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BREAK OP GAUGE PROBLEM, | BREAK OF GAUGE PROBLEM. | BREAK OF GAUGE PROBLEM, |
Captain Grieve's Device. | Captain Grieve's Device. | Captain Grieve's Device. |
A device for enabling rolling SIOCK. vu | A device for enabling rolling stock to be | A device for enabling rolling STOCK. viz |
run on the 5ft 3iu gnugo and the 4ft 8Jin | run on the 5ft. 3in. gauge and the 4ft. 8½in. | run on the 5ft 3in gauge and the 4ft 8in |
gauge was shown before H large number of | gauge was shown before a large number of | gauge was shown before H large number of |
members of the State Houses of I'arlia | members of the State Houses of Parlia- | members of the State Houses of Parliament |
ment yesterday by the inventor, Captain | ment yesterday by the inventor, Captain | yesterday by the inventor, Captain |
lohn Clnevo, inspector of ordnance | John Grieve, inspector of ordnance | John Grieve, inspector of ordnance |
machinery It difiera absolutely from nnv | machinery. It differs absolutely from any | machinery It differs absolutely from any |
other dev ice for overcoming* the break of | other device for overcoming the break of | other device for overcoming the break of |
ginge difficult) lhere arc four wheels on | gauge difficulty. There are four wheels on | gauge difficulty There are four wheels on |
each axle-the inside pair for the 4ft 8Jiu | each axle—the inside pair for the 4ft. 8½in. | each axle-the inside pair for the 4ft 8in |
gauge, and the outside pair for the 5ft tin | gauge, and the outside pair for the 5ft. 3in. | gauge, and the outside pair for the 5ft 3in |
gauge lhcse vv heels have plan» or bltuk ' | gauge. These wheels have plain or "blank" | gauge These wheels have plans or black ' |
l)le»-that is, lhere is no Hange In place | tyres, that is, there is no flange. In place | bles that is, there is no Range In place |
of Hinges there nrc slip rings which extend | of flanges there are slip rings which extend | of Hinges there are slip rings which extend |
below the tyre» lim mechanism Is such | below the tyres. The mechanism is such | below the tyres lim mechanism is such |
Hint onl) one pair of slip ringi ia in ne | that only one pair of slip rings is in ac- | that only one pair of slip rings as in ne |
tion at a time, the other pair being lifted | tion at a time, the other pair being lifted | tion at a time, the other pair being lifted |
clear of the rails | clear of the rails. | clear of the rails |
When the rolling stock comes to »»lint | When the rolling stock comes to what | When the rolling stock comes to what |
are termed the change points,' the pair | are termed the "change points," the pair | are termed the change points, the pair |
of slip rings required for the chungo of | of slip rings required for the change of | of slip rings required for the change of |
gütige ure lowered aittomnticall) Locking | gauge are lowered automatically. Locking | gauge are lowered automatically) Locking |
dev io s arc cmplo)cd to keep these ring» | devices are employed to keep these rings | dev to s are employed to keep these rings |
in place, and to ensure that the other pair | in place, and to ensure that the other pair | in place, and to ensure that the other pair |
nrc kept «.leur of the rails Captain Grtovc | are kept clear of the rails. Captain Grieve | are kept clear of the rails Captain Grieve |
contends that the ordinär) Hanges are al | contends that the ordinary flanges are a | contends that the ordinary Ranges are al |
emile dev tee, considered quite apart from | crude device, considered quite apart from | emile dev tee, considered quite apart from |
an) ihnnge-of gauge mechanism, and that | any change of gauge mechanism, and that | an) hungered gauge mechanism, and that |
his slip ringi (which ure free to revolve | his slip rings (which are free to revolve | his slip rings (which are free to revolve |
on tin it vii when they arc brought into | on the axle when they are brought into | on in it and when they are brought into |
contait with the rails) will greatly reduce | contact with the rails) will greatly reduce | contact with the rails will greatly reduce |
wear and tear, ns the) do not cxirt that | wear and tear, as they do not exert that | wear and tear, as they do not exist that |
gnulling action in the rails »cinch is un | grinding action in the rails which is | gambling action in the rails which is unavoidable |
avoidable with the ordinurv hxed gauge | unavoidable with the ordinary fixed gauge. | with the ordinary fixed gauge |
A l.ti Í,L model tt us provided for the demon | A large model was provided for the | A late Í,L model it is provided for the demon |
stratum, vthn.li was followed with great | demonstration, which was followed with | stratum, which was followed with great |
interest | great interest. | interest |
Interchangeable Truck Bodies. | Interchangeable Truck Bodies. | Interchangeable Truck Bodies. |
Hie l.adcr of the State Kanners Union | The leader of the State Farmers' Union | The leader of the State Farmers' Union |
I at ty (Mr ilNn) considers that tho solu | party (Mr. Allan) considers that the solution | I at by (Mr INn) considers that the sole |
of the break of gauge problem, so far | of the break of gauge problem, so far | of the break of gauge problem, so far |
us llu traiispoit of goods bettletn \ ictom I | as the transport of goods between Victoria | as the transport of goods betters I return I |
and Neu Ninth Wales is concerned, is anl | and New South Wales is concerned, is an | and New North Wales is concerned, is an |
arrangement whereby the bodies of trucks | arrangement whereby the bodies of trucks | arrangement whereby the bodies of trucks |
lum be transferred from one set of wheels | may be transferred from one set of wheels | can be transferred from one set of wheels |
to iinolher with a crane Mr Ali- i suggests | to another with a crane. Mr. Allan suggests | to another with a crane Mr Alex i suggests |
| Unit the c-titcrimcnl be given n trial b) | that this experiment be given a trial by | a Unit the c-titcrimcnl be given a trial by |
litt ng some trucks foi transfer in the man | lifting some trucks for transfer in the | little ing some trucks for transfer in the man |
manner suggested, and that if the experiment | manner suggested, and that if the experiment | manner suggested, and that if the experiment |
is »uciesi-ful nbout JOU trucks or lc«s in | is successful about 200 trucks or less in | is successful about JOU trucks or less in |
It.te It Mate would be stillicicnt to enri) on | each state would be sufficient to carry on | state It Mate would be sufficient to carry) on |
the uni n-liile trade m primary products, | the interstate trade in primary products, | the uni while trade in primary products, |
ispccialt) fruit »»huh is liable to damugc | especially fruit which is liable to damage | especially) fruit which is liable to damage |
I li) lullillilig With r.gani to the lied | by handling. With regard to the need | I li) fulfilling With regard to the Red |
| for structural alterations in the trucks, | for structural alterations in the trucks, | | for structural alterations in the trucks, |
Ml Minn is of the opinion that this cutilti | Mr. Allan is of the opinion that this could | Ml Mine is of the opinion that this could |
be tiu.il) tuertóme ihe trucks, he thinks, | be easily overcome. The trucks, he thinks, | be trial) overtime the trucks, he thinks, |
i are «Unit the «anuo »ire, and ev cn if th s | are about the same size, and even if this | i are Unit the same size, and even if the |
should not be the case a special boil) could | should not be the case a special body could | should not be the case a special body could |
be mad.' line crane would do all the work | be made. One crane would do all the work | be mad.' line crane would do all the work |
I of ti iiutfirring the interchangeable | of transferring the interchangeable | I of a preferring the interchangeable |
I bodies | bodies. | bodies |
Identified overProof corrections | AUTOMATICALLY SIZE AS SAME DIFFICULTY SUFFICIENT ORDINARY LEADER DIFFERS FIXED DAMAGE ABOUT REGARD WHAT ANOTHER TYRES JOHN CARRY PARLIAMENT EVEN EMPLOYED NEW CONTACT ONLY ESPECIALLY SUCCESSFUL LESS BODY ANY TRANSPORT FARMERS GRIEVE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BETWEEN DEMONSTRATION HANDLING LIFTING PARTY EXERT FLANGE GRINDING NEED FLANGES ALLAN SOLUTION BLANK TRANSFERRING VICTORIA CRUDE SOUTH PLAIN MADE MAY INTERSTATE DEVICES EASILY OVERCOME |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 427 | 72.4 | 89.5 | 61.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 205 | 72.7 | 88.3 | 57.1 |
Weighted Words | 72.9 | 88.1 | 55.9 |
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BREAK OP GAUGE DEVICE. | BREAK OF GAUGE DEVICE. | BREAK OF GAUGE DEVICE. |
Experimental Truck Suggested. | Experimental Truck Suggested. | Experimental Truck Suggested. |
Implo-sed with the don c of tnplaip | Impressed with the device of Captain | impressed with the don c of Captain |
Oricxo frr solxing the problem of the dil | Grieve for solving the problem of the dif- | Grieve for solving the problem of the day |
feront inilun) gnuge«, nuno numbers of Hie. | ferent railway gauges, some members of the | from similar) gauge, nine numbers of the. |
State I'-iiliniiitnt inlcuil to urge thnt Hie | State Parliament intend to urge that the | State I'-iiliniiitnt intends to urge that the |
matter be lukin up bx the Mmiatrx Inxicw | matter be taken up by the Ministry. In view | matter be taken up by the Ministry review |
of the nppoa t o i tupiivseil hx the Unit | of the opposition expressed by the Rail- | of the appeal to i supervised by the Unit |
Mil j« Mantling ( niuiiiitlct to ihe umina | ways Standing Committee to the unifica- | Mil j Mantling ( nominated to the mine |
tion scheme n« proposed bl the I'nnic .Mm | tion scheme, as proposed by the Prime Min- | tion scheme as proposed by the Prime Minister |
islir (Mr lliiKlim) then» mombeis con | ister (Mr. Hughes) these members con- | (Mr lliiKlim) then members contend |
tend that progress should not be hindered | tend that progress should not be hindered | that progress should not be hindered |
mitas thru is nu ullcin itixe proiuiii.il t np | unless there is an alternative proposal. Cap- | miss thee is no allow the provincial t no |
tain Grieve's device, they claim, is the best | tain Grieve's device, they claim, is the best | rain Grieve's device, they claim, is the best |
of the matu uncut« d mid the I u tor in Us | of the many invented, and the factor in its | of the instruments and the u tor in Us |
f umir i« ii i siiittijlut» | favour is its simplicity. | f unit is in siiittijlut» |
Oppnrtuniti nil! be Inkeii during the | Opportunity will be taken during the | Opportunity will be taken during the |
aVililirss in llepl) lo dux lo Migßoit Unit | Address in Reply to-day to suggest that | aVililirss in reply) to dux To Mignon Unit |
the Mimslrx hnxi an experimental trueg | the Ministry have an experimental truck | the Ministry had an experimental truck |
fitted willi the dex lit, MI thnl it tin he | fitted with the device, so that it can be | fitted with the idea lit, MI that it can he |
tested under minni xtoiking tnndition* | tested under actual working conditions. | tested under actual working conditions |
Identified overProof corrections | MINISTER TAKEN AS IMPRESSED BY REPLY /TO/DAY|TODAY MINISTRY WORKING FOR CAPTAIN PRIME SOLVING ACTUAL MEMBERS CAN AND CONDITIONS WILL GRIEVE OPPORTUNITY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | EXPRESSED SO FACTOR COMMITTEE HUGHES GAUGES MANY THERE RAILWAYS ITS VIEW THESE STANDING UNLESS SOME UNIFICATION SUGGEST ALTERNATIVE RAILWAY PARLIAMENT HAVE OPPOSITION INVENTED FAVOUR INTEND PROPOSAL DIFFERENT ADDRESS SIMPLICITY |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 133 | 45.1 | 72.2 | 49.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 87 | 42.5 | 66.7 | 42.0 |
Weighted Words | 39.1 | 66.0 | 44.1 |
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UNIFICATION OF GAUGES. | UNIFICATION OF GAUGES. | UNIFICATION OF GAUGE. |
Problem in Australia. | Problem in Australia. | Problem in Australia. |
Discussed by British Association. | Discussed by British Association. | Discussed by British Association. |
(Australian Press Association ) | (Australian Press Association.) | (Australian Press Association.) |
LONDON, Sept. 0. | LONDON, Sept. 9. | LONDON, Sept. 6. |
Professor T H Beare, Regius Professor | Professor T. H. Beare, Regius Professor | Professor T H Beare, Regius Professor |
of Engineering at Edinburgh University | of Engineering at Edinburgh University, | of Engineering at Edinburgh University |
and president of the engineering section of | and president of the engineering section of | and president of the engineering section of |
the British Association for the Adiiince | the British Association for the Advance- | the British Association for the Advance |
nient of Science, read a paper on inilwav | ment of Science, read a paper on railway | ment of Science, read a paper on railway |
problems m Australia at the conference of | problems in Australia at the conference of | problems in Australia at the conference of |
the association at Hull Professor Beare | the association at Hull. Professor Beare | the association at Hull Professor Beare |
began bia career in the Public Works de | began his career in the Public Works de- | began his career in the Public Works de |
partial nt of the South AuBtrahin cn ii ser | partment of the South Australian civil ser- | partial nt of the South Australian civil service. |
vice. | vice. | |
The paper waa largely histoneal bul | The paper was largely historical, but | The paper was largely historical but |
Professor Borre expressed the opinion th it | Professor Beare expressed the opinion that | Professor Beare expressed the opinion that |
in spite of the decisions of Roi al cominis | in spite of the decisions of Royal commissions | in spite of the decisions of Royal commissions |
sions the brcik of gauge problem might | the break of gauge problem might | the break of gauge problem might |
possiblj be solved by mcchmicil deuces | possibly be solved by mechanical devices | possibly be solved by mechanical devices |
overcoming the break ind thus tcmpoi | overcoming the break and thus tempor- | overcoming the break and thus temporarily |
arily postponing the need to incur the | arily postponing the need to incur the | postponing the need to incur the |
heavj charges required to compute the | heavy charges required to complete the | heavy charges required to compute the |
conversion into one gauge which lilli | conversion into one gauge which ulti- | conversion into one gauge which will |
malelymust be faced Unificition be milled | mately must be faced. Unification, he added, | maley must be faced Unification be milled |
should be postponed except in regard to | should be postponed except in regard to | should be postponed except in regard to |
two improvements which might bo undei | two improvements which might be under- | two improvements which might be under- |
taken at moderate expense namely, the | taken at moderate expense namely, the | taken at moderate expense namely, the |
construction of a 4ft 8£in direct line from | construction of a 4ft 8½in direct line from | construction of a 4ft 8in direct line from |
Port Augusta to Salisbury (b A ), and tlio | Port Augusta to Salisbury (S.A.), and the | Port Augusta to Salisbury (b A ), and the |
completion of the coastal line from West | completion of the coastal line from West | completion of the coastal line from West |
Maitland bv wav of Richmond Gap | Maitland by way of Richmond Gap | Maitland by way of Richmond Gap |
(NSW) to Brisbane 1 hese two im | (N.S.W.) to Brisbane. These two im- | (NSW) to Brisbane These two improvements |
provements would appreciably shorten the | provements would appreciably shorten the | would appreciably shorten the |
total mileuge belwein Riisbniu and lie | total mileage between Brisbane and Fre- | total mileage between Brisbane and Fre |
mantle (W A ) J hore would then be onlv | mantle (W.A.). There would then be only | mantle (W A ) J here would then be only |
three changing slatiotiH-Albury (NSW ), | three changing stations— Albury (N.S.W.), | three changing slatiotiH-Albury (NSW), |
Sahsburv (SA ) and Kalgoorlie (W \ ) | Sailsbury (S.A.) and Kalgoorlie (W.A.). | Salisbury (SA ) and Kalgoorlie (W A ) There |
lhere was in even more urgent problem | there was in even more urgent problem | was in even more urgent problem |
hoiveicr which cillcd for solution and this | however which called for solution and this | however which called for solution and this |
was the bmldinc, of the North South lino | was the building, of the North South line. | was the building, of the North South line |
Ile urged that ¡in e irlj decision should be | He urged that an early decision should be | He urged that an early decision should be |
reached m legaid to the loutc with a view | reached in regard to the route with a view | reached in regard to the house with a view |
to linmediatelv beginning construction The | to immediately beginning construction. The | to immediately beginning construction The |
scheme proposed bv the engineer of wav an | scheme proposed by the engineer of way an | scheme proposed by the engineer of way an |
works of the Commonwealth railways (Mr | works of the Commonwealth railways (Mr. | works of the Commonwealth railways (Mr |
G A Hobler) seqmed to satisfv all require | G. A. Hobler) seemed to satisfy all require- | G A Hobler) seemed to satisfy all requirements, |
ments, and would involve the lenst capital | ments, and would involve the least capital | and would involve the least capital |
expenditure and the least piobable annual | expenditure and the least probable annual | expenditure and the least probable annual |
charge_ | charge. | charge |
Identified overProof corrections | CIVIL BETWEEN SATISFY MUST MECHANICAL POSSIBLY ROYAL BUT PROBABLE THERE MILEAGE THESE EARLY HEAVY WAY HE TEMPORARILY SEEMED COMMISSIONS UNDERTAKEN RAILWAY HOWEVER CALLED HIS DEVICES ONLY FREMANTLE BUILDING IMMEDIATELY HISTORICAL ADVANCEMENT |
Identified overProof non-corrections | DEPARTMENT GAUGES [**VANDALISED] ROUTE STATIONS ULTIMATELY SAILSBURY ADDED COMPLETE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 277 | 79.4 | 96.4 | 82.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 162 | 76.5 | 95.1 | 78.9 |
Weighted Words | 77.4 | 95.5 | 79.9 |
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NEW SOUTH WALES P__________MENT. | NEW SOUTH WALES PARLIAMENT. | NEW SOUTH WALES P__________MENT. |
———♦——— | ———♦——— | assess |
Border Railways Bill Passed. | Border Railways Bill Passed. | Border Railways Bill Passed. |
SYDNEY, Tuesday.― Mr. Jaques was | SYDNEY, Tuesday.― Mr. Jaques was | SYDNEY, Tuesday Mr. Jaques was |
informed by Sir George Fuller iu the Legis- | informed by Sir George Fuller in the Legis- | informed by Sir George Fuller in the Legislative |
lative Assembly to-day that the proposed | lative Assembly to-day that the proposed | Assembly to-day that the proposed |
border rail-rays across the Murray would | border railways across the Murray would | border railways across the Murray would |
be built on the Victorian guugc, hut special | be built on the Victorian gauge, but special | be built on the Victorian gauge, but special |
pro.¡sion would be made for their conver- | provision would be made for their conver- | provision would be made for their conversion |
sion to uniform gauge. | sion to uniform gauge. | to uniform gauge. |
Replying to Mr. Goldstein, the Minister | Replying to Mr. Goldstein, the Minister | Replying to Mr. Goldstein, the Minister |
for Railways (Mr. Hall) said that the esti- | for Railways (Mr. Ball) said that the esti- | for Railways (Mr. Hall) said that the estimated |
mated cost or the eastern suburbs railway | mated cost of the eastern suburbs railway | cost of the eastern suburbs railway |
from St. James' road to Bondi Junction | from St. James' road to Bondi Junction | from St. James' road to Bondi Junction |
was. £1,000,000 exclusive of land icaump | was £1,600,000 exclusive of land resump- | was. £1,000,000 exclusive of land resumptions. |
tions. | tions. | |
' Mr. Stuart Robertson submitted a motion | Mr. Stuart Robertson submitted a motion | Mr. Stuart Robertson submitted a motion |
for statutory, power to conduct u State | for statutory power to conduct a State | for statutory, power to conduct a State |
sweep to provide 'adequate pay for all | sweep to provide adequate pay for all | sweep to provide adequate pay for all |
returned disabled »soldiers. The debate | returned disabled soldiers. The debate | returned disabled soldiers. The debate |
was adjourned till Tuesday. | was adjourned till Tuesday. | was adjourned till Tuesday. |
Unexpected opposition was shown in the | Unexpected opposition was shown in the | Unexpected opposition was shown in the |
third rending of the Border Railways Bill. | third reading of the Border Railways Bill. | third reading of the Border Railways Bill. |
Mr. Lotignlin said that the mapB and | Mr. Loughlin said that the maps and | Mr. Loughlin said that the maps and |
papéis tabled did not give the information | papers tabled did not give the information | papers tabled did not give the information |
required by the Opposition. He moved an | required by the Opposition. He moved an | required by the Opposition. He moved an |
amendment to recommit the bill for further | amendment to recommit the bill for further | amendment to recommit the bill for further |
consideration. | consideration. | consideration. |
Mr. Dunn supported the amendment, | Mr. Dunn supported the amendment, | Mr. Dunn supported the amendment, |
and thought that the clause providing for | and thought that the clause providing for | and thought that the clause providing for |
the construction of railways under Vic | the construction of railways under | the construction of railways under Vic |
Victorian conditions should be deleted. | Victorian conditions should be deleted. | Victorian conditions should be deleted. |
Mr. Loughlin's amendment wns defeated | Mr. Loughlin's amendment was defeated | Mr. Loughlin's amendment was defeated |
on a party division bv 87 votes to 21. The | on a party division by 37 votes to 21. The | on a party division by 37 votes to 21. The |
third reading of the bill was agreed to on | third reading of the bill was agreed to on | third reading of the bill was agreed to on |
the voices. | the voices. | the voices. |
The debate on the Xorlh Shore Bridge | The debate on the North Shore Bridge | The debate on the North Shore Bridge |
Bill nas resumed. | Bill was resumed. | Bill was resumed. |
—————— | —————— | assays |
Identified overProof corrections | PAPERS BUT NORTH MAPS RESUMPTIONS LOUGHLIN PROVISION |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PARLIAMENT BALL |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 205 | 91.7 | 99.0 | 88.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 125 | 92.8 | 98.4 | 77.8 |
Weighted Words | 92.3 | 98.5 | 80.2 |
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BAD LANGUAGE ON TRAIN. | BAD LANGUAGE ON TRAIN. | BAD LANGUAGE ON TRAIN. |
? At,..the, Cheltenham Court on Wedncs | At the Cheltenham Court on Wednesday, | ? At the, Cheltenham Court on Wednesday, |
day, liefore.-Messrfl. Clements (chairman), | before Messrs. Clements (chairman), | before. Messrs. Clements (chairman), |
Mills, I* Page, nnd Callaghan, J.P.'s, a | Mills, Le Page, and Callaghan, J.P.'s, a | Mills, Le Page, and Callaghan, J.P.'s, a |
heavy-fine was inflicted on,George Harland | heavy-fine was inflicted on George Harland | heavy fine was inflicted on, George Harland |
for having made use of obscene languufc | for having made use of obscene language | for having made use of obscene language |
in a railway carriage .at Moorabbin on | in a railway carriage at Moorabbin on | in a railway carriage at Moorabbin on |
March 10. | March 10. | March 16. |
Kvidehce was given by Ticket-checkers | Evidence was given by Ticket-checkers | Evidence was given by Ticket checkers |
Graham and howe that defendant, when | Graham and Lowe that defendant, when | Graham and hope that defendant, when |
asked for his ticket, in the 1.0 p.m. down | asked for his ticket, in the 1.6 p.m. down | asked for his ticket, in the 1.0 p.m. down |
train on the date in question, used lan- | train on the date in question, used | train on the date in question, used language |
guage of a most obscene and filthy charac- | language of a most obscene and filthy character | of a most obscene and filthy character |
ter in tho hearing of n number of people | in the hearing of a number of people | in the hearing of a number of people |
on the platforms, lt.was stated the lan- | on the platforms. lt was stated the | on the platforms, It was stated the language |
guage wns heard two or three compart-, | language was heard two or three compart- | was heard two or three compart-, |
monta distant. IWcmlnut, who did not | ments distant. Defendant, who did not | month distant. IWcmlnut, who did not |
uppcur, was fined £5, with 0/ costs,.Ju de- | appear, was fined £5, with 6/ costs, in de- | appear, was fined £5, with 6 costeen de- |
default four weeks' imprisonment. | default four weeks' imprisonment. | default four weeks' imprisonment. |
Identified overProof corrections | WEDNESDAY GEORGE APPEAR EVIDENCE MESSRS LE BEFORE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | COMPARTMENTS LT LOWE COSTS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 110 | 80.9 | 94.5 | 71.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 78 | 85.9 | 94.9 | 63.6 |
Weighted Words | 84.5 | 93.1 | 55.5 |
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RECORD HEAT IN SYDNEY. | RECORD HEAT IN SYDNEY. | RECORD HEAT IN SYDNEY. |
.'SYDNEY. Thursday. ? Sydney swel- | SYDNEY, Thursday. — Sydney swel- | SYDNEY. Thursday. Sydney swel- |
tered to-day in the hottest weather for | tered to-day in the hottest weather for | fired to-day in the hottest weather for |
April in S3 years. Tho shurio temperature | April in 63 years. The shade temperature | April in 83 years. The shade temperature |
[tan wan DldiM. al luilf-pust 12 ti'dock, which | was 91deg. at half-past 12 o'clock, which | turrwan DldiM. at half-past 12 o'clock, which |
"'? ia tho.highest reading in.April sineo 1850. | is the highest reading in April since 1850. | "'? is the highest reading in April since 1859. |
'jjf-. (Druasicrii and"'others in Hu- country, view | Graziers and others in the country view | 'has-. (Druasicrii and others in the- country, view |
iurn with anxiety the outlook if general rains | with anxiety the outlook if general rains | turn with anxiety the outlook if general rains |
- db not fail during thin' month; ; | do not fall during this month. | - do not fail during the' month; ; |
Identified overProof corrections | AT OCLOCK /HALF/PAST|HALFPAST DO SHADE OTHERS IS SINCE AND HIGHEST |
Identified overProof non-corrections | THIS WAS SWELTERED [**VANDALISED] FALL GRAZIERS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 52 | 63.5 | 90.4 | 73.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 41 | 65.9 | 87.8 | 64.3 |
Weighted Words | 66.9 | 86.3 | 58.6 |
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RUN OVER BY A TRAIN. | RUN OVER BY A TRAIN. | RUN OVER BY A TRAIN. |
PERTH, Monday. | PERTH. Monday. | PERTH, Monday. |
AVIlllnm Young, a returned soldier, aged 40, | William Young, a returned soldier, aged 40, | William Young, a returned soldier, aged 40, |
was struck b: a tralu at a lovol crossing at | was struck by a train at a level crossing at | was struck by a train at a level crossing at |
East Perth yesterday, and had both logs and | East Perth yesterday, and had both legs and | East Perth yesterday, and had both legs and |
one ,arm cut oft. Ho died shortly afterwards | one arm cut off. He died shortly afterwards. | one arm cut off. He died shortly afterwards |
His nearest relatives aro supposod to bo In | His nearest relatives are supposed to be in | His nearest relatives are supposod to be in |
Now Zealand. | New Zealand. | New Zealand. |
Identified overProof corrections | WILLIAM LEGS ARE BE HE LEVEL OFF NEW |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SUPPOSED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 45 | 75.6 | 97.8 | 90.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 40 | 77.5 | 97.5 | 88.9 |
Weighted Words | 78.1 | 95.7 | 80.3 |
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RICHARDSON AND WRENCH, LTD. | | RICHARDSON AND WRENCH, LTD. | RICHARDSON AND WRENCH, LTD. The |
The annual meeting of Richardson and | The annual meeting of Richardson and | annual meeting of Richardson and |
iVrench. Limite" was held at the company's | Wrench, Limited was held at the company's | Wrench. Limited" was held at the company's |
rooms yesterday. Mr. E P. Simpson, chair- | rooms yesterday. Mr. E P. Simpson, chair- | rooms yesterday. Mr. E P. Simpson, chairman |
man of directors, presided. The report and | man of directors, presided. The report and | of directors, presided. The report and |
balance-sheet, particulars of which have al | balance-sheet, particulars of which have al- | balance-sheet, particulars of which have already |
roady been published, were -adopted. Mr. E. | ready been published, were adopted. Mr. E. | been published, were adopted. Mr. E. |
P. filmpBca was re-eUcted a director,, 24-, | P. Simpson re-elected a director, Mr. | P. filmpBca was re-elected a director,, 24-, |
James Gregg art*. Mr. H. J. Little were re | James Gregg and Mr. H. J. Little were re- | James Gregg arts. Mr. H. J. Little were re |
elected managing directors. Messrs. H. Y. | elected managing directors. Messrs. H. Y. | elected managing directors. Messrs. H. Y. |
Hussell and H. Russell Crano were re-elected | Russell and H. Russell Crane were re-elected | Hassell and H. Russell Crane were re-elected |
auditors. An honorarium oí £1750 was passed | auditors. An honorarium of £1750 was passed | auditors. An honorarium of £1750 was passed |
to tho directors and staff. I | to the directors and staff. | to the directors and staff. I |
Identified overProof corrections | LIMITED ALREADY CRANE |
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Searchability of unique words | 47 | 93.6 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 92.9 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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; OBITUARY. | OBITUARY. | OBITUARY. |
DB. F. II. QUAIEE. | DR. F. H. QUAIFE. | DR. F. H. QUAIFE. |
At the-agc of SI yoarB, Dr. F. II. Quaile, | At the age of 81 years, Dr. F. H. Quaife, | At the age of 21 years, Dr. F. H. Quaife, |
M.A., 'M.D., M.S., of Stunbopo-road, Killara, | M.A., M.D., M.S., of Stanhope-road, Killara, | M.A., M.D., M.S., of Stanhope-road, Killara, |
passed'avviiyon Tuesday evening. Kor many | passed away on Tuesday evening. For many | passed'avviiyon Tuesday evening. For many |
years Dr. Quaite was a resident of Woollahra. | years Dr. Quaife was a resident of Woollahra. | years Dr. Quaife was a resident of Woollahra. |
IIo^vvaR well known In tho medical profession | He was well known in the medical profession | Holway well known in the medical profession |
us one of tho oldest medical practitioners'of | as one of the oldest medical practitioners of | as one of the oldest medical practitioners of |
the city. Since 1876, Dr. Quaile has been a | the city. Since 1876, Dr. Quaife has been a | the city. Since 1876, Dr. Quaife has been a |
member of tho Royal Society of Now South | member of the Royal Society of New South | member of the Royal Society of New South |
Wales, and for many years vvaB a member of | Wales, and for many years was a member of | Wales, and for many years was a member of |
tho council of the society. Dr. Qimife, was an | the council of the society. Dr. Quaife, was an | the council of the society. Dr. Quaife, was an |
energetic member and bonefnclor of tho so- | energetic member and benefactor of the so- | energetic member and benefactor of the society, |
ciety, and pruhentod It with an electrical | ciety, and presented it with an electrical | and presented it with an electrical |
lantern for Boionllflc purposes. | lantern for scientiflc purposes. | lantern for scientific purposes. |
. Dr. Qualfo lind two sons, both of whom aro | Dr. Quaife had two sons, both of whom are | Dr. Quaife had two sons, both of whom are |
doctors, and four daughters.» | doctors, and four daughters. | doctors, and four daughters |
Identified overProof corrections | QUAIFE AS ARE BENEFACTOR HAD STANHOPE AGE PRACTITIONERS PRESENTED NEW |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PASSED SCIENTIFLC AWAY HE ON |
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All Words | 104 | 70.2 | 94.2 | 80.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 62 | 75.8 | 91.9 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 74.3 | 94.2 | 77.3 |
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FOOTBALL. | FOOTBALL. | FOOTBALL. |
BRITISH ASSOCIATION. | BRITISH ASSOCIATION. | BRITISH ASSOCIATION. |
GRANVILLE AND DISTRICT ASSOCIATION. | GRANVILLE AND DISTRICT ASSOCIATION. | GRANVILLE AND DISTRICT ASSOCIATION. |
At the annual meeting of the Gram.Ile and District | | At the annual meeting of the Granville and District | At the annual meeting of the Granville and District |
Football Association, held at the club rooms, the foi-1 | Football Association, held at the club rooms, the following | Football Association, held at the club rooms, the following |
lowing new officers were elected:-Pntron, Dr. McPher | new officers were elected :-- Patron, Dr. McPher- | new officers were elected Patron, Dr. McPherson |
Bon; president, Alderman H. A* Membrcy; vlce-presi | son ; president, Alderman H. A. Membrey ; vice-presi- | president, Alderman H. A Membrey; vice-presidents |
dents, Messrs. lleuden Epps, O. Robertson, B. llyplop, | dents, Messrs. Henden Epps, G. Robertson, B. Hyslop, | Messrs. Henden Epps, O. Robertson, B. Hyslop, |
J. Kay, F. Robertson, P. T. Williams, and E. Hodgkin- | J. Kay, F. Robertson, P. T. Williams, and E. Hodgkin- | J. Kay, F. Robertson, P. T. Williams, and E. Hodgkin- |
son; treasurer, Mr. Fred. W. Barlow; bon. secretary, | son ; treasurer, Mr. Fred. W. Barlow ; hon. secretary, | son; treasurer, Mr. Fred. W. Barlow; hon. secretary, |
Mr. Bentley Hyslop. | Mr. Bentley Hyslop. | Mr. Bentley Hyslop. |
' Touching upon the subject of local playing grounds, | Touching upon the subject of local playing grounds, | ' Touching upon the subject of local playing grounds, |
the annual report stated:-"Sufficient playing areas | the annual report stated :-- "Sufficient playing areas | the annual report stated: "Sufficient playing areas |
were available to place all our games; but some teams | were available to place all our games ; but some teams | were available to place all our games; but some teams |
are still without a home, and are dependent on the | are still without a home, and are dependent on the | are still without a home, and are dependent on the |
generosity of other teams, who place their grounds at | generosity of other teams, who place their grounds at | generosity of other teams, who place their grounds at |
our disposal. Fresh playing arcas were equipped at | our disposal. Fresh playing areas were equipped at | our disposal. Fresh playing areas were equipped at |
Auburn, Lidcombe, Parramatta Park, and ¡Vdo, and | Auburn, Lidcombe, Parramatta Park, and Ryde, and | Auburn, Lidcombe, Parramatta Park, and Ryde, and |
assistance was given to Liverpool in equipping theirs. | assistance was given to Liverpool in equipping theirs. | assistance was given to Liverpool in equipping theirs. |
Owing to the paucity of funds at the disposal of | Owing to the paucity of funds at the disposal of | Owing to the paucity of funds at the disposal of |
the Colonial Treasurer, the long-sought home' for the | the Colonial Treasurer, the long-sought home for the | the Colonial Treasurer, the long-sought home' for the |
association has not yet been Bccured;»but your com- | association has not yet been secured ; but your com- | association has not yet been secured but your committee |
mittee are «till working in .this direction. v^The re- | mittee are still working in this direction. The re- | are still working in this direction. The report |
port referred also to the proposed establishment of a | port referred also to the proposed establishment of a | referred also to the proposed establishment of a |
registration and transfer system; and to the ' visit« | registration and transfer system ; and to the visits | registration and transfer system; and to the visit |
paid to tile district, and others contemplated, by the | paid to the district, and others contemplated, by the | paid to the district, and others contemplated, by the |
Queensland school boys, the West Wallsend team, | Queensland school boys, the West Wallsend team, | Queensland school boys, the West Wallsend team, |
and the senior Queenslander«. | and the senior Queenslanders. | and the senior Queenslanders. |
Identified overProof corrections | HON PATRON MCPHERSON RYDE MEMBREY HENDEN SECURED QUEENSLANDERS FOLLOWING |
Identified overProof non-corrections | VISITS DENTS [**VANDALISED] /VICE/PRESI|VICEPRESI |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 192 | 90.6 | 98.4 | 83.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 122 | 91.0 | 97.5 | 72.7 |
Weighted Words | 90.0 | 97.1 | 70.8 |
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BORDER RAILWAYS. | BORDER RAILWAYS. | BORDER RAILWAYS. |
TO THE EDITOR OP THE HERALD. | TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. | TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. |
Elr,-Mr. R. T. Ball (Minister for Agricul- | SIR,— Mr. R. T. Ball (Minister for Agriculture) | Sir Mr. R. T. Ball (Minister for Agricul- |
has been reported to have stated that | has been reported to have stated that | has been reported to have stated that |
he had no time "for tho bogey being raised | he had no time "for the bogey being raised | he had no time for the bogey being raised |
against Vlctoiiu being allowed to run her rall | against Victoria being allowed to run her rail- | against Victoria being allowed to run her rail |
wa)s into this State to the detriment of our | ways into this State to the detriment of our | ways into this State to the detriment of our |
own people." It Is hoped that tho fuller | own people." It is hoped that the Fuller | own people." It is hoped that the fuller |
Government will pause before granting such | Government will pause before granting such | Government will pause before granting such |
permission, as it will handicap the early uni- | permission, as it will handicap the early uni- | permission, as it will handicap the early unification |
fication of Australian railway gauges, a work | fication of Australian railway gauges, a work | of Australian railway gauges, a work |
on which the Royal Commission reported ' that | on which the Royal Commission reported "that | on which the Royal Commission reported that |
regardless of the timo at which the actual | regardless of the time at which the actual | regardless of the time at which the actual |
work may bo commenced, It should bo done | work may be commenced, It should be done | work may be commenced, It should be done |
ptomptly." Furthermore, ut tho Premiers' | ptomptly." Furthermore, at the Premiers' | promptly." Furthermore, if the Premiers' |
Conference hold in Melbourne on November 3, | Conference held in Melbourne on November 3, | Conference hold in Melbourne on November 3, |
1021, It was resolved "that the adoption of n | 1921, It was resolved "that the adoption of a | 1921, It was resolved "that the adoption of a |
uniform gauge is essential to the develop-] | uniform gauge is essential to the development | uniform gauge is essential to the develop-] |
and safety of the Commonwealth, and | and safety of the Commonwealth, and | and safety of the Commonwealth, and |
that stops be at once taken by tha Piemlers | that steps be at once taken by the Premiers | that steps be at once taken by the Premiers |
to consult their Governments with regard to | to consult their Governments with regard to | to consult their Governments with regard to |
said agreement " | said agreement." | said agreement " |
The Primo Minister has stated that the | The Prime Minister has stated that the | The Prime Minister has stated that the |
whole of the money can be found for this | whole of the money can be found for this | whole of the money can be found for this |
great work, which, if agreed to by the \a loua | great work, which, if agreed to by the various | great work, which, if agreed to by the various |
States, will moan work for at least 10,000 men | States, will mean work for at least 10,000 men | States, will mean work for at least 10,000 men |
within two months of lto approval Hie New | within two months of its approval. The New | within two months of its approval the New |
South Wales gauge waa s-electod, and all | South Wales gauge was selected, and all | South Wales gauge was selected, and all |
States agreed upon tho work with the excep- | States agreed upon the work with the excep- | States agreed upon the work with the exception |
tion of Victoria and South Australia It is | tion of Victoria and South Australia. It is | of Victoria and South Australia. It is |
to bo ono of the topics for discussion at the | to be one of the topics for discussion at the | to be one of the topics for discussion at the |
noxt Premiers' conference, and it is hoped | next Premiers' conference, and it is hoped | next Premiers' conference, and it is hoped |
that it Bhall bo put in h na without further | that it shall be put in hand without further | that it shall be put in h na without further |
delay, DB It will check the prescDt waie of | delay, as it will check the present wave of | delay, DB It will check the present wave of |
unemployment, ns well as develop country | unemployment, as well as develop country | unemployment, as well as develop country |
districts, giving the latter the needed activity | districts, giving the latter the needed activity | districts, giving the latter the needed activity |
that ia widely advocated Airead) practically | that is widely advocated. Already practically | that is widely advocated Already) practically |
avery branch of the Returned Soldiers' League | every branch of the Returned Soldiers' League | every branch of the Returned Soldiers' League |
has approved of an earl) lu qinning on Avhat | has approved of an early beginning on what | has approved of an earl) by pinning on what |
will be -a great natimal work, heueo, any at- | will be a great national work, hence, any | will be a great national work, hence, any attempt |
tempt to hamper it by permitting the futther | attempt to hamper it by permitting the further | to hamper it by permitting the further |
laying of gauges objected to bv tho Rojal | laying of gauges objected to by the Royal | laying of gauges objected to by the Royal |
Commission should b» promptlv prevented | Commission should be promptly prevented. | Commission should be promptly prevented |
I am, etc., | I am, etc., | I am, etc., |
GEORGE A. TAYLOR. | GEORGE A. TAYLOR. | GEORGE A. TAYLOR. |
May S. | May 8. | May S. |
Identified overProof corrections | ONE ITS SIR PROMPTLY WAVE PRIME NEXT WHAT ALREADY HENCE EVERY VARIOUS NATIONAL SELECTED PRESENT STEPS SHALL MEAN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | HAND BEGINNING HELD AGRICULTURE PTOMPTLY [**VANDALISED] DEVELOPMENT |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 309 | 84.1 | 97.1 | 81.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 173 | 86.7 | 96.5 | 73.9 |
Weighted Words | 86.9 | 96.2 | 71.0 |
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BONNIE DOON CLUB. . | BONNIE DOON CLUB. | BONNIE DOON CLUB. . |
Thlrtv-slx-rinle bogey competition for Mr. Wallace's | Thirty-six-hole bogey competition for Mr. Wallace's | Thlrtv-slx-rinle bogey competition for Mr. Wallace's |
trophy.-Morning: .1. Danlo» (16), 3 up; F. Wrlgnt | trophy.—Morning: J. Dunlop (16), 3 up; F. Wright | trophy. Morning: L. Dunlop (16), 3 up; F. Wright |
(S), 2 up; R. Aitken (¡>), 2 tipj li. Dirck« (S), 1 up; | (8), 2 up; R. Aitken (5), 2 up; H. Dircks (8), 1 up; | (3), 2 up; R. Aitken (5), 2 up li. Dircks (S), 1 up; |
D. Williams (0), 1 up; D. Walker (7), i up; E. It. | D. Williams (9), 1 up; D. Walker (7), 4 up; E. R. | D. Williams (0) 1 up; D. Walker (7), up E. R. |
Pendell, 1 down; M. Christie (7)7 1 down-, U. Cro- | Pendell, 1 down; M. Christie (7), 1 down; G. Cro- | Fennell, 1 down; M. Christie (7-7 3 down-, B. Cronin |
nin (12). 3 down; 0. Henderson (10), 2 down. | nin (12), 3 down; G. Henderson (10), 2 down. | (12). 3 down; 0. Henderson (10) 2 down. |
, Afternoon.-18-hulc bogey: E. Beadell (sor.), 2 | Afternoon.—18-hole bogey: E. Beadell (scr.), 2 | Afternoon 18-hole bogey: E. Beadnell (scr.), 2 |
UP; li. Dlrcks (S), 2 up; 11. A'tkcn (5), 1 vp; 1\. | up; H. Dircks (8), 2 up; R. Aitken (5), 1 up; D. | UP; li. Dircks (5), 2 up; R. Aitken (5), 1 vp; 14. |
Williams fft), P up; J. Christie (10), 4 up; It. Kcllv | Williams (9), 1 up; J. Christie (10), 4 up; R. Kelly | Williams T), P up; J. Christie (10 4 up; It. Kelly |
(0). 1 down. | (9), 1 down. | (0). 1 down. |
O Grade.-Whitestone (35),- 3 np; S. W. Ilarl:»r | C Grade.—Whitestone (15), 3 up; S. W. Barker | O Grade.-Whitestone (35),- 3 up; S. W. Ilarl:»r |
(14), 2 up; L. Gell (Is), eq.; II., Gilson (12), sq.; It. | (14), 2 up; L. Gell (18), sq.; H., Gilson (12), sq.; R. | (14), 2 up; L. Gell (Is), co.; R., Gibson (12), sq.; It. |
Frost.(li), 1 down. | Frost (15), 1 down. | Frostick), 1 down. |
Identified overProof corrections | SCR HOLE DUNLOP WRIGHT DIRCKS KELLY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PENDELL [**VANDALISED] THIRTY FROST SIX GILSON [**VANDALISED] BARKER BEADELL [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 60 | 71.7 | 83.3 | 41.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 36 | 72.2 | 80.6 | 30.0 |
Weighted Words | 72.3 | 83.0 | 38.8 |
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WAK TROPHIES. | WAR TROPHIES. | WAR TROPHIES. |
HEAVY GUNS FOR SYDNEY. | HEAVY GUNS FOR SYDNEY. | HEAVY GUNS FOR SYDNEY. |
TO -BE PLACED ON ANZAC; | TO BE PLACED ON ANZAC- | TO -BE PLACED ON ANZAC; |
. PARADE.. | PARADE. | . PARADE.. |
Tho City Council on Tuesday night will bo | The City Council on Tuesday night will be | The City Council on Tuesday night will be |
asked to approve of a recommendation by the | asked to approve of a recommendation by the | asked to approve of a recommendation by the |
Lord Mayor agreeing to accept from the | Lord Mayor agreeing to accept from the | Lord Mayor agreeing to accept from the |
War Tiophics Commlttoo two heavy guns, | War Trophies Commlttee two heavy guns, | War Trophies Committee two heavy guns, |
which have been selected by Alderman' Lleut. | which have been selected by Alderman Lieut.- | which have been selected by Alderman Lieut. |
Colonel Chnrlton on behalf of tho City Council. | Colonel Charlton on behalf of the City Council. | Colonel Charlton on behalf of the City Council. |
One of these guns was captured by tho 18th | One of these guns was captured by the 18th | One of these guns was captured by the 18th |
Battalion of tho A.I.F. at Warfusee, on | Battalion of the A.I.F. at Warfusee, on | Battalion of the A.I.F. at Warfusee, on |
August IS, 1818, and the other was prosonted | August 18, 1918, and the other was presented | August 15, 1848, and the other was presented |
by tho French Government, | by the French Government, | by the French Government, |
It is proposed that these guns be placed on | It is proposed that these guns be placed on | It is proposed that these guns be placed on |
Anzac-parade, one on each side of the Anzac | Anzac-parade, one on each side of the Anzac | Anzac-parade, one on each side of the Anzac |
Memorial Obelisk. | Memorial Obelisk. | Memorial Obelisk. |
Identified overProof corrections | LIEUT PRESENTED CHARLTON |
Identified overProof non-corrections | COMMLTTEE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 98 | 87.8 | 99.0 | 91.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 61 | 93.4 | 98.4 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 90.9 | 97.6 | 74.1 |
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SIR. JOHN- WAUGH. | MR. JOHN WAUGH. | SIR. JOHN- WAUGH. |
The funeral of Mr. John Waugh, a pioneer | The funeral of Mr. John Waugh, a pioneer | The funeral of Mr. John Waugh, a pioneer |
of the Riverina district, took place yesterday | of the Riverina district, took place yesterday | of the Riverina district, took place yesterday |
afternoon at the Randwick General Cemetery, | afternoon at the Randwick General Cemetery. | afternoon at the Randwick General Cemetery, |
liiere was a large gathering, Including many | There was a large gathering, including many | There was a large gathering, including many |
pastoralists. A short service, conducted by tho | pastoralists. A short service, conducted by the | pastoralists. A short service, conducted by the |
Revs. A. Edmunds'and G.-R. S. Reid, was held | Revs. A. Edmunds and G. R. S. Reid, was held | Revs. A. Edmunds'and GSR. S. Reid, was held |
nt tho late residence of the deceased, Wood- | at the late residence of the deceased, Wood- | at the late residence of the deceased, Wood- |
land, Trentt's-road, Killara: and Mr. Edmunds | land, Treatt's-road, Killara; and Mr. Edmunds | land, Treatt's-road, Killara: and Mr. Edmunds |
and the Rev.. M. Barnett read the service .at | and the Rev. M. Barnett read the service at | and the Rev. M. Barnett read the service at |
the cemetery. Mr. Barnett also delivered 'an | the cemetery. Mr. Barnett also delivered an | the cemetery. Mr. Barnett also delivered an |
address. | address. | address. |
The family was represented by Mr. 'William | The family was represented by Mr. William | The family was represented by Mr. William |
Waugh, Mr. John Waugh, Mr. Allan Waugh | Waugh, Mr. John Waugh, Mr. Allan Waugh | Waugh, Mr. John Waugh, Mr. Allan Waugh |
(sons), Mr. W. F. Parkinson (son-tn-law), and | (sons), Mr. W. F. Parkinson (son-in-law), and | (sons), Mr. W. F. Parkinson (son-in-law), and |
Mr. A. Waugh and Mr. Bruce Waugh (nephews) | Mr. A. Waugh and Mr. Bruce Waugh (nephews) | Mr. A. Waugh and Mr. Bruce Waugh (nephews) |
of deceased. Amongst others present were | of deceased. Amongst others present were | of deceased. Amongst others present were |
Messrs. D, Sinclair, M. Sullivan, F, Gilmore, | Messrs. D. Sinclair, M. Sullivan, F. Gilmore, | Messrs. D Sinclair, M. Sullivan, P Gilmore, |
T. Campbell, G, M'Credle, C. Kenyon, B. B. | T. Campbell, G. McCredie, C. Kenyon, B. B. | T. Campbell, G, M'Credie, C. Kenyon, B. B. |
Allen, A. S Mayne, A. Martin, P. Lavender, E. | Allen, A. S. Mayne, A. Martin, P. Lavender, E. | Allen, A. S Mayne, A. Martin, P. Lavender, E. |
Davies, F. H. Greaves, W. Beaumont, C. An- | Davies, F. H. Greaves, W. Beaumont, C. An- | Davies, F. H. Greaves, W. Beaumont, C. Anderson, |
derson, E. Vvner, A Anderson, J. Bai-uott, J. | derson, E. Vyner, A. Anderson, J. Barnett, J. | E. Vyner, A Anderson, J. Barnett, J. |
Bill, A. Scott, V.'. Moore, G. Colles (Mel- | Bill, A. Scott, W. Moore, G. Colles (Mel- | Bill A. Scott, V.'. Moore, G. Colles (Melbourne), |
bourne), Joseph M'Kinney, James M'Klnnoy, S. | bourne), Joseph McKinney, James McKinney, S. | Joseph M'Kinney, James M'Klnnoy, S. |
I Warby, W. Bossley, and Charles Kemp. | Warby, W. Bossley, and Charles Kemp. | I Warby, W. Bossley, and Charles Kemp. |
Identified overProof corrections | THERE VYNER /SON/IN/LAW|SONINLAW /TREATTS/ROAD|TREATTSROAD |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MCKINNEY MCCREDIE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 134 | 89.6 | 95.5 | 57.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 87 | 93.1 | 97.7 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 91.9 | 96.4 | 55.7 |
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CANTILEVER BRIDGE. | CANTILEVER BRIDGE. | CANTILEVER BRIDGE. |
In the com se of his nddroBs on "Tho City | In the course of his address on "The City | In the course of his address on "The City |
Tt.allw.iy and HurUoui Bridge," deliycied to | Railway and Harbour Bridge," delivered to | Treadway and Harbour Bridge," delivered to |
the Business Men s EUlilency Longue on Thurs- | the Business Men's Efficiency League on Thurs- | the Business Men s EUlilency League on Thursday |
day Mi 1 J C Urutlncld, the designer of | day Mr. J. J. C. Bradfield, the designer of | Mr F J C Urutlncld, the designer of |
the Illidge denied uinioura to the effect Unit | the bridge denied rumours to the effect that | the bridge denied rumours to the effect that |
tenderers objected to the cantllcyer type ol | tenderers objected to the cantilever type of | tenderers objected to the cantilever type of |
Illidge | bridge. | Illidge |
?'Ihcio Is not a vestige of truth" snld Mr. | "There is not a vestige of truth," said Mr. | There is not a vestige of truth" said Mr. |
Bradfield, ' In tho insinuations yvhlcb h.ivc ap- | Bradfield, "in the insinuations which have ap- | Bradfield, ' In the insinuations which have appeared |
peared In tho Press that firms yyould not tender | peared in the Press that firms would not tender | in the Press that firms would not tender |
for a cintlliyer billige because thcie Is some- | for a cantilever bridge because there is some- | for a cantilever bridge because there is something |
thing wioni; yy ith the design, and similar stato | thing wrong with the design, and similar state- | wrong; with the design, and similar state |
nicnls " | ments." | ments " |
Mr. Bl aducid added Hint n do7cit llrms had | Mr. Bradfield added that a dozen firms had | Mr. Bl aducid added that a dozen firms had |
.sButici bim thej w>«ui lender when the Act | assured him they would tender when the Act | assured him they went leader when the Act |
«as paLBCd | was passed. | was passed |
Identified overProof corrections | THEY PASSED WOULD THERE WAS COURSE WITH STATEMENTS ASSURED WHICH RUMOURS HAVE HIM WRONG LEAGUE ADDRESS DELIVERED SAID HARBOUR DOZEN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | EFFICIENCY RAILWAY MENS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 99 | 58.6 | 91.9 | 80.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 62 | 62.9 | 95.2 | 87.0 |
Weighted Words | 66.9 | 95.5 | 86.3 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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CAPTAIN NOUMAN TACKEE. | CAPTAIN NORMAN PACKER. | CAPTAIN NORMAN TACKLE. |
A rnbleginin vins recelvoil by Mr Low is | A cablegram was received by Mr. Lewis | A cablegram was received by Mr Lewis |
Paiker, of Mosman, on Saturday' announcing | Packer, of Mosman, on Saturday announcing | Parker, of Mosman, on Saturday announcing |
the dtath of lils son Cnptaln Noun in Parker, | the death of his son Captain Norman Packer, | the death of his son Captain Norman Parker, |
on Ihr Hhlnt The deicnsed, who was "1 vcnrB | on the Rhine. The deceased, who was 31 years | on Ihr Hhlnt The deceased, who was "1 years |
of «t,p, va.i«i j gritduate of tho S}dne} TJnivor | of age, was a graduate of the Sydney Univer- | of age, yards j graduate of the Sydney TJnivor |
Hlt}, and loft for Hie front in 1915 on the day | sity, and left for the front in 1915 on the day | Hill, and left for the front in 1915 on the day |
he lerei/cd notice that he had successful!} | he received notice that he had successfully | he received notice that he had successfully |
pagseti lils final examination In medicine At | passed his final examination in medicine. At | passed his final examination in medicine At |
the eoitiltision ot the wai he vv.vb suit by tho | the conclusion of the war he was sent by the | the conclusion of the war he was suit by the |
Imperial Government from France to India, | Imperial Government from France to India, | Imperial Government from France to India, |
whore he was nttnihtd to the military hobpi | where he was attached to the military hospi- | where he was attached to the military honor |
f ii I nt Allnhitbn' He spent his furlough in | tal at Allahabad. He spent his furlough in | of ii I it Allnhitbn' He spent his furlough in |
bvdnetv two years ago, and In Mai cb of this | Sydney two years ago, and in March of this | Sydney two years ago, and In March of this |
}oai Joined the Royal Aim} Medical Coi ps of | year joined the Royal Army Medical Corps of | year joined the Royal Army Medical Corps of |
the Anny of f pupation on the Rhine. HI« | the Army of Occupation on the Rhine. His | the Army of Occupation on the Rhine. His |
doiith wits the .osult of an accident | death was the result of an accident. | death with the side of an accident |
Identified overProof corrections | SUCCESSFULLY YEAR LEFT WHERE CORPS PASSED MARCH OCCUPATION SYDNEY WAR AGE CABLEGRAM GRADUATE ATTACHED DECEASED NORMAN ARMY DEATH RECEIVED CONCLUSION LEWIS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PACKER HOSPITAL UNIVERSITY ALLAHABAD SENT RESULT |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 125 | 60.0 | 89.6 | 74.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 72 | 62.5 | 91.7 | 77.8 |
Weighted Words | 53.1 | 88.5 | 75.6 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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/ BBEAK OF GAUGE DEVICE. | BREAK OF GAUGE DEVICE. | / BREAK OF GAUGE DEVICE. |
An opportunity was given to the inemberB of | An opportunity was given to the members of | An opportunity was given to the members of |
the Millions Club yesterday to oxamlno the | the Millions Club yesterday to examine the | the Millions Club yesterday to examine the |
models demonstrating tho Invention ot Alder- | models demonstrating the invention of Alder- | models demonstrating the invention of Alderman |
man B. D. O'Donnell, of Glen Innes, to over- | man E. D. O'Donnell, of Glen Innes, to over- | B. D. O'Donnell, of Glen Innes, to over- |
to drawbacks of the break of gauge. | come to drawbacks of the break of gauge. | to drawbacks of the break of gauge. |
Soon In operation, the Innovation Is marked | Soon in operation, the innovation is marked | Soon In operation, the Innovation is marked |
by extreme simplicity. The investigator sees | by extreme simplicity. The investigator sees | by extreme simplicity. The investigator sees |
three lines of railway, representing threo | three lines of railway, representing three | three lines of railway, representing three |
gauges of varying widths. To these aro at- | gauges of varying widths. To these are | gauges of varying widths. To these are attached |
tached bogles so constructed as to fit into the | attached bogies so constructed as to fit into the | bogies so constructed as to fit into the |
axle connections of the truck above. When It | axle connections of the truck above. When | axle connections of the truck above. When It |
is doslred to transfer the truoks or carriages | it is desired to transfer the trucks or carriages | is desired to transfer the trucks or carriages |
they are shunted along to a platform with | they are shunted along to a platform with | they are shunted along to a platform with |
narrow ralBed aides, shod with steel, so as to | narrow raised sides, shod with steel, so as to | narrow rolled aides, shod with steel, so as to |
take the'full weight of the vehicle. Imme- | take the full weight of the vehicle. Imme- | take the full weight of the vehicle. Imme- |
the connection is made the whole | diately the connection is made the whole | the connection is made the whole |
weight of the carriage or truck is taken by | weight of the carriage or truck is taken by | weight of the carriage or truck is taken by |
this platform, and in the same process tho | this platform, and in the same process the | this platform, and in the same process the |
truck or carriage Is liborated from the bogoy | truck or carriage is liberated from the bogey | truck or carriage Is liberated from the bogey |
of the gauge. The bogey of the alternative | of the gauge. The bogey of the alternative | of the gauge. The bogey of the alternative |
gauge Is then run Into place, and Immediately | gauge is then run into place, and immediately | gauge is then run into place, and Immediately |
takes the weight of the vehicle. | takes the weight of the vehicle. | takes the weight of the vehicle. |
Identified overProof corrections | FULL EXAMINE MEMBERS LIBERATED BOGIES DESIRED TRUCKS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | RAISED SIDES OVERCOME |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 166 | 88.6 | 97.6 | 78.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 94 | 89.4 | 96.8 | 70.0 |
Weighted Words | 87.7 | 96.6 | 72.3 |
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. Queensland Art Society, | Queensland Art Society. | Queensland Art Society, |
Tile council of the QueereJarid Vrt Soexrtv | The council of the Queensland Art Society | The council of the Queensland Art Society |
held its montlily meeting on Bfondov The vice | held its monthly meeting on Monday. The vice- | held its monthly meeting on Bfondov The vice |
president (51'sa J Sheldon i occupied the chair | president (Miss J. Sheldon) occupied the chair. | president (51st J Sheldon occupied the chair. |
It wat decided io hold Uw> exhibitions of work | It was decided to hold two exhibitions of work | It was decided to hold Uw> exhibitions of work |
during the v-ear-a sketch exhibition in Maj | during the year—a sketch exhibition in May, | during the year a sketch exhibition in May |
mid Uie annual exhibition about September Mi | and the annual exhibition about September. Mr. | and the annual exhibition about September Mr |
It V Wearne jf_V (Technical College) bud | R. A. Wearne, M.A., (Technical College) had | It V Wearne jf_V (Technical College had |
caused a room to be placed it the di ipoaal of | caused a room to be placed at the disposal of | caused a room to be placed it the di appeal of |
the sootetv where «-ketchmg classes from lif | the society, where sketching classes from life | the society where sketching classes from life |
vviB be held every Monda} night Senior memb-rs | will be held every Monday night. Senior members | will be held every Monday night Senior members |
of the society have volunteered to give their | of the society have volunteered to give their | of the society have volunteered to give their |
scrwlccs free as instructors. | services free as instructors. | services free as instructors. |
Identified overProof corrections | YEAR HAD SERVICES WAS SKETCHING LIFE MONDAY MAY MONTHLY MEMBERS MR AND WILL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | DISPOSAL TWO AT MISS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 86 | 70.9 | 94.2 | 80.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 64 | 73.4 | 93.8 | 76.5 |
Weighted Words | 77.9 | 94.7 | 76.2 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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POSTAGE STAMPS. | POSTAGE STAMPS. | POSTAGE STAMPS. |
y-oBowlnTr tíx "Mlalrid Conference ch-rnges are | Following the Madrid Conference, changes are | y-oBowlnTr tax "Mlalrid Conference changes are |
taking place hi Hie colouring of ^ustrulkoi post | taking place in the colouring of Australian post- | taking place in the colouring of Australian postage |
age ulampa The 1 a4f penny stump \vl ich waa | age stamps. The half-penny stamp, which was | stamps The 1 a4f penny stump in which was |
formerly of a g,reejiUh brown oolout !u3 been | formerly of a greenish-brown colour, has been | formerly of a greenish brown colour has been |
changed to hrown the ¡xnjny (.tump (formerly | changed to brown; the penny stamp (formerly | changed to brown the penny (stamp (formerly |
plnlc) to violet the two-pumv stamp to red, and | pink) to violet; the two-penny stamp to red, and | plain) to violet the two-penny stamp to red, and |
the fourpormy stamp to vuolet Worn o of the | the four-penny stamp to violet. Some of the | the fourpenny stamp to violet Work of of the |
new Htomps liavo been already r«ucd 111 Svibiey | new stamps have been already issued in Sydney, | new stamps have been already raised 111 Svibiey |
?and stocks ore now on latid In Brisbane The | and stocks are now on hand in Brisbane. The | and stocks are now on land In Brisbane The |
desifcn of übe stamps is ndt altered | design of the stamps is not altered. | design of the stamps is not altered |
Identified overProof corrections | DESIGN CHANGES HAS AUSTRALIAN /FOUR/PENNY|FOURPENNY /GREENISH/BROWN|GREENISHBROWN NOT WAS WHICH COLOUR HAVE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | HAND SYDNEYAND MADRID SOME /HALF/PENNY|HALFPENNY PINK FOLLOWING ISSUED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 75 | 60.0 | 86.7 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 48 | 60.4 | 83.3 | 57.9 |
Weighted Words | 62.9 | 81.5 | 50.1 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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Railway Accident, | Railway Accident. | Railway Accident, |
A report retened l»v lite Itaifoiy Depart | A report received by the Railway Department | A report received by the Railway Department |
ment fruin townsville jesteruij stated that on | from Townsville yesterday stated that on | from Townsville yesterday stated that on |
J rida) night Ciorge \ntici-on was found m | Friday night George Anderson was found on | I Friday) night George Anderson was found in |
the miIw h y ird suffering from a crushed foot i | the railway yard suffering from a crushed foot. | the miIw h yard suffering from a crushed foot i |
AiwlprhOii who evidently had bec« run over hy j | Anderson, who evidently had been run over by | AiwlprhOii who evidently had been run over by j |
t ig£">" (lunnB shunting operation^, was not | a waggon during shunting operations, was not | t s ages" (during shunting operations, was not |
<m»pwplo*ee cf the tlcmrtment_ | an employee of the department. | |
Identified overProof corrections | ANDERSON YESTERDAY BEEN BY DURING OPERATIONS GEORGE YARD FRIDAY RECEIVED OF |
Identified overProof non-corrections | AN ONTHE WAGGON EMPLOYEE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 46 | 54.3 | 87.0 | 71.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 38 | 60.5 | 89.5 | 73.3 |
Weighted Words | 58.2 | 87.4 | 69.8 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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1 "OUR DUTY." | "OUR DUTY." | 1 OUR DUTY." |
MR.' THOMAS'S STATEMENT. | MR. THOMAS'S STATEMENT. | MR. THOMAS'S STATEMENT. |
LONDON, June 26. | LONDON, June 26. | LONDON, June 26. |
V mass moellng of railvvaj men tlLdin | A mass meeting of railway men at Edin- | A mass meeting of railway men tlLdin |
burfth loudly cheered a statement made | burgh loudly cheered a statement made | bursts loudly cheered a statement made |
bv Jh I H I bom is, M P, general seei e | by Mr. J. H. Thomas, M.P., general secre- | by Jh I H I bom is, M P, general seen a |
larj of the National Union ol Ruilw aj mon | tary of the National Union of Railwaymen. | lady of the National Union of Railway men |
hcfeiTing to the late 1 ield M irsh ii Wil | Referring to the late Field-Marshal Wil- | referring to the late Field M irish it Wilson, |
sou, Mi lhomns sud It is out duty to | son, Mr. Thomas said : "It is our duty to | Mr Thomas said It is out duty to |
lcmcmbci tint the bullet must not be sub | remember that the bullet must not be sub- | remember that the bullet must not be substituted. |
stitiited foi the b illot in this country, m | stitiited for the ballot in this country, in | for the ballot in this country, in |
winch no part} will stand up more fcai | which no party will stand up more fear- | which no party will stand up more fear |
lessly against outruges of tlus kind than | lessly against outrages of this kind than | lessly against outrages of this kind than |
1/iboui supporters | Labour supporters." | Labour supporters |
Identified overProof corrections | FEARLESSLY PARTY BY REFERRING BALLOT THOMAS FOR OUTRAGES MEETING REMEMBER WHICH RAILWAY THAT SAID WILSON LABOUR |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SUB [**VANDALISED] RAILWAYMEN STITIITED [**VANDALISED] AT EDINBURGH SECRETARY /FIELD/MARSHAL|FIELDMARSHAL |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 75 | 62.7 | 86.7 | 64.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 60 | 65.0 | 88.3 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 64.3 | 85.3 | 58.8 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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PERSONAL. | PERSONAL. | PERSONAL. |
The Commissionei for Railways (Mr. | The Commissioner for Railways (Mr. | The Commissioner for Railways (Mr. |
J. W. Davidson) anti tlíc Chief.' Engineer | J. W. Davidson) and the Chief Engineer | J. W. Davidson) and the Chief Engineer |
for Railways (.Mr. R, JC. Seaton) arrived | for Railways (Mr. R. E. Sexton) arrived | for Railways (Mr. R, JC. Seaton) arrived |
in Bnsbano last/ night after u visit to | in Brisbane last night after a visit to | in Brisbane last night after a visit to |
Toowoomba and Warwick, where they | Toowoomba and Warwick, where they | Toowoomba and Warwick, where they |
have been on n, railway inspection tup. | have been on a railway inspection trip. | have been on a, railway inspection trip. |
While at Warwick they witnessed a | While at Warwick they witnessed a | While at Warwick they witnessed a |
demonstration of the M'Kcnzie device for | demonstration of the McKenzie device for | demonstration of the McKenzie device for |
overcoming the railway gauge difficulty, | overcoming the railway gauge difficulty, | overcoming the railway gauge difficulty, |
and staled tlurt they had conic to the con- | and stated that they had come to the con- | and stated that they had come to the conclusion |
clusion that while it was ingenious it «us | clusion that while it was ingenious it was | that while it was ingenious it is |
nnpiacticablo. While in Toowoomba the | impracticable. While in Toowoomba the | impracticable. While in Toowoomba the |
Commissioner received a deputation from | Commissioner received a deputation from | Commissioner received a deputation from |
the Town Council logarding railway | the Town Council regarding railway | the Town Council regarding railway |
milters | matters. | matters |
Mr W. Bebbmglon, M L A-, one of the | Mr. W. Bebbington, M.L.A., one of the | Mr W. Bebbington, M.L.A., one of the |
many victims of the influen/a epidemic, | many victims of the influenza epidemic, | many victims of the influenza epidemic, |
has suffeied n slight relapse, and was un- | has suffered a slight relapse, and was un- | has suffered a slight relapse, and was unable |
able .to sUy in the House for more than | able to stay in the House for more than | to stay in the House for more than |
a fen hollis yesterdav. | a few hours yesterday. | a few hours yesterday. |
Mi. Richard YVestaway (aged 70 years), | Mr. Richard Westaway (aged 76 years), | Mr. Richard Westaway (aged 70 years), |
a UMielont of Mendan Plains, in tile | a resident of Meridan Plains, in the | a UMielont of Meridan Plains, in the |
Landbboiough dialiicl, for the past 50 | Landborough district, for the past 50 | Landsborough district, for the past 50 |
year«, waa found dead near his home | years, was found dead near his home | years, was found dead near his home |
only .vestí relay morning. Deceased had | only yesterday morning. Deceased had | only vests relay morning. Deceased had |
11 cn ailing foi some tane. Tho cause of | been ailing for some time. The cause of | 11 on ailing for some time. The cause of |
death ivis heart failure. Deceased is | death was heart failure. Deceased is | death was heart failure. Deceased is |
survived b} his widow, five sons, one | survived by his widow, five sons, one | survived by his widow, five sons, one |
daughter, and a brother, Wdham Westa- | daughter, and a brother, William Westa- | daughter, and a brother, William Westall |
ll ay. | way. | day. |
Mr. .lohn T,i}lor, an old ¡mel rerspectcd | Mr. John Taylor, an old and respected | Mr. John Taylor, an old and respected, |
resident of Calioolturo, died suddenly last | resident of Caboolture, died suddenly last | resident of Caboolture, died suddenly last |
Wednesday after a brief illness. The do- | Wednesday after a brief illness. The do- | Wednesday after a brief illness. The do- |
ce ist d, «ho ivis the only son of Mr. John | ceased, who was the only son of Mr. John | coast d, who was the only son of Mr. John |
'J'ijloi and the late Mrs. Ta}lor, was | Taylor and the late Mrs. Taylor, was | 'Taylor and the late Mrs. Taylor, was |
gu.itl} interested in the development and | greatly interested in the development and | greatly interested in the development and |
progress of the district, and devoted him- | progress of the district, and devoted him- | progress of the district, and devoted himself |
self lo the growing of citrus fruits and | self to the growing of citrus fruits and | to the growing of citrus fruits and |
the reiring ot poultry. He Is survived | the rearing of poultry. He is survived | the rearing of poultry. He is survived |
h} a indow and four children. Repre- | by a widow and four children. Repre- | by a widow and four children. Representatives |
sentatives from almost every family in | sentatives from almost every family in | from almost every family in |
the di'trict were present at the funeral, | the district were present at the funeral, | the district were present at the funeral, |
and also a part} of relitives from lîns | and also a party of relatives from Bris- | and also a party of relatives from the |
banc, including Mrs Macdonald, Mr. and | banc, including Mrs. Macdonald, Mr. and | band, including Mrs Macdonald, Mr. and |
Mrs J. Cockburn, Mrs M. Crawford, and | Mrs. J. Cockburn, Mrs. M. Crawford, and | Mrs J. Cockburn, Mrs M. Crawford, and |
Mi J Stew all. | Mr. J. Stewart. | Mr J Stew all. |
The de ith of Mr, Henry Bunt, n very | The death of Mr. Henry Bunt, a very | The death of Mr. Henry Burt, a very |
old resident of the Ghinchilli district, | old resident of the Chinchilla district, | old resident of the Chinchilla district, |
took |ilice list Thuisd.iy, in his 00th }oat. | took place last Thursday, in his 66th year. | took place last Thursday, in his 90th year. |
He was formerly in the Railway Depirt | He was formerly in the Railway Department | He was formerly in the Railway Department |
ment (in unteiiaiice branch) for 26 years, | (maintenance branch) for 26 years, | (in enterance branch) for 26 years, |
being etitioned ut Chinchilla for 2.1 years | being stationed at Chinchilla for 23 years. | being stationed at Chinchilla for 2.1 years |
Some 10 or 12 years ago he retired to his | Some 10 or 12 years ago he retired to his | Some 10 or 12 years ago he retired to his |
suburban selection, Tlnstledean, one of | suburban selection, Thistledean, one of | suburban selection, Tlnstledean, one of |
the «ho« farms of the district The cause | the show farms of the district. The cause | the show farms of the district The cause |
of death ivas an internal ailment. Ile | of death was an internal ailment. He | of death was an internal ailment. He |
lenes a widow, three daughters, and one | leaves a widow, three daughters, and one | leaves a widow, three daughters, and one |
son-Mrs G C. Riivner (Brisbane), Mrs. | son— Mrs. G. C. Rayner (Brisbane), Mrs. | son Mrs G C. Rayner (Brisbane), Mrs. |
W, A Ravner (Drillham), Mrs. J M. | W. A. Rayner (Drillham), Mrs. J. M. | W, A Rayner (Drillham), Mrs. J M. |
Whitney (Chinchilla), and Mr. J. II. | Whitney (Chinchilla), and Mr. J. H. | Whitney (Chinchilla), and Mr. J. H. |
Bunt (Morven). . ' | Bunt (Morven). | Burt (Morven). . ' |
Identified overProof corrections | WILLIAM TRIP INFLUENZA YESTERDAY DEPARTMENT PARTY SUFFERED BY CABOOLTURE PLACE RESPECTED BEBBINGTON STAY RAYNER RELATIVES REARING STATIONED SHOW MERIDAN WESTAWAY TIME HOURS IMPRACTICABLE LEAVES GREATLY COME REGARDING TAYLOR MATTERS FEW THURSDAY STATED WHO MCKENZIE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | THISTLEDEAN LANDBOROUGH BANC [**VANDALISED] SEXTON BUNT [**VANDALISED] STEWART BRIS CEASED MAINTENANCE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 347 | 77.8 | 95.7 | 80.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 188 | 78.2 | 95.2 | 78.0 |
Weighted Words | 76.5 | 93.7 | 73.1 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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Unification of Railway Gauge. | Unification of Railway Gauge. | Unification of Railway Gauge. |
\t a speen] mietmg of the Busbine | At a special meeting of the Brisbane | At a special meeting of the Brisbane |
Chdnibei of Lomii)C)Ce on 'lliursdiy (he | Chamber of Commerce on Thurrsday the | Chamber of Lori)C)e on 'Thursday (he |
folión »it, mot on in ¡egaul to the pro- | following motion in regard to the pro- | found it, motion in regard to the proposed |
posed uiiificaüinn of the mi way gauge» | posed unification of the railway gauges | unification of the mi way gauge |
wa» einrieil That, while i eau ii jj li J | was carried : "That, while realising the | was carried That, while I can ii J |
de liability of íenioving the disabilities | desirability of removing the disabilities | de liability of removing the disabilities |
caused bj the broukc, of gaue" on um | caused by the breaks of gauge on our | caused by the break, of gauge" on um |
luih i> bitterns, this ohambwi is oí the | railway systems, this chamber is of the | bush is bitterns, this chamber is of the |
opinion (1) J hat in the pre=ent exist- | opinion : (1) that in the present existing | opinion (I) That in the present exist- |
ing stiingcncj affecting the Common | stringency affecting the Common- | ing stringency affecting the Commonwealth |
»ciltli and Queensland iStatc finances | and Queensland State finances | and Queensland State finances |
lue tine is not oppoiLune foi the um | the time is not opportune for the uni- | due time is not opportune for the um |
fication of the ginget, to be undei tal cn ; | fication of the gauges, to be undertaken ; | fication of the target, to be under taken ; |
(2) tint having in viuv tile tatt that | (2) that having in view the fact that | (2) that having in view the fact that |
the pi escott «¡heme doe,j not piomdc lor | the present scheme does not provide for | the pi escott scheme does not provide for |
avoiding a bicik ol grago ici bet»»c(iv | avoiding a break of gauge as between | avoiding a break of gauge and between |
the (bGO lillie of lft Oin "nig in | the 6500 miles of 3ft. 6in. gauge in | the (bGO line of 4ft 6in "nig in |
QiieciiihM uni the Southern i uUiuvs, | Queensland and the Southern railways, | QiieciiihM in the Southern uUiuvs, |
and that t suitable mechanical contnv | and that a suitable mechanical contrivance | and that a suitable mechanical centre |
ance applied to true! s and eunnges | applied to trucks and carriages | once applied to true! s and changes |
would do so, also beeng tbit tho possi | would do so, also seeing that the possi- | would do so, also Seeing that the possi- |
I h litas of such invent on hive not been | bilities of such invention have not been | I h lives of such invention have not been |
exhausted, this chambei feuijiciis li it i he | exhausted, this chamber suggests that the | exhausted, this chamber currents li it the |
ltdeuil Govetnmenj, ba -wked to offei | Federal Government, be asked to offer | Federal Government, be -asked to offer |
in adequate pil/c foi tho invention of | an adequate prize for the invention of | in adequate prize for the invention of |
such device " | such device. | such device " |
Identified overProof corrections | BETWEEN AT OFFER FACT MOTION REMOVING BY DOES GOVERNMENT VIEW FOR WAS STATE SCHEME PROVIDE REGARD MEETING TIME FEDERAL ASKED BREAK CARRIED SEEING OPPORTUNE PRESENT HAVE STRINGENCY PRIZE SPECIAL CHAMBER BRISBANE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BREAKS AN AS COMMERCE GAUGES MILES RAILWAYS REALISING POSSIBILITIES SUGGESTS THURRSDAY UNDERTAKEN OUR CONTRIVANCE SYSTEMS COMMON [**VANDALISED] CARRIAGES DESIRABILITY FOLLOWING TRUCKS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 157 | 49.7 | 80.9 | 62.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 90 | 44.4 | 77.8 | 60.0 |
Weighted Words | 42.8 | 74.4 | 55.2 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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A MOUNTAIN TRAMWAY AT CRESSBROOK CREEK. | A MOUNTAIN TRAMWAY AT CRESSBROOK CREEK. | A MOUNTAIN TRAMWAY AT CRESSBROOK CREEK. |
The track (built by Mr. Lars. Andersen, of Cressbrook Creek Sawmill) | The track (built by Mr. Lars. Andersen, of Cressbrook Creek Sawmill) | The track (built by Mr. Lars Andersen, of Cressbrook Creek Sawmill) |
runs for 37 chains down a steep moun iu.u i.ua with orarles varying from I | runs for 37 chains down a steep mountain side with grades varying from 1 | runs for 37 chains down a steep more heavy rain with oracles varying from I |
irM'to I In 3. Tho track Is laid with throo wooden rails, with a cross- | in 1 to 1 in 3. The track is laid with three wooden rails, with a cross- | irM'to I In 3. The track is laid with three wooden rails, with a crossing |
ing ingeniously contrived midway up the steep slope. | ing ingeniously contrived midway up the steep slope. | ingeniously contrived midway up the steep slope. |
-J. II. Robottson photo. | — J. H. Robertson photo. | -J. H. Robertson photo. |
Identified overProof corrections | ROBERTSON THREE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TO GRADES SIDE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 49 | 83.7 | 89.8 | 37.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 39 | 87.2 | 92.3 | 40.0 |
Weighted Words | 88.9 | 93.6 | 42.4 |
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Postage on Christmas Cards. | Postage on Christmas Cards. | Postage on Christmas Cards. |
I It is obeeived by the postal authorities | It is observed by the postal authorities | It is observed by the postal authorities |
that is Cliustmistide approaches laigo | that, as Christmastide approaches, large | that is Christmastide approaches large |
nurabeis of Christmas caids otc posted | numbers of Christmas cards are posted | numbers of Christmas Cards etc posted |
beating only a penny stamp ullhouifh | bearing only a penny stamp, although | beating only a penny stamp although |
on most ol the cards Clnistnuis and New | on most of the cards, Christmas and New | on most of the cards Christmas and New |
leal greetings mid foimulas of courtesy | Year greetings and formulas of courtesy | Year greetings and formulas of courtesy |
aie wiitteu \nmbeis are also posted, in | are written. Numbers are also posted in | are written Numbers are also posted, in |
6ealed envelopes closed asamst inspection | sealed envelopes closed against inspection. | sealed envelopes closed against inspection |
^ifctitum n invited by the Depulv Post | Attention is invited by the Deputy Post- | sitting n invited by the Deputy Postmaster |
muster General to the fact tnat such | master-General to the fact that such | General to the fact that such |
canis must bo open for inspection-inaae | cards must be open for inspection—made | cases must be open for inspection made |
up in such a manner that the contents | up in such a manner that the contents | up in such a manner that the contents |
mu) be easily lwthdriivn foi examinât on | may be easily withdrawn for examination | may be easily withdrawn for examinations |
-and must bein postage at the rate of | —and must bear postage at the rate of | and must bear postage at the rate of |
three halfpence for each 2o/ or fi action | three halfpence for each 2oz. or fraction | three halfpence for each 2ozs or fraction |
thereof otherwise they will lie chained | thereof, otherwise they will be charged | thereof otherwise they will be chained |
double the deficiency on dehven | double the deficiency on delivery. | double the deficiency on delivery |
Identified overProof corrections | FRACTION YEAR WITHDRAWN DELIVERY ALTHOUGH WRITTEN DEPUTY SEALED AGAINST MADE FORMULAS MAY LARGE CHRISTMASTIDE NUMBERS OBSERVED BEAR |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ATTENTION AS EXAMINATION CHARGED BEARING POSTMASTERGENERAL |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 110 | 68.2 | 92.7 | 77.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 75 | 69.3 | 92.0 | 73.9 |
Weighted Words | 66.9 | 91.7 | 75.0 |
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?SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY. 1 | SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY. | SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY. 1 |
AN AUTOMATIC TRAIN-COUPLER. | AN AUTOMATIC TRAIN-COUPLER. | AN AUTOMATIC TRAIN COUPLER. |
Many devices have been introduced to | Many devices have been introduced to | Many devices have been introduced to |
do away with'the necessity of cmplo'y | do away with the necessity of employ- | do away with the necessity of employing |
.ing manual laqour in coupling up wag- | ing manual labour in coupling up wag- | manual labour in coupling up waggons |
gons during shunting and other, opera- | gons during shunting and other opera- | during shunting and other operations, |
tions, ,but* ifhe field still remains open | tions, but the field still remains open | but the field still remains open |
for improvement. A»typo of automatic | for improvement. A type of automatic | for improvement. Atyeo of automatic |
coupling which recently has come to the | coupling which recently has come to the | coupling which recently has come to the |
fore in Great B.ritain possesses par- | fore in Great Britain possesses par- | fore in Great Britain possesses particular |
ticular claims in view of the increase of | ticular claims in view of the increase of | claims in view of the increase of |
train loads and the consequent import- | train loads and the consequent import- | train loads and the consequent importance |
ance of the question of coupler strength. | ance of the question of coupler strength. | of the question of couples strength. |
This device has actually been in service | This device has actually been in service | This device has actually been in service |
for about six years on the railway of a | for about six years on the railway of a | for about six years on the railway of a |
British colliery, with complete satisfac- | British colliery, with complete satisfac- | British colliery, with complete satisfaction |
tion to the users. It is noteworthy on | tion to the users. It is noteworthy on | to the users. It is noteworthy on |
account of its, simplicity. I,t carries a | account of its simplicity. It carries a | account of its, simplicity. It carries a |
central buffer attached directly to the | central buffer attached directly to the | central buffer attached directly to the |
ordinary drawing gear,-and one portion | ordinary drawing gear, and one portion | ordinary drawing gear, and one portion |
of it carries a tongue which engages ;n | of it carries a tongue which engages in | of it carries a tongue which engages in |
the beH mouth of the other portion. By I | the bell mouth of the other portion. By | the bell mouth of the other portion. By I |
an ingenious arrangement of levers the | an ingenious arrangement of levers the | an ingenious arrangement of levers the |
tongue is firmly held when it is once en- | tongue is firmly held when it is once | tongue is firmly held when it is once en- |
engaged. Disengagement is effected by | engaged. Disengagement is effected by | engaged. Disengagement is effected by |
pulling chains. This coupler will lope | pulling chains. This coupler will operate | pulling chains. This couples will hope |
satisfactorily when the waggons are | satisfactorily when the waggons are | satisfactorily when the waggons are |
standing on very, sharp curves, and | standing on very, sharp curves, and | standing on very sharp curves, and |
tests have proved that it will not jump | tests have proved that it will not jump | tests have proved that it will not jump |
out again even when the waggons are | out again even when the waggons are | out again even when the waggons are |
shunted together very violently. | shunted together very violently. | shunted together very violently. |
Identified overProof corrections | EMPLOYING BRITAIN BELL INTHE LABOUR |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BYAN OPERATE TYPE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 186 | 94.1 | 97.3 | 54.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 123 | 93.5 | 97.6 | 62.5 |
Weighted Words | 92.6 | 97.1 | 61.2 |
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MEASTJELNG BIG WAVES. | MEASURING BIG WAVES. | MEASTJELNG BIG WAVES. |
STORM WAVE LIMIT, 40ft. | STORM WAVE LIMIT, 40ft. | STORM WAVE LIMIT, 40ft. |
Mr. Christopher Bock, writing in the | Mr. Christopher Beck, writing in the | Mr. Christopher Beck, writing in the |
"London Daily Mail¡" says: | "London Daily Mail," says:— | "London Daily Mail" says: |
Captain Maurras, who commands the | Captain Maurras, who commands the | Captain Maurras, who commands the |
French liner Paris, states that during a | French liner Paris, states that during a | French liner Paris, states that during a |
recent storm in the Atlantic his vessel | recent storm in the Atlantic his vessel | recent storm in the Atlantic his vessel |
'encountered waves 60ft. in height. | encountered waves 60ft. in height. | encountered waves 60ft. in height. |
i If this is the case, these waves wer* | If this is the case, these waves were | i If this is the case, these waves were |
very much higher than- any hitherto | very much higher than any hitherto | very much higher than any hitherto |
measured - higher, that is, than any | measured -- higher, that is, than any | measured - higher, that is, than any |
storm-waves, as apart from the gigantic | storm-waves, as apart from the gigantic | storm waves, as apart from the gigantic |
solitary waves called "tidal" waves, but | solitary waves called "tidal" waves, but | solitary waves called "tidal" waves, but |
more probably produced by earthquake. | more probably produced by earthquake. | more probably produced by earthquake. |
"Kumatology," it must be remctaber | "Kumatology," it must be remember- | "Kumatology," it must be remembered |
ed, is a regular science, and extensive | ed, is a regular science, and extensive | is a regular science, and extensive |
and accurate observations have been | and accurate observations have been | and accurate observations have been |
made as to the height of sea waves, | made as to the height of sea waves, | made as to the height of sea waves, |
their shape, size, and width from crest | their shape, size, and width from crest | their shape, size, and width from crest |
to crest., / . ' | to crest. | to crest., a . ' |
Some l"years '.'ago an officer of the | Some years ago an officer of the | Some years 'ago an officer of the |
Fro'nch Navy made a'scries of observa- | French Navy made a series of observa- | French Navy made a series of observations |
tions in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian | tions in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian | in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian |
Oceans. He carefully measured about | Oceans. He carefully measured about | Oceans. He carefully measured about |
4,000 waves. The largest were, seen in a | 4,000 waves. The largest were seen in a | 4,000 waves. The largest were, seen in a |
gale in the Indian Ocean. Thirty dif- | gale in the Indian Ocean. Thirty dif- | gale in the Indian Ocean. Thirty different, |
ferent, waves averaged 29ft. in height, | ferent, waves averaged 29ft. in height, | waves averaged 29ft. in height, |
the largest being 37ft. high. | the largest being 37ft. high. | the largest being 37ft. high. |
These measurements closely .corre- | These measurements closely corre- | These measurements closely corre- |
spond with observations made by Cap- | spond with observations made by Cap- | spond with observations made by Captain |
tain Sarcsbyin other oceans, and it | tain Saresby in other oceans, and it | Sarcsbyin other oceans, and it |
would appear certain that, in the open | would appear certain that, in the open | would appear certain that, in the open |
soa, no storm-wave measures more than | sea, no storm-wave measures more than | sea, no storm-wave measures more than |
40ft. in vertical height from trough to | 40ft. in vertical height from trough to | 40ft. in vertical height from trough to |
crest. Even the famous St. Helena roll- | crest. Even the famous St. Helena roll- | crest. Even the famous St. Helena rollers |
ers are only »bout 25ft. in height. | ers are only about 25ft. in height. | are only about 25ft. in height. |
The case is, of course, entirely dif- | The case is, of course, entirely dif- | The case is, of course, entirely different |
ferent whore sea meets land. Hushing | ferent where sea meets land. Rushing | whore sea meets and. Hushing |
up into shallow water, waves rise to an | up into shallow water, waves rise to an | up into shallow water, waves rise to an |
incredible height. The great bell of the | incredible height. The great bell of the | incredible height. The great bell of the |
Bishop Hock Lighthouse was once | Bishop Rock Lighthouse was once | Bishop Rock Lighthouse was once |
wsVnchod from its fastenings hy a sen, | wrenched from its fastenings by a sea, | wrenched from its fastenings by a sen, |
although fixed at-a level of fully 100ft. | although fixed at a level of fully 100ft. | although fixed at-a level of fully 100ft. |
above high-water mark. In a heavy gale | above high-water mark. In a heavy gale | above high-water mark. In a heavy gale |
from the west the cliffs of Kerry arc | from the west the cliffs of Kerry are | from the west the cliffs of Kerry are |
drenched with spray to a height of 150ft, | drenched with spray to a height of 150ft. | drenched with spray to a height of 150ft, |
Yoi even seas like these fade into iri | Yet even seas like these fade into in- | Yet even seas like these fade into in |
signilicancc when compared with the ter- | significance when compared with the ter- | significance when compared with the terrific |
rific surges which smash upon "Lot'? | rific surges which smash upon "Lot's | surges which smash upon "Lot'? |
Wife." one of the lonely Mariana Is | Wife." one of the lonely Mariana Is- | Wife." one of the lonely Mariana Is |
land« Ibes lease it streaming to its | lands. They leave it streaming to its | land Ibes lease it streaming to its |
Lopmost pinnacle, S'iOftr nbose sea levcL | topmost pinnacle, 350ft. above sea level. | topmost pinnacle, S'iOftr above sea level |
At Skcrrssorc lighthouse stoim waics | At Skerryvore lighthouse storm-waves | At Skerryvore lighthouse storm waves |
hase bioken with a pressure estimated | have broken with a pressure estimated | has broken with a pressure estimated |
at h 0811b to tlic square foot | at 6,083lb. to the square foot. | at h 081 lb to the square foot |
The so called 'tidal ssase Is some- | The so-called "tidal" wave is some- | The so called tidal wave is sometimes, |
times, of fantastic pronortions In Jul>, | times of fantastic proportions. In July, | of fantastic proportions In July, |
lb8H, the then famous^Cumrdcr Umbría | 1888, the then famous Cunarder Umbria | last, the then famous Cunarder Umbria |
was struck ir-mid Atlantic by i io'itarj | was struck in-mid-Atlantic by a solitary | was struck air-raid Atlantic by a solitary |
ssase fulls 50ft high, wh ch did great | wave fully 50ft. high, which did great | wase fully 50ft high, which did great |
damage In the same month, but not on | damage. In the same month, but not on | damage in the same month, but not on |
the same da>, the Wilson liner Martello | the same day, the Wilson liner Martello | the same day, the Wilson liner Martello |
met a similar ssase which tcrj nearlj | met a similar wave which very nearly | met a similar case which very nearly |
wrecked her | wrecked her. | wrecked her |
True eaithquake svaves mas rise to a | True earthquake waves may rise to a | True earthquake waves may rise to a |
height of 100ft Tlie «ii« that swept | height of 100ft. The wave that swept | height of 400ft The says that swept |
upon Lisbon in the great earthquake of | upon Lisbon in the great earthquake of | upon Lisbon in the great earthquake of |
1755 was estimated to be from 60ft to | 1755 was estimated to be from 60ft. to | 1755 was estimated to be from 60ft to |
70ft in height It drowned G0,000 per | 70ft. in height. It drowned 60,000 per- | 70ft in height It drowned 60,000 persons |
sons | sons. | |
In the j ear 1846 a great storm raged | In the year 1846 a great storm raged | in the year 1846 a great storm raged |
off Raratonga, m the Pacific, and in the | off Raratonga, in the Pacific, and in the | off Raratonga, in the Pacific, and in the |
midst of this a giant wase swept upon | midst of this a giant wave swept upon | midst of this a giant wave swept upon |
the island and caused fearful damage | the island and caused fearful damage. | the island and caused fearful damage |
The height of this wase was never mea- | The height of this wave was never mea- | The height of this case was never measured, |
sured, but a scssel from Tahiti, caught | sured, but a vessel from Tahiti, caught | but a vessel from Tahiti, caught |
by it, was lifted clean oser the palm | by it, was lifted clean over the palm | by it, was lifted clean over the palm |
trees on the beach and deposited far | trees on the beach and deposited far | trees on the beach and deposited far |
inland The captain has left it on re- | inland. The captain has left it on re- | inland The captain has left it on record |
cord that he felt the trec-tttps grating | cord that he felt the tree-tops grating | that he felt the tree-tops grating |
against the teasel's bottom as she was | against the vessel's bottom as she was | against the vessel's bottom as she was |
swept onwards. | swept onwards. | swept onwards. |
ror that Influenza Couzh take Drakeys | For that Influenza Cough take Drakeys | for that Influenza Cough take Drake's |
Carragheen (Carrâmes).,. it ncser i»iky | Carragheen (Carrâmes), it never fails.-- | Carragheen (Carrying).,. it never fails |
Adrt, | Advt. | Advt, |
Identified overProof corrections | REMEMBERED YEAR JULY ADVT INSIGNIFICANCE BROKEN FOR /TREE/TOPS|TREETOPS YEARS CUNARDER NEARLY YET PROPORTIONS TOPMOST SKERRYVORE OVER FAILS VESSELS ROCK MAY UMBRIA DAY COUGH SERIES WRENCHED BECK |
Identified overProof non-corrections | THEY MID [**VANDALISED] WHERE LEAVE CARRÂMES [**VANDALISED] DRAKEYS [**VANDALISED] ISLANDS MEASURING LOTS SARESBY RUSHING LAND [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 486 | 86.4 | 96.1 | 71.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 260 | 86.9 | 95.4 | 64.7 |
Weighted Words | 87.9 | 95.6 | 63.9 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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TENNIS. | TENNIS. | TENNIS. |
C GRADE ROSTER. | C GRADE ROSTER. | C GRADE. ROSTER. |
i Lindisfarne v Railway-This mutch | Lindisfarne v. Railway.-- This match | i Lindisfarne v Railway This match |
vvub plajtil ut tile Association eouit | was played at the Association court, | was played at the Association court |
New Tov ii, sud ícsultcd after an in | New Town, and resulted after an in- | New Town is, said resulted after an in- |
Icrcstiug md fiiendh mutch in a win | teresting and friendly match in a win | cresting and friendly match in a win |
for Railvv i> Foi Railwa>, Kemp ana | for Railway. For Railway, Kemp and | for Railvv i For Railway, Kemp and |
Smith beat Oldham and Simmonds (I ) | Smith beat Oldham and Simmonds (L.) | Smith beat Oldham and Simmonds (I ) |
b-3, S-0 0-1 «ind lost to Risbv an 1 | 6-3, 8-6, 6-1, and lost to Risby and | 6-3, 8-6 6-1 and lost to Risby an 1 |
Major (L) !-!>, (r -,! b-1 H*U ¡aw! | Major (L.), 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 ;Hall and | Major (L) !-!>, (r -,! 6-1 HE saw! |
Wright (R ) beat Oldham and bnnmonds | Wright (R ) beat Oldham and Simmonds | Wright (R ) beat Oldham and Simmonds |
<Li, 3-fi r-l r-l and al*n best | (L.), 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, and also beat | LR, 3-6 rail car and also best |
jUisbv and Major ÍU1 b -á, ">-b 6-i | Risby and Major (L.), 6-3, 3-6, 6-5. | jUisbv and Major 19 b -2, "b 6d |
j Scores -Rdilw-iv ) rubbers 7 sets rih | Scores :-- Railway, 3 rubbers, 7 sets, 55 | j Scores -Railway ) rubbers 7 sets rim |
i sames. Lindisfarne, 1 rubber S sets ii-, | games ; Lindisfarne, 1 rubber 5 sets, 55 | i sames. Lindisfarne, 1 rubber 3 sets in-, |
Ijrames | games. | Ijrames |
I denn vi Mention - Mr 1 eter Murdoch «f | General Election.-- Mr. Peter Murdoch of | I deem it Mention Mr Peter Murdoch's |
{.Oiintbr dse, aunoiinics In notlni collin n | Cambridge, announces in another column | p.Ointer die, announces In another column n |
V lr"s litontini to ni lilli i f -s 1 i ( di lit | his intention to nominate as a candidate | V his attention to an lilly i f -s I i ( di lit |
JUor li inklln at tilt tomine, innerU elecliun | for Franklin at the coming general election. | JUnr is taken at the coming, general election |
Identified overProof corrections | PLAYED COMING THE TOWN COURT WAS ANNOUNCES GENERAL ANOTHER RISBY PETER HIS FRIENDLY COLUMN ELECTION ALSO RESULTED MATCH |
Identified overProof non-corrections | INTENTION HALL AS MURDOCH [**VANDALISED] GAMES CANDIDATE FRANKLIN NOMINATE CAMBRIDGE INTERESTING OF |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 88 | 45.5 | 76.1 | 56.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 58 | 51.7 | 81.0 | 60.7 |
Weighted Words | 51.9 | 80.9 | 60.3 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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\ WOMiN'S INVENTION. | A WOMAN'S INVENTION. | A WOMAN'S INVENTION. |
The "Buicka \xle," a change of gauge | The "Eureka Axle," a change of gauge | The "Eureka Axle," a change of gauge |
device invcnticl bv Miss Sira BMI, of | device invented by Miss Sara Bell, of | device invented by Miss Sara BMI, of |
Riclimond. will t-avs the "Argus"! ho | Richmond, will (says the "Argus") be | Richmond. will says the "Argus"! he |
shewn in the QuemV» hall. Iederal Phi- | shown in the Queen's-hall, Federal Par- | shewn in the Queen's hall. Federal Phi- |
ll iinent House this week bv moans of i | liament House this week by means of a | ll intent House this week by means of a |
model before member-,. This 1- one oi | model before members. This is one of | model before members. This 1- one of |
tho many variant- of the -diding-whecl | the many variants of the sliding-wheel | the many variants of the -diding-whecl |
idea, in which the wheels aie free to | idea, in which the wheels are free to | idea, in which the wheels are free to |
revolve on the a x1-» and to move on the | revolve on the axle and to move on the | revolve on the a 11-9 and to move on the |
axle in ruder to atcommodate their posi- | axle in order to accommodate their posi- | axle in order to accommodate their position |
tion ioi different gauges Whcie a | tion for different gauges. Where a | for different gauges Where a |
change of gau^" cccurs they are moved | change of gauge occurs they are moved | change of gauge" occurs they are moved |
outM nds or mvairl-, as the oaf ran be, | outwards or inwards, as the case may be, | outM nds or avail-, as the car ran be, |
and tliej- are then locked in position. | and they are then locked in position. | and they are then locked in position. |
Identified overProof corrections | WHERE BY OCCURS VARIANTS FOR SARA /QUEENS/HALL|QUEENSHALL FEDERAL ORDER MEANS INVENTED RICHMOND MEMBERS ACCOMMODATE WOMANS SAYS EUREKA |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SHOWN SLIDING INWARDS BELL IS CASE PARLIAMENT MAY OUTWARDS WHEEL |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 97 | 62.9 | 87.6 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 66 | 59.1 | 84.8 | 63.0 |
Weighted Words | 52.9 | 83.5 | 65.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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KILLED BY A TRAIN. | KILLED BY A TRAIN. | KILLED BY A TRAIN. |
FATAL LEVEL CROSSING ACCIDENT | FATAL LEVEL CROSSING ACCIDENT | FATAL LEVEL CROSSING ACCIDENT |
- PERTH (W.A.), November 17. | PERTH (W.A.), November 17. | - PERTH (W.A.), November 17. |
Ronald Hav ton, aged 1- years, resid- | Ronald Hayton, aged 12 years, resid- | Ronald Har ton, aged 4- years, residing |
ing at Swan street, Guildford, who re- | ing at Swan-street, Guildford, who re- | at Swan street, Guildford, who received |
ceived a fractured thigh ind severe | ceived a fractured thigh and severe | a fractured thigh and severe |
injuries to his head in the railwaj level | injuries to his head in the railway level | injuries to his head in the railway level |
crossing accident at Midland Junction | crossing accident at Midland Junction | crossing accident at Midland Junction |
yesterday, when a motor car containing | yesterday, when a motor car containing | yesterday, when a motor car containing |
six people wah run down, died in th» | six people was run down, died in the | six people was run down, died in the |
Children's Hospital last evening | Children's Hospital last evening. | Children's Hospital last evening |
Codlin Moth-The attention of fruit | Codlin Moth.—The attention of fruit | Codlin Moth The attention of fruit |
grower-, in the Hntiirt fruit district is | growers in the Hobart fruit district is | growers, in the Hobart fruit district is |
diiwn to in adverti-íomcnt in our col | drawn to an advertisement in our col- | drawn to in advertisement in our col- |
lining re binducing and "pi íviiig tor the | lining re bandaging and spraying for the | lining are producing and "of living for the |
emdicition of the codliu moth. | eradication of the codlin moth. | edition of the codlin moth. |
Identified overProof corrections | FRUITGROWERS DRAWN FOR WAS HOBART RAILWAY ADVERTISEMENT |
Identified overProof non-corrections | HAYTON AN RE [**VANDALISED] ERADICATION BANDAGING SPRAYING |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 84 | 82.1 | 92.9 | 60.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 67 | 82.1 | 91.0 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 82.5 | 89.2 | 38.5 |
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CECIL ADAIR. | CECIL ADAIR. | CECIL ADAIR. |
Cecil Adair is the latest Charles Garvice, | Cecil Adair is the latest Charles Garvice, | Cecil Adair is the latest Charles Garvice, |
only a great deal more sentimental than | only a great deal more sentimental than | only a great deal more sentimental than |
he was; in fact, her outlook is distinctly | he was; in fact, her outlook is distinctly | he was; in fact, her outlook is distinctly |
mid-Victorian, and their are times when | mid-Victorian, and there are times when | mid-Victorian, and their are times when |
her sentimentality b?cnme« oppressive. | her sentimentality becomes oppressive. | her sentimentality becomes oppressive. |
"Francetsca" (Stanley Paul and Co.) in tne | "Francesca" (Stanley Paul and Co.) is the | "Francesca" (Stanley Paul and Co.) in the |
story of a young man and wonmn who, | story of a young man and woman who, | story of a young man and woman who, |
having made a runaway marriage and | having made a runaway marriage and | having made a runaway marriage and |
spent their'capital, leave their child in an | spent their capital, leave their child in an | spent their capital, leave their child in an |
orphanage. Later, when wealth and a title | orphanage. Later, when wealth and a title | orphanage. Later, when wealth and a title |
have descended to them, the little one can | have descended to them, the little one can- | have descended to them, the little one can |
not be found. Cecil Adair thereu]M>n | not be found. Cecil Adair thereupon | not be found. Cecil Adair thereupon |
makes the unnatural purentK pay by | makes the unnatural parents pay by | makes the unnatural parent pay by |
anxiety, and usec the good old plot of | anxiety, and uses the good old plot of | anxiety, and used the good old plot of |
narrowing up two lives until a taitoo mark | harrowing up two lives until a tattoo mark | narrowing up two lives until a tattoo mark |
clears up the mystery. "Mnid of the Moon | clears up the mystery. "Maid of the Moon- | clears up the mystery. "Maid of the Moon |
tlower" I.Stanley Paul and Co.) is osten | flower" (Stanley Paul and Co.) is osten- | flower" Stanley Paul and Co.) is ostensibly |
sibly a story of the present day, but tne | sibly a story of the present day, but the | a story of the present day, but the |
atmosphere is at least fifty years earlier, | atmosphere is at least fifty years earlier, | atmosphere is at least fifty years earlier, |
and were the names of French battles | and were the names of French battles | and were the names of French battles |
changed to Russian, the story might | changed to Russian, the story might | changed to Russian, the story might |
easily pass for one of the Crimean war. | easily pass for one of the Crimean war. | easily pass for one of the Crimean war. |
Identified overProof corrections | THEREUPON CAPITAL TATTOO BECOMES MAID WOMAN FLOWER FRANCESCA |
Identified overProof non-corrections | HARROWING THERE PARENTS USES |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 150 | 89.3 | 96.7 | 68.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 107 | 88.8 | 96.3 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 86.4 | 96.0 | 70.7 |
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MADDINGTON LEVEL CROSSING | MADDINGTON LEVEL CROSSING | MADDINGTON LEVEL CROSSING |
ACCIDENT.. | ACCIDENT. | ACCIDENT.. |
To the Editor. | To the Editor. | To the Editor. |
Sir.-The report published in your | Sir.—The report published in your | Sir-This report published in your |
issue of to-day's date of the finding of | issue of to-day's date of the finding of | issue of to-day's date of the finding of |
the Departmental Board of Inquiry as | the Departmental Board of Inquiry as | the Departmental Board of Inquiry as |
to the collision between a Irain and a | to the collision between a train and a | to the collision between a train and a |
cart at the level crossing at M\addington | cart at the level crossing at Maddington | cart at the level crossing at Maddington |
discloses an amusing situation. Certain | discloses an amusing situation. Certain | discloses an amusing situation. Certain |
property is destroyed, and children in | property is destroyed, and children in- | property is destroyed, and children in |
jured, and the department. having been | jured, and the department, having been | jured, and the department. having been |
given to understand that legal proceed | given to understand that legal proceed- | given to understand that legal proceed- |
iugs will be instituted unless full conm | ings will be instituted unless full com- | rugs will be instituted unless full compensation |
pensation is made, with feverish haste | pensation is made, with feverish haste | is made, with feverish haste |
pretends to investigate the causes of the | pretends to investigate the causes of the | pretends to investigate the causes of the |
accident. Their officials interview a | accident. Their officials interview a | accident. Their officials interview a |
number of witnesses, but only those | number of witnesses, but only those | number of witnesses, but only those |
whose evidence is thought to be favour | whose evidence is thought to be favour- | whose evidence is thought to be favourable |
able to the dlepartmenlt aire referred to | able to the department are referred to | to the department are referred to |
in the inquiry. After reviewing what it | in the inquiry. After reviewing what it | in the inquiry. After reviewing what it |
is pleased to call 'tile evidence adduced | is pleased to call "the evidence adduced | is pleased to call 'the evidence adduced |
at the incqIiry." the Departmental Board | at the inquiry," the Departmental Board | at the incqIiry." the Departmental Board |
acquits the department of:11 niomoal or | acquits the department of all moral or | acquits the department of 11 moment or |
legal liability; or, in fact, the ldepartment | legal liability; or, in fact, the department | legal liability; or, in fact, the department |
finds itself not guilty. Whether this is | finds itself not guilty. Whether this is | finds itself not guilty. Whether this is |
clone for the purpose of influencing pub | done for the purpose of influencing pub- | done for the purpose of influencing public |
lic olpinion, or of frightening off pos | lic opinion, or of frightening off pos- | opinion, or of frightening off possible |
sible claimants, it is impossible to say, | sible claimants, it is impossible to say, | claimants, it is impossible to say, |
but the department will be given an op | but the department will be given an op- | but the department will be given an opportunity |
portunity at a later stalg. t, satisfy an | portunity at a later stage to satisfy an | at a later stage. to, satisfy an |
independent tribunal that the fiidings of | independent tribunal that the findings of | independent tribunal that the findings of |
its domestic tribunal are justihfied by the | its domestic tribunal are justified by the | its domestic tribunal are justified by the |
facts.-Yours. etc., | facts.—Yours, etc., | facts. Yours. etc., |
ItICH, IID HAYNE4 and CO. | RICHARD HAYNES and CO. | RICH, RD HAYNES and CO. |
Perth, Feb. 17. | Perth, Feb. 17. | Perth, Feb. 17. |
Identified overProof corrections | FINDINGS STAGE HAYNES OPINION COMPENSATION TRAIN JUSTIFIED DONE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MORAL ALL PROCEEDINGS RICHARD |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 199 | 90.5 | 97.0 | 68.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 122 | 90.2 | 96.7 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 89.8 | 96.5 | 66.2 |
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UNIFORM RAILWAY GAUGE | UNIFORM RAILWAY GAUGE | UNIFORM RAILWAY GAUGE |
Melbourne, M1ayv 11. | Melbourne, May 11. | Melbourne, May 17. |
Believing that the adoptionj of a | Believing that the adoption of a | Believing that the adoption of a |
uniform railway gauge is a vital | uniform railway gauge is a vital | uniform railway gauge is a vital |
matter for Australia, the Primo | matter for Australia, the Prime | matter for Australia, the Prime |
Minister (Mr. lHughes) has had | Minister (Mr. Hughes) has had | Minister (Mr. Hughes) has had |
prepared a pamphlet containing the | prepared a pamphlet containing the | prepared a pamphlet containing the |
report of the Royal Commission | report of the Royal Commission | report of the Royal Commission |
and giving his ownJ per-oinal vTrieWS | and giving his own personal views | and giving his own personal vTrieWS |
on the matter. Mr Hughes has | on the matter. Mr. Hughes has | on the matter. Mr Hughes has |
always been a strong advocate of | always been a strong advocate of | always been a strong advocate of |
the uniform gauge, and he has re | the uniform gauge, and he has re- | the uniform gauge, and he has requested |
quested that it should be discussed | quested that it should be discussed | that it should be discussed |
at the Premiers' Conference to be | at the Premiers' Conference to be | at the Premiers' Conference to be |
held in Brisbane in June. Owing | held in Brisbane in June. Owing | held in Brisbane in June. Owing |
to the absence of the Premier rt | to the absence of the Premier of | to the absence of the Premier of |
South Australia (Mr. Barwell) inl | South Australia (Mr. Barwell) in | South Australia (Mr. Barwell) in |
England, it will be imipossible for | England, it will be impossible for | England, it will be impossible for |
the Conference to come to a defin | the Conference to come to a defin- | the Conference to come to a definite |
ite decision oil the matter. | ite decision on the matter. | decision on the matter. |
If no steps alre taken by. tile | If no steps are taken by the | If no steps are taken by, the |
States before the next elections to | States before the next elections to | States before the next elections to |
give effect to tile recommendation | give effect to the recommendation | give effect to the recommendation |
of the Royal Commnission that leo | of the Royal Commission that the | of the Royal Commission that the |
gauge of 4 feet 8' inches should be | gauge of 4 feet 8½ inches should be | gauge of 4 feet 8' inches should be |
adopted in Australia, it is certain | adopted in Australia, it is certain | adopted in Australia, it is certain |
that the matter will be made one | that the matter will be made one | that the matter will be made one |
of the chief items of thg Prime | of the chief items of the Prime | of the chief items of the Prime |
Ministers noli v snCeeo | Minister's policy speech. | Ministers now v snCeeo |
Identified overProof corrections | ARE ADOPTION MAY PERSONAL OWN IMPOSSIBLE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | POLICY VIEWS SPEECH |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 155 | 87.7 | 98.1 | 84.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 87 | 89.7 | 96.6 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 88.0 | 95.0 | 58.5 |
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DROUGHT CONTINUES. | DROUGHT CONTINUES. | DROUGHT CONTINUES. |
EXTREME HEAT THROUGH | EXTREME HEAT THROUGH- | EXTREME HEAT THROUGH |
OUT THE STATE. | OUT THE STATE. | OUT THE STATE. |
^Brisbane, Dec. 4. | Brisbane, Dec. 4. | Brisbane, Dec. 4. |
Only two'falls of raiw were report- | Only two falls of rain were report- | Only two falls of rain were reported |
ed in Quenaland for the. 24,.hours end- | ed in Quensland for the 24 hours end- | in Queensland for the. 24, hours ended |
ed 9 a.m. this morning, vir..:-Leich- | ed 9 a.m. this morning, viz. :—Leich- | 9 a.m. this morning, viz.: Leich- |
hardt 25 points, Thursday . Island ! 8 | hardt 25 points, Thursday Island 8 | hardt 25 points, Thursday. Island ! 8 |
points; The. weather is hot and sultry, | points. The weather is hot and sultry | points; The. weather is hot and sultry, |
.throughout thc State. The' highest; | throughout the State. The highest | throughout the State. The' highest; |
minimum thermometer reading iras at | minimum thermometer reading was at | minimum thermometer reading was at |
Windorah,' 110 degrees. J.': | Windorah, 110 degrees. | Windorah,' 110 degrees. J.': |
Identified overProof corrections | VIZ TWO WAS HOURS LEICHHARDT RAIN FALLS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | QUENSLAND |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 48 | 79.2 | 95.8 | 80.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 41 | 80.5 | 97.6 | 87.5 |
Weighted Words | 78.9 | 96.4 | 82.8 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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RAILWAY CAUCE UNIFICATION | RAILWAY GAUGE UNIFICATION | RAILWAY GAUGE UNIFICATION |
! CRITICISM BY MR. HUGHES | CRITICISM BY MR. HUGHES | ! CRITICISM BY MR. HUGHES |
OF VICTORIA'S ATTITUDE | OF VICTORIA'S ATTITUDE | OF VICTORIA'S ATTITUDE |
Melbourne, Thursday, j | Melbourne, Thursday. | Melbourne, Thursday, Mr. |
Mr. W. M. Hughes, Prime Minister, | Mr. W. M. Hughes, Prime Minister, | W. M. Hughes, Prime Minister, |
declares that tho Victorian Hallways | declares that the Victorian Railways | declares that the Victorian Railways |
Committee is adopting a parochial atti- | Committee is adopting a parochial atti- | Committee is adopting a parochial attitude |
tude regarding the unification of rail- | tude regarding the unification of rail- | regarding the unification of railway |
way gauges. He points out that the | way gauges. He points out that the | gauges. He points out that the |
longer delay the bigger will be the ulti- | longer delay the bigger will be the ulti- | longer delay the bigger will be the ultimate |
mate bill. The difficulties and incon- | mate bill. The difficulties and incon- | bill. The difficulties and inconveniences |
veniences in connection with the work | veniences in connection with the work | in connection with the work |
of unification that are now ;made moun- j | of unification that are now made moun- | of unification that are now made mountains |
tains pf will, he says, change to mole- j | tains of will, he says, change to mole- | of will, he says, change to more- j |
hills if the matter is fairly faced. . j | hills if the matter is fairly faced. | hills if the matter is fairly faced. . j |
Identified overProof corrections | MOUNTAINS RAILWAYS GAUGE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MOLEHILLS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 75 | 92.0 | 98.7 | 83.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 54 | 92.6 | 98.1 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 91.8 | 96.9 | 61.6 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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THE LAND AND THE | THE LAND AND THE | THE LAND AND THE |
PRODUCER, | PRODUCER. | PRODUCER, |
WHEAT AND MANURE TRAPFIC. | WHEAT AND MANURE TRAFFIC. | WHEAT AND MANURE TRAFFIC. |
The Railways Commissioner has issued a | The Railways Commissioner has issued a | The Railways Commissioner has issued a |
statement showing them the wheat carried | statement showing them the wheat carried | statement showing them the wheat carried |
over the railways from October 29 to | over the railways from October 29 to | over the railways from October 29 to |
Saturday last was 474,438 tons, or 41,923 | Saturday last was 474,438 tons, or 41,923 | Saturday last was 474,438 tons, or £1,923 |
tons less tbau the 516^51 tons rai'iw' dnr | tons less tban the 516,361 tons railed dur- | tons less than the 56-58 tons raised' der |
!me cbe ccrrespondinjr T>erio?3 of la=t season. | ing the corresponding period of last season. | in the corresponding period of last season. |
Oil the other haul, thi- tjnanthy of | On the other hand, the quantity of | On the other hand, the- quantity of |
manure h;iiri;o'l by the B-iil-vays D';P3Tt | manure handled by the Railways Depart- | manure harrison by the Railways D';P3Tt |
r:?eiii durin? tiif" f>eason ?"as 55,15 tons, | ment during the season was 85,725 tons, | racing during the" season has 55,15 tons, |
-jr 1.7— tous nr-re -lian :a the I*3K3. | or 1,722 tons more than the 1920-21 | -or 17 tons more -than in the I*3K3. |
BOaao?. | season. | Base?. |
Identified overProof corrections | HAND QUANTITY DURING TRAFFIC MORE THAN CORRESPONDING PERIOD ON |
Identified overProof non-corrections | RAILED DEPARTMENT HANDLED TBAN |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 68 | 64.7 | 89.7 | 70.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 41 | 68.3 | 90.2 | 69.2 |
Weighted Words | 67.6 | 87.5 | 61.3 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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A TASMANIAS RALWAY. | A TASMANIAN RAILWAY. | A TASMANIAN RAILWAY. |
Laun[?]ton. July 11. | Launceston, July 11. | Launceston. July 11. |
At [?] to-day the offical opening | At Lauceston to-day the official opening | At [?] to-day the offical opening |
of the Myalla to Stanley railway, 31 miles | of the Myalla to Stanley railway, 33 miles, | of the Myalla to Stanley railway, 31 miles |
which gives [?] between Hobart | which gives communication between Hobart | which gives [?] between Hobart |
and Laun[?] and the extreme north- | and Launceston and the extreme north- | and Launt?] and the extreme north-west |
west coast, took plow in the presence '4 | west coast, took place in the presence of | coast, took place in the presence '4 |
a larse crosn. The line compleUs tiie | a large crowd. The line completes the | a large crowd. The line completes the |
mfftem and tana cme of the most fertile | system and taps one of the most fertile | masters and tans care of the most fertile |
tiefas of i*nd In the State. Th? ottt ?as, | belts of and in the State. The cost was | areas of land in the State. The out as, |
sboot £900,000, or £300 under tbe Pariavi | about £200,000, or £200 under the Parlia- | shoot £900,000, or £300 under the Paris i |
meatary vote. I | mentary vote. | mentary vote. I |
Identified overProof corrections | COMPLETES PLACE LAUNCESTON LARGE CROWD TASMANIAN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ONE SYSTEM WAS ABOUT TAPS BELTS PARLIAMENTARY COMMUNICATION COST LAUCESTON OFFICIAL |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 64 | 62.5 | 78.1 | 41.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 46 | 63.0 | 76.1 | 35.3 |
Weighted Words | 54.8 | 73.8 | 42.1 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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RAILWAY WAGGONS. | RAILWAY WAGGONS. | RAILWAY WAGGONS. |
The Railways Commissioner received | The Railways Commissioner received | The Railways Commissioner received |
tenders on Tuesday for the constraction | tenders on Tuesday for the construction | tenders on Tuesday for the construction |
of 100 class [?] waggong, 5 ft. 3 in. | of 100 class "Yy" waggons, 5 ft. 3 in. | of 100 class [?] waggons, 5 ft. 3 in. gauge; |
gauge; and for the construction of 60 | gauge; and for the construction of 60 | and for the construction of 60 |
i.a=< "V" i-at^nar, 3 it. 6 hi. f*M?e. Fivr i | class "Y" waggons, 3 ft. 6 in. gauge. Five | has "V" i-at^nar, 3 it. 6 by. false. Five i |
toiideT*. inHiulin^ that autmtittnl by the | tenders, including that submitted by the | tenders. including that admitted by the |
Vltiei Merlunifjl Kr.pin??r f??- Eji;ma;>, | Chief Mechanical Engineer for Railways, | Allied Merlunifjl Engineer f??- Enigma, |
.v*tp received t?r oivh <jao? of ?*p??Hi, | were received for each class of waggons, | were received for each one? of perth, |
the tender of ilw J*?t>' Engro?rr:ng Coa | the tender of the Perry Engineering Com- | the tender of the last' Engrossing Coa |
j??Dy uejn^ lowcet i>,r tbi broad-gaag? | pany being lowes for the broad-gauge | jolly means lowest in the broad-gauge? |
Jiegoiir;, and thai of ]U?n. J. S. B*r | waggons, and that of Messrs. J. S. Bag- | Jiegoiir;, and that of In. J. S. B*r |
filuia & >?ns for tb# uan-o-r-faejtc wv | sham & Sons for the narrow-gauge wag- | films 5 tons for the uan-o-r-faejtc wv |
(rous. liidndm! in Oip t?sder? n s ooe | gons. Included in the tenders was one | (rous. friends! in Oip tender? n s one |
frora Vi^tona, ?!itl out from Xer t>ootii | from Victoria, and one from New South Wales. | from Victoria, still out from Xer total |
Identified overProof corrections | EACH ONE FIVE VICTORIA ENGINEER INCLUDING WERE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | WALES SUBMITTED MECHANICAL /NARROW/GAUGE|NARROWGAUGE PERRY LOWES INCLUDED WAS ENGINEERING SONS SOUTH YY COMPANY BEING MESSRS SHAM NEW BAG CHIEF |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 86 | 40.7 | 62.8 | 37.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 48 | 45.8 | 60.4 | 26.9 |
Weighted Words | 46.2 | 58.8 | 23.4 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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BREAK OF GAUGE. | BREAK OF GAUGE. | BREAK OF GAUGE. |
Mr. A. E. Clarkson (president of the | Mr. A. E. Clarkson (president of the | Mr. A. E. Clarkson (president of the |
Chamber of Commerce), Mr. J. W. Mc- | Chamber of Commerce), Mr. J. W. Mc- | Chamber of Commerce), Mr. J. W. McGregor |
Gregor (president of the Chamber of | Gregor (president of the Chamber of | (president of the Chamber of |
Manufactures), with members of both | Manufactures), with members of both | Manufactures), with members of both |
bodies, were interested spectators of a | bodies, were interested spectators of a | bodies, were interested spectators of a |
tria! of the Matthews break-of-gauge in | trial of the Matthews break-of-gauge in- | trial! of the Matthews break-of-gauge in |
vention at Kagshaw's yards. Over'a rough- i | vention at Bagshaw's yards. Over a rough- | vention at Bagshaw's yards. Over a rough- i |
and ready track the truck performed the' | and ready track the truck performed the | and ready track the truck performed the' |
trials successfully, and the spectators were1 | trials successfully, and the spectators were | trials successfully, and the spectators were |
convfciqed thxt the invention, if adopted | convinced that the invention, if adopted | convinced that the invention, if adopted |
by the ral'rways authorities, wouU effect | by the railways authorities, would effect | by the railways authorities, would effect |
a, big saving in the cost of transhipment | a big saving in the cost of transhipment | a big saving in the cost of transhipment |
of stock, goods, 4c. | of stock, goods, &c. | of stock, goods, 4. |
Identified overProof corrections | TRIAL WOULD RAILWAYS OVER CONVINCED THAT BAGSHAWS |
Identified overProof non-corrections |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 74 | 89.2 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 50 | 86.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 88.4 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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UNIFORM RAILWAY GAUGk. j | UNIFORM RAILWAY GAUGE. | UNIFORM RAILWAY GAUGE. j |
T «m a believer in tho uniformity of | I am a believer in the uniformity of | I am a believer in the uniformity of |
railway ¿auge in Australia, but unless | railway gauge in Australia, but unless | railway gauges in Australia, but unless |
some very pronounced flnanrial improve- | some very pronounced financial improve- | some very pronounced financial improvement |
ment happens, I would prefer deferrins | ment happens, I would prefer deferring | happens, I would prefer deferring |
the large expenditure necessary for some | the large expenditure necessary for some | the large expenditure necessary for some |
time yetj on the ground of economy and | time yet, on the ground of economy and | time yet on the ground of economy and |
the Washington Conference result ren- | the Washington Conference result ren- | the Washington Conference result rendering |
dering thc military aspect a ma Iber .of | dering the military aspect a matter of | the military aspect a maTher of |
urgency no longer. j | urgency no longer. | urgency no longer. j |
Identified overProof corrections | AM YET GAUGE FINANCIAL DEFERRING |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MATTER |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 50 | 82.0 | 96.0 | 77.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 41 | 85.4 | 97.6 | 83.3 |
Weighted Words | 83.1 | 98.3 | 89.8 |
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*GAUGE SOLUTION. | GAUGE SOLUTION. | GAUGE SOLUTION. |
The railway break of gauge is receiving | The railway break of gauge is receiving | The railway break of gauge is receiving |
much attention from railway experts in | much attention from railway experts in | much attention from railway experts in |
the Commonwealth, and on Monday mom | the Commonwealth, and on Monday morn- | the Commonwealth, and on Monday morn |
the Railways Commissioner (Mr. J. | ing the Railways Commissioner (Mr. J. | the Railways Commissioner (Mr. J. |
McGuire) and his chief technical officers | McGuire) and his chief technical officers | McGuire) and his chief technical officers |
witnessed an interesting demonstration in | witnessed an interesting demonstration in | witnessed an interesting demonstration in |
the Commissioner's office. Mr. J. H. | the Commissioner's office. Mr. J. H. | the Commissioner's office. Mr. J. H. |
Matthews, of Northcote, Victoria, was | Matthews, of Northcote, Victoria, was | Matthews, of Northcote, Victoria, was |
present with a email model. He has in | present with a small model. He has in- | present with a small model. He has in |
vented an ingenious device for break of | vented an ingenious device for break of | vented an ingenious device for break of |
gauge, which be claims will be a '*n!ete | gauge, which be claims will be a complete | gauge, which he claims will be a 'orders |
and effective solution of' the vexeu. ques | and effective solution of the vexed ques- | and effective solution of the vexed. question, |
tion, overcoming all its perplexing and | tion, overcoming all its perplexing and | overcoming all its perplexing and |
costly difficulties, and by the adoption of | costly difficulties, and by the adoption of | costly difficulties, and by the adoption of |
which an uninterrupted unification of the | which an uninterrupted unification of the | which an uninterrupted unification of the |
traffic of all the lines of the Common | traffic of all the lines of the Common- | traffic of all the lines of the Commonwealth |
wealth will be secured without any altera | wealth will be secured without any altera- | will be secured without any alters |
to existing lines, save at each terminal | tion to existing lines, save at each terminal | to existing lines, save at each terminal |
where the change of gauge takes place, | where the change of gauge takes place, | where the change of gauge takes place, |
and will result in the saving of millions | and will result in the saving of millions | and will result in the saving of millions |
of pounds to the Commonweaath and State | of pounds to the Commonweaath and State | of pounds to the Commonwealth and State |
Governments. The main features of the | Governments. The main features of the | Governments. The main features of the |
invention are complete improvements to | invention are complete improvements to | invention are complete improvements to |
the bogies of railway carnages' and the | the bogies of railway carriages and the | the bogies of railway carriages' and the |
under carriage of trucks so as to allow of | under carriage of trucks so as to allow of | under carriage of trucks so as to allow of |
an automatic alteration of the gauge front | an automatic alteration of the gauge from | an automatic alteration of the gauge front |
a 5 ft. 3 in. gauge to tbe 4 ft. 8} in. or | a 5 ft. 3 in. gauge to the 4 ft. 8½ in. or | a 5 ft. 3 in. gauge to the 4 ft. 8½ in. or |
a smaller gauge without the use of manual | a smaller gauge without the use of manual | a smaller gauge without the use of manual |
labour or other power gear. Tbe opera | labour or other power gear. The opera- | labour or other power gear. The operation |
tion is carried out by double check rails | tion is carried out by double check rails | is carried out by double check rails |
at the point of change of gauge on both | at the point of change of gauge on both | at the point of change of gauge on both |
sides to allow the flange of the wheels to | sides to allow the flange of the wheels to | sides to allow the flange of the wheels to |
run between the rails. Before the car | run between the rails. Before the car- | run between the rails. Before the car |
riage reaches the altered gauge an arm, | riage reaches the altered gauge an arm, | riage reaches the altered gauge an arm, |
which is in position on both ends of the | which is in position on both ends of the | which is in position on both ends of the |
carriage — with roller ends, strikes an up | carriage—with roller ends, strikes an up | carriage — with roller ends, strikes an up |
right traversing rail, which immediately | right traversing rail, which immediately | right traversing rail, which immediately |
forces the wheels inward and outward, as | forces the wheels inward and outward, as | forces the wheels inward and outward, as |
required, on smaller or larger gauges. | required, on smaller or larger gauges. | required, on smaller or larger gauges. |
When the carriage or truck passes from | When the carriage or truck passes from | When the carriage or truck passes from |
one gauje to the other, and arrives on tbe | one gauge to the other, and arrives on the | one gauge to the other, and arrives on the |
even rail, the abovementioned arm is lm | even rail, the abovementioned arm is im- | even rail, the abovementioned arm is immediately |
mtdiatoly released, and safely aud secure.} | mediately released, and safely and securely | released, and safely and securely |
!ock3 the bogie in ita regauged position. | locks the bogie in its regauged position. | locks the bogie in its regauged position. |
Under this operation the -vhole train may | Under this operation the whole train may | Under this operation the whole train may |
be changed from one gauge to the other | be changed from one gauge to the other | be changed from one gauge to the other |
within 10 minutes, without additional | within 10 minutes, without additional | within 10 minutes, without additional |
labour, apart from the train staff. Mr. | labour, apart from the train staff. Mr. | labour, apart from the train staff. Mr. |
Matthews has been working on bis inven | Matthews has been working on his inven- | Matthews has been working on his invention |
tion tor nine years, and a full-sized 10-ton | tion for nine years, and a full-sized 10-ton | for nine years, and a full-sized 10-ton |
truck has been made in Sydney for prac | truck has been made in Sydney for prac- | truck has been made in Sydney for prac |
test, which he is prepared to give | tical test, which he is prepared to give | test, which he is prepared to give |
from Brisbane to Perth. | from Brisbane to Perth. | from Brisbane to Perth. |
Identified overProof corrections | SMALL SECURELY LOCKS VEXED CARRIAGES WHOLE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PRACTICAL MORNING COMMONWEAATH [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 350 | 94.3 | 98.0 | 65.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 179 | 95.5 | 98.3 | 62.5 |
Weighted Words | 95.3 | 98.2 | 60.8 |
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BREAK OF GAUGE. | BREAK OF GAUGE. | BREAK OF GAUGE. |
On Friday afternoon, His .Excellency the | On Friday afternoon, His Excellency the | On Friday afternoon, His Excellency the |
Governor (Sir Tom Bridges) accompanied | Governor (Sir Tom Bridges) accompanied | Governor (Sir Tom Bridges) accompanied |
by the Premier (Sir Henry Barwell) and | by the Premier (Sir Henry Barwell) and | by the Premier (Sir Henry Barwell) and |
attended by Mr. fLegh Winner, inspected | attended by Mr. Legh Winser, inspected | attended by Mr. Legh Winner, inspected |
the Matthews break : of gauge invention | the Matthews break of gauge invention | the Matthews break of gauge invention |
at Bagahaw's yards. His Excellency eaid | at Bagshaw's yards. His Excellency said | at Bagshaw's yards. His Excellency said |
he was .favoara,Wy; impreaeed with the | he was favourably impressed with the | he was .favoara,Wy; impressed with the |
invention, and described it as ingenious. | invention, and described it as ingenious. | invention, and described it as ingenious. |
iHe added that he' was particularly inte | He added that he was particularly inte- | He added that he was particularly interested |
rested in break of gauge inventions, and | rested in break of gauge inventions, and | in break of gauge inventions, and |
recognised that- the demonstration he | recognised that the demonstration he | recognised that the demonstration he |
hod witnessed showed wonderful possibi | had witnessed showed wonderful possibi- | had witnessed showed wonderful possibilities. |
lities. | lities. | |
Identified overProof corrections | LEGH IMPRESSED HAD SAID BAGSHAWS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | FAVOURABLY WINSER |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 74 | 89.2 | 97.3 | 75.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 52 | 86.5 | 96.2 | 71.4 |
Weighted Words | 83.6 | 94.0 | 63.3 |
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KDrBA-PORT. AUGUSTA RAILWAY. | KIMBA-PORT AUGUSTA RAILWAY. | KorEA PORT. AUGUSTA RAILWAY. |
From J. A: FRANCES, WaJlochra:— It | From J. A. FRANCES, Wallochra:—It | From J. A FRANCES, WaJlochra:— It |
wraa asked in the Assembly recently if the | was asked in the Assembly recently if the | was asked in the Assembly recently if the |
route of the Kimba to Port Augusta Rail | route of the Kimba to Port Augusta Railway | route of the Kimba to Port Augusta Railway |
way 'had ibeen referred to the _ Railway | had been referred to the Railway | had been referred to the _ Railway |
Standing Committee. If this line were | Standing Committee. If this line were | Standing Committee. If this line were |
-built it would be one -of the most payable | built it would be one of the most payable | built it would be one of the most payable |
in the State. The country for miles ronnd | in the State. The country for miles round | in the State. The country for miles round |
Kimba is some of the fcesfc Tirtieat-growing | Kimba is some of the best wheat-growing | Kimba is some of the best Tirtieat-growing |
land in the State, and before many years | land in the State, and before many years | land in the State, and before many years |
will be carrying thousands of people. It is | will be carrying thousands of people. It is | will be carrying thousands of people. It is |
only 90 mitea from Port Augusta to Kiraba. | only 90 miles from Port Augusta to Kimba, | only 90 miles from Port Augusta to Kimba. |
and 30 miles out of that would be good | and 30 miles out of that would be good | and 30 miles out of that would be good |
mallee 20 to 30 ft. high. There -would be | mallee 20 to 30 ft. high. There would be | mallee 20 to 30 ft. high. There would be |
many hundreds of 'thousands of bags of | many hundreds of thousands of bags of | many hundreds of thousands of bags of |
?vrheat to be carried, and thousands of Dales | wheat to be carried, and thousands of bales | wheat to be carried, and thousands of bales |
o£ wool from Yardea and otheT stations. It | o£ wool from Yardea and other stations. It | of wool from Yardea and other stations. It |
would also give the people oT Kimba a | would also give the people of Kimba a | would also give the people of Kimba a |
chance to get to the stock markets, such | chance to get to the stock markets, such | chance to get to the stock markets, such |
as Quorn and Wilmington. And in bad | as Quorn and Wilmington. And in bad | as Quorn and Wilmington. And in bad |
seasons it would fadHtate the carriage of | seasons it would facilitate the carriage of | seasons it would facilitate the carriage of |
chaff and oats, &c, to Port Augusta. | chaff and oats, &c, to Port Augusta. | chaff and oats, 5s, to Port Augusta. |
Identified overProof corrections | WHEAT BEEN OTHER BALES WAS FACILITATE /WHEAT/GROWING|WHEATGROWING ROUND BEST |
Identified overProof non-corrections | WALLOCHRA |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 155 | 91.0 | 98.7 | 85.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 83 | 88.0 | 98.8 | 90.0 |
Weighted Words | 87.0 | 98.2 | 86.4 |
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?AUST3L^]AN\FITTED FOR THE | "AUSTRALIAN FITTED FOR THE | ?AUST3L^]AN\FITTED FOR THE |
' JOB.' \ v v | JOB." | ' JOB.' v v v |
«nn- ; ' SY^NE^fieptember 17. | SYDNEY, September 17. | Ann- ; ' SYNE September 17. |
? Trom every point of Tiew/' said Major | "From every point of view," said Major- | ? from every point of view said Major |
.yeneral Cox, -whose association with the | General Cox, whose association with the | General Cox, whose association with the |
Light.Horee qualified him to speak with | Light Horse qualified him to speak with | Light Horse qualified him to speak with |
authority on the subject, 'The Australians | authority on the subject, "The Australians | authority on the subject, The Australians |
would be the moBt useful of troops against | would be the most useful of troops against | would be the most useful of troops against |
their dld_ enemies, the Turks. Apart from | their old enemies, the Turks. Apart from | their old enemies, the Turks. Apart from |
the sentimental reasons—and there is no | the sentimental reasons—and there is no | the sentimental reasons—and there is no |
doubt that they .are very strong reaoene in | doubt that they are very strong reasons in- | doubt that they are very strong reasons in |
deed—the Australians are peculiarly fitted | deed—the Australians are peculiarly fitted | deed—the Australians are peculiarly fitted |
tor the job, by virtue of their actjuaintanoa | for the job, by virtue of their acquaintance | for the job, by virtue of their acquaintance |
jWith the country, and knoweldge of the | with the country, and knowedge of the | with the country, and knowledge of the |
methods of welfare employed by the Turks | methods of welfare employed by the Turks. | methods of welfare employed by the Turks |
I have.no doubt that they will respond | I have no doubt that they will respond | I have no doubt that they will respond |
when the call cornea.- .' | when the call comes. | when the call comes.- .' |
Identified overProof corrections | OLD COMES VIEW LIGHT GENERAL HAVE FROM ACQUAINTANCE HORSE MOST SEPTEMBER |
Identified overProof non-corrections | KNOWEDGE AUSTRALIAN SYDNEY |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 100 | 81.0 | 96.0 | 78.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 69 | 79.7 | 95.7 | 78.6 |
Weighted Words | 80.6 | 95.8 | 78.4 |
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BREAK OF GAUGE. | BREAK OF GAUGE. | BREAK OF GAUGE. |
An enthusiastic meeting -was held ia the | An enthusiastic meeting was held in the | An enthusiastic meeting was held in the |
YJI.C.A. rooms, Gawler place, city, on | Y.M.C.A. rooms, Gawler place, city, on | WILGA. rooms, Gawler place, city, on |
^Monday night by the shareholders oi the | Monday night by the shareholders of the | Monday night by the shareholders of the |
Mathews Break /£ Gauge Company. A | Mathews Break of Gauge Company. A | Mathews Break of Gauge Company. A |
anodei truck was demonstrated by tne en | model truck was demonstrated by the en- | model truck was demonstrated by the engineer, |
gineer, following dhe showing of a 10-ton | gineer, following the showing of a 10-ton | following the showing of a 10-ton |
truck in action at the Clyde Engineering | truck in action at the Clyde Engineering | truck in action at the Clyde Engineering |
Works, Sydney. The simplicity of the in | Works, Sydney. The simplicity of the in- | Works, Sydney. The simplicity of the in |
vention made one wonder why it had not | vention made one wonder why it had not | vention made one wonder why it had not |
been thought of before. The transhipping | been thought of before. The transhipping | been thought of before. The transhipping |
of goods, a year in Australia, it was stated, | of goods, a year in Australia, it was stated, | of goods, a year in Australia, it was stated, |
cost £750,000, and it was claimed by the | cost £750,000, and it was claimed by the | cost £750,000, and it was claimed by the |
investor that that huge sum could be | investor that that huge sum could be | investor that that huge sum could be |
aaved 'by the various estate railways in | saved by the various State railways in | saved by the various estate railways in |
Aimtralia- It waa stated tdat the 10-ton | Australia. It was stated that the 10-ton | Australia- It was stated that the 10-ton |
truck would probably be here at the end | truck would probably be here at the end | truck would probably be here at the end |
of the week, when a trial, which has been | of the week, when a trial, which has been | of the week, when a trial, which has been |
arranged, would take place. | arranged, would take place. | arranged, would take place. |
'This is splendid material for a bathing | "This is splendid material for a bathing | This is splendid material for a bathing |
suit,' said the salesman, 'for, besides being | suit," said the salesman, "for, besides being | suit,' said the salesman, 'for, besides being |
fait colour, it'is guaranteed not to shrink. | fast colour, it is guaranteed not to shrink." | fast colour, it is guaranteed not to shrink. |
'In that case,' replied the sweet young | "In that case," replied the sweet young | 'In that case, replied the sweet young |
You're under arrest for reckless driving.' | You're under arrest for reckless driving." | You're under arrest for reckless driving.' |
thing, who should have blushed but didn't, | thing, who should have blushed but didn't, | thing, who should have blushed but didn't, |
'I'll take a yard and a half less.' | "I'll take a yard and a half less." | "I'll take a yard and a half less.' |
Identified overProof corrections | FAST SAVED MODEL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | STATE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 169 | 91.7 | 99.4 | 92.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 111 | 96.4 | 99.1 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 96.0 | 99.5 | 87.1 |
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Who is to Blame. | Who is to Blame. | Who is to Blame. |
Before you lind fault with your | Before you find fault with your | Before you find fault with your |
child for backwardness at school, make | child for backwardness at school, make | child for backwardness at school, make |
sure that you are not yourself .to | sure that you are not yourself to | sure that you are not yourself to |
blame! No child can be expected to. | blame! No child can be expected to | blame! No child can be expected to. |
study well with -weak and defcetive | study well with weak and defective | study well with weak and defective |
eyes. The remedy lies in having your | eyes. The remedy lies in having your | eyes. The remedy lies in having your |
children's eyes examined by a duly | children's eyes examined by a duly | children's eyes examined by a duly |
qua:lihid refrnctionist. Consult. Mr | qualified refractionist. Consult Mr. | qualified restrictionist. Consult. Mr |
A. A. Al o'omey, the well known | A. A. Alolomey, the well known | A. A. Al comes, the well known |
eyesight specialist, who visits Morwell | eyesight specialist, who visits Morwell | eyesight specialist, who visits Morwell |
on Tuesday next, :14th inst., from 10 | on Tuesday next, 14th inst., from 10 | on Tuesday next, 14th inst., from 10 |
a:m to 6 p.m., at La:wless's Rdilway | a.m. to 6 p.m., at Lawless's Railway | am to 6 p.m., at Lawless's Railway |
Coffeeo Palace."' | Coffee Palace." | Coffee Palace."' |
Identified overProof corrections | COFFEE RAILWAY LAWLESSS FIND QUALIFIED DEFECTIVE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | REFRACTIONIST ALOLOMEY |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 72 | 88.9 | 97.2 | 75.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 59 | 86.4 | 96.6 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 84.0 | 95.2 | 70.1 |
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DEATH OF MR. JAMES HOPE. | DEATH OF MR. JAMES HOPE. | DEATH OF MR. JAMES HOPE. |
? v A KENTISH PIONEER. ?. - - | A KENTISH PIONEER. | ? v A KENTISH PIONEER. P. - - |
'Thc death occurred yesterday morn | The death occurred yesterday morn- | 'The death occurred yesterday morning |
ing nt Iiis residence ; of 'Mr. .Tamas | ing at his residence of Mr. James | at his residence ; of Mr. James |
Hope, one of tlie old Kentish,' pioneers, | Hope, one of the old Kentish pioneers, | Hope, one of the old Kentish,' pioneers, |
in his ; 75th year. | in his 78th year. | in his 75th year. |
Tho deceased was- the second son of | The deceased was the second son of | The deceased was the second son of |
the late Mr. -David Hope, of Scotland, | the late Mr. David Hope, of Scotland, | the late Mr. David Hope, of Scotland, |
who with his -wife and-.family arrived | who with his wife and family arrived | who with his wife and family arrived |
iii;Tasmania, in July,- 1857. - They sail | in Tasmania, in July, 1857. They sail- | in Tasmania, in July,- 1857. - They sailed |
ed in the ship Forest ^Monarch, which | ed in the ship Forest Monarch, which | in the ship Forest Monarch, which |
had over 300 emigrants aboard, includ | had over 300 emigrants aboard, includ- | had over 300 emigrants aboard, including |
ing a number who alterwards settled | ing a number who afterwards settled | a number who afterwards settled |
in tlie Kentish district! The Into Mr. | in the Kentish district! The late Mr. | in the Kentish district! The late Mr. |
James .Hope'-resided with his parents | James Hope resided with his parents | James Hope resided with his parents |
in Deloraine, and made a short stay | in Deloraine, and made a short stay | in Deloraine, and made a short stay |
in tho Kentish district, but returned | in the Kentish district, but returned | in the Kentish district, but returned |
to Deloraine, where, he was employed | to Deloraine, where, he was employed | to Deloraine, where, he was employed |
at thc'late Mr.' James Horne's flour | at the late Mr. James Horne's flour | at the late Mr. James Horne's flour |
mill for IC years. Thou ho-was ap | mill for 16 years. Then he was ap- | mill for 15 years. Thou ho-was appointed |
pointed manager ? of the late Mr. | pointed manager of the late Mr. | manager of the late Mr. |
.Samuel Storey's mill, filling that posi | Samuel Storey's mill, filling that posi- | Samuel Storey's mill, filling that position |
tion for 10 years. Mn. lc38fJ he went to . | tion for 16 years. In 1889 he went to | for 10 years. Mr. lc38fJ he went to |
Sheffield, and toole over'Mr; Jeffries" | Sheffield, and took over Mr. Jeffries' | Sheffield, and took over Mr; Jeffries" |
mill at thc Don Hiver, about a. mile | mill at the Don River, about a mile | mill at the Don River, about a mile |
from tho town,??and carried.on there | from the town, and carried on there | from the town and carried. on there |
till ! 1805, when be built tho present | till 1895, when he built the present | till ! 1805, when be built the present |
flour .mill, at thc Cross roads, Shef | flour mill, at the Cross roads, Shef- | flour mill, at the Cross roads, Sheffield, |
field, and established thc- firm of James | field, and established the firm of James | and established the firm of James |
Dope and Sou, of. which his son, Mr. | Hope and Son, of which his son, Mr. | Hope and Son, of. which his son, Mr. |
'Wm..Hope: is a partner. . | Wm. Hope, is a partner. | Wm. Hope: is a partner. . |
TI»! deceased gentleman was of a | The deceased gentleman was of a | The! deceased gentleman was of a |
quiet, unassuming disposition,, a nd took | quiet, unassuming disposition, and took | quiet, unassuming disposition,, and took |
no active part-in public matters. He | no active part in public matters. He | no active part in public matters. He |
was one of thc oldest members of thc | was one of the oldest members of the | was one of the oldest members of the |
Oddfellows' fraternity in Tasmania, | Oddfellows' fraternity in Tasmania, | Oddfellows' fraternity in Tasmania, |
and filled every- position in. the Rose of | and filled every position in the Rose of | and filled every- position in the Rose of |
Sheffield Lodge," I.O.O.F. ar.U'. He | Sheffield Lodge, I.O.O.F. M.U. He | Sheffield Lodge," I.O.O.F. area'. He |
was also an elder of the Presbyterian | was also an elder of the Presbyterian | was also an elder of the Presbyterian |
church, ll« married a Miss Hardiiifr. | church. He married a Miss Harding, | church, He married a Miss Harding. |
of lihou, who predeceased him some | of Huon, who predeceased him some | of Thou, who predeceased him some |
two years ago. He leaves a family of | two years ago. He leaves a family of | two years ago. He leaves a family of |
three sons, 'William. George and Wal | three sons, William, George and Wal- | three sons, 'William. George and Walter, |
ter, and three daughters, who are mar | ter, and three daughters, who are mar- | and three daughters, who are married |
ried jind reside on the mainland. Ho | ried and reside on the mainland. He | and reside on the mainland. He |
was" the second eldest of seven sons, of | was the second eldest of seven sons, of | was the second eldest of seven sons, of |
whom three are ,now alive-Hon, John | whom three are now alive—Hon. John | whom three are now alive Hon, John |
Hope, M.L.G., and-Messrs. Henry and | Hope, M.L.C., and Messrs. Henry and | Hope, M.L.G., and-Messrs. Henry and |
Wm. (J. Hope (Latrobe). | Wm. G. Hope (Latrobe). | Wm. (J. Hope (Latrobe). |
The deceased was practically never | The deceased was practically never | The deceased was practically never |
ill in his life, and immediately prior to | ill in his life, and immediately prior to | ill in his life, and immediately prior to |
his ' decease was not even confined to | his decease was not even confined to | his decease was not even confined to |
his bed. | his bed. | his bed. |
The funeral leaves his late residenco | The funeral leaves his late residence | The funeral leaves his late residence |
at 2 p.m. to-morrow for the Sheffied' | at 2 p.m. to-morrow for the Sheffied | at 2 p.m. to-morrow for the Sheffield' |
cemetery. " . . | cemetery. | cemetery. " . . |
Identified overProof corrections | TOWN HARDING CARRIED AFTERWARDS RIVER |
Identified overProof non-corrections | THEN SHEFFIED [**VANDALISED] HUON |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 322 | 86.0 | 98.1 | 86.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 165 | 95.8 | 98.2 | 57.1 |
Weighted Words | 95.9 | 98.2 | 55.1 |
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UNIFORM RAILWAY GAUGE. | UNIFORM RAILWAY GAUGE. | UNIFORM RAILWAY GAUGE. |
The question of tile uniform railway | The question of the uniform railway | The question of the uniform railway |
gauge was only slightly discussed to | gauge was only slightly discussed to- | gauge was only slightly discussed to |
day, and it ' is geifcrally thought that | day, and it is generally thought that | day, and it is generally thought that |
the. matter will he dropped. for this | the matter will be dropped for this | the. matter will he dropped. for this |
Conference. Thc strongest advocate of | Conference. The strongest advocate of | Conference. The strongest advocate of |
the putting into operation at an early | the putting into operation at an early | the putting into operation at an early |
date of the unification scheme submit | date of the unification scheme submit- | date of the unification scheme submit |
ted_to the State Governments by the | ted to the State Governments by the | ted to the State Governments by the |
Commonwealth is the Prime Minister. | Commonwealth is the Prime Minister. | Commonwealth is the Prime Minister. |
Mr. Hughes considers that the work of | Mr. Hughes considers that the work of | Mr. Hughes considers that the work of |
unification is a most necessary adjunct | unification is a most necessary adjunct | unification is a most necessary adjunct |
to tlie success of an extensive immigra | to the success of an extensive immigra- | to the success of an extensive immigra- |
tion policy. His view is that it would | tion policy. His view is that it would | tion policy. His view is that it would |
provide work for all the surplus labor | provide work for all the surplus labor | provide work for all the surplus labor |
on the local employment market, and | on the local employment market, and | on the local employment market, and |
also for many new settlers for whom | also for many new settlers for whom | also for many new settlers for whom |
holdings would ultimately be found on | holdings would ultimately be found on | holdings would ultimately be found on |
lands made available in thc various | lands made available in the various | lands made available in the various |
States under an immigration scheme in | States under an immigration scheme in | States under an immigration scheme in |
which the Commonwealth and the | which the Commonwealth and the | which the Commonwealth and the |
States would have a joint interest. | States would have a joint interest. | States would have a joint interest. |
Botjjj Victoria and South Australia, | Both Victoria and South Australia, | Botjjj Victoria and South Australia, |
hoA.iver, are urging delay, and noth | however, are urging delay, and noth- | however, are urging delay, and nothing |
ing' definite was done. | ing definite was done. | definite was done. |
Identified overProof corrections | SUBMITTED HOWEVER GENERALLY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BOTH |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 145 | 93.1 | 98.6 | 80.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 95 | 95.8 | 98.9 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 94.9 | 99.0 | 79.3 |
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ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE. | ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE. | ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE. |
The London and North-Eastern rail- | The London and North-Eastern rail- | The London and North-Eastern railway |
way will shortly use to convey, the | way will shortly use to convey the | will shortly use to convey the |
Flying Scotsman between York and | Flying Scotsman between York and | Flying Scotsman between York and |
Newcastle the first highspeed electric' | Newcastle the first high-speed electric | Newcastle the first high-speed electric |
locomotive built in Britain. It is abso | locomotive built in Britain. It is abso- | locomotive built in Britain. It is absolutely |
lutely safe ; it can draw 450 tons at a | lutely safe ; it can draw 450 tons at a | safe ; it can draw 450 tons at a |
maximum speed of ninety miles per | maximum speed of ninety miles per | maximum speed of ninety miles per |
hour and an average of sixty miles for | hour and an average of sixty miles for | hour and an average of sixty miles for |
long distances, If it is successful the | long distances. If it is successful the | long distances, If it is successful the |
whole of the North-Eastern system will | whole of the North-Eastern system will | whole of the North-Eastern system will |
use electric in preference to steam loco | use electric in preference to steam loco- | use electric in preference to steam locomotives. |
motives. ! | motives. | ! |
Identified overProof corrections | |
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All Words | 70 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 51 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 100.0 | 100.0 | 0.0 |
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UNIFORM RAILWAY GAUGE. . | UNIFORM RAILWAY GAUGE. | UNIFORM RAILWAY GAUGE. . |
MR. 'HUGHES' ANNOUNCEMENT. | MR. HUGHES' ANNOUNCEMENT. | MR. 'HUGHES' ANNOUNCEMENT. |
Melbourne, Sept. 14. | Melbourne, Sept. 14. | Melbourne, Sept. 14. |
Mr. Hughes, replying to a petition | Mr. Hughes, replying to a petition | Mr. Hughes, replying to a petition |
from the Trades Hall, which urged that | from the Trades Hall, which urged that | from the Trades Hall, which urged that |
immediate steps should . be taken to | immediate steps should be taken to | immediate steps should be taken to |
relieve unemployment said : 'Before | relieve unemployment said : "Before | relieve unemployment said Before |
this Parliament closes we, shall, if we | this Parliament closes we shall, if we | this Parliament closes we, shall, if we |
have numbers to pass into law a bill | have numbers to pass into law a bill | have numbers to pass into law a bill |
for the unification of the gauges of the | for the unification of the gauges of the | for the unification of the gauges of the |
main railway lines between Perth and | main railway lines between Perth and | main railway lines between Perth and |
Brisbane. '' ? ' | Brisbane." | Brisbane.' ? ' |
Identified overProof corrections | |
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All Words | 59 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 49 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 100.0 | 100.0 | 0.0 |
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AST AUTOMATIC TEAIS COUPLER. | AN AUTOMATIC TRAIN COUPLER. | AST AUTOMATIC TRAIN COUPLER. |
^lany devices have 'been introduced to | Many devices have been introduced to | Many devices have been introduced to |
do away wiUi the necessity* of employ | do away with the necessity of employ- | do away with the necessity of employing |
ing macua] labour in roupling up wag | ing manual labour in coupling up wag- | manual] labour in coupling up waggons |
gons during shunting, and other - opera | gons during shunting, and other opera- | during shunting, and other operations, |
tions, but the field still remains open | tions, but the field still remains open | but the field still remains open |
for improvement. A type nf automatic | for improvement. A type of automatic | for improvement. A type of automatic |
coupling which, recently has come to Om | coupling which recently has come to the | coupling which recently has come to On |
fore in Great Britain poaaesae& particu | fore in Great Britain possesses particu- | fore in Great Britain possesses particular |
lar claims in view of tbe inrrcase of | lar claims in view of the increase of | claims in view of the increase of |
train loads and the consequent import | train loads and the consequent import- | train loads and the consequent importance |
ance of the -iuc£tion of coupler strength. | ance of the question of coupler strength. | of the question of couples strength. |
Tfcia device has actually been in service | This device has actually been in service | This device has actually been in service |
for. about six years on the railway of a | for about six years on the railway of a | for about six years on the railway of a |
British colliery uiih complete satisfac | British colliery with complete satisfac- | British colliery with complete satisfaction |
tion to the users. It is noteworthy on | tion to the users. It is noteworthy on | to the users. It is noteworthy on |
Account . of it« eimplisity. It carries a | account of its simplicity. It carries a | Account . of its simplicity. It carries a |
central bulTer attached directly to the | central buffer attached directly to the | central butTer attached directly to the |
ordinary drawing .gear, and ori% portion | ordinary drawing gear, and one portion | ordinary drawing gear, and one portion |
of it carries a tongue nrhich engages Is | of it carries a tongue which engages in | of it carries a tongue which engages Is |
the be)) mouth of the other portion. By | the bell mouth of the other portion. By | the be)) mouth of the other portion. By |
an ingenious arrangement of levers the | an ingenious arrangement of levers the | an ingenious arrangement of levers the |
tongue is firmly held vhen it is ouce en | tongue is firmly held when it is once en- | tongue is firmly held when it is once engaged. |
gaged. Disengagement is effected by | gaged. Disengagement is effected by | Disengagement is effected by |
pulling chains. This coupler trill operate | pulling chains. This coupler will operate | pulling chains. This couples will operate |
satisfactorily when tbe waggons are | satisfactorily when the waggons are | satisfactorily when the waggons are |
standing nn very suarp cunri'S, and tests | standing on very sharp curves, and tests | standing on very sharp curves, and tests |
have proved that it trill not jump ont | have proved that it will not jump out | have proved that it will not jump out |
again even -when the waggons ,ie' shun- | again even when the waggons are shun- | again even when the waggons are' shunted |
ted together very violently | ted together very violently. | together very violently |
Identified overProof corrections | INCREASE ONE CURVES MANY ITS ONCE QUESTION MANUAL WITH OUT SHARP POSSESSES SIMPLICITY WILL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | AN BELL INTHE BUFFER |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 183 | 83.6 | 96.7 | 80.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 121 | 85.1 | 96.7 | 77.8 |
Weighted Words | 86.9 | 96.9 | 76.7 |
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N'ORTH-SOUTH RAILWAY. | NORTH-SOUTH RAILWAY. | NORTH-SOUTH RAILWAY. |
rn.ro H CL'RTIS. Stirling West:— Hav- | From H. CURTIS, Stirling West :—Hav- | mare H CURTIS. Stirling West Have |
jr'S l.ifii tlie mi«sioaer on the Eart | ing been the missioner on the East- | jr'S lifts the missioner on the East |
\\t*t lw- fm- t-xeWe months, f r.Iaim to | West line for twelve months, I claim to | West lw- for severe months, of claim to |
IM' i» .i u.*ition ta write- something on | be in a position to write something on | IM' ii i addition to write something on |
ti. i *.i-.ai|rortant question of the throucH | the important question of the through | the *.i-.ai|rortant question of the throucH |
Uiw w the Xorthern Territory. There | line to the Northern Territory. There | Uiw w the Northern Territory. There |
«i.i lm bo queston as to the risht of | can be no question as to the right of | is to be question as to the right of |
i*U» Aectnlia, to a direct line in her | South Australia to a direct line in her | its Aectnlia, to a direct line in her |
own territory, with ier magnificent har-| | own territory, with her magnificent harbour, | own territory, with her magnificent harbor. |
bor. Port- Augusta, situated 260 miles in-j | Port Augusta, situated 260 miles inland. | Port- Augusta, situated 260 miles inland. |
land. I wish to point out -the lose o£ : | I wish to point out the loss of | I wish to point out the loss of |
the station owners on the East-West line. 1 | the station owners on the East-West line. | the station owners on the East-West line. 1 Cattle |
Cattle going from the Wierrminna, and; | Cattle going from the Wierrminna, and; | going from the Wierrminna, and; |
k . ilgeca stations are practically in the ' | Wilgena stations are practically in the | degrees stations are practically in the ' |
trucks four days, travelling a. distance of ' | trucks four days, travelling a distance of | trucks four days, travelling a. distance of about |
about ,420 miles. , This is. caused through ; | about 420 miles. This is caused through | 420 miles. This is. caused through ; |
the break of- gauge. The crue'ty to tie; | the break of gauge. The cruelty to the | the break of- gauge. The cruelty to the; |
poor airitna!s transhipped under such | poor animals transshipped under such | poor animals transhipped under such |
ridiculous conditions is deplorable.- Sta | ridiculous conditions is deplorable. | ridiculous conditions is deplorable.- Station |
tion oarers on the East- West line' | Station owners on the East-West line | owners on the East- West line' |
certainly requ?re better facilities for! | certainly require better facilities for | certainly require better facilities for! |
handling sheep and cattle. Think of,' | handling sheep and cattle. Think of | handling sheep and cattle. Think of,' |
sheep in the Melbourne mariete. Can' | sheep in the Melbourne markets. Can | sheep in the Melbourne markets. Can' |
tiie. owners on the East-West or main' | the owners on the East-West or main | the. owners on the East-West or main' |
North lines Bartieinate in the Kune yalnee | North lines participate in the sane values | North lines Participate in the June values |
as those situated on ' a through broad | as those situated on a through broad | as those situated on a through broad |
gauge? As to the passenger traffic, I] | gauge ? As to the passenger traffic, I | gauge? As to the passenger traffic, I] |
have ridden from Tarcoola and Cook into : | have ridden from Tarcoola and Cook into | have ridden from Tarcoola and Cook into : |
Port Aa^usta with tourists and others : | Port Augusta with tourists and others | Port Augusta with tourists and others : |
from Eorope, Asiaf^ Africa, and Ame- ! | from Eorope, Asia, Africa, and Ame- | from Europe, Asia Africa, and Ame- ! |
.rica. How often they -have asked me at j | rica. How often they have asked me at | rica. How often they have asked me at j |
daybreak which is tnc express train to ! | daybreak which is the express train to | daybreak which is the express train to ! |
Adelaide. I have shcra them the ridi- i | Adelaide. I have shown them the ridi- | Adelaide. I have shown them the ridi- i |
cukuis narrox-gauge service, then stand- j | culous narrow-gauge service, then stand- | colours narrow-gauge service, then stand- |
ins in readiness for Adelaide, after they' | ing in readiness for Adelaide, after they | has in readiness for Adelaide, after they |
have ridden on tiie most elaborate train ; | have ridden on the most elaborate train | have ridden on the most elaborate train ; |
service in the world, properly conducted ' | service in the world, properly conducted | service in the world, properly conducted |
under a very efficient staff. Headers can ; | under a very efficient staff. Readers can | under a very efficient staff. Readers can ; |
guess the comment mode by passengers. | guess the comment made by passengers. | guess the comment made by passengers. |
Xow we find ourselves in the danger zone | Now we find ourselves in the danger zone | Now we find ourselves in the danger zone |
of other routes being selected. Uniformity j | of other routes being selected. Uniformity | of other routes being selected. Uniformity of |
of railway -rauge should be pot into -ope- 1 | of railway gauge should be put into operation | railway -gauge should be put into -ope- 1 |
ration right away, or as South Australians I | right away, or as South Australians | ration right away, or as South Australians I |
we shall des?r\e to suffer the loss of the | we shall deserve to suffer the loss of the | we shall deserve to suffer the loss of the |
direct route for tae Xorth-South line. | direct route for the North-South line. | direct route for the North-South line. |
Identified overProof corrections | SHOWN ANIMALS NORTHERN ONTHE DESERVE NOW READERS CRUELTY ASIA PUT MISSIONER MADE MARKETS VALUES REQUIRE CURTIS INLAND PARTICIPATE CLAIM /NARROW/GAUGE|NARROWGAUGE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | POSITION AMERICA BEEN OPERATION AUSTRALIA EOROPE [**VANDALISED] SANE STANDING HAVING TWELVE WILGENA TRANSSHIPPED IMPORTANT NO HARBOUR |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 285 | 79.6 | 91.9 | 60.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 170 | 80.0 | 91.2 | 55.9 |
Weighted Words | 80.1 | 92.0 | 59.9 |
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LARGE TIftNIPS; | LARGE TURNIPS. | LARGE TIftNIPS; |
Some Ilea of what the Peninsula, | Some idea of what the Peninsula | Some idea of what the Peninsula, |
roil is capable of "fn the. way of pro | soil is capable of in the way of pro- | soil is capable of "in the way of productivity |
dluctivity can be gauged frol?il some. | ductivity can be gauged from some | can be gauged from some. |
excclloet specimens of Swede turnhip. | excellent specimens of Swede turnips | excellent specimens of Swede turnip. |
displayed at present in Mr; W, 1.-;. | displayed at present in Mr. W. B. | displayed at present in Mr; W, P.-;. |
Mason's windows. These` turnips | Mason's windows. These turnips | Mason's windows. These turnips |
core grown by Mr.-W. Hatch;, at | were grown by Mr. W. Hatch, at | are grown by Mr W. Hatch;, at |
Frankston, and two alone weighed- | Frankston, and two alone weighed | Frankston, and two alone weighed- |
sevcral pountds:. A visit to Mii d'p " | several pounds. A visit to Mason's | several pounds:. A visit to Mrs d'p " |
markets on' Wednesdlay should "on | markets on Wednesday should con- | markets on' Wednesday should on |
since the sceptical tha.t the..'soil If: ' | vince the sceptical that the soil in | since the sceptical that the soil If: ' |
this locality is capable ofjg est things | this locality is capable of great things | this locality is capable of est things |
vhen properly cultivate'd,? .."" | when properly cultivated. | when properly cultivated,? .."" |
Identified overProof corrections | WEDNESDAY EXCELLENT SOIL POUNDS SEVERAL IDEA WHEN THAT FROM PRODUCTIVITY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | GREAT CONVINCE WERE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 73 | 71.2 | 90.4 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 55 | 76.4 | 94.5 | 76.9 |
Weighted Words | 75.4 | 95.4 | 81.2 |
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UNIFICATION OF GAUGE | UNIFICATION OF GAUGE | UNIFICATION OF GAUGE |
ROYAL COMMISSION'S REPORT. | ROYAL COMMISSION'S REPORT. | ROYAL COMMISSION'S REPORT. |
The question of a uniform gauge of | The question of a uniform gauge of | The question of a uniform gauge of |
railway lines for Austrolia has been tlie | railway lines for Australia has been the | railway lines for Australia has been the |
subject ;for many. conferences in the | subject for many conferences in the | subject for many. conferences in the |
past, and- now the report of the Royal | past, and now the report of the Royal | past, and, now the report of the Royal |
Commission appointed last yeai- has beon, | Commission appointed last year has been | Commission appointed last year- has been, |
issued, mailing a definite odvanco in tlie | issued, making a definite advance in the | issued, mailing a definite advance in the |
movement towards a practical issue. The | movement towards a practical issue. The | movement towards a practical issue. The |
Commibsioner lucommcnds that the gauge | Commissioner recommends that the gauge | Commission recommends that the gauge |
of 4ft. SMn. bo adopted as the standard | of 4ft. 8½in. be adopted as the standard | of 4ft. 8in. be adopted as the standard |
for Australia'; that no mechanical, third | for Australia; that no mechanical, third | for Australia'; that no mechanical, third |
mil, or other device would meet the situ | rail, or other device would meet the situ- | rail, or other device would meet the situation, |
ation, and that unitoimity coidd be se | ation, and that uniformity could be se- | and that uniformity could be seemed |
emed by ono means only, viz,, by conver | erned by one means only, viz., by conver- | by one means only, viz,, by conversion |
sion of tho gauges other than 4ft. Slin. | sion of the gauges other than 4ft. 8½in. | of the gauges other than 4ft. Skin. |
At the Confeience of tli 0 Prime Minister | At the Conference of the Prime Minister | At the Conference of the 0 Prime Minister |
with the Piemioib in Melbourne, Novem | with the Premiers in Melbourne, Novem- | with the Premiers in Melbourne, November, |
ber, 1921, 4fl. B}in. was adopted as the | ber, 1921, 4ft. 8½in. was adopted as the | 1921, 4ft. 8in. was adopted as the |
standard gaugo for Australia. At this' | standard gauge for Australia. At this | standard gauge for Australia. At this' |
Confeience it was also resolved that the | Conference it was also resolved that the | Conference it was also resolved that the |
adoption of a uniform gauge is essential | adoption of a uniform gauge is essential | adoption of a uniform gauge is essential |
tc the development and safety of tho | to the development and safety of the | to the development and safety of the |
Commonwealth. The Prime Minister | Commonwealth. The Prime Minister | Commonwealth. The Prime Minister |
regards a uniform railway gauge as a | regards a uniform railway gauge as a | regards a uniform railway gauge as a |
vital necessity; without it. Australia can | vital necessity; without it Australia can- | vital necessity; without it. Australia can |
not develop her trade and commerce, nor | not develop her trade and commerce, nor | not develop her trade and commerce, nor |
can the country's resources be properly | can the country's resources be properly | can the country's resources be properly |
safeguarded. The matter is ono affect | safeguarded. The matter is one affect- | safeguarded. The matter is one affect |
ing the destiny of- Australia, and one | ing the destiny of Australia, and one | ing the destiny of- Australia, and one |
above the interests of any party politics. | above the interests of any party politics. | above the interests of any party politics. |
The scheme advocated' thy the Royal | The scheme advocated by the Royal | The scheme advocated' by the Royal |
Commission as the first step, and strong | Commission as the first step, and strong- | Commission as the first step, and strongly |
ly supported by the Prime. Minister, will | ly supported by the Prime Minister, will | supported by the Prime Minister, will |
provide a standard 4ft. SAin. gauge rail | provide a standard 4ft. 8½in. gauge rail- | provide a standard 4ft. 8in. gauge railway |
way betweori Brisbane iiiid Fremantle, | way between Brisbane and Fremantle, | between Brisbane and Fremantle, |
and the convorsipn;-.6i'.' the'-whole' of the | and the conversion of the whole of the | and the convorsipn;-.6i'.' the whole' of the |
broad-gauge..lines.of; Victoria and South | broad-gauge lines of Victoria and South | broad-gauge. lines; Victoria and South |
'Australia, at,an 'estimated cost; 0f.:JE,21-,-. | Australia, at an estimated cost 0f £21,- | Australia, at an estimated cost; 0f.:JE,21-,-. |
(100,000, spread over a. period of "approx | 600,000, spread over a period of approx- | (100,000, spread over a. period of approximately |
imately eight, years.." . ? ?.'7,7',. .?''''...,..,. 'Y. ; . | imately eight years. | eight, years.." . ? ?.'7,7',. .?''''...,..,. 'Y. The |
The latest 'roport is a voluminous | The latest report is a voluminous | latest 'report is a voluminous |
affair,'covering every phase of the.move | affair, covering every phase of the move- | affair, covering every phase of the move- |
ment, from the first recommendation of | ment, from the first recommendation of | ment, from the first recommendation of |
a uniform gauge by the late Mr E. M. G. | a uniform gauge by the late Mr. E. M. G. | a uniform gauge by the late Mr E. M. G. |
Eddy, Chief Commissioner in 1888. Tlic, | Eddy, Chief Commissioner in 1888. The | Eddy, Chief Commissioner in 1888. The, |
point is stressed that cveryi year of de-, | point is stressed that every year of de- | point is stressed that every year of delay |
lay ridds not only to the cost, but it-af | lay adds not only to the cost, but it af- | roads not only to the cost, but it af |
fects the development of Australia, and | fects the development of Australia, and | fects the development of Australia, and |
it. is declared that: America, which offect | it is declared that America, which effect- | it is declared that: America, which affect |
i;d conversion of its seven gauges in 1886 | ed conversion of its seven gauges in 1886 | and conversion of its seven gauges in 1886 |
could not have reached its present-re | could not have reached its present re- | could not have reached its present re |
markable stage of development had | markable stage of development had | markable stage of development had |
breaks of gauge been continued. Tho | breaks of gauge been continued. The | breaks of gauge been continued. The |
roport; contains a number of appendices | report contains a number of appendices | report; contains a number of appendices |
and maps which very largely holp to a | and maps which very largely help to a | and maps which very largely help to a |
better understanding of the subject. , | better understanding of the subject. | better understanding of the subject. |
For Influenza Colds take | For Influenza Colds take | For Influenza Colds take |
Woods' Great Peppbrinint Cure. ? | Woods' Great Pepperment Cure. | Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. ? |
Mrs Poltit, a Randwick resident, died | Mrs Pettit, a Randwick resident, died | Mrs Pettit, a Randwick resident, died |
of plague in the Coast Hospital on Fri | of plague in the Coast Hospital on Fri- | of plague in the Coast Hospital on Friday. |
day. A child of deceased is in the hos | day. A child of deceased is in the hos- | A child of deceased is in the hos- pital |
pital also afflicted with the plague. | pital also afflicted with the plague. | also afflicted with the plague. |
In the Morgan divorce suit in Sydney, | In the Morgan divorce suit in Sydney, | In the Morgan divorce suit in Sydney, |
the jury found in favour of th& husband | the jury found in favour of the husband | the jury found in favour of the husband |
potitioner and gave damages of £750 | petitioner and gave damages of £750 | petitioner and gave damages of £750 |
against; IJie co-respondent, Edward | against the co-respondent, Edward | against; the co-respondent, Edward |
Poaree, of Newcastle. | Pearce, of Newcastle. | Pearce, of Newcastle. |
Identified overProof corrections | PETITIONER BETWEEN AN AFFAIR AFFECTS UNIFORMITY DELAY /BROAD/GAUGE|BROADGAUGE ADVANCE CONFERENCE PETTIT HELP COVERING RECOMMENDS REMARKABLE PEARCE RAIL PREMIERS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MAKING SE ERNED PEPPERMENT ADDS EFFECTED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 392 | 85.7 | 97.2 | 80.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 208 | 88.5 | 97.1 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 86.1 | 96.2 | 72.8 |
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KILLING OP FRANCIS KENNEDY | KILLING OF FRANCIS KENNEDY. | KILLING OF FRANCIS KENNEDY |
OPENING OF INQUEST, | OPENING OF INQUEST. | OPENING OF INQUEST |
An inque3t was commenced to-day | An inquest was commenced to-day | An inquest was commenced to-day |
concerning the death of Francis Charles | concerning the death of Francis Charles | concerning the death of Francis Charles |
Kennedy, of Aahfield, railway porter, | Kennedy, of Ashfield, railway porter, | Kennedy, of Ashfield, railway porter, |
who was killed in Surry Hills on Satur- | who was killed in Surry Hills on Satur- | who was killed in Surry Hills on Saturday |
day night, June 17. * | day night, June 17. | night, June 17. Frederick |
Frederick O'Reardon and his sister, | Frederick O'Reardon and his sister, | O'Reardon and his sister, |
Esther Eggers (or O'Reardon), wljo. | Esther Eggers (or O'Reardon), who | Esther Eggers (or Reardon), who |
have been charged with tlie alleged mur= | have been charged with the alleged mur- | have been charged with the alleged mar |
der of deceased, were present in cus | der of deceased, were present in cus- | der of deceased, were present in custody. |
tody. | tody. | |
Evidence is proceeding. | Evidence is proceeding. | Evidence is proceeding. |
Identified overProof corrections | ASHFIELD |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MURDER [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 59 | 91.5 | 96.6 | 60.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 47 | 97.9 | 97.9 | 0.0 |
Weighted Words | 96.9 | 96.9 | 0.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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: BREAK OF GAUGE | BREAK OF GAUGE | : BREAK OF GAUGE |
GLEN INNES MAN'S INVEN | GLEN INNES MAN'S INVENTION. | GLEN INNES MAN'S INVEN |
At the Millions Club, Sydney, on Mon | At the Millions Club, Sydney, on Mon- | At the Millions Club, Sydney, on Monday |
day afternoon, Alderman E. D. O'Don | day afternoon, Alderman E. D. O'Don- | afternoon, Alderman E. D. O'Donnell, |
nell, of Glen Innes, gave a demonstra | nell, of Glen Innes, gave a demonstra- | of Glen Innes, gave a demonstra- |
tion of his break of gauge invention to | tion of his break of gauge invention to | tion of his break of gauge invention to |
overcome the difficulty of railway trans | overcome the difficulty of railway trans- | overcome the difficulty of railway transportation |
portation "'between the various States. | portation between the various States. | between the various States. |
The basic principle of the invention | The basic principle of the invention | The basic principle of the invention |
is the interchange of bogeys or under | is the interchange of bogeys or under- | is the interchange of bogeys or under |
carriages. The \ truck itself, coming | carriages. The truck itself, coming | carriages. The A truck itself, coming |
from, a wide gauge line, runs on to a | from a wide gauge line, runs on to a | from a wide gauge line, runs on to a |
set>'of rails just v below the level of the | set of rails just below the level of the | set of rails just v below the level of the |
platform, the.incline of which is lifted | platform, the incline of which is lifted | platform, the incline of which is lifted |
from the bogey. It is locked by com | from the bogey. It is locked by com- | from the bogey. It is locked by com- |
pressed air v operated by the engine | pressed air operated by the engine- | pressed air v operated by the engine |
driver. ? '?.;&??? | driver. | driver. '?.;&??? |
The bogey'is then withdrawn, and :-??? | The bogey is then withdrawn, and a | The bogey is then withdrawn, and :-??? |
second bogey is .run in on the narrow | second bogey is run in on the narrow | second bogey is run in on the narrow |
gauge line, which is laid on the per | gauge line, which is laid on the per- | gauge line, which is laid on the permanent |
manent way between the wider rails by | manent way between the wider rails by | way between the wider rails by |
a simple locking device. The narrow | a simple locking device. The narrow | a simple locking device. The narrow |
gauge bogey is detached from the truck | gauge bogey is detached from the truck | gauge bogey is detached from the truck |
ana locked into position, and the truck | and locked into position, and the truck | and locked into position, and the truck |
is taken off on the narrow gauge line. | is taken off on the narrow gauge line. | is taken off on the narrow gauge line. |
The change can be made between | The change can be made between | The change can be made between |
any gauges, and tho bogey of the whole | any gauges, and the bogey of the whole | any gauges, and the bogey of the whole |
ti'ain can be changed at once. | train can be changed at once. | train can be changed at once. |
Mr O'Donnell has been demonstrat | Mr. O'Donnell has been demonstrat- | Mr O'Donnell has been demonstrating |
ing his invention to Federal and State | ing his invention to Federal and State | his invention to Federal and State |
members of Parliament; but having had | members of Parliament ; but having had | members of Parliament; but having had |
no guarantee of its acceptance by the' | no guarantee of its acceptance by the | no guarantee of its acceptance by the |
Government he has sold the rights to | Government he has sold the rights to | Government he has sold the rights to |
a Sydney syndicate on a cash and per | a Sydney syndicate on a cash and | a Sydney syndicate on a cash and per |
percentage basis. | percentage basis. | percentage basis. |
The invention can also be used in | The invention can also be used in | The invention can also be used in |
motor transportation, a second loal | motor transportation, a second load | motor transportation, a second boat |
boiiig prepared while the motor truck | beng prepared while the motor truck | being prepared while the motor truck |
is away with the first. | is away with the first. | is away with the first. |
Identified overProof corrections | INCLINE SET TRAIN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | LOAD BENG |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 227 | 94.7 | 98.7 | 75.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 121 | 95.9 | 98.3 | 60.0 |
Weighted Words | 95.2 | 97.6 | 51.1 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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BREAK OF GAUGE | BREAK OF GAUGE | BREAK OF GAUGE |
DOUBLE WHEEL DEVICE, | DOUBLE WHEEL DEVICE. | DOUBLE WHEEL DEVICE, |
A Mudgee man lias an invention | A Mudgee man has an invention | A Mudgee man has an invention |
wliich is calculated to solve the per | which is calculated to solve the per- | which is calculated to solve the per |
plexing problem of overcoming the | plexing problem of overcoming the | plexing problem of overcoming the |
break of gauge problem. He is Mr | break of gauge problem. He is Mr | break of gauge problem. He is Mr |
James H. Hull. The virtue of the in | James H. Hull. The virtue of the in- | James H. Hull. The virtue of the in |
invention, is its simplicity. | vention is its simplicity. | invention, is its simplicity. |
The . invention"" consists of double | The invention consists of double | The invention"" consists of double |
wheels. With these fitted on to the en | wheels. With these fitted on to the | wheels. With these fitted on to the en |
engine and carriages, at train may move | engine and carriages, at train may move | engine and carriages, at train may move |
directly from one gauge to another | directly from one gauge to another | directly from one gauge to another |
without interruption and without any | without interruption and without any | without interruption and without any |
alterations or adjustments being nec | alterations or adjustments being | alterations or adjustments being nec |
necessary. Grooves can be made on the | necessary. Grooves can be made on the | necessary. Grooves can be made on the |
raib to enable points to be negotiated | rails to enable points to be negotiated | road to enable points to be negotiated |
safely. The. grooves are for the | safely. The grooves are for the | safely. The. grooves are for the |
flanges of the double wheels to pass | flanges of the double wheels to pass | flanges of the double wheels to pass |
through. A small model of a train | through. A small model of a train | through. A small model of a train |
i fitted with the double wheels has been | fitted with the double wheels has been | i fitted with the double wheels has been |
submitted to a railway who | submitted to a railway engineer, who | submitted to a railway who |
has expressed a favourable opinion. | has expressed a favourable opinion. | has expressed a favourable opinion. |
Steps ari being taken lo construct | Steps are being taken to construct | Steps are being taken to construct |
a model on a scale that wJ.'l enable an | a model on a scale that will enable an | a model on a scale that will enable an |
effective trial to be carried out. | effective trial to be carried out. | effective trial to be carried out. |
Identified overProof corrections | WHICH WILL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ENGINEER RAILS |
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All Words | 140 | 95.0 | 98.6 | 71.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 86 | 95.3 | 97.7 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 96.9 | 97.8 | 29.6 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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BREM JF OUME :' ' | BREAK OF GUAGE | BREM JF OUME :' ' |
AS INTERE8TMG ! DEVICE | AN INTERESTING DEVICE | AS INTERESTING ! DEVICE |
DEMONSTBATIQN AT PARLIAMENT | DEMONSTRATION AT PARLIAMENT | DEMONSTRATION AT PARLIAMENT |
HOUSE. | HOUSE. | HOUSE. |
8mce the break-of-fjaujxe ' problem lirsfc | Since the break-of-gauge problem first | Since the break-of-fjaujxe problem first |
aroused interest in Australia,. 'many, men | aroused interest in Australia, many men | aroused interest in Australia, 'many, men |
of inventive genius have endeavored to find | of inventive genius have endeavored to find | of inventive genius have endeavored to find |
a soJiitioiL About 273 inventions have been' | a solution. About 273 inventions have been | a solution About 273 inventions have been' |
brought -'to the notice of the authorities. | brought to the notice of the authorities. | brought to the notice of the authorities. |
The object of all,' of course, was to obviate | The object of all, of course, was to obviate | The object of all, of course, was to obviate |
the tremendous expenditure involved in | the tremendous expenditure involved in | the tremendous expenditure involved in |
unification. One oi! the more recent is | unification. One of the more recent is | unification. One of! the more recent is |
that oi' Mr. J. H. Matthews, an engineer, | that of Mr. J. H. Matthews, an engineer, | that of' Mr. J. H. Matthews, an engineer, |
ol ?Nortncolc. The inventor has never | of Northcote. The inventor has never | of Northcote. The inventor has never |
been a, railwayman,' but has been piiz | been a railwayman, but has been puz- | been a, railwayman,' but has been paid |
out mechanical devices all his life. | zling out mechanical devices all his life. | out mechanical devices all his life. |
His solution 'for the breiik-of-jxaugc took | His solution for the break-of-gauge took | His solution for the break-of-gauge took |
him nine years to complete. Arincd with. | him nine years to complete. Armed with | him nine years to complete. Armed with. |
a mo,del truck, miniature .set of rails, and a | a model truck, miniature set of rails, and a | a model truck, miniature set of rails, and a |
small '?cinematograph outfit, Mr. Mat thews | small cinematograph outfit, Mr. Matthews | small 'cinematograph outfit, Mr. Matthews |
arrived in this State, by the Kat'oombu yes | arrived in this State, by the Katoomba | arrived in this State, by the Katoomba yesterday. |
terday. Durin.a: the 'dinuer recess at Par | yesterday. During the dinner recess at | During: the 'dinner recess at Parliament |
liament House last nisbt he gave a prac | Parliament House last night he gave a prac- | House last night he gave a practical |
tical demonstration -with the -model, the | tical demonstration with the model, the | demonstration with the model, the |
truck changing from- the oft. 6in._ gauge, | truck changing from the 3ft. 6in. gauge, | truck changing from the 5ft. 6in gauge, |
(to 'scale) to 4ft.--8iin., and by pictures | (to scale) to 4ft. 8½in., and by pictures | (to 'scale) to 4ft. 8in., and by pictures |
showed a full-sized truck changing over | showed a full-sized truck changing over | showed a full-sized truck changing over |
at Clyde. (KS.W.). .'Members of_ both | at Clyde. (N.S.W.). Members of both | at Clyde. (NSW.). Members of both |
Houses manifested, much interest ia the | Houses manifested, much interest in the | Houses manifested, much interest in the |
invention. . Mr. -Matthews has provided | invention. Mr. Matthews has provided | invention. Mr. Matthews has provided |
only for the transport of goods. | only for the transport of goods. | only for the transport of goods. |
Under his scheme where a break-of-gauge | Under his scheme where a break-of-gauge | Under his scheme where a break-of-gauge |
occurs, a bottle-neck is constructed in the | occurs, a bottle-neck is constructed in the | occurs, a bottle-neck is constructed in the |
truck, the rails^ gradually convergin-? from, | truck, the rails gradually converging from | truck, the rails gradually converging-? from, |
one gauge to the other. Between the lines | one gauge to the other. Between the lines | one gauge to the other. Between the lines |
at the bottleneck are laid two traversing;., | at the bottleneck are laid two traversing | at the bottleneck are laid two traversing;., |
rails. ...The rolling stock, is .fitted with a. de- | rails. The rolling stock is fitted with a device | rails. The rolling stock, is fitted with a de- |
containing levers, which engage with | containing levers, which engage with | containing levers, which engage with |
the traversing rails as the' trucks' pass over | the traversing rails as the trucks pass over | the traversing rails as the trucks' pass over |
the bottle-neck section. This disengages | the bottle-neck section. This disengages | the bottle-neck section. This disengage |
locking pins, which hold the Wheels in | locking pins, which hold the wheels in | locking pins, which hold the wheels in |
position, and the wheels arc then free to | position, and the wheels are then free to | position, and the wheels are then free to |
slide on . the asles. ' As the rails . draw | slide on the axles. As the rails draw | slide on the ashes. ' As the rails . draw |
closer together Drcssurc of .the rails ou the | closer together pressure of the rails on the | closer together pressure of the rails on the |
flanges causes the wheels to slide inwards | flanges causes the wheels to slide inwards | flanges causes the wheels to slide inwards |
to the new gauge. When the* truck has | to the new gauge. When the truck has | to the new gauge. When the truck has |
reached the even gauge, tEc levers working | reached the even gauge, the levers working | reached the even gauge, the levers working |
on the traversing rails are ctisengaged, with | on the traversing rails are disengaged, with | on the traversing rails are disengaged, with |
the effect the wheels are locked in. the | the effect the wheels are locked in the | the effect the wheels are locked in. the |
new position. Check rails inside the ord | new position. Check rails inside the | new position. Check rails inside the ordinary |
inary, rail at the bottle-neck force the | ordinary rail at the bottle-neck force the | rail at the bottle-neck force the |
wheels outwards , when passing from, a | wheels outwards when passing from a | wheels outwards , when passing from, a |
narrow to. a broader gauge. ..Mr. Matthews | narrow to a broader gauge. Mr. Matthews | narrow to. a broader gauge. Mr. Matthews |
claims' that a train' 'can be changed from | claims that a train can be changed from | claims that a train' can be changed from |
one gauge to .the other within ten minutes | one gauge to the other within ten minutes | one gauge to the other within ten minutes |
without additional labor, apart from. the | without additional labor, apart from the | without additional labor, apart from. the |
train* staff.. ._ It niay~ be made automatic | train staff. It may be made automatic | train staff.. to it may, be made automatic |
or manual without much trouble. He also | or manual without much trouble. He also | or manual without much trouble. He also |
states that by the a.doptipn of this inven | states that by the adoption of this invention | states that by the adoption of this invention |
tion to rolling stock an. efl'ectivc and com | to rolling stock an effective and complete | to rolling stock an. effective and complete |
plete interchange between the. States would | interchange between the States would | interchange between the. States would |
be at once establish ed» the^ device beine | be at once established, the device being | be at once establish ed the device being |
applicable to all goods- rolling stock. It | applicable to all goods rolling stock. It | applicable to all goods- rolling stock. It |
wouia nuu ue necessaay to surau kaisioiis | would not be necessary to scrap existing | would not be necessary to spray decisions |
stock, alteration to locomotives, T-erniari- | stock, alteration to locomotives, permanent | stock, alteration to locomotives, Tertiary- |
ent way, platforms, tunnels, or bridges,' | way, platforms, tunnels, or bridges, | ent way, platforms, tunnels, or bridges, |
which would mean' a tremendous saving. | which would mean a tremendous saving. | which would mean a tremendous saving. |
, As previously stated, the device does | As previously stated, the device does | , As previously stated, the device does |
not affect locomotives. They are_ left | not affect locomotives. They are left | not affect locomotives. They are left |
where- the break of gauge occurs. _This, it | where the break of gauge occurs. This, it | where the break of gauge occurs. This, it |
is pointed out, is an important strategic | is pointed out, is an important strategic | is pointed out, is an important strategic |
point 'for defence, as without the locomo | point for defence, as without the locomotives | point for defence, as without the locomotives |
tives an enemy, army could not use' the | an enemy, army could not use the | an enemy, army could not use the |
railway to mave men or material from one | railway to have men or material from one | railway to move men or material from one |
State to. ajiothei*. The deyicp was in | State to another. The device was | State to. another. The device was in |
spected by the Eoyal Comrnission on the | inspected by the Royal Commission on the | spected by the Royal Commission on the |
railway gauge question, and is the one men | railway gauge question, and is the one | railway gauge question, and is the one mentioned |
tioned in the report, of that body as not | mentioned in the report of that body as not | in the report, of that body as not |
having been tried out. The Governments | having been tried out. The Governments | having been tried |