.2	84.9	27.3
Weighted Words		75.3	82.7	29.7

Article ID 163150028, Article, SALISBURY TO PORT AUGUSTA RAILWAY., page 14 1915-02-27, Observer (Adelaide, SA : 1905 - 1931), 149 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	WEDNESDAY REDHILL MET
Identified overProof non-corrections

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	138	94.2	97.1	50.0
Searchability of unique words	82	96.3	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		94.9	100.0	100.0

Article ID 187706991, Article, Break of Gauge., page 5 1915-11-03, The Armidale Chronicle (NSW : 1894 - 1929), 235 words, 3 corrections

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	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	224	99.6	100.0	100.0
Searchability of unique words	134	100.0	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		100.0	100.0	0.0

Article ID 196940226, Article, RAILWAY GUAGE PROBLEM. INGENIOUS INVENTION., page 4 1915-01-13, Darling Downs Gazette (Qld. : 1881 - 1922), 224 words, 11 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
railway guage problem.	RAILWAY GUAGE PROBLEM.	railway gauge problem.
INGENIOUS INVENTION.	INGENIOUS INVENTION.	INGENIOUS INVENTION.
An interesting invention designed tu	An interesting invention designed to	An interesting invention designed to
overcome tlie disadvantages ass"eiati>i	overcome the disadvantages associated	overcome the disadvantages associated
with transit over tlie diverse railway	with transit over the diverse railway	with transit over the diverse railway
gnages in the Commonwealth was de-	guages in the Commonwealth was de-	gauges in the Commonwealth was de-
monstrated- at tlio meeting (if tlio Too-	monstrated at the meeting of the Too-	demonstrated- at the meeting of the Too-
wnoniba Clinmbcr of Commiircc last	woomba Chamber of Commerce last	Woomba Chamber of Commerce last
evening. The inventor is Mr. A. Luck,	evening. The inventor is Mr. A. Luck,	evening. The inventor is Mr. A. Luck,
nf Drayton, and- tlio doinoiislration evo	of Drayton, and the demonstration evo-	of Drayton, and- the demonstration evoked
ked many favourable comments.	ked many favourable comments.	many favourable comments.
Along tlio lablo was laid a length of	Along the table was laid a length of	Along the table was laid a length of
model rails of two guages. roproscnla-	model rails of two guages representa-	model rails of two guages. representative
tivo of 5ft, Sins. /'mid' 4ft. 8iins., and	tive of 5ft. 3ins. and 4ft. 8½ins., and	of 5ft, 3ins. stand' 4ft. 3ins., and
upon t-heso a miniatiiro truck laden	upon these a miniature truck laden	upon these a miniature truck laden
willi several weighty bonks, was placed.	with several weighty books, was placed.	with several weighty banks, was placed.
Half the 'lino' was of narrow guage	Half the 'line' was of narrow guage	Half the 'line' was of narrow gauge
and tbo other half of broad guage ana	and the other half of broad guage and	and the other half of broad gauge and
as tlio truck was run swiftly, nlong tiic	as the truck was run swiftly along the	as the truck was run swiftly, along the
track I lie whcols, by ah ingenious de	track the wheels, by an ingenious de-	track The wheels, by an ingenious device,
vice, were sesMi to lio adaptable Tram	vice, were seen to be adaptable from	were sesMi to be adaptable Tram
llio cue gungo to the'-. other. Ti> car	the one guage to the other. To car-	line cane gangs to the other. Ti> carriages
riages and trucks 'designed tin .the	riages and trucks designed on tthe	and trucks designed for the
principle, Mr. Luck explained,'-., llio	principle, Mr. Luck explained, the	principle, Mr. Luck explained, the
XX'ostiiighouso brake .could be altachen.	Westinghouse brake could be attached.	XX'ostiiighouso brake could be attached.
His XVoi-ship (he Mayor, (Aid, , D.	His Worship the Mayor, (Ald. D.	His Worship (he Mayor, (Ald, D
J. Boland) was among tliq. spectators.	J. Boland) was among the spectators.	J. Boland was among the. spectators.
Messrs A. rind XXr, T.;. Ljiek jointly	Messrs A. and W. T. Luck jointly	Messrs A. rind XXr, T.;. Ljiek jointly
bxplninod tho niochanisni 'nf; tlie model	explained the mechanism of the model	explain the mechanism, of; the model
which was made by themselveri. arid it	which was made by themselves, and it	which was made by themselves. and it
appeared, that by the dropping, of	appeared that by the dropping of	appeared, that by the dropping of
'/blocks," ivhich , could ,ho- effected	"blocks," which could be effected	'blocks," which ; could be- effected
111 rough tho medium of 1 ty..-:-.	through the medium of the Westing-	111 rough the medium of 1 ty..-:-.
Iiouso incclinuisni from llio engine,	house mechanism from the engine,	House mechanisms from the engine,
the wheels woro fixed, tri the guage re	the wheels were fixed to the guage re-	the wheels were fixed, to the guage required,
quired,. thus materially/lessening the	quired, thus materially lessening the	thus materially lessening the
risk -of' accident. '	risk of accident.	risk -of' accident.

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Identified overProof non-corrections	ONE SEEN WESTINGHOUSE FROMTHE BOOKS TOOWOOMBA TTHE THROUGH ON

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	199	66.3	88.9	67.2
Searchability of unique words	116	77.6	92.2	65.4
Weighted Words		74.7	92.3	69.5

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BROADMEADOWS CAMP.	BROADMEADOWS CAMP.	BROADMEADOWS CAMP.
Yesterday morning the Light Horse	Yesterday morning the Light Horse	Yesterday morning the Light Horse
Brigade moved out of camp on a scheme of	Brigade moved out of camp on a scheme of	Brigade moved out of camp on a scheme of
m inreut-res extending over four days. The	manœvres extending over four days. The	m indentures extending over four days. The
men will be exercised in all phases of Light	men will be exercised in all phases of Light	men will be exercised in all phases of Light
.loree training, and will bivouac each night.	Horse training, and will bivouac each night.	Horse training, and will bivouac each night.
The wot k is to bo carried out in the vicinity	The work is to be carried out in the vicinity	The work is to be carried out in the vicinity
of Wildwood. , .	of Wildwood.	of Wildwood. , .

Identified overProof corrections	SHOULD UPON FIGHTING OF
Identified overProof non-corrections	ARGUS JAN

Identified overProof corrections	WORK
Identified overProof non-corrections	MANŒVRES

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
GRETNA COLLISION.	GRETNA COLLISION.	GRETNA COLLISION.
Evidence of Signalman.	Evidence of Signalman.	Evidence of Signalman.
Admits Error.	Admits Error.	Admits Error.
LONDON, Ma) 2(1	LONDON, May 24.	LONDON, May) 26
The inquiry into the terrible railway col-	The inquiry into the terrible railway col-	The inquiry into the terrible railway collision
lision nt Gretna' Green, by which 200 lives	lision at Gretna Green, by which 200 lives	at Gretna' Green, by which 200 lives
were lost', was opened on Tuesday.	were lost, was opened on Tuesday.	were lost', was opened on Tuesday.
A signalman at Quinton ' tlill_, named	A signalman at Quintinshill, named	A signalman at Quinton ' Hill, named
Meechara, gave evidence' that he shunted	Meecham, gave evidence that he shunted	Meecham, gave evidence that he shunted
the local train on to the up main line in	the local train on to the up main line in	the local train on to the up main line in
order to allow the midnight empress from	order to allow the midnight express from	order to allow the midnight express from
findon to ]>ass, and he told Tinsley, the	London to pass, and he told Tinsley, the	findon to pass, and he told Tinsley, the
relieving signalman, when he carne on duty	relieving signalman, when he came on duty	relieving signalman, when he came on duty
Hiat the local train hud been .shunted.	that the local train had been shunted.	that the local train had been shunted.
'Tinsley, tvho had travelled hy the local	Tinsley, who had travelled by the local	Tinsley, who had travelled by the local
train, lelievcd bim at 32 minutes, past II	train, relieved him at 32 minutes, past 6	train, relieved him at 32 minutes, past 11
p.m. . Meecham . stayed in the signal-bux	p.m. Meecham stayed in the signal-box	pm. Meecham . stayed in the signal-box
after he tvue relieved, reading a ncwiipupcr.	after he was relieved, reading a newspaper.	after he was relieved, reading a newspaper.
A fireman and a brakesman tvere also there.	A fireman and a brakesman were also there.	A fireman and a brakesman were also there.
The first alarm was the troop train passing	The first alarm was the troop train passing	The first alarm was the troop train passing
the signal-box at a speed of 40 miles ¡in	the signal-box at a speed of 40 miles an	the signal-box at a speed of 40 miles an
Inur. Tiic collision with the local train	hour. The collision with the local train	hour. The collision with the local train
followed immediately. Meecham. dashed	followed immediately. Meecham dashed	followed immediately. Meecham. dashed
downstairs, and saw a lot of soldiers run-	downstairs, and saw a lot of soldiers run-	downstairs, and saw a lot of soldiers running
ning about. Ile relumed to the box anti	ning about. He returned to the box and	about. He returned to the box and
sent off telegrams for assistance.	sent off telegrams for assistance.	sent off telegrams for assistance.
Tinsley admitted that he forgot all about	Tinsley admitted that he forgot all about	Tinsley admitted that he forgot all about
the local train when he gave the signal to	the local train when he gave the signal to	the local train when he gave the signal to
the trooj) train, which ran into it. He .	the troop train, which ran into it. He	the troop) train, which ran into it. He
jumped off the lodi train as it crossed tu	jumped off the local train as it crossed to	jumped off the lode train as it crossed to
the uj) line, so that he knew it had crossed.	the up line, so that he knew it had crossed.	the up) line, so that he knew it had crossed.
The collision occurred nt 10 minutes to 7	The collision occurred at 10 minutes to 7	The collision occurred at 10 minutes to 7
p.m. He quite forgot about the local train	p.m. He quite forgot about the local train	p.m. He quite forgot about the local train
standing on the line after he jumped oil	standing on the line after he jumped off	standing on the line after he jumped off
i the engine. There was only a mintite's in-	the engine. There was only a minute's in-	the engine. There was only a minute's interval
terval lielwecn the first and the second	terval between the first and the second	between the first and the second
collision. Moeehiim jint ilown the signal'tii	collision. Meecham put down the signal to	collision. Moeehiim just down the signalling
"danger" just licforc the second collision,	"danger" just before the second collision,	"danger" just before the second collision,
but it was to» late lu avert ii.	but it was too late to avert it.	but it was too late to avert ii.
Walluce, engine-driver of the local Iruin,	Wallace, engine-driver of the local train,	Wallace, engine-driver of the local Brain,
stat«! thal he saw ihe troop train when ¡1	stated that he saw the troop train when it	stated that he saw the troop train when it
was 200 yards away, hut ¡I was too lote tu	was 200 yards away, but it was too late to	was 200 yards away, but it was too late to
back his train. He jumped ofi" his engine	back his train. He jumped off his engine	back his train. He jumped off" his engine
and got under a goods train in a siding.	and got under a goods train in a siding.	and got under a goods train in a siding.
The driver of the local train attributes	The driver of the local train attributes	The driver of the local train attributes
the Ure which broke out after tim collisions	the fire which broke out after the collisions	the fire which broke out after the collisions
to gas eset.ping from the .cylinders under	to gas escaping from the cylinders under	to gas escaping from the cylinders under
the carriages.	the carriages.	the carriages.

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BENDIGO ATO DISTRICT.	BENDIGO AND DISTRICT.	BENDIGO AND DISTRICT.
Major (Dr.) M. L. Williams, (qminimding officer	Major (Dr.) M. L. Williams, commanding officer	Major (Dr.) M. L. Williams, (reminiscing officer
of Uic 17th Australian Anny Medical Coi ps, ,who	of the 17th Australian Army Medical Corps, who	of the 17th Australian Army Medical Corps, who
volunteered for service at the iront sonic time, ago,	volunteered for service at the front some time ago,	volunteered for service at the front some time, ago,
has received instructions to report for duty at tim	has received instructions to report for duty at the	has received instructions to report for duty at the
New South Wales headquarters, to-morrow.	New South Wales headquarters, to-morrow.	New South Wales headquarters, to-morrow.
On Saturday nÍRUta "Coimnis-ioiicr" Hay, the	On Saturday night "Commissioner" Hay, the	On Saturday nights "Commissioner" Hay, the
head of the Salvation Anny in Australia, delivered	head of the Salvation Army in Australia, delivered	head of the Salvation Army in Australia, delivered
an interesting lecture in the tonn hull on "llritish	an interesting lecture in the town hall on "British	an interesting lecture in the town hall on British
and Gemían Ide.Us." -,	and German Ideals."	and German Ideals." e,
An interesting Fcrvicd took plncc on Saturday	An interesting service took place on Saturday	An interesting service took place on Saturday
afternoon in the'Korest street Methodist Church,	afternoon in the Forest street Methodist Church,	afternoon in the Forest street Methodist Church,
when the scholars of the various Methodist schools	when the scholars of the various Methodist schools	when the scholars of the various Methodist schools
in'Bendigo district held a successful demonstration	in Bendigo district held a successful demonstration	in Bendigo district held a successful demonstration
i to celebrate the centenary of Methodism. ^ Several	to celebrate the centenary of Methodism. Several	i to celebrate the centenary of Methodism. 9 Several
\| hundred children participated, nnd the service was	hundred children participated, and the service was	hundred children participated, and the service was
I most impressive.	most impressive.	most impressive.
While John 1-ockliart." n mil« ay 'watchman, was	While John Lockhart, a railway watchman, was	While John Lockhart." a mile ay watchman, was
traversirig'thc Bundi go .Melbourne line, ort'Sa turf lay	traversing the Bendigo-Melbourne line, on Saturday	traversing the Bundi go Melbourne line, ort'Sa turf day
morning, he found tim decapitated body of an old	morning, he found the decapitated body of an old	morning, he found the decapitated body of an old
man lying on the track between Golden Square and	man lying on the track between Golden Square and	man lying on the track between Golden Square and
Kangaroo Flat. Lockhart communicated «Ith tlie	Kangaroo Flat. Lockhart communicated with the	Kangaroo Flat. Lockhart communicated with the
Golden Square police, who had the body removed to	Golden Square police, who had the body removed to	Golden Square police, who had the body removed to
the'Morgue, where it vvn« subsequently identified	the Morgue, where it was subsequently identified	the Morgue, where it was subsequently identified
as that of Charles Iteynolds. awed 71 year», tv ho has	as that of Charles Reynolds, aged 71 years, who has	as that of Charles Reynolds. aged 74 years, who has
been * living alone in Panton htreet, Golden	been living alone in Panton street, Golden Square for some	been living alone in Panton street, Golden
Square for some time. The obi man «in	time. The old man was last seen alive at his home	Square for some time. The old man in
about half-past 5 o'clock	about half-past 5 o'clock	about half-past 5 o'clock
on Friday afternoon, when he appeared	on Friday afternoon, when he appeared	on Friday afternoon, when he appeared
to be in his usual health. How he came to be on the railway	to be in his usual health. How he came to be on the railway	to be in his usual health. How he came to be on the railway
is a mystery. The deceased had no relatives in	is a mystery. The deceased had no relatives in	is a mystery. The deceased had no relatives in
Bendigo, but it is understood that he had a	Bendigo, but it is understood that he had a	Bendigo, but it is understood that he had a
mystery. The deceased had. no relathc	brother and sister residing in Melbourne.	mystery. The deceased had no relathe

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY.	TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY.	TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY.
UNION'S OFFER.	UNION'S OFFER.	UNION'S OFFER.
KALGOORLIE (W A ), Wednesday-In	KALGOORLIE (W.A.), Wednesday.—In	KALGOORLIE (W A ), Wednesday-In
reply to a telegram from Senator Do Largie	reply to a telegram from Senator De Largie	reply to a telegram from Senator De Largie
regarding the transcontinental railway	regarding the transcontinental railway	regarding the transcontinental railway
wages dispute, the organiser of ¿he union	wages dispute, the organiser of the union	wages dispute, the organiser of the union
telegraphed yesterday - HVe are willing to	telegraphed yesterday:—"We are willing to	telegraphed yesterday - HVe are willing to
sign and observe an agreement on the lines	sign and observe an agreement on the lines	sign and observe an agreement on the lines
of the existing schedule and agreement, to	of the existing schedule and agreement, to	of the existing schedule and agreement, to
romain m force until the line is ballasted,	remain in force until the line is ballasted,	remain in force until the line is ballasted,
but we will not submit to a reduction on	but we will not submit to a reduction on	but we will not submit to a reduction on
the rates now being paid for the classes of	the rates now being paid for the classes of	the rates now being paid for the classes of
labour at which our members arc emploj ed	labour at which our members are employed,	labour at which our members are employed
but which are not embodied in the existing	but which are not embodied in the existing	but which are not embodied in the existing
schedule "	schedule."	schedule "

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THE STRATEGIC RAILWAY.	THE STRATEGIC RAILWAY.	THE STRATEGIC RAILWAY.
It is. gratifying to have the Prime	It is gratifying to have the Prime	It is. gratifying to have the Prime
Minister "-j assurance that the proposed	Minister's assurance that the proposed	Minister "-j assurance that the proposed
??.stratégie raihvay" from Port Augusta	"strategic railway" from Port Augusta	??.stratégie railway" from Port Augusta
to Brisbane is not put forward in sub-	to Brisbane is not put forward in sub-	to Brisbane is not put forward in substitution
stitution for the North-South transcon-	stitution for the North-South transcon-	for the North-South transcontinental
tinental line. To the latter, as Mr.	tinental line. To the latter, as Mr.	line. To the latter, as Mr.
Fisher admits, "the Commonwealth is	Fisher admits, "the Commonwealth is	Fisher admits, the Commonwealth is
committed."' But, unfortunately, he does	committed."' But, unfortunately, he does	committed."' But, unfortunately, he does
not satisfy us that the "boomerang"' rail-	not satisfy us that the "boomerang" rail-	not satisfy us that the "boomerang"' railway
way Avhich is to link up Perth avith	way which is to link up Perth with	which is to link up Perth with
Sydney and Brisbane will not indefinitel.v	Sydney and Brisbane will not indefinitely	Sydney and Brisbane will not indefinitely
delay the connection between Pine	delay the connection between Pine	delay the connection between Pine
Creek and Oodnadatta. At* urgency i=	Creek and Oodnadatta. As urgency is	Creek and Oodnadatta. At urgency is
pl'-ydeil for the former undertaking, and	pleaded for the former undertaking, and	pleydell for the former undertaking, and
iU eo_t is estimated at over £G,000,'>00,	its cost is estimated at over £6,000,000,	its cost is estimated at over £6,000, 00,
it may reasonably be feared that this	it may reasonably be feared that this	it may reasonably be feared that this
will be the result. The Prime Minister	will be the result. The Prime Minister	will be the result. The Prime Minister
states that the question of the «strategic	states that the question of the strategic	states that the question of the strategic
railway is also improperly confused with	railway is also improperly confused with	railway is also improperly confused with
tliat of ginge unification geuerally. Ile	that of gauge unification generally. He	that of gauge unification generally. He
declares that the three matters ave "'quite	declares that the three matters are "quite	declares that the three matters are "'quite
distinct." On the contrary, the installa-	distinct." On the contrary, the installa-	distinct." On the contrary, the installa-
tion of r,e 4 ft. Si in. gauge from Fre-	tion of the 4 ft. 8½ in. gauge from Fre-	tion of one 4 ft. 8½ in. gauge from Fremantle
mantle to Brisbane A*ia Port Augusta	mantle to Brisbane via Port Augusta	to Brisbane via Port Augusta
cannot be considered without raising im-	cannot be considered without raising im-	cannot be considered without raising important
portant questions, first, tis to the effect	portant questions, first, as to the effect	questions, first as to the effect
on the prospects of the North-South line,	on the prospects of the North-South line,	on the prospects of the North-South line,
and, second, as to the isolated position	and, second, as to the isolated position	and, second, as to the isolated position
of South Australia and Victoria' Avith	of South Australia and Victoria with	of South Australia and Victoria' with
their 5 ft. 3 in. systems. The strategic	their 5 ft. 3 in. systems. The strategic	their 5 ft. 3 in. systems. The strategic
railway. Mr. Fisher says, will bring BriV*	railway. Mr. Fisher says, will bring Bris-	railway. Mr. Fisher says, will bring Bri
bane 500 miles nearer to Adelaide, and,	bane 500 miles nearer to Adelaide, and,	bane 500 miles nearer to Adelaide, and,
with a little extra outlay by the Vic-	with a little extra outlay by the Vic-	with a little extra outlay by the Victorian
torian Government, 300 miles nearer to	torian Government, 300 miles nearer to	Government, 300 miles nearer to
Melbourne. But Aihat of the break of	Melbourne. But what of the break of	Melbourne. But what of the break of
gauge at Port Augusta? Our own au-	gauge at Port Augusta ? Our own au-	gauge at Port Augusta? Our own authorities
thorities contend that, if a break there	thorities contend that, if a break there	contend that, if a break there
must be, it -frill be better to have	must be, it will be better to have	must be, it will be better to have
it at 'the northern port than at Ade-	it at the northern port than at Ade-	it at the northern port than at Adelaide.
laide. ' The objection to avorking two	laide. The objection to working two	The objection to working two
gauge-; at a -metropolitan station applies	gauge at a metropolitan station applies	gauge-; at a metropolitan station applies
equally to Melbourne. Consequently, if	equally to Melbourne. Consequently, if	equally to Melbourne. Consequently, if
the South Australian and Victorian capi-	the South Australian and Victorian capi-	the South Australian and Victorian capitals
tals aie to be benefited by the propo«scd	tals are to be benefited by the proposed	are to be benefited by the proposed
new line the problem of gauge nnifica	new line the problem of gauge unifica-	new line the problem of gauge unification
tion will lia\"e to be faced. On the	tion will have to be faced. On the	will have to be faced. On the
other hand, assuming that they are left	other hand, assuming that they are left	other hand, assuming that they are left
isolated from the ± ft. S_ in. -y_ie*i_5,	isolated from the 4 ft. 8½ in. system.	isolated from the 5 ft. 3 in. -y_ie*i_5,
such str«ite-*ic value as the proposed ex-	such strategic value as the proposed ex-	such strategic value as the proposed extension
tension from Port Augusta to Brisbane	tension from Port Augusta to Brisbane	from Port Augusta to Brisbane
is expected to have must be seriously rje	is expected to have must be seriously re-	is expected to have must be seriously rje
duc-c-<l. It is quite probable, as Mr.	duced. It is quite probable, as Mr.	ducked. It is quite probable, as Mr.
Fisher contends, that railway construc-	Fisher contends, that railway construc-	Fisher contends, that railway construction
tion along tile suggested "lioomcrang"'	tion along the suggested "Boomerang"	along the suggested "Boomerang"'
route will open up a good deal cf ter-	route will open up a good deal of ter-	route will open up a good deal of territory
ritory Avhose development has been	ritory whose development has been	whose development has been
hitherto neglected. But why should the	hitherto neglected. But why should the	hitherto neglected. But why should the
Ccmrmonwe-alth make it a -natter of ur-	Commonwealth make it a matter of ur-	Commonwealth make it a matter of urgency
gency to develop New South Wales and	gency to develop New South Wales and	to develop New South Wales and
Queensland territory at its own expense,	Queensland territory at its own expense,	Queensland territory at its own expense,
Avhen the Federal pos«-_«ion in the north	when the Federal position in the north	when the Federal possessions in the north
is so sadly in need of railway connection	is so sadly in need of railway connection	is so sadly in need of railway connection
avith the south? Apart from the ne-	with the south? Apart from the ne-	with the south? Apart from the necessity
cessity of a better economic utilisation	cessity of a better economic utilisation	of a better economic utilisation
of the ncrth, defence considerations alone	of the north, defence considerations alone	of the north, defence considerations alone
should give priority to the scheme to	should give priority to the scheme to	should give priority to the scheme to
avhich the Commonwealth is already com-	which the Commonwealth is already com-	which the Commonwealth is already committed.
mitted. _	mitted.	a

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THE BINALONG SMASH.	THE BINALONG SMASH.	THE BINALONG SMASH.
Tni; INQUEST..	THE INQUEST.	THE; INQUEST..
Binalong (N.S.W.j, April 23.	Binalong (N.S.W.), April 23.	Binalong (N.S.W, April 23.
The adjourned inquest into the death of	The adjourned inquest into the death of	The adjourned inquest into the death of
Robert Thomas, of Temora, who was	Robert Thomas, of Temora, who was	Robert Thomas, of Temora, who was
lulled in Une Binalong railway smash, was	killed in the Binalong railway smash, was	killed in Une Binalong railway smash, was
continued to-day.	continued to-day.	continued to-day.
Patrick Fit/gibbona, guard on tlie Mel!	Patrick Fitzgibbons, guard on the Mel-	Patrick Fitzgibbon, guard on the MelBourne
Bourne express, said after, parsing the	bourne express, said after passing the	express, said after passing the
overhead-bridge near Binalong the speed	overhead-bridge near Binalong the speed	overhead bridge near Binalong the speed
increased to 25 or 30 miles an hour. About	increased to 25 or 30 miles an hour. About	increased to 25 or 30 miles an hour. About
200 yards further on the brakes were ap-	200 yards further on the brakes were ap-	200 yards further on the brakes were applied,
plied, and the head-on collision occurred.	plied, and the head-on collision occurred.	and the head-on collision occurred.
Ile did not notice anything wrong up to	He did not notice anything wrong up to	He did not notice anything wrong up to
that, and did not even have time to look	that, and did not even have time to look	that, and did not even have time to look
out when the brakes were applied. After	out when the brakes were applied. After	out when the brakes were applied. After
the collision he heard the s.gnal cn the	the collision he heard the signal on the	the collision he heard the signal on the
home post go up, but did not see it.	home post go up, but did not see it.	home post go up, but did not see it.
It was then at danger. He saw	It was then at danger. He saw	It was then at danger. He saw
the arm, but not the light. The lights on	the arm, but not the light. The lights on	the arm, but not the light. The lights on
the Temora train had been knocked off	the Temora train had been knocked off	the Temora train had been knocked off
by the impact. Three or four minutes	by the impact. Three or four minutes	by the impact. Three or four minutes
fcfter the collision he saw the loop points,	after the collision he saw the loop points,	after the collision he saw the loop points,
which were fixed for the main line. Con-	which were fixed for the main line. Con-	which were fixed for the main line. Considering
sidering the position of the train it would	sidering the position of the train it would	the position of the train it would
have been possible for the points to bava	have been possible for the points to have	have been possible for the points to have
been changed while the train was there.	been changed while the train was there.	been changed while the train was there.
The express was 14 minutes late in reaching	The express was 14 minutes late in reaching	The express was 14 minutes late in reaching
Binalong. Previously the express had fre-	Binalong. Previously the express had fre-	Binalong. Previously the express had frequently
quently passed the Temora train along the	quently passed the Temora train along the	passed the Temora train along the
loop, and had the points been set for the	loop, and had the points been set for the	loop, and had the points been set for the
loop the collision would not have occurred.	loop the collision would not have occurred.	loop the collision would not have occurred.
The ear next to the brakevan was driven	The car next to the brakevan was driven	The car next to the brakevan was driven
into the van buffer, which were broken	into the van buffer, which were broken	into the van buffer, which were broken
off. The front, car was off the track, the	off. The front car was off the track, the	off. The front, car was off the track, the
engine being 8 ur 10 ft. away. The front	engine being 8 or 10 ft. away. The front	engine being 8 or 10 ft. away. The front
engine of the Temora train	engine of the Temora train	engine of the Temora train
was damaged. The greater part	was damaged. The greater part	was damaged. The greater part
of the buffers along the train were	of the buffers along the train were	of the buffers along the train were
broken. One compartment of the carriage	broken. One compartment of the carriage	broken. One compartment of the carriage
in front of fchc sleeping-car was badly	in front of the sleeping-car was badly	in front of the sleeping-car was badly
damaged. Tie speed at the time of the	damaged. The speed at the time of the	damaged. The speed at the time of the
collision was 12 to 15 miles an hour. The	collision was 12 to 15 miles an hour. The	collision was 12 to 15 miles an hour. The
witness had always known Driver Byrne	witness had always known Driver Byrne	witness had always known Driver Byrne
to be A man of temperate habits. Coing	to be a man of temperate habits. Going	to be A man of temperate habits. Going
at 23 to 30 mies an hour the express couM	at 23 to 30 mles an hour the express could	at 25 to 30 miles an hour the express could
be stopped in its- own length. At four to	be stopped in its own length. At four to	be stopped in its own length. At four to
live miles An hour it conld be stopped in	five miles an hour it could be stopped in	five miles An hour it could be stopped in
»bout five yards. The express did not re-	about five yards. The express did not re-	about five yards. The express did not re-
bound, but the Temora train was driven	bound, but the Temora train was driven	bound, but the Temora train was driven
back. Ile had never heard any complaint	back. He had never heard any complaint	back. He had never heard any complaint
that the up starting signal could not be	that the up starting signal could not be	that the up starting signal could not be
sean. The engine was in good order, and	seen. The engine was in good order, and	seen. The engine was in good order, and
the brakes acted promptly.	the brakes acted promptly.	the brakes acted promptly.
William Kerr Johnson, chief assistant	William Kerr Johnson, chief assistant	William Kerr Johnson, chief assistant
signal en'gir\|;r. said the Binalong station	signal enineer, said the Binalong station	signal en'gir\|;r. said the Binalong station
had. a bad-approach on the upward run-	had a bad approach on the upward run-	had. a bad-approach on the upward running,
ning, but he did not know of '.my special	ning, but he did not know of any special	but he did not know of 'any special
regulations in regard to Binalong. He did	regulations in regard to Binalong. He did	regulations in regard to Binalong. He did
not d'/-cribe it as a dapgerous station,	not describe it as a dangerous station,	not describe it as a dangerous station,
there being no difficulty in picking up the	there being no difficulty in picking up the	there being no difficulty in picking up the
home signal. .	home signal.	home signal.
Willam Knight, grazier, Yass, a passen-	Willam Knight, grazier, Yass, a passen-	William Knight, grazier, Yass, a passenger
ger on the Temora train, said he was	ger on the Temora train, said he was	on the Temora train, said he was
awakened bv a sudden, crash and a jolt at	awakened bv a sudden, crash and a jolt at	awakened by a sudden, crash and a jolt at
4.30 a.m. He was in a carriage about the	4.30 a.m. He was in a carriage about the	4.30 a.m. He was in a carriage about the
middle of the train. The witness, went to	middle of the train. The witness went to	middle of the train. The witness, went to
the 7>oints,. which appeared to him to be	the points, which appeared to him to be	the points,. which appeared to him to be
set for the express-to go exactly where it	set for the express to go exactly where it	set for the express-to go exactly where it
did. That was possobly half an hour after	did. That was possibly half an hour after	did. That was possibly half an hour after
tile collision.	the collision.	the collision.
John W. Westcott, teamshed inspector,	John W. Westcott, teamshed inspector,	John W. Westcott, teamshed inspector,
Harden, siid he saw the nicht officer after	Harden, said he saw the night officer after	Harden, said he saw the night officer after
the collision occurred. _ He said, "I put	the collision occurred. He said, "I put	the collision occurred. He said, "I put
her on the wrong road.'" The witness asked	her on the wrong road.'" The witness asked	her on the wrong road.'" The witness asked
him if he had stated that. He said, "'Yes."'	him if he had stated that. He said, "'Yes."'	him if he had stated that. He said, "'Yes."
lie did not say to whom he had stated	He did not say to whom he had stated	he did not say to whom he had stated
that, but he understood him to mean the	that, but he understood him to mean the	that, but he understood him to mean the
stationmester. He appeared to be rather	stationmaster. He appeared to be rather	stationmaster. He appeared to be rather
quiet, but a bit worried. The enquiry was	quiet, but a bit worried. The enquiry was	quiet, but a bit worried. The enquiry was
adjourned.	adjourned.	adjourned.

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Football. Notices.	Football Notices.	Football. Notices.
A LBERT PARK FOOTBALL CLUB (S.A. Junior	ALBERT PARK FOOTBALL CLUB (S.A. Junior	A ALBERT PARK FOOTBALL CLUB (S.A. Junior
."- Football Association).-A MEETING of the	Football Association).— A MEETING of the	."- Football Association's MEETING of the
above Club will' be held nt the Elephant and	above Club will be held at the Elephant and	above Club will be held at the Elephant and
Castle. Hotel on THURSDAY, April 29th, at S	Castle Hotel on THURSDAY, April 29th, at 8	Castle Hotel on THURSDAY, April 29th, at 3
o'clock sharp. All members and intending; mem-	o'clock sharp. All members and intending mem-	o'clock sharp. All members and intending; members
bers requested to attend.' Business important.	bers requested to attend. Business important.—	requested to attend. Business important.
FRANK KABSEHAOEN, Hon. Secretary.	FRANK KAESEHAGEN, Hon. Secretary.	FRANK KAESEHAGEN, Hon. Secretary.
STANLEY FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION.-Applica-	STANLEY FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION.— Applica-	STANLEY FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION. Applications
tions will be received up to noon on Mon-	tions will be received up to noon on Mon-	will be received up to noon on Monday,
day, May 3, for position of Central Umpire for	day, May 3, for position of Central Umpire for	May 3, for position of Central Umpire for
above association. Matches to be played on	above association. Matches to be played on	above association. Matches to be played on
Blyth and Clare Ovals. Applicants ¡td state fees.	Blyth and Clare Ovals. Applicants to state fees.	Blyth and Clare Ovals. Applicants to state fees.
-P. T. BrcLncr, Hon. Secretory, S-ÍFJV., Claro.	—P. T. Brebner, Hon. Secretory, S.F.A., Clare.	-P. T. Brebner, Hon. Secretory, S-ÍFJV., Claro.
J117-9	J117-9	237-9

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WAR VERSES.	WAR VERSES.	WAR VERSES.
Ethol Turnor- stirring voraos, "Oh, Boys In	Ethel Turner's stirring verses, "Oh, Boys in	Ethel Turner's- stirring verses, "Oh, Boys in
Brown," which rocontly nppoarea In tho "Syd-	Brown," which recently appeared in the "Syd-	Brown," which recently appeared in the "Sydney
ney Morning Hornill," have been reprinted In	ney Morning Herald," have been reprinted in	Morning Herald," have been reprinted in
booklet form, and tiro being sold for tho Aus-	booklet form, and are being sold for the Aus-	booklet form, and are being sold for the Australian
tralian Wounded Soldiers' Fund. In addition	tralian Wounded Soldiers' Fund. In addition	Wounded Soldiers' Fund. In addition
to this, wo lmvo received copies of "War	to this, we have received copies of "War	to this, we have received copies of "War
Versos" by W. M. Fleming (previously pub-\|	Verses" by W. M. Fleming (previously pub-	Verses" by W. M. Fleming (previously pub-
lifihod, with ono excoptlon, In tho "Sydney	lished, with one exception, in the "Sydney	lished, with one exception, in the "Sydney
Morning Herald" or the "Sydney Mull"), tho	Morning Herald" or the "Sydney Mail"), the	Morning Herald" or the "Sydney Mail"), the
"Song of tho Dardanelles," by Henry Lav'son;	"Song of the Dardanelles," by Henry Lawson;	"Song of the Dardanelles," by Henry Lawson;
"Australia's Men," by Dorothea Mackellar; and	"Australia's Men," by Dorothea Mackellar; and	"Australia's Men," by Dorothea Mackellar; and
"Australians, Avvako," by L. E. llonifray. All	"Australians, Awake," by L. E. Homfray. All	Australians, Awake." by L. E. llonifray. All
thoso aro bolng sold for tho bcnelll of our	these are being sold for the benefit of our	these are being sold for the benefit of our
Australian wounded._	Australian wounded.	Australian wounded

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GAUGE PROBLEM.	GAUGE PROBLEM.	GAUGE PROBLEM.
Mr. Griffith has asked us to correct a mis-	Mr. Griffith has asked us to correct a mis-	Mr. Griffith has asked us to correct a misunderstanding
understanding which appears to have arisen	understanding which appears to have arisen	which appears to have arisen
with regard to his statement and interview	with regard to his statement and interview	with regard to his statement and interview
published In yeBterday's "Herald" on the	published in yesterday's "Herald" on the	published in yesterday's "Herald" on the
above subject. Mr. Griffith desires to stato	above subject. Mr. Griffith desires to state	above subject. Mr. Griffith desires to state
that his criticism was directed against tho	that his criticism was directed against the	that his criticism was directed against the
proposal to unify the gauges of tho Aus-	proposal to unify the gauges of the Aus-	proposal to unify the gauges of the Australian
tralian railways at a cost of something ap-	tralian railways at a cost of something ap-	railways at a cost of something approaching
proaching £40,000,000, and n-ot against the	proaching £40,000,000, and not against the	£40,000,000, and not against the
scncmo which is now being tested for avoid-	scheme which is now being tested for avoid-	scheme which is now being tested for avoid-
ing this great expense by tho provision of a	ing this great expense by the provision of a	ing this great expense by the provision of a
third mil, which, if fourfd effective, and	third rail, which, if found effective, and	third rail, which, if found effective, and
adopted, would, of course, bring the cost down	adopted, would, of course, bring the cost down	adopted, would, of course, bring the cost down
to /i moro fraction of tho nbovo sum.	to a mere fraction of the above sum.	to a more fraction of the above sum.
[In the course of tho statement whloh «vas	In the course of the statement which was	[In the course of the statement which was
officially supplied to tho "Horald," and which	officially supplied to the "Herald," and which	officially supplied to the "Herald," and which
Mr. Griffith now conects, ho said:-"The mero	Mr. Griffith now corrects, he said:— "The mere	Mr. Griffith now connects, he said "The mere
laying, of a third rail or the alteration of a	laying of a third rail or the alteration of a	laying, of a third rail or the alteration of a
gauge'would employ only a few platelayer.!,	gauge would employ only a few platelayers,	gauge would employ only a few platelayer.!,
whereas it this amount of money were spent	whereas it this amount of money were spent	whereas it this amount of money were spent
on developmental railways and duplications it	on developmental railways and duplications it	on developmental railways and duplications it
would open up millions of acres of land now	would open up millions of acres of land now	would open up millions of acres of land now
Inuocosslblo for want of means of communi-	inaccessible for want of means of communi-	inaccessible for want of means of communication,
cation, adding thereby to tho wealth of th9	cation, adding thereby to the wealth of the	adding thereby to the wealth of the
community."!	community."	community."!

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RAILWAY DISASTER,	RAILWAY DISASTER,	RAILWAY DISASTER,
. INQUIRY. OPENED.	INQUIRY OPENED.	. INQUIRY. OPENED.
SIGXALMAÎNT WHO FORGOT.	SIGNALMAN WHO FORGOT.	SIGNALMAN WHO FORGOT.
LONDON, May 23.	LONDON, May 23.	LONDON, May 23.
An inquiry was commenced" to-day into	An inquiry was commenced to-day into	An inquiry was commenced" to-day into
the cause of the railway dlsnster near	the cause of the railway disaster near	the cause of the railway disaster near
Gretna Green.	Gretna Green.	Gretna Green.
.Signalman Meechara, of Qulntin's Hill,	Signalman Meecham, of Quintin's Hill,	Signalman Meecham, of Quinton's Hill,
testified that he shunted the local train to	testified that he shunted the local train to	testified that he shunted the local train to
the up main Uno. Ile told Signalman"	the up main line. He told Signalman	the up main line. He told Signalman"
Tinsley, when the latter relieved bim, that	Tinsley, when the latter relieved him, that	Tinsley, when the latter relieved him, that
the train had been shunted.	the train had been shunted.	the train had been shunted.
Meechara also gave evidence that Tins	Meecham also gave evidence that Tins-	Meecham also gave evidence that This
Icy, who had travelled by the local train,	ley, who had travelled by the local train,	ley, who had travelled by the local train,
relieved bim at _.32. Witness stayed in	relieved him at 6.32. Witness stayed in	relieved him at 232. Witness stayed in
tile slgnalbox reading a newspaper. A	the signalbox reading a newspaper. A	the signalbox reading a newspaper. A
Urema.. and brakesman Avere also there.	fireman, and brakesman were also there.	Urema.. and brakesman were also there.
The first alarm was the troop train pass-	The first alarm was the troop train pass-	The first alarm was the troop train passing
ing the slgnalbox at -10 miles an I_our.~A	ing the signalbox at 40 miles an hour. A	the signal-box at 40 miles an I_our.~A
collision followed immediately. Meecham	collision followed immediately. Meecham	collision followed immediately. Meecham
ran downstairs, and saw a lot of soldiers	ran downstairs, and saw a lot of soldiers	ran downstairs, and saw a lot of soldiers
running about Ile rushed back to the	running about. He rushed back to the	running about He rushed back to the
box, and sent telegrams for assistance.	box, and sent telegrams for assistance.	box, and sent telegrams for assistance.
Tinsley testified in lils evidence that	Tinsley testified in his evidence that	Tinsley testified in his evidence that
Meechara had informed bim that the local	Meecham had informed him that the local	Meecham had informed him that the local
train bad been shuutcd. Ile admitted	train had been shunted. He admitted	train had been shunted. He admitted
that he had forgotten all about the local	that he had forgotten all about the local	that he had forgotten all about the local
train Avbon be gave the signal to the troop	train when he gave the signal to the troop	train when he gave the signal to the troop
train.	train.	train.
Tinsley further stated that he jumped	Tinsley further stated that he jumped	Tinsley further stated that he jumped
off the local Irait, as It cross-d to the up-	off the local train, as it crossed to the up-	off the local train, as it crossed to the up-
line, so knew it had crossed. The col-	line, so knew it had crossed. The col-	line, so knew it had crossed. The collision
lision occurred at 6.50. Ile quite forgot	lision occurred at 6.50. He quite forgot	occurred at 6.50. He quite forgot
about the local train after he jumped off	about the local train after he jumped off	about the local train after he jumped off
the engine. There Avas only a minute In-1	the engine. There was only a minute in-	the engine. There was only a minute interval
terval between the first and second col-	terval between the first and second col-	between the first and second collision.
lision. Meecham put down the signal at	lision. Meecham put down the signal at	Meecham put down the signal at
danger just before the second collision,	danger just before the second collision,	danger just before the second collision,
but it was too late to avert it.	but it was too late to avert it.	but it was too late to avert it.
Driver Wallace, of the local train, gavé	Driver Wallace, of the local train, gave	Driver Wallace, of the local train, gave
evidence that he saw the troop train two	evidence that he saw the troop train two	evidence that he saw the troop train two
hundred yards aAvay, but it was too late	hundred yards away, but it was too late	hundred yards away, but it was too late
to back. Ile jumped off the engine and	to back. He jumped off the engine and	to back. He jumped off the engine and
got under a goods train In the siding.	got under a goods train in the siding.	got under a goods train in the siding.
Ile attributed the outbreak of fire to gas	He attributed the outbreak of fire to gas	He attributed the outbreak of fire to gas
escaping from the cylinders.	escaping from the cylinders.	escaping from the cylinders.

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MILITARY PARADE AT	MILITARY PARADE AT	MILITARY PARADE AT
WOOLLAHRA.	WOOLLAHRA.	WOOLLAHRA.
At the Woollahra Presbyterian Church yes-	At the Woollahra Presbyterian Church yes-	At the Woollahra Presbyterian Church yesterday
terday morning a military parado was held,	terday morning a military parade was held,	morning a military parade was held,
tho occasion being tho posting ot a "roll ot	the occasion being the posting of a "roll of	the occasion being the posting of a roll of
honour" in tl-c church. This roll, which will	honour" in the church. This roll, which will	honour" in the church. This roll, which will
later on bo roplnced with a moro lasting me-	later on be replaced with a more lasting me-	later on be replaced with a more lasting memorial,
morial, records the names oC 30 members of	morial, records the names of 30 members of	records the names of 30 members of
tho church who havo enlisted tor active ser-	the church who have enlisted for active ser-	the church who have enlisted for active service.
vice. 'Members ot the local rifle club, cadet3,	vice. Members of the local rifle club, cadets,	Members of the local rifle club, cadets,
, and fire brigade were presont in uniform. A	and fire brigade were present in uniform. A	and fire brigade were present in uniform. A
special sermon was preached by Chaplain Cap-	special sermon was preached by Chaplain Cap-	special sermon was preached by Chaplain Captain
tain tho Rev. J. Andrew Barber, H.A., the	tain the Rev. J. Andrew Barber, B.A., the	the Rev. J. Andrew Barber, H.A., the
minister of tho church, -who was also in uni-	minister of the church, who was also in uni-	minister of the church, who was also in uniform.
form. In the course of his address he re-	form. In the course of his address he re-	In the course of his address he referred
ferred to tho necessity which existed for	ferred to the necessity which existed for	to the necessity which existed for
courage, for patriotism, and for submission	courage, for patriotism, and for submission	courage, for patriotism, and for submission
to tho will of God during the rourso of the	to the will of God during the course of the	to the will of God during the course of the
present righteous war.	present righteous war.	present righteous war.

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If CITY 3UILWAY,	CITY RAILWAY.	If CITY RAILWAY,
TOWN HALL STATION.	TOWN HALL STATION.	TOWN HALL STATION.
rA "DIABOLICAL PEOPOSAL."	A "DIABOLICAL PROPOSAL."	A DIABOLICAL PROPOSAL."
"Plans showing the» location of the entrances	"Plans showing the location of the entrances	Plans showing the location of the entrances
and exits for tlio proposed city railway sta-	and exits for the proposed city railway sta-	and exits for the proposed city railway station
tion under Goorgo-street in front of the Town	tion under George-street in front of the Town	under George-street in front of the Town
Hall Averc submitted by the Director of "Works	Hall were submitted by the Director of Works	Hall were submitted by the Director of Works
(Mr. .T. DaA-i3) to tlio works comniittco of the	(Mr. J. Davis) to the works commiittee of the	(Mr. T. Davis) to the works committee of the
City Council yesterday. Tlio plaii3 provided	City Council yesterday. The plans provided	City Council yesterday. The plans provided
for the widening of the footpath, by reducing	for the widening of the footpath, by reducing	for the widening of the footpath, by reducing
the Avldth of George-street, opposite- tho Town	the width of George-street, opposite the Town	the width of George-street, opposite- the Town
Hall and St. Andrew's Cathedral, and the	Hall and St. Andrew's Cathedral, and the	Hall and St. Andrew's Cathedral, and the
placing of two entrances and two exits in tho	placing of two entrances and two exits in the	placing of two entrances and two exits in tho
middle of the avidoned tootway, two in front	middle of the widened footway, two in front	middle of the widened roadway, two in front
of tho Town Hall and two In front of the	of the Town Hall and two in front of the	of the Town Hall and two in front of the
Cathcdral.	Cathedral.	Cathedral.
Tho, city surveyor (Mr. Brigg) reported	The city surveyor (Mr. Brigg) reported	The, city surveyor (Mr. Brigg) reported
that ho had examined tho plans. Tlio scheme	that he had examined the plans. The scheme	that he had examined the plans. The scheme
a» as to widen the western footway of Gcorgc	was to widen the western footway of George-	so as to widen the western footway of Georgestreet,
strect, between Druitt and Bathurst streets,	street, between Druitt and Bathurst streets,	between Druitt and Bathurst streets,
An SO feet. This Avas to bo attained by	t0 30 feet. This was to be attained by	An SO feet. This was to be attained by
sotting the kerb Uno IS feet on the car-	setting the kerb line 18 feet on the car-	setting the kerb Uno IS feet on the carriage
riage way, reducing tho latter to a width be-	riage way, reducing the latter to a width be-	way, reducing the latter to a width between
tween kerbs of 6S feet at Drultt-street, and	tween kerbs of 58 feet at Druitt-street, and	kerbs of 66 feet at Druitt-street, and
63 foot at Bathurst-strcet. Upon this wid-	63 feet at Bathurst-street. Upon this wid-	63 foot at Bathurst-street. Upon this widened
ened footway It was proposed to construct	ened footway it was proposed to construct	footway It was proposed to construct
four flights of stops, connecting with the	four flights of steps, connecting with the	four flights of steps, connecting with the
sunwny, one on olthor side of tho main en-	subway, one on either side of the main en-	subway, one on either side of the main en-
trañen to tlio Town Hall to bo used for egress,	trance to the Town Hall to be used for egress,	travel to the Town Hall to be used for egress,
and one on the other side of the main en-	and one on the other side of the main en-	and one on the other side of the main entrance
trance to St. Andrew's Cathedral to be used	trance to St. Andrew's Cathedral to be used	to St. Andrew's Cathedral to be used
for ingress. Each flight of steps would oc-	for ingress. Each flight of steps would oc-	for ingress. Each flight of steps would occupy
cupy a avldth of 17 feet, leaving for pedes-	cupy a width of 17 feet, leaving for pedes-	a width of 17 feet, leaving for pedestrian
trian trafilo 6ft Oin on each side.	trian traffic 6ft 6in on each side.	traffic 6ft 6in on each side.
"Tho proposal tn alter tho herb alignment	"The proposal to alter the kerb alignment	The proposal to alter the kerb alignment
of George-street In this way Is a sorlous	of George-street in this way is a serious	of George-street In this way is a serious
stop, both from a symmetrical and practical	step, both from a symmetrical and practical	step, both from a symmetrical and practical
-tandpoint," continued Mr. Brigg. "To have	standpoint," continued Mr. Brigg. "To have	standpoint" continued Mr. Brigg. "To have
(hn kerb protruding Into tho enrrlagc-wny	the kerb protruding into the carriage-way	(hn kerb protruding into the carriage-way
will bo very unsightly, and avIII certainly	will be very unsightly, and will certainly	will be very unsightly, and will certainly
tend to congest the vehicular trafile. This	tend to congest the vehicular traffic. This	tend to contest the vehicular traffic. This
> -portion of George-street has always been	portion of George-street has always been	> portion of George-street has always been
hpld as an ideal width. It Is tho most cont-	held as an ideal width. It is the most cent-	held as an ideal width. It is the most control
rol portion of the city," and carries an Im-	ral portion of the city, and carries an im-	portion of the city," and carries an Im-
mense traille that diverges at Park and	mense traffic that diverges at Park and	mense traffic that diverges at Park and
Druitt streets.	Druitt streets.	Druitt streets.
"An alternativo scheme shoArn to mc by	"An alternative scheme shown to me by	"An alternative scheme shown to me by
Mr. Bradfield, the engineer for the city rail-	Mr. Bradfield, the engineer for the city rail-	Mr. Bradfield, the engineer for the city railway,
way, would, in my opinion, be moro acccpt	way, would, in my opinion, be more accept-	would, in my opinion, be more accept
. able. This schomo is to uso tho two grass	able. This scheme is to use the two grass	. able. This scheme is to use the two grass
plots, one on either sido of the main en-	plots, one on either side of the main en-	plots, one on either side of the main entrance
trance gates to tho Town Hall, for ingress	trance gates to the Town Hall, for ingress	gates to the Town Hall, for ingress
and egress, respectively, and moving the pro	and egress, respectively, and moving the pre-	and egress, respectively, and moving the present
cent railing to the Avestern edge of the grass.	sent railing to the western edge of the grass.	railing to the western edge of the grass.
This scbemo would interfere least with the	This scheme would interfere least with the	This scheme would interfere least with the
comfort and privileges nt present enjoyed by	comfort and privileges at present enjoyed by	comfort and privileges at present enjoyed by
Ihe public, and it would neither injure nor	the public, and it would neither injure nor	the public, and it would neither injure nor
detract from tho Town Hall property, and	detract from thd Town Hall property, and	detract from the Town Hall property, and
would provide tho necessary accommodation	would provide the necessary accommodation	would provide the necessary accommodation
for ihe station In the lenst aggressive man-	for the station in the least aggressive man-	for the station in the least aggressive manner.
ner. The most desirable scheme would he	ner. The most desirable scheme would be	The most desirable scheme would he
to próvido two ways of Ingress and egress	to provide two ways of ingress and egress	to provide two ways of ingress and egress
within the grounds of the Cathedral and Town	within the grounds of the Cathedral and Town	within the grounds of the Cathedral and Town
Hall respectively."	Hall respectively."	Hall respectively."
Alderman A. M'Elhono (chairman of the	Alderman A. McElhone (chairman of the	Alderman A. McElhone (chairman of the
committee) said ho agreed in the main with	committee) said he agreed in the main with	committee) said he agreed in the main with
the city surveyor. Tho reduction of the	the city surveyor. The reduction of the	the city surveyor. The reduction of the
width of the street was a diabolical pro-	width of the street was a diabolical pro-	width of the street was a diabolical proposal.
posal. Ho did not think they should en-	posal. He did not think they should en-	He did not think they should en-
croach op the Cathedral grounds at all. The	croach on the Cathedral grounds at all. The	croach on the Cathedral grounds at all. The
best thing to do in tho circumstances wai	best thing to do in the circumstances was	best thing to do in the circumstances was
to have one entrance and one exit in front	to have one entrance and one exit in front	to have one entrance and one exit in front
of tho Town Hall where *hc grass plots were.	of the Town Hall where the grass plots were.	of the Town Hall where the grass plots were
Alderman Barlow: Jt. will spoil tho appear-	Alderman Barlow : It will spoil the appear-	Alderman Barlow: It. will spoil the appearance
ance of tho Town Hall.	ance of the Town Hall.	of the Town Hall.
Alderman M'Elhonc: It certainly-will not	Alderman McElhone : It certainly will not	Alderman McElhone: It certainly will not
lm pro va li.	improve it.	lm pro va li.
Alderman English moved that tho ?Govern-	Alderman English moved that the Govern-	Alderman English moved that the Government
ment bo offeree! the Queen Victoria Markots	ment be offered the Queen Victoria Markets	be offered! the Queen Victoria Markets
for uso as a central station.	for use as a central station.	for use as a central station.
Alderman M'Elhono: It Is no uso discussing	Alderman M'Elhone : It is no use discussing	Alderman McElhone: It is no use discussing
that. Tho Government won't look at that	that. The Government won't look at that	that. The Government won't look at that
.eherne.	scheme.	scheme.
Aldorman English's motion was lost.	Aldorman English's motion was lost.	Alderman English's motion was lost.
Alderman M'Elhono said that in bis opinion	Alderman McElhone said that in his opinion	Alderman McElhone said that in his opinion
the city railway schemo might well stand	the city railway scheme might well stand	the city railway scheme might well stand
OA-er till after tbo war. '	over till after the war.	over till after the war. '
Ultimately it was decided to recommend,	Ultimately it was decided to recommend,	Ultimately it was decided to recommend,
In accordance with tho chairman's sugges-	in accordance with the chairman's sugges-	In accordance with the chairman's suggestion,
tion, that tho entrance and exit to thn sta-	tion, that the entrance and exit to the sta-	that the entrance and exit to the station
tion b_,6_tuatcd within the Town Hall pro-	tion be situated within the Town Hall pro-	b_,6_tuatcd within the Town Hall property.
perty. ___»______________---.	perty.	___»______________---.

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SEIZING TURKISH TRENCHES. I	SEIZING TURKISH TRENCHES.	SEIZING TURKISH TRENCHES. I
AVrltlng from hospital at Malta to his mother	Writing from hospital at Malta to his mother	Writing from hospital at Malta to his mother
at Tennyson, Lieutenant Tristram E. J. Hol-	at Tennyson, Lieutenant Tristram E. J. Hol-	at Tennyson, Lieutenant Tristram E. J. Holcombe,
combe, of A Company, 4 th Battalion, says:	combe, of A Company, 4th Battalion, says :--	of A Company, 4th Battalion, says:
"Had my right knee bmashed, and have a	"Had my right knee smashed, and have a	"Had my right knee smashed, and have a
couple of wounds Jn my left foot. AA'as lift on	couple of wounds in my left foot. Was hit on	couple of wounds in my left foot. AA'as lift on
August 7. Tho whole of our" division was	August 7. The whole of our division was	August 7. The whole of our" division was
making a general advance, and our brigade	making a general advance, and our brigade	making a general advance, and our brigade
va3 glve-n a very .stiff job. Wo had to go	was given a very stiff job. We had to go	was given a very stiff job. We had to go
out and capture a portion of the. enemy's line,	out and capture a portion of the enemy's line,	out and capture a portion of the enemy's line,
and hold It The idea was to make tho Turks	and hold it. The idea was to make the Turks	and hold it The idea was to make the Turks
concentrate there, and weaken other portions	concentrate there, and weaken other portions	concentrate there, and weaken other portions
of their line, EO that our mon should have an	of their line, so that our men should have an	of their line, SO that our men should have an
easier job there. AVe charged at 6.30 on	easier job there. We charged at 5.30 on	easier job there. We charged at 6.30 on
Friday afternoon, ard wero successful. A	Friday afternoon, and were successful. A	Friday afternoon, and were successful. A
Company had a special job. AVe had to leap	Company had a special job. We had to leap	Company had a special job. We had to leap
all trenches, regardless of Turks, until wo	all trenches, regardless of Turks, until we	all trenches, regardless of Turks, until we
caine to two communication trenches. These	came to two communication trenches. These	came to two communication trenches. These
we had to block up. AVe were then to work	we had to block up. We were then to work	we had to block up. We were then to work
hack and slaughter all tho Turks wo could	back and slaughter all the Turks we could	back and slaughter all the Turks we could
lind. A small party of us reached the	find. A small party of us reached the	find. A small party of us reached the
trenches all right, and jumped In. Wo had no	trenches all right, and jumped in. We had no	trenches all right, and jumped In. We had no
sooner done so than Turka started to run	sooner done so than Turks started to run	sooner done so than Turks started to run
round a corner. AVe shot seven of them.	round a corner. We shot seven of them.	round a corner. We shot seven of them.
Then another man and myself ran down the	Then another man and myself ran down the	Then another man and myself ran down the
communication trench to soo .what It vva3	communication trench to see what it was	communication trench to see what it was
like. On turning the corner we ran into a	like. On turning the corner we ran into a	like. On turning the corner we ran into a
mob of the enemy-fired a couple of shots and	mob of the enemy-- fired a couple of shots and	mob of the enemy fired a couple of shots and
beat a very hasty retreat. We then com	beat a very hasty retreat. We then com-	beat a very hasty retreat. We then come
1'ionced to build a barricade. I ivas placed in	menced to build a barricade. I was placed in	forced to build a barricade. I was placed in
charge with eight men. The Turks shelled	charge with eight men. The Turks shelled	charge with eight men. The Turks shelled
and bombed us with great gusto, but wo man-	and bombed us with great gusto, but we man-	and bombed us with great gusto, but we man-
aged to bold on. They counter-attacked next	aged to hold on. They counter-attacked next	aged to hold on. They counter-attacked next
morning, but we easily drove thom back. They	morning, but we easily drove them back. They	morning, but we easily drove them back. They
bombed us heavily all day, and about flvo In	bombed us heavily all day, and about five in	bombed us heavily all day, and about five in
the afternoon started to attack again. I	the afternoon started to attack again. I	the afternoon started to attack again. I
was hit by a couple of bombs, wau carried	was hit by a couple of bombs, was carried	was hit by a couple of bombs, was carried
out, had my wounds dressed, and left for	out, had my wounds dressed, and left for	out, had my wounds dressed, and left for
here next morning. Had a piece of bomb	here next morning. Had a piece of bomb	here next morning. Had a piece of bomb
taken out of my left foot on tho voyage	taken out of my left foot on the voyage	taken out of my left foot on the voyage
across, and while dressing the wound to-day	across, and while dressing the wound to-day	across, and while dressing the wound to-day
the nurse pulled a pi eco of boot out of the	the nurse pulled a piece of boot out of the	the nurse pulled a piece of of beef out of the
hole."_	hole."	holes

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Kalgoorlio-Port Augusta Railway.	Kalgoorlie-Port Augusta Railway.	Kalgoorlie-Port Augusta Railway.
It i? notified by advertisement that	It is notified by advertisement that	It is? notified by advertisement that
quotations will be received-np to 11 n.m	quotations will be received up to 11 a.m.	quotations will be received up to 12 am
on Fnbmary 9 for the manufacture, supply,	on February 9 for the manufacture, supply,	on February 9 for the manufacture, supply,
and delivery at Fremantle, of isteclwork	and delivery at Fremantle, of steelwork	and delivery at Fremantle, of steelwork
for a reservoir roof nt Cardunia, on the	for a reservoir roof at Cardunia, on the	for a reservoir roof at Cardinia, on the
Kalgoorlie-rort Augusta railway. It is	Kalgoorlie-Port Augusta railway. It is	Kalgoorlie-Port Augusta railway. It is
abo notified that tender« will be received	also notified that tenders will be received	also notified that tenders will be received
up to February 9 for the inanufactuie,	up to February 9 for the manufacture,	up to February 9 for the manufacture,
supply, and delivery at Fremantle and	supply, and delivery at Fremantle and	supply, and delivery at Fremantle and
Port Augusto of cast steel coupler	Port Augusta of cast steel coupler	Port Augusta of cast steel coupler
knuckles.	knuckles.	knuckles.
Cecil Stanton, acred 0 ycir«, fell from a	Cecil Stanton, aged 9 years, fell from a	Cecil Stanton, aged 9 years, fell from a
bínele on the Kelvin Orove road last evening	bicycle on the Kelvin Grove road last evening	bundle on the Kelvin Grove road last evening
and sustained abrasions nnd contusion« on t>c	and sustained abrasions and contusions on the	and sustained abrasions and contusions on the
forehead and upper lip. The Ainbulai.ee Ttripiule	forehead and upper lip. The Ambulance Brigade	forehead and upper lip. The Ambulance Brigade
rendered first aid and advised médirai attention.	rendered first aid and advised medical attention.	rendered first aid and advised medical attention.
The boy resides in Eurelu-strcet, Kelvin drove.	The boy resides in Eureka-street, Kelvin Grove.	The boy resides in Eureka-street, Kelvin Grove.
/	========	/
Have you tasted the latest production	Have you tasted the latest production	Have you tasted the latest production
of the Castlemaine Brewery Ï Their	of the Castlemaine Brewery ? Their	of the Castlemaine Brewery I Their
light bitter luncheon ale Is a most palat	light bitter luncheon ale is a most	light bitter luncheon ale is a most palat
palatable beverage and very nourishing.	palatable beverage and very nourishing.	palatable beverage and very nourishing.

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STRATEGIC RAILWAYS.	STRATEGIC RAILWAYS.	STRATEGIC RAILWAYS.
MELBOURNE, March 5.	MELBOURNE, March 5.	MELBOURNE, March 5.
The Prune Minister (Hon. A fisher)	The Prime Minister (Hon. A. Fisher)	The Prime Minister (Hon. A Fisher)
to-day again referred to the proposed	to-day again referred to the proposed	to-day again referred to the proposed
strategical railway, and especially to the	strategical railway, and especially to the	strategical railway, and especially to the
financial aspect of the proposition. He	financial aspect of the proposition. He	financial aspect of the proposition. He
•aid: "The financial aapect of tbe rail	said: "The financial aspect of the rail-	said: "The financial aspect of the railway
way proposals of the Federal Government	way proposals of the Federal Government	proposals of the Federal Government
is, ot course, of considerable importance,	is, of course, of considerable importance,	is, of course, of considerable importance,
but the view is expressed thai ia ail ex	but the view is expressed that in all ex-	but the view is expressed that in all expenditure
penditure the development of .the cauatry	penditure the development of the country	the development of the country
should be kept in view. Mo complete	should be kept in view. No complete	should be kept in view. No complete
estimate baa been mad* of the probable	estimate has been made of the probable	estimate has been made of the probable
cos* of providing a strategic railway to	cost of providing a strategic railway to	cost of providing a strategic railway to
link the west more directly with the	link the west more directly with the	link the west more directly with the
eastern States, and to provide alternative	eastern States, and to provide alternative	eastern States, and to provide alternative
routes from the south to the north, but	routes from the south to the north, but	routes from the south to the north, but
even if the amount for the Port Augusta-	even if the amount for the Port Augusta-	even if the amount for the Port Augusta-
Brisbane connection is aa high ai	Brisbane connection is as high as	Brisbane connection is as high as
£40000,0110, the effect has to be con	£6,000,000, the effect has to be con-	£40000,0110, the effect has to be considered,
sidered, as well as the cost. Practically	sidered, as well as the cost. Practically	as well as the cost. Practically
the whole route of the new liae would be	the whole route of the new line would be	the whole route of the new line would be
through territory worthy of development,	through territory worthy of development,	through territory worthy of development,
and the producing capacity of the Com*	and the producing capacity of the Com-	and the producing capacity of the Commonwealth
monwealth generally should b? materially	monwealth generally should be materially	generally should be materially
increased. The project is qaite different	increased. The project is quite different	increased. The project is quite different
from that of the electrification of toe	from that of the electrification of the	from that of the electrification of the
suburban railways in Melbourne. This	suburban railways in Melbourne. This	suburban railways in Melbourne. This
scheme was estimated originally to cost	scheme was estimated originally to cost	scheme was estimated originally to cost
something tike £2,500,000, and it is	something like £2,500,000, and it is	something like £2,500,000, and it is
generally understood now that the actual	generally understood now that the actual	generally understood now that the actual
co?t will be very muoh in excess of the	cost will be very much in excess of the	cost will be very much in excess of the
estinrate. If a State can afford to pay	estimate. If a State can afford to pay	estimates. If a State can afford to pay
this sum merely for the conversion of	this sum merely for the conversion of	this sum merely for the conversion of
existing facilities, and without achieving,	existing facilities, and without achieving,	existing facilities, and without achieving,
or expecting to achieve, any development	or expecting to achieve, any development	or expecting to achieve, any development
whatever of its territory as a result,	whatever of its territory as a result,	whatever of its territory as a result,
surely the Commonwealth generally can	surely the Commonwealth generally can	surely the Commonwealth generally can
efford a sum, eveu if it is £QflQ6fiQ6, to	afford a sum, even if it is £6,000,000, to	afford a sum even if it is £QflQ6fiQ6, to
reduce the long distances at present exist	reduce the long distances at present exist-	reduce the long distances at present exist
ing between the capitals, to develop an	ing between the capitals, to develop an	ing between the capitals, to develop an
enormous area of rich country, and to	enormous area of rich country, and to	enormous area of rich country, and to
facilitate commerce generally. l'hia ii	facilitate commerce generally. This is	facilitate commerce generally. This is
apart from defence considerations.	apart from defence considerations.	apart from defence considerations.
As pointed out before, unifica	As pointed out before, unifica-	As pointed out before, unification
tion is not the alternative of	tion is not the alternative of	is not the alternative of
the strategic railway, although it	the strategic railway, although it	the strategic railway, although it
m anticipatory to it, and would be heh>	is anticipatory to it, and would be help-	in anticipatory to it, and would be helpful
fut in the more speedy transport, pro	ful in the more speedy transport, pro-	in the more speedy transport, provided
vrded always, of course, that Lord Kit*	vided always, of course, that Lord Kit-	always, of course, that Lord Kit
thener wan wrong when he «aid ovr pre	chener was wrong when he said our pre-	thener was wrong when he said our present
sent systeras would be more lielpful to an	sent systems would be more helpful to an	systems would be more helpful to an
enemy than to ourselves. It shouhr-aoc	enemy than to ourselves. It should not	enemy than to ourselves. It shouhr-aoc
be overlooked that the latest est mate for	be overlooked that the latest estimate for	be overlooked that the latest est mate for
converting the trunk lines connecting the	converting the trunk lines connecting the	converting the trunk lines connecting the
capitals to a 4J\| gauge is about	capitals to a 4.8½ gauge is about	capitals to a 43 gauge is about
£12,000,000. This sum would merely	£12,000,000. This sum would merely	£12,000,000. This sum would merely
provide a running way by the present	provide a running way by the present	provide a running way by the present
circuitous routes, and over the existing	circuitous routes, and over the existing	circuitous routes, and over the existing
heavy grades^ for rolling stock of uniform	heavy grades, for rolling stock of uniform	heavy grades for rolling stock of uniform
design it, would not open up a single	design. It would not open up a single	design it would not open up a single
ncre of new territory, although it cer	acre of new territory, although it cer-	acre of new territory, although it certainly
tainly would facilitate some of {lie busi	tainly would facilitate some of the busi-	would facilitate some of the business
i.eas of the States affected. Complete	ness of the States affected. Complete	of the States affected. Complete
vilification to the standard gauge is esti	unification to the standard gauge is esti-	vilification to the standard gauge is estimated
mated to cost about £37.000,000. The	mated to cost about £37,000,000. The	to cost about £37.000,000. The
importance of unificaton cannot be over	importance of unificaton cannot be over-	importance of unification cannot be over
estimated but even when the work bas	estimated but even when the work has	estimated but even when the work been
lieen accomplished, if nothing further h	been accomplished, if nothing further is	accomplished, if nothing further h
(fane, the Commonwealth will still bare	done, the Commonwealth will still have	(face, the Commonwealth will still bare
failed to effect all the direct nnd safe	failed to effect all the direct and safe	failed to effect all the direct and safe
means of transit whioh the ndeqnatn do	means of transit which the adequate de-	means of transit which the adequate defence
fence of the continent demands. To	fence of the continent demands. To	of the continent demands. To
reason that we h*ve no knowledge as to	reason that we have no knowledge as to	reason that we have no knowledge as to
wten our land defence policy may be pat	when our land defence policy may be put	when our land defence policy may be put
to the trial, and that, therefore, t'-e	to the trial, and that, therefore, the	to the trial, and that, therefore, the
rssentul aids to land defence may be	essential aids to land defence may be	essential aids to land defence may be
neglected for the time being, is morply	neglected for the time being is merely	neglected for the time being, is merely
the evaaion of an obvious responsibility.	the evasion of an obvious responsibility.	the evasion of an obvious responsibility.
At the time that tihe expenditure on tna	At the time that the expenditure on the	At the time that the expenditure on the
Australian navy was first mooted there	Australian navy was first mooted there	Australian navy was first mooted there
was a similar uncertainty as to when the	was a similar uncertainty as to when the	was a similar uncertainty as to when the
shins would be needed. As regards tho	ships would be needed. As regards the	ships would be needed. As regards the
railway*, there may clearly be a timo	railways, there may clearly be a time	railways, there may clearly be a time
when it is too late to act. The position	when it is too late to act. The position	when it is too late to act. The position
at present is simply that the Government	at present is simply that the Government	at present is simply that the Government
w considering tb««e matters, anJ if, in	is considering these matters, and if, in	was considering these matters, and if, in
providing efficiently for the defence of	providing efficiently for the defence of	providing efficiently for the defence of
the Commonwealth, it can aZso add	the Commonwealth, it can also add	the Commonwealth, it can also add
Materially to the development of the coun	materially to the development of the coun-	materially to the development of the country,
try, the money expended on any scheme	try, the money expended on any scheme	the money expended on any scheme
that may ultimately be adopted will pr-re	that may ultimately be adopted will prove	that may ultimately be adopted will prove
to be well spent. Such a scheme w;tt	to be well spent. Such a scheme will	to be well spent. Such a scheme will
increase the production of tne soil. Tt	increase the production of the soil. It	increase the production of the soil. It
will not only give facilities to settler*,	will not only give facilities to settlers,	will not only give facilities to settlers,
but will nrini? the means of dvilisit on	but will bring the means of civilisation	but will bring? the means of civilisation
to their doors, and carry out the policy	to their doors, and carry out the policy	to their doors, and carry out the policy
•X sensible people in this country desire.	all sensible people in this country desire,	EX sensible people in this country desire.
i.e., that tlie country A?H grow in equal	i.e., that the country shall grow in equal	i.e., that the country AH grow in equal
pM?ortion to the cities. If otherwise	proportion to the cities. If otherwise	proportion to the cities. If otherwise
sound, therefore, this enterprise should	sound, therefore, this enterprise should	sound, therefore, this enterprise should
receive the whole-hearted support of the	receive the whole-hearted support of the	receive the whole-hearted support of the
- people."	people."	- people."

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AUSTRALIAN MILITARY NURSES.	AUSTRALIAN MILITARY NURSES.	AUSTRALIAN MILITARY NURSES.
The Australian military nurse's uni-<*>	The Australian military nurse's uni-	The Australian military nurse's units
form is thus described in "The Nursing	form is thus described in "The Nursing	form is thus described in "The Nursing
Mirror":—	Mirror" :—	Mirrors
The military uniform adopted by the	The military uniform adopted by the	The military uniform adopted by the
Commonwealth consists of" a dress or	Commonwealth consists of a dress of	Commonwealth consists of" a dress or
dark • grey material, the bodice fastened	dark grey material, the bodice fastened	dark a grey material, the bodice fastened
down the front with oxydised-siiver but*	down the front with oxydised-silver but-	down the front with oxydised-siiver but
tons, the cuffs being of chocolate-colour*	tons, the cuffs being of chocolate-colour-	tons, the cuffs being of chocolate-coloured
ed cloth. Embroidered on the sleeve i 3	ed cloth. Embroidered on the sleeve is	ed cloth. Embroidered on the sleeve is
the Australian war badge, about the size	the Australian war badge, about the size	the Australian war badge, about the size
of a five-shilling piece, or rather larger,	of a five-shilling piece, or rather larger,	of a five-shilling piece, or rather larger
in the. centre is a red cross surrounded	in the centre is a red cross surrounded	in the. centre is a red cross surrounded
by a crown, the whole surrounded by a	by a crown, the whole surrounded by a	by a crown, the whole surrounded by a
florid design worked" in silver wire,r Tho	florid design worked in silver wire. The	florid design worked in silver wires The
same badge is worn by. all the sisters,	same badge is worn by all the sisters,	same badge is worn by all the sisters,
but there are two di?erences-r-the frame	but there are two differences—the frame	but there are two di?erences-r-the frame
of silver wire in the matron's badge is	of silver wire in the matron's badge is	of silver wire in the matron's badge is
replaced by silk in the case of. the sla	replaced by silk in the case of the sis-	replaced by silk in the case of the sisters,
ters, and whereas they wear the decora	ters, and whereas they wear the decora-	and whereas they wear the decoration
tion above the elbow, in her case it is	tion above the elbow, in her case it is	above the elbow, in her case it is
worn between elbow and wrist. All the	worn between elbow and wrist. All the	worn between elbow and wrist. All the
staff w.ear red military capes almost	staff wear red military capes almost	staff wear red military cases almost
down to the waist, somewhat deeper	down to the waist, somewhat deeper	down to the waist, somewhat deeper
than those of-the English Army sisters,	than those of the English Army sisters,	than those of-the English Army sisters,
and a silver brooch with an emblemati	and a silver brooch with an emblemati-	and a silver brooch with an emblematical
cal design bearing • the scrolled words	cal design bearing the scrolled words	design bearing a the scrolled words
"Australian Commonwealth Military	"Australian Commonwealth Military	"Australian Commonwealth Military
Force." Long grey cloaks and grey	Force." Long grey cloaks and grey	Force." Long grey cloaks and grey
bonnets complete the outdoor costume.	bonnets complete the outdoor costume.	bonnets complete the outdoor costume.
The latter are somewhat unique, as	The latter are somewhat unique, as	The latter are somewhat unique, as
beneath the grey brim in the front an	beneath the grey brim in the front an	beneath the grey brim in the front an
observant eye can detect, abovo the	observant eye can detect, above the	observant eye can detect, above the
edging of white, a narrow band of	edging of white, a narrow band of	edging of white, a narrow band of
chocolate hue. This colour is apparently	chocolate hue. This colour is apparently	chocolate hue. This colour is apparently
. especially ' associated with Australia, as	especially associated with Australia, as	especially associated with Australia, as
it also appears on ; tho cufls of the sis	it also appears on the cuffs of the sis-	it also appears on the cuffs of the sisters
ters' dresses, riot in"a;solid body.-as in	ters' dresses, not in a solid body, as in	dresses, riot in solid body was in
the case of the > matron, but in two	the case of the of the matron, but in two	the case of the > matron, but in two
bands of-narrow dimensions. The ward	bands of narrow dimensions. The ward	bands of narrow dimensions. The ward
dresses of the sisters' are :of grey	dresses of the sisters are of grey	dresses of the sisters' are of grey
'zcpiiyr, with which are worn' cuffs, col	zephyr, with which are worn cuffs, col-	'zephyr, with which are worn' cuffs, collars,
lars, and aprons, red capes, and white	lars, and aprons, red capes, and white	and aprons, red capes, and white
<Army caps of' handkerchief shape/ Each	Army caps of handkerchief shape. Each	Army caps of' handkerchief shapes Each
in addition has-a white band around the	in addition has a white band around the	in addition has-a white band around the
:arm, upon which is 'woven a red cross.	arm, upon which is woven a red cross.	farm, upon which is woven a red cross.
In ; the large Australian hospitals it is	In the large Australian hospitals it is	In the large Australian hospitals it is
the, rule.'for the superintendents to dress	the rule for the superintendents to dress	the, rule. for the superintendents to dress
in 'white, but realising that when on	in white, but realising that when on	in white, but realising that when on
"war servico the laundering might be a	war service the laundering might be a	"war service the laundering might be a
:serlous difficulty,- the regulations sanc	serious difficulty, the regulations sanc-	serious difficulty,- the regulations sanction
tion the; wearing by Army matrons of a	tion the wearing by Army matrons of a	the; wearing by Army matrons of a
grey cloth costume'with cap; collar, and	grey cloth costume with cap, collar, and	grey cloth costume with cap; collar, and
cuffs, but of course-without apron..	cuffs, but of course without apron.	cuffs, but of course without apron..

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RAILWAY CROSSING FATALITY.	RAILWAY CROSSING FATALITY.	RAILWAY CROSSING FATALITY.
-4--~--		-4-27--
A DEAF MAN KNOCKED DOWN.	A DEAF MAN KNOCKED DOWN.	A DEAF MAN KNOCKED DOWN.
THE CORONER'S INQUIRY.	THE CORONER'S INQUIRY.	THE CORONER'S INQUIRY.
The Coroner (Mr. T. F. Davies, P.M.),	The Coroner (Mr. T. F. Davies, P.M.),	The Coroner (Mr. T. F. Davies, P.M.),
and. a jury, yesterday inquired into the cir	and a jury, yesterday inquired into the cir-	and. a jury, yesterday inquired into the circumstances
cumstances of the death, on September 8,	cumstances of the death, on September 8,	of the death, on September 8,
of Harry Thwaites Gibson, abookseller, 45	of Harry Thwaites Gibson, a bookseller, 45	of Harry Thwaites Gibson, a bookseller, 45
years of age, who was knocked down by a	years of age, who was knocked down by a	years of age, who was knocked down by a
locomotive at the Pier-street level crossmg,	locomotive at the Pier-street level crossing,	locomotive at the Pier-street level crossing,
and subsequently died in hospital.	and subsequently died in hospital.	and subsequently died in hospital.
Dr. Sweet. C.R.M.O., of the Perth Pub	Dr. Sweet. C.R.M.O., of the Perth Pub-	Dr. Sweet. C.R.M.O., of the Perth Public
lic Hospital, stated that the deceased was	lic Hospital, stated that the deceased was	Hospital, stated that the deceased was
admitted to the institution on July 24, and	admitted to the institution on July 24, and	admitted to the institution on July 24, and
died on September 8. When admitted he	died on September 8. When admitted he	died on September 3. When admitted he
was suffering from a fracture of the left	was suffering from a fracture of the left	was suffering from a fracture of the left
leg, near the ankle, and complained of	leg, near the ankle, and complained of	leg, near the ankle, and complained of
severe pain on the right side. He losEt a	severe pain on the right side. He lost a	severe pain on the right side. He lost a
great deal of blood through hemorrhage,	great deal of blood through hemorrhage,	great deal of blood through hemorrhage,
and became pale and anaemic. Further	and became pale and anaemic. Further	and became pale and anaemic. Further
trouble developed in his right side, and he	trouble developed in his right side, and he	trouble developed in his right side, and he
died on September R. A post-mortem ex	died on September 8. A post-mortem ex-	died on September R. A post-mortem examination
amination showed the cause of death t,,	amination showed the cause of death to	showed the cause of death to,
have been due to laceration of the right	have been due to laceration of the right	have been due to laceration of the right
kidney, and hemorrhage, complicated by	kidney, and hemorrhage, complicated by	kidney, and hemorrhage, complicated by
an additional injury to the left leg, and	an additional injury to the left leg, and	an additional injury to the left leg, and
pleurisy, consequent, witness thought, on	pleurisy, consequent, witness thought, on	pleurisy, consequent, witness thought, on
the injury to the kidney.	the injury to the kidney.	the injury to the kidney.
William Maxwell, an engine driver, em	William Maxwell, an engine driver, em-	William Maxwell, an engine driver, employed
ployed in the Government railways. d	ployed in the Government railways, de-	in the Government railways. d
posrl that on July 23 last he was in	posed that on July 23 last he was in	posed that on July 23 last he was in
charae of the train leaving Armadale at	charge of the train leaving Armadale at	charge of the train leaving Armadale at
9.40 p.m.. and arriving at Perth that. night.	9.40 p.m., and arriving at Perth that night.	9.40 p.m.. and arriving at Perth that. night.
At the Pier-street crossitn hts engine knock	At the Pier-street crossing his engine knock-	At the Pier-street crossing his engine knocked
ed a man down. The t ain approached the	ed a man down. The train approached the	a man down. The train approached the
crossing at a speed of about 16 miles an hour,	crossing at a speed of about 16 miles an hour,	crossing at a speed of about 16 miles an hour,
and witness bl-w his whustle when 50 yards	and witness blew his whistle when 50 yards	and witness blew his whistle when 50 yards
sway. A moment later he noticed a man	away. A moment later he noticed a man	away. A moment later he noticed a man
on the line about 12 or 14 yards away, and	on the line about 12 or 14 yards away, and	on the line about 12 or 14 yards away, and
Ilew his whistle r.itlh one hInd and applied	blew his whistle with one hand and applied	blew his whistle with one hand and applied
the brakes with the other. As soon as the	the brakes with the other. As soon as the	the brakes with the other. As soon as the
engine, which was running buller first, came	engine, which was running buffer first, came	engine, which was running bunker first, came
to a stop witness got down and saw a man	to a stop witness got down and saw a man	to a stop witness got down and saw a man
underneath tlhe cow-catcher from the waist	underneath the cow-catcher from the waist	underneath the cow-catcher from the waist
drcnwards. The man said, "Oh. take it	downwards. The man said, "Oh, take it	downwards. The man said, "Oh. take it
off me!" Witness backed the engine away.	off me !" Witness backed the engine away.	off me!" Witness backed the engine away.
A signalman came on the scene from an	A signalman came on the scene from an	A signalman came on the scene from an
adjace-t signal bos, and witness asked	adjacent signal box, and witness asked	adjacent signal box, and witness asked
him to send for the ambulance. Witnes	him to send for the ambulance. Witness	him to send for the ambulance. Witness
noticed that the cow-catcher was wet and	noticed that the cow-catcher was wet and	noticed that the cow-catcher was wet and
smelt strongly of liqumu A piece of	smelt strongly of liquor. A piece of	smelt strongly of liquor A piece of
broken bottle was lying on the buffer when	broken bottle was lying on the buffer when	broken bottle was lying on the buffer when
Ihe afterwards examined the engine.	the afterwards examined the engine.	he afterwards examined the engine.
Arthur Pierce. a siwnalman, gave cvi	Arthur Pierce, a signalman, gave evi-	Arthur Pierce a signalman, gave evidence
dence that by the tu:ne the engine crossed	dence that by the time the engine crossed	that by the time the engine crossed
Moore-street. about -even or eight chains	Moore-street, about seven or eight chains	Moore-street. about -seven or eight chains
east of Pier-street. witness had closed all	east of Pier-street, witness had closed all	east of Pier-street. witness had closed all
the gates of the latter crossing. Witness	the gates of the latter crossing. Witness	the gates of the latter crossing. Witness
saw no one about at, the time. A man	saw no one about at the time. A man	saw no one about at, the time. A man
might have escaped observation by stand	might have escaped observation by stand-	might have escaped observation by standing
ing in the shadow of one of four large	ing in the shadow of one of four large	in the shadow of one of four large
iron columns near the gates. Once closed,	iron columns near the gates. Once closed,	iron columns near the gates. Once closed,
the gates could not be opened except by	the gates could not be opened except by	the gates could not be opened except by
releasing the lever in witness's cabin.	releasing the lever in witness's cabin.	releasing the lever in witness's cabin.
Constable Butler gave evidence of having	Constable Butler gave evidence of having	Constable Butler gave evidence of having
arrived on the scene shortly after the acct	arrived on the scene shortly after the acci-	arrived on the scene shortly after the accident.
dent. He rndecred first-aid. In deceased's	dent. He rendered first-aid. In deceased's	He rendered first-aid. In deceased's
right-hand pocket he found a shattered	right-hand pocket he found a shattered	right-hand pocket he found a shattered
glass bottle and the man's coat was wet.,	glass bottle and the man's coat was wet,	glass bottle and the man's coat was wet.,
and smelt of beer. There was no sign of	and smelt of beer. There was no sign of	and smelt of beer. There was no sign of
liquor on deceased hims.lf.	liquor on deceased himself.	liquor on deceased himself.
P.c. Bannon, who came to the crossing	P.C. Bannon, who came to the crossing	Pc. Bannon, who came to the crossing
shortly after the previous witness said	shortly after the previous witness said	shortly after the previous witness said
deceased was quite sober. Witness asked	deceased was quite sober. Witness asked	deceased was quite sober. Witness asked
him how the accident occurred. He re	him how the accident occurred. He re-	him how the accident occurred. He re
pl ed that he went through the south-east	plied that he went through the south-east	pi ed that he went through the south-east
wicket gate, and had proceeded a few	wicket gate, and had proceeded a few	wicket gate, and had proceeded a few
yards when h? was sh ack by the engine.	yards when he was struck by the engine.	yards when he was struck by the engine.
He was dcaf. and did net see or bear the	He was deaf and did not see or hear the	He was deaf, and did not see or bear the
train.	train.	train.
The jury returned a verdict that the de	The jury returned a verdict that the de-	The jury returned a verdict that the deceased
ceased caine to his death through injuries	ceased came to his death through injuries	came to his death through injuries
caused by his being knocked stown by a	caused by his being knocked down by a	caused by his being knocked down by a
locomotive at the Pier-street crossing, the	locomotive at the Pier-street crossing, the	locomotive at the Pier-street crossing, the
evidence being insufficient to enable them	evidence being insufficient to enable them	evidence being insufficient to enable them
to cast responsibil.ty for the accident on	to cast responsibility for the accident on	to cast responsibility for the accident on
anyone.	anyone.	anyone.

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
THRIR-RAIL SYSTE.	THIRD-RAIL SYSTEM.	THEIR RAIL SYSTEM.
BREAK OF GAUGE DIFFICULTY.	BREAK OF GAUGE DIFFICULTY.	BREAK OF GAUGE DIFFICULTY.
INTER FTING DEMONSTRATION.	INTERESTING DEMONSTRATION.	INTER FTING DEMONSTRATION.
Sydney, Nov. 14.	Sydney, Nov. 14.	Sydney, Nov. 14.
Al To'umnwal on Friday a demonstration of	At Tocumwal on Friday a demonstration of	At Tocumwal on Friday a demonstration of
he: third rail system, togetherwith the Bren	the third rail system, together with the Bren-	the: third rail system, together with the Bren
non pal.elt switch,. and Wilkin's common	nan patent switch, and Wilkin's common	non patent switch,. and Wilkin's common
tail switch, was carried out in the presence	rail switch, was carried out in the presence	rail switch, was carried out in the presence
of a repr.'sentative gathering. The object	of a representative gathering. The object	of a representative gathering. The object
of the display was to illustrato the ease	of the display was to illustrate the ease	of the display was to illustrate ease
with which the lreak of gauge between	with which the break of gauge between	with which the break of gauge between
Victoria and New South Wales system can	Victoria and New South Wales system can	Victoria and New South Wales system can
he overcome, and judging by the smooth	be overcome, and judging by the smooth-	he overcome, and judging by the smooth
ne?s which marked the trial, the difficulty	ness which marked the trial, the difficulty	seas which marked the trial, the difficulty
has been solved. Four Governors were pre	has been solved. Four Governors were pre-	has been solved. Four Governors were pre
sen, these being Sir Gerald Strickland,	sent, these being Sir Gerald Strickland	sen, these being Sir Gerald Strickland,
New Soutih Wales). Sir Arthur Stanley	(New South Wales), Sir Arthur Stanley	New South Wales). Sir Arthur Stanley
(V\ictcria). Sir Henry Galway (South Anstra.	(Victoria), Sir Henry Galway (South Austra-	(Victoria). Sir Henry Galway (South Australia),
lia), nd Sir IIamilton Gould Adams (Queens	lia), and Sir Hamilton Gould Adams (Queens-	and Sir Hamilton Gould Adams (Queensland).
land). Amongst others present were rail	land). Amongst others present were rail-	Amongst others present were railway
way commissioners and engineers of the	way commissioners and engineers of the	commissioners and engineers of the
Comnmonweallh and several of the States.	Commonwealth and several of the States.	Commonwealth and several of the States.
'Th'le experiments were carried out on a spe	The experiments were carried out on a spe-	The experiments were carried out on a specially
cially laid track outside the local station.	cially laid track outside the local station.	laid track outside the local station.
New South Wales engineers were highly	New South Wales engineers were highly	New South Wales engineers were highly
satslfied with the practicability of the in	satsified with the practicability of the in-	satisfied with the practicability of the in
ventions. The representatives of the other	ventions. The representatives of the other	ventions. The representatives of the other
States declined to discuss the matter say,	States declined to discuss the matter say-	States declined to discuss the matter say,
ing that they would frnst of all have-todre:	ing that they would first of all have to re-	ing that they would first of all have tore:
port to- their Governmnnt.	port to their Governments.	port to their Government.

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
BREAK OF GAMIE.	BREAK OF GAUGE.	BREAK OF GAUGE.
THIRD RAIL EXPERIMENT.	THIRD RAIL EXPERIMENT.	THIRD RAIL EXPERIMENT.
The Government of New South Wales will	The Government of New South Wales will	The Government of New South Wales will
experiment before long on one of the border	experiment before long on one of the border	experiment before long on one of the border
lines with a length of track on which a	lines with a length of track on which a	lines with a length of track on which a
third rail has been laid for the 5ft. 3m.	third rail has been laid for the 5ft. 3in.	third rail has been laid for the 5ft. 3in.
gauge, so that Victorian rolling stock, as	gauge, so that Victorian rolling stock, as	gauge, so that Victorian rolling stock, as
well as that of New South Wales, can be	well as that of New South Wales, can be	well as that of New South Wales, can be
run (observes a Melbourne contemporary).	run (observes a Melbourne contemporary).	run (observes a Melbourne contemporary).
The difficulty in using the two gauges on	The difficulty in using the two gauges on	The difficulty in using the two gauges on
neo set of sleepers has been the very small	one set of sleepers has been the very small	one set of sleepers has been the very small
space between the two outer rails, where	space between the two outer rails, where	space between the two outer rails, where
there is so little difference in the gauges.	there is so little difference in the gauges.	there is so little difference in the gauges.
On the straight there is plenty of room	On the straight there is plenty of room	On the straight there is plenty of room
between these rails, but points and cross	between these rails, but points and cross-	between these rails, but points and cross
ings have hitherto presented insuperable	ings have hitherto presented insuperable	ings have hitherto presented insuperable
difficulties. The only promising essay in the	difficulties. The only promising essay in the	difficulties. The only promising essay in the
direction of a mixed gauge was that of Mr.	direction of a mixed gauge was that of Mr.	direction of a mixed gauge was that of Mr.
W. F. Brennan with what are known as	W. F. Brennan with what are known as	W. F. Brennan with what are known as
i "compound'" switches. A number of experts	"compound" switches. A number of experts	a "compound'" switches. A number of experts
have from the first been impressed favour	have from the first been impressed favour-	have from the first been impressed favour
ably by MIr. Brennan's invention, though he	ably by Mr. Brennan's invention, though he	ably by Mr. Brennan's invention, though he
had so far found it impossible to get a trial	had so far found it impossible to get a trial	had so far found it impossible to get a trial
on a large scale in either State. The pres	on a large scale in either State. The pres-	on a large scale in either State. The pressure
sur0 of events, however, is now making the	sure of events, however, is now making the	of events, however, is now making the
break of gauge question a really "live" one.	break of gauge question a really "live" one.	break of gauge question a really "live" one.
It is admitted generally that we must have	It is admitted generally that we must have	It is admitted generally that we must have
uniformity of gauge-at any rate with re	uniformity of gauge—at any rate with re-	uniformity of gauge at any rate with regard
gard to all the States except Queensland.	gard to all the States except Queensland.	to all the States except Queensland.
The Brennan invention is intended only as	The Brennan invention is intended only as	The Brennan invention is intended only as
a means ot tiding over the difficulties of	a means of tiding over the difficulties of	a means of tiding over the difficulties of
conversion.	conversion.	conversion.
If the two gaunes cannot be run in con	If the two gauges cannot be run in con-	If the two gauges cannot be run in conjunction
junction during the period of conversion, it	junction during the period of conversion, it	during the period of conversion, it
e, evident that great lengths of the reject	is evident that great lengths of the reject-	e, evident that great lengths of the rejected
ed gauge, whichever that may be, must	ed gauge, whichever that may be, must	gauge, whichever that may be, must
b, changed with extraordinary speed, unless	be changed with extraordinary speed, unless	be, changed with extraordinary speed, unless
there are to be disastrouns dislocations of	there are to be disastrous dislocations of	there are to be disastrous dislocations of
the traffic, for the idea that the gauge ac	the traffic, for the idea that the gauge ac-	the traffic, for the idea that the gauge at
cented a standard could be extended gradu	cented a standard could be extended gradu-	sented a standard could be extended gradually.
ally. pushine the other slowly back, as it	ally, pushing the other slowly back, as it	pushing the other slowly back, as it
were, is not rearled 1as practicabhle. But if	were, is not regarded as practicable. But if	were, is not regarded as practicable. But if
a third rail can be need successfully dur	a third rail can be used successfully dur-	a third rail can be need successfully dur
ins the perod of conversion. there will be	ing the period of conversion, there will be	in the period of conversion. there will be
no dislocation in the traffic. And th, mixed	no dislocation in the traffic. And the mixed	no dislocation in the traffic. And the, mixed
rcllhbn stock can ren?sin in oommission	rolling stock can remain in commission	rcllhbn stock can remain in commission
much longer than would be possible other	much longer than would be possible other-	much longer than would be possible other
wink	wise.	work

NLA Trial Articles from 1915

Article ID 1487866, Article, ALLOWANCES TO WIVES. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS., page 6 1915-01-05, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 136 words, 5 corrections

Article ID 1492683, Article, BROADMEADOWS CAMP., page 7 1915-01-28, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 54 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 1492772, Article, NARROW GAUGE GIANT., page 8 1915-01-28, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 272 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 1492867, Article, BROADMEADOWS CAMP. LIGHT HORSE MANOEUVRES., page 7 1915-01-29, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 100 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 1493218, Article, FIRST AUSTRALIAN MEMORIAL., page 19 1915-01-30, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 345 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 1499134, Article, BRENNAN SWITCH. TRIAL AT TOCUMWAL., page 8 1915-02-26, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 223 words, 6 corrections

Article ID 1506326, Article, THE RAILWAYS. BREAK OF GAUGE PROBLEM. BRENNAN THIRD RAIL., page 10 1915-03-29, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 203 words, 6 corrections

Article ID 1507128, Article, LEVEL CROSSING ACCIDENT. A DANGEROUS SPOT., page 12 1915-04-01, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 171 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 1509533, Article, SYDNEY-EMDEN FIGHT, page 9 1915-04-13, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 58 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 1510730, Article, WERE THE SIGNALS RIGHT? ENGINE-DRIVER'S STATEMENT., page 8 1915-04-19, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 70 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 1512516, Article, BINALONG COLLISION. ALLEGED CONFESSION., page 8 1915-04-26, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 138 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 1515683, Article, SIGNALMAN KILLED., page 12 1915-05-10, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 179 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 1520036, Article, GRETNA COLLISION. Evidence of Signalman. Admits Error. LONDON, May 26., page 9 1915-05-27, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 340 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 1520189, Article, THIRD RAIL TEST. ENGINEER TO REPORT., page 9 1915-05-28, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 76 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 1524928, Article, BREAK OF GAUGE. AN INGENIOUS DEVICE., page 4 1915-06-17, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 206 words, 8 corrections

Article ID 1525433, Article, THE RAILWAYS. BREAK OF GAUGE. ANOTHER NEW DEVICE., page 18 1915-06-19, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 203 words, 6 corrections

Article ID 1526066, Article, BREAK OF GAUGE. TRIAL OF CALDWELL PATENT., page 9 1915-06-22, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 73 words, 6 corrections

Article ID 1540334, Article, RAILWAY ELECTRIFICATION. THE SYDNEY SCHEME., page 11 1915-07-23, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 138 words, 6 corrections

Article ID 1544389, Article, EAST-WEST RAILWAY. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS., page 10 1915-08-03, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 486 words, 6 corrections

Article ID 1545140, Article, SUBURBAN DEMONSTRATIONS BBIGHTON., page 8 1915-08-05, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 200 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 1552007, Article, BENDIGO AND DISTRICT., page 3 1915-08-23, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 233 words, 5 corrections

Article ID 1554705, Article, BENDIGO AND DISTRICT., page 8 1915-08-31, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 401 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 1560728, Article, MILDURA FAST TRAIN., page 8 1915-09-16, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 81 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 1565838, Article, BREAK OF GAUGE. BRENNAN THIRD-RAIL DEVICE. PUBLIC TRIAL ARRANGED., page 10 1915-09-30, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 628 words, 10 corrections

Article ID 1566135, Article, Air Attacks by Allies. Railway Station Destroyed., page 7 1915-09-30, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 82 words, 6 corrections

Article ID 1569915, Article, THIRD RAIL. TESTS AT TOCUMWAL., page 6 1915-10-12, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 62 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 1573206, Article, AKSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS., page 10 1915-10-21, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 223 words, 5 corrections

Article ID 1577348, Article, TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY. UNION'S OFFER., page 9 1915-11-04, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 94 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 1579168, Article, DESCRIPTION OF BRENNAN SYSTEM., page 21 1915-11-13, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 361 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 1588632, Article, LOCOMOTIVE AXLE LOADS., page 3 1915-12-30, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 261 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 5447671, Advertising, Advertising, page 14 1915-02-20, The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), 225 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 5451104, Article, THE STRATEGIC RAILWAY., page 6 1915-03-10, The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), 453 words, 7 corrections

Article ID 5454847, Article, CALDWELL BREAK-OF-GAUGE PATENT., page 7 1915-03-27, The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), 115 words, 6 corrections

Article ID 5458550, Article, CALDWELL BREAK-OF-GAUGE COMPANY., page 11 1915-04-16, The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), 77 words, 5 corrections

Article ID 5460300, Article, THE BINALONG SMASH. THE INQUEST. Binalong (N.S.W.), April 23., page 19 1915-04-24, The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), 570 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 5460832, Family Notices, Family Notices, page 2 1915-04-28, The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), 93 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 5468169, Article, A DISGRACE TO THE UNIFORM. A JUDGE'S SEVERE REMARKS. Perth, May 13., page 8 1915-05-14, The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), 98 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 10403016, Article, WAGES AND THE WAR. NEGOTIATIONS FOR AN INCREASE. LONDON, February 8., page 5 1915-02-09, The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), 68 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 10421257, Article, SYDNEY AND SUBURBAN RAILWAYS. PROPOSED UNDERGROUND SCHEME. LONDON, July 14., page 5 1915-07-16, The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), 264 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 10425289, Article, NOTES ON THE CASUALTY LIST., page 6 1915-08-16, The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), 158 words, 5 corrections

Article ID 10430392, Article, ILL. TASMANIA. 3rd Light Horse., page 6 1915-09-27, The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), 174 words, 7 corrections

Article ID 15535697, Article, PROPERTY SALES., page 11 1915-03-01, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 195 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 15557385, Article, CASTLEREAGH SEAT., page 8 1915-01-15, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 164 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 15568233, Article, TRENCHES RETAKEN. PETROGRAD, Feb. 3., page 9 1915-02-04, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 54 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 15575501, Article, WAR VERSES., page 7 1915-07-30, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 98 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 15579757, Article, RICHARDSON AND WRENCH, LTD., page 11 1915-07-29, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 115 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 15585050, Article, CITY RAILWAY. CUTTING UP HYDE PARK. FILLING IN PORTION OF THE QUAY. NEW SUGGESTIONS., page 8 1915-06-24, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 576 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 15585361, Article, GAUGE PROBLEM., page 7 1915-04-02, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 185 words, 5 corrections

Article ID 15585377, Article, BREAK OF GAUGE., page 7 1915-04-02, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 50 words, 7 corrections

Article ID 15585680, Article, BREAK OF GAUGE., page 14 1915-06-23, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 52 words, 7 corrections

Article ID 15585756, Article, SOLDIERS' PAY., page 11 1915-06-23, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 188 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 15585988, Article, THE PROPOSED CITY RAILWAY., page 9 1915-07-10, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 185 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 15586012, Article, THE BRIDGE., page 13 1915-07-10, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 155 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 15586064, Detailed lists, results, guides, OH, BOYS IN BROWN! (ETHEL TURNER.), page 12 1915-07-10, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 347 words, 5 corrections

Article ID 15591024, Article, RAILWAY DISASTER, INQUIRY OPENED. SIGNALMAN WHO FORGOT. LONDON, May 25., page 8 1915-05-27, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 295 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 15592843, Article, LIGHT HORSE., page 16 1915-07-17, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 102 words, 6 corrections

Article ID 15596119, Article, SAN TOY AT RAILWAY INSTITUTE., page 6 1915-07-20, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 70 words, 6 corrections

Article ID 15606067, Article, MILITARY PARADE AT WOOLLAHRA., page 10 1915-08-09, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 135 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 15610377, Article, BERRIMA DISTRICT LEAGUE. BOWRAL, Sunday., page 4 1915-08-30, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 54 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 15611031, Article, RAILWAY BUILDING., page 12 1915-09-01, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 130 words, 11 corrections

Article ID 15611799, Article, RAILWAY TRUCKS ON FIRE. GOULBURN, Sunday., page 10 1915-09-06, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 90 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 15613686, Article, CITY RAILWAY. TOWN HALL STATION. A DIABOLICAL PROPOSAL., page 14 1915-09-15, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 648 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 15614739, Article, SEIZING TURKISH TRENCHES., page 10 1915-09-20, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 342 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 15621690, Article, LIGHT HORSE., page 7 1915-10-29, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 50 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 15623201, Article, CARPENTER COMMITS SUICIDE., page 18 1915-11-06, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 90 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 15630752, Article, CITY RAILWAY. START IN MARCH., page 8 1915-12-13, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 201 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 20011863, Article, Kalgorrlie-Port Augusta Railway., page 4 1915-01-26, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), 139 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 20012029, Article, Railway Expenditure., page 6 1915-01-26, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), 80 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 20015340, Article, The Break of Gauge., page 6 1915-06-24, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), 98 words, 6 corrections

Article ID 20020117, Article, Queensland Art Society., page 3 1915-03-18, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), 82 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 20034991, Article, SUBMARINE E15. VAIN TURKISH ATTEMPTS. PLUCKY BRITISH TARS. LONDON, Tuesday., page 6 1915-04-22, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), 168 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 20035537, Article, [?]he Railway Gauge Problem., page 6 1915-01-13, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), 242 words, 7 corrections

Article ID 20037756, Article, THE LONG AND THE SHORT OF IT., page 13 1915-02-20, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), 58 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 20039155, Article, Kalgoorlie-Port Augusta Railway., page 4 1915-06-29, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), 83 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 20069996, Article, Liverpool Railway Accident., page 4 1915-12-24, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), 180 words, 3 corrections

Article ID 20071985, Article, 2nd LIGHT HORSE., page 4 1915-12-01, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), 63 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 20085685, Article, MINISTER FOR RAILWAYS. HIS SOUTHERN VISIT. THE BREAK OF GAUGE QUESTION TESTS APPEARED TO BE SATISFACTORY., page 10 1915-11-16, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), 316 words, 6 corrections

Article ID 22294926, Article, STRATEGIC RAILWAYS. MELBOURNE, March 5., page 10 1915-03-13, The Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld. : 1866 - 1939), 681 words, 4 corrections

Article ID 22298745, Article, AUSTRALIAN MILITARY NURSES., page 6 1915-07-10, The Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld. : 1866 - 1939), 356 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
IUNEMPLYED PROBLEM,	UNEMPLOYED PROBLEM.	UNEMPLOYED PROBLEM,
SERIOUS POSITION IN VICTORIA.	SERIOUS POSITION IN VICTORIA.	SERIOUS POSITION IN VICTORIA.
Melbourne. March 23.	Melbourne, March 23.	Melbourne. March 23.
A deputation from the Melbourne unem	A deputation from the Melbourne unem-	A deputation from the Melbourne unemployed
ployed waited on the Attorney-General (Mr.	ployed waited on the Attorney-General (Mr.	waited on the Attorney-General (Mr.
LHughes) to-day in the absence of the Prime	Hughes) to-day in the absence of the Prime	Hughes) to-day in the absence of the Prime
Minister (Mr. Fisher) and tne Minister for	Minister (Mr. Fisher) and the Minister for	Minister (Mr. Fisher) and the Minister for
Home Affairs (Mr. Archibald). It was	Home Affairs (Mr. Archibald). It was	Home Affairs (Mr. Archibald). It was
stated by the members of the deputation	stated by the members of the deputation	stated by the members of the deputation
that thousands of men with large famsines	that thousands of men with large families	that thousands of men with large famines
were starving and were being turned out	were starving and were being turned out	were starving and were being turned out
of their homes, and in the circumstances it'	of their homes, and in the circumstances it	of their homes, and in the circumstances it'
was a cruel mockery to go on with appeal	was a cruel mockery to go on with appeal	was a cruel mockery to go on with appeal
after appeal for the Belgians and to start	after appeal for the Belgians and to start	after appeal for the Belgians and to start
new movements for the relief of the Ser	new movements for the relief of the Ser-	new movements for the relief of the Servians
vsians and Montenegrins.	vians and Montenegrins.	and Montenegrins.
The Attorney-Gencral said that no work	The Attorney-General said that no work	The Attorney-General said that no work
was more necessary or more immediately	was more necessary or more immediately	was more necessary or more immediately
i psible than the unification of the railway	possible than the unification of the railway	i psible than the unification of the railway
gauge. and there was no reason, except	gauge, and there was no reason, except-	gauge. and there was no reason, except
ing that the States were not in agreement,	ing that the States were not in agreement,	ing that the States were not in agreement,
why the work lshould not be started at	why the work should not be started at	why the work should not be started at
once. Experiments were to have been	once. Experiments were to have been	once. Experiments were to have been
carried out at TIccumwal with a third rail,	carried out at Tocumwal with a third rail,	carried out at TIccumwal with a third rail,
and ii they were succerful in overcoming	and if they were successful in overcoming	and if they were successful in overcoming
the break of gauge difCiculty there was an	the break of gauge difficulty there was an	the break of gauge difficulty there was an
understanding at the Premiers' Conference	understanding at the Premiers' Conference	understanding at the Premiers' Conference
that the work was to be commenced He	that the work was to be commenced. He	that the work was to be commenced He
regretted to sac that the ceperiment had	regretted to say that the experiment had	regretted to see that the experiment had
not been carried out because the Victorian	not been carried out because the Victorian	not been carried out because the Victorian
authorities woold not permit it. Re in	authorities would not permit it. He in-	authorities would not permit it. He intended
tended to see Sir Alexander Peacock (the	tended to see Sir Alexander Peacock (the	to see Sir Alexander Peacock (the
Premier of Victoria) on this matter during	Premier of Victoria) on this matter during	Premier of Victoria) on this matter during
the afternoon.	the afternoon.	the afternoon.

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.The Warwick Patent.	The Warwick Patent.	The Warwick Patent.
A 'MOST INGENIOUS INVENTION.	A MOST INGENIOUS INVENTION.	A MOST INGENIOUS INVENTION.
Recently Mr. HoyIe,. Ministe?r for	Recently Mr. Hoyle, Minister for	Recently Mr. Hoyle,. Minister for
Railways,.. visited Temora-with the:	Railways, visited Temora with the	Railways,.. visited Temora with the
object of .lips'pectiig.: the;.: &sworking	object of inspecting the working	object of lips pecting.: the;.: reworking
'io'del' of the Warwick: 'break of	model of the Warwick break of	'model' of the Warwick: break of
guage patent.	guage patent.	gauge patent.
S~Mr."Warwiic?, the' inventor, ex	Mr. Warwick, the inventor, ex-	S~Mr."Warwiic?, the' inventor, explained
plained the device to the Minister,	plained the device to the Minister,	the device to the Minister,
and successfully ademonotr ated how,	and successfully demonstrated how,	and successfully anemometer rated how,
by3 making the, wheels` of ':the rolling	by making the wheels of the rolling	by making the, wheels of the rolling
stock'? a. doi~bl'e flan~ge "design, the	stock a double flange design, the	stock? a. double flange design, the
difficulty, of, travelling ...or .training	difficulty of travelling or training	difficulty, of travelling or training
commiierce' frotm one State to another,	commerce from one State to another,	commerce" from one State to another,
.without altering .the existing lines,	without altering the existing lines,	without altering the existing lines,
could be overcome. -	could be overcome.	could be overcome. -
SThe Minister asked Mr." Warwick	The Minister asked Mr. Warwick	The Minister asked Mr." Warwick
several'question's;, including the ap	several questions, including the ap-	several questions;, including the approximate
proximate cost of making the, wheels	proximate cost of making the wheels	cost of making the wheels
for the whole of'the iolling stock, as	for the whole of the rolling stock, as	for the whole of the rolling stock, as
the. question . ofr expense,': combined	the question of expense, combined	the. question of r expense,': combined
with efficiency,, would be an impor	with efficiency, would be an impor-	with efficiency,, would be an important
tant factor in deciding "which patent,	tant factor in deciding which patent,	factor in deciding which patent,
if any, would be adopted.	if any, would be adopted.	if any, would be adopted.
...Mr: Warwick replied that he had	Mr. Warwick replied that he had	Mr: Warwick replied that he had
not gone carefully into that aspect of	not gone carefully into that aspect of	not gone carefully into that aspect of
the patent, but was sure it would be	the patent, but was sure it would be	the patent, but was sure it would be
comparatively cheap, and contended	comparatively cheap, and contended	comparatively cheap, and contended
that his patent would give. entire	that his patent would give entire	that his patent would give entire
satisfaction,. It would save the Go	satisfaction. It would save the Go-	satisfaction,. It would save the Government
vernment millions of pounds.	vernment millions of pounds.	millions of pounds.
Mr. Hoyle, who recently inspected	Mr. Hoyle, who recently inspected	Mr. Hoyle, who recently inspected
Brennan's third railinvention, which	Brennan's third rail invention, which	Brennan's third rail invention, which
worked satisfactorily, was most fa	worked satisfactorily, was most fa-	worked satisfactorily, was most favorably
vorably impressed with the Warwick.	vorably impressed with the Warwick	impressed with the Warwick.
atent, and in congratulating him,	patent, and in congratulating him,	patent, and in congratulating him,
remarked that it was 'the most in	remarked that it was the most in-	remarked that it was the most in
genious invention as regards solving	genious invention as regards solving	genious invention as regards solving
the big railway problem that he had	the big railway problem that he had	the big railway problem that he had
seen outside the Brennan switch, and	seen outside the Brennan switch, and	seen outside the Brennan switch, and
requested that the model be packed	requested that the model be packed	requested that the model be packed
and sent to Sydney for the opinion of	and sent to Sydney for the opinion of	and sent to Sydney for the opinion of
the engineers, who would finally de	the engineers, who would finally de-	the engineers, who would finally decide
cide which invention would be adop.	cide which invention would be adop-	which invention would be adopted.
ted. He would place the matter .be	ted. He would place the matter be-	He would place the matter before
fore the engineers for the considera	fore the engineers for the considera-	the engineers for the consideration
tion which such a clever invention	tion which such a clever invention	which such a clever invention
was worthy of.	was worthy of.	was worthy of.
The inventor, Mr. Alec. Warwick,	The inventor, Mr. Alec. Warwick,	The inventor, Mr. Alec. Warwick,
is a brother of Mrs. Win. Mayo of	is a brother of Mrs. Wm. Mayo of	is a brother of Mrs. Wm. Mayo of
Mayo, and many years ago followed	Mayo, and many years ago followed	Mayo, and many years ago followed
the calling of blacksmith and wheel	the calling of blacksmith and wheel-	the calling of blacksmith and wheelwright
wright at Queanbeyan and Ginin	wright at Queanbeyan and Ginin-	at Queanbeyan and Gininderra,
derra,	derra.
For Chronic Chcst Complaints,	For Chronic Chest Complaints,	For Chronic Chest Complaints,
, oods' Great Peppermint Curc, 1/6	Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6	, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT.	FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT.	FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT.
EX-PIIIIE RESIDENT KILLED.	EX-PIRIE RESIDENT KILLED.	EX-PARTE RESIDENT KILLED.
Driver Alexander M'Innes, who, un-	Driver Alexander McInnes, who, un-	Driver Alexander McInnes, who, until
til about two months ago, was a re-	til about two months ago, was a re-	about two months ago, was a resident
sident of Port Pirie, was (says the	sident of Port Pirie, was (says the	of Port Pirie, was (says the
"Recorder") killed by falling off a	"Recorder") killed by falling off a	"Recorder") killed by falling off a
train at Murray Bridge on Monday.	train at Murray Bridge on Monday.	train at Murray Bridge on Monday.
Mr. M'Innes was in charge of the	Mr. McInnes was in charge of the	Mr. M'Innes was in charge of the
« train, and when passing over Rocky	train, and when passing over Rocky	9 train, and when passing over Rocky
Gully he was seen to fall from the en-	Gully he was seen to fall from the	Gully he was seen to fall from the en-
engine. He sustained a severe fracture	engine. He sustained a severe fracture	engine. He sustained a severe fracture
cf the símil, and death was instantane-	of the skull, and death was instantane-	of the skull, and death was instantaneous.
ous. The deceased, who ? leaves a	ous. The deceased, who leaves a	The deceased, who leaves a
widow and family, was transferred from	widow and family, was transferred from	widow and family, was transferred from
the Port Pirie station when the service	the Port Pirie station when the service	the Port Pirie station when the service
was reduced consequent upon the war.	was reduced consequent upon the war.	was reduced consequent upon the war.

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SALISBURY TO PORT AUGUSTA	SALISBURY TO PORT AUGUSTA	SALISBURY TO PORT AUGUSTA
RAILWAY.	RAILWAY.	RAILWAY.
REDHILL, February 17.— Members of	REDHILL, February 17.—Members of	REDHILL, February 17 Members of
the various railway vigilance committees	the various railway vigilance committees	the various railway vigilance committees
between Long Plains and Port Augusta	between Long Plains and Port Augusta	between Long Plains and Port Augusta
met in the council chamber, EedhiD, on	met in the council chamber, Redhill, on	met in the council chamber, Redhill, on
Wednesday afternoon, to consider the ad	Wednesday afternoon, to consider the ad-	Wednesday afternoon, to consider the advisableness
visableness of again bringing the claims of	visableness of again bringing the claims of	of again bringing the claims of
the direct route from Long Plains to Port	the direct route from Long Plains to Port	the direct route from Long Plains to Port
Augusta before the Government, and to	Augusta before the Government, and to	Augusta before the Government, and to
urge the adoption of the standing commit	urge the adoption of the standing commit-	urge the adoption of the standing committee's
tee's report. Mr. S.. H. Treloar presided.	tee's report. Mr. S. H. Treloar presided.	report. Mr. S. H. Treloar presided.
The meeting suggested approaching the	The meeting suggested approaching the	The meeting suggested approaching the
Government with a view to get' a decision	Government with a view to get a decision	Government with a view to get' a decision
in the matter indicated. Failing satis	in the matter indicated. Failing satis-	in the matter indicated. Failing satisfaction,
faction, it -was urged that the Federal Go	faction, it was urged that the Federal Go-	it was urged that the Federal Government
vernment should oe approached,- and_ the	vernment should be approached, and the	should be approached and the
whole matter laid before it from a national	whole matter laid before it from a national	whole matter laid before it from a national
point of view. It waa unanimously re	point of view. It was unanimously re-	point of view. It was unanimously resolved
solved that the Government should be	solved that the Government should be	that the Government should be
written to asking for. ar definite reply in	written to asking for a definite reply in	written to asking for. a definite reply in
regard ito what will be done. -It was decided	regard to what will be done. It was decided	regard to what will be done. -It was decided
to hold another meeting immediately the	to hold another meeting immediately the	to hold another meeting immediately the
Government's reply is received.	Government's reply is received.	Government's reply is received.

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
MESSRS. HOSKING & RYAN,	MESSRS. HOSKING & RYAN,	MESSRS. HOSKING & RYAN,
LIMITED.	LIMITED.	LIMITED.
Messrs- Hosking & Ryan,' Limited, ol	Messrs. Hosking & Ryan, Limited, of	Messrs- Hosking & Ryan, Limited, of
Grenfell street, report ' a verj' bus\' time,	Grenfell street, report a very busy time,	Grenfell street, report ' a very busy' time,
and that enquiries for properties are much	and that enquiries for properties are much	and that enquiries for properties are much
on the increase. During the past week	on the increase. During the past week	on the increase. During the past week
tnev disposed oi a iour-roomeo. nouse at	they disposed of a four-roomed house at	they disposed of a four-roomed. house at
St. 'Morris. 47 acres at Scott's Creek, five	St. Morris, 47 acres at Scott's Creek, five-	St. 'Morris. 47 acres at Scott's Creek, five
roomed bouse at Hindmarsh, six-roomed	roomed house at Hindmarsh, six-roomed	roomed house at Hindmarsh, six-roomed
house at Payncham. and also arranged a	house at Payneham, and also arranged a	house at Payneham. and also arranged a
contract for the building of sis dwellings	contract for the building of six dwellings	contract for the building of six dwellings
of the buniralow style. There seems to	of the bungalow style. There seems to	of the bungalow style. There seems to
be a tendency of purchasers towards this	be a tendency of purchasers towards this	be a tendency of purchasers towards this
type. Those wishing a bungalow, fitted	type. Those wishing a bungalow, fitted	type. Those wishing a bungalow, fitted
with al! labour-saving conveniences and	with all labour-saving conveniences and	with all labour-saving conveniences and
tasteful arrangements, would be well ad	tasteful arrangements, would be well ad-	tasteful arrangements, would be well advised
vised to sec this firm and compare their	vised to see this firm and compare their	to see this firm and compare their
designs and prices with others before com	designs and prices with others before com-	designs and prices with others before coming
ing to a decision. This company also	ing to a decision. This company also	to a decision. This company also
states that great interest has been shown	states that great interest has been shown	states that great interest has been shown
by the public in the Caldwell break of	by the public in the Caldwell break of	by the public in the Caldwell break of
gauge model. ICumerous engineers have	gauge model. Numerous engineers have	gauge model. ICumerous engineers have
passed opinions that augur well for the	passed opinions that augur well for the	passed opinions that augur well for the
success of this invention, and the public	success of this invention, and the public	success of this invention, and the public
of South Australia will appreciate the fact	of South Australia will appreciate the fact	of South Australia will appreciate the fact
that this apparatus is the result of the	that this apparatus is the result of the	that this apparatus is the result of the
efforts of a young man of thjs State. The	efforts of a young man of this State. The	efforts of a young man of this State. The
model is still at Hosking & Ryan's, and	model is still at Hosking & Ryan's, and	model is still at Hosking & Ryan's, and
can be inspected at any time.	can be inspected at any time.	can be inspected at any time.

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
RAILWAY IMPROVEMEOTS.	RAILWAY IMPROVEMENTS.	RAILWAY IMPROVEMENTS.
The Railways Commissioner las given	The Railways Commissioner has given	The Railways Commissioner has given
authority for the provision of following	authority for the provision of following	authority for the provision of following
accommodation on the railways:— Weigh-	accommodation on the railways:—Weigh-	accommodation on the railways Weigh-
bridee at Bower: 25.000-callon overhead	bridge at Bower; 25,000-gallon overhead	bridge at Bower: 25.000 cation overhead
tank at Roseworthy (for railway purposes) ;	tank at Roseworthy (for railway purposes);	tank at Roseworthy (for railway purposes) ;
extension of passenger platform at Mount	extension of passenger platform at Mount	extension of passenger platform at Mount
Barker; fencing the Yaninee Station yard;	Barker; fencing the Yaninee Station yard;	Barker; fencing the Yaninee Station yard;
a new approach to goods yards at Wdrra	a new approach to goods yards at Wirra-	a new approach to goods yards at Warra
bara: lengthening the goods platforms at	bara; lengthening the goods platforms at	bara: lengthening the goods platforms at
Lyndoch and Tanunda; additional accom	Lyndoch and Tanunda; additional accom-	Lyndoch and Tanunda; additional accommodation
imodntion for dealing with goods at Marino;	modation for dealing with goods at Marino;	for dealing with goods at Marino;
three-ton cranes at Wynarka, Borrika,	three-ton cranes at Wynarka, Borrika,	three-ton cranes at Wynarka, Borrika,
Halidon, Wanbi, Alawoona, and Paruna;	Halidon, Wanbi, Alawoona, and Paruna;	Halidon, Wanbi, Alawoona, and Paruna;
sheep and cattle trucking yards at Ncora	sheep and cattle trucking yards at Noora	sheep and cattle trucking yards at Noora
and Taplin; a small goods shed at Nadda;	and Taplin; a small goods shed at Nadda;	and Taplin; a small goods shed at Nadda;
and increased sanitary accommodation at	and increased sanitary accommodation at	and increased sanitary accommodation at
Brighton.	Brighton.	Brighton.

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CALDWBLL BREAK-OF-GAUGli	CALDWELL BREAK-OF-GAUGE	CALDWELL BREAK-OF-GAUGE
COMPANY.	COMPANY.	COMPANY.
A meeting of shareholders in the Caldwcll	A meeting of shareholders in the Caldwell	A meeting of shareholders in the Caldwell
Break-of-gaugc Company was held at the Wool	Break-of-gauge Company was held at the Wool	Break-of-Gauge Company was held at the Wool
Exchange room, Brookman's Building, Grenfeil	Exchange room, Brookman's Building, Grenfell-	Exchange room, Brookman's Building, Grenfell
street, on Thursday afternoon. There was a fair	street, on Thursday afternoon. There was a fair	street, on Thursday afternoon. There was a fair
attendance, arid Mr. P. If. Daley presided. Mr.	attendance, and Mr. P. M. Daley presided. Mr.	attendance, and Mr. P. M. Daley presided. Mr.
N. L. Caldwell was elected a director in lieu of	N. L. Caldwell was elected a director in lieu of	N. L. Caldwell was elected a director in lieu of
Mr. George Brookman, who was unable to act. It	Mr. George Brookman, who was unable to act.	Mr. George Brookman, who was unable to act. It
It was decided, on the motion of Mr. H. M. Addi	It was decided, on the motion of Mr. H. M. Addi-	It was decided, on the motion of Mr. H. M. Addi
son, feconded by Mr. J. McOann, that the Ift un	son, seconded by Mr. J. McCann, that the 92 un-	son, seconded by Mr. J. McCann, that the Ift on
allotted shares should be allotted, and that the	allotted shares should be allotted, and that the	allotted shares should be allotted, and that the
present shareholders should have the first option	present shareholders should have the first option	present shareholders should have the first option
of purchasing them.	of purchasing them.	of purchasing them.
Aspiring authors have many things to	Aspiring authors have many things to	Aspiring authors have many things to
contend ivjth, but perhaps the greatest	contend with, but perhaps the greatest	contend with, but perhaps the greatest
bugbear is the man with the b01. One of	bugbear is the man with the bill. One of	bugbear is the man with the bar. One of
the latter fraternity visited Quilpen re	the latter fraternity visited Quilpen re-	the latter fraternity visited Quilpen recently,
cently, and was distinctly aggressive. "I've	cently, and was distinctly aggressive. "I've	and was distinctly aggressive. "I've
lad enough of your everlasting excuses!'	had enough of your everlasting excuses !"	had enough of your everlasting excuses!'
he stormed. 'What I want to know, once	he stormed. "What I want to know, once	he stormed. What I want to know, once
and for all, is when are you going to settle	and for all, is when are you going to settle	and for all, is when are you going to settle
this bill?' 'Sir,' said the author loftily,	this bill ?"' "'Sir," said the author loftily,	this bill?' 'Sir,' said the author loftily,
'I will satisfy your demands as soon as	"I will satisfy your demands as soon as	'I will satisfy your demands as soon as
— er— as soon as I receive the money which	— er— as soon as I receive the money which	a here as soon as I receive the money which
the publisher will pay me if he accepts the	the publisher will pay me if he accepts the	the publisher will pay me if he accepts the
novel I am going to send him as fioon as it	novel I am going to send him as soon as it	novel I am going to send him as soon as it
is finished, and which I am about to com	is finished, and which I am about to	is finished, and which I am about to come
commence just as soon as I get a really good	commence just as soon as I get a really good	commence just as soon as I get a really good
idea!'	idea !"	idea!'

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
Break of Gauge Difficulties.	Break of Gauge Difficulties.	Break of Gauge Difficulties.
PRACTICAL SOLUTION	PRACTICAL SOLUTION	PRACTICAL SOLUTION
A demonstration of the third rail	A demonstration of the third rail	A demonstration of the third rail
system, together with the Breunan	system, together with the Brennan	system, together with the Brennan
IKiteut switch, aud Wilkins* Twmmon	patent switch, and Wilkins' common	IKiteut switch, and Wilkins' common
raif switch was carried out at To	rail switch was carried out at To-	rail switch was carried out at To
cumwal, N.S.W., on Friday, in the	cumwal, N.S.W., on Friday, in the	combat, N.S.W., on Friday, in the
presence oi a represeutative gather	presence of a representative gather-	presence of a representative gathering.
ing.	ing.
The object of the display was to	The object of the display was to	The object of the display was to
illustrate the ease with which the	illustrate the ease with which the	illustrate the ease with which the
break ot gauge between Victoria and	break of gauge between Victoria and	break of gauge between Victoria and
New South Wales system can be	New South Wales system can be	New South Wales system can be
overcome, and judging by the smooth	overcome, and judging by the smooth-	overcome, and judging by the smooth
ness which marked the triaf, the	ness which marked the trial, the	ness which marked the trial, the
?lillicuity has been solved.	difficulty has been solved.	difficulty has been solved.
Four Governors were present - —	Four Governors were present —	Four Governors were present - —
Sir Gerald Strickland (Jf.S.W.), Sir	Sir Gerald Strickland (N.S.W.), Sir	Sir Gerald Strickland (N.S.W.), Sir
ArtGur Stanley (Vic), Sir Henry Gal	Arthur Stanley (Vic.), Sir Henry Gal-	Arthur Stanley (Vic), Sir Henry Galway
way (S.A.), aud Sir Hamilton Gould	way (S.A.), and Sir Hamilton Gould-	(S.A.), and Sir Hamilton Gould
A.dams (Qla'/. Auioiiget others pro	Adams (Qld.). Amongst others pre-	Adams (Qld. Amongst others present
sent were Railway Commissioners and	sent were Railway Commissioners and	were Railway Commissioners and
cngiueers ot the* Commonwealth and	engineers of the Commonwealth and	engineers of the Commonwealth and
states. _ i ?;!!'!/	States.	states. _ i ?;!!'!/
The exi»eriments wei-e carried out	The experiments were carried out	The experiments were carried out
?in a specially laid track outside the	in a specially laid track outside the	in a specially laid track outside the
focal station. New .South Wa!es en	local station. New South Wales en-	local station. New South Wales engineers
gineers were highly satisfied with	gineers were highly satisfied with	were highly satisfied with
the practicability oi the inventions.	the practicability of the inventions.	the practicability of the inventions.
Representatives ot tne other States	Representatives of the other States	Representatives of the other States
declined to discuss the matter, say	declined to discuss the matter, say-	declined to discuss the matter, say
ing tnat they would first of all have	ing that they would first of all have	ing that they would first of all have
to report to their Goyerament *	to report to their Government	to report to their Government *

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
DEATHS. -	DEATHS.	DEATHS. -
Among the deaths mournfully recoi'decl	Among the deaths mournfully recorded	Among the deaths mournfully recorded
in this district during, the last few days	in this district during the last few days	in this district during the last few days
have been,; the followinsr:— On January 13,	have been the following:—On January 13,	have been, the followings On January 13,
Herrick sV Bray (15), son of Mr;', W. Bray ,	Herrick S. Bray (15), son of Mr. W. Bray,	Herrick sV Bray (15), son of Mr;', W. Bray ,
of Dural, died from a Jjpart affection. The	of Dural, died from a heart affection. The	of Dural, died from a heart affection. The
lad's remains were interred in the C.E.	lad's remains were interred in the C.E.	lad's remains were interred in the C.E.
cBmeterv. Dural.-. on- January ??-14.'- Henry	cemetery, Dural, on January 14. Henry	cemetery. Dural.-. on January 13-14.'- Henry
Bottle (45), of Rooty^Hill, passed away	Bottle (45), of Rooty Hill, passed away	Bottle (45), of Rooty Hill, passed away
on the 15th inst. The' deceased was son	on the 15th inst. The deceased was son	on the 15th inst. The' deceased was son
of Mr. P. Bottle, of Burwood. Mrs. Ellen	of Mr. P. Bottle, of Burwood. Mrs. Ellen	of Mr. P. Bottle of Burwood. Mrs. Ellen
?E.'~:Tate,' wife of Mr.' .S. D/Tate, aiedat	E. Tate, wife of Mr. S. E. Tate, died at	?E.'~:Tate,' wife of Mr. S. D/ate, died at
her residence, Pye-stroet, ' May's Hill,	her residence, Pye-street, May's Hill,	her residence, Pye-street, ' May's Hill,
Wcstmead, on ISth January, leaving two	Westmead, on 18th January, leaving two	Westmead, on 13th January, leaving two
children, whose ages are five years and	children, whose ages are five years and	children, whose ages are five years and
one year, respectively. Mrs. Tate was	one year, respectively. Mrs. Tate was	one year, respectively. Mrs. Tate was
formerly Miss Davies,;, and she was mar	formerly Miss Davies ; and she was mar-	formerly Miss Davies,;, and she was married
ried at Dundas six .years ago. She had	ried at Dundas six years ago. She had	at Dundas six years ago. She had
been in indifferent heal-th. for some months	been in indifferent health for some months	been in indifferent health. for some months
before the end came. The deceased lady	before the end came. The deceased lady	before the end came. The deceased lady
was only 30 years of age. Mrs. .Sophia	was only 30 years of age. Mrs. Sophia	was only 30 years of age. Mrs. Sophia
Bewick (95), relict of the late Captain	Bewick (95), relict of the late Captain	Bewick (95), relict of the late Captain
John Bewick, and formerly Mrs. Baker, of	John Bewick, and formerly Mrs. Baker, of	John Bewick, and formerly Mrs. Baker, of
Waratah (N.S.W.), died at the residence	Waratah (N.S.W.), died at the residence	Waratah (N.S.W.), died at the residence
of her niece, Mrs. P. A.B. Champion, Cpw	of her niece, Mrs. P. A. B. Champion, Cow-	of her niece, Mrs. P. A.s. Champion, Cow
per-street, Parramatta, on January 18.	per-street, Parramatta, on January 18.	per-street, Parramatta, on January 18.
'.The^funeral: arrangements were- 'in-,'the	The funeral arrangements were in the	'The funeral: arrangements were- 'in the
hands of Messrs.. Wm/Metcalfe and'.Cq.,	hands of Messrs. Wm. Metcalfe and Co.,	hands of Messrs.. Wm Metcalfe and Co.,
Parramatta; 'anil tli'e.^, venerable lady's	Parramatta ; and the venerable lady's	Parramatta; 'and these, venerable lady's
.mortal remains were laid in the grave at	mortal remains were laid in the grave at	mortal remains were laid in the grave at
'SanilEtito on January 19.'	Sandgate on January 19.	'SanilEtito on January 19.'

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
Light Horse i	Light Horse	Light Horse i
By to-night's train a. party of recrnitfr	By to-night's train a party of recruits	By to-night's train a party of recruits
from the 25th Light Horse, representing'	from the 25th Light Horse, representing	from the 25th Light Horse, representing
the districts of Bridgetown, Donnybrook,	the districts of Bridgetown, Donnybrook,	the districts of Bridgetown, Donnybrook,
Bunbury and Harvey, will leave for O»»	Bunbury and Harvey, will leave for Os-	Bunbury and Harvey, will leave for once
borne t oattend a camp of continuous	borne to attend a camp of continuous	borne t attend a camp of continuous
training from February 17th to March 2nS	training from February 17th to March 2nd.	training from February 17th to March 2nd
? Special attention will be devoted at thiis	Special attention will be devoted at this	Special attention will be devoted at this
camp to musketry training.	camp to musketry training.	camp to musketry training.
Recruits will nofc take horses into cams?	Recruits will not take horses into camp	Recruits will not take horses into camp?
as these will be provided from the depot	as these will be provided from the depot	as these will be provided from the depot
Squadrons at Black Boy Hill and the re	Squadrons at Black Boy Hill and the re-	Squadrons at Black Boy Hill and the remount
mount depot at Guildford.	mount depot at Guildford.	depot at Guildford.
The proximity of the sea to the Osborn*)	The proximity of the sea to the Osborne	The proximity of the sea to the Osborne)
range and the bathing facilities provided! i	range and the bathing facilities provided	range and the bathing facilities provided! I
will tend to make the lot of recruits ifij	will tend to make the lot of recruits in	will tend to make the lot of recruits for
this camp a. pleasant one.	this camp a pleasant one.	this camp a pleasant one.
Lieutenant Rodsted advises, that owing	Lieutenant Rodsted advises, that owing	Lieutenant Rodsted advises, that owing
to the number of men who have enlisted	to the number of men who have enlisted	to the number of men who have enlisted
for active service; the local strength ol	for active service; the local strength of	for active service; the local strength of
25th Light Horse has been considerably	25th Light Horse has been considerably	25th Light Horse has been considerably
reduced and applications from suitable}	reduced and applications from suitable	reduced and applications from suitable
recruits to the strength will have- firstj	recruits to the strength will have first	recruits to the strength will have first
consideration in any new units that will	consideration in any new units that will	consideration in any new units that will
be formed for- active service.	be formed for active service.	be formed for- active service.
Lieutenant Rodsted will be pleased tq	Lieutenant Rodsted will be pleased to	Lieutenant Rodsted will be pleased to
give any information to prospective ra- J	give any information to prospective re-	give any information to prospective ra- J
emits. ?????? J	cruits.	emits. ?????? J