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noxious Wims. | NOXIOUS WEEDS. | noxious Wims. |
I Furze Hedges Defended. | Furze Hedges Defended. | I Furze Hedges Defended. |
To discuss the provisions of Hie Noxious | To discuss the provisions of the Noxious | To discuss the provisions of the Noxious |
1 Weeds Act a conference of representatives | Weeds Act a conference of representatives | 1 Weeds Act a conference of representatives |
of ¡the noxious weeds area number 1 was | of the noxious weeds area number 1 was | of the noxious weeds area number 1 was |
belli at the Town Hall yesterday. The | held at the Town Hall yesterday. The | held at the Town Hall yesterday. The |
président of the Kyneton Shire (Mr. M. | president of the Kyneton Shire (Mr. M. | president of the Kyneton Shire (Mr. M. |
-MuKcnna), who ptesided, said thal, in | McKenna), who presided, said that in | -McKenna), who presided, said that, in |
Kyneton, lhere were about ÍU0 miles of | Kyneton, there were about 200 miles of | Kyneton, There were about 200 miles of |
furze hedges which provided shade and | furze hedges which provided shade and | furze hedges which provided shade and |
protection for stuck, und, us they were | protection for stock, and, as they were | protection for stock, and, as they were |
well kept, they weie not harmful. Ii had | well kept, they were not harmful. It had | well kept, they were not harmful. It had |
been estimated that the cost of doing | been estimated that the cost of doing | been estimated that the cost of doing |
away with the hedges would be between | away with the hedges would be between | away with the hedges would be between |
.L'50,000 and .COU.OuU,'which .would" hi too | £50,000 and £60,000, which would be too | aL 50,00 and .COU.OuU,'which would be too |
Ul nell lo expend on the worlc ol' crildie'ii | much to expend on the work of eradica- | Ul nell to expend on the work of' children |
tivn, It would be ruinous to the farlne | tion. It would be ruinous to the farmer | tion, It would be ruinous to the fact |
uud the billilli landholder.' He moved: | and the small landholder. He moved :-- | and the billiard landholder.' He moved: |
'."'lluit luire, when lu tim lunn of u leuce unit | "That furze, when in the form of a fence and | 'gallons juice, when in the from of a fence unit |
kepi properly tritiiiuctl, vjnil. lielng no1 .mule | kept properly trimmed, and being not more | kept properly criticised, April. living not more |
limn ; Mt.' lilsrti au«! jiut,mtire lion oil. wide'at | than 6ft high and not more than 3ft wide at | than ; Mt.' Wilson and! putative lion oil. wide at |
Any point, tie cllmiuuteel fruin tha schedule ot | any point, be eliminated from the schedule of | Any point, the eliminated from the schedule of |
lirucüilincLt iiuxiuu« weeda In tills grimp, »nil | proclaimed noxious weeds in this group, and | lirucüilincLt noxious weeds In this group, and |
further, Unit the member fur tlulhuiistc (Mr. | further, that the member for Dalhousie (Mr. | further, Unit the member for authorises (Mr. |
Il.'T. Pollard).lie irutnirled to ask the Minuter | R. T. Pollard) be instructed to ask the Minister | Il.'T. Pollard) lie instructed to ask the Minister |
lo receive ii «mall ilepûtntldii,-,\«)ifch »ill pre | to receive a small deputation, which will pre- | to receive a small ilepûtntldii,-,\«)ifch will present |
«ent thin rcüoliition -and give tile ridhoniijVUiicli | sent this resolution and give the reasons which | this resolution and give the ridhoniijVUiicli |
led this conference to adopt tt," | led this conference to adopt it." | led this conference to adopt it," |
The motion was agreed lo. ,' .., | The motion was agreed to. | The motion was agreed to. ,' Mr |
.Mr. I'cvcrill, nipeniitendent. under the | Mr. Peverill, superintendent under the | Peverill, superintendent. under the |
Koiious Weeds. Act, was'asked hy the | Noxious Weeds Act, was asked by the | Noxious Weeds. Act, was asked by the |
Ferntree llu'llv-: i;epicsenlalivc whether tile' | Ferntree Gully representative whether the | Ferntree fully-: representative whether the |
department intended tC-'li'ikoun} nction | department intended to take any action | department intended tC-'li'ikoun} action |
in overcoming the hlackheiiv nuisance in | in overcoming the blackberry nuisance in | in overcoming the blackberry nuisance in |
thut- district. It was, (.tilted thut the | that district. It was stated that the | that- district. It was, (stated that the |
trouble luid its bourco, tor the most p.nt, | trouble had its source, for the most part, | trouble had its source, for the most part, |
on i.iilw.1' lit ti tt alni on land conti ulled bv | on railway land and on land controlled by | on railway' lit 6 ft and on land controlled by |
Hie Slate Rivers and Water Supply Com- | the State Rivers and Water Supply Com- | the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission, |
mission, and (he (.ouuiry lxuiui.-i Bonni. | mission, and the Country Roads Board. | and (he (country luxuries Bonni. |
Ulm pest wus'taliing complete charge of the | The pest was taking complete charge of the | Ulm pest was taking complete charge of the |
hills in Kenitrce (.¡lilly. Inspectors were | hills in Ferntree Gully. Inspectors were | hills in Ferntree (Gully. Inspectors were |
ttcldoni seen in the district, una the various | seldom seen in the district, and the various | seldom seen in the district, and the various |
departments responsible did not' seem to | departments responsible did not seem to | departments responsible did not seem to |
lake any action to oveicome the nuisance. | take any action to overcome the nuisance. | take any action to overcome the nuisance. |
-.Sir, i'eveiill said that attention would | Mr. Peverill said that attention would | -Sir, Peverill said that attention would |
be given to the matter. | be given to the matter. | be given to the matter. |
Other delegales lol'errcd to the noxious | Other delegates referred to the noxious | Other delegates referred to the noxious |
weeds growing inv the Essendon nuil | weeds growing in the Essendon and | weeds growing in the Essendon rail |
l''lemillglon districts through which sheep | Flemington districts through which sheep | l''lemillglon districts through which sheep |
passed on their way to the Xewinui kui | passed on their was to the Newmarket | passed on their way to the Xewinui skin |
lut slock saleyards. It wns F.iiil that | fat stock saleyards. It was said that | fat stock saleyards. It was said that |
sheep frequently arrived in" the yards with | sheep frequently arrived in the yards with | sheep frequently arrived in" the yards with |
Hie pests in their wool utter having passed | the pests in their wool after having passed | the pests in their wool after having passed |
through the effected mens. Immediute | through the effected areas. Immediate | through the effected mens. Immediate |
attention to the matter was promised. | attention to the matter was promised. | attention to the matter was promised. |
Identified overProof corrections | MINISTER ASKED POLLARD AFTER ELIMINATED HELD BLACKBERRY RESOLUTION PARTON SUPERINTENDENT RAILWAY AS SOURCE WORK SELDOM GULLY PEVERILL PRESENT INSTRUCTED STOCK GROUP BYTHE SMALL BY WITHTHE CONTROLLED MORE THERE REFERRED THAN TAKING FROM IMMEDIATE STATED DELEGATES COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE TAKE PRESIDED MCKENNA STATE FENCE OVERCOME PRESIDENT FAT WILL WIDE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BOARD DEPUTATION MUCH FARMER NEWMARKET BEING ERADICATION HIGH PROCLAIMED ROADS REASONS FLEMINGTON AREAS DALHOUSIE FORM TRIMMED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 352 | 62.5 | 88.6 | 69.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 185 | 65.9 | 91.4 | 74.6 |
Weighted Words | 66.4 | 91.0 | 73.1 |
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GENERAL CABLES. | GENERAL CABLES. | GENERAL CABLES. |
Following the example of Mohamed Said w | Following the example of Mohamed Said | Following the example of Mohamed Said w |
Pasha, a former Premier of Egypt, three w, | Pasha, a former Premier of Egypt, three | Pasha, a former Premier of Egypt, three w, |
more ex-members of Zaghlul Pasha's Cabi- m | more ex-members of Zaghlul Pasha's Cabi- | more ex-members of Zaghlul Pasha's Cabi- m |
net -have announced that they intend to | net have announced that they intend to | not have announced that they intend to |
stand in the election as independent candi- ,^ | stand in the election as independent candi- | stand in the election as independent candi- |
dates.?Router. | dates.—Reuter. | dates. Router. |
At the reopening of thc inquest upon thc j" | At the reopening of the inquest upon the | At the reopening of the inquest upon the j" |
victims of the Croydon air crash a solicitor J1 | victims of the Croydon air crash a solicitor | victims of the Croydon air crash a solicitor JB |
representing thc relatives of one of thc u] | representing the relatives of one of the | representing the relatives of one of the u] |
victims alleged that Imperial Airways th | victims alleged that Imperial Airways | victims alleged that Imperial Airways the |
Ltd. had tampered with a witness. The ijC | Ltd. had tampered with a witness. The | Ltd. had tampered with a witness. The ijC |
representative of Imperial Airways Ltd. | representative of Imperial Airways Ltd. | representative of Imperial Airways Ltd. |
denied tho allegation, 'flic coroner accepted r | denied the allegation. The coroner accepted | denied the allegation, 'flic coroner accepted r |
thc explanation of a representative of Im- 'n | the explanation of a representative of Im- | the explanation of a representative of Im- 'n |
peria! Airways Limited, and said that the pc | perial Airways Limited, and said that the | perial! Airways Limited, and said that the pc |
allegation was not justified. Major Cooper, tl, | allegation was not justified. Major Cooper, | allegation was not justified. Major Cooper, an, |
inspector of accidents to tho Air Minis- ?r | inspector of accidents to the Air Minis- | inspector of accidents to the Air Minis- or |
try, expressed the opinion that no mc- Y | try, expressed the opinion that no | try, expressed the opinion that no mc- Y |
chanical defect bad contributed to thc nc- "." | mechanical defect had contributed to the | chanical defect had contributed to the ne- "." |
cident. The inquest was adjourned until tn | acccident. The inquest was adjourned until | cident. The inquest was adjourned until in |
January 21.?Reutcr. be | January 21.—Reuter. | January 21. Reuter. be |
Some of General. Chang Yuen Ming's ca | Some of General Chang Yuen Ming's | Some of General. Chang Yuen Ming's ca |
troops have done considerable looting in n] | troops have done considerable looting in | troops have done considerable looting in in] |
thc last two days in the Shanghai native u | the last two days in the Shanghai native | the last two days in the Shanghai native u |
city and surrounding villages, but now his | city and surrounding villages, but now his | city and surrounding villages, but now his |
army is mostly interned in the foreign | army is mostly interned in the foreign | army is mostly interned in the foreign |
settlement, and.Shanghai and thc environs re, | settlement, and Shanghai and the environs | settlement, at Shanghai and the environs re, |
arc again tranquil. Marshal Chi Usi-Ehyuan cii | are again tranquil. Marshal Chi Hsi-Ehyuan | are again tranquil. Marshal Chi Usi-Ehyuan cii |
military governor of Kiangsu, claims con- m; | military governor of Kiangsu, claims con- | military governor of Kiangsu, claims con- m; |
trol of the Shanghai-Nanking railway as ,.' | trol of the Shanghai-Nanking railway as | trol of the Shanghai-Nanking railway as ,.' |
far as Chinkiang, and is scuding more ^ | far as Chinkiang, and is sending more | far as Chinkiang, and is sending more ^ |
forces in that direction. It is reported | forces in that direction. It is reported | forces in that direction. It is reported |
that General Lu Yung Hsiang, military go- tn | that General Lu Yung Hsiang, military go- | that General Lu Yung Hsiang, military gotta |
vernor of Chekiang, is despatching troops Ai | vernor of Chekiang, is despatching troops | vernor of Chekiang, is despatching troops Ai |
fiom Nanking to Chinkiang. Thc troops \y | fiom Nanking to Chinkiang. The troops | from Nanking to Chinkiang. The troops by |
include two of General Chang Tso-lin's o | include two of General Chang Tso-lin's | include two of General Chang Tso-lin's o |
Manchurian divisions, lt is noteworthy f"; | Manchurian divisions. It is noteworthy | Manchurian divisions, It is noteworthy f"; |
that Chang Tsolin himself returned to » | that Chang Tso-lin himself returned to | that Chang Tso-lin himself returned to a |
Mukden, thc Manchurian capital this week an | Mukden, the Manchurian capital this week | Mukden, the Manchurian capital this week an |
from Tientsin.?Renter. ar | from Tientsin.—Reuter. | from Tientsin. Reuter. ar |
Inter-tribal fighting in Morocco is rc- bo | Inter-tribal fighting in Morocco is | Inter-tribal fighting in Morocco is rc- bo |
ported from Fez, a neuter message' from | reported from Fez, a Reuter message from | ported from Fez, a Reuter message from |
Paris statcB. A tribe attacked thc Khmcs | Paris states. A tribe attacked the Khmes | Paris states. A tribe attacked the Names |
and defeated the Riffs lo thc west of | and defeated the Riffs to the west of | and defeated the Riffs to the west of |
Sheslnmn, killing 100 and taking prisoner | Sheshhuan, killing 100 and taking prisoner | Sheslnmn, killing 100 and taking prisoner |
.'100. Abdel Krim, thc leader of thc Riffs, | 300. Abdel Krim, the leader of the Riffs, | 100. Abdel Krim, the leader of the Riffs, |
immediately despatched a force under his | immediately despatched a force under his | immediately despatched a force under his |
ablest lieutenant to punish the tribe. The | ablest lieutenant to punish the tribe. The | ablest lieutenant to punish the tribe. The |
"Petit Parisien" declares that tho struggle | "Petit Parisien" declares that the struggle | "Petit Parisien" declares that the struggle |
hetween thc Riffs aud tho Khmcs chal- | between the Riffs and the Khmes chal- | between the Riffs and the Names challenges |
lenges the position of Abdel Krim. | lenges the position of Abdel Krim. | the position of Abdel Kerim. |
It is announced in Capo Town that thc! | It is announced in Cape Town that the | It is announced in Cape Town that the! |
whole question of compensation for damage j ? | whole question of compensation for damage | whole question of compensation for damage j done |
done to property on the Rand in tho 1922 i Ca | done to property on the Rand in the 1922 | to property on the Rand in the 1922 i Ca |
upheaval.will bo submitted to Parliament, m. | upheaval will be submitted to Parliament. | upheaval. will be submitted to Parliament, m. |
This decision arises from Lloyd's repndia- r. | This decision arises from Lloyd's repudia- | This decision arises from Lloyd's repairs- r. |
tion of the claims on thc ground that they "' | tion of the claims on the ground that they | tion of the claims on the ground that they "' |
could not bc recovered in respect of|(C | could not be recovered in respect of | could not be recovered in respect of (C |
damagc by Government forces. On the|(.A | damage by Government forces. On the | damage by Government forces. On the(A |
other hand, thc Government compensation j |)a | other hand, the Government compensation | other hand, the Government compensation j ya |
commission ruled that compensation could:, | commission ruled that compensation could | commission ruled that compensation could, |
not be awarded in thc case of insured | | not be awarded in the case of insured | not be awarded in the case of insured property. |
property. Tho Minister for Finance now j | property. The Minister for Finance now | The Minister for Finance now j |
intends to propose that such claims shall | | intends to propose that such claims shall | intends to propose that such claims shall | |
bc met from the public funds. | be met from the public funds. | be met from the public funds. |
Identified overProof corrections | BETWEEN ARE STATES CAPE INTHE TIENTSIN UPHEAVAL CANDIDATES REUTER SENDING WILL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MECHANICAL MINISTRY HSI CONTROL CABINET ACCCIDENT SHESHHUAN REPUDIATION KHMES FIOM [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 397 | 84.4 | 95.5 | 71.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 222 | 91.0 | 95.5 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 90.7 | 95.0 | 46.1 |
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PALL FROM TRAIN. | FALL FROM TRAIN. | FALL FROM TRAIN. |
Victim Identified. | Victim Identified. | Victim Identified. |
r i lends jestcidav- identified the bod» of | Friends yesterday identified the body of | r Friends yesterday- identified the body of |
e woinaii viho fell fiom the Ballal at to | a woman who fell from the Ballarat to | a woman who fell from the Ballarat to |
Melbourne tiam at the 1 ootseiay lailwa« | Melbourne train at the Footscray railway | Melbourne tram at the Footscray railway |
slation un Wednesday night as that of Aliss | station on Wednesday night as that of Miss | station on Wednesday night as that of Miss |
Ithel Hill, aged -IU veins, of Dilling | Ethel Hill, aged 40 years, of Darling | Ethel Hill, aged -19 years, of Darling |
slicet Redan Miss Hill was travelling | street Redan. Miss Hill was travelling | street Redan Miss Hill was travelling |
lion Bullaiut to une foi a brothei who | from Ballarat to care for a brother who | lion Ballarat to one for a brother who |
mis ill at lils Inline at 1 oot*uav As the | was ill at his home at Footscray. As the | was ill at his Incline at 1 actual As the |
tr uti cntcied the st ition Mi-.s Hill wa' | train entered the station. Miss Hill was | train entered the station Miss Hill was |
st Hiding neai an open doolwa with a | standing near an open doorway with a | standing near an open doorway with a |
lmndbiig and u Miilcasc III bet hand It is | handbag and a suitcase in her hand. It is | handbag and a Miilcasc III but hand. It is |
].11 sullied''thut she »ins thicv n fiom the | presumed that she was thrown from the | 1.11 sullied that she wins threw n from the |
tullíale when the tiam lui el rd In fall | carriage when the train lurched. In fall- | tollgate when the tram but el rd In fall |
ins. Miss Hill st!nek lui head agumst the | ing. Miss Hill struck her head against the | ing. Miss Hill struck her head against the |
lune of tlie platfcnni | fence of the platform. | lure of the platform |
Identified overProof corrections | YESTERDAY NEAR PLATFORM ETHEL DOORWAY BALLARAT FOOTSCRAY DARLING FALLING STREET FRIENDS STATION FOR STANDING YEARS ENTERED AGAINST HER HANDBAG RAILWAY BROTHER HIS WOMAN STRUCK BODY ON |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SUITCASE CARRIAGE HOME CARE LURCHED THROWN FENCE PRESUMED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 106 | 50.0 | 85.8 | 71.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 68 | 50.0 | 88.2 | 76.5 |
Weighted Words | 43.5 | 85.4 | 74.1 |
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SHUNTER -ULLED. | SHUNTER KILLED. | SHUNTER -KILLED. |
Bun Over by Truck. | Run Over by Truck. | Run Over by Truck. |
.When working at a wood siding near the More- | When working at a wood siding near the More- | When working at a wood siding near the More- |
land railway fetation at a quarter-past 2 o'clock | land railway station at a quarter-past 2 o'clock | land railway station at a quarter-past 2 o'clock |
jesterday morning, John Richmond Hawkins, | yesterday morning, John Richmond Hawkins, | yesterday morning, John Richmond Hawkins, |
aged £2 j'ears, shunter, of Albert-street, | aged 22 years, shunter, of Albert street, | aged £2 years, shunter, of Albert-street, |
Windsor, was run ov er and killed by a | Windsor, was run over and killed by a | Windsor, was run over and killed by a |
truck. Nobody saw the accident, but U is be- | truck. Nobody saw the accident, but it is be- | truck. Nobody saw the accident, but U is believed |
lieved that Hawkins tried to jump on a moving | lieved that Hawkins tried to jump on a moving | that Hawkins tried to jump on a moving |
truck to apply the broke, slipped, fell to the | truck to apply the brake, slipped, fell to the | truck to apply the brake, slipped, fell to the |
track, nnd rolled beneath the wheels. He was | track, and rolled beneath the wheels. He was | track, and rolled beneath the wheels. He was |
found lying across tlic ralbi, terribly mutilated, | found lying across the rails, terribly mutilated, | found lying across the rails, terribly mutilated, |
by Frederick I'jtford, of Itankin's road, K«n | by Frederick Patford, of Rankin's road, Ken- | by Frederick Patford, of Rankin's-road Kin |
bingtnn, the guard in charge of the train that | sington, the guard in charge of the train that | bringing, the guard in charge of the train that |
wai» being shunted. Senior-constable Oreen and | was being shunted. Senior-constable Green and | was being shunted. Senior-constable Green and |
Constable «Dodge, of Brunswick, were called to the | Constable Dodge, of Brunswick, were called to the | Constable Dodge, of Brunswick, were called to the |
scene, and Hawkins was taken to the Melbourne | scene, and Hawkins was taken to the Melbourne | scene, and Hawkins was taken to the Melbourne |
Hotpital in an ambulance, but on arrival there | Hospital in an ambulance, but on arrival there | Hospital in an ambulance, but on arrival there |
van found to be dead. | was found to be dead. | was found to be dead. |
Hawkins joined the train at South Brunswick | Hawkins joined the train at South Brunswick | Hawkins joined the train at South Brunswick |
at a quarter-past 12 o'clock, to anist in shunting | at a quarter-past 12 o'clock, to assist in shunting | at a quarter-past 12 o'clock, to assist in shunting |
operations at the various b¡dings along tho line. | operations at the various sidings along the line. | operations at the various sidings along the line. |
The Moreland timber eldin,* was the first f-top, | The Moreland timber siding was the first stop, | The Moreland timber siding was the first stop, |
and work had bow in progress there for some | and work had been in progress there for some | and work had now in progress there for some |
time, when the guard mbwed Hawkins. .He ran | time, when the guard missed Hawkins. He ran | time, when the guard mowed Hawkins. He ran |
«loryj t*«-Une and tii<ïcovcrcd- 4ht^--inuUla*Ud | along the line and discovered the mutilated | story tow-line and discovered- 4ht^--inuUla*Ud |
body* | body. | body |
Identified overProof corrections | YESTERDAY PATFORD STOP STATION YEARS HOSPITAL DISCOVERED BRAKE GREEN RANKINS SIDINGS RAILS ASSIST |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BEEN MISSED IT KENSINGTON |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 181 | 82.9 | 95.6 | 74.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 110 | 84.5 | 96.4 | 76.5 |
Weighted Words | 84.7 | 97.2 | 81.7 |
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AGED MAX DROWNED. | AGED MAN DROWNED. | AGED MAN DROWNED. |
PATH LOST IN FOG. | PATH LOST IN FOG. | PATH LOST IN FOG. |
Body Found in Waterhole. | Body Found in Waterhole. | Body Found in Waterhole. |
lveaving the 1 orne of Ins son in law. Mi | Leaving the home of his son-in-law, Mr. | leaving the 1 one of his son in law, Mr |
Frederick Smit! si police toad, oft Dande | Frederick Smith, at Police road, off Dande- | Frederick Smith! a police road, off Dandenong |
nong road, Springvale, (bout I o lock on | nong road, Springvale, about 4 o'clock on | road, Springvale, (about to lock on |
Saturdaj afterron, M loseph Cadd, igecl | Saturday afternoon, Mr. Joseph Gadd, aged | Saturday afternoon, M Joseph Cadd, aged |
70 » cars, tsaid itat he intcndcil gouig foi | 79 years, said that he intended going for | 70 J cars, said that he intended going for |
a walk to the i'i e toivnslup AVhcn | a walk to the Springvale township. When | a walk to the ii e township When |
he failed «to retí," t b o elock his rela | he failed to return by 8 o'clock his rela- | he failed to set," t b o'clock his rela- tives |
lives became anxtcn and repotted his ab | tives became anxious and reported his ab- | became sixteen and reported his absence |
sence rd Constable ' »lor at the Spring | sence to Constable Taylor at the Spring- | of Constable Long at the Spring |
vale police station | vale police station. | vale police station |
I ndei the leadership of Constable Ti» | Under the leadership of Constable Tay- | I under the leadership of Constable Tas |
lor Mr '?"inith, and Mr Oeorgr Gadd, a | lor Mr. Smith, and Mr. George Gadd, a | for Mr 'smith, and Mr George Gadd, a |
son of the missing man i search part» | son of the missing man, a search party | son of the missing man a search party |
was organised Despite the heavy fog the | was organised. Despite the heavy fog the | was organised Despite the heavy fog the |
search was continued unsiicceselullv until | search was continued unsuccessfully until | search was continued unsuccessfully until |
midnight Creeks and witcrholc« were ex | midnight. Creeks and waterholes were ex- | midnight Creeks and waterholes were examined |
amined bv the searchers, but without re | amined by the searchers, but without re- | by the searchers, but without re- |
suit | sult. | suit |
Farlv on Sunday morning the search was | Early on Sunday morning the search was | Early on Sunday morning the search was |
resumed but soon afterwaids in a vvatei | resumed, but soon afterwards in a water- | resumed but soon afterwards in a water |
hole onlv a quat ter of i mile from Air | hole only a quarter of a mile from Mr. | hole on a quarter of a mile from Air |
bmith s home (,acltl s bod» was found It | Smith's home Gadd's body was found. It | Smith's home (Jacket s body was found it |
was Ivnlg in ibout font fed of »vatoi In | was lying in about four feet of water. In | was lying in about four feet of water in |
the right hand was a box of matches, and | the right hand was a box of matches, and, | the right hand was a box of matches, and |
as rhe waterhole »as, nor the path Gadd | as the waterhole was near the path Gadd | as the waterhole was, nor the path Gadd |
would have taken to -rt*urn to the houie | would have taken to return to the house, | would have taken to return to the house |
it ia bthtvod that he list his »»av lu the | it is believed that he lost his way in the | it is believed that he lost his way in the |
fog and stumbled in» the hole Cadd | fog and stumbled into the hole. Gadd | fog and stumbled into the hole Cadd |
was a widower He went to «springvale on | was a widower. He went to Springvale on | was a widower He went to Springvale on |
Thursdav from Biunswick on a hohdaj | Thursday from Brunswick on a holiday | Thursday from Brunswick on a holiday |
visit to Ins daughter in law ind snn m law | visit to his daughter-in-law and son-in-law. | visit to his daughter in law and son in law |
The body was taken lo the Dandenong | The body was taken to the Dandenong | The body was taken to the Dandenong |
mortual v bv Constable lav lor, and an in | mortuary by Constable Taylor, and an in- | mortual v by Constable Taylor, and an in |
quest will be held | quest will be held. | quest will be held |
Identified overProof corrections | TOWNSHIP WATER LEAVING PARTY INTO JOSEPH BRUNSWICK BY OCLOCK UNDER INTENDED FOR EARLY WATERHOLES GEORGE WAY RETURN SMITHS ABOUT UNSUCCESSFULLY FOUR WHEN QUARTER SATURDAY HOUSE IS TAYLOR AFTERWARDS LYING OFF SMITH THURSDAY FEET SAID GOING HOLIDAY BELIEVED REPORTED AFTERNOON |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ANXIOUS NEAR RELATIVES YEARS GADDS MORTUARY ONLY RESULT |
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All Words | 225 | 65.8 | 90.7 | 72.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 125 | 62.4 | 93.6 | 83.0 |
Weighted Words | 65.9 | 94.7 | 84.4 |
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PRINCIPAL MATCH. U**** | PRINCIPAL MATCH. | PRINCIPAL MATCH. Under |
MH.ttOljRNE "i FáSSlNDON | MELBOURNE V. ESSENDON | MH.ttOljRNE "i ESSENDON |
The meeting of Melbourne and Essendon on | The meeting of Melbourne and Essendon on | The meeting of Melbourne and Essendon on |
the Melbourne Cricket-gTound lias he-en the main | the Melbourne Cricket-ground has been the main | the Melbourne Cricket-ground has been the main |
t opie of com erhjit ion among foothallrrs thfs | topic of conversation among footballers this | t topic of com Erhart ion among footballers this |
vi'ik, and when the teams line up to-day there | week, and when the teams line up to-day there | week, and when the teams line up to-day there |
rhould IK: H vert large attendance, »erndon | should be a very large attendance. Essendon | should IN: H very large attendance, Herndon |
have not sn far this M-af-mi shown -the form | have not so far this season shown the form | have not so far this season shown the form |
which ha« placed tl-em nt the head of the lift. | which has placed them at the head of the list | which has placed them at the head of the lift. |
for two yean«, while Melbourne h.is improved. | for two years, while Melbourne has improved. | for two years, while Melbourne has improved. |
EttK-nddn, howevri, have alwavs done Iwtf on | Essendon, however, have always done best on | EttE ndn, however, have always done Iwtf on |
the mo*l important' orea «to iii*. 'Ihe diagram | the most important occasions. The diagram | the most important area to rise. 'The diagram |
showing Essendon kirkmg up the column is: | showing Essendon kicking up the column is :-- | showing Essendon kicking up the column is: |
Identified overProof corrections | SHOULD BEEN AT THEM SO KICKING FOOTBALLERS HAS /CRICKET/GROUND|CRICKETGROUND YEARS VERY HOWEVER ALWAYS SEASON MOST TOPIC WEEK |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BE OCCASIONS LIST CONVERSATION BEST |
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All Words | 83 | 63.9 | 90.4 | 73.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 60 | 63.3 | 91.7 | 77.3 |
Weighted Words | 63.9 | 91.1 | 75.3 |
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NEW RAILWAY ENGINES. | NEW RAILWAY ENGINES. | NEW RAILWAY ENGINES. |
PUBdHASE OVERSEAS. '. | PURCHASE OVERSEAS. | PUBdHASE OVERSEAS. '. |
Commissioners' Explanation. | Commissioners' Explanation. | Commissioners' Explanation. |
Files' relating to the purchase overseas | Files relating to the purchase overseas | Files' relating to the purchase overseas |
ofrailway engines nnd material for'the | of railway engines and material for the | of railway engines and material for the |
construction of trucks anti waggons have | construction of trucks and waggons have | construction of trucks and waggons have |
hecn laid on the table of the library of | been laid on the table of the library of | been laid on the table of the library of |
the Legislative Assembly by thc Miuistcr | the Legislative Assembly by the Minister | the Legislative Assembly by the Minister |
for Railways (Mr. Eggleaton) at the re- | for Railways (Mr. Eggleston) at the re- | for Railways (Mr. Eggleston) at the request |
quest of the leader of thc Opposition (Mr. | quest of the leader of the Opposition (Mr. | of the leader of the Opposition (Mr. |
Prendergast).: _ i! | Prendergast). | Prendergast).: _ i! |
One of thc files deals with the- purchaso | One of the files deals with the purchase | One of the files deals with the purchase |
from Beyer, Peacock, and Co. Ltd., Eng; | from Beyer, Peacock, and Co. Ltd., Eng- | from Beyer, Peacock, and Co. Ltd., England |
land, of two Garratt locomotives at un | land, of two Garratt locomotives at an | of two Garratt locomotives at an |
estimated cost of £21,018 delivered at | estimated cost of £21,018 delivered at | estimated cost of £21,018 delivered at |
Melbourne. In a memorandum to 'thc | Melbourne. In a memorandum to the | Melbourne. In a memorandum to the |
Minister in January, thc commissioner* | Minister in January, the commissioners | Minister in January, the commissioners |
said that thc engines were intended for usc , | said that the engines were intended for use | said that the engines were intended for use on |
on thc Colac-Crowcs and Moe-Walhalla nar- | on the Colac-Crowes and Moe-Walhalla nar- | the Colac Crowes and Moe-Walhalla narrow-gauge |
row-gauge lines, where they would reduce | row-gauge lines, where they would reduce | lines, where they would reduce |
the cost of train operation. Patent rights | the cost of train operation. Patent rights | the cost of train operation. Patent rights |
for engines of tho Garratt typo were held | for engines of the Garratt type were held | for engines of the Garratt type were held |
by Messrs. Heyer, Peacock, and Co.'Ltd., | by Messrs. Beyer, Peacock, and Co. Ltd., | by Messrs. Beyer, Peacock, and Co. Ltd., |
and the commissioners could not there, | and the commissioners could not there- | and the commissioners could not there, |
fore manufacture them without the | fore manufacture them without the | fore manufacture them without the |
pnlcnteoVt' permission. Tho commissioners | patentees' permission. The commissioners | pnlcnteoVt' permission. The commissioners |
had ascertained that Messrs. Meyer, Tea; | had ascertained that Messrs. Beyer, Pea- | had ascertained that Messrs. Meyer, Tea; |
''cock, anil Co. would not object to the, | cock, and Co. would not object to the | ''cock, and Co. would not object to the |
engines being constructed iu Australia | engines being constructed in Australia | engines being constructed in Australia |
under licence, if they were paid £2,750 for | under licence, if they were paid £2,750 for | under licence, if they were paid £2,750 for |
royalty and drawings. The engines would | royalty and drawings. The engines would | royalty and drawings. The engines would |
each have a haulage capacity equal to | each have a haulage capacity equal to | each have a haulage capacity equal to |
about twice , that ol' the typo of engine | about twice that of the type of engine | about twice that of the type of engine |
now used on dthcr narrow-gauge lines. Tho | now used on other narrow-gauge lines. The | now used on other narrow-gauge lines. The |
question, of .constructing engines (other | question of constructing engines (other | question, of constructing engines (other |
than tlic Garratt typo) which would. give | than the Garratt type) which would give | than the Garratt type) which would give |
satisfactory results <liia\d been investigated. | satisfactory results had been investigated. | satisfactory results lined been investigated. |
It had been-found that ai stiflicient; addi- | It had been found that a sufficient addi- | It had been found that a sufficient; addition |
tion to the tractive power of the present | tion to the tractive power of the present | to the tractive power of the present |
typo of iiarrdw-gauge engines could .not bo - | type of narrow-gauge engines could not be | type of narrow-gauge engines could not be - |
obtained without increasing the weight on | obtained without increasing the weight on | obtained without increasing the weight on |
the axles beyond what the track and, | the axles beyond what the track and | the axles beyond what the track and, |
bridges would permit, while any rert.rniiigc-| | bridges would permit, while any rearrange- | bridges would permit, while any rert.rniiigc-| |
mont; of tho-.wheels to lessen the axle load | ment of the wheels to lessen the axle load | most; of the wheels to lessen the axle load |
was impracticable owing lo thc sharp' | was impracticable owing to the sharp | was impracticable owing to the sharp' |
curves. It had therefore been decided' | curves. It had therefore been decided | curves. It had therefore been decided |
that tho proper course was to use Gnrratt | that the proper course was to use Garratt | that the proper course was to use Garratt |
engines, which were the most suitable, for. | engines, which were the most suitable for | engines, which were the most suitable, for |
the purpose. Hy using Garratt engines on[ | the purpose. By using Garratt engines on | the purpose. By using Garratt engines on |
the lines 'mentioned a saving of £12,173; | the lines mentioned a saving of £12,173 | the lines mentioned a saving of £12,3; |
a year in operating costs would be'oltected.' | a year in operating costs would be effected. | a year in operating costs would be effected.' |
The saving would bu increased if Garratt | The saving would be increased if Garratt | The saving would be increased if Garratt |
engines were used ou tho Upper Fern Tree !¦' | engines were used on the Upper Fern Tree | engines were used on the Upper Fern Tree by' |
Gully-Gcmbroolc narrow-giiuge lille. ¦ They:1, | Gully-Gembrook narrow-gauge line. They | Gully Gembrook narrow-gauge line. ¦ They, |
would, curtail thc number of. engine-men | would curtail the number of engine-men | would, curtail the number of, engine-men |
aud:. guards required, and ulso the tbtnl ; | and guards required, and also the total | and:. guards required, and also the total ; |
coal eorisumption. Hy buying tho engines ' | coal consumption. By buying the engines | coal consumption. By buying the engines ' |
dirept'frpiV; aOeycr, Peacock, und Co. they | directly from Beyer, Peacock, and Co. they | dirept'frpiV; aOeycr, Peacock, and Co. they |
..could bb pvt itfto service at least 15 months | could be put into service at least 15 months | could be put into service at least 15 months |
earlier tlihu.:w,o.uId be practicable if they | earlier than would be practicable if they | earlier tlihu.:w,o.uId be practicable if they |
;.Wf}rc'«Ja\uilfr.>'ilt;.tho Newport workshops. | were built at the Newport workshops. | ;.Wf}rc'«Ja\uilfr.>'ilt;.tho Newport workshops. |
The firiiuicjnl'iidvantngo to the department' | The financial advantage to the department | The firiiuicjnl'iidvantngo to the department' |
?hyAbuying.thc engines from thc patentees | by buying the engines from the patentees | ?hyAbuying.thc engines from the patentees |
Instead of( building them under licence' | instead of building them under licence | Instead of building them under licence' |
would 'amount to '£ 10,924, or the price of | would amount to £10,924, or the price of | would amount to 'a 10,924, or the price of |
ono-,Garratt'' locomotive. After the two ' | one Garratt locomotive. After the two | one Garratt'' locomotive. After the two ' |
engine? .''had been running for a reason: | engines had been running for a reason- | engine? 2 had been running for a reason: |
ablo period others would undoubtedly bc ' | able period others would undoubtedly be | able period others would undoubtedly be required |
required for narrow-gauge lines. These | required for narrow-gauge lines. These | for narrow-gauge lines. These |
it wus intended to construct nt thc New-' | it was intended to construct at the New- | it was intended to construct at the New-' |
(lort workshops from patterns, dies, work- ,' | port workshops from patterns, dies, work- | (port workshops from patterns, dies, work, |
mg drawings, &c, prepared for the two | ing drawings, &c., prepared for the two | mg drawings, c, prepared for the two |
engines which it was recommended should ' | engines which it was recommended should | engines which it was recommended should |
ho bought, ns samples for experimental . | be bought, as samples for experimental | be bought, as samples for experimental purposes. |
purposes. ,../. J '' ' | purposes. | the/. J '' ' |
Explaining tho purchase nf fabricated J | Explaining the purchase of fabricated | Explaining the purchase of fabricated J |
material for trucks and waggons fromvthc | material for trucks and waggons from the | material for trucks and waggons from the |
American Car and Foundry Export .'Cb* !, | American Car and Foundry Export Co. | American Car and Foundry Export .'Cb* !, |
nt..,uh estimated cost of £18,000, inclpd* . | at an estimated cost of £18,000, includ- | nt.h estimated cost of £18,000, include . |
inp-duty and assembling charges, thc.cbm-,'' | ing duty and assembling charges, the com- | rapidity and assembling charges, thereby-,'' |
missioners, in. a memorandum stated.tilmt ' | missioners, in a memorandum stated that | missioners, in. a memorandum stated that ' |
public tenders were not invited, ns iti-wits ' | public tenders were not invited, as it was | public tenders were not invited, as inserts considered |
considered that tho purchase fromjthe | considered that the purchase from the | that the purchase from the |
American company was advantageous 1 to | American company was advantageous to | American company was advantageous 1 to |
the department. , ':: ';;, | the department. | the department. ':: ';;, |
Identified overProof corrections | AN AS INTO SUFFICIENT EGGLESTON CONSUMPTION GEMBROOK PUT TYPE CROWES STATED REASONABLE LINE ALSO TOTAL EFFECTED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | DIRECTLY WORKING THEYWERE DUTY [**VANDALISED] FINANCIAL REARRANGEMENT COAT BUILT INCLUDING ADVANTAGE |
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All Words | 508 | 78.1 | 94.1 | 73.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 237 | 89.5 | 95.8 | 60.0 |
Weighted Words | 90.4 | 95.8 | 56.2 |
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LIGHTHOUSE FLASHES. | LIGHTHOUSE FLASHES. | LIGHTHOUSE FLASHES. |
One of (lie oarhei-t lighthouse* known! | One of the earliest lighthouses known | One of the earliest lighthouses known! |
was Hie Pharos of Uexnndna, erected l>\ | was the Pharos of Alexandria, erected by | was the Pharos of Alexandria, erected by |
Ptolem> IT , lbotit 70 13 G It was a. most | Ptolemy II., about 70 B.C. It was a most | Ptolemy II , about 70 13 G It was a most |
magnificent building, being Lomposed of | magnificent building, being composed of | magnificent building, being composed of |
white nmrble, and was said to cost SOO | white marble, and was said to cost 800 | white marble, and was said to cost SOO |
talents, equal to about £170 000 lues | talents, equal to about £170,000. Fires | talents, equal to about £170 000 fires |
were kept burning 'it Hie top ot the build | were kept burning at the top ot the building | were kept burning in the top of the building |
ing which xva? about 450ft above sen level, | ing which was about 450ft above sea level, | which was? about 450ft above sea level, |
to direct sailois through the narrow, wind | to direct sailors through the narrow, winding | to direct sailors through the narrow, winding |
mg ontnneo to Alciandm Bl) 'lins | entrance to Alexandria Bay. This | entrance to Alciandm By) 'this |
method of guiding levels bj means of | method of guiding levels by means of | method of guiding levels by means of |
burning lires in 1 îrge chaffers placed on | burning fires in large chaffers placed on | burning fires in 1 Urge chaffers placed on |
the top of a lull or cliff, or on a tower ' | the top of a hill or cliff, or on a tower, | the top of a hill or cliff, or on a tower ' |
scnis to ha\e bee» unnersa] | seems to have been universal. | seems to have been universal] |
The first lighthouse on the Isle oi May, | The first lighthouse on the Isle of May, | The first lighthouse on the Isle of May, |
in the Firth of loith, was lit in this man | in the Firth of Forth, was lit in this manner | in the Firth of Forth, was lit in this man |
ner (saja the ' WccLlj .Scotsman ) One j | (says the "Weekly Scotsman"). One | here (says the ' Weekly Scotsman ) One of |
of these chaffers is, or was, i few y-cín, | of these chaffers is, or was, a few years, | these chaffers is, or was, a few years, |
ago still m existence on top ol Little Lum ' | ago still in existence on top of Little Cumbrae, | ago still in existence on top of Little Lum ' |
brae, nu island in the rirth ol Cljde, now | an island in the Firth of Clyde, now | brae, an island in the Firth of Clyde, now |
prouded yvith a first ellis modern light | provided with a first-class modern light- | provided with a first class modern light |
hou=e llicn boinc of the earlier light | house. Then some of the earlier lighthouses | house linen bone of the earlier light |
houses built in this tomitr} were lit bj | built in this country were lit by | houses built in this country were lit by |
candles, placed in a frame Tor instance, | candles, placed in a frame. For instance, | candles, placed in a frame For instance, |
tho first two Ldd> stones were lit m this | the first two Eddystones were lit in this | the first two Ltd stones were lit in this |
way, and even Smeaton s 1 ddvstone, lit | way, and even Smeaton's Eddystone, lit | way, and even Smeaton's 1 Eddystone, lit |
tri 1750, was hrst lit b\ cvndles, nnd re | in 1759, was first lit by candles, and | tri 1750, was first lit by candles, and remained |
mauicd so till lb07, when oil lamps were | remained so till 1807, when oil lamps were | so till 1897, when oil lamps were |
introduced On the present 1 ddv stone | introduced. On the present Eddystone | introduced On the present 1 ddv stone |
Lighthouse theic is a dioptric, or lens | Lighthouse there is a dioptric, or lens | Lighthouse there is a dioptric, or less |
light, equal to 202 000 candles and Msihlc | light, equal to 292,000 candles and visible | light, equal to 202 000 candles and Marble |
for 19 mile« | for 19 miles. | for 19 miles. |
The adoption of lenses in lighthouses was | The adoption of lenses in lighthouses was | The adoption of lenses in lighthouses was |
first earned into elfcct b) M I n sim! ni | first carried into effect by M. Fresnel in | first carried into effect b) M I n sim! in |
1788 l'ormerh the Hell Kock liUit ton | 1788. Formerly the Bell Rock light | 1788 formerly the Bell Rock liUit ton |
sifitcd of lei ^rgand lamps, nrrtngul on i | consisted of 16 Argand lamps, arranged on a | signed of her grand lamps, arranged on a |
square frame, with i powcful "liver faced | square frame, with a powerful silver-faced | square frame, with a powerful "Ever faced |
rcflectoi behind i Jell lamp ind a small | reflector behind each lamp and a small | reflector behind i Jell lamp and a small |
glass lens m flout Jins M stem ot light | glass lens in front. This system of lighting | glass lens in front Jins M stem of lighting |
ing was railed c-itodioptric mid is still | was called "catodioptric" and is still | was railed c-itodioptric and is still |
used effectively m min) of our lighthouses | used effectively in many of our lighthouses, | used effectively in many) of our lighthouses |
the number oi lamps varying acconhng to | the number of lamps varying according to | the number of lamps varying according to |
power of light required j lie light now | | power of light required. The light now | power of light required j The light now on |
on the Bell Rock lighthouse is i ' dioptric ' | on the Bell Rock lighthouse is a "dioptric" | the Bell Rock lighthouse is a ' dioptric ' |
slight-thit is, in simple words u huge | light-- that is, in simple words a huge | slight that is, in simple words a huge |
lamp placed inside a gigantic barrel, formed | | lamp placed inside a gigantic barrel, formed | lamp placed inside a gigantic barrel, formed a |
of glass ptisms and lenso3 The lenses | of glass prisms and lenses. The lenses | of glass prisms and lenses The lenses |
concentrate and magnify the light Vapor i | concentrate and magnify the light. Vaporised | concentrate and magnify the light Vapor i |
ised paralhn oil is consumed To light the | paraffin oil is consumed. To light the | ised paraffin oil is consumed To light the |
lamp there is rcquned i vaporiser i huge | lamp there is required a vaporiser, a huge | lamp there is required i vaporiser a huge |
mantle, and i bulleen burner \ spirit | mantle, and a bunsen burner. A spirit | mantle, and i bulleen burner A spirit |
lamp is undei neill) the ynponser to heat | lamp is underneath the vaporiser to heat | lamp is under neill) the vaporiser to heat |
it, then the parnfiin under piessure is | it, then the paraffiin under pressure is | it, then the paraffin under pressure is |
turned on nnd the light applied lins | turned on and the light applied. This | turned on and the light applied lins |
retolving light is produced bv an arrange | revolving light is produced by an arrangement | revolving light is produced by an arrangement |
mont of revolving prism», kept in motion | of revolving prisms, kept in motion | of revolving prisms, kept in motion |
1» a clockwork maehmc | a clockwork machine. | by a clockwork machine |
First prine Three j ear old Clydesdale Stallion - | First prize Three year-old Clydesdale Stallion.-- | First prize Three j ear old Clydesdale Stallion - |
See illustration in this week » issue of ' "" | See illustration in this week's issue of "The | See illustration in this week s issue of ' "" |
Australasian, ' mallabie from Wednesdaj mi | Australasian," available from Wednesday | Australasian, available from Wednesday in |
ing | morning. | ing |
The ardblair Iricsian« See special article by | The Ardblair Friesian. See special article by | The ordinary Friesians See special article by |
' Illckorj ' in this week« ismo of 'The Austral- | "Hickory" in this week's issue of 'The Austral- | Hickory in this week's name of The Australasian |
asian Available from Wednesday srornüyg | asian." Available from Wednesday morning. | Available from Wednesday morning |
Identified overProof corrections | ACCORDING ARRANGEMENT FRONT MARBLE EFFECT HICKORY PROVIDED SEA BEEN WEEKS CLYDE SMEATONS ALEXANDRIA HILL PRISMS MANY MILES SAILORS COUNTRY YEARS PRESSURE WEEKLY MORNING CARRIED II FIRES FORTH EARLIEST REMAINED HAVE EDDYSTONE FORMERLY ENTRANCE REFLECTOR /FIRST/CLASS|FIRSTCLASS PRIZE THAT WINDING UNIVERSAL POWERFUL ARRANGED SEEMS PARAFFIN SAYS MACHINE PTOLEMY COMPOSED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | EACH AT FRIESIAN ARGAND VAPORISED FRESNEL SYSTEM CUMBRAE PARAFFIIN SILVER VISIBLE SOME UNDERNEATH CATODIOPTRIC EDDYSTONES MANNER [**VANDALISED] LARGE CALLED BUNSEN /YEAR/OLD|YEAROLD CONSISTED OT [**VANDALISED] ARDBLAIR [**VANDALISED] BAY |
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All Words | 409 | 69.7 | 91.4 | 71.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 211 | 67.8 | 88.6 | 64.7 |
Weighted Words | 69.6 | 89.3 | 64.6 |
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SAFETY RAILWAY COUPLER. | SAFETY RAILWAY COUPLER. | SAFETY RAILWAY COUPLER. |
TO HIV I D1TOR Ol Till* AHOLS. | TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS. | TO HIM I EDITOR OF THE ARGUS. |
Su -In your report of the meeting of | Sir,—In your report of the meeting of | Sir -In your report of the meeting of |
the Jion Indes Council referring to m> in | the Iron Trades Council referring to my in- | the Iron Trades Council referring to me in |
ventiou it is stated It hail bein lound | vention it is stated, "It had been found | vention it is stated It had been found |
that las invention wn-b not suitable for | that his invention was not suitable for | that his invention was not suitable for |
n irrow g tugo lines in Queensland ' I | narrow gauge lines in Queensland." I | narrow g tugs lines in Queensland I I |
eieflire to explain that this refers In on cn | desire to explain that this refers to an en- | desire to explain that this refers In on a |
tireiy different coupler invented about 10 | tirely different coupler invented about 10 | timely different coupler invented about 10 |
j mrs ato, designed to oper-itc on the exist | years ago, designed to operate on the existing | years ago, designed to operate on the exist |
three-link and also screw couplings by a | three-link and also screw couplings by a | three-link and also screw couplings by a |
levtr action opcinted from either side of | lever action operated from either side of | lever action operated from either side of |
the iraggon, whereby .my class of coupling | the waggon, whereby any class of coupling | the waggon, whereby my class of coupling |
i ould he ciisilj lifted und placed on oi | could be easily lifted and placed on or | could be easily lifted and placed on or |
tal cn off the drawbar book or, as re | taken off the drawbar hook, or, as re- | taken off the drawbar book or, as required, |
quire.il, held rigid in extended polution | quired, held rigid in extended position | held rigid in extended position |
ready to automatically engage vrhen the | ready to automatically engage when the | ready to automatically engage when the |
v chirles were shunted together llofused | vehicles were shunted together. Refused | v charles were shunted together Refused |
i iiinkiii" trial in thih mv oiyu St-ite | a working trial in this my own State, | i thinking" trial in this my own State |
fat ililli«- yycte it once granted by the | facilities were at once granted by the | fat hills- were it once granted by the |
Qjieensl mel liailiiajs department and a | Queensland Railways department, and a | Queensland Railways department and a |
tXr na. ot trwls it its Ipswich works ej, | series of trials at its Ipswich works ex- | tXr na. of fowls it its Ipswich works ex, |
lending iivci ii period ot sit mnnthi proved | tending over a period of six months proved | leading over a period of sit months proved |
thal the reiiuired spate for mj nccesiwy | that the required space for my necessary | that the required space for my necessary |
len r iniiihinalinns could not he allowed on | lever combinations could not be allowed on | len r iniiihinalinns could not be allowed on |
in my liasses of their vehicles, therefore the | many classes of their vehicles, therefore the | in my classes of their vehicles, therefore the |
invention possible enough on standard | invention, possible enough on standard | invention possible enough on standard |
1,-iiigo hail to lu» abandoned The present | gauge, had to be abandoned. The present | Perrigo had to be abandoned The present |
i onpler a suspension drawbar adapted t*> | coupler, a suspension drawbar adapted to | i onpler a suspension drawbar adapted to |
cng-tEc or release br gravity vi ill I claim | engage or release by gravity, will, I claim, | engage or release by gravity vi ill I claim |
if -.ranted ». working trill prove rapabV | if granted a working trial, prove capable | if granted a. working Trill prove capable |
rf doing all the norh no« done bv the | of doing all the work now done by the | of doing all the work now done by the |
foreign importation and al little over half | foreign importation, and at little over half | foreign importation and al little over half |
the tost-or is 25 ifl to 40-the- cost of | the cost— or as 25 is to 40— the cost of | the roster is 25 ft to 40-the- cost of |
Vmcree-in counler a waggon - Yours | American coupler a waggon. — Yours, | American counter a waggon - Yours |
G. Vf. WALKKR. | &c., G. W. WALKER. | G. W. WALKER. |
31 Queen street, Oct. 7. | 31 Queen street, Oct. 7. | 31 Queen street, Oct. 7. |
Identified overProof corrections | MONTHS POSITION TAKEN WALKER BEEN BE SPACE HAD NECESSARY TRADES RAILWAYS NARROW FOUND REQUIRED YEARS NOW SIR WAS STATE OPERATE AGO IRON ARGUS EDITOR DESIRE WHEN LEVER WORK OWN HIS EASILY CLASSES OPERATED CAPABLE REFUSED AMERICAN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | AN AT FACILITIES MANY SIX GAUGE HOOK COMBINATIONS ENTIRELY EXISTING ANY TRIALS SERIES EXTENDING WILL |
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All Words | 234 | 62.0 | 87.6 | 67.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 152 | 66.4 | 90.1 | 70.6 |
Weighted Words | 69.3 | 90.8 | 69.9 |
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D AKLING-GLENI RIS SERVICE. | DARLING-GLENIRIS SERVICE. | D ARLING GLEN IRIS SERVICE. |
Indignation Meeting at Tooronga. | Indignation Meeting at Tooronga. | Indignation Meeting at Tooronga. |
K largclr attended public Indignation meeting | A largely attended public indignation meeting | K largely attended public indignation meeting |
vas held at the Tooronga Hall Mähern mad | was held at the Tooronga Hall, Malvern road | was held at the Tooronga Hall Malvern road |
tooronga laH night, for the purpose of protesting | Tooronga, last night, for the purpose of protesting | Tooronga last night, for the purpose of protesting |
aga ¡nit the inaction of the ila Mumm «Com mission ern | against the inaction of the Railways Commissioners | aga suit the inaction of the ila Mumm Com mission era |
in refuting; to duplicate the Darling line to pro | in refusing to duplicate the Darling line to pro- | in refuting; to duplicate the Darling line to provide |
\ide permanent up to date and adequate buildings | vide permanent up-to-date and adequate buildings | permanent up to date and adequate buildings |
for hhritrr fct> on thi» platform* anl to BUpib | for shelter, &c., on the platforms, and to supply | for shelter feet on the platform and to BUpib |
Ute district with a hotter train servie*» | the district with a better train service. | Ute district with a better train services |
tbe rna>or ot Malvern (Councillor li Svbcsler) | The mayor of Malvern (Councillor R. Sylvester) | the mayor of Malvern (Councillor li Svbcsler) |
presided Ilo said that thn retentir- of the line wa* | presided. He said that the revenue of the line was | presided He said that the retention of the line was |
»atti to be falling off, jnd that vas not but prising | said to be falling off, and that was not surprising | later to be falling off, and that was not but prising |
when a hu* Fcrvire running' from thi» foarongH | when a 'bus service running from the Tooronga | when a bus service running' from this foarongH |
«tallon was taUng JL*ÍGO a month out of tlic coffers | station was taking £300 a month out of the coffers | station was taking LARGO a month out of the coffers |
of the Railuavs department | of the Railways department. | of the Railways department |
Mr I-dgar MI C, «lui that duplication waR | Mr. Edgar, M.L.C., said that duplication was | Mr Edgar MI C, Club that duplication was |
warranted und until that wau accomplished the | warranted, and until that was accomplished the | warranted and until that was accomplished the |
resident.*- had a cn m i ne grievance Tin* dog | residents had a genuine grievance. The "dog | residents- had a ch in one grievance This dog |
boxee along the Hue v,tre not credit able It | boxes" along the line were not creditable. It | boxes along the line were not credit able It |
v.ji the pol ici of the nailcan; department tluL | was the policy of the Railways department that | was the police of the Railway; department that |
if thi* people wantej new buildings Üie% had to | if the people wanted new buildings they had to | if the people wanted new buildings they had to |
umtrihute towards ti fin | contribute towards them. | contribute towards the fire |
¿Ir" f.-cenwood MT \ Mid thal In contrast | Mr. Greenwood, M.L.A., said that in contrast | sir" f.-cenwood MT V said that In contrast |
with the splendid w-nlct« px Is ting on other linee | with the splendid services existing on other lines | with the splendid winter px Is ting on other lines |
residents an thr> Darling line had not recehed | residents on the Darling line had not received | residents an the Darling line had not received |
fair nnd adequate treatqient | fair and adequate treatment. | fair and adequate treatment |
The following motion, mo*.ed br Mr < Ander | The following motion, moved by Mr. Anderson, | The following motion, moved by Mr < Ander |
secretary of the Darling Railway Line lm- | secretary of the Darling Railway Line lm- | secretary of the Darling Railway Line lm- |
jrorement league and seconded bi Ur J Bird | provement League, and seconded by Mr. J. Bird, | movement league and seconded by Mr J Bird |
wai n^rf-ul to unanirnomOv - | was agreed to unanimously. | was agreed to unanimously - |
* That this mounter meeting of uwrs of ihn | "That this monster meeting of users of the | That this monster meeting of users of the |
Darling line recognising the urgent need for | Darling line, recognising the urgent need for | Darling line recognising the urgent need for |
the duplication of the line the erection of | the duplication of the line, the erection of | the duplication of the line the erection of |
permanent and op lo date buildings on the vari { | permanent and up-to-date buildings on the vari- | permanent and up to date buildings on the vast |
on« station-, the Provision oí proper entrance-* | ous stations, the provision of proper entrances | one station-, the Provision of proper entrances |
and crossing* an IK-m laute con ice in fibcl». | and crossings, an 18-minute service in slack | and crossings an firm late con ice in Libels. |
times and a 10 minute wrrico at teak period« | times and a 10-minute service at peak periods, | times and a 30 minute service at peak periods |
requcula our Parlamentan rcprcKinUtlrea tu | requests our Parliamentary representatives to | frequents our Parliamentary rcprcKinUtlrea to |
use their utmost endea\otirs to hair the Un | use their utmost endeavours to have the line | use their utmost endeavours to have the Un |
brought up ta the m roe standard of tfficiencv | brought up to the same standard of efficiency | brought up to the in roe standard of efficiency |
sp most of the Other J i oes jn the huburtun | as most of the other lines in the suburban | sp most of the Other J i does in the suburban |
area | area." | area |
Identified overProof corrections | LARGELY TREATMENT THEY UNANIMOUSLY EDGAR BY EFFICIENCY BOXES BUS ENTRANCES WANTED SERVICES RAILWAYS TAKING LINES LAST PROVIDE CONTRIBUTE PERIODS MOVED PEAK HE ROAD MONSTER USERS HAVE BETTER ENDEAVOURS RECEIVED CROSSINGS WERE MAYOR SHELTER PARLIAMENTARY AGREED SUBURBAN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ANDERSON PROVEMENT POLICY AS THEM SAME PLATFORMS COMMISSIONERS GENUINE STATIONS GLENIRIS SUPPLY CREDITABLE SYLVESTER REQUESTS AGAINST REPRESENTATIVES VARIOUS GREENWOOD REVENUE REFUSING EXISTING SLACK SURPRISING |
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All Words | 287 | 62.7 | 86.4 | 63.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 155 | 61.3 | 84.5 | 60.0 |
Weighted Words | 60.5 | 84.1 | 59.9 |
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James Xewman Connor, aged five yc-irs, Ron of | James Newman Connor, aged five years, son of | James Newman Connor, aged five years, son of |
Mr. d. Connor, of Kyneton, who met vritii a | Mr. J. Connor, of Kyneton, who met with a | Mr. d. Connor, of Kyneton, who met with a |
Kcrioun accident on Sundiv afternoon, died on | serious accident on Sunday afternoon, died on | serious accident on Sunday afternoon, died on |
Wednesday. The child, with several others, was | Wednesday. The child, with several others, was | Wednesday. The child, with several others, was |
playing at the Kyneton raitwav station, and while | playing at the Kyneton railway station, and while | playing at the Kyneton railway station, and while |
riding on a revolving 1 umtahlc slipped between | riding on a revolving turntable slipped between | riding on a revolving 1 unable slipped between |
the edge and the platform. | the edge and the platform. | the edge and the platform. |
Identified overProof corrections | YEARS NEWMAN RAILWAY SON SERIOUS SUNDAY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TURNTABLE |
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All Words | 48 | 83.3 | 97.9 | 87.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 38 | 81.6 | 97.4 | 85.7 |
Weighted Words | 80.4 | 95.7 | 78.3 |
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FALL FROM TRAIN. | FALL FROM TRAIN. | FALL FROM TRAIN. |
Farmer Fatally Injured. | Farmer Fatally Injured. | Farmer Fatally Injured. |
CASTLEMAINE, Sunday .-On tho rail- | CASTLEMAINE, Sunday.— On the rail- | CASTLEMAINE, Sunday On the railway |
way track between Chewton and Elphin- | way track between Chewton and Elphin- | track between Chewton and Elphinstone, |
stone, thc dead body of n man was found | stone, the dead body of a man was found | the dead body of a man was found |
by Mr. J. Cox, of Chewton, this morn- | by Mr. J. Cox, of Chewton, this morn- | by Mr. J. Cox, of Chewton, this morning, |
ing, and the police nt Castlemaine were | ing, and the police at Castlemaine were | and the police at Castlemaine were |
notified. Pupers found on the mon's cloth- | notified. Papers found on the man's cloth- | notified. Papers found on the man's cloth- |
ing indicated that tho man's ii'umc was | ing indicated that the man's name was | ing indicated that the man's name was |
James Loughran, a farmor, of Lalbert. Thc | James Loughran, a farmer, of Lalbert. The | James Loughran, a farmer, of Lalbert. The |
police nt Ultima,'.who had'been communi- | police at Ultima, who had been communi- | police at Ultima, who had been communicated |
cated with, obtained information from tho | cated with, obtained information from the | with, obtained information from the |
relatives of James Loughran that he, in | relatives of James Loughran that he, in | relatives of James Loughran that he, in |
company with his brother Michael and a | company with his brother Michael and a | company with his brother Michael and a |
siBtcr, left Lalbert yesterday to go to | sister, left Lalbert yesterday to go to | sister, left Lalbert yesterday to go to |
Melbourne on ronlo for Queensland. It is | Melbourne en route for Queensland. It is | Melbourne on route for Queensland. It is |
thought that thc three were passengers | thought that the three were passengers | thought that the three were passengers |
on thc evening train from Bcndifm to Mel- | on the evening train from Bendigo to Mel- | on the evening train from Bendigo to Melbourne |
bourne yesterday, and that James Lough- | bourne yesterday, and that James Lough- | yesterday, and that James Lough- |
ran fell from thc train soon after passing | ran fell from the train soon after passing | ran fell from the train soon after passing |
Chewton, Loughran sustained severe bcuil | Chewton. Loughran sustained severe head | Chewton, Loughran sustained severe head |
injuries. The body was removed to thc. | injuries. The body was removed to the | injuries. The body was removed to the |
Castlemaine morgue, and the Coroner noti- | Castlemaine morgue, and the Coroner noti- | Castlemaine morgue, and the Coroner notified. |
fied. | fled. | |
Identified overProof corrections | AT BEEN PAPERS HAD ROUTE ULTIMA BENDIGO NAME WHO HEAD SISTER |
Identified overProof non-corrections | EN NOTIFLED |
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All Words | 138 | 81.9 | 98.6 | 92.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 84 | 84.5 | 97.6 | 84.6 |
Weighted Words | 85.8 | 97.0 | 78.9 |
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STATE PARUAMENT. | STATE PARLIAMENT. | STATE PARLIAMENT. |
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. |
IMPORTATIONS _OE RAILWAYS. | IMPORTATIONS FOR RAILWAYS. | IMPORTATIONS FOR RAILWAYS. |
.Replying to -Hr.: .Tones in the Legisla- | Replying to Mr. Jones in the Legisla- | Replying to Mr.: Jones in the Legislative |
tive Council yesterday, tlio Minister for | tive Council yesterday, the Minister for | Council yesterday, the Minister for |
Forests (Slr. Richardson) said 'that thc | Forests (Mr. Richardson) said that the | Forests (Mr. Richardson) said that the |
number of motor-cars owned by tlic State | number of motor-cars owned by the State | number of motor-cars owned by the State |
wis 137, including those owned by all State | was 137, including those owned by all State | was 137, including those owned by all State |
activities working under an act of Parlia- | activities working under an act of Parlia- | activities working under an act of Parliament. |
ment. To a question by Mr. Sternberg, Jlr.' | ment. To a question by Mr. Sternberg, Mr. | To a question by Mr. Sternberg, Mr.' |
Itichnrdson replied that thc ? number ot | Richardson replied that the number of | Richardson replied that the a number of |
"Tait" cars' used in tho various rail way | "Tait" cars used in the various railway | "Tait" cars' used in the various railway |
districts, were.:?North, 0; North-East, 8; | districts, were:—North, 6; North-East, 8; | districts, were-North, 0; North-East, 8; |
West, '20; Soitth-Wcstem, 10; West nnd | West, 20; South-Western, 10; West and | West, '20; South-Western, 10; West and |
Soiitli-Wcst, -I; and Suburban, SM. | South-West, 4; and Suburban, 514. | South-West, -I; and Suburban, SM. |
Replying to rcmarks'by Slr. Diuncy, Jlr. | Replying to remarks by Mr. Disney, Mr. | Replying to remarks by Sir. Diuncy, Mr. |
Hiehardsoii said thal tho Railways Com- | Richardson said that the Railways Com- | Richardson said that the Railways Commissioners |
missioners bud been criticised regarding tho | missioners had been criticised regarding the | had been criticised regarding the |
importations of trucks,. engines, automatic | importations of trucks, engines, automatic | importations of trucks,. engines, automatic |
couplings, brake.hose pipes, screw coupl- | couplings, brake hose pipes, screw coupl- | couplings, brake hose pipes, screw couplings |
ings, aud fish plates from Belgium. With | ings, and fish plates from Belgium. With | and fish plates from Belgium. With |
regard to trucks tl>e commissioners, bad | regard to trucks the commissioners had | regard to trucks the commissioners, had |
been impressed with tho necessity of build- | been impressed with the necessity of build- | been impressed with the necessity of building |
ing it larger unit for the carrying of bulk | ing a larger unit for the carrying of bulk | it larger unit for the carrying of bulk |
gobtls. Ibis problem bad been worked out | goods. This problem had been worked out | goods. this problem had been worked out |
to a very, fine, point in thc United States | to a very fine point in the United States | to a very, fine, point in the United States |
and in Canada,' wJieru -10-ton tntcks, in | and in Canada, where 40-ton trucks, in | and in Canada,' where 10 ton trucks, in |
which carrying capacity combined with a | which carrying capacity combined with a | which carrying capacity combined with a |
low tare weight hud-.bec-n-developed. In | low tare weight had been developed. In | low tare weight hud-.bec-n-developed. In |
order to build them here special machinery | order to build them here special machinery | order to build them here special machinery |
would have to be installed, and it, would | would have to be installed, and it would | would have to be installed, and it, would |
not. bc.wisu to iimtal such machinery until | not be wise to instal such machinery until | not. be wise to instal such machinery until |
it was known exactly what the design for | it was known exactly what the design for | it was known exactly what the design for |
local conditions would be. When this was | local conditions would be. When this was | local conditions would be. When this was |
decided it wits intended to continence the | decided it was intended to commence the | decided it was intended to commence the |
building of 40 lO-trucks on tho approved | building of 40 10 trucks on the approved | building of 40 10 trucks on the approved |
design, and thc programme would probably | design, and the programme would probably | design, and the programme would probably |
extend to some thousands?all of which | extend to some thousands all of which | extend to some thousands all of which |
would bc made -locally. In Victoria an | would be made locally. In Victoria an | would be made locally. In Victoria an |
engine of great power was required, cap- | engine of great power was required, | engine of great power was required, cap- |
capable of negotiating the narrow-gauge moun- | capable of negotiating the narrow-gauge moun- | capable of negotiating the narrow-gauge mountain |
tain railways, with their steep gradients | tain railways, with their steep gradients | railways, with their steep gradients |
.imf 'sharp curves., lt was believed' that | and sharp curves. It was believed that | and 'sharp curves., It was believed that |
tho working expenses on narrow-gauge | the working expenses on narrow-gauge | the working expenses on narrow-gauge |
hues would-be greatly reduced by tho later | lines would be greatly reduced by the later | lines would be greatly reduced by the later |
type of.Garratt engine, patented by Heyer, | type of Garratt engine, patented by Beyer, | type of Garratt engine, patented by Beyer, |
peacock, and Cumpnuy. | Peacock, and Company. | peacock, and Company. |
These engines developed enormous trac- | These engines developed enormous trac- | These engines developed enormous tractive' |
tive' power, and the net savings of thu two | tive power, and the net savings of the two | power, and the net savings of the two |
engines to be imported, were estimated ut | engines to be imported, were estimated at | engines to be imported, were estimated at |
¦CS.OOO a year. As they were patented | £8,000 a year. As they were patented | SCROOP a year. As they were patented |
engines,;, they could oiily.be made herc | engines, they could only be made here | engines,;, they could only be made here |
under ¦?, licence, - mid' upon' payment of n | under licence, and upon payment of a | under a?, licence, - and' upon' payment of a |
royally: Though this could bo arranged, | royalty. Though this could be arranged, | royally: Though this could be arranged, |
it. was considered by the commissioners | it was considered by the commissioners | it. was considered by the commissioners |
preferable to import two engines with a | preferable to import two engines with a | preferable to import two engines with a |
Mt of working drawings, get them running | set of working drawings, get them running | Mt of working drawings, get them running |
ju Victoria, uud after having made what | in Victoria, and after having made what | in Victoria, and after having made what |
alterations and adjustments were neces- | alterations and adjustments were neces- | alterations and adjustments were necessary, |
sary, construct such further engines ns | sary, construct such further engines as | construct such further engines as |
were necessary, lt was not true that | were necessary. It was not true that | were necessary, it was not true that |
those engines were dearer than tho de- | those engines were dearer than the de- | those engines were dearer than the de- |
partment's own. engines. The types' were | partment's own engines. The types were | partment's own. engines. The types' were |
nj different- thnt it was impossible to | so different that it was impossible to | so different. that it was impossible to |
compare costs. JI was estimated Hint tho | compare costs. It was estimated that the | compare costs. It was estimated that the |
imported cngiuo could be in operation li) | imported engine could be in operation 15 | imported engine could be in operation li) |
months before those made in Victoria. | months before those made in Victoria. | months before those made in Victoria. |
The total saved by ordering tho first two | The total saved by ordering the first two | The total saved by ordering the first two |
engines, from langland would be '_ 11,000. | engines from England would be £11,000. | engines, from England would be 'a 11,000. |
' .About'",100 automatic couplings bud been | About 100 automatic couplings had been | ' .About'",100 automatic couplings had been |
ordered- from America 'us samples, and if | ordered from America as samples, and if | ordered- from America 'us samples, and if |
these wore satisfactory about 100,000 would | these were satisfactory about 100,000 would | these were satisfactory about 100,000 would |
be needed. Iiocal manufacturers would | be needed. Local manufacturers would | be needed. Local manufacturers would |
he given thc opportunity of making | he given the opportunity of making | he given the opportunity of making |
them,.-' These couplings t obviated tho | them. These couplings obviated the | them,.-' These couplings t obviated the |
need uf shunters going between" thc | need of shunters going between the | need of shunters going between the |
trucks. .'.It was found from ex- | trucks. It was found from ex- | trucks. It was found from experience |
perience that the working quality of | perience that the working quality of | that the working quality of |
.Australian brake hose-pipe. -was .in many | Australian brake hose-pipe was in many | Australian brake hose-pipe. was in many |
cases half that of .the Jlritisli article, livery | cases half that of the British article. Every | cases half that of the British article, Every |
effort hiid been made to get thc Aus- | effort had been made to get the Aus- | effort had been made to get the Australian |
tralian article up to standard, and in thc | tralian article up to standard, and in the | article up to standard, and in the |
meantime the department considered it ad- | meantime the department considered it ad- | meantime the department considered it advisable |
visable to obtain stocks of the very best | visable to obtain stocks of the very best | to obtain stocks of the very best |
material/from abroad for a reserve. With | material from abroad for a reserve. With | material from abroad for a reserve. With |
regard tn couplings, the department had | regard to couplings, the department had | regard to couplings, the department had |
decided to use material of a greater tensile | decided to use material of a greater tensile | decided to use material of a greater tensile |
strength. "Public tenders were invited for | strength. Public tenders were invited for | strength. Public tenders were invited for |
the supply nf 100, and three replies were | the supply of 100, and three replies were | the supply of 100, and three replies were |
received from Australian manufacturers. | received from Australian manufacturers. | received from Australian manufacturers. |
In each case, however, the equipment | In each case, however, the equipment | In each case, however, the equipment |
otfered was below the strength specified, | offered was below the strength specified, | offered was below the strength specified, |
and. therefore, unsuitable. An Unglish | and, therefore, unsuitable. An English | and. therefore, unsuitable. An English |
tender was accepted. A tender for 275 | tender was accepted. A tender for 275 | tender was accepted. A tender for 275 |
tons of continuous fishplates for experi- | tons of continuous fishplates for experi- | tons of continuous fishplates for experimental |
mental purposes was. accepted from Uel | mental purposes was accepted from Bel- | purposes was accepted from Belgium. |
giuin. As they were a recent invention, | gium. As they were a recent invention, | As they were a recent invention, |
the Itroken J.I ill Company intimated that | the Broken Hill Company intimated that | the Broken J.I ill Company intimated that |
it would not bo able to supply them. | it would not be able to supply them. | it would not be able to supply them. |
In conclusion, Mr. Richardson said that | In conclusion, Mr. Richardson said that | In conclusion, Mr. Richardson said that |
the commissioners bad the very strongest | the commissioners had the very strongest | the commissioners had the very strongest |
desire to encourage local industry. Expert | desire to encourage local industry. Expert | desire to encourage local industry. Expert |
iiflicurst of the department were instructed | officers of the department were instructed | officers of the department were instructed |
tn see that, if possible, Australians goods | to see that, if possible, Australians goods | to see that, if possible, Australians goods |
were made to suit requirements., Tho com- | were made to suit requirements. The com- | were made to suit requirements. The commissioners |
missioners bad, however, to net an^iconimon | missioners had, however, to act as common- | had, however, to net and common |
wnso business men, nnd could not be jin | sense business men, and could not be im- | sense business men, and could not be in |
nosed upon- in thc ma Uer. of prices by | posed upon in the matter of prices by | posed upon- in the maker. of prices by |
local manufacturers^ "First-class quality | local manufacturers. First-class quality | local manufacturers First-class quality |
« as,insisted upon.. ....... | was insisted upon. | a as insisted upon.. ....... |
Address In Ronly. | Address in Reply. | Address In Reply. |
Kesutning" tho. debate, op tho Address in | Resuming the debate on the Address in | Resuming" the debate, on the Address in |
Hcply, JHV-.-Abbott-said-'that tim Govern- | Reply, Mr. Abbott said that the Govern- | Reply, JHV-.-Abbott-said-'that the Government |
ment .Njio'uld paiisc. before it 'authorised | ment should pause before it authorised | .Njio'uld pause. before it authorised |
thc spending ,of ninny1 millions more of | the spending of many millions more of | the spending of many millions more of |
borrowed money at Yallourn. Thc capital | borrowed money at Yallourn. The capital | borrowed money at Yallourn. The capital |
rest had been enormous.- Tho original es- | cost had been enormous. The original es- | rest had been enormous.- The original estimates |
timates had.bcon.cxcecdcd in every, possible, | timates had been exceeded in every possible, | had.bcon.cxcecdcd in every possible, |
wav. J t was not only the efficiency, of the | way. It was not only the efficiency of the | way. It was not only the efficiency, of the |
plant that needed ¦ investigation,'- but thc | plant that needed investigation, but the | plant that needed investigation, but the |
finances. Yallourn wns not subject to any | finances. Yallourn was not subject to any | finances. Yallourn was not subject to any |
sort of inspection, nnd acknowledged nolh-. | sort of inspection, and acknowledged noth- | sort of inspection, and acknowledged noth-. |
ing in the way of taxation. Not n pound | ing in the way of taxation. Not a pound | ing in the way of taxation. Not a pound |
of chong nnd not a loaf of. bread could | of chops and not a loaf of bread could | of chong and not a loaf of. bread could |
lie sold unless it went through the store | be sold unless it went through the store | be sold unless it went through the store |
owned by' the Electricity Commission, | owned by the Electricity Commission, | owned by the Electricity Commission, |
which, he was informed, had a turnover | which, he was informed, had a turnover | which, he was informed, had a turnover |
of £100.000 a year. | of £100,000 a year. | of £100 000 a year. |
Tho House adjourned at ll o'clock until | The House adjourned at 11 o'clock until | The House adjourned at 11 o'clock until |
i.t.) p.m. to-day. | 4.45 p.m. to-day. | it.) p.m. to-day. |
Identified overProof corrections | JONES WHERE COMMONSENSE /SOUTH/WESTERN|SOUTHWESTERN INSISTED SO BEYER REPLY BRITISH WISE LINES ENGLAND BROKEN GARRATT OFFICERS RESUMING REMARKS RAILWAY PAUSE ENGLISH COMMENCE /SOUTH/WEST|SOUTHWEST OFFERED THOUSANDS INSTAL HEREUNDER |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SHOULD NOTHING ROYALTY SET EXCEEDED HILL DISNEY IMPOSED ABBOTT COST CHOPS MATTER |
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All Words | 784 | 81.1 | 97.1 | 84.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 359 | 89.4 | 96.7 | 68.4 |
Weighted Words | 89.9 | 97.0 | 69.9 |
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CRUSHED BY CARRIAGE. | CRUSHED BY CARRIAGE. | CRUSHED BY CARRIAGE. |
TWO RAILWAY-MEN KILLED. | TWO RAILWAY-MEN KILLED. | TWO RAILWAY MEN KILLED. |
Tragedy Follows Derailment. | Tragedy Follows Derailment. | Tragedy Follows Derailment. |
JIAEYBOROUGIT. Saturday.?A shock- | MARYBOROUGH, Saturday.— A shock- | MARYBOROUGH. Saturday's shock- |
ing accident occurred in tho Afnryborough | ing accident occurred in the Maryborough | ing accident occurred in the Maryborough |
railway-yards late lost night while-several | railway-yards late last night while several | railway-yards late last night while several |
railway carriages, which Iud been derailed | railway carriages, which had been derailed | railway carriages, which had been derailed |
as a result of an accident, were being re- | as a result of an accident, were being re- | as a result of an accident, were being replaced |
placed on thc linc. Two of tho breakdown | placed on the line. Two of the breakdown | on the line. Two of the breakdown |
gang were crushed between nn engine and | gang were crushed between an engine and | gang were crushed between an engine and |
a carriage and were, killed. Thc men | a carriage and were killed. The men | a carriage and were killed. The men were: |
were:? | were :— | |
RUBY, O., litter's assistant. Railway crescent, | RUBY, G., fitter's assistant. Railway crescent, | RUBY, O., fitter's assistant. Railway crescent, |
Maryborough. | Maryborough. | Maryborough. |
OLVER, W? titter's assistant, Railway | OLVER, W., fitter's assistant, Railway | OLVER, W? latter's assistant, Railway |
crescent, Maryborough. ¦ | crescent, Maryborough. | crescent, Maryborough. 2 |
According lo thc ollicinl reports, while | According to the official reports, while | According to the official reports, while |
a string of railway vehicles was being | a string of railway vehicles was being | a string of railway vehicles was being |
run on to No. 8 road in tho yards at a | run on to No. 8 road in the yards at a | run on to No. 8 road in the yards at a |
few minutes after 0 o'clock in the evening | few minutes after 6 o'clock in the evening | few minutes after 6 o'clock in the evening |
n truck struck thom, nnd several of them | a truck struck them, and several of them | a truck struck them, and several of them |
wore derailed. A breakdown gang imme- | were derailed. A breakdown gang imme- | wore derailed. A breakdown gang immediately |
diately began to rcnlucc the derailed trucks | diately began to replace the derailed trucks | began to reduce the derailed trucks |
on thc truck. At about five minutes | on the track. At about five minutes | on the truck. At about five minutes |
(inst, ll o'clock ii carriage which was | past 11 o'clock a carriage which was | (inst, 11 o'clock a carriage which was |
being held np by a crane suddenly broke | being held up by a crane suddenly broke | being held up by a crane suddenly broke |
away, and Bwung round against an engine | away, and swung round against an engine | away, and swung round against an engine |
on the next track, crushing Ruby and | on the next track, crushing Ruby and | on the next track, crushing Ruby and |
Olver against tho locomotive. ¦ Olver was | Olver against the locomotive. Olver was | Olver against the locomotive. S Olver was |
released in a few minutes, but Ruby's | released in a few minutes, but Ruby's | released in a few minutes, but Ruby's |
body waa not recovered until a quarter | body was not recovered until a quarter | body was not recovered until a quarter |
past 12 o'clock. Both men were dcod when | past 12 o'clock. Both men were dead when | past 12 o'clock. Both men were dead when |
released. Olver lins lott a wife and seven | released. Olver has left a wife and seven | released. Over- has left a wife and seven |
cliildrcn, and Ruby a wife and three chil- | children, and Ruby a wife and three chil- | children, and Ruby a wife and three children. |
dren. Both men wcro former playera of | dren. Both men were former players of | Both men were former players of |
the old railways football club, and Olver | the old railways football club, and Olver | the old railways football club, and Olver |
was a member of the match committee of | was a member of the match committee of | was a member of the match committee of |
Hie present Aturyborougli tanguo Football | the present Maryborough League Football | the present Maryborough League Football |
Club. | Club. | Club. |
An inquest was opened before Ah*. II. E. | An inquest was opened before Mr. H. E. | An inquest was opened before Mr. H. E. |
Williams, J.P. (deputy coroner), mid nn | Williams, J.P. (deputy coroner), and an | Williams, J.P. (deputy coroner), and an |
order given for burial. The inquest was | order given for burial. The inquest was | order given for burial. The inquest was |
adjourned until next week. | adjourned until next week. | adjourned until next week. |
¦ Olver. and Ruby were buried in tho | Olver and Ruby were buried in the | S Olver. and Ruby were buried in the |
Maryborough Cemetery this afternoon, thc | Maryborough Cemetery this afternoon, the | Maryborough Cemetery this afternoon, the |
double funeral being probably the largest | double funeral being probably the largest | double funeral being probably the largest |
seen in Maryborough.- Tho two men lind | seen in Maryborough. The two men had | seen in Maryborough.- The two men had |
lived almost next floor to ono unother, nnd | lived almost next door to one another, and | lived almost next floor to one another, and |
both collins wcro placed in one hearse, | both coffins were placed in one hearse, | both coffins were placed in one hearse, |
which was preceded by the'citizens' brass | which was preceded by the citizens' brass | which was preceded by the citizens' brass |
band playing the "Dead Alarch" and about | band playing the "Dead March" and about | band playing the "Dead March" and about |
500 footballers, railway employees, mid | 500 footballers, railway employees, and | 500 footballers, railway employees, and |
representatives of various public and sport- | representatives of various public and sport- | representatives of various public and sport- |
ing bodies. | ing bodies. | ing bodies. |
Olver and Ruby went to school together, | Olver and Ruby went to school together, | Olver and Ruby went to school together, |
worked in mines together, played football | worked in mines together, played football | worked in mines together, played football |
at thc same limo, and joined' Inc Railways | at the same time and joined the Railways | at the same time, and joined the Railways |
together. | together. | together. |
Identified overProof corrections | LEFT HAD MARCH HAS UP LAST TIME ANOTHER PLAYERS CITIZENS COFFINS SWUNG MR FITTERS LEAGUE LINE OFFICIAL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PAST REPLACE SATURDAY DOOR |
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All Words | 323 | 82.4 | 97.5 | 86.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 167 | 87.4 | 97.6 | 81.0 |
Weighted Words | 89.3 | 97.7 | 78.4 |
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GOVERNMENT. | GOVERNMENT. | GOVERNMENT. |
STATE RIVERS AND WATER SUPPLY COMMIS- | STATE RIVERS AND WATER SUPPLY COMMIS- | STATE RIVERS AND WATER SUPPLY COMMISSION. |
SION. | SION. | |
rrF»»DfIls marked Tend, r for Loci mollie« | TENDERS, marked "Tender for Locomotives," | rrF»»DfIls marked Tend, r for Local mother |
? anti address.-d to the Secretar. State Itliers | and addressed to the Secretary, State Rivers | ? and addressed to the Secretary. State Rivers |
and Water buppli Commission Irea6un Gardens | and Water Supply Commission, Treasury Gardens, | and Water Supply Commission Treasury Gardens |
Melbourne will he icrened up till I pm' Ith | Melbourne, will he received up till 3 p.m., 5th | Melbourne will he received up till I pm' 8th |
l-inuan l^-A fir Hie «.,",, l¡ "f r\VO 13 to 14 | January, 1926 for the Supply of TWO 13 to 14 | January loafer the a.,",, la "f r\VO 13 to 14 |
ION feTfAM IliCOMOintS 3(1 Oin (r-n'Rc, for | TON STEAM LOCOMOTIVES, 3ft. 6in. gauge, for | TON STEAM IliCOMOintS 3ft 6in (range, for |
Hie Hume Iles« noir Conditions of «wt traft may | the Hume Reservoir. Conditions of contract may | the Hume lies near Conditions of we trust may |
le» wen and spfiiflt.al.onB und tender form» ob | br seen, and specifications and tender forms ob- | be seen and spfiiflt.al.onB and tender forms obtained |
taincd at tin Commissions Ofliie Wellington | tained at the Commission's Office, Wellington | at the Commission's Office Wellington |
lianidr. Jolimont (Melbourne), tlie Public Works | parade, Jolimont (Melbourne); the Public Works | parade. Jolimont (Melbourne), the Public Works |
bipartroints Oifie« Sidney, and tiie Fnzinetr | Department's Office, Sydney; and the Engineer- | departments Officer Sidney, and the Engineer |
in Chief s Ofllic Adelaide Prillmiuan dcposll, | in-Chief's Office, Adelaide. Preliminary deposit, | in Chief s Office Adelaide Preliminary deposit, |
£40 | £40. | £40 |
Identified overProof corrections | PARADE SEEN OFFICE DEPARTMENTS OBTAINED DEPOSIT TON ENGINEER ADDRESSED PRELIMINARY STEAM RECEIVED SECRETARY JANUARY TREASURY FORMS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TWO TENDERS BR SYDNEY SPECIFICATIONS GAUGE RESERVOIR LOCOMOTIVES CONTRACT /IN/CHIEFS|INCHIEFS |
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All Words | 80 | 47.5 | 80.0 | 61.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 55 | 52.7 | 81.8 | 61.5 |
Weighted Words | 48.6 | 80.7 | 62.4 |
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MESSAGE IN BOTTLE A HOAX. | MESSAGE IN BOTTLE A HOAX. | MESSAGE IN BOTTLE A HOAX. |
AVKLLIN'OTOX (N'.Z.), 'Thursday.-A | WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Thursday.—A | WELLINGTON (N.Z.), 'Thursday A |
note found in a corked battle, picked up | note found in a corked bottle, picked up | note found in a corked battle, picked upon |
on Moliaka Beach, purporting to be from | on Mohaka Beach, purporting to be from | Mohaka Beach, purporting to be from |
tim wrecked steamer Hippie, and signed by | the wrecked steamer Ripple, and signed by | the wrecked steamer Ripple, and signed by |
Knginecr Neilson, has been proved to he | Engineer Neilson, has been proved to he | Engineer Neilson, has been proved to he |
a hoax. Tlie writing, when compared | a hoax. The writing, when compared | a hoax. The writing, when compared |
with Keil Neilson'«, was found to be dis- | with Neil Neilson's, was found to be dis- | with Neil Neilson's, was found to be dis- |
similar, and the name was spelt incor- | similar, and the name was spelt incor- | similar, and the name was spelt incorrectly. |
rectly. _ | rectly. | I |
Identified overProof corrections | RIPPLE NEILSONS FROMTHE NEIL ENGINEER MOHAKA WELLINGTON |
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All Words | 51 | 82.4 | 98.0 | 88.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 41 | 82.9 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 79.6 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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I _IULU C\ROLÏ ,T0SSAT1'\ CONCERT | | JULIA CAROLI FOSSATI'S CONCERT | I FULL CIRCLE ,T0SSAT1'\ CONCERT On |
On Thursday evening, March 5, Modime Joiu | On Thursday evening, March 5, Madame Julia | Thursday evening, March 5, Madame Julia |
Caroli Fossiti, an operatic soprano, who has tun. a | Caroli Fossiti, an operatic soprano, who has sung in | Caroli Fossati, an operatic soprano, who has run. a |
Italy and with'the Quinlan Opera Compare), will gie, | Italy and with the Quinlan Opera Company, will give | Italy and with the Quinlan Opera Company), will give, |
a song recital at the Adjar Hall. This artiil «ii | a song recital at the Adyar Hall. This artist will | a song recital at the Adyar Hall. This artist will |
submit' an attractive programme, with the aid ti | submit an attractive programme, with the aid of | submit' an attractive programme, with the aid of |
Henri SJacll, Mar) Charlton. Vern Barnett, ind Mint» | Henri Staell, Mary Charlton, Vern Barnett, and Maestro | Henri Staell, Mary) Charlton. Vern Barnett, and Maestro |
Fossati. The plan will open at Beale's on Thimij | Fossati. The plan will open at Beale's on Thursday | Fossati. The plan will open at Beale's on Thimij |
ne\t. " | next. | next. " |
Identified overProof corrections | ARTIST NEXT STAELL ADYAR MARY JULIA MAESTRO COMPANY GIVE MADAME OF |
Identified overProof non-corrections | FOSSITI [**VANDALISED] IN SUNG FOSSATIS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 63 | 66.7 | 88.9 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 50 | 72.0 | 92.0 | 71.4 |
Weighted Words | 70.6 | 92.0 | 72.8 |
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LEVEL CROSSING. | LEVEL CROSSING. | LEVEL CROSSING. |
TUGGERAH FATALITY. | TUGGERAH FATALITY. | TUGGERAH FATALITY. |
CORONER'S RECOMMENDATION. | CORONER'S RECOMMENDATION. | CORONER'S RECOMMENDATION. |
WYONG, Sunday. | WYONG, Sunday. | WYONG, Sunday. |
At the inquest concerning the death of Iho | At the inquest concerning the death of the | At the inquest concerning the death of the |
Rev Walter Marsh' Herford, who was killed | Rev. Walter Marsh Herford, who was killed | Rev Walter Marsh' Herford, who was killed |
in a motor which was struck by the Singleton | in a motor which was struck by the Singleton | in a motor which was struck by the Singleton |
Lxprcss at the Tuggerah level crossing, e\l | Express at the Tuggerah level crossing, evi- | Express at the Tuggerah level crossing, ext |
eience was tendered that th» junior porter, | dence was tendered that the junior porter, | erence was tendered that the junior porter, |
htith Holland, l8 years ot age, nnd with just | Keith Holland, 18 years of age, and with just | Keith Holland, 18 years of age, and with just |
12 months' service, was In sole charge of the | 12 months' service, was in sole charge of the | 12 months' service, was in sole charge of the |
siatlon, and had to balance books, attond to | station, and had to balance books, attend to | station, and had to balance books, attend to |
the trains, trim'and light the lamps, and look | the trains, trim and light the lamps, and look | the trains, trim and light the lamps, and look |
after the gates The Station-master was away | after the gates. The Station-master was away | after the gates The Station-master was away |
on Sundays, and there was no-relieving offi- | on Sundays, and there was no relieving offi- | on Sundays, and there was no relieving officer |
cer Holland was balancing books when he | cer. Holland was balancing books when he | Holland was balancing books when he |
'heard the Singleton .Express coming, and | heard the Singleton Express coming, and | heard the Singleton Express coming, and |
rushed down to close the gate The second | rushed down to close the gate. The second | rushed down to close the gate The second |
division of No 100 had passed at the hour | division of No. 100 had passed at the hour | division of No 100 had passed at the hour |
due for the empress, and he bad closed the | due for the express, and he had closed the | due for the empress, and he had closed the |
gates'' and opened them again Ho did not | gates and opened them again. He did not | gates' and opened them again He did not |
kuow the special, which preceded It, was be- | know the special, which preceded it, was be- | know the special, which preceded It, was being |
ing run in two divisions, and the safety block | ing run in two divisions, and the safety block | run in two divisions, and the safety block |
was never worked on Sundays Only the | was never worked on Sundays. Only the | was never worked on Sundays Only the |
ptntlon-maBter could work that He had to | station-master could work that. He had to | station-master could work that He had to |
depend on his hearing for any trains not | depend on his hearing for any trains not | depend on his hearing for any trains not |
'scheduled or of which he1 had not'Teceivod | scheduled or of which he had not received | scheduled or of which he had not received |
notice. When he 'heard, the Singleton Ex | notice. When he heard the Singleton Ex- | notice. When he heard, the Singleton Ex |
picSB coming ho Was surprised. Ho had | press coming he was surprised. He had | picSB coming ho Was surprised. He had |
luhhed to the gate; but when he found he coulJ. | rushed to the gate; but when he found he could | rushed to the gate; but when he found he could. |
n"t close It In tlmel he stood In the middle | not close it in time he stood in the middle | not close it In time he stood in the middle |
o',the-road and put hts^hands.up. The motor | of the road and put his hands up. The motor | o',the-road and put hts^hands.up. The motor |
car was then far enough away to stop if | car was then far enough away to stop if | car was then far enough away to stop if |
the driverr had 'seen him; but he could not | the driver had seen him; but he could not | the driver had seen him; but he could not |
cay ".whether he did. ace ,hlm The cor ran | say whether he did see him. The car ran | say whether he did. see him The car ran |
on to, tho track ncroSB one rail when it wob | on to the track across one rail when it was | on to, the track across one rail when it was |
caught in the centre by the expre'ss and the | caught in the centre by the express and the | caught in the centre by the press and the |
diiver was'thrown'out and killed. The wlt | driver was thrown out and killed. The wit- | driver was throughout and killed. The wit |
rcss said that he had seen the'deceased at | ness said that he had seen the deceased at | ross said that he had seen the deceased at |
several other times' got down and open the | several other times get down and open the | several other times' got down and open the |
gutes-'after they had been shut to go through | gate after they had been shut to go through | gates after they had been shut to go through |
lb" gatos at the crossing < | the gates at the crossing. | lb" gates at the crossing The |
The Coroner recorded'a verdict of acciden- | The Coroner recorded a verdict of acciden- | Coroner recorded a verdict of accidentally |
tally killed by being 'struck by a train at | tally killed by being struck by a train at | killed by being struck by a train at |
'tuggerah level crossing. He further found | Tuggerah level crossing. He further found | 'Tuggerah level crossing. He further found |
that no blame was attributable to Porter Keith | that no blame was attributable to Porter Keith | that no blame was attributable to Porter Keith |
Hedland, but that,'in his,opinion, the existing | Holland, but that, in his opinion, the existing | Hedland, but that, in his opinion, the existing |
pioVlsIon for the protection ot the public at | provision for the protection of the public at | provision for the protection of the public at |
tue'railway crossing was Inadequate, and that | the railway crossing was inadequate, and that | the railway crossing was inadequate, and that |
With the Increasing.traffic a permanent gate- | with the increasing traffic a permanent gate- | With the increasing traffic a permanent gatekeeper |
keeper should be1 In attendance. | keeper should be in attendance. | should be in attendance. |
Sergeant Toohlll appeared for the police; | Sergeant Toohill appeared for the police; | Sergeant Toohill appeared for the police; |
Mr. 'S ' Herford,. Sydney, for the relatives | Mr. S. Herford, Sydney, for the relatives | Mr. 'S ' Herford,. Sydney, for the relatives |
of the 'deceased; Mr. A. R. Cashman, | of the deceased; Mr. A. R. Cashman, | of the deceased; Mr. A. R. Cashman, |
tor" 'the Raliway Commissioners, Mr. | for the Railway Commissioners, Mr. | for" the Railway Commissioners, Mr. |
J. J. Watkins, vior the church war- | J. J. Watkins, for the church war- | J. J. Watkins, for the church wardens |
dens of Stl' James'; Mr.'A..C."Kemp, for Porter | dens of St. James; Mr. A. C. Kemp, for Porter | of St' James'; Mr.'A..C."Kemp, for Porter |
,Kelth »Holland; and Mr. .W.'J.,Smith, for the | Keith Holland; and Mr. W. J. Smith, for the | Keith Holland; and Mr. .W.'J.,Smith, for the |
Locomotlve-and' Enginemen'a" Association. | Locomotive and Enginemen's Association. | Locomotive and' Enginemen's" Association. |
Identified overProof corrections | TRIM SEE BE ENGINEMENS ST DRIVER INCREASING KNOW ACROSS OPINION TIME TRAFFIC ATTEND RAILWAY RECEIVED TOOHILL RECORDED CAR LOCOMOTIVE SAY PROVISION |
Identified overProof non-corrections | KEMP WITNESS UP ROAD EVIDENCE OUT GET THROWN SMITH HANDS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 414 | 82.4 | 94.9 | 71.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 196 | 84.2 | 94.9 | 67.7 |
Weighted Words | 85.7 | 95.5 | 68.4 |
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SANDS' DIRECTORY. | SANDS' DIRECTORY. | SANDS' DIRECTORY. |
Sands" N.S.W. Directory for 1025, a copy | Sands' N.S.W. Directory for 1925, a copy | Sands" N.S.W. Directory for 1925, a copy |
of which wa have received, mnrks the | of which we have received, marks the | of which we have received, marks the |
85th year of publication. In addition to the | 85th year of publication. In addition to the | 85th year of publication. In addition to the |
usual directory Information covering the city, | usual directory information covering the city, | usual directory Information covering the city, |
the suburbs, and tho country, there is In this | the suburbs, and the country, there is in this | the suburbs, and the country, there is in this |
Issue an e.Ura classllled list of country trades | issue an extra classified list of country trades | issue an extra classified list of country trades |
and professions immediately following the | and professions immediately following the | and professions immediately following the |
country commercial section. Tho whole of | country commercial section. The whole of | country commercial section. The whole of |
the Information, it is stated, has boon care- | the information, it is stated, has been care- | the information, it is stated, has been carefully |
fully revised and brought up to dato by a | fully revised and brought up to date by a | revised and brought up to date by a |
specially trained staff. | specially trained staff. | specially trained staff. |
In its printing and binding also it maintains | In its printing and binding also it maintains | In its printing and binding also it maintains |
John Sands' high reputation. The paper is | John Sands' high reputation. The paper is | John Sands' high reputation. The paper is |
good, and the typo Is clear and distinct; | good, and the type is clear and distinct; | good, and the type is clear and distinct; |
and on account of the vast amount of Informa- | and on account of the vast amount of informa- | and on account of the vast amount of Informa- |
tion and the order of Its classification it | tion and the order of its classification it | tion and the order of Its classification it |
should be Invaluable to every business as a | should be invaluable to every business as a | should be invaluable to every business as a |
work of reference. | work of reference. | work of reference. |
Identified overProof corrections | EXTRA CLASSIFIED BEEN WE TYPE MARKS DATE |
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All Words | 121 | 92.6 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 78 | 91.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 90.5 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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ESTATE OP LATE MR. J. H. j | ESTATE OF LATE MR. J. H. PARRY | ESTATE OF LATE MR. J. H. The |
Tho will of the late Mr. John Henry Parry, | The will of the late Mr. John Henry Parry, | will of the late Mr. John Henry Parry, |
contractor, of Killara Avenue, Killara, near | contractor, of Killara Avenue, Killara, near | contractor, of Killara Avenue, Killara, near |
Sydney, was lodged In the Victorian probate | Sydney, was lodged In the Victorian probate | Sydney, was lodged in the Victorian probate |
.olllco for sealing purposes on Saturday. Mr. | office for sealing purposes on Saturday. Mr. | office for sealing purposes on Saturday. Mr. |
Parry, who died on September 2G last, left | Parry, who died on September 25 last, left | Parry, who died on September 26 last, left |
property in New South Wales valued at | property in New South Wales valued at | property in New South Wales valued at |
£55,237. Personal property in Victoria is | £55,237. Personal property in Victoria is | £55,237. Personal property in Victoria is |
valued for probato at £7093. Undor tho | valued for probate at £7003. Under the | valued for probate at £7093. Under the |
will, which is dated September 19, 1912, the | will, which is dated September 19, 1912, the | will, which is dated September 19, 1912, the |
whole of the property is left to the wife and | whole of the property is left to the wife and | whole of the property is left to the wife and |
other relativos of tostator. | other relatives of testator. | other relatives of testator. |
Identified overProof corrections | UNDER OFFICE RELATIVES TESTATOR |
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Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 79 | 88.6 | 98.7 | 88.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 49 | 91.8 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 91.7 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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I LEVEL-GROSSING FATALITY. I | LEVEL-CROSSING FATALITY. | I LEVEL CROSSING FATALITY. |
GATEKEEPER FOUND NOT | GATEKEEPER FOUND NOT | GATEKEEPER FOUND NOT |
GUILTY. | GUILTY. | GUILTY. |
MELBOURNE, Saturday. | MELBOURNE, Saturday. | MELBOURNE, Saturday. |
A verdict of not guilty was roturned in | A verdict of not guilty was returned in | A verdict of not guilty was returned in |
Goncrul Sessions, before Judge Woiuurski, | General Sessions, before Judge Woinarski, | General Sessions, before Judge Woinarski, |
nt the conclusion of tho case In which | at the conclusion of the case in which | at the conclusion of the case in which |
William George Reouggan, railway lovel cross- | William George Resuggan, railway level cross- | William George Resuggan, railway level crossing |
ing gatekeeper, waa charged with manslaugh- | ing gatekeeper, was charged with manslaugh- | gatekeeper, was charged with manslaughter. |
ter. The charge aroso out of the disastrous | ter. The charge arose out of the disastrous | The charge arose out of the disastrous |
collision nt tho Highett railway lovel cross- | collision at the Highett railway level cross- | collision at the Highett railway level crossing, |
ing, between an electric parcels van and a | ing, between an electric parcels van and a | between an electric parcels van and a |
motor car, containing eight passengers, all of | motor car, containing eight passengers, all of | motor car, containing eight passengers, all of |
whom were killed. | whom were killed. | whom were killed. |
Through the foreman, the jury suggested | Through the foreman, the jury suggested | Through the foreman, the jury suggested |
that the gatos and signals should be operated | that the gates and signals should be operated | that the gates and signals should be operated |
conjointly by the ono lever to avoid any | conjointly by the one lever to avoid any | conjointly by the one lever to avoid any |
future posslbllty of a like catastrophe The | future possibility of a like catastrophe. The | future possibility of a like catastrophe The |
'jury recommended that a bright light bo plac- | jury recommended that a bright light be plac- | jury recommended that a bright light be placed |
ed in a position in which It would illumin- | ed in a position in which it would illumin- | in a position in which it would illumin- |
ate the whole of the crossing, also that tho | ate the whole of the crossing, also that the | ate the whole of the crossing, also that the |
red light on the gate should be fixed, so | red light on the gate should be fixed, so | red light on the gate should be fixed, so |
that it would show at all angles iustend of | that it would show at all angles instead of | that it would show at all angles instead of |
at one angle, as at present. Rcsuggan was | at one angle, as at present. Resuggan was | at one angle, as at present. Resuggan was |
discharged. ' | discharged. | discharged. |
Identified overProof corrections | INSTEAD AROSE GENERAL GATES RESUGGAN POSSIBILITY WOINARSKI RETURNED THERED |
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All Words | 145 | 87.6 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 96 | 90.6 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 87.4 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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On Active Servie«. | On Active Service. | On Active Service. |
BRIGDEN.-In loving memory of our dear «on and | BRIGDEN.—In loving memory of our dear son and | BRIGDEN In loving memory of our dear son and |
brother. Stan., 17th Battalion, died of wound«. Poly. | brother, Stan., 17th Battalion, died of wounds, Poly- | brother, Stan., 17th Battalion, died of wounds. Polygon |
gon Wood, Sepetmber 22, 1017. Aninc. | gon Wood, September 22, 1917. Anzac. | Wood, September 22, 1917. Anzac. |
JENKINS.-In loving memory of our dear «on, Pri- | JENKINS.—In loving memory of our dear son, Pri- | JENKINS.-In loving memory of our dear son, Private |
vate S. R. Jenkins, 18th Battalion, who died of wounds | vate S. R. Jenkins, 18th Battalion, who died of wounds | S. R. Jenkins, 18th Battalion, who died of wounds |
In Belgium, September 22, 1017, aged 26 year». Too | in Belgium, September 22, 1917, aged 26 years. Too | In Belgium, September 22, 1917, aged 26 years. Too |
dearly loved to ever be forgotten. Inierted by hi« | dearly loved to ever be forgotten. Inserted by his | dearly loved to ever be forgotten. Inserted by his |
fond mother »nd family. | fond mother and family. | fond mother and family. |
POLGLASIÎ.-In loving memory of (Chum) Slg. B., | POLGLASE.—In loving memory of (Chum) Sig. B., | POLGLASE. In loving memory of (Chum) Sig. B., |
killed at Polygon Wood. 1017, aged 18 year», the dcnrly | killed at Polygon Wood, 1917, aged 18 years, the dearly | killed at Polygon Wood. 1917, aged 18 years, the dearly |
loved comln of Phyllis Baker (nee Boundy) and | loved cousin of Phyllis Baker (nee Boundy) and | loved cousin of Phyllis Baker (nee Boundy and |
comrade-in-arms of Ernest Eckmann, To memory ever | comrade-in-arms of Ernest Eckmann. To memory ever | comrade-in-arms of Ernest Eckmann, To memory ever |
dear. | dear. | dear. |
POLGLASE.-In loving memory of (Chum) Slg. Ben. | POLGLASE.—In loving memory of (Chum) Sig. Ben. | POLGLASE-On loving memory of (Chum) Sig. Ben. |
killed at Polygon Wood, 1017, »ged l8 years, the | killed at Polygon Wood, 1917, aged 18 years, the | killed at Polygon Wood, 1917, aged 18 years, the |
dearlj'-lovcd npphew of Captain nnd Mrs. Eckmann, of | dearly-loved nephew of Captain and Mrs. Eckmann, of | dearly-loved nephew of Captain and Mrs. Eckmann, of |
Lilyfield. | Lilyfield. | Lilyfield. |
None know« the heights or depth« of our regret«, | None knows the heights or depths of our regrets, | None knows the heights or depths of our regrets, |
But God remember« when the world forget». | But God remembers when the world forgets. | But God remembers when the world forgets. |
RETURN THANKS. | RETURN THANKS. | RETURN THANKS. |
Mr«. P.. HAYES and Mr. W. IHYES, 8 Queen-street, | Mrs. E. HAYES and Mr. W. HAYES, 8 Queen-street, | Mrs. P.. HAYES and Mr. W. HAYES, 8 Queen-street, |
Glebe, desire to return THANKS to the neighbour» | Glebe, desire to return THANKS to the neighbours | Glebe, desire to return THANKS to the neighbours |
nnd friend« for floral tribute», letter«, cards, «nd tele- | and friends for floral tributes, letters, cards, and tele- | and friends for floral tributes, letters, cards, and tele- |
gram«, »nd all kind expression» of sjmpnthy In their | grams, and all kind expressions of sympathy in their | grams, and all kind expressions of sympathy in their |
recent sad bereavement | recent sad bereavement. | recent sad bereavement |
Mrs. STANLEY BAKER, nove, Storey-ilrcet, Mar- | Mrs. STANLEY BAKER, Hove, Storey-street, Mar- | Mrs. STANLEY BAKER, move, Storey-street, Maroubra, |
oubra, wishes to THANK her manv Jrlend« tor kind | oubra, wishes to THANK her many friends for kind | wishes to THANK her many friends for kind |
sympathy, floral tributes, etc., received In her »ad | sympathy, floral tributes, etc., received in her sad | sympathy, floral tributes, etc., received In her sad |
hcrenvement, «lso »Ifcters »nd nur»e« No. 20 Ward, | bereavement, also sisters and nurses No. 20 Ward, | bereavement, also sisters and nurses No. 20 Ward, |
Co«st Hospital, for their klndnes« »nd attention during ? | Coast Hospital, for their kindness and attention during | Coast Hospital, for their kindness and attention during the |
tho brief Hine«« of her late beloved huaband, also Rev. | the brief illness of her late beloved husband, also Rev. | brief illness of her late beloved husband, also Rev. |
R, S. Chapple, who officiated at the graveside._ | R. S. Chapple, who officiated at the graveside. | R S. Chapple, who officiated at the graveside. |
Identified overProof corrections | LETTERS FORGETS HUSBAND DEARLYLOVED KINDNESS EXPRESSIONS FRIENDS COUSIN MANY SIG ILLNESS ANZAC NURSES TELEGRAMS SISTERS KNOWS NEIGHBOURS SON HIS REMEMBERS SERVICE COAST INSERTED NEPHEW REGRETS DEPTHS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | HOVE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 215 | 75.8 | 99.5 | 98.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 125 | 78.4 | 99.2 | 96.3 |
Weighted Words | 78.9 | 99.2 | 96.1 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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SPUMOUS FLORINS. | SPURIOUS FLORINS. | SPURIOUS FLORINS. |
ALLEGED.ATTEMPT TO PASS. | ALLEGED ATTEMPT TO PASS. | ALLEGED. ATTEMPT TO PASS. |
'At Um Control I'olie-o Court yostm-tluy | At the Central Police Court yesterday | At Um Control Police Court yesterday |
Stophon James Tucker, ngod .15 years, a lab | Stephen James Tucker, aged 35 years, a lab- | Stephen James Tucker, aged 15 years, a labourer, |
oui-or, WHS charged with having offered livo | ourer, was charged with having offered five | was charged with having offered live |
counterfeit naring to Churlos Cooli William | counterfeit florins to Charles Cecil William | counterfeit naring to Charles Cook William |
Hnlplu, noll knotting them to bo counter,-, | Halpin, well knowing them to be counter- | Halpin, not knowing them to be counter,-, |
fclt, and til tho same timo htivlng bud | feit, and at the same time having had | felt, and to the same time having had |
C5 countarfclt lloi-lns lu Jils possession. | 65 counterfeit florins in his possession. | £5 counterfeit florins in his possession. |
Chni-lcs C. W. Halpin htutod that ho wau | Charles C. W. Halpin stated that he was | Charles C. W. Halpin stated that he was |
a clerk on the totullaatorvat tho Koiislngloii | a clerk on the totalisators at the Kensington | a clerk on the totalisators the Kensington |
rneooourse. On September Iß Inst tbo accused | raceourse. On September 16 last the accused | racecourse. On September 16 Inst the accused |
cunio to Ibu desk mid tnmlerod Ave Iloi-Ius to | came to the desk and tendered five florins to | came to the desk and timbered Ave Florins to |
witness for a ticket. Witness Bald to tho | witness for a ticket. Witness said to the | witness for a ticket. Witness said to the |
accused: "Thoso coins are had." Ho called ii | accused: "These coins are bad." He called a | accused: "Those coins are bad." He called a |
copst/ible. Tho defendant was then arrestod. | constable. The defendant was then arrested. | constable. The defendant was then arrested. |
Dotoctivo II. 'J. Jourdain said that when | Detective H. J. Jourdain said that when | Detective H. J. Jourdain said that when |
he interviewed the accifsed and iiskod bim | he interviewed the accused and asked him | he interviewed the accused and asked, him |
what ho was doing on the course ho Bnld: | what he was doing on the course he said: | what he was doing on the course he said: |
"1 have boen brought here to pins 'croolt' | "I have been brought here to pass 'crook' | "I have been brought here to pass 'crook' |
coins. 1 tried to pass tliem at tho tolo.'' | coins. I tried to pass them at the tote." | coins. I tried to pass them at the polo.'' |
ti'ItneBS added Hint the coins it oro made from | Witness added that the coins were made from | ti'ItneBS added that the coins it are made from |
bnso'iiietnl and Mere lipide in a mould. | base metal and were made in a mould. | bnso'iiietnl and Mere reside in a mould. |
Tucker was committed foi; trial at the Octo | Tucker was committed for trial at the Octo- | Tucker was committed for trial at the October |
her CJuarlor Sessions. He tins allowed bull | ber Quarter Sessions. He was allowed bail | Quarter Sessions. He was allowed bail |
In the sum of '£100. | in the sum of £100. | in the sum of '£100. |
Identified overProof corrections | YESTERDAY POLICE ATTEMPT BEEN CHARLES BE CROOK KNOWING CAME OCTOBER TIME ASKED QUARTER TOTALISATORS ARRESTED STEPHEN SPURIOUS AGED HIM HIS STATED KENSINGTON ALLEGED BAIL DETECTIVE LABOURER BAD CONSTABLE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TOTE FIVE TENDERED THESE LAST METAL BASE CECIL RACEOURSE WELL CENTRAL WERE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 166 | 53.0 | 87.3 | 73.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 99 | 59.6 | 87.9 | 70.0 |
Weighted Words | 60.1 | 87.7 | 69.3 |
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COMMONWEALTH RA ILW AYS. | COMMONWEALTH RAILWAYS. | COMMONWEALTH RA ILW DAYS. |
TO TlllO EDITOR OF THE HERALD. | TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. | TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. |
Rlr,-In connection with tho report on above | Sir,— In connection with the report on above | RAE-In connection with the report on above |
the Commissioner states thnt tile broaks of | the Commissioner states that the breaks of | the Commissioner states that the breaks of |
gauge uro responsible mainly for tho loss | gauge are responsible mainly for the loss | gauge are responsible mainly for the loss |
on tho East-West line. Tho public are | on the East-West line. The public are | on the East-West line. The public are |
anxious to know what the Kodcrnl Govern- | anxious to know what the Federal Govern- | anxious to know what the Federal Government |
ment Intends io do. Tho line from Sydney | ment intends to do. The line from Sydney | intends to do. The line from Sydney |
to llroken lilli will soon bo ready for traille, | to Broken Hill will soon be ready for traffic | to Broken Hill will soon be ready for traffic, |
und If a third rall Is laid to Port Augusta, It | and if a third rail is laid to Port Augusta, it | and If a third rail is laid to Port Augusta, It |
will he possible for passengers in this State | will be possible for passengers in this State | will he possible for passengers in this State |
to travol from Sydnoy to Kalgoorlie, In n | to travel from Sydney to Kalgoorlie, in a | to travel from Sydney to Kalgoorlie, In a |
through train, Involving only one chango be- | through train, involving only one change be- | through train, involving only one change between |
tween Sydney mid perth. Similarly tho third | tween Sydney and Perth. Similarly the third | Sydney and perth. Similarly the third |
rall to Adelaide will glvo ¡louth Australia | rail to Adelaide will give South Australia | rail to Adelaide will give South Australia |
'like facilities, and save two changes of cars | like facilities, and save two changes of cars | like facilities, and save two changes of cars |
In tho run to the west. Neither of those | in the run to the west. Neither of these | in the run to the west. Neither of those |
third rail extensions Involve engineering dim | third rail extensions involve engineering diffi- | third rail extensions involve engineering dim |
cult les; on the contrary, in the casa of tho | culties ; on the contrary, in the case of the | cult les; on the contrary, in the case of the |
line to Port Augusta from uroken Hill, the | line to Port Augusta from Broken Hill, the | line to Port Augusta from Broken Hill, the |
line would only bo a rolaid permanent way, | line would only be a relaid permanent way, | line would only be a relaid permanent way, |
nnd would cost little moro than renewal | and would cost little more than renewal | and would cost little more than renewal |
expenso. To Adelaide tho broad gauge will | expense. To Adelaide the broad gauge will | expense. To Adelaide the broad gauge will |
admit of n third rail without alteration to | admit of a third rail without alteration to | admit of a third rail without alteration to |
the existing track. Travellers gonorally arc | the existing track. Travellers generally are | the existing track. Travellers generally are |
noxiously awaiting a pronouncement on this | anxiously awaiting a pronouncement on this | anxiously awaiting a pronouncement on this |
urgent matter from the Federal Government. | urgent matter from the Federal Government. | urgent matter from the Federal Government. |
I am, etc., . __ | I am, etc., | I am, etc., . A |
TRAVELLER. | TRAVELLER. | TRAVELLER. |
Sec 2. . | Dec 2. | Sec 2. . |
Identified overProof corrections | BREAKS BE ANXIOUSLY BROKEN TRAVEL TRAFFIC EXPENSE SOUTH CASE GIVE GENERALLY MORE THAT CHANGE RELAID |
Identified overProof non-corrections | RAILWAYS THESE SIR DIFFICULTIES DEC |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 193 | 76.7 | 96.9 | 86.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 114 | 82.5 | 95.6 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 82.9 | 95.9 | 76.3 |
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I MURGON. | MURGON. | I MURGON. |
Ambulance Benefit-Mr A\ Harms | Ambulance Benefit.— Mr. W. Harm's | Ambulance Benefit Mr W Harris |
bain at Manyung was the scene of e | barn at Manyung was the scene of a | barn at Manyung was the scene of a |
social und dance in aid of the Murgon | social and dance in aid of the Murgon | social and dance in aid of the Murgon |
Ambulance on Saturdaj 7t<h inst A good | Ambulance on Saturday, 7th inst. A good | Ambulance on Saturday 7th inst A good |
numhei of people were piesent JI** | number of people were present. Mr. | number of people were present Mr |
A Harm cal ned out the duties of AI C | A. Harm carried out the duties of M.C. | A Harm carried out the duties of AI C |
and the music was supplied bj volunteers | and the music was supplied by volunteers. | and the music was supplied by volunteers |
At a suitable interv al Air G W ambrose | At a suitable interval Mr. G. W. Ambrose | At a suitable interval Mr G W Ambrose |
(superintendent of the Murgon Ambu | (superintendent of the Murgon Ambu- | (superintendent of the Murgon Ambulance |
lance) thanked the audience for its | lance) thanked the audience for its | thanked the audience for its |
patronage and Mr Harm for his gen r | patronage and Mr. Harm for his gener- | patronage and Mr Hare for his gen r |
osity in lending his barn Supper wis | osity in lending his barn. Supper was | osity in lending his barn Supper was |
se v ed bj the Lad es Committee The | served by the Ladies Committee. The | so v ed by the Ladies Committee The |
takings were £5 | takings were £5. | takings were £5 |
Acoldert -Aeting Sergeant C C | Accident.— Acting Sergeant C. C. | Accident Acting Sergeant C C |
Ricketts of the Murgon Police Station | Ricketts of the Murgon Police Station | Ricketts of the Murgon Police Station |
was accidentally ti town off his horse on | was accidentally thrown off his horse on | was accidentally to town off his horse on |
luesdaj afternoon He was on h s wav | Tuesday afternoon. He was on his way | Tuesday afternoon. He was on his way |
to the Barambah Aboriginal Settlement | to the Barambah Aboriginal Settlement. | to the Barambah Aboriginal Settlement |
\\ lien near a level-cross ng in Gore street | When near a level-crossing in Gore street | a lien near a level-crossing in Gore street |
Murgon his hor-a took fright at an ap | Murgon, his horse took fright at an ap- | Murgon his horse took fright at an approaching |
proaching tram and threw its i d^i | proaching train and threw its rider | tram and threw its i di |
heavily to the ground breaking the right | heavily to the ground breaking the right | heavily to the ground breaking the right |
eollar bone Ho was attended to bj | collar bone. He was attended to by | collarbone He was attended to by |
the Alurgon Ambulance wlich cony ev ed | the Murgon Ambulance which conveyed | the Murgon Ambulance which cony ev ed |
him to his home, where he was furtltet | him to his home, where he was further | him to his home, where he was further |
attended by Dr Ñ RaudaJl who sit | attended by Dr. N. Raudall who set | attended by Dr N Randall who sit |
the bone-A little while ago Constable | the bone.— A little while ago Constable | the bone-A little while ago Constable |
Jalinke was seriously injured and ia still | Jahnke was seriously injured and is still | Jalinke was seriously injured and is still |
an inmate of the Wondaa Dietnct Hos | an inmate of the Wondai District Hos- | an inmate of the Wondai District Hospital |
pital and now \ctine Sergeant Rickett*! | pital and now Acting Sergeant Ricketts | and now Acting Sergeant Ricketts! |
will probably be laid UD for about sis | will probably be laid up for about six | will probably be laid ED for about six |
weeks | weeks. | weeks |
Identified overProof corrections | DISTRICT INTERVAL NUMBER TUESDAY /LEVEL/CROSSING|LEVELCROSSING FURTHER SIX WAY ACTING ACCIDENT WHICH SATURDAY CARRIED IS PRESENT BYTHE LADIES WONDAI |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SET UP SERVED RAUDALL COLLAR RIDER WHEN TRAIN THROWN JAHNKE CONVEYED GENEROSITY HARMS [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 193 | 77.7 | 92.2 | 65.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 120 | 75.0 | 89.2 | 56.7 |
Weighted Words | 76.9 | 88.7 | 51.2 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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LYCEUM CLUB, | LYCEUM CLUB. | LYCEUM CLUB, |
AIiss Treda Bage M Se, was the g st | Miss Freda Bage, M.Sc., was the guest | Miss Freda Bage M.Sc., was the post |
of honour at the monthly meeting of the | of honour at the monthly meeting of the | of honour at the monthly meeting of the |
Ijceum Club which was held last Tuts | Lyceum Club which was held last Tues- | Lyceum Club which was held last Tues |
hj evening lhe president (Mrs 1 | day evening. The president (Mrs. T. | hj evening. The president (Mrs 1 |
Parnell) expressed the pleasure ot th» | Parnell) expressed the pleasure of the | Parnell) expressed the pleasure of the |
club membeis in welcoming back Miss | club members in welcoming back Miss | club members in welcoming back Miss |
Hage, whose absence abroad during the | Bage, whose absence abroad during the | Bage, whose absence abroad during the |
¡ist 12 months bad been greatly felt | past 12 months had been greatly felt | last 12 months had been greatly felt |
bj the club AIiss Bago who was pre | by the club. Miss Bage, who was pre- | by the club Miss Bage who was presented |
eented with a bouquet of roses, ga^e an | sented with a bouquet of roses, gave an | with a bouquet of roses, gave an |
interesting account of sovenl of the | interesting account of several of the | interesting account of several of the |
womens colleges she had -visited in the | women's colleges she had visited in the | womens colleges she had visited in the |
United States, and also related some of | United States, and also related some of | United States, and also related some of |
1 cr experiences at tbe conference of | her experiences at the conference of | her experiences at the conference of |
Jvceum Clubs held in Geneva last jeir | Lyceum Clubs held in Geneva last year. | Lyceum Clubs held in Geneva last year |
?U the conclusion of her addresB, Miss | At the conclusion of her address, Miss | At the conclusion of her address, Miss |
liage was accorded a ^ote of thanks | Bage was accorded a vote of thanks. | Page was accorded a vote of thanks |
Identified overProof corrections | YEAR BY SEVERAL VOTE GAVE FREDA PRESENTED MEMBERS ADDRESS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PAST TUESDAY GUEST |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 111 | 76.6 | 96.4 | 84.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 69 | 82.6 | 95.7 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 83.6 | 95.6 | 73.4 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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LUDOWICI & SON, LTD. I | LUDOWICI & SON, LTD. | LUDOWICI & SON, LTD. I |
C. C. Jiudowici and Son, Ltd, Sydney, | J. C. Ludowici and Son, Ltd, Sydney, | C. C. Ludowici and Son, Ltd, Sydney, |
reports a profit for the j car ended De- | reports a profit for the year ended De- | reports a profit for the year ended December |
cember 31 of £8744. A dividend of 10 | cember 31 of £8744. A dividend of 10 | 31 of £8744. A dividend of 10 |
per cent., including interim -dividend, ac- | per cent., including interim dividend, ac- | per cent., including interim dividend, accounts |
counts for £7930, and the balance, £S14, | counts for £7930, and the balance, £814, | for £7930, and the balance, £814, |
is transferred to the reserve fund. The | is transferred to the reserve fund. The | is transferred to the reserve fund. The |
following ir a comparison of accounts: - | following ir a comparison of accounts :-- | following is a comparison of accounts: - |
ïcar ended Dec 31, | . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Year ended Dec 31, | year ended Dec 31, |
1023 , 1924 | . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1923 , 1924 | 1923 1924 |
Xcl prof.ts. iS,117 £8,7-14 | Net profits. . . . . . . . . . . £8,117 £8,744 | Net profits. iS,117 £8,7-14 |
Dividend, ne. ja, ,, 10 10 | Dividend, p.c. p.a. . . . . . . . 10 . . . . 10 | Dividend, is. a, 10.10 |
Drvudcncf, amount .. ,. 7,030 7,930 | Dividend, amount . . . . . 7,030 7,930 | Drvudcncf, amount .. ,. 7,030 7,930 |
lo aeact-ve. -540 S14 | To reserve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540 . . 914 | lo reactive. -540 814 |
Carried tfonvand .. .. . . .- - | Carried forward . . . . . . . . . | Carried thousand .... . . .- - |
iiiABaxrms | LIABILITIES-- | iiiABaxrms |
Capítol. r. r 7.9;300 79,300 | Capital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79,300 79,300 | Capitol. r. r 7.9;300 79,300 |
Beaesno fund . 12.054 13,490 | Reserve fund . . . . . . . . . . . 12,954 13,496 | Beaesno fund . 12.054 13,490 |
focidiy créditons .. .. 30,00-C 28,778 | Sundry creditors . . . . . . . . 39,006 28,778 | society creditors .... 30,00 28,778 |
Employees" r/romdenfc | Employees' provident | Employees" rereading |
fllntr .. .". ..".. 1,345" 1,345 | fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,345 1,345 | flints .. .". ..".. 1,345" 1,345 |
ASSÎTES | ASSETS-- | ASSISTED |
FMsehoJd .. .. ,.. .. £0,903 58,-636 | Freehold . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60,963 58,636 | FMsehoJd .... ,.. .. £0,903 58, 635 |
JficWn'ery, Ac., .. .. 0,^12 7,242 | Machinery, &c. . . . . . . . . . .5,312 7,242 | JficWn'ery, Ac., .... 912 7,242 |
ttóckB*. ÍO.ISS 15,0811 | Stocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50,182 45,081 | attacks. CLASS 15,0811 |
IrrneBtnrenta. 2,5.02 920 | Investments. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,562 . . 920 | IrrneBtnrenta. 2,5.02 920 |
Sundry debtors. 10,000 14,S31 | Sundry debtors. . . . . . . . . . . 16,000 14,831 | Sundry debtors. 10,000 1483 |
«Sash. 1,091 OS7 | Cash.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,091 987 | Sash. 1,091 687 |
Identified overProof corrections | YEAR PROFITS CREDITORS NET |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ASSETS STOCKS MACHINERY FORWARD CAPITAL IR [**VANDALISED] CASH PROVIDENT INVESTMENTS LIABILITIES FREEHOLD |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 69 | 68.1 | 75.4 | 22.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 47 | 70.2 | 76.6 | 21.4 |
Weighted Words | 70.0 | 76.0 | 20.1 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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A.FARMER KILLED. v | A FARMER KILLED. | FARMER KILLED. v |
LEVEI, CROSSING ACCIDENT. | LEVEL CROSSING ACCIDENT. | LEVEL, CROSSING ACCIDENT. |
TENTERFIELD, July l8. | TENTERFIELD, July 18. | TENTERFIELD, July 18. |
Audiew Austin, a farmer, of Clifton, | Andrew Austin, a farmer, of Clifton, | Andrew Austin, a farmer, of Clifton, |
was. Jailed late this afternoon. In the | was killed late this afternoon. In the | was. Jailed late this afternoon. in the |
comp'auy of a boy. ho bad driven a loa! | company of a boy he had driven a load | company of a boy, he had driven a load! |
of nrtssi-iigcrs to Teuterne'd, and, rotiun | of passengers to Tenterfield, and, returning, | of nrtssi-iigcrs to Tenterfield, and, return |
¡ng. met a train from Wallangarra, jou. | met a train from Wallangarra, | Eng. met a train from Wallangarra, jou. |
noying as far ps TentcrXield. Four mil.a | journeying as far as Tenterfield. Four miles | noying as far as Tenterfield. Four miles |
from Tenterfield, at a 'evel crosiine ,m | from Tenterfield, at a level crossing, an | from Tenterfield, at a level crossing in |
ongmo hit tho oar broadside on. Austin | engine hit the car broadside on. Austin | engine hit the car broadside on. Austin |
was killed instantly. The boy .v,is | was killed instantly. The boy was | was killed instantly. The boy was |
thrown many .yards into some gross, au i | thrown many yards into some grass, and | thrown many yards into some gross, au i |
iccoived only minor injuries. Austin | received only minor injuries. | received only minor injuries. Austin |
lea\Cs « large family. | Austin leaves large family. | leaves a large family. |
Identified overProof corrections | ANDREW ENGINE HAD MILES LOAD HE LEAVES LEVEL COMPANY RECEIVED CAR |
Identified overProof non-corrections | AN PASSENGERS RETURNING JOURNEYING GRASS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 77 | 66.2 | 90.9 | 73.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 57 | 71.9 | 91.2 | 68.8 |
Weighted Words | 72.2 | 89.9 | 63.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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Railway Excursions. | Railway Excursions. | Railway Excursions. |
The R-iilw-15 Department advises th-it | The Railway Department advises that | The Railway Department advises that |
clieap excursion ti uns aie to run on | cheap excursion trains are to run on | cheap excursion to uns are to run on |
Sunday next from Brisbane to Palm | Sunday next from Brisbane to Palm | Sunday next from Brisbane to Palm |
woods N-imboui and "Vin lim and to | woods, Nambour, and Yandina, and to | woods Nambour and "Vin him and to |
Maiooch}doro and from Btisliane oil | Maroochydore and from Brisbane on | Maroochydore and from Brisbane on |
Siturd-i} Oetobei 1 to Wuwick and | Saturday, October 3, to Warwick and | Saturday October 4 to Warwick and |
Killamev letuiinng in Mondav October | Killarney, returning in Monday, October | Killarney lecturing in Monday October |
4 On Snndaj Octol cr 1 an c\cursion | 4. On Sunday, October 4, an excursion | 4 On Sunday October 1 an excursion |
has also been allanad fiom South lins | has also been arranged from South Bris- | has also been altered from South lins |
b-ine t0 Canungra 1 uthcr particulars | bane t0 Canungra. Futher particulars | line to Canungra 1 Other particulars |
are advertised | are advertised. | are advertised |
Die Coorpaioo School fete guessing | The Coorparoo School fete guessing | Die Coorparoo School fete guessing |
competition-what time tile watch | competition-- what time the watch | competition what time the watch |
stopped-was wn by Mr. A. Payne, | stopped-- was won by Mr. A. Payne, | stopped-was won by Mr. A. Payne, |
Eton road. Nundah | Eton-road, Nundah. | Eton road. Nundah |
Identified overProof corrections | KILLARNEY WARWICK WON NAMBOUR MAROOCHYDORE MONDAY SATURDAY CHEAP THAT COORPAROO |
Identified overProof non-corrections | RETURNING TRAINS FUTHER YANDINA ARRANGED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 76 | 64.5 | 90.8 | 74.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 56 | 73.2 | 91.1 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 68.7 | 89.3 | 65.9 |
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APRIL OR MAY. | APRIL OR MAY. | APRIL OR MAY. |
FEDERAL CONFERENCE. | FEDERAL CONFERENCE. | FEDERAL CONFERENCE. |
FINANCE AND UNIFORM GAUGE. | FINANCE AND UNIFORM GAUGE. | FINANCE AND UNIFORM GAUGE. |
MELBOURNE, December 1 | MELBOURNE, December 1. | MELBOURNE, December 1 |
Te. the eouise of his policy speech nt | In the course of his policy speech at | Te. the course of his policy speech at |
Dandenong, the Primo Minister (Mr, | Dandenong, the Prime Minister (Mr. | Dandenong, the Prime Minister (Mr. |
Binee) announced that the Federal Minis- | Bruce) announced that the Federal Ministry | Bruce) announced that the Federal Ministry |
try intended to invite the States to at- | intended to invite the States to | intended to invite the States to attend |
tend a conference for the purpose of re- | attend a conference for the purpose of | a conference for the purpose of re- |
reconsidering the financial relations between | reconsidering the financial relations between | reconsidering the financial relations between |
the Commonwealth' and (he States, and | the Commonwealth and the States, and | the Commonwealth and the States, and |
also to consider the subject of the uni | also to consider the subject of the | also to consider the subject of the uniform |
form íailway gauge. In Federal circles it | uniform railway gauge. In Federal circles it | railway gauge. In Federal circles it |
is thought most likely that the conference | is thought most likely that the conference | is thought most likely that the conference |
will be held in Melbourne in April. or | will be held in Melbourne in April or | will be held in Melbourne in April. or |
May next year. | May next year. | May next year. |
Identified overProof corrections | AT COURSE PRIME BRUCE RAILWAY |
Identified overProof non-corrections |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 85 | 91.8 | 98.8 | 85.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 54 | 90.7 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 91.8 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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REDCLIFFE RAILWAY. | REDCLIFFE RAILWAY. | REDCLIFFE RAILWAY. |
'r-1\ J Cloddard in jour tasue of | Sir,—W. J. Goddard in your issue of | 'ray J Goddard in your issue of |
D'ember 10 hit the nail on the heid | December 10 hit the nail on the head | December 10 hit the nail on the head |
«on lo tool the Mum Roads Board to | when he took the Main Roads Board to | on to cool the Main Roads Board to |
tuk roi the incomplete state 01 Anzac | task for the incomplete state of Anzac | task for the incomplete state of Anzac |
"Mue Ibis roitl to take *inj | Avenue. This road, to take any | "Moe this month to take any |
Put tunic should most cci | great traffic, should most cer- | Put tunic should most certainly |
¡uni) baie been metalled 20 | tainly have been metalled 20 | have been metalled 20 |
wt nut 1 pieoiime that in their haste | feet, but I presume that in their haste | was not I presume that in their haste |
0 hue it ready for the Chustmas hoh | to have it ready for the Christmas holi- | 0 have it ready for the Christmas hole |
"is the woik vías ncceleratetl for the | days the work was accelerated for the | is the work was accelerated for the |
«emeneo cf oin motor fuends and no | convenience of our motor friends and no | defence of our motor friends and no |
«»er» It the road to date cost -C72 000 | others. If the road to date cost £72,000, | others It the road to date cost -672 000 |
t »oi Id tie le-isoi-ab!*** to expect tint to | it would be reasonable to expect that to | t for Id the le-isoi-ab!*** to expect that to |
lomplete thoroughly would tost nothing | complete thoroughly would cost nothing | complete thoroughly would cost nothing |
lw Ulan i 100 000 not to mention other | less than £100,000, not to mention other | lw than £100 000 not to mention other |
"Munta to be expended to 1 cop samo in | amounts to be expended to keep same in | "Munce to be expended to keep same in |
»MU tin-, load mil benefit onlv | repair. As this road will benefit only | EMU s tin-, lead and benefit only |
jw particular section oi the commuinti | one particular section of the community, | jw particular section of the community |
Ji'ould suaeest tint a leanest bo made | I would suggest that a request be made | should suggest that a request be made |
« tile Coicinment that all fines tor | to the Government that all fines for | a tile Government that all fines for |
weiches ot the trafile bj lins on this | breaches of the traffic by-laws on this | watches of the traffic by lins on this |
»noi be earmarked foi its m-iinten | section be ear-marked for its mainten- | year be earmarked for its ministers |
»e ]t /our eoiiespoiident took it stioll | ance. If your correspondent took a stroll | are at your correspondent took it stroll |
»lons Die sen fiont he would lind the re | along the sea front he would find the re- | along the sea front he would find the resi |
1 II» nail that co<*r íattpajois a ten | taining wall that cost ratepayers a few | III nail that cost ratepayers a ten |
nou-niid pounds is tiiiniblmg to | thousand pounds is crumbling to | wounded pounds is thumbing to |
P«es and it the picent late ot tleinoh | pieces, and, at the present rate of demoli- | Pass and it the present late of trench |
' n in a lew ie*ii3 not one ton of cement | tion, in a few years not one ton of cement | a in a few years not one ton of cement |
»II rciMiii ind jet not a bingle effort | will remain, and yet not a single effort | and rciMiii and yet not a single effort |
*> being mule to lepan it \oui coi re | is being made to repair it. Your corre- | is being made to repair it Your corre |
'Pontlent ilso adiancea sound and logie ii | spondent also advances sound and logical | "Pondent also advanced sound and logic is |
«»liment« foi u ra lvv iv to this fu omite | arguments for a railway to this favourite | ailments for u as low as to this far omits |
"ot Hut «nat caie Rcdelifio íesidents | resort. But what care Redcliffe residents | "of But what care Redcliffe residents |
« ne outiulers Ive discihsed this topic | for we outsiders. I've discussed this topic | are outriders Ive discussed this topic |
"h manv ot them, and one thing tin« | with many of them, and one thing they | "h many of them, and one thing that |
»e mosllv muted in is then opposition | are mostly united in is their opposition | we mostly muted in is then opposition |
» the proposal then contention being | to the proposal, their contention being | the proposal then contention being |
Tt i mina« would lessen Ho ext birnie | that a railway would lessen its exclusive- | To i mines would lessen He next birnie |
w» luth mobs of us common herd in | ness, with mobs of us common herd in- | we both mobs of us common herd in |
'Mug tire tonnslnp foi otu plensti^ | vading the township for our pleasures. | 'Mug tire township for our pleasure |
«*rie Stephenson had the same clisa o' | George Stephenson had the same class of | Marie Stephenson had the same class or |
r J i.to C0)ltcn<1 "*)l!i "liei1 ^°y 0P | people to contend with when they op- | J i.to C0)ltcn<1 "*)l!i "their way 00 |
fea his nondniiiil invention because | posed his wonderful invention "because | for his wonderful invention because |
1 «ir mi-rht get on the line Ï ast, but | a cow might get on the line." Last, but | I sir might get on the line I am, but |
Tt Iea»t ««lut has the lion meinbei {ii | not least, what has the hon. member for | at least that has the hon member for |
Mummln to sav re the îailuav' 1 | Murrumba to say re the railway ? I | Mummln to say re the Railway' 1 |
,0i ccd "e «as not present at the celebra | noticed he was not present at the celebra- | forced "he was not present at the celebra- |
°n <\ the opening of the avenue i ara | tion of the opening of the avenue. I am, | an v the opening of the avenue I am |
fr ¡te, | sir, &c., | for Pte, |
JOE PUBLIC. | JOE PUBLIC. | JOE PUBLIC. |
«cember 13 | December 13. | December 18 |
Identified overProof corrections | LEAST DECEMBER FRONT COMMUNITY TOWNSHIP YOUR WONDERFUL HON MIGHT AM SEA ARE STROLL REPAIR FRIENDS REQUEST MANY GOVERNMENT CLASS ISSUE CORRESPONDENT ACCELERATED YEARS SIR WAS YET WE SUGGEST WHAT TRAFFIC OTHERS CARE CHRISTMAS WORK HAVE GODDARD DISCUSSED FEW SINGLE THAN RATEPAYERS ONLY ALONG FIND MAIN TASK KEEP PRESUME RESIDENTS MOSTLY HEAD SAY ANY MEMBER COMPLETE ALSO CERTAINLY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | THEY DEMOLITION UNITED INVADING GREAT CELEBRATION /BY/LAWS|BYLAWS OPPOSED THOUSAND AMOUNTS RETAINING OUTSIDERS LAST RATE GEORGE EXCLUSIVENESS LOGICAL WITH PEOPLE WHEN IF HOLIDAYS FAVOURITE COW MURRUMBA BREACHES CONVENIENCE FEET REASONABLE PLEASURES MAINTENANCE REMAIN RESORT LESS CONTEND NOTICED WALL PIECES ARGUMENTS CRUMBLING WILL ADVANCES |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 322 | 46.3 | 77.3 | 57.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 189 | 47.6 | 77.8 | 57.6 |
Weighted Words | 45.4 | 75.5 | 55.1 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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LEVEL CROSSING SMASH. | LEVEL CROSSING SMASH. | LEVEL CROSSING SMASH. |
LORRY DRIVER KILLED. | LORRY DRIVER KILLED. | LORRY DRIVER KILLED. |
MELBOUKNK, December IS. | MELBOURNE, December 18. | MELBOURNE, December IS. |
llit J 10 pin clettiiL ti un liom Morn | The 5.10 p.m. electric train from Morn- | flat J 30 pm electric train from Morn |
ingtoii to li inkston stiuck i niotoi lou) | ington to Frankston struck a motor lorry, | intend to li inkston struck a motor lorry) |
dtiven by Heibeit Melvin Piossei at n | driven by Herbert Melvin Prosser, at a | driven by Herbert Melvin Prosser at a |
level ttossing neu -Bi\tei on lndny | level crossing near Baxter, on Friday. | level crossing near Baxter on Friday |
Piossei was thtovvn 'Oft into the in | Prosser was thrown 20ft. into the air. | Prosser was thrown '20ft into the in- |
\ftei having been ti cited bv i loeil | After having been treated by a local | After having been treated by a local |
doctoi he was lenioved lo the Melbotuno | doctor he was removed to the Melbourne | doctor he was removed to the Melbourne |
Hospital, but wis deid on airivol | Hospital, but was dead on arrival. | Hospital, but was dead on arrival |
Identified overProof corrections | AFTER NEAR MOTOR MELBOURNE DEAD DRIVEN ELECTRIC ARRIVAL LOCAL HERBERT TRAIN BAXTER THROWN FRIDAY PROSSER TREATED FROM DOCTOR REMOVED STRUCK |
Identified overProof non-corrections | FRANKSTON AIR MORNINGTON |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 55 | 43.6 | 92.7 | 87.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 43 | 46.5 | 93.0 | 87.0 |
Weighted Words | 36.2 | 89.9 | 84.3 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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-1 "railway sales. | RAILWAY SALES. | -1 railway sales. |
The following prices were 'obtained at | The following prices were obtained at | The following prices were obtained at |
tho auction sales held at the railway yards | the auction sales held at the railway yards | the auction sales held at the railway yards |
yesterday:-. . ,. . | yesterday :— | yesterday:-. . ,. . |
Forage-One truck of chaff was offered | Forage.— One truck of chaff was offered | Forage One truck of chaff was offered |
'arid"sold".'-' Best*AlgefJhli,*'.t'ä 8s per ton. | and sold. Best Algerian, £5 8s per ton. | 'and sold".'-' Best*AlgefJhli,*'.t'ä 8s per ton. |
Firewood.-All of the seven trucks of | Firewood.— All of the seven trucks of | Firewood. All of the seven trucks of |
long iii cawood offeied wcie sold. Best | long firewood offered were sold. Best | long in cawood offered were sold. Best |
gum, 20s" to 22s 6Ü per Ion. | gum, 20s. to 22s 6d. per ton. | gum, 20s" to 22s 6d per ton. |
Identified overProof corrections | AND |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ALGERIAN |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 47 | 80.9 | 93.6 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 32 | 93.8 | 96.9 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 95.0 | 95.5 | 11.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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CRICKET | CRICKET | CRICKET |
ZEEHAN CRICKET ASSOCIATION. | ZEEHAN CRICKET ASSOCIATION. | ZEEHAN CRICKET ASSOCIATION. |
A match was pla} ed between Railwa} | A match was played between Railway | A match was played between Railway |
and Cit} teams on Sunday, and won bv | and City teams on Sunday, and won by | and City teams on Sunday, and won by |
City after a close finish by 2 runs | City after a close finish by 2 runs. | City after a close finish by 2 runs |
Scores -Railwov, 59 (Neighbour 4, Hod | Scores:—Railway, 59 (Neighbour 4, Hod- | Scores Railway, 59 (Neighbour 4, Hodgetts |
getts 8, Low 7, Jhoip 20, Parker 4, Hut | getts 8, Low 7, Thorp 20, Parker 4, Hut- | 8, Low 7, Jhoip 20, Parker 4, Hutton |
ton 4, P}bus G) Cit}, G1 (Turner 8, | ton 4, Pybus 6) City, 61 (Turner 8, | 4, Pybus G) City, 61 (Turner 8, |
Chester <>, Smith not out 15, Waller l8 | Chester 9, Smith not out 15, Waller 18, | Chester <>, Smith not out 15, Waller 18 |
McLcod 5) Bowling for Cit}, W illcr | McLcod 5). Bowling for City, Waller | McLeod 5) Bowling for City, W iller |
took four wickets for 15 and for Rai] | took four wickets for 15; and for Rail- | took four wickets for 15 and for Rail] |
wa}, Fahey had the good average of | way, Fahey had the good average of | way, Fahey had the good average of |
six for J t» | six for 9. | six for J t» |
Identified overProof corrections | PLAYED PYBUS RAILWAY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | THORP MCLCOD [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 59 | 81.4 | 94.9 | 72.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 46 | 91.3 | 95.7 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 91.0 | 94.1 | 34.7 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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HOUSE OF DEATH. | HOUSE OF DEATH. | HOUSE OF DEATH. |
GRIPPED BY "ZYKLON B." | GRIPPED BY "ZYKLON B." | GRIPPED BY "ZYKLON B." |
If a burgl'ar tries to enter a certain | If a burglar tries to enter a certain | If a burglar tries to enter a certain |
mansion u«ir London, lie will have the | mansion near London, he will have the | mansion near London, he will have the |
surprise-(he last surprise-of his life | surprise—the last surprise—of his life | surprise the last surprise-of his life |
(say* the- London "Daily Chronicle.") | (says the London "Daily Chronicle.") | (says the- London "Daily Chronicle.") |
The moment he forces door or window | The moment he forces door or window | The moment he forces door or window |
he will fall dead. | he will fall dead. | he will fall dead. |
The- house is1 a house of death. lt | The house is a house of death. It | The house is a house of death. It |
ils filled with enough hydrocyanic acid gas | is filled with enough hydrocyanic acid gas | is filled with enough hydrocyanic acid gas |
to kill every jiving creature in London. | to kill every living creature in London. | to kill every living creature in London. |
Ilcd-lettercd notices outside- read: | Red-lettered notices outside read:— | Red lettered notices outside read: |
Danger. Keep clear. It is fatal | Danger. Keep clear. It is fatal | Danger. Keep clear. It is fatal |
to enter the premises while under | to enter the premises while under | to enter the premises while under |
fumigation. | fumigation. | fumigation. |
The object of the deadly gas, one | The object of the deadly gas, one | The object of the deadly gas, one |
breath of which is fatal, is »ot to kill | breath of which is fatal, is not to kill | breath of which is fatal, is not to kill |
burglars", but moth?1, w hil eh have descend- | burglars, but moths, which have descend- | burglars", but moths, w hat eh have descend- |
ed on the nv.iiiisioiii in clouds and ravaged | ed on the mansion in clouds and ravaged | ed on the nv.iiiisioiii in clouds and ravaged |
almost every piece of fabric it contain*. | almost every piece of fabric it contains. | almost every piece of fabric it contains. |
Messrs. Sieve, Gorman' and Company, | Messrs. Sieve, Gorman and Company, | Messrs. Steve, Gorman' and Company, |
to whom thc owners applied, decided" to* | to whom the owners applied, decided to | to whom the owners applied, decided to |
try a new method of fumiga Mon. more | try a new method of fumigation, more | try a new method of fumigation more |
fatal lo vermin' and. it is claim ed. less | fatal to vermin and, it is claimed, less | fatal to vermin' and it is claimed less |
truuhlesianie and dangerous' than the «old | troublesome and dangerous than the old | troublesome and dangerous than the gold |
.devices. | devices. | devices. |
Kaeh room i.» spread willi a sheet of | Each room is spread with a sheet of | Each room is spread with a sheet of |
brown paper, «iud every crevice pas»!od | brown paper, and every crevice pasted | brown paper, and every crevice passed |
over. Then men w«*uriii¡; gas-xa sits | over. Then men wearing gas-masks | over. Then men wearing; glasses sits |
enter, shake from :ui iron canister on | enter, shake from an iron canister on | enter, shake from our iron canister on |
to the paper H brownis'li substance very j | to the paper a brownish substance very | to the paper H brownish substance very |
like a cereal food, and go our. closing | like a cereal food, and go out closing | like a cereal food, and go our. closing |
the door. | the door. | the door. |
From that moment, and unt.il the doors | From that moment, and until the doors | From that moment, and until the doors |
and windows are reopened, tlie room is | and windows are reopened, the room is | and windows are reopened, the room is |
fatal to every living thing. | fatal to every living thing. | fatal to every living thing. |
Watching the procès? through the win | Watching the process through the win- | Watching the process? through the win- |
<io\\>.' was :r strange experience.--? TÎ10 | dows was a strange experience. The | roll.' was a strange experience.--? The |
gas is iinvi.-'ili'o ami almost odourieiss. | gas is invisible and almost odourless. | gas is invi.- ilie and almost odourless. |
?iiuí iii' ;i nu xeiiit *r two a few specks | But in a moment or two a few specks | and iii' is a year or two a few specks |
were seen to drop to tjie floor. ïhe.v | were seen to drop to the floor. They | were seen to drop to the floor. they |
..vere flicsi falling dead from the ceil- | were flies falling dead from the ceil- | were flies falling dead from the ceil- |
ing! | ing! | ing! |
A ïwarni ol' unfortunate liées luid made | A swarm of unfortunate bees had made | A swarm of' unfortunate lives are made |
their nest in one of the chimney stacks. | their nest in one of the chimney stacks. | their nest in one of the chimney stacks. |
Through a D' uncloged crevice Hie gas | Through an unclosed crevice the gas | Through a D' uncloged crevice The gas |
found hem., and they fell dead in scores | found them, and they fell dead in scores | found them., and they fell dead in scores |
to liio pathway liewwith. | to the pathway beneath. | to live pathway liewwith. |
Kn II wu ii s Zyklon 1». thc substance | Known as Zyklon B, the substance | Kn II pit ii s Zyklon is. the substance |
from which thes:» resul;si are obtained | from which these results are obtained | from which these, results are obtained |
convi-"!?.? of kiesolgohr. ;i form of sili | consists of kieselgohr, a form of sili- | corner-"!?.? of kiesolgohr. a form of sill |
eacrnus earth, which is' impregnated h.v | caceous earth, which is impregnated by | earnest earth, which is' impregnated by |
a secret Processi wi til ' hydrocyanic Held. | a secret process with hydrocyanic acid. | a secret Process with hydrocyanic Held. |
When dL isi shaken' iii' the air. -the g;is' is | When it is shaken in the air, the gas is | When dL is shaken' iii' the air. the gas' is |
freed. | freed. | freed. |
When-, after !hc retpiisiite period, the | When, after the requisite period, the | When-, after the requisite period, the |
substance is- removed, it is merely harm- | substance is removed, it is merely harm- | substance is- removed, it is merely harm- |
less sand, ali the poison- having evapor- | less sand, all the poison having evapor- | less sand, all the poison- having evapor- |
ated. | ated. | ated. |
Equally fatal to rats, mice and cock- j | Equally fatal to rats, mice and cock- | Equally fatal to rats, mice and cock- j |
roaches as' to higher forms of life, thc I | roaches as to higher forms of life, the | roaches as to higher forms of life, the I |
killing power.« of Zyklon lï_ are yet de- j | killing power of Zyklon B are yet de- | killing powers of Zyklon in are yet de- j |
fred by one little insect. This r.e the grain ' | fied by one little insect. This is the grain | fired by one little insect. This re the grain ' |
weevil, wîricjiv, ic it firs;: smells; the j | weevil, which, if it first smells the | weevil, working, in it first;: smells; the |
dcnd'.v giisr.. siniplv gtopa breathing * for i | deadly gas, simply stops breathing for | deadly grasp.. simply stop breathing for a |
43 hours. | 48 hours. | 48 hours. |
The cliinuieysi. covered with paper and | The chimneys, covered with paper and | The cliinuieysi. covered with paper and |
tied .down with siring, look like jam- j | tied down with string, look like jam- | tied down with swing, look like jam- j |
pol SI. | pots. | pol SI. |
The villa ger» regard the process with j | The villagers regard the process with | The villa here regard the process with j |
intense d:slil;e. and watch it from a , | intense dislike, and watch it from a | intense dislike. and watch it from a |
very long way off. It is swfe t.o apstr.ne. | very long way off. It is safe to assume, | very long way off. It is safe to assume. |
however, that the moths' like it still | however, that the moths like it still | however, that the moths' like it still |
less. | less. | less. |
Identified overProof corrections | BROWNISH NEAR SIMPLY CLAIMED EACH THEM WEARING RED REQUISITE THESE NOT CONTAINS THEYWERE ODOURLESS ASSUME TROUBLESOME DISLIKE FIRST ALL SAFE LETTERED SAYS FLIES RESULTS SWARM UNTIL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | OLD [**VANDALISED] PASTED STOPS AN BEES VILLAGERS POWER [**VANDALISED] HAD SILI [**VANDALISED] STRING COCKROACHES POTS /GAS/MASKS|GASMASKS CACEOUS CONSISTS SIEVE [**VANDALISED] OUT INVISIBLE DEFIED KNOWN CHIMNEYS BENEATH KIESELGOHR UNCLOSED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 421 | 78.4 | 91.2 | 59.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 238 | 80.7 | 89.9 | 47.8 |
Weighted Words | 82.0 | 90.2 | 45.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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% MOTOR FALLS ,25 - FEET., | MOTOR FALLS 25 FEET. | % MOTOR FALLS 25 - FEET., |
' . .>?> .. Sydney, March; 2. t | Sydney, March 2. | ' . .>?> .. Sydney, March; 2. t |
Ä, motor car, containing, three ocr | A motor car, containing, three per- | a, motor car, containing, three or |
-SOHB1 crashed1 through'ai fence'at iBath | sons crashed through a fence at Bath- | -SONS' crashed through fences Both |
: unit' late on Saturday night, and ;dr.op- . | urst late on Saturday night, and drop- | units late on Saturday night, and drop- . |
ped' about 25 feet, almost Ön tb the | ped about 25 feet, almost on to the | ped' about 25 feet, almost on to the |
'raiPway line: ' "' '-; f*s ' ."Kl ./-':1t '?: .> | railway line. | railway-line ' "I '-; f's Kl ./-':1t '?: a |
' "The three''occupants were thrown | The three occupants were thrown | ' "The three occupants were thrown |
oui, but escaped with slight injuries.;: | out, but escaped with slight injuries. | out, but escaped with slight injuries.;: |
Identified overProof corrections | TO OCCUPANTS RAILWAY OUT CRASHED THROUGH |
Identified overProof non-corrections | AT DROPPED BATHURST PERSONS FENCE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 40 | 67.5 | 87.5 | 61.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 35 | 68.6 | 85.7 | 54.5 |
Weighted Words | 67.9 | 81.3 | 41.8 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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PORT AUGUSTA RAILWAY. | PORT AUGUSTA RAILWAY. | PORT AUGUSTA RAILWAY. |
The Commonwealth Minister for Works | The Commonwealth Minister for Works | The Commonwealth Minister for Works |
and Railways (Hon. W. C. Hill) will ar- | and Railways (Hon. W. C. Hill) will arrive | and Railways (Hon. W. C. Hill) will ar- |
in Adelaide on Saturday morning and | in Adelaide on Saturday morning and | in Adelaide on Saturday morning and |
will interview the Premier at 3 o'clock | will interview the Premier at 3 o'clock | will interview the Premier at 3 o'clock |
nsgardins the Tort Augnsla-Bed Hill rail- ? | regarding the Port Augusta-Red Hill rail- | regarding the Port Augusta Bed Hill rail- ? |
way. It ? iojwd that several matlei-s | way. It is hoped that several matters | way. It hoped that several matters |
regardinj the rai'nay will b? s<-t:led. 1 | regarding the railway will be settled. | regarding the railway will be settled. 1 |
Identified overProof corrections | BE HOPED REGARDING MATTERS SETTLED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | /AUGUSTA/RED|AUGUSTARED IS ARRIVE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 44 | 72.7 | 90.9 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 33 | 75.8 | 90.9 | 62.5 |
Weighted Words | 67.1 | 87.5 | 61.9 |
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THE TUGGERAH FATALITY | THE TUGGERAH FATALITY | THE TUGGERAH FATALITY |
EVIDENCE AT INQUEST | EVIDENCE AT INQUEST | EVIDENCE AT INQUEST |
v- Sydney, Monday. | Sydney, Monday. | v- Sydney, Monday. |
j An inquiry- into tho Tuggerah level | An inquiry into the Tuggerah level | j An inquiry into the Tuggerah level |
' crossing tragedy in which the Rev. | crossing tragedy in which the Rev. | ' crossing tragedy in which the Rev. |
Walter Marsh Herford was killed' re- .1 | Walter Marsh Herford was killed re- | Walter Marsh Herford was killed re- 1 |
realed a startling state of affairs in | vealed a startling state of affairs in | realed a startling state of affairs in |
the railway service. The station, ac | the railway service. The station, ac- | the railway service. The station, according |
cording to tho evidence, was in thei | cording to the evidence, was in the | to the evidence, was in the |
Role charge of a junior porter named | sole charge of a junior porter named | Role charge of a junior porter named |
Keith Holland (18), witli only 12 | Keith Holland (18), with only 12 | Keith Holland (18), with only 12 |
months' service. He had to balanco | months' service. He had to balance | months' service. He had to balance |
tho hooks, attend to the trains, trim | the books, attend to the trains, trim | the books, attend to the trains, trim |
and light lamps, and look after the | and light lamps, and look after the | and light lamps, and look after the |
gates. | gates. | gates. |
Identified overProof corrections | BALANCE WITH BOOKS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SOLE REVEALED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 73 | 87.7 | 97.3 | 77.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 56 | 91.1 | 96.4 | 60.0 |
Weighted Words | 89.4 | 94.6 | 49.3 |
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THE THIRD RAIL PROPOSAL. | THE THIRD RAIL PROPOSAL. | THE THIRD RAIL PROPOSAL. |
From HILLARY B0UC£UT:~-I notice | From HILLARY BOUCAUT:— I notice | From HILLARY B0UC£UT:~-I notice |
Mr; A. Poynton's letter in The Register | Mr. A. Poynton's letter in The Register | Mr; A. Poynton's letter in The Register |
of Thursday. When in London in 1913, | of Thursday. When in London in 1913, | of Thursday. When in London in 1913, |
through the l::nd introduction of Sir John | through the kind introduction of Sir John | through the land introduction of Sir John |
Cockburn, I Iiad the privilege' of having | Cockburn, I had the privilege of having | Cockburn, I had the privilege' of having |
an interview *-ith one of the 'hen highest | an interview with one of the then highest | an interview with one of the 'hen highest |
authorities on railways in Great Britain, | authorities on railways in Great Britain, | authorities on railways in Great Britain, |
and I gathered from him that there ehouk | and I gathered from him that there should | and I gathered from him that there should |
be very little difficulty in putting a third | be very little difficulty in putting a third | be very little difficulty in putting a third |
rail on all broad gauge lines to enable | rail on all broad gauge lines to enable | rail on all broad gauge lines to enable |
narrow gauge engines to run right through. | narrow gauge engines to run right through. | narrow gauge engines to run right through. |
But if the narrow 1 = in Australia were | But if the narrow lines in Australia were | But if the narrow 1 = in Australia were |
the same .as. t'ose in Africa, it would | the same as those in Africa, it would | the same as those in Africa, it would |
be difficult, if not impossible, to put a | be difficult, if not impossible, to put a | be difficult, if not impossible, to put a |
liird. rail on the narrow gauge lines, as | third rail on the narrow gauge lines, as | third. rail on the narrow gauge lines, as |
ths roadway and rails might be too nar | the roadway and rails might be too | the roadway and rails might be too narrow |
row | narrow. | |
Identified overProof corrections | SHOULD HAD WITH THOSE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | THEN KIND BOUCAUT |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 115 | 91.3 | 96.5 | 60.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 76 | 90.8 | 96.1 | 57.1 |
Weighted Words | 92.0 | 95.4 | 42.7 |
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UNIFORM RAILWAY COUPLINGS. | UNIFORM RAILWAY COUPLINGS. | UNIFORM RAILWAY COUPLINGS. |
Complaints have been made that an | Complaints have been made that an | Complaints have been made that an |
Australian inventor has been refused the | Australian inventor has been refused the | Australian inventor has been refused the |
opportunity to demonstrate the merits of | opportunity to demonstrate the merits of | opportunity to demonstrate the merits of |
ah automatic truck coupling invented by | an automatic truck coupling invented by | ah automatic truck coupling invented by |
bun to the. Railways Commisisoners (ac | him to the Railways Commissioners (ac- | him to the Railways Commissioners (ac |
:ording to The Melbourne Argus). | cording to The Melbourne Argus). | cording to The Melbourne Argus). |
Fhe Chairman of- ? .the Victorian | The Chairman of the Victorian | The Chairman of the Victorian |
Railway Commissioners * (Mr. H. | Railway Commissioners (Mr. H. | Railway Commissioners Mr H. |
IV. Clapp), when- , questioned on | W. Clapp), when questioned on | W. Clapp), when questioned on |
the subject, said that' large numbers of | the subject, said that large numbers of | the subject, said that large numbers of |
iiitomatic railway couplings had been, in | automatic railway couplings had been in- | automatic railway couplings had been in |
rented, but very- few had given satisfac | vented, but very few had given satisfac- | vented, but very- few had given satisfactory |
tory . service.. ~ General satisfaction - had | tory service. General satisfaction had | . service.. ~ General satisfaction had been |
ieen given by one type, the M.CJB., which | been given by one type, the M.C.B., which | given by one type, the MCB., which |
ivas used throughout North : America and | was used throughout North America and | was used throughout North : America and |
-n railways in many other- parts of the | on railways in many other parts of the | in railways in many other parts of the |
JrtsrKU' The Victorian 'Haflways Depart | world. The Victorian Railways Depart- | JrtsrKU' The Victorian 'Railways Depart |
iiept had1 'definitely.. -committed i&elf. !te | ment had definitely committed itself to | slept had 'definitely.. committed itself. the |
jie 'adoption: of the M.C.B. type, wbieli | the adoption of the M.C.B. type, which | the adoption: of the M.C.B. type, which |
ivis already in use on the Commonwealth | was already in use on the Commonwealth | was already in use on the Commonwealth |
Railways, and on, the railways of two | Railways, and on, the railways of two | Railways, and on the railways of two |
States. To employ a coupler not used | States. To employ a coupler not used | States. To employ a coupler not used |
)n* the other State railways would be to | in the other State railways would be to | in the other State railways would be to |
establish a position similar to that causiea | establish a position similar to that caused | establish a position similar to that caused |
iy the break of gauge. When automatic | by the break of gauge. When automatic | by the break of gauge. When automatic |
:ouplers were ; generally installed on tlie, | couplers were generally installed on the | couplers were generally installed on the, |
Victorian and other Australian ? railways, | Victorian and other Australian railways, | Victorian and other Australian railways, |
they would certainly be manufactured in | they would certainly be manufactured in | they would certainly be manufactured in |
Australia, either, by ': the 'Victorian Kail | Australia, either by the Victorian Rail- | Australia, either, by the Victorian Railways |
ivays at Newport, or by a private firm of | ways at Newport, or by a private firm of | at Newport, or by a private firm of |
engineers. Probably it would be tlesir | engineers. Probably it would be desir- | engineers. Probably it would be desirible |
iblc for them to 'be manufactured . by a | ible for them to be manufactured by a | for them to be manufactured by a |
private company, which * could supply | private company, which could supply | private company, which could supply |
other State railways and the Common | other State railways and the Common- | other State railways and the Commonwealth |
wealth railways a* well. | wealth railways as well. | railways as well. |
Identified overProof corrections | ACCORDING AS COUPLERS THEVICTORIAN WHICHWAS CAUSED HIM ITSELF |
Identified overProof non-corrections | DEPARTMENT IBLE DESIR WORLD |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 203 | 87.2 | 97.0 | 76.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 114 | 89.5 | 96.5 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 88.1 | 96.2 | 68.2 |
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BIG. FISH . | BIG FISH | BIG. FISH . |
This is part of a big- haul of butterftsh | This is part of a big haul of butterfish | This is part of a big- haul of butterfish |
made by Fisherman W. Rumbelow at | made by Fisherman W. Rumbelow at | made by Fisherman W. Rumbelow at |
Victor Harbor Jast Monday. The fish | Victor Harbor last Monday. The fish | Victor Harbor last Monday. The fish |
ranged in weight from 40 to 60 Ib. each. | ranged in weight from 40 to 60 lb. each. | ranged in weight from 40 to 60 Ib. each. |
Identified overProof corrections | LAST BUTTERFISH |
Identified overProof non-corrections | LB |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 28 | 89.3 | 96.4 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 25 | 88.0 | 96.0 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 85.9 | 94.5 | 61.3 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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LEVEL CROSSING FATALITY. | LEVEL CROSSING FATALITY. | LEVEL CROSSING FATALITY. |
The unknown man who was killed about | The unknown man who was killed about | The unknown man who was killed about |
11 JC p.tn. on Tuesday at the level ri'lwtiy | 11.36 p.m. on Tuesday at the level railway | 11 JC p.m. on Tuesday at the level railway |
crossing near the Torrens Bridge, wag | crossing near the Torrens Bridge, was | crossing near the Torrens Bridge, was |
identified' on Wednesday us Lau:ence | identified on Wednesday as Laurence | identified on Wednesday us Laurence |
.Michael Foura, .of.-WiuIamstown. (S -U. | Michael Foura, of Williamstown. (S.A.) | Michael Fours, of. WillIamstown. (S -U. |
He waa about 60 years of age, and u.vivod | He was about 60 years of age, and arrived | He was about 60 years of age, and arrived |
in Adelaide from Williamrtowu on'y a | in Adelaide from Williamstown only | in Adelaide from Williamstown only a |
few days ago. | a few days ago. | few days ago. |
Identified overProof corrections | WILLIAMSTOWN LAURENCE RAILWAY ARRIVED ONLY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | FOURA [**VANDALISED] AS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 47 | 80.9 | 95.7 | 77.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 37 | 83.8 | 94.6 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 79.4 | 93.7 | 69.4 |
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LEVEL CROSSING FATALITY. | LEVEL CROSSING FATALITY. | LEVEL CROSSING FATALITY. |
. BOWRAL (N.B.W.), Sunday.— The | BOWRAL (N.S.W.), Sunday.—The | BOWRAL (N.B.W.), Sundays The |
first division of lait night's express to | first division of last night's express to | first division of last night's express to |
Melbourne was responsible for a fatality | Melbourne was responsible for a fatality | Melbourne was responsible for a fatality |
at the Bowral street level crossing, about | at the Bowral street level crossing, about | at the Bowral street level crossing, about |
a quarter of a mfle from .the railway | a quarter of a mile from the railway | a quarter of a mile from the railway |
station. Mrs. C. D1. Single, a young, mar | station. Mrs. C. D. Single, a young, mar- | station. Mrs. C. D. Single, a young, married |
ried woman, -was terribly mutilated, her | ried woman, was terribly mutilated, her | woman, was terribly mutilated, her |
remains being discovered shortly before | remains being discovered shortly before | remains being discovered shortly before |
midnight by a man walking along the | midnight by a man walking along the | midnight by a man walking along the |
line. Mrs. Single, *who had suffered from | line. Mrs. Single, who had suffered from | line. Mrs. Single, who had suffered from |
a nervous breakdown and was in poor | a nervous breakdown and was in poor | a nervous breakdown and was in poor |
health: was spending a holiday at Bowral | health, was spending a holiday at Bowral | health: was spending a holiday at Bowral |
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. | with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. | with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. |
Sheaffe. The dectased leaves two young | Sheaffe. The deceased leaves two young | Sheaffe. The deceased leaves two young |
children. Her husband, Mr. John Kallack | children. Her husband, Mr. John Kallack | children. Her husband, Mr. John Vallack |
Single, is manager of the branch of the | Single, is manager of the branch of the | Single, is manager of the branch of the |
Commercial Bnnk.of Sydney, at Bathurst. | Commercial Bank of Sydney, at Bathurst. | Commercial Bank of Sydney, at Bathurst. |
Identified overProof corrections | BANK MILE LAST DECEASED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SUNDAY [**VANDALISED] KALLACK [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 103 | 95.1 | 98.1 | 60.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 73 | 94.5 | 97.3 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 94.5 | 97.0 | 45.3 |
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EAST-WEST LINE | EAST-WEST LINE | EAST-WEST LINE |
BAFPLLNQ WATEH PfiOBLElk | BAFFLING WATER PROBLEM. | BAFFLING WATER PROBLEM |
Details -were published recently ol | Details were published recently of | Details were published recently of |
the extraordinary degree ol corrosion - | the extraordinary degree of corrosion | the extraordinary degree of corrosion - |
occasioned to boilers In locomotive* ' | occasioned to boilers in locomotives | occasioned to boilers in locomotives ' |
cmplby#4 on tbe Eait-Wett railway, | employed on the East-West railway, | employed on the East-West railway, |
owing, to the use ol bore wafer heav | owing to the use of bore water heav- | owing, to the use of bore water heavily |
ily Impregnated with mineral*. It | ily impregnated with minerals. It was | impregnated with minerals. It |
was shown that the cast ot maintain | shown that the cost of maintain- | was shown that the cost of maintainance |
ance, repairs, ana replacements are | ance, repairs, and replacements are | repairs, and replacements are |
exceedingly heavy, and will io continue | exceedingly heavy, and will so continue | exceedingly heavy, and will to continue |
ontil the water prbbtem Is salni. | until the water problem is solved. | until the water problem Is sales. |
As rsBearch. has now been conducted | As research has now been conducted | As research. has now been conducted |
over a nnm-ber ot years with tho ob | over a number of years with the object | over a number of years with the object |
ject ot devising means ot treating -ihe | of devising means of treating the | of devising means of treating -the |
water, and the experiments hare prov- : | water, and the experiments have proved | water, and the experiments have prov- : |
cd unsuccessful, the Ulnltter ot Woria | unsuccessful, the Minister of Works | cd unsuccessful, the Minister of Works |
and Bolliraya indicated that he and hts ( | and Railways indicated that he and his | and Railways indicated that he and his ( |
officers are watching developments in | officers are watching developments in | officers are watching developments in |
connection with a new type Ot loco | connection with a new type of locomotive | connection with a new type of locomotive |
motive In the hope that It would ot | in the hope that it would offer | In the hope that it would at |
ter a way out ot the. difficulty. | a way out ot the difficulty. | ter a way out of the. difficulty. |
Opportunity I* to be afforded the | Opportunity is to be afforded the | Opportunity is to be afforded the |
experts of the department and Ue | experts of the department and the | experts of the department and the |
Minister to examine tht poaaiblUUei | Minister to examine the possibilities | Minister to examine the possibilities |
ot the Diesel electric locomotive In | of the Diesel electric locomotive in | of the Diesel electric locomotive In |
this regard (c/tb the Melbonrne | this regard (says the Melbourne | this regard (club the Melbourne |
'Age'). Mr. H. H. Deane, a well | "Age"). Mr. H. H. Deane, a well | 'Age'). Mr. H. H. Deane, a well |
known engineer, stated recently that | known engineer, stated recently that | known engineer, stated recently that |
the whole .problem o! tbe auoceittul | the whole problem of the successful | the whole problem of! the deceitful |
urorklng of the trani-contlnental line | working of the trans-continental line | working of the trans-continental line |
under present conditions waa bound up | under present conditions was bound up | under present conditions was bound up |
in the). question ot w»t»r ittpply. It, | in the question of water supply. If, | in the, question of water supply. It, |
therefore, a type ot locomotive could | therefore, a type of locomotive could | therefore, a type of locomotive could |
be obtained which was Independent ot | be obtained which was independent of | be obtained which was Independent of |
writer, difficulty would dltaopear. Th* | water, difficulty would disappear. The | writer, difficulty would disappear. The |
tDlesel electric locomotive would, he | Diesel electric locomotive would, he | Diesel electric locomotive would, he |
claimed, eUmlnate^entlrely the water | claimed, eliminate entirely the water | claimed, eUmlnate^entlrely the water |
problejs, Driven by crnto «D, ana | problems. Driven by crude oil, and | problems, Driven by crate D, and |
using water only for circulating to | using water only for circulating to | using water only for circulating to |
cool the cylinder Jacket*, It wat an | cool the cylinder jackets, it was an | cool the cylinder jackets, It was an |
invention particularly adapted for «uch | invention particularly adapted for such | invention particularly adapted for such |
a 'long, continuous Journey througn, | a long, continuous journey through | a 'long, continuous Journey through, |
waterlei* eountry, | waterless country. | waterless country, |
The principle ot the Diesel engine | The principle of the Diesel engine | The principle of the Diesel engine |
Is now well known. As a locomotive, | is now well known. As a locomotive, | is now well known. As a locomotive, |
the invention cannot yet be aald te | the invention cannot yet be said to | the invention cannot yet be said to |
have thoroughly proved Itself, but 'ac- | have thoroughly proved itself, but | have thoroughly proved itself, but according |
cording to recent reporta the eltctrlo | according to recent reports the electric | to recent reports the electric |
1* reputing th* steam locomotive fer | is replacing the steam locomotive for | 19 reputing the steam locomotive for |
long dlitance work in Ru»»U ,and | long distance work in Russia and | long distance work in Russia and |
Southern Europe. Mr. Deane explain | Southern Europe. Mr. Deane explained | Southern Europe. Mr. Deane explained |
ed that the Initial cost ot' a Diesel | that the initial cost of a Diesel | that the initial cost of a Diesel |
eleotrio locomoU'e CBWble ot doing | electric locomotive capable of doing | electric locomotive CBWble of doing |
the aame ipeed and haulage a* the | the same speed and haulage as the | the same speed and haulage as the |
-englnee now employea on the tram-' | engines now employed on the trans- | engines now employed on the tram-' |
continental line would bt relatively | continental line would be relatively | continental line would be relatively |
Ugh. An approximate estimation ot | high. An approximate estimation of | Ugh. An approximate estimation of |
the cost ot a single engine 1* £U,Q00, | the cost ot a single engine is £28,000, | the cost of a single engine is £6,000, |
which Is^onalderahly more than- the | which is considerably more than the | which Is^onalderahly more than the |
contract price tor toe steam engine* | contract price tor the steam engines | contract price for the steam engines |
now In use. Apalnrt this, however, | now in use. Against this, however, | of In use. Against this, however, |
fa *et» several advantage! which ar | he sees several advantages which | fa gets several advantage! which arrest |
rett attention. The most Important | arrest attention. The most important | attention. The most important |
are: The great and gravest aunply ot | are : The great and gravest supply of | are: The great and gravest supply of |
water problem would be redttoed to | water problem would be reduced to | water problem would be reduced to |
approximately one-half, ant only one | approximately one-half, and only | approximately one-half, and only one |
quarter the number ot englnet would | one-quarter the number ot engines would | quarter the number of engines would |
In required to maintain existing ter | be required to maintain existing services, | be required to maintain existing ter |
vIobb; there wouia be no need te kftvt | there would be no need to have | vIobb; there would be no need to after |
refilling and repair depot* every tew | refilling and repair depots every few | refilling and repair depot every few |
hundred miles and the heavy outlay | hundred miles and the heavy outlay | hundred miles and the heavy outlay |
'In coal and water haulage would he | in coal and water haulage would be | 'In coal and water haulage would he |
kaved. . ' ' 1 | saved. | saved. . ' ' 1 |
. With the steam loooraoUve it a | With the steam locomotive it is | . With the steam loooraoUve it a |
necessary to take on coal and water | necessary to take on coal and water | necessary to take on coal and water |
at various points along the Une, whert | at various points along the line, where | at various points along the line, where |
etas* are' pertnaoentl? stationed, ana | staffs are permanently stationed, and | class are' permanently? stationed, and |
It te alao necessary, ot court*, te | it is also necessary, of course, to | it is also necessary, of courts, the |
tint haul the coal ana water to these | first haul the coal and water to these | fine haul the coal and water to these |
depot*. The fuel reijulred by a Die | depots. The fuel require by a Diesel | depots. The fuel required by a Diesel |
sel electric locomotive tor the trip « | electric locomotive for the trip | electric locomotive for the trip 3 |
1050 nllct Is estimate* by Mr. Deans | 1050 miles is estimated by Mr. Deane | 1950 relict Is estimates by Mr. Deans |
at nine toot of eruoe oil and three | at nine tons of crude oil and three | at nine tons of crude oil and three |
torn ot water. This would bt taken | tons of water. This would be taken | tons of water. This would be taken |
on at the terminal*, where tiere t* | on at the terminals, where there is | on at the terminals, where there is |
eood water, and at the end ot tht | good water, and at the end of trip | good water, and at the end of the |
trip there should remain, tn the Unto | there should remain, in the tanks | trip there should remain, in the into |
two tons and a-halt of water. The | two tons and a-half of water. The | two tons and a-half of water. The |
same crew ot two could work a Dlete] | same crew of two could work a Diesel | same crew of two could work a Dlete] |
dedtrto lacomotlvev u ta req;.«,r--4 | electric locomotive, as is required | declare locomotives u ta req;.«,r--4 |
for a stead locomotive, and tiiese | for a steam locomotive, and these | for a steam locomotive, and these |
.-,vould have to be relieved at stages | would have to be relieved at stages | should have to be relieved at stages |
en route, hut the denning and refill | en route, but the cleaning and refilling | en route, but the denning and refill |
depots would be dispensed with. | depots would be dispensed with. | depots would be dispensed with. |
These advantages added to the fact | These advantages added to the fact | These advantages added to the fact |
that under present conditions tbe Ute ' | that under present conditions the life | that under present conditions the life ' |
or the otearo engine- Is very considerably | of the steam engine is very considerably | of the steam engine- is very considerably |
shortened and tne annual chnrgea for | shortened and the annual charges for | shortened and the annual charge for |
mnlntalnnjicB and repairs nro appall | maintenance and repairs arr appallingly | mnlntalnnjicB and repairs are appallingly |
ingly high, are claimed to more tbnn | high, are claimed to more than | high, are claimed to more than |
counterhalanoe the Jtrgtr Initial out | counternalance the larger initial outlay. | counterbalance the larger Initial out |
Identified overProof corrections | DISAPPEAR JACKETS ARREST RESEARCH DISTANCE TERMINALS BAFFLING WATERLESS MELBOURNE SUCH RAILWAYS SPEED COUNTRY SUPPLY GOOD WORKING POSSIBILITIES SAVED TRANSCONTINENTAL LIFE AGAINST RUSSIA REDUCED PROBLEMS /TRANS/CONTINENTAL|TRANSCONTINENTAL CRUDE ENGINES EMPLOYED HIS FEW WORKS REPORTS MINERALS THROUGH LOCOMOTIVES SAID ALSO UNTIL PERMANENTLY LARGER |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TANKS SOLVED ARR OFFER SO ELIMINATE SERVICES REPLACING SEES CHARGES COURSE ESTIMATED IF TOR [**VANDALISED] COUNTERNALANCE CLEANING REQUIRE FIRST ENTIRELY MAINTENANCE SUCCESSFUL CAPABLE SAYS OT [**VANDALISED] STAFFS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 582 | 70.4 | 91.1 | 69.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 270 | 76.7 | 90.7 | 60.3 |
Weighted Words | 78.4 | 90.8 | 57.7 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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KYOaLE— BRISBANE LINE. | KYOGLE—BRISBANE LINE. | KYOGLE-BRISBANE LINE. |
MELBOURNE, 'November 17. | MELBOURNE, November 27. | MELBOURNE, November 17. |
Some consideration has been given | Some consideration has been given | Some consideration has been given |
by the Federal Cabinet to the tenders | by the Federal Cabinet to the tenders | by the Federal Cabinet to the tenders |
received tor the construction of a | received for the construction of a | received for the construction of a |
railway of the uniform guage, 4 feet | railway of the uniform guage, 4 feet | railway of the uniform gauge, 4 feet |
0 Inches, from Kyogle to South Bris | 6 inches, from Kyogle to South Bris- | 6 Inches, from Kyogle to South Brisbane, |
bane, which reoelved Parliamentary | bane, which received Parliamentary | which received Parliamentary |
approval last year. No declBlon re | approval last year. No decision re- | approval last year. No decision regarding |
garding the acceptance of a tender, | garding the acceptance of a tender, | the acceptance of a tender, |
however, has yet been arrived at. It | however, has yet been arrived at. It | however, has yet been arrived at. It |
la understood three or four tenders | is understood three or four tenders | is understood three or four tenders |
have been received. | have been received. | have been received. |
Identified overProof corrections | FOR IS DECISION |
Identified overProof non-corrections | GUAGE [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 63 | 92.1 | 98.4 | 80.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 48 | 93.8 | 97.9 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 95.7 | 96.3 | 14.4 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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SOCIAL AND 4NDU8TRLAX | SOCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL | SOCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL |
RESEARCH. | RESEARCH. | RESEARCH. |
MELBOURNE, Deoember 9 . | MELBOURNE, December 9. | MELBOURNE, December 9 . |
An offer has just sheen made by | An offer has just been made by | An offer has just been made by |
lAura -Spellman, of tb* Rockefeller | Laura Spellman, of the Rockefeller | Laura Spellman, of the Rockefeller |
Memorial, through Dr. E. Embree, | Memorial, through Dr. E. Embree, | Memorial, through Dr. E. Embree, |
Director of the Division of Scientific | Director of the Division of Scientific | Director of the Division of Scientific |
Studies of the Rockefeller Foundation | Studies of the Rockefeller Foundation | Studies of the Rockefeller Foundation |
of Npw York. It represents the most - | of New York. It represents the most | of New York. It represents the most - |
notable contribution to advance recip | notable contribution to advance recip- | notable contribution to advance reciprocal |
rocal knowledge in the English speak | rocal knowledge in the English speak- | knowledge in the English speak |
ing world since the Institution of the | ing world since the institution of the | ing world since the Institution of the |
Rhodes Mholarehlp scheme. News of ' | Rhodes Scholarship scheme. News of | Rhodes Scholarship scheme. News of |
4he scheme -has as y#t hesn put for | the scheme has as yet been put for- | the scheme has as yet been put forward |
ward only In outline. It contemplates | ward only in outline. It contemplates | only in outline. It contemplates |
the provision «« valuable travelling | the provision of valuable travelling | the provision of valuable travelling |
-eUow»hlns,4p enable advanced stud | fellowships, to enable advanced stud- | -eUow»hlns,4p enable advanced students |
ents socially, and of economics. In Aus | ents socially, and of economics, in Aus- | socially, and of economics. in Australia |
tralia and - America -to exchange | tralia and America to exchange | and - America to exchange |
spheres of their activity for the con | spheres of their activity for the con- | spheres of their activity for the conduct |
duct ot -Investigation and research | duct of investigation and research | of Investigation and research |
In Boolal and Industrial problems. | in social and industrial problems. | in social and Industrial problems. |
With the object of completing plans | With the object of completing plans | With the object of completing plans |
for a comprehensive scheme, Director | for a comprehensive scheme, Director | for a comprehensive scheme, Director |
Bmliree has Invited Professor Cope | Embree has invited Professor Cope- | Bmliree has invited Professor Cope |
land, Dcnn of th» Faculty of Com- ' | land, Dean of the Faculty of Com- | land, Dean of the Faculty of Com- ' |
meice at the University of Melboufns. | merce at the University of Melbourne, | merce at the University of Melbourne |
to visit Canada and the United States | to visit Canada and the United States | to visit Canada and the United States |
next' year. | next year. | next' year. |
Identified overProof corrections | DECEMBER BEEN DEAN YET SCHOLARSHIP NEW |
Identified overProof non-corrections | COMMERCE FELLOWSHIPS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 145 | 86.9 | 97.2 | 78.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 93 | 91.4 | 97.8 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 92.1 | 97.5 | 68.9 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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'?CHDTH BRISBANE— KTCK3LB | SOUTH BRISBANE—KYOGLE | 'SCHUTT BRISBANE NICKELS |
. BAH.WAX. | RAILWAY. | . RAILWAY. |
; '? BRISBANE; February II. | BRISBANE. February 11. | ; '? BRISBANE; February 14. |
At! present 2t men are emplyed | At present 24 men are employed | At! present 26 men are employed |
and 14 more will It* engaged tar | and 14 more will be engaged by | and 14 more will be engaged for |
the cmfl of tht week on the South | the end of the week on the South | the one of the week on the South |
Brisbane— Kyoglo standard sruas* | Brisbane—Kyogle standard gauge | Brisbane-Kyogle standard areas |
rclUS-ay; thereafter 10 men weekly | railway; thereafter 10 men weekly | rclUS-ay; thereafter 10 men weekly |
will be engaged till the em) of | will be engaged till the end of | will be engaged till the end) of |
Mayv Thus approximately 200 mail | May. Thus approximately 200 men | May Thus approximately 200 mail |
will bt employsd by that time. | will be employed by that time. | will be employed by that time. |
Identified overProof corrections | KYOGLE END RAILWAY MAY EMPLOYED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | GAUGE BYTHE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 49 | 69.4 | 85.7 | 53.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 32 | 78.1 | 93.8 | 71.4 |
Weighted Words | 74.1 | 94.2 | 77.4 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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f BRADFIELD'S TEAM. | BRADFIELD'S TEAM. | f BRADFIELD'S TEAM. |
? -The following additional entries and | The following additional entries and | ? -The following additional entries and |
?tcratcliings have been received from the | scratchings have been received from the | scratchings have been received from the |
^'Australian Jockey Club for the S.A.J.C. | Australian Jockey Club for the S.A.J.C. | Australian Jockey Club for the S.A.J.C. |
-Autumn Meeting:— | Autumn Meeting:— | Autumn Meeting |
„.. Scratchlngs. | Scratchings. | is.. Scratchings. |
.. Adelaide Cup.— Backwood. | Adelaide Cup.—Backwood. | .. Adelaide Cup Blackwood. |
-.. St. Lcger Stakes.— Jocularity, Nilluni | St. Leger Stakes.—Jocularity, Nillum- | -.. St. Leger Stakes Jocularity, William |
►Jjik. Shaheen. | bik, Shaheen. | Jack. Shaheen. |
Entries. | Entries. | Entries. |
. .Elder Stakes.— Bold and Bad. | Elder Stakes.—Bold and Bad. | . Elder Stakes Bold and Bad. |
' Fisher Handicap.-Gungool, The Tyrant. | Fisher Handicap.—Gungool, The Tyrant. | ' Fisher Handicap. Gungool, The Tyrant. |
S.A..T.C. Handicap.— Bold and Bad, Gun | S.A.J.C. Handicap.—Bold and Bad, Gun- | S.A.T.C. Handicap Bold and Bad, Gun |
'tool, The Tyrant. | gool, The Tyrant. | 'tool, The Tyrant. |
Identified overProof corrections | LEGER SCRATCHINGS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BACKWOOD [**VANDALISED] NILLUMBIK |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 48 | 89.6 | 93.8 | 40.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 34 | 91.2 | 94.1 | 33.3 |
Weighted Words | 88.4 | 93.5 | 44.2 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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Standard Gauge. | Standard Gauge. | Standard Gauge. |
NEW SOUTH WALES-QUEENS | NEW SOUTH WALES—QUEENS- | NEW SOUTH WALES QUEENS |
LAND LINE. . | LAND LINE. | LAND LINE. SYDNEY, |
SYDNEY, ' Friday. - Thc New | SYDNEY, Friday.— The New | Friday. - The New |
Smith WalcH Government decided to | South Wales Government decided to | South Wales Government decided to |
proceed without with tho railway be | proceed without with the railway | proceed without with the railway between |
tween Kyogle, Beaudesert, and Bris | between Kyogle, Beaudesert, and Brisbane | Kyogle, Beaudesert, and Brisbane |
bane on (nonstandard gauge principle.' | on the standard gauge principle. | on (non-standard gauge principle.' |
A conference between Mr. Ball and | A conference between Mr. Ball and | A conference between Mr. Ball and |
the Queensland Minister of Railways | the Queensland Minister of Railways | the Queensland Minister of Railways |
arrived at this drvislon to'-ilny. | arrived at this decision to-day. | arrived at this division to-day. |
The standard-{range (4ft. SJiu.) is | The standard gauge (4ft. 8½in.) is | The standard-gauge (4ft. 8in.) is |
thal of New Knuth Wales, Queensland | that of New South Wales. Queensland | that of New South Wales, Queensland |
has the same gauge as Tasmania | has the same gauge as Tasmania— | has the same gauge as Tasmania |
:\ft. «in. | 3ft. 6 in. | 3ft. 6in. |
Identified overProof corrections | /TO/DAY|TODAY THAT NEWSOUTH |
Identified overProof non-corrections | IN [**VANDALISED] DECISION |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 62 | 80.6 | 95.2 | 75.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 43 | 90.7 | 95.3 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 89.8 | 96.6 | 66.4 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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L 'I | RAILWAY FATALITY. | L 'I |
EAILWAT FATAUTY. | Sydney, Monday. | RAILWAY FATALITY. |
j > Sydney, Monday. | The mutilated body of George Hib- | j Sydney Monday. |
bard (40), timber getter, of Minmi, | bard (40), timber getter, of Minmi, | bard (40), timber getter, of Minmi, |
The mutilated body of George mo | was found this morning on the rail- | The mutilated body of George mo |
was found this morning on the rail | way line near Aberdare. It is surmis- | was found this morning on the railway |
way line near Aberdare. It is surmis | ed he was run down by a train while | line near Aberdare. It is surmised |
ed he was run down by a train while | crossing the line to visit friends. | he was run down by a train while |
The North "Ward Junior Football | The North Ward Junior Football | The North "Ward Junior Football |
Club's dance, originallv fixed for Mav | Club's dance, originally fixed for May | Club's dance, originally fixed for May |
30, will be held in the Naval Drill Ha'1 | 30, will be held in the Naval Drill Hall | 30, will be held in the Naval Drill Hall |
next Saturday night | next Saturday night. | next Saturday night |
Identified overProof corrections | HALL FATALITY MAY ORIGINALLY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | FRIENDS TO HIBBARD CROSSING VISIT |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 62 | 80.6 | 88.7 | 41.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 54 | 83.3 | 90.7 | 44.4 |
Weighted Words | 81.0 | 90.3 | 48.9 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
---|---|---|
PATC? EWOLLOCO RAILWAY. | PATCHEWOLLOCK RAILWAY. | PATC? EWOLLOCO RAILWAY. |
To.morrow will be a happy. day for: | Tomorrow will be a happy day for | Tomorrow will be a happy day for: |
the people living along the route of | the people living along the route of | the people living along the route of |
the new railway from Hopotoun to | the new railway from Hopetoun to | the new railway from Hopetoun to |
Patihewollock, that being the. day offi | Patchewollock, that being the day offi- | Patchewollock, that being the. day officially |
cially fixed for the opening of the line | cially fixed for the opening of the line | fixed for the opening of the line |
to passenger traffic. The extension.is | to passenger traffic. The extension is | to passenger traffic. The extension. is |
some 27 miles in length, and there are | some 27 miles in length, and there are | some 27 miles in length, and there are |
five new stations-Buroin, Dattuck, | five new stations— Buroin, Dattuck, | five new stations Buron, Dattuck, |
Yarto, Willa and Patchewollock. Yes | Yarto, Willa and Patchewollock. Yes- | Yarto, Willa and Patchewollock. Yesterday |
terday the official opening took place. | terday the official opening took place. | the official opening took place. |
Identified overProof corrections | IS HOPETOUN EXTENSION TOMORROW |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BUROIN [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 62 | 90.3 | 96.8 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 45 | 91.1 | 97.8 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 89.2 | 96.5 | 67.8 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
---|---|---|
Beerwah. | Beerwah. | Beerwah. |
Ralway Station Loading. | Ralway Station Loading. | Railway Station Loading. |
The principal outward ioadinp at the | The principal outward loading at the | The principal outward loading at the |
above for last weefc comprised: — To | above for last week comprised :—To | above for last week comprised: 3 To |
Pouthern nri.'irKet*. 41 c^ses bananas: | southern markets, 41 cases bananas: | Southern nri.'irKet*. 41 cases bananas: |
to Brisbane, 140 cases citrus and | to Brisbane, 140 cases citrus and | to Brisbane, 140 cases |