Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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FOOT CAUGHT IN COG WHEELS. | FOOT CAUGHT IN COG WHEELS. | FOOT CAUGHT IN COG WHEELS. |
nUTIIEROL-V. Tuesday - Last evening, üben I | RUTHERGLEN, Tuesday. — Last evening, when | RUTHERGLEN. Tuesday - Last evening, when I |
John Williams, jun., was drí.ini; a traction engine, | John Williams, jun., was driving a traction engine, | John Williams, jun., was driving; a traction engine, |
with n cbaffcotter os a trailer, through Meehan | with a chaffcutter as a trailer, through Meehan | with a chaffcutter on a trailer, through Meehan |
street-, he mo\ed from his po-ition to look nt the | street, he moved from his position to look at the | street-, he moved from his position to look at the |
r-cam gauge His foot slipped and got between | steam gauge. His foot slipped and got between | steam gauge His foot slipped and got between |
the cor wheel1' Williams had the presence of | the cogwheels. Williams had the presence of | the car wheels' Williams had the presence of |
mind to stop the enffine, and, after beínff released | mind to stop the engine, and, after being released | mind to stop the engine, and, after being released |
from iib awkward pouiion, was removed to Dr. | from his awkward position, was removed to Dr. | from his awkward position, was removed to Dr. |
Kelly's pmate hospital It was found necessary | Kelly's private hospital. It was found necessary | Kelly's private hospital, It was found necessary |
to amputate the front of the foot | to amputate the front of the foot. | to amputate the front of the foot |
Identified overProof corrections | STEAM POSITION WHEN AT CHAFFCUTTER BEING DRIVING PRIVATE MOVED RUTHERGLEN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | AS COGWHEELS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 78 | 80.8 | 97.4 | 86.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 59 | 79.7 | 96.6 | 83.3 |
Weighted Words | 79.2 | 96.9 | 84.9 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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BREAK OF GAUGE INQUIRY. | BREAK OF GAUGE INQUIRY. | BREAK OF GAUGE INQUIRY. |
Chairman to be Selected. | Chairman to be Selected. | Chairman to be Selected. |
Oí e of the decisions of the recent cou | One of the decisions of the recent con- | On e of the decisions of the recent conference |
fcrencc of Premiers was that a commission | ference of Premiers was that a commission | of Premiers was that a commission |
should be appointed to investigate the | should be appointed to investigate the | should be appointed to investigate the |
break of gauge mlinv problem in Aus | break of gauge railway problem in Aus- | break of gauge main problem in Aus |
triihn, and ropoit upon nuthods for it-, | tralia, and report upon methods for its | train, and report upon methods for its-, |
solution The coiimusnon H to consist nf | solution. The commission is to consist of | solution The confusion H to consist of |
thieo inembei-s Iwo members hive airead) | three members. Two members have already | three members Two members have already |
been appointed-Mr 1 \\ White, un | been appointed—Mr. F. W. White, an | been appointed Mr T W White, an |
Ainenenli export, and Mr It Hinke, who | American expert, and Mr. R. Blake, who | American export, and Mr It Hinkle, who |
has had wide experience of i-ulwii) pro | has had wide experience of railway pro- | has had wide experience of railway) pro |
hlemB in Great Britain and m India Mr | blems in Great Britain and in India. Mr. | hlemB in Great Britain and in India Mr |
Wh)te arrived in Melbourne )esterday, mil | Whyte arrived in Melbourne yesterday, and | White arrived in Melbourne yesterday, and |
called upon the Primo Jlinistei (Air | called upon the Prime Minister (Mr. | called upon the Prime Minister (Mr |
Hughes) in tho afternoon Mr Make is | Hughes) in the afternoon. Mr. Blake is | Hughes) in the afternoon Mr Make is |
expected to irrivo from India at in early | expected to arrive from India at an early | expected to arrive from India at in early |
date, and will travel from 1 crth by rail | date, and will travel from Perth by rail- | date, and will travel from Perth by railway. |
way. | way. | |
Mi Hughes sUlcd vcitcrdiv that the | Mr. Hughes stated yesterday that the | Mr Hughes said yesterday that the |
thud ipiiointmcnt-that ot chairman | third appointment-- that of chairman | third ipiiointmcnt-that of chairman |
'vimild have to he mude bl the 1 ederal | would have to be made by the Federal | 'would have to he made by the Federal |
Mu loin and the Ministries of New South | Ministry and the Ministries of New South | Mu loin and the Ministries of New South |
\\ nlcs nnd Victim i | Wales and Victoria. | nics and Victim The |
Hie question of the breik ni ginge his | The question of the break of gauge has | question of the break of gauge his |
caused much diBcu minn for man) venra It | caused much discussion for many years. It | caused much diBcu mine for many years it |
w is revived al the Premier! Conference | was revived at the Premiers' Conference | was revived at the Premier! Conference |
held in Melbourne m Jul) last )car, when | held in Melbourne in July last year, when | held in Melbourne in July) last year, when |
Mr Hughes nnd the representatives fiom | Mr. Hughes and the representatives from | Mr Hughes and the representatives from |
the SUtes discussed it foi some time On | the State discussed it for some time. One | the States discussed it for some time On |
decision reiched at that conference was to | decision reached at that conference was to | decision reached at that conference was to |
extend the locumivnl linlav .mc, and ni | extend the Tocumwa-Finlay line, and | extend the Tocumwal Finley me, and to |
arrange pratical demonstrations to decide | arrange practical demonstrations to decide | arrange pratical demonstrations to decide |
i hit hei th thud 1 ul di i ice could be safely | whether the third rail device could be safely | I hit her the third 1 at device could be safely |
ipplied There w is i diffinnce of opinion | applied. There was a difference of opinion | applied There was a difference of opinion |
on tin question of tinilicntlon, some op | on the question of unification, some | on the question of unification, some opposing |
posing it on the grounds of cconomv. whilst | opposing it on the grounds of economy, whilst | it on the grounds of economy. whilst |
others at the conleronr-c contended tint th s | others at the conference contended that this | others at the conference contended that the s |
w i« the onlv solution of tho rainy existing | was the only solution of the many existing | was the only solution of the rainy existing |
difficulties ciiised bv the v trying g-iugcs In | difficulties caused by the varying gauges. In | difficulties caused by the varying gauges In |
Victoria the gauge is 1ft lin, and in New | Victoria the gauge is 5ft. 3in., and in New | Victoria the gauge is 4ft lin, and in New |
&oiith V\ iles it is .ft 81in It ho» been | South Wales it is 4ft. 8½in. It has been | South V ales it is 5ft 8in It has been |
estimated thnt the cont of unification would | estimated that the cost of unification would | estimated that the cost of unification would |
be a. 100 000 000 A modified «chorno to pro | be £100,000,000. A modified scheme to | be a 100,000 000 A modified scheme to provide |
vidc for a uniform giii0c on nil main line« | provide for a uniform gauge on all main lines | for a uniform gauge on all main lines |
and import ml lu inch hues wns also nug | and import branch lines was also | and import ml an inch lines was also nug |
gcstcd.tho estimated cost boing £2« 000 000 | suggested, the estimated cost being £26,000,000. | gested the estimated cost being £26 000 000 |
It is cxpc< ted that the third member of | It is expected that the third member of | It is expected that the third member of |
tho commission will be nu Lnglish cngi | the commission will be an English engineer, | the commission will be an English case |
and it is understood that he is now | and it is understood that he is now | and it is understood that he is now |
on hia way to Anstrslia. | on his way to Australia. | on his way to Australia. |
Identified overProof corrections | MINISTER REACHED YESTERDAY YEAR METHODS TWO AN MADE FROMTHE JULY ARRIVE BEING ENGLISH GAUGES MANY ALL ITS ONLY LINES VARYING AUSTRALIA DEVICE YEARS PERTH THREE SCHEME PRIME DIFFERENCE APPLIED PROVIDE REPORT FEDERAL AMERICAN ALREADY NEWSOUTH ECONOMY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PROBLEMS BLAKE APPOINTMENT WALES DISCUSSION FINLAY ONE ENGINEER SOUTHWALES EXPERT STATED MINISTRY RAIL TOCUMWA THIS WHETHER STATE LINE [**VANDALISED] BRANCH SUGGESTED WHYTE PRACTICAL |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 322 | 65.2 | 89.8 | 70.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 160 | 64.4 | 86.2 | 61.4 |
Weighted Words | 64.6 | 86.4 | 61.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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BREAK OF GAUGE. | BREAK OF GAUGE. | BREAK OF GAUGE. |
Oversea Expert Arrives. | Oversea Expert Arrives. | Oversea Expert Arrives. |
Air R Bliil e of the London Institute | Mr. R. Blake of the London Institute | Air R Bird e of the London Institute |
of Civil l-ngineeis who has been nppoin | of Civil Engineers, who has been appoint- | of Civil Engineers who has been appoint |
a member of the expert commission | ted a member of the expert commission | a member of the expert commission |
which will endeavour to solve the bleak of | which will endeavour to solve the break-of- | which will endeavour to solve the break of |
railway gauge problem m Austrilia al | railway-gauge problem in Australia, ar- | railway gauge problem in Australia arrived |
rived in Melbourne by the Adelaide ox | rived in Melbourne by the Adelaide ex- | in Melbourne by the Adelaide express |
press on Saturday He w is uccompiiuecl | press on Saturday. He was accompanied | on Saturday He was accompanied |
by the Minister for Riulu ivs (Air Barnes) | by the Minister for Railways (Mr. Barnes), | by the Minister for Rails was (Air Barnes) |
the Commissioner foi Common« cillh | the Commissioner for Commonwealth | the Commissioner for Commons calls |
Railwivs(Mi Bell) and Mr T M Whvtc | Railways (Mr. Bell), and Mr. F. M. Whyte, | Railways (Mr Bell) and Mr T M Whyte |
an Amontan me hinical engineer who is | an American mechanical engineer, who is | an American me funeral engineer who is |
also to be a member of the expert com | also to be a member of the expert com- | also to be a member of the expert commission. |
mission. | mission. | |
Mi Blal e who is a member of the well | Mr. Blake, who is a member of the well- | Mr Blake who is a member of the well |
1 nown engineering firm of Sir John Wolfe | known engineering firm of Sir John Wolfe | known engineering firm of Sir John Wolfe |
Barn Lystei and paitners has had | Barry, Lyster and partners, has had | Barry Lyster and partners has had |
charge of the construction of sever il nn | charge of the construction of several I'm- | charge of the construction of several im- portant |
portant rail« iys in the United Kingdom | important railways in the United Kingdom, | rails was in the United Kingdom |
and has appointments us consulting cn"i | and has appointments as consulting engi- | and has appointments as consulting can |
neer for railways of various gauges in | neer for railways of various gauges in | neer for railways of various gauges in |
India and China Associated with Messrs | India and China. Associated with Messrs. | India and China Associated with Messrs |
Blake and \\hvtc on the commission will | Blake and Whyte on the commission will | Blake and Whyte on the commission will |
be nn independent chanimn to be ap | be an independent chairman to be | be an independent chairman to be appointed |
pointed it i conference of Cimmonwealth | appointed at a conference of Commonwealth | it a conference of Commonwealth |
and State Ministers It has been sty u | and State Ministers. It has been stipulated | and State Ministers It has been sty u |
lated that the chanman BIIUII not be con | that the chairman shall not be connected | lated that the chairman shall not be con- |
nectcd with eithei Commonwealth or State | with either Commonwealth or State | nectcd with either Commonwealth or State |
i nlvvay services I he selection lias not | railway services. The selection has not | i alway services The selection has not |
yet been mide but it is understood that | yet been made, but it is understood that | yet been made but it is understood that |
the Prime Munster (Mi Hughes) Ins a | the Prime Munster (Mr. Hughes) has a | the Prime Minister (Mr. Hughes) is a |
eindidate in view ind the appointment | candidate in view and the appointment | candidate in view and the appointment |
will be announced this week | will be announced this week. | will be announced this week |
Skmbtis of the party which ni rived on | Members of the party which arrived on | Members of the party which arrived on |
Saturdnv while i (.framing from discuss | Saturday, while refraining from discussing | Saturday while i (framing from discuss |
mg the break of (.anec pioblcm expicssed | the break-of-gauge problem, expressed | mg the break of (dance problem expressed |
themselves as delighted with the travel | themselves as delighted with the travelling | themselves as delighted with the travelling, |
line, accommodation on the 1 ist W est iail | accommodation on the East-West railway. | accommodation on the last West railway |
way Mr Blake saul tint tho lailway was | Mr. Blake said that the railway was | Mr Blake said that the railway was |
a bold venture und the travelling was | a bold venture and the travelling was | a bold venture and the travelling was |
on the whole very comfoitable | on the whole very comfortable. | on the whole very comfortable |
Identified overProof corrections | CANDIDATE ENGINEERS APPOINT IM PARTNERS EITHER MADE EXPRESSED ARRIVED WELLKNOWN COMFORTABLE LYSTER EXPRESS SEVERAL AUSTRALIA MEMBERS CHAIRMAN BARRY SHALL SAID ACCOMPANIED AMERICAN WHYTE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | DISCUSSING /EAST/WEST|EASTWEST AT MECHANICAL CONNECTED REFRAINING IMPORTANT STIPULATED MUNSTER [**VANDALISED] TED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 244 | 73.0 | 92.2 | 71.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 132 | 75.8 | 92.4 | 68.7 |
Weighted Words | 73.2 | 91.3 | 67.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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LOVE LETTERS AS EVIDENCE | LOVE LETTERS AS EVIDENCE | LOVE LETTERS AS EVIDENCE |
In u lecture at Berlin, reports the cor | In a lecture at Berlin, reports the cor- | In a lecture at Berlin, reports the correspondent |
respondent of the 'Daily 1 olepranh ' | respondent of the "Daily Telegraph," | of the 'Daily 1 elephant ' |
Count ..tickner, who cr mnmndcil the sail | Count Luckner, who commanded the sail- | Count Tickner, who cr amended the sailing |
ing cruiser Sceadlei, described the tricki | ing cruiser Seeadler, described the tricks | cruiser Seeadler, described the tricks |
by which that ACSSPI mamgccl to slip | by which that vessel managed to slip | by which that ACSSPI managed to slip |
through the British blockade disguised as | through the British blockade disguised as | through the British blockade disguised as |
a Norwegian merchant ship Ile did not | a Norwegian merchant ship. He did not | a Norwegian merchant ship He did not |
say how he came bv the ' genuine !o_ | say how he came by the "genuine log | say how he came by the ' genuine log |
book,' but he told how all the niiml-rs | book," but he told how all the members | book,' but he told how all the members |
of the crew took on Norn cgnn n unes and | of the crew took on Norwegian names and | of the crew took on Nora Egan n lines and |
learned out of "Bacdckei the topograph» | learned out of "Baedeker" the topography | learned out of "Baedeker the topography |
of the pinces wheie the} professed to hive | of the places where they professed to have | of the places where they professed to have |
been bom ThcA »»ero also, .onioliow, fur | been born. They were also, somehow, fur- | been born There were also, tomorrow, furnished |
nished »vith photographs of sweetheart, | nished with photographs of sweethearts, | with photographs of sweetheart, |
which they had to show as c»-dence tint | which they had to show as evidence that | which they had to show as evidence that |
they lind nejen taken at the sitlors birth | they had been taken at the sailors' birth- | they had been taken at the sailors birth |
places The most difficult task was thi | places. The most difficult task was the | places The most difficult task was the |
provision of love letters, which scafarm, | provision of love letters, which seafaring | provision of love letters, which seafaring, |
men <irc accustomed to hoard up for »ear» | men are accustomed to hoard up for years. | men are accustomed to hoard up for years |
It was known, said the Count, tint los | It was known, said the Count, that the | It was known, said the Count, that los |
British were accustomed to take ' sample« | British were accustomed to take "samples" | British were accustomed to take ' samples |
of such letters, and it was therefore news | of such letters, and it was therefore neces- | of such letters, and it was therefore news |
sary to hnve them availiblc Seven men | sary to have them available. Seven men | sary to have them available Seven men |
spent AAeeks in doing nothing but Ainie | spent weeks in doing nothing but write | spent weeks in doing nothing but Arnie |
Bueh lote letters | such love letters. | Bush love letters |
The ship's papers "were altered by cn | The ship's papers "were altered by en- | The ship's papers were altered by an |
graving, and rendered illegible li» irtilicial | graving, and rendered illegible by artificial | graving, and rendered illegible by artificial |
dampness" During .an ovcrlwtihncr bj a | dampness." During an overhauling by a | dampness" During an ovcrlwtihncr by a |
British warship one of the crew phictl tlie | British warship one of the crew played the | British warship one of the crew placed the |
part of the captain s i» lfc, and, m order | part of the captain's wife, and, in order | part of the captain's is life, and, in order |
to escape detection, pretended to haie | to escape detection, pretended to have | to escape detection, pretended to have |
toothache, and hy in i bunk intli lija | toothache, and lay in a bunk with his | toothache, and by in a book with his |
head swathed with compresses Tlir result | head swathed with compresses. The result | head swathed with compresses Ther result |
of the British search was that un officer | of the British search was that an "officer | of the British search was that an officer |
pile n certificate that the completéis" | gave a certificate that the completely | pile a certificate that the completion" |
illegible papers »vere in order ' | illegible papers were in order." | illegible papers were in order ' |
Identified overProof corrections | SAMPLES SEEADLER WHERE ARE WEEKS LOGBOOK TOPOGRAPHY HAVE BORN CAPTAINS HIS TRICKS SAILORS ARTIFICIAL PLACES MEMBERS YEARS SEAFARING MANAGED BAEDEKER AVAILABLE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PLAYED ENGRAVING LUCKNER COMPLETELY GAVE SWEETHEARTS WIFE NAMES WRITE BUNK [**VANDALISED] OVERHAULING NECESSARY SOMEHOW VESSEL LAY TELEGRAPH COMMANDED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 237 | 73.8 | 90.7 | 64.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 140 | 73.6 | 87.9 | 54.1 |
Weighted Words | 72.4 | 86.0 | 49.3 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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RAILWAY WASHAWAY. | RAILWAY WASHAWAY. | RAILWAY WASHAWAY. |
ii11, 7md»y--Heavy rains nre re- | PERTH, Sunday.— Heavy rains are | till, 7md»y--Heavy rains are reported |
ported fruin the Goomalling, Merredin, and | reported from the Goomalling, Merredin, | from the Goomalling, Merredin, and |
Wongan Hills districts. As the result o' | and Wongan Hills districts. As the result of | Wongan Hills districts. As the result of |
the heavy fais a derailment occurred at | the heavy falls a derailment occurred at | the heavy falls a derailment occurred at |
102 mile, on tho Gopmalling-Merredin rail- | 102 mile, on the Goomalling-Merredin rail- | 102 mile, on the Goomalling Merredin railway |
way line. A locomotive and six true-Its left | way line. A locomotive and six trucks left | line. A locomotive and six trucks left |
t,.e,T,ls.' ?nd the dnver^iind fireman were | the rails, and the driver and fireman were | t,.e,T,ls.' and the driver and fireman were |
slightly injured. The line »vas washed atvav | slightly injured. The line was washed | slightly injured. The line was washed away |
for a distancée of 50 yards. - - ' | away for a distance of 50 yards. | for a distance of 50 yards. - - ' |
Identified overProof corrections | DISTANCE ARE DRIVER FROM FALLS WAS AWAY TRUCKS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | RAILS SUNDAY PERTH |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 57 | 70.2 | 93.0 | 76.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 42 | 73.8 | 92.9 | 72.7 |
Weighted Words | 77.1 | 93.4 | 71.1 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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RAILWAY P-LFEBIHG. | RAILWAY PILFERING. | RAILWAY PILFERING. |
KYABRAM, Saturday. - At the Kya- | KYABRAM, Saturday. — At the Kya- | KYABRAM, Saturday. - At the Kyabram |
bram court, Albert Smith was charged | bram court, Albert Smith was charged | court, Albert Smith was charged |
willi having stolen II parcel containing] | with having stolen a parcel containing | with having stolen a parcel containing] |
cigars and cigarettes", valued .it £20, the j | cigars and cigarettes, valued at £20, the | cigars and cigarettes", valued at £20, the |
pioperly of the Hnilways Commissioners, | properly of the Railways Commissioners. | property of the Railways Commissioners, |
('unstable Nolan, Seymour,- stated that | Constable Nolan, Seymour, stated that | (Constable Nolan, Seymour,- stated that |
he searched a camp at Trawool on May 8, | he searched a camp at Trawool on May 8, | he searched a camp at Trawool on May 8, |
and found seven, boyes of cigars and 442 j | and found seven boxes of cigars and 442 | and found seven, boxes of cigars and 442 j |
packets of cigarettes. Accused pleaded | packets of cigarettes. Accused pleaded | packets of cigarettes. Accused pleaded |
guilty, and the charge Vas reduced to one | guilty, and the charge was reduced to one | guilty, and the charge was reduced to one |
of simple larceny. Accused was fined £10, | of simple larceny. Accused was fined £10, | of simple larceny. Accused was fined £10, |
in default two months' imprisonment. He | in default two months' imprisonment. He | in default two months' imprisonment. He |
vas ordered to pay £1 costs. | was ordered to pay £4 costs. | was ordered to pay £1 costs. |
Identified overProof corrections | BOXES RAILWAYS WITH CONSTABLE PILFERING |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PROPERLY |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 77 | 88.3 | 98.7 | 88.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 57 | 89.5 | 98.2 | 83.3 |
Weighted Words | 89.3 | 97.6 | 78.1 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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PHENOMENAL RAIN. | PHENOMENAL RAIN. | PHENOMENAL RAIN. |
Phenomenal rains have occurred in | Phenomenal rains have occurred in | Phenomenal rains have occurred in |
New South Walas, in seltne places the, | New South Wales, in some places the | New South Wales, in some places the, |
heaviest on record. v | heaviest on record. | heaviest on record. v |
At Narrabri a sensational lailw'ay | At Narrabri a sensational railway | At Narrabri a sensational railway |
smash occurred. Nine trucks laden with | smash occurred. Nine trucks laden with | smash occurred. Nine trucks laden with |
wheat, wool and produce became de- | wheat, wool and produce became de- | wheat, wool and produce became de- |
railed and ran over each other into a | railed and ran over each other into a | railed and ran over each other into a |
confused heap. The engine and part of | confused heap. The engine and part of | confused heap. The engine and part of |
the train escaped. Rads were torn up | the train escaped. Rails were torn up | the train escaped. Rails were torn up |
and tjwisted for about 300 feet. The ao | and twisted for about 300 feet. The ac- | and twisted for about 300 feet. The accident |
cident was due to a subsidence caused | cident was due to a subsidence caused | was due to a subsidence caused |
by heavyrains. \ ^ | by heavy rains. | by heavy rains. A J |
Identified overProof corrections | WALES RAILWAY RAILS HEAVY TWISTED SOME ACCIDENT |
Identified overProof non-corrections |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 68 | 88.2 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 58 | 87.9 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 89.2 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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Red Cliffs to Millewa. | Red Cliffs to Millewa. | Red Cliffs to Millewa. |
Ihe Minister for Railways (Mr Bailies) | The Minister for Railways (Mr. Barnes) | The Minister for Railways (Mr Barnes) |
moved foi leave to introduce a lull to pro- | moved for leave to introduce a bill to pro- | moved for leave to introduce a bill to provide |
vide for the construction of a aft 3m gauge | vide for the construction of a 5ft. 3in. gauge | for the construction of a aft 3in gauge |
i aita ay from Kc'd Cliffs to Millewa | railway from Red Cliffs to Millewa | i area day from Red Cliffs to Millewa |
North, a distance of about 35_ miles | North, a distance of about 35 miles. | North, a distance of about 35 miles |
Tho line was estimated to make available' | The line was estimated to make available | The line was estimated to make available' |
for settlement about 400,000 acres of .Mulle, | for settlement about 400,000 acres of Mallee | for settlement about 400,000 acres of Mille, |
lountry. most of first-class quality. The | country, most of first-class quality. The | country. most of first-class quality. The |
cost of construction was estimated st | cost of construction was estimated at | cost of construction was estimated at |
£175,000 and of rolling stock £19,563. Tho | £175,000 and of rolling stock £19,565. The | £175,000 and of rolling stock £19,563. The |
bill was read n first time | bill was read a first time. | bill was read a first time |
Identified overProof corrections | AT COUNTRY BARNES |
Identified overProof non-corrections | RAILWAY MALLEE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 69 | 84.1 | 97.1 | 81.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 44 | 88.6 | 95.5 | 60.0 |
Weighted Words | 90.7 | 96.0 | 57.4 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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TRAIN SMASHES BUGGY. | TRAIN SMASHES BUGGY. | TRAIN SMASHES BUGGY. |
TERANG. Friday.—On Thursday the evening | TERANG, Friday.—On Thursday the evening | TERANG. Friday-When Thursday the evening |
train! -when plumW over the -Noorat read | train, when passing over the Noorat road | train! when plumW over the -Noorat read |
JmaSnir. dashed inlo a boree »pd I'lOltT. The | crossing, dashed into a horse and buggy. The | JmaSnir. dashed into a horse and I lOsT. The |
two. The | horse was cut in two. The vehicle was | two. The |
v'S-Scd.-'and "the occupants', Mesjrf. McMillan and | wrecked, and the occupants, Messrs. McMillan and | v'S-Scd.-'and the occupants, Messrs. McMillan and |
1 W. Holmes, ot Noorat- escaped with comparatively | W. Holmes, of Noorat, escaped with comparatively | 1 W. Holmes, of Noorat- escaped with comparatively |
llVht iniiirlcs. Mr. Holmes had a severe rat oier | light injuries. Mr. Holmes had a severe cut over | light injuries. Mr. Holmes had a severe rate over |
{fi? right m. andi Jw cut over the rleht «uln | the right eye, and a deep cut over the right shin- | the? right in. and Jw cut over the rich full |
tane. and >lr. .McMillan n wvem bruise over tho | bone, and Mr. McMillan a severe bruise over the | tone. and Mr. McMillan n wvem bruise over the |
right eye, a scalp wound, and a bruise on the left | right eye, a scalp wound, and a bruise on the left | right eye, a scalp wound, and a bruise on the left |
ankle. | ankle. | ankle. |
Identified overProof corrections | INJURIES IN INTO MESSRS HORSE LIGHT OF |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ROAD VEHICLE SHINBONE PASSING CROSSING WRECKED WAS DEEP |
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Searchability of unique words | 47 | 68.1 | 83.0 | 46.7 |
Weighted Words | 75.6 | 84.5 | 36.5 |
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BENDIGO AND DISTRICT. | BENDIGO AND DISTRICT. | BENDIGO AND DISTRICT. |
Tlio programme of sports for the railway ricnic | The programme of sports for the railway picnic | The programme of sports for the railway picnic |
at Bendigp .on "Uctober 1 will for the first time | at Bendigo on October 1 will for the first time | at Bendigo on October 1 will for the first time |
consist of amateur events. Arrangement* luve l*en | consist of amateur events. Arrangements have been | consist of amateur events. Arrangements have been |
made with the Young Men's Christian Association | made with the Young Men's Christian Association | made with the Young Men's Christian Association |
to hold interstate championship athletic events, | to hold interstate championship athletic events, | to hold interstate championship athletic events, |
and tlie railways organisations and senior cadets | and the railways organisations and senior cadets | and the railways organisations and senior cadets |
will provide sporting attraction«. | will provide sporting attractions. | will provide sporting attractions. |
Hie Commonweal t h Ministry had granted permis- | The Commonwealth Ministry had granted permis- | The Commonweal the Ministry had granted permission |
sion to the Young Men's Christian Association for | sion to the Young Men's Christian Association for | to the Young Men's Christian Association for |
members of the Amateur Wireless Society to ex- | members of the Amateur Wireless Society to ex- | members of the Amateur Wireless Society to experiment |
periment with wireless Holography anjl' telephony. | periment with wireless telegraphy and telephony. | with wireless telegraphy and' telephony. |
TIJQ apparatus ft being installed at the Y.M.C.A. | The apparatus is being installed at the Y.M.C.A. | TIJQ apparatus is being installed at the Y.M.C.A. |
buildings in High street, and classes of instruction | buildings in High street, and classes of instruction | buildings in High street, and classes of instruction |
are to begin shortly. | are to begin shortly. | are to begin shortly. |
Mr. J. II. Ucnhop has been appointed president | Mr. J. H. Lienhop has been appointed president | Mr. J. H. Lienhop has been appointed president |
of the Comrades Cricket Club. | of the Comrades Cricket Club. | of the Comrades Cricket Club. |
A now .State Fchool is being erected at Yarra- | A new State school is being erected at Yarra- | A new State School is being erected at Yarra- |
berb, -ti " | berb. | herb, -to " |
"Commandant" Burhop, provisional chancellor of | "Commandant" Burhop, provisional chancellor of | "Commandant" Burhop, provisional chancellor of |
the Dendiço disfricVdivision'of. the Salvation Anny, | the Bendigo district division of the Salvation Army, | the Bendigo disfricVdivision'of. the Salvation Army, |
has been placed in command at Bendigo. | has been placed in command at Bendigo. | has been placed in command at Bendigo. |
At tlie City Court on ThuncLiv, Frederick Ilenry | At the City Court on Thursday, Frederick Henry | At the City Court on Thursday, Frederick Henry |
Mcintosh, licensee of the City Farriily Hotel, and | McIntosh, licensee of the City Family Hotel, and | Mcintosh, licensee of the City Family Hotel, and |
Theresa Josephine Handle, licensee of tho Lanca- | Theresa Josephine Randle, licensee of the Lanca- | Theresa Josephine Handle, licensee of the Lancashire. |
shire.. Hotel, uere flrtcd-ïor'permitting persons to | shire Hotel, were fined for permitting persons to | Hotel, here flrtcd-ïor'permitting persons to |
be'on'theil pretores during 'prohibited hours. A | be on their premises during prohibited hours. A | been their premises during prohibited hours. A |
number of men found on the premises were each | number of men found on the premises were each | number of men found on the premises were each |
fined £1. | fined £1. | fined £1. |
The major (Councillor J. E. Holland), on taking | The mayor (Councillor J. E. Holland), on taking | The mayor (Councillor J. E. Holland), on taking |
his seat on tlie. City Court bench for the fln>t time | his seat on the City Court bench for the first time | his seat on the City Court bench for the first time |
on Thursday,»waa congratulated by Mr. D. Berri-, | on Thursday, was congratulated by Mr. D. Berri- | on Thursday was congratulated by Mr. D. Berri-, |
.nan, P.M., and Inspector Gleeson. * ". | man, P.M., and Inspector Gleeson. | man, P.M., and Inspector Gleeson. * ". |
The State Ministry, having placed £18,000 on | The State Ministry, having placed £18,000 on | The State Ministry, having placed £18,000 on |
tfy» Eft tun tos for, improvements to the-.Coliban | the Estimates for improvements to the Coliban | thy Eft tun tons for, improvements to the Coliban |
system, is to be urged byftlle Bendigo City Council | system, is to be urged by the Bendigo City Council | system, is to be urged by the Bendigo City Council |
to provide a pure water supply. | to provide a pure water supply. | to provide a pure water supply. |
The Ilendigo branch of the Victorian Elby Health | The Bendigo branch of the Victorian Baby Health | The Bendigo branch of the Victorian Baby Health |
centre has accepted an Imitation from the Young | centre has accepted an invitation from the Young | centre has accepted an invitation from the Young |
Women's Christian .Association to meet »country | Women's Christian Association to meet country | Women's Christian Association to meet country |
.visitors at flip rest rooms Ht the Ilendigo show. | visitors at the rest rooms at the Bendigo show. | visitors at the rest rooms at the Bendigo show. |
The City-CouncJl lias pronto! Mr. J. J. Smith, | The City Council has granted Mr. J. J. Smith, | The City Council has pronto! Mr. J. J. Smith, |
city overseer, who is retiring, three months' leave | city overseer, who is retiring, three months' leave | city overseer, who is retiring, three months' leave |
of abilene e on full paj, ' | of absence on full pay. | of absence on full pay, ' |
Identified overProof corrections | SCHOOL TELEGRAPHY HAVE FAMILY LIENHOP ARRANGEMENTS NEW ARMY THURSDAY ATTRACTIONS PAY PICNIC INVITATION MAYOR WAS BABY ABSENCE OCTOBER HENRY THEIR |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BERRIMAN ONTHE YARRABERB [**VANDALISED] PERMITTING COMMONWEALTH ESTIMATES DIVISION RANDLE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 287 | 80.1 | 94.8 | 73.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 163 | 83.4 | 95.1 | 70.4 |
Weighted Words | 84.2 | 95.1 | 69.2 |
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BENDIGO AND DISTRICT. | BENDIGO AND DISTRICT. | BENDIGO AND DISTRICT. |
I f enterrant I rank t letchcr Macobor died on | Lieutenant Frank Fletcher Macoboy died on | I f enterrant Frank t Fletcher Macoboy died on |
Tue day from injuries recen rd in Prance He | Tuesday from injuries received in France. He | Tuesday from injuries recent rd in France He |
was ,17 \c3r<_^oî age and v^as tlic onlj £on oí | was 27 years of age, and was the only son of | was 17 \c3r<_^oî age and was the only son of |
Mr J*rank Macobov solicitor Bendigo | Mr. Frank Macoboy, solicitor, Bendigo. | Mr. Frank Macoboy solicitor Bendigo |
Tie death has occi rre I of Mn Mar* Filis | The death has occurred of Mrs. Mary Ellis, | The death has occur ere I of Mrs Mary Ellis |
who waa nnfonR t!ie drlleit selliers on the god | who was among the earliest settlers on the gold- | who was among the earliest settlers on the god |
ficlK She was S7 \eir_ of URO | fields. She was 87 years of age. | ficlK She was 87 years of BRO |
Tlicrt. ?were SOO head of cattle warded at the | There were 500 head of cattle yarded at the | There. were 800 head of cattle warded at the |
Bendigo t>j.le_ on Tuesday Prices opened at | Bendigo sales on Tuesday. Prices opened at | Bendigo sales on Tuesday Prices opened at |
about the Mine ns lost wed», s sales, but improved | about the same as last week's sales, but improved | about the same as last week, s sales, but improved |
towards thr* finía li | towards the finish. | towards the final li |
The Ho \ Hrownlfi* ha* been appoints | The Rev. A. Brownlie has been appointed | The Hon W Brownlie has been appoints |
treasurer of the Hendido l're-djvter> | treasurer of the Bendigo Presbytery. The Rev. Donald Dow, Tallangatta, has accepted a call to the Boort Presbyterian Church. | treasurer of the Bendigo l're-djvter> |
Identified overProof corrections | FRANCE BROWNLIE AMONG FLETCHER AS EARLIEST SAME MRS MACOBOY FRANK SON THERE ONLY ELLIS YEARS LAST SETTLERS MARY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | GOLDFIELDS FINISH ACCEPTED DOW WEEKS TALLANGATTA CALL LIEUTENANT TO REV RECEIVED PRESBYTERY BOORT APPOINTED YARDED OCCURRED CHURCH DONALD PRESBYTERIAN |
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All Words | 104 | 45.2 | 75.0 | 54.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 70 | 47.1 | 72.9 | 48.6 |
Weighted Words | 39.7 | 69.0 | 48.6 |
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CHURCH NEWS. | CHURCH NEWS. | CHURCH NEWS. |
On Saturday, at 3 o'clock, the foundation stone | On Saturday, at 3 o'clock, the foundation stone | On Saturday, at 3 o'clock, the foundation stone |
of the new Anglican church at Surrey Hills will | of the new Anglican church at Surrey Hills will | of the new Anglican church at Surrey Hills will |
bo kid ty Hia Fxcellency tlie Governor | be laid by His Excellency the Governor. | be kind to the Excellency the Governor |
\Ir w Glllanders national secretary of the | Mr. W. Gillanders, national secretary of the | Mr W Gillanders national secretary of the |
"iotme Men» Christian Aatoclatlon who hu« bett. | Young Men's Christian Association, who has been | "Young Men's Christian Association who has been. |
cloiely associated with the lntcr-ehurch moTement | closely associated with the inter-church movement, | closely associated with the Inter-church movement |
intends to return lo America next month | intends to return to America next month. | intends to return to America next month |
Miw C Moy the recently appoint«! organising | Miss C. Eddy, the recently appointed organising | Miss C Moy the recently appointed organising |
secretary « the arning » omen « Missionary M ne | secretary of the Young Women's Missionary Move- | secretary the warning 2 Women s Missionary Mine |
ment will be welcomed at a social erening to 1 c | ment, will be welcomed at a social evening to be | ment will be welcomed at a social evening to be |
held at the Toorak Methodist Hall on Friday even- | held at the Toorak Methodist Hall on Friday even- | held at the Toorak Methodist Hall on Friday evening. |
ing. | ing. | |
On Monday July 2 . sene*» of lectures arnnged | On Monday, July 25, a series of lectures arranged | On Monday July 2 . series of lectures arranged |
hy the tublic questions committee of the Proal» | by the public questions committee of the Presby- | by the public questions committee of the Presby |
terian Church of "Victoria will lo commenced in | terian Church of Victoria will be commenced in | terian Church of Victoria will be commenced in |
the AMcmbl) Hall rollins street A Irrtnro will | the Assembly Hall, Collins street. A lecture will | the Assembly) Hall Collins street A lecture will |
ITO delivered on eich Mond«\ cronin» from thnt | be delivered on each Monday evening from that | ITO delivered on each Monday morning from that |
date until September 5 Tho first speaker will | date until September 5. The first speaker will | date until September 5 The first speaker will |
IK. the Rev It W ¡bwn Macaulay who will take | be the Rev. R. Wilson-Macaulay, who will take | be the Rev R W ¡bwn Macaulay who will take |
na hti subject Tho In 11 vidual. | as his subject "The Individual." | as his subject. The In 11 vidual. |
Identified overProof corrections | COLLINS CLOSELY EACH AS BEEN /INTER/CHURCH|INTERCHURCH PUBLIC BY HIS BEHELD MENS HAS ASSOCIATION THAT ASSEMBLY MR APPOINTED ARRANGED LECTURE EXCELLENCY MOVEMENT MISS SERIES YOUNG GILLANDERS PRESBYTERIAN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | EDDY LAID INDIVIDUAL WOMENS WILSON |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 136 | 65.4 | 91.9 | 76.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 90 | 65.6 | 94.4 | 83.9 |
Weighted Words | 65.6 | 93.3 | 80.6 |
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I PROPERTY SALES. | | PROPERTY SALES. | PROPERTY SALES. | |
P.lehardson and Wrench, Limited, renorls that. owinfr | Richardson and Wrench, Limited, reports that owing | Richardson and Wrench, Limited, reports that owing |
to the Inclemency of the weather, the sale of No 2 | to the inclemency of the weather, the sale of No. 2 | to the inclemency of the weather, the sale of No 2 |
Mount Lewis Estate, Punchbowl, has been postponed | Mount Lewis Estate, Punchbowl, has been postponed | Mount Lewis Estate, Punchbowl, has been postponed |
until Saturdav next | until Saturday next. | until Saturday next |
The postponement of the sale of Moira Estate, Ryde, | The postponement of the sale of Moira Estate, Ryde, | The postponement of the sale of Moira Estate, Ryde, |
until Saturdaj next, is announced by II. W. Horning | until Saturday next, is announced by H. W. Horning | until Saturday next., is announced by H. W. Horning |
and Co , Limited | and Co., Limited | and Co., Limited, |
W. liobjohns, Limited, report having conducted a | W. Robjohns, Limited, report having conducted a | W. Robjohns, Limited, report having conducted a |
successful sale of the 0«githorpe Estnte at Glades- | successful sale of the Osgathorpe Estate at Glades- | successful sale of the Highthorpe Estate at Glades- |
ville This estate was subdivided Into 03 allot- | ville. This estate was subdivided into 63 allot- | ville This estate was subdivided into 03 allotments, |
ments, of which 27 were sold on the ground, at price« | ments, of which 27 were sold on the ground, at prices | of which 27 were sold on the ground, at prices |
ranging from £2 to £0 per foot. The total sales | ranging from £2 to £6 per foot. The total sales | ranging from £2 to £6 per foot. The total sales |
amounted to £5210 | amounted to £5210. | amounted to £5210 |
Hardie and Gorman Pty , I td , In conjonction with | Hardie and Gorman Pty., Ltd., in conjunction with | Hardie and Gorman Pty., Ltd., In conjunction with |
Messrs J O Edwards and Co, conducted a sale at | Messrs. J. G. Edwards and Co., conducted a sale at | Messrs J O Edwards and Co conducted a sale at |
Hewitt's Estate, Wahroonga, on Saturrî-iy, A weather | Hewitt's Estate, Wahroonga, on Saturday. A weather- | Hewitt's Estate, Wahroonga, on Saturday, A weather |
bo irri cottage brought £0.50, and portions of the estate | board cottage brought £650, and portions of the estate | be iron cottage brought £0.50, and portions of the estate |
were sold lit from 28/0 to 35/ per foot. The total | were sold at from 28/6 to 35/ per foot. The total | were sold at from 28/0 to 35/ per foot. The total |
sales realised £020 | sales realised £920. | sales realised £020 |
Identified overProof corrections | SATURDAY ROBJOHNS OWING PRICES CONJUNCTION RICHARDSON REPORTS LTD |
Identified overProof non-corrections | WEATHERBOARD OSGATHORPE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 125 | 88.8 | 98.4 | 85.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 75 | 86.7 | 97.3 | 80.0 |
Weighted Words | 85.1 | 96.7 | 77.8 |
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luiLWAY iíU=Tti, society. | RAILWAY MUSICAL SOCIETY. | luiLWAY iíU=Tti, society. |
The Hailw-" und Tramwar Musical Soc'cty «lil pre | The Railway and Tramway Musical Society will pre- | The Hailw-" and Tramway Musical Society will pre |
'm-nt "The ",**i of Oott'iih« rg" nt tlic .¡¿¿ilnav Instituti- | sent "The Girls of Gottenberg" at the Railway Institute | 'man "The "son of Gottlieb rg" at the sessional Institute- |
on the 3rd, GtIi, fitli, omi 10th December, when the c.i-.t ¡ | on the 3rd, 6th, 8th, and 10th December, when the cast | on the 3rd, 6th, 8th, and 10th December, when the cast will |
will InclnJo MIikmi M»oe Tnylor, Sctlla Ctirnow. and' | will include Misses Myee Taylor, Stella Curnow, and | include MIikmi Myee Taylor, Stella Curnow. and' |
*)illi-e Oiirnow, Me-isrs. Pon. M'Hicliacl, Dilly Gibson, | Billie Curnow, Messrs. Don. McMichael, Billy Gibson, | Willie Curnow, Messrs. Pon. M'Hicliacl, Dilly Gibson, |
[Bernard Naudy, and Arthur Dodds. I | Bernard Naudy, and Arthur Dodds. | [Bernard Nally, and Arthur Dodds. I |
Identified overProof corrections | INCLUDE CAST AT TAYLOR TRAMWAY STELLA MESSRS MYEE INSTITUTE CURNOW ON |
Identified overProof non-corrections | DON RAILWAY MISSES GIRLS PRESENT GOTTENBERG NAUDY [**VANDALISED] MCMICHAEL BILLIE BILLY |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 46 | 37.0 | 71.7 | 55.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 33 | 39.4 | 69.7 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 37.7 | 67.3 | 47.5 |
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NORTH SHORE BRIDGE; | NORTH SHORE BRIDGE. | NORTH SHORE BRIDGE; |
WORLD TENDERS TO BE CALLED | WORLD TENDERS TO BE CALLED | WORLD TENDERS TO BE CALLED |
It la understood that Mr. J. J. C. Bradfield | It is understood that Mr. J. J. C. Bradfield | It is understood that Mr. J. J. C. Bradfield |
(chief' engineer for mettopolitan railway»; | (chief engineer for metropolitan railways) | (chief' engineer for metropolitan railway; |
' lias now practically completed the specifics | has now practically completed the specifica- | ' has now practically completed the specifications |
tlons for the guidance of tenderers for the« | tions for the guidance of tenderers for the | for the guidance of tenderers for the |
! construction of the bridge across the barbour ? | construction of the bridge across the harbour | ! construction of the bridge across the harbour from |
] from the city to North Shore. Mr. Brad I | from the city to North Shore. Mr. Brad- | the city to North Shore. Mr. Brad I |
».field has spent a number.of years on the de I | field has spent a number of years on the de- | field has spent a number of years on the design |
sign of the bridge, and his services in tbla | sign of the bridge, and his services in this | of the bridge, and his services in this |
direction, though unpaid, < have buen highly | direction, though unpaid, have been highly | direction, though unpaid, have been highly |
I appreciated by successive Governments. | appreciated by successive Governments. | I appreciated by successive Governments. |
In all probability the plans and specifica- | In all probability the plans and specifica- | In all probability the plans and specifications |
tions will be taken to Europe and America | tions will be taken to Europe and America | will be taken to Europe and America |
some time noxt month by Mr. Bradliold. Some- | some time next month by Mr. Bradfield. Some- | some time next month by Mr. Bradfield. Some- |
thing like 12 months will bo allowed to ten- | thing like 12 months will be allowed to ten- | thing like 12 months will be allowed to tenderers, |
derers, who will have the advlro and uBslat-1 | derers, who will have the advice and assist- | who will have the advice and assisted |
ance of tho designing engineer while abriad | ance of the designing engineer while abroad. | ance of the designing engineer while abroad |
As far as can be gathered, the cost of con- | As far as can be gathered, the cost of con- | As far as can be gathered, the cost of construction |
struction will exceed' £5,000,000, while the | struction will exceed £5,000,000, while the | will exceed' £5,000,000, while the |
work Is expected to last the best part of tei, | work is expected to last the best part of ten | work is expected to last the best part of ten, |
years. ,No definite information 'is yet avail | years. No definite information is yet avail- | years. No definite information is yet available |
able as to how the present Government pro | able as to how the present Government pro- | as to how the present Government proposes |
poses to finance the schi'tnn, which constl | poses to finance the scheme, which consti- | to finance the scheme, which constitutes |
tutes one of the most gigantic engineering | tutes one of the most gigantic engineering | one of the most gigantic engineering |
pro'.lcms of tho world. | problems of the world. | problems of the world. |
Identified overProof corrections | PROBLEMS ADVICE BEEN DESIGN ABROAD CONSTITUTES METROPOLITAN NUMBER THIS SCHEME NEXT HARBOUR TEN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | RAILWAYS ASSISTANCE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 169 | 85.8 | 97.6 | 83.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 104 | 85.6 | 98.1 | 86.7 |
Weighted Words | 85.2 | 98.4 | 89.1 |
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BREAK OP GAUGE. | BREAK OF GAUGE. | BREAK OF GAUGE. |
COMMISSION'S REP.ORT NOT YET | COMMISSION'S REPORT NOT YET | COMMISSION'S REPORT NOT YET |
COMPLETE. | COMPLETE. | COMPLETE. |
The Break of Gauge Commission, according | The Break of Gauge Commission, according | The Break of Gauge Commission, according |
to tho chairman of that body (Mr. J. J. Gar | to the chairman of that body (Mr. J. J. Garvan), | to the chairman of that body (Mr. J. J. Gay |
has not yet completed its report, which, | has not yet completed its report, which, | has not yet completed its report, which, he, |
he, states, frill probably be presented to the | he, states, will probably be presented to the | states, still probably be presented to the |
Governor-General, in the ordinary course, | Governor-General, in the ordinary course, | Governor-General, in the ordinary course, |
within the next seven or eight days, prior to | within the next seven or eight days, prior to | within the next seven or eight days, prior to |
being laid on the table of the Federal Parlia- | being laid on the table of the Federal Parliament. | being laid on the table of the Federal Parlia- |
Questioned as to the gradual conversion of | Questioned as to the gradual conversion of | Questioned as to the gradual conversion of |
all lines to the Now South Wales gauge, Mr. | all lines to the New South Wales gauge, Mr. | all lines to the New South Wales gauge, Mr. |
Gnrvan soys that as the commission has not | Garvan says that as the commission has not | Garvan says that as the commission has not |
yet completed its report for presentation to | yet completed its report for presentation to | yet completed its report for presentation to |
the authorities there has obviously boon no | the authorities there has obviously been no | the authorities there has obviously been no |
actual recommendation of nny kind. | actual recommendation of any kind. | actual recommendation of any kind. |
Identified overProof corrections | BEEN NEW GARVAN ANY SAYS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PARLIAMENT WILL |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 103 | 89.3 | 97.1 | 72.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 65 | 89.2 | 96.9 | 71.4 |
Weighted Words | 90.6 | 97.8 | 76.2 |
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TOtCFIOATION OF QATJfiE. | UNIFICATION OF GAUGE. | TOtCFIOATION OF GAUGE. |
TO THE EDITOR OP THE HEItALD. | TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. | TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. |
Sir,-Sir Conan Doyle, In his criticism 'of | Sir,—Sir Conan Doyle, in his criticism of | Sir-Some Conan Doyle, In his criticism of |
Australians,, says: "I. should say-tho moil | Australians, says: "I should say the most | Australians, says: "I. should say the most |
. HENRY _-__X. | pressing reform necessary is the unification of | . HENRY _-__X. |
the railway gauge. With energy nil dlillcul | the railway gauge. With energy all difficul- | the railway gauge. With energy all difficult |
tioh.can bo" overcome, Tho Groat Wostcrn | ties can be overcome. The Great Western | tion can be" overcome, The Great Western |
Hallway, lu England, at ono timo had a dif- | Railway, in England, at one time had a dif- | Railway, in England, at one time had a different |
ferent gauge tb that of tho other inilway | ferent gauge to that of the other railway | gauge to that of the other railway |
companies. It,was decided to "ttiako it unl | companies. It was decided to make it uni- | companies. It was decided to "take it and |
fortn -With tho others, mid tills chango wa» | form with the others, and this change was | forth with the others, and this change was |
accomplished over lines hundreds of miles in | accomplished over lines hundreds of miles in | accomplished over lines hundreds of miles in |
length In 21 hours." | length in 24 hours." | length In 21 hours." |
This in quito true; but tho preparation for | This in quite true; but the preparation for | This in quite true; but the preparation for |
tho chango took very ninny ycais, and wns | the change took very many years, and was | the change took very many years, and was |
brought about by tho uso of tho "third" rall, | brought about by the use of the "third" rail, | brought about by the use of the "third" rail, |
whereby both tho gauges, tho broutl and the | whereby both the gauges, the broad and the | whereby both the gauges, the broad and the |
narrow, woro worked on tho saint; formation, | narrow, were worked on the same formation, | narrow, were worked on the same; formation, |
and when tho timo nrrlvod (1S91) Unit BUfliciont | and when the time arrived (1891) that sufficient | and when the time arrived (1891) Unit SUfficient |
narrow Eatigo rolling stock had been altered | narrow gauge rolling stock had been altered | narrow gauge rolling stock had been altered |
from the broader mulgo, tho unwanted "third | from the broader gauge, the unwanted "third | from the broader mulga, the unwanted third |
rnli" which was tho great factor\in tlio chango | rail" which was the great factor in the change | rail" which was the great factor in the change |
over, waB pulled up in one workiug day of 24 | over, was pulled up in one working day of 24 | over was pulled up in one working day of 24 |
hohrs. ! | hours. | hours. ! |
Tho "third rail," to use tho words of one ] | The "third rail," to use the words of one | The third rail, to use the words of one of |
of our most experienced railway enginoors, | of our most experienced railway engineers, | our most experienced railway engineers, |
"Is safe, practlcablf, and there aro no mochanl- , | "is safe, practicable, and there are no mechani- | "is safe, practicable, and there are no merchant- , |
cal dlillcultles," aud this was tho P-pcrienco of | cal difficulties," and this was the experience of | cal difficulties," and this was the experience of |
tho-Great Western Railway of England. | | the Great Western Railway of England. | the Great Western Railway of England. |
I am, otc-, | I am, etc., | I am, etc-, |
pressing reform nocessnry.ls tho unification of | HENRY DALY. | pressing reform necessary is the unification of |
Feb. _. | Feb. 1. | Feb. 2. |
Identified overProof corrections | ENGINEERS ARE SAME BE ARRIVED QUITE CHANGEOVER FACTOR NECESSARY SUFFICIENT ETC MANY ALL DIFFICULTIES PRACTICABLE WORKING WERE BROAD HERALD YEARS CAN EXPERIENCE CHANGE TIME |
Identified overProof non-corrections | UNIFORM MECHANICAL MAKE DALY |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 203 | 61.1 | 95.6 | 88.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 115 | 75.7 | 96.5 | 85.7 |
Weighted Words | 75.3 | 96.9 | 87.3 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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MISSION. | BREAK OF GAUGE COM- | MISSION. |
MISSION. | MISSION. | MISSION. |
MR. J. J. GARY AN, | MR. J. J. GARVAN, | MR. J. J. GARY AN, |
who has been appointed by the Federal | who has been appointed by the Federal | who has been appointed by the Federal |
Cabinet to the position of chairman ot the | Cabinet to the position of chairman of the | Cabinet to the position of chairman of the |
commission which will Infjuire into prob- | commission which will inquire into prob- | commission which will inquire into problems |
lems roiating to the break ot gauge. Ho | lems relating to the break of gauge. He | relating to the break of gauge. He |
Is managing director of the Mutual Lito | is managing director of the Mutual Life | is managing director of the Mutual Life |
and. Citizens' Assurance Co., and a mem- | and Citizens' Assurance Co., and a mem- | and, Citizens' Assurance Co., and a member |
ber ot the Federal Finance Council and | ber of the Federal Finance Council and | of the Federal Finance Council and |
the Note Issue Board. | the Note Issue Board. | the Note Issue Board. |
Identified overProof corrections | RELATING INQUIRE LIFE HE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | GARVAN |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 57 | 78.9 | 91.2 | 58.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 39 | 87.2 | 97.4 | 80.0 |
Weighted Words | 83.6 | 97.4 | 84.1 |
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I Uniform Gauge Commission. | Uniform Gauge Commission. | I Uniform Gauge Commission. |
Tim Federal Uniform Gauge Royal | The Federal Uniform Gauge Royal | The Federal Uniform Gauge Royal |
Commission. accompanied hy the Rail- | Commission, accompanied by the Rail- | Commission. accompanied by the Railway |
way Commissioner (Mr. J. W. David | way Commissioner (Mr. J. W. David- | Commissioner (Mr. J. W. David |
bon), ha» returned to Brisbane from a | son), has returned to Brisbane from a | son), has returned to Brisbane from a |
trip ulong the North Coast line as far | trip ulong the North Coast line as far | trip along the North Coast line as far |
as Bundaberg. A.t Bundaberg tho party | as Bundaberg. At Bundaberg the party | as Bundaberg. At Bundaberg the party |
was taken to several places of indus- | was taken to several places of indus- | was taken to several places of industrial |
trial interest, includrac the sugar works, | trial interest, including the sugar works, | interest, including the sugar works, |
anti also inspected a part pf the euear | and also inspected a part of the sugar | and also inspected a part of the sugar |
?¡-rowing1 area. The ComtnisBioncrs inspect- | growing area. The Commissioners inspect- | narrowing area. The Commissioners inspected, |
ed, th« Ipswich, railway, .Workshops yester- | ed, the Ipswich railway workshops yester- | the Ipswich, railway, Workshops yesterday, |
day, and they will visit various works in | day, and they will visit various works in | and they will visit various works in |
and around Brisbane to-day. A start | and around Brisbane to-day. A start | and around Brisbane to-day. A start |
will be made for the visit to the. Beau | will be made for the visit to the Beau- | will be made for the visit to the Beau |
deeort-Kyo-tle regions during the week. | desert-Kyogle regions during the week. | deeort-Kyo-tle regions during the week. |
Identified overProof corrections | AT COMMISSIONERS BY HAS INCLUDING DAVIDSON |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ULONG [**VANDALISED] GROWING KYOGLE DESERT |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 91 | 83.5 | 95.6 | 73.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 64 | 85.9 | 93.8 | 55.6 |
Weighted Words | 86.0 | 89.9 | 27.9 |
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Uniform Railway Gauge. | Uniform Railway Gauge. | Uniform Railway Gauge. |
Mr. Hnstat Blalte, of the urra of Sir | Mr. Hustat Blake, of the firm of Sir | Mr. Hnstat Blake, of the firm of Sir |
John Wolle Barry, Lyster, and Co , | John Wolfe Barry, Lyster, and Co., | John Wolfe Barry, Lyster, and Co , |
London, was a passenger by tie Ormondo, | London, was a passenger by the Ormonde, | London, was a passenger by the Ormonde, |
which al rived at Fremantle on Friday. | which arrived at Fremantle on Friday. | which arrived at Fremantle on Friday. |
. Mr Blake is consulting engines lor a | Mr. Blake is consulting engineer for a | Mr Blake is consulting engines for a |
g nurrtBer of Indian railways, and has come | number of Indian railways, and has come | g numBer of Indian railways, and has come |
to Australia in response to u taiblc | to Australia in response to a cable- | to Australia in response to a table |
STam from the Commonwealth Govern | gram from the Commonwealth Govern- | STam from the Commonwealth Government |
' ment Ho expects to meet the Oommls | ment. He expects to meet the Commis- | He expects to meet the Commis |
1 (rioner (Mr N. G Boll) in Perth to | ioner (Mr. N. G. Bell) in Perth to | 1 (miner (Mr N. G Bell) in Perth to |
1 «xrrnmence a preliminary investigation re | commence a preliminary investigation re- | 1 experience a preliminary investigation regarding |
garding the proposal for the unification | garding the proposal for the unification | the proposal for the unification |
of the main line gauge throughout Aus- | of the main line gauge throughout Aus- | of the main line gauge throughout Australia. |
tralia. | tralia. | |
Identified overProof corrections | BELL FIRM ORMONDE ARRIVED GOVERNMENT NUMBER WOLFE HE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ENGINEER HUSTAT COMMISIONER COMMENCE CABLEGRAM |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 78 | 79.5 | 93.6 | 68.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 58 | 77.6 | 91.4 | 61.5 |
Weighted Words | 71.7 | 86.3 | 51.6 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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A New Patent. | A New Patent. | A New Patent. |
Air H H Prvat lias applied for a | Mr. H. H. Priest has applied for a | Air H H Privat has applied for a |
latent foi a gauge fur vvlatherboardnig | patent for a gauge for weatherboarding | latent for a gauge for weatherboarded |
fii-iuses It ne-glis only 7oz., and the n | houses. It weighs only 7oz., and the in- | geniuses It weighs only 7 oz., and the n |
ventor claims that it can be instantly | ventor claims that it can be instantly | inventor claims that it can be instantly |
.attached to i wall 'eaoing no trace of | attached to a wall, leaving no trace of | attached to a wall 'leaving no trace of |
its «adherence, md maintains perfe-ot | its adherence, and maintains perfect | its adherence, and maintains perfect |
a'lgnment, thus abolishing 'ne Ubc of cleats | alignment, thus abolishing the use of cleats | alignment, thus abolishing 'the use of cleats |
or nntls and the necessity for lining «if | or nails and the necessity for lining off. | or sails and the necessity for lining if |
Identified overProof corrections | WEIGHS LEAVING USE HAS INVENTOR ALIGNMENT PERFECT |
Identified overProof non-corrections | HOUSES OFF PRIEST WEATHERBOARDING NAILS MR |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 52 | 65.4 | 86.5 | 61.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 42 | 69.0 | 85.7 | 53.8 |
Weighted Words | 64.1 | 83.1 | 53.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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Break of Gauge. | Break of Gauge. | Break of Gauge. |
The Aimonican cvpert, Ma F M | The American expert, Mr. F. M. | The American expert, Mr F M |
WUiyte, avho lias been appointed a | Whyte, who has been appointed a | Whyte, who has been appointed a |
member of the Break of Gaiuge Commis | member of the Break of Gauge Commis- | member of the Break of Gauge Commis |
representing the Governments of | sion, representing the Governments of | representing the Governments of |
ollie Commonwealth and the Staites, ar- | the Commonwealth and the States, ar- | the Commonwealth and the States, arrived |
rived in Melbourne on Wednesday. The | rived in Melbourne on Wednesday. The | in Melbourne on Wednesday. The |
Dngltsh expert, 'Mr R Blake, us ev | English expert, Mr. R. Blake, is | English expert, 'Mr R Blake, us expected |
pected to reach Fremantle on 20th | expected to reach Fremantle on 20th | to reach Fremantle on 20th |
instant Doi the past ten j cars Mr | instant. For the past ten years, Mr. | instant for the past ten years Mr |
AVJijto has occupied the position of | Whyte has occupied the position of | AVJijto has occupied the position of |
chief mechanical engineer to the Xow | chief mechanical engineer to the New | chief mechanical engineer to the New |
York Central hues His chief function | York Central lines. His chief function | York Central hues His chief function |
on the commission .will be to deal waitui | on the commission will be to deal with | on the commission will be to deal wanted |
the question of converting blic rolling | the question of converting the rolling | the question of converting blic rolling |
stock Hie chairman of the commission | stock. The chairman of the commission | stock. The chairman of the commission |
is to be an Austral ria business man, | is to be an Australian business man, | is to be an Austral ria business man, |
who will be qualified to deal with the | who will be qualified to deal with the | who will be qualified to deal with the |
question of unrfiication from the finan | question of unification from the financial | question of unification from the financial |
omi point of view it is expecled that | point of view. It is expected that | point of view it is expected that |
an agreement with regard to his appoint- | an agreement with regard to his appoint- | an agreement with regard to his appointment |
ment will be arrived at shortly | ment will be arrived at shortly. | will be arrived at shortly |
Identified overProof corrections | FINANCIAL STATES ENGLISH NEWYORK WHO FOR YEARS UNIFICATION AMERICAN WHYTE EXPECTED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | WITHTHE AUSTRALIAN LINES |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 125 | 80.8 | 95.2 | 75.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 72 | 80.6 | 95.8 | 78.6 |
Weighted Words | 79.9 | 95.9 | 79.4 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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Railway Fataljty. | Railway Fatality. | Railway Fatality. |
The Commissioner o[ rolico ycstcrdaj1 | The Commissioner of Police yesterday | The Commissioner of Police yesterday |
received a telegram from the officer nt | received a telegram from the officer in | received a telegram from the officer at |
charge at Townsville reporting thaV | charge at Townsville reporting that | charge at Townsville reporting that |
Thomas O'Brien, a police pensioner, and | Thomas O'Brien, a police pensioner, and | Thomas O'Brien, a police pensioner, and |
formerly an ' acting sergeant, was run | formerly an acting sergeant, was run | formerly an acting sergeant, was run |
I over by a train and) killed, on tlio nicht | over by a train and killed, on the night | over by a train and, killed, on the night |
of the 21st instant, at Ravenswoo* | of the 21st instant, at Ravenswood | of the 21st instant, at Ravenswood |
l Junction, | Junction. | l Junction, |
Identified overProof corrections | YESTERDAY FATALITY THAT NIGHT RAVENSWOOD |
Identified overProof non-corrections | INCHARGE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 42 | 78.6 | 97.6 | 88.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 35 | 82.9 | 97.1 | 83.3 |
Weighted Words | 80.5 | 95.3 | 76.2 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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Railway Accident at Brunswick | Railway Accident at Brunswick | Railway Accident at Brunswick |
street. | street. | street. |
While shunting operations weie 'pro | While shunting operations were pro- | While shunting operations were proceeding |
eeeding it BilinswicU sliect nt about 8 | ceeding at Brunswick-street about 8 | it BilinswicU street at about 8 |
o clock hist night, a collision oceuried be | o'clock last night, a collision occurred be- | o'clock last night, a collision occurred between |
tween an engine and a stock trim which | tween an engine and a stock train which | an engine and a stock train which |
?was about lo pioceed to îsevinnikct, with | was about to proceed to Newmarket, with | was about to proceed to îsevinnikct, with |
the lesnlt that three empty trucks of the | the result that three empty trucks of the | the result that three empty trucks of the |
stock trim weie derailed Areij little | stock train were derailed. Very little | stock train were derailed Very little |
damage wit done, but all tiaffic ins | damage was done, but all traffic was | damage was done, but all traffic was |
blocked, and suburban trams on the down | blocked, and suburban trains on the down | blocked, and suburban trams on the down |
lines Meic considcnbh delayed pending | lines were considerably delayed pending | lines were considerably delayed pending |
the dealing of the peimancnt way The | the clearing of the permanent way. The | the dealing of the permanent way The |
Rockhampton mail train which is timed | Rockhampton mail train, which is timed | Rockhampton mail train which is timed |
to lone Brisb mo at 0 30 pin, did not | to leave Brisbane at 9.30 pm, did not | to lone Brisb me at 6 30 pm, did not |
)ca\c until 1045 Tiaffie was fully | leave until 10.45. Traffic was fully | leave until 1945 Traffic was fully |
restored bj 11 o'clock | restored by 11 o'clock. | restored by 11 o'clock |
Identified overProof corrections | VERY PROCEEDING BY PERMANENT WERE LAST OCCURRED PROCEED LEAVE TRAFFIC CONSIDERABLY RESULT PM |
Identified overProof non-corrections | NEWMARKET TRAINS CLEARING BRISBANE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 91 | 69.2 | 94.5 | 82.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 70 | 75.7 | 94.3 | 76.5 |
Weighted Words | 71.3 | 92.8 | 75.1 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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WATERFORD. | WATERFORD. | WATERFORD. |
Presentation. r,r7»i-" | Presentation. | Presentation. r,r7»i-" |
A mission festival was held at the | A mission festival was held at the | A mission festival was held at the |
Bethania Lutheran Church last Sunday, | Bethania Lutheran Church last Sunday, | Bethania Lutheran Church last Sunday, |
when opportunity was taken to bid fare- | when opportunity was taken to bid fare- | when opportunity was taken to bid fare- |
well to the Rev. F. 0. Theilr-, vyho ii | well to the Rev. F. O. Theile, who is | well to the Rev. F. O. Theile-, who is |
leaving for New Guinea. TJe will be | leaving for New Guinea. He will be | leaving for New Guinea. He will be |
absent for ubout six months. .. -. | absent for about six months. | absent for about six months.. -. |
Obituary. '>v. | Obituary. | Obituary. 'v. |
Mr. August Holzbeimer, who died at | Mr. August Holzheimer, who died at | Mr. August Holzberger, who died at |
Gin Gin oil August 25, was well known in | Gin Gin on August 25, was well known in | Gin Gin on August 25, was well known in |
the Logan and Albert districts. He came | the Logan and Albert districts. He came | the Logan and Albert districts. He came |
to Bethania with his parents in 1S84, and | to Bethania with his parents in 1864, and | to Bethania with his parents in 1854, and |
was engaged in Wacksmitliing' at Jjogun | was engaged in blacksmithing at Logan | was engaged in blacksmithing' at Logan |
Village for neaily 20 years. He was en- | Village for nearly 20 years. He was en- | Village for nearly 20 years. He was engaged |
gaged in farming nibo at Windermere, | gaged in farming also at Windermere, | in farming case at Windermere, |
Bundaberg, and later at Gin Gin, The | Bundaberg, and later at Gin Gin, The | Bundaberg, and later at Gin Gin, The |
deceased,' who was 03 years -of age, Is | deceased, who was 63 years of age, is | deceased, who was 63 years of age, is |
survived by his widow, six daughters, and | survived by his widow, six daughters, and | survived by his widow, six daughters, and |
two sons. | two sons. | two sons. |
Identified overProof corrections | NEARLY BLACKSMITHING ABOUT ON THEILE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | HOLZHEIMER ALSO |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 107 | 89.7 | 98.1 | 81.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 72 | 90.3 | 97.2 | 71.4 |
Weighted Words | 90.8 | 97.3 | 70.3 |
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RAILWAY GAUGE. | RAILWAY GAUGE. | RAILWAY GAUGE. |
Manj interstate conferences and com | Many interstate conferences and com- | Many interstate conferences and commissions |
missions have considered the problem of | missions have considered the problem of | have considered the problem of |
a uniform railway gauge, but it is no neal er | a uniform railway gauge, but it is no nearer | a uniform railway gauge, but it is no nearer |
solution now than it was when the first | solution now than it was when the first | solution now than it was when the first |
commission made its repoit many jears | commission made its report many years | commission made its report many years |
ago Recentlj a Royal Commission was ap | ago. Recently a Royal Commission was | ago Recently a Royal Commission was ap |
appointed to investigate the question | appointed to investigate the question | appointed to investigate the question |
thoroughly, and it has íepoited in favoui | thoroughly, and it has reported in favour | thoroughly, and it has reported in favour |
of a unified gauge on the Now South | of a unified gauge on the New South | of a unified gauge on the New South |
Wales basis, the estimated cost of convei t | Wales basis, the estimated cost of convert- | Wales basis, the estimated cost of convert |
only the main lines being £21,000,000, | ing only the main lines being £21,000,000, | only the main lines being £21,000,000, |
and the probable cost of converting the | and the probable cost of converting the | and the probable cost of converting the |
whole of the hues being £57 200 000 These | whole of the lines being £57,200,000. These | whole of the hues being £57 200 000 These |
estimates, judged by others made by tho | estimates, judged by others made by the | estimates, judged by others made by the |
Raijivay Commissioners are certainly very | Railway Commissioners are certainly very | Railway Commissioners are certainly very |
consen ative, and it is not improbable that | conservative, and it is not improbable that | conservative and it is not improbable that |
if the »vork weie undertaken the cost | if the work were undertaken the cost | if the work were undertaken the cost |
would be far in excess of the estimate, as | would be far in excess of the estimate, as | would be far in excess of the estimate, as |
so often happens Even at that price, | so often happens. Even at that price, | so often happens Even at that price, |
ho»vever, it ia cleat that the task is quito | however, it is clear that the task is quite | however, it is clear that the task is quite |
beyond Australia s present ability The | beyond Australia's present ability. The | beyond Australia s present ability The |
uniform gauge would produco no more | uniform gauge would produce no more | uniform gauge would produce no more |
trade, m fact, for some j cats, it would | trade, in fact, for some years, it would | trade, in fact, for some cars, it would |
most likely have the opposite effect The | most likely have the opposite effect. The | most likely have the opposite effect The |
States, which are to have then gauges | States, which are to have their gauges | States, which are to have then gauges |
altered, would have to bear the cost of | altered, would have to bear the cost of | altered, would have to bear the cost of |
altering the remainder of their lines, or | altering the remainder of their lines, or | altering the remainder of their lines, or |
else of maintaining their existing bj stems, | else of maintaining their existing systems, | else of maintaining their existing by stems, |
each with its separate and costly adminis | each with its separate and costly adminis- | each with its separate and costly administration |
trallon Only a few days ago the Rail | tration. Only a few days ago the Railway | Only a few days ago the Rail |
Commissioner mentioned that the | Commissioner mentioned that the | Commissioner mentioned that the |
Queensland raihvaj s were over capitalised | Queensland railways were over-capitalised. | Queensland railway s were over capitalised |
Obwouslj, our position would be infinite | Obviously, our position would be infinite- | Obviously, our position would be infinitely |
ly worse if we had to contribute to the | ly worse if we had to contribute to the | worse if we had to contribute to the |
cost of unifying the gauge of the ma,m | cost of unifying the gauge of the main | cost of unifying the gauge of the main |
lines on a pei capita basis, and then sot | lines on a per capita basis, and then set | lines on a per capita basis, and then set |
about nltenng our existing State lines, | about altering our existing State lines, | about altering our existing State lines, |
or maintaining a separate set of rolling | or maintaining a separate set of rolling | or maintaining a separate set of rolling |
stock The existing lines are not paid for, | stock. The existing lines are not paid for, | stock The existing lines are not paid for, |
but are losing money all over the Common I | but are losing money all over the Common- | but are losing money all over the Commonwealth |
wealth In Queensland every mile of line | wealth. In Queensland every mile of line | In Queensland every mile of line |
is losing approximately £290 a year What | is losing approximately £290 a year. What | is losing approximately £290 a year What |
possible justification could theie be of | possible justification could there be of | possible justification could there be of |
adding untold millions to the capital cost | adding untold millions to the capital cost | adding untold millions to the capital cost |
of those lines without m any way adding | of those lines without in any way adding | of those lines without many way adding |
to the trade' It has been urged that the | to the trade? It has been urged that the | to the trade' It has been urged that the |
unification of -ailway gauge is necessary | unification of railway gauge is necessary | unification of railway gauge is necessary |
for defence purposes, but it would be idle | for defence purposes, but it would be idle | for defence purposes, but it would be idle |
to saddle the Commonwealth with an ex | to saddle the Commonwealth with an ex- | to saddle the Commonwealth with an expenditure |
penditure amounting probably to sixty | penditure amounting probably to sixty | amounting probably to sixty |
or seventy millions of money under the | or seventy millions of money under the | or seventy millions of money under the |
pretence that it waa for the purposes of | pretence that it was for the purposes of | pretence that it was for the purposes of |
defence when, as a matter of fact, there | defence when, as a matter of fact, there | defence when, as a matter of fact, there |
is not enough money available for Buch | is not enough money available for such | is not enough money available for such |
really essential things as efficient dook | really essential things as efficient dock- | really essential things as efficient dock |
yards, and arsenal, or the establishment | yards, and arsenal, or the establishment | yards, and arsenal, or the establishment |
of an aerial squadron When the Estimates | of an aerial squadron. When the Estimates | of an aerial squadron When the Estimates |
arc being discussed it is probable that a | are being discussed it is probable that a | are being discussed it is probable that a |
determined effort will be made to reduce | determined effort will be made to reduce | determined effort will be made to reduce |
the amount that has been allocated for | the amount that has been allocated for | the amount that has been allocated for |
dctenco That being so it is idle to sug | defence. That being so it is idle to sug- | defence That being so it is idle to suggest |
gest that the Commonwealth and StateB | gest that the Commonwealth and States | that the Commonwealth and States |
should shoulder the enormous debt in | should shoulder the enormous debt in | should shoulder the enormous debt in |
volved m the unification of the railways | volved in the unification of the railways | volved in the unification of the railways |
Everjbody admits that unification of tie | Everybody admits that unification of the | Everybody admits that unification of the |
gauges would be very valuable and veiy | gauges would be very valuable and very | gauges would be very valuable and very |
convenient Just now, however, much | convenient. Just now, however, much | convenient Just now, however, much |
better use can be found for the monev | better use can be found for the money. | better use can be found for the money |
If applied to land settlement, immigra | If applied to land settlement, immigra- | If applied to land settlement, immigration |
tion, road making, and the development | tion, road-making, and the development | road making, and the development |
of civil flj mg, to mention just a few really | of civil flying, to mention just a few really | of civil flying, to mention just a few really |
urgent pioblems, it would be of infinitely | urgent problems, it would be of infinitely | urgent problems, it would be of infinitely |
greatei value than if spent m altering | greater value than if spent in altering | greater value than if spent in altering |
existing lines which seem to be serving | existing lines which seem to be serving | existing lines which seem to be serving |
their purpose fauly satisfactorily | their purpose fairly satisfactorily. | their purpose fairly satisfactorily |
Identified overProof corrections | EVERYBODY SUCH GREATER ADMINISTRATION FAIRLY PRODUCE CONSERVATIVE YEARS OBVIOUSLY REPORT PER PROBLEMS MAINLINES WORK FLYING QUITE RECENTLY FAVOUR NEW NEARER REPORTED DOCKYARDS CLEAR |
Identified overProof non-corrections | AUSTRALIAS SYSTEMS ANY [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 493 | 89.5 | 98.4 | 84.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 239 | 89.5 | 98.7 | 88.0 |
Weighted Words | 90.2 | 98.9 | 88.5 |
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SUGAR MILL CASE. | SUGAR MILL CASE. | SUGAR MILL CASE. |
DAMAGES AGAINST STATE. | DAMAGES AGAINST STATE. | DAMAGES AGAINST STATE. |
.615,670 AWARDED. | £15,670 AWARDED. | 615, 670 AWARDED. |
TOWNSVILLE, August 1. | TOWNSVILLE, August 1. | TOWNSVILLE, August 1. |
Tho case in which the ownoia of the | The case in which the owners of the | The case in which the owners of the |
Kalamia mill sued the State Government | Kalamia mill sued the State Government | Kalamia mill sued the State Government |
for £20.000 damages was concluded to- | for £20,000 damages was concluded to- | for £20.000 damages was concluded to-day. |
day. The jury answered the quostions | day. The jury answered the questions | The jury answered the questions |
as follows:-"VVhat damages, if an v, have | as follows:-- "What damages, if any, have | as follows: "What damages, if any have |
plaintiffs sustained in respect of the foi | plaintiffs sustained in respect of the fol- | plaintiffs sustained in respect of the following |
lowing matters, i espectiv elv : ia) Depriva- | lowing matters, respectively: (a) Depriva- | matters, i respectively : ia) deprivation |
tion of their sugai null aud other proper- | tion of their sugar mill and other proper- | of their sugar null and other properties |
ties willst tho Government waa in | ties whilst the Government was in | whilst the Government was in |
possession thereof ?"--Answer, £13,032. | possession thereof ?"--Answer, £13,932. | possession thereof s" Answer, £13,032. |
(b) '"Amount expeneled by plaint ff» in | (b) "Amount expended by plaintiffs in | (b) '"Amount expended by plaint ffs in |
preparing then mill for the 1019 season '" | preparing their mill for the 1919 season ?" | preparing their mill for the 1919 season '" |
-No answer, (c) "Amount expended by | --No answer. (c) "Amount expended by | -No answer, (c) "Amount expended by |
plaintiffs, and, or winch, pltiiutiffa held | plaintiffs, and, or which, plaintiffs held | plaintiffs, and, or which, plaintiff held |
to expend m mdei to put then* tram | to expend in order to put their tram- | to expend in order to put their tram |
lines, locomotives, and rolling stock m | lines, locomotives, and rolling stock in | lines, locomotives, and rolling stock in |
proper condition for tho 1020 seaioii ?" | proper condition for the 1920 season ?"-- | proper condition for the 1926 season ?" |
Answer, ?1738 | Answer, £1738. | Answer, 1738 |
Mt. Tee/, K.C, moved foi judgment for | Mr. Feez, K.C, moved for judgment for | Mr. Feez, K.C, moved for judgment for |
tho plaintiffs, and Mr. Douglas moved | the plaintiffs, and Mr. Douglas moved | the plaintiffs, and Mr. Douglas moved |
for judgment for the defendant Govern- | for judgment for the defendant Govern- | for judgment for the defendant Government. |
ment. After lengthy nigumcnt lus Honoui | ment. After lengthy argument his Honour | After lengthy argument his Honour |
Mi. Justice Mund decided in fat out of | Mr. Justice Shand decided in favour of | Mr. Justice Mann decided in fact out of |
the plaintiffs, and gave judgment foi | the plaintiffs, and gave judgment for | the plaintiffs, and gave judgment for |
£13,070._ | £15,670. | £13,070._ |
Identified overProof corrections | WHAT QUESTIONS HONOUR ORDER ARGUMENT RESPECTIVELY HIS FEEZ WHILST OWNERS ANY FOLLOWING |
Identified overProof non-corrections | FAVOUR SHAND |
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Searchability of unique words | 79 | 82.3 | 97.5 | 85.7 |
Weighted Words | 83.3 | 97.4 | 84.6 |
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j The Uniform Railway Gauge, | The Uniform Railway Gauge. | The Uniform Railway Gauge, |
Some meditáis ago the Federal <jov«.rn | Some months ago the Federal Govern- | Some mediums ago the Federal govern |
ment appointed a Comrausjon to .nqurre | ment appointed a Commission to inquire | ment appointed a Commission to inquire |
into the question of a uniform raiiwav | into the question of a uniform railway | into the question of a uniform railway |
gunge The Commission comprised | gauge. The Commission comprised | gauge The Commission comprised |
Mesáis Garvan, White (an Amrne.ui | Messrs. Garvan, White (an Americam | Messrs Garvan, White (an American |
mechanic.il engineer}, amd Blnko (a mern | mechanical engineer), and Blake (a mem- | mechanical engineer, and Blake a mem |
bei of a large engineering firm in Eng | ber of a large engineering firm in Eng- | ber of a large engineering firm in England), |
land), and it visited Queensland and the | land), and it visited Queensland and the | and it visited Queensland and the |
otiher States Although the Commission | other States. Although the Commission | other States Although the Commission |
baa not concluded nts investigations, it | has not concluded its investigations, it | has not concluded its investigations, it |
is believed that it wall recommend a um | is believed that it will recommend a uni- | is believed that it will recommend a um |
form gauge of 4ft. 8Jm The present | form gauge of 4ft. 8½in. The present | form gauge of 4ft. 8in The present |
gauge in New South Wales is 4ft. f^in | gauge in New South Wales is 4ft. 8½in. | gauge in New South Wales is 4ft. 6in |
That is also the British gauge The | That is also the British gauge. The | That is also the British gauge The |
Queensland gauge is 3rit Cn, Victorian | Queensland gauge is 3ft. 6in., Victorian | Queensland gauge is 3rit Cn, Victorian |
5ft 3in, South Australian 5ft 3m .and | 5ft. 3in., South Australian 5ft. 3in. and | 5ft 3in, South Australian 5ft 3in and |
3ft Gin, West Australian 3ft, 'Jin, snd | 3ft. 6in., West Australian 3ft. 6in., and | 3ft 6in, West Australian 3ft, '3in, and |
Commonwealth 4ft 8Jin. | Commonwealth 4ft. 8½in. | Commonwealth 4ft 8in. |
Identified overProof corrections | MECHANICAL OTHER HAS GOVERNMENT ITS INQUIRE BLAKE MESSRS MEMBER WILL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MONTHS AMERICAM |
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All Words | 92 | 80.4 | 96.7 | 83.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 58 | 79.3 | 96.6 | 83.3 |
Weighted Words | 80.5 | 94.7 | 72.9 |
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W.A. RAILWAY FATALITY. | W.A. RAILWAY FATALITY. | W.A. RAILWAY FATALITY. |
ALLEGED INEFFHCTfVE COUPLING. | ALLEGED INEFFECTIVE COUPLING. | ALLEGED INEFFHCTfVE COUPLING. |
SHUNTER COMMITTED FOR TRIAL.) | SHUNTER COMMITTED FOR TRIAL. | SHUNTER COMMITTED FOR TRIAL.) |
PERTH (W.A.), Januarv 21. ' | PERTH (W.A.), January 21. | PERTH (W.A.), January 21. On |
On November li. Dr. Blackburn and | On November 11, Dr. Blackburn and | November li. Dr. Blackburn and |
Tliomas Tcnnol. a railway employ«, were | Thomas Tennel, a railway employee, were | Thomas Fennell. a railway employee, were |
killed near Albany by runaway trucks | killed near Albany by runaway trucks | killed near Albany by runaway trucks |
when returning from Denmark on a trolly. | when returning from Denmark on a trolly. | when returning from Denmark on a trolly. |
At tho inquest tho jury found that the | At the inquest the jury found that the | At the inquest the jury found that the |
accident was duo lo uii inoffectivo coup- | accident was due to an ineffective coup- | accident was due to an ineffective coupling, |
ling, and that a shunter. Richard Gold- | ling, and that a shunter, Richard Gold- | and that a shunter. Richard Gold- |
ing, was responsible for Mich coupling. | ing, was responsible for such coupling. | ing, was responsible for such coupling. |
Golding was ro-dny -omnn'ttcd for trial | Golding was to-day committed for trial | Golding was to-day -committed for trial |
at Albany and admitted lu bail. - | at Albany and admitted to bail. | at Albany and admitted to bail. - |
Identified overProof corrections | /TO/DAY|TODAY INEFFECTIVE AN SUCH THOMAS TO EMPLOYEE JANUARY DUE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TENNEL |
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All Words | 70 | 78.6 | 97.1 | 86.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 49 | 79.6 | 98.0 | 90.0 |
Weighted Words | 80.0 | 97.3 | 86.3 |
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BREAK OF GAUGE DEVICE. | BREAK OF GAUGE DEVICE. | BREAK OF GAUGE DEVICE. |
I A model of a device patented by Mr. C. R. | A model of a device patented by Mr. C. R. | I A model of a device patented by Mr. C. R. |
?Prosser, of Melbourne, to overcome the prob- | Prosser, of Melbourne, to overcome the prob- | Prosser, of Melbourne, to overcome the problem |
lem of Interchanging rolling stock on lines | lem of interchanging rolling stock on lines | of interchanging rolling stock on lines |
of different gauge, was on exhibition yester- | of different gauge, was on exhibition yester- | of different gauge, was on exhibition yesterday |
day at Parliament House. The leading prin | day at Parliament House. The leading prin- | at Parliament House. The leading prin |
, ciple of the device ls seen in the operation of | ciple of the device is seen in the operation of | , ciple of the device is seen in the operation of |
j an Archimedean screw movement; actuated | an Archimedean screw movement; actuated | an Archimedean screw movement; actuated |
i by two. gear wheels. The change from one | by two gear wheels. The change from one | i by two. gear wheels. The change from one |
' gauge to another is effected by engagement | gauge to another is effected by engagement | gauge to another is effected by engagement |
of tho gear wheel on one side with a rack | of the gear wheel on one side with a rack | of the gear wheel on one side with a rack |
and the laïger wheel on the other side | and the larger wheel on the other side | and the large wheel on the other side |
j similarly engaging a rack parallel to the op | similarly engaging a rack parallel to the | similarly engaging a track parallel to the op |
I poslte rall. The main objection to all | opposite rail. The main objection to all | I posite rail. The main objection to all |
¡change ot gauge devices hitherto exhibited | change of gauge devices hitherto exhibited | change of gauge devices hitherto exhibited |
j has been tho existence of a loose wheel | has been the existence of a loose wheel | has been the existence of a loose wheel |
which had to be locked. In discarding this | which had to be locked. In discarding this | which had to be locked. In discarding this |
feature by the Archimedean screw, Mr. Pros | feature by the Archimedean screw, Mr. Pros- | feature by the Archimedean screw, Mr. Pros |
secures an absolute lock. The device was | ser secures an absolute lock. The device was | secures an absolute lock. The device was |
viewed yesterday by a great many interested | viewed yesterday by a great many interested | viewed yesterday by a great many interested |
'people It is understood'that Mr. Prosser's | people. It is understood that Mr. Prosser's | people It is understood that Mr. Prosser's |
?patent his mot with considerable favour In | patent his met with considerable favour in | patent his met with considerable favour In |
j the eyes Di the Break of Gauge Commission, | the eyes of the Break of Gauge Commission. | j the eyes of the Break of Gauge Commission, |
Identified overProof corrections | UNDERSTOOD THAT RAIL MET |
Identified overProof non-corrections | INTHE PRINCIPLE OPPOSITE LARGER |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 157 | 91.7 | 96.2 | 53.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 95 | 91.6 | 95.8 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 92.0 | 95.4 | 42.7 |
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District News. | District News. | District News. |
COLAC. | COLAC. | COLAC. |
A series oi insiructicn^i daises iu| | A series of instructional classes in | A series of instructional classes in |
lairyiiig be^an at Colec on Tuesday. | | dairying began at Colac on Tuesday. | dairying began at Colac on Tuesday. |
l'he course, which will extend ova i | The course, which will extend over | The course, which will extend over a |
?wo weeks, will be under the sup?-| | two weeks, will be under the super- | two weeks, will be under the super |
rision 'oi Mr Itzerott, Government j | vision of Mr. Itzerott, Government | vision 'of Mr Itzerott, Government |
Inspectoral Officer under the Daip | | Inspectoral Officer under the Dairy | Inspectoral Officer under the Dare |
Produce Act 1919. The classes •will; | Produce Act 1919. The classes will | Produce Act 1919. The classes will; |
be held during the day at Colac! | be held during the day at Colac | be held during the day at Colac! |
Factory and each class will be limit-, | Factory and each class will be limit- | Factory and each class will be limited |
ed to 30 members- Preference to. ac | ed to 30 members. Preference in ac- | to 30 members- Preference to. acceptance |
ceptance pt membership oi each' | ceptance of membership of each | of membership of each' |
class wili be given to managers, ' | class will be given to managers, | class will be given to managers, ' |
foremen, graders, testers, factory, | foremen, graders, testers, factory, | foremen, graders, testers, factory, |
hands aad farmers and the entry fe* j | hands and farmers and the entry fee | hands and farmers and the entry fee is |
is one guinea. The lectures which' | is one guinea. The lectures which | one guinea. The lectures which' |
have been arranged lor this week ai j | have been arranged for this week at | have been arranged for this week at j |
the 'factory -trill be given by the fot | | the factory will be given by the fol- | the factory -will be given by the for lowing |
lowing: Tuesday morning, Messrs. | lowing: Tuesday morning, Messrs. | Tuesday morning, Messrs. |
W: A. N. Robertson and H. Kendall, j | W. A. N. Robertson and H. Kendall, | W A. N. Robertson and H. Kendall, j |
chi-jf veterinary surgeon; afternoon, i | chief veterinary surgeon; afternoon, | chief veterinary surgeon; afternoon, a |
Mr Earr, senior dairy supervisor. I | Mr Barr, senior dairy supervisor. | Mr Barr, senior dairy supervisor. Wednesday |
Wednesday and Thursday, Messrs.: | Wednesday and Thursday, Messrs. | and Thursday, Messrs. |
Barr, Sawyers and Itzerott. Frida>,- | Barr, Sawyers and Itzerott. Friday, | Barr, Sawyers and Itzerott. Friday,- |
Dr. Seddea, dairy bacteriologist. 11-j | Dr. Sedden, dairy bacteriologist. Il- | Dr. Seddea, dairy bacteriologist. 11-9 |
Instated lectures will be givea ai j | lustrated lectures will be given at | instated lectures will be given at j |
the Colac Butter Factory each "even-; | the Colac Butter Factory each even- | the Colac Butter Factory each "even-; |
in c, to which the pnbiic are invited.1 | ing, to which the public are invited. | in c to which the public are invited |
Mr ltzerott Is to be at Orient House | Mr Itzerott is to be at Orient House | Mr Itzerott is to be at Orient House |
for s fortnight. i | for a fortnight. | for a fortnight. i |
Stallion parades will be held in | Stallion parades will be held in | Stallion parades will be held in |
the Western District as follows:. | the Western District as follows: | the Western District as follows:. |
August 2S f Gellibrand, 2 p.ni.; 30th, | August 29, Gellibrand, 2 p.m.; 30th, | August 23 f Gellibrand, 2 pm.; 30th, |
beechs Forest. 2 pjn.; 31st, Layer's' | Beech's Forest, 2 p.m.; 31st, Laver's | beech Forest. 2 pm.; 31st, Laver's' |
Hill, 11 a.m.; September 1, Colac, 2| | Hill, 11 a.m.; September 1, Colac, 2 | Hill, 11 a.m.; September 1, Colac, 2 |
p.ns.; Cressy, 19-30 a.m.; 2nd; Birre- i | p.m.; Cressy, 10.30 a.m.; 2nd; Birre- | pm.; Cressy, 19-30 am.; 2nd; Birre- i |
pirra, S.S*> ajn.;,: Dean's Harsh, i ; | gurra, 9.30 a.m.; Dean's Marsh, 1 | piers, S.S am.;,: Dean's Marsh, i ; |
p.m.; Winchelsea, 4 p.m. ; | p.m.; Winchelsea, 4 p.m. | pm.; Winchelsea, 4 p.m. ; |
Cocal traders who have experita-' | Local traders who have experien- | Local traders who have experts-' |
ced (iinicoliy in effecting the prompt' | ced difficulty in effecting the prompt | ced (ironically in effecting the prompt' |
clearance ol trucks on arrival ai the1 | clearance of trucks on arrival at the | clearance of trucks on arrival at the |
Colac railway station, made a rt | Colac railway station, made a re- | Colac railway station, made a request |
quest to Mr Clapp when the Coin | quest to Mr. Clapp when the Com- | to Mr Clapp when the Commissioners |
misskmers paid their recent -visit | missioners paid their recent visit | paid their recent visit |
that provision should be made for | that provision should be made for | that provision should be made for |
siding accommodation, where metal | siding accommodation, where metal | siding accommodation, where metal |
and "similar material could be dSSr | and similar material could be dis- | and similar material could be dSSr |
charged on the ground, and thus ob | charged on the ground, and thus ob- | charged on the ground, and thus obviate |
viate demurrage charges. The reply | viate demurrage charges. The reply | demurrage charges. The reply |
of the Railway Department, received | of the Railway Department, received | of the Railway Department, received |
by the secretary of the Traders' As | by the secretary of the Traders' As- | by the secretary of the Traders' Association |
sociation on Friday, conveyed a de | sociation on Friday, conveyed a de- | on Friday, conveyed a definite |
finite refusal to the desired conveni | finite refusal to the desired conveni- | refusal to the desired convenience |
ence,- the reasons given being that it | ence, the reasons given being that it | the reasons given being that it |
*vss not the practice of the Depart | was not the practice of the Depart- | was not the practice of the Department |
ment to provide acconmiodatioa, | ment to provide accommodation, | to provide accommodation, |
that the railway yard at Colac was | that the railway yard at Colac was | that the railway yard at Colac was |
already fully "taxed, and that in any | already fully taxed, and that in any | already fully "taxed, and that in any |
case it was impracticable for a Bit | case it was impracticable for a sid- | case it was impracticable for a Bit |
injT with the necessary space along-1 | ing with the necessary space along- | insT with the necessary space alongside |
side, to be provided. I | side, to be provided. | to be provided. I |
Identified overProof corrections | TWO LIMITED INSTRUCTIONAL MARSH COMMISSIONERS BEGAN REQUEST OVER LOCAL PUBLIC SUPERVISION LAVERS FEE ALONGSIDE DAIRYING INVITED CHIEF |
Identified overProof non-corrections | EXPERIENCED DISCHARGED DIFFICULTY BEECHS [**VANDALISED] BIRREGURRA EVENING ILLUSTRATED FOLLOWING SEDDEN |
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All Words | 304 | 83.6 | 96.4 | 78.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 177 | 85.9 | 94.9 | 64.0 |
Weighted Words | 85.5 | 94.4 | 61.5 |
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A UNIFORM RAILWAY GAUGE | A UNIFORM RAILWAY GAUGE | A UNIFORM RAILWAY GAUGE |
The different gauges of the Aus | The different gauges of the Aus- | The different gauges of the Australian |
tralian railways increase the diffi | tralian railways increase the diffi- | railways increase the difficulties |
culties of commerce and travel, and; | culties of commerce and travel, and | of commerce and travel, and; |
also severely handicap the defence | also severely handicap the defence | also severely handicap the defence |
of the continent. Victoria has over | of the continent. Victoria has over | of the continent. Victoria has over |
4000 miles - and South Australia | 4000 miles and South Australia | 4000 miles - and South Australia |
-over .1000 miles with :a gauge of 5 | over 1000 miles with a gauge of 5 | over 4000 miles with a gauge of 5 |
ft. 3 in. South Australia has. 1720 | ft. 3 in. South Australia has 1720 | ft. 3 in. South Australia has. 1720 |
miles, West Australia over 3900 | miles, West Australia over 3900 | miles, West Australia over 3000 |
miles, and Queensland 5680 milesi | miles, and Queensland 5680 miles | miles, and Queensland 5680 miles |
.of .railway, the gauge -.of which is | of railway, the gauge of which is | of railway, the gauge of which is |
3 ft. 6 in: The trans-Australian | 3 ft. 6 in. The trans-Australian | 3 ft. 6 in: The trans-Australian |
railway, 958 miles long, is the | railway, 958 miles long, is the | railway, 95 miles long, is the |
standard gauge of 4 ft. 81 in., and | standard gauge of 4 ft. 8½ in., and | standard gauge of 4 ft. 8 in., and |
over 5000 miles of New South Wales | over 5000 miles of New South Wales | over 5000 miles of New South Wales |
lines are' of the standard gauge also. | lines are of the standard gauge also. | lines are of the standard gauge also. |
In Queensland there are over 900 | In Queensland there are over 900 | In Queensland there are over 900 |
miles with a gauge of only 2 ft. In | miles with a gauge of only 2 ft. In | miles with a gauge of only 2 ft. In short; |
short; there are in Australiarex | short, there are in Australia—ex- | there are in Australiarex |
eluding Tasmania, which has a | cluding Tasmania, which has a | eluding Tasmania, which has a |
gauge of -3 ft. 6 in.-the following | gauge of 3 ft. 6 in.—the following | gauge of 3 ft. 6 in the following |
Government and private railways: | Government and private railways: | Government and private railways: |
-5099 miles of 5 ft. 3 in.; 5594 of | —5099 miles of 5 ft. 3 in.; 5594 of | -5099 miles of 5 ft. 3 in.; 5594 of |
4 ft.- 8. in.; 12,250 of 3 ft. in. ; | 4 ft. 8½ in.; 12,250 of 3 ft. 6 in.; | 4 ft. 8, in.; 12,250 of 3 ft. in |
and 1043 of 2 ft. It is essential for | and 1043 of 2 ft. It is essential for | and 1043 of 2 ft. It is essential for |
national safety, as well as for many | national safety, as well as for many | national safety, as well as for many |
other c9nsiderations, that all the | other considerations, that all the | other considerations, that all the |
railways of the Australian continent | railways of the Australian continent | railways of the Australian continent |
should be of a standardd gauge, but | should be of a standard gauge, but | should be of a standard gauge, but |
there are many problems that must | there are many problems that must | there are many problems that must |
be- solved before the change can be! | be solved before the change can be | be- solved before the change can be! |
effected:. There is the question of | effected. There is the question of | effected:. There is the question of |
how much the change would cost, | how much the change would cost, | how much the change would cost, |
also how the .expenses should be | also how the expenses should be | also how the expenses should be |
adjusted between the Commnon | adjusted between the Common- | adjusted between the Commonwealth |
wealth and the States, and there. | wealth and the States, and there | and the States, and there. |
are countless other points to settle. | are countless other points to settle. | are countless other points to settle. |
The alteration of the gauge of over | The alteration of the gauge of over | The alteration of the gauge of over |
18,500 miles of railway would be so | 18,500 miles of railway would be so | 18,500 miles of railway would be so |
stupendous an undertaking that it | stupendous an undertaking that it | stupendous an undertaking that it |
is not- surprising that: to date the | is not surprising that to date the | is not surprising that: to date the |
work has not been begun. A Royal | work has not been begun. A Royal | work has not been begun. A Royal |
Coihmission' was appointed by the | Commission was appointed by the | Commission' was appointed by the |
Qommonwealth -Government to make | Commonwealth Government to make | Commonwealth Government to make |
inquiries regarding- a uniform rail | inquiries regarding a uniform rail- | inquiries regarding a uniform railway |
way - gauge .for Australia, and. rhe | way gauge for Australia, and the | - gauge for Australia, and. the |
Commissign's report;, which was re | Commission's report, which was | Commission's report;, which was re- |
recently issued, estimated that the | recently issued, estimated that the | recently issued, estimated that the |
conversion of all the lines would | conversion of all the lines would | conversion of all the lines would |
cost no less" than- £57,000,000. For | cost no less than £57,000,000. For | cost no less" than- £57,000,000. For |
some :£17,000,000 all the -n main trunk | some £17,000,000 all the main trunk | some :£17,000,000 all the in main trunk |
lines throughout the Coimonwealth | lines throughout the Commonwealth | lines throughout the Commonwealth |
could be- placed on a uniform basis. | could be placed on a uniform basis. | could be- placed on a uniform basis. |
but if only the- main lines are con | but if only the main lines are | but if only the main lines are con |
converted, serious difficulties will | converted, serious difficulties will | converted, serious difficulties will |
arise, as radiating from the main | arise, as radiating from the main | arise, as radiating from the main |
lines are numbers of -branch lines. | lines are numbers of branch lines. | lines are numbers of branch lines. |
As thereport states, to convert the | As the report states, to convert the | As the report states, to convert the |
main trunk lines, to -a 4 ft.: 8, in. | main trunk lines, to a 4 ft. 8½ in. | main trunk lines, to -a 4 ft.: 8, in. |
gauge and leave the branch lines on | gauge and leave the branch lines on | gauge and leave the branch lines on |
the 5 ft.'- 3 'in. or 3 ft. 6 in. gauge | the 5 ft. 3 in. or 3 ft. 6 in. gauge | the 5 ft." 3 'in. or 3 ft. 6 in. gauge |
would make the latter isolated units | would make the latter isolated units | would make the latter isolated units |
that wbuid be difficult to work, and | that would be difficult to work, and | that would be difficult to work, and |
would. increase .the cost of- handling | would increase the cost of handling | would. increase the cost of handling |
goods. It, however,, appeared. to.the | goods. It, however, appeared to the | goods. It, however, appeared. to the |
Commission that the cost for pro | Commission that the cost for pro- | Commission that the cost for providing |
viding and equipping a main trunk | viding and equipping a main trunk | and equipping a main trunk |
line between.the capital cities, and | line between the capital cities, and | line between the capital cities, and |
the conversion of, all the 5 ft. 3.in. | the conversion of all the 5 ft. 3 in. | the conversion of, all the 5 ft. 3in. |
lines in_ South Australia--and Vie | lines in South Australia and Vic- | lines in South Australia and Victoria |
toria would amount to £21,000,000. | toria would amount to £21,000,000. | would amount to £21,000,000. |
The Comnionwealth Minister.: for | The Commonwealth Minister for | The Commonwealth Minister.: for |
Works. Mr. Groomrn '.uggested at the | Works, Mr. Groom, suggested at the | Works. Mr. Groom 'suggested at the |
recent Premiers'. Conference, that | recent Premiers' Conference, that | recent Premiers'. Conference, that |
i,oooo00 oo000 hb-"' : expended as | £21,000,000 should be expended as | i,oooo00 oo000 his-"' : expended as |
proposed, on, a mtain trunk -line bu | proposed, on a main trunk line be- | proposed, on, a main trunk line be |
tweeti the capitals, and- the convere | tween the capitals, and the conver- | tween the capitals, and the converse |
sion of the 5 ft. 3 in. lines in South | sion of the 5 ft. 3 in. lines in South | sion of the 5 ft. 3 in. lines in South |
Austrilia and Victoria. The Pre | Australia and Victoria. The Pre- | Australia and Victoria. The Premier |
miers at the .conference evidently | miers at the conference evidently | at the conference evidently |
did'. not see the need for urgency. | did not see the need for urgency. | did, not see the need for urgency. |
They agreed that the: adoption of | They agreed that the adoption of | They agreed that the: adoption of |
a uniform gauge is essential to the | a uniform gauge is essential to the | a uniform gauge is essential to the |
development and safety of the Com | development and safety of the Com- | development and safety of the Commonwealth, |
monwealth, and that the uniform | monwealth, and that the uniform | and that the uniform |
gauge should be.4 ft. 8. in. Even | gauge should be 4 ft. 8½ in. Even- | gauge should be ft. 6. in. Even |
tually, the. Commonwealth. Minis | tually, the Commonwealth Minis- | tually, the. Commonwealth. Ministry |
try agreed to prepare .a draft agree | try agreed to prepare a draft agree- | agreed to prepare a draft agreement |
menft between the .Commonwealth | ment between the Commonwealth | between the Commonwealth |
and the States to give effect to the | and the States to give effect to the | and the States to give effect to the |
recommenda-tion of the Commission. | recommendation of the Commission. | recommendations of the Commission. |
This agi'eement .wfFbe sent to the | This agreement will be sent to the | This agreement wiEbe sent to the |
State Governments, by whom it will | State Governments, by whom it will | State Governments, by whom it will |
I be considered, and the' conclusions | be considered, and the conclusions | be considered, and the conclusions |
arrived .at' willbe biriuglt before a | arrived at will be be brought before a | arrived at will be brought before a |
further conference :of- Premiers. to | further conference of Premiers to | further conference of Premiers. to |
be held . in Janiary next. The | be held in January next. The | be held in January next. The |
scheme favoured by Mr.. Groonm | scheme favoured by Mr. Groom | scheme favoured by Mr.. Groom |
provides-' that the - £21,000,000 pro | provides that the £21,000,000 pro- | provides' that the £21,000,000 proposed |
posed to be expended shoiuld be | posed to be expended should be | to be expended should be |
spent during .a period-. of seven | spent during a period of seven | spent during a period, of seven |
years. It would mean £3.,000,000 | years. It would mean £3,000,000 | years. It would mean £3.,000,000 |
a year. As the . work must be | a year. As the work must be | a year. As the work must be |
done sooner or later there seems | done sooner or later there seems | done sooner or later there seems |
no good reason why it should. not | no good reason why it should not | no good reason why it should not |
be proceeded with next year. Cer | be proceeded with next year. Cer- | be proceeded with next year. Certain |
tain it. is that there is no reason | tain it is that there is no reason | it. is that there is no reason |
why the number of breaks of gauge | why the number of breaks of gauge | why the number of breaks of gauge |
between the capital cities, should | between the capital cities, should | between the capital cities, should |
not be lessened as soon as possible. | not be lessened as soon as possible. | not be lessened as soon as possible. |
For instance, between Fremantle | For instance, between Fremantle | For instance, between Fremantle |
and Brisbane there is a break ", - | and Brisbane there is a break-of- | and Brisbane there is a break ", - |
gauge at Kalgoorlie, another at Port | gauge at Kalgoorlie, another at Port | gauge at Kalgoorlie, another at Port |
Augusta, a third at Terowie, a | Augusta, a third at Terowie, a | Augusta, a third at Terowie, a |
fourth. at Albury, and a fifth: at Wal | fourth at Albury, and a fifth at Wal- | fourth. at Albury, and a fifth: at Wallangarra. |
langarra. Port Augusta is but 120 | langarra. Port Augusta is but 120 | Port Augusta is but 120 |
miles from Terowie,. and the con | miles from Terowie, and the con- | miles from Terowie,. and the construction |
struction of a 4 ft. 8. in. railway | struction of a 4 ft. 8½ in. railway | of a 4 ft. 6. in. railway |
line between .these two points would | line between these two points would | line between these two points would |
obviate two of these five changes. | obviate two of these five changes. | obviate two of these five changes. |
.Tt would lessen the handling of | It would lessen the handling of | It would lessen the handling of |
mails and shorten the length of the | mails and shorten the length of the | mails and shorten the length of the |
jourpey, and also add materially to | journey, and also add materially to | journey, and also add materially to |
the comfort of passengers., l'here | the comfort of passengers. There | the comfort of passengers., There |
is no reason why this work Should | is no reason why this work should | is no reason why this work should |
not be pushed forward as speedily | not be pushed forward as speedily | not be pushed forward as speedily |
as possible, whilst the larger ques | as possible, whilst the larger question | as possible, whilst the larger quest |
of instituting a uniform gauge | of instituting a uniform gauge | of instituting a uniform gauge |
throughout the continent could be | throughout the continent could be | throughout the continent could be |
proceeded with, with less. haste, | proceeded with, with less haste, | proceeded with, with less. haste, |
but steadily. In a new country like | but steadily. In a new country like | but steadily. In a new country like |
Australia there is so much work to | Australia there is so much work to | Australia there is so much work to |
be done that it is difficult to know | be done that it is difficult to know | be done that it is difficult to know |
which.work should have preference, | which work should have preference, | which work should have preference, |
but a uniform railway -gauge is ,a | but a uniform railway gauge is a | but a uniform railway gauge is a |
essential part of any defence scheme, | essential part of any defence scheme, | essential part of any defence scheme, |
and because of that it- deserves | and because of that it deserves | and because of that it deserves |
special attention. 'It is true that | special attention. It is true that | special attention. 'It is true that |
money is now 'extremely dear, as | money is now extremely dear, as | money is now extremely dear, as |
iso . are railway materials, bait | also are railway materials, but | is . are railway materials, best |
both these conditions `may continue | both these conditions may continue | both these conditions may continue |
for years, and in the meantime. it is | for years, and in the meantime it is | for years, and in the meantime. it is |
desirable 'that employment' should | desirable that employment should | desirable that employment should |
be obtained both for the people who | be obtained both for the people who | be obtained both for the people who |
are: here, and for those 'who - are | are here, and for those who are | are: here, and for those who are |
coming from Europe. | coming from Europe. | coming from Europe. |
Identified overProof corrections | BROUGHT SOUTHAUSTRALIA CONSIDERATIONS COMMISSIONS JOURNEY JANUARY AGREEMENT GROOM SUGGESTED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | RECOMMENDATION EXCLUDING |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 806 | 93.8 | 98.5 | 76.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 283 | 96.1 | 99.3 | 81.8 |
Weighted Words | 96.0 | 99.3 | 83.4 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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A SHUNTING ACCIDENT. | A SHUNTING ACCIDENT. | A SHUNTING ACCIDENT. |
Hamtey Bridge, November 29. | Hamley Bridge, November 29. | Hamley Bridge, November 29. |
While engaged in shunting operations in | While engaged in shunting operations in | While engaged in shunting operations in |
the Hamley Bridge yard this afternoon. Mr. | the Hamley Bridge yard this afternoon, Mr. | the Hamley Bridge yard this afternoon. Mr. |
Bruce Chambers a railway employe was | Bruce Chambers, a railway employe was | Bruce Chambers a railway employe was |
uncoupling trucks from a broad gauge on- | uncoupling trucks from a broad gauge | uncoupling trucks from a broad gauge on- |
frine. which passed over hii Me foot, | engine, which passed over his left foot, | franc. which passed over his Me foot, |
cruehinp the toes badly. First aid cw | crushing the toes badly. First aid was | crushing the toes badly. First aid was |
rendered, and Dr. Alan Pryd* ?rri?ed: | rendered, and Dr. Alan Pryde arrived, | rendered, and Dr. Alan Pryde arrived: |
ordered Mr. Chambers' remwsal to the Joca: | ordered Mr. Chambers removal to the local | ordered Mr. Chambers' removal to the local: |
hosfntaJ. It arill be necessary to amputate | hospital. It will be necessary to amputate | hospital. It will be necessary to amputate |
several toe*. | several toes. | several toes. |
Identified overProof corrections | REMOVAL CRUSHING HOSPITAL LOCAL ARRIVED HIS PRYDE WILL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | LEFT ENGINE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 63 | 79.4 | 96.8 | 84.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 54 | 81.5 | 96.3 | 80.0 |
Weighted Words | 81.6 | 96.5 | 81.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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MEMBERS' SALARIES. | MEMBERS' SALARIES. | MEMBERS' SALARIES. |
FIRE OF INCOME TAX. | FREE OF INCOME TAX. | FIRE OF INCOME TAX. |
LONDON, May 9. | LONDON, May 9. | LONDON, May 9. |
In the House of Commons to-day Mr. | In the House of Commons to-day Mr. | In the House of Commons to-day Mr. |
Chamberlain announced that the Govern-<*> | Chamberlain announced that the Govern- | Chamberlain announced that the Government |
ment intend to amount to the House a | ment intend to submit to the House a | intend to amount to the House a |
proposal for making members [?] en- | proposal for making members' salaries en- | proposal for making members [?] en- |
tJrrelr,_fiii^ frpni indoine iii, 4ind a.m pro. | tirely free from income tax, and also pro- | tJrrelr,_fiii^ from income in, land and pro. |
vidpiir for _t?i <3t,?_ rmilw?r lares V-.?-'e-n | viding for first class railway fares between | evidence for the <3t,?_ railway fares V-.?-'e-n |
London, their conattineacm, Snd Uiwir | London, their constituencies, and their | London, their conattineacm, End their |
homes/ 7 ' ;- .v--. ? .7 ~..,.':.. | homes. | homes 7 ' ;- v--. ? 7 5..,.':.. |
Identified overProof corrections | FARES GOVERNMENT RAILWAY FROM AND |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BETWEEN FREE SUBMIT CLASS CONSTITUENCIES FIRST ENTIRELY PROVIDING ALSO |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 51 | 60.8 | 74.5 | 35.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 37 | 62.2 | 75.7 | 35.7 |
Weighted Words | 65.2 | 72.4 | 20.8 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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R^LYÑCH CANE! | REDLYNCH CANE. | REACH CANE! |
PROPOSALS FOR REMOVAL, | PROPOSALS FOR REMOVAL | PROPOSALS FOR REMOVAL, |
BETTER FACILITIES, NEEDED,' | BETTER FACILITIES NEEDED. | BETTER FACILITIES, NEEDED,' |
Pursuing thc question of facilities | Pursuing the question of facilities | Pursuing the question of facilities |
for the removal of cane crops of 1922 | for the removal of cane crops of 1922 | for the removal of cane crops of 1922 |
season ' to thc railway, '. a petition, | season to the railway, a petition, | season to the railway, '. a petition, |
signed» hy twelve Redlynch, farmers, | signed by twelve Redlynch farmers, | signed by twelve Redlynch, farmers, |
was dealt with at the Cairns Shire j | was dealt with at the Cairns Shire | was dealt with at the Cairns Shire Council |
Council meeting on Friday, * . ; | Council meeting on Friday. | meeting on Friday, It |
It was pointed out Iby thc cane | It was pointed out by the cane | was pointed out by the cane |
growers that for some of the crops | growers that for some of the crops | growers that for some of the crops |
being harvested this year, permanent | being harvested this year, permanent | being harvested this year, permanent |
rind portable tramlines had been laid | and portable tramlines had been laid | and portable tramlines had been laid |
from Redlynch along and across | from Redlynch along and across | from Redlynch along and across |
roads, and across' the Barron River | roads, and across the Barron River | roads, and across the Barron River |
by temporary bridge structure | by temporary bridge structure | by temporary bridge structure |
For/1922, and following seasons, | For 1922, and following seasons, | For 1922, and following seasons, |
something -much more esteusive and | something much more extensive and | something much more extensive and |
permanent was required, and iii re- | permanent was required, and in re- | permanent was required, and in regard |
gard to which the CS.R. Co. : was | gard to which the C.S.R. Co. was | to which the CSR Co. was |
gfring farmers certain assistance. | giving farmers certain assistance. | giving farmers certain assistance. |
They wished to make particular re- | They wished to make particular re- | They wished to make particular reference |
ference to thc section which would | ference to the section which would | to the section which would |
serve the needs of the petitioners, hut | serve the needs of the petitioners, hut | serve the needs of the petitioners, but |
all were not situated on the north | all were not situated on the north | all were not situated on the north |
side of the Barron, ' | side of the Barron. | side of the Barron, ' |
It was proposed to have a two-foot | It was proposed to have a two-foot | It was proposed to have a two-foot |
gauge tramline from Redlynch load- | gauge tramline from Redlynch load- | gauge tramline from Redlynch leading |
ing yard (as at present) down the | ing yard (as at present) down the | yard (as at present down the |
right side of the, road towards, the | right side of the road towards the | right side of the road towards the |
river for a dozen chains; thence the | river for a dozen chains ; thence the | river for a dozen chains; thence the |
route would probably go through pri- | route would probably go through pri- | route would probably go through private |
vate property, emerging to cross the | vate property, emerging to cross the | property, emerging to cross the |
lower Freshwater Road into the | lower Freshwater Road into the | lower Freshwater Road into the |
the Barron bcd, 4 chains further down | the Barron bed, 4 chains further down | the Barron bed, 4 chains further down |
, than the present temporary line. To | than the present temporary line. To | , than the present temporary line. To |
cross the running water (dry season) | cross the running water (dry season) | cross the running water (dry season) |
bed, which was not navigable at this | bed, which was not navigable at this | bed, which was not navigable at this |
point, it is proposed. to drive some | point, it is proposed to drive some | point, it is proposed. to drive some |
eight piles, in four twp-pile piers | eight piles, in four two-pile piers | eight piles, in four two-piece piers |
(forming three spans of 30 feet each), | (forming three spans of 30 feet each), | (forming three spans of 30 feet each), |
and on which would be laid steel* rails, | and on which would be laid steel rails, | and on which would be laid steel rails, |
! The structure would be slightly | The structure would be slightly | ! The structure would be slightly |
above water-level at high tide. After.' | above water-level at high tide. After | above water-level at high tide. After" |
crossing the rjver, the route to the | crossing the river, the route to the | crossing the river, the route to the |
linc was uncertain, but it may follow, | line was uncertain, but it may follow | line was uncertain, but it may follow, |
that of the present temporary tram- | that of the present temporary tram- | that of the present temporary tram- |
line, along tuc bed or the esplanade | line, along the bed or the esplanade | line, along the bed of the esplanade |
of thc north bank, thence along the | of the north bank, thence along the | of the north bank, thence along the |
central road on to private property, | central road on to private property, | central road on to private property, |
eventually terminating, ¿ in the mean- | eventually terminating, in the mean- | eventually terminating, ¿ in the mean- |
time, near the surveying road run- | time, near the surveying road run- | time, near the surveying road running |
ning from the Double Island Road to | ning from the Double Island Road to | from the Double Island Road to |
th" Esplanade, through portion 213. | the Esplanade, through portion 213. | the" Esplanade, through portion 213. |
The Chairman pointed out that thc | The Chairman pointed out that the | The Chairman pointed out that the |
Treasury solely controlled all rivers | Treasury solely controlled all rivers | Treasury solely controlled all rivers |
from hank to bank. The Council | from bank to bank. The Council | from bank to bank. The Council |
would raise no objection in the matter | would raise no objection in the matter | would raise no objection in the matter |
of, pile driving, but the proper autho- | of pile driving, but the proper autho- | of, pile driving, but the proper authorities |
rities would have to be approached | rities would have to be approached | would have to be approached |
on the other matter. | on the other matter. | on the other matter. |
The superintendent was instructed | The superintendent was instructed | The superintendent was instructed |
to make an inspection of the site,"and | to make an inspection of the site, and | to make an inspection of the site, and |
present a report at thc next meeting. | present a report at the next meeting. | present a report at the next meeting. |
Identified overProof corrections | GIVING SITE EXTENSIVE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | HUT [**VANDALISED] LOADING [**VANDALISED] OR [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 358 | 93.6 | 98.6 | 78.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 186 | 98.4 | 98.4 | 0.0 |
Weighted Words | 98.3 | 98.7 | 23.6 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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.REAR CF GAUGE PROBLEIS | BREAK OF GAUGE PROBLEMS | BREAK OF GAUGE PROBLEM |
CHAIRMAN OP COMMISSION | CHAIRMAN OF COMMISSION | CHAIRMAN OF COMMISSION |
APPOINTED BY CABINET | APPOINTED BY CABINET | APPOINTED BY CABINET |
Melbourne. Fridav. | Melbourne, Friday. | Melbourne. Friday. |
j Mr. J. J. Garviiij managing director | Mr. J. J. Garvin, managing director | Mr. J. J. Garvin managing director |
of the Mutual Life and Citizen»' | of the Mutual Life and Citizens' | of the Mutual Life and Citizens' |
Assurance Company, was, at a meeting | Assurance Company, was, at a meeting | Assurance Company, was, at a meeting |
of the Federal Cabinet yesterday, ap- | of the Federal Cabinet yesterday, ap- | of the Federal Cabinet yesterday, appointed |
pointed chairman of ' the commission | pointed chairman of the commission | chairman of the commission |
which has been constituted to inquire | which has been constituted to inquire | which has been constituted to inquire |
into problems in connection with tba | into problems in connection with the | into problems in connection with the |
, break of .gauge. | break of gauge. | break of gauge. |
Identified overProof corrections | GARVIN CITIZENS FRIDAY |
Identified overProof non-corrections |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 51 | 84.3 | 98.0 | 87.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 37 | 91.9 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 87.6 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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; RAILWAY SMASH IN PRANCE | RAILWAY SMASH IN FRANCE | ; RAILWAY SMASH IN FRANCE |
EXPRESS OFF THE RAILg | EXPRESS OFF THE RAILS | EXPRESS OFF THE RAILS |
M KILLED AND 43 IN JURED | 23 KILLED AND 43 INJURED | M KILLED AND 43 IN JURED |
(Htatw'a Message.) | (Reuter's Message.) | (Htatw'a Message.) |
: Paria. June 26. | Paris, June 26. | : Paris. June 26. |
' The Lille fo Paris express ran off | The Lille to Paris express ran off | The Lille to Paris express ran off |
jtoe rail* near Albert. | the rails near Albert. | the rails near Albert. |
.. Twenty-three passengers were killed | Twenty-three passengers were killed | .. Twenty-three passengers were killed |
. "? ? and 43 ware injured. | and 43 were injured. | . "? and 43 were injured. |
Later. | Later. | Later. |
The express was derailed near | The express was derailed near | The express was derailed near |
Beaumont-Hamel owing to a luggage | Beaumont-Hamel owing to a luggage | Beaumont Hamel owing to a luggage |
ran karine the rails and upsetting | van leaving the rails and upsetting | ran marine the rails and upsetting |
, two other coaches. Latest figures of | two other coaches. Latest figures of | , two other coaches. Latest figures of |
the casualties eire 25 persons killed | the casualties were 25 persons killed | the casualties were 25 persons killed |
«nd 62 iniured. | and 62 injured. | and 62 injured. |
Identified overProof corrections | FRANCE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | LEAVING VAN REUTERS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 62 | 77.4 | 93.5 | 71.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 40 | 90.0 | 92.5 | 25.0 |
Weighted Words | 88.6 | 91.4 | 24.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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AMERIRCI EI ENGCAND, | AMERICA IN ENGLAND. | AMERIRCI EI ENGLAND, |
The grip the American motor trade got | The grip the American motor trade got | The grip the American motor trade got |
on the Etglish market uuring the war | on the English market during the war | on the English market during the war |
period may be gauged fromt the fact that | period may be gauged from the fact that | period may be gauged from the fact that |
dturing the plas year there were import. | during the past year there were import- | during the past year there were imported |
ed into England ,rom America 17,52S pa". | ed into England from America 17,528 pas- | into England from America 1752 pa". |
senger cars nlld 45j3 commIIIerial motor | senger cars and 4593 commercial motor | senger cars and 4500 commercial motor |
vceucles. It is no wonder the Englhch | vehicles. It is no wonder the English | vehicles. It is no wonder the English |
tanuL'tlatctauer is asking for proteccinl for | manufacturer is asking for protection for | tanuL'tlatctauer is asking for protection for |
his industry, which la already feeling the | his industry, which is already feeling the | his industry, which is already feeling the |
clfelt of the A.ttericau invasion--,, hic | effect of the American invasion—which | effect of the American invasion--,, which |
is likely to gail in strength owing 5:o | is likely to gain in strength owing to | is likely to gain in strength owing to |
time extatitg slacelninlg ott of car sales | the existing slackening off car sales | time existing slackening off of car sales |
in the United States-tihe outputt ha.ing | in the United States—the output having | in the United States the output having |
exceeded the demand. | exceeded the demand. | exceeded the demand. |
Identified overProof corrections | EFFECT PAST VEHICLES DURING PROTECTION OUTPUT HAVING OFF GAIN ENGLISH SLACKENING FROM EXISTING AND COMMERCIAL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MANUFACTURER PASSENGER |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 91 | 68.1 | 94.5 | 82.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 64 | 73.4 | 96.9 | 88.2 |
Weighted Words | 69.5 | 96.0 | 86.9 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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CASUALTIES. | CASUALTIES. | CASUALTIES. |
A RAILWAY ACCIDENT. | A RAILWAY ACCIDENT. | A RAILWAY ACCIDENT. |
HAMLEY BRIDGE, November 29.— This | HAMLEY BRIDGE, November 29.—This | HAMLEY BRIDGE, November 29 This |
afternoon Porter Bruce Chambers was in | afternoon Porter Bruce Chambers was in | afternoon Porter Bruce Chambers was in |
the act of uncoupling a broad-gauge enpine | the act of uncoupling a broad-gauge engine | the act of uncoupling a broad-gauge engine |
from a string of trucks which were in | from a string of trucks which were in | from a string of trucks which were in |
motion, when his ]eft foot became eaugbt, | motion, when his left foot became caught, | motion, when his left foot became caught, |
and the locomotive passed over It, sevuicly | and the locomotive passed over it, severely | and the locomotive passed over It, severely |
crushing the toes. Messrs. J. Cooper, b. J. | crushing the toes. Messrs. J. Cooper, S. J. | crushing the toes. Messrs. J. Cooper, b. J. |
Canny, and W. K. Elliott rendered first | Canny, and W. K. Elliott rendered first | Canny, and W. K. Elliott rendered first |
*id, .and Dr. Alan Pryde soon arrived aiid | aid, and Dr. Alan Pryde soon arrived and | aid, and Dr. Alan Pryde soon arrived and |
conveyed the sufferer to a private hospital. | conveyed the sufferer to a private hospital. | conveyed the sufferer to a private hospital. |
It was found necessary to amputate taa | It was found necessary to amputate the | It was found necessary to amputate the |
toe3. ? ? | toes. | toes. ? ? |
Identified overProof corrections | LEFT ENGINE CAUGHT AID SEVERELY |
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Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 71 | 88.7 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 60 | 91.7 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 90.1 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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HORSE ON RAILWAY LINE. | HORSE ON RAILWAY LINE. | HORSE ON RAILWAY LINE. |
Passengers who traveled to Brighton by | Passengers who travelled to Brighton by | Passengers who travelled to Brighton by |
;ne 8.58 p.m. tram on Sunday were delayed | the 8.58 p.m. train on Sunday were delayed | one 8.58 pm. tram on Sunday were delayed |
:or about 15 minutw, as the result of a | for about 15 minutes, as the result of a | for about 15 minutes, as the result of a |
large draught horse having fallen into the | large draught horse having fallen into the | large draught horse having fallen into the |
cattle pit on the railway line just outside | cattle pit on the railway line just outside | cattle pit on the railway line just outside |
the Clarence Park Station. As the train | the Clarence Park Station. As the train | the Clarence Park Station. As the train |
was approaching it, two men were seen | was approaching it, two men were seen | was approaching it, two men were seen |
stationed on the ~ line waving lamps. The | stationed on the line waving lamps. The | stationed on the ~ line waving lamps. The |
^ainx S?8 b5°¥nt *??? 8tandstill within | train was brought to a standstill within | rains SS burnt a??? standstill within |
about 20 yards from the pit. Inveetfeationa | about 20 yards from the pit. Investigations | about 20 yards from the pit. Investigations |
snowed that the animal was in a position | showed that the animal was in a position | showed that the animal was in a position |
which rendered any attempt to get it out | which rendered any attempt to get it out | which rendered any attempt to get it out |
impossrb'le. -' Assistance was forthcoming, | impossible. Assistance was forthcoming, | impossible. -' Assistance was forthcoming, |
and the front legs of the horse were lifted | and the front legs of the horse were lifted | and the front legs of the horse were lifted |
to ievel ground. -Two ropes were then | to level ground. Two ropes were then | to level ground. -Two ropes were then |
tied around its haunches. With 10 men | tied around its haunches. With 10 men | tied around its haunches. With 10 men |
pulling on each rope the horse was even | pulling on each rope the horse was even- | pulling on each rope the horse was eventually |
tually removed with no apparent harmful | tually removed with no apparent harmful | removed with no apparent harmful |
results. | results. | results. |
Identified overProof corrections | FOR STANDSTILL MINUTES TRAVELLED LEVEL INVESTIGATIONS IMPOSSIBLE SHOWED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BROUGHT BYTHE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 125 | 88.8 | 95.2 | 57.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 84 | 88.1 | 97.6 | 80.0 |
Weighted Words | 87.2 | 97.3 | 78.7 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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LEVEL CROSSING FATALITY. | LEVEL CROSSING FATALITY. | LEVEL CROSSING FATALITY. |
AT TIRAFALGAR[. | AT TRAFALGAR. | AT TRAFALGAR. |
The morning train from Mohbaurne | The morning train from Mohbaurne | The morning train from Melbourne |
on Thursday last week cdashed 1 nma | on Thursday last week dashed into a | on Thursday last week clashed 1 ama |
cart at the level crossing west of the | cart at the level crossing west of the | cart at the level crossing west of the |
Trafalgar railway station, the driv~e | Trafalgar railway station, the driver | Trafalgar railway station, the driver |
being killed instantly. | being killed instantly. | being killed instantly. |
As tile passenger train npprnach.ed | As the passenger train approached | As the passenger train approached |
from Yarragon, Mr George Colhema , | from Yarragon, Mr. George Colhema, | from Yarragon, Mr George Collins in |
in a spring cart, drove his hishorse t | in a spring cart, drove his his horse to- | a spring cart, drove his his horse towards |
wards the crossing. The ti.~?'nn of | wards the crossing. The fireman of | the crossing. The they're of |
the train saw the vehicle, and, tht | the train saw the vehicle, and the | the train saw the vehicle, and, the |
driver sounded the whistle Iregtqan | driver sounded the whistle frequen- | driver sounded the whistle Iregtqan |
tly by way of warning. Dr. 'Fuller | tly by way of warning. Dr. Fuller- | fly by way of warning. Dr. 'Fuller |
ton, who was stau'ning near lthe | ton, who was standing near the | ton, who was standing near the |
motor garage close by, also saw ihat | motor garage close by, also saw that | motor garage close by, also saw that |
the young man was evidently | the young man was evidently | the young man was evidently |
unaware of the danger, and slouted | unaware of the danger, and shouted | unaware of the danger, and shouted |
to him. Coleman, however, ,1emed | to him. Coleman, however, seemed | to him. Coleman, however, seemed |
to be looking in the opposite dire | to be looking in the opposite direc- | to be looking in the opposite direction |
Lion, and to the horror of the on | tion, and to the horror of the on- | and to the horror of the on |
lookers, including a number olpe:,ple | lookers, including a number of people | looker, including a number olpe ple |
on the station, the train dashed into | on the station, the train dashed into | on the station, the train dashed into |
the cart. Though the brakes were | the cart. Though the brakes were | the cart. Though the brakes were |
applied at once, the train trarviled | applied at once, the train travelled | applied at once, the train travelled |
about 70 yards before it was stopped. | about 70 yards before it was stopped. | about 70 yards before it was stopped. |
A search along the line was made | A search along the line was made | A search along the line was made |
for the unfortunate victim, enw?oi | for the unfortunate victim, whose | for the unfortunate victim, entire |
body was found on the buffer bo.us | body was found on the buffer beams | body was found on the buffer heads |
in front of the engine, in a ,r-ti~ | in front of the engine, in a sitting | in front of the engine, in a ratio |
attitude. At a glance Dr. Fulerton | attitude. At a glance Dr. Fullerton | attitude. At a glance Dr. Fullerton |
realised that death had been ins~:a | realised that death had been instan- | realised that death had been instantaneous |
taneous, and ordered the hb.l :o ,be | taneous, and ordered the body to be | and ordered the hall to be |
lifted down. The back of t!he hea;; | lifted down. The back of the head | lifted down. The back of the head;; |
was smashed, but beyond this lhere | was smashed, but beyond this there | was smashed, but beyond this there |
was little disfigurement. The cart | was little disfigurement. The cart | was little disfigurement. The cart |
was smashed to splinters, t h..muah Lta | was smashed to splinters, though the | was smashed to splinters, t hannah Lta |
horse was not even scratL.Ch?- i. i?a | horse was not even scratched, and | horse was not even scratCh?- i. in |
the harness was complete ,:a 'he | the harness was complete on the | the harness was complete a he |
animal's back. It is reg:ar i,2 as | animal's back. It is regarded as | animal's back. It is regard 1,2 as |
remarkable that Coleman ,,l at | remarkable that Coleman did not | remarkable that Coleman is at |
hear or see the train api'proa. | hear or see the train approaching. | hear or see the train approx. |
There is an unobstrnctive n,?ea i4 | There is an unobstructive view of | There is an unobstructed neared |
over half a mile from the di:c.u | over half a mile from the direction | over half a mile from the ditch |
in which it came, and he er l,,. | in which it came, and he evidently | in which it came, and he er l,,. |
'.:al all his attention on the ~ o2 | had all his attention on the goods | 'cal all his attention on the ~ o2 |
shed in the oppsite direeClio,. | shed in the opposite direction. | shed in the opposite direeClio,. |
Jast over twelve mannts I's N | Just over twelve months ago | Just over twelve mannts I's N |
deceased manr indl Lucy, eldest d;,ui' | deceased married Lucy, eldest daugh- | deceased man- indi Lucy, eldest due' |
ter of Mr nud .\Ilt s J. Ward O, | ter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Ward of | ter of Mr and wife v J. Ward O, |
Trafalgar. A few weeks ago a chili | Trafalgar. A few weeks ago a child | Trafalgar. A few weeks ago a child |
was born, nil widespread srnpa?y | was born, and widespread sympathy | was born, nil widespread sympathy |
is expressed for the s .rrowin young | is expressed for the sorrowing young | is expressed for the s growing young |
widow and mother in her great | widow and mother in her great | widow and mother in her great |
loss.-" Sewvs" | loss.—"News". | loss.-" Sewvs" |
Identified overProof corrections | STANDING JUST APPROACHED TOWARDS SEEMED SHOUTED TRAVELLED CHILD SYMPATHY HEAD DIRECTION INSTANTANEOUS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MONTHS MOHBAURNE [**VANDALISED] DAUGHTER DID SORROWING VIEW WHOSE GOODSSHED ONLOOKERS [**VANDALISED] NEWS PEOPLE REGARDED BEAMS APPROACHING MRS SITTING FREQUENTLY FIREMAN SCRATCHED MARRIED UNOBSTRUCTIVE COLHEMA [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 309 | 79.6 | 87.1 | 36.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 176 | 82.4 | 87.5 | 29.0 |
Weighted Words | 80.5 | 86.3 | 29.6 |
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BIRTHS, MARRIAGES & DEATHS. | BIRTHS, MARRIAGES & DEATHS. | BIRTHS, MARRIAGES & DEATHS. |
DEATH. | DEATH. | DEATH. |
THOMSON'.— On July 18th, 1921, at | THOMSON.—On July 18th, 1921, at | THOMSON'S On July 18th, 1921, at |
Lithgow, N..S.W., suddenly, Joseph, | Lithgow, N.S.W., suddenly, Joseph, | Lithgow, N.S.W., suddenly, Joseph, |
second son of the late James Bond | second son of the late James Bond | second son of the late James Bond |
and Amelia Thomson, aged. 54 years, | and Amelia Thomson, aged 54 years, | and Amelia Thomson, aged 54 years, |
and dearly loved brother of J. B. V. | and dearly loved brother of J. B. V. | and dearly loved brother of J. B. V. |
(Northern Gully), David (Warrie | (Northern Gully), David (Warrie- | (Northern Gully), David (Warrie |
' dar), Robert (Dindiloa), A. E. (Geor | dar), Robert (Dindiloa), A. E. (Geor- | ' dear), Robert (Dindiloa), A. E. Georgina |
gina), and Mrs. S. E. Woolhouse. | gina), and Mrs. S. E. Woolhouse. | and Mrs. S. E. Woolhouse. |
Deeply :nourned. | Deeply mourned. | Deeply mourned. |
Identified overProof corrections | MOURNED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | WARRIEDAR |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 40 | 95.0 | 95.0 | 0.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 36 | 94.4 | 97.2 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 93.3 | 96.6 | 50.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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BIRTH AND DEATH | BIRTH AND DEATH | BIRTH AND DEATH |
MILITARY RED LETTER DAY. | MILITARY RED LETTER DAY. | MILITARY RED LETTER DAY. |
A.I.F. GOES OUT; A.A.F. COMES | A.I.F. GOES OUT; A.A.F. COMES | A.I.F. GOES OUT; A.A.F. COMES |
IX. | IN. | IN. |
MELBOURNE, Thursday.- To-pay | MELBOURNE, Thursday.— To-day | MELBOURNE, Thursday.- To-day |
I was a rcil letter day ia military circles. | was a red letter day in military circles. | I was a red letter day in military circles. |
. It marked the official cud of the Aus- | It marked the official end of the Aus- | . It marked the official end of the Australian |
tralian Imperial Force and the" begin- | tralian Imperial Force and the begin- | Imperial Force and the" beginning |
ning of the Air Forte. There was no | ning of the Air Force. There was no | of the Air Force. There was no |
ceremony at Victoria Barracks in con- | ceremony at Victoria Barracks in con- | ceremony at Victoria Barracks in connection |
nection with either birth or death of | nection with either birth or death of | with either birth or death of |
the official bodies. | the official bodies. | the official bodies. |
Identified overProof corrections | END |
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Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 56 | 91.1 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 38 | 97.4 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 97.4 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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BREAK-OF GUAGE | BREAK OF GUAGE | BREAK-OF-GAUGE |
TRIAL OF AUTOMATIC DEVICE | TRIAL OF AUTOMATIC DEVICE | TRIAL OF AUTOMATIC DEVICE |
Ti iienbolis' room of the N.S.Si. | The members' room of the N.S.W. | TO members' room of the N.S. |
Logislative Coiunil was?? 1i onvro1 iiato | Legislative Council was converted into | Legislative Council was?? 12 control into |
a mliniaturo railway yaisrd onl Thursday | a miniture railway yard on Thursday | a miniature railway yard on Thursday |
of last week, whlen thleres as a.demison | of last week, when there as a demon- | of last week, when there as a demon |
striatiog of a birlk of guinge device, in | stration of a break of guage device, in- | stration of a break of gauge device, in |
vented by Mr. 0. 11. Prossur, of 1Mel | vented by Mr. C. R. Prosser, of Mel- | vented by Mr. 0. 11. Prosser, of Melbourne. |
bourne. | bourne. | |
A third-sized model was exhibited | A third-sized model was exhibited | A third sized model was exhibited |
anId' meibers of b?thl hlluss displayed | and members of both houses displayed | and' members of both Elliss displayed |
a. keen .intrest in t ho oprations. | a keen interest in the operations. | a keen interest in the operations. |
Among the visitors was thle Minister | Among the visitors was the Minister | Among the visitors was the Minister |
for Italways (Mr. EBatell). t " | for Railways (Mr. Estell). | for Railways (Mr. Estell). t " |
Like all picces of "thiiking nA:ha.n | Like all pieces of "thinking mechan- | Like all pieces of "thinking nathan |
ism,"the automatic lockfast break of | ism," the automatic lockfast break of | ism, the automatic lock fast break of |
gusag device, as it is called, is fasvin; | guage device, as it is called, is fascin- | going device, as it is called, is fasten; |
sting to.jgatcl when performibg its | ating to watch when performing its | sting tollgate when performing its |
work. At one end of the room was | work. At one end of the room was | work. At one end of the room was |
set of rails relpiresentling .the 5ft 3i; | set of rails representing the 5ft 3in. | set of rails representing the 5ft 3in; |
gungrh of Victoris, asil at the other | guage of Victoria, and at the other | single of Victoria, said at the other |
ond rail representing the 4ft. 8in. | end rails representing the 4ft. 8½in. | end rail representing the 4ft. 8in. |
gunge of Now South Wales. ]Bet.veeC | guage of New South Wales. Between | gauge of New South Wales. Between |
wnts a racked line, slightly elevated | was a racked line, slightly elevated | wants a racked line, slightly elevated |
above the normal height of the ordinary | above the normal height of the ordinary | above the normal height of the ordinary |
railsb. As the wheels pnas along tlftse | rails. As the wheels pass along these | rails. As the wheels pass along these |
rails gears engage in theo racks, cassing | rails gears engage in the racks, causing | rails gears engage in the racks, causing |
the wIhels to be drawn in orexpanelcd, | the wheels to be drawn in or expanded, | the wheels to be drawn in or expanded, |
according to need.' Iaviug left the | according to need. Having left the | according to need.' Having left the |
small gulgo the wheels havo been ex | small guage the wheels have been ex- | small gauge the wheels have been expanded |
panded sufficiently to pick up the rails | panded sufficiently to pick up the rails | sufficiently to pick up the rails |
of the larger guago at the aud of the | of the larger guage at the end of the | of the larger gauge at the and of the |
trip across tile rauk rails.' The archi | trip across the rack rails. The archi- | trip across the rank rails.' The arch |
meldian screw Illmoeenllt scouius the | median screw movement secures the | meridian screw Illmoeenllt secures the |
whoIls once they havs beeno automati | wheels once they have been automati- | whole once they have been automatic |
adjusted. | cally adjusted. | adjusted. |
Thll inventost stated thathottho lenugth | The inventor stated that the length | Thll inventor stated thathottho length |
of-rack rail required inl actual ojicra | of rack rail required in actual opera- | of-rack rail required in actual opera |
tion would bu 24ft. lIs said that | tion would be 24ft. He said that | tion would be 24ft. lIs said that |
gears would ihave to bu fitted to every | gears would have to be fitted to every | years would have to be fitted to every |
bogey adxle' and ho estimiatedthat tlhe | bogey axle, and he estimated that the | bogey axle' and he estimated that the |
cost would be £20 per carriago. | cost would be £20 per carriage. | cost would be £20 per carriage. |
Identified overProof corrections | BETWEEN THINKING DEMONSTRATION PASS INTO MELBOURNE OPERATION THERE RAILWAYS THESE INVENTOR HAVING OPERATIONS CAUSING CARRIAGE ESTIMATED VICTORIA HE PERFORMING YARD ESTELL LENGTH HAVE COUNCIL PROSSER LEGISLATIVE NEW SECURES INTEREST BOTH MEMBERS ON OR PIECES AXLE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | HOUSES AUTOMATICALLY MECHANISM FASCINATING WATCH CONVERTED MEDIAN LOCKFAST [**VANDALISED] MOVEMENT MINITURE ARCHI [**VANDALISED] GUAGE [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 239 | 64.9 | 87.9 | 65.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 137 | 67.9 | 91.2 | 72.7 |
Weighted Words | 68.6 | 87.5 | 60.4 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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CATXLE FOB UAKILLA | CATTLE FOR MANILLA. | CATTLE FOR UAKILLA |
A recent telesram from Perth state 1 | A recent telegram from Perth stated: | A recent telegram from Perth state 1 |
— 'A messace from Wyndhatnnreports tkat | —"A message from Wyndham reports that | 2 'A message from Wyndhatnnreports that |
a bundle occurred over the Grst attempt | a bungle occurred over the first attempt | a bundle occurred over the first attempt |
of the Messrs. Yestey to ship oOO Kimbir | of the Messrs. Vestey to ship 500 Kimber- | of the Messrs. Vestey to ship oOO Kimbir |
lev cattle- to Manilla, the capital of tli-J | ley cattle to Manilla, the capital of the | lev cattle- to Manilla, the capital of the |
rbil:..nin-- islands. Tbi_. Bte-uner Robert;. | Philipine islands. The steamer Roberto | rbil:..nin-- islands. The. steamer Robert;. |
^ Ficureas was tureo. rfavB late in arriving | Figureas was three days late in arriving | E Figure as was three. days late in arriving |
and then had to make provisions for plait | and then had to make provisions for stall- | and then had to make provisions for plant |
ing on board, The Elupninc took ovr | ing on board. The shipping took over | ing on board, The Elupninc took over |
four davs aDd tbe 500 ealtie died from | four days and the 500 cattle died from | four days and the 500 cattle died from |
exhaustion.' A correspondent calls alt a | exhaustion. A correspondent calls atten- | exhaustion.' A correspondent calls at a |
tion to tlte fact that the number of cattU | tion to the fact that the number of cattle | tion to the fact that the number of cattle |
that died from e^hausion was £Tty, oot j | that died from exhaustion was 50, not | that died from exhaustion was city, oot j |
600. i | 500. | 600. i |
Identified overProof corrections | STEAMER DAYS MESSAGE TELEGRAM VESTEY FIRST THREE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ATTENTION SHIPPING STALLING NOT BUNGLE PHILIPINE FIGUREAS ROBERTO STATED REPORTS KIMBERLEY WYNDHAM |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 84 | 60.7 | 84.5 | 60.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 55 | 65.5 | 78.2 | 36.8 |
Weighted Words | 59.9 | 74.4 | 36.1 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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FRENCH RAILWAY DISASTER | FRENCH RAILWAY DISASTER. | FRENCH RAILWAY DISASTER |
' COLLISION IN A TUNNEL. | COLLISION IN A TUNNEL. | ' COLLISION IN A TUNNEL. |
Paris, Thursday. | Paris, Thursday. | Paris, Thursday. |
Two local trains collided in the Ba | Two local trains collided in the Ba- | Two local trains collided in the Ba |
tignolles tunnel, near the city. Fifteen | tignolles tunnel, near the city. Fifteen | Vignolles tunnel, near the city. Fifteen |
persons are known to have been killed | persons are known to have been killed | persons are known to have been killed |
and -more than 100 injured. Seventy | and more than 100 injured. Seventy | and more than 100 injured. Seventy |
five persons who were injured in the | five persons who were injured in the | five persons who were injured in the |
"accident have been recovered from the | accident have been recovered from the | accident have been recovered from the |
tunnel, but many more are missing. | tunnel, but many more are missing. | tunnel, but many more are missing. |
More than 400 passengers were1 on the | More than 400 passengers were on the | More than 400 passengers were on the |
trains. They were principally workers | trains. They were principally workers | trains. They were principally workers |
proceeding to their homes from Paris. | proceeding to their homes from Paris. | proceeding to their homes from Paris. |
Identified overProof corrections | |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BATIGNOLLES [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 68 | 98.5 | 98.5 | 0.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 46 | 100.0 | 97.8 | -117.4 |
Weighted Words | 100.0 | 96.9 | -69.3 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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Break of Gauge. | Break of Gauge. | Break of Gauge. |
:0·------:o: | :0·------:o: | |
N.S.W. EXPERIMENTING. | N.S.W. EXPERIMENTING. | N.S.W. EXPERIMENTING. |
Following a demonstration with a I | Following a demonstration with a | Following a demonstration with a model |
model truck in the New South Wales | model truck in the New South Wales | truck in the New South Wales |
Pailiament House, the State Premier | Parliament House, the State Premier | Parliament House, the State Premier |
has authorised the construction of a | has authorised the construction of a | has authorised the construction of a |
,full sized ,truck as an experiment with | full sized truck as an experiment with | full sized truck as an experiment with |
the break-of-gauge problem. New South. | the break-of-gauge problem. New South | the break-of-gauge problem. New South Wales |
I Wales is co-operating 'ith Queensland | Wales is co-operating with Queensland | is co-operating 'with Queensland |
in the matter, and the two States will | in the matter, and the two States will | in the matter, and the two States will |
share the expense ,involved. | share the expense involved. | share the expense involved. |
The truck will eniobody the inventiona. | The truck will embody the inventions | The truck will embody the invention |
of Mr. J. II. Matthews, an engineer, of | of Mr. J. H. Matthews, an engineer, of | of Mr. J. H. Matthews, an engineer, of |
Northcote. Where the break of gauge | Northcote. Where the break of gauge | Northcote. Where the break of gauge |
occurs the scheme ivrovides for the | occurs the scheme provides for the | occurs the scheme provides for the |
construction of a "bottle neck" in the | construction of a "bottle neck" in the | construction of a "bottle neck" in the |
track, the rails gradualv converging | track, the rails gradually converging | track, the rails gradually converging |
from one gauge to the other. Between | from one gauge to the other. Between | from one gauge to the other. Between |
the tracks at the:"bottle neck" are laid | the tracks at the "bottle neck" are laid | the tracks at the bottle neck" are laid |
two traversing rails. The rolling stock | two traversing rails. The rolling stock | two traversing rails. The rolling stock |
is fitted with a device containing le | is fitted with a device containing | is fitted with a device containing le |
levers, which engage ,with the traversing | levers, which engage with the traversing | levers, which engage with the traversing |
rails as the trucks pass over the.'"bot | rails as the trucks pass over the "bottle- | rails as the trucks pass over the bot |
tle neck.". The effect of this is to: dis | neck." The effect of this is to dis- | the neck.". The effect of this is to: disengage |
engage locking pins, which hold the | engage locking pins, which hold the | locking pins, which hold the |
wheels in position, and the 'wheels are | wheels in position, and the wheels are | wheels in position, and the wheels are |
then free to isllde on the axles. - As the | then free to slide on the axles. As the | then free to slide on the axles. - As the |
rails draw closer together. pressure of | rails draw closer together, pressure of | rails draw closer together. pressure of |
the rails on the flanges causes the | the rails on the flanges causes the | the rails on the flanges causes the |
wheels to slide inwards to the new | wheels to slide inwards to the new | wheels to slide inwards to the new |
gauge. I When the truok has reached the | gauge. When the truck has reached the | gauge. I When the truck has reached the |
even gauge the levers workinh on - the | even gauge the levers working on the | even gauge the levers working on the |
traversing rails are 'disengaged. The | traversing rails are disengaged. The | traversing rails are disengaged. The |
effect of this Is to lock the wheels .in | effect of this is to lock the wheels in | effect of this is to lock the wheels in |
the new position. Cheok .rails inside | the new position. Check rails inside | the new position. Check rails inside |
the ordinary rail at. the. "bottle neck" | the ordinary rail at the "bottle-neck" | the ordinary rail at. the. "bottle neck" |
force- the wheels outwards-/when pas | force the wheels outwards when pas- | force- the wheels outwards when pas[sing' |
[sing' from a narrow to a broader | sing from a narrow to a broader | from a narrow to a broader |
gauge. | gauge. | gauge. |
Identified overProof corrections | PROVIDES EMBODY WORKING PARLIAMENT CHECK GRADUALLY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BOTTLENECK INVENTIONS SOUTHWALES PASSING |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 224 | 93.3 | 98.2 | 73.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 117 | 91.5 | 96.6 | 60.0 |
Weighted Words | 90.7 | 96.3 | 60.7 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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INDUSTRIAL MAUERS. | INDUSTRIAL MATTERS. | INDUSTRIAL MATTERS. |
RAIlA'AY ENGINE DRIVER'S | RAILWAY ENGINE DRIVER'S | RAILWAY ENGINE DRIVER'S |
TROUBLE. | TROUBLE. | TROUBLE. |
WELLINGTON (N,Z), Feb. 9. | WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Feb. 9. | WELLINGTON (NZ), Feb. 9. |
The .punishment Inflicted on a rail-1 | The punishment inflicted on a rail- | The punishment inflicted on a railway |
way engine driver tor Btartlng a; | way engine driver for starting a | engine driver for starting a; |
train before tfae starting signal waft | train before the starting signal was | train before the starting signal was |
given, has caused trouble amongst | given, has caused trouble amongst | given, has caused trouble amongst |
the members of the locomotive branch | the members of the locomotive branch. | the members of the locomotive branch |
The men threaten to strike unless the | The men threaten to strike unless the | The men threaten to strike unless the |
driver Is reinstated. | driver is reinstated. | driver is reinstated. |
The Minister points'out that the | The Minister points out that the | The Minister points out that the |
passing of a danger signal 1B a serious | passing of a danger signal is a serious | passing of a danger signal is a serious |
matter which cannot be passed over. | matter which cannot be passed over. | matter which cannot be passed over. |
Identified overProof corrections | POINTS FOR WAS RAILWAY OUT MATTERS |
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Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 62 | 83.9 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 47 | 87.2 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 92.1 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS | LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS | LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS |
FLOOD MESSAGE REACHES NEW | FLOOD MESSAGE REACHES NEW | FLOOD MESSAGE REACHES NEW |
CASTLE. | CASTLE. | CASTLE. |
? Miss Ruby Barry, of Doyle's Creek, | Miss Ruby Barry, of Doyle's Creek, | ? Miss Ruby Barry, of Doyle's Creek, |
writes stating tliat a bottle containing a | writes stating that a bottle containing a | writes stating that a bottle containing a |
y iiiossagc, which was thrown into Doyle's | message, which was thrown into Doyle's | y message, which was thrown into Doyle's |
j Creek on May 16, by Miss Stella Barry, | Creek on May 16, by Miss Stella Barry, | j Creek on May 16, by Miss Stella Barry, |
was picked up _on the beach, near | was picked up on the beach, near | was picked up on the beach, near |
Nobby's, Newcastle, on July 6th. | Nobby's, Newcastle, on July 6th. | Nobby's, Newcastle, on July 6th. |
Identified overProof corrections | THAT |
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Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 43 | 95.3 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 34 | 97.1 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 99.3 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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A Costly Enquiry | A Costly Enquiry | A Costly Enquiry |
BREAK OP GAUGE QUESTION". | BREAK OF GAUGE QUESTION. | BREAK OF GAUGE QUESTION" |
Despite tho fact tlmt the experts wlio | Despite the fact that the experts who | Despite the fact that the experts who |
have beeu inquiring into the question of | have been inquiring into the question of | have been inquiring into the question of |
tlio break of gauge in Australia have | the break of gauge in Australia have | the break of gauge in Australia have |
submitted ft report containing recom- | submitted a report containing recom- | submitted a report containing recommendations |
mendations for tho adoption of a uni | mendations for the adoption of a uni- | for the adoption of a uniform |
form railway system in Australia, the | form railway system in Australia, the | railway system in Australia, the |
commission itsolf has not boon dis | commission itself has not been dis- | commission itself has not been dissolved. |
solved. | solved. | |
Messrs Whyto and Blako, the ex | Messrs Whyte and Blake, the ex- | Messrs White and Blake, the experts |
perts who wore appointed to investigate | perts who were appointed to investigate | who were appointed to investigate |
the question with Mr Garvau, aro to re | the question with Mr Garvan, are to re- | the question with Mr Garvan, are to remain |
main in Melbourne, in order to consult | main in Melbourne, in order to consult | in Melbourne, in order to consult |
with Mr Hughes, before returning to | with Mr Hughes, before returning to | with Mr Hughes, before returning to |
their engagements in America aud Eng | their engagements in America and Eng- | their engagements in America and England. |
land. | land. | |
The report is now in the hands of tho | The report is now in the hands of the | The report is now in the hands of the |
Government, but has not yot been con | Government, but has not yet been con- | Government, but has not yet been considered |
sidered by Cabinet. | sidered by Cabinet. | by Cabinet. |
It is estimated that tho cost of tho | It is estimated that the cost of the | It is estimated that the cost of the |
inquiry will be in tho neighborhood of | inquiry will be in the neighborhood of | inquiry will be in the neighborhood of |
£10,000. This will bo shared by the | £10,000. This will be shared by the | £10,000. This will be shared by the |
Commonwealth and States. | Commonwealth and States. | Commonwealth and States. |
Identified overProof corrections | ARE YET BLAKE WERE GARVAN ITSELF |
Identified overProof non-corrections | WHYTE |
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All Words | 126 | 83.3 | 99.2 | 95.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 75 | 90.7 | 98.7 | 85.7 |
Weighted Words | 90.8 | 98.8 | 86.5 |
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Tarred and Feathered | Tarred and Feathered | Tarred and Feathered |
GBANT HERVEY'S EXPERIENCE, | GRANT HERVEY'S EXPERIENCE. | GRANT HERVEY'S EXPERIENCE, |
A Mildura Sensation. | A Mildura Sensation. | A Mildura Sensation. |
Mildura was a centre of sensation- on | Mildura was a centre of sensation on | Mildura was a centre of sensation- on |
Tuesday last when ii becapie. known that. | Tuesday last when it became known that | Tuesday last when it became known that |
a large' number of citizens had. decided | a large number of citizens had decided | a large number of citizens had. decided |
to tar and feather Mr Grant Hervey, | to tar and feather Mr. Grant Hervey, | to tar and feather Mr Grant Hervey, |
editor of the " Mildura and Merebein j | editor of the "Mildura and Merebein | editor of the " Mildura and Merbein j |
Sun,'' following on the publication of a ; | Sun,'' following on the publication of a | Sun,'' following on the publication of a ; |
statement regarding the alleged ? ?bank | statement regarding the alleged bank- | statement regarding the alleged ? bank |
ruptcy of Mr C. J. de Garis in a special;: | ruptcy of Mr C. J. de Garis in a special | ruptcy of Mr C. J. de Garis in a special: |
issue of the "Sun" on the previous. | issue of the "Sun" on the previous | issue of the "Sun" on the previous |
Thursday. The statement was also cir | Thursday. The statement was also cir- | Thursday. The statement was also circulated, |
ciliated, by. means of posters in Melbourne' ? | culated, by means of posters in Melbourne | by means of posters in Melbourne on |
on Monday. After Mr Hervey's re | on Monday. After Mr Hervey's re- | Monday. After Mr Hervey's return |
turn from Melbourne on Tuesday morn- > | turn from Melbourne on Tuesday morn- | from Melbourne on Tuesday morn- > |
ing about 100 men in some 20 motor oars \ | ing about 100 men in some 20 motor cars | ing about 100 men in some 20 motor cars A |
assembled .in front of Mr Hervey's ?; | assembled in front of Mr Hervey's | assembled in front of Mr Hervey's ?; |
house, but found the place barricaded. | house, but found the place barricaded. | house, but found the place barricaded. |
At midday it was,learned that Her | At midday it was learned that Her- | At midday it was, learned that Hervey |
vey had telephoned for a car to take him ; | vey had telephoned for a car to take him | had telephoned for a car to take him |
to Ouyen, and several car loads of men | to Ouyen, and several car loads of men | to Ouyen, and several car loads of men |
went to a spot on-Deakin Avenue, two | went to a spot on Deakin Avenue, two | went to a spot on-Deakin Avenue, two |
miles from. Mildura, where there is a | miles from Mildura, where there is a | miles from. Mildura, where there is a |
bridge over the main "irrigation channel. | bridge over the main irrigation channel. | bridge over the main irrigation channel. |
When Hervey's car.arrived he was seized | When Hervey's car arrived he was seized | When Hervey's car. arrived he was seized |
by several men, bound, gagged, and plac | by several men, bound, gagged, and plac- | by several men, bound, gagged, and placed |
ed in one of thei cars, which immediately -' | ed in one of the cars, which immediately | in one of the cars, which immediately |
drove off to an aerodrome on the west | drove off to an aerodrome on the west | drove off to an aerodrome on the west |
side of the town. At the aerodrome Her | side of the town. At the aerodrome Her- | side of the town. At the aerodrome Hervey |
vey was stripped naked, tarred from | vey was stripped naked, tarred from | was stripped naked, tarred from |
head to foot, including his hair, and cov | head to foot, including his hair, and cov- | head to foot, including his hair, and covered |
ered with feathers. The. aggressors' | ered with feathers. The aggressors | with feathers. The. aggressors' |
then took away his clothes and left him | then took away his clothes and left him | then took away his clothes and left him |
to seek shelter and clothing as best he . | to seek shelter and clothing as best he | to seek shelter and clothing as best he |
could. | could. | could. |
Later reports state that upon the com | Later reports state that upon the com- | Later reports state that upon the completion |
pletion of the operation the bell of the | pletion of the operation the bell of the | of the operation the bell of the |
local fire station was rung violently for | local fire station was rung violently for | local fire station was rung violently for |
several minutes, as a result of which ;, | several minutes, as a result of which | several minutes, as a result of which ;, |
over 1000 persons were soon in the viciri- ;': | over 1000 persons were soon in the vicin- | over 1000 persons were soon in the vicar- ;': |
ity, where Hervey was' standing in the y | ity, where Hervey was standing in the | ity, where Hervey was' standing in the by |
open with his arms stretched to the skies, k | open with his arms stretched to the skies, | open with his arms stretched to the skies, k |
calling on God to forgive, his opponents, y | calling on God to forgive, his opponents, | calling on God to forgive, his opponents, y |
.who, he said, had not realised what they -; ? | who, he said, had not realised what they | who, he said, had not realised what they -; ? |
had. been doing. '_.-'.. 1;; | had been doing. | had. been doing. 'a.-'.. 1;; |
Then one man announced that Mr Her- ; : | Then one man announced that Mr Her- | Then one man announced that Mr Her- ; : |
vey had been tarred and feathered. Tho | vey had been tarred and feathered. The | vey had been tarred and feathered. The |
brief speech was greeted with continuous | brief speech was greeted with continuous | brief speech was greeted with continuous |
cheers. One account states that kapok ( : | cheers. One account states that kapok | cheers. One account states that kapok ( and |
and not feathers was used. J ;: | and not feathers was used. | not feathers was used. J ;: |
STATEMENT BY VICTIM. | STATEMENT BY VICTIM. | STATEMENT BY VICTIM. |
Mr Grant Hervey stated on Thursday .-,' | Mr. Grant Hervey stated on Thursday | Mr Grant Hervey stated on Thursday that |
that two members- of the local police | that two members of the local police | two members of the local police |
force were in his car when he was as-.-: | force were in his car when he was as- | force were in his car when he was as-.-: |
saulted, and they were also assaulted : | saulted, and they were also assaulted | saulted, and they were also assaulted and |
and overpowered, on c being injured; ??? ' | and overpowered, one being injured. | overpowered, on c being injured; ??? He |
He further states that sixteen infor | He further states that sixteen infor- | further states that sixteen informations |
mations have already been laid. | mations have already been laid. | have already been laid. |
It.is reported that there was a de- :. | It is reported that there was a de- | It is reported that there was a de- :. |
monstration on Wednesday night in ;";-. | monstration on Wednesday night in | monstration on Wednesday night in a";-. |
front of raotor garages in Muldura, as- '?'.' | front of motor garages in Mildura, as | front of motor garages in Mildura, as |
it was feared that reprisals were about ', | it was feared that reprisals were about | it was feared that reprisals were about ', |
to bo made; but the police were able to , ? | to be made ; but the police were able to | to be made; but the police were able to control |
control the situation. | control the situation. | the situation. |
Identified overProof corrections | LEARNED BE ARRIVED CIRCULATED BECAME |
Identified overProof non-corrections | DEMONSTRATION MEREBEIN [**VANDALISED] VICINITY INFRONT MORNING THEYHAD |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 392 | 93.9 | 97.7 | 62.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 206 | 95.1 | 97.1 | 40.0 |
Weighted Words | 95.6 | 96.9 | 28.9 |
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PREMIERS' CONFERENCE | PREMIERS' CONFERENCE | PREMIERS' CONFERENCE |
OPENED TO-DAY, | OPENED TO-DAY. | OPENED TO-DAY, |
MELBOURNE, Mouday.. | MELBOURNE, Monday. | MELBOURNE, Monday.. |
The eonterence of State Premiers, | The conference of State Premiers, | The conference of State Premiers, |
convened by Mr. Hughes, waa com | convened by Mr. Hughes, was com- | convened by Mr. Hughes, was commenced |
menced this morning. The proceed | menced this morning. The proceed- | this morning. The proceedings |
ings were conducted in private. A | ings were conducted in private. A | were conducted in private. A |
lengthy business list has been pre | lengthy business list has been pre- | lengthy business list has been prepared, |
pared, including discussions .on immi | pared, including discussions on immi- | including discussions on immigration, |
gration, Wheat Pools, the system o* | gration, Wheat Pools, the system of | Wheat Pools, the system of |
arbitration, the railway break 6C gauge | arbitration, the railway break of gauge | arbitration, the railway break of gauge |
problem, the settlement ' of returned | problem, the settlement of returned | problem, the settlement of returned |
^?'?Tv:-*. n-vi r-ri-c'-i w.Mr:-.. | soldiers, and financial matters. | ^?'?Tv:-*. navy Price's whip:-.. |
Identified overProof corrections | WAS MONDAY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | FINANCIAL MATTERS SOLDIERS AND |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 55 | 83.6 | 92.7 | 55.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 46 | 87.0 | 91.3 | 33.3 |
Weighted Words | 87.0 | 90.0 | 23.3 |
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AT STSHET. | AT SYDNEY. | AT STSHET. |
UN!ON JACK SL!(5HTEa | UNION JACK SLIGHTED. | UNION JACK SL!(5HTEa |
JiOT PLOWN PROM.TOWW 'HALL. | NOT FLOWN FROM TOWN HALL. | JiOT FLOWN FROM TOWN 'HALL. |
D!eGE??S TEACH MAYOR A LES | DIGGERS TEACH MAYOR A LES- | D!eGE??S TEACH MAYOR A. LESSON. |
SON. | SON. | |
THEY HOIST THE FLAG THEM | THEY HOIST THE FLAG THEM- | THEY HOIST THE FLAG THEMSELVES |
SELVES. | SELVES. | |
SYBNEY, Mo«day. | SYDNEY, Monday. | SYDNEY, Monday. |
The Anzae rstereoritil service: ' at txjb | The Anzac memorial services at the | The Anzac rstereoritil service: at txjb |
Town Hall to-day u-ai; dense'y. crowd- | Town Hall to-day was densely crowd- | Town Hall to-day was; densely. crowded. |
ed. . A battalion of unemployed'' undsr | ed. A battalion of unemployed under | A battalion of unemployed'' under |
Joe Warner Invaded tiie hall ? and | Joe Warner invaded the hall and | Joe Warner invaded the hall and |
inarched up tlie r&iddle, bnt tsost oi | marched up the middle, but most of | marched up the riddle, but most of |
thsm were induced to take seate -where | them were induced to take seats where | them were induced to take seats where |
possible. . 'Warner then advanced to the | possible. Warner then advanced to the | possible. 'Warner then advanced to the |
front of ths stage and tried to taa'tmt | front of the stage and tried to mount | front of the stage and tried to testing |
tlie platform ajid' address the peopSa, | the platform and address the people, | the platform and address the people, |
but he 'was stopp&vi by the indignant | but he was stopped by the indignant | but he was stopped by the indignant |
Anaacti. Trho demanded tho ejectment; | Anzacs, who demanded the ejectment | Anaacti. Trho demanded the ejectment; |
of those causing the disturbance, fin | of those causing the disturbance. Fin- | of those causing the disturbance, finally |
ally Warner, 'Tritb. the others, left the | ally Warner, with the others, left the | Warner, 'Truth. the others, left the |
building. ' . ; , | building. | building. ; , |
More excitement -was caused \j-hen an | More excitement was caused when an | More excitement was caused when an |
Anzac mounted the stage with a Union | Anzac mounted the stage with a Union | Anzac mounted the stage with a Union |
Jack in his hand and said: 'As a' re- | Jack in his hand and said: "As a re- | Jack in his hand and said: 'As a representative |
presentative of the.. DiS^er YigUahce | presentative of the Digger Vigilance | of the Digger Vigilance |
Committee it ? has come to onr notice | Committee it has come to our notice | Committee it has come to our notice |
that no flag is flying outside -this- build- | that no flag is flying outside this build- | that no flag is flying outside this building; |
ing; to' intend to fly this flag-. We | ing ; we intend to fly this flag. We | to' intend to fly this flag-. We |
had a- great deal of trouble to get this | had a great deal of trouble to get this | had a great deal of trouble to get this |
flag on. top, and -we proposed to keep | flag on top, and we proposed to keep | flag on. top, and we proposed to keep |
it on top.' (Irfsud applause.)' | it on top." (Loud applause.) | it on top.' (Irfsud applause.)' |
Volunteers wsnt with the digger n)? | Volunteers went with the digger up | Volunteers went with the digger in)? |
the tower, and the flag now flies in its | the tower, and the flag now flies in its | the tower, and the flag now flies in its |
proper place on the Town Hall. He | proper place on the Town Hall. He | proper place on the Town Hall. He |
returned to the stage and announced | returned to the stage and announced | returned to the stage and announced |
his success amidst . deafening applause. | his success amidst deafening applause. | his success amidst . deafening applause. |
The Governor-General and Lady | The Governor-General and Lady | The Governor-General and Lady |
Forster were present, and Brigadier | Forster were present, and Brigadier | Forster were present, and Brigadier |
General Herring occupied tho chair. | General Herring occupied the chair. | General Herring occupied the chair. |
The proceedings became most orderly | The proceedings became most orderly | The proceedings became most orderly |
and devout. | and devout. | and devout. |
' '^rsgedy Narrowly Av&rfc&d. — The | Tragedy Narrowly Averted.—The | ' 'Tragedy Narrowly Averted. 9 The |
level crossing at Maddington, -which | level crossing at Maddington, which | level crossing at Maddington, which |
was the scene of ths terrible Thornton | was the scene of the terrible Thornton | was the scene of the terrible Thornton |
tragedy some months ago, nearly wit | tragedy some months ago, nearly wit- | tragedy some months ago, nearly witnessed |
nessed another disaster on Saturday | nessed another disaster on Saturday | another disaster on Saturday |
afternoon. A big Daimler car, out | afternoon. A big Daimler car, out- | afternoon. A big Daimler car, outward |
ward bound, was approaching the | ward bound, was approaching the | bound, was approaching the |
crossing, which a train en route to | crossing, which a train en route to | crossing, which a train en route to |
tlie city was also nearing. The driver | the city was also nearing. The driver | the city was also nearing. The driver |
of the automobile appeared- to be in | of the automobile appeared to be in | of the automobile appeared to be in |
hesitation as to whether to cross the | hesitation as to whether to cross the | hesitation as to whether to cross the |
line before or after the train.' Both | line before or after the train. Both | line before or after the train. Both |
car and train were brought quickly to | car and train were brought quickly to | car and train were brought quickly to |
a standstill MKthin a few yards of each | a standstill within a few yards of each | a standstill within a few yards of each |
other. It will bo remembered that | other. It will be remembered that | other. It will be remembered that |
three members of the Thornton fam | three members of the Thornton fam- | three members of the Thornton family |
ily were killed, through the sulky in | ily were killed, through the sulky in | were killed, through the sulky in |
which thsy were travelling being roa | which they were travelling being run | which they were travelling being run |
down by the train' at this locality. Mo | down by the train at this locality. Mo- | down by the train at this locality. Motorists |
torists should exercise particular care | torists should exercise particular care | should exercise particular care |
when negotiating the crossing. | when negotiating the crossing. | when negotiating the crossing. |
Head Injuries. — Frank Faulkner, | Head Injuries.—Frank Faulkner, | Head Injuries. — Frank Faulkner, |
who was thrown from a vehicle in | who was thrown from a vehicle in | who was thrown from a vehicle in |
Adelaide-terrace on Saturday, : is still | Adelaide-terrace on Saturday, is still | Adelaide-terrace on Saturday, : is still |
ia &, critical condition at the Fertk | in a critical condition at the Perth | in a, critical condition at the Perth |
Hospital, | Hospital. | Hospital, |
Identified overProof corrections | AVERTED THEM SEATS UNDER SYDNEY PERTH RUNDOWN WITHIN MARCHED MONDAY PEOPLE WHICHWAS VIGILANCE FLOWN OUR WENT DENSELY STOPPED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MIDDLE THETOWN MEMORIAL SERVICES SLIGHTED NOT DIGGERS ANZACS LOUD MOUNT |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 364 | 85.2 | 95.6 | 70.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 222 | 87.4 | 95.5 | 64.3 |
Weighted Words | 87.0 | 95.2 | 63.1 |
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A UNIFORM GAUGE. | A UNIFORM GAUGE. | A UNIFORM GAUGE. |
4 FT. 8J I-V. FAVORED. | 4 FT. 8½ IN. FAVORED. | 4 FT. 83 I-V. FAVORED. |
For several months a Commission of | For several months a Commission of | For several months a Commission of |
experts appointed by the Federal Govern | experts appointed by the Federal Govern- | experts appointed by the Federal Government |
ment to investigate the railway break of | ment to investigate the railway break of | to investigate the railway break of |
gauge problem has been conducting an in | gauge problem has been conducting an in- | gauge problem has been conducting an investigation |
vestigation in the various States. | vestigation in the various States. | in the various States. |
Although the Commofision is still prose | Although the Commission is still prose- | Although the Commission is still prosecuting |
c-uting enquiries, it is understood it will | cuting enquiries, it is understood it will | enquiries, it is understood it will |
recommend the unification of the railway | recommend the unification of the railway | recommend the unification of the railway |
system of Australia on the basis of the | system of Australia on the basis of the | system of Australia on the basis of the |
gauge of 4 ft. 8J in. This ga-u,?e is at | gauge of 4 ft. 8½ in. This gauge is at | gauge of 4 ft. 8½ in. This garage is at |
present in use in New South Wales and | present in use in New South Wales and | present in use in New South Wales and |
on the East- West railway, from Port | on the East-West railway, from Port | on the East- West railway, from Port |
Augu9ta to Kalgooriie. The ^otal number | Augusta to Kalgoorlie. The total number | Augusta to Kalgoorlie. The total number |
oi miles under the 4 rt. »£ in. gauge on | of miles under the 4 ft. 8½ in. gauge on | of miles under the 4 ft. a in. gauge on |
June 30, 1930, was 6,0714, compared with | June 30, 1920, was 6,071½, compared with | June 30, 1930, was 6,0714, compared with |
5515J miles df 5 It. 3 in. gauge. | 5215¾ miles of 5 ft. 3 in. gauge. | 555 miles of 5 It. 3 in. gauge. |
The Commission, having decided to | The Commission, having decided to | The Commission, having decided to |
adopt a uniform gauge, found it neces | adopt a uniform gauge, found it neces- | adopt a uniform gauge, found it necessary |
sary to choose between 5 ft. 3 in. and | sary to choose between 5 ft. 3 in. and | to choose between 5 ft. 3 in and |
4 ft. 8i in Having ascertained that the | 4 ft. 8½ in. Having ascertained that the | 4 ft. 8½ in Having ascertained that the |
mii'eage already under the narrower gauje | mileage already under the narrower gauge | mileage already under the narrower gauge |
was greater than that under the broader, | was greater than that under the broader, | was greater than that under the broader, |
the Commission considered the question of | the Commission considered the question of | the Commission considered the question of |
cost. It is contended that the adoption | cost. It is contended that the adoption | cost. It is contended that the adoption |
of the 4 ft. 8i in. gauge would not cost | of the 4 ft. 8½ in. gauge would not cost | of the 4 ft. 8½ in. gauge would not cost |
anything approaching the amount, neces | anything approaching the amount neces- | anything approaching the amount, necessary |
sary for the utilisation of the broader | sary for the utilisation of the broader | for the utilisation of the broader |
gauge. In 1913 it was estimated that it | gauge. In 1913 it was estimated that it | gauge. In 1913 it was estimated that it |
Tould cost £37,16i,000 to convert all the | would cost £37,164,000 to convert all the | would cost £37,16i,000 to convert all the |
:ailway lines of the Common-wealth (Taa | railway lines of the Commonwealth (Tas- | railway lines of the Commonwealth (Tas |
mania excluded). Conditions have since | mania excluded). Conditions have since | mania excluded). Conditions have since |
i'Hangpd, and the expenditure to-day would | changed, and the expenditure to-day would | changed, and the expenditure to-day would |
probably be almost doubled. For this | probably be almost doubled. For this | probably be almost doubled. For this |
rea*-n it is believed that the Commission | reason it is believed that the Commission | reason it is believed that the Commission |
vvill recommend that for the present woit | will recommend that for the present work | will recommend that for the present work |
be confined to connecting the various capi | be confined to connecting the various capi- | be confined to connecting the various capital |
tal by a uniform cauge. This could be | tal by a uniform gauge. This could be | by a uniform gauge. This could be |
done ^either by converting some of the | done either by converting some of the | done either by converting some of the |
existing lines or by constructing new main | existing lines or by constructing new main | existing lines or by constructing new main |
.lines of 4 ft- 8J in. gauge in t.iose States | lines of 4 ft. 8½ in. gauge in those States | lines of 4 ft- 8½ in. gauge in those States |
which are noa- provided with the broader | which are not provided with the broader | which are now provided with the broader |
gauge. ? | gauge. | gauge. ? |
Identified overProof corrections | CHANGED TASMANIA MILEAGE AUGUSTA THOSE WORK REASON KALGOORLIE TOTAL PROSECUTING |
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Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 263 | 91.3 | 98.5 | 82.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 125 | 92.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 90.5 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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BREAK OF GAUGE PHOBLEi ' | BREAK OF GAUGE PROBLEM. | BREAK OF GAUGE PROBLEM Melbourne. |
Melbourne. Jan. 30. | Melbourne, Jan. 30. | Jan. 30. |
Mr. It;. Blake, of the London In | Mr. R. Blake, of the London In- | Mr. It;. Blake, of the London Institute |
stitute of Civil Engineers, who has | stitute of Civil Engineers, who has | of Civil Engineers, who has |
been appointed a member of the | been appointed a member of the | been appointed a member of the |
expert Commission which will en | expert Commission which will en- | expert Commission which will endeavour |
deavour to solve the break of rail | deavour to solve the break of rail- | to solve the break of railway |
way guage problem in Australia, ar | way gauge problem in Australia, ar- | gauge problem in Australia, arrived |
rived in Melbourne by the Adelaide | rived in Melbourne by the Adelaide | in Melbourne by the Adelaide |
express on Saturday. He was ac | express on Saturday. He was ac- | express on Saturday. He was accompanied |
companied by the Minister for Rail | companied by the Minister for Rail- | by the Minister for Railways, |
ways, Mr. Barnes, the Commis | ways, Mr. Barnes, the Commis- | Mr. Barnes, the Commis- |
Rirmpr frvr finTniYifiTiTPPallli T?ni]wn\rK. | sioner for Commonwealth Railways, | Rirmpr free finTniYifiTiTPPallli T?ni]wn\rK. |
Mr. Bell, and Mr. F. M. Whyte, an | Mr. Bell, and Mr. F. M. Whyte, an | Mr. Bell, and Mr. F. M. Whyte, an |
American mechanical engineer, as | American mechanical engineer, as- | American mechanical engineer, associated |
sociated with Messrs Blake and | sociated with Messrs. Blake and | with Messrs Blake and |
Whyte. On the Commission will be | Whyte. On the Commission will be | Whyte. On the Commission will be |
I an independent chairman, to be ap | an independent chairman, to be ap- | an independent chairman, to be appointed |
I pointed at a conference of Com | pointed at a conference of Com- | at a conference of Commonwealth |
monwealth and State Ministers. It | monwealth and State Ministers. It | and State Ministers. It |
has been stipulated that the chair-' | has been stipulated that the chair- | has been stipulated that the chair-' |
i man shall not be connected with | man shall not be connected with | a man shall not be connected with |
I either the Commonwealth or State | either the Commonwealth or State | I either the Commonwealth or State |
railway services. The selection has | railway services. The selection has | railway services. The selection has |
not yet been made, but it is under | not yet been made, but it is under- | not yet been made, but it is under |
1 stood that the Prime Minister, Mr. | stood that the Prime Minister, Mr. | 1 stood that the Prime Minister, Mr. |
| Hughes, has a candidate in view, | Hughes, has a candidate in view, | Hughes, has a candidate in view, |
and the appointment will be ' an | and the appointment will be an- | and the appointment will be announced |
nounced this week. s | nounced this week. | this weeks |
The members of the party which j | The members of the party which | The members of the party which arrived |
arrived on Saturday, while refrain | arrived on Saturday, while refrain- | on Saturday, while refrain |
ing from discussing the break of | ing from discussing the break of | ing from discussing the break of |
gauge problem, expressed them | gauge problem, expressed them- | gauge problem, expressed themselves |
selves as delighted with the travel- j | selves as delighted with the travel- | as delighted with the travel- j |
i ling accommodation on the trans- , | ling accommodation on the trans- | i ling accommodation on the trans- |
Australian railway. Mr. Blake said, | Australian railway. Mr. Blake said, | Australian railway. Mr. Blake said, |
the railwa.y was 'a bold venture,' | the railway was "a bold venture," | the railway was a bold venture, |
and the. travelling was, on the | and the travelling was, on the | and the. travelling was, on the |
whole, very comfortable. | whole, very comfortable. | whole, very comfortable. |
Identified overProof corrections | BEAN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | COMMISSIONER UNDERSTOOD WEEK [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 188 | 93.6 | 95.7 | 33.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 105 | 97.1 | 97.1 | 0.0 |
Weighted Words | 96.6 | 97.6 | 29.0 |
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uniform railway gauge. | UNIFORM RAILWAY GAUGE. | uniform railway gauge. |
0BAFT AGREEMENT PREPARED. | DRAFT AGREEMENT PREPARED. | DRAFT AGREEMENT PREPARED. |
4FT. 8£IN. DECIDED ON. | 4FT. 8½IN. DECIDED ON. | 4FT. SEEN. DECIDED ON |
SYDNEY, Wednesday.—A draft agreement | SYDNEY, Wednesday.—A draft agreement | SYDNEY, Wednesdays draft agreement |
las been prepared by the Federal Govern | has been prepared by the Federal Govern- | has been prepared by the Federal Government |
ment in regard to the unification of the | ment in regard to the unification of the | in regard to the unification of the |
railway gauge, the standard width of 4 feet | railway gauge, the standard width of 4 feet | railway gauge, the standard width of 4 feet |
inches. | 8½ inches. | inches. |
The. matter will be considered at. the | The matter will be considered at the | The. matter will be considered at. the |
Premiers' Conference to be held 011 Jan | Premiers' Conference to be held on Jan- | Premiers' Conference to be held 011 January |
uary 27. | uary 27. | 27. |
Identified overProof corrections | HAS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | WEDNESDAY [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 48 | 93.8 | 95.8 | 33.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 34 | 97.1 | 97.1 | 0.0 |
Weighted Words | 98.8 | 96.1 | -231.1 |
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UNIFORM RAILWAY GAUGE. | UNIFORM RAILWAY GAUGE. | UNIFORM RAILWAY GAUGE. |
Some months ago the Federal Government | Some months ago the Federal Government | Some months ago the Federal Government |
appointed a commission to inquire into the | appointed a commission to inquire into the | appointed a commission to inquire into the |
question of a uniform-railway gauge. The | question of a uniform railway gauge. The | question of a uniform railway gauge. The |
commission comprised Messrs. Gar van, White | commission comprised Messrs. Garvan, White | commission comprised Messrs. Garvan, White |
(an American mechanical engineer), and | (an American mechanical engineer), and | (an American mechanical engineer), and |
Blake (a member of a large engineering firm | Blake (a member of a large engineering firm | Blake (a member of a large engineering firm |
in England), and it visited various States! | in England), and it visited various States. | in England), and it visited various States! |
Although the commission has not concluded | Although the commission has not concluded | Although the commission has not concluded |
its investigations, itMs believed that it will | its investigations, it is believed that it will | its investigations, it is believed that it will |
recommend a uniform gauge of 4ft; 8iin.- The | recommend a uniform gauge of 4ft. 8½in. The | recommend a uniform gauge of 4ft; 8in.- The |
present gauge<{in New South Wales is 4ft. | present gauge in New South Wales is 4ft. | present gauge in New South Wales is 4ft. |
S-lin. That is also the British gauge. The | 8½in. That is also the British gauge. The | Stalin. That is also the British gauge. The |
Queensland gauge is, 3ft. Gin., Victorian 5ft. | Queensland gauge is 3ft. 6in., Victorian 5ft. | Queensland gauge is 3ft. 6in., Victorian 5ft. |
3in., South Australia 'oft. 3iri. and 3ft. 6in., | 3in., South Australia 5ft. 3in. and 3ft. 6in., | 3in., South Australia left. 3in. and 3ft. 6in., |
West Australif^i ,3ft. Gin., and Common | West Australian 3ft. 6in., and Common- | West Australia 3ft. 6in., and Common |
wealthA4ft. 8Ain. | wealth 4ft. 8½in. | wealthiest. 8in. |
Identified overProof corrections | GARVAN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 88 | 92.0 | 97.7 | 71.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 59 | 94.9 | 96.6 | 33.3 |
Weighted Words | 95.0 | 96.9 | 37.8 |
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&RIEAK OF RAILWAY GAUGE. | BREAK OF RAILWAY GAUGE. | BREAK OF RAILWAY GAUGE. |
The commission which was appointed last | The commission which was appointed last | The commission which was appointed last |
year to investigate and report upan the | year to investigate and report upon the | year to investigate and report upon the |
break of gauge .problem } 'after many months | break of gauge problem, after many months | break of gauge problem after many months |
of inquiry into the. systems operating in all. | of inquiry into the systems operating in all | of inquiry into the. systems operating in all |
States, has submitted its report to the | States, has submitted its report to the | States, has submitted its report to the |
Federal Government^ TJie report deals ex | Federal Government. The report deals ex- | Federal Government The report deals exhaustively |
haustively ???with' the complex question, de | haustively with the complex question, de- | herewith' the complex question, devoting |
voting special attention to the financial | voting special attention to the financial | special attention to the financial |
side of the various schemes, and detailing | side of the various schemes, and detailing | side of the various schemes, and detailing |
numerous suggestions and automatic de | numerous suggestions and automatic de- | numerous suggestions and automatic devices |
vices submitted. It is understood that the | vices submitted. It is understood that the | submitted. It is understood that the |
?main recommendatsion contained in the re-': | main recommendation contained in the re- | main recommendation contained in the report |
port is that the railways of the | port is that the railways of the | is that the railways of the |
Commonwealth should be gradually uni | Commonwealth should be gradually uni- | Commonwealth should be gradually uni |
fied, with a -gauge of 4ft. 8£in. as the uni | fied, with a gauge of 4ft. 8½in. as the uni- | fied, with a gauge of 4ft. 8½in. as the uniform |
form standard. Plans for the financing of | form standard. Plans for the financing of | standard. Plans for the financing of |
the undertaking are contained in the re | the undertaking are contained in the re- | the undertaking are contained in the report |
port. As the expenditure involved would | port. As the expenditure involved would | As the expenditure involved would |
be at least £40,000.000, the work of uni | be at least £40,000,000, the work of uni- | be at least £40,000.000, the work of unification |
fication of course would have to extended | fication of course would have to extended | of course would have to extended |
over many years, and the cost distributed | over many years, and the cost distributed | over many years, and the cost distributed |
between the' Commonwealth and 'State' au- | between the Commonwealth and State au- | between the' Commonwealth and State' authorities.' |
thorities.' Figures quoted in' the report | thorities. Figures quoted in the report | Figures quoted in the report |
show that the work of conaect:ng the capi | show that the work of connecting the capi- | show that the work of connecting the capitals |
tals of the States with a uniform gauge, | tals of the States with a uniform gauge, | of the States with a uniform |