Article ID 1031163, Article, THE BREAK OF GAUGE. A MELBOURNE INVENTION., page 3 1916-08-31, The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), 356 words, 7 corrections

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THE BREAK OF GAUGE,	THE BREAK OF GAUGE.	THE BREAK OF GAUGE,
A MELBOURNE INVENTION.	A MELBOURNE INVENTION.	A MELBOURNE INVENTION.
If the difficulties arosing out of the	If the difficulties arising out of the	If the difficulties arising out of the
break of gauge on the railways of Ans	break of gauge on the railways of Aus-	break of gauge on the railways of Any
tialna are not removed it wall not be for	tralia are not removed it will not be for	trains are not removed it will not be for
the Allant of painstaking effoit on the	the want of painstaking effort on the	the Allan. of painstaking effort on the
part of a large army of inientoi-s The	part of a large army of inventors. The	part of a large army of inventors The
latest dence lor üie solution of the pro-	latest device for the solution of the pro-	latest device for the solution of the problem
blem is the invention of Mr. W. J.	blem is the invention of Mr. W. J.	is the invention of Mr. W. J.
O Buen of Hoddle-etreet Collingwood	O'Brien, of Hoddle-street, Collingwood,	O Been of Hoddle-street Collingwood
who lost week gave a demonstration of	who last week gave a demonstration of	who lost week gave a demonstration of
a haghlj ingenious idea to a numbei ot	a highly ingenious idea to a number of	a highly ingenious idea to a number of
engineers a represenhatwo of the Defence	engineers, a representative of the Defence	engineers a representative of the Defence
Liapaitmont and others intoieobed Hie	Department, and others interested. The	Department and others interested The
mienhon consists ossentnilly of a tolc	invention consists essentially of a tele-	mission consists essentially of a telescopic
scopic axle with the necessary apparatus	scopic axle with the necessary apparatus	axle with the necessary apparatus
foi idjusting and fixing the a-vle to suit	for adjusting and fixing the axle to suit	for adjusting and fixing the style to suit
the different gauges It is estimated that	the different gauges. It is estimated that	the different gauges It is estimated that
it mil add about 5001b to the waight ot	it will add about 500lb. to the weight of	it may add about 500 lb to the weight of
an ordinary truck and will cost about	an ordinary truck, and will cost about	an ordinary truck and will cost about
.£200 including certain fiAed apparatus	£200, including certain fixed apparatus	200 including certain fixed apparatus
on the permonemt-way which will b-1 ap-	on the permanent-way, which will be ap-	on the permanent-way which will be applicable
plicable of course to any number of	plicable of course to any number of	of course to any number of
vehicles The ímention, winch bao been	vehicles. The invention, which has been	vehicles The invention, which has been
lecontlj patented will shortly be 6iib	recently patented, will shortly be sub-	recently patented will shortly be 6ins
mibbcxl to the RatlivjA Commainoncrs	mitted to the Railway Commissioners,	rubbers to the RatlivjA Commainoncrs
with nu offer to oonsbruot a truck and	with an offer to construct a truck and	with an offer to construct a truck and
mstal the necessary equipment at Albuiv	instal the necessary equipment at Albury	install the necessary equipment at Albury
to give the ideo a practical trral botweeu	to give the idea a practical trial between	to give the idea a practical trial between
AleAbouine mid Sjdnci	Melbourne and Sydney.	Melbourne and Sydney
AVhen the nain equipped with the un	When the train equipped with the in-	When the train equipped with the un
vention arrives at the terminal point of	vention arrives at the terminal point of	vention arrives at the terminal point of
a coi tatra, gauge an axle wlmoh luna long!	a certain gauge, an axle which runs longi-	a cot tatra, gauge an axle which has long!
tudinalli on the coaches is coupled up bj	tudinally on the coaches is coupled up by	tudinally on the coaches is coupled up by
means of a chain drive with a 4>ft 6m	means of a chain drive with a 4ft. 6in.	means of a chain drive with a 4ft small
ai heel neal line pt miunetut way The	wheel near the permanent-way. The	heel near line pt magnetic way The
turning of this wheel which mai be	turning of this wheel, which may be	turning of this wheel which may be
operated bj man power cliangos the	operated by man power, changes the	operated by man power changes the
nails at that point and also the wheels	rails at that point, and also the wheels	nails at that point and also the wheels
of the railway coi ríales at the same timo	of the railway carriages at the same time	of the railway car rates at the same time
to any gauge desned The alteration of	to any gauge desired. The alteration of	to any gauge desired The alteration of
tho rails to the widei gauj,e on which	the rails to the wider gauge, on which	the rails to the wider gauge on which
the train has eo far travelled is offecfrvl	the train has so far travelled, is effected	the train has so far travelled is effected
bv the rotation of lods wluch aro thread	by the rotation of rods, which are thread-	by the rotation of rods which are thread
ed through the railo ind the tram liav	ed through the rails, and the train hav-	ed through the radio and the tram having
ing thus been brought on to the nar	ing thus been brought on to the nar-	thus been brought on to the nar
iowei track the telescopic a-tlco aro	rower track the telescopic axles are	rowed track the telescopic axles are
shoirtened bj Ipi ort, opoiuted bv lett and	shortened by levers operated by left and	shortened by Ipi or, operated by left and
right hand threads so as to aocommo	right hand threads so as to accommo-	right hand threads so as to accommodate
date them foi the lent of the distance to	date them for the rest of the distance	them for the rent of the distance to
the narrower gauge track	to the narrower gauge track.	the narrower gauge track

Identified overProof corrections	BETWEEN NEAR WHEN WEIGHT LEFT DEPARTMENT TRIAL /PERMANENT/WAY\|PERMANENTWAY WIDER CONSTRUCT MAY ARISING ADJUSTING EFFORT /HODDLE/STREET\|HODDLESTREET BY SHORTENED RECENTLY CHANGES SYDNEY REPRESENTATIVE INVENTORS DEVICE FIXED RODS HIGHLY /PERMANENT/WAY\|PERMANENTWAY ALBURY HAVING ACCOMMODATE ESSENTIALLY INTERESTED AXLES DESIRED TIME EFFECTED
Identified overProof non-corrections	WANT SUBMITTED COMMISSIONERS CARRIAGES RUNS LEVERS AUSTRALIA LONGITUDINALLY LAST OBRIEN INSTAL REST

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Searchability of unique words	161	70.2	92.5	75.0
Weighted Words		69.7	92.4	75.1

Article ID 1032567, Article, NEW NORFOLK. MOTOR TRAFFIC REGULATIONS., page 2 1916-08-04, The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), 324 words, 6 corrections

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NEW NORFOLK.	NEW NORFOLK.	NEW NORFOLK.
.MOTOR TRAFFIC REGULATIONS.	MOTOR TRAFFIC REGULATIONS.	MOTOR TRAFFIC REGULATIONS.
At the Npw Norfolk Police Court yes-	At the New Norfolk Police Court yes-	At the New Norfolk Police Court yesterday,
terday, beforo the Warden (Hon. Ellis	terday, before the Warden (Hon. Ellis	before the Warden (Hon. Ellis
Dean) and Mr. J. L. Nicholson, Js.P,,	Dean) and Mr. J. L. Nicholson, Js.P.,	Dean) and Mr. J. L. Nicholson, Js'P,,
Inspector Griffith prosecuting,	Inspector Griffith prosecuting,	Inspector Griffith prosecuting,
Harry Delaney was charged, under	Harry Delaney was charged, under	Harry Delaney was charged, under
the Motor Traffic Act, with failing to	the Motor Traffic Act, with failing to	the Motor Traffic Act, with failing to
sound his horn when turning tho cornor	sound his horn when turning the corner	sound his horn when turning the corner
of Church and Hill streets, Now Nor-	of Church and Hill streets, New Nor-	of Church and Hill streets, New Norfolk.
folk. Ho pleaded guilty, and was fined	folk. He pleaded guilty, and was fined	He pleaded guilty, and was fined
10s., and costs 8s. For failing to pro-	10s., and costs 8s. For failing to pro-	10s., and costs 8s. For failing to produce
duce liis license, - when demanded by	duce his license, when demanded by	his license, - when demanded by
Constablo Devitt, a aimilar fine was im-	Constable Devitt, a similar fine was im-	Constable Devitt, a similar fine was imposed.
posed.	posed.
On the application of ~tbo Inspector	On the application of the Inspector	On the application of the Inspector
of Police, two cases under the hame	of Police, two cases under the same	of Police, two cases under the name
Act wero adjourned for a week.	Act were adjourned for a week.	Act were adjourned for a week.
George i Cresswell, of Glon Forn,	George Cresswell, of Glen Fern,	George i Cresswell, of GlenFern,
pleaded guilty to driving a vehicle with-	pleaded guilty to driving a vehicle with-	pleaded guilty to driving a vehicle without
out lights on the night of July 22, and	out lights on the night of July 22, and	lights on the night of July 22, and
was fined Is., costs 8s.	was fined 1s., costs 8s.	was fined 1s., costs 8s.
"William Plunkott, of New Norfolk,	William Plunkett, of New Norfolk,	William Plunkett, of New Norfolk,
pleaded guilty to allowing two cows to	pleaded guilty to allowing two cows to	pleaded guilty to allowing two cows to
stray in tho public streets of New Nor	stray in the public streets of New Nor-	stray in the public streets of New Norfolk
folkj and waa fined 8s., costs 8s.	folk, and was fined 8s., costs 8s.	and was fined 8s., costs 8s.
George Knowles, of Molesworth,	George Knowles, of Molesworth,	George Knowles, of Molesworth,
pleaded not guilty to failing to send Ilia	pleaded not guilty to failing to send his	pleaded not guilty to failing to send his
son to school) but, nftor hearing the evi-	son to school, but, after hearing the evi-	son to school) but, after hearing the evidence
dence ,of Trooper Dowling, tho Bench	dence of Trooper Dowling, the Bench	of Trooper Dowling, the Bench
found the defendant guilty, and fined	found the defendant guilty, and fined	found the defendant guilty, and fined
him Is., and costs 10s.	him 1s., and costs 10s.	him 1s., and costs 10s.
GLENOHCHY.	GLENORCHY.	GLENORCHY.
At the Glenorchy Police Court yester-	At the Glenorchy Police Court yester-	At the Glenorchy Police Court yesterday,
day, before the'AVniden (Councillor jV.	day, before the Warden (Councillor W.	before the Warden (Councillor V.
R Pearce) and Mr. S. E. Shoobridge.	R. Pearce) and Mr. S. E. Shoobridge.	R Pearce) and Mr. S. E. Shoobridge.
J6.P., ?	Js.P.	JSP., ?
Four . defendants were proceeded	Four defendants were proceeded	Four defendants were proceeded
against ' for smoking in n non-smoking	against for smoking in a non-smoking	against for smoking in a non-smoking
compartment on a railway train. .Owing	compartment on a railway train. Owing	compartment on a railway train. Owing
to lack of evidence, however,' the caso	to lack of evidence, however, the case	to lack of evidence, however, the case
was dismissed,' the witness foi- the pro-	was dismissed, the witness for the pro-	was dismissed,' the witness for the prosecution
secution being absent in Queensland.	secution being absent in Queensland.	being absent in Queensland.
AVm. Gillow. for driving a cart on the	Wm. Gillow. for driving a cart on the	Wm. Gillow. for driving a cart on the
main road after, sunset without a light	main road after, sunset without a light	main road after sunset without a light
was fined 2s. 6'd.. costa reirdjrttd.	was fined 2s. 6d., costs remitted.	was fined 2s. 6d.. costs rendered.
Mary White, for allowing horses to	Mary White, for allowing horses to	Mary White, for allowing horses to
stray on a public road,- was fined 7s. 6d.,	stray on a public road, was fined 7s. 6d.,	stray on a public road, was fined 7s. 6d.,
with 9s. costs.	with 9s. costs.	with 9s. costs.
Malcolm Jones wan fined 5s. and Sa.	Malcolm Jones was fined 5s. and 8s.	Malcolm Jones was fined 5s. and 8s.
costs fpr riding a horse on tho foot-	costs for riding a horse on the foot-	costs for riding a horse on the footpath.
path. ,	path.	,
A first offender, for using bad lan-	A first offender, for using bad language,	A first offender, for using bad language,
guage, waa omeroo! to pay 5s. and 9s.	was ordered to pay 5s. and 9s.	was emerge! to pay 5s. and 9s.
costa.	costs.	costs.

Identified overProof corrections	CASE SIMILAR PLUNKETT CORNER WM CONSTABLE HE
Identified overProof non-corrections	REMITTED FERN SAME GLEN ORDERED

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All Words	272	87.1	98.2	85.7
Searchability of unique words	142	91.5	96.5	58.3
Weighted Words		92.6	96.6	54.4

Article ID 1036256, Article, THE GARRETT LOCOMOTIVE. STATEMENT BY MINISTER OF RAILWAYS. USED BECAUSE OF ITS SAFETY., page 6 1916-02-21, The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), 282 words, 5 corrections

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THE GAKRETT I.OCOMOTIA'E.	THE GARRETT LOCOMOTIVE.	THE GARRATT LOCOMOTIVE.
STATUAIENT BAr MINISTER OP	STATEMENT BY MINISTER OF	STATEMENT BY MINISTER OF
? HATI/WAYS.	RAILWAYS.	? RAILWAYS.
USKD BECAUSE '.'F ITS SAFETY.	USED BECAUSE OF ITS SAFETY.	USED BECAUSE 'OF ITS SAFETY.
The Minieh»! of Railwavs foi In»mimi,	The Minister of Railways for Tasmania,	The Minister! of Railways for Tasmania,
who i- vi-itiiis Melbourne, stat-d on	who is visiting Melbourne, stated on	who is- visiting Melbourne, stated on
Yve-lne'-di« night (sa«-, the "Age ) that	Wednesday night (says the "Age" ) that	Yve-lne'-di« night (says-, the "Age ) that
Tasmania lind been p.irtieulnilv fortu	Tasmania had been particularly fortu-	Tasmania had been particularly form
natc with leg.ud to striou-, railwa« mis-	nate with regard to serious railway mis-	note with regard to serious-, railway mishaps
haps Tin'din s sensa ion wa- lho	haps. Tuesday's sensation was the	Finding a sensation walls
fiiot -enoiin derailment whien lind	first serious derailment which had	first -train derailment which had
ociuned since the- Ganeit en-	occurred since the Garrett en-	occurred since the Garrett engines
gines weio placid on tin main	gines were placed on the main	were placed on the main
linr. nlxmt -ix «ear t aRO Fl lol to Hutt	line about six years ago. Prior to that	line. next six dear t aRO Fl led to Hutt
time i sii ill (mriett imgine had bi»j>n	time a small Garrett engine had been	time I so ill (meet engine had been
running on the two-foot gaugi between	running on the two-foot gauge between	running on the two-foot gauge between
Zeehan and Wil'ninsfoid-a line winch	Zeehan and Williamsford—a line which	Zeehan and Wil'ninsfoid-a line which
is n niniknbh foi it-, *-lnip cunes nnd	is remarkable for its sharp curves and	is a markable for its-, sharp curves and
steep g) idieiiis 'Iii» Oairett locomo-	steep gradients. The Garrett locomo-	steep g) ideals 'Miss Garrett locomotive,
tive, Hie boiloi of ««mell is n» the lentio	tive, the boiler of which is in the centre	The boiler of smell is as the centre
with an engu .it eitl e i end lu» special	with an engine at either end, has special	with an edge it with e i end its special
fitting» to enable it to negotiate shaip	fittings to enable it to negotiate sharp	fittings to enable it to negotiate sharp
i curves and it w is on account of the »at	curves, and it was on account of the sat-	i curves and it was on account of the war
I isfactorv work done on Hi . nan on giugn	isfactory work done on the narrow gauge	I isfactory work done on Hi . narrow gauge
, line by Hu 'iii.nl engine that the huge	line by the small engine that the large	, line by the 'first engine that the huge
tjpe of Gnuctt, whim weighs oru W	type of Garrett, which weighs over 90	type of Great, which weighs ore W
tons, ««<i- obtainid fot the semce be	tons, was obtained for the service be-	tons, was- obtained for the service between
tween 1 »liner») on ana J-obut, nheie	tween Launceston and Hobart, where	1 liners) on ana Johns, where
some of tin» cunes nie five eliani eiiives	some of the curves are five-chain curves.	some of the curves are five chain curves
The Alinistei said the tvpe of engine was	The Minister said the type of engine was	The Minister said the type of engine was
I more suitable foi heiv « mid t,ii,iij pull	more suitable for heavy and steady pull-	more suitable for here I may fairly pull
ihr t ian foi expiossaud pass"iigct "woik,	ing than for express and passenger work;	her than for express and passenger "work,
ncvet Hiele-, u bud b»en lound possible	nevertheless, it had been found possible	never Hiele-, u had been found possible
to run the trnitn «nth Ganeit engines	to run the train with Garrett engines	to run the train with Ganeit engines
at a higher speed niliout adding to Hie	at a higher speed without adding to the	at a higher speed without adding to the
i sk ot dccidont The dal nits lind	risk of accident. The Garretts had	shot accident The dal its kind
established a loco'1 lor safe i tinning at	established a record for safe running at	established a record for safe running at
hißh sp"t<d on i If 6n gauge Tin» en-	high speed on a 3ft. 6in. gauge. The en-	high speed on If 6in gauge This engine
gine was not used in .in« of Hu othei	gine was not used in any of the other	was not used in any of the other
Australian Staten except A\ est AiistrMn,	Australian States except West Australia.	Australian States except West AiistrMn,

Identified overProof corrections	WHICH MAINLINE TYPE WHERE TRAIN RAILWAY ARE WITHOUT PARTICULARLY STATES FIRST OTHER SHARP STATEMENT HIGH FITTINGS THAN WEST RAILWAYS RECORD /FIVE/CHAIN\|FIVECHAIN SERIOUS NARROW STATED EXPRESS SERVICE FOUND CENTRE FOR WERE VISITING PASSENGER OCCURRED SIX GARRETT BOILER ANY SAYS OBTAINED REGARD ACCIDENT PLACED SENSATION
Identified overProof non-corrections	TUESDAYS PULLING WEDNESDAY HOBART NEVERTHELESS PRIOR EITHER WILLIAMSFORD SMALL FORTUNATE LARGE STEADY GARRETTS HAS SATISFACTORY REMARKABLE GRADIENTS AUSTRALIA YEARS HEAVY ABOUT AGO RISK LAUNCESTON OVER

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	239	45.2	81.2	65.6
Searchability of unique words	132	48.5	81.1	63.2
Weighted Words		47.7	79.9	61.6

Article ID 1591857, Article, PATENT APPEALS. High Court Decisions., page 11 1916-09-20, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 266 words, 5 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	SHOULD BEEN STARKE BROUGHT USE SILK APPEARED GRASS WHO PULTENEY SPECIFICATIONS PRODUCTS MATERIALS GEORGE CASTING GAUGE APPEALED AGAINST
Identified overProof non-corrections	RESIN REVERSED BARTON TREADS [**VANDALISED] BRUNTON SOLICITOR LAPSED ADELAIDE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	246	81.3	95.5	76.1
Searchability of unique words	132	81.1	93.9	68.0
Weighted Words		80.9	93.0	63.3

Article ID 1603205, Article, THROAT CUT WITH BROAD AXE., page 8 1916-08-03, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 77 words, 3 corrections

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THROAT CUT WITH BROAD AXE.	THROAT CUT WITH BROAD AXE.	THROAT CUT WITH BROAD AXE.
A ma» named Charles Tyrrell, employed by. Mr.	A man named Charles Tyrrell, employed by Mr.	A man named Charles Tyrrell, employed by Mr.
A. B.'Nichols of Narbethong, was found with his	A. B. Nichols of Narbethong, was found with his	A. B. Nichols of Narbethong, was found with his
throat cut yesterday. Apparently the wound had	throat cut yesterday. Apparently the wound had	throat cut yesterday. Apparently the wound had
heen caused by a broad axe. He was brought into	been caused by a broad axe. He was brought into	been caused by a broad axe. He was brought into
Healesville, by Constable De Larne, of Marysville,	Healesville, by Constable De Larne, of Marysville,	Healesville, by Constable De Large, of Marysville,
and Dr. Varkcr fiewed up the wound, which is a	and Dr. Parker sewed up the wound, which is a	and Dr. Parker sewed up the wound, which is a
serious one. lie was charged with attempted	serious one. He was charged with attempted	serious one. he was charged with attempted
suicide before Mr. Daw born, J.I., tooday, and re i	suicide before Mr. Dawborn, J.P., to-day, and re-	suicide before Mr. Dawborn, JJ., to-day, and re i
mantled for eight d.i¿s. I	manded for eight days.	mantled for eight days. I

Identified overProof corrections	/TO/DAY\|TODAY SEWED PARKER BEEN DAWBORN MAN NICHOLS DAYS
Identified overProof non-corrections	REMANDED LARNE [**VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	68	85.3	97.1	80.0
Searchability of unique words	52	82.7	96.2	77.8
Weighted Words		80.3	94.5	72.0

Article ID 1618088, Article, KILLED AT A LEVEL CROSSING., page 10 1916-09-14, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 91 words, 3 corrections

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KILLED AT A LEVEL CROSSING:	KILLED AT A LEVEL CROSSING.	KILLED AT A LEVEL CROSSING:
At the bditlnule road level crossing, Chehcn, on	At the Edithvale road level crossing, Chelsea, on	At the Edithvale road level crossing, Chelsea, on
September (I, t^c 10 2J p m tip I rank«ton train	September 6, the 10.23 p.m. up Frankston train	September (I, the 10 2 p m tip I Frankston train
crash«! into a cart <IrI\ ni hy I ot Dunwomlic,	crashed into a cart driven by Lot Dunscombe,	crashed! into a cart driven by I ot Dunscombe,
of Karlston road, Oakleigh Duiitcomlic. who \\i%	of Earlston road, Oakleigh. Dunscombe, who was	of Earlston road, Oakleigh Dunscombe. who was
n nwn-Ial niau with fi.o children, wa» killed, the	was a married man with five children, was killed, the	a nominal man with five children, was killed, the
bod* being fntnid on the* engine After hearing	body being found on the engine. After hearing	body being found on the engine After hearing
ctldenco ut the Morgue jcíterdin, tlie rirputt	evidence at the Morgue yesterday, the deputy	evidence at the Morgue yesterday, The report
Coram r (Mi \ J'lullfns, J V ) found that the	Coroner (Mr. A. Phillips, J.P.) found that the	Coram r (Mr V J'lullfns, J V ) found that the
dent h wat due to mlf-aijiciiturc, no blunie being	death was due to misadventure, no blame being	death was due to mlf-aijiciiturc, no blame being
attainable to thq m glue crew.	attachable to the engine crew.	attainable to the in glue crew.

Identified overProof corrections	YESTERDAY EVIDENCE MAN BY DUNSCOMBE DEATH DRIVEN CRASHED FIVE MR EDITHVALE BODY EARLSTON WAS BLAME FRANKSTON CHELSEA
Identified overProof non-corrections	LOT MARRIED CORONER UP DEPUTY MISADVENTURE ATTACHABLE PHILLIPS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	74	52.7	86.5	71.4
Searchability of unique words	52	51.9	84.6	68.0
Weighted Words		47.0	81.2	64.4

Article ID 2092799, Article, ELECTRIC RAILWAY FOR SYDNEY: PROPOSED STATION ON CIRCULAR QUAY., page 5 1916-04-18, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 212 words, 5 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	HANDSOME AN LIVERPOOL PARRAMATTA LONG CITY MILSONS SUTHERLAND MOORE STATIONS WESTERN
Identified overProof non-corrections	CONNECTIONS THEN SUBURBAN

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	189	86.2	96.3	73.1
Searchability of unique words	95	85.3	96.8	78.6
Weighted Words		86.4	96.8	76.5

Article ID 2094822, Article, TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY., page 8 1916-06-05, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 79 words, 4 corrections

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TRANSCONTINENTa-L RAILWAY.	TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY.	TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY.
The inquiry into the chat gea of extrava	The inquiry into the charges of extrava-	The inquiry into the chat ages of extravagance
Êance and mismanagement made by ex-clerk	gance and mismanagement made by ex-clerk	and mismanagement made by ex-clerk
I. L. Gilchrist regarding the construction	D. L. Gilchrist regarding the construction	I. L. Gilchrist regarding the construction
of the western section of the cast-west	of the western section of the east-west	of the western section of the east-west
railway will be resinned in Melbourne on	railway will be resumed in Melbourne on	railway will be resumed in Melbourne on
June. 14. Judge Engleston,. vv ho is con-	June 14. Judge Eagleston, who is con-	June. 14. Judge Eggleston,. who is conducting
ducting the inquiry, has not yet returned	ducting the inquiry, has not yet returned	the inquiry, has not yet returned
from Western Australia. While in the	from Western Australia. While in the	from Western Australia. While in the
Western Stale, Judge Eaglcsan personally	Western State, Judge Eagleson personally	Western State, Judge Eagleson personally
inspected the works referred to in the	inspected the works referred to in the	inspected the works referred to in the
charges, nnd travelled up the line'about	charges, and travelled up the line about	charges, and travelled up the line about
300 miles. ? :	300 miles.	300 miles. ? :

Identified overProof corrections	RESUMED EAGLESON WHO EXTRAVAGANCE STATE LINE TRANSCONTINENTAL ABOUT /EAST/WEST\|EASTWEST
Identified overProof non-corrections	EAGLESTON

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	70	82.9	97.1	83.3
Searchability of unique words	50	80.0	98.0	90.0
Weighted Words		76.6	96.8	86.5

Article ID 2107269, Article, TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY PLATE-LAYING STOPPED., page 3 1916-01-03, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 87 words, 3 corrections

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TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY	TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY	TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY
PLATE-LAYING STOPPED.	PLATE-LAYING STOPPED.	PLATE LAYING STOPPED.
P-R'lll, Kundin -'Hie engineei in ihaigu	PERTH, Sunday.—The engineer in charge	PERTH, Sunday -'The engineer in charge
of the w i stern hellion of the ti mscoiitiiii'ii	of the western section of the transcontinen-	of the w i stern section of the ti mscoiitiiii'ii
tal luilwaj has leeeivcel a Iclegiam ii oin	tal railway has received a telegram from	tal railway has received a telegram from the
the engineer m cluer, instiuclinj lum not to	the engineer in chief, instructing him not to	engineer in chief, instructing him not to
pioitcd willi pliilcliviiig aftei the holidujs,	proceed with platelaying after the holidays,	proceed with platelaying after the holidays,
.is the Bioken Hill I'lnpiietaiv* Comp.uiv	as the Broken Hill Proprietary Company	is the Broken Hill Proprietary Company
will be unable Lo send loi wind the neeessarv	will be unable to send forward the necessary	will be unable to send to wind the necessary
supplj' ol i.nls 'J wo liundicil men will he	supply of rails. Two hundred men will be	supply' of rails Two hundred men will he
kept on bill.istiiig vvoik bul ii is prolmhlu	kept on ballasting work, but it is probable	kept on ballasting work but it is probable
that ovei I DOO men will be tcinpoiarily	that over 1,000 men will be temporarily	that over I DOO men will be temporarily
tin own out of cinplojment	thrown out of employment.	thrown out of employment

Identified overProof corrections	INSTRUCTING AFTER TEMPORARILY EMPLOYMENT PROPRIETARY IT TWO HOLIDAYS COMPANY PLATELAYING HUNDRED WORK THROWN BUT NECESSARY HIM PROBABLE TELEGRAM RECEIVED SUPPLY BROKEN RAILS SUNDAY PERTH PROCEED CHARGE WITH OVER CHIEF BALLASTING SECTION
Identified overProof non-corrections	AS FROMTHE WESTERN FORWARD

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All Words	76	44.7	92.1	85.7
Searchability of unique words	58	39.7	93.1	88.6
Weighted Words		33.9	93.4	90.0

Article ID 3281242, Family Notices, Family Notices, page 8 1916-08-24, Northern Territory Times and Gazette (Darwin, NT : 1873 - 1927), 74 words, 6 corrections

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DEATHt	DEATH.	DEATHs
STUTTERD.-On the athl August, at	STUTTERD.—On the 9th August, at	STUTTERD.-On the 8th August, at
Marranboy, Audrey Knight, dearly	Marranboy, Audrey Knight, dearly	Marranboy, Audrey Knight, dearly
loved! youngest child of Louis arid	loved youngest child of Louis and	loved! youngest child of Louis and
Ethel Stu,tterd'. I \	Ethel Stutterd.	Ethel Stutterd'. I \
ROLL OF! HONOUR«.	ROLL OF HONOUR.	ROLL OF! HONOUR.
POTT.-Died! of wounds, on! August	POTT.—Died of wounds on August	POTT. Died! of wounds, on! August
loth!, at 113th! Stationary) Hospital,	10th, at 13th Stationary Hospital,	15th!, at 11th! Stationary) Hospital,
France. Private Harry Bunce, be-	France. Private Harry Bunce, be-	France. Private Harry Bunce, be-
loved! socond son of the late Alfred	loved second son of the late Alfred	loved! second son of the late Alfred
Aged 24 lyeaifs anide 1 otmonths.	Pott and Mrs. Pott, Darwin, N.T.	Aged 24 years and 9 months.
T33. ' ' 'I . "	Aged 24 years and 10 months.	333. ' I "
AgeXi 24'tyearts auld io months.	Aged 24 years and 10 months.	Aged 24 years and 10 months.
"Beloved by¡ all." { , ,	"Beloved by all."	"Beloved by all." { , ,
	T33.

Identified overProof corrections	YEARS AND SECOND
Identified overProof non-corrections	MRS DEATH DARWIN

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All Words	56	73.2	89.3	60.0
Searchability of unique words	39	84.6	92.3	50.0
Weighted Words		88.3	93.0	39.8

Article ID 5542233, Article, A RAILWAY BRAKE TESTED., page 11 1916-12-08, The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), 167 words, 5 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	/MILE/END\|MILEEND SUPERINTENDENT UNDER JACKSON RAILWAYS OFFICIALS TESTS WESTINGHOUSE
Identified overProof non-corrections	CLAIMED BEEN RUSSELL POSSIBILITY MONCRIEFF ATTORNEYGENERAL CONDTIONS STATED INTERESTING STOCKHAUSENS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	147	78.9	89.8	51.6
Searchability of unique words	90	80.0	88.9	44.4
Weighted Words		77.2	87.8	46.8

Article ID 6472132, Article, THE THIRD RAIL. Sydney, June 1., page 8 1916-06-02, The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), 174 words, 5 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	THEY NECESSARY ADVANTAGES /BREAK/OF/GAUGE\|BREAKOFGAUGE SYDNEY WERE LOCOMOTIVES HOUR WITH
Identified overProof non-corrections

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	164	89.0	98.2	83.3
Searchability of unique words	106	91.5	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		92.2	100.0	100.0

Article ID 6473460, Family Notices, Family Notices, page 8 1916-07-28, The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), 99 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
Late Advertisements.	Late Advertisements.	Late Advertisements.
(Receirrd too Late for Classification.)	(Received too Late for Classification.)	(Received too Late for Classification.)
I7EROUSOX.-THE FRIENDS of the late Mr.	FERGUSON.—THE FRIENDS of the late Mr.	I7EROUSOX.-THE FRIENDS of the late Mr.
* JAMES FERGUSON are respectfully iuformcj	JAMES FERGUSON are respectfully informed	JAMES FERGUSON are respectfully informed
that his Remains- will-be removed from bis late	that his Remains will be removed from his late	that his remains will be removed from his late
residence. Fourth-avenue. Mellor Park, on SVTUit	residence, Fourth-avenue, Mellor Park, on SATUR-	residence. Fourth-avenue. Mellor Park, on SATUR
i)AY. at 3 p.m., for interment in the CheUetfliam	DAY, at 3 p.m., for interment in the Cheltenham	DAY. at 3 p.m., for interment in the Cheltenham
Cemetery.	Cemetery.	Cemetery.
F. W. -MOORI*, UndertaKír.	F. W. MOORE, Undertaker.	F. W. -MOORE, Undertaker.
Military-road, Semaphore, and Con-meraal-road,	Military-road, Semaphore, and Commercial-road,	Military-road, Semaphore, and Con-meraal-road,
PwtAdelaide._»_210-1	Port Adelaide.	PwtAdelaide._»_210-1
FORST.-THE FRIENDS of the Ute Mr. HANS	FORST.—THE FRIENDS of the late Mr. HANS	FORST THE FRIENDS of the late Mr. HANS
CHRISTIAN FORST arc respectfully inform«!	CHRISTIAN FORST are respectfully informed	CHRISTIAN FORST are respectfully informed
that his Remains will be removed from his late	that his Remains will be removed from his late	that his Remains will be removed from his late
residence, Sutherland-street, Largs'Bay,-on SA-	residence, Sutherland-street, Largs Bay, on SA-	residence, Sutherland-street, Largs'Bay,-on SA-
TURDAY., at 2 p.m.. for interment in the Owl	TURDAY, at 2 p.m., for interment in the Chel-	TURDAY., at 2 p.m., for interment in the Owl
tenham Cemetcrv.	tenham Cemetery.	tenham Cemetery.
F. WT. MOORE, Undertaker,	F. W. MOORE, Undertaker,	F. W. MOORE, Undertaker,
Military-road, Semaphore, and Commercial-road,	Military-road, Semaphore, and Commercial-road,	Military-road, Semaphore, and Commercial-road,
Port Adelaide. 210-1	Port Adelaide. \|\| 210-1	Port Adelaide. 210-1

Identified overProof corrections	INFORMED RECEIVED CHELTENHAM
Identified overProof non-corrections	LARGS BAY

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All Words	90	81.1	93.3	64.7
Searchability of unique words	49	89.8	95.9	60.0
Weighted Words		88.5	96.0	65.3

Article ID 8707584, Article, A RAILWAYMAN KILLED., page 8 1916-04-01, The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), 71 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
A RAILWAYMAN KILLED. I	A RAILWAYMAN KILLED.	A RAILWAYMAN KILLED. I
A railway fettler, Mr. Daniel Booth (35),	A railway fettler, Mr. Daniel Booth (35),	A railway fettler, Mr. Daniel Booth (35),
who resided in Horinrty-rpad, Chatewood.	who resided in Moriarty-road, Chatswood,	who resided in Moriarty-road, Chatswood.
ivas .run down and killed by a train .be- .,	was run down and killed by a train be-	was run down and killed by a train be- .,
twean'Artannon and Chatswood on Mon	tween Artarmon and Chatswood on Mon-	twean'Artannon and Chatswood on Monday
lay morning. He was working on the	day morning. He was working on the	morning. He was working on the
¡ine near Mowbraj'-road Bridge, which is	line near Mowbray-road Bridge, which is	line near Mowbray-road Bridge, which is
lituated about midway between the tw>	situated about midway between the two	situated about midway between the two
stations, when the 6.55 train from Milsoa'i	stations, when the 6.55 train from Milson's	stations, when the 6.55 train from Milson's
t'oint, stntck him, and the wheels of tie	Point, struck him, and the wheels of the	Point, struck him, and the wheels of the
arriage passed over hi«* body.. ,'.'.	carriage passed over his body.	carriage passed over his body.. ,'.'.

Identified overProof corrections	SITUATED TWO /MOWBRAY/ROAD\|MOWBRAYROAD HIS MILSONS MORIARTY STRUCK LINE CARRIAGE MONDAY POINT
Identified overProof non-corrections	ARTARMON

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	63	74.6	96.8	87.5
Searchability of unique words	51	76.5	98.0	91.7
Weighted Words		70.3	96.6	88.5

Article ID 15647805, Article, DEATH OF MR. J. C. LUDOWICI., page 9 1916-04-03, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 180 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	STILL THREE HER
Identified overProof non-corrections	LUDOWICL [**VANDALISED] DAUGHTERS FLVE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	164	91.5	98.2	78.6
Searchability of unique words	99	94.9	97.0	40.0
Weighted Words		94.4	95.9	26.4

Article ID 15651678, Article, THIRD RAIL., page 8 1916-05-12, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 89 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
THIRD RAIL. j	THIRD RAIL.	THIRD RAIL. A
A deputation representing a mim.tr et y	A deputation representing a number of	deputation representing a miner at by
shires in tho Tocnmwnl district xvaltod upo. .	shires in the Tocumwal district waited upon	shires in the Tocumwal district waited upon. .
tho Assistant Minister for Hallways yetta. .	the Assistant Minister for Railways yester-	the Assistant Minister for Railways yetta. .
day with a request Hint tho third rall be	day with a request that the third rail be	day with a request that the third rail be
established In the railways' yards at Tocan.	established in the railways' yards at Tocum-	established in the railway' yards at Tooan.
wal.	wal.	was.
Mr. Hoylo stated, in rcplj. that nt tho »p.	Mr. Hoyle stated, in reply, that at the ap-	Mr. Hoyle stated, in reply. that at the approaching
proaching Premiers' Conference the proposal	proaching Premiers' Conference the proposal	Premiers' Conference the proposal
to lay a third rall from Tocumwal to Albur/	to lay a third rail from Tocumwal to Albury	to lay a third rail from Tocumwal to Albury
would be discussed, and In the meantime be	would be discussed, and in the meantime he	would be discussed, and in the meantime be
would refer to tho Hallway Commissioners the	would refer to the Railway Commissioners the	would refer to the Railway Commissioners the
proposal to introduce tho system Into He	proposal to introduce the system into the	proposal to introduce the system Into He
Tocumwal yards.	Tocumwal yards.	Tocumwal yards.

Identified overProof corrections	RAILWAY HOYLE APPROACHING REPLY UPON ALBURY WAITED
Identified overProof non-corrections	YESTERDAY NUMBER HEWOULD OF

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	77	67.5	90.9	72.0
Searchability of unique words	48	77.1	91.7	63.6
Weighted Words		78.7	94.6	74.9

Article ID 15653097, Article, THIRD RAIL., page 9 1916-05-25, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 63 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
THIRD RAIL.	THIRD RAIL.	THIRD RAIL.
Tho Assistant Minister for Railways (Mr.	The Assistant Minister for Railways (Mr.	The Assistant Minister for Railways (Mr.
Hoyle) left Sydney last night to attend ihe	Hoyle) left Sydney last night to attend the	Hoyle) left Sydney last night to attend the
Premiers' Conference at Adelaide.	the Premiers' Conference at Adelaide.	Premiers' Conference at Adelaide.
"I am going," said Mr. Hoyle last night,	"I am going," said Mr. Hoyle last night,	"I am going," said Mr. Hoyle last night,
"to urge ehe construction of a, third rail to	"to urge the construction of a third rail to	to urge the construction of a third rail to
link up brisbane with Adelaide The work	link up Brisbane with Adelaide. The work	link up Brisbane with Adelaide The work
can be carried out tor about £2,500,1100,	can be carried out for about £2,500,ooo,	can be carried out for about £2,500,1100,
wlioreas to unify the gauge throughout would	whereas to unify the gauge throughout would	whereas to unify the gauge throughout would
cost something like £50,000,0011."	cost something like £50,ooo,ooo."	cost something like £50,000,0011."

Identified overProof corrections	WHEREAS
Identified overProof non-corrections	THETHE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	58	91.4	98.3	80.0
Searchability of unique words	44	95.5	97.7	50.0
Weighted Words		92.5	96.2	50.0

Article ID 15653981, Article, DEATH OF MR. A. J. SIEVERS., page 5 1916-04-24, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 244 words, 4 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	LOSS ELDER PREVENTED SEAMENS AFTERWARDS UNOBTRUSIVE BE CAME SON SIEVERS FEW PREDECEASED GOVERNMENT TREATTS TRADERS MEN GEDYE FAILING PASTORALIST
Identified overProof non-corrections	RECTITUDE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	229	82.1	97.8	87.8
Searchability of unique words	134	85.1	99.3	95.0
Weighted Words		83.4	99.0	94.2

Article ID 15655937, Article, RED CROSS NURSES BOUND FOR FRANCE., page 5 1916-07-04, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 67 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
RED CROSS NURSES, BOUND FOR FRANCE.	RED CROSS NURSES, BOUND FOR FRANCE.	RED CROSS NURSES, BOUND FOR FRANCE.
TWENTY NURSES WILL SAIL TO-DAY BY THE HOSPITAL SHIP KANOWNA.	TWENTY NURSES WILL SAIL TO-DAY BY THE HOSPITAL SHIP KANOWNA.	TWENTY NURSES WILL SAIL TO-DAY BY THE HOSPITAL SHIP KANOWNA.
nop KOW (reading from left to right).-Sister a Sheridan, Hough, Loxton, Robinson, Harris, M'Killop, and FraBer-Thompson.	Top Row (reading from left to right).-- Sisters Sheridan, Hough, Loxton, Robinson, Harris, M'Killop, and Fraser-Thompson.	nop ROW (reading from left to right). Sister a Sheridan, Hough, Loxton, Robinson, Harris, M'Killop, and Fraser Thompson.
Centre Row (loft to right).-Sisters Norman, Warner, Sutherland Wallace, Crozier, Hamilton-Moore, and Hungerford.	Centre Row (left to right).-- Sisters Norman, Warner, Sutherland Wallace, Crozier, Hamilton-Moore, and Hungerford.	Centre Row (left to right). Sisters Norman, Warner, Sutherland Wallace, Crozier, Hamilton Moore, and Hungerford.
Front Row (left to right).-Sisters Crommelin, Hutchison, Fullerton Grey, Miss Marjorie Mort (Joint hon. secretary ol tho Rod Cross), and Sister Jamieson.	Front Row (left to right).-- Sisters Crommelin, Hutchison, Fullerton Grey, Miss Marjorie Mort (Joint Hon. Secretary of the Red Cross), and Sister Jamieson.	Front Row (left to right). Sisters Crommelin, Hutchison, Fullerton Grey, Miss Marjorie Mort (Joint hon. secretary of the Red Cross), and Sister Jamieson.

Identified overProof corrections	FRASER OF
Identified overProof non-corrections	TOP

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	71	88.7	97.2	75.0
Searchability of unique words	55	94.5	98.2	66.7
Weighted Words		96.1	98.4	60.1

Article ID 15658428, Article, MISSING AIRMEN. HEROIC ACTION. LONDON, April 13., page 17 1916-04-15, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 112 words, 4 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	FIRE INTHE STEERING MARCH HOMEWARDS RECEIVED SEAPLANES HE
Identified overProof non-corrections	DIFFICULTY REID SHOW

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	106	84.9	97.2	81.3
Searchability of unique words	79	86.1	96.2	72.7
Weighted Words		85.5	96.3	74.6

Article ID 15659112, Article, SED MILES, SED PRO PATRIA. CAPTAIN ARTHUR GARDERE FERGUSON. Killed in action June 1916., page 12 1916-07-05, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 173 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
.'SED MILES, SED PRO PATBIA. j	SED MILES, SED PRO PATRIA	FRED MILES, SEC PRO PATRIA. CAPTAIN
CAPTAIN ARTHUR.GARDERE FERGUSON.	CAPTAIN ARTHUR GARDERE FERGUSON.	ARTHUR.GARDERE FERGUSON.
Killed in nctlou..June, 1910.	Killed in action June, 1916.	Killed in action June, 1916.
I God's gift to youth, fair happiness,	God's gift to youth, fair happiness,	I God's gift to youth, fair happiness,
And Fortune's gift, a llfo of case,	And Fortune's gift, a life of ease,	And Fortune's gift, a life of case,
¿Ho flung nsldo for battlo stress,	He flung aside for battle stress,	He flung aside for battle stress,
For toll, for peril o\orsea3.	For toil, for peril overseas.	For toll for peril overseas.
Hearing above the drums tho Volco	Hearing above the drums the Voice	Hearing above the drums the Voice
That leaves tho «, allant heart no choice.	That leaves the valiant heart no choice.	That leaves the gallant heart no choice.
Oh, not of laurel wreaths at all	Oh, not of laurel wreaths at all	Oh, not of laurel wreaths at all.
That clarion Volco spoke, high and clear.	That clarion Voice spoke, high and clear,	That clarion Voice spoke, high and clear.
Not even tho patriot's stirring call	Not even the patriot's stirring call	Not even the patriot's stirring call
To arms rang loudest In his ear,	To arms rang loudest in his ear,	To arms rang loudest In his ear,
But Just that ono plain call to man	But just that one plain call to man	But Just that one plain call to man
Thnt'.has boon since tho world began.	That has been since the world began.	That has been since the world began.
Tho call to man to bo a man,	The call to man to be a man,	The call to man to be a man,
To piny tho part a man should play;	To play the part a man should play;	To play the part a man should play;
Noi hood tho risk, nor pauso to plan.	Nor heed the risk, nor pause to plan,	Nor hood the risk, nor pause to plan.
Nor cook for loss austero a way.	Nor seek for less austere a way.	Nor cook for less austere a way.
But just with soul and muscio knit	But just with soul and muscle knit	But just with soul and muscle knit
To do tho work that's definite.	To do the work that's definite.	To do the work that's definite.
Tifo bloody mystery of war \	The bloody mystery of war	Tifo bloody mystery of war A
Ho served, God's faithful artisan.	He served, God's faithful artisan.	He served, God's faithful artisan.
And' slept, his day of/ service o'er	And slept, his day of service o'er—	And' slept, his day of service o'er
(Saluto!) a gallant gentleman.	(Salute!) a gallant gentleman.	(Salute!) a gallant gentleman.
And marvels that those living yot	And marvels that those living yet	And marvels that those living yot
Mourn with such passion of regret.	Mourn with such passion of regret.	Mourn with such passion of regret.
_ETHEL TURNER.	ETHEL TURNER.	ETHEL TURNER.

Identified overProof corrections	BEEN BE ONE MUSCLE PAUSE SALUTE JUNE HAS ASIDE PATRIA LESS AUSTERE LIFE BATTLE OVERSEAS VOICE ACTION HE
Identified overProof non-corrections	SED [**VANDALISED] GARDERE ARTHUR SEEK HEED YET VALIANT EASE TOIL

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	166	75.9	93.4	72.5
Searchability of unique words	116	77.6	92.2	65.4
Weighted Words		77.6	90.5	57.6

Article ID 15675498, Article, PROPERTY SALES., page 9 1916-11-13, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 100 words, 6 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
PltOPEUTY SALES.	PROPERTY SALES.	PROPERTY SALES.
Richardson and VVrcncb, Ltd., in conjunction with	Richardson and Wrench, Ltd., in conjunction with	Richardson and Wrench, Ltd., in conjunction with
Stewart ond Morton, of Nowra, report having «old	Stewart and Morton, of Nowra, report having sold	Stewart and Morton, of Nowra, report having sold
by public' auction on the ground on Saturday after-	by public auction on the ground on Saturday after-	by public auction on the ground on Saturday afternoon,
noon, 37 portion« of the Five Island« Estate, 4th Sub.	noon, 37 portions of the Five Islands Estate, 4th Sub-	37 portions of the Five Islands Estate, 4th Subdivision
division, Port Kembla, at price» ranging from 15/ to	division, Port Kembla, at prices ranging from 15s to	Port Kembla, at prices ranging from 15/ to
£1/18/ per foot frontage. Total amount of «ales,	£1/18 per foot frontage. Total amount of sales,	1918 per foot frontage. Total amount of sales,
£2301/17/.	£2364/17/.	2231/7/.
MrNtrtt. Raine and Horne held a roccentful and Inn	Messrs. Raine and Horne held a successful auction	MrNtrtt. Raine and Horne held a successful and Inn
«alo at Concord West on Saturday afternoon of Walk-	sale at Concord West on Saturday afternoon of Walk-	sale at Concord West on Saturday afternoon of Walk-
er'» "kauto No. 6. The whole of tbo siihdirition,	er's estate No. 5. The whole of the subdivision,	er's "kauri No. 6. The whole of the subdivision,
eomprlaiiig 03 lots, waa «old at tirire« ranging from 10/	comprising 92 lots, was sold at prices ranging from 10/	comprising 03 lots, was sold at prices ranging from 10/
to £2/12/0 per foot,, Total sales amounted to £5105.	to £2/12/6 per foot. Total sales amounted to £5165.	to £2/12/0 per foot,, Total sales amounted to £5105.

Identified overProof corrections	COMPRISING WRENCH ISLANDS SALE PRICES PORTIONS PROPERTY WALKERS SUCCESSFUL WAS SOLD
Identified overProof non-corrections	MESSRS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	85	77.6	96.5	84.2
Searchability of unique words	56	78.6	98.2	91.7
Weighted Words		75.7	98.7	94.8

Article ID 15679076, Article, DIED WHILST PRISONER. PRIVATE G. F. STALGIS., page 14 1916-12-02, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 74 words, 7 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
DIED WHILST PRISONER.	DIED WHILST PRISONER.	DIED WHILST PRISONER.
rniVATE G F STALGIS	PRIVATE G. F. STALGIS.	PRIVATE G F STALGIS
Mr. Stalgis, of Newtown, has been informed!	Mr. Stalgis, of Newtown, has been informed	Mr. Stalgis, of Newtown, has been informed
through tho Red CroSiTSorletv that his son,	through the Red Cross Society that his son,	through the Red CroSiTSorletv that his son,
Private Gregory Francis Stalgis, previously	Private Gregory Francis Stalgis, previously	Private Gregory Francis Stalgis, previously
reported missing since Julv 20. died while	reported missing since July 20, died while	reported missing since July 20. died while
held as a prisoner of war. Private Stalgis	held as a prisoner of war. Private Stalgis	held as a prisoner of war. Private Stalgis
left here In Novombor, lois, with tho si\lh	left here in November, 1915, with the sixth	left here In November, last, with the sixth
reinforcements *of the 20th Battalion, but	reinforcements of the 20th Battalion, but	reinforcements of the 20th Battalion, but
while In Egypt went through the school of	while in Egypt went through the school of	while In Egypt went through the school of
instruction und was transferí ed to the 14th	instruction and was transferred to the 14th	instruction and was transferred to the 14th
Machine Gun Company.	Machine Gun Company.	Machine Gun Company.

Identified overProof corrections	SIXTH JULY TRANSFERRED NOVEMBER AND
Identified overProof non-corrections	SOCIETY CROSS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	67	85.1	97.0	80.0
Searchability of unique words	50	86.0	96.0	71.4
Weighted Words		86.0	95.9	70.8

Article ID 15681505, Article, CITY RAILWAY. COMMISSIONERS' NEW OFFICES., page 8 1916-08-24, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 284 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	/CARRINGTON/STREET\|CARRINGTONSTREET WITHTHE ENTRANCE /WYNYARD/SQUARE\|WYNYARDSQUARE CAFE CASTLEREAGH MEMBERS LOOPLINE CHAMBER POINTED RISE FAR
Identified overProof non-corrections	BOEN [**VANDALISED] ESCALATORS LIFTS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	264	84.1	98.9	92.9
Searchability of unique words	140	90.0	97.9	78.6
Weighted Words		87.8	97.2	76.8

Article ID 15684489, Detailed lists, results, guides, A.I.F. CHAPLAINS., page 4 1916-09-25, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 149 words, 4 corrections

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A.I.F. CHAPLAINS.	A.I.F. CHAPLAINS.	A.I.F. CHAPLAINS.
Quite a number of chaplains bavo recently	Quite a number of chaplains have recently	Quite a number of chaplains have recently
been called up for duty with the A.I.P. These	been called up for duty with the A.I.F. These	been called up for duty with the A.I.F. These
Include:	include :—	include:
ANGLICAN.	ANGLICAN.	ANGLICAN.
Chaplain, 4th Class, Rev. P. S. Waddy.	Chaplain, 4th Class, Rev. P. S. Waddy.	Chaplain, 4th Class, Rev. P. S. Waddy.
Rev. Henry Hosken Morshead.	Rev. Henry Hosken Morshead.	Rev. Henry Hosken Morshead.
Chaplain, 4th Class (temporary and super-1	Chaplain, 4th Class (temporary and super-	Chaplain, 4th Class (temporary and super-
numerary). Rev. A. H. Gallop.	numerary). Rev. A. H. Gallop.	numerary). Rev. A. H. Gallop.
Chaplain, 4th Class, ^Rev. G. Glider.	Chaplain, 4th Class, Rev. G. Gilder.	Chaplain, 4th Class, Rev. G. Glider.
Rev. Alexander Sydney'Greville.	Rev. Alexander Sydney Greville.	Rev. Alexander Sydney'Greville.
Roa\ Joseph John Booth, Th.L.	Rev. Joseph John Booth, Th.L.	Road Joseph John Booth, Th.L.
Rov. John Edward Norman Osborn, M.A	Rev. John Edward Norman Osborn, M.A.	Rev. John Edward Norman Osborn, M.A
Rev. Austin Francis Eva, Th.L>. _ '	Rev. Austin Francis Eva, Th.L.	Rev. Austin Francis Eva, ThE. _ '
Rev. James Michael M'Evoy.	Rev. James Michael McEvoy.	Rev. James Michael McEvoy.
ROMAN CATHOLIC.	ROMAN CATHOLIC.	ROMAN CATHOLIC.
Rev. Bernard Robertson.	Rev. Bernard Robertson.	Rev. Bernard Robertson.
Rev. Alexander M. Fillobean.	Rev. Alexander M. Fillobean.	Rev. Alexander M. Fillobean.
Rev. Ignatius Ernest Bossoncc.	Rev. Ignatius Ernest Bossence.	Rev. Ignatius Ernest Bossence.
Rev. Henry AVard.	Rev. Henry Ward.	Rev. Henry Ward.
PRESBYTERIAN.	PRESBYTERIAN.	PRESBYTERIAN.
Chaplain, 4th CIbbb, Rev. R. W. Macaulay,	Chaplain, 4th Class, Rev. R. W. Macaulay,	Chaplain, 4th CIbbb, Rev. R. W. Macaulay,
B.A.	B.A.	B.A.
Chaplain, 4th ClasB (temporary and super-	Chaplain, 4th Class (temporary and super-	Chaplain, 4th Class (temporary and super-
numerary), Rev. J. A. Malcolmson, B.A.	numerary), Rev. J. A. Malcolmson, B.A.	numerary), Rev. J. A. Malcolmson, B.A.
METHODIST.	METHODIST.	METHODIST.
ReA\ Frederick Humphroy.	Rev. Frederick Humphrey.	Rev. Frederick Humphrey.
Chaplain. 4th Class, Rev. E. H. 0. Nye.	Chaplain. 4th Class, Rev. E. H. O. Nye.	Chaplain. 4th Class, Rev. E. H. O. Nye.
Rev. David De Venny Hunter.	Rev. David De Venny Hunter.	Rev. David De Denny Hunter.
Chaplain, 4th Class (temporary and super-	Chaplain, 4th Class (temporary and super-	Chaplain, 4th Class (temporary and super-
numerary), Rev. T. T. AVcbb.	numerary), Rev. T. T. Webb.	numerary), Rev. T. T. Webb.
BAPTIST.	BAPTIST.	BAPTIST.
Chaplain, 4th Class, Rev. H. A. Pyke.	Chaplain, 4th Class, Rev. H. A. Pyke.	Chaplain, 4th Class, Rev. H. A. Pyke.

Identified overProof corrections	HUMPHREY HAVE WARD WEBB MCEVOY BOSSENCE
Identified overProof non-corrections	VENNY [**VANDALISED] GILDER GREVILLE SYDNEY

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Searchability of unique words	66	86.4	93.9	55.6
Weighted Words		88.2	94.7	55.3

Article ID 15690002, Article, RAILWAY TO JERVIS BAY. GOULBURN, Monday., page 4 1916-07-18, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 89 words, 3 corrections

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RAILWAY TO JERVIS BAY.	RAILWAY TO JERVIS BAY.	RAILWAY TO JERVIS BAY.
1 GOULBURN, Monday.	GOULBURN, Monday.	1 GOULBURN, Monday.
At tho last meeting of the Municipal Coun-	At the last meeting of the Municipal Coun-	At the last meeting of the Municipal Council
cil a committee was appoiutod to co-operato	cil a committee was appointed to co-operate	a committee was appointed to co-operate
with tlia member for Merriwa nnd any othor	with the member for Merriwa and any other	with the member for Merriwa and any other
representativo body, in connection with tho	representative body, in connection with the	representative body, in connection with the
suggostion that tho connection between the	suggestion that the connection between the	suggestion that the connection between the
southern railway system and tho proposed	southern railway system and the proposed	southern railway system and the proposed
Jervis Day railway should bo from Goulburn	Jervis Bay railway should be from Goulburn	Jervis Bay railway should be from Goulburn
or Joppa. The committee was authorised to	or Joppa. The committee was authorised to	or Joppa. The committee was authorised to
tako steps to urgo upon the Slate authorities	take steps to urge upon the State authorities	take steps to urge upon the State authorities
that n trial aurvoy Bhould bo mado of a sug-	that a trial survey should be made of a sug-	that a trial survey should be made of a suggested
gested routa from Tallong or Wingello to	gested route from Tallong or Wingello to	route from Tallong or Wingello to
Nowra. ____________________	Nowra.	Nowra. ____________________

Identified overProof corrections	URGE /CO/OPERATE\|COOPERATE SURVEY MADE BE SUGGESTION OTHER ROUTE REPRESENTATIVE TAKE APPOINTED STATE
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All Words	82	74.4	100.0	100.0
Searchability of unique words	54	77.8	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		76.0	100.0	100.0

Article ID 15701974, Detailed lists, results, guides, AUCTION SALES TO-DAY. HOUSES AND LAND., page 9 1916-08-11, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 231 words, 3 corrections

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AUCTION SALES TO-DAY.	AUCTION SALES TO-DAY.	AUCTION SALES TO-DAY.
?
HOUSFS AND LAND.	HOUSES AND LAND.	HOUSES AND LAND.
RICHARDSON and WRUNCH - U the Rooms at 11 SO,	RICHARDSON and WRENCH.— At the Rooms at 11.30,	RICHARDSON and WRENCH At the Rooms at 11 SO,
Sluires, City Suburban, and Counti-j Properties.	Shares, City, Suburban, and Country Properties.	Shires, City Suburban, and Country Properties.
FURNITURE AND MEttCHANDISr	FURNITURE AND MERCHANDISE.	FURNITURE AND MERCHANDISE
J R LAWSON-At the Rooms, at 10 30, Pianos,	J. R. LAWSON.— At the Rooms, at 10 30, Pianos,	J R LAWSON At the Rooms, at 10 30, Pianos,
Furniture, Plate, etc	Furniture, Plate, etc.	Furniture, Plate, etc
R. ZIONfa -At 1 lctchcr street, Bondi, at 11, Fiarnl	R. ZIONS.— At Fletcher-street, Bondi, at 11, Furni-	R. ZIONfa At 1 Fletcher street, Bondi, at 11, Fiarnl
ture, etc	ture, etc.	ture, etc
E II BRODRIBB -At 00 08 City road, at 11, Pianos,	E. H. BRODRIBB.— At 66-68 City-road, at 11, Pianos,	E H BRODRIBB -At 00 08 City road, at 11, Pianos,
..tirrillure, etc	Furniture, etc.	..tirrillure, etc
STRONGMAN and WATKliN -At the Rooms, at 11,	STRONGMAN and WATKIN.— At the Rooms, at 11,	STRONGMAN and WATKIN -At the Rooms, at 11,
Pianos, rurniture, etc	Pianos, Furniture, etc.	Pianos, Furniture, etc
STOKFS and CO -At Devonshire and Buckingham	STOKES and CO.— At Devonshire and Buckingham	STOKES and CO -At Devonshire and Buckingham
street*, at 11, I ancy Goods, b-tioncry, and Cou	streets, at 11, Fancy Goods, Stationery, and Con-	streets, at 11, I Fancy Goods, Stationery, and Confectionery
fectionrry Business	fectionary Business.	Business
BRUNrNELt. and MNVFRMAN - *t 52 Carrington	BRUNTNELL and BANNERMAN.— At 52 Carrington-	BRUNTNELL. and BANNERMAN - at 52 Carrington
street at 11, Piano, Furniture, etc	street at 11, Piano, Furniture, etc.	street at 11, Piano, Furniture, etc
E A WOODB1 ItRY - U 72 Junction street, North Syd	E. A. WOODBURY.-- At 72 Junction-street, North Syd-	E A WOODS ItRY - U 22 Junction street, North Sydney
nea at JO JO Furniture etc	ney at 10.30, Furniture, etc.	at J JO Furniture etc
O CLUB!) -At 4 The Avenue, Last Balmain, at 11,	G. CLUBB.-- At 4 The Avenue, East Balmain, at 11,	O CLUB!) -At 4 The Avenue, East Balmain, at 11,
Furniture etc	Furniture, etc.	Furniture etc
MIDDIaKlON and CO - U 170 Ccorgc-street West, at	MIDDLETON and CO.-- At 170 George-street West, at	MIDDLETON and CO At 170 George-street West, at
2, Furniture, Clothing etc	2, Furniture, Clothing etc.	2, Furniture, Clothing etc
J P L1«TFR - U 192 Pitt street, at 11, Clothing,	J. P. LISTER.-- At 392 Pitt-street, at 11, Clothing,	J P LISTER At 192 Pitt street, at 11, Clothing,
eta. «t 1, Sundrlt* at 4, Jeivcllcrv	etc. ; at 3, Sundries ; at 4, Jewellery.	etc. at 1, Sundries at 4, Jewellery
A O JFNKINS -At Ben Bjvd road, Ncaata-al Bay, at	A. G. JENKINS.-- At Ben Boyd-road, Neutral Bay, at	A G JENKINS -At Ben Boyd road, Namatanai Bay, at
11, Piano, Organ, furniture, etc	11, Piano, Organ, furniture, etc.	11, Piano, Organ, furniture, etc
I ARM AND DAIRY PRODUCF	FARM AND DAIRY PRODUCE.	FARM AND DAIRY PRODUCE
MOSSMAN and 1 I MS - At Hie Store, at 180, Eggs,	MOSSMAN and ELLIS.-- At the Store, at 1.30, Eggs,	MOSSMAN and 1 I MS - At the Store, at 180, Eggs,
Rutter, Honcj, at 2, Suckers, Pork, Acal, at 210,	Butter, Honey, at 2, Suckers, Pork, Veal ; at 2.15,	Rutter, Hotel, at 2, Suckers, Pork, Veal, at 210,
Poultri, etc '	Poultry, etc.	Poultry, etc '
HORSkt! WHOLES, AND HARVt&S '	HORSES, WHOLES, AND HARNESS.	HORSt! WHOLE, AND HARNESS W
W. INGLIS »nd SON-At their Bsouir, Camperdown,	W. INGLIS and SON.-- At their Bazaar, Camperdown,	INGLIS and SON At their Bazaar, Camperdown,
at 10 SO and S, Hortet, Vehicle», and lUroeM i	at 10.30 and 2, Horses, Vehicles, and Harness.	at 10 SO and S, Horses, Vehicles, and lUroeM i

Identified overProof corrections	HARNESS BAZAAR HOUSES STOKES STREETS FARM LISTER MERCHANDISE JENKINS WRENCH MIDDLETON VEAL FANCY HORSES VEHICLES /BOYD/ROAD\|BOYDROAD SYDNEY BANNERMAN COUNTRY WATKIN BRUNTNELL /GEORGE/STREET\|GEORGESTREET POULTRY PRODUCE STATIONERY SUNDRIES /FLETCHER/STREET\|FLETCHERSTREET EAST JEWELLERY
Identified overProof non-corrections	HONEY WHOLES [**VANDALISED] NEUTRAL WOODBURY CONFECTIONARY BUTTER CLUBB ELLIS SHARES ZIONS

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Searchability of unique words	89	57.3	88.8	73.7
Weighted Words		59.4	88.8	72.5

Article ID 15702099, Article, TRANSPORT OF MUNITIONS. PARIS, July 28., page 13 1916-07-29, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 50 words, 3 corrections

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TRANSPORT OF MUNITIONS.	TRANSPORT OF MUNITIONS.	TRANSPORT OF MUNITIONS.
PAIUS, July 2S.	PARIS, July 28.	PARIS, July 28.
A correspondent who visited the Somme)	A correspondent who visited the Somme	A correspondent who visited the Somme)
front states that the Anglo-French troops t	front states that the Anglo-French troops	front states that the Anglo-French troops t
\ ha»"o constructed 1000 kilometres or rail	have constructed 1000 kilometres or rail-	I have constructed 1000 kilometres or rail
I ways and over 100 stations for the trans-	ways and over 100 stations for the trans-	I ways and over 100 stations for the transport
port of munitions, and hundreds of miles	port of munitions, and hundreds of miles	of munitions, and hundreds of miles
I of roads 'or the motors convoying troops.	of roads for the motors conveying troops.	I of roads 'or the motors conveying troops.

Identified overProof corrections	HAVE CONVEYING PARIS
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Article ID 20138426, Article, TOOWOOMBA AND DISTRICT. TOQWOOMBA, May 24., page 8 1916-05-25, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), 61 words, 4 corrections

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I TOOWOOMBA AND DISTRICT.	TOOWOOMBA AND DISTRICT.	TOOWOOMBA AND DISTRICT.
- TUUAVÜOMBA, May 24.	TOOWOOMBA, May 24.	- TOOWOOMBA, May 24.
This afternoon "William JobuBou, an ex-	This afternoon William Johnson, an ex-	This afternoon William Johnson, an examiner
aminer in the railway department, Too-	aminer in the railway department, Too-	in the railway department, Toowoomba,
woomba, had the first finger of the right	woomba, had the first finger of the right	had the first finger of the right
hand jammed in the \\ estingliouse brake	hand jammed in the Westinghouse brake	hand jammed in the W Westinghouse brake
on a carriage. The finger w-us badlv	on a carriage. The finger was badly	on a carriage. The finger was badly
crushed, and, it is understood, will have	crushed, and, it is understood, will	crushed, and, it is understood, will have
to be amputated.	have to be amputated.	to be amputated.
15. YV, Pechej, timoor merchant, Tot	E. W. Pechey, timber merchant, Too-	15. W, Pechey, timber merchant, Too
..uomba Téléphone ÖS*	woomba. Telephone 93.*	Woomba Telephone SS

Identified overProof corrections	PECHEY TELEPHONE TIMBER WAS WESTINGHOUSE JOHNSON BADLY
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All Words	49	81.6	98.0	88.9
Searchability of unique words	39	82.1	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		75.6	100.0	100.0

Article ID 23610907, Article, DOES THE A.I.F. NEED REINFORCEMENTS?-A MUTE WITNESS. [?] [?]FICEDS AND MEN OF THE QUEENSLAND A.L.H. DFDF, page 28 1916-11-18, The Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld. : 1866 - 1939), 296 words, 8 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	REPUBLICATION PROVIDING /QUEEN/STREET\|QUEENSTREET OFFICERS
Identified overProof non-corrections	FEGAN ALAS [**VANDALISED] SINGLE /NON/COMMISSIONED\|NONCOMMISSIONED PHOTO

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All Words	278	96.8	97.8	33.3
Searchability of unique words	165	95.2	97.0	37.5
Weighted Words		94.6	96.4	33.9

Article ID 28782833, Article, RICHARDSON AND WRENCH, LTD., page 13 1916-01-26, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 121 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	MADE CRANE FROM /BALANCE/SHEET\|BALANCESHEET WERE RATE NEXT AMOUNTED
Identified overProof non-corrections	HOLD [**VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	106	81.1	99.1	95.0
Searchability of unique words	65	87.7	98.5	87.5
Weighted Words		89.7	98.7	87.2

Article ID 31669515, Article, AN INDEFENSIBLE PRO-PROGRAMME., page 2 1916-03-07, Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer (NSW : 1915 - 1927), 630 words, 4 corrections

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>AN IND FENSIBLEPRO-:	AN INDEFENSIBLE PRO-	AN END FENSIBLEPRO-:
'PROGRAMME.	PROGRAMME.	PROGRAMME.
V::1:atver unworthy developments	Whatever unworthy developments	V:::ater unworthy developments
!nay take. place during the present	may take place during the present	may take, place during the present
segssion of Parliament, they cannot	session of Parliament, they cannot	session of Parliament, they cannot
be more unworthy than the pro	be more unworthy than the pro-	be more unworthy than the programme
grunine put forward by the Govern	gramme put forward by the Govern-	put forward by the Government.
ment. It is difficult to decide which	ment. It is difficult to decide which	It is difficult to decide which
is the more -reprehensible feature,	is the more reprehensible feature,	is the more reprehensible feature,
jts refusal to undertake its own pro	its refusal to undertake its own pro-	its refusal to undertake its own proper
per responsibilities, as shown in the	per responsibilities, as shown in the	responsibilities, as shown in the
shelving of the hour for closing pub	shelving of the hour for closing pub-	shelving of the hour for closing public-houses,
lic-houses, or its eagerness to under	lic-houses, or its eagerness to under-	or its eagerness to under
take those which do not belong to	take those which do not belong to	take those which do not belong to
it, such as the "nationalisation" of	it, such as the "nationalisation" of	it, such as the nationalisation" of
industries which properly belong to	industries which properly belong to	industries which properly belong to
the initiativei of the 'people. But	the initiative of the people. But	the initiative of the people. But
even these have to take second place	even these have to take second place	even these have to take second place
in comparison with its attitude and	in comparison with its attitude and	in comparison with its attitude and
action with respect- to the .war. At	action with respect to the war. At	action with respect to the war. At
a time when there should be the	a time when there should be the	a time when there should be the
'ternest concentration -both of ef	sternest concentration both of ef-	'largest concentration both of effort,
fort, attention and money on beat	fort, attention and money on beat-	attention and money on beating
ing the common enemy, it does not	ing the common enemy, it does not	the common enemy, it does not
hesitate to do its utmost to divide	hesitate to do its utmost to divide	hesitate to do its utmost to divide
the people into two hostile camps	the people into two hostile camps	the people into two hostile camps
by its mistimed efforfs to press for	by its mistimed efforts to press for-	by its sustained efforts to press for
ward its own party programme, and	ward its own party programme, and	ward its own party programme, and
not only so, but to draw heavily on	not only so, but to draw heavily on	not only so, but to draw heavily on
all available monetary resources for	all available monetary resources for	all available monetary resources for
projects which, .,by no stretch of ex	projects which, by no stretch of ex-	projects which, by no stretch of exaggeration,
aggeration, can, at the present time	aggeration, can, at the present time	can, at the present time
be considered pressing. It has no	be considered pressing. It has no	be considered pressing. It has no
money, it says, for extending . the	money, it says, for extending the	money, it says, for extending the railway
railway workshops, or for other ur	railway workshops, or for other ur-	workshops, or for other urgent:
gent: needs. But it professes no	gent needs. But it professes no	needs. But it professes no
doubt of being able to raise money,	doubt of being able to raise money,	doubt of being able to raise money,
at exorbitant rates of interest, for	at exorbitant rates of interest, for	at exorbitant rates of interest, for
the-city of Sydney underground rail	the city of Sydney underground rail-	the city of Sydney underground railway,
way, which is to 'cost seven-millions,	way, which is to cost seven-millions,	which is to cost seven millions,
and for the bridge across Sydney	and for the bridge across Sydney	and for the bridge across Sydney
Harbour, which will cost; no one	Harbour, which will cost no one	Harbour, which will cost; no one
knows how many millions more.	knows how many millions more.	knows how many millions more.
And it can only ob'tain- this money	And it can only obtain this money	And it can only obtain- this money
by embarrassing the British Gov	by embarrassing the British Gov-	by embarrassing the British Gov-
ernrient,' which is straining every	ernment, which is straining every	gradient,' which is straining every
nerve to do what the State Govern	nerve to do what the State Govern-	nerve to do what the State Government
ment ought to be doing, namely, to	ment ought to be doing, namely, to	ought to be doing, namely, to
conserve its resources, for use where	conserve its resources, for use where	conserve its resources, for use where
they are most needed. And what	they are most needed. And what	they are most needed. And what
is the mainspring of all this .malign	is the mainspring of all this malign	is the mainspring of all this malign
activity? Wh~at is the motive which	activity ? What is the motive which	activity? What is the motive which
inspires it? To all appearance, it	inspires it ? To all appearance, it	inspires it? To all appearance, it
is a last 'desperate effort to retain	is a last desperate effort to retain	is a last desperate effort to retain
office. It is thought that the scat	office. It is thought that the scat-	office. It is thought that the scattering
tering of public money in this-man	tering of public money in this man-	of public money in this-man
ner will conciliate voters Who othcr	ner will conciliate voters who other-	ner will conciliate voters Who otherwise
wise might be hostile. What-kind	wise might be hostile. What kind	might be hostile. What kind
of voters arethey who, can thus be	of voters are they who can thus be	of voters are they who, can thus be
influenced ? And-ivhat is the calibre	influenced? And what is the calibre	influenced ? And what is the calibre
of the Government which can thus	of the Government which can thus	of the Government which can thus
appeal to them? What is the ethical	appeal to them? What is the ethical	appeal to them? What is the ethical
value .of this ".office" ,`which .it 'is	value of this "office" which it is	value of this "office" which it is
making such agonising clutches' to	making such agonising clutches to	making such agonising clutches' to
retain? Was it not obtained, and	retain? Was it not obtained, and	retain? Was it not obtained, and
is' it not still held, by a fraud on'	is it not still held, by a fraud on	is' it not still held by a fraud on'
true democracy, "by the. "ironclad	true democracy, by the "ironclad	true democracy, by the. ironclad
pledge," to wit, which requires mem=	pledge," to wit, which requires mem-	pledge, to wit, which requires mem=
bers, on occasion, to forswear them	bers, on occasion, to forswear them-	bers, on occasion, to forswear themselves,
selves, lest the party hold on place	selves, lest the party hold on place	lest the party hold on place
and pay should b'e loosened? It is	and pay should be loosened? It is	and pay should be loosened? It is
perhaps fortunate: that these things	perhaps fortunate that these things	perhaps fortunate that these things
now stand lefore' us 'in all their	now stand before us in all their	now stand before' us in all their
naked repulsiveness. It isnot tnc	naked repulsiveness. It is not the	naked repulsiveness. It is not the
Democracy of the State which is	Democracy of the State which is	Democracy of the State which is
governing it.. It' s the majority in	governing it. It is the majority in	governing it. It's the majority in
the Caucus, consisting often of only	the Caucus, consisting often of only	the Caucus, consisting often of only
one or two members, iwho .are en-.	one or two members, who are en-	one or two members, who are enabled
abled' to' coerce .the actioi- of 'those	abled to coerce the action of those	to' coerce the action of those
who, do not agree with them. Will	who do not agree with them. Will	who, do not agree with them. Will
not the .true and real Democracy,	not the true and real Democracy,	not the true and real Democracy,
when it.has the opportunity, make	when it has the opportunity, make	when it, has the opportunity, make
short work/ of a conspiracy of this	short work of a conspiracy of this	short work of a conspiracy of this
kind? When the .party was in a	kind? When the party was in a	kind? When the party was in a
minority, ..fightng.;for recognition,	minority, fighting for recognition,	minority, ..fightng.;for recognition,
the ,,ironclad pledge"l may have been	the "ironclad pledge" may have been	the ironclad pledge may have been
capable' of excuse, ?,s a 'war' minea	capable of excuse, as a "war" mea-	capable of excuse, as a 'war' mines
sure. But any justification ,that may	sure. But any justification that may	sure. But any justification that may
be uirged in its defence on this	be urged in its defence on this	be urged in its defence on this
ground, ,vanished as soon as the	ground, vanished as soon as the	ground, vanished as soon as the
party: attained to, power,: and when	party attained to power, and when	party: attained to power,: and when
it became a cnrime. of the blackest	it became a crime of the blackest	it became a crime, of the blackest
nature to 'ar' on 'the oiiimunity	nature to "war" on the community	nature to 'ar' on the community
which it was elected to equitably	which it was elected to equitably	which it was elected to equitably
govern'.. Surely, iin.the .face of thel	govern. Surely, in the face of the	govern'.. Surely, in the face of the
.cexposure now being mrade of the re	exposure now being made of the re-	exposure now being made of the results'
sults' of methods so indefensible, all	sults of methods so indefensible, all	of methods so indefensible, all
the worthy, elements of: town' and	the worthy elements of town and	the worthy, elements of: town' and
countiy constituencies .iil rally . in	country constituencies will rally in	country constituencies in rally in one
one common,' determiination 'to bring	one common determination to bring	common,' determination to bring
ab'out sweeping- and radical reform	about sweeping and radical reform	about sweeping- and radical reform
of political airis arindmethods. <:Oth	of political aims and methods. Oth-	of political aims and methods. 30th
erwis:e t(e ':trend 'will: ineitably be:	erwise the trend will inevitably be	erwise the 'trend 'will: inevitably be:
fiom bad to worsies	from bad to worse.	from bad to worries

Identified overProof corrections	COMMUNITY AN DETERMINATION COUNTRY INITIATIVE EXPOSURE CRIME INEVITABLY MADE EFFORTS SESSION FROM OTHERWISE URGED AIMS BEFORE ENABLED
Identified overProof non-corrections	WHATEVER PRO [VANDALISED] WORSE MANNER MISTIMED [VANDALISED] MEASURE FIGHTING STERNEST

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All Words	607	91.4	97.5	71.2
Searchability of unique words	286	92.0	97.2	65.2
Weighted Words		92.4	97.3	64.0

Article ID 31672753, Article, SNOWY RIVER SOLDIERS. MESSAGE BY BOTTLE POST., page 2 1916-10-31, Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer (NSW : 1915 - 1927), 219 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
SNOWY RIVER SOLDIERS.	SNOWY RIVER SOLDIERS.	SNOWY RIVER SOLDIERS.
iVIFMSSAGE BY BOTTLE POST.	MESSAGE BY BOTTLE POST.	iVIFMSSAGE BY BOTTLE POST.
The 'following letter. writtam by	The following letter written by	The following letter. written by
a number of "The Mlen from Snowy	a number of "The Men from Snowy	a number of "The Men from Snowy
River," was picked up in a bottle	River," was picked up in a bottle	River," was picked up in a bottle
on.the beach near Cape Scha-ik,	on the beach near Cape Schanks	on the beach near Cape Schanck,
byMisses R. Russell and E. Cairns.	by Misses R. Russell and E. Cairns.	by Misses R. Russell and E. Cairns.
It 'was addressed to the editor of	It was addressed to the editor of	It was addressed to the editor of
the "Adaminaby A ctvocate":-a	the "Adaminaby Advocate" :--	the Adaminaby A ctvocate":-a
:Going through Me'bourne Heads.	"Going through Melbourne Heads.	Going through Melbourne Heads.
" IWe are just writing you a note, if	"We are just writing you a note, if	" We are just writing you a note, if
ever you get it, to say we had a	ever you get it, to say we had a	ever you get it, to say we had a
good time all the way from Sydn .y,	good time all the way from Sydney,	good time all the way from Sydney by,
allon board being fairly well to-day,	all on board being fairly well to-day,	all on board being fairly well to-day,
but somre of the Snowies ,were a bit	but some of the Snowies were a bit	but some of the Knowles were a bit
sea-sick, as it was a bit rough. We	sea-sick, as it was a bit rough. We	sea-sick, as it was a bit rough. We
had a few hours' leave in Mel	had a few hours' leave in Mel-	had a few hours' leave in Melbourne,
bourne, and had a good lookrou'.d	bourne, and had a good look round	and had a good look-out
The following send their name; and	The following send their name; and	The following send their name; and
ivih' to be remembered to friends	wish to be remembered to friends	was to be remembered to friends
intheir town of'Adaminaby: S. H.	in their town of Adaminaby: S. H.	in their town of Adaminaby: S. H.
Turner, E. Power F. J. Ree;, Alf.	Turner, E. Power, F. J. Rees, Alf.	Turner, E. Power F. J. Rae;, Alf.
Tozer, G. Mansfield. J. Turner, A.	Tozer, G. Mansfield, J. Turner, A.	Tozer, G. Mansfield. J. Turner, A.
Goodman, J. J. O'Neill. E. C. WV.	Goodman, J. J. O'Neill, E. C. W.	Goodman, J. J. O'Neill. E. C. WV.
Venables, L. Freebody."	Venables, L. Freebody."	Venables, L. Freebody."
The sale of the Anzac Book, writ	The sale of the Anzac Book, writ-	The sale of the Anzac Book, written
ten and illustrated, in the main, by	ten and illustrated, in the main, by	and illustrated, in the main, by
Australians in the firing line i-t	Australians in the firing line at	Australians in the firing line at
Gallipoli, realised £3000 for the Red	Gallipoli, realised £3000 for the Red	Gallipoli, realised £3000 for the Red
Cross Funds, and -t second edition	Cross Funds, and a second edition	Cross Funds, and -a second edition
is in the press.	is in the press.	is in the press.
Mr. Win. Webber,. representativd	Mr. Wm. Webber, representated	Mr. Wm. Webber,. representative
for the Farmers and Settlers' Ass" -	for the Farmers and Settlers' Assoc-	for the Farmers and Settlers' Ass" -
ciation, addressed a gathering of	ciation, addressed a gathering of	ciation, addressed a gathering of
farmers and others At Adamiinaby	farmers and others at Adamiinaby	farmers and others At Adaminaby
and formed a branch of the Associa	and formed a branch of the Associa-	and formed a branch of the Association
tion there.	tion there.	there.

Identified overProof corrections	SYDNEY LOOK SOME WM MISSES MEN ON
Identified overProof non-corrections	REES SNOWIES [VANDALISED] ADAMIINABY [VANDALISED] MESSAGE WISH REPRESENTATED ASSOCCIATION SCHANKS ROUND ADVOCATE

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All Words	189	85.7	94.7	63.0
Searchability of unique words	123	87.8	91.9	33.3
Weighted Words		87.5	89.5	16.1

Article ID 37597459, Article, BUSSELTON., page 18 1916-02-04, Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885 - 1954), 122 words, 5 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
BUSSELTON.	BUSSELTON.	BUSSELTON.
Mrs. Taos. B. Bole, of Newtown, passed	Mrs. Thos. B. Rose, of Newtown, passed	Mrs. Thos. B. Cole, of Newtown, passed
away very suddenly ibis week. She had '	away very suddenly this week. She had	away very suddenly this week. She had not
not been well lately, but her death was	not been well lately, but her death was	been well lately, but her death was
quite unexpected to her friends and rela-	quite unexpected to her friends and rela-	quite unexpected to her friends and relatives,
tives,	tives.
A rifle match took place at tbe newly	A rifle match took place at the newly	A rifle match took place at the newly
erected rifle range here on Sunday last	erected rifle range here on Sunday last	erected rifle range here on Sunday last
between 10 men of Busselton and Capel,	between 10 men of Busselton and Capel,	between 10 men of Busselton and Capel,
and resulted as follows :-Busselton, 428 ;	and resulted as follows:—Busselton, 428;	and resulted as follows Busselton, 428 ;
Capel, 422	Capel, 422.	Capel, 422
i The Busselton Fire Brigade has done	The Busselton Fire Brigade has done	The Busselton Fire Brigade has done
I good service in the pa>t in \bH town, but	good service in the past in the town, but	good service in the past in ASH town, but
is now feeling the effect of nearly all its	is now feeling the effect of nearly all its	is now feeling the effect of nearly all its
I members leaving for the front.	members leaving for the front.	members leaving for the front.
! A great number are answering the call	A great number are answering the call	! A great number are answering the call
, to arms in Busselton.	to arms in Busselton.	to arms in Busselton.
I No doctor has been appointed yet to	No doctor has been appointed yet to	I No doctor has been appointed yet to
take charge of the district.	take charge of the district.	take charge of the district.

Identified overProof corrections	PAST THIS THOS
Identified overProof non-corrections	ROSE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	106	94.3	98.1	66.7
Searchability of unique words	80	95.0	98.8	75.0
Weighted Words		94.1	98.4	72.6

Article ID 40035432, Article, WAS IT A GERMAN VICTORY? The Way to Test It LONDON, June 5., page 5 1916-06-06, Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1954), 113 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
WAS IT A GERMAN VICTORY? j	WAS IT A GERMAN VICTORY?	WAS IT A GERMAN VICTORY? The
The Way to Test It	The Way to Test It.	Way to Test It
:; LONDON, June s. I	LONDON, June 5.	:; LONDON, June s. The
The Premier of Queensland (Mr.	The Premier of Queensland (Mr.	Premier of Queensland (Mr.
Ryan) visited the Foundlings hos-	Ryan) visited the Foundlings hos-	Ryan) visited the Foundlings hos-
pital to obtain useful information in.	pital to obtain useful information in	pital to obtain useful information in.
connection with' the establishment of	connection with the establishment of	connection with the establishment of
a similar institution in. Queensland.	a similar institution in Queensland.	a similar institution in. Queensland.
He visited Harefield hospital and	He visited Harefield hospital and	He visited Harefield hospital and
conversed ' with' "thc - Queehslanders.	conversed with the Queenslanders.	conversed with "the - Queenslanders.
Afterwards h'c'addressed all: the in-,	Afterwards he addressed all the in-	Afterwards he addressed all: the inmates.
mates. Referring to thc naval, fight,	mates. Referring to the naval fight,	Referring to the naval fight,
he -paid a- tribute - to thc fetitish r vic-	he paid a tribute to the British vic-	he paid a tribute to the fetish r victory,
tory, 'and i said ..In^^rmans*'^discre-	tory, and said the Germans' discre-	and I said ..In^^rmans*'^discre-
tion was ever more conspicuous than,	tion was ever more conspicuous than	tion was ever more conspicuous than,
their" valor. . The best test of victory	their valor. The best test of victory	their value. The best test of victory
would, be '£<%-^tà?S*Sffa&m&tâà'';	would be for the German merchant-	would, be '£<%-^tà?S*Sffa&m&tâà'';
men to sail. the seas as Freely/ as the'	men to sail the seas as freely as the	men to sail the seas as freely as the
Allies. . . V/J '/:;,;.i.X.'? '. '?? ";.'"!"'.	Allies.	Allies. . . V/J '/:;,;.i.X.'? '. '?? ";.'"!"'.

Identified overProof corrections	INMATES ADDRESSED QUEENSLANDERS
Identified overProof non-corrections	MERCHANTMEN BRITISH VALOR [**VANDALISED] FOR DISCRETION GERMANS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	93	83.9	90.3	40.0
Searchability of unique words	61	86.9	90.2	25.0
Weighted Words		85.1	89.4	28.8

Article ID 50873815, Article, THIRD RAIL DEVICE., page 8 1916-05-27, Examiner (Launceston, Tas. : 1900 - 1954), 87 words, 5 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
TItitL) RAIL DEVICE.	THIRD RAIL DEVICE.	TItitL) RAIL DEVICE.
The third rail was discussed, and the	The third rail was discussed, and the	The third rail was discussed, and the
following resolution carricd:-"T'lhat the	following resolution carried:—"That the	following resolution carried: "That the
conference agrees with the appointment	conference agrees with the appointment	conference agrees with the appointment
of a conunittee of experts, one of each	of a committee of experts, one of each	of a committee of experts, one of each
state, to investigate the whole question	state, to investigate the whole question	state, to investigate the whole question
of the laying of the third rail."	of the laying of the third rail."	of the laying of the third rail."
SMr. IHolman noved-"That on receipt	Mr. Holman moved—"That on receipt	Mr. Holman moved "That on receipt
of the committee's report a meeting of	of the committee's report a meeting of	of the committee's report a meeting of
the Railway Ministers from all the states	the Railway Ministers from all the states	the Railway Ministers from all the states
consider the feasibility of the early ap.	consider the feasibility of the early ap-	consider the feasibility of the early application
.plication of the device to a selected sec	plication of the device to a selected sec-	of the device to a selected section
tion for the purposes of a test, and the	tion for the purposes of a test, and the	for the purposes of a test, and the
states bear the cost."-Carried.	states bear the cost."—Carried.	states bear the cost" Carried.

Identified overProof corrections	COMMITTEE MOVED MR HOLMAN
Identified overProof non-corrections

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	84	91.7	98.8	85.7
Searchability of unique words	50	92.0	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		91.0	100.0	100.0

Article ID 53403140, Article, RAILWAY COLLISION., page 10 1916-10-17, Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1878 - 1954), 246 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
HAJTAVAY COLLISTON'. I	RAILWAY COLLISION	RAILWAY COLLISION'. A
A little «.fter half-past seven e'elivl, on	A little after half-past seven o'clock, on	little after half-past seven deliver, on
Friday nislit a collision occurroii at ihn	Friday night a collision occurred at the	Friday night a collision occurs at the
railway station which, fortunately, was	railway station which, fortunately, was	railway station which, fortunately, was
not attended with any serious results as	not attended with any serious results as	not attended with any serious results as
far a* lim passengers were concerned. A I	far as the passengers were concerned. A	far as the passengers were concerned. A train
train from l.'îo?:», cirryln;? p.u>s .rtigrrs,	train from Ulogie, carrying passengers	from l.'îo?:», carrying;? puts tigers,
and consist ina of two carriages and n	and consisting of two carriages and a	and consist each of two carriages and a
brake van, tv»» nearing th» southern »nd	brake van, was nearing the southern end	brake van, was nearing the southern end
of thc platform chen il collider] villi an	of the platform when it collided with an	of the platform when it collided with an
emilie and van from Walterhall. The	engine and van from Walterhall. The	engine and van from Walterhall. The
body nf the ran was h nocked riiht olT the	body of the van was knocked right off the	body of the ran was h nocked right off the
wheels and th» engine i.Hncbcd (o the	wheels and the engine attached to the	wheels and the engine attached to the
pqsspiicj-er (min was also damaged. Thc	passenger train was also damaged. The	pqsspiicj-er (man was also damaged. The
acoident is said to hare been due to an	accident is said to have been due to an	accident is said to have been due to an
error in the sigiuilijri;:. The signals	error in the signalling. The signals	error in the signalling;:. The signals
showed the line clear to the passenger	showed the line clear to the passenger	showed the line clear to the passenger
train, bul il happened that Driver Wilkin-	train, but it happened that Driver Wilkinson	train, but it happened that Driver Wilkin-
son had ocea-ion to come in from Waltcr	had occasion to come in from Walterhall	son had occasion to come in from Walter
'íiall for wmer. t.fiially encinos from that	for water. Usually engines from that	'call for women. finally escapes from that
slation po on to (Jie linc to thc waler	station go on to the line to the water	station go on to the line to the water
tank, uea.r Hie goods shed, not approach-	tank, near the goods shed, not approaching	tank, near the goods shed, not approach-
ing the platform at all : but the engine	the platform at all : but the engine	ing the platform at all but the engine
driven br }\r. Wilkinson was or.e of thc	driven by Mr. Wilkinson was one of the	driven by }\r. Wilkinson was one of the
latest f"pr and wa« ont allowed fo eros» i	latest type and was not allowed to cross	latest for and was not allowed to cross the
the weirrhhriden or thc turntable, which j	the weighbridge or the turntable, which	weighbridge or the turntable, which ; it
it must do ;f rt rjrw.s on to the branch \	it must do if it goes on to the branch	must do if it tyres on to the branch A
linc at the northern end. eonseqnrnf.iv <<ie <	line at the northern end ; consequently the	line at the northern end. eonseqnrnf.iv ie <
driver had to run on the main line i'0 fn* I	driver had to run on the main line to the	driver had to run on the main line so far I
southern erd of Mic platform and ..et on ,	southern end of the platform and get on	southern end of Mic platform and get on
to the brsneh line ti.oro He was in t'ie\|	to the branch line there. He was in the	to the branch line there He was in the;
act of doing KO when thc «ollision \|	act of doing so when the collision	act of doing NO when the collision occurred,
occurred, i	occurred.	i

Identified overProof corrections	AFTER NEAR CARRYING WATER OCCASION ONE BY SO THERE SIGNALLING ONTO ACCIDENT GO WATERTANK COLLIDED IF GET HAVE OFF RIGHT WEIGHBRIDGE ATTACHED NIGHT CROSS
Identified overProof non-corrections	USUALLY OCLOCK CONSEQUENTLY BRANCHLINE TYPE ULOGIE KNOCKED ENGINES CONSISTING MR GOES

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	222	64.9	90.5	73.1
Searchability of unique words	119	70.6	90.8	68.6
Weighted Words		71.3	89.6	63.7

Article ID 59902919, Article, FALL FROM HAYSTACK., page 11 1916-12-09, The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929), 91 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
FALL FROM HAYSTACK.	FALL FROM HAYSTACK.	FALL FROM HAYSTACK.
TEROWIE, December 7— Yesterday	TEROWIE, December 7.—Yesterday	TEROWIE, December 7 Yesterday
afternoon Mr. John Hubner, farmer, of,	afternoon Mr. John Hubner, farmer, of	afternoon Mr. John Hubner, farmer, of,
Sugar 'Eoaf, near Terowie, while building	Sugar Loaf, near Terowie, while building	Sugar 'Loaf, near Terowie, while building
a haystack, fell from the top of it to the	a haystack, fell from the top of it to the	a haystack, fell from the top of it to the
ground and sustained 6crious injuries. One	ground and sustained serious injuries. One	ground and sustained serious injuries. One
of his sons rode into Terowie and tele	of his sons rode into Terowie and tele-	of his sons rode into Terowie and telegraphed
graphed to Petersburg for Dr. Gorrie, who	graphed to Petersburg for Dr. Gorrie, who	to Petersburg for Dr. Gorrie, who
came at once in his car, and conveyed Mr.	came at once in his car, and conveyed Mr.	came at once in his car, and conveyed Mr.
Hubner to the hospital. Examination	Hubner to the hospital. Examination	Hubner to the hospital. Examination
showed that five ribs were broken, and	showed that five ribs were broken, and	showed that five ribs were broken, and
the head severelylacerated. The injured	the head severely lacerated. The injured	the head severely lacerated. The injured
man is now lying in Terowie Hospital, and	man is now lying in Terowie Hospital, and	man is now lying in Terowie Hospital, and
progressing as well as can be expected.	progressing as well as can be expected.	progressing as well as can be expected.

Identified overProof corrections	LACERATED LOAF SERIOUS SEVERELY
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	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	89	95.5	100.0	100.0
Searchability of unique words	66	93.9	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		92.0	100.0	100.0

Article ID 59914827, Article, BREAK OF GAUGE. PATENT FOR ADELAIDE INVESTOR. MELBOURNE, September 19., page 8 1916-09-20, The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929), 153 words, 5 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	YEARS RESEMBLED
Identified overProof non-corrections	HOWEVER BRUNTON

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	140	92.9	97.9	70.0
Searchability of unique words	86	95.3	97.7	50.0
Weighted Words		94.8	97.1	43.9

Article ID 59916294, Article, CALDWELL BREAK OF GAUGE CO., page 11 1916-10-18, The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929), 221 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	GRENFELL WELFARE BEEN HUGHES COURSE ADDISON GIVEN MESSRS FORMER SECURED TWISS BEST
Identified overProof non-corrections	MCCAM PATENTS [VANDALISED] TIMMS EXERCISE REGARDING THIRGS [VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	201	86.6	96.5	74.1
Searchability of unique words	125	87.2	95.2	62.5
Weighted Words		84.3	93.6	59.4

Article ID 69983121, Article, FREEBODY—O'SULLIVAN., page 3 1916-09-09, Williamstown Chronicle (Vic. : 1856 - 1954), 558 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	POLICE PRIOR DARLINGS CLARINGBOLD HAZELGROVE BEHALF KLEMKE LAST PAXTON CROWN MASTER LADIES FERGUSON PRESBYTERIAN
Identified overProof non-corrections	MCWILLIAMS STARVES STABELL FINDLAY [VANDALISED] MLISSES [VANDALISED] SAKER [VANDALISED] PIEACE [VANDALISED] PATRIOTIO [**VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	468	94.2	97.4	55.6
Searchability of unique words	273	93.8	97.1	52.9
Weighted Words		94.1	96.9	48.1

Article ID 74498435, Article, BREAK OF GAUGE PROBLEM. THE THIRD RAIL DEVICE., page 5 1916-01-29, The Ballarat Courier (Vic. : 1869 - 1880; 1914 - 1918), 253 words, 7 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
SItW?,I O1 OAJCOE I'l IlO1Lt t.	BREAK OF GAUGE PROBLEM.	SItW?,I OF OAJCOE I'l ROLLS t.
'TllM 'PII[ D ILAIL DIAM VICE'.	THE THIRD RAIL DEVICE.	'TllM 'PH D ILAIL DIAM VICE'.
This naftrre'on Mr It. ltoyle. New	This afternoon Mr. H. Hoyle, New	This nature on Mr H. Hoyle. New
Sootlh Wles tinistaor for hailwnvs. con	South Wales Minister for Railways, con-	South Wales Minister for Railways. conferred
ferrrcd with Mr It. M'Kd?afie. the Vie	ferred with Mr. H. McKenzie, the Vic-	with Mr It. M'Kd?afie. the Victorian
torian Minister, and Mr. C. E. Norman,	torian Minister, and Mr. C. E. Norman,	Minister, and Mr. C. E. Norman,
Chlairman of tho Ilaiwlny ?!lmiossion. oni	Chairman of the Railway Commission, on	Chairman of the Railway ?!lmiossion. on
the qluestLio of intinlling the third-aril	the question of installing the third-rail	the question of installing the third-rail
dlevieoa as solution of the break of gaugo	device as a solution of the break of gauge	devices as solution of the break of gauge
Iumblenr.	problem.	Iumblenr.
Mor d toyle de. ' ribd tho. eRleriment	Mr. Hoyle described the experiments	Mor d Hoyle e. ' read the. eRleriment
ronde at. 'Toennwnl, where it Js pro	made at Tocumwal, where it is pro-	made at. 'Tocumwal, where it is pro
nesnl to mwke a combined ored of the	posed to make a combined yard of the	posed to make a combined force of the
toar es.oteos anro in thioowy nookeo one	two systems and in this way make one	tour estates are in theory cooked one
eet of Ihildioire. hMIdS. storkyards, etc...	set of buildings, sheds, stockyards, etc.,	set of Ihildioire. hMIdS. stockyards, etc...
evni.lbln for raiml of both gcauges. Thit	available for trains of both gauges. This	avoidable for rains of both gauges. This
is oxeetlel to resull in a avring of more	is expected to result in a saving of more	is expected to result in a saving of more
than.2. in f(lt. o nr-tot or the .ntle.	than £20,000 in the lay-out of the yards.	than. in felt. of action or the late.
Mr Ioetle, it is undorttood, prorpose	Mr. Hoyle, it is understood, proposes	Mr beetle, it is understood, propose
thait theo Colmonweelth. Ner Sonuth	that the Commonwealth, New South	that the Commonwealth. New South
\Valee. atnl Victoria should each eontri	Wales, and Victoria should each contri-	Wales. and Victoria should each centre
hata to; tho Cest of ilntnllin hn h h tirtl	bute to the cost of installing the third	have to; the Cost of installing in his first
roil in (tIh, States. th estimnated cosLt	rail in the States, the estimated cost	rail in (the, States. the estimated cost
bring Iras theela lt.li LO.th).	being less than £500,000.	bring Iras wheels left LOth).
It. is.not considelreol likelr IiaL thn Vir	It is not considered likely that the Vic-	It is not considered likely that the war
orias Govorne rnLt will fll in rmdily	torian Government will fall in readily	crisis Governs rnLt will fall in readily
with'3r Tf"olo'o plroponanl. unlesc it clia	with Mr. Hoyle's proposal, unless it can	with Mr Theodore proposal. unless it clia
1w nrovel to the altislnertoo of the.Com	be proved to the satisfaction of the Com-	1w proved to the altislnertoo of the Com
omiioaers that the o?.eice tried at	missioners that the device tried at	Commoners that the offence tried at
Toenmwnl in not only wnrkable and le	Tocumwal is not only workable and de-	Tocumwal in not only workable and le
rindlnlot in shllort hinth of riilwnay. illt	pendable in short lengths of railway, but	readiness in short birth of railway. that
lro offers n lhornoetll snoltio of the	also offers a thorough solution of the	he offers a Thornett section of the
nroblem. then wrolld follow consildrr	problem. Then would follow considera-	problem. then would follow consider
tin of ost' hrv ti Victlnrinn overn	tion of cost by the Victorian Govern-	tin of cost' by the Victorian Govern
ment. Thr fact thlnt the Cormmonwelithl	ment. The fact that the Commonwealth	ment. The fact that the Commonwelth
lovrenment Is dcalroos of dolno awt V	Government is desirous of doing away	Government is desirous of doing away with
withl the hrerl of 0ance diticrlltr for	with the break of gauge difficulty for	the head of Dance directer for
stratie repsons mnay Ilhell Mr IIoyle in	strategic reasons may help Mr. Hoyle in	state reasons may Ilhell Mr Boyle in
his mission	his mission.	his mission

Identified overProof corrections	CONSIDERED WALES PROPOSED PROBLEM SET BY WOULD ONTHE GAUGES GOVERNMENT RAILWAYS COMMONWEALTH /THIRD/RAIL\|THIRDRAIL DOING LIKELY UNLESS QUESTION GAUGE PROVED SHORT ESTIMATED AWAY INSTALLING TOCUMWAL DESIROUS STOCKYARDS RAILWAY HOYLE MADE MAY WORKABLE FALL SOUTHWALES UNDERSTOOD READILY THAN PROPOSAL SAVING CHAIRMAN RAIL REASONS VICTORIAN MAKE COST CONFERRED NEWSOUTH EXPECTED RESULT
Identified overProof non-corrections	PROPOSES CONSIDERATION TWO STRATEGIC BE COMMISSIONERS DIFFICULTY BUT DEPENDABLE TRAINS LENGTHS BUILDINGS WAY CONTRIBUTE AVAILABLE THOROUGH YARD SYSTEMS EXPERIMENTS YARDS BEING HELP /LAY/OUT\|LAYOUT COMMISSION SATISFACTION DESCRIBED DEVICE SHEDS MCKENZIE CAN LESS HOYLES ALSO AFTERNOON

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	224	38.4	74.1	58.0
Searchability of unique words	122	32.8	72.1	58.5
Weighted Words		25.5	70.4	60.3

Article ID 74596804, Article, HELIGOLAND LIGHTHOUSE., page 5 1916-02-04, The Lilydale Express (Vic. : 1914 - 1918), 190 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	RUNNING ACCIDENT SURMOUNTED
Identified overProof non-corrections	NAVAL CONSISTS HELIOGOLAND [**VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	181	92.3	97.2	64.3
Searchability of unique words	98	94.9	96.9	40.0
Weighted Words		94.6	96.6	37.5

Article ID 74698450, Article, FIRE IN WHEAT CROP SYDNEY, Friday., page 7 1916-12-30, The Ballarat Courier (Vic. : 1869 - 1880; 1914 - 1918), 62 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
FIRE IN WHEAT CROP	FIRE IN WHEAT CROP	FIRE IN WHEAT CROP
SYDNEY. Fridany.	SYDNEY, Friday.	SYDNEY. Friday.
Hnarnmoiin" sii hor es to a disc plough	Harnessing six horses to a disc plough,	Hnarnmoiin" six horses to a disc plough
WV. Angcl plouglhcd A faro breok tlirolluh	W. Angel ploughed a fire break through	W. Angel ploughed A fire break through
the wheant and checked Il hig fire whijel	the wheat and checked a big fire which	the wheat and checked In big fire which
waes threatening to lodefy the efforts oft 100	was threatening to defy the efforts of 100	was threatening to defy the efforts of 100
farmeors and ftr la' hands ole the Avondale	farmers and farm hands on the Avondale	farmers and for a' hands off the Avondale
eftnto. ,ear tile! flock, ycstearday.	Estate, near the Rock, yesterday.	Estate. near the! flock, yesterday.
Tle firt destwrynlro wheat veula at £fOO)	The fire destroyed wheat valued at £1000	The first destwrynlro wheat events at £fOO)
Qu 380 and .50 arios.	on 300 and 400 acres.	Qu 300 and 350 acres.

Identified overProof corrections	YESTERDAY NEAR ANGEL ACRES SIX BIG WHICHWAS DEFY BREAK ESTATE FRIDAY HORSES PLOUGHED THROUGH FARMERS OF
Identified overProof non-corrections	FARM ROCK VALUED DESTROYED HARNESSING ON

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	51	45.1	84.3	71.4
Searchability of unique words	38	42.1	84.2	72.7
Weighted Words		43.3	82.8	69.6

Article ID 75028582, Article, SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. CRICKET., page 3 1916-02-19, The Ararat Advertiser (Vic. : 1914 - 1918), 50 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.	SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.	SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
CRICKET.	CRICKET.	CRICKET.
A match in which a good deal of	A match in which a good deal of	A match in which a good deal of
interest is being taken will be played	interest is being taken will be played	interest is being taken will be played
:It the Recreation Reserve this after	at the Recreation Reserve this after-	at the Recreation Reserve this after
I1on beItween the Ararat and Stawell	noon between the Ararat and Stawell	noon between the Ararat and Stawell
l?ailw:tay lb tls' teams. Both clubs	Railway Clubs' teams. Both clubs	l?ailw:tay lb tls' teams. Both clubs
will put strong combinations into the	will put strong combinations into the	will put strong combinations into the
lilel. ronsequcently some good cricket	field, consequently some good cricket	hotel. consequently some good cricket
shoult ,e witnessed.	should be witnessed.	should be witnessed.

Identified overProof corrections	BETWEEN SHOULD AT CONSEQUENTLY AFTERNOON
Identified overProof non-corrections	FIELD RAILWAY

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	46	80.4	93.5	66.7
Searchability of unique words	39	82.1	94.9	71.4
Weighted Words		85.4	95.6	69.8

Article ID 77605111, Article, CORPORAL ROY BOWLING., page 3 1916-03-03, The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate (NSW : 1894 - 1954), 231 words, 5 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	AFTER HELIOPOLIS LEFT LETTERS MELBOURNE ENORMOUS FLOUR SON MEN ROY EGYPT
Identified overProof non-corrections	GOT LATHERED [**VANDALISED] SHE THURS SUEZ WONGARBON OUR MRS CONCERTS MR MAJOR

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	211	79.1	91.5	59.1
Searchability of unique words	138	84.8	92.0	47.6
Weighted Words		84.3	91.5	45.9

Article ID 80888888, Article, THE BRITISH GENERAL HAIG'S REPORT. AEROPLANES DO DAMAGE. A TOURNEY AT [?] LONDON, March 10., page 10 1916-03-11, The Daily News (Perth, WA : 1882 - 1950), 77 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
THE iRlTSSH	THE BRITISH	THE iRlTSSH
GENERAL HAIG'S REPORT.	GENERAL HAIG'S REPORT.	GENERAL HAIG'S REPORT.
AEROPLANES DO DAMAGE.	AEROPLANES DO DAMAGE.	AEROPLANES DO DAMAGE.
A TOURNEY AT .TOURNAirv	A TOURNEY AT TOURNAI.	A TOURNEY AT .TOURNAirv
? ' - LONDON. Atarcn 10.	LONDON, March10.	LONDON. March 16.
/General Sir Douglas Haig reports: —	General Sir Douglas Haig reports:—	General Sir Douglas Haig reports: —
*'Thlrty-one aeroplanes made a suc	"Thirty-one aeroplanes made a suc-	Thirty-one aeroplanes made a successful
cessful attack against a hostile rail	cessful attack against a hostile rail-	attack against a hostile rail
h.eadahd billets at Carbin and it is 'be-	head and billets at Carbin and it is be-	head and billets at Corbin and it is believed
lieved did considerable damage. All the	lieved did considerable damage. All the	did considerable damage. All the
machines returned safely. As the re	machines returned safely. As the re-	machines returned safely. As the result
sult .'of one fight in the air an enemy	sult of one fight in the air an enemy	of one fight in the air an enemy
and a British aeroplane „ were \Doth	and a British aeroplane were both	and a British aeroplane „ were both
brought down at Tournai.' '' -	brought down at Tournai."	brought down at Tournai.' '' -

Identified overProof corrections	RAILHEAD /THIRTY/ONE\|THIRTYONE BOTH
Identified overProof non-corrections	CARBIN [**VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	61	90.2	95.1	50.0
Searchability of unique words	49	93.9	98.0	66.7
Weighted Words		92.7	97.1	60.3

Article ID 81725370, Article, THE BREAK OF GAUGE DIFFICULTY., page 6 1916-09-12, The Daily News (Perth, WA : 1882 - 1950), 323 words, 4 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	INSTALL COMMISSIONERS ALBURY
Identified overProof non-corrections	DIFFICULTY RAILWAYS ONTO DEFENCE ESSENTIALLY

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	291	91.4	95.9	52.0
Searchability of unique words	148	94.6	96.6	37.5
Weighted Words		94.6	96.8	41.7

Article ID 81857854, Article, Correspondence., page 8 1916-09-22, Chronicle and North Coast Advertiser (Qld. : 1903 - 1922), 61 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
(E a*r-oiton?»c»icc.	Correspondence.	(E a*r-oiton?»c»icc.
(We lc«i Iy invite correspoiiilvncc on	(We freely invite correspondence on	(We left By invite correspondence on
iiny m.itt- rs of importance to the com	any matters of importance to the com-	any matters of importance to the com
umnity, 1-\|- t in no instance do we I10M	munity, but in no instance do we hold	umnity, 1- t in no instance do we 110
ourselven ponsible for the op.iiioiis	ourselves responsible for the opinions	ourselves ponsible for the opinions
expressed 11 this column. (11 all casrs	expressed in this column. In all cases	expressed in this column. in all cases
the writer » name aud address must tie	the writer's name and address must be	the writer a name and address must be
affixed tot leiu.-intiscript, uot necessarily	affixed to the manuscript, not necessarily	affixed to leiu.-intiscript, not necessarily
for public lion, but a.4 a jjuiiranlee of	for publication, but as a guarantee of	for public lion, but as a guarantee of
gofxt railh I	good faith.)	soft earth I

Identified overProof corrections	AS BE OPINIONS GUARANTEE NOT CASES OURSELVES MATTERS CORRESPONDENCE AND ANY
Identified overProof non-corrections	PUBLICATION COMMUNITY WRITERS FAITH GOOD HOLD RESPONSIBLE FREELY MANUSCRIPT

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	53	50.9	77.4	53.8
Searchability of unique words	42	52.4	78.6	55.0
Weighted Words		46.4	72.5	48.6

Article ID 84649960, Article, RAILWAY CLUB., page 7 1916-08-18, The Daily News (Perth, WA : 1882 - 1950), 82 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
RAILWAY CLUB. *	RAILWAY CLUB.	RAILWAY CLUB. *
Tfc* Baflway Rifle dub vfll take	The Railway Rifle Club will take	The Railway Rifle club will take
paxt In a teams' shoot at the 'battle-	part in a teams' shoot at the "battle-	part in a teams' shoot at the battle-
plates'' to-morrow afternoon in con	plates" to-morrow afternoon in con-	plates'' to-morrow afternoon in conjunction
junction with the A.O. Foresters R.CL	junction with the A.O. Foresters R.C.	with the A.O. Foresters RACE
Teams win be selected on flie range.	Teams will be selected on the range.	Teams will be selected on the range.
Shooting commences at 2 .p~m. On	Shooting commences at 2 p.m. On	Shooting commences at 2 pm. On
Sunday morning CapL J. A. Mellows	Sunday morning Capt. J. A. Mellows	Sunday morning Capt J. A. Mellows
win be in attendance on the range	will be in attendance on the range	will be in attendance on the range
to put members through the musketry	to put members through the musketry	to put members through the musketry
course over the 100 yards stage. H is	course over the 100 yards stage. It is	course over the 100 yards stage. His
to 06 hoped that as Trwry members as	to be hoped that as many members as	to 66 hoped that as Trwry members as
possible 'will put in an appearance*	possible will put in an appearance.	possible will put in an appearance

Identified overProof corrections	CAPT PART
Identified overProof non-corrections	MANY IS [**VANDALISED] IT

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	72	83.3	94.4	66.7
Searchability of unique words	47	91.5	93.6	25.0
Weighted Words		92.6	97.1	61.6

Article ID 86074555, Article, Fatality on Berala Line., page 2 1916-11-25, The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate (Parramatta, NSW : 1888 - 1950), 331 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	OCCASION HATHERLY TAKE SUGGESTED
Identified overProof non-corrections

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	313	90.7	99.4	93.1
Searchability of unique words	168	97.6	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		97.5	100.0	100.0

Article ID 86080208, Article, PERSONAL., page 5 1916-07-08, The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate (Parramatta, NSW : 1888 - 1950), 72 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
PERSONAL.	PERSONAL.	PERSONAL.
I At tho Church of .England schoolroom	At the Church of England schoolroom	At the Church of England schoolroom
«n Tuesday, tho silver; wi'dding of Mr:	on Tuesday, the silver wedding of Mr.	on Tuesday, the silver; wedding of Mr.
«u-l Mrs. H. 15. Wcarne, .of ' lona,' Rail	and Mrs. H. E. Wearne, of "Iona," Rail-	and Mrs. H. E. Wearne, of ' Iona,' Rail
j way-atreot, Liverpool, was celebrated by	way-street, Liverpool, was celebrated by	j way-street, Liverpool, was celebrated by
« number of relatives and friends. Mr.	a number of relatives and friends. Mr.	a number of relatives and friends. Mr.
j ind ifrs. Wearnc were married uf Cntnp—	and Mrs. Wearne were married at Camp-	J and Mrs. Wearne were married at Camp
lii'iltowa 011 July i, 1891— Mv. U. E.	belltown on July 4, 1891—Mr. H. E.	Hilltown 011 July i, 1891 Mr. G. E.
1 Wcanie (Liverpool) to Miss E. DonT	Wearne (Liverpool) to Miss E. Den-	1 Wcanie (Liverpool) to Miss E. DonT
I 'iioade (Cam]ibelltown)— and have been	meade (Campbelltown)—and have been	I 'made (Cam]ibelltown)— and have been
j residents of Liverpool for years.	residents of Liverpool for years.	residents of Liverpool for years.

Identified overProof corrections	THE WEDDING WEARNE IONA ON
Identified overProof non-corrections	RAILWAYSTREET CAMPBELLTOWN DENMEADE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	54	66.7	88.9	66.7
Searchability of unique words	36	77.8	91.7	62.5
Weighted Words		68.1	85.0	53.0

Article ID 86080572, Article, ACCIDENTS., page 6 1916-01-29, The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate (Parramatta, NSW : 1888 - 1950), 149 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	RYDALMERE HAVING ACCIDENT HAVE CALLED ERMINGTON STITCHES /FLUSHCOMBE/ROAD\|FLUSHCOMBEROAD
Identified overProof non-corrections	AGO [VANDALISED] NEEVE GLASS CLAVICLE [VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	121	88.4	96.7	71.4
Searchability of unique words	84	88.1	95.2	60.0
Weighted Words		86.7	94.4	57.7

Article ID 86144582, Article, LEST WE FORGET LEAGUE., page 4 1916-01-15, Nepean Times (Penrith, NSW : 1882 - 1962), 92 words, 5 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
Lest We Forget League.	Lest We Forget League.	Lest We Forget League.
In connection with' furthering the	In connection with furthering the	In connection with furthering the
objects of the 'Lest .We Forget Lea	objects of the ''Lest We Forget Lea-	objects of the 'Lest We Forget League'
gue' — which has been organised ? to	gue''— which has been organised to	— which has been organised to
assist the welfare of- wounded soldiers,	assist the welfare of wounded soldiers,	assist the welfare of- wounded soldiers,
ana their dependants, as also towards	and their dependants, as also towards	and their dependants, as also towards
helping the wives and families of fall	helping the wives and families of fall-	helping the wives and families of fallen
en soldiers— the Mayor has convened	en soldiers— the Mayor has convened	soldiers the Mayor has convened
a public meeting which will be held	a public meeting which will be held	a public meeting which will be held
this Saturday evening,, at the Coun	this Saturday evening, at the Coun-	this Saturday evening, at the Council
cil Chambers at 8 p.m. We under	cil Chambers at 8 p.m. We under-	Chambers at 8 p.m. We understand
stand that Mrs Sara- Shand1, and other	stand that Mrs. Sara Shand, and other	that Mrs Sara- Shand, and other
speakers will address the meeting and	speakers will address the meeting and	speakers will address the meeting and
?explain the obejets and -_onstitulion of	explain the objects and constitution of	explain the objects and -constitution of
the L.W.F. League fully.	the L.W.F. League fully.	the L.W.F. League fully.

Identified overProof corrections	CONSTITUTION SHAND
Identified overProof non-corrections

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	82	95.1	100.0	100.0
Searchability of unique words	54	96.3	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		94.8	100.0	100.0

Article ID 86147162, Article, Soldier's Letter., page 2 1916-07-29, Nepean Times (Penrith, NSW : 1882 - 1962), 158 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	WITH HER WHATSON WHICH UNDERTAKEN THANKING HIM EGYPT
Identified overProof non-corrections	WRITES

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	138	87.7	97.8	82.4
Searchability of unique words	88	89.8	98.9	88.9
Weighted Words		90.8	98.8	87.1

Article ID 87526191, Article, AN ADELAIDE INVENTOR., page 36 1916-09-23, Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954), 158 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	/PULTENEY/STREET\|PULTENEYSTREET WAS AGAINST THOUGHT VICTORIAN SAID
Identified overProof non-corrections	BARTON CALDWELL

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	134	88.1	97.0	75.0
Searchability of unique words	81	90.1	97.5	75.0
Weighted Words		90.2	97.1	70.3

Article ID 87527539, Article, THE LATE PRIVATE S. J. SANDO., page 46 1916-09-30, Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954), 112 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	SEAT BE ASHE /LANCE/CORPORAL\|LANCECORPORAL LAST SOON
Identified overProof non-corrections	BROKEN NEWS HASBEEN

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	98	87.8	96.9	75.0
Searchability of unique words	75	88.0	96.0	66.7
Weighted Words		86.8	95.0	62.1

Article ID 87888879, Article, EAST-WEST RAILWAY., page 2 1916-11-11, Ovens and Murray Advertiser (Beechworth, Vic. : 1855 - 1918), 85 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
EAST-WEST RAILThWA Y.	EAST-WEST RAILWAY.	EAST-WEST RAILThWA Y.
Mr. -fighes Ltated to-day that	Mr. Hughes stated to-day that	Mr. -Hughes stated to-day that
Mr. King O'Malley's committee a	Mr. King O'Malley's committee of	Mr. King O'Malley's committee a
inquiry into the East-West rzil	inquiry into the East-West rail-	inquiry into the East-West rail
way will not be allowed to start	way will not be allowed to start	way will not be allowed to start
until the Cabinet discusses the mat	until the Cabinet discusses the mat-	until the Cabinet discusses the matter.
ter. If the$3 is anything wron?	ter. If there is anything wrong	If there is anything wrong?
Mr. O'Malley is to blame, and \Min	Mr. O'Malley is to blame, and Min-	Mr. O'Malley is to blame, and Mrs
isters cannot be allowed to hold	isters cannot be allowed to hold	isters cannot be allowed to hold
an inquiry of this kind: Mr	an inquiry of this kind. Mr.	an inquiry of this kind Mr
O'Malley is defying Mr. Hughe	O'Malley is defying Mr. Hughes,	O'Malley is defying Mr. Hughes
his political chief, and refuses to	his political chief, and refuses to	his political chief, and refuses to
attend Cabinet. or Executive mee.	attend Cabinet or Executive meet-	attend Cabinet. or Executive mee.
ings, He spenda most of his time	ings. He spends most of his time	ings, He spends most of his time
with disaffected members of the	with disaffected members of the	with disaffected members of the
Caucus.	Caucus.	Caucus.

Identified overProof corrections	HUGHES THERE SPENDS RAILWAY WRONG STATED
Identified overProof non-corrections	MINISTERS [**VANDALISED] MEETINGS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	80	87.5	95.0	60.0
Searchability of unique words	56	87.5	96.4	71.4
Weighted Words		85.4	95.1	66.2

Article ID 89939828, Article, RAILWAY PROSECUTIONS., page 2 1916-02-02, Bendigo Advertiser (Vic. : 1855 - 1918), 258 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
RAILWAY 1' I > OS ECU TIONS.	RAILWAY PROSECUTIONS.	RAILWAY 1' I > OS ECU TIONS.
During the 1U month-- oiuie i lli. ot-t J)e-j	During the 12 months ended the 31st Dec-	During the 12 months cause i lie. out Jess
ccitifoer nearly 1200 proi.ciit'ons under the !	ember nearly 1200 prosecutions under the	certified nearly 1200 prosecutions under the
railway by-laws were instit.uteel by the do- !	railway by-laws were instituted by the de-	railway by-laws were instituted by the department,
partment, ami in the great majority of i	partment, and in the great majority of	and in the great majority of i
eases the offenders v.-ero mulcted in i-ulj-'	cases the offenders were muleted in sub-	cases the offenders were mulcted in full-'
.slant:;'.! penalties. The im>-. 1 frequent of- *	stantial penalties. The most frequent of-	slant:;'.! penalties. The im>-. 1 frequent of- a
jfcr.ee iras that of travelling firs'-class mi	fence was that of travelling first-class on	decree was that of travelling first-class mi
, second-class tickets. '"our hundred «l'id	second-class tickets. Four hundred and	, second-class tickets. '"our hundred lid
i thirty offenders .in this ro-pcel were prow-}	thirty offenders in this respect were prese-	i thirty offenders in this respect were proved
cntcd <1 tiring- tlio period under review. An-!	ntcd during the period under review. An-	cated retiring the period under review. An-!
pother frequent oficnco was travelling with	other frequent offence was travelling with-	mother frequent offence was travelling with
out tickets, 255 passenger® brought	out tickets, 255 passengers being brought	out tickets, 255 passengers brought
! before t.ho court- for fa'lure to present	before the court for failure to present	before the courts for failure to present
ticket?.. Details urn as follow#:-Travel-,	tickets. Details are as follows:—Travel-	ticket?.. Details are as follows: Travel-,
[ lihi? first, on second-class i i-.-kets, flu per	ling first on second-class tickets, 430 per-	[ line? first, on second-class i caskets, for persons
\| sons; travelling without tirkets, 2.Vi: ira-j	sons ; travelling without tickets, 255; tra-	travelling without tickets, 219: train
l veiling on out of date tickets. 7'!-. tra-j	velling on out of date tickets, 74; tra-	l veiling on out of date tickets. 7'!-. tree
iveliing on transfer tickets, ;i;.: over-riding, I	velling on transfer tickets, 34; over-riding,	evening on transfer tickets, i;.: over-riding, I
>~i2; misconduct offences. etc., i-.: i rains and;	52; misconduct offences. etc., in trains and	>~i2; misconduct offences. etc., i-.: i rains and;
on platform.--, 77: various ofiencos, 22i>: i	on platforms, 77; various offences, 226:	on platform.--, 77: various offences, 22: a
total, 1148. The offences classed as!	total, 1148. The offences classed as	total, 1148. The offences classed as!
"various" include spitting, entering trainri'	"various" include spitting, entering trains	various include spitting, entering trains'
in motion, smo ving i i non-smoking ear-1	in motion, smoking in non-smoking car-	in motion, some ving i i non-smoking cars
riage.::, trespassers, obtaining tickets at	riages, trespassers, obtaining tickets at	riage.::, trespassers, obtaining tickets at
reduced rates on false certificates, opening;	reduced rates on false certificates, opening	reduced rates on false certificates, opening;
carriage doors when the train is in mo-1	carriage doors when the train is in mo-	carriage doors when the train is in motion.
lion. Some time ago the department, also.'	tion. Some time ago the department, also	Some time ago the department, also.'
i instituted a more effective cheek on cer	instituted a more effective cheek on cer-	i instituted a more effective check on certificates
tificates and vouchors presented by p.ossen	tificates and vouchers presented by passen-	and vouchers presented by p.assen
' gcrs who desired to obtain concession tie- j	gers who desired to obtain concession tic-	gers who desired to obtain concession tie- j
l-ets, with a. view to minimising- t.ho loss	kets, with a view to minimising the loss	bets, with a view to minimising- the loss
through fraudulent certificates, and such	through fraudulent certificates, and such	through fraudulent certificates, and such
! chock ha.s led to the. detection of a inim	check has led to the detection of a num-	shock has led to the detection of a tram
\| bcr of irregularities and the iullictiou of	ber of irregularities and the infliction of	a boy of irregularities and the infliction of
\|drastic lienaltes on the offenders.	drastic penaltes on the offenders.	drastic penalties on the offenders.

Identified overProof corrections	VOUCHERS MONTHS ARE PASSENGERS HAS TRAINS FOLLOWS OFFENCE CASES CHECK PROSECUTIONS FAILURE RESPECT INFLICTION PERSONS
Identified overProof non-corrections	DECEMBER PLATFORMS NTCD PRESE NUMBER COURT [VANDALISED] ANOTHER CHEEK [VANDALISED] FOUR CARRIAGES BEING ENDED PENALTES MOST MULETED SUBSTANTIAL

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	200	72.0	84.0	42.9
Searchability of unique words	122	76.2	86.9	44.8
Weighted Words		76.0	87.8	49.2

Article ID 89943479, Article, FATALITIES AND ACCIDENTS. A BOLT. Mitiamo, 29th February., page 5 1916-03-01, Bendigo Advertiser (Vic. : 1855 - 1918), 83 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
j FATALITIES AND ACCIDENTS.!	FATALITIES AND ACCIDENTS.	j FATALITIES AND ACCIDENTS.!
j <s,		j
A BOLT.	A BOLT.	A BOLT.
Mitiamn. 20th February.	Mitiama, 29th February.	Mitiamo. 20th February.
I A hor.so drivcu by Mr. Robert Fletcher, I	A horse driven by Mr. Robert Fletcher,	I A her. so driven by Mr. Robert Fletcher, I
! farmer, 01 Mitiamo, bo! ted along the Pine!	farmer, of Mitiama, bolted along the Pine	! farmer, of Mitiamo, be! fed along the Pine!
I Grove road yesterday. Mr. Fletcher was	Grove road yesterday. Mr. Fletcher was	I Grove road yesterday. Mr. Fletcher was
j llirov.Ti out of tlie gig> and escaped nTfii n	thrown out of the gig, and escaped with a	thrown out of the gig and escaped nTfii in
\| few slight bruises and a severe slinking,	few slight bruises and a severe shaking.	a few slight bruises and a severe shaking,
The gig afterwards collided with a bridge,	The gig afterwards collided with a bridge,	The gig afterwards collided with a bridge,
\| both shafts and axle lx;iug broken, and both	both shafts and axle being broken, and both	\| both shafts and axle lying broken, and both
I .springs badly bent. Tile iiorse wa.s also t=e	springs badly bent. The horse was also	I springs badly bent. The horse was also the
I verely injured.	severely injured.	I verely injured.

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Identified overProof non-corrections	MITIAMA BOLTED BEING SEVERELY

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Weighted Words		78.8	88.9	47.6

Article ID 90591274, Article, THE 8TH LIGHT HORSE., page 1 1916-04-21, Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser (Vic. : 1914 - 1918), 570 words, 4 corrections

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THE 8TH LIGHT HORSE.	THE 8TH LIGHT HORSE.	THE 8TH LIGHT HORSE.
Mr W. Bowring, of Boweavale,	Mr W. Bowring, of Bowenvale,	Mr W. Bowring, of Bowenvale,
has received the following lines from	has received the following lines from	has received the following lines from
his son, Trooper R. Bowring, 8th	his son, Trooper R. Bowring, 8th	his son, Trooper R. Bowring, 8th
Light Horse, 3rd Division, 17th Re	Light Horse, 3rd Division, 17th Re-	Light Horse, 3rd Division, 17th Reinforcements
inforcements:	inforcements :—
Lengthening shadows on lonely graves,	Lengthening shadows on lonely graves,	Lengthening shadows on lonely graves,
blistering bones in the sun;	blistering bones in the sun ;	blistering bones in the sun;
And i work here at a dreary desk with a	And I work here at a dreary desk with a	And I work here at a dreary desk with a
pen instead of a gun.	pen instead of a gun.	pen instead of a gun.
And yet I belonged to the 8th Light	And yet I belonged to the 8th Light	And yet I belonged to the 8th Light
Horse of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade	Horse of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade—	Horse of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade
You remember us clattering through the	You remember us clattering through the	You remember us clattering through the
streets, the workmanlike show we made;	streets, the workmanlike show we made ;	streets, the workmanlike show we made;
And don't you remember the waving flags,	And don't you remember the waving flags,	And don't you remember the waving flags,
the crowd, and storm of cheers	the crowd, and storm of cheers—	the crowd, and storm of cheers
The women who laughed and prayed and	The women who laughed and prayed and	The women who laughed and prayed and
cheered, the maidens who smiled	cheered, the maidens who smiled	cheered, the maidens who smiled
through tears'?	through tears ?	through tears'?
I rode then with Pete and Ben, their	I rode then with Pete and Ben, their	I rode then with Pete and Ben, their
knees pressed hard to mine,	knees pressed hard to mine,	knees pressed hard to mine,
Pete never came back from "Bloody	Pete never came back from "Bloody	Pete never came back from "Bloody
Annac," Ben died at Lonesome Pine.	Anzac," Ben died at Lonesome Pine.	Anzac," Ben died at Lonesome Pine.
And the ehow shadown lengthen on	And the show shadows lengthen on	And the show shadows lengthen on
Peter'e girave, Bans' b.o.atcn bl~cOC in	Peter's grave, Bens' bones bleach in	Peter'e grave, Bans' beaten bl~cOC in
the sun,	the sun,	the sun,
And I sit here with a pen in my oar,	And I sit here with a pen in my ear,	And I sit here with a pen in my car,
while they fall one by one,	while they fall one by one,	while they fall one by one,
I wonder how many are left of the men	I wonder how many are left of the men	I wonder how many are left of the men
of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade,	of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade,	of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade,
How many have fallen of those brave	How many have fallen of those brave	How many have fallen of those brave
chaps who fought as hard as they	chaps who fought as hard as they	chaps who fought as hard as they
played,	played,	played,
It is not so long since we laughed at the	It is not so long since we laughed at the	It is not so long since we laughed at the
boys who plugged along per boot,	boys who plugged along per boot,	boys who plugged along per boot,
But the 8th Light Horse would not stay	But the 8th Light Horse would not stay	But the 8th Light Horse would not stay
behind when their guns began to shoot;	behind when their guns began to shoot ;	behind when their guns began to shoot;
With scarcely a thought for the horses	With scarcely a thought for the horses	With scarcely a thought for the horses
they brought, they went on board with	they brought, they went on board with	they brought, they went on board with
a cheer	a cheer—	a cheer
They blazed their track at grim " Anzc,"	They blazed their track at grim "Anzac,"	They blazed their track at grim " Anzac,"
and I sit lonely here.	and I sit lonely here.	and I sit lonely here.
Out of six hundred and fifty men, an	Out of six hundred and fifty men, an-	Out of six hundred and fifty men, answered
swered the roll call a score	swered the roll call a score—	the roll call a score
Their horses remain on the lines in the	Their horses remain on the lines in the	Their horses remain on the lines in the
plain,	plain,	plain,
Their "''riders " return no more.	Their ''riders" return no more.	Their "''riders " return no more.
" Tiny" and " Lofty," Peter and Mick,	"Tiny" and "Lofty," Peter and Mick,	" Tiny" and " Lofty," Peter and Mick,
ali. of us comrades true,	all of us comrades true,	all. of us comrades true,
We lived and loved, we worked and	We lived and loved, we worked and	We lived and loved, we worked and
played and quarrelled as comrades do,	played and quarrelled as comrades do,	played and quarrelled as comrades do,
and I remember how " Lofty " laughed	and I remember how "Lofty " laughed	and I remember how " Lofty " laughed
at the way M!ick brushed his hair-	at the way Mick brushed his hair—	at the way Mick brushed his hair-
They all of them fell in that one mad	They all of them fell in that one mad	They all of them fell in that one mad
rush--but me-and I wasn't there.	rush—but me—and I wasn't there.	rush but me and I wasn't there.
I'll bet th.y were the first in that frenzied	I'll bet they were the first in that frenzied	I'll bet they were the first in that frenzied
burst when the L. L.,~,L dorse went	burst when the 8th Light Horse went	burst when the L. L.,~,L horse went
dowRn,	down,	down,
In a hail of shell and a blast from hell	In a hail of shell and a blast from hell	in a hail of shell and a blast from hell
which won them a hero's crown	which won them a hero's crown	which won them a hero's crown
" Lofty " lies buried on Turkish soil,	* * * * "Lofty" lies buried on Turkish soil,	" Lofty " lies buried on Turkish soil,
Mick's eyes stare at the sun,	Mick's eyes stare at the sun,	Mick's eyes stare at the sun,
"Tiny" has gone to his lasti account with	"Tiny" has gone to his last account with	"Tiny" has gone to his last, account with
his fingers clutching his gun.	his fingers clutching his gun.	his fingers clutching his gun.
The skies are blue, the air is clear, and	The skies are blue, the air is clear, and	The skies are blue, the air is clear, and
the sun shines overhead,	the sun shines overhead,	the sun shines overhead,
But Ithink-and choke-of many a smoke	But I think—and choke—of many a smoke	But think and choke-of many a smoke
had with the men who are dead.	had with the men who are dead.	had with the men who are dead.
The dearest mates a man could have are	The dearest mates a man could have are	The dearest mates a man could have are
numbered among the slain,	numbered among the slain,	numbered among the slain,
The men who turned out to "Lstables"	The men who turned out to "stables"	The men who turned out to "stables"
with me will never do " stables "again;	with me will never do "stables"again;	with me will never do " stables "again;
No more will "revally" wake Jim	No more will "revally" wake Jim	No more will "really" make Jim
M'Nally, he too has gone with them	McNally, he too has gone with them	M'Nally, he too has gone with them
all.	all.	all.
'Tie easy to die-do you wonder that I	'Tis easy to die—do you wonder that I	'The easy to die-do you wonder that I
was silent at duty's call.	was silent at duty's call.	was silent at duty's call.
But the shadows still lengthen on lonely	* * * * But the shadows still lengthen on lonely	But the shadows still lengthen on lonely
graves, bones still bleach in the sun,	graves, bones still bleach in the sun,	graves, horses still bleach in the sun,
And I sit here at a dreary dcsk with a	And I sit here at a dreary dcsk with a	And I sit here at a dreary desk with a
pen instead of a gun.	pen instead of a gun.	pen instead of a gun.
a- : : i		at s: s: They
They did not hang back on the slopes el	They did not hang back on the slopes of	did not hang back on the slopes of
" Anzac.': Through a solid wall of lead	"Anzac." Through a solid wall of lead	" Anzac.': Through a solid wall of lead
They dashed, and then-they died like	They dashed, and then—they died like	They dashed, and then they died like
men,	men,	men,
God rest their gallant dead I	God rest their gallant dead !	God rest their gallant dead I
Then I wonder whatever they think of	Then I wonder whatever they think of	Then I wonder whatever they think of
me in their shallow graves in the sand,	me in their shallow graves in the sand,	me in their shallow graves in the sand,
For the .tears of a women held me back,	For the tears of a women held me back,	For the tears of a women held me back,
and the clutch of a baby hand,	and the clutch of a baby hand.	and the clutch of a baby hand,

Identified overProof corrections	DOWN LAST BOWENVALE GRAVE
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Weighted Words		96.8	96.7	-3.1

Article ID 90773428, Article, BRIGHT., page 4 1916-02-16, Ovens and Murray Advertiser (Beechworth, Vic. : 1855 - 1918), 356 words, 6 corrections

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BRIIGHI -	BRIGHT.	BRIGHT -
W'hile -.w-ad}l ing-ll- thne oattling tc	While working in the bottling de-	While -ready urged- the calling to
l:arteinimtf. ift. th local br reery ,on	partment at the local brewery on	l:arteinimtf. aft. the local or reef on
Tuesday. afteranon OCouncioillorQ 11.:	Tuesday afternoon Councillor G. R.	Tuesday. afternoon OCouncioillorQ 11.:
Ab, cbanm hlad the misfor tune to re;	Abraham had the misfortune to re-	AS, china had the misfortune to re;
elix e a nasty :.woid in.:: his halad	ceive a nasty wound in his head	Felix e a nasty word in.:: his hand
through a laottle buisting	through a bottle bursting.	through a bottle bursting
'its. l l'vey, wife of i:. .J T.	Mrs. Harvey, wife of Mr. J. T.	'its. T Ivey, wife of E:. J T.
Hiarvey, of the Alpine Hotel;: :as	Harvey, of the Alpine Hotel, was	Harvey, of the Alpine Hotel;: as
succisrsully operated- on for alnr inter	successfully operated on for an inter-	succisrsully operated on for an internal
nal comlluin t at Ballara. pri iate hos	nal complaint at Ballara private hos-	complain that Ballara. pri late hospital
Iital on TLuesday; moining by Dr .S	pital on Tuesday morning by Dr. S.	on Tuesday; morning by Dr S
(. Skew.es, asssted, hiy. Dr. Ei, R.	G. Skewes, assisted by Dr. E. R.	(G Skewes, assisted, by. Dr. E, R.
Sutton, of aMyrtleford.	Sutton, of Myrtleford.	Sutton, of Myrtleford.
Passengeris by last Frid;ar's ti;ain	Passengers by last Friday's train	Passengers by last Friday's train
to, lTangratta" liad. the unples.:mt	to Wangaratta had the unpleasant	to, lTangratta" had. the unpleasant
experience . of leinei continuauUy	experience of being continually	experience of being continually
stiick up t- -ariouis points of tih	stuck up at various points of the	stuck up to various points of the
jouirney, arri'ving- cventua.ll at Wa i	journey, arriving eventually at Wan-	journey, arriving- eventuated at Wa r
gai.autai- .oiier. forty.y minuniites late,	garatta over forty minutes late.	gallantly- after. forty minutes late,
Jeakage in the engine lisube- was	Leakage in the engine tubes was	leakage in the engine house- was
'tlie cause of the' ~rouble and. i u'.:otin	the cause of the trouble and from	the cause of the trouble and, a clothe
what ?n l. b" lerinedt the ti- in waas	what can be learned the train was	what n l. b" termed the train was
luc'kyv t arivu' : at its 'd.shititon	lucky to arrive at its destination	lucky t arrive' at its 'Dishington
a.t a.l	at all.	at all
Seniobiconstable Priest li ha hat his	Senior constable Priest has had his	Senior-constable Priest is his hat his
multifarious duties:'iurthee iner aased	multifarious duties further increased	multifarious duties:'iurthee ever passed
by the appiiniftmnft of ssstil~nt	by the appointment of Assistant	by the appiiniftmnft of assistant
Obuhn.y Court riefistra; r to the- anb:i	County Court registrar to the Wan-	Chutney Court registrar; r to the amber
garatta. caurt ..	garatta court.	garatta. court ..
Mr. A , MrcOullouigh.i wiho for	Mr. A. W. McCullough, who for-	Mr. A , MrcOullouigh.i who formerly
merly, occujied.l"the. position. as teller	merly occupied the position as teller	occupied "the. position. as teller
in the .16ed?a bit ch :of th.,Ie Bank	in the local branch of the Bank	in the Jedda bitch of the Bank
of A.ustralasia,, and. was` closely ,- a	of Australasia, and was closely as-	of Australasia, and. was closely ,- associated,
sociated, with various; sorting in	sociated with various sporting in-	with various; sporting institutions
stitutions in :ihe towiin hagr" suc?eeded	stitutions in the town, has succeeded	in the town has" succeeded
oni ? ff second tuy in *passing the	on the second try in passing the	one of second day in passing the
m'dical týs.t .oi active .serv'ce ?,tbroad	medical test for active service abroad	medical test for active service abroad
and "has gonc into :canmp; :	and has gone into camp.	and has gone into camp; :
1Messrs. I .ice. and r~:;1.O1·ail]l , who	Messrs. E. Tice and T. Cahill, who	Messrs. I nice. and r~:;1.O1·ail]l , who
are dri.viug at Rlichardson s old :min'	are driving at Richardson's old mine	are driving at Richardson sold mine'
at WVan.'"iligong 'still cainti nu to	at Wandiligong, still continue to	at WVan.'"iligong still causes me to
'obtain .encuraagingý: prosl]ets.s The	obtain encouraging prospects. The	obtain .encuraagingý: pos]es.s The
country, has l:i iurr c , ind . tis il	country has improved, and this is	country, has li Curr c and . as it
iregarded :: as i ?gboa indication....	regarded as a good indication.	regarded it as a good indication....
A .alelbourne.syiidica te lias taken	A Melbourne syndicate has taken	A .alelbourne.syiidica te has taken
up the Unity: mine, near ? :he Shaium	up the Unity mine, near the Sham	up the Unity: mine, near ? the Shaium
rock at ?Hi?rra?xe;ile,i; ::and intend	rock at Harrietville, and intend	rock at ?Hi?rra?xe;ile,i; and intended
po iettin rot a-tcont;nuaiae ':of thlie	prospecting for a continuance of the	getting rot a-tcont;nuaiae of the
shoot of, gold.':. .'	shoot of gold.	shoot of, gold.':.
ro reaiEts?ftihe: ditiit h?ve	Two residents of the district have	to reaiEts?ftihe: district have
come toid~ liis~ ?k aid. volun!	come forward this week and volun-	come told his staid votes!
teedd r,:bi: au-ive :service : auiaoaid,	teered for active service abroad,	needed ribs: active service : animate,
thios.e ti:no -ou.rsJ, C'lummine,	these being Messrs. J. Cummins,	those time you.rs., C'lummine,
Bright, anti :: ,:.t. oodman Pore	Bright, and G. R. Goodman Pore-	Bright, and :: at. oodman Pore
unuktah ::-/B 3? ii!J iait assed. ;o10aly,	pnukah. Both have passed locally,	unusual a:-/B 3? till last assed. cereals,
and- li?v piyeoed?.ed. to Wangaratt:r.	and have proceeded to Wangaratta.	and- live piyeoed?.ed. to Wangaratta.
This is Mr C,?a idiman's second at	This is Mr. Goodman's second at-	This is Mr C,?a airman's second at
tempt. On .:.the ::rst occasion he	tempt. On the first occasion he	tempt. On the first occasion he
failed to piass the .~eesight test.	failed to pass the eyesight test.	failed to pass the eyesight test.

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MISFORTUNE REGISTRAR EYESIGHT AN TROUBLE PASS SUCCEEDED PASSENGERS PASSED DISTRICT ASSISTED HAD AUSTRALASIA ABROAD SPORTING GOOD LUCKY CAMP UNPLEASANT MEDICAL TOWN HOSPITAL GONE SKEWES DRIVING BOTTLE HARVEY MINUTES MYRTLEFORD WANGARATTA REGARDED FORTY MORNING TRAIN ARRIVE HAVE LEAKAGE BEING ASSOCIATED MESSRS FIRST OCCUPIED ALL JOURNEY CONTINUALLY SENIOR STUCK FRIDAYS BURSTING ASSISTANT CONSTABLE AFTERNOON

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SUCCESSFULLY OLD [**VANDALISED] LEARNED WOUND DEPARTMENT TWO SYNDICATE SHAMROCK BOTTLING BREWERY BE IMPROVED EVENTUALLY MELBOURNE CONTINUE INCREASED GOODMAN TUBES ENCOURAGING WORKING THESE FURTHER FORWARD PNUKAH RICHARDSONS BRANCH LOCALLY OVER DESTINATION COMPLAINT PROSPECTS PROSPECTING APPOINTMENT DUTIES MCCULLOUGH MRS CUMMINS CONTINUANCE PRIVATE VOLUNTEERED PROCEEDED HARRIETVILLE INTEND [**VANDALISED] FROM RECEIVE CAHILL TRY BOTH COUNTY WANDILIGONG GOODMANS TICE CAN RESIDENTS COUNCILLOR HEAD ABRAHAM WEEK

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All Words	296	44.9	72.3	49.7
Searchability of unique words	185	41.6	68.6	46.3
Weighted Words		38.7	67.8	47.5

Article ID 92518782, Article, A WIDE AND HARROW GAUGE COMPARISON., page 10 1916-08-03, Kalgoorlie Miner (WA : 1895 - 1950), 179 words, 4 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	INTHE
Identified overProof non-corrections	CONVEY

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	151	92.1	95.4	41.7
Searchability of unique words	74	97.3	98.6	50.0
Weighted Words		96.9	98.7	58.1

Article ID 99698405, Article, A WIDE AND NARROW GAUGE COMPARISON., page 5 1916-06-03, Cowra Free Press (NSW : 1911 - 1921), 170 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	CONVEY GREAT ONTHE WEIGHED NEW
Identified overProof non-corrections	NOW [VANDALISED] LNGGAGE [VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	151	91.4	96.7	61.5
Searchability of unique words	75	93.3	97.3	60.0
Weighted Words		94.3	95.7	25.7

Article ID 100329475, Article, A WIDE AND NARROW GAUGE COMPARISON., page 2 1916-06-02, Forbes Times (NSW : 1912 - 1920), 168 words, 4 corrections

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A. WIDB AND NARttOW OAUOJS	A WIDE AND NARROW GAUGE	A. WIDE AND NARROW GAUGES
COMPARISON.	COMPARISON.	COMPARISON.
Tt ic generally known that the pro	It is generally known that the pro-	The generally known that the proportion
portion of tho weight, of a train to	portion of the weight of a train to	of the weight, of a train to
that of tho load carried is surprisingly	that of the load carried is surprisingly	that of the load carried is surprisingly
groat, but that tho proportion i* much	great, but that the proportion is much	great, but that the proportion is much
moro favorable in tho ease of a narrow	more favorable in the case of a narrow	more favorable in the case of a narrow
gaujo than in a Trido gaugo rcrad in not	gauge than in a wide gauge road is not	gauge than in a Trade gauge road in not
generally appreciated. A striking	generally appreciated. A striking	generally appreciated. A striking
comparison that illustrates this point	comparison that illustrates this point	comparison that illustrates this point
is contained in tho following item	is contained in the following item	is contained in the following item
from "Tho Engineer."	from "The Engineer."	from "The Engineer."
To eenvoy 26 officers and 759 foot,	To convey 26 officers and 759 foot	To convey 26 officers and 750 foot,
soldiers, together -with their lnggage,	soldiers, together with their luggage,	soldiers, together with their luggage,
two trains of tweuty vehicles each, and	two trains of twenty vehicles each, and	two trains of twenty vehicles each, and
weighing 325 tomi, wore required for	weighing 325 tons, were required for	weighing 325 tons, were required for
(ho 3-foot, ii-inuh gauge railways of	the 3-foot 6-inch gauge railways of	the 30-foot, launch gauge railways of
Queensland, but the Bame number of	Queensland, but the same number of	Queensland, but the same number of
men required two trains of nineteen	men required two trains of nineteen	men required two trains of nineteen
vehicles each, but. wishing 4D5 ton*, on	vehicles each, but wighing 495 tons, on	vehicles each, but. wishing 495 tons, on
tho 4-fooi 8J-inch gauge railways in	the 4-foot 8½-inch gauge railways in	the 4-foot 8-inch gauge railways in
Now South Wales. For 530 officers	New South Wales. For 536 officers	New South Wales. For 530 officers
Rnd' r*en, 503 borsos, 24 road vohicles,	and men, 563 horses, 24 road vehicles,	and' men, 563 horses, 24 road vehicles,
and accompanying baggage, five trains	and accompanying baggage, five trains	and accompanying baggage, five trains
weighing 081 tons wore roquirod in	weighing 981 tons were required in	weighing 081 tons were required in
Queensland, but the five trains for the	Queensland, but the five trains for the	Queensland, but the five trains for the
some number of men in Now South	same number of men in New South	some number of men in New South
Wales woighoil 1,285 tong.	Wales weighed 1,285 tons.	Wales weighed 1,285 tong.

Identified overProof corrections	CONVEY SAME GREAT INCH ONTHE WEIGHED WIDE CASE HORSES MORE LUGGAGE NEW WERE TWENTY
Identified overProof non-corrections	IT WIGHING

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	151	70.9	94.0	79.5
Searchability of unique words	75	78.7	97.3	87.5
Weighted Words		78.7	97.0	86.1

Article ID 100331705, Article, AUSTRALIAN AERIAL SQUADRON. A SUCCESSFUL FLY. SYDNEY, Tuesday., page 3 1916-09-05, Forbes Times (NSW : 1912 - 1920), 88 words, 3 corrections

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AUSTRALIAN AERIAL SQUADRON.	AUSTRALIAN AERIAL SQUADRON.	AUSTRALIAN AERIAL SQUADRON.
•A STJCOEssrra. fly.	A SUCCESSFUL FLY.	A STJCOEssrra. fly.
SYDNEY, Tuesday.	SYDNEY, Tuesday.	SYDNEY, Tuesday.
Tim Australisia Inlying Squadron	The Australian Flying Squadron	The Australian Flying Squadron
nmdo a buccobsful. recoimiassonco over	made a successful reconniassance over	made a successful. reconnaissance over
tli<j Sftiiui Bcsort aud flew back a din	the Sanai Desert and flew back a dis-	the Pacific Resort and flew back a din
ttxncQ of 80 railcD. Thoy also iobcuciI	tance of 80 miles. They also rescued	ttxncQ of 80 raileD. They also rescued
u descended comrudo despite enemy	a descended comrade despite enemy	a descended comrade despite enemy
flro. . . ; ''j , . '	fire.	fire. . . ; ''j The
The Price, a picture vornlon o£ Geo.	The Price, a picture version Geo.	Price, a picture version of Geo.
Broiidlmrst s sensational stngo success.	Broadhurst's sensational stage success.	Broadhurst s sensational stage success.
Brook'a Pictures, Wed7i.tBday.--0	Brook's Pictures, Wednesday.—0	Brook's Pictures, Wed7i.tBday.--0
After ono of tho moat; gtronuous eon	After one of the most strenuous con-	After one of the most; strenuous son
lot?tn in 1,in car°o>', Wave aeiko proved	tests in his career, Wave Geike proved	letter in the cargo', Wave Geikie proved
too goodj for Sid Godfrey aftor twenty	too good for Sid Godfrey after twenty	too good for Sid Godfrey after twenty
rounds in Melbourne ow Saturday; nlglit,	rounds in Melbourne on Saturday night.	rounds in Melbourne on Saturday; night,

Identified overProof corrections	THEY FIRE STRENUOUS ONE STAGE GOOD COMRADE BROOKS MADE RESCUED FLYING VERSION NIGHT MOST SUCCESSFUL AND ON
Identified overProof non-corrections	RECONNIASSANCE WEDNESDAY DISTANCE MILES CONTESTS SANAI BROADHURSTS CAREER HIS GEIKE DESERT

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	70	51.4	82.9	64.7
Searchability of unique words	61	54.1	82.0	60.7
Weighted Words		53.6	79.3	55.3

Article ID 101152240, Article, CHANCE OF GAUGE PATENT., page 32 1916-06-09, Albury Banner and Wodonga Express (NSW : 1896 - 1938), 187 words, 4 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	EXAMINERS HAVE DISTRIBUTION
Identified overProof non-corrections	CHANGE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	169	96.4	98.8	66.7
Searchability of unique words	107	96.3	99.1	75.0
Weighted Words		95.9	98.7	68.6

Article ID 102933327, Detailed lists, results, guides, BARB WIRE., page 15 1916-08-25, The Land (Sydney, NSW : 1911 - 1954), 74 words, 5 corrections

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BARB WIRE.	BARB WIRE.	BARB WIRE.
"4 Pt." Olose 8et. Length per	"4 Pt." Close Set. \| Length per	"4 Ft." Close Set. Length per
cwt. in vdp. Price ner.'ion	.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. \| cwt. in yds. \| Price per ton	cwt. in yds. Price action
"Iowa" 12 gauge .. 450 £34	"Iowa" 12 gauge .. .. \| 450 £34	"Iowa" 12 gauge .. 450 £34
"Iowa" 14 gauge .. 700 85/10/.	"Iowa" 14 gauge .. .. \| 700 35/10/	"Iowa" 14 gauge .. 700 35/10/.
"Special" 12 guuge 580 86/ 7/fl	"Special" 12 gauge . \| 580 35/7/6	"Special" 12 gauge 580 86 76
"Special" 12 J gauge Temporarily withdrawn	"Special" 12½ gauge \| Temporarily withdrawn	"Special" 12 J gauge Temporarily withdrawn
"Special" 14 gauge. \| 935 37/7/6	"Special" 14 gauge. \| 935 37/7/6	"Special" 14 gauge. \| 935 37/7/6
' When put uu m t cwt. reels, 10/- per ton	When put up in ½ cwt. reels, 10/- per ton	' When put up not cwt. reels, 10/- per ton
extra charged.	extra charged.	extra charged.
Quotations on application for long set	Quotations on application for long set	Quotations on application for long set
(6\| in.) and "Qlidden," in lots of not lew	(5½ in.) and "Glidden," in lots of not less	Spain and "Glidden," in lots of not less
than one ton.	than one ton.	than one ton.

Identified overProof corrections	CLOSE GLIDDEN UP YDS LESS
Identified overProof non-corrections	PT [**VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	52	80.8	90.4	50.0
Searchability of unique words	36	86.1	97.2	80.0
Weighted Words		85.6	96.5	75.6

Article ID 105137202, Article, HERMAN EDWARD FINCKH., page 10 1916-11-25, The Mirror of Australia (Sydney, NSW : 1915 - 1917), 220 words, 6 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	MIDDLE SUBJECT RELATIVES RAGLAN EARLIEST JEWELLER CONQUERED EGYPT
Identified overProof non-corrections	SETTLING

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	198	86.9	99.5	96.2
Searchability of unique words	115	92.2	99.1	88.9
Weighted Words		90.7	98.9	88.2

Article ID 105364273, Article, WHEAT AT GETLHTABE., page 4 1916-09-01, Daily Herald (Adelaide, SA : 1910 - 1924), 74 words, 3 corrections

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WHEAT AT GETLHTABE.	WHEAT AT GULNARE.	WHEAT AT GETLHTABE.
I Some fine wheat stacks are still to be	Some fine wheat stacks are still to be	I Some fine wheat stacks are still to be
leeen on. the western division of the nar	seen on the western division of the nar-	less on the western division of the rear
row-gs-uge lines. A- {passenger from Bait j	row-gauge lines. A passenger from Port	row gauge lines. A- passenger from East j
FSrie to the city by Thursday's brain est!-;	Pirie to the city by Thursday's train esti-	FSrie to the city by Thursday's train est!-;
mates the quantity of grain awaiting ire-\|	mates the quantity of grain awaiting re-	mates the quantity of grain awaiting fresh
moral from the stacks at Gulnare station	moval from the stacks at Gulnare station	moral from the stacks at Gulnare station
at 150.600 bags of wheat. ? This represents j	at 150,000 bags of wheat. This represents	at 150.600 bags of wheat. ? This represents j
[the Itegest-total at any one of the oisny,	the Iargest total at any one of the many	[the Itegest-total at any one of the many,
(stations between Gladstone and .Hamley j	stations between Gladstone and Hamley	(stations between Gladstone and Hamley j
[Bridge I	Bridge.	[Bridge I

Identified overProof corrections	MANY TRAIN
Identified overProof non-corrections	REMOVAL SEEN PORT NARROWGAUGE ESTIMATES PIRIE IARGEST

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	64	84.4	87.5	20.0
Searchability of unique words	46	80.4	84.8	22.2
Weighted Words		77.1	79.6	11.1

Article ID 107840695, Article, BREAK OF GUAGE., page 1 1916-04-05, The Muswellbrook Chronicle (NSW : 1898 - 1955), 248 words, 8 corrections

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BREAK 01? GUAQE.	BREAK OF GUAGE.	BREAK 01? GUAGE.
John Hrindloy, a (jriwior, o£ Wnlwn,. huH	John Brindley, a grazier, of Walwa, has	John Bradley, a (winner, of Walwa, huH
patonci) spociiicationa of an Invention <lo	patented specifications of an invention de-	patent) specifications of an Invention do
to overcome thu break o£. gunge dif	signed to overcome the break of guage dif-	to overcome the break of. gauge difficulty
ficulty on tlio mil ways. Tho plans have	ficulty on the railways. The plans have	on the railways. The plans have
been Hubmitted Tor t eating to the Victor inn	been submitted for testing to the Victorian	been submitted Port eating to the Victor inn
Railways Department,, and a trial Iiub boon	Railways Department, and a trial has been	Railways Department,, and a trial has been
arranged. Tho principle . o£ tiiu patent, ia	arranged. The principle of the patent is	arranged. The principle . of this patent, is
tlx: attachmcnt, of adjustable wliueln to	the attachment of adjustable wheels to	the: attachment, of adjustable wheels to
stock and goods trucks Those wheals can	stock and goods trucks. These wheels can	stock and goods trucks Those wheels can
bo unlocked, tlio vchiclcm pushed on thu	be unlocked, the vehicles pushed on the	be unlocked, the vehicles pushed on the
new guage along the check raila, and I.he	new guage along the check rails, and the	new guage along the check rails, and the
wheels again lockntl on thu pin principle	wheels again locked on the pin principle	wheels again locked on the pin principle
when tlio fresh gunge i» reiiched,	when the fresh guage is reached.	when the fresh gauge is reached,
BLEEDING PILES CURED BY	BLEEDING PILES CURED BY	BLEEDING PILES CURED BY
REXONA, THE RAPID	REXONA, THE RAPID	REXONA, THE RAPID
HEALER.	HEALER.	HEALER.
"My husband Buffered, greatly ?with	"My husband suffered greatly with	"My husband suffered, greatly with
blooding piles for ton years," writes	blooding piles for ten years," writes	bleeding piles for ten years," writes
Mru. LouiBa Roid, 7 Jonea-strcet, Pyr	Mrs. Louisa Reid, 7 Jones-street, Pyr-	Mrs. Louisa Reid, 7 Jones-street, Pyrmont.
mont. "He waH ho baa that lio could	mont. "He was so bad that he could	He was so bad that he could
hardly move, ntid sometimes lie wan	hardly move, and sometimes he was	hardly move, and sometimes he was
unable to real. on account of tlio pain	unable to rest on account of the pain	unable to read. on account of the pain
and It wib most pltil'ul to BOO him. Ho	and it was most pitiful to see him. He	and It was most pitiful to see him. He
triod many different ointments and lo	tried many different ointments and lo-	tried many different ointments and lo
tions,, but received no benefit what	tions, but received no benefit what-	tions,, but received no benefit what
over. I liad road tlio wonderful euros	ever. I had read the wonderful cures	over. I had of the wonderful cures
that Roxona Ointment bad done, BO	that Rexona Ointment had done, so	that Rexona Ointment had done, so
I got him a tin and tin; firHt applica	I got him a tin and the first applica-	I got him a tin and tin; first application
tion gave him great relief. He con	tion gave him great relief. He con-	gave him great relief. He continued
tinued with tlio ointment, and in	tinued with the ointment, and in	with the ointment, and in
about a weelt'H time lie was complete	about a week's time he was complete-	about a weeks time he was completely
ly cured, and ho line not had tlio	ly cured, and he has not had the	cured, and he have not had the
Blightest retun of bin complaint since	slightest return of his complaint since	slightest return of bin complaint since
and wo can honestly recommend It	and we can honestly recommend it	and we can honestly recommend it
to anyone suffering with the same	to anyone suffering with the same	to anyone suffering with the same
complaint ao lie had."	complaint as he had."	complaint as he had."
Rexona is sold in triangular Una at	Rexona is sold in triangular tins at	Rexona is sold in triangular Una at
1/0 and 3/-. Obtainable everywhere.	1/6 and 3/-. Obtainable everywhere.	1/0 and 3/-. Obtainable everywhere.

Identified overProof corrections	REACHED SEE AS WEEKS SUBMITTED BE SUFFERED SO VEHICLES HAS REID SPECIFICATIONS ATTACHMENT WE RETURN CURES LOCKED PITIFUL MRS FIRST /JONES/STREET\|JONESSTREET RAILS TRIED READ LOUISA WALWA SLIGHTEST TEN
Identified overProof non-corrections	BLOODING [**VANDALISED] WHATEVER PATENTED GRAZIER THESE TINS BRINDLEY HIS DESIGNED VICTORIAN TESTING REST

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	228	62.7	91.7	77.6
Searchability of unique words	142	72.5	91.5	69.2
Weighted Words		72.7	91.4	68.6

Article ID 107841855, Article, A WIDE AND NARROW GAUGE COMPARISON., page 4 1916-06-03, The Muswellbrook Chronicle (NSW : 1898 - 1955), 168 words, 3 corrections

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A WIDE AND NARROW GAUGE	A WIDE AND NARROW GAUGE	A WIDE AND NARROW GAUGE
COMPARISON.	COMPARISON.	COMPARISON.
It is generally known that tho pro	It is generally known that the pro-	It is generally known that the proportion
portion of the weight of a train to	portion of the weight of a train to	of the weight of a train to
that of tho load carried is surprisingly	that of the load carried is surprisingly	that of the load carried is surprisingly
"groat, but that tho proportion .is much	great, but that the proportion is much	great, but that the proportion is much
more favorable in tho case of-a narrow	more favorable in the case of a narrow	more favorable in the case of narrow
gaugo than in\a wide gauge rcrad ii'not	gauge than in a wide gauge road is not	gauge than in a wide gauge road is not
generally appreciated. A striking	generally appreciated. A striking	generally appreciated. A striking
comparison' that illustrates, this point	comparison that illustrates this point	comparison that illustrates, this point
is contained in tho following item	is contained in the following item	is contained in the following item
from "Tho Engineer." V\ V	from "The Engineer."	from "The Engineer." A V
To eenvoy 26 officers and 759 foot	To convey 26 officers and 759 foot	To convey 26 officers and 750 foot
soldiers, togothor with their luggage,	soldiers, together with their luggage,	soldiers, together with their luggage,
two trains of twenty vehicles each, and	two trains of twenty vehicles each, and	two trains of twenty vehicles each, and
weighing 325, tons, worn required for	weighing 325 tons, were required for	weighing 325, tons, work required for
the 8-foot- 6-inch gaugo- railways of.	the 3-foot 6-inch gauge railways of	the 18-foot- 6-inch gauge- railways of.
Queensland, but tho same number of	Queensland, but the same number of	Queensland, but the same number of
mon1, required two trains, ijf nineteen	men, required two trains of nineteen	men, required two trains, of nineteen
vehicles each, but wigbing 495 tons, on	vehicles each, but weighing 495 tons, on	vehicles each, but weighing 495 tons, on
the 4-foot 8j-inch gaugo railways in	the 4-foot 8½-inch gauge railways in	the 4-foot 8-inch gauge railways in
Now South WalM. For 536 officers	New South Wales. For 536 officers	New South Wales. For 536 officers
and 'men, 563.. horsos, 2£-road vehicles,,	and men, 563 horses, 24-road vehicles,	and men, 563.. horses, 26 road vehicles,,
and accompanying baggage, five trains	and accompanying baggage, five trains	and accompanying baggage, five trains
weighing 981 tons wore roquircd in	weighing 981 tons were required in	weighing 984 tons were required in
Queensland, but the five, trains for tho	Queensland, but the five, trains for the	Queensland, but the five trains for the
samo number" of ?.men in Now . South ,	same number of men in New South	same number of men in New South ,
Wales, woighod 1,285 tons.	Wales, weighed 1,285 tons.	Wales, weighed 1,285 tons.

Identified overProof corrections	TOGETHER CONVEY GREAT NOT WEIGHED HORSES NEW WERE
Identified overProof non-corrections	SOUTHWALES

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	151	79.5	98.7	93.5
Searchability of unique words	74	87.8	98.6	88.9
Weighted Words		89.4	98.6	86.7

Article ID 109948716, Article, BREAK OF GAUGE. GRAZIER'S PATENT. ALBURY, Saturday., page 4 1916-04-03, The Bathurst Times (NSW : 1909 - 1925), 99 words, 8 corrections

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BREAK OF GAUGE.	BREAK OF GAUGE.	BREAK OF GAUGE.
GRAZIER'S'' PATENT.	GRAZIER'S PATENT.	GRAZIER'S'' PATENT.
ALBURY, Saturday.	ALBURY, Saturday.	ALBURY, Saturday.
Jonn Brinuloy, a grazier, of \\nlwa,	John Brindley, a grazier, of Walwa,	John Brinsley, a grazier, of Walwa,
has patented specifications of an in	has patented specifications of an in-	has patented specifications of an in
vontion designed to ovorcomo tho broak	vention designed to overcome the break	vention designed to overcome the break
of guago difficulty on tho railways.	of guage difficulty on the railways.	of gauge difficulty on the railways.
Tho plans havo boon submitted for test	The plans have been submitted for test-	The plans have been submitted for test
ing to llio Victorian Railways Dopait	ing to the Victorian Railways Depart-	ing to the Victorian Railways Department,
ment, and a trial is being arranged.	ment, and a trial is being arranged.	and a trial is being arranged.
Tho principlo of the patent is tin; at	The principle of the patent is the at-	The principle of the patent is the at
tachment of adjustable whcols to stock	tachment of adjustable wheels to stock	tachment of adjustable wheels to stock
and goods trucks. Those wheels can	and goods trucks. These wheels can	and goods trucks. Those wheels can
V. unlocked, the vohicles pushod ou	be unlocked, the vehicles pushed on	V. unlocked, the vehicles pushed on
tho now gauge along chock rails, nnd	the new gauge along check rails, and	the new gauge along check rails, and
the wheels again locked on the pin	the wheels again locked on the pin	the wheels again locked on the pin
principle when tho fresh gaugo is roach	principle when the fresh gauge is reach-	principle when the fresh gauge is reached
od.	ed.

Identified overProof corrections	REACHED DEPARTMENT BEEN PUSHED ONTHE VEHICLES JOHN CHECK HAVE NEW WALWA INVENTION OVERCOME
Identified overProof non-corrections	BE THESE BRINDLEY GUAGE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	91	68.1	95.6	86.2
Searchability of unique words	61	72.1	93.4	76.5
Weighted Words		74.4	93.8	75.9

Article ID 113144470, Article, BULLETS IN SHOWERS., page 8 1916-08-19, Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 - 1954), 299 words, 8 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
BULLETS KI SHOWE0 S..."	BULLETS IN SHOWERS.	BULLETS KI SHOWER S..."
Trooper Norman Wainwright, *	Trooper Norman Wainwright, a	Trooper Norman Wainwright, *
sturdy and youthful horseman from,	sturdy and youthful horseman from	sturdy and youthful horseman from,
the Northern Rivers, feels that an uU,	the Northern Rivers, feels that an un-	the Northern Rivers, feels that an uU,
equal distribution of good fortune eCx	equal distribution of good fortune ex-	equal distribution of good fortune eCx
plains his home-conming on Saturdg,	plains his home-coming on Saturday	plains his home-coming on Saturday,
(says the Sydney "Dlluy Telegraph"'	(says the Sydney "Daily Telegraph").	(says the Sydney "Daily Telegraph"'
•La'dmin at Gallipoli oa May 19 last	Landing at Gallipoli on May 19 last	Laidman at Gallipoli on May 19 last
,v"ar hr took part with the 5th Light	year he took part with the 5th Light	year he took part with the 5th Light
ilorse in the memorable fight at As	Horse in the memorable fight at An-	Horse in the memorable fight at As
.ac on June 38. The Turks were ad"	zac on June 28. The Turks were ad-	ac on June 28. The Turks were ad"
taucine strongly towards Cape HelleS	vancing strongly towards Cape Helles,	taurine strongly towards Cape Helles
and tlie 5th Battalion on the right	and the 5th Battalion on the right	and the 5th Battalion on the right
flank was fighutng to cut them offl	flank was fighting to cut them off.	flank was fighting to cut them off
"Bullets and shrapnel," said Trooper	"Bullets and shrapnel," said Trooper	Bullets and shrapnel," said Trooper
Wainwight, "flew albout in showens	Wainwright, "flew about in showers,	Wainwright, flew about in showers
yet ccery man forgot the danger, and	yet every man forgot the danger, and	yet every man forgot the danger, and
strained overr nerve to stop the T'urkt.	strained every nerve to stop the Turks.	strained every nerve to stop the Turks.
Our battalion (siished up that fight,	Our battalion finished up that fight,	Our battalion (smashed up that fight
having lost 130 of the bravest sol	having lost 130 of the bravest sol-	having lost 130 of the bravest soldiers.
diers. About a month aittrwarf	diers. About a month afterwards	About a month afterward
those of us who got through munaceal	those of us who got through unscath-	those of us who got through menaced
ed were told off to assist in t(e;	ed were told off to assist in the	ed were told off to assist in the;
holding of Lone Pioe. In Novembel2	holding of Lone Pine. In November	holding of Lone Pine. In November
the Turks made two attadcks btfr	the Turks made two attacks on	the Turks made two attacks ber
Chathnm's post, and caused snome dam.	Chatham's Post, and caused some dam-	Chatham's post, and caused some damage
age with bombsa. The fighting was?	age with bombs. The fighting was	with bombs. The fighting was?
terriiic, and few who were in the thict1i	terrific, and few who were in the thick	terrific, and few who were in the thick
of it expected to emcrge without. d	of it expected to emerge without a	of it expected to emerge without. d
scratch. The inevitkhble shell came sh	scratch. The inevitable shell came at	scratch. The inevitable shell came she
last, and exploded within a few yar~i.	last, and exploded within a few yards	last, and exploded within a few yards.
of us, killing thrco outright and	of us, killing three outright and	of us, killing three outright and
erounding the rest. I was wounded ia	wounding the rest. I was wounded in	wounding the rest. I was wounded in
the right cheek, thicgh, and leg, and	the right cheek, thigh, and leg, and	the right cheek, thigh, and leg, and
eras taken olff to the slet A.G.GR,	was taken off to the 1st A.G.H.,	was taken off to the 1st AGGS,
shere the pieces of shell werc ertracl	where the pieces of shell were extract-	where the pieces of shell were extract
ed. I afterwards' spent two months	ed. I afterwards spent two months	ed. I afterwards' spent two months
at Malta, nicne days at Naples, alnd	at Malta, nine days at Naples, and	at Malta, nine days at Naples, and
finished up in the London General	finished up in the London General	finished up in the London General
Hospital No. 3." Trooper Wain	Hospital No. 3." Trooper Wain-	Hospital No. 3." Trooper Wain
wright's right cheekl Is as it sealdede	wright's right cheek is as if scalded,	wright's right cheek Is as it scalded
a big reddish blotch radiating fromt a	a big reddish blotch radiating from a	a big reddish blotch radiating from a
yellow centre-the mark oh the shelL	yellow centre—the mark of the shell.	yellow centre-the mark on the shelL
lfe is quito Iubilant ovcr his expeor	He is quite jubilant over his exper-	life is quite jubilant over his expect
eine, and he humorously remearked	ience, and he humorously remarked	fine, and he humorously remarked
that. he.was as proud of his disfgures	that he was as proud of his disfigure-	that. he was as proud of his disfigures
ment as he wvould be of a D.CI.	ment as he would be of a D.C.M.	ment as he would be of a DCI.

Identified overProof corrections	YEAR DAILY WHERE BOMBS WOULD /HOME/COMING\|HOMECOMING TERRIFIC NINE SOME EMERGE OVER EVERY SATURDAY INTHE SHOWERS THIGH SCALDED INEVITABLE QUITE REMARKED PINE YARDS NOVEMBER ATTACKS FROM JUBILANT HORSE THICK THREE EXTRACTED WOUNDING CHATHAMS
Identified overProof non-corrections	LANDING EXPERIENCE UNSCATHED DISFIGUREMENT ANZAC IF ADVANCING UNEQUAL EXPLAINS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	270	75.9	94.4	76.9
Searchability of unique words	167	75.4	94.6	78.0
Weighted Words		74.2	94.0	76.6

Article ID 113627443, Article, WIRE NETTING, page 1 1916-04-20, Young Witness (NSW : 1915 - 1923), 88 words, 3 corrections

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WIRE NETTING ; *	WIRE NETTING	WIRE NETTING ; *
Tho Young P. P. Board" lias been	The Young P. P. Board has been	The Young P. P. Board" has been
nofled "by tho Department oC Lands	notified by the Department of Lands	noted by the Department of Lands
that IS guago.wire netting ta not avail'	that 18 guage wire netting is not avail-	that IS gauge wire netting is not available
ablo at present, but other claasoa of.	able at present, but other classes of	at present, but other classes of.
• netting will bo supplied on tlio most	netting will be supplied on the most	• netting will be supplied on the most
advantageous prices obtainable., Tho	advantageous prices obtainable. The	advantageous prices obtainable., The
restriction as to supplying oaty ii.dig-.	restriction as to supplying only indig-	restriction as to supplying easy riding-.
ent settlors and those requiring uet	ent settlers and those requiring net-	ent settlers and those requiring set
'tihg for cultivation is removed. The	ting for cultivation is removed. The	'ting for cultivation is removed. The
presont prices ,rango from £39 5s per	present prices range from £39 5s per	present prices range from £39 5s per
railo for 30 x 1J x 17 B.- grade to £5G	mile for 36 x 1½ x 17 B grade to £56	mile for 30 x 17 x 17 B.- grade to 56
117s Gd for'42 xU x 17 A Grade':".1 '	17s 6d for 42 x 1¼ x 17 A Grade.	17s 6d for 42 xU x 17 A Grade':".1 '

Identified overProof corrections	MILE BE HAS SETTLERS AVAILABLE CLASSES RANGE
Identified overProof non-corrections	NOTIFIED INDIGENT GUAGE ONLY

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	64	67.2	90.6	71.4
Searchability of unique words	48	77.1	91.7	63.6
Weighted Words		74.1	89.8	60.7

Article ID 116667670, Advertising, Advertising, page 2 1916-12-08, The Farmer and Settler (Sydney, NSW : 1906 - 1955), 72 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
WHEN »8KIHD QUESTIONS 8E SURE	WHEN ASKING QUESTIONS BE SURE	WHEN ASKED QUESTIONS SECURE
.That vou comply with tho Condition!.	That you comply with the Conditions.	That you comply with the Conditions.
ORMONOID ROOFING	ORMONOID ROOFING	ORMONOID ROOFING
MANUFACTURED IN AUSTRALIA OF THE VERY BEST MATERIALS.	MANUFACTURED IN AUSTRALIA OF THE VERY BEST MATERIALS.	MANUFACTURED IN AUSTRALIA OF THE VERY BEST MATERIALS.
Made in rolli 80in. wide- and »ch containing 136 nqunru loot, rho 1110 (quire (cot.	Made in rolls 36in. wide and each containing 135 square feet, also 916 square feet.	Made in reply 80in. wide- and each containing 136 square feet, The 1110 (quire (cot.
CemtDt for jointi and nalli ireo. Approved ol by 1'utillo Worki Department of New South	Cement for joints and nails free. Approved of by Public Works Department of New South	Cement for joints and all iron. Approved of by Public Works Department of New South
Wnltl. Write, to R. W. LLOYD & 00., Box 297, Q.P.O., Sydney, lor lamplea and	Wales. Write, to R. W. LLOYD & Co., Box 297, G.P.O., Sydney, for samples and	Wales. Write, to R. W. LLOYD & 00., Box 297, G.P.O., Sydney, for Samples and
prieci. . ? . ' ..	prices.	prices. . ? . ' ..

Identified overProof corrections	SAMPLES EACH CEMENT SQUARE PUBLIC SOUTHWALES PRICES WORKS FEET CONDITIONS JOINTS YOU
Identified overProof non-corrections	SURE [**VANDALISED] BE FREE CO NAILS ASKING ALSO ROLLS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	58	58.6	82.8	58.3
Searchability of unique words	49	61.2	83.7	57.9
Weighted Words		52.0	81.2	60.7

Article ID 116817618, Article, RETURNING FOR A SPELL. Soldier from Gallipoli., page 6 1916-03-01, The Tamworth Daily Observer (NSW : 1910 - 1916), 205 words, 9 corrections

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RETURNING FOR A SPELL.	RETURNING FOR A SPELL.	RETURNING FOR A SPELL.
Soldier from Gallipot!. I	Soldier from Gallipoli.	Soldier from Gallipoli!. I
Miss" Y.oni fiipppll, of Uio'Tamworth \|	Miss Vera Sippell, of the Tamworth	Miss" Y.oni support, of the Tamworth District
District School, lias received an ?inter- t	District School, has received an inter-	School, has received an inter- testing
esting letter from Trootcr Prank B. i	esting letter from Trooper Frank B.	letter from Trooper Frank B. i
Graves, ol' tho Stli Light. Morse. The i	Graves, of the 8th Light Horse. The	Graves, of' the 8th Light, Horse, The letter
letter was written on February Irt on I	letter was written on February 16 on	was written on February let on board
board Hie hospital ship "Karooln." The \|	board the hospital ship "Karoola." The	the hospital ship "Karoola." The \|
writer said that, he was an old soldier '	writer said that he was an old soldier	writer said that, he was an old soldier '
returning for a spell to his home in	returning for a spell to his home in	returning for a spell to his home in
Melbourne; Mo adds:-"J hope noon to :	Melbourne. He adds:—"I hope soon to	Melbourne; No address hope soon to be
be well and strong enough to have ano- ;	be well and strong enough to have ano-	well and strong enough to have ano- ;
tlier go at alio enemy, and" keep the old	ther go at the enemy, and keep the old	ther go at the enemy, and" keep the old
flag flying right tip top. Ily yonr letter	flag flying right up top. By your letter	flag flying right tip top. Ily your letter
I see that, yon and your schools are ?	I see that you and your schools are	I see that, you and your schools are
doing yonr "bit." The Turks fought ;	doing your "bit." The Turks fought	doing your "bit." The Turks fought ;
well. [ am sorry we gave np posses- ;	well. I am sorry we gave up posses-	well. am sorry we gave up posses- ;
sion of tho portion of the 'peninsula we ?	sion of the portion of the peninsula we	sion of the portion of the peninsula we ?
had gaiuocl. Many of my mates are ,	had gained. Many of my mates are	had gained. Many of my mates are
still there under ground. Very few of	still there under ground. Very few of	still there under ground. Very few of
the old Sth L.H. remains, only about, a j	the old 8th L.H. remains, only about a	the old Sth L.H. remains, only about a hundred
hundred of the original lot. and 1 am j	hundred of the original lot, and I am	of the original lot and I am j
one of them. 1 will be very glad to be '	one of them. I will be very glad to be	one of them. I will be very glad to be
home once again. A great, number of,	home once again. A great number of	home once again. A great, number of
tho returned soldiers on board are suf	the returned soldiers on board are suf-	the returned soldiers on board are suffering
fering from wounds, and some are in- !	fering from wounds, and some are to-	from wounds, and some are in- !
tally blind." '	tally blind."	tally blind." '

Identified overProof corrections	KAROOLA TAMWORTH HAS GAINED UP TROOPER GALLIPOLI SOON FRANK HORSE YOU
Identified overProof non-corrections	SIPPELL BY TOTALLY ANOTHER POSSESSION VERA ONBOARD INTERESTING ADDS [**VANDALISED]

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Weighted Words		81.1	90.5	49.5

Article ID 117574049, Article, A WIDE AND NARROW GAUGE COMPARISON., page 5 1916-06-02, The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser (NSW : 1876 - 1951), 168 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	SOUTHWALES BAGGAGE
Identified overProof non-corrections	THAN

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All Words	151	84.1	94.7	66.7
Searchability of unique words	74	95.9	98.6	66.7
Weighted Words		96.3	99.1	74.1

Article ID 119539433, Article, SIMMY AND MURPHY., page 3 1916-02-03, Daylesford Advocate, Yandoit, Glenlyon and Eganstown Chronicle (Vic. : 1914 - 1918), 438 words, 5 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
"SIMMY AND M.URPHY	"SIMMY AND MURPHY."	"JIMMY AND MURPHY
One of the ..officers m'qutioned in	One of the officers mentioned in	One of the officers mentioned in
iSir Ian Hamilton's (despatches, Cap	Sir Ian Hamilton's despatches, Cap-	Sir Ian Hamilton's (despatches, Captain
tain T. J. Evans, of thel'rxdian'RLedil	tain T. J. Evans, of the Indian Medi-	T. J. Evans, of thel'rxdian'RLedil
eal .Service, lias sent to his father,	cal Service, has sent to his father,	real Service, has sent to his father,
Mr I-I. D. Evans, 'Ji.Pj, .Blacyinin-Fes	Mr. H. D. Evans, J.P., a Blaenau Ffes-	Mr I-I. D. Evans, 'Janey, .Blacyinin-Fes
tin iong, North Wales, a truly touch	tiniog, North Wales, a truly touch-	the long, North Wales, a truly touching
ing- story -of .p.- gallajit Australiola	ing story of a gallant Australian	story of p.- gallant Australians
and his inseparable \fridncl,, a don	and his inseparable friend, a don-	and his inseparable friend,, a don
key. Captain E;vans : writes:— .v	key. Captain Evans writes:—	key. Captain Evans : writes as
.Herewith a photo: taken, in a initio	Herewith a photo taken in a nice	Herewith a photo taken, in a initio
shady comer. 1 must .toll you ail	shady comer. I must tell you all	shady corner. I must tell you all
about it. Every.Australia^-here who	about it. Every Australian here who	about it. Every.Australia^-here who
landed with the .first landing force	landed with the first landing force	landed with the first landing force
will have heard of "Simmy.'\ "Siim1	will have heard of "Simmy." "Sim-	will have heard of "Jimmy's "Since
my" was -an Australian (named Jack	my" was an Australian named Jack	my" was an Australian (named Jack
Simpson, a stretcher bearidr attached	Simpson, a stretcher bearer attached	Simpson, a stretcher bearer attached
to my hospital, who \v,on the V.C:;	to my hospital, who won the V.C.	to my hospital, who won the V.C:;
dozens of times vby going up ;in'd	dozen of times by going up and	dozens of times by going up and
down "Shrapnel Volley" during ev.ery	down "Shrapnel Valley" during every	down Shrapnel Valley" during every
sort of danger, and bringing] wounded	sort of danger, and bringing wounded	sort of danger, and bringing] wounded
down. He always used this ?little	down. He always used this little	down. He always used this little
donkey; he had two others, but th.ejy.	donkey' he had two others, but they	donkey; he had two others, but they.
got killed. This one he had for	got killed. This one he had for	got killed. This one he had for
quit]e an appreciable tfme, and it	quite an appreciable time, and it	quite an appreciable time, and it
was the last one lie had. .Jack	was the last one to hand. Jack	was the last one he had. Jack
Simpson used to make' his home in	Simpson used to make his home in	Simpson used to make' his home in
my hospital, and the donkey was	my hospital, and the donkey was	my hospital, and the donkey was
tied up, in the valley about 30 .yards	tied up in the valley about 30 yards	tied up, in the valley about 30 yards
away—in fact, the most dangerous	away— in fact, the most dangerous	away—in fact, the most dangerous
place—but never oncjei was "Mjurphy"'	place— but never once was "Murphy"	place—but never once was "Murphy"'
tile donkey touched. Ally Indians	the donkey touched. My Indians	tile donkey touched. Ally Indians
being superstitious thought tilers' was	being superstitious thought there was	being superstitious thought there' was
some "Jadoo" or mystery about 'both	some "Jadoo" or mystery about both	some "Jadoo" or mystery about both
of them until on the morning, of a	of them until on the morning of a	of them until on the morning, of a
memorable day, when thlci Turks at	memorable day, when the Turks at-	memorable day, when the Turks attacked
tacked 11s In great force, and. jth\|e	tacked us in great force, and the	11s In great force, and. the
whole of Shrapnel Valley was a	whole of Shrapnel Valley was a	whole of Shrapnel Valley was a
mass of bursting shell. That day	mass of bursting shell. That day	mass of bursting shell. That day
Jack Simpson was killed while gdinji	Jack Simpson was killed while going	Jack Simpson was killed while going
'for the third or -fourth time fjor	for the third or fourth time for	for the third or fourth time for
wounded and the poor little 'dcinkldy	wounded and the poor little donkey	wounded and the poor little 'donkey
was left without a, guardian, and the	was left without a guardian, and the	was left without a guardian, and the
wystcry was cleared up., by Jack	mystery was cleared up by Jack	mystery was cleared up., by Jack
Simpson proving to be a, mortal lik'o	Simpson proving to be a mortal like	Simpson proving to be a mortal like
the rest of us. Mly fellows w[e(re	the rest of us. My fellows were	the rest of us. May fellows were
almost in tears when h is body Ntfaa	almost in tears when his body was	almost in tears when his body Ntfaa
brought down, and they called him	brought down, and they called him	brought down, and they called him
"Bahadur"—that is, "The l-ravcst of'	"Bahadur"— that is, "The bravest of	"Bahadur"—that is, "The bravest of the
the brave." After lie; had been	the brave." After he had been	brave." After he; had been
buried and a, cross put up, 1 fo.urtd	buried and a cross put up, I found	buried and a, cross put up, I found
to my astonishment that these In	to my astonishment that these In-	to my astonishment that these In
dians had placed wreaths of wild	dians had placed wreaths of wild	dians had placed wreaths of wild
flowers on his 'grave. What to do	flowers on his grave. What to do	flowers on his grave. What to do
with "Murphy" the donkey, puzzled	with "Murphy" the donkey puzzled	with "Murphy the donkey, puzzled
mo, as nil m'y men five lligll cast!d	me, as all my men are high caste	me, as all my men five high caste
Hindus, and would, be outclisted by	Hindus, and would be outcasted by	Hindus, and would, be outclassed by
even touching a, donkey. However,	even touching a donkey. However,	even touching a, donkey. However,
a volunteer came forward—a VKaji	a volunteer came forward—a "Raj-	a volunteer came forwarded VKaji
put"'"—and' snid that lie would look	put"—and said that he would look	putrescent' said that he would look
after "Murphy." I still have hi,m	after "Murphy." I still have him	after "Murphy." I still have him
and should 1 ever return to India	and should I ever return to India	and should I ever return to India
"Murphy" the donkey will accom	"Murphy" the donkey will accom-	"Murphy the donkey will accompany
pany me. He also is a "Bahadur."	pany me. He also is a "Bahadur."	me. He also is a "Bahadur."
He was wounded ir» the shouktar	He was wounded in the shoulder	He was wounded in the shoulder
aft'er his photo wi® takeir, 1jut is	after his photo was taken, but is	after his photo was taken, but is
all right again, and' is daily, j'ri aisc.'	all right again, and is daily in use.	all right again, and is daily, the case.'
I feel that "Murphy's'1 real homjtf	I feel that "Murphy's" real home	I feel that "Murphy's real homes
should be Australia, but pending	should be Australia, but pending	should be Australia, but pending
someone coming forward I fntcind	someone coming forward I intend	someone coming forward I Intend
looking after him (with every emit).-.	looking after him with every care.	looking after him (with every suit).-.

Identified overProof corrections	MENTIONED WON HAS THERE FRIEND FOUND ONCE GALLANT SIR CASTE MURPHYS QUITE HIGH INTEND TELL WERE LIKE SHOULDER BRAVEST SAID BEARER
Identified overProof non-corrections	SIMMY [VANDALISED] COMER [VANDALISED] ARE HAND BLAENAU MEDICAL RAJPUT OUTCASTED INDIAN CARE FFESTINIOG USE NICE DOZEN

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	405	82.2	93.6	63.9
Searchability of unique words	219	84.9	93.6	57.6
Weighted Words		85.8	92.7	48.3

Article ID 122185088, Article, SODA CAKE., page 3 1916-12-28, The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate (NSW : 1898 - 1928), 96 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	SPOONFUL
Identified overProof non-corrections

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	87	94.3	100.0	100.0
Searchability of unique words	51	98.0	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		97.9	100.0	100.0

Article ID 122191007, Article, A WIDE AND NARROW GAUGE COMPARISON., page 3 1916-08-17, The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate (NSW : 1898 - 1928), 174 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	STRIKING
Identified overProof non-corrections	SURPRISINGLY [VANDALISED] ENCH [VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	153	95.4	98.0	57.1
Searchability of unique words	73	98.6	97.3	-100.0
Weighted Words		98.7	96.0	-217.7

Article ID 124903500, Article, BREAK OF GAUGE CONFERENCE ON THTRD-RAIL DEVICE. MELBOURNE, January 23., page 3 1916-01-31, Daily Herald (Adelaide, SA : 1910 - 1924), 60 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
BREAK OF GAUGE	BREAK OF GAUGE	BREAK OF GAUGE
COXFE&EH CE ON THTRD-SAIL	CONFERENCE ON THIRD-RAIL	CONFERENCE CE ON THIRD SAIL
DEVICE.	DEVICE.	DEVICE.
MEU30UNE, January 23.	MELBOUNE, January 23.	MELBOUNE, January 23.
This afternoon lit.- H- Hoyja (Sew	This afternoon Mr. H. Hoyle (New	This afternoon Mr.- H- Hoyle (New
South "Wales Minister of Railways) con.	South Wales Minister of Railways) con-	South "Wales Minister of Railways) conferred
ferred with Mr. H. ilcKenzie {the Vict®	ferred with Mr. H. McKenzie (the Victo-	with Mr. H. McKenzie the Victorian
rian Minister) and Mr. C. B. -Norman	rian Minister) and Mr. C. E. Norman	Minister) and Mr. C. B. Norman
(chairman of the Hail ways Commission)	(chairman of the Railways Commission)	(chairman of the Railways Commission)
on the question of installing -Hie thirit	on the question of installing the third-	on the question of installing -the third
rail device as a solution of the break-ei.	rail device as a solution of the break-of-	rail device as a solution of the breaker.
gauge problem	gauge problem.	gauge problem

Identified overProof corrections	MELBOUNE HOYLE CONFERENCE THIRD MCKENZIE VICTORIAN NEWSOUTH
Identified overProof non-corrections

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	50	76.0	98.0	91.7
Searchability of unique words	33	78.8	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		73.1	100.0	100.0

Article ID 124906093, Article, RAILWAY STAFF CHANGES., page 7 1916-02-15, Daily Herald (Adelaide, SA : 1910 - 1924), 96 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
RAILWAY STAFF CHATSGBS.	RAILWAY STAFF CHANGES.	RAILWAY STAFF CHANGES.
Ht. D. Brewer, of the locomotive de.]	Mr. D. Brewer, of the locomotive de-	Ht. D. Brewer, of the locomotive de.]
pertinent. has accepted a transfer from	partment has accepted a transfer from	pertinent. has accepted a transfer from
tbe Petersburg Station to the Male-End \|	the Petersburg Station to the Mile-End	the Petersburg Station to the Mile-End \|
loco, sheds. ' i	loco. sheds.	loco, sheds. ' Mr.
Mr. A. llcCracken, recently on the!	Mr. A. McCracken, recently on the	A. McCracken, recently on the
traffic station at Adelaide, has been trans,	traffic station at Adelaide, has been trans-	traffic station at Adelaide, has been transferred
ferred to the position of porter on the;	ferred to the position of porter on the	to the position of porter on the
traffic staff at Liie Terowie break-of.gaoge i	traffic staff at the Terowie break-of-gauge	traffic staff at Life Terowie break-of-gauge station
station. I	station.	I
Mr. . J. W. Davidson, who has been	Mr. J. W. Davidson, who has been	Mr J. W. Davidson, who has been
connected with the maintenance staff at	connected with the maintenance staff at	connected with the maintenance staff at
the Quom Junction Station, has been	the Quorn Junction Station, has been	the Quorn Junction Station, has been
transferred to the permanent wav camp	transferred to the permanent wav camp	transferred to the permanent way camp
to the Pnttapa Gap siding on -ine tjnoni.	to the Puttapa Gap siding on the Quorn-	to the Puttapa Gap siding on -line from.
Hergott section.	Hergott section.	Hergott section.

Identified overProof corrections	CHANGES QUORN MCCRACKEN /BREAK/OF/GAUGE\|BREAKOFGAUGE FROMTHE PUTTAPA /MILE/END\|MILEEND
Identified overProof non-corrections	DEPARTMENT WAV [**VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	79	84.8	92.4	50.0
Searchability of unique words	46	82.6	95.7	75.0
Weighted Words		81.0	96.1	79.5

Article ID 124907551, Article, TASMANWN RAILWAY DISASTER EVIDENCE AT ENQUIRY. HOBART, February 22., page 4 1916-02-23, Daily Herald (Adelaide, SA : 1910 - 1924), 115 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
TASMANWN RAILWAY DISASTER	TASMANIAN RAILWAY DISASTER	TASMANWN RAILWAY DISASTER
EVJ3BE»CE AT ENQUIRY.	EVIDENCE AT ENQUIRY.	EVIDENCE AT ENQUIRY.
. H0BA3LT. Ffebmaxv 22.	HOBART, February 22.	. HOBART. February 22.
Xte -Jfflwpwiy iato ttoe xailway -disaster	The enquiry into the railway disaster	Xte -Jfflwpwiy into the railway disaster
by wIbcHi: eeven.' p&isotis wewf Jailed and	by which seven persons were killed and	by which: seven, persons were killed and
3D ihpjxe^, wa$ opened to-day. 'Tie fife,	30 injured, was opened to-day. The fire-	30 boxes, was opened to-day. 'The fire,
msb ^cre^'enSsBoe that 4he speedometerI	man gave evidence that the speedometer	miss ^cre^'enSsBoe that the speedometer
wag «at 6f <nder, and <had been,dn that]	was out of order, and had been in that	was not sender and had been in that
jtxte for>two. days. TJje tram was	state for two days. The train was	state for two. days. The tram was
ttavelling .aboot 25" miles an bom. or I	travelling about 25 miles an hour, or	travelling about 25" miles an hour. or five
five thHah in .excess of the regulation	five miles in excess of the regulation	thHah in excess of the regulation
' speed' far;« SvfekShaail cttnre.	speed for a five-chain curve.	' speed' cars SvfekShaail entire.
T2ie,gnaid g*v» evidence that "the train	The guard gave evidence that the train	T2ie,gnaid gave evidence that "the train
«eemEd ta feertra:»^ifei? t<» fast." His	seemed to be travelling too fast. His	seemed to feertra:»^ifei? is fast." His
©pdnibni'wae that tiieorakes "went -wrong	opinion was that the brakes went wrong	©pdnibni'wae that decorates went wrong
. and1 tibe diivCTW«s'i&iiaBIie to control the	and the driver was unable to control the	and the diivCTW«s'i&iiaBIie to control the
' train. ' A-gaoger stated iha±4he perma	train. A ganger stated that the perma-	' train. ganger stated that the permanent
nent "way .iras-sot damaged, and wae in	nent way was not damaged, and was in	way harassed damaged, and was in
p5od sotderat She - ate; of the disaster.*	good order at the site of the disaster.	pod solders She - ate; of the disaster

Identified overProof corrections	TWO BEEN INTO KILLED HAD FOR NOT STATE ABOUT GANGER SPEEDOMETER WHICH SEEMED HOBART GAVE FEBRUARY SEVEN TRAVELLING WERE PERSONS HOUR
Identified overProof non-corrections	UNABLE /FIVE/CHAIN\|FIVECHAIN BE DRIVER GUARD GOOD OPINION CURVE OUT TOO ORDER SITE FIREMAN TASMANIAN INJURED BRAKES

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	115	41.7	71.3	50.7
Searchability of unique words	70	47.1	77.1	56.8
Weighted Words		45.9	73.1	50.4

Article ID 128051719, Article, VIOLENT ARTILLERYING. ACTIVE AIRMEN. PARIS. Monday., page 6 1916-08-12, The Maitland Weekly Mercury (NSW : 1894 - 1931), 97 words, 3 corrections

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VIOLENT ARTILLERYING.	VIOLENT ARTILLERYING.	VIOLENT ARTILLERYING.
AOTrVK AIRMEN	ACTIVE AIRMEN.	ACTIVE AIRMEN
Rcutci 'a Cable	Reuter's Cable	Reuter a Cable
PARIS, Mondav	PARIS, Monday.	PARIS, Monday
Aji official communique, iepoits violent ai til	An official communique reports violent artil-	An official communique, reports violent as the
leiimtr m legion oi ChauMnes licunnn at	lerying in legion oi Chauvines. German at-	leader in region of Chaulnes license at
tacken, on the Thiaumont woik weui tluown	tackers on the Thiaumont work were thrown	taken, on the Thiaumont work were thrown
back to thtai own tienches b\ 0111 cm tain ot	back to their own trenches by our curtain of	back to their own trenches by our curtain of
fno, and an enom\ aU.n!v on Vau\ Wood	fire, and an enemy attack on Vaux Wood	fire, and an enemy army on Vaux Wood
tomplt tol\ tailed	completely failed.	temper told tailed
Anothei message slates that thiee Gcnnan	Another message states that three German	Another message states that three German
aoroplanos weie. hi ought down on the Sonnno	aeroplanes were brought down on the Somme	aeroplanes were. brought down on the Somme
and otheis weie ioiced to lantl in thu own	and others were forced to land in their own	and others were forced to land in his own
lines Oui ,in squithons bombed the Mets:,	lines. Our air squadrons bombed the Metz,	lines Our in squadrons bombed the Mets:,
Ablous and Tluon\ die lailw t- stahons, iac	Ablous and Thionville railway stations, fac-	Aldous and Union die fails t- stations, has
toiieh, .it Rombath, and bivouacs al Etam -	tories at Rombach, and bivouacs at Etain.	touch, it Rombath, and bivouacs at Etam -

Identified overProof corrections	FIRE TRENCHES BROUGHT BY STATES SQUADRONS SOMME STATIONS ENEMY GERMAN VAUX ANOTHER MONDAY OTHERS FORCED OUR AEROPLANES WORK THROWN CURTAIN REPORTS WERE THREE ACTIVE LAND OF THEIR
Identified overProof non-corrections	COMPLETELY METZ ATTACKERS ROMBACH LERYING LEGION [VANDALISED] FAILED ARTIL AIR THIONVILLE RAILWAY REUTERS CHAUVINES ABLOUS [VANDALISED] OI [**VANDALISED] ETAIN FACTORIES ATTACK

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	87	43.7	77.0	59.2
Searchability of unique words	69	39.1	73.9	57.1
Weighted Words		37.9	68.8	49.7

Article ID 128599205, Article, Third Rail System., page 2 1916-06-06, The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser (NSW : 1904 - 1929), 181 words, 5 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
Third Rail System.	Third Rail System.	Third Rail System.
lieferring to the -decision ot tho	Referring to the decision of the	Referring to the decision of the
Premiers' Conference in 5avor of tho	Premiers' Conference in favor of the	Premiers' Conference in favor of the
appointment of a committee ot ex	appointment of a committee of ex-	appointment of a committee of experts
perts to inquire into the third rail, - '	perts to inquire into the third rail,	to inquire into the third rail, - '
Air, Hoyle said it was not sufficient	Mr. Hoyle said it was not sufficient	Air, Hoyle said it was not sufficient
for the experts to say that tho	for the experts to say that the	for the experts to say that the
third rail was not safe. They must	third rail was not safe. They must	third rail was not safe. They must
prove that ji^ was not safe. Ho had	prove that it was not safe. He had	prove that he was not safe. He had
caused trials to bo made at 'l'ocuin.'	caused trials to be made at Tocum-	caused trials to be made at 'locum.'
wal, and high-speed locomotiiviesj.were.	wal, and high-speed locomotives were	wal, and high-speed locomotiiviesj.were.
sent across the points at 4o miles	sent across the points at 45 miles	sent across the points at 40 miles
an hour, „. greater speed than wus:	an hour, a greater speed than was	an hour, a. greater speed than was:
allowed in travelling over any other,	allowed in travelling over any other	allowed in travelling over any other,
pc.ints, and the operation had bepn,	points, and the operation had been	points, and the operation had been
accomplished with perfect safety.	accomplished with perfect safety.	accomplished with perfect safety.
Apart altogether frohi tlio obvious	Apart altogether from the obvious	Apart altogether from the obvious
commercial advantages of a direct	commercial advantages of a direct	commercial advantages of a direct
run front Brisbane td Port Awgusta,	run from Brisbane to Port Augusta,	run front Brisbane to Port Augusta,
added Mr, Hoyle, it was imperative-,	added Mr. Hoyle, it was imperative-	added Mr, Hoyle, it was imperatively
lv necessarv for the purposes of na-'	ly necessary for the purposes of na-	necessary for the purposes of national
tional defence that the break o£	tional defence that the break of	defence that the break of
gauge problem should be solvd;l at	gauge problem should be solved at	gauge problem should be solved at
the earliest possible nJoment. If en	the earliest possible moment. If en-	the earliest possible moment. If engineers
gineers proved by practical tests	gineers proved by practical tests	proved by practical tests
that the third rail Was unsafe^ whiefct i	that the third rail was unsafe, which	that the third rail Was unsafe wheat the
ho thcu'glit unlikely,, they should	he thought unlikely, they should	thought unlikely,, they should
sulflnit another scheme, and the Govr	submit another scheme, and the Gov-	submit another scheme, and the Governments
ernments concerned should give ef	ernments concerned should give ef-	concerned should give effect
fect to it without delay.	fect to it without delay.	to it without delay.

Identified overProof corrections	SOLVED BEEN REFERRING NECESSARY SUBMIT HE AUGUSTA THOUGHT NATIONAL GOVERNMENTS IMPERATIVELY FROM MOMENT FAVOR
Identified overProof non-corrections	WHICH TOCUMWAL WERE LOCOMOTIVES

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	168	80.4	95.8	78.8
Searchability of unique words	107	83.2	96.3	77.8
Weighted Words		82.8	96.8	81.6

Article ID 129532991, Article, The Break of Gauge., page 8 1916-08-31, Myrtleford Mail and Whorouly Witness (Vic. : 1914 - 1918), 250 words, 5 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	CERTAIN GIVEN RUNS MEANS SAMETIME
Identified overProof non-corrections	DEMONSTRATION COLLINGWOOD INSTAL

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	199	91.0	97.0	66.7
Searchability of unique words	112	92.9	97.3	62.5
Weighted Words		91.1	96.6	61.8

Article ID 130055769, Detailed lists, results, guides, Church Services., page 2 1916-10-17, Nathalia Herald and Picola, Narioka, Kotupna and Moira Advertiser (Vic. : 1914 - 1918), 100 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
Cburcb Services.	Church Services.	Church Services.
Pebsbotbbiah Ohoboh.—Services wll	PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.— Services will	Pebsbotbbiah Ohoboh.—Services will
I be held on Sunday next as follows :—	be held on Sunday next as follows :—	I be held on Sunday next as follows to
Nathalia n and 7, Picola 1, Rev I. Glyn	Nathalia 11 and 7, Picola 1, Rev I. Glyn	Nathalia n and 7, Picola 1, Rev I. Glyn
ones.	ones.	ones.
Ohuboh of Enoiand.— Servloes will	CHURCH OF ENGLAND.— Services will	Church of England Services will
be held on Sunday next &b followa	be held on Sunday next as follows :--	be held on Sunday next as follows
Nathalia ir, iMr Golding; Yalca n, Mr	Nathalia 11, Mr. Golding ; Yalca 11, Mr	Nathalia to, Mr Golding; Yalca on, Mr
Bentley ; Barmah 3, Mr Neeld ; Kotupna	Bentley ; Barmah 3, Mr Neeld ; Kotupna	Bentley ; Barmah 3, Mr Neeld ; Kotupna
ir, Nariok»3, Nathalia 7.30, Rectsr	11, Narioka 3, Nathalia 7.30, Rectsr	at, Narioka, Nathalia 7.30, Rectsr
Methodist Ohtooh.—Services will be	METHOD CHURCH.— Services will be	Methodist Ohtooh.—Services will be
held on Sunday.nexb as follows :—Na	held on Sunday next as follows :— Na-	held on Sunday. next as follows :—Na
thalia ii, Narioka 3. Picola West 7.30. Rev	thalia 11, Narioka 3, Picola West 7.30. Rev.	thalia ii, Narioka 3. Picola West 7.30. Rev
a, Hatnbly ; Picola North ir, Yalca 3, Na	A. Hambly ; Picola North 11, Yalca 3, Na-	A, Hambly ; Picola North to, Yalca 3, Nathalia
thalia 7.30, Mr Glasson ; Ktoupna 3, Mr	thalia 7.30, Mr Glasson ; Ktoupna 3, Mr	7.30, Mr Glasson ; Ktoupna 3, Mr
Harding ; Yalca South n, Bearii 2.30, Mr	Harding ; Yalca South 11, Bearii 2.30, Mr	Harding ; Yalca South n, Beach 2.30, Mr
Martin.	Martin.	Martin.

Identified overProof corrections	ENGLAND HAMBLY CHURCH
Identified overProof non-corrections	BEARII [**VANDALISED] METHOD PRESBYTERIAN

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	74	77.0	93.2	70.6
Searchability of unique words	39	87.2	92.3	40.0
Weighted Words		86.9	93.1	47.1

Article ID 130077264, Article, A WIDE AND NARROW GAUGE COMPARISON., page 7 1916-07-13, Cobram Courier (Vic. : 1888 - 1954), 185 words, 6 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	ILLUSTRATES
Identified overProof non-corrections	SURPRISINGLY

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	153	94.1	98.0	66.7
Searchability of unique words	72	97.2	98.6	50.0
Weighted Words		97.4	98.7	50.0

Article ID 130162664, Article, HUMOR IN GRIM-VISAGED WAR. PITY THE POOR PUNTERS!, page 6 1916-09-09, Truth (Melbourne ed.) (Vic. : 1914 - 1918), 84 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
HUMOR IN GRIIV1-VISAGED WAR.	HUMOR IN GRIM-VISAGED WAR.	HUMOR IN GRIIV1-VISAGED WAR.
PITY THE POOR PTJNTEKS1	PITY THE POOR PUNTERS!	PITY THE POOR PUNTERS
Bulgaria and Turkey now rcaliso that llioy	Bulgaria and Turkey now realise that they	Bulgaria and Turkey now realise that they
choso tho losing <»ido in ullyiuc thciiiselrcs	chose the losing side in allying themselves	chose the losing side in allying themselves
with Germany. In popular parlance. they	with Germany. In popular parlance, they	with Germany. In popular parlance. they
"backed Uio wrong liorse."—Daily paper.	"backed the wrong horse."—Daily paper.	backed the wrong liorse."—Daily paper.
"We backed the wron? horse," Noser cries.	"We backed the wrong horse," Nosey cries.	We backed the wrong horse," Noser cries.
"You'ro right there/' says, the Turk;	"You're right there," says the Turk;	You're right there' says, the Turk;
"And v.hcn the raco is over wo	"And when the race is over we	"And when the race is over we
Will have to look for work."	Will have to look for work."	will have to look for work."
Bad Hill is fast, but car.not stay—	Bad Bill is fast, but cannot stay—	Bad Hill is fast, but car. not stay
Ho hump3 too much dead weight;	He humps too much dead weight;	He humpy too much dead weight;
The Allies will ho "home aud dried"	The Allies will be "home and dried"	The Allies will be "home and dried"
Before ho makes the straight.	Before he makes the straight.	Before he makes the straight.

Identified overProof corrections	BE REALISE RACE HE WHEN SIDE YOURE CHOSE PUNTERS ALLYING THEMSELVES
Identified overProof non-corrections	BILL NOSEY HUMPS CANNOT GRIM

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	86	72.1	93.0	75.0
Searchability of unique words	67	76.1	92.5	68.8
Weighted Words		72.6	90.6	65.6

Article ID 130181223, Article, A WIDE AND NARROW GAUGE COMPARISON., page 5 1916-07-20, Corryong Courier (Vic. : 1914 - 1918), 179 words, 4 corrections

Identified overProof corrections
Identified overProof non-corrections	SURPRISINGLY [**VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	153	98.0	98.7	33.3
Searchability of unique words	72	100.0	98.6	-38.9
Weighted Words		100.0	98.7	-31.8

Article ID 130580599, Article, A Convenient Test Gauge., page 11 1916-02-19, The World's News (Sydney, NSW : 1901 - 1955), 104 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
A Convenient Test Gauge.	A Convenient Test Gauge.	A Convenient Test Gauge.
^ YKRY convenient end easily made i»»fei	A VERY convenient and easily made refer-	A VERY convenient and easily made heifer
J". ence gauge for toolmafcers and machinist	ence gauge for toolmakers and machinists	J". ence gauge for toolmakers and machinist
is in the form of a finger ring. It is made of	is in the form of a finger ring. It is made of	is in the form of a finger ring. It is made of
steel with two flat surfaces ground as shown	steel with two flat surfaces ground as shown	steel with two flat surfaces ground as shown
in the illustration. The smaller dimension. A, (	in the illustration. The smaller dimension. A,	in the illustration. The smaller dimension. A, (
should be about l-32in., and the larger oue, B,	should be about 1-32in., and the larger one, B,	should be about l-32in., and the larger one, B,
in some common fraction. The ring may be )	in some common fraction. The ring may be	in some common fraction. The ring may be )
made very artistic. It provides an accurate <	made very artistic. It provides an accurate	made very artistic. It provides an accurate and
and always convenient reference gauge. A <	and always convenient reference gauge. A	always convenient reference gauge. A <
micrometer that is accurate at, these two di	micrometer that is accurate at these two di-	micrometer that is accurate at, these two dimensions,
mensions, that is, one small and one large di- <	mensions, that is, one small and one large di-	that is, one small and one large di- <
iiiensionj is usually safe for general work.	mension, is usually safe for general work.	dimension is usually safe for general work.

Identified overProof corrections	TOOLMAKERS
Identified overProof non-corrections	MACHINISTS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	88	92.0	97.7	71.4
Searchability of unique words	55	96.4	98.2	50.0
Weighted Words		95.0	97.5	50.0

Article ID 130658446, Article, A WIDE AND NARROW GAUGE COMPARISON., page 4 1916-07-21, Malvern Courier and Caulfield Mirror (Vic. : 1914 - 1917), 175 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	CASE SOLDIERS
Identified overProof non-corrections	SURPRISINGLY [VANDALISED] HUT [VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	153	93.5	98.0	70.0
Searchability of unique words	73	97.3	97.3	0.0
Weighted Words		97.9	96.0	-85.5

Article ID 130659559, Article, POWER FROM TIDAL CURRENTS., page 4 1916-12-08, Malvern Courier and Caulfield Mirror (Vic. : 1914 - 1917), 181 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	PORTION STUDIED LENGTH MOTORS MAIN
Identified overProof non-corrections	FUNDY GUT [VANDALISED] MINAS [VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	167	94.0	97.6	60.0
Searchability of unique words	89	93.3	96.6	50.0
Weighted Words		92.4	95.6	42.3

Article ID 132715409, Article, Light-Horse Breeding, page 42 1916-10-21, Weekly Times (Melbourne, Vic. : 1869 - 1954), 209 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	STRETCHES SUITABLE DOES CONFERENCE REASONABLE
Identified overProof non-corrections	COUNTRY [**VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	194	95.9	97.9	50.0
Searchability of unique words	120	95.8	99.2	80.0
Weighted Words		95.3	99.3	84.3

Article ID 133704037, Article, HARROW RED CROSS., page 4 1916-07-24, Hamilton Spectator (Vic. : 1870 - 1918), 81 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
__ HARROW RED CROSS.	HARROW RED CROSS.	in HARROW RED CROSS.
T . 'ollcttinK goods hnvo been re	The following goods have been re-	T . 'ollcttinK goods have been rescued
cmed by the Harrow Red CroBS So	ceived by the Harrow Red Cross So-	by the Harrow Red Cross Society
ciety for the French Red Cross Socie	ciety for the French Red Cross Socie-	for the French Red Cross Society,
ty, in addition to the list pub	ty, in addition to the list pub-	in addition to the list published
lished Inst week:-Mrs Aitken, bua	lished last week:—Mrs. Aitken, bus-	last week Mrs Aitken, bus
ci.its, fruit, and railk ; Mrs. Brooks,	cuits, fruit, and milk; Mrs. Brooks,	carts, fruit, and milk ; Mrs. Brooks,
"it> Qn« Bender's milk ; Miss Kirby,	fruit, and Benger's milk; Miss Kirby,	"is one Bender's milk ; Miss Kirby,
cocoa : iMrs. Crossley, Neave's food,	cocoa; Mrs. Crossley, Neave's food,	cocoa : Mrs. Crossley, Neave's food,
and socks ; Mrs. Turner, old linen,	and socks; Mrs. Turner, old linen,	and socks ; Mrs. Turner, old linen,
flippers, booties ; Miss Kdgar, dolls,	slippers, booties; Miss Edgar, dolls,	flippers, booties ; Miss Edgar, dolls,
"nd child's muffler ; Mrs. Longstaff	and child's muffler; Mrs. Longstaff,	and child's muffler ; Mrs. Longstaff
rocks ; Mrs. Forbes,'old linen.	socks; Mrs. Forbes, old linen.	rocks ; Mrs. Forbes, old linen.

Identified overProof corrections	EDGAR BUS LAST FORBES HAVE
Identified overProof non-corrections	CUITS BENGERS SLIPPERS RECEIVED FOLLOWING

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	70	72.9	87.1	52.6
Searchability of unique words	47	78.7	89.4	50.0
Weighted Words		81.4	90.6	49.5

Article ID 133877455, Article, PRIVATE TODD., page 6 1916-08-22, Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954), 51 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
PRIVA.T TODD.	PRIVATE TODD.	PRIVAT TODD.
Wi'ord wa recrived lart week by Idle. P.	Word was received last week by Mrs. P.	Word was received last week by Idle. P.
T'odd thot ber husbood.. Private P. Todd, had	Todd that her husband Private P. Todd, had	Told that her husband.. Private P. Todd, had
bean -l.onded. lIr. J. Todd (his father). wyeo	been wounded. Mr. J. Todd (his father) who	been -landed. Mr. J. Todd (his father). who
residw tn Llttle Dlenoieoo-streee, received word	resides at Little Dennison Street received word	resides in Little Dlenoieoo-streee, received word
vesterdlay. .bat anothcr eon, Privato G. Todd	yesterday that another son, Private G. Todd	yesterday. that another son, Private G. Todd
had aleo been wolunded. ot.h wero formerly	had also been wounded. Both were formerly	had also been wounded. oth were formerly
employod at tLo nletton Colliery.	employed at the Hetton Colliery.	employed at the Hetton Colliery.

Identified overProof corrections	YESTERDAY HETTON THE HUSBAND LAST WAS ANOTHER HER WOUNDED LITTLE EMPLOYED SON THAT WHO MR WERE RESIDES ALSO
Identified overProof non-corrections	STREET MRS DENNISON BOTH

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	48	37.5	83.3	73.3
Searchability of unique words	35	37.1	88.6	81.8
Weighted Words		48.6	88.6	77.8

Article ID 134443231, Article, The Girl Knew., page 1 1916-02-04, Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser (NSW : 1898 - 1958), 99 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
The Girl Knew.	The Girl Knew.	The Girl Knew.
A letter came through the postal	A letter came through the postal	A letter came through the postal
censorship ft om the front with the	censorship from the front with the	censorship from the front with the
portentious initials 'S.W.A.K.' on	portentious initials "S.W.A.K." on	portentious initials 'S.W.A.K.' on
thn flap of the en velope. The censors	the flap of the envelope. The censors	the flap of the envelope. The censors
liei-ame grave and mysterious. The	became grave and mysterious. The	became grave and mysterious. The
initials may - copceal informal ion. -	initials may conceal information.	initials may - conceal information. -
A warning was perlmps convoyed.	A warning was perhaps conveyed.	A warning was perhaps convoyed.
TTltron win-CP. nm harm llio Cabinet was	Even worse, perhaps the Cabinet was	TTltron win-CP. no harm The Cabinet was
endangered. A lady in the office	endangered. A lady in the office	endangered. A lady in the office
solved the riddle inimediat'-ly. ''It	solved the riddle immediately. "It	solved the riddle immediately. ''It
means,' she said, very dashiiigiy,	means," she said, very dashingly,	means,' she said, very dashingly,
'sealed with a Kiss.' --Aie you	"Sealed with a Kiss." "Are you	sealed with a Kiss.' --Are you
sure P' asked the chief censor, be	sure?" asked the chief censor, be-	sure P' asked the chief censor, believing
lieving that something more serious	lieving that something more serious	that something more serious
was behind the initials. 'Oh, yes,''	was behind the initials. "Oh, yes,"	was behind the initials. Oh, yes,''
she answered, 'I've often had them !'	she answered, "I've often had them !"	she answered, I've often had them !'

Identified overProof corrections	ARE ONTHE DASHINGLY INFORMATION CONCEAL ENVELOPE PERHAPS FROM BECAME IMMEDIATELY
Identified overProof non-corrections	WORSE EVEN CONVEYED

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	84	82.1	95.2	73.3
Searchability of unique words	66	80.3	95.5	76.9
Weighted Words		79.4	95.3	77.2

Article ID 134453008, Article, A WIDE AND NARROW GAUGE COMPARISON., page 4 1916-06-09, Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser (NSW : 1898 - 1958), 170 words, 4 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	CONVEY INCH ONTHE CASE
Identified overProof non-corrections	THO [**VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	151	90.1	98.7	86.7
Searchability of unique words	75	94.7	98.7	75.0
Weighted Words		94.4	97.3	52.0

Article ID 136017788, Article, A WIDE AND NARROW GAUGE COMPARISON., page 4 1916-06-02, Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser (NSW : 1894 - 1954), 169 words, 4 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	IT CASE FAVORABLE
Identified overProof non-corrections	GAUGO [**VANDALISED] ENGINEER

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	151	90.7	98.0	78.6
Searchability of unique words	75	94.7	97.3	50.0
Weighted Words		95.6	96.2	12.8

Article ID 136724123, Article, A WIDE AND NARROW GAUGE COMPARISON., page 4 1916-06-06, Western Age (Dubbo, NSW : 1914 - 1932), 172 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	WALES GREAT CASE MORE
Identified overProof non-corrections	ONTHE CONVOY [VANDALISED] WIGHING [VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	151	85.4	97.4	81.8
Searchability of unique words	75	93.3	96.0	40.0
Weighted Words		94.7	93.8	-17.5

Article ID 137717035, Article, IMPORTANT SHEEP SALE. AT LOCKHART., page 2 1916-11-22, The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser (NSW : 1910 - 1954), 63 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
IMPORTANT SHEEP SALE.	IMPORTANT SHEEP SALE.	IMPORTANT SHEEP SALE.
AT I.0CK1IA ItT.	AT LOCKHART.	AT ROCKLEY ItT.
V hen Hirrjt are scarce, our rc;i-l	When Sheep are scarce, our read-	When Hirrjt are scarce, our racial
ers will notice -.MlU interest the im	ers will notice with interest the im-	ers will notice -Allis interest the important
portant sheep sale winch Dalgetv- and	portant sheep sale which Dalgety and	sheep sale which Dalgety- and
(o., l,td., Lockhart, will hold on Fri	Co., Ltd., Lockhart, will hold on Fri-	(Co., Ltd., Lockhart, will hold on Friday
day next. -1000 sheep will bo varded,	day next. 4000 sheep will be yarded,	next. 1000 sheep will be yarded,
and it will be admitted that the offer	and it will be admitted that the offer-	and it will be admitted that the offer
ings offer nn unique opportunity to	ings offer an unique opportunity to	ings offer an unique opportunity to
meet the needs of s-. variety of	meet the needs of a variety of	meet the needs of a-. variety of
buyers. 0.	buyers. \| 0.	buyers. 0.

Identified overProof corrections	AN CO YARDED WHEN WHICH DALGETY LTD
Identified overProof non-corrections	READERS WITH

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	54	77.8	92.6	66.7
Searchability of unique words	40	77.5	95.0	77.8
Weighted Words		80.4	95.9	79.1

Article ID 148939476, Article, The Esperance Reilway (BY TELEGRAPH). Perth. Thursday./, page 3 1916-09-07, Norseman Times (WA : 1898 - 1920), 92 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
Ii3 fcsp'ararice Hallway;	The Esperance Railway	his fcsp'ararice Railway;
(DY TISLSGIIAPH), '	(BY TELEGRAPH).	(BY TELEGRAPH), '
THUR^D .v.	Perth, Thursday.	THIRD v.
Mr E. B.. Johnston says that!	Mr. E. B. Johnston says that	Mr E. B.. Johnston says that!
Hi* consders ti.at <he whole	he considers that the whole	He considers that the whole
Uame of the de'.ay in the con	blame of the delay in the con-	blame of the delay in the construction
strdction r.f the Esperance rail i	struction of the Esperance rail-	of the Esperance rail away
way was ,dtie to the Scaddan	way was due to the Scaddan	was due to the Scaddan
Government. who used tire	Government, who used the	Government. who used tire
raihvay for political party \ ur	railway for political party pur-	railway for political party I am
pOSCS.	poses.	POSES.
He. s'aied that the Uibor	He stated that the Labor	He. said that the Labor
Party intend to discuss the sub	Party intend to discuss the sub-	Party intend to discuss the subject
ject of the cessation in Pariia	ject of the cessation in Parila-	of the cessation in Paris
mev,t.	ment.	merit.
He was confident t1 at the	He was confident that the	He was confident that the
new Commission's" report will	new Commission's report will	new Commission's" report will
have the effect of pushing"'the	have the effect of pushing the	have the effect of pushing the
construction of the line right	construction of the line right	construction of the line right
through tr Norseman imme	through to Norseman imme-	through to Norseman immediately.
diately.	diately.

Identified overProof corrections	BY LABOR DELAY BLAME RAILWAY TELEGRAPH DUE PUSHING CONSIDERS
Identified overProof non-corrections	PURPOSES PERTH THURSDAY STATED PARILAMENT

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	81	66.7	88.9	66.7
Searchability of unique words	50	72.0	90.0	64.3
Weighted Words		68.7	88.9	64.5

Article ID 152694438, Article, POSTAGE STAMP PAPER., page 4 1916-03-13, Daily Telegraph (Launceston, Tas. : 1883 - 1928), 104 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	CUT ADVISED IN PERHAPS WHILST DESIRED
Identified overProof non-corrections	SUPPLIES VALUED [**VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	94	89.4	97.9	80.0
Searchability of unique words	65	89.2	96.9	71.4
Weighted Words		88.9	96.0	64.0

Article ID 154195881, Article, No title, page 4 1916-09-08, Kyabram Guardian (Vic. : 1914 - 1918), 141 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
Au interesting weddinjr took pi am	Au interesting wedding took place	An interesting wedding took pi am
011 Thursday, 'August 17th, at tho	on Thursday, August 17th, at the	on Thursday, August 17th, at the
Methodist parsonage. Nuthalhi. tho	Methodist parsonage, Nathalia, the	Methodist parsonage. Nuthalhi. the
contracting parties beiiig SergcjLnt	contracting parties being Sergeant	contracting parties being SergcjLnt
Albion BrootUj second son of Mr	Albion Broom, second son of Mr.	Albion BrootUj second son of Mr
and Airs John Broom, of. 'Jubilee	and Mrs. John Broom, of "Jubilee	and Mrs. John Broom, of Jubilee
Park,' Koturma, and ?rntndson of	Park," Kotupna, and grandson of	Park,' Kotupna, and grandson of
Air Harry Broom, of Springvalo,	Mr. Harry Broom, of Springvale,	Mr Harry Broom, of Springvale,
near Melbourne (ouo of the oldest,	near Melbourne (one of the oldest	near Melbourne (one of the oldest,
pioneers of tho Nalhalia district und	pioneers of the Nathalia district and	pioneers of the Nathalia district and
for many years a councillor of tho	for many years a councillor of the	for many years a councillor of the
ISchuca and Numurkah shires), and	Echuca and Numurkah shires), and	Echuca and Numurkah shires), and
JSdith Beulah Irene ll;irdin';, . only	Edith Beulah Irene Harding, only	Edith Beulah Irene Birdie';, only daughter
daughter of Air and Airs .John L.	daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John L.	of Mr. and Mrs. John L.
Harding, of 'Alorelauds,' Narioka.	Harding, of "Morelands," Narioka.	Harding, of 'Alorelauds,' Narioka.
Tho bride represents in herself both	The bride represents in herself both	The bride represents in herself both
the army and tho navy, one of her	the army and the navy, one of her	the army and the navy, one of her
ancestors having fought at Water	ancestors having fought at Water-	ancestors having fought at Waterloo,
loo, while her groat grandfather Was	loo, while her great grandfather was	while her great grandfather was
the late Lieutenant Baker of tho	the late Lieutenant Baker of the	the late Lieutenant Baker of the
Royiil Navy, and her brother Slan	Royal Navy, and her brother Stan-	Royal Navy, and her brother Stanley
loy Harding is in .Egypt.	ley Harding is in Egypt.	Harding is in Egypt.
For all kinds of Jon Primiug try	For all kinds of Job Printing try	For all kinds of Jon Priming try
ihe ^ Gu%rdiao-.	the "Guardian."	the ^ Guardian-.

Identified overProof corrections	NATHALIA THEROYAL ECHUCA GREAT EDITH SPRINGVALE GUARDIAN WEDDING STANLEY MRS BEING GRANDSON ON KOTUPNA
Identified overProof non-corrections	AU [**VANDALISED] PLACE PRINTING MORELANDS JOB SERGEANT

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	126	73.0	92.9	73.5
Searchability of unique words	83	77.1	92.8	68.4
Weighted Words		75.0	91.3	65.3

Article ID 156890118, Article, A SPECIAL JOURNEY., page 18 1916-06-29, Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954), 84 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
A SPECIAL JOURNEY. '	A SPECIAL JOURNEY.	A SPECIAL JOURNEY. The
The Rev .v Mr. Benyon, of Geiirie,	The Rev. Mr. Benyon, of Geurie,	Rev by Mr. Benyon, of Geurie,
wluo is very well known in Mud	who is very well known in Mud-	who is very well known in Mudgee,
gee, came over this way on Wed	gee, came over this way on Wed-	came over this way on Wednesday
nesday tor 'the purpose of celebrat	nesday for the purpose of celebrat-	for the purpose of celebrating
ing the wedding' of Mr. Thomas Foy	ing the wedding of Mr. Thomas Foy-	the wedding' of Mr. Thomas Foyster
ster and Miss Geitrude Paine. Mr.	ster and Miss Gertrude Paine. Mr.	and Miss Gertrude Paine. Mr.
Foyster's home is at Geuise. He	Foyster's home is at Geurie. He	Foster's home is at George. He
and his wife will be parishioners of	and his wife will be parishioners of	and his wife will be parishioners of
the rev. visitor. ' Mp. Benyon met	the rev. visitor. Mr. Benyon met	the rev. visitor. ' Mp. Benyon met
many old friends while in Mudgee,	many old friends while in Mudgee,	many old friends while in Mudgee,
all of whom were glad to grip him	all of whom were glad to grip him	all of whom were glad to grip him
by the hand once more. '	by the hand once more.	by the hand once more. '

Identified overProof corrections	FOR GEURIE GERTRUDE WHO
Identified overProof non-corrections	FOYSTERS [**VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	75	92.0	96.0	50.0
Searchability of unique words	57	93.0	98.2	75.0
Weighted Words		91.4	97.2	67.1

Article ID 156929487, Article, A WIDE AND NARROW GAUGE COMPARISON., page 4 1916-06-02, The Scone Advocate (NSW : 1887 - 1954), 170 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	ACCOMPANYING
Identified overProof non-corrections

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	151	95.4	100.0	100.0
Searchability of unique words	74	98.6	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		98.7	100.0	100.0

Article ID 178001247, Article, DISTINCTION OF ENGINEERS., page 7 1916-05-29, The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld. : 1872 - 1947), 130 words, 4 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	TOOWOOMBA
Identified overProof non-corrections	POSITION ROCKHAMPTON HOLDS MCCONNELL ELECTED

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	113	90.3	93.8	36.4
Searchability of unique words	65	90.8	92.3	16.7
Weighted Words		89.0	90.9	17.1

Article ID 187712980, Article, Important Italian Capture. HELPED BY AIR RAIDERS. (Reuter's Telegram). London, Friday Morning,, page 4 1916-09-16, The Armidale Chronicle (NSW : 1894 - 1929), 73 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
Important Italian Capture.	Important Italian Capture.	Important Italian Capture.
HELPED JBY AIR RAIDERS.	HELPED BY AIR RAIDERS.	HELPED BY AIR RAIDERS.
(Router's Telegram).	(Reuter's Telegram).	(Reuter's Telegram).
London, Friday Morning,	London, Friday Morning.	London, Friday Morning,
Reuter's Rome cort'espondont savh	Reuter's Rome correspondent says	Reuter's Rome correspondent says
that the Italians captured imnort ini	that the Italians captured important	that the Italians captured import in
positions, assisted by a daring raid by	positions, assisted by a daring raid by	positions, assisted by a daring raid by
twenty-two battleplanes, on the Aus	twenty-two battleplanes, on the Aus-	twenty-two battleplanes, on the Austrian
trian Lloyd's arsenal and ' the hydro	trian Lloyd's arsenal and the hydro-	Lloyd's arsenal and the hydroplane
plane hangars at Triesta. One hun	plane hangars at Triesta. One hun-	hangars at Trieste. One hun
dr«l and sevdnty-two bombs were droo	dred and seventy-two bombs were drop-	dral and seventy-two bombs were drooped,
ped, on tbe raalway establishments and	ped on the railway establishments and	on the railway establishments and
one of the Ships in course of consi' jc	one of the ships in course of construc-	one of the Ships in course of consi' jc
tion, resulting in large fires.	tion, resulting in large fires.	tion, resulting in large fires.

Identified overProof corrections	CORRESPONDENT RAILWAY /SEVENTY/TWO\|SEVENTYTWO SAYS
Identified overProof non-corrections	DROPPED TRIESTA [**VANDALISED] HUNDRED CONSTRUCTION

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	64	82.8	92.2	54.5
Searchability of unique words	50	86.0	92.0	42.9
Weighted Words		86.7	91.2	33.7

Article ID 204675072, Article, LATE PTE. G. F. PATTEN., page 15 1916-09-23, The Journal (Adelaide, SA : 1912 - 1923), 88 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
JxATE PTE. G. F. PATTEN.	LATE PTE. G. F. PATTEN.	LATE PTE. G. F. PATTEN.
QUORN, September 21.—Advice was received	QUORN, September 21.—Advice was re-	QUORN, September 21.—Advice was received
ytsY-'i'day evening fxom the military	ceived yesterday evening from the mili-	ytsY-'i'day evening from the military
authorities that Pte. Ueorge Frederick	tary authorities that Pte. George Frede-	authorities that Pte. George Frederick
Patten had been killed in France. The	rick Patten had been killed in France. The	Patten had been killed in France. The
deceased was the son of Mr. Charles l'atten,	deceased was the son of Mr. Charles Pat-	deceased was the son of Mr. Charles Patten,
of Pic-hi Pit-lii, near Quoin. lie enlisted	ten, of Pichi Pichi, near Quorn. He en-	of Perth Public, near Quorn. He enlisted
here early in Julv, 1915. lie has	listed here early in July, 1915. He has	here early in July, 1915. he has
been employed by tlic Loco. Department,	been employed by the Loco. Department,	been employed by the Loco. Department,
and w«s, before enlisting, working on the	and was, before enlisting, working on the	and was, before enlisting, working on the
Ear=t-\Vest Kailw.-iv line. The deceased was	East-West Railway line. The deceased was	East-West Railway line. The deceased was
libout 24 years of age. Another brother,	about 24 years of age. Another brother,	about 24 years of age. Another brother,
Charles Daniel, has been reported mining.	Charles Daniel, has been reported missing.	Charles Daniel, has been reported mining.
THE LATE PTE. A. 0. C. MOLDE.	THE LATE PTE. A. O. C. MOLDE.	THE LATE PTE. A. C C. MOLDE.

Identified overProof corrections	JULY GEORGE ABOUT HE RAILWAY /EAST/WEST\|EASTWEST FROM
Identified overProof non-corrections	YESTERDAY PICHI MISSING

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	80	78.8	95.0	76.5
Searchability of unique words	57	82.5	94.7	70.0
Weighted Words		84.0	92.9	55.3

Article ID 209282587, Article, MR. HUGHES CAUSES SUSPICION. LONDON, This Day, page 1 1916-05-15, The Evening Star (Boulder, WA : 1898 - 1921), 106 words, 3 corrections

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^R. HUGHES CAIJ^ OTSKLHipsr:	MR. HUGHES CAUSES SUSPICION.	MR. HUGHES CALLS OTSKLHipsr:
) lONBON, OMs Bay-	LONDON, This Day.	) lONDON, OMs Bay-
' Ma-. J. H. Thoinas^' tba raibw	Mr. J. H. Thomas, the railway	' Mr-. J. H. Thomas' the railway
men's secretary, speaking against	men's secretary, speaking against	men's secretary, speaking against
compulsion, at ;A&$ar(l~ eaad it	compulsion, at Ashford, said it	compulsion, at ;A&$ar(l~ said it
wouH be -interesting to mow what	would be interesting to know what	would be interesting to know what
Australian La^arites think of ilr.	Australian Laborites think of Mr.	Australian Laborites think of Mr.
Hugfhes advocalSag conscription in	Hughes advocating conscription in	Hughes advocating conscription in
England at - a time when Australia	England at a time when Australia	England at a time when Australia
was.*' aldiost snauimKUfSy adverse to	was almost unanimously adverse to	was' almost snauimKUfSy adverse to
those vho propose to bind workers with	those who propose to bind workers with	those who propose to bind workers with
the- fetter of conscnptaon and protection.	the fetter of conscription and protection.	the letter of conscription and protection.
Whether or oat - Mr. Hngjhos	Whether or not Mr. Hughes	Whether or out Mr Hughes
Savored a^nrnversal ei^it hours day, a	favored a universal eight hours day, a	Savored a^nrnversal eight hours day, a
minimum wage, preference to trades	minimum wage, preference to trades	minimum wage, preference to trades
unionists, old age penmons 4 of 10s at	unionists, old age pensions of 10s at	unionists, old age pennons 4 of 10s at
60, and 30s weekly to disabled scMiene,	60, and 30s weekly to disabled soldiers,	60 and 30s weekly to disabled scMiene,
he was uersonally very sospnaous' of	he was personally very suspicious of	he was personally very prosperous' of
the whole business. > .	the whole business.	the whole business. > .

Identified overProof corrections	LONDON WOULD WITHTHE LABORITES THOMAS KNOW PERSONALLY ADVOCATING ALMOST RAILWAY EIGHT WHO SAID
Identified overProof non-corrections	ASHFORD UNANIMOUSLY NOT THIS PENSIONS SUSPICION FETTER [**VANDALISED] CAUSES UNIVERSAL SOLDIERS SUSPICIOUS FAVORED

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	92	66.3	85.9	58.1
Searchability of unique words	73	67.1	83.6	50.0
Weighted Words		65.8	81.1	44.8

Article ID 210463151, Article, Munitions Saved. PARIS , March 9., page 1 1916-03-10, The Journal (Adelaide, SA : 1912 - 1923), 62 words, 3 corrections

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Munitions Saved.	Munitions Saved.	Munitions Saved.
PAKE, March 9.	PARIS, March 9.	PARK, March 9.
A Zeppelin, when flj-ing over Revigny,	A Zeppelin, when flying over Revigny,	A Zeppelin, when flying over Revigny,
eodeavowed io drop bombs. on" 70 wagontoads	endeavoured to drop bombs on 70 wagon-	endeavoured to drop bombs. on" 70 wagon toads
of munitions at the railway station.	loads of munitions at the railway station.	of munitions at the railway station.
The SiQtjomnes'er 'And- two assistimtE	The stationmaster and two assistants	The SiQtjomnes'er 'And- two assistants
coupled: an: engine to' . the .wagons and	coupled an engine to the wagons and	coupled: an: engine to the wagons and
steamed out of the yard safely, amid a din	steamed out of the yard safely, amid a din	steamed out of the yard safely, amid a din
o: exploding bomb?. FeeTi or the t-Voe	of exploding bombs. Each of the three	of: exploding bomb?. FeeT or the three
raalw^ men has been awarded , the War	railway men has been awarded the War	railway men has been awarded , the War
Cross.	Cross.	Cross.

Identified overProof corrections	ENDEAVOURED FLYING ASSISTANTS WAGON THREE
Identified overProof non-corrections	EACH STATIONMASTER LOADS PARIS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	57	75.4	89.5	57.1
Searchability of unique words	44	79.5	90.9	55.6
Weighted Words		74.5	89.3	58.0

Article ID 220909487, Article, LICENSING PROSECUTIONS. CASE AT SHELBOURNE. INFORMATION DISMISSED., page 7 1916-05-09, The Bendigo Independent (Vic. : 1891 - 1918), 421 words, 4 corrections

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LICENSING PROSECUTIONS.	LICENSING PROSECUTIONS.	LICENSING PROSECUTIONS.
CASE AT SHELBOURNE.	CASE AT SHELBOURNE.	CASE AT SHELBOURNE.
INFORMATION DISMISSED.	INFORMATION DISMISSED.	INFORMATION DISMISSED.
An unusual case under the Licen	An unusual case under the Licen-	An unusual case under the Licensing
sing Act was heard by Messrs- J. W.	sing Act was heard by Messrs. J. W.	Act was heard by Messrs- J. W.
W. Beaven, P.M., and J. Denton, J.P.,	W. Beaven, P.M., and J. Denton, J.P.,	W. Beaven, P.M., and J. Denton, J.P.,
at the Gity Court yesterday morning.	at the City Court yesterday morning.	at the City Court yesterday morning.
Frederick Gath, an elderly man, was	Frederick Gath, an elderly man, was	Frederick Garth, an elderly man, was
charged with being disorderly on the	charged with being disorderly on the	charged with being disorderly on the
premises of the Commercial Hotel,	premises of the Commercial Hotel,	premises of the Commercial Hotel,
: Shelbourne, on March 31, and refus	Shelbourne, on March 31, and refus-	: Shelbourne, on March 31, and refus-
ing to quit when requested by the li	ing to quit when requested by the li-	ing to quit when requested by the licensee.
censee. Sub-Tnspector Weir pro-	censee. Sub-Inspector Weir pro-	Sub-Inspector Weir pro-
; secuted, and Mr., L J. Murphy ap	secuted, and Mr. L. J. Murphy ap-	; secuted, and Mr., L J. Murphy appeared.
peared. for defendant, who pleaded	peared for defendant, who pleaded	for defendant, who pleaded
not guilty.	not guilty.	not guilty.
Julia King, licensee ;of the hotel,	Julia King, licensee of the hotel,	Julia King, licensee of the hotel,
% said Gath, in company- with another	said Gath, in company with another	% said Garth, in company with another
man, came to the- hotel aL 7.30. p:ih.	man, came to the hotel at 7.30. p.m.	man, came to the hotel at. 7.30. pain.
He 5had"-a-\ little, drirrk.but .waS "sober.	He had a little drink, but was sober.	He 5had"-a-\ little, drink but was sober.
Gath remained in the- bar parlor- un	Gath remained in the bar parlor un-	Gath remained in the bar parlor- until
til "about 9 o'clockl Later -he re-	til about 9 o'clock. Later he re-	about 9 o'clock Later he returned.
turned. and said -he was looking for	turned and said he was looking for	and said he was looking for
. a man named Edward Elvey. He	a man named Edward Elvey. He	a man named Edward Elvey. He
defied her or .any other person to	defied her or any other person to	defied her or any other person to
put him off the premises, despite the	put him off the premises, despite the	put him off the premises, despite the
fact Ihat'he- was requested to leave.	fact that he was requested to leave.	fact that he- was requested to leave.
Gath took " a lamp from the	Gath took a lamp from the	Gath took " a lamp from the
front of the hotel, and when witness	front of the hotel, and when witness	front of the hotel, and when witness
looked intoi the room occupied by	looked into the room occupied by	looked into the room occupied by
Elvey "at 10.30, Gath and his com	Elvey at 10.30, Gath and his com-	Elvey at 10.30, Gash and his company
pany were also inside. He was still	pany were also inside. He was still	were also inside. He was still
. there "at 6 o'clock- in the morning,	there at 6 o'clock in the morning,	. there at 6 o'clock in the morning,
and did hot pay for the bed. -	and did not pay for the bed.	and did not pay for the bed. -
Bertram King, husband of the li-	Bertram King, husband of the li-	Bertram King, husband of the li-
= ;..censee,- gave.- similar evidence, add-:	censee, gave similar evidence, add-	= licensee,- gave.- similar evidence, and-:
ing- that he. heard Gath say he	ing that he heard Gath say he	ing that he. heard Gath say he
" would leave. 'the .premises . wheh he	would leave the premises when he	" would leave. the premises . when he
was ready. - . . -	was ready.	was ready. - . . -
Mr. Murphy said his client went	Mr. Murphy said his client went	Mr. Murphy said his client went
- to the hotel to . see' the .man Elvey.	to the hotel to see the man Elvey.	to the hotel to see the man Elvey.
He was not disorderly for he had	He was not disorderly for he had	He was not disorderly for he had
jh apologised to the licensee.- He knew	apologised to the licensee. He knew	jh apologised to the licensee.- He knew
>. Elvey. had a substantial cheque, and	Elvey had a substantial cheque, and	>. Elvey. had a substantial cheque, and
he wanted him ta get away in order	he wanted him to get away in order	he wanted him to get away in order
hat he would not spend the money	that he would not spend the money	that he would not spend the money
at the hotel, but use it to pay a	at the hotel, but use it to pay a	at the hotel, but use it to pay a
; debt due to Gath;' When -Elvey was	debt due to Gath. When Elvey was	; debt due to Goth;' When -Elvey was
s found inside Gath stepped through	found inside Gath stepped through	s found inside Gath stepped through
« : the window. He' diso went into the	the window. He also went into the	a : the window. He' also went into the
v kitchen thinking. Elvey' might be	kitchen thinking Elvey might be	v kitchen thinking. Elvey' might be
i" there. While m there -the- order	there. While in there the order	i" there. While in there the- order
came to get off the premises; There;	came to get off the premises. There	came to get off the premises; There;
was nothing disorderly about his	was nothing disorderly about his	was nothing disorderly about his
conduct. " .	conduct.	conduct. " Defendant
Defendant supported counsel's	Defendant supported counsel's	supported counsel's
„ statement and in reply to Sub-In-	statement and in reply to Sub-In-	a statement and in reply to Sub-Inspector
spector Weir said the debt amount-	spector Weir said the debt amount-	Weir said the debt amount-
1 ed to about £5, and was contracted	ed to about £5, and was contracted	1 ed to about £5, and was contracted
four to five months ago.	four to five months ago.	four to five months ago.
? In dismissing the case, Mr. Beaven	In dismissing the case, Mr. Beaven	- In dismissing the case, Mr. Beaven
I said that although- they did' not ap	said that although they did not ap-	I said that although they did not ap
i- prove of defendants ' conduct? -they	prove of defendant's conduct, they	-- prove of defendants conduct? they
i- did not think the facts were proved	did not think the facts were proved	i- did not think the facts were proved
v under which he was charged.	under which he was charged.	v under which he was charged.

Identified overProof corrections	BE CITY DRINK /SUB/INSPECTOR\|SUBINSPECTOR
Identified overProof non-corrections	SPECTOR [**VANDALISED] APPROVE HEWOULD ADDING PROSECUTED AMOUNTED

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	356	94.1	96.9	47.6
Searchability of unique words	170	94.7	96.5	33.3
Weighted Words		95.1	96.3	24.7

Article ID 238789960, Article, SYDNEY HOSPITAL., page 4 1916-04-07, The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW : 1883 - 1930), 242 words, 9 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	OPERATING MURRAY ADVISABLE RESEARCH BEEN ARE EMPOWERED CHEQUE PURPOSES AUSTRALIAN CONSEQUENT LATE FINCKH FAITHFULL LIGHTOLLER YEARS ENCLOSING STATUTORY LEAVE MEETING ACOURT JANE GRANTED MARKET CORLETTE PATHOLOGICAL MARSHALL ADVERSE RECEIVED BLIGH WERE ACTIVE REARDON NEWMARCH ASPINALL ELECTED BINNEY
Identified overProof non-corrections	ACTING HORDERN SERVICE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	206	67.0	98.1	94.1
Searchability of unique words	128	68.8	97.7	92.5
Weighted Words		67.8	97.7	92.9

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
PATENT APPEALS.	PATENT APPEALS.	PATENT APPEALS.
High Court Decisions.	High Court Decisions.	High Court Decisions.
An Inventor of a wheel, which ii is claimed will	An inventor of a wheel, which it is claimed will	An Inventor of a wheel, which it is claimed will
overcome the break of traute difficulty, annealed	overcome the break of gauge difficulty, appealed	overcome the break of gauge difficulty, appealed
to the Iliffh Court (the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice	to the High Court (the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice	to the High Court (the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice
Harton, and Mr. Justice Rich) yesterday afraJnrt	Barton, and Mr. Justice Rich) yesterday against	Harlan and Mr. Justice Rich) yesterday against
a decision of Gecrpe Townsend, commissioner for	a decision of George Townsend, commissioner for	a decision of George Townsend, commissioner for
patent's whu had refused io grant a jKitcnt, on the	patents, who had refused to grant a patent, on the	patents who had refused to grant a patent, on the
ground that the wheel resembled a Victorian	ground that the wheel resembled a Victorian	ground that the wheel resembled a Victorian
patent of ÎS54. The applicant, Norman Lawrie	patent of 1884. The applicant, Norman Lawrie	patent of 1854. The applicant, Norman Lawrie
Caldwell, of I'liltcncy street. Adela Ule. whose wheel	Caldwell, of Pulteney street, Adelaide, whose wheel	Caldwell, of Pulteney street. Adela Ule. whose wheel
is one of two treads and two flanges in one castine-,	is one of two treads and two flanges in one casting,	is one of two heads and two flanges in one casting-,
claimed tliat it wat distinct from the bused appli-	claimed that it was distinct from the lapsed appli-	claimed that it was distinct from the buses application
cation of Phillip Qcorfíc Um rito ti. of 1SSI. and that,	cation of Phillip George Brunton, of 1884, and that,	of Phillip George Um rite of. of 1851. and that,
a patent shotild have 1>ocii (.ranted to him. Mr. .	a patent should have been granted to him. Mr.	a patent should have been granted to him. Mr
Schutt (instructed bv Mr. Waxman) »ppcired for	Schutt (instructed by Mr. Waxman) appeared for	Schutt (instructed by Mr. Waxman) appeared for
the appellant, and Mr. Sfarke (instructed hy the	the appellant, and Mr. Starke (instructed by the	the appellant, and Mr. Starke (instructed by the
Commonwealth Crown roi (c1 tor) for the commis	Commonwealth Crown solicitor) for the commis-	Commonwealth Crown For editor for the commis-
of patents.	sioner of patents.	of patents.
The Court granted the Appeal* and ordered the	The Court granted the appeal and ordered the	The Court granted the Appeal and ordered the
oommiffiioncr to accept Appellant's «perincations.'	commissioner to accept appellant's specifications.	commission to accept Appellant's specifications.'
Another patents* appeal was brou.;lit by William	Another patents appeal was brought by William	Another patents appeal was brought by William
Somerville, of Havelock road, Auburn, npiinst a	Somerville, of Havelock road, Auburn, against a	Somerville, of Havelock road, Auburn, against a
decision of the commissioner of patents refusing a	decision of the commissioner of patents refusing a	decision of the commissioner of patents refusing a
patent for a new and improved dye or stain, ob-	patent for a new and improved dye or stain, ob-	patent for a new and improved dye or stain, obtained
tained from tim renn of the gran, tree, am) claimed	tained from the resin of the grass tree, and claimed	from the rear of the grass, tree, and claimed
to be for uro in connection with cotton, tilU, and	to be for use in connection with cotton, silk, and	to be for use in connection with cotton, silk, and
other mntcrialti. Tlie application to tho commis-	other materials. The application to the commis-	other materials. The application to the commis-
was opposed by the Australian Natural	sioner was opposed by the Australian Natural	was opposed by the Australian Natural
Product* (Stains) Limited, on the grounds 0i want	Products (Stains) Limited, on the grounds of want	Products (Stains) Limited, on the grounds of want
of novelty and prior publication, and was refused.	of novelty and prior publication, and was refused.	of novelty and prior publication, and was refused.
After hearing argument, the High CViurt reverse»,	After hearing argument, the High Court reversed	After hearing argument, the High Court reverses
the decision of the commissioner, ami allowed the	the decision of the commissioner, and allowed the	the decision of the commissioner, and allowed the
applicant one month within which to amend his	applicant one month within which to amend his	applicant one month within which to amend his
application in certain particulars	application in certain particulars.	application in certain particulars

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
ELECTRIC RAILWAY FOR SYDNEY : PROPOSED STATION ON CIRCULAR QUAY.	ELECTRIC RAILWAY FOR SYDNEY: PROPOSED STATION ON CIRCULAR QUAY.	ELECTRIC RAILWAY FOR SYDNEY : PROPOSED STATION ON CIRCULAR QUAY.
Two of the features of the pioposed tinder	Two of the features of the proposed under-	Two of the features of the proposed under
gi mimi Huliui Iran electric railways for Syd-	ground suburban electric railways for Syd-	gi mimi Huliui Iran electric railways for Sydney
ney will be the hand»ome stutions, the Cen-	ney will be the handsome stations, the Cen-	will be the handsome stations, the Central
tral station being in George street, opposite	tral station being in George street, opposite	station being in George street, opposite
the town hall, and another one on Circular	the town hall, and another one on Circular	the town hall, and another one on Circular
Quay, which is shown in the illustration.,	Quay, which is shown in the illustration.	Quay, which is shown in the illustration.,
The . estimated cost of carrying out the	The estimated cost of carrying out the	The estimated cost of carrying out the
scheme would be £4,000,000, though a com	scheme would be £4,000,000, though a com-	scheme would be £4,000,000, though a complete
plete scheme, which would embrace both the,	plete scheme, which would embrace both the	scheme, which would embrace both the,
¡outer and the inner zones, and would in-	outer and the inner zones, and would in-	outer and the inner zones, and would include
clude the building of additional iiiilways and	clude the building of additional railways and	the building of additional railways and
tramways, would cost about £18,0(10,000.	tramways, would cost about £18,000,000.	tramways, would cost about £18,0(10,000.
j The first step will be a provision for the	The first step will be a provision for the	The first step will be a provision for the
tramways from the eastern suburbs to con-	tramways from the eastern suburbs to con-	tramways from the eastern suburbs to connect
nect with the eily by nn underground rail-	nect with the city by an underground rail-	with the city by an underground railway
way from Aloore Park to l-verpbol street	way from Moore Park to Liverpool street	from Moore Park to Liverpool street
¡Btation. 'J'lien for the tramways from the	station. Then for the tramways from the	station. 'J'lien for the tramways from the
! western'suburbs there will bo underground	western suburbs there will be underground	western suburbs there will be underground
connection-, flinn Victoria Park to the Cen	connections from Victoria Park to the Cen-	connection-, flinn Victoria Park to the Cen
I trnl station. The inner zone, which it is	tral station. The inner zone, which it is	I tral station. The inner zone, which it is
proposed to electrify, embraces the System	proposed to electrify, embraces the system	proposed to electrify, embraces the System
from Sydney to Illawarra Junction, Illa-	from Sydney to Illawarra Junction, Illa-	from Sydney to Illawarra Junction, Illawarra
warra Junction to Strathfield, Illawarra	warra Junction to Strathfield, Illawarra	Junction to Strathfield, Illawarra
Junction lo Sydenham, Strathfield to I'nrrn	Junction to Sydenham, Strathfield to Parra-	Junction To Sydenham, Strathfield to Parra
inuttn, Strathfield to Hornsby, .Syden-	matta, Strathfield to Hornsby, Syden-	matta, Strathfield to Hornsby, Sydenham
ham to Bankstown. Sydenham to Suthei	ham to Bankstown, Sydenham to Suther-	to Bankstown. Sydenham to Sutherland,
land, nnd "Milson** Point to Hornsby. T'lu	land, and Milson's Point to Hornsby. The	and "Milson's Point to Hornsby. This
route is 03 miles lone, and three miles o'	route is 63 miles long, and three miles of	route is 63 miles long, and three miles of
track are laid.	track are laid.	track are laid.

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
A RAILWAY BRAKE TESTED.	A RAILWAY BRAKE TESTED.	A RAILWAY BRAKE TESTED.
An exhibition of Mr. Stockhauson's patent nth	An exhibition of Mr. Stockhausen's patent rail-	An exhibition of Mr. Stockhauson's patent nth
brake was given on Thursday at the railway	way brake was given on Thursday at the railway	brake was given on Thursday at the railway
yards, Mile-Dud, and a number of _"r_ting	yards, Mile-End, and a number of interesting	yards, Mile-End, and a number of rating
test, were made for the purpose of proving- t_e	tests were made for the purpose of proving the	test, were made for the purpose of proving the
capabilities of th» invention. Tbe Ooi_rni__0ner	capabilities of the invention. The Commissioner	capabilities of the invention. The Ooi_rni__0ner
of Public Works (Hon. II. Jaokson), the Atttmutr«	of Public Works (Hon. H. Jackson), the Attorney-	of Public Works (Hon. H. Jackson), the Attamurra
General (Hon. J. H. Vaughan), the Acting JUdU	General (Hon. J. H. Vaughan), the Acting Rail-	General (Hon. J. H. Vaughan), the Acting JUdU
Commissioner (Mr. J. McGuire), the Chief	ways Commissioner (Mr. J. McGuire), the Chief	Commissioner (Mr. J. McGuire), the Chief
Mechanical Engineer (Mr. B. F. Rushton), th.	Mechanical Engineer (Mr. B. F. Rushton), the	Mechanical Engineer (Mr. B. F. Rushton), the.
Chief Engineer for Railway« (Mr. J. C. B. Von«	Chief Engineer for Railways (Mr. J. C. B. Mon-	Chief Engineer for Railways (Mr. J. C. B. Vans
crieff), the Resident Engineer (Mr. Caldwell), th«	crieff), the Resident Engineer (Mr. Caldwell), the	crieff), the Resident Engineer (Mr. Caldwell), the
Locomotive SiiperintendMit (Mr. 8__e_), Va»	Locomotive Superintendent (Mr. Russell), the	Locomotive Superintendent (Mr. 8__e_), Van
Wcstuighouse brake expert (Mr. Pearce), and	Westinghouse brake expert (Mr. Pearce), and	Westinghouse brake expert (Mr. Pearce), and
other railway officiais w«rc present. It is clthne	other railway officials were present. It is claimed	other railway officials were present. It is either
that tbe brake when fully applied to various uses	that the brake when fully applied to various uses	that the brake when fully applied to various uses
would reduce the portability of accidents to .	would reduce the possibility of accidents to a	would reduce the probability of accidents to
minimum, and wonid a_T> be of value for railway	minimum, and would be of value for railway	minimum, and would aT be of value for railway
shunting purposes by increasing efficiency and de«	shunting purposes by increasing efficiency and de-	shunting purposes by increasing efficiency and decreasing
creasing the time required undir present conçu«	creasing the time required under present cond-	the time required under present consul
tiona for such work. The test» were ststed by **.	tions for such work. The tests were stated by the	tions for such work. The tests were staged by the.
representatives of the patentee to have ' bets	representatives of the patentee to have been	representatives of the patentee to have bets
highly satisfactory.	highly satisfactory.	highly satisfactory.

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TRIE THIRD RAIL. . .	THE THIRD RAIL.	TRIE THIRD RAIL. . .
Sydnev, June 1.	Sydney, June 1.	Sydney, June 4.
Referring to the decision of the Pre-	Referring to the decision of the Pre-	Referring to the decision of the Premiers'
miers' Conference, in_ favor', of the ap-	miers' Conference, in favor of the ap-	Conference, in favor, of the appointment
pointment of a committee of experta to	pointment of a committee of experts to	of a committee of experts to
enquire into the third rail, Mr. Hoyle said	enquire into the third rail, Mr. Hoyle said	enquire into the third rail, Mr. Hoyle said
it wa.» not sufficient for experts to say the	it was not sufficient for experts to say the	it was not sufficient for experts to say the
third rail was not safe. Iney must prove	third rail was not safe. They must prove	third rail was not safe. They must prove
that it nvas not safe. He had caused	that it was not safe. He had caused	that it was not safe. He had caused
trials to be made at Tocumwal, and high-	trials to be made at Tocumwal, and high-	trials to be made at Tocumwal, and high-
speed locomotix-cs/xvere sent across the	speed locomotives were sent across the	speed locomotives, were sent across the
points at _5 miles an hojir, a greater speed	points at 45 miles an hour, a greater speed	points at 55 miles an hour, a greater speed
than '*'». allowed, in travelling over any	than was allowed in travelling over any	than 'is. allowed, in travelling over any
other point»., and the operation had been	other points, and the operation had been	other point, and the operation had been
accomplished xvith perfect safely. Apart	accomplished with perfect safely. Apart	accomplished with perfect safely. Apart
altogether from the obvious commercial	altogether from the obvious commercial	altogether from the obvious commercial
ndvantages of a direct run from Brisbane	advantages of a direct run from Brisbane	advantages of a direct run from Brisbane
to Port Augusta, it was imperatively neces	to Port Augusta, it was imperatively neces-	to Port Augusta, it was imperatively necessary,
sarj-, for the purposes of national defence,	sary, for the purposes of national defence,	for the purposes of national defence,
that the break-ofgauge problem should bo	that the break-of-gauge problem should be	that the break-of-gauge problem should be
solved at the earliest possible moment. If	solved at the earliest possible moment. If	solved at the earliest possible moment. If
engineers proved by practical tests that	engineers proved by practical tests that	engineers proved by practical tests that
the third rail was unsafe, which, ho	the third rail was unsafe, which, he	the third rail was unsafe, which, he
thought unlikely, thej* should submit an-	thought unlikely, they should submit	thought unlikely, they should submit another
other scheme, and the Governments, con-	another scheme, and the Governments,	scheme, and the Governments, con-
concerned should give effect to it without	concerned should give effect to it without	concerned should give effect to it without
delay. '	delay.	delay. '

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DEATH OF MR- J. C. LUDOWICL	DEATH OF MR. J. C. LUDOWICL	DEATH OF MR- J. C. LUDOWICI
One of Sydney's pioneer merchants, in tho	One of Sydney's pioneer merchants, in the	One of Sydney's pioneer merchants, in the
person of "Mr. John Charles Ludowici, passed	person of Mr. John Charles Ludowici, passed	person of Mr. John Charles Ludowici, passed
away at his home at Longueville last night.	away at his home at Longueville last night.	away at his home at Longueville last night.
The late Mr. Ludowici, who was in his 80th.	The late Mr. Ludowici, who was in his 80th.	The late Mr. Ludowici, who was in his 80th.
year, was born in Holstein; and as a youth	year, was born in Holstein; and as a youth	year, was born in Holstein; and as a youth
went to London. From there, whilst stilt	went to London. From there, whilst still	went to London. From there, whilst still
young, ho came to Australia, under engage-	young, he came to Australia, under engage-	young, he came to Australia, under engagement
ment to Sir Peter Russell, who conducted a	ment to Sir Peter Russell, who conducted a	to Sir Peter Russell, who conducted a
tannery and leather belting works in Sydney.	tannery and leather belting works in Sydney.	tannery and leather belting works in Sydney.
In 185S, when Sir Poter Russell closed down	In 1858, when Sir Peter Russell closed down	In 1858, when Sir Peter Russell closed down
the works owing to a labour dispute, young	the works owing to a labour dispute, young	the works owing to a labour dispute, young
Mr. Ludowici took over the business, and build	Mr. Ludowici took over the business, and build	Mr. Ludowici took over the business, and build
up tho flourishing leather works which aro now	up the flourishing leather works which are now	up the flourishing leather works which are now
carried on under the name of Ludowici and	carried on under the name of Ludowici and	carried on under the name of Ludowici and
Son, Ltd. He retired from active buslnesa	Son, Ltd. He retired from active business	Son, Ltd. He retired from active business
threo years ago.	three years ago.	three years ago.
The late Mr, Ludowici was ono of those con.,	The late Mr. Ludowici was one of those con-	The late Mr. Ludowici was one of those concerned
cerned in the inauguration of the Willoughby	cerned in the inauguration of the Willoughby	in the inauguration of the Willoughby
Municipal Council, and was for many years an	Municipal Council, and was for many years an	Municipal Council, and was for many years an
alderman. Mrs. Ludowici survives herj	alderman. Mrs. Ludowici survives her	alderman. Mrs. Ludowici survives her
husband, and of their family thero are threa	husband, and of their family there are three	husband, and of their family there are three
surviving sons. Dr. B. Ludowici, and Messrs.)	surviving sons. Dr. E. Ludowici, and Messrs.	surviving sons. Dr. E. Ludowici, and Messrs.)
F. J. and Charles Ludowici, and flvo daugtw	F. J. and Charles Ludowici, and flve daugh-	F. J. and Charles Ludowici, and five daugtw
ters. __^_____^___	ters.	ters. __^_____^___

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DEATH OF MR. A. J. SIE VERS.	DEATH OF MR. A. J. SIEVERS.	DEATH OF MR. A. J. SIS TERS.
The death occurred -yesterday at his resi-	The death occurred yesterday at his resi-	The death occurred yesterday at his resi-
dence Woodlands, Treatfa-road, Lindfield, of	dence Woodlands, Treatts-road, Lindfield, of	dence Woodlands, Treatt's-road, Lindfield, of
Mr. Andrew Johnstone Stovers, a well-known	Mr. Andrew Johnstone Sievers, a well-known	Mr. Andrew Johnstone Sievers, a well-known
figure lu the commercial life of Sydney. Born	figure in the commercial life of Sydney. Born	figure in the commercial life of Sydney. Born
lu London 83 yearB ago, deceased carno to Syd-	in London 83 years ago, deceased came to Syd-	in London 83 years ago, deceased came to Sydney
ney In 1869, and became associated with the	ney in 1859, and became associated with the	In 1869, and became associated with the
finn of Messrs. Rundle, Dangar, and Co., which	firm of Messrs. Rundle, Dangar, and Co., which	firm of Messrs. Rundle, Dangar, and Co., which
uftorwards becatno Messrs. Dangar, Gedyo, and	afterwards became Messrs. Dangar, Gedye, and	afterwards became Messrs. Dangar, Gedye, and
Co. The late Mr. Slovers eventually became	Co. The late Mr. Sievers eventually became	Co. The late Mr. Sievers eventually became
tho senior partner of tho firm, nnd retained his	the senior partner of the firm, and retained his	the senior partner of the firm, and retained his
connection with it up to the time of his death.	connection with it up to the time of his death.	connection with it up to the time of his death.
He was a familiar figure in the vicinity of the	He was a familiar figure in the vicinity of the	He was a familiar figure in the vicinity of the
Exchange, and fow mon had a greater reputa-	Exchange, and few men had a greater reputa-	Exchange, and few men had a greater reputa-
tion for probity and commorelal-rectltude. For	tion for probity and commercial rectitude. For	tion for probity and commorelal-rectltude. For
many years he was chairman of directors of	many years he was chairman of directors of	many years he was chairman of directors of
the China TraderB' Insurance Company, and ho	the China Traders' Insurance Company, and he	the China Traders' Insurance Company, and he
was also senior director of the City Bank of	was also senior director of the City Bank of	was also senior director of the City Bank of
Sydney. Until falling health proventcd the	Sydney. Until failing health prevented the	Sydney. Until failing health prevented the
deceased from visiting tho city In the even-	deceased from visiting the city in the even-	deceased from visiting the city In the evening
ing ho was a very active vice-president of tho	ing he was a very active vice-president of the	he was a very active vice-president of the
Soamcn'.a Home. Unobtruatlve in manner, ho	Seamen's Home. Unobtrusive in manner, he	Seamen's Home. unobtrusive in manner, he
took little part in public affairs, but his losu	took little part in public affairs, but his loss	took little part in public affairs, but his loss
lu philanthropic circles will bo felt. His wife	in philanthropic circles will be felt. His wife	in philanthropic circles will be felt. His wife
prodoceased him 32 years ago. He leaves two	predeceased him 32 years ago. He leaves two	predeceased him 32 years ago. He leaves two
sons and one unmarried daughter, the eldor of,	sons and one unmarried daughter, the elder of	sons and one unmarried daughter, the elder of the
the former occupying the post of Govornmont	the former occupying the post of Government	former occupying the post of Government
land valuer of'thla State, while his second sou	land valuer of the State, while his second son	land valuer of this State, while his second son
is at present , on active service with tho	is at present on active service with the	is at present on active service with the
Egyptian Field Ambulance, having enlisted In	Egyptian Field Ambulance, having enlisted in	Egyptian Field Ambulance, having enlisted In
England. In civil IHo the latter was a pas-1	England. In civil life the latter was a pas-	England. In civil IHo the latter was a pastoralist
torallst in this State.	toralist in this State.	in this State.

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MISSING AIEMEN.	MISSING AIRMEN.	MISSING AIRMEN.
HEROIC ACTION.	HEROIC ACTION.	HEROIC ACTION.
LONDON, April ia.	LONDON, April 13.	LONDON, April 19.
Letters roeeiA'cd " from airmen who	Letters received from airmen who	Letters received " from airmen who
?were, reported as missing after the raid in	were reported as missing after the raid in	were, reported as missing after the raid in
Schleswig-Holstein (Germany) on Mardi	Schleswig-Holstein (Germany) on March	Schleswig-Holstein (Germany) on March
_., snow that the .enplanes had already	25, show that the seaplanes had already	3., snow that the seaplanes had already
completed their work over the air-	completed their work over the air-	completed their work over the air-
sheds, and were steeriug houioAvnrds when	sheds, and were steering homewards when	sheds, and were steering homewards when
they met a heavy snowstorm. Lieutenant	they met a heavy snowstorm. Lieutenant	they met a heavy snowstorm. Lieutenant
Held saw Lieutenant Hay struggling Sn	Reid saw Lieutenant Hay struggling in	Held saw Lieutenant Hay struggling in
the water beside his machine, and planed	the water beside his machine, and planed	the water beside his machine, and planed
down. Ho hauled Lieutenant Hay aboard	down. He hauled Lieutenant Hay aboard	down. He hauled Lieutenant Hay aboard
after terrible diffletiUy, owing to the	after terrible difficulty, owing to the	after terrible diffletiUy, owing to the
beax-y sea, and Hie fact that ho was num-	heavy sea, and the fact that he was num-	heavy sea, and the fact that he was num-
bed by the cold. All the time they were	bed by the cold. All the time they were	bed by the cold. All the time they were
under lire, Then Hie machino refused to	under fire. Then the machine refused to	under fire, Then the machine refused to
leave the water. An enemy warship came	leave the water. An enemy warship came	leave the water. An enemy warship came
up, and the aviators surrendered.	up, and the aviators surrendered.	up, and the aviators surrendered.

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CITY RAILWAY.	CITY RAILWAY.	CITY RAILWAY.
———♦———	———♦———	assess
COMMISSIONERS' NEW	COMMISSIONERS' NEW	COMMISSIONERS' NEW
OFFICES.	OFFICES.	OFFICES.
———	———	was
Tho council of tho Sydney Chambor of Com-	The council of the Sydney Chamber of Com-	The council of the Sydney Chamber of Commerce
merce yesterday inspected Ilia plans of the	merce yesterday inspected the plans of the	yesterday inspected the plans of the
proposed city railway.	proposed city railway.	proposed city railway.
Mr. J. J. C. Bradfield, of mo Public Works	Mr. J. J. C. Bradfield, of the Public Works	Mr. J. J. C. Bradfield, of the Public Works
Department, explained that the North Shore	Department, explained that the North Shore	Department, explained that the North Shore
bridge was incorporated in the scheme, and	bridge was incorporated in the scheme, and	bridge was incorporated in the scheme, and
that when completed tho authorites would bo	that when completed the authorites would be	that when completed the authorites would be
able to run a loopilne from tho Central Sta-	able to run a loopline from the Central Sta-	able to run a loopline from the Central Station,
tion, via Hornsby and Strathfield. Incidentally	tion, via Hornsby and Strathfield. Incidentally	via Hornsby and Strathfield. Incidentally
it was mentioned that tho clearance of the	it was mentioned that the clearance of the	it was mentioned that the clearance of the
North Shore bridge would bo 170ft, and that	North Shore bridge would be 170ft, and that	North Shore bridge would be 170 ft, and that
tho city railway would cost £3,000,000, the	the city railway would cost £3,000,000, the	the city railway would cost £3,000,000, the
western portion £650,000 and the eastern por-	western portion £650,000 and the eastern por-	western portion £650,000 and the eastern portion
tion £1,150,000. It was pointe« out to tbo mem	tion £1,150,000. It was pointed out to the mem-	£1,150,000. It was pointed out to the members
bors that tho Idea of tbo pluuB associated with	bers that the idea of the plans associated with	that the idea of the plans associated with
tho formation of the'rallwuy was to make loop	the formation of the railway was to make loop	the formation of the railway was to make loop
lines In various directions so that there would	lines in various directions so that there would	lines in various directions so that there would
be no dead-end. The construction of tho city	be no dead-end. The construction of the city	be no dead-end. The construction of the city
railway largely on the underground basis	railway largely on the underground basis	railway largely on the underground basis
would necessitate) the electrification of all the	would necessitate the electrification of all the	would necessitate) the electrification of all the
lines within about 31 miles of Sydney. The	lines within about 31 miles of Sydney. The	lines within about 30 miles of Sydney. The
first of the transformations would be on the	first of the transformations would be on the	first of the transformations would be on the
Bankstown line. The station at Goulburn	Bankstown line. The station at Goulburn-	Bankstown line. The station at Goulburn
stteet, at the Intersection of Castlerengh	street, at the intersection of Castlereagh-	street, at the intersection of Castlereagh
streot, would bo above the surface. The plans	street, would be above the surface. The plans	street, would be above the surface. The plans
disclosed a riso of 25ft from the ground at	disclosed a rise of 25ft from the ground at	disclosed a rise of 25ft from the ground at
tho Circular Quay Btatlon. Esculators would	the Circular Quay Station. Escalators would	the Circular Quay Station. Esculators would
bo provided for taking the passengers up to	be provided for taking the passengers up to	be provided for taking the passengers up to
tho platform, and HftB would bo provided for	the platform, and lifts would be provided for	the platform, and HftB would be provided for
handling luggage, but BO rar the problem of	handling luggage, but so far the problem of	handling luggage, but so far the problem of
the down Journey had not boen solved in any	the down journey had not boen solved in any	the down Journey had not been solved in any
other form than by means of the old-fashioned	other form than by means of the old-fashioned	other form than by means of the old-fashioned
steps. It was intended to erect tho Commis-	steps. It was intended to erect the Commis-	steps. It was intended to erect the Commissioners'
sioners' offices on the site of the Cafo Fran-	sioners' offices on the site of the Cafe Fran-	offices on the site of the Cafe Francais,
cais, which would bo the cntranco of an arcade	cais, which would be the entrance of an arcade	which would be the entrance of an arcade
leading through into Currington-street, and	leading through into Carrington-street, and	leading through into Carrington-street, and
thus connecting with tho AA'ynyard-Bquaro sta-	thus connecting with the Wynyard-square sta-	thus connecting with the Wynyard-square station.
tion. _____^______	tion.	_____^______

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DOES THE A.I.F. NEED REINFORCEMENTS?-A MUTE WITNESS.	DOES THE A.I.F. NEED REINFORCEMENTS?——A MUTE WITNESS.	DOES THE A.I.F. NEED REINFORCEMENTS A MUTE WITNESS.
[?]	NON-COMMISSIONED	[?]
[?]FICEDS AND	OFFICERS AND	[OFFICERS AND
MEN OF THE	MEN OF THE	MEN OF THE
QUEENSLAND	QUEENSLAND	QUEENSLAND
A.L.H.	A.L.H.	A.L.H.
DFDF	FEGAN photo	DFDF
Just about two years ago the "Queenslander," in publishing portraits of men who had enlisted for service	Just about two years ago the "Queenslander," in publishing portraits of men who had enlisted for service	Just about two years ago the "Queenslander," in publishing portraits of men who had enlisted for service
abroad with the Australian Imperial Force, printed the page reproduced above, containing 55 portraits. This is	abroad with the Australian Imperial Force, printed the page reproduced above, containing 55 portraits. This is	abroad with the Australian Imperial Force, printed the page reproduced above, containing 55 portraits. This is
only one of 150 pages similarly produced. As the casualty lists have come through, the portraits have been	only one of 150 pages similarly produced. As the casualty lists have come through, the portraits have been	only one of 150 pages similarly produced. As the casualty lists have come through the portraits have been
removed from the original cards for insertion in the "Roll of Honour." The adjoining picture shows the same	removed from the original cards for insertion in the "Roll of Honour." The adjoining picture shows the same	removed from the original cards for insertion in the "Roll of Honour." The adjoining picture shows the same
page as it now appears. This is only one instance of many to be found in our portrait gallery. The "battle-<*>	page as it now appears. This is only one instance of many to be found in our portrait gallery. The "battle-	page as it now appears. This is only one instance of many to be found in our portrait gallery. The "battle-cry
scarred" cardboards show graphically how war has dealt with Australia's little army. Some of the cards show	scarred" cardboards show graphically how war has dealt with Australia's little army. Some of the cards show	scarred" cardboards show graphically how war has dealt with Australia's little army. Some of the cards show
20 gaps, some 18, many—alas !—are there with 16 or 17 portraits missing.	20 gaps, some 18, many—alas!—are there with 16 or 17 portraits missing.	20 gaps, some 18, mandates are there with 16 or 17 portraits missing.
Here is the same page as it appears to-day with the "casualties" removed for repuhlication as sinple pic	Here is the same page as it appears to-day with the "casualties" removed for republication as single pic-	Here is the same page as it appears to-day with the "casualties" removed for republication as simple pictures.
tures. It will be noted that of the original 55 portraits only 27 remain ;28 have been killed or wounded. No	tures. It will be noted that of the original 55 portraits only 27 remain ; 28 have been killed or wounded. No	It will be noted that of the original 55 portraits only 27 remain 28 have been killed or wounded. No
account has been taken of those who have fallen out of the ranks from sickness ; probably if these were de	account has been taken of those who have fallen out of the ranks from sickness ; probably if these were de-	account has been taken of those who have fallen out of the ranks from sickness ; probably if these were detached
tached few if any of the original portraits would now be seen. Leaving out of consideration adherents of	tached few if any of the original portraits would now be seen. Leaving out of consideration adherents of	few if any of the original portraits would now be seen. Leaving out of consideration adherents of
the "1.W.W." policy and other extremists, can any of those who voted "No" in the recent referendum from	the "I.W.W." policy and other extremists, can any of those who voted "No" in the recent referendum from	the "EWAN." policy and other extremists, can any of those who voted "No" in the recent referendum from
purely selfish motives look upon these two pictures without shame ? They have declared through the ballot	purely selfish motives look upon these two pictures without shame ? They have declared through the ballot	purely selfish motives look upon these two pictures without shame ? They have declared through the ballot
box that compulsion is not needed—that the voluntary system of providine reinforcements is sufficient. It is now	box that compulsion is not needed—that the voluntary system of providing reinforcements is sufficient. It is now	box that compulsion is not needed—that the voluntary system of providing reinforcements is sufficient. It is now
"up to" them to prove in a practical manner their assertion that voluntaryism can keep these jraps filled.	"up to" them to prove in a practical manner their assertion that voluntaryism can keep these gaps filled.	"up to" them to prove in a practical manner their assertion that voluntaryism can keep these gaps filled.
Will they accept the challenge f W. J. Buzacott. 240 Queen-stre-t Brisbane.	Will they accept the challenge? W. J. Buzacott, 240 Queen-street, Brisbane.	Will they accept the challenge of W. J. Buzacott. 240 Queen-street Brisbane.

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RICHARDSON AND WRENCH, LTD. \|	RICHARDSON AND WRENCH, LTD.	RICHARDSON AND WRENCH, LTD. \|
Tho fifty-third half-yearly meeting of Rich-	The fifty-third half-yearly meeting of Rich-	The fifty-third half-yearly meeting of Richardson
ardson and Wrench, Ltd., waa hold at tho	ardson and Wrench, Ltd., was hold at the	and Wrench, Ltd., was held at the
company's rooms yesterday, Mr. E.. P. Simp-	company's rooms yesterday, Mr. E. P. Simp-	company's rooms yesterday, Mr. E. P. Simpson,
son, chairman of directors, presiding. Tho	son, chairman of directors, presiding. The	chairman of directors, presiding. The
balanco-shcot disclosed that tho net profits	balance-sheet disclosed that the net profits	balance-sheet disclosed that the net profits
for tho half year amountod to £3528, which,	for the half year amounted to £3528, which,	for the half year amounted to £3528, which,
with the amount forward.rrom tho previous	with the amount forward from the previous	with the amount forward from the previous
half year, £6271, mado a total to credit of	half year, £271, made a total to credit of	half year, £6271, made a total to credit of
profit and loss account of £8799. It was	profit and loss account of £8799. It was	profit and loss account of £8799. It was
decided to pay a dividend for tho six months	decided to pay a dividend for the six months	decided to pay a dividend for the six months
at tho ralo -of seven per cent, per annum;	at the rate of seven per cent. per annum ;	at the rate of seven per cent, per annum;
to carry £500 to provision for contingencies,	to carry £500 to provision for contingencies,	to carry £500 to provision for contingencies,
and to carry forward to noxt half year a	and to carry forward to next half year a	and to carry forward to next half year a
sum of £6190. Messrs. JJ. Y. Russell and H.	sum of £6199. Messrs. H. Y. Russell and H.	sum of £6190. Messrs. J. Y. Russell and H.
Russell Crana wero elected auditors for tho	Russell Crane were elected auditors for the	Russell Crane were elected auditors for the
ensuing yoar.	ensuing year.	ensuing year.

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CALDWELL BREAK OF GAUGE CO.	CALDWELL BREAK OF GAUGE CO.	CALDWELL BREAK OF GAUGE CO.
A meeting of tho CSildwell Break of Gauge Com	A meeting of the Caldwell Break of Gauge	A meeting of the Caldwell Break of Gauge Company
pany was held at Brookman's Building, Grenfc-11	Company was held at Brookman's Building, Grenfell	was held at Brookman's Building, Grenfell
street, on Tuesday morning. There was a fair	street, on Tuesday morning. There was a fair	street, on Tuesday morning. There was a fair
attendance of shareholders. The Chairman of Di	attendance of shareholders. The Chairman of	attendance of shareholders. The Chairman of Di
Directors (Mr. S. M. Daley) occupied the chair.	Directors (Mr. S. M. Daley) occupied the chair.	Directors (Mr. S. M. Daley) occupied the chair.
The Secretary read the directors' report and	The Secretary read the directors' report and	The Secretary read the directors' report and
balance sheet, which were adopted. The fanner	balance sheet, which were adopted. The former	balance sheet, which were adopted. The former
document indicated that when the Prime Minister	document indicated that when the Prime Minister	document indicated that when the Prime Minister
was in Adelaide an interview With him was se	was in Adelaide an interview with him was	was in Adelaide an interview With him was secured.
eurrd. Mr. Hupthcs said he had carefully con	secured. Mr. Hughes said he had carefully	Mr. Hughes said he had carefully con-
considered the question of the- break of gauge. It	considered the question of the break of gauge. It	considered the question of the break of gauge. It
KH* one which appealed to him, and as soon	was one which appealed to him, and as soon	KH one which appealed to him, and as soon
n- thirgs resumed their normal couit=e he would	as thirgs resumed their normal course he would	as- things resumed their normal course he would
do his brat to see that monetary support was	do his best to see that monetary support was	do his best to see that monetary support was
riven by the Federal Government. The work	given by the Federal Government. The work	given by the Federal Government. The work
ii tiie company was practically at a standstill	of the company was practically at a standstill	of the company was practically at a standstill
it present, ns permission could not be obtained	at present, as permission could not be obtained	at present, as permission could not be obtained
for the establishment of a larger company. The	for the establishment of a larger company. The	for the establishment of a larger company. The
recent High Court appeal in connection with the	recent High Court appeal in connection with the	recent High Court appeal in connection with the
Commissioner of patent's decision was successful,	Commissioner of patent's decision was successful,	Commissioner of patent"s decision was successful,
but they had not l-een notified of its cost to the	but they had not been notified of its cost to the	but they had not been notified of its cost to the
company. A motion was carried to the effect	company. A motion was carried to the effect	company. A motion was carried to the effect
that the directors should be Riven power to «?	that the directors should be given power to	that the directors should be given power to a?
*rrise their judgment TCfT.irding the weJfura iinl	exercise their judgment regarding the welfare and	revise their judgment reT.arding the welfare and
management of the company. Officers elected:—	management of the company. Officers elected :—	management of the company. Officers elected
Directors, Mesarp. N. L. Cbldwcll. II. -'. Addlso;*,	Directors, Messrs. N. L. Caldwell, H. N. Addison,	Directors, Messrs. N. L. Caldwell. II. -'. Addison,
.1. Tuntus, and J. JfcCinn; Auditor, Mr. !?;. M.	J. Timms, and J. McCam ; Auditor, Mr. E. M.	J. Portus, and J. McCann; Auditor, Mr. E?;. M.
(Twis^	Twiss.	(Twiss

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
FREEBODY-O'SULLI VALN.	FREEBODY-O'SULLIVAN.	FREEBODY-O'SULLI VAIN.
A very pretty wedding was cele	A very pretty wedding was cele-	A very pretty wedding was celebrated
brated at the Roman Catholic Church,	brated at the Roman Catholic Church,	at the Roman Catholic Church,
Cecil-street, by the Rev. Father	Cecil-street, by the Rev. Father	Cecil-street, by the Rev. Father
Gellie on the afternoon of August 19,	Gellie on the afternoon of August 19,	Gellie on the afternoon of August 19,
the bride being Miss Jean Josephine	the bride being Miss Jean Josephine	the bride being Miss Jean Josephine
O'Sullivan. She was given away	O'Sullivan. She was given away	O'Sullivan. She was given away
by her brother, Mr. Dennis O'Sul	by her brother, Mr. Dennis O'Sul-	by her brother, Mr. Dennis O'Sullivan,
livan, and was prettily dressed	livan, and was prettily dressed	and was prettily dressed
in a Patea merv. silk, trimmed with	in a Patea merv. silk, trimmed with	in a Patea merv. silk, trimmed with
Maltese lace and pearls, and wore a	Maltese lace and pearls, and wore a	Maltese lace and pearls, and wore a
court train, trimmed with orange	court train, trimmed with orange	court train, trimmed with orange
blossom, Maltese lace and pearls, and	blossom, Maltese lace and pearls, and	blossom, Maltese lace and pearls, and
lined .with a pretty shell pink merv.	lined with a pretty shell pink merv.	lined with a pretty shell pink merv.
silk. The Misses Gladys and	silk. The Misses Gladys and	silk. The Misses Gladys and
Maisie Marrot, who wore white	Maisie Marrot, who wore white	Maisie Marrot, who wore white
silk dresses,, acted as trainbearers.	silk dresses, acted as trainbearers.	silk dresses,, acted as trainbearers.
Miss Bessie Carter, first cousin	Miss Bessie Carter, first cousin	Miss Bessie Carter, first cousin
of the bridegroom, acted as first	of the bridegroom, acted as first	of the bridegroom, acted as first
bridesmaid, and wore a pretty pearl	bridesmaid, and wore a pretty pearl	bridesmaid, and wore a pretty pearl
crepe de chene dress, and a pale pink	crepe de chene dress, and a pale pink	crepe de chene dress, and a pale pink
mob cap of same trimmed with a little	mob cap of same trimmed with a little	mob cap of same trimmed with a little
pink flower. Miss Kathleen O'Sullivan,	pink flower. Miss Kathleen O'Sullivan,	pink flower. Miss Kathleen O'Sullivan,
youngest sister of the bride, acted as	youngest sister of the bride, acted as	youngest sister of the bride, acted as
second bridesmaid, and wore a white	second bridesmaid, and wore a white	second bridesmaid, and wore a white
silk dress, pr-ettily hemstitched, and	silk dress, prettily hemstitched, and	silk dress, prettily hemstitched, and
a mob cap of same, trimmed with a	a mob cap of same, trimmed with a	a mob cap of same, trimmed with a
little pink flower. The bridegroom, Mr.	little pink flower. The bridegroom, Mr.	little pink flower. The bridegroom, Mr.
Alfred John Freebody, was attended	Alfred John Freebody, was attended	Alfred John Freebody, was attended
by Mr. J. Cole as best man, and Mr.	by Mr. J. Cole as best man, and Mr.	by Mr. J. Cole as best man, and Mr.
J. C. Hyde (first cousin of the bride	J. C. Hyde (first cousin of the bride-	J. C. Hyde (first cousin of the bridegroom)
groom) acted as .groomsman. The	groom) acted as groomsman. The	acted as groomsman. The
bridegroom's present to the bride was	bridegroom's present to the bride was	bridegroom's present to the bride was
a- heart-shaped New Zealand green	a heart-shaped New Zealand green-	at heart-shaped New Zealand green
stone set with pearls, to the first	stone set with pearls, to the first	stone set with pearls, to the first
bridesmaid an aquamarine drop neck	bridesmaid an aquamarine drop neck-	bridesmaid an aquamarine drop necklet,
let, and to the second bridesmaid a	let, and to the second bridesmaid a	and to the second bridesmaid a
gold bangle. The reception was	gold bangle. The reception was	gold bangle. The reception was
held in the Temperance Hall at 6	held in the Temperance Hall at 6	held in the Temperance Hall at 6
o'clock. Many valuable and costly	o'clock. Many valuable and costly	o'clock. Many valuable and costly
presents were received by the bride	presents were received by the bride	presents were received by the bride
and bridegroom.	and bridegroom.	and bridegroom.
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War Fund.	War Fund.	War Fund.
THE lladies at the Council Chambers this	THE ladies at the Council Chambers this	THE ladies at the Council Chambers this
week have cut up 450 yards of flannel and	week have cut up 450 yards of flannel and	week have cut up 450 yards of flannel and
distributed to the various centres. The	distributed to the various centres. The	distributed to the various centres. The
returns of finished articles exceeded more	returns of finished articles exceeded more	returns of finished articles exceeded more
than any other weeks, which speaks volumes	than any other weeks, which speaks volumes	than any other weeks, which speaks volumes
for our lady sewers, who have responded to	for our lady sewers, who have responded to	for our lady sewers, who have responded to
the call for the great demand in our hospital	the call for the great demand in our hospital	the call for the great demand in our hospital
work. Mrs. Thomas has for the month of	work. Mrs. Thomas has for the month of	work. Mrs. Thomas has for the month of
July distributed 31 kits, and received 310	July distributed 31 kits, and received 310	July distributed 31 kits, and received 310
pairs socks, 47 pairs mittens, 654 starvee,	pairs socks, 47 pairs mittens, 54 starves,	pairs socks, 7 pairs mittens, 654 staves,
18 cholera belts, 8 balaclavas, besides send	18 cholera belts, 8 balaclavas, besides send	18 cholera belts, 6 balaclavas, besides send
in a large ease to the Lady Mayoress	in a large ease to the Lady Mayoress	in a large ease to the Lady Mayoress
Patriotio League of 244 pairs socks, 42 pairs	Patriotio League of 244 pairs socks, 42 pairs	Patriotic League of 244 pairs socks, 12 pairs
mittens, 2-4 scarves and 70 washers.	mittens, 24 scarves and 70 washers.	mittens, 2-4 scarves and 70 washers.
Williamstown Clothing Fund.— Collected	Williamstown Clothing Fund.— Collected	Williamstown Clothing Fund Collected
by Mesdames Linklater (2 weeks) £1171-;	by Mesdames Linklater (2 weeks) £1/7/- ;	by Mesdames Linklater (2 weeks) £1171-;
Findlay £1, Taylor £1/6/0. Miss'Paxton 171.	Findlay £1, Taylor £1/6/0, Miss Paxton 17/.	Findlay's Taylor £1/6/0. Miss Paxton 176.
Donations.— 2 scarves, Mrs. Creeks ; pair	Donations.— 2 scarves, Mrs. Creeks ; pair	Donations 2 scarves, Mrs. Creeks ; pair
socks, Mrs Kitchen; 6 pairs socks, Mrs	socks, Mrs. Kitchen ; 6 pairs socks, Mrs.	socks, Mrs Kitchen; 6 pairs socks, Mrs
Archie Grey.	Archie Grey.	Archie Grey.
Williamstown Copper Collections, week	Williamstown Copper Collections, week	Williamstown Copper Collections, week
ending let Sept.— Mesdames Saker 9/4½,	ending let Sept.— Mesdames Saker 9/4½,	ending let Sept Mesdames Baker 9-4,
isoWiliamos.4/3, H. Rose 3/6, T. Smith	McWilliams, 4/3, H. Rose 3/6, T. Smith	isoWiliamos.4/3, H. Rose 3/6, T. Smith
3/619, Brebner 6/1, Rodger 9/1?, McClellan	3/6½, Brebner 6/1, Rodger 9/1½, McClellan	3/619, Brebner 6/1, Rodger 9/1?, McClellan
1/7t Jenkins 14/71, Young 6/5, Pieace 3/11,	1/7½m Jenkins 14/7½, Young 6/5, Pieace 3/1i½,	1/7 Jenkins 14/71, Young 6/5, Peace 3/11,
Ciariogbold 4/5, P. Boss £1, Mlisses Keig	Claringbold 4/5, P. Boss £1, Mlisses Keig	Claringbold 4/5, P. Boss £1, Misses Keig
4/7, Silks 4/0. Flowers 1/79, Hipgrave 5/7,	4/7, Silks 4/5. Flowers 1/7½, Hipgrave 5/7,	4/7, Silks 4/0. Flowers 1/79, Hipgrave 5/7,
Power 4/3, Wright- 1//6, dtabell 2/1, H.	Power 4/3, Wright 1/6½, Stabell 2/1, H.	Power 4/3, Wright- 176, Isabell 2/1, H.
Bremner 12/49, Phillip. 4/5, Klemko 6/6,	Bremner 12/4½, Phillip. 4/5, Klemke 6/6,	Bremner 12/49, Phillip. 4/5, Klemke 6/6,
Ferguoon 6/10 1 McKelvey 9/1. Salt 3/319,	Ferguson 6/10½, McKelvey 9/1. Salt 3/3½,	Ferguson 6/10 1 McKelvey 9/1. Salt 3/319,
Ward and Roberts 15b41. Rhck 5g3, Ship	Ward and Roberts 15/4½, Hick 5/3, Ship-	Ward and Roberts 154. Rhck 53, Ship
building 14/6, Darliog's 6/3, Bells 15/10,	building 14/6, Darling's 6/3, Bells 15/10,	building 14/6, Darling's 6/3, Bells 15/10,
Power House 14/09, Sth Presabyterian Guild	Power House 14/9½, Sth Presbyterian Guild	Power House 14/09, Sth Presbyterian Guild
1/51,' Produce 6/5.	1/5½, Produce 6/5½.	1/51,' Produce 6/5.
Newport Copper Collections week endig	Newport Copper Collections week ending	Newport Copper Collections week ending
August 29th.- Mesdames Lemmon 7/il,	August 29th.-- Mesdames Lemmon 7/11,	August 29th.- Mesdames Lemmon 750,
James 5/8, Hozelgrove 3/2, Misses Jones	James 5/8, Hazelgrove 3/2, Misses Jones	James 5/8, Hazelgrove 3/2, Misses Jones
6/51, Corbett. 3/10, Graham 6/09, Bottoms	6/5½, Corbett. 3/10, Graham 6/09, Bottoms	6/51, Corbett. 3/10, Graham 6/09, Bottoms
4/59, Turner 4/29 MasterG, Reid 4111.	4/5½, Turner 4/2½, Master G, Reid 4/11½.	4/59, Turner 4/29 Master, Reid 4111.
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PaIoi to business being considered yes	PRIOR to business being considered yes-	Prior to business being considered yesterday
terday forenoon at the court the mayor,	terday forenoon at the court the mayor,	forenoon at the court the mayor,
Councillor Hampshire, who had taken his	Councillor Hampshire, who had taken his	Councillor Hampshire, who had taken his
seat on the Bench for the leat time, was	seat on the Bench for the last time, was	seat on the Bench for the last time, was
congratulated by his colleagues, Messrs.	congratulated by his colleagues, Messrs.	congratulated by his colleagues, Messrs.
Bolton and Evans, J.P.'s, likewise by Messrs.	Bolton and Evans, J.P.'s, likewise by Messrs.	Bolton and Evans, J.P.'s, likewise by Messrs.
J.Halland E. H. Hick for the bar; Mr	J. Hall and E. H. Hick for the bar ; Mr.	J Halland E. H. Hick for the bar; Mr
G. H. Brown, C.P.S., onbehalfof theCrown	G. H. Brown, G.P.S., on behalf of the Crown	G. H. Brown, C.P.S., on behalf of the Crown
Law authorities, and by Sergeant T. Wright	Law authorities, and by Sergeant T. Wright	Law authorities, and by Sergeant T. Wright
for the poll?oe.	for the police.	for the police.

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
HELIGOLAND 'LIGHTHOUSE.	HELIGOLAND LIGHTHOUSE.	HELIGOLAND LIGHTHOUSE.
Thle most important lighthouse at	The most important lighthouse at	The most important lighthouse at
the present :time, says "The Millgate	the present time, says "The Millgate	the present time, says "The Millgate
Monthly," so far as actual operations	Monthly," so far as actual operations	Monthly," so far as actual operations
are concerned, is the light of Heligo	are concerned, is the light of Heligo-	are concerned, is the light of Heligoland;
land; from the. fact that it is centred	land, from the fact that it is centred	from the fact that it is centred
in the very heart of the navy! war.	in the very heart of the naval war	in the very heart of the navy! war.
zone. Heligoland was ceded by Great	zone. Heligoland was ceded by Great	zone. Heligoland was ceded by Great
Britain to Germany in 1890, in return	Britain to Germany in 1890, in return	Britain to Germany in 1890, in return
for concessions made to Britain in	for concessions made to Britain in	for concessions made to Britain in
East Africa. . . 'The Heliogoland	East Africa. . . The Heliogoland	East Africa. The Heligoland
light is an. electric one, and the-most	light is an electric one, and the most	light is an. electric one, and the most
powerful in Germany, and is claimed	powerful in Germany, and is claimed	powerful in Germany, and is claimed
by the Germans to be thnmost power	by the Germans to be the most powerful	by the Germans to be the most powerful
ful light in existence. The light con	light in existence. The light consists	light in existence. The light car
of a cluster of three revolving	of a cluster of three revolving	of a cluster of three revolving
lights, having a lighting power of	lights, having a lighting power of	lights, having a lighting power of
40,000,000 candles, a magnitude of	40,000,000 candles, a magnitude of	40,000,000 candles, a magnitude of
light which from figures alone 'is hard	light which from figures alone is hard	light which from figures alone is hard
alnd difficult to realise. The light,	and difficult to realise. The lights,	and difficult to realise. The light,
are on the searchlight principle, and	are on the searchlight principle, and	are on the searchlight principle, and
the clustei is' surrmounted by a 'sngle	the cluster is surmounted by a single	the cluster is' surmounted by a 'single
light of the same kind and size, that	light of the same kind and size, that	light of the same kind and size, that
can 'be' revolved independently, .'and	can be revolved independently, and	can be revolved independently, and
three times as fast as the three lights.	three times as fast as the three lights.	three times as fast as the three lights.
The single light. is put into use in	The single light is put into use in	The single light. is put into use in
case of accident'to the bundle of three	case of accident to the bundle of three.	case of accident the bundle of three
'i'he electric power is generated by two	The electric power is generated by two	'The electric power is generated by two
steam engines, and boilers, ruuning	steam engines, and boilers, running	steam engines, and boilers, running
I belt-driven electric generators,	belt-driven electric generators.	I belt-driven electric generators,

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
CORPORAL EOY BOWLING.	CORPORAL ROY BOWLING.	CORPORAL ROY BOWLING.
' "Ml *u,s' ouvvnujjjj vi. n utigaujuuf	Mr. and Mrs. Bowling, of Wongarbon,	' "Ml *u,s' ouvvnujjjj via utigaujuuf
have received quite a budget of letteis	have received quite a budget of letters	have received quite a budget of letters
l'rom their sou, Uoy. Xho first letter	from their son, Roy. The first letter	from their son, Roy. Xho first letter
was written the day alter he sailed.	was written the day after he sailed.	was written the day after he sailed.
The last, dated 23rd January, was wi it	The last, dated 23rd January, was writ-	The last, dated 23rd January, was writ
ten at ileUopolie, ligypt. He says,	ten at Heliopolis, Egypt. He says,	ten at Heliopolis, Egypt. He says,
inter alia:-"Wo bad a splendid trip,	inter alia :-- "We had a splendid trip,	inter alia: We had a splendid trip,
it being calm all tho way. We did	it being calm all the way. We did	it being calm all the way. We did
not call at any port on the voyage.	not call at any port on the voyage.	not call at any port on the voyage.
The day alter wo loft Sydney a young	The day after we left Sydney a young	The day after we left Sydney a young
girl, about 10, was found on board,	girl, about 19, was found on board,	girl, about 16, was found on board,
dressed in Australian uniform, hoi in	dressed in Australian uniform, her in-	dressed in Australian uniform, her in
tention being to join lier brother at	tention being to join her brother at	tention being to join her brother at
the front. faUc wait transferred to a	the front. She was transferred to a	the front. faUc wait transferred to a
steamer bound lor Mclbourno. The	steamer bound for Melbourne. The	steamer bound for Melbourne. The
boys took up a collection for her, and	boys took up a collection for her, and	boys took up a collection for her, and
go) £7.5, We have all kinds of mascots	got £75. We have all kinds of mascots	go) £7.5, We have all kinds of mascots
-kangaroos, monkeys, and even a fox.	—kangaroos, monkeys, and even a fox.	-kangaroos, monkeys, and even a fox.
We had a good time on board-eon	We had a good time on board—con-	We had a good time on board-room
certs nearly every night. We had	certs nearly every night. We had	certs nearly every night. We had
great fun crossing the line. A number	great fun crossing the line. A number	great fun crossing the line. A number
uf nii'ii from each battalion, including	of men from each battalion, including	of miles from each battalion, including
urn .Mn.j'jr, were tried by King Neptune,	our Major, were tried by King Neptune,	men singer, were tried by King Neptune,
and dipped in a pool of water made	and dipped in a pool of water made	and dipped in a pool of water made
out of a sail. They were then shaved	out of a sail. They were then shaved	out of a sail. They were then shaved
by the barber with aji euunnous razor,	by the barber with an enormous razor,	by the barber with an enormous razor,
bein^ first lathered with paste made	being first lathered with paste made	being first gathered with paste made
nut of Hour and wator. We had a	out of flour and water. We had a	out of flour and water. We had a
j little bantam oil board, which crowed	little bantam on board, which crowed	j little bantam oil board, which crowed
every morning, so an identification disc	every morning, so an identification disc	every morning, so an identification disc
<Y8k made for him, with the inscription,	was made for him, with the inscription,	Yak made for him, with the inscription,
"Billy Bantam, bugler, 13th Batta	"Billy Bantam, bugler, 13th Batta-	"Billy Bantam, bugler, 13th Battalion.
lion." We arrived at Sum on Tbnrt	lion." We arrived at Suez on Thurs-	We arrived at Sum on Tbnrt

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
CULTY.	THE BREAK OF GAUGE DIFFI-	CULTY.
CULTY.	CULTY.	CULLY.
The latest device for the solution	The latest device for the solution	The latest device for the solution
of the problem of overcoming ^the	of the problem of overcoming the	of the problem of overcoming the
break of gauge on our . rail.-.,	break of gauge on our railways	break of gauge on our rail.-.,
ways is 'the' invention of ? Mr. W. J.'	is the invention of Mr. W. J.	ways is the invention of Mr. W. J.
O'Brien, of Collingwood, Melbourne,	O'Brien, of Collingwood, Melbourne,	O'Brien, of Collingwood, Melbourne,
who recently gave a demonstration of	who recently gave a demonstration of	who recently gave a demonstration of
his ingenious idea to a number of	his ingenious idea to a number of	his ingenious idea to a number of
engineers, a representative of the De- i	engineers, a representative of the De-	engineers, a representative of the De- i
fence Department, and others inter	fence Department, and others inter-	fence Department, and others interested.
ested. The invention consists essen	ested. The invention consists essen-	The invention consists essen
of a telescopic axle, with the	tially of a telescopic axle, with the	of a telescopic axle, with the
necessary -apparatus for adjusting and	necessary apparatus for adjusting and	necessary apparatus for adjusting and
fixing the axle to suit the different	fixing the axle to suit the different	fixing the axle to suit the different
gauges. It is estimated that it ? will	gauges. It is estimated that it will	gauges. It is estimated that it will
add about 5001b. to the weight of an	add about 500lb. to the weight of an	add about 500 lb. to the weight of an
ordinary truck, and will cost about	ordinary truck, and will cost about	ordinary truck, and will cost about
£200, including certain fixed aopara	£200, including certain fixed apparatus	£200, including certain fixed apparatus
tus on the permanent way, ?;hich will	on the permanent way, which will	on the permanent way, which will
be applicable, of course, to any num	be applicable, of course, to any number	be applicable, of course, to any number
ber of vehicles.- The invention, vhich	of vehicles. The invention, which	of vehicles.- The invention, which
has been recently presented, will short	has been recently presented, will shortly	has been recently presented, will shortly
ly be-.submitted to the 'Railway- Com-,	be submitted to the Railway	be submitted to the Railway- Commissioners,
missioners, with an., offer to construct,	Commissioners, with an offer to construct	with an, offer to construct,
a truck and inssal the .necessary	a truck and install the necessary	a truck and install the necessary
equipment at Albur/.to give .'me idea	equipment at Albury to give the idea	equipment at Albury to give some idea
a practical trial between Melbourne	a practical trial between Melbourne	a practical trial between Melbourne
and Sydney.	and Sydney.	and Sydney.
When the train- equipped .vith ihe	When the train equipped with the	When the train- equipped with the
invention , arrives at the terminal	invention arrives at the terminal	invention , arrives at the terminal
point of a certain gauge, an axle which	point of a certain gauge, an axle which	point of a certain gauge, an axle which
runs longitudinally on the coaches is	runs longitudinally on the coaches is	runs longitudinally on the coaches is
coupled up by means of a chain drive	coupled up by means of a chain drive	coupled up by means of a chain drive
with a 4ft. 6in. wheel near the per	with a 4ft. 6in. wheel near the	with a 4ft. 6in. wheel near the permanent
manent way. Tne turning of this	permanent way. The turning of this	way. The turning of this
wheel, which may £-p- operated by man	wheel, which may be operated by manpower,	wheel, which may be- operated by man
power, changes the rails at that point,	changes the wheels at that point,	power, changes the rails at that point,
and also the wheels of the railway	and also the wheels of the railway	and also the wheels of the railway
carriages at the same time to any	carriages at the same time to any	carriages at the same time to any
gauge desired. The alteration of the	gauge desired. The alteration of the	gauge desired. The alteration of the
rails 'from the wider gauge, on wht;lj.	rails from the wider gauge, on which	rails from the wider gauge, on which.
the train has so far travelled, is ef	the train has so far travelled, is	the train has so far travelled, is effected
fected by the rotation of rods, w,hich	effected by the rotation of rods, which	by the rotation of rods, which
are threaded through' the rails, ' and	are threaded through the rails, and	are threaded through the rails, and
the train having thus been brought on	the train having thus been brought onto	the train having thus been brought on
the narrower track, the telescopic	the narrower track, the telescopic	the narrower track, the telescopic
axles are shortened by levers operated	axles are shortened by levers operated	axles are shortened by levers operated
by left and right hand threads, so as to	by left and right hand threads, so as to	by left and right hand threads, so as to
accommodate them for' the rest of the	accommodate them for the rest of the	accommodate them for the rest of the
distance to the narrower gauge track.	distance to the narrower gauge track.	distance to the narrower gauge track.

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
Fatality on Berala Line.	Fatality on Berala Line.	Fatality on Berala Line.
Shortly after S o'clock on Tuesday	Shortly after 8 o'clock on Tuesday	Shortly after 8 o'clock on Tuesday
morning a man named Daniel Clancy	morning a man named Daniel Clancy	morning a man named Daniel Clancy
O'Malley, 60 years of age, -was knocked	O'Malley, 60 years of age, was knocked	O'Malley, 60 years of age, was knocked
down by a passenger train when crossing	down by a passenger train when crossing	down by a passenger train when crossing
the Regent's Park railway line at Kerr's	the Regent's Park railway line at Kerr's-	the Regent's Park railway line at Kerr's
road, Borala. Tho driver of the train,	road, Berala. The driver of the train,	road, Berala. The driver of the train,
William Hathorly, states that he saw two	William Hatherly, states that he saw two	William Hatherly, states that he saw two
children cross the line, and ho blew tho	children cross the line, and he blew the	children cross the line, and he blew the
engine whistle, but ho did not see the old	engine whistle, but he did not see the old	engine whistle, but he did not see the old
man until tho engine had struck him. The	man until the engine had struck him. The	man until the engine had struck him. The
unfortunate man, who resided with his	unfortunate man, who resided with his	unfortunate man, who resided with his
wife in a tent at Regent's Park, was in	wife in a tent at Regent's Park, was in-	wife in a tent at Regent's Park, was in
jured very much about the head. He was	jured very much about the head. He was	jured very much about the head. He was
conveyed to the Granville Electorate Cot	conveyed to the Granville Electorate Cot-	conveyed to the Granville Electorate Cottage
tage Hospital, but died on the way. It Is	tage Hospital, but died on the way. It is	Hospital, but died on the way. It is
only a couple of weeks or so ago that a	only a couple of weeks or so ago that a	only a couple of weeks or so ago that a
little girl was knocked down on this lino	little girl was knocked down on this line	little girl was knocked down on this line
near Berala station, and there havo been	near Berala station, and there have been	near Berida station, and there have been
some very narrow escapes at the' Kerr's	some very narrow escapes at the Kerr's-	some very narrow escapes at the Kerr's
road crossing. The matter was referred	road crossing. The matter was referred	road crossing. The matter was referred
to at tho meeting of the Lidcombe Council	to at the meeting of the Lidcombe Council	to at the meeting of the Lidcombe Council
on Tuesday. . Alderman Brewster said if	on Tuesday. Alderman Brewster said it	on Tuesday. Alderman Brewster said if
should bo pointed out to the railway au	should be pointed out to the railway au-	should be pointed out to the railway authorities
thorities that the crossing- on this lln'o	thorities that the crossing on this line	that the crossing- on this line
?wero practically unprotected, and that	were practically unprotected, and that	were practically unprotected, and that
steps should bo taken forthwith to guard	steps should be taken forthwith to guard	steps should be taken forthwith to guard
against accidents to people using tho	against accidents to people using the	against accidents to people using the
crossings. Ho thought more care, at all	crossings. He thought more care, at all	crossings. He thought more care at all
events, should bo exercised by drivers ot	events, should be exercised by drivers of	events, should be exercised by drivers of
trains when approaching the crossings,	trains when approaching the crossings,	trains when approaching the crossings,
and that on every ooccaslon they should	and that on every occasion they should	and that on every occasion they should
sound their whistle. Aldorman Burke said	sound their whistle. Alderman Burke said	sound their whistle. Alderman Burke said
that, owing to an ugly angle In the road	that, owing to an ugly angle in the road-	that, owing to an ugly angle In the road
way, people could not see the trains nt	way, people could not see the trains at	way, people could not see the trains at
Korr's-road crossing until they were al	Kerr's-road crossing until they were al-	Kerr's-road crossing until they were almost
most on top of them. He suggestod that	most on top of them. He suggested that	on top of them. He suggested that
the railway people should be asked U'	the railway people should be asked to	the railway people should be asked to
tako' the angle off the road. The Mayor:	take the angle off the road. The Mayor:	take the angle off the road. The Mayor:
And to have a gate-keeper. The Mayor	And to have a gate-keeper. The Mayor	And to have a gate-keeper. The Mayor
added that when the aldermen were out	added that when the aldermen were out	added that when the aldermen were out
that way the other day making a tour of	that way the other day making a tour of	that way the other day making a tour of
inspection, they wero Informed that thu	inspection, they were informed that the	inspection, they were informed that the
railway people'.were looking out for a spot	railway people were looking out for a spot	railway people were looking out for a spot
at Kerr's-oad crossing to erect a cottage	at Kerr's-road crossing to erect a cottage	at Kerr's-road crossing to erect a cottage
for a gato-keeper. He would consider	for a gate-keeper. He would consider	for a gate-keeper. He would consider
what should be done.	what should be done.	what should be done.

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
ACCIDENTS.	ACCIDENTS.	ACCIDENTS.
?Richard ,T. Noeve (46) was treated at	Richard J. Neeve (46) was treated at	Richard T. Noeve (46) was treated at
the Parramatta Hospital on January 22ud	the Parramatta Hospital on January 22nd	the Parramatta Hospital on January 22nd
for an injury to tho lip caused in a bi	for an injury to the lip caused in a bi-	for an injury to the lip caused in a bicycle
cycle accidont. Sarah Peleger, 10, a girl	cycle accident. Sarah Peleger, 10, a girl	accident. Sarah Peleger, 10, a girl
belonging to the Industrial School, Parra	belonging to the Industrial School, Parra-	belonging to the Industrial School, Parramatta
n-atta North, had to havo 14 stichos put	matta North, had to have 14 stitches put	North, had to have 14 stitches put
in a cut in her arm; she had put her arm	in a cut in her arm ; she had put her arm	in a cut in her arm; she had put her arm
through tho class of a window. Frank	through the glass of a window. Frank	through the class of a window. Frank
Burke, a member of a well-known Kydal	Burke, a member of a well-known Rydal-	Burke, a member of a well-known Rydalmere
mero family, culled in on Thursday morn	mere family, called in on Thursday morn-	family, called in on Thursday morning
ing to the hospital with a badly chopped	ing to the hospital with a badly chopped	to the hospital with a badly chopped
right foot. His axe had slipped whilst ho	right foot. His axe had slipped whilst he	right foot. His axe had slipped whilst he
was wood-cutting. W. Stanbury,. of	was wood-cutting. W. Stanbury, of	was wood-cutting. W. Stanbury,. of
Flushcombo-road, Blacktown, was treated '	Flushcombe-road, Blacktown, was treated	Flushcombe-road, Blacktown, was treated for
for an injured hand, tho result of his hav- :	for an injured hand, the result of his hav-	an injured hand, the result of his having
ing accidentally brought it in contact j	ing accidentally brought it in contact	accidentally brought it in contact with
with a cross-cut saw; and Ernest Maclay, ?	with a cross-cut saw; and Ernest Maclay,	a cross-cut saw; and Ernest Maclay, ?
10 years of ago, of Parramatta-road; Er	10 years of ago, of Parramatta-road, Er-	10 years of age of Parramatta-road; Ermington,
niington, was treated for a fractured cla	mington, was treated for a fractured cla-	was treated for a fractured cla
vicle. He had fallen from a verandah.	vicle. He had fallen from a verandah.	ville. He had fallen from a verandah.

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
??'?;' Soldier's ;Letter.- ? ' '	Soldier's Letter.	??'?;' Soldier's Letter.- ? ' '
Mrs W,hatson, of the Orchard Hills '	Mrs Whatson, of the Orchard Hills	Mrs Whatson, of the Orchard Hills '
Public School, has received the fol	Public School, has received the fol-	Public School, has received the following
lowing letter from'' hor brother. F.Q.	lowing letter from her brother, F.Q.	letter from' her brother. F.Q.
M. Sgt. H Jay, who' is on 'duty in	M. Sgt. H. Jay, who is on duty in	M. Sgt. H Jay, who' is on duty in
E-ynt wi h the A.I.F, Remount Unit,	Egypt with the A.I.F. Remount Unit,	Egypt with the A.I.F, Remount Unit,
and Who wri e- to '.hank the Orchard	and who writes to thank the Orchard	and Who was e- to 'thank the Orchard
Hills Red Cross Soc'ely for the par	Hills Red Cross Society for the par-	Hills Red Cross Society for the parcel
cel of comforts forwarded to and re-,	cel of comforts forwarded to and re-	of comforts forwarded to and re-,
cci\cd (by h'm:— 'Would you kindly	ceived by him :— "Would you kindly	served (by him 'Would you kindly
thank the Red Cross Society for t!ie .	thank the Red Cross Society for the	thank the Red Cross Society for the
pavel of socks, etc., wiiich I received	parcel of socks, etc., which I received	paver of socks, etc., which I received
yesterday, especially the young	yesterday, especially the young	yesterday, especially the young
lady who knitted the socks for me.	lady who knitted the socks for me.	lady who knitted the socks for me.
Every soldier that is fighting for his	Every soldier that is fighting for his	Every soldier that is fighting for his
King 'and country knows how hard	King and country knows how hard	King and country knows how hard
thc'Red Cross is working to help them	the Red Cross is working to help them	the Red Cross is working to help them
on to victory, and I am sure every	on to victory, and I am sure every	on to victory, and I am sure every
one that is spared to return will never	one that is spared to return will never	one that is spared to return will never
forget 'the Sisters' kindness. Once '	forget the Sisters' kindness. Once	forget the Sisters' kindness. Once '
again ihank'ng the members of your	again thanking the members of your	again thanking the members of your
Society, end wishing them the greatest^	Society, and wishing them the greatest	Society, and wishing them the greatest,
success in the work they have under- *	success in the work they have under-	success in the work they have undertaken.
taken.	taken."

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
AN ADELAIDE INVENTOR.	AN ADELAIDE INVENTOR.	AN ADELAIDE INVENTOR.
In the High Court on September	In the High Court on September	In the High Court on September
19 the Chief Justice (Sir 'Samuel \|	19 the Chief Justice (Sir Samuel	19 the Chief Justice (Sir Samuel \|
Griffith), Mr. Justice liarton, and	Griffith), Mr. Justice Barton, and	Griffith), Mr. Justice Burton, and
Mr. Justice Rich dealt with an	Mr. Justice Rich dealt with an	Mr. Justice Rich dealt with an
appeal asainst a decision of tlie Commis	appeal against a decision of the Commis-	appeal against a decision of the Commissioner
sioner of Patents. 4n application for a !	sioner of Patents. An application for a	of Patents. An application for a !
patent had been made by Norman Laurie j	patent had been made by Norman Laurie	patent had been made by Norman Laurie j
lahlweil, 01 I'ulteney-street, Adelaide, in ;	Caldwell, of Pulteney-street, Adelaide, in	showed, 01 Pulteney-street, Adelaide, in
regard to the invention of a wheel, which ;	regard to the invention of a wheel, which	regard to the invention of a wheel, which
he claimed would overcome the railway:	he claimed would overcome the railway	he claimed would overcome the railway
break of gauge difficulty. The Com mis- !	break of gauge difficulty. The Commis-	break of gauge difficulty. The Commis- !
sioner refused tbe application on t:ie '	sioner refused the application on the	sioner refused the application on the ground
ground that the patent resembled a Vic- 1	ground that the patent resembled a Vic-	that the patent resembled a Victorian
torian patent of. 1884 granted to Philip	torian patent of 1884 granted to Philip	patent of. 1884 granted to Philip
George Brunton. The Chief Justice eiid	George Brunton. The Chief Justice said	George Brunton. The Chief Justice said
the application had been refused on thj	the application had been refused on the	the application had been refused on the
groimd that someone had invented some	ground that someone had invented some	ground that someone had invented some
thing similar 30 years ago, but he thotig'it	thing similar 30 years ago, but he thought	thing similar 30 years ago, but he thought
in this case the applicant should not be !	in this case the applicant should not be	in this case the applicant should not be
debarred from a patent. An order wag i	debarred from a patent. An order was	debarred from a patent. An order was i
made by the court that the Commissioner	made by the court that the Commissioner	made by the court that the Commissioner
should accept the applicant's specifica	should accept the applicant's specifica-	should accept the applicant's specifications.
tions.	tions.

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
THE LATE PRIVATE S. J. SANDO.,	THE LATE PRIVATE S. J. SANDO.	THE LATE PRIVATE S. J. SANDO.,
Private S. J. Bando, of Karoonda, his	Private S. J. Sando, of Karoonda, has	Private S. J. Sando, of Karoonda, his
been killed in action in France. His father	been killed in action in France. His father	been killed in action in France. His father
fast week received a cable message to say	last week received a cable message to say	last week received a cable message to say
that another of his sons, Lance-Oorporal	that another of his sons, Lance-Corporal	that another of his sons, Lance-Corporal
6ando, had been wounded, also in	Sando, had been wounded, also in	Sando, had been wounded, also in
France. Mr. Sando, after receiving the	France. Mr. Sando, after receiving the	France. Mr. Sando, after receiving the
Clews, endeavored to get home as eoon	news, endeavored to get home as soon	Clews, endeavored to get home as soon
as possible, a distance of eight miles. As	as possible, a distance of eight miles. As	as possible, a distance of eight miles. As
lie was crossing a stretch of stony	he was crossing a stretch of stony	he was crossing a stretch of stony
ground the buggy Eeat became dislodged,	ground the buggy seat became dislodged,	ground the buggy seat became dislodged,
with the 'result that he_ was thrown	with the result that he was thrown	with the result that he was thrown
out on to his head, receiving a severe	out on to his head, receiving a severe	out on to his head, receiving a severe
gash across the forehead. his arm aiso	gash across the forehead. His arm also	gash across the forehead. his arm also
^ seriously injured. Whether it is	seriously injured. Whether it is	a seriously injured. Whether it is
4L en cannot bt ascertained owing to	broken cannot be ascertained owing to	41 en cannot be ascertained owing to
^ swelling.	swelling.	a swelling.

NLA Trial Articles from 1916